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ii\)t (Dmiinan Statesman Many Friends Honor Retiring Arena Manager Section Two A special event took place Friday night at Newcastle Arena. It began with the unveiling of a plaque unveiled by Ron Hope, Chairman of the Arena Fund-Raising and Management Committees. The plaque acknowledged the committee's appreciation of the considerable help they had received from individuals, organizations and businesses in helping to raise the funds rèquired. Here is Mr. Hope alongside the second plaque below the provincial Wintario project plaque. The second part of the evening was to honor the arena's popular manager, Roy f Duckie' Neads who had played a major role in the arena's success since it opened in 1978 and had retired this year. Mayor Garnet Rickard was the first speaker, commenting that he was a former schoolmate of Duckie's and they had been friends for many years. He presented the honored guest with a special plaque, designating the meeting room as 'The Roy (Duckie) Neads room. « -- - - - Mike Doyle and Roger Brady represented Busters Oldtimers and the Forum Flyers Oldtimers. Several presentations by local organizations were made to Mr. Neads, including one from the Village of Newcastle Minor Hockey group. Ron Featherstonehaugh and Paul Collison made the presentation. Diane Aus made the presentation on behalf of the Hockey Mothers Association. Kinettes Sell Gifts at Flea Market Bowmanville's Mall was a busy spot on Sunday where the weekly flea market included a table filled with special Christmas gift items. Bowmanville Kinettes Shirley Masterson, daughter Marsha and Carol Foote were in charge when this photo was taken. Winners Receive Television from A&P and Coke Sam Cureatz, MPP, had planned to be present at the plaque unveiling but was unable to make it because of other commitments. He was to make a brief address as well as do the plaque unveiling followed by the presentation of the provincial and federal flags being held by Ray Woods and Ron Hope. Master of Ceremonies Ron Hope also represented Mr. Cureatz in presenting Mr. Neads with a plaque from the province and a gift from the Management Committee. At the conclusion of the formalities, the large crowd that had gathered | enjoyed a delectable lunch. Dave and Beth Lovell, of R.R. 6 Bowmanville, her 24. Mr. and Mrs. Lovell are shown here as they were the winners of this 14-inch Sharp color TV receive their prize from A & P Store Manager in a recent draw sponsored by A & P Stores and Brian McCartney. Coca Cola. The draw took place Saturday, Novem- Season Ends for BHS Football Team Diane Rowe made a presentation from the Newcastle Figure Skating Club. Larry Carroll made a presentation on behalf of the Men's Town Hockey League. experience. Team members pictured here are (front left to right) Scott Veals, Mike Houston, Alex Dow, (centre) Mike Annis, Andrew Yates, Shawn Carlton, Jeff Thompson, Arnold Gatcll, Tim Smith, Dan Annis, Roger Yates, Chris Beck, Brian Noble, Lee VanSchaik, (back) George Stacey, Rex Grant, Troy Harness, Geoff Vander- molen, Kelly Armstrong, Shawn Healey, Stcph Jarvis, Scott Webb, Gerry Bennett, Gary Luiss< Terry Munn, Mike Gallant, Jamie Lever, Ji McCann, David Smith, Shane Crombio, Kcv Smith, Marten Wind, Steve Conway, Scott Col Sim Webster (absent) Robert Wright, Bn Samsbury, and coaches: Mr. C. Lynch and Mr. ' Brunt.