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New Displays Ready for Public At Clarke Museum and Archives The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, March 31,1993 3 Liberty Life Group Recalls Experiences During March Break Adventure by Laura J. Richards A lot of work has been going on this winter at the Clarke Museum in ; Kirby. V. Walls have been removed, displays displays downsized and a loom has been added for good measure. à The loom is in "The Village ^Weaver" display. The museum's cu- orator, Mark Jackman, said it will >. help in the teaching of young and ; old alike about textiles of the early to mid-1800s. "We will be inviting people to sit /down and do some weaving," Mr. ; ■ Jackman explained. v Individuals will be able to con- tribute to the weaving of rag rugs , for the gift shop, he said. iFire Report vi Mar. 27 02:30: 2398 Nash Rd., vehicle accident, accident, no fire 12:12: Jackman Rd., assist police 17:57: Hwy. 115/35 northbound at Kirby, vehicle accident Mar. 28 10:10: 2425 Hwy. #2, assist ambulance ambulance 14:23: 67 Townlinc Rd., Courtice, accidental alarm Mar. 29 01:38: Hwy. 401 cast Wesleyville Rd., vehicle fire 06:59: 330 King St. W., Newcastle Village, assist ambulance Along with the loom, there is a display case with two small looms inside. Also in the case is a box displaying displaying naturally, dyed wool, and an assortment of woven products. For some interesting fun, there will also be a tactile textiles display that people will be able to touch. They will then be invited to try to guess what kind of woven material is represented. The textiles display will be sure to wow the youngsters as they visit the Clarke Museum this spring. Curator Mark Jackman and his staff and volunteers have been hard at work setting up new displays while downgrading the school display. display. "We've put up a loom and we're asking that people drop in clothes that are not good enough for Goodwill Goodwill so we can shred them to make rag rugs," said Mr. Jackman. The rugs will then be placed on sale at the museum's gift shop to generate some revenue for the museum. museum. The museum has a new look this year since a wall has been taken down. This provides an open concept concept within the old Kirby School- house and plenty of room for the various displays. In Repose, a popular display which studies funeral customs of Victorian Canada, is a permanent exhibit at the museum. The Clarke Museum and Archives is the only museum in Canada which has an on going study of this area of Canadian history. There is a display of school furniture, furniture, part of the original slate blackboard blackboard that was installed in the Kirby Schoolhouse and a history of the schoolhouse building that now contains contains the Clarke Museum. A Sunday christening, complete with Victorian furniture, and mannikins mannikins dressed in Victorian garb are also among the various articles that will.arouse visitors' curiosity. Another exhibit focuses on Henry Henry Larue Powers, "the Grand Old Man of Orono," as Mr. Jackman calls him. Mr. Powers, from all reports, was the Arnold Schwarzenegger of his time. The heavy stone axe head on display shows that he had to be a strong individual to wield his axe as he chopped trees. The Clarke Museum and Archives Archives is housed in the old Kirby Schoolhouse which is located on the land which used to be owned by the Powers family. Mr. Jackman is more than happy to talk to people about the historical artifacts within the museum's collection collection or about the history of the Town of Newcastle. The museum board is looking at the idea of holding adult workshops and a few lecture nights at the museum museum in the coming months. People with ideas for such events are invited invited to contact Mr. Jackman at 983- 9243. Members of the Liberty Life youth group from Liberty Pentecostal Church in Bowmanville are shown above at the Sunday evening service in their church. They are describing their experiences on the Caribbean island of Dominica during the March Break. The 16-member group spent the week performing performing music, drama and puppetry throughout the island. I* f jv Monday, March 29: The Northumberland and Newcas- i tle Board of Education in Cobourg re- • ported that unknown suspects had - Smashed two windows at Vincent ' Massey Public School. A resident on Liberty Street North, t. reported his car had been sprayed with ••paint. A Highway Two, Newcastle, resi- . ident reported that while he was away for the weekend, someone took the battery to his Jeep. Sunday, March 28: A representative from Mr. Submarine Submarine Ltd., located at 136 King St. E., stated the shop had been the victim of a break, enter and theft." The unknown parties entered the store overnight and removed approximately $1,000 in cash. There was no damage to the premises. NISSAN DNEWSÜ SALES PROMOTION 1993 SENTRA 4 door with air NOW FROM ONLY •12,495' SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED 1993 MAXIMA GXE SALE PRICED from only =22,495' lu * BEST VALUE IN •ITS CLASS. Call or Visit Today! * Freight + PDE ($590), Taxes, License Extra. MIDWAY MOTORS There was a break, enter and theft at the Liberty Bowl located at 30 Baseline Road, East, overnight.' Unknown Unknown persons entered the business and removed a variety of cigarettes, cash, and possibly liquor. A St. Joseph's Separate School representative reported a break in at the school. It was reported that unknown unknown persons entered 14 classrooms and scattered the contents of the desks and closets onto floors. Saturday, March 27: A Mosport Road resident reported that overnight someone had taken her 1990 Co-Op Garden Tractor from her : shod. The owner of the Unisex Barber Shop, located at 1413 King Sb E, Courtice, reported that the barber post sign -was missing , from in front of store. L - Friday, March 26: A Tumberry Crescent, Courtice, resident reported that unknown person . entered the residence and took several items valued at $6,000. Five males were caught damaging the property at College Park Elementary Elementary School located at 220 Townline Road, Oshawa. No charges were laid, but they were cautioned. Burger King, located at 3962, 401 West, Ncwtonville, reports the theft of $50 from cash register. Thursday, March 25: A Prcstonvalc Road, Courtice, resident resident was kicked in the stomach by one of three suspects who broke into his garage. 1300 DUNDAS STREET EAST Nissan WHITBY 668-6828 W' SERVING DURHAM SINCE I960" z Q DUNDAS ST. E z XX T i HWY. 401 (Z) * u < t H&R BLOCK CANADA'S TAX TEAM 243 King Street E. Bowmanville Mull 623-6957 1413 King Street E. Courtice Court Plaza 432-6800 A group of teenagers from Liberty Liberty Pentecostal Church in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. spent their March Break in the Caribbean. But, the trip wasn't exactly a holiday. holiday. Instead, it was an opportunity to perform special music and drama almost every day in churches on the island of Dominica. "They did drama, special music, and puppetry," explained Rev. Steve Sparling, a pastor at Liberty Pentecostal Pentecostal Church and one of the adults who accompanied the group. The teens, who are known as the Liberty Life Youth Group, have been preparing for the trip since before before Christmas. Their performance usually opened with greetings from Canada and included the singing of some local songs. Then, there were puppet plays, dramas, and special songs. "They really enjoyed it," said Pastor Sparling. "It was a great cross-cultural experience for the teenagers." Self Help Group Formed to Help local Job Search Tt'-i :Ji..v, Town of Newcastle residents seeking jobs are invited to attend a self-help group which will be based in a Bowmanville church. This support group for persons who are unemployed will be holding its first meeting on Tuesday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. John's Anglican church. Bill Paterson, a church warden, explains that the objective is to establish establish a group which will direct its own activity. St. John's Church is supplying the meeting space, coffee and doughnuts for participants, and some of the initial organization. Mr. Paterson said the formation of such a group was suggested by a parishioner. "He felt there was a crying need for this group," Mr. Paterson Paterson added. The meetings will begin with some assistance from a professional facilitator who is also trained in counselling. St. John's has hired the facilitator as part of their "outreach program." As the meetings progress, the members will operate the self-help group and bring in the kind of expertise expertise and information they feel is most useful. For example, members might decide decide to draw on the literature and lectures available from the Canada Employment Centre. Further information can be obtained obtained from Bill Paterson at 436- 2149. Or interested persons can attend attend a meeting any Tuesday morning morning between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. The trip enabled the Bowmanville Bowmanville area teens to realize the high standard of living North America enjoys. They learned, for example, that many residents on the island do not have toasters because toasters cost $200. But, while the islanders may not have a standard of living like our own, their way of life also has its advantages. "They weren't rushing everywhere," Pastor Sparling explained. explained. Dominica is one of a group of Caribbean islands which includes the more popular tourist destination of St. Kitts. Dominica, however, is relatively unspoiled and less commercialized. commercialized. It has been called "The Nature Island of the Caribbean." The population is about 60,000 PARA PA1 NTS U COATINGS and banana cultivation is the main industry. Residents speak Creole and English. The Liberty Life group travelled with their own sound system to ' many remote areas of Dominica. They began on Sunday by participating participating in two church services and then played special concerts in the evening on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. On the final two days of the stay, there was time for tourist pursuits such as shopping and a trip to the beach. 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