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( 12 Hie Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, January 15.1992 Clubs and Three New Girl Guides Enrolled At a recent meeting of the 7 th Bowman ville Boy Scout Troop in the St. Stephen's Stephen's Elementary School gymnasium, a Scouting Achievement Award was presented presented to David Hendricks in the form of a Bronze Chain. In this photo, Scouter Dave Watson is making the presentation, while Troop members gather round the recipient to congratulate him. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PUBLIC NOTICE TO ITS CITIZENS NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DESIGNATE IN THE MATTER of the Ontario Heritage Act, 1974, R.S.0.1980, Chapter 337; AND IN THE MATTER of the lands and premises at the following Municipal addresses in the Town of Newcastle, in the Province of Ontario; Locations: 67 Ontario Street, Bowmanville, now in the Town of Newcastle 27 King Street West, Bowmanville, now in the Town of Newcastle Part Lot 31, Concession 9, former Township of Darlington, now in the Town of Newcastle Part Lot 27, Concession 6, former Township of Darlington, now in the Town of Newcastle Reasons For Designations: 67 Ontario Street, Bowmanville - This vernacular Georgian town house was constructed some time between 1856 and 1865 and its style is uncommon to the Town of Newcastle. 27 King Street West, Bowmanville - This property has been home to commercial activity in Bowmanville since the 1860's and, during the late 1.880's, the second floor of the structure was used as the first office of the Bell Telephone Company. It is recommended for designation based on its historical significance. Part Lot 31, Concession 9, former Township of Darlington - This church, built in 1877, is considered to be the best surviving example of a small frame rural church to be found in Darlington Township. It is recommended for designation based on its historical significance. Part Lot 27, Concession 6, former Township of Darlington - This church, built in 1855, is the oldest church building in Darlington Township and probably the Town of Newcastle. Any person may, within thirty (30) days of the first publication of this notice, send by Registered Mail or deliver to the Clerk of the Town of Newcastle, notice of his or her objection to the proposed designation together with a statement of the reasons for the objection and all relevant facts, If such a notice of objection is received, the Council of the Town of Newcastle shall refer the matter to the Conservation Review Board for a hearing. Dated at the Town of Newcastle this 8th day of January 1992. Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T. Town Clerk Town of Newcastle 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 \ IK IOWNCK . jrn Newcastle First Date of Publication January 8,1992 Files R01.1725.EN. R01.1592.KI. R01.1593.ON. R01.3735.EL, Y Offers Programs For Winter Months On November 26th, 1991, the 1st Bowmanville Guide Company welcomed three new members, 1-r, Andrea King,'Laurie MacDonald and Nicole Braybrook. Taking C art in the official ceremony were Leaders Poppi, Smiley and Buttercup, pictured ehind the new recruits. Scout Receives Achievement Award 1 /.'/"• " 1 - ' '-/ • yi The YWCA has" lots of great activities and programs for both children and adults during the winter months, according according to Natalie Mandcrs, Program Co-ordinator, Newcastle Newcastle Area. Children who enjoy fitness may still register for FUN/FIT KIDS. The program starts January January 16. Creative children, you can work with your hands in the YWCA CREATIVE HANDS program that is beginning beginning on January 21, 1992. The YWCA has co-operative programs programs with the Visual Arts' Centre for artistic children. These classes are: 1) Pre-school Art Classes, January 16 - March 5; 2) Cartooning, Cartooning, January 16 - March 5; 3) Creative Fridays, January 17 - March 6; 4) Arts Medley, January 18 - March 7. Youths can train to be better babysitters in our Babysitter Training program. Two locations locations are available, Bowmanville Bowmanville Senior Public School and Dr. Emily Stowe Public School in Courtice. Participants must be 12 years of age by the end of the program. BABYSITTER TRAINING runs from February February 3 - March 9 at Dr. Emily Stowe and February 5 - March Toastmasters Meet For First Time in '92 Hardly an empty scat was available when Bowmanville Toastmasters Club members held their initial 1992 meeting January 7. Almost full attendance attendance bodes will for the year as members knuckle down to the business of what Toastmasters Toastmasters is all about-improving communication and leadership skills. In her opening remarks, President Connie Nelson reached back to the 19th century century for a stimulative quote from U.S. President Abraham Lincoln: Lincoln: "We must think anew and act anew." While proposing a toast to "new thoughts and new action" she reminded members that while the year may be new, old ways die hard and are not easily easily changed. Yet new conditions conditions and new challenges must be met. After she urged everyone to be anything but complacent, the word builder for the evening, evening, by coincidence turned out to be "complaisant," a homonym meaning willing to please. Members were tested on their knowledge of current events by Table Topics Master Lome Allin, who reminded them that "we live in a global village. Any event in any part of the world impacts on the rest of the world and impacts on us. We arc truly citizens of the world." Topics ranged from the breakup of the former Soviet Union and continuing developments developments there to what lies ahead for Canada in 1992. Speakers had one minute to develop their topic into a complete mini-speech. Some excerpts from the mini-speeches included: "We have everything here (Canada). We should look forward forward to a time of hope, not despair. despair. There are many things here we don't appreciate." "Science taught in Canadian schools is away behind. Grade 7 students in Europe know more than Grade 10 students in Canada. As global nations we all have to compete economically economically as well as in the sciences for discoveries, which for example, example, may help conquer disease." disease." On intervention in other countries' affairs, such as civil wars: "Let countries be given time to change. We have to do things more gently." And on a lighter note: "My goal it to have as much fun every day of my life as I can. I take every da)) as it comes." Two meplbcrs-Toastmaster Connie Nelson and Toastmaster Toastmaster Irene Konzelmann - were presented with Certificates of Achievement for their roles in conducting an educational seminar for representatives from other clubs late in 1991. Interesting and colorful impromptu impromptu speeches were presented presented by Toastmasters Marg Kropf, Nancy Barnes and Sher Lcetooze with the last mentioned mentioned winning the trophy for the best speech. Toastmaster Frank Lawson won the trophy for the best Table Topics speech; Toastmaster Irene Konzelmann won the Spark Plug award and Toastmaster Marilyn Dow won the award for presenting the best evaluation evaluation of a speech. The evaluation process in Toastmaster clubs is a valuable tool to help each speaker. His or her speech is reviewed by another member to point out its strengths and weaknesses. This enables the speaker to correct the weaknesses and to build on the strengths, so that when the individual delivers speeches in public all the wrinkles will be taken out of them, making the speeches an enjoyable and profitable experience for listeners. listeners. During the process of learning learning how to speak in public the nervousness and even fear that most novices experience in speaking before an audience is gradually reduced. Anyone wishing to become a competent speaker and enjoy the friendly help of others on the road to becoming a good public speaker can obtain more information by phoning: Toastmaster Toastmaster Connie Nelson at 623- 2243; Toastmaster Joe Christl at 436-2306, or Toastmaster Irene Konzelmann at 983- 9423. PUBLIC NOTICE To all residents of the Town of Newcastle. Applications for the use of all ball fields, soccer fields and Orono Park picnic areas are now being accepted accepted by the Community Services Department. Deadline date for requests of ball field or soccer field use by both children and adult groups is: Friday, February 7,1992 If you have questions about the use of any Town operated facility please call 623-3379 or 987-5039. Optimist Club Holds Amateur Talent Contest 11 at Bowmanville Senior Public. Public. If your child is just looking for an evening out - try the YWCA Bracelet Weaving Workshop, February 6, Kid's Science Medley, March 3 and the YWCA Kid's Easter Craft, April 7,1992. Adults! The YWCA offers a variety of fitness programs, beginning with a Mom and Daughter workout, where daughters 8 years and older are welcome to enjoy an evening of fun and fitness with their mother. Spaces are also available available in the YWCA Pre/Postnatal Pre/Postnatal exercise, Orono Keep Fit, and General Workout. If adults arc seeking a quite evening out, they can enjoy learning in the "Sculptures Lampshade Techniques" class on February 13, or "Plastic Canvas" with Nadi Manders on March 24, 1992. If you enjoy gardening we would love to see you at our "Gardening With Perennials" hosted by Sharon Magee of the Bramble Bush, March 25,1992. For further details or registration, registration, please contact the YWCA Bowmanville Office at 623-9922 or visit us at 133 Church Street, Bowmanville. Winners from the Bowmanville Optimist Club Amateur Amateur Talent Contest were presented with plaques at a recent recent club meeting. The competition was held on December December 14, at Bowmanville High School and featured a number of talented local students. In the front row, 1-r, are: Allan VaiUancourt, chairman of the Optimist Amateur Amateur Talent Competition; Carolyn Oyler, who accepted the 5th place award for square dancers at M. J. Hobbs; Denise Bastas, who accepted the first place award for the St. Stephen's High School Band; Jamie Douglas, a bagpiper bagpiper from Bowmanville Senior Public School, won first place in the junior division; and his school-mate, dancer Stewart Johnson won second place; Shannon Spicer, a pianist at St. Stephen's elementary, took third place; her school-mate, actress Michele Alderson, took 4th place. Centre back row: Daniel Binncma and Sarah Reitsma (holding plaque), of Durham Christian High School. They earned their 3rd place award for performing a skit. Men's Canadian Club Welcomes Guest Speaker Gary Down (centre), principal at Central Collegiate in Oshawa, was the guest speaker at the Wednesday, January January 8, meeting of the Bowmanville Men's Canadian Club. Mr. Down discussed the topic of high schools during during the meeting of the club at the St. Paul's United Church in Bowmanville. The guest speaker is shown above as he is being welcomed to the club by President Rae Abemethy (right) and club member Glenn Pickell. Mr. Down is a native of Courtice. It's the happiest time of your life, but it's also the busiest! Our staff can simplify the choosing of the wedding invitations, serviettes, matches and place cards. The new books for 1992 have just arrived from Rainbow and Trans-Canada Thermography, and the selection is beautiful! Come in and ask one of our courteous staff for assistance. 62 King St. W. Bowmanville Telephone 623-3303