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i Permanent Baptismal Font for St. Joseph's Church Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, July 13,1988 3 Fire Department Called to Rescue Accident Victims anb Blatant past St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Bowmanville finally has a permanent baptismal font. The font was made possible through a donation from therchurch's Catholic Women's League. It was purchased with the proceeds from a fall bazaar last year which was hosted by the Women's League. They are also planning a similar bazaar this year. The font was dedicated at thé church service on Sunday, Sunday, July 10. Pictured above is Father Wayne McCarthy and Magda Zoelman, President of the Catholic Women's League. Pike Threat in Kawartha Lakes Dave Maraldo - Kawartha Kawartha Lakes Fisheries Biologist In the last year or two, there have been persistent reports of northern pike in Canal Lake in Victoria County. County. This finding is cause for concern because northern pike have never inhabited the Kawartha Lakes. Biologists Biologists believe that this is one of the reasons that the Kawartha Kawartha Lakes have maintained maintained excellent muskellunge populations. When pike invade invade new waters they can seriously affect existing fish stocks, particulatly muskellunge. muskellunge. In April, Ministry of Natural Natural Resources staff conducted conducted a netting study on Canal Lake and confirmed that pike were well established. Immediately, netting was shifted to Mitchell lake, the next lake upstream, to determine determine if pike had invaded it as well. The Kirkfield Lift- lock presents a formidable hut not impossible barrier to the movement of pike from Canal to Mitchell Lake. The netting in Mitchell Lake did ono catch any pike. Although Although this was a good sign, it cannot be considered conclusive conclusive and further studies oh Mitchell are planned, Anyone catching a northern pike from Mitchell or Balsam Balsam Lake should keep it and notify the Ministry of Natural Natural Resources in Lindsay at (705) 324-6121 or Zenith 73000. Anglers catching a pike or any other species should never rlease it into another body of water. Not only is it illegal, but it may have serious negative results. results. The Ministry of Natural. Resources wants to prevent the further spread of northern northern pike in the Kawartha Lakes. If pike reach Mitchell Lake, they will be at the top of the Kawartha Lakes chain' and would be able to invade the downstream lakes quickly. quickly. Acoustic barriers to prevent prevent pike from entering the Kirkfield Liftlock are being investigated. Ways of eradicating eradicating pike from Mitchell Lake, if they reach there, may also be considered. 50 Years Ago, Thursday, June 9,1938. Three new teachers have been appointed on the staff of Bowmanville High School to replace Miss K. A. Brown, B.A.; Mr. B.E. Ingham. M.A., LL.B.; and Mr. W. R. Blakely, B.A. Miss Brown and Mr. Blakely have secured positions positions in other schools and Mr. Ingham is, we understand, understand, going into the grocery business in Peterborough. The new teachers are Miss Mae McGuire, B._ A., Toronto, teaching girls', physical training and lower school subjects; Mr. H.F. Longworth, B.A., Wood- stock, assistant in Moderns and Mr. L. Lucas, B.A., Ot-. tawa, who will teach mathematics. mathematics. President Jim Abcrnethy of the Legion Band has asked us to notify Legion Bandsmen to come prepared Sunday for a full day. After leading the Boy Scouts and Cubs to church, the band will; take part; by invitation, in the Drum Head service at Oshawa Armories in the afternoon. afternoon. Bandsmen are asked to be at the post office at 1 p.m. to leave for Oshawa. The band is also scheduled to appear in Oro- no on July 12th. It was Druggists Night at Bowmanville Lions Club Monday, and while the guest of honor, Druggist J.H.H. Jury was not present, many of his confreres were seated at the head table to hear Dean R. O. Hurst of the College College of Pharmacy, University University of Toronto. Druggist guests included John Burgess, Burgess, Toronto; J.R. Stutt and P. R. Cowling, Bowmanville; Lome Plummer and Bruce Hynes, Port Hope; J. J. Gilfil- lan and Charles Tyrell, Oro- no. Another druggist, Vice- 1 President Alex McGregor, had charge of the meeting. Other guests were T. H. Knight, Geo. E. Chase, Donald Donald Purdy, Bowmanville. and Lions Roy Cornish ana H. G. Hutcheson, of Port Perry. In the presence of a member member of the Hepburn Cabinet, and other Queen's Park officials officials , a memorial pi acme was unveiled on Wednesday at the Victoria Hospital at the Ontario Training School for Boys. Mr. H.G. Stapells, Toronto, Toronto, carried out the actual, unveiling as Hon. Colin) Campbell, Minister of Public":. Works, Mr. C. L. Burton,; President of the Robt. Simpson Simpson Company, and scores of visitors and the boys of the school looked on. ' 25 Years Ago Wednesday, June 5, 1963. Nearly 400 vehicles went through the Ontario Department Department of Transport Vehicle Safety Check Centre held on the Dominion Store parking lot last week. Quite a large number had minor defects TAKE THE ■ : . 60" x 60" x 20" WHIRLPOOL 00 ' (as illustrated above) $1195. IMPABTANT For Stylish Elegance at Incredible Savings Whitby Mall 436-2211 tft (Corner of Thickson Rd. and Hwy. 2) which were corrected before the safety stickers were issued. issued. One of the unusual factors factors of this test was that Department Department officials and Bowmanville police were assisted assisted by members of the Chauffeur's Rod and Custom Custom Club who did much of the detail work. Police Chief Kitney said that without- their help the other officials would have been unable to carry out the services. He was high in his praise of their voluntary assistance. Earle Clarke, Dept, of Transport Transport Inspector; Fred Shackel- ton and Alan Munday of the Chauffeurs' Club were among those assisting at the event. Members of Southview (Bowmanville) Golf Club are planning a big project in the form of a $200 stag on June 19, to raise funds for new lounge furniture. There will be a sumptuous dinner and all the other interesting sidelights sidelights of such occasions. Jim Crombie is in charge. Incidentally, Incidentally, the huge tree that took so much parking lot space was removed this week by a hydro crew, and other improvements are gradually being completed. The club is also holding its first dance on June 15th. It is also noted that Erinli held an official opening last Saturday Saturday with a good attendance and loads of fun. • John V. Mason received his Bachelor of Science Degree Degree at the graduation exorcises exorcises of St. Lawrence University, University, Canton, N.Y., last Sunday, June 2. While attending attending the university Mr. Mason was a member of the varsity hockey team and participated in two NCAA championship tournaments. He is a letter-man in that sport, and was also a member member of the varsity golf team. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Mason of Oshawa, formerly formerly of Bowmanville, and he attended Bowmanville High School. There will be a special Requiem Requiem Mass for His Holiness Pope John XXIII in St. Joseph's Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Liberty Street S., on Thursday morning, June 6th, at nine o'clock. The Reverend Reverend F.K. Malane, the par- :i ishpriest,.will officiate.. . '• :';.'~F1^ Pope' showed by his : .'charity,the, Way.'.to livq", and riin-obis illness,..showed „us through his resignation to suffering the way to die. The greatest single force for peace has left us," Father Malane said today. "Only God can evaluate the good accomplished through the torrent of charity charity Pope John released, and ms indomitable work for unity." unity." Father Malane stated. Two Perfect Attendance Pins were presented at the luncheon; meeting of the On Thursday, June 30, at 1:25 p.m. a collision between between a car and a truck loaded with firewood occurred occurred at the corner of Courtice Rd. and Nash Rd. The impact knocked the car into a nearby ditch. The occupants of the car were Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hunter, of 99 Palmer Rd., Belleville. Mr. Hunter was taken to hospital .by ambulance. Fortunately, he was not seriously injured. The driver of the truck has been charged with failing to stop at a stop sign. Durham Regional Police, the Newcastle Fire Department, Department, and ambulance attendants were all on hand at the scene of the accident. Bowmanville Rotary Club held at the Flying Dutchman Motor Hôtel on Friday. Bill Thiesburger received a Five Year Pin and James Spears a One Year Pin. The presentations presentations were made by Art Ri- bey. George Stephen, chairman chairman of the ;epl Easter Seals Committee, announced that the proceeds from the sale of Easter Seals have amounted to $4,285. This is an increase of $458 over the lat year's returns from this project for the benefit of crippled children. children. His many friends here will recall that Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cunningham left some time ago on a world tour to celebrate his retirement from the Training Schools positions positions he held for many years. The Editor has received two bundles of newspapers they 1 very thoughfully sent along to let us know how the rest of the world is doing. The first batch was from South Africa, Africa, the latest from Beirut, Nairobi and'Ethiopia's Addis Ababa. We found them most interesting and were pleased to read Earl's comments that most of them have more typographical typographical errors than The Statesman. .. ; Peter H,. Reynol ds son of Mrs. Reynolds and the late Herbert K. Reynolds, has graduated from Victoria College, College, University of Toronto, with an honor Bachelor of Science degree. He was awarded an S. N- Janes Sil-- ver Medal in mathematics and physics and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Gold Medal. Peter is doing graduate work in Geophysics Geophysics at U. of T. and plans to continue his studies in the Fall. He is a graduate of Bowmanville High School. Miss Elsie Down is a member of the graduating school of nursing class of'63, of Oshawa General Hospital. Graduation exercises for the class will take place this Friday, Friday, June 7th. Miss Down is the daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Allan Down, R.R. 2, Bowmanville. Bowmanville. 10 Years Ago, Wednesday, May 31, 1978. The first sod was officially officially turned by Mrs. Gladys Moffat on May 24 for the new Orono Senior Citizens Complex. Roy Nichols Motors Courtice, are nearing completion completion of their new showroom showroom facilities and completely completely revamped and expanded dealership. Many thinking people are pre-arranging funerals At quiet times, along with their own private thoughts, many people --both young and elderly -- are making the sensible decision to pre-arrange theirfuneral. Their wishes are made known well before time of need, removing stress from surviving relatives. Call or write for our selection of brochures on the various aspects of funerals and pre-planning'. Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home ' 53 Division Street BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C2Z8- Phone 623-5668 Uncle Larry Wants You ! To drop m and visit our 100 bootlis. 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