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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 6 Jun 1984, p. 26

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) 10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, June 6,1984 Section Two Vincent Massey Studen ts Celebrate Bicentennial New Rural Specialist Will Help 4-H Clubs to Achieve Their Objectives Top Merry Makers Bowlers Honored Dressed in period costumes, these VincentMas- sey Public School pupils sing a musical number at a concert held at the Bowmanville High School Brooklin Horticultural Soc. Holds Successful Tulip Show auditorium on May 23 in celebration of Ontario's 200th birthday. By Margaret Beath President Ken Brown welcomed welcomed members and guests to a most successful Tulip Show and meeting held recently by the Brooklin Horticultural Society. The meeting opened with the singing of 0 Canada accompanied by Rose Heron at the piano. This was followed by the challenging "Fun with Flora", in the form of a horticultural horticultural crossword, using the names of herbs. Veronica Colangelo then introduced the speaker for the evening, Mel Hundert, who although now living in Whitby, was an active member of our community for some years. Mel did a demonstration of cooking with herbs and his quiet sense of humour, was a delightful addition to the program. program. He cooked a full course meal, interspersing his talk with hints on the use of and the V & G President Elected Companies Chairman Mr. W.H. Somerville, President and Chief Executive Officer of Victoria and Grey Trust Company, was elected Chairman of the Trust Companies' Association of Canada, on May 10,1984. "The first order of business will be the revision of the Federal and various Provincial Trust Companies' Acts." Mr. Somerville explains, "Our aim is to not only get the revisions passed, but to also coordinate the numerous Trust Companies' Acts". "Due to the changing economy and demographics in Canada, resulting in less housing starts and less emphasis on mortgage lending, we want to see changes in the area of commercial lending, such that the trust industry may provide more flexible services as financial institutions," stated Mr. Somerville. As Chairman, Mr. Somerville will be representing the 44 Trust Companies belonging to the Association. difference between dried and fresh herbs. He demonstrated very clearly that cooking with herbs can be an interesting experience. He obviously enjoys enjoys what he does and does it well and this was proven later on in the evening when we were invited to sample the results of his culinary efforts. Quite the philosopher, Mel emphasized using the herbs you, yourself like. Margaret Davis thanked the chef-speaker chef-speaker and presented him with a gift on behalf of the society. Barb Twiner of Pickering, did a great job of judging the 159 entries presented. According According to our records, there were twice as many entries as last year and the largest number in a tulip show since 1979. Best Specimen of show was presented by Freda Kofalvi for her white tulip, prize donated by Video Image. Best Decorative prize was won by Mary Housego, donor, Oshawa Garden Service. Following the show, Treasurer Treasurer Margaret Davis made the announcement that we earned $155.00 at our plant auction in Grass Park on May 19. A delicious lunch was then prepared and served by Diane Rothnie and Penny Hosken. Be sure to mark June 27 on your calendar as that is the date of our Rose Show. In the meantime, do come out to watch the Spring Fair and Parade and support not only your local Horticultural Society but all those people who have worked so hard to make this annual event a success. See you at the Fair! Ontario 4-H clubs have a new slogan, "Together Today for a Terrific Tomorrow" Tomorrow" and Durham East has a new Rural Organizations Specialist. Barry O'Neil is employed by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food with offices located in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. He is a graduate of the crop science program at Guelph University. "My main responsibility is the 4-H program," Mr. O'Neil said. "I'm working with R.O.S. Barbara Weese and will be co-ordinating events for this area." This includes 4-H Day at Cana da's Wonderland on July20. Mr. O'Neil is from Ilder- ton, Ontario, near London, where he was raised on a 600 acre cash crop farm. 4-H helps young people learn by doing and approximately approximately 22,000 young people, between the ages of 12 and 21, join annually. About 6,000 adults volunteer volunteer each year to be club leaders. > Each club has two leaders and six to 20 members. Some 4-H clubs operate from May to September; others from fall through spring. "Members present their projects for adjudication at 4-H achievment days usually usually held at local fairs," Mr. O'Neil said. "This is how a member's performance is evaluated." Projects range from raising raising a farm animal, or sewing and quilting, to examining farm safety. Five Bicentennial projects projects are planned for 1984. They are quilting, fitness fare, gardening, computers and personal finance. ' Mr. O'Neil is helping leaders organize excursions excursions and livestock, display and craft shows. "I try to attend as many meetings as I can as I am new in the area and that's where I can meet people. People in the area have been very helpful." The Merry Makers Bowling League held their annual banquet recently ft the Centennial Hall where they presented a trophy to the members of their top team. The women in the leading team are (front left) : Lynne WereszczynsW, Linda Donahue (back left to right), Karen Froud, Theresa Cowles, Mary Huisman and (absent) Emilie O'Neil. j| WELCOME... employees of R.IAN PEPPER INSURANCE ADJUSTERS LTD. Lindsay to a Blue Cross extended health and w æ dental Plan. Ross Freer Suite 204 Peterborough Square 360 George Street North Peterborough, Ontario K9H7E8 *2* {705) 743-0677 ONTARIO 6435*1 * THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY HAVE A BOTTUONUS! Take this coupon to a participating grocer on June 8 or 9 for a free 300 mL bottle of A&W Root Beer or Sugar-Free A&W Root Beer. TOWN OF NEWCASTLE BICENTENNIAL COINS The Town of Newcastle Bicentennial Committee is pleased to announce that Bicentennial coins commemorating the Province's 200th and the Town's 10th anniversary anniversary are now available. The coins may be purchased for $1.00 at any of our banks and businesses throughout the Town and are'redeemable at participating stores within the municipality until July 31st, 1984. Gold plated coins may be ordered at a cost of $6,00/$6.50 if mailed. Solid silver coins may also be ordr\ Oncost of $27.50. These coins will be marked 1 /2 oz. .999 pure silvt $° x If you wish to order coins or require further information, please contact: Mrs. Inez or Mr, Doug Jackman P.O. Box 236 Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 1K9 Phone (416) 623-3785 HELP CELEBRATE ONTARIO'S BICENTENNIAL! Herb Tink, Chairman Bicentennial Committee Dates of Publication: May 23, 30, and Juno 6, 1904 NOW AT YOUR LOCALGROCERYSTORE! 300 mL bottle of A&W Root Beer or Sugar-Free A&W Root Beer-bottle deposit and Provincial sales tax not Included, Limit of one bottle per customer at participating retailers only. No substitutions acceptable. Offer good June 8 & 9,1984. TO THE DEALEIi: Highland Beverages Limited or Pcnctang Bottling Company (1979) Limited will reimburse this coupon at the value of one case of 24,300 mL bottles of A&W Root Boer, for every 20 coupons redeemed, provided you accept it from your customer on the purchase of item specified. Only those coupons redeemed redeemed on June 8th--9th. .1984 will bo honoured. Other applications may constitute fraud. Failure to present on request, evidence Hint sufficient stock was purchased In the previous 30 days to cover coupons presented, will void coupons. Reimbursement will be made only to Retail Distributors who redeemed redeemed coupon. Merchantable value of this coupon is 1/20-5. Coupon expires June 9,1984. Coupons submitted for reimbursement become our property. H Use this coupon for a free 300 mL bottle of A&W Root Beer or Sugar-Free A&W Root Beer, *bottle deposit and Provincial sales tax not included. Olfor nvnHiiljlo In the followlni* arons: Oshnw.i, Nowmarkol, Aurora, Uxlmdi'.o, Dowm.mviile, Polodioruugh, l.akoliold, Hobcaygoon, Fonelon Falls, Halliburton, Stmlliu 1 , Of ini* it barrio, Pcnotang, Midland, Flmvalo, Campbollford, Colborno, Lindsay, Hancrolt, Ajax Pickurmi 1 ,, Whitby, Port llopo, Port Pony, and Sloulfvillo. i 1 '• V : .* t; r u ' 4 '■M

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