The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

i 16 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvilie, Wednesday, September 25, 1991 Community Correspondence Lots of Colorful Bikes in Newcastle Festival Contest 3 The Newcastle Independent A Weekly Report from the Village of Newcastle Editors: Jack and Hazel Crago -- 987-4201 On Thursday evening the Newcastle Senior citizens enjoyed enjoyed their regular evening of cards. Winners declared were: 1st Marion Scars, 2nd Newton Ashton, 3rd Tom Wilson, 4th Margaret Todd, 5th Olive Little, Little, 6th Glenn Picked. On Wednesday evening the Orono and District Fiddle Club enjoyed their monthly evening at the Newcastle Community Hall. A good attendance was reported. The Newcastle High School Reunion committee held another another meeting on Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Pcdwcll. Letters with tentative plans for the ' June 1992 festivities arc being delivered or sent to former students. students. Replies arc requested. Several deaths occurred in the area last week. On Tuesday afternoon the funeral was held for Miss Louise Hancock who resided at Mamwood Lifccarc Centre. Louise had been our neighbour for many years. She was always cheerful and kind, a friend to everyone who knew her. The community was shocked and saddened when Mrs. Margaret McMahon, Bowmanvilie passed away so suddenly. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Burley lost a dear niece, Denise Denise Watts last week. Our sympathy sympathy to relatives and friends. Our congratulations to Dan and Marg Maskcll who celebrated celebrated the 25th wedding anniversary anniversary on September 24lh. On Saturday, September 14, Shirley Shirley and Dave Brough and family family surprised the happy couple with a celebration at the Brough home. The weekend before, Marg's sisters, brothers, brothers, nieces and nephews had a party for them at the home of Judy and Doug Crapp, Stoncy Lake. Fellow-workers at A&P store presented Marg with a gift and card on Friday. While all this celebrating is going on, Dan and Marg's children have relumed to college, Cheryl at Durham and Chris at Sir Sand- ford Fleming, Peterborough. All the best! On October 1st, Allin and Alice Rowe will observe their 50th wedding anniversary. Alice now lives at Parkview Apartments while Allin is a resident of Slrathavcn, Bow- manvillc. We extend best wishes. wishes. ■ Birthday greetings to Gladys Gladys Wood, Brcnton Rickard, Patricia Vcrbcck, Diana Rowe, Chad Pcthcrick, Marilyn Martin Martin and Narda Hoogkamp. Mr. Ronald Powell is a patient patient in Oshawa General Hospital. Hospital. When there is an eighteen foot cavity and huge digging equipment in front of one's house, one least expects visitors. visitors. So, Saturday evening the Cragos were pleasantly surprised surprised when Bill and Ann Lav- erty, Scaforth called on us. Horticultural Meeting On Tuesday, September 17, 1991, the Newcastle Horticultural Horticultural Society held its fall show and meeting. President Vicki Lcsnick greeted the attendants and guest speaker Sher Lcc- toozc, who gave a most interesting interesting presentation on edible and non-edible plants. With the exception of a few juniors, all enjoyed her sumac punch made of sumac syrup and ginger ale. The speaker recommends taking taking Peterson's Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants when going on your field trip in search of food. Mrs, Winnie Dilling, Bowmanvilie, Bowmanvilie, judged the show with the following results: Class 1 - Chrysanthemums, pompoms 1st Loma Atkins, 2nd Madeleine Buckley Class 2 - Chrysanthemums spoon - 1st Loma Atkins, 2nd Madeleine Buckley Class 3 - Chrysanthemums, mixed - 1st Loma Atkins, 2nd Madclcindc Buckley. Class 4 - Coleus - 1st Hazel Crago, 2nd Narda Hoogkamp, 3rd Madeleine Buckley. Class 5 - Geraniums - 1st Loma Atkins, 2nd Hazel Cra- £°- Class 8 - Onions - winter - 1st Janet Pacdcn, 2nd Madeleine Madeleine Buckley, 3rd Betty Blaker. Blaker. Class 9 - Onions, Spanish - 1st Jack Crago, 2nd Betty Blakcr. Class 10 - Peppers - 1st Hazel Hazel Crago, 2nd Loma Atkins, 3rd Jack Crago. Class 11 - Squash Butternut - 1st Hazel Crago, 2nd Jack Crago. Class 12 - Squash any other variety - 1st Madeleine Buck- ley. Class 13 - Meditation, design design using one rose - 1st Narda Hoogkamp, 2nd Hazel Crago, 3rd Janet Pacdcn. Class 13 - Summer's End - 1st Hazel Crago, 2nd Narda Hoogkamp, 3rd Vicki Lcsnick, 4th Janet Pacdcn. Class 15 - Green Glory - 1st Narda Hoogkamp, 2nd Vicki Lcsnick, 3rd Hazel Crago. Class 16 - Shell-out - 1st Vicki Lcsnick. Class 17 - Recycled - 1st Vicki Lcsnick, 2nd Hazel Crago. Crago. Class 18 - Country Fair - 1st Loma Atkins, 2nd Narda Hoogkamp, 3rd Madeleine Buckley. Class 19 - Chipmunk's Lunch - 1st Betty Blakcr. Class 20 - Fall Wreath - 1st Vicki Lcsnick. Class 21 - Apple Pie - 1st Hazel Crago, 2nd Wylma Allin. Allin. Class 22 - Pumpkin Pie - 1st Hazel Crago, 2nd Wylma Allin, 3rd Janet Pacdcn. Junior Gardener's prizes were awarded to: Class 1 Thanksgiving - 1st .Amy Schumann, 2nd Michael Schumann. Class 2 Leaves Arc Lovely - 1st Brianne Bedard, 2nd René Bedard, 3rd Amy Schumann. Class 3 - Decorated Bottle - 1st René Bedard, 2nd Brianne Bedard, 3rd Amy Schumann, 4th Michael Schumann. On Saturday, September 28, 1991, lire Newcastle Horticultural Horticultural Society hosts the annual Junior Day for District 17. This event begins at 9 o'clock in the Sunday School Hall of Newcastle Newcastle United Church. On Thursday Mrs. Pat Bernard Bernard Flcsherton, visited her mother, Mrs. Nellie Spencer. Saturday callers' at the Jack Crago's and the Lake Shore Powell's were Mrs. Maurice Coulter, Downsview, her son Floyd Coulter, Campbellville, and his son Keith. Saturday visitors with Mrs. Bertha Powell were grandchildren grandchildren Shannon and Shawn Couch, and Adrienne and Brandon Dey, Bowmanvilie. On Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Powell visited visited Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Mar- kle and family who were celebrating celebrating Andrew's 19th birthday. Andrew was home from Queen's University, Kingston and his sister, Alyssa, was home from Waterloo University University for this family gathering. gathering. Last Tuesday evening the Lioness Directors' meeting was held in the Lions' Den of Newcastle Community Hall. Thursday visitors with the Stanley Powells were grandsons grandsons Russell, Graydcn and Adrien Hunt, of Pontypool. Mr. and Mrs. John Scott visited last Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Morrow and girls, Millbrook. On Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. John Scott were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Newton Ashton, Bowmanvilie. Miss Jackie Skclding, Oshawa was Wednesday evening evening supper guest of her grandmother, grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Skclding. Skclding. On Thursday Mr. Raymond ■ obtain a new skill N increase your tax knowledge ■ convenient times and locations ICAL-L now y h&r block FOR MORE INFORMATION eoo cnc7 bowmanville call 623-6957 mall Chapman and Mrs. Elizabeth Skclding were luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Skclding, Port Perry. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wood, Oshawa, visited on Saturday with his mother, Mrs. Gladys Wood. Visitors last Tuesday to Thursday with Mrs. May Burley Burley and Arthur Clark were May's son Don and his wife Betty, of Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Robin Alldrcd and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Murphy Murphy spent the evening on Sunday Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Alldrcd, Oshawa. Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival The Newcastle Village and District Chamber of Commerce Commerce held the Fall Festival Day at the Newcastle Community Community Hall on Saturday, September September 21. The early birds didn't get worms but a delicious pancake pancake and sausage breakfast prepared prepared by the village firemen. At that time the sellers were busy preparing their flea market market stalls for interested shop : pers. The bike decorating contest contest attracted many children. In the three-year-old class Marcel Vasseur (as a farmer) and his sister Jencllc in a wagon were awarded first place. Christina Poole as a clown came third. Sorry we didn't get all the names of the participants. Dancing in the evening concluded concluded the busy day for the Chamber of Commerce workers! workers! The Community Hall Board The monthly meeting of the Community Hall Board was held on Tuesday, Sept. 17. In the absence of Brcnton Rickard, Rickard, Sicrd DcJong was Chairman. Chairman. The long meeting was largely devoted to setting a budget for 1992 for approval by the Town Council. The roughing in for offices that was done in the East Room, Main Floor, formerly used by the Library Library and before that, by the Hydro and Post Office, is to be removed shortly. It will then be available for rental. Some of the organizations using the Hall on a regular basis basis arc The Masonic Lodge, the Lions Club, the Bowling Club, the Senior Citizens, the Orono & District Fiddlers, the Optimists, Optimists, the Historical Society and the Pentecostal Church. Present members , of the Board Are: appointed, Sicrd DeJong, Diana Grandficld, and Brcnton Rickard; elected, Penny Penny Kearney and Douglas Smith. The two representatives from the Town Council are Diane Hamrc and Frank Stapleton. Stapleton. St. George's Anglican Church On Trinity 17, September 22, Holy Communion was celebrated celebrated at- eight, and Morning Prayer at eleven. The flowers above the altar were given by Reginald LcGrcslcy in memory memory of his wife Helen and Mother, Mother, Mabel. The sidesmen were Mr. and Mrs. John Hunter. Mrs. Helen Hall and Mrs. Joan DcGucrrc were also on duty. The Junior choir under the direction of Debbie Leslie and organist Kathic Cureatz made its first appearance singing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" preceded by a poem written by Gregory Ward and read by Mary Arm Leslie. On Sunday afternoon Stephanie Stephanie Opal, infant daughter of Douglas and Janet Mavin and grandchild of choir member Albert Mavin and his wife Clara, Clara, was baptized. The Rector, the Rev. D.W. Hall officiated. The godparents are John and Mary Groctelaars. There will be Bible Study this Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Parish Hall. In the evening there is choir practice for the Junior Choir at 6:45 and the Senior Choir at 7:30. On Saturday, the 28th the annual Walk-a-thon, to raise money for Outreach, starts at 10 a.m. from the Parish Hall. Joyce Ritchie and Marg Wind arc the conveners and will welcome welcome more walkers and sponsors. sponsors. Next Sunday September 29 is St. Michael and All Angels Day and Holy Communion will be celebrated at eight and there will be a service of Morning Morning Prayer at eleven, The Mid-week Service of Communion continues at 9:30 on Wednesday mornings, The women meet at ten in the Parish Parish Hall for quilting and crafts, St. Francis of Assisi The C.W.L. reporter hopes everyone had a delightful summer, summer, For their first meeting 15 members were in attendance, Last Saturday 35 members travelled to St. Jacob's Market, Elmira, by bus, All reported a good time, enjoying the shopping, shopping, In May a valued member Gladys Newsom passed away and is sadly missed, People have started working on articles articles for the November bazaar. United Church On Sunday, Sept. 22nd at Newcastle United Church, Sunday School registration took place, with superintendents superintendents Jim and Shirley Coyle. A Hymn Sing was enjoyed at the beginning of the service. Lay Reader Don Stiles Jr. read the first scripture lesson from John 28. Turning the World Upside Down is the Theme of this year's study, and the song "Turning of the World' was introduced. introduced. Mr. Francis Jose spoke on behalf of the Mission and Service Service committee, stating that only half of our mission objective objective has been raised. He then announced that it was Rev. Stiles and Joan Blackburn's birthdays and the congregation joined in the singing of Happy Birthday. A Service of Covenanting will be held on Sunday, Sept. 29lh. Congregation, parents, teachers and children will be involved. An insert concerning the Golden Harvest Craft and Bake Sale gave the following information. information. Co-convenors arc Jean Allin, Carole Noble and Erla Jose. In charge of the following following tables arc: Bake Table, Joan Blackburn: Craft Table, Marjorie Paterson: Country Store, Pearl Noble: Christmas Novelties, Margaret Burley: Tea Room, Marie Pcdwcll: White Elephant, K. Powell: Touch and Take, Susanne Schumann. Senior Choir practice resumes resumes on Thursday, September 26 at 8 o'clock. Fruits and vegetables are requested requested for decorating the church on Thanksgiving, October October 13th. Newcastle Village Community Bowling Thursday Night Mixed League Fac Forget 200-209-216, Ken Jury 203-206, Jean Hall 190-309, Bill Brown 263-187- 193, Ted Ritchie 219-227-214, ■ Joe Mcndonca 196, Brian Forget Forget 208-177, Jackie Kindratiuk 217-228, Lyn Murphy 177, Donna Mcndonca 229, Ken Boyd 201-235-217, Greg Forget Forget 200-182-266, Gary Saxty 256-194, Tom Kindratiuk 195- 214, Betty Richards 210, Rick Murphy 191-181-232, Joe Forget Forget 231, Wes Forget 183-209, Kathryn Brown 212, 1992 New Show Thurs., Sept. 26 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Our new car showing continues Friday 9 to 9; Saturday 9 to 5 Decorated Bike contest in Newcastle Village dozen entries, many ot them quite unique. Alter they One of the most popular events of the Newcastle had lined up forjudging, the entire group went inside and District Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival on the hall where chamber officials presented the win- Saturday was the decorated bicycle contest. It took ners with their awards and then gave each of the con- place early in the afternoon and attracted a couple of testants a prize. Bring the whole family and enjoy a glimpse into the Past... Take a trip down memory lane by viewing a selection of vehicles from by-gone days. Present... 1992 Chevrolets, Oldsmobiles, Chevy T rucks and the all-new 1992 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight - DOOR PRIZES - A X Plus ... the Geo Tracker and Car Future SS-454 Chevy Pick-up THE WORLD'S ONLY TWIN-ENGINE PULLING CORVETTE FUNNY CAR!!! Customized Extended Cab Pick-up Refreshments will be served MOTORS LTD. Hwy. 2 at Courtice Road 436-2222