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I Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, June 30,1993 7 New Slate of Officers Elected for Newcastle Lions Club Sixty-five Newcastle Senior Citizens Citizens enjoyed their June dinner at Port Hope Legion. On their return the afternoon afternoon card games supplied entertainment. entertainment. Winners were, 1st Gertrude Gray, 2nd Jean O'Neill, 3rd Wilda Williams, 4th Albert Pearce, 5th Ruby Brunt and 6th Maurice O'Neill. Special players were Bertha Fisher Fisher and Hilda Call. Lucky draws were won by Jean O'Neill, Albert Pearce, Kathleen Kimball, Olive Little, Helen Helen Nesbitt, Vance Cooper, Maurice O'Neill, Stan Powell, George Buck- ley, Marjory Ashton, Jean Jilisen, Marguerite Cooper, Alice Hopson, Ruby Brunt and Eva Smith. On Tuesday Darlene Sullivan, Vicki Lesnick, Narda Hoogkamp, Jack and Hazel Crago were among the Horticulture members who went by bus to the Ontario Horticultural Association convention at Wheels Inn, Chatham. Many excellent speakers speakers and seminars were enjoyed from June 23 -25th. The theme was This Land-Our Legacy, with speaker Helen Helen Skinner who gave a slide show to describe the history of land use from pioneer days to the present. Ninety- year old Charles Sauriol gave his message' of faith, hope and confidence. confidence. He was awarded the Order of Canada for his service to conservation. conservation. Dr. Charles Baldwin gave a fine slide presentation and talk on Wet Lands. Many other speakers and seminars seminars were very educational. On Sunday, June 27, about sixty attended the Powell Picnic at Orono Park. A newly found cousin to the descendants of Lizzie McGahcy Powell made a brief visit. A sumptuous sumptuous meal was enjoyed after which President Jack Crago conducted the business. Russell and Maureen Powell, Powell, Ron and Bertha Powell volunteered' volunteered' to conduct the '94 picnic which will be held at Orono Park on the fourth Sunday of June. Susan Peacock and Marguerite Walker conducted conducted the games. Codey Fulford, Angus, was the youngest attendant, Jack Crago the oldest. Maurice Coul : ter and Grace Shelter had the largest families present. Each family was requested requested to sing a song. The Grace and Paul Shetler family with their rendition of Run Around Sue re ceived the most applause, while the rest will await TV auditions! Nancy Caron, Jennifer and Natalie sang The Farmer and the Maiden. Racing winners winners were: 4 and under Justin Yarc- ma, 6 and under Kim Smith, 10 and under Jonathan Burton, 12 and under Adrienne Dcy. Shoe kick winners, were Judy Powell and Harley Sherman. Sherman. A mystery box with an edible for its contents was found to hold a lemon, guessed correctly by Frank Rudge. Marti Dcy won the bottle of 158 candies. A ball game and visiting concluded the '93 Powell Family Reunion. Reunion. The Cragos arrived home about 6:30 just before the thunder storm which held off all afternoon. They also have an extra pyrex dish, a pie lifter and a tablecloth. Thanks to the owner, she called us! Mr. John Buckley, Fort Erie, visited visited on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. George Buckley. On Sunday, Paula and Edward Glenney, George and Madeleine Buckley attended Lindsay Cemetery Decoration service and visited with Mrs. Helen Glenney and family. Mrs. Edna Houden reports that the ladies from Parkview who took advantage advantage of the Community Care bus trip to Muskoka had a really good lime. Glad to report that Mrs. Wilma Scott has returned home after her knee surgery in Toronto. Mrs. Pauline Storks attended a Newcastle Hydro meeting last Tuesday. Tuesday. Mrs. Raye Fricdlander enjoyed a recent weekend with son Dean and his wife Olga at their cottage near Stroud, On Tuesday Mrs. Maxine Felgate, Claremont, visited with her mother, Mrs. Gladys Wood. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wood and baby, Elizabethville visited Saturday night with his grandmother, Gladys Wood. Mrs. Janet Paedcn, Helen Hobbs and Elizabeth Skelding enjoyed June 19 in Port Hope where they toured the Blueslonc House and Custom House and seven gardens. While the band played in the park, box lunches were enjoyed by those on the tour - a delightful day. Happenings from Elizabethville Rev. Sedgwick was with us for Fa- White and bridemaids were two sis- ther's Day. Sunday School is over un- tors of the groom. The best man was til Septembers and that left our con- Filipo, cousin of the groom. The re- gregation rather small. Also, it was ception for about 40 was held at the raining and that made the day dreary. Old Mill, Toronto. Dance was held After opening, our first lesson was with a disc jockey. They left on a hon- from Genesis, all about Ishmacl and eymoon Sunday morning to Italy and Hagar being sent away. --' ' Europe. Mae Muldrcw and Jim were Expressions of Worship were guests and Jim drove Mac's car and learning a new song, "Stay with Us." took Howard and Margaret. Adam Yarcma celebrated his 14th birthday on the week-end. Mae Muldrcw attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. arid Mrs. Harvey Challicc, held at the Mill- brook Legion. Edith Carruthcrs and Mac Mul- drew visited with Clara Sheppard in Port Hope on Friday. Viola Lee visited with Peacock's during the week and Shane and Sophia Sophia on Sunday. Betty and Clarence Mercer had Glenda on Sunday. Referring to Mrs. Lcwko's visitors last week, Kathy and family live in Washington now and Kathy is 4 1/2 and Erin 2 1/2. (my error). On Saturday, June 19th, at 3 p.m., Ena Lachncr, daughter of Margaret and Max Lachncr, and Dan McLean, son of Steen and Linda McLean were united in marriage at Port Hope United United Church. Maid of honor was Tracy Farrow, bridesmaids' Tammy McLean, Betty Jane Erskinc and Eni- ka Klooslcrhof. Best man was Pat McLean, ushers were Dan Bcckct, Bryan Bcckct and Dean Longyear. Flower girl was Rayon Sheppard. The girls wore peach colored dresses and the men had grey suits. The reception was held at the Lions Centre in Port Hope, with about 175 guests attending, attending, and dancing afterwards. The couple arc honeymooning in the Dominican Dominican Republic. On Tuesday, Betty Mercer and I went on the bus trip to Ottawa. We knew most of those aboard, because they were mostly seniors, We had a few problems, but not too many, such as going back for several who had been told the wrong time, On the boat there was not enough food for our group for a lunch at noon, but we had an excellent tour of the river and later an hour at one of the homes on the hill; also most embassys were shown and we wound up at Perth for dinner. I guess our second bus got lost as we waited for them but finally had dinner at 6 and got home at 10 o'clock. But, wo had a good time anyway. Children's minute was a bit about Abraham's two sons. The second lesson was from Matthew Matthew about rewards and sharing. Rev. Sedgwick spoke on "getting rid of Ishmacl." Ishmacl." R. Smith and J. Taylor took up the offering. Coffee was served and most stayed to discuss things. On Thursday the Seniors met as usual. Bud Ireland from the March of Dimes spoke on providing help or entertainment entertainment for the seniors in Northumberland Northumberland County; Hope Township and Hamilton included Wendy White, daughter of Howard and Margaret White, and Dominico Muller were united in marriage in St. Luke's Church, Thornhill, on June 13th. Maid of honor was Mary Alice New Chairman for Community Hall Bd. Douglas Smith was elected Chairman Chairman of the Community Hall Board at the inaugural meeting held June 21 in the Council Chamber. Mr. Smith, along with Penny Kearny, was elected elected for a two-year temi at a public meeting in April. Other members recently recently appointed by the Town Council Council arc Cathy Abraham, Sicrd Dc Jong and Brcnton Rickard. The latter two arc re-appointments. Two delegations were heard. Michael Michael Hackcnbcrgcr of the Bowmanvillc Bowmanvillc Zoo presented a proposal for a Nativity Pageant using animals from the zoo. Providing all health and safety safety requirements arc met, the Board tentatively agreed to letting the Great Hall to the Zoo from December 15 to December 19. Nomia Machines appeared appeared on behalf of the Y.W.C.A. to request space for aerobics and line dancing. The Board was receptive to this proposal too, but more details arc needed before an agreement can lie drawn up. DJ. Granficld Mr. and Mrs. Ron Burley attended granddaughter Allison's graduation last Thursday, she will be attending High School in the fall. On Monday, June 28, they attended brother Steven's Steven's graduation exercises. Steven has been accepted at York University. University. Allison and Steven are children of Bob and Anita Burley, Oshawa. We arc pleased to hear about these graduations and thank donors of news items. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Skelding, New- tonvillc, and his mother Elizabeth celebrated Bill's birthday at the home of Jack and Nan Skelding, Port Perry, on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Brcnton Rickard enjoyed enjoyed Blackstock United Church Strawberry Supper on Sunday. Last Monday the Newcastle Lioness Lioness Directors met. On Wednesday at the Newcastle Lions meeting Stanley Powell was presented with the Melvin Jones award from Lions International. Birthday greetings to Albert Peace, Grace Gaines, Cheryl Martin, Raye Fricdlander, Rick Powell, Bill Allin, Edgar Milson and Freda Tri- nccr. We wish Reverend Douglas and Mrs. Helen Hall a happy retirement in Campbellford. St. George's Anglican Church Trinity 3 A service of Holy Communion was held at 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion. The church was full to bid farewell farewell to the Reverend Douglas and Mrs. Helen Hall. This is their last service service before their retirement. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 178, Navy League and Sea Cadets were in attendance. The Colour Guard followed followed the choir and placed their flags at the front of the church. The Epistle, 1 Peter 5.5. was read by Lt. M. Carter (N) C.D. The choir led by Ron Tidy sang a beautiful anthem, "Ave Verum Corpus", Corpus", by W.A. Mozart.' The Rector's sermon was on Service Service to the Church and he gave his sincere thanks to all who had worked so hard in service to St. George's. After After the sermon the Rector received a standing ovation. - At the end of the service the Colour Colour Guard paraded from the church, retiring the Navy Ensign, followed ■by their members. A reception in honour of the Halls was held at the Community Hall Sunday Sunday afternoon from 2:00 - 4 p.m. Joan Haring United Church On Monday afternoon, June 21, at the home of Erla . and Francis Jose a social time was,.enjoyed with members members of both units of the UCW in attendance. attendance. Marie Pcdwell and Vicki Lesnick assisted Erla with the barbecue barbecue meal. Many enjoyed a stroll around the beautiful grounds. On Sunday, June 27th, Harold Kenyon conducted the service at Newcastle United Church. Gifts to Strangers was his sermon. Mr. Glenn Allin sang Glenn Allis and Mrs. Kathy Kathy Cureatz presided at the organ, Coffee hour was enjoyed after the service. Laidlaw Waste Systems NEWCASTLE INFORMATION CENTRE 97 King Street East Newcastle, Ontario L1B1H3 416-987-2177 The Newcastle Information Centre will be closed on the following days: Thursday, July 1st, 1993 Monday, August 2nd, 1993 Monday, September 6th, 1993 The Newcastle Village Lions Club installed a new team of directors last week. Shown above, in the front row, are: (from left) George Rickard, secretary; Terry Graham, treasurer; Mike Carter, past president; president; Tony Clements, incoming president; and Amos Langley, first vice president; In the back row, from left, are:. Bob VanWort, Lt. Governor-Elect; Dave Adams, Lion Tamer; Steven Haines, Director; Don Foster, Director; Sam Galea, Director; Karl Kampe, Director; Gord Moulton, 2nd Vice President; and Joe Mendonca, 3rd Vice President. Awards Presented to Newcastle Lions / On June 23rd in the Newcastle . Community Hall, for the 46th time in as many "years the Lions Club of Newcastle installed a new slate, of officers. officers. For this event, the Lions-spouses are invited and an air of celebration exists. Special guests for the occasion were District Officer, Lieutenant Governor elect, Bob VanWort and his wife Wendy from the Bewdlcy Lions Club. Altogether 30 Lions and • 26 guests were present for the ceremony. ceremony. After a buffet of Chinese food, President Mike Carter welcomed everyone everyone and asked Lion Dick Lovekin to officiate over the induction of new Lion John Bugclli. After the ceremony, ceremony, Lion John was warmly welcomed by all the Lions present as well as the guests. Next, President Mike asked Lion Brent Rickard to come forward and present a Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. This is the highest award that any Lion Club can bestow on a member. member. The sponsoring club pays $1250. for the honor of presenting this award to one of it's members and this money money goes to SightFirst, a program designed designed to conquer Curable and preventable preventable blindness throughout the world. Lion Brent made many positive positive comments about the deserving Lion, Stan Powell. Lion Stan was almost almost speechless when asked to comment comment but did give much of the credit for his success in Lionism to wife Kay. Lion Pat Blaker was presented with his 25 year pin and the following following Lions were presented with "Certificates "Certificates of Appreciation" by the President, President, Sid DeJong, Peter DeJong, Stan Powell, Rudy StAmand, Roy Watts, Amos Langley, Gord Moulton and Terry Graham. At this point, President Mike asked Lieutenant Governor elect, Bob VanWort, to install the new slate ; - ; of officers to the Newcastle Lions Club. Lion Bob called each new director director forward and explained th duties duties of their office. These Lions will make up the Board of Directors. Incoming President Lion Tony Clements assumed the chair and thanked Lieutenant Governor elect Bob VanWort for installing the new officers and commented that he is looking forward to his upcoming year as President. John Bugclli was welcomed to the Newcastle Lions Club last week, during a meeting which included the installation of officers and the presentation of a Melvin Jones Fellowship. Shown from left are: Mike Carter, President; Mr. Bugclli; Sam Cureatz, sponsor, and Bob VanWort, Lieutenant-Govcmor-Elcct for District A-3. NOTICE TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE CORPORATION OF THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM DURHAM REGION The Audited Financial Statements of the Corporation of the Regional Municipality of Durham for the year ended December 31, 1992 are available from the Regional Finance Department. Anyone interested in obtaining a copy of these statements should write to the Finance Department of the Regional Municipality of Durham, 60 Bond Street West, P.O. Box 618, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8B6. The following financial highlights reflect the operations, assets and liabilities of the Regional Municipality of Durham including the waterworks, sanitary sewage and waste disposal systems and the Durham Region Police Services Board. COMPARISON OF CONSOLIDATED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES (All amounts In thousands of dollars) WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM 1992 <6 1351 e ASSETS Requisition on Area Municipalities V 98,852 V 83,958 Cash and Short Term Investments Ontario Grants 158,607 141,247 Accounts Receivable User Charges 81,489 89,834 Other Current Assets Other Revenue 22JM 42.916 Restricted Assets Capital Outlay Financed by 361.732 35Z.955 Long-Term Liabilities and to be CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (All amounts In thousands of dollars) 1532 $ 54,506 34,861 7,752 85,360 WHAT THE MONEY WAS SPENT FOR General Government Protection to Persons & Property 8,232 56,970 8,057 54,754 Recovered in Future Years LIABILITIES Accounts Payable and Accrued 11.878 194,357 1991 $ 40,434 41,903 6,838 88,705 M 193.077 Transportation Services 30,903 28,641 Liabilities 34,073 33,069 Waterworks Operation 37,087 39,525 Current Portion of Ontario Sanitary Sewage System 42,726 45,170 Housing Action Program Loans 1,278 2,605 Waste Disposal 13,419 16,918 Other Current Liabilities and Health Services 8,222 7,822 Deferred Revenue 2,427 2,269 Social Services 113,405 95,710 Net Long-Term Liabilities ILSZfi 15J.9Z Senior Citizen Services 32,170 30,661 Day Nurseries 7,380 7,557 -49.656 53JAQ Family and Children Services 2,466 2,333 Planning and Development 3/955 1251 FUND BALANCES 3.4M09 Reserves and Reserve Funds 113,522 116,473 To bo used to offset Excess of Financing taxation or user charges 3,971 2,367 Over Expenditures 4,764 16,546 Unexpended Capital Financing 2L209 21,092 Fund Balances, Beginning of Year 139,932 123,391 144.701 139,932 Fund Balances, End of Year 144.701 139.937 104.357 193,077 Trust Funds Administered by Region „J,14Q. „2,060