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Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, September 15, 1976 7 Rotary Exchange Student. Writes of Life in Australia Editor's note: The following letter was received recently from Jane Morris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Morris, Bowmanville. She is an an Rotary Exchange stu- dent who is spending a year in Australia. Aug. 14, 1976. Dear Lyndie, Dawn and êveryone: Sorry everyone that I didn't get my letter finished last week before I went on my Dengo Tramp trip. However, I had a super fantastic time that I know I shall never forget. I don't think that I have ever been so cold, wet, sore and 'ed all at the same time Iý fore in my life, but I loved every minute of it. I guess I'Il start from the beginning and do it in a diary form of letter. Saturday, Aug. 7, 1976 I got up at 7 a.m., finished packing my back pack. Mr. Wood (my present host) took me to the train station at 8 a.m. He took several pictures of me loaded witb back pack, sleeping bag etc. - I ar sure it weighed about 35 lbs. (over 2 stone as a stone is 14 lbs.). The group consisted of 41 girls and 2 teachers - Mrs. Berry and Mr. Cooper. We took the train to Taumarunui - had a 34 hour stop and got acquainted - there were 3 exchange students from "Aussie" (Australia). Next we rode a bus for 50 miles then transfered to a private bus for another 5 miles where we were crowded on like a tin of sardines. We arrived at camp and were grouped in rooms - 5 to a roorn - My roommates were Peta and Janet (Aussie exchange students) and Heather and Sally. After getting settled we went for a short tramp to see a power dam then returned and had Tea (supper). After Tea we played "Dare" and Ihad to drink 2 quarts of water without stopping. Boy, did I need to go to the 'Loo'! We hit the sack at 10:30 - lights had to be out in all rooms at 10 but we could stay up later in the dining hall or lounge. Sunday, Aug. 8, 1976 Wakey! Wakey! at 7:15 - up at 8 a.m. for an early morning run about 1 mile (up a really steephilland I mean steep hill and back) - had breakfast - baked beans on toast, yuck! but I managed to eat a large plateful. Now, ready for an all day tramp (hike). My cabin had to make sandwiches for lunch. After tramping for 2 hours, we stopped at an abandoned town, in the bush - the only inhabitants were 10 houses - took some pictures - then tramped for another hour and met 2 of our camp leaders (they were all guys). They took us to a neat waterfall. To reach it we had to get down a 400 foot steep bank, very muddy withonly branches and roots to hang on to - pretty scary - about 6 people stayed behind (chickened). The waterfall was gorgeous but we got soaked and then had to immediately get back up that steep cliff - little easier going up but we were covered in mud. We tramped on singing and dancing (yes! with 10 lb. back packs). In an hour we arrived at a small stream with caves over it - we went through the caves and at spots it was pitch black and water came up over our boots - thus wet feet - lots of fun, though. Finally we made it back to camp for hot showers and Tea. We had good showers and bath facilities plus heaters in our cabins. After Tea we divided into groups of 10 and were assigned our group leaders. Ours was John Davidson (too bad, not the singer) but a super nice guy who really knew his job. We all bought a large 60 cent bar of chocolate - rough on the complexion and diet but yummy! By now we were really getting acquaint- ed - my cabin seemed to be the craziest and loudest group but I am sure we had the most fun, sore muscles, bruises etc. (one Canadian, 2 Aussies and 2 Kiwis are a bad bunch) Mon.Aug.9, 1976 Wakey! Wakey! up for the run and breakfast - french toast but no maple syrup "Boo" - All into a big truck and headed for Mt. Ruapehu to the ski fields. There were about 5 very good skiiers in the entire group but I was the only one in my group of 10 that had even skiied. It cost $4.00 for skies, boots, poles and tows for the day - very good, eh? Lt was a beginners bil but pretty good - many falls and lots of fun - no one wanted to leave even though we were very tired. We were trucked back to camp, had Tea, played cards and about il p.m. bit the sack! lues. Aug. 10 Up at :30 - our group had to cook breakfast cereal and spagetti - clean up - ready for a tramp. It was raining so we were taken by truck to Mt. Teahere. It had stopped rain- ing so we started our climb - not a high mountain but very hard climbing expecially with a pack because the bushes were low and prickly that caught on everything. At noon we stopped for lunch, then realized that 2 the group (my cabin) hadn't brought their part of the lunch so there was just bread, chocolate, biscuits, apples and a bit to drink. Not too smart are we? Finally we made it to the top of the mountain and the view was super! However, it was so windy we could barely stand up. On the way back down - somewhere I lost both my cameras - yes, both of them!! I left my name, address and description of cameras at the camp but L doubt very much if they turn up. I amsure I put them in my pack but some- where lost them Well, back to the tramp - when we were finished we went to Turangi to swim in the hot mineral pools. We had to swim in T shirts and undies as no one had a swim suit. The pools were really good for our achinrmiuscies. We arrived back at camp at 7:30 for Tea and hit the sack at 9:30 - really tired. Wed. Aug. il Our cabin prepared break- fast again. We packed up and had to take our sleeping bags and complete change of clothing so our packs were quite heavy. We took the truck to Mt. Ruapehu to the Ski lodge then tramped up the mountain about 1,000 feet (still 3900 to the top). Here we started to build a snow cave. One girl broke down and started to cry on the way up but Johnhelped ber the rest of the way. It took us 3 hours to dig the snow cave; it is just snow about 10 feet deep and you dig out a big cave 3 feet high 6'2 feet wide and 40 feet long, flatten the floor, curve the roof, make a small kitchen - for the stove, put in some air holes and have one entrance to get inside. This is where we slept the night. We were all soaked to the skin and pretty cold by the time we got inside so we had tea with rum in it to get us warmed, and put on dry clothes, got into our sleeping bags at 5 p.m. and didn't get out until il the next morning. The cave was really neat and j SEPT. 28-OCT.2 1976 H ~g~ V2 miles west of Walkerton, Ontario Strathaven Resident Celebrates 98th Birthday To help him celebrate his 98th birthday, Mr. Bert Stevens' friends at the Strathaven Nursing Home held a party in his honor last Thursday afternoon. Besides the cards, flowers and gifts he received, a number of friends and relatives dropped into Strathaven to extend their congratulations. Among the guests at the Sept. 9th party was Mayor Garnet Rickard, shown above chatting with Mr. Stevens. Heads for 94th Birthday This dapper looking gentleman is Stan Bowen of Bowmanville and Newtonville who celebrated his 93rd birthday last week by taking in Orono Fair on Saturday, followed by the championship baseball game on Sunday in Kendal. This picture was taken at Orono Fair. it was warm.We had ground sheets so we wouldn't get wet except when the roof dripped on us a bit at night. For light we just stuck a few candles in the wall and they reflected off the snow, making it really bright. It was super! Every- one thought it was funny that I would come from Canada to N.Z. to sleep in an ice or snow cave! We all sang "Happy Birthday" to Mom - did she hear us? Thurs. Aug 12 We awoke at 8 after a restless night and cnamped quarters. Mrs. Berry, in our group (teacher) was elected to get up and cook breakfast - it took ber 2 hours to cook porridge that tasted so bad, only John ate it - We had cheese and biscuits. After some of the group decided to try the climb to the top but two other girls and I piked (chickened). We were tired and went back down to the ski lodge. The others didn't get to the top as the weather was terrible - ail they could see was white - couldn't tell where sky and ground were, John even walked off a 10 ft. bank (luckily not hurt). I was glad I hadn't tried to go with them. We returned to camp by truck and sang all the way, had hot showers and roast beef, pota- toes and veg. for Tea. It was dehicious and I don't think I have ever eaten so much in my life! After Tea one of the leaders brought out tape deck and tapes so we danced until 1 a.m. I had a super time and the girls in my cabin were great fun. Fnl. Aug. 13 John brought tea to our beds as he thought that was the only way he would get us up. We had breakfast and prepared for a canoeing trip - we thought! Really we went for a 34 hour tramp - arriving at a 35 foot bank (cliff) above the river. We had to absail down 20 feet to a ledge. Absailing is with a rope (3 loops - 2 around top of your legs and one over your head and one shoulder) then it is put around a tree and someone (John for us) gra- dually lets you down the cliff - you are supposed to lean back with your feet against the wall of the cliff -TI wasn't very good at it. Once down, we walked a ways then had to cross the rapids in the river. We did this by holding a rope with the rapids knocking your feet out from under you - pretty scarry with freezing water as the river comes down from the mountains. We had to walk quite a way in the river and our feet and legs were getting numb. Finally we reached a dam, slid down it so we were completely soaked. We ar- rived back at camp by 12:30 (should have been back by 11). We had 10 minutes to get back and changed to dry clothes ready to leave for home. As a result I missed some clothes but nothing important. We took the truck to the train station, everyone was sad to be leaving, some even cried when we left on the train. We had a 4 hour train ride and became very rowdy with singing. talking and deserve to pay Iess for car and f ire insurance They do at Abstainers'. Because our experience has shown that abstainers have fewer accidents, fewer home fires. That's why we can in- sure for less. If you're a non-drinker, can you afford not to look into Abstainers' insurance for your home and your car? Osborne & Shank Ins. Agency Ltd. 108 Liberty St. N. Bowmanville - 623-2527 ABSTAINERS' INSURANCE COMPANY Th. ooly Canadian Company proviing automobile and tire insurance exclusively to as s. KENDAL (intended for last week) There were thirteen ladies from Kendal area being Janet Dykeman, helen Henderson, Lorna Dennis, Joy Brown, Diane Wybinga, Del Gosson, Leonora Stapleton, Mary Low, Neta Ransberry, Margaretta Stevens, Eleanor Foster, Mabel Elliott and Catherine Sterwart who went to Lindsay last Tuesday afternoon. They first visited the Lindsay Art Gallery on Victoria Ave. N., then to the Victoria County Museum and some shopping. At 5:30 all met at the Seven Seas Restaurant for dinner. The highlight of the day was to attend the evening showing at the Kawartha Summer Theatre. 'Two Score and More' a musical recollection from 1890 - 1920. It was a very fine production enjoyed by all. On Wednesday evemng Kendal U.C.W. held their September meeting in the church with guests invited from Newtonville, Kirby and Elizabethville present. Miss1 C. W. Stewart was acting as president in the absence of1 Mrs. J. Stapleton. Mrs. M.) -Sevens rnd the scripture,1 Mrs. A. Tizzard, our minis- ter's wife sang a solo accom- panied by Mrs. H. Wood at the piano. The theme of thet meeting was Stewardship.s Miss Stewart introduced the guest speaker Mrs. C. Down, past president of Oshawa Presbyterial, Mrs. Down veryt ably spoke on the Stewardshipe Principles and Commitments;1 of a Christian Woman in the' Home and Church. The speak-a er was thanked by Mrs, R.s Elliott who presented Mrs.o Down with a gift to show our f laughing. When we arrivedc back in New Plymouth we alln said good bye and all cried -] one of the girls had to leave forg the south island and we may not see her again. Mrs. Wood and Steven met me and when L got home and unpacked I had the wrong sleeping bag. Great trip eh! Lost 2 cameras, a few clothes, my mitts and the wrong sleeping bag. Mrs. Wood doesn't think L'll get home to Canada with everything. I fell asleep that night at midnight with my light on trying to read my mail -8 letters - ioveiy!! ,Would you please give this letter to my friends to read as I just don't have time to write each one about my tramping trip. I have tons of mail to catch up on as well as get ready for "Aussie". I can hardly wait until Friday as I am really excited! ! I shall say Hi! to Kelvin for you. Take care! Write soon! All my love Jane OBITUARY HECTOR BEGGS The death occurred on Saturday, September 4th, 1976 at Peterborough Civic Hospi- tal of Hector Beggs, aged 84, after a short illness. Born in Pontypool and educated at Ballyduff Public School, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beggs. In February, 1915 he married the late Jermina Rusk. Farming at R.R. 2, Ponty- pool until 1968, when he retired and left to reside in Millbrook, he was an adherent of Pontypool United Church. Surviving are his son Percy, of Pontypool, three grand- children, seven great grand- children and a sister Etta, (Mrs. Charles Lamb), Lind- say. Reverend G. Ficko conduct- ed the funeral service on Monday, at the Morris Funer- aîbalrers ere Messrs Wilfred and Elvin Beggs, Douglas and Ken Lamb, Ralph and Robert Porter. Interment Pontypool Cerne- Council Briefs A cinerna for Bowmanville? That possibility may be a little closer to reality follow- ing a decision at council TuesdaydSeptember 7. Council, on Tuesday even- ing, voted to approve a Planning and Development Committee report which recommended re-zoning a parcel of land on King and Simpson Streets to a shopping centre commercial zone. The committee report also recommends that prior to re-zoning, a site plan agree- ment should be made in order to restrict the additional development at King and Simpson streets to a cinema. Councillors Lyall and Cow- man voted against all but one item on the Planning and Development committee report last week. They argued that they wanted more back- ground information. A shopping centre is now underway at the King and Simpson site, with a scheduled opening date of February, 1977. L.D.C.M. Investments Limited plans a movie theatre as a second part of its east Bowmanville project. Although building is going on at King and Simpson appreciation. A social half hour of friendship was spent over lunch served in the Sunday School room. Later the Kendal U.C.W. held a business meeting in t-he kitch- en. The Allan Lawrence Barbe- que and Corn Roast was held Thursday evening on the spacious grounds of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Foster's. There was a huge crowd, and fine entertanment. Many from the Kendal area attended. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Mercer and two children Jason and Tony of Toronto spent this past week with his parents Mr. and Mrs. George Mercer- Mr. and Mrs. Minnie Wy- benge attended a Corn Grow- ers' Association dinner Wed- nesday evening at the Flying Durchman in Bowmanville. Prof. and Mrs. John Stevens of Ottawa visited this week with his mother Mrs. Margar- ettarStevens. Mrs. J. R. Thompson of Millbrook visited Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. R. Elliott. Mr. and Mrs. George Russo of Buffalo and Mrs. M. E. Foster Sr. were with Mr. and Mrs. Allen Foster this past week also visiting other mem- bers of the Foster families. Miss Karen Elliott of Maple Leaf spent several days this week with ber grandparents Mr. and Mrs. R. Elliott. Miss Shelley Hilhs spent a day visiting Karen. Several from Kendal, at- tended the autographing ses- sion of 'Out of the Mists' in the Odd Fellows' Hall in Orono on Sunday afternoon. There were line-ups waiting for their turn to have their books autograph- ed' by the co-authors Mrs. Helen Schmid and Mr. S. B. Rutherford. It was open house at the museum just across the street so many took the opportunity of seeing the fine displays in Clarke Mu- M Streets, a report from the town's building inspector states that the month of July has beenta slow month wben it cornes to selling building permits. Permits for projects valued at $834,801 were sold in July of 1976. In July of 1975 the figure was $2,275,281. As ofJuly 31, 1976, $8,930,595 worth of construction projects were given permits. That's roughly two million dollars lower than the figure for the same time last year., Council agreed to open the new fire station at Newcastle village on Saturday, October 2. A civic luncheon costing $300 to $400 was also approved and it will take place at noon on October 2. The official opening will follow the luncheon and the public will be invited to inspect the new hall. The fire hall opening will kick off this year's fire prevention week. A bylaw to allow racing within Mosport Park after 1:30 Sunday afternoon bas been passed by council. The bylaw states that the racrng cannot begi before 1:30 and it must be concluded before il1:30 Sunday evening. Councillor Ken Lyall said information is stili being gathered for a bylaw to regulate evening racing at Mosport. And following the passing of another bylaw, residents of the former Darlington town- ship will be able to vote for or against liquor as well as council and school board representatives on the Decem- ber 6 municipal elections. The Darlington residents will be asked if they "are in favor of the sale of spirits, beer and wine under a dining lounge license for consump- tion on licensed premises where food is available." The second question will be: "Are you in favor of the sale of beer and wine under a lounge license for consumption on licensed premises?" Advertising tells youI what's new. I ANADIAN ADVERTISING ADVISORY BOA 1 NOTICE TO EQUIPMENT OWNERS For Winter Maintenance Operations 1976-77 Season the following equipment is required: - INQUIRY NO. 76-7-3. TRUCKS - With a minimum G.V.W. 27,000 pounds (single axle) or 34,000 pounds (tandem axle), for mounting power sanding units, are required at the following Ministry Yards: - 1 Truck - Grafton; Pontypool; Brighton; Port Hope. 2 Trucks - Norwood; Youngs Point; Rose- neath; Coboconk; Newcastle; Bobcaygeon; Lorneville; Lind- say; Fraserville; Codrington. INQUIRY NO. 76-7-4 TRUCKS - With a minimum G.V.W. 42,000 pounds (tandem axle), for mounting power sanding units, are required ai the following Ministry yards: - 1 Truck - Bobcaygeon; Lorneville; Lind- say;Coboconk; Fraserville, 2 Trucks - Brighton; Newcastle; Grafton; Port Hope. 3 Trucks - Pontypool. INQUIRY NO. 76-7-5 LOADERS - With RCubic Yard Bucket - WITHOUT OPERATOR 1 Loader - Norwood; Roseneath; Cod- rington; Pontypool; Bobacay- geon; Fraserville; Port Hope; Brighton; Newcastle; Grafton; Lindsay; Youngs Point; Lorne- ville; Coboconk. Sealed Tenders on forms supplied by the Ministry will be received by the District Engineer until 1:30 P.M., Local Time, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 1976. Specifications, Tenders Forms and Envelopes may be obtained in person or by mail from the District Office, 138 Port Hope Street, North, P.O. Box- 150,-PORT HOPE, Ontario. LiA 3W3. Telephone 885-6381. When requesting tenders please specify location(s). PLEASE NOTE: Daily Standby Rates for Hired Trucks, as follows: - Single Axle 27,000 G.V.W. Trucks (5 c.y. Spreader) $14.00 per day. ( Tandem Axle 42,000 G.V.W. Trucks (8 c.y. Spreader) $18.00 per day. The successful bidder must have P.C.V. 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