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f T r 22 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanviilc, Wednesday, January 22.1992 Residents Express Concern Over Increase in Crime Residents Head to East Coast NESTLETON, CAESAREA NEWS ■Y MABEL CAWKE* Happenings in Hampton by Michelle Balson Living in the Village of Hampton, I've always felt you know most everyone around you. It is unfortunate however, that there seems to be an increase increase in crime in our area. Maybe it is the quaint, quietness quietness that is attracting it? I don't know. However, I must let you know that there have been three break-ins since the start of this year. Fortunately, no one has been physically injured, injured, although a lot of hard earned merchandise has been stolen. It is as though the person person or persons responsible for this appear to be flaunting their expertise. Two of these break- ins have occurred during midday! midday! It's pretty nervy, if you ask me. I wish I could say dumb, but no one has been apprehended apprehended so far. Folks, when going away for any length of lime, keep it to ■yourself. Sure you have to let one or two people know, so they can watch your house. Remember, Remember, a low of information is passed through the grapevine and you never know who is listening. listening. There arc a few things you can do to deter these criminals. Keep your papers coming, just have someone pick them up daily. Don't forget about those mail boxes. Have someone put out the garbage on the appropriate appropriate day. Buying timers for lights is a good investment. Maybe even one or two for your television and stereo. Make you house look like it's lived in. People, keep your eyes and cars open. I'd like to think we all share the common bond of wanting to keep our neighborhood neighborhood a safe and happy place to live in and raise our children in. Of course anyone with information information can contact our local police department. The slippery roads caused a low attendance • at Wednesday's Wednesday's Euchre Card Party. However, However, there were still quite a few winners. Ace Richards took first place with the score of 87. He also won the Most Lone Hands. Doreen Ferguson was second at 82. Not far behind behind was Bernice Renton with 81 and Leona Wright with 79. Wilma Kantor was fifth with 75. The night's Most Honest Player was John Kuycr. Evelyn Dcwcll won the Special. Draw winners were Marg Hall, Bernice Bernice Wells, Alice Beech and Ruth Gay. A quarter didn't go very far. Until now. Invest in a National Trust 1 Year RRSP GIC and get an additional 1/4% bonus on top of our already high interest rate. National Trust I .. 68 King St. E. Bowmanville Telephone 623-2504 Blackstock and Area News by Joyce Kelly Last Tuesday the threatened severe blizzard did not bring this area nearly as much snow as most areas but did cause the closing of most events that were planned for that day due to heavy drifting caused by the very high winds. The annual meeting of the Blackstock Agricultural Society Society will take place this Thursday evening Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Blackstock Recreational Centre, Centre, not Jan. 25 as incorrectly reported in the Star last week. (The Star regrets the error). It begins with a pot luck supper followed by the business meeting. meeting. Guest speakers will be Marilyn Green telling of her exchange to Germany and Craig Larmcr speaking about his trip to China. Both of these young people arc directors of the Blackstock Ag. Society. All interested in the Blackstock Fair and other activities of this society are invited to bring your favorite pot and join this enthusiastic group. At the United Church regular regular morning service the sacrament sacrament of "Baptism was conducted conducted by Rev. Dale Davis. The following children were presented presented - Ashley Meaghan, daughter of Marilyn and Corey Call; Emily Brianna Olive, daughter of Jcnccnc and Ed Brunton and Darcce Marie and Zachary Magnus, children of Deanna and Steve Grove. The senior choir sang the anthem Take My Life and Let It Be." Rev. D. Davis' sermon on "Take A Stand" brought a powerful message to all. Following the church service, service, Jcnccnc and Ed Brunton hosted a family gathering in honor of Emily's baptism. Guests included grandpa Bob Strong and grandma Eddie, grandpa Doug Brunton and grandma Linda of Campbcll- ford, aunts Julie, Jackie and Bcckic and other family members. members. Deanna and Steve Grove entertained their family in honor honor of Darcce and Zachary's baptism. Guests were Marian and Murray Magnus, Debbie and Jay Cushing, Jeremy, Mathew, Mathew, Jaymie and Marten, Marion Marion and Murray Grove, all of Slouffvillc. Following lunch the group enjoyed ice skating at the Ice Palace at Port Perry. As an added attraction at the Ice Palace the Grove's beautiful beautiful horses arc providing sleigh rides along the edge of the lake. Following the skating the group returned for a delicious supper. Ross and Alma Duff entertained entertained in honor of granddaughter granddaughter Ashley Call's baptism. Guests were Corey and Marilyn Marilyn Call and the guest of honor Ashley, Graham Duff, Jeremy and Karen Duff, Hilda Call, Newcastle, Glen and Linda Farrow, Jan and Ryan of New- tonville. Helen Bradburn and son Ron Bradburn along with daughter Betty and Bill Oxley and family enjoyed Christmas in Texas with Helen's daughter Mary and A1 Aston and family. What a delightful time they all enjoyed and what a change from Christmas in this area. Ruby Johnson accompanied her daughter Linda and Norm Stiles, Paul and Diane of Woodvillc on a motor trip to Florida leaving on Boxiiig Day. They enjoyed the trip to the sunny south very much. The United Church Choir and their spouses and friends enjoyed a Sunday brunch at ..Murray House on Sunday morning following church. Congratulations to Kevin Ferguson by his group The Pulse who had his composition which has been recorded and aired on a Toronto Rock Station Station on Sundav. ZcRrx - (m II B«f r,o 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. James Publishing L 62 King St. W. Bowmanville Telephone 623-3303 J Many of the First Hampton beavers attended a Bcavcrcc at the Grandview Public School in Bethany on Saturday, January January 18th. Over three hundred Beavers and their leaders attended attended from the West Durham District, representing 16 colonics. colonics. It was unfortunate that after after only one hour the event was cancelled. It was just too cold for the boys. Everyone did enjoy enjoy a nice long lunch though. The Beavers received a crest for their attendance. The next Bcavcrcc is scheduled during the summer. It has been more than one whole year that the residents of Hampton have had cable television. television. I must say, we have enjoyed enjoyed it immensely. While celebrating celebrating my daughter Danielle's third birthday, we had a full house watching the pay-for-view Royal Rumble wrestling event. It was nearly three hours of hooting and hollering. hollering. Thirty men wrestled it out. The W.W.F. real world champion proved to be none other than Rick Flair! Personally, Personally, I am a die-hard Hulk Hogan fan! I received a phone call the other • day from Sally Berry. She has informed me that there is room for anyone who is interested interested in receiving Meals on Wheels. Hot, nutritious meals arc delivered three times weekly. weekly. These meals arc provided by the Bowmanville Hospital. Anyone from the Hampton, Solina and Mitchell's Comers area, can contact the Community Community Care Office at 623-2261. Please take note that there was an error in my reporting of the Men's Breakfast being held this Sunday at the Eldad Church. The correct time is 8 a.m. not 8 p.m. Sorry for the inconvenience. This next piece was written by First Hampton Guides Iva Howard and Holly Broome. These girls arc working on their Reporters Badge and 1 was more than happy to help them out. It's that time of year again!! Girl Guides and Brownies arc coming door to door with order forms to order delicious vanilla and chocolate cookies. Orders will start February February 8th and end February 27th. You will gel 12 vanilla and 12 chocolate in the same box. Call Elizabeth Bateman at 263-2960 or Cheryl Waller at 434-5250. Be sure to order!! Nice writing girls. Sorry I can't include the price, it is nominal though. One last note. After much pressure two people came forth to help out the First Hampton Cubs. It seems that they arc in trouble again. The kind volunteers volunteers have taken ill and one has had to drop out altogether. So, they arc again asking for a per son or persons to come forth. It need not be a male figure. The boys meet on Mondays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Hampton Junior Junior Public School. Without your help these energetic boys will not be able to have outings like camping, etc. Being an influential influential part of a growing boy's life is a rewarding experience experience in itself. Families in the News Edgar and Anne Emerson of Ncstlcton spent two wonderful wonderful weeks in Newfoundland recently, recently, travelling on Christmas Day from Toronto Airport. While there, they had an enjoyable enjoyable holiday with son lan and Carolyn Emerson, who arc on the teaching staff at Memorial Memorial University in St. John's, Newfoundland. Edgar and Anne met a good many of lan and Carolyn's friends and co- workers, and viewed the highlights highlights of the province. All in all a great trip. Had an interesting visit with Sam's sister, Grace Hastings of Port Perry on news day Monday Monday last, before reluming home. Seven year old Alanna Holland Holland of Cadmus, had an exciting exciting birthday celebration on Friday Friday evening when seven friends, her two brothers and grandma, Nota Fish, gathered at her home for supper and a parly. She received lovely gifts and a feast of hot dogs, etc, topped off with a gorgeous birthday cake, which her mom had well planned. Our best wishes to Alanna for a happy year. The nasty Hu is making the rounds throughout Scugog Township. If you arc unlucky enough to develop it, go to bed, stay warm and drink plenty plenty of hot fluids until you can sec your doctor. Blue Ray Inspection Night Held Blue Ray Chapter, No. 238, Order of the Eastern Star, had a good attendance held in the Masonic Temple on Thursday evening Jan. 9. W.M. Laura Alton assisted by W.P. Don Alton, extended a warm, fraternal fraternal welcome to District Deputy Grand Matron Sister Jean ' Simpson of District 11, Whitby, Whitby, who paid her official visit of inspection. She was escorted to the East by Conductress Sister Sister Bonnie Windsor. Other dignitaries dignitaries were given a Blue Ray welcome as well. After the business was dealt with, Sister Jean inspected the work of the officers. She was complimentary in her remarks and gave the officers a most encouraging report! A new member, Victoria Fletcher of Prince Albert, was welcomed into Blue Ray by officers officers and members. We trust she will" enjoy the Chapter work and the friendliness of the members. P.P. Brother Cord Jeffrey, Port Perry, cçlcbrated his 94th birthday recently. Our best to Cord. Brother Stafford Cosway, Brooklin, celebrated his 82nd year on Jan. 2. He hasn't been feeling the best lately, so "best ,wishes" for better health to him. P.M. Marg Cornish is presently in Port Perry Hospital. Hospital. Our very best wishes to Marg for belter health soon. Blue Ray Chapter is catering catering for the Robbie Bums dinner dinner on Saturday, Jan. 25, with convenor Bonnie Windsor in charge, and she needs LOTS of help, so give her a call at 985- 9967. After Chapter closed, lovely refreshments were served in the lower hall by the conveners Marg Jeffrey and Carol Morrow, Morrow, and sociability enjoyed, bringing to a close a memorable memorable evening for Blue Ray Chapter. February 13, brothers night, with Fred Alton convener convener of refreshments. Try to attend attend this exciting evening. Community Church Caesarea It was a very, very cold morning, however, there was an average turn out for the Church Service. Dana took part in the service, service, while the Minister played the organ, as the regular organist organist is away at this time. The lesson was read by the minister Rev. W.H. Crawford, He used for his reading the 3rd chapter of Acts, verses 1-19. His sermon was based on verse 7, when Peter took the lame man by the hand and lifted him up, with a prayer for his healing. healing. Peter and John were following following the ' Divine Pattern, shown to them by Jesus Christ. We meet again next Sunday at 11 a.m. for another service. PLEASE RECYCLE THIS PAPER VD DUNN'S IN THE OSHAWA CENTRE THE BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR 112 PRICE SALE STORE HOURS: Monday to Frldey M0 to M0 Seturdey *30 to 8:00