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i aljc (Tanaiiian Blalcsman SECTION TWO WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1987 'iwm* -ZSSÊ It U W Ml 2) w The 4th Bowmanville Cub Pack held an investiture Karl Weiner, Brett Forsey, Bradley McMaster, Jef- ceiemony on Wednesday, November 11. At that time frey Pierson, Bradely Sheenan and Dustin Forsey six "new chums" joined the pack. Pictured from left, y ' It's that time of year, when many of the local scouting scouting groups are holding their fall investiture ceremonies. ceremonies. The 4th Bowmanville Beaver group added seven new eager Beavers to the ranks at an investiture investiture held on Wednesday, November 11. Pictured in front from left, Robert Bourgault, James Beck, • Dwayne Johns, Andrew Damont, Steven Whalley Matthew Stout and Paul Bellman. Back from left arc the leaders, Hawkcyc, Kceo, Rainbow, Tic-tac and Bubbles. It #w F; -- The First Bowmanville Guide Company enrolled row (left to right) includes: Sara Woods, Erica this group of girls November 10. In the front row (left Becker, Vannessa Harris, Meaghan Gauthier, to right) are: Ellen Flintoff, Lisa Arnburg, Kerrie Melissa Knight and Stacey Ostrander. Lowe, Corynn Johns and Cheryl Watson. The back These Tweenies moved up to first Hampton Brow- lraff and Andrea Mirsch. Standing (left to right) are- mes last week. As parents looked on, the girls made Iva Howard, Jenni Wilkinson, Shannon Vetzal Erin their nrnmise and u/prp ai von tho p Rrm.mm T ' : , ai uu i l vuuzcu, min their promise and were given their Brownie scarf. Pictured above kneeling (left to right) are: Addie Gerritts, Sara Robinson, Sarah Butson, Melanie Wal- Johnson, Lori McCluskey, Melanie Smith, Carrie Ovenden and Gillian Roberts. Book Details Local Heritage by Carolyn Hepburn The answer to many local historians' prayers has been answered. Now available from the Local Architectural Conservation Conservation Advisory Commit tee (LACAC) is a softcover book with photographs and information about 82 heritage heritage structures in the Township Township of Darlington. "There has never been a comprehensive study of 19th century homes in the area," said Phyllis Dewell, chairman of LACAC. Several years ago, LACAC decided to change that. The organization commissioned commissioned Fred Cane, an ar chitectural and restoration consultant, to begin research research and the photography for the book. Mr. Cane, who is now employed employed with the provincial Ministry of Citizenship and The official unveiling of the new book of Heritage lrom 11,0 Ministry of Citizenship and Culture, work Buildings in Darlington Township took place on Fri- has been under way ever since. Perusing the book day, November 13. The Local Architectural Conser- -VS- lmm , lcll i Councillor Hal McKnight (council ased contact Phyllis Dc" vation Advisory Committee (LACAC) commissioned liaison), Phyllis Dowell (chairman of LACAC) and well at 623-2086 or Jennifer the book several years ago, and with help of a grant committee member Jennifer Bowman. Bowman at 263-8245 Culture, followed several guidelines when selecting the buildings that now appear appear in the book. The structures had to exhibit distinctive architecture architecture and be well preserved. preserved. Several of the buildings buildings in the book have been designated as heritage structures, and as a result received a plaque from the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture. There is a list in the book of several structures that could also apply for such a designation, in LACAC's opinion. While the book will be well-received by local historians, historians, it is also hoped that it will "heighten public awareness", according to Mrs. Dewell. Not content with just the one book, LACAC has also commissioned Mr. Cane to complete a book on heritage heritage structures in the Town of Bowmanville. Its completion completion date is unknown at the moment. The present book was made possible through a grant from the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Culture. Due to the number of eligible eligible buildings for the book, it was decided that homes aller the 1900's would be excluded. That isn't to say that homes built in the early 1900's aren't just as important. important. But, for the sake of the manageability of the book, a cut-off date was needed. Progress and neglect arc two factors that contribute to the loss of heritage structures, structures, according to Mrs. De- well, It is hoped that this book can preserve some of the buildings fora little longer. For information on where the books can be purch- Kirby Schoolhouse Bell Adds to The Restoration of Clarke Museum by Carolyn Hepburn The mystery of the Kirby school bell still continues. Early last week, the Clarke Museum and Archives Archives (located in the old Kirby Schoolhouse) became became the proud owner of what is believed to be the original Kirby schoolhouse bell. Mark Jackman, museum curator, isn't too sure that the bell was originally located located at the Kirby school but he isn't going to look a gift horse in the mouth. "We're still going to mount the bell and that will complete the exterior restoration restoration of the museum building building to the 1890's," he said. "But if the bell is from another school I want to know which one," he added. The story begins with the demolition of the old Orno School. L. Sawyer, of Orono, bought the bell just prior tp demolition. Then it was decided decided that the bell was wanted for a monument for the new Orono school. Mr. Sawyer was given a chance to pick out another bell in place of the one the school board kept, from a collection collection stored in Maple Grove. He was told at the time that the bell he chose was the Kirby school bell. Last week, Mr, Sawyer generously donated the bell to the Clarke Museum and the mystery began. From exterior pictures of the schoolhouse, the bell last appears in 1934. A photo taken in approximately approximately 1950 reveals a missing missing school bell. While further research will be needed to track down the bell's real origin, if indeed it is not the Kirby school bell, Mr. Jackman is content to complete the outer restoration of the building, What little information that is known about the bell is pretty scant. The original bell was installed in 1891 at a cost of $33. The bell tower had been installed in 1878 but had been sealed up until the bell arrived. According to Mr. Jackman, it had always been believed that the bell in front of the new Kirby school is the original school bell. But, no matter. The newly-acquired bell will have its first official ringing at the Clarke Museum's annual annual open house on April 23, 1988. The hills will indeed be alive with the sounds of music. With the addition of the school bell pictured above, the Clarke Museum and Archives will soon have its exterior restoration completed to (be 1890's. Although Although there is some debate as to whether the bell that was recently donated to the Museum is the original bell from the school, it shall ring out for the first time officially on April 28, 1988. Museum curator, Mark Jackman, plans to do some further research on the bell's origin.