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Village Library Adds More Than 3JHX) Books More Room and Better Facilities for Newcastle Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowman ville, November 28,1990 5 Newcastle Village's new library branch has an additional additional 3,000 volumes. The expansion of the library's library's collection and floor space reflects the growth occurring occurring in Newcastle Village and the projections for an even larger population in the future. Located in the new plaza on Mill St., just north of the four corners of Newcastle Village, the library has been operating since the middle of the month. But the formal unveiling of the new facilities took place on Friday evening, November November 23. Acting Mayor Frank Stapleton, Ward Three's local councillor, formally formally opened the building. Visitors to the branch will first notice that the size of the facility has been greatly increased. The new branch, at 3,981 square feet, is a little more than double the size of the old library in the Newcastle Community Hall. With the purchase of 3,000 new volumes, the building now contains about 16,500 books and other items. Shelving, lighting, and furnishings have all been upgraded. The branch has a capacity of 19,000 items. Barbara. Baker, Libraiy Director for the Town of Newcastle, says that a number number of new innovations are included in the Newcastle Village Branch. For one thing, there is room to provide toddler and pre-school programs on a regular basis. There is also -room for young readers to browse and read in their own section of the library adjoining the adult sectioq. A separate area for intermediate-level intermediate-level readers has also been created. Another new concept has been to shelve many of the books so that they face forward. forward. This gives each vol ume greater eye appeal. Large print books as well as audio cassettes and video, cassettes are part of the collection. collection. The new library has been funded with a capital grant of $284,800 from the Town of Newcastle, drawn from lot levy funds accumulated for library services. ' Included in the grant was $60,900 for an increase in the branch collection. • The building will be rented rented at an annual cost of $49763. Operating costs are estimated estimated at $13,000 annually. The library has a staff of four part-time personnel. "Books are a Pile of Fun." That's the slogan on the bookmark designed by Jessica Jessica Nichols, one of the dozens of students who entered the bookmark contest held in connection with the opening of the new branch of the Newcastle Public Library in Newcastle Village. Jessica, age five, was one of the winners of the contest. She is showing her entry to Linda Del Grande, Branch Supervisor in Newcastle Village. The recognition of the contest winners was part of the opening ceremonies held at the new branch on November 23. raiy Director; Jake Vander Library Board; and board Library users in Newcastle Village will be able to are . Barbara Baker Librai look up book titles, authors, and subjects by means of gch chairman of the L MtSïï arÆÆSS' ! an<fra ahr- , Aileen o/i „ , y .Vi,, A „ot- • i Floss, Erla.Jose and Helen Roussy. The official open- new home ofTe ÈwSI vOtâ?;™™ let ^ <* the branch took place Friday, November 23. YWCA Offers ~ Xmas Crafts Just, 20 more shopping days until Christmas. Let the YWCA help you in making making up some quick and inexpensive inexpensive Christmas crafts. On December 3 at 7 p.m. the "Y" is hosting another famous Crafts and Laughs evening with Nadi Manders. Nadi will be helping you make Christmas crafts for anyone in your family. If your child likes to make crafts or even if they've never made anything anything before, the "Y has a one-night program to encourage encourage and help your child to make three Christmas crafts for personal use or a gift for someone special. Instruction Instruction is by the staff of "The Bramble. Bush". "Kids Christmas Crafts" is being held on December 4. Gift Certificates are available for upcoming 1991 Winter programs. For more information on upcoming programs, just call or stop in at 133 Church St. The phone number is 623-9922 (YWCA). Pre-registration for 1991 Winter programs is necessary. necessary. The dates are December December 11 and 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; December 13 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. tind 6 to 8 p.m. and December 14, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Crimestoppers Crime Stoppers and the Durham Regional Police are again asking for the public's help in solving some of the . damage being done throughout throughout our Region. To date this year, there have been over 4,500 reported reported cases of damage to private private and public property and over 550 of these being valued at over $1,000.00. Damage is being done on a regular basis ana on many occasions is being witnessed by someone. If you see or hear anything about damage give Crime Stoppers a call. You will never be asked to give your name and therefore therefore never have to go to Court, You can also call- 'Crime Stoppers on any other Criminal Offence. Total anonymity anonymity is guaranteed. You will bo given a Code number to identify yourself with. No one will ever know who you arc. If an arrest is made you will bo eligible for a cash re- ' ward of up to $1,000.00. The Crime Stoppers office is open 24 hours per day and the phono number is: 436- 8477 that 436-TIPS. . Long Distance call collect. collect. You can also call through your local Durham Regional Police Force number number and ask for Crime Stop- Some of the new shelving and improved lighting system can be seen in this view of the adult section of the Newcastle Village library branch. \ DIVISION or 711121 ONTARIO INC Jim if-jky Yf> Siding, Soffits. Fascia, Capping Roofing, Doors, Windows, Trough No job too big or too small Telephone 434-7994 Bowman ville, Ont. Affordable Dream Vacations! ■ Free Vacation Planning Services • Discount Cruises • Airline Tickets ■ Charter Vacations ■ Honeymoon Packages • Hotel and Car Reservations PERSONAL AND CORPORATE ' TRAVEL SERVICES 68 King St. E. (Veltrl Complex) Bowmanville 623-6600 Travel Agents International We're with you all the way. Over 300 Agencies in North America ' Reg. 2758550 THE RICKARDS OF SHAW'S - This is the title of a book which recalls the history of the Rickard family, beginning with their origins in England and their arrival arrival in the community of Shaw's, in Darlington Township, Township, in 1847. Written by Marion Rickard Farr, this book deals incidentally with many of the old families in the area and contains one section on the history of Shaw's School and the people of the Shaw's community. community. The book will be ready by early December. If you have ordered a copy, would like to order one, or would merely like to preview the book, you are invited to an Open House at the home of Garnet and Annabelle Rickard on Sunday, December 9, from two p.m. to five m. For further information, call Garnet and Anna- ielle ,623-7150 or Marion Farr (416) 889-2190. HIGH SCHOOL CENTENNIAL POSTERS : - Do you remember those attractive posters commissioned by Bowmanville's downtown business improvement area to mark the Bowmanville High School centennial? centennial? The BIA still has some copies of the posters and is making them available for just $1 apiece. You can pick up your poster here at The Canadian Statesman office any weekday between eight a.m. and five p.m. The funds will be turned oyer to the DBIA. JO-ELEN SPORTSWEAR & GIFTS Suppliers to Teams, Schools and Clubs Corporate Gift Packages 43 King St. W„ Bowmanville, Ont. (416) 623-8161 J. Wayne Aasen ill ftÊ'F. "KRACO y^29P.I Carpentry & Contracting » ■««<•!•*•# •.*>*«, mi ns ■■HUOAC. W HOME AflAWV • Custom Homes • Renovating • ' Additions • Barns • Designing • Drafting • Permits • Finishing "30 Years Experience" Box 401, Newcastle 987-5400 WRONG NUMBER FOR UNICEF GIFTS - Last week, we inadvertently printed an incorrect telephone number of the person who is selling UNICEF Christmas Christmas gifts locally. If you wish to order, gifts from UNICEF, please call Penny Day at 623-5140. You may recall that this merchandise had previously been sold in a booth at the Bank of Commerce in downtown Bowmanville. Due to renovations, that cannot be done this year, However, you can make a purchase by calling calling the above-noted number. NEW BOOK ON BOWMANVILLE POW CAMP - Dan Hoffman, former curator of the Bowmanville Museum, Museum, will be returning to town this Sunday, December December 2. He'll be on hand to personally autograph copies of his book "Camp 30 Erhenwort: A German Prisoner- of-War Camp in Bowmanville, 1941-1945." The book will be available at the museum and it will make an excellent Christmas gift. Refreshments will be served and admission is free. Hours are from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information, call 623-2734. HOLIDAY WORKSHOP AT CLARKE MUSEUM - Everyone will learn to make various traditional holiday holiday crafts this weekend at a workshop which will take place at the Clarke Museum and Archives in Kirby. The pre-holiday workshops are Saturday and Sunday, December 1 and 2. Crafts will include block printed cards, cornucopias, spills, and other traditional Victorian Victorian decorations. Of course, parents are welcome to join in the fiin. Workshops have a limited amount of space, so pre-registration is required. For details, call 983-9243. FAMILY NIGHT IN BOWMANVILLE - Bowman- ville's downtown merchants will be rolling out the welcome mat for Christmas shoppers next Thursday, December 6. The lighting of the ceremonial downtown Christmas tree will take place in the Town Hall Square at 7:00 p.m. There will be. community carol singing and special music by the Bowmanville Senior Public School band. Many of the merchants will be offering offering refreshments in tneir stores for those who are starting their Christmas shopping or browsing that evening. Incidentally, the tree-lighting ceremony marks the start of the extended Christmas shopping hours in the downtown. Stores will be open from nine a.m. to nine p.m. weekdays and from nine a.m. to five p.m. on Saturdays between December 6 and Christmas. Christmas. Your Choice Satellite Systems • Equipment life service warranty ■ Free 3 yr. extended warranty on all electronics - Free site survey. Ten years experlencei - Year round installation new & used systems Global Tech Communications PLC FINANCING FROM $49.00 mo. O.A.C. Showroom 10 Mary St., S., Oshawa Oshawa 436-9561 1-800-387-4155 INFORMATION CENTRES ON FREEWAY LINK - Today (Wednesday, November 28), and Thursday, November 29, there will be public information centres held to discuss the right-of-way for a new eight-lane freeway which will connect Highway 401 and the planned Highway 407. The north/soutn artery will be located between Bowmanville and Courtice. Each public public information centre will be open from three p.m. to nine p.m. One is taking place in Bowmanvillc's Baseline Baseline Community Centre today and the other will be held at the Solina Community Centre tomorrow. This is your opportunity to learn the latest facts and to express express your opinions. MUNICIPAL GRANTS DISCUSSED NEXT WEEK - Those community organizations and/or groups who would like to speak as a delegation on behalf of their 1991 municipal grant application may do so next Wednesday, December 5. The Newcastle Community Services Advisory Board will bo meeting at seven p.m. on that date in Court Room One of the Newcastle Fire Hall. For all your Home Improvement Needs • Doors • Windows • Siding • Fascia ISmUingM • EavestrouShing ^^88 47 King St. W., Bowmanville Telephone 623-0444 The Reverend Bill Tade- ja, Oshawa, united in marriage, marriage, Rhonda Johnson and Danny Hooper on Saturday, September 29, 1990, at 1 p.m. at the home and garden of the bride and groom in Orono. The organist was Lisa Axworthy, Brantford. Parents of the bride are. Ron and Shirley Johnson, Queen Street, Bowmanville, and of the groom, Art and Lil Hooper, Frederick Avenu Avenu e, Bowmanville. The bride wore a white cocktail length linen gown, a wide brimmed hat worn with a face veil, and carried an arm bouquet of daisies and blue cornflowers. Matron of honor was Debbie Debbie Russo and the junior bridesmaid was Holly Hooper, Hooper, daughter of the groom. They wore black gowns and carried arm bouquets of daisies daisies and pink lilies. The flower girl was Lyndsay Johnson, niece of the bride, who wore a white satin gown and carried an arm bouquet of daisies and blue cornflowers. Best man was Gerry El- dridge and the ushers were John Hooey and Adam Johnson, Johnson, nephew of the bride. The mother of the bride received the guests at the reception reception held at The Flying Dutchman Hotel, in a blue, and black print two piece silk suit, black hat and accessories accessories and a gardenia corsage. corsage. She was assisted in receiving receiving the guests by the groom's mother who wore a purple and black print two piece suit with black accessories accessories and an orchid corsage. Prior to the wedding, the bride was honored with five showers, and a Jack and Jill shower. Bowmanville Seniors Hold Meeting for November The Bowmanville Senior Citizens met at the Lions Centre, Nov. 13th. The meeting opened with singing "O Canada." Mrs. H. Mill- son, president, conducted the business meeting. Cards were then played and the winners were: Mrs. V. Downey, R. Trewin and A. Berry. A delicious lunch was served by Mrs. R. Shackel- ton and her executive. All Seniors are invited to the Christmas party atr the Lions Centre, December 11, 1990. Please phone Mr». D. Wollstein at 623r78»7' for tickets. . v.t 1 -By Leah jBe n.net; BRINK'S EXCAVATING j * trenching * Gravel & Top Sjoil * Grading & Levelling * Septic Installations * Back Filling " * General.Excavating * Dump Truck Service R ' R ' # L0A e iH0 aS,le ' (416)987-4995 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. Saturday -11 a.m.--7 p.m. We take pride in serving quality Fish and Chips. CHRISTMAS SEAL CAMPAIGN NEEDS HELP - The Durham Region Lung Association needs to raise $165,000 from its Christmas Seal Campaign in order to continue carrying out the services it offers Durham Region residents. Your help is urgently needed. The Association notes that "glitches" in the distribution of the Christmas Seals have meant that some residents received no seals and others received three or more packages. This has meant problems in the fundraising fundraising effort. But it's not too late to help. Donations to the Christmas Seal Campaign can be made at the Lung Association office at Suite 605, 40 King St. W., Oshawa, L1H 1A4. Donations can also be made at the Bank of Nova Scotia, 11 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa. SLEEPING BEAUTY AT LIBRARY - Toronto's Inner Inner Stage Music Theatre, will present a performance of "Sleeping Beauty, A Dream Quest" this Saturday at the Bowmanville Library. The show runs from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and free tickets are available at all library branches. Inner Stage Music Theatre merges drama, dance, song, mime, music and masks to present the magic of total theatre. 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