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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 13 Nov 1991, p. 15

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i i Community Correspondence The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, November 13,1991 15 The Courtice Connection by Peter T. Sum The planned urban area of Courtice will have 10 additional additional streets by next spring when three brand new residential sub-divisions join others already already in existence in the Newcastle Newcastle community. Heavy earth-moving machines machines have been at work for Hi NmI feme box ■ tkt We* imcwwn SINCE 1930 Call Sandra Yates Telephone 623-5873 several months at the construction construction sites of the new subdivisions subdivisions - two north and one south of Highway 2. When completed sometime next February, the new subdivisions subdivisions will provide approximately approximately 250 units of residential housing. An estimated 850 people will call the new subdivisions subdivisions home. Frank Wu, director of planning planning and development of the Town of Newcastle, described the growth of urban Courtice as "very fast, relatively speaking, speaking, for a small municipality," but "not surprising." "It's happening all around the Toronto area," Wu told an interviewer last week. "To an average citizen it's hard to comprehend, but it's really the evolution of a major metropolis." Wu attributed the growth of Courtice urban area to "the influence influence of Toronto." A plan for major urban development development approved in 1985 by provincial authorities proposes proposes the following among others: others: seven neighbourhood parks (three already arc in place and one is still under construction. - Seven elementary schools (four already arc in place); - Two secondary schools (one already is established; - One "commercial component component (approximately four hec tares in size) of community central area" - One community park within the community central area; - One "local central area." The plan show that the approximately approximately 7.7 - square- kilometre Courtice urban area is bounded on the west by Townlinc Road; on the north by an extension of Oshawa City's Adelaide Road, about one block north of Lawson Road on the Newcastle side of Townlinc Road; on the cast by Hancock Road, but at a point about 400 metres from the junction of Hancock and Nash roads the boundary line cuts southwestward to Courtice Road; on the south by a line drawn on Courtice Road south- westward from about half a kilometre kilometre from the intersection of Courtice Road and Highway 2 to a point about a block cast of where Bloor and Bruntsficld streets meet and from there it continues along Bloor to Townlinc Road. Municipal records show that close to 11,000 people live within Courtice major urban area. "Forget Them Not - They Also Loved Life Dearly" Courliccans joined others in the Town of Newcastle and elsewhere in Canada this week in offering special prayers in Remembrance of the more than 100,000 fellow Canadians VALUABLE COUPON 1 lb. Ribs For Only $g95 With Fries & dinner roll Available dally. Offer expires Dec. 1,1991 1300 King St. E., Oshawa 576-1366 NOW OPEN. [Lindsay • Peterborough ^ AN AUTIIORIZED DEALF.R GANARASKA LEATHERCRAFT 3847 Wilcox Rd.,Orono LOB 1M0 (416) 983-9540 Thurs. - Fri. 5 - 9 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone ahead at other times (Christmas Classic BUSTER S PRESENTS * Karaoke Might * ^ Saturday, November 16th 9:30 p.m.-1:00a.m.|| _ NO COVER ^CHARGE Prizes^ Giveaways) Upcoming IVlIFtFtOFt MIRROR Thurs., Rrl., Sat. Nov. 21-22-23 45 King Street W., Newcastle 987-4442 Military personnel as well as merchant seamen - who fell in action or died by enemy action in the two world wars and the war in Korea. Sixty-four names appear on the Honor Roll of those from Newcastle who fell in action in the 1914-18 First World War. Thirty-five names arc on the Honor Roll of Ncwcastlcrs who fell in the 1939-45 Second World War. More than 1.8 million Canadians Canadians served in the three major armed conflicts... "We Will Remember Them" Firemen of No. 4 Fire Station Station on Trulls Road north of Highway 2 arc putting finishing finishing touches on a 12-foot-by 13 and 1/2-by-cight Fire Safety House they have been constructing constructing in the fire station in their spare time. Captain Trent Elyca, one of the two full-time captains at the station, promised to have the miniature house take part in Saturday's Santa Claus Parade Parade in Bowmanvillc. The mobile replica of a typical typical home has an upstairs, downstairs, a bedroom and a kitchen. It sits on a trailer and will be lowed to schools in Durham Region and elsewhere in the province to demonstrate a number of fire safety principles, principles, including the safe evacuation evacuation of a home in the event of a fire. The property of Durham Region will be based in Newcastle, Newcastle, but no one yet knows exactly where. How about the place of its birth - No. 4 Fire Station in Courtice as a reward to its volunteers volunteers builders. Cotter Street EATERY Select from a Variety of MENU ITEMS or BUFFETS from $5.95 Book Now for your Christmas Parties Groups Welcomed Cotter Street Eatery 1300 King St. E., Oshawa 576-1366 (corner of King St. and Townlinc)^ Yuletide at the Mill i Annual Christmas Show and Sale of Fine Arts Fri., Nov. 18 - 6-9 p.m. Sat., Nov. 19-11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sun. Nov.-20 - 12 noon - 4 pint. 10% Discount on Art Friday Night Visual Arts Centre of Newcastle 143 Simpson Ave. Soper Creek Park For more information call 623-5831 «lit CRAFT OPEN HOUSE November 15th -1:00 -10:00 p.m. November 16-1710:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Large selection of: PINE WOODWORKING HAND-CRAFTED ITEMS FRANK AND KATHRYN MELTON R.R.#2, Blackstock 4541 Devitts Road East of Hwy 57 ' 986-4877 'pnimU IHmUc present Kichener Waterloo Symphony with Robert Silverman Pianist playing Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto #3 Sunday, November 17th, 1991 at 3:30 p.m. ADULTS $18.00 STUDENTS $7.00 Tickets from Port Hope Chamber of Commerce (416) 885-5519 at the door of Port Hope United Church or by calling Doreen Gorslinc (Pres.) (416) 885-6801 St Stephens Of\C Drama Prouo/ly Presents a Caharet /VTivist of Life lan by Robin Ccirrey Jo jin Sheridi St. Stephen's High Schools Auditorium NoveUer IH* 4 15* Two Shows Nightl at T : 00pm $ Cf'OOpm Vcktts arc available, at the door Adulte "5* 00 If Students y Something every woman can relate to... And every man should see HP Only 42 Days Left Until Santa Arrives Happenings in Hampton by Michelle Balson Old man winter left us his calling card this past week. Just in time for Santa Claus, whose face soon will be popping popping up everywhere, in the malls and parades, listening to children's wish lists and spreading good cheer. Tis the season. Only 42 days left! On Monday, November 4th the P.T.O. held a general meeting. meeting. It took place in the library of Hampton Junior at 7:30 p.m. The Euchre Card Party met Wednesday in the C.E. Wing of the United Church. Betty Kuycr was the night's first place winner with a score of 85. Second went to Ruth Tink who had 80. Marg Hall and Bernice Wells tied for third with 78 and davc Hall had 76. Bernice Renton had the Most Lone Hands of four. The Most Honest Player was Joyce Potter. Potter. The Special was won by Marion Artym. Draw winners were Gladys Potts, Dina Abbott, Abbott, Ruth Farrow and Bernice Wells. The Church families of •. Hampton had a night of bowling bowling on Saturday. All met at the Norlhcnd Alley at 7:30. The balls were really rolling. Sometimes Sometimes into the pins, other lime down the gutter. Erin Johnson, Paul Annis, Henry Pokorski, Brian Annis and Brent Corcn were the high score winners. Afterwards, everyone enjoyed pizza. The Hampton United Church held a Remembrance Day Service on Sunday. The Canadian Flag was carried by Danielle Sutler. Amy Wallraff held the World Flag of Guiding. Guiding. The Ontario Provincial Flag was carried by John Marco Marco Cannito. Mark Pokorski held the World Scouting Flag. Included in the service was Amazing Grace, done on the bag pipes. I heard it was wonderful. wonderful. Unfortunately, I couldn't get his name for you. On Monday, November lllh at 2 p.m. à Tree Planting Ceremony was held on - Mill Street here in Hampton. A beautiful Crimson King was planted beside the Historical Plaque by the Hampton Women's Women's Institute. The purpose, not just because this spot has been bare since the Mill was tom down, but for the environment. There were nine members present, including former Mill owner Mrs. John Burrows, Mayor Marie Hubbard was there along with Councillor Ar- not Wottcn. Before the dirt was shoveled on, President of Hampton W.I. read a poem entitled entitled "The Old Mill" by Wilson Wilson MacDonald. It was pretty chilly out there so afterwards the members headed into the Church for a cup of lea. It was unfortunate though that before the ceremony began, began, member Barb Cochrane was taking a short cut and slipped down a hill. Two men passing by, whose faces I've seen around, came to the rescue. rescue. They carried her up to member Marg Hall's waiting vehicle. By the looks of it, her ankle was injured. The two left as quickly, as they appeared. Possibly because a photographer photographer was arriving. We lhank them for their help. Don't forget folks that there is a dance this Saturday, the 16th, from 8-1 at the Hampton Hall. Tickets arc available at the door. Everyone is welcome. welcome. Due to the lack of response, the hall will no longer be open Monday and Thursday afternoons, afternoons, for the kids. The hall is still being offered on Saturdays. Saturdays. However, take note that it will be closed for the kids because of the bazaar being held that day until 4 p.m. A unit of Pathfinders will soon be banding. Pathfinders is for girls from 12-15. The meetings meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of the month at the Enniskillen Church and on the third Tuesday at the Hampton Church. Meetings are from 6:30-8 p.m. Anyone interested may call Lois Alloway at 263- BOWMANV1LLE DRAMA WORKSHOP Presents Jacob Two-Two Meets The Hooded Fang Admission $3.00 Seniors Invited FREE Nov. 27, 7:00 p.m. A Children's Play by Murdccai Riclilcr at Bowmanvillc High School Theatre Friday, November 29 at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, November 30 at 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. For tickets call 623-0616 or any club member. Technics SC-S1200 Component Stereo CHAfiGEUR^ De DISQUE AUM<XlUfiV*OU;r^£r • AV remote control ■ Rotary CD changer • 3-way speaker system • Stereo Integrated amplifier • Quartz synthesized AM/FM stereo tuner • Auto-reverse double cassette deck • Audio rack $ ,95 ALL FOR ONLY 1 099 Bowmanville Audio-Vision 58 King St. W. Tel. 623-2312 2393 or Elizabeth Bateman at 263-2960. For girls age, five there is Sparks. The Sparks meet at the Enniskillen Church on Wednesday from six to seven in the evening. You can contact contact Alison Vanlcydcn at 263- 8440. W.I. MEETING The Hampton Woman's Institute Institute met in the Confederation Confederation Room of the Hampton United Church. Present were 16 members and one guest, Reverend Bonnie Kelly. President Jane Smith introduced introduced us to Rev. Kelly. Wc then heard a poem entitled "I'm Glad I Touched Shoulders Shoulders With You" a tribute to Remembrance Remembrance Day. The Roll Call Bowmanvillc W.I. Meets on November 7 th The Bowmanvillc W.I. met in Trinity Church hall on Thursday, November 7 with 19 members present and 1 visitor. The President Mrs. Wiseman Wiseman opened the meeting by welcoming everyone, Mrs. Bell our pianist played for singing O Canada, and the Institute Institute Ode. Mrs. England read the minutes minutes of our October meeting and gave the treasurers report. An executive meeting was held at Mrs. Wisemans on October October 21, to plan our Christmas dinner and each member was reminded of what each one would be doing. Also an exchange exchange of gifts. Mrs. Bell reported on a Scholarship, for a grade 12 pupil pupil at our High School, she is going to look into this and report report back to the W.I. A motion by Mrs. Bell and seconded by Mrs. Kinncar that this be carried out. Cd. Mrs. Carrigan is the delegate delegate to the Convention in Toronto. Toronto. Our guest speaker, Mrs. Anna Bragg spoke on reflexology. reflexology. She has been in this business business since 1986 and has her degree degree in health care. Ann Park P.R.O. of "my first impression of Hampton" was taken. Everyone Everyone agreed that the friendliness of the people and the quiet atmosphere atmosphere was a drawing card. Reverend Kelly spoke to us about the hardships of growing up in Newfoundland. That province continues to have much poverty. The men arc away working the fishing industry. industry. There arc not many factories factories and many people grow their own food and cure theit meat. Wc thanked Reverend Kelly and presented her with a small gift. Jane then read a poem. "The Stone in the Park". Correspondence Correspondence was read. The Treasurer's report was given A motion was carried by Muriel Muriel Burrows and seconded b) Marg Hall to give the Church S250 for the use of the facilities. facilities. The Christmas outing was discussed. It was decided tc meet at the Golden Gate at the Five Points Mall at 11:30 a.m Afterwards, wc will go to Mar ion Artym's. Barb Cochrane Eva Nacf and Betty Kuycr vol untccrcd to form the "Shut Ins" committee. It was decided to invite So lina, Maple Grove and Bow manvillc Institute members it our January 7th meeting. It wil be an International Affair will guest speaker Anna Bragg talking about a recent trip to China. Wilma motioned that we hold our Tree Planting Ceremony Ceremony on Monday, November 11th at 2 p.m. Eleanor Jackson seconded and all carried. Marg gave the Consumers Report on how food is a medicine in itself and Wilma Kantor moved and Michelle Balson seconded that wc purchase 50 "Environmentally "Environmentally Friendly" books. All carried. carried. A collection and Pennies for Friendship was taken. Wc closed with the Mary Stewart Collect. DUCA CREDIT UNION MORTGAGES Œ YEAR 875%) (2 YEARS 91%) (3 YEARS MÜ%) (5 YEARS ïôüü%) "Closed Mortgages With Special Prepayment Privileges. " Better "Banking" for Everyone 136 King St. E. 15 Charles St. Bowmanville Oshawa 623-6343 728-4658 Manager: Paul Muller Willowdalc**, Toronto, Rexdalc, Etobicoke**, Scarborough, Richmond Hill, Newmarket**, Brampton, Orangeville** Oshawa, Bowmanvillc **Opcn on Saturdays 9:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. . (ÏT % Orono Town Hall and D.B.I.A. Boards, present Christmas Craft Show November 15, 16, 17 in the Orono Town Hall "Lighting of Christmas Friday, Nov. 15th at 6:30 p.m. Come Downtown and see the new Christmas lights Carolling starts at 6:30 p.m. Paticipating Downtown Merchants will pay the GST Friday Evening from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. ^^^^ap^toUh^roi^owntownOrono^^jl Life's Bumpy Road You can't avoid everything out there. Turn to us for a suspension and steering check. ALIGNMENT SPECIAL Front Wheels Only 95* GST and PST Extra ALIGNMENT SPECIAL Align Four Wheels Parts Extra '54 $yg 95 * GST and PST Extra We will check shocks, all steering components and adjust alignment ROTATE AND $ A A 95* BALANCE SPECIAL ^ l|7J Wheel weights included 49 GST and PST Extra Applies to all GM cars and light trucks, Offer expires November 30/91. *l PARTS ll SERVICE THE EXPERT CHOICE. i COWAN PONTIAC -- BUICK LTD. BOWMANVILLE - ONT 166 King St. E., Bowmanville 623-3396

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