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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, February 19,1992 Valentine's Day Activities at St. Stephens Nestleton-Caesarea News by Mabel Cawker Local Skater Brings Home Silver This past weekend proved to be a very busy and exciting weekend for Avril Walker of Scugog Point, as she competed in the Eastern Pine Ridge Inter- club Competition in Port Hope. Avril qualified to compete in the preliminary ladies event, along with 12 other competitors competitors and she skated to a second place finish and a silver medal. Avril's home club is the Port Perry Figure Skating Club and she is coached by Hilary Simpson. This past year has proven to be a very rewarding year for this 11 year old skater as she has passed her preliminary preliminary figure in Dec. 1991 and has also received her preliminary preliminary dance and now, a silver medal. Congratulations Avril on a job well done, Keep up the good work! A Birthday Celebration Kyle Walker of Scugog Point, celebrated his ninth birthday on Feb. 10, 1992 with family and friends on Saturday, Saturday, 15. The guest list included Jeffery Kane - Pine Point, Michael Michael Koury - Port Perry, Chris Haertcl - Scugog Point, sister Avril, grandparents Bert and Jean Hill of Whitby, and uncle Martin of Oshawa. After a bountiful lunch was served topped off with chocolate chocolate dinosaur cake, the children enjoyed many outdoor activities. activities. Our best to Kyle for a very happy year! Nestleton United Church A fine service at Nestleton United with a fair attendance due to the wintcry weather conditions. Greeters were Dennis Dennis and Karen Yellowees. Sue Genge, diaconal minister, minister, who has served at Kings- view and St. Andrew's United Church in Oshawa, was introduced introduced by UCW president Arlene Arlene Malcolm and welcomed by the congregation. She brought a splendid message with her topic "Keep Your Hopes High" with scripture lessons lessons from Jeremiah, Mark and Romans. She also charmed the children with a story of interest. interest. The quintet sang in harmony harmony "Whispering Hope" with Karen Yellowees at the piano. Offering gathered by Chuck and Matt Hill. Service closed with a hymn, Benediction and Three Fold Amen. Nestleton Presbyterian Church An average attendance at Nestleton Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Feb. 16, at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. Wm. Fair- ley with Shirley Scott playing the hymns. Responsive Psalm No. 1, and scripture reading Jeremiah 17 and Luke 6. In the sermon, Rev. Wm. Fairley spoke on the making of decisions in our lives we receive receive guidance in the familiar Biblical passages as "Come Unto Me All Ye That Labour, and I Will Give Y ou Rest." A happy time of fellowship followed the service with a luncheon for Mr. Stan McNcc- ly - who will be. 91 years young on Feb. 19. He graciously graciously thanked everyone for such a delightful surprise in his honor. Nestleton Afternoon UCW Unit Meets On Feb. 11,1:30 p.m. 1992, a very interesting meeting was held at the attractive home of Barbara Weir, Nestleton, with eight present. We trust our members in the south ate enjoying enjoying the sunshine. The meeting opened with leader M. Cawker in the chair, assisted by secretary Barb Weir. A Valentine thought was Elizabeth ville News by Edna Thickson Van Belle I Floral éhoppes ...much more than a flower store! |4 STORES .HgheyNaZ • tingSLW., (Mum • Stowe KH, Oehaw • tWDundwSLW., Whlty Not as large a crowd as usual usual was at church on Sunday. Perhaps because it really was a cold morning. Some complained complained about the church being cold, but I think if was so many openings of the outside door before church started. After After Reverend Sedgwick opened the service our first lesson was Luke 5: 1-11 about the four disciples fishing all night and catching no fish. Jesus met them at the shore, this is where Jesus calls the first Disciples and later they filled their boats with fish. For expression of worship the children sang our new song "Give me oil in my lamp" and later the congregation congregation sang it with them. Reverend Reverend Sedgwick explained the first lesson to the children. Second Second lesson was from Isaiah 6: 1-8. Reverend Sedgwick Spoke on "The call that gives life new direction." Coffee was served at the close. Margarctte Walker returned late Saturday night from Ottawa Ottawa where she and Barbara Greer had attended some musical musical event. Shane and Sophia Peacock called at Peacock's on Sunday on way home from Boston where they spent a few days. Elizabethvillc Women's Institute Institute met on Tuesday the 4th at Sybol Van de Wall's home here in the village. We had 10 attending. Our president, Irene Beatty had just returned from B.C. seeing her new granddaughter granddaughter and her parents. Sybol Sybol had the program and the roll call was "Name a Canadian Canadian industry". The minutes of the last meeting were read by Eileen Barkwcll. Irene Beatty told us about the meeting she and Leta McAllister attended at Nestleton. Eileen Barkwcll told us about the meeting at Fcnelon Falls. Our secretary and president read some of the mail. Since we are coming up to the end of our year, reports were given also questions that were discussed at the meetings such as whether we still wanted wanted to have our area conventions conventions at the Royal York and other questions we answered. Our district annual is May 28 at Bethany. A contest essay and a course on lacecraft discussed. discussed. Our program was a talk and discussion on the problem of unemployment, companies going going bankrupt, the unions etc. Quite interesting as she had clippings from papers as she changed subjects. Lunch was served. Sybol Van de Wall had prepared prepared the program. Next meeting meeting will be at Eileen Bark- well's election of officers and reports to send in for end of year. P.R.O. E. Thickson. The seniors met as usual on Thursday. Twenty-seven attending. attending. Irene Beatty had daughter DURHAM DODGE CHRYSLER 799 BLOOR ST. W., OSHAWA 404-0525 We're Making Deals You Won't Believe 33% off installation labour BOOK YOUR WINDOW AND DOOR RENOVATIONS NOW FOR JANUARY TO MARCH INSTALLATION AND WE WILL REDUCE THE INSTALLATION LABOUR COST BY 33%. CHOOSE FROM OUR WIDE RANGE OF FINE PRODUCTS MANY WITH FREE LOW E ARGON UPGRADE. QUALITY CRAFTED IN ONTARIO SINCE 1020 WINDOW AND DOOR CENTRE dBDASHWO 1200 Phillip Murray Avo. 550 Lansdowno St. W. SSSljBwr OSHAWA 436-1344 PETERBOROUGH 745-2223 Doris and Andrew, Oakville home on the weekend. Evelyn Burton and Irene Beatty look Andrew and Doris, James, Joshua, Justin, Bc- thanne and Shirley to the Family Family Skate at Bcwdlcy on Sunday. Sunday. On Sunday evening the Garden Hill Valentine potluck supper at 5 p.m. was very well attended. After an excellent dinner a program was held. Julie Julie Stuart, Brooke and Mac sang several numbers. Judy Taylor and Heather Roy sang "After the Wind". Geo Wood and June Smith sang, "Perfect Love", Fay Taylor on the flute played, "The Rose" with Beryl Creese on piano. Afterwards, guessing games, piecing a heart, etc! finished up the evening evening which was well enjoyed by all. Suzanne Westhcuscr was here Saturday and Beryl Dc- Kokcr was here Sunday. Other callers were Joyce Fowler, Irene Bodily, Jackson and Susan Susan Peacock. I was able to get my exercise exercise at the Complex this week as the roads were very good. Elmer and Pearl Elliott, Oshawa visited with Howard and Vivian and Orley and Inez on Sunday. New By-law To Restrict All Firearms The Town of Newcastle is taking aim at persons who discharge firearms too close to roads, residences, and shorelines. And the proposed new regulations envisaged by the municipality would include crossbows, long-bows, air guns, and spring guns, in addition addition to the more traditional firearms. The by-law governing t weapons in the municipality was introduced on Monday during a meeting of. the town's general purpose and administration committee. However, it was referred back to staff for additional review review after a representative of the Ministry of Natural Resources Resources outlined some concerns concerns over a clause in the document governing minimum minimum distance between the person discharging a firearm and the lake. Other portions of the bylaw bylaw note that no person shall discharge any weapon at any location in die Town of Newcastle Newcastle which is within 100 metres from any parcel of land which is zoned residential residential by the zoning by-law. The rules also prohibit the discharge of a weapon within 50 metres of a highway if the direction of the shot would intersect or run parallel to the highway. Newcastle's general purpose purpose committee is asking that town staff complete their review review of the by-law within two weeks' time. given and a warm welcome extended. extended. Roll call: A card for a shut- in, etc, with stamp included. Minutes approved as read by secretary and financial statement statement given by Ncta Fish. A thank you note and a generous donation received during correspondence. correspondence. An inspiring devotional was presented by our hostess Barb, with theme for Valentine's Day "Let's Think About Love" and scripture passages were read by Marion Hall and Jean Williams. Williams. Hymn "Come Sing Of A Wonderful Love" was sung, closing with prayer. Under business, the UCW will be busy catering Feb. 22, and The World Day of Prayer, and the annual Oshawa Presby- terial meeting coming up in March. The members arc asked to save used stamps, Campbell soup labels, card fronts for Hospital Auxiliary, and the number of calls made on the sick, lonely and shut-ins. During the program, each member fashioned an ornamental ornamental topiary arrangement under under the direction of Chris Davis Davis and our hostess, and when finished the result was fabu- R.R.S.P. If you currently have an RRSP, or arc thinking about opening one, do you know what the limitations limitations and benefits are for income Uix purposes? Find out from the income income tax specialists at H & R Block. 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Best wishes to Wm. for a good year! Best Wishes Our very best wishes to Steve Bull of Port Perry, for good health soon since surgery. surgery. Also, to Marg Cornish our best wishes for better health in the near future. tff *b l JVm i ji . /6,yS6 vl v?rr V/ , M i „ • fc it \X/i W On Valentine's Day, at St. Stephen's Elementary school, student groups from the junior grades rotated through a scries of activities and games. One of the favorite favorite stops was in room 201, where marshmallow krispie treats were being made. Jennifer, Christine, Emily and Roxanne decorated their masteipicce with red smarties in the shape of a heart. Building Stats Up in January In Newcastle Statistics from die municipal municipal planning department show that building permits for projects valued at just over $13 million dollars were obtained in January. In January of 1991, only $627,800 worth of construction construction activity had been undertaken. undertaken. According to the first building progress report for 1992, residential construction accounted for almost all of the construction activity. Permits for 13,017,000 worth of residential construction construction were issued. Permits were issued for $35,000 worth of activity classified as "industrial" construction. A total of 164 housing starts were recorded in January. January. The homes under construction construction were chiefly in Bowmanvillc and Courtice. There were 116 housing starts in Bowmanvillc last month; 46 in Courtice and 2 in Ncwcasde Village. January's building spurt brought the municipality $104,552 in permit fees. The Canadian Statesman •TC.; •••vmSfrrvtiKW-';' r •*r> Contest Rules / .... Any advertiser interested in increasing their business is eligible to win ONE FREE HALF PAGE ADVERTISEMENT in The Canadian Statesman just by placing a minimum 24 column inch ad in our paper. 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