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I 4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, January 30,1991 Section Two Hydro's Newest Vehicle Sports Commission's New Emblem Highlights from Elizabethville Newcastle Hydro is starting the year off right, with a couple of new items. First is the new double-bucket line-construction truck that can extend upwards 51 feet for those hard-to-reach places. Also new is the logo designed by line foreman Wayne Kean, which has been painted onto the new truck. Here, the executive members of Newcastle Hydro show off the truck and logo. Left to right: Commissioner George Van Dyk, Chairman Harvey Partner, Commissioner Pauline Storks and Vice-Chairman George Moore. Ebenezer UCW Installs 1991 Officers The first meeting of the year for Ebenezer U.C. W. started with the customary pot luck lunch at 12:30 p.m. on January 22. This is always always a special treat. There were 18 present for the meeting which followed. Joan Pickell opened with the worship service, using an appropriate verse and the hymn "Standing on the Promises", with Eileen Down at the piano. After prayer, we sang "O God our help in ages past". The favourite favourite passage from the 3rd chapter of Ecclesiastes "To everything there is a season" season" led into the meditation, ■ speaking of the management management of time for the Christian. Christian. We sang "Take time to be holy". Suitable selections from the Friendship Book" were used. Joan read the slate of officers officers for 1991. Our minister the Rev. David Jones conducted conducted the installation service. service. Our new President, Greta Down, took the chair, thanking thanking Joan Pickell for her leadership leadership as our President for the last two years. Margaret Down, on behalf of the U.C.W., presented Joan Pickell with her Life Membership. Membership. Joan is the third generation of that family to receive this honour as Ada Pickell and Mrs. Geo. Annis had each been given their membership. For this reason, reason, Shirley Coyle was invited invited to pin the symbolic Life Membership pin on her sister-in-law, sister-in-law, Joan. Greta started the business business part of our meeting with a lovely verse, telling us there are two days in every every week about which we should not worry, yesterday and to-morrow. We all re- ANNOUNCING P.A. Luukkonen, F.C.S.I., Oshawa branch manager, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lloyd Metcalf as Investment Advisor with Richardson Greenshields. As a lifelong lifelong resident of Oshawa, Lloyd brings 15 years of business experience to the firm. Lloyd will continue to provide dedicated personal service to individuals seeking investment success through the products and services of Canada's largest independent investment dealer. peated the U.C.W. purpose. From the presentation of the budget, we learned that we make donations to 13 groups. We decided to buy copies of "Songs for a Gospel People" for the congregation. The following portfolio secretaries secretaries reported: Onie Cour- tice, Eileen Down, Gwen Muir and Charlotte Hughes. Mildred Muir is accepting our subscriptions for the "Upper Room". The offering was gathered by Jean McKnight and Eileen Down collected for the Fellowship of the Least Coin. Bernice Pearce performed her duties as secretary. Our Korean prayer ribbon ribbon was displayed. This was prepared by the congregation congregation to send to Korea where' it will be joined with others to make one long unbroken ribbon from one end of Korea Korea to the other - signifying their desire for the union of the North and the South. Bridgehead articles were displayed for sale as well as our normal supply of tea and coffee. Gwen will look after the purchases. Coiirtice U.C.W. has asked us to meet with them on February 4, beginning with supper at 6:30 p.m. Six neighbourhood churches have been invited to attend the World Day of Prayer at Ebenezer on March 1 at 2:00 p.m. Our guest speaker will he Mrs. R. V. Sheffield from Simcoe St. United Church. By Edna Thickson (Intended for last week) Unit II of the United Church Women met on Tuesday at Mr. and Mrs. Mercer s, with President Mrs. Trew, presiding. The worship period dealt with the coming of the wise men, Vincent Massey Mr. Woischwill's class is working on division. Their Co-op student taught them their first four lessons. On Tuesday and Friday mornings they have been reading with their buddies in Mrs. Johnson's class. On Wednesdays they have swimming lessons at the fitness fitness centre. They have had three lessons so far and have enjoyed them all. by Ann Stewart Mrs. Whately's class has studied foreign countries. The students nave been doing doing art, drama and music related related to the countries that they had chosen. They were really excited to use the .new gym. The first day they were in it they wanted to play basketball. It's wonderful to have a gym to use for Physical Education. Education. by Colleen O'Reilly and Kelly Ogilvie The Volleyball teams for the school have been chosen and have been practicing very hard. The tournament is planned for Feb. 1 at the highschool. The girl's team includes Sarah Jobb, Amanda Walker, Walker, Stephanie Cooper, Alison Hogan, Catherine Chadwick, Chadwick, Kristi Kennedy, Jill Cooke, Rachel Oke, Meghan Crookshank, Allison Coe, Corinne Smith and Karen Rickard. Mrs. Strong and Mme. Storm would like to thank all the girls who came out to try for the team. , , - and media culture, low they affect us, how we get our values from Jesus who taught by parables. The annual presbyterial on Jan. 30th at Campbell- ford was discussed. Mr. Ken Ewing, Almonte, will be the speaker. Plans are being made for the United Church Women to make a prayer ribbon that will reach from North Korea to South Korea, to celebrate 50 years of liberation liberation from Japan. Each member is to make a strip of white cotton about 4 x 16 inches and put a verse from the bible on it, plus .Canada 1991, and it will be taken to the presbyterial and sewn into strips to reach from the top of Korea to the bottom by 1995. Mrs. Mercer had prepared prepared a delicious lunch which was enjoyed by the ladies ladies The seniors met as usual this week and have drawn names for each one's pen pal. Recently, Mae Muldrew spent Sunday with daughter Dorothy and took her granddaughter granddaughter Andrea and girl friend back to Trent University University for another semester. Elizabethville Women's Institute held their monthly meeting at Mrs. C. Mercer's home on Tuesday, Jan. 8th. President Mrs. I. Beatty presided. presided. The roll call was about making savings on the use of hydro. The minutes minutes were read by Secretaiy Mrs. McAllister. We have decided to have our course on bread making on Jan. 19th instead of Jan. 22nd at the county building in Canton. Canton. ' A discussion took place on designing a plate to commemorate commemorate 100 years of W.I., with branches to compete in making the best design. Miss Pat Strasbury, a Guide columnist, was a guest at the meeting. Life membership pins were presented presented by Mrs. Quantrill to Mrs. L. McAllister, Mrs. Betty Betty Mercer and Mrs. I. Beatty, Beatty, with Mrs. Walker taking photos of the presentations. Mrs. Mercer was the convenor convenor for the program. Mrs. Trew read a paper on Hydro savings that will help conserve conserve electricity if applied. Mrs. J. White had a paper on energy and household hints, also one by Sybol. The meeting closed with a dainty lunch served by the hostess. Mrs. Mercer entertained with several piano solos and Vivian Quantrill had a paper on health and skin care. Mrs. Mercer adjourned the meeting. I've had several callers since last week, including Pearl Elliott, Mae Muldrew and Dorothy, Mildred Wilson, Wilson, Fern Thertell, Hazel Bristow, Suzanne Westheu- sen and others. Mrs. and Mrs. C. Mercer bowled in a tournament last week with a group from Port Hope, but their team was defeated. I see where Adam Yare-" ma played again for the Railside Atom hockey team and defeated Millbrook in an exhibition game in preparation preparation for their next game against Lindsay in the playoffs. With any kind of luck, I hope to get home about the end of the month. I am-now going to the pool for therapy twice a week as well as doing doing exercises in my room. Please keep sending along any news items you have for this column. 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I ,'v--Li ' • decks ' ' green' I, GENERAL CONTRACTING 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 SNOWFLAKE BALL -- The Port Darlington Community Community Association will present its "Snowflake Ball" on Saturday, February 23. The dance is at the Baseline Community Centre and will include prizes and raffles. For tickets, just call any of the following phone numbers: numbers: 623-7195; 623-5637 or 623-1631. OPEN HOUSE AT THE MILL - The Visual Arts Centre will be holding an Open House at the Cream of Barley Mill, off Simpson Ave., in Bowmanville on February February 12. The Tuesday Open House will run from three p.m. to five p.m. in the afternoon and from seven seven p.m. to nine p.m. in the evening. This is your opportunity opportunity to try something different. Participants may register in à two-hour workshop in photography, pottery, pottery, watercolour, acrylic painting or silk painting. Most materials are supplied. There will also be a children's children's workshop for parents who need child care in or- . der to participate. Register early. For further details, call the Visual Arts Centre at 623-5831. RECYCLING MEETING -- Durham Recycling Centre Centre Inc. will hold its annual general meeting of the membership on Wednesday, March 13. The date has been changed from January 30 due to a delay in the completion of the audited. financial statements. The meeting is at 7:30 p.m. in the Oshawa City Hall. SAVE-A-HE ART -- To provide more education on heart disease and what to do until the ambulance arrives arrives in the event of cardiac arrest, Durham Save-a- Heart is offering three Heart Month specials. Heart Saver courses are being offered at a reduced fee in three Durham Region locations. Locally, there's a course at the Trinity United Church in Bowmanville. It runs from nine a.m. to one p.m. on Saturday, February February 9. Other courses are in Whitby on February 2 and at the Ajax/Pickering Red Cross office on February 23. Advance registration is required and a fee is charged for these courses. Please call the Durham Save-a- Heart office at 666-0995 for more details. Durham Save-a-Heart is a United Way agency. STUDENT ART DISPLAY OPENS - Work by students students from the Durham Region Roman Catholic Separate Separate School Board will be on display in an exhibit opening January 31 at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Gallery, in Oshawa. The show includes 80 examples of work in a variety of media by students from kindergarten kindergarten to the OAC level. An opening ceremony takes 1. The exhibition con- PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP - On February 4, the Parkinson Support Group (Durham Region Chapter) Chapter) will be holding a general meeting at St. Mark's United Church in Whitby. The meeting takes place between 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. and the guest speaker speaker will discuss the topic of "stress management." The general^ public is iijvited. For details, call 666-8576 or 668-6580. •yj ifiw (SSivi mil, shiU.a .;*• MERVYN B. KELLY Barrister and Solicitor Serving Bowmanville and area residents since 1968. REAL ESTATE - COURT - WILLS ESTATES - MORTGAGES INCORPORATIONS. FAMILY LAW Bus.: 623-4444 Res.:623-9161 41 Temperance St Bowmanville "KRACO" !i£299!PJ Carpentry & Contracting • Custom Homes • Renovating • Additions • Barns • Designing • Drafting • Permits • Finishing "30 Years Experience" Box 401, Newcastle 987-5400 place at seven p.m. on January 31. ,tinues to February 17. Admission to the gallery is free and the hours are from 10 a.m. to nine p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; and from noon to five p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Sunday. The gallery is closed Mondays. FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVICE - The Bowman- ville Library will host an informative program covering covering RRSPs, RRIFs, estate planning and tax-related issues issues on Wednesday, February 6. The speaker will be investment broker Doug Hawkins. You're invited to bring along your questions and concerns and join in the program which runs from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Registration Registration is requested. You can register in person at the Bowmanville branch or by calling 623-7322. HAMILTONS INSURANCE SERVICE Main Street, Orono Telephone 983-5115 Serving your insurance needs since 1942 NEW SCHOOL OPENS -- The formal opening of the Dr. Emily Stowe Elementary School, in Courtice, takes place todav (Wednesday, January 30). Actually, the school has been functioning for some time. But this marks the formal launching of the school. It houses houses 380 students and includes the first daycare facility to be built in conjunction with an elementary school in the Northumberland/Newcastle school board. The building is named after Dr. Emily Stowe, the first female female physician and first female school principal in Canada. A book about her life will be launched at this evening's ceremonies. FRIENDS OF MUSIC --'a concert by the internationally-acclaimed internationally-acclaimed I Musici de Montreal will take place on Friday, February 8, at 8 p.m. in the Port Hope United Church. The program is sponsored by the Friends of Music of Port hope and Cobourg. For information information regarding tickets or other events in the series, series, please call 416-885-5350. i ----TJliiJti ,, NEXT EXHIBITION AT VISUAL ARTS CENTRE -- Colorful abstracts by Oshawa native Jay McCarten will be featured at the Visual Arts Centre next month. The opening of a show entitled "Between Now and Then" takes place from two p.m. to four p.m. on Sunday, Sunday, February 17. The works on display represent the artist's development over the past 10 years. The show continues to March 10. Meanwhile, the Visual Arts Centre is presenting exhibits from its juried craft show and a collection of folk art carvings with a classical classical mythology theme. The carvings are by Gordon Law. VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATORS MEET -- All members and prospective new members are welcome to attend the monthly meeting of the Volunteer Co ; ordinators of Durham Region. It will occur Thursday, February 14, at 12:15 p.m. in the lawn bowling room of the Northview Community Centre in Oshawa. The "Tricks- of the Trade" component of the meeting will be related to the use of volunteers. MUSEUM DONATIONS -- An 1890 seed wreath made in Newtonville and planes used by workers at the Dominion Organ and Piano Factory are among the artifacts recently donated to the Bowmanville Museum. Museum. A case of pop bottles, a name quilt and artifacts from the old gas station on the corner of Brown's Rd. and King St. were also recently turned over to the museum. museum. The Canadian Statesman has donated a small crate of printing blocks used for printing medicinal ads and a 1903 ladies' fashion magazine. If you've discovered discovered an artifact of interest to the community, no doubt the Bowmanville Museum would be interested in hearing from you. DURHAM HOUSE DONATION -- The Independent Order of Foresters has presented a cheque for $5,515 to Durham House Child and Family Centre. The presentation presentation was made by High Counsellor Bernard Derry, Derry, of the High Court of Central and Northern Ontario. Ontario. The presentation took place last Tuesday, January 22. The grant, which comes from the Florence Florence Hallum Prevention of Child Abuse Fund, will assist assist the centre in setting up and running several specific specific prevention groups. A special guest at the Centre last week was Rudv, the canine cop who stars on CTVs popular family show entitled Katts and Dog. Rudy accepted the cheque on behalf of Durham- House. MARCH OF DIMES -■ As part of the Ontario March of Dimes 1991 winter fund-raising campaign, the Durham Durham Regional Police are once again busy coordinating coordinating the annual Coin Box Campaign, ft will take place throughout the Durham Region. Over 250 coin boxes are being distributed. 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