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Winners from Gymnastics Meet These members of the Oshawa Gemini Gymnastics Club were contestants in a competition held Saturday, June 4 at Bowmanville High School. They were rewarded with a number of ribbons from that tournament. Robyn Dubeau (left) earned a fourth place ribbon in the beam competition. Alisha Kelly Conahan placed third in the beam and floor exercises ; second on the bars ; and sixth on the vault. Her performance gave her a first prize medal overall. Approximately 130 competitors took part in the June 4 gymnastics meet which was hosted by the Oshawa Geminis. B.H.S.News EDITORS - SAM LASKARIS AND JANICE SETO BHS Before the Exams Two weeks of final exams begin Friday, June 10,1983. l'or those who have been recommended recommended not to write the final exams, congratulations! congratulations! For those of us who 'must study a year's work in -order to write, the only reassuring thing is that final exams are de rigor for -everyone in university. Î But the month of June is hot a time for tears in our corridors. This year's edition edition of the Yearbook was distributed on Friday and everyone is preoccupied with dreaming up witty comments on the year to insert insert into someone's else's book. Bringing back fond memories were Andrew Fellowes and Victor "Frank Schulz" Romard's articles and those"on the BHS production production on "South Pacific" and the yearbook write-ups on the graduation class. The pictures were superb, especially especially the candid shots. Tuesday, June 7 was "Dress Up as YOUR Favorite Favorite Teacher" day and also the "Treasure Hunt" (known officially as Locker Cleanup) was held. On Wednesday, the day's schedule was altered so everyone could see their teachers to return the schoolbooks (A plug for Mrs. Winston, the librarian: "Please return your library books!")! That's it! Good luck on the exams and hope your mark on your report card makes your summer great! The Editors French Students Visit Quebec City By Janice Seto Although a Bowmanville High School student may learn the vocabulary of the French language with ease and the grammar with slightly more difficulty in' the classroom, it is the belief belief here that fluency can only be acquired in a French-speaking environment. environment. That is why BHS has participated in school trips to the cities of Montreal and Quebec for the past while. Besides encouraging the use of French in practical situations, other subject areas, like Geography and History are supplemented in a trip to one of the oldest regions of Canada. This year's trip to Quebec city had about 80 students and their chaperones staying staying at the heart of the old part of the city, the Chateau Frontenac hotel. The group set out for Quebec City at 8:00 a.m., Thursday, May 26 and arrived at the hotel's doors at 5:00 in the after-' noon. After the long bus ride, everyone was glad to be able to rest. A good night's rest prepared prepared most of the group for the eventful Friday. The traditional continental breakfast was a novelty for the BHS entourage; the pouring rain was not. Everyone groaned at the rain because the first scheduled activity was a walking tour of the Old City. Armed with rainhats, plastic-wear, plastic-wear, raincoats, anything anything to provide something to keep dry, the group split into two (according to their, bus number) and played "Follow the Tour Guide." During this three hour walk, the BHS people saw the famous Plains of Abraham, Abraham, the , port, the churches and other places studied in History. Quebec City was proving to be used even in the present; it is the capital of the province and is appreciated by the many tourists. The people are quite versatile; there were religious workers, the bakers, bakers, the port workers, and others. The painters who have made permanent records records of the beautiful city, make their living by selling them to the tourists along the narrow Rue de Trésor. This interesting walk had its touch of humor too; the guide's umbrella had the nerve to break two and a half hours before the tour was over! After lunch in the many eating establishments in the area, everyone met at the lobby and proceded to the Citadelle, a fortress built on the highest point of the city overlooking the St. Lawrence River. From there it was a short walk to the National Assembly, the centre of Quebec's provincial provincial government where we were able to see some of the magnificent architecture. Shortly, the group enjoyed an audio-visual presentation presentation of the military history of Quebec City at the Musee du Fort, across from the Chateau Frontenac. In order to see Quebec City's present culture, the night's event was an excursion excursion to a long row of shopping shopping malls, the largest of which was La Place Laurier. There, students and chaperones spent four hours (and their money) on souvenirs and dinner and met the locals in a relaxed setting. The curfew hours were 10:00 (to be in the hotel) and 11:00 to be in your room. To check this, the chaperones had to get to know the people they were supervising. supervising. We certainly got to know these chaperones; some were even called "Mom" for a few days. They were Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan, Sheridan, Mrs. Hilts, Mrs. Cle- land, and Mrs. Kelly. Mr. Sheridan was the sole male chaperone due to the small number of male students: seven boys only. Sunday was our last full day in the city. Most of the organized events took place in the outskirts, however. The first stop was at the Montmorency Falls, an impressive impressive site. Nearby was the home Wolfe, the British commander, lived in during the Battle of Quebec. The next stop was the Basilica of Ste. Anne de Beaupre, one of the holiest churches of North America and a place where Roman Catholic Catholic pilgrims make an annual visit, The dreary weather was once again with us but we sought shelter in the Basilica where we saw a service being performed. Around noon, the two buses set out for the Baker's Oven, a place where the old method of baking in outdoor outdoor ovens was still used. On the way, we stopped in on the Quebec artist, M. Alphonse Alphonse Pare, in his Wood Sculpture's shop. M. Pare has been one of Quebec's well-known wood carvers for over 25 years. Although his works adorn the Sherbrooke Sherbrooke University Hospital Centre and the Beaver Club in Montreal, his best ones are religious works in churches in Canada and around the world. One example of M. Parc's versatility versatility was a large salad set, with wooden prongs and sauce containers, made solely from a log. Meeting M. Pare was an unforgeta- ble experience; we were free to browse and he carried carried on coversations with several students and Mr, Sheridan in French during our visit. The adult chaperones treated the students to a delicious delicious lunch at the Baker's Oven. The lunch was French Canadian: freshly- baked bread, pea soup, ham sandwiches, drinks and bread spread with maple butter. This scrumptious meal persuaded the whole entourage to venture into the souvenir shop to buy some maple butter and bread to bring home. We continued our tour of the outskirts of Quebec with a drive around the small, farming island of Orleans. The houses made of stone prompted the bus driver to stop a couple of times to give shutterbugs a chance to make shots. Next it was off to the Quebec Aquarium, in the suburb of Ste. Foy. The aquarium, located near the St. Lawrence River, has many examples of marine life. There were fish and alligators as well as snakes. But the most memorable were the seals. We had arrived just in time for the afternoon feed and there was a large crowd of spectators who were joining joining us in cheering the seals' antics. When, we returned early from our tour, many took advantage advantage of the free evening to cross the St. Lawrence via the ferry to the city of Levis, or to dine in one of the many tiny restaurants. There was plenty of time because because the chaperones had extended curfew hour to 11:30 p.m. On the Sunday morning we were all disgusted to see that the weather had lifted its misty veil to reveal the sun an hour prior to our departure. departure. After packing and having a little breakfast, we said "Au revoir" to the Chateau Frontenac and boarded the bus at 9:00 a.m. Leaving Quebec City behind, behind, we kept ourselves occupied occupied on the eight hour ride by listening to tape-recorded tape-recorded music, doing work on the projects about our trip, and readingmagazines ("Vogue" was in vogue). At 5:00 p.m. We reached Bowmanville in the pouring rain. The tired group thanked the two Trentway- Wager bus drivers for chauffering us before stepping stepping onto the BHS ground. We'd also like to thank the Uniglobe Company for making making our arrangements in Quebec and for supervising our tour, For "adopting" us for four days, the whole group wants to extend our gratitude to Mrs. Clelland, Mrs. Kelly, and Mrs. Sheridan. Sheridan. And for making this very educational and very fun trip possible, we would like to give our very sincere thanks to Mrs. Hilts and Mr. Sheridan. /" \ Q: Ever see a fat jogger? A: Not for long. V PDRTICIPBLWn anb Btotant ÎPaat 50 Years Ago Thursday, June 29th, 1933 Newcastle lads who have signed up with Durham Regiment to attend training camp for two weeks this summer are Hubert Anderson, William Brunt, Norton Cowan, Jack Hare and Jack Toms. Seventy old age pensioners in Bowmanville receive the average sum of $14.40 per month at the average age of 74, according to the committee's report at the united counties meeting of Northumberland - Durham. A total of 940 receive this pension in the counties. Featured by triple and double plays, Jim Bowman's High School students slugged their way to victory in their opening game against Goodyear in the Town League on Friday night. BHS featured a new find in the way of Bob Kent, who pitched the first three innings and make a good showing. Boyd Slemon came on the mound in the fourth, but it was not until the final innings the Goodyearites faded away. Goodyear team members include Hooper, Hobbs, Moorcraft, B. Colwell, Alder, E. Colwell, Goddard, Pascoe and Moore. High School, Kent, Slemon, Mcllveen, D. Williams, S. Little, L. Hall, T. Bagnell, W. Bagnell, J. Allin and G. Adams. 25 Years Ago Thursday, June 19th, 1958 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wade, Newtonville, left on Tuesday, for Brandon, Manitoba. Ronald Shaw, president of Specialty Paper Products Ltd., presented 10 year service pins to Arthur Colliss, Florence Kilpatrick and Everett King in a presentation ceremony at the plant last Friday afternoon. The Jack and Jill Club of Trinity United Church held a going away party for Reverend and Mrs. T.A. Morgan at Bill Bragg's farm at Providence, last Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gill and family, have returned from a motor trip to Jasmin, Saskatchewan, where they attended the golden wedding anniversary of Mrs. Gill's parents. The Harvester baseball Star of the Week is Vince Vanstone who wins the Bowmanville Surplus Store award. 10 Years ago Wednesday, June 13th, 1973 A three million kilowatt nuclear generating station to be located at Bowmanville was included in a $3.8 billion expansion for Ontario Hydro announced in the Ontario legislature on June 7th. Bowmanville chapter of TOPS won first prize with their banner in the contest for clubs in Ontario, ât thé annual TOPS convention held in London, on June 8th. Representatives from Rice Construction Ltd., want to build a 1,000 unit mobile home retirement park on a 264 acre site south of 401 between Bennett Road and Wilmot Creek. The Canada Cord, the first ever to be earned by a Bowmanville Guide, was presented to Lorie Fraser, by her mother Mrs. Edna Fraser at the Bi-Annual Mothers and Daughters banquet sponsored by the ,Third Bowmanville Guides, on Wednesday at the Lions Centre. Lorie has no less than 30 merit badges. Mary Brown's Chicken official opening will be held for four big days, from June 14th to 17th. COUNCIL BRIEFS Durham's regional council council is asking for federal funds to help build a $6.6 million highway bridge over an Oshawa rail line. The bridge would ease traffic problems at the CPR level crossing on Park Rd. A motion unanimously adopted by regional council in Whitby last week requests requests that the federal government government make funds available available for this project from a $2.4 billion special recovery recovery projects program' announced announced by Finance Minister Minister Marc Lalonde. Regional councillor Cy Elsey told council that the project is supported by Oshawa residents. "I think we could easily get 10,000 or more names on a petition with no trouble whatsoever," whatsoever," he said. Councillor Diane Hamre has been elected by the Durham regional council to serve as a delegate to the annual convention of the Association of Municipalities Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). Newcastle's Ward Three regional councillor was one of four Durham representatives representatives selected at last week's regional council session. Other delegates include Ed Kolodzie, Gerry Taylor, and Tom Edwards. Regional council voted to advise the Minister of Transportation and Communications Communications that regional council endorses the GO/ ALRT alignment from a point east of Pickering Beach Rd., in Ajax, to a point west of Henry St. in Whitby. : [ The alignment will be be : tween the CNR tracks on the south and Highway 401 on the north. The first construction construction activity on the new Advanced Light Rapid Transit line will occur in this portion of the new GO corridor. Durham's regional chairman chairman will be receiving a new car.- Regional council agreed last Wednesday to replace the vehicle which is supplied to the regional chairman. Waterbeds Waterbed Supplies and Durham's regional council council will take its customary summer holiday during August August of this year. Regional council agreed last Wednesday to cancel the regularly-scheduled August meetings. Council sessions may still be held at the call of the chairman. • Ontario's latest budget will have little affect on the coffers of the Durham Region. Region. Durham's finance department department explained that the five per cent increase in OHIP premiums will result in a net expenditure of $34,000 this year. However, the increase was anticipated anticipated by staff and has been included in Durham's 1983 budget. Aside from the added cost arising from OHIP premiums, premiums, the 1982 Ontario budget will have no known dollar impact on Durham, regional councillors were told. The Durham Region has endorsed plans for the first. segment of the planned GO Transit extension from Pickering Pickering to Oshawa. Patrick G. Deegan DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC 5 GEORGE STREET BOWMANVILLE 623-4473 or 263-2026 Accessories CANADIAN WATERBED COMPANY 23 Carlstrap Street Bowmanville Call 623-1020 Showroom Hours: Mon.-Thurs.9a,m. to 6 p.m. Frl.9a.m. to 9 p.m.- Sat. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Manufacturers of Quality Furniture Since 1974 1 ) --rr-- ■ Section Two The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville, June 15.1983 3 Block Parents Choose 1983-84 Executive The Block Parent Executive for 1983-84 was announced last week following a meeting of the Town of Newcastle Block Parents. Anna Blake, the new chairman of the group, is shown here with past executives and members of this year's executive. From left are: Brenda Shackelton, past co- chairman; Louise Aasen, also past co-chairman; Janice Slocombe, vice-chairman; Anna Blake, chairman; Gail Fernlund, secretary; and Muriel Moynes, treasurer. Brooklin Horticultural Soc. By Margaret Beath Lack of co-operation on the part of the weather, did not deter the Brooklin Horticultural Horticultural Society from holding a very successful flower show on May 25. Tulips were featured but other spring flowers came in for their share of attention attention and brought the total to 78 entries shown. President Lyla Allan welcomed welcomed members and guests and announced the names of delegates to the Annual Ontario Horticultural Association Association Convention being held in Hamilton this month. Carolyn Stevens reported on the plant sale (auctioned by Ken Brown) held at Grass Park on May 21 which proved to be a real winner for the society, netting a profit of $288.25 with an additional additional $35.00 being received received by our Junior Garden Garden Club. Ken Brown introduced Ross Martin, guest speaker for the evening. This gentleman gentleman is part of the Royal Botannical Gardens' Outreach Outreach Program and as he raises no less than 1,000 lilies in his garden, was cer tainly well qualified to speak on this, his chosen subject. He was amusing, informal and informative and his remarks ranged through growing, drainage and propagation of these bulbs. He also showed slides of 50 species which he personally raises and donated donated several of these for door prizes. Margaret Beath (the writer) thanked the speaker. Winners for the show were announced by Penny Hosken as follows: Best Tulip Specimen - Bernice Gardner, prize donated by Video Image of Brooklin; Best Decorative - Dorothy Barter, award donated by Jay Tra's Florist, Whitby. Judge ■ for the show was Marilyn Syme of Scarborough Scarborough who, through Ken Brown, passed along several several very helpful hints on the do's and don'ts of showing showing both flowers and vegetables. vegetables. Lyla Allan then reminded everyone of the Irish Show being held on June 13 at Ashburn Church Hall. Lunch was served by Freda Kofalvi, assisted by Aldine Wick. Bowmanville's 125th Anniversary Spoon designed exclusively for RICKABY'S LIMITED BOWMANVILLE, ONT. Silver-plated engraved spoon A beautiful keepsake Only $5.95 -- Limited Quantity -- 27 KING STREET WEST MARNWOOD HOUSE Nursing Home and Retirement Residence 26 Elgin St., Bowmanville YARD SALE BAZAAR HOT DOG STAND All on Wednesday, June 22 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. LOTS OF BARGAINS! EVERYTHING MUST GO! Dishwasher Barbeques Cassette Tape Deck Toys Clothes Drapes Dishes Books Craft Items and lots more! i