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i PARTICIPACTION CHALLENGE -- This is the day for physical activity in the Town of Newcastle. Have you done your part? Today (Wednesday, May 27), every citizen of this municipality is expected to do at least 15 minutes minutes of exercise and record his progress with a phone call to the Fitness Centre. Time is running out, but we understand the lines will be open until 11 p.m. The phone numbers are 987-5039 or 623-3392. Newcastle is vying with Ajax, Uxbridge and Scugog Township this year for the title of fittest mnicipality. But the town won't win without the public's help. Organizers Organizers are counting on participation from every one of the town's 33,500 citizens. And a number of special events will be going on today, especially at the Fitness Centre in Bow- manville where the theme is "Catch the Wave". ART FEST '87 -- A potpouri of music, dance and visual art took place May 21, 22, and 23 at the Oshawa Shopping Centre. The Art Fest was sponsored by the Oshawa and District Council for the Arts and it included such groups as the Oshawa Civic Band, the Choral Society, Oshawa Symphony, Durham Stitchery Guild, Opera Oshawa, The Historical Society, and many more cultural organizations of the area. DURHAM CONVOCATION -- This Saturday is graduation day for several hundred Durham College students who will be attending the annual annual Convocation ceremony at Civic Auditorium, Auditorium, Oshawa. There will be two separate presentations of diplomas. The business and technology convocation is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. and the Applied Arts and Heath Sciences convocation takes place at 2:30 p.m. A reception reception will follow each ceremony. GM ART SHOW -- The General Motors Arts and Crafts Committee will hold its 13th annual show May 29 through June 12, in the Michael Starr Building, corner of King and Centre Streets, Oshawa. The official openingitakes place May 29 at 7:30 p.m. GM Vice President and Director of Operations, Donald Blight; John Sinclair, President of Local 222 C.A.W.; and The Honorable Honorable Michael Starr will officiate. The evening's special guest is Miss Isabel McLaughlin, daughter daughter of the late Col. R.S. McLaughlin. This exhibition consists of painting, sketching, sketching, woodcarving, sculpture, and photography. There are about 150 works in total. Viewing times are nine a.m. to eight p.m. Monday Monday to Friday and from nine a.m. to six p.m. Saturdays. MILESTONE FOR ST. MARYS -- Word was received received last week that St. Marys Cement Corporation Corporation has reached its 75th anniversary. We understand understand that a reception for guests will take place Thursday, June 11, with a number of exhibits depicting the company's progress in the past and present. St. Marys Cement was honored honored on Tuesday evening with a civic recognition recognition award presented by the Town of Newcastle. Newcastle. DOGS AND WALKERS NEEDED -- This is the third year for the annual Walk-a-dog-a- thon sponsored by the Distress Centre of the Durham Region. The eight kilometre walk with or without your favorite pooch takes place at the Darlington Provincial Park commencing commencing at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 6. Funds will go towards the Distress Centre's ongoing expenses expenses and special projects. 4 QUINTE AIR SHOW UPDATE--The latest data from the Quinte Air Show notes that the renowned renowned Golden Helmets precision riding team .from the Ontario Provincial Police are performing performing two shows on each day of the event. This is the team that logged 85,000 kilometres last year in their travels to fairs, celebrations, and other festivals across the country. They're famous for maneuvers such as "The Wheel," "The Criss- Cross", and "Thread the Needle" Of course, there will be plenty of aboveground aboveground action during this Armed Forces Day/ Quinte International Air Show held at Canadian Canadian Forces Base Trenton, Ontario. The dates are June 27 and 28. LOYALISTS AND HISTORY BUFFS IN GENERAL GENERAL -- will be interested in this book. Historian Historian Earle Thomas has published a volume on the brilliant, yet extravagant commander of The King's Royal Yorkers, Sir John Johnson. This commander conducted raids on the Mohawk Valley during the American Revolution Revolution and later organized and supervised the settlement of the Loyalists on the upper St. Lawrence and the Bay of Quinte. The book is available from Dundurn Press, Toronto. This Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, the men and women who re-enact the life of the King's Royal Yorkers will be returning to Kingston for a weekend of parades, and pageantry. The event takes place in Kingston, through a program program arranged by the Kingston Historical Society. Society. MIRACLE TELETHON -- This weekend, the ■Sick Children's Miracle Network Telethon for. the Hospital for Sick Children Foundation will ■ be broadcast by CFTO-TV. The telethon hits the airwaves Saturday, May 30, at 8 p.m. This year, Mila Mulroney will be the special guest in the opening and closing ceremonies. Numerous Numerous CTV on-air personalities will be present. And many of Canada's top entertainers will be out in full force. These include Maureen Forrester, Forrester, Liberty Silver, and Ronnie Hawkin. The public is welcome to attend the telethon in person person and, of course, is invited to contribute at home. Last year's fund-raising effort raised over $1.5 million. SELECTED ITEMS FAR BELOW COST Choose from: Sets of Acrylic Glasses, Plates, Salad Bowls in Designer Colours... just in time for summertime entertaining! Plush Toys and Dolls Lead Crystal Stemware Brassware • Leather Wallets (free initiais) • Scottish Clan Jewellery • Scottish Candies and Jams • Wool and Cotton Yarns • Fashion Jewellery and Much, Much Nord These special prices apply THURS., FRI., SAT. MAY 25-29-30 27 King Street West Telephone / 623-5556 IRICKABYSI LIMITED BOWMANVILLE JAYCETTE DIRECTOR -- Congratulations to Anna Blake, of the Bowmanville Jaycettes, who has been elected a Regional Director of her organization. She'll be representing District District Three, which includes Kingston, Oshawa, Whitby, and surrounding areas. Anna took office at the Jaycette convention held Sunday, May 21, in Brampton. She's a former president of the Bowmanville Jaycettes. , The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville. May 27, 1987 9 Yard Sale Visitor Takes a Test Drive OFFER STILL ON -- In an advertisement running running May 6 and 13 in The Canadian Statesman, Beltone Hearing aid batteries were listed in connection with a special one-cent sale. The expiry date should have ready May 31 instead of May 13. The special one-cent sale (buy one package and get the second package for only one cent, with the presentation of a coupon from the advertisement) was offered at IDA Pharmacy in Newcastle; Orono Electric; and Hooper's Jewellers, in Bowmanville. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this error. CHICKEN POX ARE RAMPANT -- At least, it seems that way. One of the most recent victims victims of the ailment was the star of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Jaycettes' Baby Photo Contest. It seems that Miss Nicole Marie Luxton, age 11 months, captured the first prize in the contest offered by the Jaycettes each year as a fundraising fundraising venture. She's the daughter of Robert and Lee-Anne Luxton, of Bowmanville. We hope to run her photo as soon as she's feeling well enough for a photo session. Other award winners were Emily Broome, who placed second second and Jennifer Morgan, who was third. All three award-winners are Bowmanville youngsters. youngsters. And the Jaycettes report that there were 50 contestants this year. NUCLEAR AWARENESS MEETING -- Durham Nuclear Awareness' public information evening evening is tonight at seven p.m. in the St. John's Anglican Church, Bowmanville. Guest speaker is nuclear researcher, Irene Kock. $200,000 IN PRIZES -- will be offered this summer in a major ballooning competition to take place in Fenelon Falls. Billed as the richest richest ballooning competition in history, the incentives incentives include a log dream home, a boat, a Jaguar replica, a Jeep Laredo, a Honda Gold Wing, and a swimming pool. Bert Sevink, of Kawartha Challenge 87, explains that the competition competition will be based on the accuracy of the flights. To win one of the above prizes, the pilot must hit a target with a beanbag. This event takes place July 10 to 13 and will attract 23 hot air balloonists from across North America. No doubt we'll be hearing more as the date of the event draws closer. By the way, next year the organizers are shooting for a million million dollars in prizes. The contest is designed as a major tourist attraction for the Kawartha area. Enniskillen By Miss Betty Wright On Sunday, May 24th, several from the area attended attended the Friendship Service at Tyrone, i. On Sunday, May 31st, the U.C.W.l are looking after our church 'service iqwith ■ Mrs. Audrey Martin, Bowmanville, being our guest speaker. On Sunday, May 31st, at 7:30 p.m. Rev. David McKinnell will be preaching at Enfield United Church for their annual service. The Country All Star Orchestra will again be supplying the music for the evening. Following the service, refreshments will be served. Several from the area attended the Annual Quilt Show at Enfield United Church on Saturday. The quilts were beautiful, ladies. Congratulations go to Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Gorgerat on the birth of their baby bundle of pink, finally, a sister for Justin and Tyson, The Edgar Wright family were among the guests at the Clemens-MacMillan wedding when Brent and Mary Elisabeth were joined in matrimony on Saturday. The reception and dance followed at the Thunderbird Golf Course, Ashburn. Enniskillen Sunday School would like to thank everyone who helped with our Sunday School anniversary and supper. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Piggott visited Mr. and Mrs. Jake Gerryts, Bowmanville, recently. Enniskillen Congregational Picnic will be held on June 14th at 12:00 noon at the Enniskillen Conservation Area. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Avery were Friday evening coffee and cake guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Avery and family to help Debbie celebrate celebrate her birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Trewin. attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hoskin at Blackstock on Sunday. On Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. Harry McLaughlin, Black- stock, were visitors of Mrs. Lou Griffin and Sunday visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Williams, Bradford. This is a message from your Ministry and Personnel Committee Committee of the church, Jim Rowan, Glenn Rundle, Betty Pascoe, Ralph Bowers, Kathy McGregor, Jill Haskins, Edgar Wright and Ron G. Brooks. Anyone having questions or concerns related to the church staff is encouraged encouraged to make use of this committee as a means of dealing with such needs. Ride 'em cowboy! Four-year-old Micheal Geisberger, of Oshawa, enjoys a ride on a homemade wooden rocking horse at the Zion United Church Garage Sale on May 23. The horse was made by Dale Noel of Legacy Woodworkers, Hampton. Proceeds from the garage sale will be used by Zion United Church to help offset the costs of hiring their own minister. 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