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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 8 Apr 1992, p. 28

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i 10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, April 8,1992 Section Two "W" "IT A. JHampton by Michelle Balson , With the warmer weather just around the comer, more people are 'walking the village" again. Some neighbours, I've hardly seen all winter. winter. There are a few new faces and I look forward to meeting them. Though some students may already already be counting the days until summer holidays, the teachers arc still providing information and challenging challenging work. The VIP program (Values, Influences Influences and Peers) is still being provided provided for the grade six students at Hampton Junior Public School again. This valuable program is being being taught by Constable Bramma and Mr. Palmer. On completion, there will be a formal graduation in June. Hampton Junior had their Science Science Fair last week. A great many students participated. The variety of projects made it all the more worthwhile. worthwhile. Congrats to all for a job well done. The P.T.O. has been busy as well. The second general meeting was held last month. It was decided that next year's major fund-raiser will be Sunsweet Giftwrap. Rather than wait till the last minute, the P.T.O. is seeking volunteers to fill positions of vice-president and secretary. secretary. For the 1992-93 term, Gregg Corden will be president and Lois Flett will be treasurer. If anyone is interested, please contact Lois Nimi- gon at 263-2195 or Gregg Corden at 263-8949. The curriculum at MJ. Hobbs has been busy as well. Last Wednesday, Wednesday, the grade sevens had Think, Bowl. The Durham Regional Police Street Crime Unit gave a presentation presentation on youth violence and street gangs. Just because we live in a small village does not mean that we should not be aware and prepared. This Wednesday, 90 students attended attended the wonderful performance of Phantom of the Opera. It was a pleasure for the young or old. The Hampton Women's Institute had their annual meeting last week. I'll tell you about it later in this column. column. First, I'd like to remind you of what the Hampton W.I. has done for this village. Besides planting a tree last year, did you know that they were responsible for getting street lights in Hampton? Or how about the fact of getting and helping name our streets? I look forward to bringing bringing you more Hampton W.I. news in the future. Hampton Women's Institute will be celebrating one hundred years next July! We always encourage new members. We usually meet the first Tuesday of every month at 1:30 p.m. at the Hampton United Church. Please feel free to call me at 623- 2240 for any additional information or just drop in and introduce yourself. yourself. Hampton W.I. The Hampton Women's Institute met in the C.E. Wing of the United Church on Tuesday, March 31st. This was the annual meeting. Grace was said and all enjoyed a pot luck lunch at 12:30 p.m. As usual, the dishes were wonderful and filling. The official business part of the meeting began at 1:30 p.m. with President Jane Smith presiding. There were nine members present and District President Loveline Cathcart was our guest. The meeting opened with the Institute Ode. Jane then read a poem. The Roll Call of "What Household Chore I Would Like My Husband To Do" was had. Vacuuming, dusting and cooking were tops on our list. The club motto was "What W.I. Means to me." Everyone agreed the friendship, learning, and community services that we do were the most important to us. The minutes from the last meeting were read and approved. approved. Due to an oversight of our president, the luncheon price was changed. The treasurer's report was given by Doreen Perrett. Doreen moved that our new treasurer, Eva Naef, pay the expenses for the Soup and Salad Luncheon. Barb Cochrane seconded. All carried. Marg Hall gave the Consumers' Report on iron, the kind you eat. Correspondence was read from the Durham Regional Police Service, the Denise House and the Orono Fair W.I. display, Eva Naef motioned motioned we make a donation to the Special Olympics. Marg Hall seconded. seconded. All carried. It was brought up again about having a service club sign installed by the entrance of Taunton and Old Scugog Rd., coming into Hampton. Doreen Perrett motioned that Secretary Secretary Michelle Balson do some further further research on this matter. Eva Naef seconded. All carried. Elanor Jackson gave a report on the book sales which are still going strong. A reminder to send Easter Cards to those who can't be with us was made. President Jane Smith then declared declared the offices of 91-92 vacant. PUBLIC NOTICE Closure of Mearns Avenue -- Bowmanville Please be advised that Mearns Avenue, from Concession Street to Concession Road 3, will be closed to through traffic for a period of approximately 3 weeks commencing April 9,1992. The closure is required to facilitate the installation of storm sewers. Please detour via Liberty Street. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. PILEN CONSTRUCTION Dashwood is currently ottering a FREE Low "E" Argon filled insulating glass upgrade on most of our family of fine products. These units can actually contribute up to 21/2 times more heat to your home than they lose over a 24 hour period. Energy efficient windows reduce drafts and Increase warmth. If you have electric heating, ask about Ontario Hydro's Power Saver Window Incentive Program. Depending on your dwelling you may qualify for a rebate. We install eligible products according to the Ontario Hydro Guideline. WINDOW AND DOOR CENTRE » 4* 0*4*44* 44*** Z 92t 1200 Phillip Murray Ave., Oshawa 436-1344 550 Lansdowne St, W., Peterborough 745-2223 Grace Chant gave the Nominating Committee's Report. Grace moved the adoption of the report. Doreen Perrett seconded. All carried. Our District President, Lovclinc Cathead, Cathead, then took the floor. Lovclinc called all officers, those that were present came forward. They were then installed to their offices. The year end rcirorts of Branch Co-ordinator and Treasurers were heard. The minutes from last year's annual meeting were read and approved. approved. Jane then went over last year's accomplishments. A thank you was given for making her first year as president a success. Collection Collection and Pennies for Friendship was taken. It was decided that the next meeting, Tuesday, May 5th, we will arrive early. We will meet at 10:30 in the C.E. wing of the United Church to help assist in making up this year's programs. Bring a bag lunch. The final preparations for the Soup and Salad Luncheon were made. Jane then read a poem about retirement. We closed with the Mary Stewart Collect. The following officers were installed installed for 1992: President: Jane Smith Vice President: Betty Kuyer Secretary: Michelle Balson Assistant Secretary: Marg Hall Treasurer: Eva Naef District Director: Wilma Kantor Assistant District Director: Grace Chant Public Relations Officer: Barbara Macklin * Assistant P.R.O.: Michelle Balson Tweedsmuir History Curator: Muriel Muriel Burrows Resolutions: Michelle Balson Auditors; Marg Hall, Alice White Pianist: Clara Nesbitt Cards and Gifts: Alice White and Barb Cochrane Birthday Box: Barbara Macklin Program Co-ordinator: Barb Cochrane Cochrane Scouting Awards Night Held at Hampton United Church : Scouts, Cubs and Beavers from Hampton attended an Awards Night at the Hampton United Church on Friday evening, March 27. One of the highlights of the program was the recognition of Hampton Scout leaders who have devoted three or more years to Scouting. Each of these leaders received a wooden wooden plaque with bars denoting the number of years served. Shown above are, from left: Wendy Harris, Karen Dair, Peter Ritzic, Fred Ford, Barb Pokorski, Kim McCluskey, Don Dair, and Joan Ritzie. Happenings in Y elverton Remarkable Lower Denture Stability...Without Surgery! The Myoloc™ System Designed specifically for flat lower ridges. Now available through: PATRICK G. DEEGAN, D.T. DENTURE CLINIC 5 George St., Bowmanville CONSULTATION 623-4473 By Harvey Malcolm Spring has definitely arrived??! The first mosquito of the year has invaded invaded our domicile and has been disposed disposed of tout-de-suite. On the basis of this prognosticator we have rolled up our snowfence - knee deep in mud and are now ready for spring. Irrefutable logic, eh? The "Harvest Moon Rising" - a musical play about Canadian farm life that was presented at the Yelverton United Church Hall on Saturday evening evening was well attended. The group putting on the show was from Seb right, Ontario. The next big event in Yelverton will be the Fashion Show in Church Hall on Thursday, April 9th with tickets from U.C.W. members, in advance or at the door. Sorry to report that a fine Nonagenarian Nonagenarian lady from Lotus, Mrs. Hazel Stinson who has been staying with her son Donald in Lindsay was admitted to Ross Memorial Hospital this week. A speedy convalescence also to Mrs. Carl (Lorraine) Smith of Bethany Bethany who recently underwent emergency emergency surgery in a Peterborough Hospital. Mr. Roy Werry is currently home from the hospital in Sudbury waiting to be scheduled in for further heart. surgery as soon as possible. Roy un- .. derwent bypass surgery several years ago and now must undergo a similar procedure again. Welcome home to Mrs. Hazel, Gray and Mrs. Helen Nesbitt who re- : cently relumed home from a week in ; the Caribbean area and enjoyed a ; cruise as part of their holiday. Local residents are somewhat . alarmed that a second break and enter' took place this week south of Yelver- * ton with a V.C.R. one of the items reported reported missing. ass • • • Hometown froudl the wfl* 1 service • • • SAV«* 0S * ' ' Canada Utility Grade, Frozen YOUNG TURKEYS IGA FRUIT DRINKS Assorted Varieties case of 9 x 3 x 250 mL tetra boxes All Available Sizes Lirr.it 1 pfir family puKhnsf 1 W.th <:. minimum S25 00 pi ,;f bnv* •>•<!':4 r ■') tb.s it.-tv b to Dot -• a pmd-;- Pi- *■ without mnvnvr puu h ' i'.* 1 .99 lb. 2.18 kg IGA PLU 2631 VALUE .30 ON 0 TINS GREEN GIANT VEGETABLES SELECTED VARIETIES 12 - 14-OZ. TINS WITH COUPON 6 THE PURCHASE OF 3 HNS FEATURE PRICE WITHOUT COUPON ADMIRAL CHUNK LIGHT TUNA 164 g tin SAVARIN POT PIES Frozen, Assorted Varieties or Macaroni & Cheese 200 g pkg. 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