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8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, July 24.1991 Section Two The Newcastle Independent A Weekly Report of the Happenings in the Village of Newcastle Editors: Jack and Hazel Grago 987-4201 Hobby is "For the Birds v On Wednesday, July 17, the Newtonville Women's Institute chartered a bus to the Academy Theatre, Lindsay, Lindsay, where the passengers enjoyed the Kawartha Summer Summer Theatre's presentation of a comedy, A Bedfull of Foreigners. The four actors and three actresses, who performed, were excellent. The play, a little risqué, took place in the bedroom of a French hotel at the German German border. After many hearty laughs and the end of the play, the bus passengers dined before . their return home. Thank you Newtonville Newtonville W.I. for a good afternoon. afternoon. On Wednesday evening the Orono and District Fiddle Fiddle Club presented another good evening's entertainment. entertainment. Many of them performed performed at Bowmanville's Sidewalk Days on Thursday evening. In modern jargon, the heat was awesome. Sympathy is extended to relatives and friends of the late Margaret Pruner whose funeral took place on Friday. With Mrs. Lena Graham on the weekend were Janet and Bill Hodsoll and Stephanie Stephanie of Whitby. Last Wednesday Mrs. Lena Graham and Mrs. Kathleen Kimball were among those relatives who attended a birthday celebration celebration in honour of Wilma Robinson at the home of Vance and Marguerite Cooper, Cooper, Oshawa. Thursday visitors with Mrs. Nellie Spencer were her daughter Pat and son- in-law Archie Bernard, and their oldest grand-daughter, Jessica Bernard of Flesher- ton. Tuesday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crago were Mrs. Sandra Sherman, Bee- ton, and her mother. Mrs. Maurice Coulter, Downs- view. Birthday greetings to Bonnie Cunningham, Keegan Keegan Rickard, Murray Paterson Paterson and Berniece Milligan. Anniversary wishes to Don and Velma Parker, Verne and Diana Rowe and Harry and Mabel Wade who will observe their 61st on July 25th. Congratulations! Mrs. Dale Hunt and boys, Pontypool, and Miss Judy Powell, Bowmanville, visited on Saturday with parents Stanley and Kathleen Powell. Powell. Birthday dinner in honour honour of Judy was enjoyed. Mr. Arthur Bedwin and Fred, Lake Shore visited on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Murray and Colleen, Frànkford, a birthday celebration celebration for Colleen. Last Tuesday Mrs. Pauline Pauline Storks attended a Newcastle Newcastle Hydro meeting. On Wednesday Mrs. Raye Friedlander and Mrs. Pauline Pauline Storks visited the Curv Lake Indian Reserve. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Friedlander, Friedlander, Toronto, were week- r GRAND OPENING SPECIAL - $1199 01 installed* Dashwood is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of our newest Window and Door Centre. On July 2,1991 at 9:00 a.m. the doors officially opened at 550 Lansdowne St. W. in Peterborough. To celebrate we are offering: For a limited time only, . our M2000 Patio Door installed for only $1199.00* *5' door Installed In existing opening (plus GST) WINDOW AND DOOR CENTRE cffl DASH WOOD' 1200 Phillip Murray Ave., Oshawa 436-1344 ALIGNMENT PROTECT YOUR TIRE INVESTMENT If you check yes to any of these questions, all four wheels may need to be checked for misalignment. Does your car have front-wheel drive? □ □ Does it have independent rear-whéel suspension? D D Does steering wheel seem to be on an angle, even after having a front-wheel alignment? D D Does the car feel like it's travelling at an angle, even while all four wheels are going straight? □ D Are the rear tires wearing unevenly? D D Does the car pull to one side? □ □ Is provision for rear-wheel alignment mentioned in your owner's manual? 2 Wheel Alignments from $1 9.95 reg, price $39.95 We Use Quality Products SNOWDEN SERVICE CENTRE 5720 Old Scugog Rd., Hampton, Oht. A CALL v Monday to Friday 8 a.m. -5 p.m. Expires Aug. 1/91 Hampton |1 jg Tnunlon Rd. \ S' Id , ■d K N i f * . \Ol Hwy. #2 Bowmanville D Û Oshawa, is spending a few days with her grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Pearce. On Saturday, July 20, at Newcastle United Church, Miss Elan Rickard, daughter daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Rickard and Donald Boyd, were united in marriage by Reverend Donald A. Stiles. Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed refreshments and photography in the beautiful gardens of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Rickard, the bride's grandparents. Mrs. Gladys Walkey, Bowmanville, visited recently recently with Mr. and Mrs. Harry 'ade. I end guests of his mother, Mrs. Rave Friedlander. On Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pearce and her sister, May Scott, of Brampton, Brampton, visited Millie Britton m Lindsay. Congratulations to Bette and Win Collier, new grandparents grandparents of a little girl born July 21st to Joanne and Howard Howard Ough, of Pickering. On Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Larry Pearce, Michael and Jeffrey, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pearce and Mrs. May Scott were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Watson and boys, Bowmanville. Mr. and Mrs. Ric Pearce, Kevin and Trish, Port Perry, were Sunday guests of his E arents, Mr. and Mrs. Alert Alert Pearce. Miss Tammy Gamier, On Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. John Scott visited the Ken Morrows at Millbrook. Mr. and Mrs. Alf Perrin Peterborough, Peterborough, visited Wednesday Wednesday afternoon with the family. family. On Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. John Scott visited her cousin, Helen and Bart MacNeill, Oshawa. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Powell are the happy new grandparents of a little girl, daughter of Phyllis and Martin Sundstrom, Oshawa, born on Sunday, July 21st. On Sunday Jackie and Sierd DeJong and Derek hosted a birthday party for Jackie's mother, Mary Gar- rod and for their daughter, Tammy. About thirty relatives relatives and friends enjoyed the G.M. Claims Scarborough Van Plant to Close in 1993 General Motors of Canada Canada Limited confirmed today that its Scarborough Van Plant will be closed prior to the end of summer of 1993. In October of 1989, GM announced announced that it would consolidate consolidate production of full- size vans from Scarborough, Ontario and Lordstown, Ohio to Flint, Michigan.. General Motors of Canada Canada president and general manager George Peapples said "In reviewing the future future product allocation plans, GM has determined that there is no new product program for the Scarborough Scarborough Plant. We are advising advising our employees of the decision decision to close the plant in 1993 to provide them with the fullest opportunity for planning for their future." "Our need to balance excess excess assembly capacity more closely with market demand precludes the allocation of a future product to Scarborough," Scarborough," Peapples noted. "We are now in the process process of establishing worker adjustment committees in conjunction with the federal ana provincial governments to deal with issues related to this closure," he advised. "We believe that these committees committees will play an important important role in ensuring a smooth transition for our people at the Scarborough Plant", he added. The terms of the 1990 National Collective Agreement Agreement with the Canadian Auto Workers provide an October 15, 1990 seniority date at all other GM of Canada Canada locations for Scarborough Scarborough employees on roll at the time of the agreement. This will facilitate placement placement opportunities at other locations. The Agreement also provides significant income income maintenance provisions. provisions. The plant is already beginning beginning to transition some salaried employees to other GM of Canada locations. Salaried employees also are entitled to significant employment employment and income security security benefits. The Plant opened in 1952 as a Frigidaire Products of Canada facility, building appliances. appliances. It added automotive automotive components to the product product line-up in 1960, and became a Delco Canada Plant, producing exclusively automotive products in 1971. In 1973, the plant began began full-size van production os General Motors of Canada Canada Scarborough Van Plant. The plant currently employs employs approximately 2700 people to produce full-size Chevrolet and GMC vans. Van Belle I Floral Shoppes <..much more than a flower store! I «STORES •KghwtyNo.2 4 • King St. W., Oth iw* • SlmcoiSt. N., Oihiwi • lOODundâsSt.W., «•«•mi Whitby Tiêiitmmki o/ V»1 MbGthJmtLhf barbecue and swimming. St. George's Anglican Churcu In the absence of the Rector, Rector, on vacation on Trinity 3, July 21, Mr. Oakley Peters, the Lay Reader, conducted the service of Morning Prayer. Mr. Fred Yates read the lesson. The flowers above the Altar were given by Brother Joseph Greedy in memory of his wife, Ann. The Sidesmen were Judge and Mrs. E. R. Lovekin. Mrs. Joan De Guerre, Deputy Deputy Warden, was on duty. Long time members of the congregation, Pat and Betty Blaker, are celebrating celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary this week. Mr. Peters on behalf of the congregation, congregation, congratulated them and presented them with a card. Mr. Peter's homily was based on the r estion Why Doesn't God swer My Prayers? In preparation for restoration, restoration, the interior of the belfry and steeple has now been cleaned and sterilized. Where necessary, the screening has been repaired or replaced. It is expected that the scaffolding will be in place by August 1. Next Sunday, July 28, the Reverend Cliff Evans will celebrate Holy Communion Communion at eleven. There will be no Early Service. United Church On Sunday, July 28, worshippers worshippers are invited to Kirby United Church with service at 10:30 a.m. At home, or on a outing, your children can enjoy some of the most beautiful creatures on this planet - birds. Birdwatching has become become a very popular activity for the *90's, and there are many books for the. young ornithologist. The "Peterson First Guide - Birds" is a simplified field guide to the common birds of North America. It is illustrated in the Roger Tory Peterson tradition, witn clear descriptions of birds, and an introduction telling your child how to get started in birdwatching. You might want to complement your child's learning experience with the video "Watching Birds" (prepared by Houghton Houghton Mifflin) which identifies birds both visually and by "song." "For the Birds" by Margaret Margaret Atwood is a wonderful story with a message of protection protection and preservation of birds and their habitat. Your child will discover with young Samantha what life really is like for the birds while cultivating his/her reading skills. This Canadian Canadian book also features "side- bars" which include ideas for creating bird habitat and interesting interesting facts about the dangers to birds and their environment. A more in-depth book about birds for the older child is "Exploring the World of Birds" by Adrian Forsyth and Laurel Aziz. This Equinox guide to avian life explores the behaviour of birds, their adaptation to a changing environment, and observations of birds in their habitat. Splendid photographs photographs examine some of the more well-known birds and some exotic species. It is exciting to see birds in their natural habitat, but great pleasure can also be aerivea from observations of birds feasting at a bird feeder, feeder, or on your garden. As a summer project, you and your children can build bird feeders to attract birds close to your home for observation; observation; and, don't forget to provide provide a birdbath, or some other other means of water for your "guests." You might also consider building some birdhouses to ensure that they nest nearby. nearby. Your local library has a host of birdhouse and bird- feeder building books; some which also include suggestions suggestions for creating habitat for your bird friends. "How to Attract, House and Feed Birds" by Walter E. Schütz, is an easy-to-follow guide which tells you most of what you need to know about providing providing food and shelter for birds. Now is the time to' plan to attract birds to you backyard as they will soon be preparing for their long journeys south. There are some books which include suggestions for feeding or housing birds, taking into consideration the 3R's of environmental protection: Reduce, Re-Use and Recycle. "The Puzzlers Book" A Green World Book from the Editors of Owl Magazine, teaches children about birdfeed, and provides some creative instructions for building birdfeeders from household items which you would normally dispose of. Polls tell us that Canadians Canadians are more concerned about the state of the environment environment than we have ever been. How can we take that concern, and put it into action? action? Next week, we will look at some magazines which can help you in your quest for more information leading you to action - at home and in the workplace. Submitted by: Helen MacDonald Over 300 vehicles to be sold in a limited time SPRINTS CORSICAS MURRAY KEEFER DEREK NICHOLSON RICK PRITCHARD JEFF STEWART PETER APPLETON CHRIS BLANCHARD GARY DIONNE BILL HOLLAND JOE FOURNIER JOHN HORKY ORNELLA MURATORI JIM NEAL SHERRY OKE KEN SHERBAN MURRAY SILVER ARCHIE TERWILLEOAR WAYNE DAVIDSON ORAHAM LEHMANN OEOROE WESTFALL CHEVROLET • 0LDSM0BILE CADILLAC • CHEVY TRUCKS