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I 16 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, June 19,1985 Council Adjourns to Attend Jimmy's Opening Obituaries Bowmanville's new fast food outlet opened for business on Monday and a number of friends of owner Jimmy Chow dropped by to wish him well in his new venture. Here, Jackie Chow cuts the ribbon to officially open her father's restaurant. From left in the foreground are: Terry Edwards, Town of Newcastle Planning Director; Julie Ribbon Cutting Opens New Artistic Images Shop Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard; Ward One Councillor Ann Cowman and Durham East MPP Sam Cureatz. Large crowds were in attendance during the first day of business. All proceeds from the restaurant will be donated to Memorial Hospital's Hospital's building and renovation program. Owner John Boots welcomed his friends to the official opening of Artistik Images in Bowmanville Bowmanville on Saturday, June 15. Here, Leny Boots, mother of the proprietor, cuts the ribbon with Photographically Speaking . . . O Photo Marketing Assoc Inti ATTENTION! -- These trees growing in a park outside Nccnali, Wisconsin, stand tall and straight like a hundred soldiers during rcvclric. The photographer photographer emphasized their height hy using a vertical camera format and keeping the horizon low in the frame. The columnar shadows on the neatly trimmed lawn add to the orderly effect of the scene. Note, too, the interesting slarburst ell'eet created naturally by the sun filtering through the leaves in the background. A narrow lens aperture created extreme dcpth-ol-lield on 200 ASA Him. PHOTOGRAPHY CUSTOM FRAMING A NGE' S photo / v / HOUR EXPRESS PHOTO FINISHING iiuwmanvii.u; fi23-25(ifl help from (left to right): John Boots, Ellen Cowan, and Peter Boots. The studio and gallery is located at 43 King St. W. Junior Orioles Almost Come Through with Win By Sam Laskaris The Bowmanville L&L Tool- Cowan Pontiac Buick Junior Orioles found out the hard way last Monday in Port Hope that a baseball game is not over until the final out has been recorded. Heading into the bottom of the ninth inning, the Orioles found themselves leading 6-2 and apparently on their way to their first Eastern Ontario Baseball Association victory of the season. With all the bad breaks that the Orioles have been receiving so far this year, one could have sensed that the Port Hope squad would come back and score five runs to win the game 7-6. Well, that is exactly what happened. The Orioles started off on a good note as they took a 2-0 lead in the first inning. After Bruce Austin reached first base on a single, one out later Scott Michelson got on base on an error. Then, after both players stole bases to put themselves in better scoring positions, Chris Michelson stepped up to the plate and delivered a single to bring in both runs. Port Hope managed to get one of these runs back in their portion of the initial inning. inning. In the third inning, the Orioles Orioles extended their lead once again to two runs. Ed Bird led off the inning and, as he has been doing of late, hit the ball rather solidly. Before the outfielders outfielders were able to recover the ball, Bird was on third base. The next batter in line was Austin and he was credited credited with an RBI as he grounded out while Bird was crossing the plate. The fourth inning saw the Orioles score two more runs to take a 5-1 lead, Chris Michelson Michelson led off and bit his second single of the game. Then Tony Hupa also was able to connect for a single. Two outs and a wild pitch later Steve Coverly came to the plate and cracked a solid to bring In Michelson and Hupa. In the fifth inning, Port Hope scored their second run of the game on the strength of two doubles. The score then remained 5-2 In favour of the Orioles until the seventh inning. inning. It was at this point that the Orioles scored what turned out to he their final run of the game. After Bird got on base following a couple of Port FRANK DORLAND On Monday, June 10th, 1985, Frank Borland passed away at Marnwood House, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, in his 88th year. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Borland, he was born in Oshawa, and was married October 5th, 1935, to Gertrude Oke. A resident of Bowmanville for eight years, he had previously previously lived in Enniskillen where he farmed for 40 years, retiring 25 years ago. He was a member of the Canadian Club. Surviving are his wife Gertrude, Gertrude, a sister Mrs. Audrey May, several neices and nephews. nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Br. Clark Borland. Borland. The Reverend John Peters officiated at the funeral services services held on Wednesday at the Morris Funeral Chapel. Pallbearers were Messrs Aage Neilson, Edgar Wright, Ronald Hotston, Cameron Oke, John Borland and John Avery. Interment Hampton Cemetery. Cemetery. HELEN (NELL) GOBBARB A well known, respected, and long time resident of Bowmanville, Bowmanville, Helen (Nell) Goddard, Goddard, aged 80, passed away on Monday, June 3rd, 1985 in Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville. Bowmanville. She had been in poor health for a year and a half. Born in Bowmanville and educated at Bowmanville Public and High School and Oshawa Business College, she was the daughter of Gus and Annie Bounsall. In September, 1926, she was married to the late Herbert (Beac) Goddard who passed away Becember 18,1966. For a short time after her marriage she resided in New York City, U.S.A. and Trenton, Trenton, returning to Bowmanville to reside for the rest of her life. Mrs. Goddard was a member member of Trinity United Church, and of the Bowmanville Lionettes Club. She was keenly keenly interested in her family and friends. She also loved music and was a keen bridge player. Left to mourn her passing are her daughter Barbara (Mrs. John Buttonshaw), son- in-law John and three grandsons, grandsons, James, Timothy and Michael Buttonshaw. The Reverend John Peters officiated at the funeral services services held on Wednesday at the Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home. Mrs. Arline Ayre presided at the chapel organ. Pallbearers were Messrs. Ronald Hawes, Lou Lyle, Earl Wilson and grandsons James, Timothy and Michael. Beautiful floral tokens were received in her memory among which were tributes from General Motors, Bept. 77 and ~ the Auto Workers (Oshawa) Credit Union, and; also many donations to the Alzheimer Society. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Hope errors, Austin picked up his second RBI of the evening by grounding out to second base. As previously mentioned, the score remained 6-2 for the Orioles until the ninth inning when the Port Hope squad made a dramatic comeback to steal a 7-6 victory. The following evening the Orioles travelled to Cobourg and put in four good innings of baseball. After the fourth inning inning the Orioles found themselves themselves behind 2-0. Geoff Green started his first game on the mound for the Orioles and pitched rather well. Green however received little offensive offensive help as the Orioles left countless runners on base. The next two innings, Rupa came in to pitch for the Orioles. Orioles. Let's just say that after Rupa's performance the game was called as the Orioles found themselves behind by more than ten runs. The final score by the way was 11-0. All kidding aside Rupa can't be totally blamed as his teammates teammates committed four errors which brought in several runs. The Orioles played a double- header this past Sunday against Kingston at Soper Creek Park, Results of these games will be published in next week's paper. The next game for the Orioles is Friday night in Ajax. Then on Sunday the Orioles will be out to avenge their loss to Port Hope. Game lime is 1:00 p.m. at Soper Creek Park, Employment Conditions The number of clients unemployed and registered for work at the Canada Employment Employment Centres in Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa for the Month of May totalled 12,632 which compares to 14,403 registrations registrations during April 1985 and 16,301 registrations during May 19114. Placements in Hie three offices totalled 602 for the month, which compares to a total of 646 placements during April 19115 and 237 placements during May 1984, During May, the greatest employment opportunities existed in Personal and Household Services; Food and Beverage; Retail Trade; and Construction, WILLIAM JOHN LORENZO BOWINS Another well-known and respected respected citizen of Orono, passed passed away peacefully at his late residence on Thursday, May 30th, Park Street, Orono. Born March 23rd, 1912, in Manvers township and attended school and church in Marsh area. Lome owned and operated a general store in Pontypool for several years, before enlisting in the army. He served as chief cook at Camp Borden and other areas, during the war years. Moved to Orono in 1954 and for thirty years was employed for the Armstrong family as the friendly butcher in their grocery store. Lome took a very keen interest in all church related duties and served on many committees, having been a member of session for over 20 years. Just prior to his passing, passing, Lome was Chairman of the Welcoming Committee, and his cheerful "Good morning" morning" and hearty hand-shake will be missed by his many friends. A devoted husband, father and grandfather as well as a dedicated lover of nature and outdoors. The largely attended attended funeral was held from Orono United Church, Saturday, Saturday, June 1st, with Rev. Fred Milnes officiating, and Beuglas Beuglas Dewell, a friend at the organ. Another family friend Miss Cindy Weldon, Oshawa, was soloist, rendering the "23rd Psalm". The minister conducted a very memorable "service of celebration" for a life well-spent! A close friend of the deceased, Orvilc Chal- licc presented the eulogy at the service. Left to mourn his loss, his beloved wife Jenny, daughter Sandra Bailey and grandchildren, grandchildren, Sarah and Rachel Bailey, all of Oshawa. Sisters MyrtletMrs, Neil Rainey)Lin- say and Elsie(Mrs, Walter FallislBctlmny, Brothers Albert Albert and Mcrvin Dowlns, Pontypool, Pontypool, Pallbearers-Wesley McMahon, Bethany, Barry Agner, Woodstock, Charles Armstrong, Peterborough, William Armstrong, Gerrill DeJonge and Orville Challlce, all from Orono, Flower Bear- ers-Allan Bowins, Pontypool, Lloyd Beatty, Campbellerofl, and close neighbour George Carson, Interment In "Bowins" family plot, Polity- pool Cemetery. The Robinson Family performs to an appreciative appreciative audience at The Fifth Wheel Truck Stop in Bowmanville. The show was part of the truck stop's Country Round-Up 1985 and it included an exhibit of Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner trucks. The Robinson family has brought its unique brand of country, folk, bluegrass, and gospel gospel music to hundreds of thousands in North America through its travelling show. by Peter Parrott Jackie Robinson isn't your average country music star. But, then, The Robinson Robinson Family isn't your typical typical country band. Jackie is not only the father of the Robinson clan but also the group's leader, and master of ceremonies. And although he was born and raised on a tenant farm in Kentucky and has early childhood memories of drawing water from the cistern cistern and hoeing tobacco, Jackie became part of the country music industry through a roundabout way. He is, in fact, a former professor of history and philosophy of science at Utica College at Syracuse University. He is a member of four national scholastic societies including Phi Beta Kappa, and has been a private, sergeant, and finally, finally, a captain, in the U.S. Army. In addition, he's !a -•H News Spending last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Simpson, Mark, Stuart and Paul was Roy's brother Mr. Jack Simpson Simpson of Victoria, B.C. who was on his way through to Nova Scotia to visit with other relatives. relatives. Last Sunday, Mr. Clarence Simpson of Willowdale and Mr. Gerald Robertson and his sons John and Raymond, all of Toronto spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Simpson and boys and Mr. Jack Simpson. Simpson. Mr. Orme Falls and Harvey of Bowmanville visited last Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stark. Mrs. Derek Barnett of North Orono visited Monday evening with Mrs. Jeanette Layng and Dyana. Last Sunday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Souch, Dwayne, Jodie and Heather visited with Mr. and Mrs. Len Falls. Sympathy of the community to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Simpson Simpson and family of Oshawa (the former Laura Trim of Stark- ville) on the sudden passing of their oldest son Mr. Jim Simpson Simpson of Tuesday. The funeral was held in Oshawa on Friday. The craft class held a surprise surprise party in honor of Mrs.. Steven Poole at her home on the Sixth Line on Wednesday morning. Dcstemona will be leaving to live in her new home in Oshawa the end of June and everyone will miss her a lot. All the girls of the class attended. On Thursday, Mr. David Silvester Silvester of Ottawa was a supper guest of his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stark. Mr. and Mrs. Hesper Bean of Orono visited Friday evening evening with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Todd. Miss Deborah Brettell, Toronto Toronto spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brettell and Susan. On Friday, Mrs. Basil Knza- kos and Zoc, Elizabcthvllle spent the day with their grandparents grandparents Mr, and Mrs. Llew Hallowell. Mr. and Mrs. Carr of Toronto Toronto visited Saturday morning with Mrs. Jeanette Layng and Dyana. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Higgins, Mary and Sarah of Killaloe arrived on Friday to spend a few days with Mr, and Mrs. Brian Caswell and Jeff. Miss Ashley Hlckcll, Orono spent the weekend with her aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Larry Sinclair, Todd and Tarn, On Saturday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs, Jim Stark visited in Castlelon with Mr. and Mrs. Art Moore and Mr, and Mrs. qualified diesel mechanic and truck driver. During a lull between outdoor outdoor shows at the Fifth Wheel Restaurant in Bowmanville, Bowmanville, Jackie explained that his musical family became became interested in performing performing bluegrass music and over the years it became became well recognized at concerts and other performances. performances. "Our family grew into a fairly well-established well-established bluegrass band," he explained. And about seven and one- half years ago, the mother, father, and five kids took to the road with a travelling stage and mobile living quarters. They've been on the road ever since. In fact, the Robinsons literally do not own a house. Instead, they take up residence residence in the nearest fairground fairground or parking lot. Home . includes three Greyhound buses equipped with living quarters and two tractor trailer trucks which carry a mobile stage, generator, and large tent for indoor performances. A year's bookings will take the family across the continent several times for performances that might be hosted by a college, a penitentiary, local fair, convention, convention, or night club. And, of course, playing at truck stops is a mainstay for this mobile musical family. "We have enjoyed tremendous tremendous success because of our association with the trucking trucking industry," Jackie explains. explains. A look at the group's itinerary for Ontario alone, included a date at the Fifth Wheel Truck Stops in Cornwall, Bowmanville, Milton, Dorchester, and Grimsby between Juné 14 and 20. Finally, there were performances performances at Canada's Largest Truck Race and from Starkville Harold Rayner and other relatives. relatives. Mr. and Mrs. David Brettell, Brettell, Oshawa were dinner guests on Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brettell and family. family. Mr, Lome Paeden, Crooked Creek visited Saturday afternoon afternoon with Mr, and Mrs. Llew Hallowell, Later, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Higgins, Mary and Sarah, Killaloe also visited with their grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Morley Robinson Robinson and Gordon were supper guests on Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Foster, Mark and Steven. On Saturday afternoon and evening, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Trim attended their family picnic held at the home of their cousins Mr. and Mrs. Roy Chestnut, Dale Corners. Mr, and Mrs. Jim Souch, Brian and Blaine and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Souch, Dwayne, Jodie and Heather visited Saturday Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Souch for Father's Father's Day. On Saturday, Mr, and Mrs. Brenton Farrow were in Tor onto to attend the wedding of Mr. Charles Gilbert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gilbert, formerly of Starkville. The wedding took place at St. Bon- aventure Roman Catholic Church with the reception at the Prince Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pearce, Orono visited Saturday Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Todd and boys. Sunday afternoon visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stark were Mr. and Mrs. Ted Stark, Christopher and Shannon, Knoxville and Mrs. Maurice Hallowell, Canton. Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Miller, Tara and Christopher of Scarborough Scarborough spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Jack McKay. On Sunday, Mr. Ken Maynard, Maynard, Bowmanville and Ms. Linda Broome, Sean and Scott and Mr. Derek Elliott, all of Oshawa spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Souch and children. Mrs. Isabelle Trim with Mr. and Mrs. David Rutherford, Michelle and Mark of Orono enjoyed Sunday at Lang Pioneer Pioneer Village near Keene. Trade Show at Nelles Corners Corners June 21 to 23 after which it was back to Detroit for a factory party at Detroit Diesel. Jackie Robinson, who is Master of Ceremonies as well as a singer, bass player and mandolin player, explains explains that performing is in some ways connected with his career as a teacher. Instructing Instructing 200 students, one had to be aware of how the audience is reacting, he said. Similarily, he can bring a sense of appreciation to almost almost any group the Robinson Robinson Family plays to. These groups have included stockbrokers, truckers, students, students, and conventioneers. Jackie notes that the marriage marriage of two of his daughters and the upcoming marriage of a third hasn't stopped the group from staying together. together. The two sons-in-law and the fiance of one of his daughters are travelling with the group and they contribute contribute to the show by operating all of the lighting and sound equipment necessary for each performance performance Tuesday night's show at the Fifth Wheel Truck Stop in Bowmanville was, perhaps, typical of a day in the life of this versatile family. family. There were two performances performances at the outdoor truck show and country round-up which included displays by Freightliner-Mercedes Benz Trucks and businesses businesses related to the trucking trucking industry. Jackie Robinson sees no immediate changes in the family enterprise. In fact, North America's only travelling minstrels will be bringing their bluegrass, country, folk, and gospel music to audiences along the highway for the foreseeable foreseeable future. Already, they have bookings bookings well into next year. A goodwill tour of Mexico will be among their many concert concert dates this fall. "As long as it continues to ' be fun, we'll keep doing it," says Jackie Robinson. jHow Open! DON'S AUTO REPAIR CENTRE "Put Your Car In Our Hands" 159 Baseline Rd. E. Bowmanville Open h ':()() a.in. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday