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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 17 May 1989, p. 9

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? T ) Health Day Display at Bowmanville Mall Maple Gl*0 V0 W I The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville. May 17. 198!) Weather Conditions Co-operate for Optimist Club Car Wash ' V • •• - Friday, May 12, was Canada Health Day, and Strathaven Nursing Home stressed volunteerism at its booth at the Bowmanville Mall. Two of the centre's voluteers are Chuck Kilpatrick and Audrey Wray. N Bowmanville H.S. News The W.I. met in the C. E. hall at 8 p.m. May 8th with 4H girls, Club Leaders and Mothers as our guests. Mrs. H. Bradley, Pres, welcomed everyone and read a poem entitled 'Mothers'. The minutes and finan cial statements were read. The Roll Call was "Name a local organization which promotes good citizenship." The District Annual will be held at Nestleton on May 18th with Mrs. H. Bradley, Mrs. W. Brown, Mrs. H. Cry- derman as delegates, with Mrs. A. Vandergaast as alternate. alternate. Members were reminded reminded of our Bake Sale at Courtice on June 3rd and group leaders will contact members. There was a special collection collection equal to the price of a loaf of bread for A.CAV.W. The regular collection -, Pennies for Friendship was also taken. Mrs. T. Kelsey, convenor for Citizenship, was in charge of the following program: program: The Motto "What is a Girl" was read by Mrs. H. Cryderman. She said: "A girl is confident, confident, mature and will take your place in the future." She will carry on what her mother started so we need to be consious of what we are doing. A lot of her future will depend on what she Î by Neil Dudley )As mentioned in last week's column, a report on. thé co-operative education employer appreciation breakfast was promised and will be delivered without, however, the pictures from the event. Those will, hopefully, hopefully, appear next week. '•The breakfast occurred Tuesday, May 2nd commencing commencing at 7:30 a.m. to salute salute the various co-op student student employers for their help and assistance with, the' program. There was quite a good turnout with well over 200 employers and students ini' attendance. An appetizing appetizing breakfast was prepared by. the high school's cafeteria stjaffin a buffet style, all you can eat set-up. Upon dispersing dispersing with the breakfast portion of the ceremony, an panmpacnaw awards presentation was held. Plaques were given to the new employers who participated participated with the ■ cooperative cooperative education program this year while additional year tags were given to those employers who had participated previously in order that they may add them to their plaques. There was a head panel of various guests who presided presided over the ceremony which included Ms. McCaw, the co-op head, as well as Mr. Taylor, principal at B.H.S., and several other representatives from the senool board and local political political groups. Overall, the event was a great success with the only other award regarding the top co-operative education student this year, and that being Tracy Bristow. Congratulations Congratulations to the Cooperative Cooperative Education Department Department for another successful year and best of luck in the future. Again I must mention that photos from this event will, hopefully, appear next week! Now, to current events. This past weekend five students students from nine area high schools participated in a trip to Trent university called 'Camp Enterprise.' 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Brown read an article of W.I. news from Norval, Ontario, where the W.I. there is 83 years old. The 4H girls did two short skits on their last project project on"Wool". The Knit Wits told of different methods used on various stains that occur from time to time. The other group told of ways for dyeing wool. Mrs. B. Down, group leader for "Meat Loafers" last fall, told of their projects projects and showed their poster. Mrs. Karen Witty told about project by "Meat Heads" and explained their poster which had been displayed displayed in Toronto. Mrs. H. Bradley thanked the girls and presented gifts to each leader. Meeting closed with the repeating of the Collect. The group in charge served cookies cookies and squares, Kool-Aid, tea and coffee during the social social hour. The 4H girls had their books on display which the W.I. members found most interesting during the social hour. Press Sect. Win Brown. gas , m. jraaeiii ^ ■ To everyone's surprise, the forecasted thunderstorms thunderstorms failed to arrive on Saturday, May 13, and members of the Bowmanville Optimist Club were able to complete a successful car wash at the Bank of Montreal Montreal parking lot. Some of the members of the club are shown here as they work on one of the vehicles. All proceeds will go towards assisting the Optimists with , their community projects geared towards young peo-" pie. ence. I hope that the five have a good time as I am participating in this trip. Now, what those five B.H.S. students will be missing missing out on however, is the final final school dance of the year which was held this past Friday. This dance marks the beginning of the end of the school year and the long- awaited arrival of summer vacation. Let us hope the dance is a success and I will try to include further happenings happenings from this event next week. As for upcoming events, Bowmanville High School's S.A.D.D. group, now referred referred to as O.S.A.I.D. (Ontario (Ontario Students Against Impaired Impaired Driving), is having their third annual car wash this Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. This is a very important fund raiser as it will enable the students to partake in an end-of-the-year awareness awareness blitz. Please come out and support the group in their fight against impaired driving by bringing as many dirty cars and trucks as often often as you like to the Bank of Montreal parking lot this Saturday. Any contributions towards the group are also quite welcome! Further reports reports from this event next week! As a closing note I want to remind everyone to make sure they attend this Saturday's Saturday's O.S.A.I.D. car wash. Bye! to tiN §>ixtWS 1964 Is it a Bird? No, Rotary Fireworks VOLUME 110 Club provided a wonderful celebration of the Victoria Day Holiday with a glorious fireworks fireworks display in' the High School grounds on Monday evening. More than 3,500 men, women and children from the town and district were thrilled by the spectacular spectacular exhibition, and the huge crowd was enthusiastically appreciative. E. G. Witherspoon, Chairman Chairman of the Special Events Committee, was in charge of arrangements for the mar- velous fireworks display. He was assisted by his committee, and Dr. Keith Slemon, Chairman Chairman of the Club Activities Committee, and its members. * A small section of the several thousand spectators with eyes turned skyward Ts shown here as they watch the gigantic display of fireworks sponsored by Bowmanville Rotary Club at the High School grounds on Monday evening. The photo does not show the hundreds of "free-loaders" who lined the fence on the east side of the grounds and at other vantage points and saw the entire spectacle without making any contribution to help defray expenses. For the past several years, Rotary fois 'taken on the task of providing a safe fireworks display for the community,'Costing over $1,000. Scuba Divers Join in Search Horrified Girl Watches As Her Fiance Drowns When Homemade Boat Tips A peasant outing in Dar- lingtoiYTark ended in tragedy on Saturday evening when Louie Tapi, age 23, 344 Nelson Officials Hurt When Car Jumps Mosport Track Poter Miller of Peterborough Peterborough and John Rashkis of Toronto were Injured on Sunday during the Oakville- Trafalgar car club races. They were acting as flag marshalls on the first turn when a Lotus - Chev., driven by Dave Grccnblat of Montreal, Montreal, left the track and climbed • the bank where they were standing. Both were rushed to hospital hospital in Bowmanville and Peterborough. Miller had broken legs and arjn and rib fractures. Rashkis had concussion and a compound ankle fracture. It Is believed this is the first time a marshall marshall has been injured in a course accident of this kind. Grecnblat's car was estimated estimated toNiavc been travelling at about 10(1 miles an hour when the accident occurred. He was not injured. Street, Kingston, lost his life by drowning before the horror stricken eyes of his fiancee, Miss Shirley Jtay, age 19, who was op shore. Mr. Tapi and Fred Dorin, 307 Brock Street, Kingston, age 32, were out in a 10 foot fiberglass home made kayak, which capsized as they were returning to land. Mr. Dorin tried to save Mr. Tapi, but was unable to retain hold of the struggling younger man, who disappeared beneath the water. Mr. Dorin managed to swim ashore. Louie Tapi's body was recovered recovered at 7:45 o'clock on Sunday morning by Wright Howe, Bloor Street East, Osh- awa, operating the City of .ig OPP were appreciative of tht efforts of Scuba divers Jim McDonald.. Jack Reid. .Don Harvey, Charles Wright, Jack Rose, and Peter Balceh, all of the • Bowmanville area,' who searched for the body for three to four hours during the night. After resting at the North- cult and Smith Funeral Home, 53 Division Street, Mr. Tapi's body was taken back to his home city by a Kingston undertaker. undertaker. Coroner Dr. J. A. Mac Arthur, Arthur, Blackstock, was called and stated no inquest would be held . in the accidental drowning. Home-Ec Girls Present Alluring Fashion Show 18 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, MAY 21), 198-1 10c Per Copy NUMBER 21 A large audience in the Bowmanville High School auditorium on Tuesday even- ling. May 12th, enjoyed the Fashion Show presented by the Home Economics Classes of Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12. Smart sportswear and casual cottons were featured in the first section of the program, and an attractive array of wools, synthetics In suits, coats, and dresses, as well as lovely evening wear were shown during the second halt. The comcntators for Fashions '64 were Jill Nichols, •TURN TO PACE TWOl Accident Round-Up The many friends of Maurice Maurice J. Conway, 133 Scugog Street, will learn with regret that he was seriously injured in u two car collision on Saturday Saturday afternoon. He Is a patient patient in Memorial Hospital where he was taken by the Bowmanville Area Ambulance, Ambulance, and is receiving treatment treatment for internal injuries. The accident happened at 4:21 p.m. on Saturday. Mr. Conway was driving north on the Manvers Road, and Royal Ishil, the owner of The Acres Restaurant, was driving along the Taunton Road when the two cars collided at the intersection. intersection. There was extensive damage to both vehicles. Constable Constable Peter Schultz, OPP, Investigated. Investigated. Joseph Csifo, 214 Ritsnn Road South. Oshawa, was driving east on No. 2 Highway at 12:20 p.m. on Sunday when a tire on one of the wheels of his car blew, and he lost control control of his vehicle. The car went off the road and struck Mr. Csifo fortunately escaped escaped injury. His car sustained about 575 damage, and there was approximately $50 damage damage to the pole. Constable Peter . Schultz, OPP, Investigated. Investigated. On Tuesday evening at 9:33 p.m. Mrs. Edna Margaret Philp. Tyrone, was In her car on Church Street, near Ontario Ontario Street, which she had parked to be out of the way as the fire truck responding to an alarm came along the street. Her car was struck by a bicycle ridden by an unidentified unidentified boy. Damage was negligible. Constable Leslie Ricard Investigated. O.A.C. DEGREES Two district students will receive their degree of bachelor bachelor of science In agriculture at the annual convocation being held Friday, May 22nd at the Ontario College of Agriculture. They are B. T. Bowman. R.R. 1, Enniskillen and W. 6. Tamblyn, Orono. Both received received second data honors. - iPl _ . Chief Cadet Officer, was in command of the Ontario Training Training School for Boys Band, which paraded from the A & P store parking lot up Liberty Street to Church Street, along Church to Temperance Street, and down Temperance Street to the Arena, where it entered entered the High School grounds. The B.T.S. Band gave a concert in the grounds, which was tremendously enjoyed by the enormous throng of people. Everyone was pleased with the well chosen and varied selections, and also admired the smart marching of the bandsmen In addition to their fine music. The brilliant fireworks were started at nine o'clock, when a galaxy of shooting stars drew gasps of admiration from the spectators. Next came gold, rose, green and silver rockets. There was a large collection collection of radiant silvery comets with burning and glistening tails. The crowds were also enthralled by towering golden fountains, which presented a delightful illusion. The presentation of enormous enormous Catherine wheels whirling whirling golden lights with rosy centres that changed to romantic romantic pink also thrilled the audience. Then a great star burst out at a high altitude, TURN TO RACE TWO) Graduates from Ryerson and Teachers' College Marilyn Falls daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orme Falls, Newtonville, has graduated graduated from Peterborough Teachers' College. She received received the Prince of Wales Prize awarded to the graduating student who obtains the highest highest average in practice teaching teaching and academic work. Miss Falls attended Bowmanville. High School for four years and. later, graduated from Clarke High School. She will join Bowmanville Public School teaching staff in the fall. Frederick LcBaron Goddard son of Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Goddard, George St., who graduated graduated on Friday in Business Administration from Ryerson Institute of Technology, Toronto. Toronto. Mr. Goddard is now employed employed with the Thorne Groupé of Management Consultants, Toronto. Lee Douglas Rackham son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Rackham. Flett St., who graduated graduated in Electronic Technology from Ryerson Institute of Technology, Toronto, on Friday. Friday. He is now employed with International Business . Machines Machines Ltd., Toronto, and plans to attend university in the fall. John Edger James son of Mr. and Mrs. Jçhn .M. James, Church St., who graduated graduated on Friday in Printing Management from Ryerson Institute Institute of Technology, Toronto, j Mr. James is now employed 1 with the Maclean • Hunter or- ganization in Toronto. Struck by Car RECEIVE TRAYS Coaches, trainers and managers managers of Little NHL teams were honored on Friday at a banquet at the Legion Hall, Queen Street. To express appreciation for the effort and time consumed consumed in training minor hockey players, local Dominion Dominion Store manager C. A. MacDonald, on behalf of the company, presented each with a beautiful aluminum tray autographed by members members of the Maple Leaf hockey club. Museum Board Busy Preparing Displays Nine-Year-Old Boy Dies From Injuries Received In Accident on Holiday Bowmanville Museum is the scene of much work and planning planning these days in preparation preparation for opening on May 30. A feature for opening week only. May 30 to June 7, will be a display of Canadian historical character dolls, on loan, the creations of Kashi Carter, artist, artist, of Clarkson, Ont. Each doll is in period dress, shown with its own backdrop of scene. The collection is loan through the courtesy of Office Overload Co. Ltd., Toronto. New displays will be seen this season, while certain features have been retained auch as the old time store, the tool display, and the Victorian parlour - but with new touches! touches! The Museum will be open every day but Mondays from May 30, and Mondays when a holiday. Charles Rose, age nine, died early on Tuesday afternoon in Sick Children's Hospital, Toronto. Toronto. from severe head injuries injuries suffered when he was struck by a car on Monday afternoon afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The tragic accident happened in front of the young lad's home, R.R. 3. Bowmanville. The vehicle was driven by Willem Smit. Taunton Road. R.R. 3. Oshawa. Constable L. J. Mahoney. OPP, investigated. investigated. Rushed by Bowman ville Area Ambulance to Memorial Hospital. Charles Rose was immediately transferred because because of the nature of his injuries injuries to Sick Children's Hospital Hospital in Toronto. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rosé. He is also survived by his brothers and sister. Jackie, Graduates of First Red Cross Home Nursing Course M A special meeting of Bowmanville anil District bianch of the Red Cross Society was held at the Lions Centre, cm Wednesday, May 13th, to present pins and certificates to praduates of the Hume Nursing course. President Mrs. W. R. Spry, in making the presentation address, pointed out that this was the first home nursing nursing course sponsored by I he local branch. It was held at the Knox Christian School foi I-I weeks, under the capable directim n, \l ■ Down Rayworlh. R.N., and will better equip thou ladies tu meet illness in the i and Mrs. P, Vermeulen, home and to assist in their community should the need arise. Lunch was served following the presentation, Graduâtes included, from left to right, front row, Mrs, A. llicmstrn, Mrs, J. Trncksler, Mrs. J. Faycr, Miss I). Ravwnrth, R.N., Mrs. S. Jonsma, Mrs. R. Fcddemn, Mrs. ,1. Uitvhmt; buck row. Miss R. Wiggers, Mrs. J. Kloppcr, Mrs. D. Dykstrn, Miss G. Jagcr, Mrs. A. Hamming». Hamming». Mrs. E. Rypstra. Mrs. G. VandcnBcrg, Mrs. A. Vnndcr Spruit. Mrs. H Dykstra, Mrs. J. Den Hollander (Bits and [Pieces WELCOME -- A young Irishman, Geoffrey Conn, 21, is visiting this area on an exchange trip arranged arranged between Young Farmers Clubs of Ulster and the Junior Farmers of Ontario. He is staying with Don Welsh, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Coombes and Mr. and Mrs. Grant Down. At home, he and his brother operate a 240 acre farm, growing seed potatoes and barley. They also graze cattle and sheep, t t t t t DENTED -- During the high winds Tuesday afternoon, afternoon, a new Oldsmoblle parked behind Roy Nichols Motor Sales building on Silver St., had its top dented when a heavy branch broke off a tree and fell with quite a crash. Anyone interested in buying buying a new car with a pleated top will be welcomed at the showroom. t t t t t TOO MANY -- Several photographs and news stories have been held over until next week. Due to the holiday on Monday, the Statesman staff were hard put to cram three days' work into two so something had to suffer. Just to complicate matters, matters, one linotype machine's motor burned out Wednesday morning to hold up production. However, However, everything should return to the norma state of organized confusion before the next issue t t t t t SUDDEN HEAT -- One local insurance agent hat a surprise call on Tuesday from one of his eus tomers claiming that the heat had been so intensi that the back window of his car had literallj blown out and would have to be replaced. Tin fickle weather did a flip flop overnight and or Wednesday (today) it was so cold that this sami driver would have been chilled to the bone if ht had driven far without that back window, t t t t t LOST -- Bowmanvillc's fire brigade was callei . to a blaze Tuesday evening north of Providence accompanied by dozens of cars and youngsters or bicycles. After cruising around the area, and viewing viewing some beautiful country, The Statesman's alert news staff still did not locate the fire, nor did half the hundreds of spectators, No word of any serious damage to property has been received. It is under- a chirr local Artists Present Music Spring Festival TOP DRIVER Word was received this morning that famous British driver John Surtees has signed to compete In the Player's 200 road race at Mosport Park on June 6th. He Is the third International driver to enter and will be driving an exciting new Lotus Lotus 30. potentially the fastest fastest British sports car ever developed. Already, arrangements arrangements have been made with one of the foremost international international news gathering agencies agencies to use the photo darkroom darkroom facilities of The Statesman Statesman to process and transmit wire photos of the race around the world as quickly quickly as possible. Lynn, Ricky, Larry, and David. David. . The body is resting at the Morris Funeral Chapel,.4 Division Division Street, where the funeral funeral service will ~bè held on Thursday afternoon at two o'clock. • Bowmanville Town Hall was filled to capacity Wednesday evening. May . 13th for the Spring Festival presented by the Legion Glee Club and guest artists. Murdoch Beaton, Beaton, the Director of the Glee Club, was in charge of the memorable musical entertainment entertainment and he was assisted at the piano by Mrs. Beaton. The first group of songs by the Legion Glee Club Included Included the Lincolnshire Poacher, Bendemeer Stream, and Away to Rio. They were given an enthusiastic reception. Then a choir from Ontario Street Public School composed of 35 Grade V boys and girls sang 01' Texas, a Polish Folk Song called Come Along. The Clock by Harry Hill, and We Are Singing by Mozart. They sang-the second verse of the latter in German. The director was their teacher, Miss Christie Christie Cohrs. Among the highlights of the evening were two violin solos (TURN TO PAGE TWO) NEARS COMPLETION The new million doliir rubber reclaim plant being constructed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company of Canada Limited Is now very close to completion. It Is expected that within a few days, a definite date will be set for opening cere- • monies. Young Twins Model Colorful Outfits stood it was a 1 has been received, ilmney fire, t t t t t INSPECTION -- Next Wednesday afternoon, the cadet corps at the Ontario Training School (or Boys will present their 11th annual Inspection when visitors will be welcomed, The boys have been working hard getting their drills and formations formations perfected and also going through the weapons and first aid training. The band that did such an excellent Job at the fireworks show on Monday evening will also be in action. 1 t t t t RED SHIELD -- Tile Salvation Army's one night blitz of the town recently brought In over SWOO for the annual Rod Shield Appeal. Additional collections collections In outside areas and by letter to business establishments Is now underway. Donations may be sent direct to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 135, Bowmanville, During the Fashion Show at Bowmanville High School last week, one of the highlights was the appearance of Miss Christy Tight 1 , accompanied by her 5- year-old twin sisters, Jeanne amt Janet. Their outfits were made by Miss Tigho ami a neighbor Miss Virginia Osmond, r

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