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16 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, June 15. 1977 Arson Sus pected in $25,000 Fires SundaVe Morning Social Planners, Receive 168,OOO Grant fromGovî, For Sen ior Citizens Care C'oiimiuiiity Care for Senior Citizens The Ontario provincial government hçis relensed the surn of $63,000 to the social planning ndvisory group of Durham Region to organize a program to provide commun- ity care for Senior Citizens in the Durham Region. A substantial portion of this sum will be for use in the Town of Newcastle. The main purpose of the grant is to provide care and support services for Senior Citîzens to enable them to remain in their own homes. The Town of Newcastle social planning council have arranged a meeting for Thurs- day, June 16 at the Town Hall, Newcastle, to discuss the subject. and it is hoped a Steering Committee will be formed to organize the pro- ject. All interested citizens are invited to attend. Uf-eOONO0 ýNEWS A special church school service wns held June 12th at St. Saviour's Anglican Church with Guides from lst Orono Company in attendance and the Rev. A. Hnldenby, B.A., L. Th. officiating. Roger Proctor read Psnlm 90, Julie Gray gave the first lesson, Shelley Gray rend prayers, Mrs. D. Tansley rend the address. Presentation of Girl, Guide Religion and Life nwards was made to Janet Tansley, Julie Gray and Shelley Gray. Guide leader is Mrs. Benedict. Paddy Breen snid a prayer and Rev. Haldenby gave the blessing. Sidesmen for the day were Allan German, Keith Çerman, Paddy Breen and Tina Wood. Following the service, there was a coffee hour with everyone enjoying -a get-together. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mercer,, Mrs. W. Wannan and Mr. Roy Mercer nttended the 4th wedding anniversnry of Mr. and Mrs. Merwyn Benson of Camborne on Saturday even- ing in the new arena at Bewdley. Congratulations. Mrs. Richard Trafford of Kitchener spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Ed. Milîson and Cathy. Mr. Lloyd Taylor has been n patient in the Memorial Hos- pital, Bowmanville. Mrs. Dean West is a patient in the Oshawa Hospital and Mr. Cal Myles is at the Strathaven Rest Home, Bowmanville. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Golding of London, Ontario, were Sunday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Don Tansley, Michael and Janette. Kirby Church Women held their June meeting at the home of Mrs. L. Harris on Tuesday nfternoon. Old tyme family night, Saturday, June l8th, Old time miusic: Gospel and folk songs. Local groups and individuals. Combining in an enjoyable evening for nîl, sponsored by C.G.I.T. Main Hall, Orono United Church. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nesbitt of Fort Mcbeod, Alberta and her mother, Mrs. Bruce Whitney of Newcastle, were Sunday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Rutherford and Douglas. Mr. and Mrs. Aleck Moffat attended the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Jessie Pettibone (nee Harden) ini Coiborne on Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ken BaIl, Mr. and Mrs. LesHrebicek were Saturday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs, Andrew Farsky of Toronto, the parents of Les Hrebicek. Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Cook of Winter Rond, Orono have sold their house and will be residing in Willowdale in an npartment. The Orono United Church Sunday Church Sehool Anni- versary Service was on June 12th conducted by Mr. Marvin Colvin of Orono. Scripture was rend by Gary Armstrong and two duets by Jane Staples and Ian Moffntt. Megssage from Rev. Basil E. Long, B. Th. In the afternoon the annual church picnic was held in the will be Mrs. Aubrey M. Orono Park, sponsored by the Hi-C's assisted by the Sunday Church School. Mr. and Mrs. W. Bruce Mercer have returned home from visiting their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce J. Mercer and children at Manitownning, Manitoulin Island where Bruce Jr.'is the manager of the Bank of Montreal. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Harris visited his mother, Mrs. A. Harris and attended the wine and cheese party at the Best View Lodges Nursing Home, Oshawa, on Wednes- day evening of last week. Miss Lois Cullis of Oshawn visited Mr. and Mrs. Don Tansley and family on Tues- day of last week. Mr. Douglas Rutherford of Toronto spent Friday to Sun- day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Rutherford. Sunday dinner, guests of Mrs. Geo. Morton were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Morton of Kendal, Mr. and Mrs. Law- rence Harris. On Sunday, June 19th there will be no service at St. Saviour's Anglican Church, Orono. Confirmation at 11:15 a.m. at St. George's Anglican Church, Newcastle. Bishop and Mrs. Mnrsh will be present. Orono United Church Women General meeting on Thursday evening-June l6th at 7:30 p.m. in the Upper C.E. Auditorium. Guest speaker At the recently held convocation at the University of Toronto, Terry Hawkins of Bowmanvjlle received his Doctor of Education' degree. Dr. Hawkins, who is Vice Principal of, Bowmanville High Sehool, also holds a M.* 'Ed., degree from Toronto and a B. A. from the University of Western Ontario. Tizzard of Newtonville. Mr. Richard E. Logan, age 86, pnssed away on Tuesday morning, June 7th, 1977. Husbnnd of the late Annie Eva Oshawa Monument Co. Family Memorials - Markers Ail Design und Lettoring Dons by Us on Promises -NO SALESMEN INVOLVED - Please Telephone 728-3111 for Full Details and Jean. Rested at the Barlow Funeral Home. Funeral services in the Lang Memorial Chapel on Thursday nfternoon. Interment Oronio Ontario P~rovncial Police and an Ontario Fire Bowmanville were at the - scene for several hours, Marshall's inspector are investigating two fires but both buildings had burned to the ground before that occurred Sunday morrling with an estimated they arrived. Arson is suspected asý the structures loss of $25,000. The fire destroyed a chalet and a were some 1,200 feet a part. Mr. Larocque had summer kitchen on secluded property east of some insurance on the buildings. He purchased Hampton owned by Fred Larocque. Firemen from the scenic'property in 1976. HIS DAY IS, SUNDAY JUNE l9th * a Sun Lounge to relax in the shade " a Recine'r Chair to sleep in * a Smoker Stand to keep the rug clean * a Hassock to put his aching feet on * a Bridge Set' for the, boys for poker *a Cushion to put- his weary head on ail this and more available now at F.A.eKR.1AM FURNITURE LTD., BOWMANVILLE'S HEADQUARTERS FOR FURNITURE - CARPETS - DRAPES Recogn ize Retiring Teachers Six members of the North- umberland and Newcastle Board of Education school staff with at least 25 yenrs experience in the jurisdiction were honoredat a testimonial dinner on June lst. Two retiring Bowmanville public school principals were among those who received recognition for their past record of service. Vincent Massey Public School principal Alfred A. Merkley and Ontario Street Public School principal Merlin Slute are both leaving the tenching profession after lengthy careers in education. Engrnved silver platters were presented to eac h of the staff members to commemor- ate a combined total of 213 years of service in the school system. Committee Agrees on Liberty St. Siew.alk, Members of the Town of Newcastle's pu4blie works committee have agreed to plug n 300 foot gap in a sidewalk along Liberty St. north in Bowmnnville. Works director :Jack Dun- hnm snid in a report to the commîttee last week that it would cost an estimated $6,500 to build the extra sidewalk from Sunset Rd. to the CPR overpass. The works commîttee is recommending that the side- walk be constructed in accord- ance with the town's current policy on updating sidewalks. In other words, the walk is to be paid for out of general tax revenue or lot levy funds and not by homeowners with property fronting on the sidewnlk. The works committee's decision must still he oknyed by Newcastle council before an: steps are taken to build the walk. eqnq Ae mm Isolo rono - oguh Uô rono I 983-5702 I 983-5003 1Phone 983-5:108 Receives Doctorate 37-41 King St. East 623-7071.