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8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, December 2,1992 Section Two A seasonal product of a Courtice farm is once again being made available available to festive minded shoppers of Metropolitan Metropolitan Toronto and the "city that moto-vates." "We've already sent a load to Toronto," Toronto," Graham Bagg of Prestonvale Springs Farm on Prestonvale Rd. told a visitor last week. The 64-acre farm south of Bloor St. is noted for its Christmas trees. , "We've been supplying Christmas trees to Toronto and Oshawa for many years," said Mr. Bagg's son, Murr. The Baggs, who have three other farms, began their Prestonvale enterprise enterprise in spring 1983. The Prestonvale farm has between 25 and 30 thousand Christmas trees. Murr said "business was way down last year," but added that the Baggs "hope it will pick up" this Yuletide season. Preliminary signs indicate that the family's hope could materialize as the countdown to what is considered by many as the year's most important feast day progresses. "Already last week (the week of November 16-22), five or six people came to my brother's door after dark wanting to buy Christmas trees," Murr told the visitor. "One of them went and cut his own tree." As an after-thought he added with a smile: "Of course, we prefer to sell during day time." Early this week quite a few people were seen covering the farm on foot with saws in hand apparently seeking that "perfect" tree to cut and lug home - some to Metropolitan Toronto. Faith Deloughery of downtown Toronto was one of the seekers of the "perfect" tree this past Sunday. Why so early - November 29 to be exact - in getting a Christmas tree, Ms, Deloughery was asked by a friend. "I spend Christmas and New Year with my relatives in Florida," she explained, explained, "and I like to have a tree in my apartment before I go down south and after my return. Sort of a Yuletide spirit, a tradition." The reason why she came to Courtice Courtice for her tree was because: "I've a friend who lives here and last year the frmily had a beautiful tree from this farm. I made up my mind there and then that I'd come this year and cut my own tree. And besides, besides, it's a lot cheaper than in Toronto." Toronto." Courticeans have no qualm over one cross-border shopping. During the space of an hour shortly after mid-day, one day during the week of November 16-22, more walk- in customers from Oshawa were seen at a fast food restuarant on Highway 2 in Courtice than from the Town of Newcastle. And just in case someone might misconstrue - the Town's Mayor Diane Hamre wasn't the drawing power that brought Oshawa teacher Jeanette Griffin and her husband, Dave, as well as many others from the city just west of Townline Rd. to Harvey's Harvey's restuarant on Wednesday, November November 18. The mayor, accompanied by Mary Novak, local councillor of the Town's Ward 1 which includes Courtice, and Bev Grose, interim chairperson of Courtice Community Complex Fundraising Fundraising Committee, volunteered behind behind the counter, taking orders and serving customers. The reason was because Harvey's, as well as its sister-restaurants in the chain throughout Ontario, was donating donating $1 to the Juvenile Diabetic Foundation Foundation for every hamburger or cheeseburger cheeseburger sold that day. • The Courtice Harvey's donated $300 that Wednesday. , Teacher Griffin was surprised when informed that the person who had just handed her husband the tray of food and drinks the couple had ordered ordered was none other, than the mayor of the Town of Newcastle. "She's very nice, " the teacher told an interviewer, adding that she thought the mayor, the local councillor councillor and Mrs. Grose "have patience" in serving the customers. Julie Blohm of Oshawa said she came away with the impression that the one-shot; part-time helpers "are quite friendly." The restaurant's swing manager, Brandie Bonke of Oshawa, said that "actually they're doing very well," when asked how she felt the three helpers were performing. Helen Dent of Newcastle of Newcastle Newcastle said "it's wonderful" when told, that she's just received her hamburger from the Town's mayor. "I think she's a good mayor." Gloria Zwickcr, who managers the restaurant, said the mayor, the councillor councillor and Mrs. Grose were not paid the customary minimum wage "but we're going to give them lunch." And the usual hamburgers, or cheeseburgers, with fries, or onion rings, and a soft drink were what the trio had after spending about 45 minutes minutes behind the counter, They also got to keep the special sweatshirt and the viser head gear they had worn working behind the counter.. Maybe it's because of weekend heavy flow of vehicular traffic on the sector of Bloor St. between Trulls and Courtice roads brought about by the weekly activities at the Courtice Flea Market and Auction Bam, two freshly painted solid amber-colored centre lines have appeared on that sector of the east-west Courtice thoroughfare. Good idea. Now, may we have a .centre/dividing line on some other main arteries in Courtice, such as Trails, Prestonvale, Gleanabby, Nash and Centrefield? Pathfinders to Attend Special Camp This week's sleuthing provided lots of interesting news. For instance, four Pathfinders from the Hampton/ Enniskillen Branch wei;e chosen to attend attend a special camp in July '93. The International International Guiding Camp will be a tremendous tremendous experience for 2000 Canadian and 500 international Pathfinders. Pathfinders. On Tuesday, November 17th, the Brownies had an enrollment ceremony for 11 girls: Mandy Deveau, Justine Brooks, Sarah Sly field, Candice Brooks, Kate Gardner, Kate Knowler, Jillian MacGregor, Nicky Avendon, Megan Taylor, Dina White, Heather Yeo. Congratulations to all these girls. All the Brownies were able to earn their Hostesses Badge while serving the parents. This past Tuesday, five third year Brownies completed their Needlework- er Badge. Resident Isabell Payne tested the girls. Each Brownie had made a bag and embroidered wall plaque. This is the last year the Needle- workers Badge will be offered, as well the Friend to the Disabled Badge. I suppose a group decided that this was sexist and promotes prejudice. Politics. Some people can't leave well enough alone. The Guides have been working on several Interest Badges. Vivian Hunt Hampton and Sally Sharatt did the testing. This week the girls will be making their' ever popular chocolate houses. I suggested suggested that they let some concerned citizens) citizens) take them off their hands. For a donation of course. Ann Taylor took first place honours at Wednesday's Euchre Card Party. Her score was 88. Betty Kuyer took second with 83. Next was Ada Richards. Richards. John Kuyer and Ruth Tink tied with 79. The Most Lone Hands was won by Dorothy Beach. The Most Honest Player of the night was Marion Artym. Wilma Kantor on the Special. The Draw winners were Eillen Warder, Bernice Renton, Dave Hall and Ann Taylor won two. The first Hampton Scout has received received the Bro Chain. Ian McDonald met the selected six badge requirements. requirements. A reminder that there are some Enviro Mugs still available. They make great Christmas gifts. You can What I Think of Our School by Stefanie Brunton I am going to tell you what it is like at Dr. Emily Stowe. I have a great teacher this year. Mrs. McColl teaches great stuff. What I really like are mathematics, plant projects, spelling and reading. We learn a lot and have fun at the same time. We have lots of students at Dr. Emily Stowe School. We have people from many, different backgrounds so. we leam different ideas. At our school and near by we have tennis courts, basketball nets, soccer nets, baseball diamonds and play grounds, This means there is always something to do at recess. That is what Dr. Emily Stowe is all about! Beyond the Books by Elizabeth Ann Wiltshire I am a library helper. At our school we have a good sized library. Our librarian, John Witheridge, al- THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PUBLIC NOTICE REGULATIONS FOR 1992-93 WINTER SEASON NOVEMBER 30,1992 TO APRIL 5,1993 Area residents are hereby advised of the Provincial and Municipal Regulations applicable to the 1992-93 Winter Season, November 30, 1992 to April 5,1993, as follows: The Highway Traffic Act (R.S.0.1980): Section 147 (10) prohibits the parking of vehicles on any highway in such a manner as to interfere with the movement of traffic or the clearing clearing of snow from the highway. 1 f , • Section 147 (13) provides the : authority for the removal of any vehicles, at the owner's expense, found to be causing an obstruction on a highway. highway. : .-.V.:,r:;. v : Section :157 prohibits the depositing of snow or ice on a public roadway. roadway. "V; Town of Newcastle By-Law 91-58: Section 4 - 6 (i) prohibits the parking of vehicles on any highway for a period of longer than three (3) hours, and is also applicable to overnight overnight parking on any road under the jurisdiction of the Town of Newcastle. Newcastle. ! - Walter A. Evans, P. Eng. Director of Public Works Town'of Newcastle 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 Dates to be published: Wednesday, November 18,1992 Wednesday, December 2,1992 CS-NI-3945 CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PUBLIC NOTICE TO ITS CITIZENS. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE'S BY-LAW 86-112 Pursuant to Section 210 (111) of the Municipal Act, notice is hereby given of a Meeting to be held on December 7,1992, in respect of the proposed amendment to By-law 86-112. The proposed amendment would have the following effect: 1. Change the street name "Wilmot Creek Road" to "Lakebreeze Road" within the former Township of Darlington; and 2. Change the street name "Bennett Road" to "Wilmot Creek Road" within the former Township of Darlington. Explanations and details of the properties affected may be obtained, during normal office hours, from the Planning and Development Department, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario or by calling Warren Munro at 623-3379. The meeting required pursuant to Section 210 (111) of the Municipal Act Will be held as follows: TIME: 9:30 a.m. PLACE: Council Chambers Municipal Administration Centre 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville DATE: Monday, December 7,1992 Any person who claims that he/she will be adversely affected by the proposed amendment may apply to be heard by contacting the Clerk's Department no later than 12:00 noon, Wednesday, December 2,1992. Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P. Director of Planning and Development 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 Delos of Publications to bo 4 consecutive weeks: November 11,18,25, December 2,1992 CS-Ni-3214 lows students to participate in putting the books away and learning the ways of the library. I think it is a privilege to work in the library and it is fun! My sister Elaine Lesley Wiltshire is Mr. Withe- ridge's assistant and that is how I got interested in being a library helper. I like being a helper because I get to take the books out first and I get to talk with my friend Anisa Kingsley. The other library helpers names are Carrie Warren, Erin Hyde, Anisa Kingsley, Sarah Bernard, and me. Erin, Carrie, and Sara do "E" (picture) books. And Anisa and I do Chapter books. ■ Working in the library is a terrifie way to have a fun time with books! Poetry by Jennifer Eckl John Witheridge, our librarian, has introduced us to different ways of writing poetry! On special days we meet in the gym to talk and share our poetry. We have learned what Onomatopoeia, Onomatopoeia, Simile, Expansions, arid Imagery Imagery mean. ,Now we are learning what - Metaphor means. Why do we leam about poetry? Because I think it is very important to leam. Mr. Witheridge thought of the idea of meeting us in the gym on special days. I think that it is very interesting and ftin to go to the gym. All classes put up poems of what they made up. They put the poems up on their doors. • place your order with Fred Ford at 986-0352 or contact a Hampton Scout. On Saturday the Youth Group enjoyed enjoyed an outing. The pins were falling at the Northend Bowling Lanes. A bit of exercise and lots of fun builds good character. The Hampton United Church had special guests on Sunday In the morning morning a Men's Breakfast was held. Dr. and Mrs. Roy Rowsell provided slides and artifacts from their work in Guyana. Guyana. Later the Sunday School was also given the opportunity to broaden their horizons. A baptism was held during Church Services for Sarah Ann, the daughter of Steve and Debbie Taylor. The Turkey Turkey Tree has again been set up. For every twenty-five dollars collected a turkey will be places on a tree. All donations donations will go to the Men's Hostel in Oshawa. Christmas is a good time to give, don't you think. A donation does not always have to be money. This coming Sunday Hampton Hampton will j decorate the Mitten Tree. I'm sure many of us have a "collection" of mittens, hats and scarves. If you are unable to make it, maybe you could call Marlyn Bums. It seems that I almost forgot an important important happening. Earlier this week, at around three o'clock, police cars and an odd looking van were seen circling the village. A small "scene" had been set-up at the restaurant. Word on the street is that an IBM commercial was being shot. We will have to keep watch. This coming Friday, December 4th, the Board of Stewards will have a table at the Bowmanville Mall. You can pur- ■ chase baked goods and crafts. Homemade Homemade is always the best. The time will be 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Anyone who would like to make a donation may do so on Thursday from 6:30-8 p.m. in the C.E. Wing Hall entrance or contact Elizabeth Elizabeth Bateman at 263-2960. Please have the items priced. I was doing some catching-up with resident Ross Metcalf this week. As usual, he is always go, go, go. Ross is a member of the St. Andrew Presbyterian Presbyterian Church in Whitby. This Sunday the Oshawa Civic Band will be guests there. The Three Choir Festival of Christmas Music will take place December December 13th at 7:30 p.m. The featured choirs are from the Albert Street United United Church in Oshawa. Also the West Minister United Church in Whitby will take part. Of course the hosting St; : Andrew Andrew Presbyterian will perform. Guest violinist Glenn Cain will enlighten your soul. The evening will consist of Christmas anthems, solos, violins, organ, organ, piano and congregational carol singing. This will all be done under the Continued on Page 10 The Soper Valley Model Railroad Club of Bowmanville set up this impressive display of working model trains at Dr. Emily Stowe Public School last Wednesday morning as a learning experience for students studying transportation. The layout featured passenger and freight trains powered by model steam and diesel locomotives. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE Contact Number for 1992 -93 Winter Season November 30,1992, to April 5,1993 The Pubic Works Department can be contacted for emergencies relative to road maintenance or conditions at the following telephone number during the 1992 - 93 Winter, Season: ALL AREAS 623-3379 Walter A. Evans, P. Eng. Director of Public Works Town of Newcastle 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 CS - N1-3949 \ miowiof , Newcastle OHÜÜÎIO "" Wednesday, November 25,1992 Wednesday, December 2,1992 TOWN OF NEWCASTLE BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE WILL BE CONSIDERING APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES. THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THE BOARDS AND COMMITTEES AND PERTINENT INFORMATION RELATIVE TO FORTHCOMING VACANCIES. COMMITTEE/BOARD DESCRIPTION TERM FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS REMUNERATION Property Standards Committee To review matters relative to the prescribed standards for maintenance and occupancy of property within the Town of Newcastle. 5 positions 1 year term As required $28.26 per meeting $14.13 per inspection Livestock Valuers To evaluate livestock damage caused by dogs and wolves. 2 positions 1 year term As required $29.51 per evaluation Fence Viewers To arbitrate and settle fence disputes. 4 positions 1 year term As required $26.96 per viewing Pound Keepers To provide a facility to house livestock until claimed by the owner. 4 positions 1 year term As required None Game Commission To buy and release pheasants and sell hunting licences for designated areas. 6 positions 1 year term As required None Clarke Museum Board To operate a museum In the former Township of Clarke on behalf of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle. 1 position Term of Council As required None If you wish to be considered for appointment to one of the above Boards or Committees, application forms for appointment are available at the Municipal Administrative Centre, Clerk's Department, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario. If you are Interested In serving on more than one Board or Committee, please list these In your order of priority. Completed application forms must be received by the undersigned by 4:30 p.m., Friday, December 4,1992. \ noowNw jr Marie P. Knight, A.M.C.T., CMM Ne wcastle Deputy Clerk ° N ' A "'° Telephone: 623-3379 cs-3662