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MJ. Hobbs holda, Graduation Exercises At 'Darlington Centre, 0Over 500 students, parents and guests attended the M.J. Hobbs Senior Public School's graduation exercises last Tuesday, June 26, at the Darlington Sports Centre. Here, the guests enjoy a meal prior to the graduation ceremonies. Wendy Werry was the valedictorian this year at the M.J. Hobbs Senior Public School. Here, she is shown with Vice-Principal Peter Chrisomalis (left) and Principal Ron Munro (right) prior to the graduation ceremonies. By Wendy Werry, of M.J. Hobbs Wow! "Valedictorian". Can you believe that after tomor- row school's out for the summer! Tis will not only be the conclusion of just anotber succesful school year, but for us, the graduating Grade Eights, it is ging to signify much more. It'll mean that we, wiil no longer be attending a public or even a senior public school, but in just 70 days from now we'll ail take one large step into our futures by going on to high scbool, either at Cýourtice or Bowmanviile. That isn't very long wben you think about it, aithougb it doesn't seem like two years since that first day at M.J. Hobbs eitber. But then again you probably ail have beard the saying "Time sure does fly wben you're baving fun., And I don't think any student bere can say they baven't bad fun - at some time or another at Hobbs. Speaking of that first day at Hobbs, I can clearly remember back to that day, Sept. 5, 1977. At first the scbooi iooked to me, like a huge dark prison, with long ominous hallways, but miraculously over tbe short 2 years passage the school has cbanged in my perspective, into something similar to a large bouse, with one buge family inside work- ing together witb both positive and friendly attitudes. As tbe scbool bas seemed to become smaller and dloser, each one of us bas grown both mentally and pbysically. I don't believe this type of unity or school spirit is the result of just a few things but more or iess tbe entire curriculum at Hobbs. This in my mind is what makes Hobbs so special and as good a school -as it is. To name ail the activities at Hobbs tbat have contributed to unity and scbool spirit would take me forever, but some of the more important ones that stick out in my mind are: Tbe student council, over the past 3 terms, we bave had different elec- tions to pick various premiers and prime ministers to represent us in the meetings. These meetings were organiz- ed by Mr. Milîs and were designed for the organization of social ýactivities such as dances, nation sports, special events and various fund rais- ing activities. The atbletic department managed by Mr. Webster and Miss Roy also provided a great deal of scbool spirit for ail. Everyone was encouraged to participate in tbese activi- ties if tbey wanted to work bard and surely enough a large attendance took place. The teams represented tbe scbool excellently, bringing back to tbe scbool many awards in soccer, volleyball, basketball, badminton and track and field. Another activity many grade seven and eights parti- cipated in was choir wbicb was directed by Mrs. Moore. The choir sang at churches, performed in a concert and brougbt home a- Ist from the Peterborough Festival. The library maintained by Mrs. Hill and ber assistants was a great asset to the school. Tbey were a great belp in providing reading material for projects and enjoyment. Tbe scool trips to Washing- ton and Quebec served to provide the students a f un way of learning. Mr. Balakofsky, Mr. Lusîto andi Mr. Milis organized these trips, with the help of the students and parents in fund raising. Over- ail tbese trips were an excellent learning experience and everyone had a good timne in the process. In addition to ail of these enjoyable activities were the fun dances and parties designed for all tbroughout the school year. But of 'course witb ail these social involvements, as in al sehools, there was this tbing called schoolwork. inm sure most of us would like to forget about this but learning, is what school is ail about. Each student bad to try their hardest to achieve academic excellence. Along with Math, English, French and E.S. there were the more enjoyable subjects su&b as Home Ec., Industrial Arts, Art and Gym. These subjects were ably guided by the leaders of tbioe school - our teachers, who should be commended on a tremendous job. 1The school's motto "'CarpE Dien" - "lMake the Most of everyday", couldn't have beeri a- more appropriate motto for Hobbs, as you can see. Overal tbrough academic activites, a variety of school duties and by many aspects of the extra- curricular activities, every- thing about Hobbs has belped deveiop ail of its students into young aduits and good Canadian citizens. For conso- lation to our present feelingIs of sadness we can look eagerly into the future and see there will be more good times shared. We'hl have the satis- faction of being together and working witb each other once again. Strange but true we have completed another step up the ladder of if e. Upwards we look to the new rung for new experiences and challenges to be fulfiiled in the, coming years of hîgh scbool. Tbank You. Newtoniviile The Third Annual Ail Star Game of the Eastern Ontario Basebaîl Association was beld in Port Hope Agricultural Park on Sunday, July ist, starting at 6:30 p.m. The two teams, the Western and Eastern Ail Star Teams, included players from each team in the Association. "The Western AIl Stars" included players fromn Little Britain, Bowmanville, Oshawa, Whitby and Ajax. "The Eastern Ail Stars" had players from Belleville, Port Hope, Peterborough, Kendal and Newcastle. As usual it was an exciting affair as after the East having the early advantage of several runs, the West tied the score in the eighth inning 'and it remained 9 to 9 until the end of the eleventh in overtime when the' East managed to squeeze in a couple runs, thereby winning by the score of 11-9. A very exciting contest to al present. The teamis lined up asusual for a handsbake and various awards were made by those in charge of the contest at the close. A dazzling display of fire- works finished off the enjoy- The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanviile, July 4, 197 Marthaa Group Holda Succesaful Strawberry Tea at St. Johnsa The Marthas group at St. John's Church, Bowmanville, was busy serving up mouth-watering strawberries during a Strawberry Tea held on Tuesday, June 26. A good turn-out was reported at both the afternoon and early evening servings. Here, somneof the Marthas and their helpers prepare the bernies in the kitchen behind-the-scenes. able evening and the buge crowd of over 1,000 dispersed as quickly as the lineups would allow at the finish. Ail those in charge of planning and arranging this festive occasion in celebration of Canada's important birthday certainly deserve an expression of appreciation to say the least for their efforts and we are glad it was such a success. We were pleased to see Editor and Mrs. John James of The Canadian Statesman there with their equipment getting their share of pictures and information. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Bougben and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ogden were among those enjoying an evening of Square Dancing. at Millbrook on Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tompkins returned home on Sunday after a holiday trip out west and with their family are at their cottage at Sunset Bay, Bewdley. On Monday, Mrs. Lena Clysdale and Mrs. May Tompkins visited them there to belp celebrate Doris' birth- day. Many Happy Returnis! We have been readîng a new book entitled "The Tizzards' Captured Classical Clippings" edited by A.M. Tizzard. This is a collection of clippings aken from two local newspapers "The Orono Times" and "The Canadian Statesman" regarding the Tizzard family, since July lst, 1976 at which time Rev. Aubrey Tizzard came to this Pastoral Charge, from New- foundland. The correspond- ents are Mrs. Annie Cathcart, Kendal correspondent for the "Orono Times", Mrs. Mabel Elliott, Kendal correspondent for "The Statesman" and Mrs. Violet Gilmer, the Newtonville correspondent for "The Statesman". EN NISKILLEN A former local daughter Reva (McGill) Billett and ber husband Fred Billett, a one time Hampton son reached their 4th Wedding Anniver- sary July lst. Their two sons Doug and.Jîm and their wives Jane and Sally hosted a party for them in tbe spacious home of Doug and June Billett, Bramalea on Sun. p.m. Many close relatives and some intimate friends were tbe guests wbich included several from our Community. Al enjoyed a delicious buffet luncheon and an afternoon of sociability as flash cameras will produce many souvenir pictures. Little Amy Ashton, Oshawa was attended by grandparents Orville and Margaret Ashton wbile ber parents Karen and Charles Ashton and sister Tara enjoved a dav at Marineland, Niagara Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Holmes and family,. Mrs. Michael Holmes, St. Catharines were Sunday afternoon 'callers of Mrs. G.Lyons. On Tbursday, Mr. Gene Lombard and Mr. Bill Hender- son were up lin a airplane and flew out and around Lindsay_ for awhile. On Tuesday evening 48 girls from Dept. 200 of Sears held their pot luck picnic at the hcme of Mr. and Mrs. Alian Werry. Good food and a treasure hunt with prizes were enjoyed by ail. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Gerryts and sons, Bowmanville were Friday visitors of the Wayne Piggotts. Masters Jeffrey and Trevor Wright were Thursday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wright and Betty. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Piggott and' family, Oshawa were Sunday afternoon callers of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Piggott and family. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Draper visited with Mr. and Mrs. Sid Morreil, Iroquois for a few days last week. 50OFF- DURIMO OUR SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE ALL SALES FINAL VA1LI 1415 KING ST. E. ALTERATIONS EXTRA 'S PLACE 728-0710 OSHAWA ~44any tn LI~ dZIE cJ7L7[ -ýJ?oUnd e0 i±t ~ytFraJtinganc1 £&i.ttng . EJ/anIý youî, o Butcher Shop Service AN4D LOW COSTI ...just in trne for the Bar-B-Q Season [ THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL Smoked - Maple Leaf Al -Beef-1 -lb. Box $ 8 Patties. ... . . . . .. wa a. .... lb. Maple Leaf or Schneiders-6-lb. Box $ Wleners .............. $ m49lb. 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