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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 27 Dec 1989, p. 17

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# i Talented Students Win Awards in Legion Contests II Trinda Cookson, from Waverley Public School, came in second place in the junior poster division of the Legion's Remembrance Day contest. Legion mem bers pictured with Trinda from the left are: Alf Mill- son, Ron Moore and Jim Connell. Two students, at M. J. Hobbs Senior Public School also received recognition for work they completed in the Remembrance Day poster and essay contest. Pictured Pictured from the left are: Ron Moore, Remembrance Day convenor; Jeff Wolosewich, first place in the interme- Yelverton Carollers Ring in Xmas ■ 5* |i «I! 0 m 1 Ü HI 111 III by H. Malcolm The winners in the annual Remembrance Day Poetry, Poetry, Essay and Poster contest were selected Recently and prizes were distributed. At Bowmanville Senior Public School, (front row from the left) Jody Mother- sill came in first in the intermediate poster contest, Diane Hogg came in second in the Intermediate poet- Representatives of the Bowmanville branch of the Royal Canadian Legion made a stop at Central Public School in Bowmanville to present plaques and certificates to winners of their annual Remembrance Day contest. Pictured in the front from the left arc: Greg McMurtcr, who placed second in the junior poetry; Darcic Knapp, who placed first in the junior essay contest and Jannctte Scott, who placed first in the junior poster contest. Legion representatives in the back from the left arc; President Jim Connell; Alf Millson, youth education chairman and Ron Moore; convenor for Remembrance Day. ry contest and Tara Coffey came in first in the Intermediate Intermediate Essay'^contest: Legion ^members in the back from the left are: Ron Moore, Remembrance Day convenor; convenor; Alf Millson, youth education chairman and Jim Connell President of Branch 178 of the Royal Canadian Canadian Legion. OBITUARY Lillian Locke 111 three weeks, Lillian Locke, aged 75, died on Monday, Monday, November 13, 1989, in Memorial Hospital, Bow- mariville. The daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Gourlie, she was born and educated in Uxbridge. In 1934, she was married to William Locke. A homemaker, she had resided in Bowmanville since 1952, previously resided resided in Uxbridge and Brougham (Farms). She is survived by her husband, children Ronald, Kenneth, Betty (Mrs. Donald Donald McGregor) Murray, Barry, Barry, and Pat (Mrs. John Darch), brothers Robert and George Gourlie, sisters Morion Morion Petrie, Pearl Blair, and Lois Dean, nil from Newmarket, Newmarket, 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. grandchildren. Funeral services were hold at the Morris Funeral Chapel, Bowmanville, with the Reverend E. Schnmcr- horn officiating. Pallbearers were grandsons grandsons Chris, Jon, Bill and Michael Michael Locke, Paul Darch and Jim McGregor. Marti and Jane Malcolm were overnight visitors in the Big City and attended a showing of the play "Les Misérables" on the occasion of their 10th Wedding Anniversary. Anniversary. Paw and Maw Kettle Kettle supervised "les jeunis filles" Dionne and Danielle during their absence; perhaps perhaps supervised is not quite an accurate description "riding "riding herd could be more apropos. apropos. Marti and Jane report that they found "Les Misérables" Misérables" as presented at the Royal Alex very interesting. Sorry to learn that Mr. Wesley McMahon of Bethany Bethany was recently admitted to a Toronto Hospital and although although showing some- improvement, improvement, is not progressing progressing as fast as,,desirable. All join in wishing Wes much improved health. On Saturday-eveiiing a group of local Christmas Carollers made the rafters ring so to speak as they visited visited several residences in the vicinity and raised their voices in Christmas song - did a pretty good job of it too. They are to be commended commended for their "enthusiasm". "enthusiasm". Mr. Howard Malcolm attended attended the recently revised edition of the Outlook Conference Conference in Ottawa this past week. Christmas festivities began began earlier last week in our community. Dale, Nancy and Lacey hosted a gathering gathering of the Stinson clan on Saturday with Floyd Stinson. Stinson. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Carmichael Carmichael and Crystal in attendance attendance as well ns other family members. Yelverton U.C.W. held their Christmas meeting on Thursday a.m. at the home of Eileen and Howard Malcolm Malcolm with a larger than usual usual attendance of members and visitors present for the occasion, lue president Brenda Malcolm opened the meeting with a reading followed followed with the Ode. Doris Rowan convened the Devotional Devotional which included a Christmas song, Christmas readings with Reverend Paul Ross leading in prayer. Roll Call was answered by each member, contributing contributing a present to Crossroads ? a worthy organization which provides assistance to many groups of underprivileged ladies. ladies. Sect. Eileen Genereux read the minutes. The treasurer's treasurer's report was provided by Carol Gray. Two local young ladies Wendy Gray and Patricia Jones, were sent to TOC-Alpha group outing. A sumptuous pot luck dinner was served by the hostess. Several of the local "senior" "senior" male population were also present on the occasion. Other visitors present included included Agnes and Allan Howe of Stouffville who were present for the occasion occasion and were overnight guests of Eileen and Howard Agnes was a former U.C.W. member who served seven consecutive years as its president. It was indeed a pleasure to renew old acquaintances acquaintances with the Howes. The U.C.W. executive for the most part, were returned returned for another year. A program followed the meeting. meeting. The Flower report was also provided by Eileen Malcolm. Malcolm. The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville. December 27,1989 17 Crime Stoppers Crime Stoppers has now been in operation in the Region Region of Durham for over three years and has been very successful. Crime Stoppers will take information on any criminal offence. It doesn't have to he one which is profiled by the media. Your call will be treated confidentially. A code number will be given to each caller for further contact. contact. This means you never have to give your name, just refer to your number. If the information leads to an arrest you will be eligible eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000. This again is just between Crime Stoppers and you. Police don't pay the money out, Crime Stoppers Stoppers does. The system for picking up the cash will be explained over the phone to those who qualify, upon approval approval from the civilian board. As soon as the arrest is made you are eligible for the cash reward. If you are in doubt about calling us with information, please don't hesitate. Sometimes Sometimes information which you may think is insignificant and not worthy of reporting may be the final part of the puzzle. Only the police can tell. If in doubt, call us. The Durham Regional Crime Stoppers hotline 436- 8477 is open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The phone number can be dialed from most areas in the Region, Region, free of charge, however, however, if you find that it is long distance you can call collect or call through your local Durham Regional Police number and ask for Crime Stoppers. No calls are ever recorded or traced. Again, if in doubt about information, call us at 436-8477 That's 436-TIPS. diate poetry contest; Alf Millson (back), youth education education chairman; Somsack Sikhounmuong, second place in the intermediate poster contest; and Jim Connell president. On Saturday it was Cor- rie and my pleasure to attend attend the Victoria County annual annual Christmas party at Oakwood Council Arena auditorium. auditorium. This consisted of a sumpuous turkey dinner with all the trimmings followed followed by a dance with music supplied by Paul Wilson Disc Jockey services. Those who planned the evening are to be commended for a well arranged evening complete complete with a visit by Santa and two of his chubby elves. A number of door prizes were handed out, on this festive festive evening. The only possible possible disappointment to those planning the evening was the small turn out of elected representatives present. SBffiBmnKÊBiSt&ÊmMÊÊiw s » •, -1 VnT• .J (M.-VWkI*. * ■ FOOD IDEAS D IN BOWMANVILLE AT YKSTRA'S ELICATE3SEN FOOD MARKET "Home of Quality h Si Clmrlio Livingston (Iront loll), ol Orono-Lockbart public school, won first place in tho junior poclrv category in the Romombranco l)nv poetry and poster contest run each year by tno Royal Canadian Legion. Loif Gioso, also of Orono-Lockbart, won second place in tho junior essay contest. Pictured in tho back row are, from Urn loft: Alf Millson, Jim Connell and Ron Moore. 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