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f 4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc. June 15, 1988 Orono Scouts Attend Camp in Bobcaygeon Ground Finally Broken for Hospital Expansion Project MttBfc Orono News by I. Challlce Quote - "Two things are bad for the heart; running upstairs and running down people." Congratulations to Mrs. Elva Grant, Leskard, on receiving receiving an award of Merit from Environment Canada. She has faithfully registered 22 years of local temperature temperature and precipitation on a daily basis, in her own back- "y rd. yard. Mrs. Grant is one of seven observers in Ontario to receive this award. Speaking of weather, one wonders if our signals are all crossed up! For severeal nights last week, we covered up the window boxes for fear of frost, and we are still very dry; strange weather for June! Mrs. Dorothy Bailey spent several days last week at the home of her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kimmett and family, Lindsay. While there she attended a dance recital, in which her gran- daughter Becky tookpart. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pi- gott were Thursday afternoon afternoon visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Les Alldread, Oshawa. Mrs. Deanna Harmer, Oshawa, and her parents "The Challices" spent last Tuesday in Peterborough, visiting family and relatives. • Mrs. Lena Clysdale, New- tonville and Mrs. Hazel Pi- gott .were Wednesday visitors visitors in Lindsay. Belated birthday wishes to Mrs. E. Billings who on Friday, June 10, celebrated another birthday. Sure good to see George Carson out for his exercise! He just recently got home from Oshawa hospital. Scout News Last week 1st Orono Scouts attended Scout Camp in Bobcaygeon. They entered entered the River Raft competitions competitions and floated them down the river. Several other other games and competitions and Peter Cowan and Kevin Scott won a prize. Congratulations to Peter Cowan who was chosen "Scout of the Year", he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Cowan. The "Cub of the Year Award" went to Brett Graves, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Graves, Peters Pike. Enjoyable Bus Trip A bus load of local folks enjoyed a bus trip to Milton Agricultural Museum, last Mor " fonda; enjoye lay. They thoroughly _ ed the delicious dinner served and the many interesting interesting items and oldies from bygone years. TThe group were very happy to have Cyril and Nellie Nellie Baird join in for the tour and lunch. The Bairds have taken up residence in Toronto and will be missed in our community. community. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bartman, Picton, were Friday Friday visitors with the Challices, Challices, and were attending the "Motor Home Rally", held this past week-end at the All Seasons Travel Centre, here in Orono. Sr. Citizens Meeting Monthly meeting held in I.O.O.F. hall Thursday June 9, with a good attendance. Following the business period, euchre was enjoyed with following results - High Lady - Gladys Greenwood, Low lady - Thelma Gilbank, High gent - Jean Allin (playing (playing as man), Low gerit - George Carson Most Lone Hands - Inez Harris. Our next meeting will be October 13. Mr. and Mrs. James Lowery, Kirby, spent several days recently in Toronto attending attending a seminar from Dept, of Highways, and staying at Nova-Tel Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Carmen White, Mr. and Mrs. James Lowery,Mr. and Mrs. Everett Everett Brown and Mr. Carlos Tamblyn were musical entertainers entertainers for the Sr. Citizens Award night, held Thursday night in Lindsay Armouries. All enjoyed a delicious turkey turkey dinner and awards were given for bowling, golf, crib- bage, cards, swimming etc. This is a very large Sr. Citizens Citizens club of over 300 members. members. Congratulations to Mr. Roy Patton who recently received received his 50 year award for his long time membership in L.O.L. m Kendal lodge. Oi'onoJLJ.C.W, News There were 17 members and two guests at the monthly monthly meeting of unit #1, held Wednesday, Juno 1, in main hall of Orono U. church. Bertha Touchburn, Violet Dunlop and Thelma Gilbank were in charge of meeting and devotions based on "The 23rd Psalm". Special guest Mrs. Erla Jose, Newcastle brought very enjoyable slides from their recent trip to "Now Zealand". Zealand". We were very pleased to hove Marg. Boynton, Oshawa with us again. A delicious lunch concluded concluded a very pleasant mooting. A largo attendance at the monthly meeting of units 2 and 3 which was originally planned as a picnic, but because because of inclement weather, we all moved inside the cosy home of Dorothy Bailey and Eileen Billings. A very tasty pot-luck dinner of assorted dishes tempted the ladies and this was followed by the devotionals planned by committee, committee, Glad Gamsby, Betty Major and Bernice Moffat. A sad note to our meeting was the farewell to one of our valued members, Joan Hollingsworth, who is moving moving to Bethany, a bit later this summer. Joan and hubby Armand will be sadly missed in our church and community. community. Joan Hodge on behalf of Unit 3, presented Joan with a very pretty "birthday" cup and saucer. Joan thanked the members members and hoped we'd come to see them in their new home. I guess Orono's loss will be Bethany's gain! Olive Millson brought re- Ê orts from her recent trip to ay of Quinte Conference There were 16 ladies at the monthly meeting of unit #4, held Tuesday nignt, June 7th in Main hall of Orono U. church. Donna Scott and Anne- Mae Barnard were in charge of devotions based on "The Feet of Jesus." A pretty poem on "Fathers Day", was enjoyed. Special guests were Cheri Davies ana Gillian Stubbs. 2 Indies who recently were delegates to conference "Women Alive". These very energetic young ladies brought a most interesting report and this was most enjoyable. enjoyable. General U.C.W. Meeting The general meeting of Orono United Church Women Women took place Thursday evening, June 9, in main hall, with a good attendance. The President Doreen Wood welcomed everyone, and read a poem on "Fathers Day". Secretary Ruth Grady read minutes of previous meeting and Treasurer Judy Plummer gave an encouraging encouraging financial report. The RACER'S CHOICE 416-263-8719 DEALING .EXCLUSIVELY IN RADIO CONTROLLED CARS & TRUCKS When you want the BEST in Service, Sales and Repairs come to Ihe EXPERTS - Ed & Lloyd have over 16 years experience In R/C Cars U.C.W. have again donated a sum to the painting of main hall, which will be completed in August. The ladies of unit #4 were in charge of devotions, namely Donna Scott, Anna- Mae Barnard, Betty Chatterton, Chatterton, Judy Plummer, Shirley Moffat, Thelma Vagg and Marie Tamblyn. Each reading reading scriptures, and readings, on the theme "The Feet of Jesus". Several old hymns were sung, with Joyce Gray at piano.At this time three well-costumed ladies appeared, appeared, to the beat of drums. The ladies were in Turkish dress and this is how they had dressed for the "1001 Nights" party given them! Leila Werry, Thelma Gilbank Gilbank and Marjorie Somerville Somerville enjoyed a "Around The World Trip", last year, and they brought us the delightful delightful picutes and commentary of this "once in a lifetime" trip and it lasted 33 days. Margaret Gunter thanked the ladies and presented each with a very pretty flower flower arrangement in our church mugs. The ladies of unit #3, >1 served a tasty lunch of fancy sandwiches and relishes. 60 Plus Club Holds Annual Luncheon At the Tyrone Orange Community Hall the 60+ Club held their Annual Monthly Luncheon, on Wednesday, Wednesday, June 8th. There were about 50 peo- f ile who sat down to a salad uncheon, which everyone seemed to enjoy. We had a good variety, of salads, cold meats, home made rolls, tea, cake, and whipped cream. There were 7 tables of euchre with following results: results: Lades High, Ruby Smith 79, Ladies Low, Helen Wallis 48, Mens High, Robin Alldread 82, Mens Low Russ Brown, 40. Our luncheons are closed for the summer months watch the papers for our next lunch. Wishing all our patrons a good summer. Submitted by Ann Park. 1 ■' <•.,.+• fir}-/*' ' rA-t-v-M ,♦.- o'ifr'v: -JfV -s* J. v , v i-.-V- '-vii ./,4* »' .i«8> i"** *'*.»'• ?**> al, Bowmanville, held a ground- dy, that didn't stop the determined cr Zl-n mai» /.« T7 1 -- 1 .1 T.. ~ lifflo rr*»o iml f hvAiirn n mirn fni* fronf inn f Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville, held a groundbreaking groundbreaking ceremony for its new wing on Friday, June 3. The long-awaited ceremony was attended by hospital hospital employees and administration, as well as many political figures and well-wishers. Although rainfall the night before made the ground a tad mud dy, that didn't stop the determined crowd. With a little gravel thrown down for traction, the ceremony went ahead as planned. Construction on the new wing and renovations to the present building are expected expected to take over two years to complete at a cost of approximately $15 million. FATHER'S DAY EVENTS -- This Sunday (from one to three p.m.) marks the grand finale of the Strawberry Festival activities hosted by the Bowmanville Business Centre. The special events taking place at the Bowmanville Museum include the serving of strawberry shortcake; the crowning of the Strawberry Princess; Princess; and a show of antique cars. Remember. You can collect coupons at all participating BIA merchants in order to get a free shortcake this Sunday. Pick up five coupons and you can exchange them for a free dessert during the afternoon celebrations at the Bowmanville Museum. Music for the occasion will be provided by the BHS band. WIN $1,000 IN TOURNAMENT -- Rotary International International held a Paul Harris Fellowship tournament at Dalewood last week and the winners were a Bowmanville foursome. Dr. Keith Slemon, Stan Hollingsworth, Dr. Charles Cattran and Ken Hockin won the event which has as its prize $1,000 U.S. That amount happens to be equal to the donation required for establishing a Paul Harris Fellowship. MAKES DEAN'S LIST AT GMI -- Ian Campbell Soutter, of Bowmanville, a senior electrical engineering engineering student at GMI Engineering and Management Management Institute, Flint, Michigan, has been placed on the Dean's List for the past semester in recognition of outstanding academic achievement. Students on the Dean'sJJst must have a grade average of 92.0 or higher, with no grade 1 average below 85 -in any individual course. As a co-operative education student, Soutter is sponsored by GM of Canada Limited, Oshawa. STUDENT WORK-A-THON--A student work- a-thon will take pace this Saturday, June 18, for the benefit of seniors who require spring cleaning assistance, gardening, grass cutting, and other household tasks. Unfortunately, the deadline for ordering a student worker to do these jobs has passed. FOOT CARE CLINICS -- Community Care has announced that it will be expanding its seniors' foot care program to include new clinics in the Parkview Apartments in Newcastle; the Orono Senior Citizens' Complex and the Wilmot Creek Recreation Hall. In addition, there will be four rather than three clinics each month at St. Paul's United Church in Bowmanville. For further details, you may contact the Community Care office at 623-2261. BARBEQUE AND DANCE -- The Rotary Club's annual dance and barbeque is just over a week away. This popular annual opportunity to dance and dine is happening at the Darlington Darlington Sports Complex commencing at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, June 25. Tickets are available from any Rotarian. Best of all, the proceeds go to assist the Rotary Club in ongoing community community projects. HEALTH COUNCIL MEETS -- Next Friday, June 24, marks the eleventh annual meeting of the Durham Region District Health Council. The meeting takes place at the Oshawa Holiday Inn, with The Honorable Elinor Caplan, Health Mnister, as the guest speaker. AUXILIARY IS 76 YEARS YOUNG -- The Memorial Hospital Auxiliary invites one and all to attend their 76th Birthday Tea, Wine and Strawberry Social to be held Wednesday, June 22, at two p.m. The location is the Bowmanville Lions Centre. For tickets, call 263-2934. ARTS AND CRAFTS AT THE CLARKE MUSEUM -- On Saturday, July 2, the Clarke Museum and Archives will once again hold its very successful Arts and Crafts Show and Sale. This event takes place from one to five p.m. and it will include a double birthday party on the same day. The museum will celebrate not only the anniversary of Canada's confederation but also the 110th anniversary of the founding of the S.S. 10 school building which is the museum's home. Durham East MPP Sam Cureatz will unveil the new millstone monument monument on the south lawn. The stone comes from the first grist mill in Orono. It should be a very special day for all concerned. Affordable Dream Vacations! PERSONAL AND CORPORATE TRAVEL SERVICES 68 King St. Easf Bowmanville (Veltrl Complex) 623-6600 Travel Agents International We're with you all the way. Ovor 300 Agonclos In North America • Froo Vacation Planning Sorvicos • Discount Cruises e Airline Tickets • Charter Vacations • Honeymoon Packages e Holol and Car Reservations ARBOR THEATRE--This is the 10th anniversary anniversary for the Arbor Theatre Company in Peterborough. Peterborough. In keeping with that occasion, they're offering some new and exciting ways to enjoy theatre this summer. For example, dinner and theatre packages are available on five Fridays. Or you may wish to book your passage on the Good Times Dinner Cruise to the Arbor Theatre. This event includes both a scenic dining experience along the Trent- Severn Waterway and a matinee performance at Arbor Theatre. Further details are available at the box office. Call (705) 748-3111. FIESTA WEEK AT MCLAUGHLIN GALLERY -- As Oshawa Celebrates Fiesta Week, the Robert McLaughlin Gallery extends an invitation invitation to visit its newly-renovated building. The gallery will be open to the public on Tuesday, June 21 and Wednesday, June 22, from seven p.m. to nine p.m. each evening. Tour the exhibitions exhibitions and enjoy the classical guitar music of Edward Hoad. You'll see the following exhibitions: exhibitions: Clark McDougall Retrospective; Memories from the Past (Thomas Bouckley Collection) Collection) and Treasures from the Permanent Collection. Collection. PHOTO SHOW OPENS FRIDAY--The Visual Arts Centre will be presenting its Fifth Annual Annual Juried Photography Contest and Show commencing this Friday, June 17, from seven p.m. to nine p.m. The show continues to Friday, June 24. Hours are 1 p.m. to four p.m. daily and one p.m. to seven p.m. Wednedays. The juried show is the last exhibition until September, September, so you won't want to miss it. Summer projects for the Visual Arts Centre consist of "Future Camps" for youngsters age 6 to 13. Four two-week camps will be offered in July and August. SENIORS WIN FIRSTS--The 4-T Club of Orono, carried off three firsts in the Durham Senior Games held recently. Ruth Tran won for the ladies at euchre held in Uxbridge. George and Violet Dunlap won the cribbage competition held in Whitby and Molly Mail's and Joyce Truman Truman won the dart tournament held at the Legion in Bowmanville. All five will now compete compete at the provincials being held in Brampton August 29-31. MORE CUTS AND BRUISES -- The dust is still settling from the CN Tower escalator mishap mishap last week involving young visitors from Chicoutimi and some of the students from Ontario Ontario Street Public School in Bowmanville. We have little more to add that hasn't already been covered extensively in newspaper accounts during the past few weeks. And, of course, an investigation on escalator safety has been launched. One point was, however, made by a parent who called us the other day and it does warrant some attention. The parent pointed out that the number of students injured in the mishap is much higher than the nine students mentioned in news releases. That's because nine members of the group were actually taken to hospital but far more than that number number were injured and have the bruises to prove it. They just didn't receive hospital treatment at the time. LACE UP THOSE SNEAKERS -- Don't forget the Bowmanville Museum's 6.5 Kilometre Fun Run. It takes place Saturday, June 25, at 10 a.m. Details, entry forms, etc. arc available at the Bowmanville Museum. TRANSPORTATION SHOWCASE -- The Durham Region Manufacturers' Association will be presenting Spring '88 Transportation Showcase at the Metro East Trade Centre, Thursday, June 16. The showcase will be an interesting display of antique and "state-of- the-art vehicles tracing the development of the industry over the last 50 years. HOSPITAL MEETING--Members of the Memorial Memorial Hospital Bowmanvillc Corporation will meet this evening (Wednesday, June 15) at eight p.m. in the Bowmanvillc Fire Station to officially officially elect their directors and to review the year's events. In view of the many exciting changes happening at the hospital, it should be an interesting meeting. • JO-ELEN SPORTSWEAR & GIFTS Suppliers to Teams. Schools and Clubs Corporate Gift .Packages 102 Quoen St, Bowmanville, Ont. LÎC 1M6 (416) 623-8161 J, Wayne Aasen We have a large selection of yarns, embroidery kits, books and related goods,, quality handcrafted items, wall hangings, some craft supplies, dollhouse kits, miniature furnishings., Check us out -- you'll like our prices. Corner Bond and Division St., Oshawa 723-7148 since 1962 • Upholstery • Carpets • Antique Restorations and Refinishing Ron, Sea and Pauline. Wlufle 125 King Street East Bowmanville, Ont. „ T y. 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