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I 4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, June 26,1991 Section Two The Newcastle Independent A Weekly Report of the Happenings in the Village of Newcastle Editors: Jack and Hazel Crago Recent visitors with Mrs. Marjorie Hagerman included included Mrs. Nellie McIntosh, Watertown, N.J., Mr. and Mrs. George Haggerty of Stirling, Robert and Judy Hagerman, Oshawa, and nepnew Bert Patterson of Clayton N.Y. The Newcastle Senior Citizens met in the Newcastle Newcastle Community Hall on 'Thursday evening, June J20th. Winners of the card games were 1st Neta All- dred, 2nd Myrtle Pearce. 3rd Isabel Harris, 4th Edith Gordon, 5th AJf Pigott and 6th Jean Rickard. Weekend visitors with Mr. and Mrs. George Buck- ley were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Buckley, Jamie and Christopher, Christopher, of London, Master Christopher celebrated his third birthday on Saturday. On Sunday the Buckley Glenney families had a gathering gathering at Port Darlington Ma- fina. Eighteen adults and nine children. ' Glad to report that Mrs. Kathleen Kimball has returned returned home from hospital. The broken hip has mended. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Henri, Sudbury, visited on Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crago. Birthday greetings to Maijorie Paterson, Albert Pearce, Dan Stiles Jr., Donna Donna Bannister, Pat Kidd and Kevin Pearce. On Friday evening Mrs. Pauline Storks and Rave Freidlander attended the evening performance at Tyrone Tyrone United Church where Helen Carmichael Porter told stories, Rev. Bonnie Kelly did a skit on Newfoundland Newfoundland and cousins Alistair Alistair and Cheryl McMaster performed on organ and piano. piano. Last Wednesday the Newtonville Women's Institute Institute met at the home of Helen Helen Hobbs, Newcastle. There were sixteen attendants.. Last week Mr. Hany Wade attended the Oddfellows Oddfellows Grand Lodge functions at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto. Toronto. On Sunday Mabel and Harry Wade enjoyed brunch with their family at the Home Plate, celebrating son Bill's birthday. ,Last Monday noon Mrs. -■-- .Pauline Storks attended a Children's Aid Society public relations meeting in Oshawa. Last Tuesday the Newcastle Newcastle Lioness executive met. On Monday evening June 24 Janet Adams and Jean Graham became members members of the Newcastle Lioness Lioness Club. Last Wednesday Mrs. Pauline Storks attended a. Hydro meeting in Belleville. Mrs. Lena Graham and Raye Freidlander accompanied accompanied Pauline but they enjoyed enjoyed shopping. On Sunday Miss Candy Storks, Pauline Storks, Dae and children Amanda, Justin Justin and Ashleigh enjoyed the- Children's Aid Society picnic at Camp Samac. Last Wednesday Mrs. Mildred Pye-Finch, Scarborough Scarborough and Mrs. Maxine Fel- gate, Unionville, spent the day with their mother, Mrs. Gladys Wood. On Sunday Mrs. Gladys Wood accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wood of Oshawa, to north of Minden to Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Wood's cottage. On Saturday Ed and Diane Rowe, Bowmanville, hosted a family birthday party for his mother, Mrs. Gertie Rowe, of Port Hope. Attending from Newcastle were Doug and Barry Rowe and Lois from Memorial Hospital. We extend congratulations congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Rowe. On Thursday Mr. and Mrs. Robin Alldred and grand-daughters Annette Nugent and Donna Bannister Bannister of Bowmanville, were supper guests of. Mr. and .Mrs. Ralph Murray and Colleen, Colleen, Frankford. ] Mr. Arthur Clark and Mrs. May Burley were Tuesday Tuesday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Clark, Wesleyville. O H A CONVENTION Newcastle Horticultural Society was represented at the 85th annual Ontario Horticultural Society's Convention Convention by Madeleine and George Buckley, Hazel and Jack Crago! The convention took place at the Ramnda Inn, Sault Ste. Marie, with the theme Nature's Wonderland Wonderland - Conscience in Conflict. Conflict. Hence, rainbows wore used in the decorations. On Wednesday morning President Harry Wyma welcomed welcomed the delegates and the singing policeman, L. Sle- wioge, led in the singing of 0 Canada. He congratulated the assembly on their enthusiastic enthusiastic rendition of the national national anthem! Among the morning speakers were Pauline Richards Richards who gave a history of the OHA. in the afternoon 91 year old Indian Chief Dan Pine gave a talk on Earth - Why All Things are Living and For What Purposes. Purposes. Joanne Fleming, who was assistant florist for the Singapore Airlines float in the 1989 Rose Bowl Parade, gave a most interesting description description of the preparations and work entailed in the float building. All must be completely covered with plant material. The costs range from $75,000 to $250,00 for each float. In the evening a tour of the city was given as buses took the delegates to the White Pines High School where prize photographic slides were shown, entertainment entertainment and refreshments enjoyed. The 1 first speaker on Thursday was Snarran But- land whose great sense of humour showed in her topic A Mixed Bouquet. Dave Kreutzweiser of the Forest Pest Management Institute spoke on Environmental Testing of Pesticides. Ann Porteous showed slides and gave commentary on the Wonderful World of. Wild Flowers. Becky Hughes also showed slides and told about trees, shrubs and plants which may be grown m the north. At the anniversary banquet banquet in the evening, award presentations were made. Award of Merit was presented presented to Dave Elliott. Mr. Can Stewart received the Silver Fir, highest award for men. The Trillium Award went to Laureen Corbay, host District District Director. For Community Community improvement, King's Navy Yard, a park in Am- herstburg was named. Three conservation and environment environment shields went to Pat Agar of Bainsville, Ridge- town Community Trees project project and Eric Brackenbury. Kars, for recycling. Mr. Ea Israel donated two framed historical pictures to the OHA, one taken of past presidents presidents in 1942 and a convention convention picture from 1924. Harry Wyma presented retiring Ed Israel with a painting. The entertainment for Quality Body Work Quality Painting FREE ESTIMATES ON BOTH INSURANCE AND NON-INSURANCE . WORK Open 5 Days a Week Monday through Friday J COWAN PONTIAC-- BU/CK LTD. BOWMANVILLE -- ONT 166 King Street East Telephone 623-3396 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. 4? \ \ DIVISION Of 711121 ONTARIO INC~Ç^ Siding, Soffits, Fascia, Capping Roofing, Doors, Windows, Trough No job too big or too small Telephone 434-7994 Bowmanville, Ont. Dr. C. F. Cattran Dr. B. J. Conway Dentists 222 King St. E. z Suite 204 Bowmanville Telephone 623-5459' New Patients Welcome Mon., Wed., Fri., 8-5; Tues., Thurs. 8-6 REGIONAL CONSTRUCTION • custom building • additions • renovations i KEN • garages • drywall • fencing : ,\l .\kL, • decks GENERAL CONTRACTING GREEN HAMILTONS INSURANCE SERVICE Main Street, Orono Telephone 983-5115 Serving your insurance needs since 1942 Patrick G. Deegan DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC 5 GEORGE STREET, BOWMANVILLE 623-4473 or 623-6477 the evening after the anniversary anniversary banquet included District 13's Hat Fashion Show, singing by the Bruce Mines Gospel Heirs and an invitation to the 1992 convention convention which will be held in London on the weekend, Friday Friday June 12,13 and 14. Friday morning was election election and resolution time. Though our District 17 Director Director Anne Bourke gave a fine address, Mr. Jim Trotter Trotter received more votes and is now 2nd Vice President of the OHA. The resolution requesting a name change for tne OHA was defeated. Dr. Gary Hogan of Canada Canada Great Lakes Forestry Centre, was the last speak- ' er, giving information on tree response to a changing environment - acid rain, insect insect defoliation, drought, ozone etc. This 85th convention was certainly a huge success. Powell Family Picnic A beautiful summer at Orono Park was the setting for the Powell family picnic on Sunday, June 23rd. We missed the Elizabethville cousins who were celebrating celebrating Heritage Day at their church. The Roger Duval family volunteered to conduct conduct the games for 1992 when it was decided the picnic picnic would be held the fourth Sunday in June, with dinner at 1:30 p.m. Bertha Powell moved and Susan Floyd seconded seconded that each family bring one main course dish ana one dessert and pot luck be enjoyed. Games were capably conducted conducted by Shawn Duval. Participating in the races were Brandon Dey, Shannon and Shawn Couch, Casey Venderstarre, Adrienne Dey and Nicole Duval. Winning in the adult class were Adrienne Dey, her mother June Dey, Lynda Anderson, Leeanne Floyd, Donald Sherman and Martin Dey. Shoe kick winners were Donald Sherman, Martin Dey and Harley Sherman. June Dey, Adrienne Dey ana Sandra Sherman. Harley and Donald Sherman won the balloon toss. Stanley Powell and Donna Rudge are the best carpenters - each drove a nail with four hammer blows. After other races, a lively game of baseball- baseball- was enjoyed by the younger set, while the less energetic crew socialized. St. George's Anglican Church On Sunday, June 23, the Bishop of Trent-Durham, the Rt. Reverend Douglas Blackwell, visited Clarke Parish, this time at St. Saviour's, Saviour's, Orono. The Rector, the Reverend D. W. Hall presented presented candidates from both congregations for The Laying Laying on of Hands at the 10:30 service. Confirmed from St. George's were Draydon and Rion Cureatz and Marianne Leslie. At. St. George's there was Holy Communion at eight with the Rector, and Morning Morning Prayer at eleven with the Lay Reader, Mr. Oakley Peters. Mrs. Mary Tillcock was the organist. The Churchwarden on duty was Mr. John Bugelli and the sidesmen were Mr. and Mrs. John Hunter. An interesting and informative edition of the Grapevine, edited and E roducea by Mrs. Joan De luerre, was ready for distribution. distribution. Those not picked up will be mailed or delivered by hand. The flowers above the Al tar were from the garden of the grandmother of Charles Scott Grandfield, who was baptized on Saturday, and were in memory of his grandfather, Norman Grandfield. Mrs. Kathryn Cureatz played the organ for the service. The godfather is Charles Mador of London, England. In his absence Charles' uncle, Bruce Grandfield, gave the responses. responses. Through his father, Clive Galbraith Grandfield, Charles is a sixth generation descendant of Samuel Street Wilmot who was responsible for the original St. George's Church in 1832. On Tuesday the Rector and his family moved to 9 Stanford Crescent as the Rectory at 285 Mill Street has been sold. Next Sunday, June 30, Trinity 5, there will be Holy Communion at eight and Morning Prayer at eleven. The Midweek service is discontinued discontinued until September 4. Following Morning Prayer on Sunday, the architect, Reg. Freethy, will present plans for the addition in the Parish Hall. United Church On Sunday, June 23rd, 1991, Mr. Terry Head was organist at Newcastle United United Church. A most enjoyable musical It's Cool in the Furnace, Furnace, directed by Mr. Tom Tollett and performed by the Newcastle Public School Student Choir, took the Queen's Park Report From Page 1. represented the Minister of Housing at the sod-tuming ceremony for the Immaculate Immaculate Conception Seniors Residence Residence in Port Perry. The residence is a housing initiative initiative of the Ontario Homes Now Program, which will create 30,000 affordable homes throughout the province. province. The Immaculate Conception Conception Seniors residence, which will be completed later later this year, will provide 38 affordable homes. I wish all future residents of the Im- place of the regular service. After the service juice and cookies, tea and coffee were enjoyed. Please keep this reminder reminder of the summer schedule of services: Kirby United June 30, July 14 and July 28; Orono United, July 7 and July 21. All summer services are at 10:30 a.m. Newcastle United Church will be open in August and September 1. On Saturday, June 22nd, Reverend Donald Stiles united in marriage Bradley Wilson son of June and Tom and Patricia Smith at Camp Samac Oshawa. maculate Conception Senior Citizens Residence in Port Perry much happiness in their new homes. Later on Sunday afternoon, afternoon, I brought congratulations congratulations and good wishes, from the Premier to Vernon and Jean Disney of Columbus, who were celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends. Best wishes to Vernon and Jean for many more celebrations celebrations in the years ahead. Until next week, be kind to each other. NEW EXHIBIT OPENS AT MUSEUM - The Clarke Museum and Archives announces that its next major exhibition, entitled "Step by Step," will open on Canada Day, July 1st. This show will trace the history of the area we now know as the Town of Newcastle from around 500 A.D. to 1974. "Step by Step" will be installed in two parts over the next four years to coincide coincide with the 20th anniversary of the creation of the Town of Newcastle. Part One, which opens on July 1, will span the period of the arrival of the first native peoples to 1901. It will focus on themes that include native peoples, military conflict, arrival of settlers, industrial industrial development, and transportation. You can visit the Clarke Township Museum and Archives Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday Saturday or Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. PARKETTE OPENS FRIDAY - On Friday, June 28, the official opening of the new Andrew Parkette, located on Andrew St., in Newcastle Village, will take place. Members of the public are invited to come out and view the newest addition to the Town of Newcastle Newcastle park system. The opening ceremonies take place at 3 p.m. at which time Mayor Marie Hubbard and members members of Town Council will participate in the formal ceremony. A brief tour and refreshments will be part of the afternoon's events. Representatives of development development partners and municipal administration will be in attendance. YMCA DAY CAMP STARTS MONDAY - The YMCA children's day camp begins Monday, July 1. This outdoor adventure is available to children ages 5 to 14 at the Enniskillen Conservation Area. Adventure Adventure Camp is the theme for children ages 5 and 6. "Pioneer "Pioneer Camp" is the theme for ages 7 - 9 and "Explorers" "Explorers" is the theme for ages 10 to 14. Bus stops are available throughout Oshawa and in Newcastle, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, Courtice and Hampton. In addition, day care is available for working parents. I For further details, details, call the YMCA office at 668-6868.'or 683-4093. GM VACATION SCHEDULE - Most GM production production facilities in Oshawa will be closed from July 22 to August 4. The summer shut-down schedules for General General Motors were announced last week. The two Oshawa car plants and the truck plant will be closed from July 22 to August 4. In addition, the Oshawa fabrication plant will be shut down for the same two weeks for most employees. CANADA DAY AT BOWMANVILLE MUSEUM - On Monday, July 1st, the Bowmanville Museum will celebrate Canada's 124th birthday with a gigantic party. The opening ceremonies and flag-raising will begin at 1 p.m. Activities continue until 4 p.m. and include include music by the popular "Shades of Silver" group. The afternoon's line-up also features Earl Brown, the magician; races for children; apple bobbing, clowns, balloons, flags; and face-painting. Croquet and shuf- fleboard will ne available for the adults. If you're hungry, hungry, you can pick up hot dogs, birthday cake, and drinks. Popcorn will be sold for just .10 cents a bag. There is also a jelly bean contest and the museum will be open for free tours. It all sounds like lots of fun! SUMMER PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ARTISTS - This summer, the Visual Arts Centre in Bowmanville will be repeating its popular Kids at the Mill program. This is an all-day arts and crafts program, with special special guest artists in the afternoon. The camps feature painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, collage, music, drama and games. Among the topics of the summer courses are: Fun With Wood; Painting; Printmaking; Printmaking; and Drama. A total of seven different subjects subjects will be explored, commencing on July 8. For further further information or registration, call the Visual Arts Centre at 623-5831. GET READY FOR BOWMANVILLE STAMPEDE Those who enjoyed the Strawberry Festival on Saturday Saturday and throughout the past week will be pleased to know that yet another special event is being planned by the Bowmanville Business Centre. It's the annual Sidewalk Sale which will have a western theme this year. The "Bowmanville Stampede." will take place in the downtown on July 18, 19 and 20. Get set to mosey on down for a good time and great values, pardner, Some of the special attractions include carnival rides, a petting zoo, a farmer's market, and a hot air balloon. McD's PATIO CENTRE Quality Patio Furniture at Warehouse Prices "Nobody Beats Our Prices" (new location) 75 King St. W. Bowmanville 623-5353 Little Brother Corner... "Some people will believe anything if it ] is whispered to /a them." %~~~-- ■ Big Brothers of Newcastle 623-6646 Cancer can be beaten. I'lcnsc give generously. TOWN STAFF EARN CERTIFICATES - The town's fire chief and deputy fire chief have earned their designations as Certified Municipal Managers. The achievements of Chief Mike Creighton and Deputy Deputy Chief Hugh Doherty were recognized on Monday night at the regular meeting of Newcastle Town Council. Council. Mayor Marie Hubbard congratulated the firefighters firefighters on completing their studies, noting that the knowledge knowledge they have gained will benefit them in their careers. She also commended the chief and the deputy chief for spending their own time to achieve the designation designation of Certified Municipal Manager. MUNICIPALITY HONORS SAFE DRIVERS - Safe drivers from the Town of Newcastle public works department were honored recently by the mayor and council. Murray Sheehan was recognized for 32 years of safe driving and John Gordon was honored for a 30- year safe driving record. The awards were presented on Thursday, June 20, at the Recreation Complex in Bowmanville. Newcastle Mayor Marie Hubbard and Councillor Larry Hannah were on hand to present the awards. OSHAWA/WHITBY FAIR - The annual Oshawa- " Whitby Fair is on the go again this year, with bigger and better things to come. The event will be held July 18,19, 20, and 21 on Garrard Rd., just north of Conlin Rd., Whitby. The "Mud Bog" event held last year proved to be so successful that it will be repeated this year on Saturday and Sunday. There will also be a demolition derby on Thursday evening, Saturday evening evening and Sunday evening. And, of course, there are many other wonderful events such as a baby show, livestock displays, exhibits of sleighs and buggies, and the midway. OSAID SAYS THANKS - OSAID (Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving) would like to thank the following following businesses, organizations, and individuals who made the Courtice Secondary School "Safe Prom" a success. Thanks go to: Charley Barley's; Bowmanville Rotary Club; Bowmanville Lions Club; Newcastle Pizza; Pizza; Hy and Zel's; Dairy Queen; Colter St. Restaurant; Loblaws; Charterways Bus Co. Swiss Chaletj.Profes- sional Diy Cleaners; Altona Lea; Courtice Soups and Subs; Uniglobe Travel; Scoops; Professional Clips; Matrix Matrix Benefit Services; Elisha's Nail Boutique; llano's Fish and Chips; Subway; Pizza King; Balloons 'n Baskets; Baskets; Suny's Gas Bar; Hooked on Video; National Video; Video; Mrs. Killens; the Atkinsons, Holts, Ashtons, and McCartneys. MUNCH A BOOK CLUB - There's plenty of delicious delicious summer reading in store for youngsters visiting the local libraries. Children of all ages are invited to come to the Bowmanville, Clarke or Newcastle Village branches to join the Munch-a-Book Reading Club and pick up their free menu. Munch-a-Book Club members, members, ages eight to 12, are invited to meet weekly at the Bowmanville and Newcastle branches of the library library for an hour of activities. And that's not the only thing happening at the libraries this summer. Other special events will include a Spy School, clowning workshop, teddy bears picnic, movie program, and lots more. Special events take place throughout the summer. summer. For details, call the Bowmanville Branch at 623- 7322 or the Newcastle Village branch at 987-4844. QUEEN VICTORIA VISITS - A group dressed as Queen Victoria and her entourage will be visiting the Lange Pioneer Village on Sunday, June 30, during the Lang Heritage Festival. And all of the regular attractions attractions at the Pioneer Village will also be open for this special event. The festival takes place between one p.m. and six p.m. at the Lang Pioneer Village located 10 miles southeast of Peterborough. CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS IN COBOURG - There will be a three-day Canada Day celebration for the whole family in Cobourg from June 29 to July 1. Some of the events in the line-up include a parade downtown at 10 a.m. on Saturday and a three-day art show and sale on the waterfront at Victoria Park. On Monday, July 1st, there will be a free family concert with Eric Nagler at the Victoria Park Bandsnell commencing commencing at 7 p.m. and there will be fireworks over the harbour at dusk. This should be a birthday party to remember! EVERGREENE Property Maintenance and Landscape Design Spring Clean-up, Fertilizing, Weed Spraying, Grass Cutting, Shrub Planting, Bush-Hog Service 62 Duke St., Bowmanville, Ont. L1C 2V5 KEVIN CROOKS (416) 623-5125 RRINK'S EXCAVATING R.R. #2 Newcastle, L0A1H0 * Trenching * Gravel & Top Soil * Grading & Levelling • * Septic Installations * Back Filling * General Excavating * Dump Truck Service (416) 987-4995 Old Munich Restaurant 255 King St. E. 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