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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 8 Mar 1989, p. 23

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i The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanvillo. March 8. 1989 11 Residents See Timber Wolf Yelverton News by H. Malcolm The "Greenhouse Effect" has been a source of much speculation across the board from the most knowledgeable knowledgeable scientists to us semiliterate semiliterate community scribes. Even Mother Nature's own are slightly confused by our unusual winter season. Our poor disturbed Christmas cactus doesn't know what to do next. Last November it started to bloom a month prior to its customary date and now the first of March it is again in the process of starting to bloom again. Wonder if we should take it to a cacti psychiatrist to get it straightened out - preferably preferably one with a calloused "green" thumb. On Tuesday, we were treated to the sight of a timber timber wolf (not a coyote) loping across the field a couple of hundred yards north of our residence in broad daylight. Not too far behind, it was followed in warm pursuit (not hot) by a couple of vociferous vociferous hounds with "dogged" persistance. Looked like it was going to be a draw! Further to our previous report of former residents Mrs. Ida Hurtig and Mrs. Hazel Gray's recent winter holiday, we submit this addendum. addendum. They enjoyed a 25- day bus tour through southern southern and western United States and spent 9 days in California. Particular spots of interest were visits to the Grand Canyon, the Painted Desert, the Petrified Forest, Universal Studios, Hoover Dam and the Cowboy Hall of Fame. The ladies report a most interesting, stimulating stimulating vacation! The March meeting of the Yelverton U.C.W. met at the 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 their funeral. Their wishes ore 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 L1C 2Z8 Phone 623-5668 spacious home of Doris and Art Rowan with 14 members and a few mole drones in attendance. attendance. The meeting opened with the Ode. Isabel Wilson chaired the devotions which included a reading on Friendship, followed by prayer, the singing of a hymn and a second reading. Myra Page read the scripture scripture lesson. Following the roll call, the minutes of preceding meeting were read by Sect. Eileen Généreux Carol Gray provided the treasurer's report. report. Thank You notes for past favours were, read by Eileen G. The flower report was given by Eileen Malcolm. Malcolm. Business concerned Easter Service activities. Also more details discussed re painting of the church this summer. The next meeting of the UCW is scheduled for April 6th at the home of the Lawrence Lawrence Staples lin Orono. Following the benediction the program consisted of a resume of the trip taken by Candy, Eileen and Howard Malcolm provided by Eileen supported with some interesting interesting snapshots of places they visited, including the famous Bridge over the River River Kwai. Lunch was served by the hostess, Doris and Eileen. Doris had the luncheon accessories accessories tastefully decorated decorated in the St. Patrick motif. Firefighters Still On Injury List The two firefighters who were injured in a February 24 Newcastle Village house fire are still feeling the effects effects of their injuries. Deputy Fire Chief Mike Creighton reported to councillors councillors Monday that Fire Chief Jim Aldndge is suffering suffering back pain and is scheduled scheduled to see a specialist in the near future. He may not return return to work for six to eight weeks. The part-time firefighter who sustained torn knee ligaments, ligaments, Douglas McCurdy, is also waiting to see a specialist. specialist. His knee was so badly badly swollen that tests could not be conducted earlier this week, 10 days after the fire. Every Bulova Quartz Clock in our store is on sale! Choose from Decorator Wall __ Clocks for every room in the house, Boutique or Accent Table Clocks, Anniversary, Alarm, Carriage and Grandfather Grandfather Clocks...everything! Perfect gifts for weddings, anniversaries, showers, graduation...for every room in every home or office. And now at savings of 20%. Hurry in now for best selection. BULOVA H J OOPER'S Vi . , ^ March Madness Draw "Winner" Anthony Loney Bowmanville EWELLERS 39 King St. W., Bowmanville 623-5747 Many Uses of Jars Displayed at Visual Arts Centre The Visual Arts Centre is currently running a show called "Jars: The Performance Performance of Being Filled." Bill Fraser (pictured here), curator of the show, said artists have taken objects that have a.meaning to themselves or to other objects to create a theme or a concept in a sculptural presentation. Stephanie Hodsoll, 5, pictured with Mr. Fraser, shows her favorite jar titled "Christmas in a Bottle." Guides Earn Law Badges Enniskillen News The Nimigon Family gathered at Scorpio's in Mississauga Mississauga to celebrate the 10th Wedding Anniversary of Sandra and Mike Corrigan Corrigan and returned to Paul and Joanne Ostrowski's following following dinner. Miss Myrtle Tamblyn and Mrs. Wilfrid Bowman were visitors of Mrs. Robin Pearse, Toronto. The Annual Mothers Fellowship Fellowship Dinner was held at the home of Clarence and Shirley Stainton with 19 people present. Mr. and Mrs. Al Martin, Bowmanville, Laurie Richardson, Richardson, Lotus were recent supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Virtue. Reverend Tadeja was our guest minister on Sunday. The congregation enjoyed coffee after church on Sunday Sunday when a presentation was made to Maurice and Shirley Pollard who are leaving our community. A community shower will be held for Angelica Koepp on Friday, March 10th at 7:30 p.m. in the Sunday School room - South Group in charge of lunch. Miss Michelle Leadbeat- er, Oshawa was a weekend visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Art Leadbeater. Tom Leadbeat- er and friend, Elaine, Toronto Toronto were Sunday supper guests. The Enniskillen Pathfinders Pathfinders had a Mary Kay Skin Care Demonstration, they have attended the South China Restaurant to use chop sticks and learn some of the language from China. The Enniskillen Guides had fun doing Ceramics last week and this week. They had Constable Bramma from the Durham Police do the Law Awareness Badge. We in Enniskillen Guiding Guiding Groups are trying to get a Camp Kit together. We are looking for old cutlery, plastic plastic disnes, cups, bowls, and any camp supplies peoplè would like to donate. Hopefully, Hopefully, we can get this together together for all groups to use. Planning A / New Home • Room Addition Repairs • Reconstruction Remodelling Think Of Us For All Your Building Needs • Free Estimates • Free Deliveries ORONO Fuel and Lumber Station Street, Orono 983-9167 "I know what it's like to need cash in a hurry. National Trust knows, too." When a career and kids and a social life don't leave much time for banking, count on National Trust to make It as fast and easy as possible. Go for the best, National Trust does. 68 King St Bowmanville 623-2504 NATIONAL TRUST z z _ A National Trustee) Company , , / f Vincent Massey News Mrs. Michaelis' class exchanged exchanged Valentine cards and played some games. They also had some* treats to cat. In math the class has started subtraction. They are still doing weather in E.S. They are learning how to use weather instruments like thermometers, and anemometers anemometers with Mrs. Strong. The class is recording the temperature everyday onto graphs. I copied down a poem by one of Mrs. Michaelis' Michaelis' grade three students that was written during process process writing. Weather Weather can be rainy, Rain can be a storm. Weather can be cool, And it can be warm. Weather can be snowy, Sometimes it is not. Weather can be cold, And it can be not. by Christopher Lansing Report by Gregg Ogilvie Allison Power is a grade one student in Mrs. Dolan's class. They went skating at the new arena* she really liked it. Allison likes to read books and make things. She helped make pancake. She enjoys doing math work, by Lisa Ng. This was Ms. Chadwick's last week in her class. She is on her maternity leave now. We wish her the best as she prepares for her new baby. We will miss her smiling face at Vincent Massey this term. Mr. Ralfe's class is studying studying Australia. They are enjoying enjoying this unit on the "land down under". I interviewed Adam Cole from Mr. Ralfe's class. He likes to play baseball and football but also likes to read and write stories. He is 12 years old and collects stickers. In math he is working working with division of decimals. decimals. by Andrew Break The grade three and four class just finished swimming swimming at S.P.L.A.S.H. Everyone Everyone worked hard to get a badge. Grade three is studying studying weather and they are almost almost done. They have worked in the library learning learning about weather instruments. instruments. Grade 4 is studying Canada. The grade three's are comparing Toronto with Bowmanville. They are learning things on the I.B.M.;like logo writer, by Gini Sopher Mrs. Read's class has been doing red centres. They have also been working with sounds, writing, art and thinking. They really enjoy the Read-a-long program that they watch each morning. Near the end of the day they have a sharing time. 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