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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 2 Jun 1993, p. 4

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4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, June 2,1993 Clubs and Oreanizations Solina W.l. Holds May Meeting Graduation Time for Young Students at Visual Arts Centre President Margaret Ford opened the May meeting of the Solina Women's. Women's. Institute at the hall at 8:00 p.m. with the Opening Ode and Mary Stewart Collect. The minutes of the April meeting and the executive meeting were read and approved. The financial report was read by secretary treasurer Alma Langmaid. Correspondence was read. We were reminded to participate June 2nd in Participaction by doing 15 minutes of exercise, then calling the "Fitness Centre" to record our activity. activity. Telephone number is 623- 3392. We accepted an invitation to Hampton W.I.'s Victorian Tea on June 1, at 12:30. Two members will attend. A Thank You was received from A.C.W.W. for the "Women Feed the World" contribution. Solina W.l. will provide coffee for the evening evening meal for Solina Day, June 19. The list of items for our Orono Fair display was distributed with several several offering to lend items for this event. Jean Taylor gave an update on the Pro-lift for Solina and statedahat several several activities are being planned including including bake sales. Tickets are still available for the Pat Best painting, with proceeds for the Pro-lift fund. Lois Yellowlees gave an interesting interesting and informative report on the District Annual held at Blackstock. The W.L will have the Fun Fair at Nestlcton on October 14. W.l. will also support a "Hospitality"., booth at Orono Fair. Viola Ashton is the new Board Director for Subdivision 7 with Marjorie Prescott, the alternate, Lois also reported that 1,600 pre- orders had been received for W.I.'s 100 year book. Marion Broome gave the "Friendship Report." The Roll Call - "Name a household household hazard and how to remedy it," was well answered. We welcomed new member Joyce Hancock. The Village Group, whose topic was Consumer Affairs, began their programme. Joyce Taylor told us about "Pitch In Week" and distributed distributed garbage bags to help clean up our roadside ,etc. Doris Flett gave the Motto "Health is the greatest of all possessions." possessions." She told us how to eat to be healthy and reminded us of precautions precautions for outside so that we remain healthy. Doris closed with the poem "The World is Mine." Our guest speaker Carol Worden was introduced by Joyce Taylor, group leader. Carol, whose job entails entails the safety of the workplace, gave us ■ many excellent ideas toward Health and Safety in the Home. Carol suggested everyone should have fire drills, a planned fire-escape and a specific spot to meet outside the home should an emergency arise. She gave us the Poison Centre number for those who have misplaced it: 1-800- 268-9017. (at Sick Children's Hospital, Toronto). Toronto). Carol stressed we practice safety 365 days a year. Margaret Ford thanked Carol for her valuable talk. Loraine Knox introduced Jennifer Knox who treated us to humour and storytelling. President Margaret Ford reminded us that we will meet at the hall at 7:00 p.m. for the June meeting, June 9th for a tour at Paula Lishman's at 7:30. We will return to the hall for the remainder of our meeting. Also a bridal shower will be held at the Solina Solina Hall Friday, June 11, at 8:00 p.m. for Elaine Barkcy. Diplomas were handed out to five graduates of the pre-school art program recently at the Visual Arts Centre. Classes were held for the 3 to 5-year-olds once a week for the past two months. The children were introduced to finger-painting, drawing and other forms of artistic expression. From left to right are. Kaitlyn, Nicole, Austin, Jamie, and Reed. Past Presidents Reunion for Rotary Club by Lorraine Manfredo The Bowmanville Rotary Club paid tribute to its past presidents at the May 20th luncheon meeting held at the Flying Dutchman Hotel, Rotarian Garnet Rickard, a local apple farmer who spent 32 years in municipal politics, spoke glowingly about the valuable contribution Rotary club presidents have made to the community community over the years. The service club was first established locally in 1924. In his speech, - Mr. Rickard had warm praise for all past-presidents, from the 32 still active in the club, to those who have passed away. A past-president himself, Garnet Rickard focussed his attention, however, however, on those past-presidents no longer longer living, but whom he got to know during his 47 years with the club. Back in Rotary's early days, there were no television, no computers, and no fax machines, he said. No roads were even paved. "Yet here was a group of men that banded together to answer the need they saw in their community." These individuals brought enthusiasm enthusiasm to all projects initiated by their fellow members. In its earlier years, the Rotary Club of Bowmanville was the proud sponsor of sporting events, dances, and plowing matches, to raise money for charity and community improvement. improvement. These past-presidents brought humor, humor, talent and high ideals to all that they did, said Mr. Rickard. "They made a reputation for themselves themselves and for the club. Their efforts and hard work promoting the town contributed to attracting industry." He urged the current membership to follow the example set by their tireless tireless forerunners who devoted so much of their time to good works. Although his remarks were mainly about club leaders that had passed away, Garnet Rickard didn't overlook the many past-presidents in attendance attendance on Thursday. "I'll not mention those still in service service as their work is not done yet," he said. He also remembered the important service given by Rotary Anns in years gone by. The Bowmanville Rotary Club will mark its 70th anniversary in the town next year. According to club historian, George Vice, this milestone anniversary anniversary will be celebrated in conjunction with municipal festivities marking the 200th anniversary of the first settlers to arrive in the Newcastle area. A cheque presentation was also made at the May 20lh meeting. Acting president, Don Welsh, was presented with a cheque for $17,000 from Rotary's Rotary's Chairman of Special Events Paul Morris. The cheque represents the proceeds from the April Rotary Buffet and Auction. Cancer Society Honors Poster Winners Cetol 1 Cetol 23 Plus To protect the Natural Beauty of Your Exterior Woodwork Cetol DEK" A New Superior Wood Finish For Your Deck We've seen the heart of many a tree and no one knows wood better than us. 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Pictured here (clockwise, (clockwise, from lower right): Brooke McCarthy, Monsgr. Cleary School; Nanette Daligadu, Mother Teresa School; Brent Roozcnboom, Bow- manvillc Senior Public School; Billie Kemp of the Education Committee Committee of the Bowmanville Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society; and Tammy Love, St. Stephen's Elementary. (Inset: Jennifer Birch, M. J. Hobbs Sr. Public School) The contest was sponsored this year by Kemp Orchards. you Are Invited Jerusalem Masonic Lodge #31 invite the General Public and Family Members loan OPEN HOUSE to view the Lodge Facilities at 19 King St. E„ Bowmanville, Ontario on Saturday, June 5,1993 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Video Presentations - Refreshments Masonic Lodge members will be in attendance For more Information, call 623-4326

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