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201 An excellent two-day baptam tournament was held in Newcastle Arena on Saturday and Sunday with good hockey and close scores throughout. In the final game for the 'A' Championship, Newcastle and Thornbury met head on with Thornbury winning 1-0. Here, the Eastman Gulf trophy is being presented to Thornbury Capt. Brent Wilson, right, by Eastman Steeves, while runner-up trophy was presented to Capt. Tom Dwyer of Newcastle. In the 'B' category, Orono and Keene had a great game with Orono winning 3-1 to take Little Jean's Beauty Salon trophy, presented by Jean Armstrong to Capt. Dave Hotton, left, while Keene's Capt. Vernon Kempt looks on. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Naylor on their 35th wedding anniversary. On' Saturday evening, to cele- brate this happy event, a family dinner was enjoyed at the Flying Dutchman, Bow- manville.Those in attendance were Mr. and Ms. Gary Naylor, Camp Borden; Mr. and Mrs. Eric Naylor, Oshawa Pnd Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Cuffe, Newcastle. We also extend sincere congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Aldread who will be married 60 years on Feb. 23rd. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bar- rie, Proidence, were 66 years married on Monday, Feb. 9th. Our belated congratulations to them! Miss Shari Lynn Alldread, Scarborough spent the Valen- tine weekend with her grand- parents and aunts, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Brereton, Aimee and Irene. Grandpa and Grandma took her home on Monday.' Sympathy is extended to relatives and friends of Mr, Archie McNeil whose death occurred on Saturday, Feb- ruary 14. Patients in hospital include Mrs. Clinton Brown, Mr. Vic Wilson, Mr. James Murray, Mrs. Charles Bedwin, Miss Elsie Rowe, Mr. Alex Patter- son, Mn. Vernon Colberry, Mr. Eric Clarke. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Powell and Dale were Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Markle, Alyssa and Andrew, Alliston and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Shetler, Wendy and Lynda, Oshawa. On Monday, Feb. 9th, the Ladies Euchre Club met at the home of Mrs. Florence Fer- guson. This was a special day as two of the ladies., Mrs. Rachel Dennis and Mrs. Ellen Duxbury, celebrated birth- days. Mr. and Mrs. Robin Alldred and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Henderson, Newtonville, have returned from a three-week vacation in the southern United States. On their way to Florida, they enjoyed sight- seeing in Texas. In Florida, they called on Mr. and Mrs. Charles Alldred, Lakeland; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Stapleton, Dunedin and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Stapleton, New Port Richey. Mr. and Mrs. George Kim- ball and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gordon, Port Hope, have also returned from a three-week vacation in Florida. The Kimball's enjoyed two weeks at Daytona Beach where they met many local friends, Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Symons, Mr. and Mrs. Lew Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Bowen. They were overnight guests with the Hugh Stapleton's at Dunedin and the Everett Stapleton's, New Port Richey. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mur- phy and Mrs. Charles Wood, owmanville, were Sunday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Barraball, Orono. Miss Frances Hoar, Toron- to, spent Wednesday at home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hoar. Mrs. Brenton Rickard and daughter, Beverly Rickard attended the Bridai Showcase at Eastdale Collegiate last week where Bev was the lucky winner of a piece of luggage. Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Embley have returned from a two- week holiday in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Murray and Colleen, Frankford, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bedwin and Fred, Lake Shore. Birthday greetings to Mrs. Anne Stephenson, Mrs. Irene Cunningham, eIrs. A. Webb, Mrs. Rachel Dennis, Mr. Dennis Rudman, and Miss Diane Embley. On Friday Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wade were in Cam- bridge attending a funeral service and spent the night as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Chiswell. On Saturday the Wades visited Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Matthews Fergus. On Sunday, Mr. Wade attended a Brotherhood Breakfast in Waterloo. , Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Holmes were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Holmes and children, Streetsville. Mrs. Pat Bernard and Tara, Flesherton, were Thursday visitors with ber mother, Mrs. Nellie Spencer. Lockhart Public School News Congratulations to the fol- lowing students from Lock- hart Public School who were p resented with trophies on eb. lth for their winning entries in the Remembrance Day Literary Composition Contest sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion: lst Junior Poem - Marie Rainey; 1st Junior Essay - Brian Danilko; 2nd Junior Poem - Paul Lane; 3rd Junior Poem - Kerry Francis. Marie Rainey went on to win a first at the Zone level and a third at the District level. Brian Danilko also won a first at the Zone level and a second at the District level. U.C.W. News Unit One of the United Church Women met on Mon- day evening, Feb. 9th, at the -home of Mrs. Kay Powell, with eleven members in attendance. Mrs. Kay Powell assisted by Mrs. Marjorie Paterson, conducted the De- votion based on the theme, Secret Pals for Valentine's Day. Officers elected to lead this group were Kay Powell, Unit Leader; Edna Darling, Sec.-Treasurer; Joan Goschl, Sunshine Convenor; Ruth Perrin and Narda Hoogkamp, Social Functions. Following the election, there was a discussion period on a couple of current topics. While lunch was prepared, a word contest was conducted. Hazel May Munro being the winner. The lucky cup prize was won by Ruth Perrin. Mrs. Edna Darling won the prize for having a parent with a birthday closest to Feb. 14th. Unit Three of the U.C.W. met on Monday evening, Feb. 9th at the home of Mrs. Francis Jose. Eleven ladies were in attendance. Mrs. Betty Adams was elected Unit Leader with~Mrs. Jean Rick- ard, Secretary. After a bus- JEd The Newcastle Independent itors: Jack and Hazel Crago Telephone 987-4 Thornbury and Orono Win Trophies at 2-Day Tournev iness period, a social time was enjoyed. Lionettes News On Saturday evening, Feb. 14th, the Lionettes enjoyed a very pleasant evening at the Brenton Rickard home. At their Valentine Party, the ladies entertained their bus- bands to a delicious meal, after which cards and dancing were enjoyed. Funny valen- tines were exchanged. Lions News The Newcastle Lions met last Wednesday, Feb. 10th. Mr. Sam Cureatz was guest speaker. His topic of Law in General was very interesting to all in attendance. United Church News Sunday, Feb. 15th, at New- castle United Church was Baptismal Sunday. Rev. Thomas Smith administered the Sacrament of Bapt'ism to Nina Lynn, daughter of George and Vicky Darrach and to Timothy Allen, Mark Jeffrey and Janet Elaine, children of Hugh and Patricia Little (nee Darrach). Rev. Thomas Smith spoke on Inflation and the Family. Anglican Church News Sammy Draydon Cureatz, son of Cathy and Sam Cureatz, was baptized on Sunday, Feb. 15th. The next Baptism will be on Palm Sunday, April 11. Youth Service wil be held next Sunday, Feb. 22nd at 7 p.m. at St. George's. Social Planning Council meets this Thursday evening, Feb. 19th, at the Council Chambers at the Newcastle Hall. Clergy of the Deanery met last Tuesday, Feb. 17 at St. John's, Port Hope. Rev. Robert Hayne con- ducted the funeral service of the late Percy Francis Mor- gan at the Lang Chapel, Orono, last Thursday, Feb. 12th. Hockey News Newcastle Lumbermen Playoffs Newcastle 6, Bewdley 3 On Feb. 12th, the Newcastle Lumbermen played Bewdley in the first game of the play-offs. The Lumbermen came from behind as Bewdley was leading in the first period 2-0. Two unassisted goals went to Brian Langstaff and Jim Wind. Other goal scorers were Paul Peters, Marty Goschl, Brian Carr and Robbie Wallis with assists going to Mike Smith, Paul Peters, Norman Shearer, David Millson, Jim Wind and Randy Donnelly. On Saturday, Feb. 14th, Newcastle and Bewdley play- ed a tie game 3-3. This was a very exciting game. Again Newcastle came from behind, the score being 3-1 for Bewdley. Goals scored for Newcastle were by Norman Shearer 2 and David Millson 1 with assists going to Brian Langstaff and Mike Smith. The next game which will be the deciding one, as the series is two out of threeqgames, will be played in Bewdley. Newcastle Figure Skaters Survive Another Test Day Anticipation and anxiety were the order of the day at Newcastle Arena on Friday, Feb. 6 as apprehensive skaters began loosening up for their big tests. Judges on this occasion were Mrs. Jane Derby and Messrs. James Allen and Mike Evans. The seven Newcastle skaters, Lisa Potter, Irene Brereton, Carol Selby, Shelley Farrow, Julie and Nancy Payne and Shelly Pickering were joined by three girls from the Ajax and-or Oshawa Skating Clubs, Karen Reifen- stein, Christine Collins, Mary Louise Reddick, for this par- ticular test day. This was a Dance test and the Dutch Waltz Canasta Tango, Swing, Willow Waltz, Ten-Fox, Fourteen Step, American Waltz and Tango are a delight to watch whether in test competition or just plain skating. Congratulatiors to Lisa Pot- ter, Irene Brereton, Carol Selby and to our visitors Christine Collins, Mary Louise Reddick, all, of whom, were successful in their endea- vours. Next test day is scheduled for March 5 when all the hopeful participants should Oshawa Centre. parking for over 4000 cars, with more than 90-fine stores and services. Stevenson Rd. S. & Kinq St. W. Oshawa, Open: Mon. Tues.&Sat. 9:30am.- 6pm.,Wed. Thurs.& Fri. 9:30am. 9pm. provide outstanding enter- tanment. Don't forget to reserve either Mar. 27 or Mar. 28 for seeing Newcastle's Annual Figure Skating Carnival! NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY BOWLING Youth 125 and Over R. Hoogkamp 156, L. Kent 125, M. Nesbitt 132, W. Couch 143, D. Rowe 158, B. Rowe 151, S. Miller 153, T. Brazeau 129-132, M. Tufford 138, D. Gooch 141-136, P. Willems 138, R. Coulas 138, D. Burns 140-153, T. McKenna 128, P. Berney 193, T. Glover 139, B. Pollock 186-143, A. Rowe 151-163, W. Dobbie 187, R. Nickolson 197-152, F. Glas- bergen 202-127, G. Martih 136-142, K. Jenkins 148-167, K. Willems 153-131, D. Glover 208-161, S. Gooch 189, J. Boyd 131, I. Brereton 158-158, M. Willems 161-127, K. Rahme 165, R. Metrailler 200, G. Couvier 158, M. Zegil 194-168, M. McPhee 137-151, A. Bons- ma 151-138, K. Wade 128, B. Forget 139-186, D. Nickolson 158, J. Carr 133, S. Fisk 140. Ladies 200 and Over M. Burley 201-237, D. Mer- cer 265, D. Neal 221, S. Foster 203, D. Forth 231, I. Brown 284, M. Wade 203-227, B. Petherick 250-210, B. Major 214, M. Major 211, S. Williams 208, J. Pollard 216, A. Langstaff 210-216, E. Meadows 219, N. Williams 228-208-205, Y. Bent- ley 227, D. Henry 218, M. Zegil 243, B. Sandercock 241. Men 225 and Over R. Sutcliff 252, M. Henry 266-280, B. Farrow 239-287-227, J. Ogden 232-266, H. Clark 259-324, G. Watson 239, B. Lewis 243, E. Taylor 330-249, R. Nickolson 227, I. Faris 271, P. Gardner 245-227, W. Flintoff 271. The Jolly Fryers 200 and Over R. Wright 220, C. Szymczak 202-207, M.J. Tomkins 222, J. Richter 215, J. Wright 245, P. Gilray 229. Thurs. Mixed 200 and Over B. Glanville 251-259; B. Forget 215-209, O. Herd 232- 205, B. Forget 240-236, M. MacGregor 242-207, V. Dunlop 206, G. Forget 267-245, B. Morgan 226, C. MacGregor 214, W. Forget 276. Friday Mixed 200 and Over S. Glanville 277-219, E. Couch 202, G. Henry 224, B. Kentner 227, G. Kentner 209, J. Pleasance 218, M. Burley 244-298, A. Pearce 203-242, F. Wright 263, S. Powell 205, H. Nickolson 254, M.- Henry 243-201, E. Embley 212, R. Burley 287-241, E. Darling 208, L. Willems 211, A. Vogels 208-217, H.M. Munro 213-229, J. Barchard 208-211, B. Pearce 243, L. Pearce 204-204-240,, H. Call 224, B. Call 216-238, N. Madill 205, B. Madill 218-214- 203. A. Guthrie 223-257-210. Employ ment Conditions The number of clients reg- istered for employment at the Canada Manpower Centres in Oshawa, Whitby and Ajax for the month of January totalled 6,921, consisting of 3,609 male and 3,312 female clients. These figures are above the normal activity following the Christmas period. There were also 350 people hired for temporary work at area Post Offices to handle the increase in holiday mail who have now returned to the labour market. Included in the January totals are 366 male and 225 female students who are seeking part-time employment. anuary figures are down lewca st/e Social ana' [Personal FEBRUARY 18 TO 21 ONLY, LIMITED QUANTITIES. ALL SALES FINAL Liberty Belles Roberts - 11200, 16; Coombes 11250, 13; Nickerson 11314, 11; Alldread 11529, 10; Mac- Donald 10985, 10; Partner 10742, 10; Foran 10754, 8; Pearce 10920, 7; Bons 10783, 7; Spear 10996, 6; Forsey 10553, 4; Lewis 10363,,3. High Single 292 Marilyn Pearce. High Double 572 (280, 292) Marilyn Pearce. Top Averages J. Spear 213, M. Peare 213, May Alldread 212, L. Nicker- son 207, S. Robinson 202, C. Roberts 202, M. Gibson 198, D. Foran 194, A. Bons 191, H. Cook 191, M. Horstman 188, J. Phillips 187, E. Bragg 187, P. Forsey 187. The . anadian Statesman, Bowmanville, February 18, 1976 11 over those of the comparable April 197 to January 1976 for month in 1975 when 3,776 male signed agreements has reach- aml 3,374 female clients were eci 159,v ing a total of 243 registered for work. A total of 663 persons were Once again, General Motors placed in employment duringof CaaaIn Oshawa'bas January. The majority of ann placements were made in scaje birig to keep pace with manufacturing, community, pannd increases in pro- business and personal ser- duction schedules. General vices and retail trade. Motors sales in Canada con The majority of clients were tinue to be encouraging as the registered in the following autoindustry is making strong occupations: clerical, sales, recovery from the major services - which includes slump of 1974 and the first haîf waitresses, security guards of 1975. Other area industries and janitors, and assembling also report increases iii busi- and repairing occupations, ness this time as well, construction labour, truck Early economic indicators for driving and material hand- the last quarter of 1975 and the ling. There continues to be a begiing of 1976 continue ti large pool of well qualified illustrate a cautious but grad- office personnel registered in ual upswing in the econory. the three offices. b addition, recent announce- Shortages of qualified ments indicate that new firms clients were noted in the wiIl be moving inýto our following areas: a chartered locality as the Oshawa- accountant, an operations Bowmanville - Wbitby - Ajax engineer, a pharmacist, a and Pikering area exper- senior planner, an architect- iences steady groîth in the ural draughtsperson, a metal industrias natternmaker- machinist_ patL.., laKe-l- , .InaCAIMISLS, salespersons for life insurance and real estate, licenced mechanics, cooks, a carpet layr and waitresset or waiters. At the end of January there were 75 people receiving academic upgrading at Durham College in prepar- ation to enter skill training courses. There were 182 people in the various skill training courses sponsored by the Canada Manpower Centre. In addition, there were 30 people receiving language training through the English as a Second Language course. During the month of Jan- uary there were nine Canada- signed agreements approved under the Canada Manpower Industrial Training Program. The fiscal year figure from