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\ 4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, April 3,1991 Section Two Happenings in Wesleyville I Popular Local Resident Passes On Happy 90th Birthday . By Edna Barrowclough (intended for last week) There was a very happy event recently at the home of Anne Mercer of Elizabeth- ville to honour Jackie Hepburn Hepburn of Port Hope and .Anne's brother , Edward Ir- ,'Win of Zion. This young couple are being married in April and those present .were mostly relatives, gath- • ered to bring congratulations congratulations and good wishes. After ôpening the many lovely -, gifts, refreshments were ■ .served and tea poured from a beautifully decorated ta- . ble. It was a happy afternoon afternoon and an expression of .love and every good wish for • future happiness. Among those present were, besides the parents, Edward's sister, . Marie Glover of Campbell- ford his aunt, Thelma Early . of Peterborough vicinity, , and his grandmother, Hazel Irwin. Jackie is the daugh- , ter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin ■Hepburn, and Edward is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Irwin. Sincere wishes to both for a long and happy married life. Local members of New- tonville Women's Institute held their March meeting in Newcastle on Wednesday, 20th, and among those attending attending were Hazel Irwin, Sharon Buttery and Eileen O'Hara. On Tuesday, March 19th. Vie Hill of Brighton, ana daughters Danya Jiggins of Port Hope, Laurel Foisy of Amprior and Wendy Generaux Generaux with daughter Michelle of Danbigh, visited with Mrs. E. Barrowclough. The Morrish Ladies Club met recently at the home of Belle Eyman with nine of the 10 members present. The program presented was on Easter, with Margaret Peters, Gwen Best, Eileen Beckett and Belle taking part. The latter is president and says any funds they raise are sent to different charitable organizations, both locally and in other areas. areas. Ladies were pleased to' have Bev. Arnold of Ameli- asburg, a former member, present for the meeting. It was a pleasant, afternoon. This group has been meeting meeting regularly since the local church closing and some of the ladies belong to Canton or Welcome UCWs as well. On Wednesday evening, March 20th, members and visitors of the east Durham Historical Society enjoyed a program presented by students students of St. Anthony's school in Port Hope, at the Lions Centre. They had prepared a program on Refugees and had dramatized it by different different methods. One girl read from a diary of a refugee, with lights turned off to signify signify change of time. Students Students were interviewed by one of their number acting as a reporter, and asked the audience for questions or information. information. Students were: Samantha Majic, Aaron Corcoran, Corcoran, Annie Maldoon, Margaret Margaret Leelzeiora, Stephen Coggins, Eileen Folan and teachers who arranged it a aim branch and •ange . Cole were Mrs. Barbara (Joleman and Mrs. Barbara Bodison. At the conclusion, Marjorie Kenton, president, reviewed a book which detailed the story of German intellectuals intellectuals who tried to get out of Germany at the beginning of the 1939-45 war and were finally finally sent ,to Canada. Here, they were confined as enemy aliens. Their gradual release and present position in Canada Canada reads like a Who's Who of prominent people. Their place in universities and other high positions shows the benefits Canada has received received from these people. One of thèm was a cofounder cofounder of Trent University, and another is treasurer of the East Durham Historical Society, and a very efficient one too. Members of the society are planning a busy schedule schedule leading up to the bicentennial bicentennial of Hope Township Township and Port Hope in June 1993. Among the projects is the publishing of a new picture picture book. There are many to choose from, the well known Tom Long Collection numbers between 2 and 3 thousand, dating back to the 1850s. Ladies of group one of Welcome UCW assisted by those of group two, completed completed a quilt at Phyllis Symons in Port Hope shortly after noon on Thursday, March 21. If you have not looked at the calendar lately, you would know spring is just around the comer by the frequent frequent showers of rain. Also for many years, at least one pair of ducks has been resting resting by the creek here, and on Saturday, March 23, a pair was seen circling the area, accompanied by one escort. There was a thrill for Tom and Christine Wilson this past week when they had at their feeder a European European gold finch with its flash of red. Palm Sunday was joyously joyously celebrated at Welcome United Church on March 24th when at the beginning of the service, the Sunday School children marched from the school room, each carrying a p marched down the aisle, around the congregation and back the other aisle during the singing of the first hymn. They remained sitting sitting in the first row of seats during the first part of the service, then again marched joyously, waving their branches throughout the singing of "The Lord of the Dance," then went to their classes. The choir's anthem was "0, Sing Hosanna" by Dave and Jean Perry, and it was a delightful rendition by the 12 member choir. The special speaker for the day was Wendall White of Quin- Mo-Lac who brought a message message about church camps. He spoke of his work while teaching in the north-west territories and told of gaining gaining inspiration from the work of dedicated missionaries missionaries there. He spoke enthusiastically enthusiastically of the work done by the church camps where young people have an opportunity opportunity of seeing role models for Christian living and enjoy enjoy lovely and healthy surroundings. surroundings. There were 1100 young people in camps last year. Rev. Wendell Sedgwick Sedgwick thanked Mr. White for his review of this important part of the church's work. The offering was received by John Connelly and Albert Woodruff, and the floral offering offering was a bright salmon coloured begonia. The congregation congregation greeted each other during the coffee hour which followed. Next Sunday's Easter sunrise service will be at Winky Thomas's beach on daylight saving time and' breakfast will follow the church. March 20, 1951: E. Barrowclough Barrowclough returned on Sunday Sunday evening from two weeks in the Ottawa valley and in contrast to the muddy fields and roads here, the countryside countryside there was still deep in snow. During the time there, the roads were blocked twice. Farmers are expecting a good crop with such good protection all winter. winter. Robins, kildeer, meadow larks song sparrows are with us once again and it's reported someone caught a half dozen smelt. PLEASE RECYCLE THIS PAPER REGIONAL CONSTRUCTION ■ custom building ■ additions • renovations j'-KENLiti • garages \i dry wall / u fencing : *4 Ê£ decks GENERAL CONTRACTING Dr. Bruce G. Wilson DENTIST 118 King Street West Newcastle Village 987-2155 Mon., Wed. 9 a.m. -1 p.m.; Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Patrick G. Deegan DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC 5 GEORGE STREET, BOWMANVILLE 6234473 or 623-6477 Canfiuard Tax Services Business and Personal Tax Preparation Wally Linfiard 15 Fourth Street Bowmanville Telephone 6234217 BRINK'S EXCAVATING * Trenching * Gravel & Top Soil * Grading & Levelling * Septic Installations * Back Filling ' * General Excavating * Dump Truck Service R.R.«Newcastle, (j}1 g) 937.4995 k/.;> HAMILTONS INSURANCE SERVICE Main Street, Orono Telephone 983-5115 Serving your insurance needs since 1942 . j Olde Tyme / Fish & Chips / / : / 136 King St. E. / Bowmanville / * J T ' 623-1781 Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m.--7 p.m. Friday • 11 a.m,--9 p.m. Saturday -11 a.m.--7 p.m. lYe take pride in serving quality Fish and Chips. Blackstock and Area News Our community was shocked and saddened with news of the very sudden passing of Wilf Vine last week. Sympathy is extended to his family and many friends. On Monday and Tuesday evenings the annual Gerald Kelly Carpentry Mixed Bon- spiel was held at the local arena to wind up curling for this season. One highlight was the three generations curling rink with Harold Martyn, Elbe and Ron Martyn Martyn and young Luke Martyn. After all the games were completed the winners were declared as Dale and Janet VanCamp, Glenn and Lois McLeod and Keith Van- Camp, Deb Showier, Aaron Hill and Cindy Werry coming coming closely behind in second place,Third place was won by John and Linda Green, Chris Duff and Jody Johnstone Johnstone while fourth place was taken by Gerald and Joyce Kelly, Mark Graham and Helen Green. Thanks were extended to icemakers Bob Strong and Laveme Sutton. There were 15 tables at the weekly card party with the following winners - Gordon Gordon Finney, John Archer, Violet Linton, Richard Manns, Dorothy Edwards, Jean Slemon with Kathleen Watts as low. Draws were won by Verna Slute, Ken Flint, Meta Swain, Earla Hill, Grant Bright and Richard Richard Manns. The annual banquet and dance for the Curling Club was held on Saturday evening evening at the Nestleton Hall. President Dale VanCamp welcomed everyone who then eiyoved the delicious roast beef dinner prepared and served by Dorothy Lee and her staff. Tracy Vernest won a prize for the lucky chair. Merlin Suggitt before presenting presenting his trophy gave a most interesting ana informative informative history of the Black- stock Curling Club. He then , presented the first place in men's league with the trophy trophy and prizes - Keith VanCamp, VanCamp, Cnuch Hill, Aaoron Hill and Ken Crawford. Sec- Camp. Second place went to Craig Larmer, Valerie VanCamp, VanCamp, Jack and Marsha Massie while third was won by Janet VanCamp, Aaron Hill, John and . Helen Coates. The executive for next season was elected as follows: follows: President David Petrie, Petrie, Vice-President Mark Graham, Secretary Janet VanCamp, Treasurer Gerald Kelly, Mixed League Managers Managers - Joy Werry and Tara Bailey. The treasurer's report pointed out the need for even more curlers next year so invite your friends and neighbors to join this excellent excellent sport. The remainder of the evening was spent dancing dancing to the music of Jon and Aaron Hill. evemng Public ond place was won by Dale iJP. Tom James uives- and VanCamp, Peter Wayne Fortune. Gerald Kelly, schedule manager of mixed -.league, presented the trophy and prizes to winners Tara Bailey, Bailey, Terry Taylor, Keith VanCamp and Ruby Van- iy the Lions Club Speaking Contest was held with the following winners - 1. Melissa Hughes, 2. Julie Obstfeld. Other speakers were Leanne Campbell and Keith Woods. Congratulations Congratulations to all of these speakers who did an excellent job. On Sunday afternoon a large crowd of parents, grandparents and friends enjoyed the Blackstock Figure Figure Skating Club Ice Carnival, Carnival, Galaxy on Ice. The excellence excellence of the young skaters is always a pleasure to see. Congratulations to the organizers organizers and teachers on such a successful event. Afternoon Unit Sixteen members of the afternoon unit gathered at the United Church vestry on Tuesday, March 19. Leader Marion Larmer opened the meeting with a poem and a toast to God written by James Taylor for Maundy Thursday and based on Psalm 116. Roll Call, a TV role model I appreciate, brought interesting responses. responses. Jean Adams gave worship worship based on the final week in the life of Christ. Plans were made for catering catering to the Federation of Agriculture Banquet on April 5 and serving lunch at the pre-marriage workshop. The U.C.W.'s yard sale on May 18 and the church's talent talent auction on April 19 were announced. Grace Hall presented the programme, a video called The Toymaker's Dream which is a fascinating, modern modern dance interpellation of the purpose of Christ's life and His death. Grace and Harold had seen the live performance when visiting at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where it is presented every year at Easter time. Grace closed with prayer. DAFFODIL DAY -- Don't forget to buy daffodils this Friday, April 5, and help the Canadian Cancer Society in its fight against cancer. And remember that the entire entire month of April is Cancer Month. Please give generously. generously. BIG STAMP SHOW SATURDAY - On Saturday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Kawartha Philatelic Philatelic Society will present its 35th annual stamp show. "KAPEX '91" takes place at the Rock Haven Motor Hotel on Lansdowne St., in Peterborough. Admission is free and the show includes door prizes, collectors' exhibits, a dozen dealers' tables, and lots more. BUSINESS SEMINARS - The Federal Business Development Development Bank, in co-operation with the City of • Oshawa Economic Development Department, is presenting presenting a series of business seminars. They'll run from nine a.m. to noon on five consecutive Thursdays, commencing commencing April 4. A few of the topics include conducting conducting effective meetings and credit and collections. For more information, call Michele Henderson at 576- 6800. All seminars take, place at the City of Oshawa Arts Resource Centre. : •$£, JR. FARMER GOES TO GERMANY - Marilyn' Green, of RR T Blackstock, is one of two winners in the 1991 Ontario Junior Farmer Exchange to Germany. Germany. While in Germany, she will be hostecf by the German German Young Farmers' Association. Marilyn has been an active member of the Durham East 4-H and Junior Farmer Programs. She has also taken part in a wide variety of other community activities in the Black- stock area. HOSPITAL FUND-RAISER - Tickets are now on sale for a fund-raising variety show which will benefit the Peterborough Civic Hospital Foundation. Entitled "Night of a Hundred Stars, the show takes place on April 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Peter's Auditorium on Reid St. Some of the groups to perform include the Mundell Family, the City Liftlock Chorus and the Millbrook Barnyard Band. ANTIQUES AND FOLK ART - This Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7, one of Canada's premier count™ antiques shows will be coming to the Bowmanville Bowmanville Sports Complex. The exhibition includes 20 top antique dealers from across Canada. There will be pre-1870 antiques, and old folk art on display at the show, which is in its 18th consecutive year. SHEEP SHOW - The annual Lamb Awareness Day will be held at the Bowmanville Lions Centre on Saturday, Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to four. p.m. The program program includes demonstrations of meat-cutting, sheep shearing and wool crafts. There will be a display of young lambs, which are always popular with the children children and there will be a free draw for a sheepskin. Tickets are still available for the dinner/dance which will be held in the evening. The event is sponsored by the Durham Sheep Producers. For further details, please call 263-2102. BOWMANVILLE MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE - This Sunday, April 7, the Bowmanville Museum will host its annual Open House from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission Admission is free and entertainment will be provided on the museum's unique "Jury-Dominion" piano. This spring, the major display is entitled "Port Darlington Memories." Memories." This consists of a history of Bowmanville's Lake Ontario port, with particular emphasis on steamships. Other displays highlight Camp 30 and the Bowmanville Bowmanville Fire Department. Visitors will also notice that the belvedere, kitchen and library have been refurbished refurbished and restored. This year marks the 30th anniversary anniversary of the Bowmanville Museum. For more information, information, please call the Bowmanville Museum at 623- 2734. FASHION SHOW THIS EVENING - The grade eight students at St. Stephen's Elementary School will be hosting a special fund-raising event this evening. evening. (Wednesday, April 3). It's a fashion show which will take place in the school auditorium commencing at seven p.m. Tickets are available at the door. Everyone Everyone is welcome. SENIORS MEET -- The Bowmanville Senior Citizens Citizens will meet at the Lions Centre on Tuesday, April 9, commencing at 7:30 p.m. The program will focus on medical work in Guyana, with Mrs. Rowscll discussing discussing work by volunteer medical staff in that country. PARENT EDUCATION - The Durham House Child and Family Centre is offering eight study groups and a number of workshops for parents, Some of the topics include: Building Your Child's Self Esteem, Positive Discipline, Creative Play With Children; Effective Parenting; Parenting; and Personal Safety for Your Children. If you need further details about these programs, please call Durham House at 579-2021. g on "gossamer wing's." Yes, Glider Pilots' Ground School starts April 23 at the Continuous Learning Centre at Durham College in Oshawa. Applications are now being accepted. Of cp.urse, the college also has many other continuous learning opportunities in. a variety variety of other areas for those who jpréfer to keep their feet on the ground. Check the spring calendar for details. details. INTERESTING SPEAKERS IN TORONTO - We draw your attention to two top-notch speakers who will be appearing in Toronto this month. Norman Vincent Vincent Peai, one of the most widely-read inspirational writers in the world, will make a rare appearance at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Friday, April 12, at 7 p.m. He is the author of 39 books including The Power of Positive Thinking. Tickets are available from Ticketron outlets. Another interesting presentation presentation will be on Tuesday, April 9, when Dr. Christopher Scott will present a seminar on Nutrition and the Immune Immune System. His presentation will include the topics of Children and Nutrition, Heart Disease and Nutrition Nutrition and Cancer and Nutrition. He will be speaking at the Travelodge Hotel (401 and Victoria Park) at 7:30 p.m. April 9. SPRING DANCE - This Saturday, April 6, the Tyrone Tyrone United Church will present a Spring Dance at the Tyrone Community Centre. The Disc Jockey will be Frank Barkey and the evening's entertainment will include prizes and a light lunch. The dance begins at 8:30 p.m. For further information, please call 263- 2719. YUK-YUK'S COMEDY NIGHT - The Bowmanville High School Physical Education Department will present Yuk-Yuk r s Comedy Night in the high school auditorium this Thursday, April 4th, from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are now on sale at the Bowmanville High School Box Office. SEMESTER CONNECTION - Adult students can learn the latest accounting and word processing skills in a morning program which resumes next fall at Courtice Secondary School. Now in its fourth successful successful year, The Semester Connection includes free tuition, tuition, free books, and state-of-the art computers. A cooperative cooperative education option is,also possible and the credits gained from the courses can count towards a high school diploma. If you are interested in this program, program, call Garth Gilpin, head of business at Courtice Secondary School, at 436-2074. You are asked to call before April 26. Those interested in starting classes next fall will be invited to an orientation meeting where further information will be made available. SEMINAR FOR WOMEN DRIVERS - The Lioness Club of Newcastle will be sponsoring another Safety Seminar for Women on Thursday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. The seminar will be held at the Lions Room at the Newcastle Village Community Hall. The aim of the evening's presentation is to enable women to avoid being a potential target while travelling alone, A police constable will leach the program and all participants participants will be given a kit which includes the popular popular "Call Police" signs. For more information and to reserve reserve your seat, please call 987-4845 after 5 p.m. OPERATION MAPLE LEAF - Thankfully, the citizens' citizens' program aimed at assisting Canadian Forces personnel stationed in the Persian Gulf has had a very short history. Operation Maple Leaf, Durham Chapter, will hold a Welcome Home Rally for the Canadian Canadian troops on Sunday, April 7, at .1 p.m. in the Oshawa Civic Auditorium, It will include the ceremonial ceremonial untying of the yellow ribbons. And there will be participation by local dignitaries, military personnel, and a brass band. Everyone is welcome to attend. Mary D. Colé celebrated her 90th birthday in her home in Bowmanville, on March 16th, 1991. Friends, relatives and former music students came to wish her well. DISTRESS CENTRE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS - If you are empathetic, non-judgemental, diligent in your commitments and willing to learn, the Distress Centre Centre Durham needs you. With the new 911 service slated slated for inauguration May 1, the Durham Regional Police Police have asked the Distress Centre to assist with their non-intervention calls. Consequently, the Centre predicts an increase in the number of calls to be fielded fielded by volunteers. 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