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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 5 Sep 1984, p. 8

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8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, September 5,1984 Town Vehicles Will not Switch To Propane Yet Murncipally-owned vehicles vehicles are not likely to be operated operated on propane power in the immediate future. "At the present time, the cost savings to the municipality municipality would not be that great by going to propane," said Ron Dupuis, the Town of Newcastle's director of public works. Mr. Dupuis noted that propane would only be suitable suitable for light equipment and he added that propane driven engines have a higher capital cost. The director stated that the town hopes to use only two types of fuel in its vehicles. vehicles. These would be either diesel for heavy equipment or unleaded gasoline for lighter vehicles such as pickup pickup trucks. This decision would not rule out the use of propane at a later time, the director told members of council attending attending a special council session last Wednesday, August 29. Town council agreed last week to proceed with the purchase of three pickup trucks fueled by unleaded gasoline. The director of public works noted that the unleaded unleaded pickups would be more economical and would each save the municipality municipality approximately $110 per year. Cowan Pontiac Buick Ltd. submitted the lowest tender tender for the supply of these vehicles. The total cost of the pickups will be $27,622.05. A bid of $75,206.02 for the supply of two 3500 GVW cabs and chasis was also approved approved by council, along with a tender of $11,596.66 for a 1,000 GVW cab and chassis. Winslow-Gerolamy Motors Ltd., of Peterborough Peterborough was the successful bidder for the 3500 GVW units, while Cowan Pontiac Buick Ltd. submitted the successful tender for the supply of a 1000 GVW vehicle. vehicle. Many Attend Blackstock Fair HAYDONNEWS (Intended for last week) Mr. and Mrs. Mike Laverty and family enjoyed the Demolition Derby at Blackstock on Friday night and spent Saturday at Blackstock Fair. Then on Sunday the Laverty family attended Michael's Mother's Family (Hanna) Picnic at Squirrel Creek Conservation near Bailieboro. Master Darren Graham spent the weekend at his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Howard at View Lake. Mrs. Meta Kellar and Mr. Jim Jones of Oshawa were Sunday visitors with Jack and Blanche Jones and Sandy. Miss Cora Degeer, Haydon, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Jones, Maureen and Heather of Pigeon Lake Trailer Park where they are holidaying were Sunday supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jones. Mrs. Carol Rusaw visited with her sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Vic Rusaw at Brighton on Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Potts and Mrs. Mary Spry and Ashley of Toronto spent several days visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Potts and John at their cottage at Calabogie where Mr. and Mrs. Deb Potts and girls were also camping and crashed a wedding anniversary party on Saturday afternoon. Last Sunday evening they attended a bridal shower for Mrs. Kim Pott's sister. On the return trip home the Potts' stopped off at Lanark for a shopping spree. Mrs. June Trewin and Mrs. D. Malcolm visited with Mrs. Vera Garrard at the Strathaven Nursing Home on Saturday and renewed their friendship. Mrs. David Malcolm of Scarborough, who has been holidaying with Art and June Trewin and Paul has gone to visit with her grandson, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Burrows at Bobcaygeon on Sunday. Mrs. Cindy Millson and sons spent Saturday with Mrs. Gary Millson at Bowmanville and children while the men folk went golfing and fishing. On Monday, Mrs. C. Millson, Adam and Andrew were guests at their cousin's 4th birthday party, little Miss Jennie Millson at Bowmanville. Congratulations go to Mrs. Meta Swain who won the Royal Bank trophy (silver tray) for the most points in baking at Blackstock Fair. Good work Meta - keep it up. Congratulations also go to Mrs. Val Lloyd who brought home three lsts from Blackstock Fair. One on a quilt and 2 lsts for sweaters. Who says that small villages aren't to be reckoned with. Good for you Val. Mr. and Mrs. Doug Blackburn and Wendy went to Pleasure Valley Conservation Park at Claremont Saturday afternoon and almost enjoyed themselves -- All went well until they climbed aboard the waterslide - That's when the gremlins almost took over. Mrs. Mary Spry returned to Toronto on Saturday for her graduation that she's worked so hard for. Congratulations Mary. Mr. Jim Spry and Ashley and Mr. and Mrs, J. Potts attended the fair at Blackstock. Then on Sunday the Spry's returned home to Toronto. Mr. and Mrs, Jack Potts visited with Mr. and Mrs. John Roth - Mr. Roth has recently undergone a hip operation and we're pleased to say lie is doing great. Tyrone Squirts (girls) team took the trophy last Wednesday at the Baseball League Tournament held at Orono - and arc they proud? After being at the bottom all season, they really gave it their ALL and won -- Now that's great news. Mr, and Mrs, Cecil Kennedy, Nick and Brandec attended the Bob McCormick and Janet Pruner wedding at Newcastle on Saturday, followed by the reception also at Newcastle. Mr. William Tompkins of Lakefield, New Brunswick was a weekend guest with Cecil and Norma Kennedy and family and little Miss Annette Tompkins of New Brunswick also visited the Kennedy's. On Sunday the C. Kennedy's and guests visited with Ms. Linda McCormick and Mr. Bill Bruce at their cottage at Shelter Valley, Grafton where the groom's side of the wedding guests,' even the bride and groom enjoyed a barbeque supper. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Risnyk of Oshawa were Monday visitors and supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. Lars Christensen. Mr. and Mrs. Brent Cochrane, Cindy and Kathy were Sunday afternoon callers with Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot Miller at Cannington and visited with Bev's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Miller of Sunderland for a barbeque supper. Mr. Stanley Taylor was with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sleriioh and family for Sunday dinner" The Slemon family enjoyed their Saturday at the fair at Blackstock. Sunday supper guests with Lloyd and Jean Slemon, Susan and Fred were Mrs. William White of Hampton and Mr. Todd Shrigley of Oshawa. Mrs. Kay Buttery, Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson and Janet left on Sunday for a short holiday in Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. John Bertrim is Auntie again when Mr. and Mrs. John Schoonderbeek had a nice big baby girl on August 16th. Mr. Frank Nielsen is recuperating, having had a knee operation last Wednesday in Oshawa Hospital. He returned home on Friday -- We wish Frank a very quick recovery. On Sunday, Miss Brenda Nielsen had the misfortune to get her big toe caught in the bicycle wheel and she is joining daddy in her toe cast - Hope it isn't too sore Brenda. Mrs. Val Lloyd had a nice high when the Lobb Ball team she plays for sponsored by the Enniskillen Garage were in the final playoff in the North Durham Ladies League and I'll bet you guessed it - they have the runner-up trophy. Now that was worth all that practise, wasn't it girls and she and Nicola Lloyd attended the barbeque Lobb Ball party at Enniskillen. We're sorry to hear that Mr. Dick Lloyd is undergoing tests at Bowmanville Hospital, so we wish the best for him and hope the tests find the cause of these headaches and flu. The Alfred Garrards and Mrs. Velma Griffin enjoyed their Saturday Blackstock Fair, they say the fair was very good and the musical group from Wales was different but quite enjoyable. Last Wednesday, five ladies - Jean Slemon, Gladys Potts, Jean Garrard, Blanche Jones and Ruby Trewin accompanied several folks from Tyrone Senior Citizens Club and attended the Lindsay Academy Theatre to see the three act play - Opal's Husband, written by John Kilpatrick. The cast included the great Barbara Hamilton, Desmond Ellis, Jennifer Allyson, Marilyn Boyle and John Lefebvre. It was a most enjoyable afternoon, then we had supper at Pete's Bar - a nice little restaurant just south of Lindsay, For all of you bowlers around about who attend the Newtonville Thursday night bowling -1 hear it starts next Thursday, Sept. 6th and the Golden Age Bowling will be at it again in early September - some Tuesday, others on Thursday and still more on Friday. So get your shoes ready and the rest of the tody will follow along, o /,f fu PRODUCT OF ONTARIO FRESH NEVER FROZEN WHOLE OR HALF LOIN OF PORK NO CENTRE CHOPS REMOVED! i/V r vswili 'WtiV Ml*' IS "" m 169 DELIVERED DAILY FROM SILVERWOOD'S DAIRY 2 LITRE POUCH PAC 2% PARTLY SKIMMED "HOMO MILK 99* 3 BAG LIMIT IMPERIAL BRAND COINED BEEF NET WEIGHT 12 OZ. (340 g) FROM ONTARIO PACKERS CUT FROM CANADA GRADE "A" BEEF SHOULDER & RUDE OIEJIKS WESTON'S DDFSn MEALTYME DliLAll ^ LARGE (675 g) LOAF V-> • WHITE • CRACKED WHEAT • 60% WHOLE WHEAT m • HAMBURGER BUNS (8 PAC) • HOT DOG BUNS (8 PAC) MIX OR MATCH 9 LOAF OR PKG. LIMIT 3 TIN LIMIT KRAFT PEANUT BUTTER 500 g JAR SMOOTH • CRUNCHY OR SUPER KRUNCH MIX OR MATCH 3 LIMIT NEW ZEALAND FROZEN GENUINE SPRING LEG "m OF LAMB m kg BRISTOL MYERS BRAND JUNBRITE BLEACH LARGE 3.6 LITRE JUGI 2 JUG LIMIT CAMPBELL'S READY TO SERVE 8 FL. OZ. 227 mL TIN SOUP | MOSHfcO 0 LIMIT 10 FROM ONTARIO PACKERS FRESH CHOICE CANADIAN NEVER F kg OEIsa. VEAL wfllSHOBLDE* îffiBqîl ONE PRICE L55 LB. MAPLE LODGE FARMS 450g VAC. RAC M 49 t QUALITY PACKERS 500 g (17.6 OZ. VAC PAC) "TOWN CLUB" BRAND ncilTDC CENTRE SLICED RINDLESS SIDE BACON 3 PACK LIMIT L99 NESTLE -- ASSORTED FLAVORS 667 mL BTL FRUIT TIME MIX & MATCH DRINK CONCENTRATE (MAKES 4 LITRES) 3 LIMIT 99 t DAVID SUPER THINS CRACKERS SALTED OR UNSALTED KRAFT 16 SLICES SINGLES PIOCISS CHEESE ROYAL -- ASSORTED FLAVOURS mote19 85 g BOX it PRODUCT OF B.C. MONEY'S MUSHROOMS PIECES & STEMS 10 FL. OZ. 284 mL TIN 5 LIMIT t ADMIRAL IMPORTED FROMYUGOSLAVIA 100 g TIN SPECIALS AVAILABLE TUESDAY-SATURDAY KNOB HILL FARMS YOUR OSHAWA-DURHAM FOOD TERMINAL WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT CLOSED Labour Day MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 9 A.M.-10 P.M. 9 A.M.-10 P.M. 9 A.M.-10 P.M. 8 A.M.-10 P.M. 7 A.M.-10 P.M. PRICES EFFECTIVE UNTIL SATURDAY. SEPT 8/84 WE RESERVE THE - RIGHT TO LIMIT

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