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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 20 Jun 1984, p. 16

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I 16 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, June 20,1984 New Board of Directors Elected for Forestree Place The Canadian Order of Foresters have been operating their new senior citizens apartment complex on Liberty St. for almost one year. And reports presented at the group's annual meeting Tuesday, May 29, indicated that the new building is running smoothly. The board of directors which will be in charge of Forestree Place in the upcoming upcoming year is shown above, following the meeting. le Grove Brownies Fly Up to Girl Guides From left (front row) are: Willard Westman, treasurer treasurer and manager; Joan Gibson, director; Milt Dakin, president; Helen Twining, secretary; and Clarence Bell, vice-president. The back row, form left, includes the following directors: Maurice Hartin, Kenyon Choate, Errol Hess, Alvin Yeo, Michael Puk, and Ormand Yourth. MapU Six brownies of the second Maple Grove pack flew up to Guides last week during a special ceremony ceremony at the Maple Grove United Church. The newest Guides to join the company are from left Citizen Recommended for a Medal Pontypool Pontypool Keenagers are reminded of the Pot-Luck Supper to be held' in the Pontypool Community Centre this Thursday, June 21st., with euchre following. Time of supper is 6:00. Reeve George Neals, Deputy Deputy Reeve Bob Brown and Councillor Jim McMullen were in Toronto on business business on Monday. ■ Quite an honour has been bestowed upon one of Pon- typool's well known citizens. citizens. Curtis McKay, a community community worker here for 37 years, was nominated by Manvers Township Council to receive an Ontario Bicentennial Bicentennial Medal. This will be presented to Curtis in the fall in Peterborough. Congratulations Congratulations Curtis. Ballyduffs newly renovated renovated Presbyterian Church was filled to capacity for last Sunday's annual Decoration Decoration Service. The minister minister Rev. Swann, spoke very appropriately for the occasion, occasion, with Frank Stacey singing two numbers - "Pause for a Moment of Prayer" and "How Great Thou Art" with Yvonne Fal- lis at the organ. The interior of the church is very attractive attractive with red carpet over the sanded and re-finished floor. New pews have been installed and walls and ceiling freshly painted. A large wooden cross, a Communion Communion table and a Baptismal Baptismal Font are beaiitiful additions additions to the church. A Dedication Dedication Service is planned for Sunday, Sept. 23rd. The members and adherents adherents of Ballyduff Church are holding a Pork Barbecue Barbecue this Saturday, June 23rd. commencing at 5:00 p.m. Proceeds will go towards towards renovations of the church. Keith S thing of Brooks Alberta, Alberta, spent a week with his sister, Joyce Allen, following following the very sudden passing of her husband, the late Bill Allen. Porter and Louise Mitchell of Grande Prairie Alberta, also spent a week in the area. Mrs, Mitchell is a sister of the late Mr. Allen. A very pretty lawn wedding wedding took place last Saturday Saturday afternoon at the beautiful beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mulligan on Pincwood Crescent. Hev. Lindsay officiated officiated at the ceremony when Beverly, only daughter daughter of Bob and Adele Mulligan Mulligan became the bride of Tim McKee, son of Belly and Jim McKee of Oshawa. The reception followed in Oshawa. Winnie and Gordon Strong were Father's Day supper quests of Gail and Tom English in Little Britain. Britain. Les Fee of Omemee, brother of Evelyn Bradley, and Helen Erickson had a major operation in Civic Hospital, Peterborough, last Tuesday. We trust that he recovers fully from the surgery. The sympathy of the community community is extended to Louise and Frank Stacey on the very sudden passing last week of Louise's brother in Oakville. Burial took place on Friday. The minister minister at the service was a Rev. Cameron. He told Frank that he had preached in the Pontypool Church approximately approximately 20 years ago. Also, while Frank and Louise were driving in a limousine in the funeral cortege, the chauffeur and Frank conversed conversed and the former, a Mr. Porter, said that his gandfather farmed in the Ballyduff- community 90 years ago before moving to Barrie. "It's a Small World After All." Sunday visitors with Margaret Margaret and Stanley Wright were Joan and Tom Watson, Peterborough, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Wright and family of four, Neil and Todd Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Don Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Bogart and son David, all of Oshawa and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Brown of Bowmanville. Bowmanville. All had attended the Decoration Service. Percy McMahon of Scarborough Scarborough spent the weekend at the home of his son, Wayne. He baby-sat his three grandchildren while Wayne and Evelyn attended the McKec-Mulligan wedding wedding reception and dance. Sunday supper quests of Keith and Joan Corley and family of Pincwood Crescent Crescent were Ruby Chapman, Morlcy Mitchell, Bill and Nancy Chapman and their three children, Bob and Shelda Chapman and daughters, Gary and Ruth Hopkins and family, Hazel La forge and Martin and Verna Dwyer. Paul and Diana Warren wore also callers, Verna Poole of Peterborough Peterborough and Marilyn Sutton Sutton of Mount Forest were Sunday visitors with Alvin and Ross Mitchell. It was great to see Bert Porter of Bowmanville and Gordon Britton out at the Sunday service in Ballyduff. Ballyduff. Both men have been in poor health for some time. Douglas Propp came home from Sunnybrook Hospital on Sunday, June 10th. We hope Doug will have complete recovery from injuries he received last month in a dirt bike accident. accident. Heartiest congratulations congratulations are sent to Ken and Ruby Shackleton of Bethany who celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary anniversary at an open house in Manvers Community Centre on Saturday evening. Among those attending were the David Shackletons of R.R.l, Pontypool. Mrs. Johns, Arnold and Vera Johns of Toronto, Jack and Jean Elliott, Dunsford, Ada Armstrong and Milton Lacey of Peterbroough, Lloyd and Hazel Fallis were Sunday supper quests of Cliff and Yvonne Fallis. Betty (Mary) Morrison returned returned home on Sunday morning from Peterborough Peterborough where she had spent a few days with a niece, Judy and her husband, husband, Mike Challice. Following Following the Ballyduff Decoration, Decoration, Betty had as quests Ruby Malley, Earl, Nancy and Amanda Malley of Bowmanville Bowmanville and May Morton of Cavan. May is going to spend this week with her sister. Pontypool United Church During the regular service service on June 17, five Guides and two Pathfinders received received their Religion in Life certificates. Receiving Stage two were Guides Paula Bryant, Kerry Lynn Challice, Robin Fisk, Lisa Hamilton and Lorainne Quirk. Receiving Stage three were Pathfinders Denise Denise Brown and Milissa Dun lord. The hymn "All Things Bright and Beautiful" Beautiful" was accompanied by the five Guides using sign- language. Mr. Curtis McKay was called to the front and recognized for all his help with Guides. He was also congratulated on being nominated for the Bi-Centennial Bi-Centennial Award for Community Community Service to Manvers Township. The song "It's a Small World" was dedicated dedicated to Mr. McKay and signed by the girls. A donation donation to the church was given Mayor Cuts Ribbon to Officially Open New Delicatessen B.H.S. News By Janice Seto, Editor Security at Bowmanville High School has been greatly augmented since last September. September. The school now possesses a sophisticated burglar alarm system and a book security system which was installed in the library during the last week of classes. The book system operates on a sensitizing sensitizing binding to be inserted into all the books. When the patron wishes to check out books, the librarian desensitizes the book. Should there be a villain who tries to abscond with the books, the sensitizer at all the exits will block the getaway by sounding an alarm and shutting shutting down the new turn stalls. Mrs. Winston, Mr. Clarke and Mr. Empringham tested the system and hope to have it employed by the September academic year. Apologies are in order for the mistake in last week's column. I hope those of you who did turn to the CBC on Tuesday at 8 p.m. were enthralled enthralled with the acclaimed NFB series War. Seeing Things, a comedy, is aired on Sundays. An important aspect in Biology is going to become a controversial international issue. We use it all the time. Without it, we cannot survive for more than two days. Yes, the issue is fresh water. The supplies of water are limited. Although Canada has much water, there is a delicate balance maintained in the ecosystems ecosystems by the water. Water is vital to all life forms in that all the chemical reactions in life take place in a water medium. Of the water on the earth, only one percent is fresh and of that about 75 percent is tied up in the Poles as ice. (As you can see, Mr. LeGresley, I did learn something something in Biology this year.) The water conference in Toronto last week, which was sponsored by the Ontario government, served to expose the populace of the Great Lakes and Golden Horseshoe to the impending danger of water shortage if water diver- k Bowmanville's newest business, Norm's Delicatessen, Delicatessen, located on King St., specializes in European cold cuts, and cheeses. Hot lunches such as cabbage rolls, perogis, shish-ke-babs and assorted sandwiches are served daily. All the sausage products are made on the premises. The shop was officially opened on Thursday, June 14th, when Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard cut the ribbon. Shown here from left to right are: Brenda Ballard, store owner Norm Caruana, Del Watson, Mayor Rickard, Charlie Reid, Anne Sant, Mary Gidora, and Alt Ruigrok. sion plans are enacted without Canadian input. The American American Mid-West is quickly depleting depleting its large aquifer and is coveting the great quantities of water in Canada for irrigation irrigation and human consumption. Water diversion may seriously seriously injure the Great Lakes industries industries if the result is a drop in water levels. A small drop could be the doom decree for recreation, industrial manufacturing manufacturing and transportation. So now that you are aware of this problem, keep your eyes open for more developments. In the meantime, remember that we waste water too. Watch your water consumption. consumption. Human beings are a bit queasy about organ donations. Often we watch the plight of our fellow man in need of an organ, think about doing something, and then put it off when something else arises. Little Eric Middleton and Lindsey area few examples of those who have tapped into our homes and hearts searching searching for those vital organs. I sincerely hope you have filled out the organ donation card on the back of your Drivers' Licence or picked out the pamphlet about organ donations. donations. You are probably wondering wondering why organ donations are in a High School column. There are many students at BHS who have attained their majority who are simply not aware of the need for human organs for transplant and research. research. As we enter the adult stage of life, there are some topics high on the priority list. Drinking, voting, driving, are all within the reach of the 18 year old and so is the ability to do something that will benefit others. Canadians have a new Prime Minister. Most of us at B.H.S. (the student population, at least) remember only two Council May Assume Library Maintenance Newcastle council will be taking responsibility for maintenance of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Library if a recommendation recommendation from the town's general purpose committee is endorsed by council later this month. A committee of council and library representatives agreed on this recommen- Prime Ministers, mr. Joseph Clark and Mr. Pierre Trudeau up to now so as Mr. Trudeau hands over his title to Mr. Turner we can participate in a new era in Canadian history. The upcoming election will be an interesting one with Mr. Mulroney and Mr. Turner leading the election bandwagons. bandwagons. Don't forget to watch this event! dation following a recent meeting. David Johnston, chief ad- 1 ministrator for the Town of Newcastle, estimated that the cost of maintaining the Bowmanville Library would be $6,354 per year. This amount includes maintenance of the furnace, furnace, servicing the elevator, snow removal, grass cutting, and insurance insurance premiums. The committee has agreed agreed to recommend that the library board be responsible responsible for insurance of the contents contents of the library. If the maintenance of the building is accepted by town council, then costs will be retroactive to January January 1 of this year. to right, Donna Burgess, Stacey McQuigge, Tammy Abernethy, Michelle Melanson, Valerie Olleren- shaw, and Jennifer Mastroianni. by 2nd. Manvers Guides. This portion of the program closed with the Guides and Pathfinders singing and "signing"taps. Rev. Landsay chose as the title for his serman "Do You Believe in God and God's Love". For the anthem the choir sang "The Lords Prayer". Jeff Mitchell of (he Pon- . typool-Pines Judo Club will be competing in the Canadian Canadian Judo Championships in Sept-Ile, Quebec from June 22nd. to 25th. We all wish you well, Jeff! Hampton W.I. The Hampton Women's Institute met June 5th at 9:30 a.m. in the C.E. Wing for a work session to make posters and discuss plans for our Strawberry Dessert Tea on June 27th. After a box luncheon we had our regular meeting at 1:30 p.m. Our President Mrs. B. Macklin opened the meeting by singing the Institute Ode and repeating the Mary Stewart Collect. She then redd a poem "They Say". The Roll Call - "Name a flower starting with your first initial" was well answered. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved and the treasurer's report given. It was moved we accept the invitation to visit Solina Institute Oct. 10 at 8 p.m. Seconded. The Fun Fare will be held at Solina Hall every year with each branch being host in their turn. Mrs. Burrows was chair lady for the program. Mrs. Marion Lewis gave the motto "A pig bought on credit is forever grunting" was well given with food for thought for buying on credit. Miss Doreen Perrett introduced our speaker Mrs. Ruth Tink who spoke on gardening, garden tips, flowers and vegetables, the different kinds of fertilizers and sprays to use and proportions of mixtures to use in starting slips, etc, Mrs. Chant moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs, Tink and presented a gift of appreciation to her. A draw was made at this time for plants and bulbs donated by Mrs. Tink. Our next meeting in September will be at Mrs. Hall's cottage at William's Point so meet at church for transportation. Meeting closed with Lord's Prayer. Lunch was served and social time enjoyed, Happy holidays everyone. ... r-ltv#* , • V : I™ ' : -,... '1.^ , V; ;4' 1 ■■■k'.sl:,p. -^. ,-L • f. 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