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Brent Family Wins CNE Horse Championship The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, March 28,1990 111! Tyrone News From Vision to Voice • The Tyrone village church throbbed with an extraordinary extraordinary level of melody, rhythm and volume on Sunday Sunday evening, March 18, 1990. Four country church choirs had gathered in the late afternoon to work their separate recent practices into one voice under the direction direction ■ of Mr. Ashton McMaster, organist and choir master of Knox Presbyterian Presbyterian Church, Oshawa. . After a satisfying meal which seemed to appear like magic, newly-formed acquaintances acquaintances and old friends moved into the church sanctuary sanctuary with one accord. The place was filling with music- loving folk. Mr. McMaster was applauded to the organ. A stirring organ prelude charged the evening air with a sense of promise. The Rev. Bonnie Kelly of Tyrone church drew everyone together together with a joyful welcome, welcome, then called upon Jacqueline Jacqueline Vaneyk, coordinator coordinator of the event, musician musician with a vision, to introduce introduce Mr. Ashton McMaster, the choirs and their leaders. Included were El dad choir led by Joyce Taylor, Kendal choir led by Helen Wood and Fern Foster, Newtonville choir led by Myrtle Foster, and Jacqueline's choir, Tyrone. Tyrone. During the evening the congregation poured its memories into such old favourites favourites as the majestic "Praise, My Soul, The King of Heaven," to begin with, and ."Day is Dying in the This was pleasing proof of the malleability of the choirs and the knowledgeable persuasion persuasion of director Ashton McMaster. Joyce Taylor and Jacqueline Vaneyk accompanied accompanied the massed choirs. Lunch and fellowship followed followed the benediction by the Rev. Kelly. Award Winning Brent Family The Tyrone community news corner would like to add congratulations to the Gordyn Brent family upon the winning by "Danska" of the Canadian Championship Three-Gaited Pleasure Horse, at the 1989 Canadian National Exhibition. The Statesman article which appeared appeared with the photo of the award presentation February February 14, 1990, pointed out that "the winning of this Championship is especially gratifying to the Brent family family as this mare was bred and raised by Gordyn and his late wife Elinor, and is ridden ridden by their daughter Christine Christine Brock." Mr. Brent also won a special Canadian breeders award from the Saddlebred Association of Canada, as the horse was Canadian bred. Additional awards were won at the 1989 C.N.E., and in 1988 at the Ottawa Winter Fair, accounted accounted in the recent article. Congratulations to the Brent family who "have been exhibiting their fine horses at fairs and horse shows for over fifty years." Great things are happening on that quiet looking century century farm on the corner of the sixth concession and the Manvers Road. Community Newspaper Award Community newspapers such as the one you are reading at this moment enrich enrich our lives, define our lives and in fact, often contribute contribute to shaping our lives. That seems like an overwhelming overwhelming responsibility for the editors and their staff - fifty-two weeks a year. Each community newspaper is unique, and usually, much loved, both by its producers and its readers. Name something something that appears more fickle, more steadfast; that evokes more sadness, more gladness. Something that is more cherished, more expendable. expendable. Not every article in every edition, no, but "I see by the paper..." So I see bythe paper, The Manitoulin Expositor, February February 7.1990, that Pat Hall, who helps to keep Tehkum- mah, Ontario, on Manitoulin Island, on the map with her column, "Tehk Talk", was entered, and won the Onta- West," "Sun of My Soul," "Saviour, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise," "The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, is Ended;" Ended;" skillfully accompanied by Mr. McMaster who was assisted by piano music by appropriate choir leaders. .Mr. McMaster treated the audience to an organ splo, "Over shadowed by His Love," which displayed the subtleties of colour and mood, then he fulfilled his promise of "some big noise," with. "How Great Thou Art," complete with chimes. The awaited climax to the celebration was, of course, the combined four choirs' renditions of "Great is Thy Faithfulness," "Song of Fellowship," and the finale,V finale, V "Thé Lord's. Prayer": Antique Show To be Held on April 7 and 8 A legend among antique shows returns to Bowmanville Bowmanville on April 7th and 8th. The 17th annual April Antique Antique and Folk Art Show presents 20 of the very best Canadian dealers in country antiques and folk art. The Bowmanville Show focuses exclusively on early Canadian Canadian 'country' antiques, those ancient, handmade, sometimes sometimes primitive, but very special pieces from 18th and 19th century colonial Canada. Canada. A visit to the Bowmanville Bowmanville show, is a lesson in how Canadian settlers furnished and decorated their homes. Dealers at the show are selected by invitation; all antiques must be pre 1870, and all displays are carefully carefully examined by a vetting committee before the show opens. These high standards ensure top quality merchandise. merchandise. Indeed, the dealers, from the Maritimes, Quebec and Ontario, save special pieces for this show for months in advance each year. Serious collectors from all over Ontario will begin to lino up early Saturday morning to have first pick of the furnishings and accessories accessories offered for sale at the show. Crowds will be steady throughout the day as visitors visitors scour the 20 booths in search of unusual pieces to decorate their homes. Many dealers say that Sunday is the best day to visit the show. The crowds will have thinned out, so visitors con browse at a relaxed pace, chat with dealers, or study a piece in detail. Folk art enthusiasts look forward to the Bowmanville show. If you arc a person who:is tiring of those cute cut-out ducks, geese and other forms of instant folk art, you'll enjoy the show. Here, dealers offer for sale superb examples of old, original original Canadian folk art, one- of-n-kind pieces, handmade purely for the enjoyment of the maker. The April Antiques and Folk Art Show is a must for everyone interested in collecting collecting Canadians, or in finding an unusual treasure for their homo. The show takes place at the now Bow- mnnvlllo Sports Complex, on Highway 2 at the western end of town, Saturday, April 7,11 a.m. until G p.m., Sunday, Sunday, April ti, 1 a.m until G p.m. Delicious luncheon will bo served by Norm's Delicatessen Delicatessen both days. Peter E, Heslin, LL.B. BARRISTER & SOLICITOR Family Law Real Estate 120 Waverley Rd., Suite 214 Bowmanville Telephone 623-5554 'A "Mile..* entile/ el "KRACO" « Carpentry & Contracting 11--***: • Custom Homes • Renovating • Additions • Bams • Designing • Drafting • Permits • Finishing "30 Years Experience" Box 401, Newcastle 987-5400 *v % * DIVISION OF 711121 ONTARIO 1SCT^^ .nffllfntbJ& Siding, Soffits, Fascia, Capping Roofing, Doors, Windows, Trough No job too big or too small Telephone 623-9828 Bowmanville, Ont. 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In a congratulatory letter to the Expositor, February 28, 1990, Scott White, Washington Washington D.C. correspondent for The Canadian Press, wrote, "as the Association noted, the country correspondent is unique to community newspapers newspapers and in my humble opinion, nobody does it better better that the author of "Tehk Talk". Scott White goes on, "Although I live hundreds of miles from the Island, Mrs. Hall's journal provides me with a weekly tour of her corner of the Manitoulin...the Manitoulin...the flora and fauna, the local fishing and hunting conditions, the state of the roads as well as her general impressions of life. Best of all she does it with a wonderful wonderful sense of humour. (Her adventures with Stew the rooster are among the funniest funniest tales I've ever read.) Bravo Bravo to Mrs. Hall and bravo to The Expositor. You see, community community folk, through your contributions to your correspondent, correspondent, you too, can be a window to the world. Items for the Tyrone news may be submitted to Bessie Vaneyk, 263-2060. Euchre Winners There were 8 tables of euchre euchre in play at the Old Hall in Tyrone on Monday, February February 26, with the following results: Doreen Ferguson 82, Eileen Warder 79, Norman Norman Rohrer 78, Dave Hall 77, Ruby Smith 76, Richard Manns 42. Special prizes Norma Cochrane, Ruby Cochrane, Cochrane, Ruby Smith. On Monday, March 12, 1990, a very foggy evening, there were only 4 tables of , euchre in play at the Old Tyrone Tyrone Hall, with the following results: Charlie Campbell 92, Loma Swain 84, Elizabeth Elizabeth Craig 48. Special Prizes Richard Potter, Howard McRoberts. At the 60 plus Luncheon, at Tyrone, on February 14, 1990, there was an attendance attendance of about 45-50 people. Euchre prizes were won by Ruby Smith 94, Betty Kuyer 90, Irene Brown 44. Men's positions were won by Eileen Eileen Turner 89, Maxine Brock 78, Russ Brown 52. Special prizes Betty Kuyer, Leona Wright, Doreen Brock. The St. Patrick's Day- dance which was sponsored by the Old Tyrone Hall Board on Saturday evening, March 17, was well attended, attended, and dancing to the band, "Back Country Four", was enjoyed. Senior Citizens' Club The February meeting of Tyrone Senior Citizens' Club was quite well attended. The guest speaker was the Rev. Bonnie Kelly, who regaled regaled the audience with her animated story-telling. . T -- Legion Comrade Presented with Prestigious Life Membership During a regular meeting of Branch 178 Royal Canadian Canadian Legion, Bowmanville, March 22, there was a special presentation to Comrade Irene Whitney. She was awarded a Life Membership for her dedicated efforts efforts on behalf of the Legion since she joined in 1969., During World War II, she served with the CWAC from Sept. 1942 until Nov. 1945. Mrs. Whitney's husband and two of their three children are Legion members BACK A FIGHTER - Don't forget the Bowmanville Rotary Club's annual Easter Seal Campaign which is currently under way. The local objective is $18,500. Envelopes have already been mailed in connection with the 1990 campaign and you are asked to drop off your donation at the Bowmanville branch of the Bank of Montreal in order to help save on postal costs. STUDENT ART ON DISPLAY - The Lakeshore West separate schools present their second annual Festival of the Arts on Wednesday, April 4 and Thursday, Thursday, April 5. The display will take place at Bowmanville Bowmanville High School between 12:30 and 2:30 on Wednesday Wednesday and from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. CAT SHOW -- The annual Motor City Cat Club's 18th championship show takes place Sunday, April 29, at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Two hundred hundred rare and beautiful purebred kittens and cats will be on display. And one of the highlights will be the "Morris" award for the top household pet cat. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students representing Msgr. Leo Cleary School; St. ary; St. Josi St. Stephen's High Sc Stephen's Elementar y; St. Joseph's elementary school; school and St. Francis of Assisi; will be participating. Grades from kindergarten to OAC will be represented. The public is welcome to attend. attend. PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT COMING UP » The Visual Arts Centre has announced dates.for its seventh seventh annual juried show of photography; 'It will take place from June 3 to 24 and this yearis'juror will be well-known Canadian photographer John dèÿisser. In connection with the exhibition, photographers are invited invited to participate in a workshop and seminar. There's a weekend workshop on taking and developing developing photos May 5 and 6. And a seminar on entering juried juried exhibitions will take place on May 10, at 7 p.m. The deadline for juried entries is Tuesday, May 22, at 4 p.m. Further information is available from the Visual Visual Arts Centre at 623-5831. READING CIRCLE MEETS - The Children's Reading Reading Circle will take place at Trinity United Church in Bowmanville this Saturday, March 31, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Local author, John Green, will be the special guest. He is the author of "There's a Dragon Dragon in my Closet" and "Alice and the Birthday Giant." Everyone is welcome to attend. GANNY RIVER RACE - The annual "Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny River Race" will be held on April 7. Kayaks and canoes will take off from Sylvan Glen on the Ganaraska River, north of Port Hope, at 10 a.m. At 11 a.m., the ever-popular "crazy craft" will depart from the same location. These wacky boats are constructed from a variety of bizarre materials and have a crew of from two to 20 people. The finish line as at the Ontario Street Bridge, in Port Hope. Food booths are located along the banks near the finish line. You may recall that the river race commemorates commemorates the floods which swept through Port Hope in 1980, which means that this is the tenth year for the event. How time flies! ART SHOW COMING UP - The East Central Ontario Ontario Art Association will present its 32nd annual Juried Juried Exhibition at the Visual Arts Centre in Bowmanville Bowmanville this year. The official opening is at two p.m. on Saturday, April 7. The exhibition will continue to April 22 during regular Visual Arts Centre hours. EATING TRENDS OF THE 90'S - A public forum will be held at Durham College on Thursday, March 29, to discuss the important subject of nutrition. Panelists Panelists will include Monda Rosenberg, Chatelaine Food Editor; Margaret Thibeault, Beef information Centre; Michael Gilhooly, of Durham College; and Roger Sid- diqui, of Frederick's Restaurant. Their topic will be "Eating Trends of the 90's". The forum will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Lecture Hall Ç 113. It's part of the Nutrition Nutrition Month activities taking place throughout March. HERITAGE WEEK '90 -- Plans are in place for the second annual Town of Newcastle Heritage Week celebration celebration which will be held May 26 to June 4. There will be a big parade in downtown Bowmanville on Saturday, Saturday, May 26, to kick off the event and prior to that there will be opening ceremonies at the Town Hall along with a presentation of the Volunteer of the Year Awards. Kids from Junior Kindergarten to grade three are invited to enter the Heritage Week Coloring Contest which will be taking place shortly. Entry forms will be distributed to area schools. BIG WEEKEND FOR WATERFOWL - This weekend weekend (March 31 and Apjril 1), thousands of returning waterfowl will be arriving at Presqu'île Provincial Park in Brighton. Literally thousands of mallards, Bufficheads, Mergansers, Canvasbacks, and Greater Scaups will he returning along with hundreds of dedicated dedicated "birders". The park is open from 10 a.m. to four p.m. and viewing stations are available. For information, information, call (613) 475-2204. THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT - The Clarke Township Museum and Archives will be opening for a new season next month. The first exhibition will be entitled 'The House That Jack Built." It consists of interior interior and exterior components salvaged by the Museum Museum from the Roscbank farm. It traces the styles, tastes, developments and life of a form house in Clarke Township from 1836 to 1983. The annual Open House reception for the Museum will take place on Saturday, April 21, from two p.m. to five p.m. Light refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome to attend. A paper conservation workshop will take placed on Sunday, April 29, under the guidance of Museum Museum Curator Mark Jackman. On Saturday, April 7, Lions Ccn- LAMB AWARENESS DAY you'ro invited to drop by tho Bowmanville tro to see the exhibits on display by sheep producers of tho Durham Region. This event is called "Lamb Awareness Day" and it includes a wide variety of exhibitions exhibitions related to the sheep industry. Displays of spinning, spinning, shearing and cooking are three of the attractions. attractions. And, of course, the kids will want to see tho ovor-populnr spring lambs. Tho day concludes with a roast lamb dinner and a dance at the Lions Centro later later in tho evening. Hours arc from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. D.lt.A.C.T. GRADUATES ■■ The Durham Region Action Action Committee for Training will ho holding graduation graduation coromonios for students in 11 of its courses on Friday, April 6. Tho graduation will take place in tho Durham College main cafeteria from six p.m. Students Students who have completed courses in bricklaying, carpentry, carpentry, office skills and motor vehicle mechanics nro among tho grads who will bo recognized at this time. BANKWELL ELECTRIC LIMITED Industrial • Commercial * Residential ♦ Complete Electrical Installation SERVICE UPGRADES - 100 amp, 200 amp, 400 amp FREE ESTIMATES All Work Guaranteed 135 Wellington St„ Bowmanville 623-8806 Met, Mc. H114789 and she has been Branch Poppy and Membership Chairman," Branch Secretary, 1st Vice President, Sgt- at-Arms, and Zone Secretary. In the above photo, Comrade Whitney was paraded to the head table by an honour guard in charge of past president Ross Wright and including former presidents, Doug Walton and Gloria Grant, and Jim Firth who as Honours and Awards Chairman, made the actual presentation, which was graciously accepted by Mrs. Whitney. 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Refreshments will be served and entertainment will be provided by Tom Little who will perform on the museum's newly- restored Jury-Dominion piano. The museum's regular season begins on April 3. The main exhibit of the year consists of over 300 kinds of dolls which will be on display. display. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY - The Whitby-Oshawa Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society (Durham Region) will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, April 3, from 7:15 p.m. to 10 p.m. The guest speaker will be Mary Lynn Williamson, curator of the Scugog Shores Museum. She will be speaking about "practical ways to preserve your documents and paper records." These meetings are free and open to the public. For further details, call 668-8177. ARBOR THEATRE ANNOUNCES NEW SEASON -- There's an exciting line-up of plays scheduled for the Arbor Theatre Company during the 1990 summer season in Peterborough. The plays include: The Sneeze; The Woman in Black; Top Girls; and Colours in the Storm. 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This meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. NEW HOMES MONTH - April of 1990 has been designated designated ns Now Homes Month across Canada. This is a time to focus on the exciting growth of residential communities. Tho Oshnwn-Durhnm Homo Builders' Association is among tho groups across Canada celebrating celebrating tho month. Look for more details in April's editions. Olde Tyme Fish & Chips 136 King St. E. Bowmanville 623-1781 Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m.--7 p.m. Friday ■ 11 a.m.--9 p.m. Salurday -11 a.m--7 p.m. We take pride in serving quality Fish and Chips. Trained and equipped with all the latest technology. Inquire about 3 year "SOLID GOLD REFINISHING GUARANTEE" (where applicable) Open 5 Days a Week Monday through Friday j COWAN PONTIAC QUICK LTD IfiUVMANVIll ONI 166 King St. East Telephone 623-3396