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« 22 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, August 29,1990 The Newcastle Independent A Weekly Report pf the Happenings in the Village of Newcastle Editors: Jack and Hazel Crago Congratulations to Janetville Jets RICKARD FAMILY PICNIC Close to 100 descendants of John and Maria Rickard attended the 57th Picnic held Sunday, August 12, at Orono Park coming from as far as Kenmore, N.Y., St. Albert, Albert, Alberta, Langley, B.C., and Beaconsfield, Quebec. In the absence of the Presidents, Wayne and Beth Markle, beause of sickness, Stan Powell welcomed everyone. everyone. Stan Rickard led in the singing of hgrace. All enjoyed enjoyed a delicious pot luck buffet. A special thanks was given given to Neil and Shelly Allin who had hosted the past three picnics. Neil and Shelley Shelley handed out special prizes to the following: The one who most recently received a speeding ticket - Ric Pearce; Youngest, Keegan Rickard; Most recently married married -- Doug and Robyn Rickard Rickard (3 years); Man wearing longest socks - Don Rickard (edged out his uncle, Fred Farr); Longest nails - Lana Rickard; Most loonies Lana Rickard. Garnet reported on behalf behalf of Marion (Rickard) Farr that she had a Rickard Family Tree Book and that it was ready for the press. Anyone not at the picnic may contact Marion if interested. interested. Pat Reedman organized the crokinole tournament. Owing to. rain, the finals weren't played. Semi final winners were Dave Werry, Brenton Rickard, Wayne Hunt and Neil Allin. The races and games were conducted by Don Rud- man, Robin and Wendy Rickard and Judy Powell. Winners were: 4 years and under, Laura Mills and Jason Jason Walton; five and six years, Clair Miller and Grayden Hunt; seven and eight years, Karen Rickard tied for second Russell Hunt and Meolonie Allin; nine to 12 years, Sarah Toswell, David David and Matt Shepalo tied for second; up to 15 years, Heather Malcolm and Carly Geddes. Paper plate race - Neil Allin's team of Sean McKenzie, McKenzie, Carly Geddes, Karen Geddes, Melissa Allin and Tracy Eames. Ladies' Shoe Kick - Shelley Shelley Allin. Men's Shoe Kick - Don Rickard. Shoe Retrieving Race - Neil Allin's Team. 2nd Shelley Allin's team of Mike Rickard, David and Matt Shepalo, Lynn Shepalo, Shepalo, and Jayn Miller. Tug of War Winning Team -- Don and Gamet Rickard, Ric and Marilyn Pearce, Glenn Malcolm, Wayne and Grayden Hunt, Robin and Wendy Rickard, David Mills. Nail Driving - Ladies: Dale Hunt, Girls: Melissa Allin; Men: Garnet Rickard, Boys: David Shepalo. The nominating committee, committee, Albert Pearce and Garnet Garnet Rickard, compiled the following list of executives for the coming year: Past President Neil and Shelley Allin, President Wayne and Beth Markle, Vice President, President, Doug and Robyn Rickard, Rickard, Secty-Treas. Stan and Kay Powell; Sports Committee; Committee; Larry and Barb Pear, ce, David and June Werry, Wayne and Dale Hunt. A short ball game (called on account of rain) rounded out the day. Don Rudman's team won over Don Rickard's Rickard's team 9-1. Family Tree Contest A reminder! Boys and girls, don't forget forget to pick up your entry form for the Family Tree Contest. Have your family name recorded in the Archives. Archives. Good prizes are being being offered, including two $20 first pnzes. The contest is sponsored by the Newcastle Newcastle Village and District Hiso- tircal Society. The rules and entry form may be p[iocked up at Pauline's Specialty, Stedman's or the Library in Newcastle and at the Orono Weekly Times in Orono. For more information, phone 987-4822 or 983-5514. Congratulations to Stephanie Stephanie Ann Hoad (daugher of Mr. and Mrs. D.J. Hoad, R.R. 2 Orono) and James Robert Sharp of Port Hope, who were united in marriage marriage on Saturday, August 25tn, 1990 in Newcastle United Church. Rewv. Donald Donald Stiles performed the ceremony. ceremony. Congratulations to Wendy and Robin Rickard who celebrated their seventh seventh wedding anniversaiy on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Rickard and Keegan enjoyed camping at Bon Echo laswt week. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Powell at=tended-the Powell Hunt family picnic att_ Dale and Wayne Hu ~ pri W< THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PUBLIC NOTICE TO ITS CITIZENS The Town of Newcastle has recently installed a Central Dispatch System for its Fire Department Department which allows all after-hour calls to the Municipal Administrative Centre to be answered. answered. In case of emergency after regular business business hours, please call 623-3379 and the appropriate appropriate department will be advised of your needs. ilc: 10.38.99 Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T. x ii<low» .p Town Clerk Kfanvn CI Û Town of Newcastle IVfctUtLHU. 40 Temperance Street ^ sZ|1 ow "° Bowmanville, Ontaro L1C 3A6 Date of Publication: August 29,1990. niece Shirley Westlake, Kitchener ana her father, Mr. Bruce Ross, Cambridge, visited with Marjorie. Last Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ambassador Ambassador hotel,- Kingston, the MEA of District 1 held a public relations hydro seminar, seminar, Images and Opportunities. Opportunities. Mrs. Pauline Storks was one of about 60 who attended attended from 82 utilities. Congratulations to Mrs. Carolyn Garrod who was Club Champion at the Saturday Saturday and Sunday Newcastle Newcastle Golf Club tournament. On Friday Miss Amanda Storks celebrated her birthday birthday when she and her friends enjoyed a visit to the Bowmanville Zoo. Misses Karen and Jackie Skelding, Port Perry, were Friday overnight guests with their grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Skelding. Mr. and Mrs. John Scott enjoyed the weekend of August August 18 with his sister and brother-in-law, Ken and Dorothy Newton, Hamilton. On Thursday, Cathy Scott and Chris Edmuson, Toronto, visited Cathy's parents, parents, John and Wilma Scott. On Thursday, Tom and Betty Chalmers and son Thomas flew home to Kirkcaldy, Kirkcaldy, Scotland, after a unt's, Ponty- pool, on'the weekend. Also iresent were Beth and r ayne Markle, Scarborough, Scarborough, Judy Powell and Jill Coombes, Bowmanville, Helen Helen and Andy May, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, Darryl and Stephanie Hunt, newcastle, Janice and Joe Carpenter, of Ajax, Jamie Jamie ana Rochelle McPhail and Drew, of Peternborough. Birthday greetings to Debbie Colder, Murray Jose, Russell Powell and Pauline Storks. Monday visitors with Mis Marjorie Clemence, Stratha- ven, were Sheila Stiles and Hazel Crago. On Saturday, Thank Voul Due to circumstances beyond my control, Suzie's Styling Salon will be closing as of September 1 st, 1990. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my customers who have always been there, over the past nine years I was in business. Thank you, again Sincerely Suzie Robichaud, month's visit with her aunt, Janet Paeden. The Chalmers Chalmers really enjoyed touring Ontario. On Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Reid Wood, Newtonville and his mother, Mrs. Gladys Wood attended a linen shower shower in honour of David and Sheila Scheffel at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Fel- gate, Unionville. On Tuesday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wade were dinner guests of Jack and Helen Glover, Oshawa. On Saturday evening, Mabel and Harry Wade attended attended the 25th wedding anniversary anniversary in Orono in honor of Gamet and Ann Smith. We extend congratulations. Returning home to London London on Monday after a week's visit with her mother, mother, Helen Hobbs, were Mrs. Carol Fenton and her son, Jay. Carol returns next week to her studies at Western Western University, London. On Sunday, the family enjoyed a picnic at the Exotic Cat World and Carol's mother, Helen, says it's an ideal • spot. On Wednesday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Robin Alldred, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Alldred, Oshawa, and Annette Nu- gen t, Bowmanville, visited mrs.l Pearl Woodhams, Toronto. Toronto. Happy 80th Birthday Orono News - Quote: "Liberty is being free from the things we don't like in order to be slaves to the things we do like." Belated congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Woodyard married July 28 in Orono United Church with Rev. Fred Milnes officiating. officiating. The bride is former Miss Debbie Beerthuizen, of Oshawa. The groom is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ted Woodyard, of Orono. The young couple are residing residing in Oshawa. Last Monday, August 20, Mrs. Carol Bailey, Mrs. Lynn Kemmett, daughter Becky, Lindsay, Mrs. Dorothy Dorothy Bailey and Mrs. E. Billings Billings enjoyed a visited to Hay Bay church at Hay Bay. This was the very first Methodist church in Ontario. Ontario. The next day they visited visited friends in the area, (near Picton). Mr. and Mrs. George Webster, Bowmanville, Mrs. E. Billings and Mrs. Dorothy Bailey attended their cousin's cousin's party at Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cummings, Kitchener. Kitchener. Have our readers noticed the steady climb in prices, particularly in food departments? departments? Bananas are a sure sign of inflation! The prices vary from one week to another another as much as 30 to 40 cents a pound. Peaches are another item (one week $2.98 a four litre basket and the next week $4.98. Yet we hear the Niagara growers are over-supplied with bumper crops. Too bad we the consumer can't enjoy a more balanced price. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bailey Bailey enjoyed the past weekend weekend at Alexander Bay, visiting visiting Mr. and Mrs. Don Brown. Reserve Tuesday, October October 23 for Orono United Church Turkey Dinner, with two sittings. More details later. Mr. and Mrs. O. Challice and Mr. and Mrs Murray Brown and Cindy, Peterborough, Peterborough, were in Toronto Monday Monday where Cindy is enrolled in Seneca College in the three-year nursing course. Election symptoms are all around us with more signs being erected every day. Be sure to vote! 80th Birthday Party A veiy large crowd of well-wishers was in attendance attendance at the 80th birthday party for Mrs. Ruth Tink, held Saturday, August 25, in Hampton United Church. The hall was beautifully decorated decorated with baskets of pretty pretty glads and each table was centred with lovely arrangements. arrangements. Ruth looked lovely and so pleased to welcome such a multitude of relatives and friends on such a happy occasion. occasion. A delicious lunch was served to all and it was topped oil' with a tasty piece of birthday cake. Some of the Orono folks in attendance wore: Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Staples, Mrs. Adolo McGill, Mrs, Doreen Lowery, Kirby, Mr. and Mrs. O. Clmllico, Mrs. Jenny Unwins. Wo wore all glad to see former Orono residents, Ed- g ar and Nan James, of touflVillo and enjoyed a brief visit. Orono United Church Nows Monday evening, August 27, the first Board of Stewards Stewards fall meeting took place at 7:30 p.m. in the upstairs upstairs C.E. hall. Wednesday evening, August August 29, our annual Wiener and Corn Roast takes place at Grant, Carol and Ch: ns : p.n are invited to bring lawn chairs and coffee mugs. All session members are reminded reminded to bring desserts. Our fall church term is September 9 with services at 11. The horticultural Flower Sunday service is September 16th with the Rev. Warren as guest speaker. Flowers are to be sent to sick and shut-ins. St. Saviours Church News "This church is not a museum museum for saints but a hospital hospital for sinners." (church bulletin). bulletin). - If you are unable to reach the Rector "by phone, contact can be made through your Rector's Warden (Bob Nichols Nichols at 983-8275 or the People's People's Warden, Grant Morgan (705) 277-3035. Keys are available at Bob Nichols or Bill Tomlinson (983-9642). Those members of the church who have flowers in in Stedman's Library lage. For more information, call 987-4822 or 983-5514. Ift Pet of the Week Sweet is the word for this little lady. She is a year-old Beagle cross with a sweet disposition disposition and she's eager to please any command. She is not leash trained, but loves people and gets along well with other animals. She would be a loving addition addition to any home. Call the Animal Shelter at 623- 7651 and ask about this little lady or any of the other animals awaiting adoption. Animal Shelter - 623-T651 Spomoradby Cynthia Mike to help with solutions M" lluy to your Real Estate needs. fllill Office Telephone Morgan ütustjïïfr 6Z3-66Z2 987-1334 Yelverton News On Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Nugent, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, her father, Mr. Douglas Douglas Rowe, adn grandmother, Myrtle Alldred, enjouyed the day with the leslie Alldreds at the Gibbens' cottage at Lake Kenessis. Sundday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. George Buck- ley were Tom and Dorothy Walker, of Belleville. United Church At Newcastle United Church on Sunday, August 26, Rev. Ddonald Stiles preached the sermon, Wedding Wedding Guests, the fourth of the Summer Parables. Lynda Lynda and Terry Head provided special music and Lay Reader Reader was Mr. Francis Jose. Coffee hour was enjoyed after after the service. Orono and Kirby annual corn roast and barbeque will be held at six p.m. on Wed., Agust 29, at the home of Grant ana Carol Yeo. Everyone Everyone welcome. Please bring lawn chair and mug. . Sunday School registration registration will be held on Sunday, September 9 and 16. In hospital this week are Miss Isabel. Hayden, Mrs. Maijorie Gray, Mr. F Van- derveen, Emily Burns, and Mrs. Lisa Dorsaÿ (who gave birth to a son). The Janetville Jets, a mixed Lobball team from the local area, involving members throughout our Township of Manvers are justifiably proud, and with very good reason. Last week-end, the Jets were in competition with teams from all Ontario, playing in Scar- boro through fair and "foul" weather, six games in all and winning all 6 - the last game vs St. Kitts by a score of 14-2. This now entitles them to play in an international competition next year (1991) in Texas USA. Naturally, this involved raising a lot of cash to finance the trip and already the team are planning planning various fund-raising events. Hopefully, the whole area will get behind the team in their efforts. Hearty congratulations to' all the team members and coach for their cooperative efforts. Members of the team include: George McCullough, McCullough, Annette and Robert Monroe, Shelly and Harvey Hamilton, Paul Atkinson, Wanda Weightman, Darlene Ryley, Francis Watson, Dionne McLean, Roger Chamberlain and Dean Jon- their gardens can render a real service to the altar Guild during summer by contacting Dorothy Hester 983-9488. The church is still here as our house of worship and operating operating costs still must be met. Remember to keep up your envelopes. Tuesday Sept. 4, Deanery Council 7:30 p.m. St. Saviours. Saviours. Wed., Sept. 12, 6 p.m. Pot luck dinner at St. George's. Thurs. Sept. 13, at 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion and clericiis at St. John's Port Hope. Sat., Sept 22, Parish Wal- kathon for Outreach. If you are not planning to be a walker, be a sponsor. Help is also needed to man way stations stations along the route. Family--Tree Contest Newcastle and District Historical Society is sponsoring sponsoring a family tree contest.'We would like any girls or boys 16 years and under to enter. Design a booklet or original original story of your family and maybe your ancestors.. Your name will be recorded in our archives. Also, you may win some of the cash prizes offered. offered. Rules and entry forms at the Orono Weekly Times in Orono and at Pauline's and Newcastle Newcastle Vil- Van Belle [Floral Shoppes ...much more than a flower store! 14 STORES .rtghwyNaZ • King St W„ 'Osh m • SlmcoiSt.N., Osh mn •lOODundssaW., Whitby Trtdmwkt of Van Bdfc OUmi LU. Tis the season, if not to be Jolly, at least for the yearly run of Fall Fairs and the C.N.E. This year, they are in direct competition with a rash of weddings and of course, the politiking that is part and parcel of the Provincial Provincial Election. As per usual, usual, your scribe and Ministe- ress of the Interior took a day off to attend the CNE and No, we didn't go on any of those "treacherous" rides. Driving on 401 during rush hour suffices our basic desires desires to live dangerously - on the edge so to speak. No great surprises this year to report. For the first time, we believe, there was a large Spanish exhibit among the international displays. displays. Thailand had an extensive extensive exhibit as usual - we understand the motto for their overseas promotion is "If at first you don't succeed, Thai, Thai, Thai again." - sick, sick, sick!! Belated congratulations to Mr. Wesley Pearce of Blackstock who, we understand, understand, observed his 89th Birthday recently. Wes is one of tne few surviving residents residents in Blackstock who lived there when we attended attended high school there many log years ago. For many years, Wes did custom threshing in the Cartwright and Manvers area and is well known throughout the area - by those still surviving. surviving. Messrs Art Catten and Howard Malcolm recently motored to Watson Saskatchewan Saskatchewan where they picked up a 1937 Plymouth car and transported it home. Howard hopes to renovate the car in the months ahead to its original condition. What would the fondest Belated con: to Betty Lou an desire of an 18-year-old girl be as she observes her birthday? birthday? Denise Glasbergen probably came close on Thursday evening when her date picked her up for their dinner date in a white stretch limousine with liveried liveried chauffeur. Pretty impressive impressive stuff eh! Happy Birthday, Birthday, Denise Congratulationns to the Omemee Selects who won the Championship this week for their fast-ball league in the Omemee area. Local Œ ' s on the team are: and Denise Glasbergen Glasbergen and Kelle McLaughlin. lgratulations ty Lou and Dave Preston Preston of Balyduff who recently observed their 30th Wedding Wedding Anniversaiy with a dance, with music supplied by D.J. Elliott. A number of local residents attended the event. Congratulations to a former former Bethany girl, who was well known in our communi- r - Miss Jennifer Snushall. ennifer was married last Friday evening in Oshawa, with reception at the Cullen Gardens. Eileen Malcolm's cousin, the former Sandy Creamer, her husband and two sons visited with Eileen and Howard Howard on Thursday p.m. and. also visited Miss Betty Whittaker Whittaker at the Carissant Care in Lindsay. Local folk were pleased to l see Paul Whitney doing his thing on TV recently - a son of the late Moxie and Jennifer Jennifer Whitney. Next week's production at the Kawartha Summer Theatre will be of more than passing interest to many Yelvertonians and former residents of the Yelverton and Lotus area. We refer of course to the play "Shaking Like a Leaf' a tribute to the late Danny Kaye, played by an amazing and uncanny look alike, Kirk McMahon, whose family members lived in the Lotus area for many years. Kirk is a nephew of Thora (McMahon) Gray of Lindsay and spent many vacation vacation days at the farm home of Jim and Thora Gray in his formative years. Kirk has received many accolades to date for his performances and we look forward to seeing seeing him in action this week. Congratulations to Mr. Paul Preston and his brand new bride, Sue Facey who were scheduled to be married married on Friday evening, Aug. 24, at Coldsprings United Church with reception later at the Great Western in Co- bourg. Likewise, to Miss Jane Graham ana Mr. Doug Pyle of Lindsay who were to be joining forces matrimonially on Saturday, Aug 25 at Queen St. United in Lindsay. Lindsay. More on this anon. DON'T MISS DURHAM CENTRAL FAIR AT ORONO SEPT. 6,7,8, *9 Watch the mail for your own programme & N/N Board of Education Centre for Individual Studies 120 Wellington Street, Bowmanville (Central Public School) 623-6505 1. E.S.L.-- English as a Second Language Learn to speak English! Classes start in September. NO CHARGE. 2. A.B.L -- Adult Basic Literacy Learn to read English! Classes start in September. NO CHARGE. 3. Adult Education Opportunity Get your high school diploma or upgrade your office skills OR work on high school credits. Registration starts September 4,1990. 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