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IVIV Little Brothers Big Winners in Annual Bowl-a- thon -i The Big Brothers' annual fund-raising Celebrity « 'Bowl-A-Thon was a huge success, although the final < 'totals on money raised won't be available for a few ■ weeks. The event was held at the Liberty Bowl in Bowmanville on Saturday, February 13. Many league bowlers also hit the lanes prior to Saturday to lend their support to the very worthy cause. The crowd above were some of the Big and Little Brothers on hand for the bowling. Back from left, Bill Irwin, Dan Jones, Steve Martin, Herb Hollister, Terry Edwards and Bruce Colwell. The Little Brothers in front from left, Jason Bagnell, Garry Nihill, Shawn Williams, Johnny Williams, Terry Asselstine, Chris Adams, Jason McGill, Scott Ilton and Michael Reitsma. t Part of the action during the Big Brothers Celeb- frity Bowl-A-Thon on Saturday, February 13, was a [competition between youth teams from Newcastle ( Village and Bowmanville.'The girls from Newcastle I Village emerged as winners With their outstanding | jNeed Better -Route for Road ; by Carolyn Hepburn The developer of a • proposed 285 unit sub- j-division had better find ; an alternative to a prop- rosed road through the .back of several lots on [Prestonvale Road, according according to Councillor >Diane Hamre. 5 "These are the angriest angriest people I've seen ... [There has been so much [damage done in that ^community already," she •said at the Town of Newcastle's Newcastle's general purpose land administration ^meeting on Monday, ^February 15. I The road in question is Jshown on the plan of subdivision subdivision as cutting [through approximately tl3 properties on Pre- istonvale Road. Planning [Director Terry Edwards 'assured the residents at [the meeting that the road ►[was only to show them Hiow they might be able '.'to develop their lands in ft he future should they •[wish to do so. i[ "The road is not intended intended for development ;by the developer," Mr. Edwards told the meet ing. ![ "It is a normal request of the developer to show i'how the lands could be developed in the future," future," he added. Several Prestonvale [Road residents told the councillors that they 'wanted the road removed removed from the map, ijeven if it was just proposed. proposed. "No one on our street fis looking to develop our •backyards," said one ihome owner, Gil Roussy, r; "We don't want a road 'today, tomorrow or ten îycars down the road," he 'added. i One solution to the situation would be if an inner road in the development development was looped to join another, thereby elipiinating two deadend deadend streets, and removing removing the potential for a road on the residents' properties. Doug Biddle, the representative representative from Akal Construction, told councillors councillors that some people are happy with the road and some aren't. "One solution would be to take an eraser and erase the illustration," said Mr. Biddle. He also claimed that one spokesperson for the home owners would make the settling of the problem easier. However, the residents residents at Monday's meeting meeting made it clear that they have no plans to develop their properties on Prestonvale Road. They don't want to see the road even as proposed, proposed, for fear that it could "land-lock" their properties for future development. development. All sides of the issue will have a chance to air their views, since the issue has been tabled until staff, councillors, the developer and area residents meet to attempt attempt to resolve the conflict. conflict. bowling play. Back row from left: Lorna Crockett (coach), Jenny Berney, Paula Darrach and Nina Dar- rach. Front from left,.Lisa Vanderstarr, Tammy De- jong, and Debbie Millet. These bowling boys from the Liberty Bowl were champions over the team from Newcastle Village during the yearly Big Brothers fund-raising Bowl-A- Thon. The talented bowlers are, front from left: Jason Vicker, Bradley Humber and Jeffery Pearson. Back from left, Bonnie Vicker (coach), Brent Huggins, Ryan Flint and Matthew Bothwell. Pontypool Happenings By Nettie Aiken Once again, greetings to my readers. I hope January has been a good month to start 1988. Time goes fast when one is busy and happy in what they are doing. Happy Happy Valentine wishes as well. Having missed a column for the February 10th Statesman, Statesman, I shall try to catch you up on the highlights of a couple of weeks. As you will see later in this write-up, it has been an exciting time for your correspondent and her nusband. Please bear with me. On Sunday, January 31st, Reverend Heather Smith taught a song to the children. "Kids Under Construction", using a tape to help them get an idea of how words and melody fitted together. Her sermon entitled "Trees By The River" touched on a favourite favourite theme in the Bible, and vital to life itself, that being being water. There was a very satisfying satisfying Annual Meeting for Pontypool Pontypool after a delicious finger finger food lunch, in the basement of the cnurch. We were pleased with the reports reports in general and made a few minor amendments to make things run more smoothly. It was good to see Bill Harper appear to present his statement and budget. An agenda was followed followed so that the meetig was not too long. Mr. Allan Dormer looked after the service service in Bethany so Reverend Heather Smith could conduct conduct this meeting. Thank you very much. At bowling on Monday, February 1st, Joan Corley reported some quotations she had received from restaurants, restaurants, in which to have the closing banquet for this year's bowling leaque. A decision decision to book a spot will be made by the end of this month. Jim Quirk is now recuperating recuperating at home following recent surgery in Lindsay Ross Memorial Hospital. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. recovery. Unfortunately, Wes McMahon has had to return to the Toronto Western Hospital Hospital for more observation in the Cardiac Care Unit to see if his heart can be more stabilized stabilized by medication. Reverend Heather Smith and the children took the train to Toronto on Saturday, Saturday, February 6th. The children children met their father at the Union Station while Reverend Reverend Heather herself, proceeded proceeded to the Western Hospital Hospital to spend the day with Jeanne and Wes. Tom and I went to Toronto Toronto to attend a Chinese meal for the Alumni Reunion of the West China Canadian School. My brother Arthur flew down from Vancouver for a week of visits, including including this particular occasion. There were fourteen tables of ten each gatherd in a banquet banquet room of the Sai Woo Restaurant on Dun das Street West. The people paid and registered on entry and everyone everyone had name tags. The delicious tanner included included Sichwan flavours and North China dumplings. The menu was as follows: Hot and Sour Soup, Steamed Rice, Shrimp with Green Vegetables, Beef with Er'dze (fungus) and Vegetables, Bean Cake with Hot Mixed Sauce, Chicken Dish, Garlic and Ginger Pork, Bow Dze (dumplings), Sweet and Sour Port, Buddhist Dish of Ten Vegetables, Tea, Fortune Fortune ana Rice Cookies. The proprietor, Mr. Bill Wen, who recently was appointed appointed to the Order of Canada, Canada, reminded us that it was the 30th Anniversary of catering catering to this group. À standing standing ovation was given to him. With difficulty from eating eating such a feast, everyone adjourned to 110 Edward Street, the Rotary Laughlen Centre, to the auditorium, for a couple of hours of happy reminiscing, helped along by a preplanned memory jogger jogger quiz. Messages were given given by various people and we gathered a lot of beautiful memories. The rest of the weekend was taken up with private visiting with my brother and mother and my niece, Meghan Meghan Edmonds, my other brother's daughter, who came for breakfast Sunday morning. We attended an eleven o'clock service at Timothy Eaton Memorial Church. It was a pleasure hearing the choir, and the excellent sermon sermon entitled "Saved To Serve" preached by Reverend Reverend Dr. Douglas L. Lobb, the new minister. We were able to meet and chat with one of the members of the Trident Club where and when Tom and I began our life together. Altogether, it was a truly momentous momentous holiday for both of us, even though it was far The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville. February 17,1988 13 Young Orators Display Speaking Skills in Legion Contest jgh too exciting to be called restful. restful. We were fortunate to be able to meet Arthur again in Peterborough Monday afternoon afternoon on a little business situation situation and say best wishes for a good safe flight back west on Wednesday afternoon. On Sunday, Februaiy 7th in Pontypool, Reverend Heather Smith preached an On Sunday afternoon, the branch finals of the Royal Canadian Legion Public Speaking contest were held at Branch 178 headquarters in Bowman- ville, with 15 speakers taking part in the Grades 4 to 6 category. The winners, holding trophies in the front row were Lisa Clark of Enniskillen, 1st and Marnie O'Toole of St. Stephen's,2nd. Other speakers were David James of Central, Michael Ewart, Cour- tice; Jennifer Baker, Hampton; Andrea Hartmann, Kirby; Amanda Griffin, Lord Elgin; Brook Rowden, Mitchell's-Maple; Stacey Dunnigan, Newcastle- Newtonvil In; Greg Evans, Ontario St. ; Aaron Staples, Orono-Lockhart's; Cheryl Ryckman, St. Francis of interesting biblical study type sermon on Job's 2-way prayer, Paul's flexible evangelism evangelism and Christ's healing of the demon-possessed, based on the scripture readings readings of the morning's service. service. The new piano was dedicated dedicated on Sunday, February 14th. On Sunday, February 28th, the Reverend Walter Murray will preach at both Pontypool and Bethany. He is one of four national Mission Mission and Service interpreters for the United Church. On Monday, February 8th at the bowling lanes a large number of players used bowl-off scores, as it happened to be a Proffes- sional Activity Day for the area teachers, and the parents parents naturally wanted to be home with their children. The Guides had a recent tour of the Fire Hall in preparation preparation for a Fire Safety Badge. They learned about different types of fires and how to make an exit plan of their own house in case of fire, especially at night. Twelve girls were successful in getting this badge. Congratulations. Congratulations. A Valentine Party was held at Donna Bryant's home on Wednesday, Wednesday, February 10th. Preparations Preparations will be made for their special Thinking Day service at Pontypool Church on Sunday, Sunday, February 21st. "Nothing restores a man's faith in the future like a coloured coloured seed catalogue." Assisi; Andrea Parks, Vincent Massey; Brad Read, Waverley; Patrick White, Monsignor Cleary. Judges included Nick Lusito, Rita Carlson, Stephen Coles, Ron Moore, Ian Colder, Alf Millson and Walter Park. The Ladies Auxiliary provided refreshments and appreciation appreciation "to the judges. Another session will be held this Sunday afternoon when older students will compete. Top winners proceed to the next level at Zone finals. Nichols Motors Loses First Game of New Year was John Rendell assisted by Gilbert and Kris. Nichols put the train back on the rails on Friday February February 12 with a 7-1 victory over Sand and Gravel. This game was the Mike Col- boume show as Mike scored 5 times. This was a belated (one game late) celebration of Mike's return to action and although he only touched the puck 7 or 8 times 5 of them happened to be directly directly in front of the net as he tipped and deflected his way to nis highest scoring game of the year. Also scoring for Nichols were Paul Chisholm and Ken Cornish with assists Tuesday February 9 saw Nichols lose their first game of the year in league play. The loss was a tough one coming against second place IGA. IGA got off to a fast start opening a 2-0 lead on the second shift of the game. Nichols battled back on goals by Billy MacIntyre from Ken Cornish then Gilbert Holder unassisted, only to see Jay Snowden score twice more for IGA to sew up the game.. Nichols losing streak stretched to two games on Thursday February 11 when they ran into a determined Kool team and lost 2-1. Missing Missing two top players the Kool team worked hard from start to finish, to earn the victory. victory. Scoring for Nichols earned on the night by Billy (4) Paul (2) Gil (2) Kris (1) Steve (1) Ken(l). Abernethy's Sunshine Days In-stock Wallpaper -- Your Best Value! Lots of new arrivals priced to sell! 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