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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 29 Feb 1984, p. 26

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10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, February 29,1984 Section Two Heritage House Gold Wins Basketball Tourney On Saturday at Bowmanville High School gymnasium, the Heritage House Gold squad came through in overtime to win the Heritage House sponsored eight team basketball tournament. They defeated Heritage House Red in the final 36 to 34. The champions are, left to right, Larry Paradis, Capt. A1 Murdoch being congratulated by Jim Vavaroutsos, the sponsor, Tobin and Greg Rowe and Peter Duivesteyn. Absent from photo, Bill Francis, Dave Street, Tony Wind and Italic. Students Home for 'Reading Week' TYRONE NEWS By Bessie Vaneyk "Reading Week" for students of many universities has just concluded and it is good' to see them around again. Susan Woodley, Queen's University, and Terry Milne, Carleton University, were home at the Woodley's; Tim Southwell, .Queen's University, at home, among others. Ann-Marie Bedford, daughter of Harold and Rita Bedford, has been chosen as a prospective Rotary Exchange Student. Ann-Marie spent a few days in Ottawa, February 20 to February 23, 1984 with about 48 other exchange students, some Canadians who will be leaving for other countries helping to entertain visiting students from abroad, showing them our capital city and attending Parliament. Rotary Club International hosted the event. Darryl Vaneyk has been accepted as a candidate with "Up With People," an international, multicultural, performing company of young people, striving to contribute to mutual understanding among all people toward a more peaceful world. Tim Southwell contributed in a very special way at church on Sunday morning. Tim played an enjoyable piece of music of his own composition while the offering was being taken. As he often does, Tim accompanied the hymns on Sunday, also. Mr. and Mrs. John Vooys, Kingston, with the Woodley family on the weekend. Tyrone U.C.W. holds no meeting in March. World Day of Prayer will be held at Eldad Church on Friday, March 2, 1984, with Marjory Ferries as guest speaker. U.C.W. Presbyterial meets Wednesday, March 7th at Northminister Church, Oshawa, with guest speaker Marion Brown, President of Bay of Quinte Conference. Registration 9:30 a.m. A reminder about the canvass being conducted by the Finance Committee of Tyrone United Church during the next few weeks. Tyrone 4H Homemaking Club met on Monday evening, February 20th in the C.E. Wing. The Tyrone Sew 'N Sews began work on applique quilting. Cathy thanked Mrs. Betty Pascoe for her assistance with our work. On BOWMANVILLE MMHA W0MH0P PRESENTS you ym t PMT >£/)/? you ' EV JHE yATER'S I i 'll /ADULT ENTERÏÏWBT 4 MUCH 1,2,3 AT 8-15PM. AT 80WMZ1MV/LLE HIGH SCHOOL TICKETS - ... AVAILABLE at TEN HOCKIN US ft L ESTATE OR PHONE (f US ~ 5Httt '1P7-5/21 Friday, February 24th, a Professional Development Day for the teachers, the Club took advantage of the nonschool nonschool day to visit the craft store of Mrs. Gould, in Oshawa, with leaders Mrs. Pleasance and Mrs. Bedford. Mrs. Gould related the fascinating fascinating history of quilting and explained most aspects of this old, practical craft in the midst of all the necessary equipment she stocks in her amazing, cozy shop. Reluctantly leaving the beautiful prints and things, the Club members kept an appointment with Mrs. Audrey Rosevear in Hampton to see a quilt set up in the frame ready for quilting. Some completed quilts were inspected and discussed. The hospitality of these busy craftswomen was very much appreciated, adding pleasure and insight to our heritage 4H unit. Details for this report submitted by press reporter Pam DeHaas. On Monday, February 20, 1984, there were over 12 tables of euchre in play at the Old Tyrone Hall. Mary Finney and Ross Windgrove won the 50-50 draw after the following scores had been recorded: Norma Cochrane 88, Ross Windgrove 81, Ray Brown 80, Agnes Prescott 78, Fred Griffin 77, Lorna Swain 76, Velma Reid 43. On Friday, February 24th, there were over 19 tables of euchre in play at the community centre with the following results: 1st Laverne . Clemens, 2nd Audrey Clark, 3rd Don Brooks, 4th Marion Artym, 5th Mr. Doris Schoffield, 6th Sally Thompson. Ladies low Janice Fanning, men's low Charlie Nesbitt. 50-50 draw Steve Artym, Garnet Goyne. Specials Norma Cochrane, Charlie Nesbitt, Norm Woodcock. The Athletic Association holds registration day Saturday, March 10th, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the community centre for the summer sports program, mainly boys and girls soccer and baseball. The next regular meeting of the Ahtletic Association will be Sunday, March 4,1984 at 10:00 a.m. B.H.S. NEWS By Janice Seto, Editor Report cards were due last week. However, they weren't available due to a "slight" malfunction in the Board's main computer in Cobourg. News of breakdowns are not new to those of us at Bowmanville Bowmanville High School. Our clocks were off and the P.A. system is still inoperable, so life at B.H.S. wasn't encumbered with announcements last week. Perhaps the next thing to go will be the apple machine. The week had many school trips in action. Some Senior Students attended information sessions at the Ryerson Poly- technical Institute on Friday while the B.H.S. band attended attended a music festival at Clarke High School. In the history department, an excursion to the Royal Ontario Museum gave students an opportunity to see the many exhibits like the Ming Tomb and Roman artifacts. After a very successful stint as school librarian, Mrs. Sylvestervitch will be leaving in the first week in March. We will fondly remember her for her largess during the Sarajevo Sarajevo Olympics' hockey and skating events. The Library Club is holding a party with Chinese food served buffet- style for Mrs. Sylvestervitch on Wednesday, February 29, 1984. Rehearsals are progressing nicely for the May musical "The King and I" and the crew is readying for a finely produced play. There was a short meeting of the publicity directors last Wednesday after school in which press releases and advertising were discussed. At the meeting, Andrew Smith and Shari Cramm voiced the opinion that our musical should be among our most successful productions because of the enthusiasm and dedication of the cast and crew. Already some tickets have been reserved reserved and publicity underway. BEAT THE BLAHS COUPON WORTH UP TO *10.00 After 5 p.m. Mon. and Tues. one coupon per table Buy any dinner entree from our extensive menu at regular price and your friend's entree ol equal or less value Is complimentary to a maximum value ol $10,00, , Expiry dale March 2184 1 c.S. 145 King SI. W., Oshawa Major Credit Cards Accepted 571-1777 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 BEAT THE BLAHS COUPON <£ .4 ^ WORTH up to* | 0.00 After 5 p.m. 7 days a week one coupon per table Buy any dinner entree from our extensive menu at regular price and your friend's entree ol equal or less value Is complimentary to a maximum value of $10.00, Expiry dale March 31/84 c.S Fnr reservations call: 723-4667 44 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa The - " Birch \ Place A guide to fine dining and entertainment. Enniskillen Police Commission Chairman Speaks at Rotary Guides Enjoy Winter Camp At Haliburton ENNISKILLEN NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Earl Trewin were recent visitors of Mr. Milton Stainton. Several from the area attended the 41st Wedding Anniversary Celebrations of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wright on Saturday at Maple Grove Church. Congratulations Uncle Fred and Aunt Marion. We hope you have many more happy years of life together. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Bowman were recent supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Bowman, Bowmanville. The 1st Enniskillen Girl Guides travelled to Camp Adelaide in Haliburton to enjoy their three day winter camp. The weatherman cooperated cooperated and they all had a great time. They wished to thank Club 50 of Long Sault and the U.C.W. of Enniskillen for their generous donations which helped to make this possible. Mrs. Fred Draper and Mrs. Doug Goodrich, Mississauga visited Miss Phyllis Henderson, Henderson, Winchester and Mrs. Joan Morrell, Iroquois. Mr. and Mrs. O. Beaumont, ' Downsview, Mr. Lance Plain, Orono, were Friday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Art Leadbeater. Recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Bowman were Rev. and Mrs. Roland Hopkins, Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Bowman and Mr. Milton Stainton, Bowmanville, Mrs. J. C. Tamblyn, Mr. and Mrs. Ivison Tamblyn, Orono, Miss Myrtle Tamblyn, Toronto. Miss Judy Virtue, Port Perry, Mr. Brian Hall, .Clinton, .Clinton, Mr. Bob Richardson, Lotus, were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Virtue and Laurie. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Laurence, Laurence, Port Perry were Saturday Saturday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Werry. Miss Lee Ann Essery, Cour- tice, was a Sunday evening dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Werry and family. Todd Milford, Newtonville, Mrs. Bernice Bothwell were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stainton and family. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Howe visited visited with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dickson, Bewdley. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Piggott and girls visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jake Gerryts and sons, Bowmanville, on Saturday evening. Mrs. Fred Draper spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Doug Goodrich and Carman, Mississauga. It seemed almost like we had spring for a few days and back to winter as we congregated congregated on Sunday for church. We had our children's chorus and Pastor Joe had a very meaningful time with the children, after which, the children retired to the lower level for their classes with their teachers. The Senior Choir sang a beautiful number under the direction of their organist and leader, Mrs. Ulah Chambers. Mr. Lafave read two scripture lessons. His message was based on "Christ the Teacher." Announcements - I - World Day of Prayer, March 2nd at 2 p.m. at Eldad. II - Did You Know that it is only 44 Weeks Until Christmas? How quickly it sneaks up upon us (Ho Ho Ho). Keep this thought in mind as you begin to knit the scarfs, toques, socks and mittens for the annual "Mitten Tree Service." Service." It is never too soon to begin your labor of love for the youngsters who will benefit benefit from your gifts. U.C.W. MEETING The February meeting of the U.C.W. was held at the home of Kay Lafave with 18 present. Our president Merle Avery opened with a poem 'Let God Take You by the Hand,' welcomed everyone, A special "hello" to our visitor Arlene Rowan, Minutes and correspondence were read. Some business was done concerning concerning our hall, A sum of money was given to the Guides, Nellie opened the devotion with a prayer and hymn 164. The devotion theme was "Prayer Brings Gladness." Offering was taken and dedicated dedicated by Ruth Stenger. Hymn 17 was sung, Joan Spcakman closed with prayer, Nellie presented presented a film on Ventures in Missions, The film ixiinted out where the money was divided and directed, Merle closed with an evening evening prayer, A delicious lunch was served by the committee. The chairman of the Ontario Police Commission is shown here during a visit to Bowmanville last Thursday for an address to the Bowmanville Rotary Rotary Club. Here, Shaun MacGrath chats with Rotarians Rotarians and guests. From left are: Oshawa Police Chief Jon Jenkins; Rotary President Jack Locke; Durham East MPP Sam Cureatz, and Mr. MacGrath. MacGrath. The guest speaker serves on the commission commission responsible for acting as a watchdog to Ontario Ontario police forces. Mr. MacGrath said Ontario has every right to be proud of the service provided by its police personnel. Law enforcement will cost Ontario taxpayers close to $1 billion during 1984, according to an estimate estimate from the chairman of the Ontario Police Commission. Commission. "Policing in Ontario is a big business," said Shaun MacGrath, in his remarks to members of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Rotary Club last week. He noted that these costs will be incurred by 128 police forces including both the Ontario Provincial Police and municipal forces. "The Ontario Police Commission Commission is the Provincial watchdog of the law enforcement enforcement agencies in the Province," said Mr. MacGrath. MacGrath. He told Rotarians at a luncheon meeting last Thursday, February 23, that the Commission's top priority priority is to audit and inspect each police department in order to ensure that it is meeting standards set by its chief of police and the local commissioners. But he added that the Commission does not see itself itself as a "Big Brother". In fact, local autonomy is encouraged encouraged among the police forces of Ontario. "We have every right to be proud of the professionalism that has developed in all of our policing services," Mr. MacGrath MacGrath said. More than ever, the job of a police officer is a challenging challenging and demanding one. And while the profession profession still includes police personnel who pound a beat, you will also find officers officers working to combat new law enforcement concerns such as computer crime, organized organized crime, or terrorism. Another important facet of the Ontario Police Com mission is the education of police men and women. The Commission oversees the Ontario Police College at Aylmer which offers instruction instruction for personnel ranging from probationary constables to senior management. management. The college has also trained staff for police forces in other provinces and even a few foreign countries although priority is given, to instructing personnel personnel who will work in Ontario. Ontario. One-half of the Police Commission's $10 million annual budget goes to the police college. The OPC's technical services services branch ensures suffiront suffiront equipment and information information is available to Ontario Ontario police departments at all times. This branch provides provides information, advice, and, training on tools such as radio equipment and computers. A fourth function of the Commission is the operation operation of the Intelligence Services Services Branch which co-ordinates co-ordinates the fight against organized organized crime in Ontario. The OPC also fills a number number of more minor roles which cover career development., development., criminal statistics, statistics, traffic safety, and complaints complaints against police officers officers which have not been resolved resolved at the local level through regular channels. • On occasion, the Police Commission is called upon to rule whether a budget set by a municipality for the police force is adequate, Mr. MacGrath said. Looking towards policing in the year 2000, Mr. MacGrath MacGrath told Rotarians that experts predict there will be greater emphasis on centralization. centralization. This will be especially important in WE RE MORE THAN A NICE PLACE TO EAT Every Thursday is Family Steak Night Our special for two . . . 8-OZ. New York cut (per person) $11.99 per couple 5:00 to 8:30 p.m, Served with tried onions on a sizzling platter, complolo with salad bar, tried potatoes and vegetable. Choose either rice pudding or jolly lor dessert. Each family Is allowed one or two children under12yrs.onlv$1,25each. Child has choice ol: burger 1 chips or a small steak, Thursdays we alio serve our regular menu. KING GARDEN Restaurant and Tavern 73 King E. 623-4255 Bowmanville keeping records and the deployment deployment of staff. "In 1965, we had no idea how much we'd come to depend on computers," said Mr. MacGrath. MacGrath. He predicted that there will be more sharing of hardware and information among police forces. Mr. MacGrath also predicted that there will be more emphasis emphasis on the role of the police constable. He explained that other ranks will be used mainly to support support the officer directly responsible responsible for law enforcement. enforcement. Recruiting is becoming more sophisticated. Weight and height requirements are less important today, and there is an increased emphasis on the recruit's overall attitude and tem- permenl. "Police officers are working working in a changing society," the chairman said. He THE MARCH IS ON! Many physically disabled men and women need your help. Please give generously. o* T ?% • X • w ^OF° ABILITY FUND added that accountability > will continue to be a key R word for every police of- R ficer in Ontario. . " And accountability is the f real reason for the exis- > tehee of the Ontario Police T Commission. "The police L service is obligated to pro- * vide the best there is in pub- lie protection," said Mr. MacGrath. 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