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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 8 Sep 1993, p. 19

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/ Happenings fromYelverton Area K 1 By Harvey Malcolm j"i , Mrs. Alice McGill accompanied ■• by hcr daughter Marlene Glasbcrgcn çflew out to Vancouver early this '• week to visit her sister Vivian for 10 t days. Alice's trip was a birthday '■present from her family on the occasion occasion of a special birthday she will be ^observing i n September. £ In a former news budget re the « Glasbergens 25th wedding célébration célébration we neglected to mention that ? Frank and Marlene were the recipients recipients of some beautiful paintings f (some 3 dimensional) plus a tidy sum <of cash; K Also, on Saturday afternoon at a [ get-together at the Glasbergens, little ([Crystal Farqueson a next door neighbour neighbour girl provided a few fine vocal j numbers to the gathering which were • well received. Crystal has considcra- j ble potential as a vocalist. On. Monday evening it was our pleasure to join Dale and Nancy Stinson Stinson and girls, Floyd Stinson and Pam Carmichael for a roast beef dinner on the occasion of Nancy's 30th birthday. birthday. Last weekend, Ora and Orval Quackenbush enjoyed camping at Bon Echo Provincial Park, north of Kaladar on Mazenaw Lake and also at Silent Lake Provincial Park near Bancroft., Mazenaw Lake is reputed to be the deepest interior lake in Ontario. Ontario. Of interest to mountain climbers climbers of which I am not one, is the fact that an Alpine Mountain Club is located located at Bon Echo and the campers could watch the progress of various climbers in action. Ralph and Linda Pfoh attended the Wessel-Harrison wedding in Norland Norland on Saturday with reception at Coboconk. 221994's Already In Stock and More Arriving Daily! t; P BOWMANVILLE -- ONT. 166 King St. E. Tel. 623-3396, INFORMATION CENTRE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON SIMPSON AVENUE • BOWMANVILLE The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington has undertaken a study for the realignment of Simpson Avenue in Bowmanville from King Street (King's Highway No. 2) to the Baseline Road. This study will address traffic speed and flow and alignment of Simpson Avenue, south of Soper Court. Alternative realignment proposals have been prepared and the public is cordially invited to review the proposals at an Information Centre to be held in Meeting Room No. 1 at the Municipal Administration Centre, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, between the hours of 4:00 p,m. and 7:00 p.m„ on Wednesday, September 15,1993. Plans of the realignment proposals will be available for inspection and staff will be present to answer questions. Input from the public is respectfully requested. Mr. W.A. Evans, P. Eng., Director of Public Works Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington ■ Municipal Administration Centre, /()i municipality of 40 TemperanceStreet ( ilai'mqton Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 Septembers, 1993 ONTAJ1IO CS -1-3971 .X, «3 ^ „ FALL ^rVlEABANCE P/CuitUufJ ONNOW Now J AT i> Complete Nursery & Garden Shop Freshly Dug JUNIPERS and EVERGREENS Large Size WEEPING MULBERRIES and CARAGANAS s 69 95 Our Selected NURSERY STOCK 25% OFF LARGE Crimson King Maple .. $99.95 SHADE Birch Clumps ' $69.95 TREES Linden Trees $69.95 Colorado SPRUCE $39 95 Canadian SPRUCE o/ Frazer Fir yf SI 00 Great Selection of Flowering Shrubs and Perennial Plants All Organic Fall Fertilizer for Lawns and Gardens Beautiful Field Grown Fall Mums Conic In anil see llw difference. We always have FRESH CUT SOD Delivery Available Put your HOLLAND MIRACLE BULBS lo Bed a selection ol your choice, Flower Bulbs In beds, or Ik a walk, across a lawn lliey'ra dulling anywhere, VI i "ÏHG All More Winter... Plant rders. By a fence, a long iVe Deliver and Plant. cimplote Nursery* Garden Shop TAUNTON nO./TOWNI.INE OAIIOLN CENinC WITH HIB DUTCH TOUCH." u 0 MtmlHfol ONIAMIO twill ilKLi lO H»y. 401 3 579-3395 "School days, school days, poker, crap and pool days." This cheery verse from the dark and distant past still holds an element of truth in today's era. All the school kids are humming the "Back to School Blues" regardless of the fact they can hardly wait to hobnob with their peers once more. Sharing the dubious pleasure of another school term arc all those *'overpaid"(?) teachers who are questioning their sanity in choosing a career which involves involves riding herd on a bunch of young hoodlums whose craniums walls are oblivious to the absorption of anything that might be construed as useful in future years. Only the mommas and the poppas can barely restrain themselves from bursting into uncontrolled mirth in shedding their progeny to someone else for at least part of the day. No longer will they be subjected to the oft repeated phrase ad nauseum - "I'm bored! - I've nothing to do." Here at Malconia, the beginning of a new school year has no particular particular significance, except for one minor historical incident. On September 4th we will be. observing our "Jack Benny" Benny" Paper anniversary. Thats right! 39 years ago September 4/1954 we scribbled our first column for the Bowmanville Statesman and soon after after for the Lindsay Post for our Yel- verton community. As they say in the Obit, columns, we will be in our 40th year - forty and final, we expect which should be good news for those who are faced with the weekly chore of transcribing our longhand into the printed form. Ed's Note - It ain't easy, but we'd miss your weekly blurb. Keep em coming. On Sunday a.m. Yelverton United Church had a treat in store when Mrs. Eunice Pyke and Ms. Sabina Jerrett of Guelph provided two solos at the morning service - the "Old Country Church" and "Drifting too far from the Shore", with their own guitar accompaniment. accompaniment. Special services taking place in the future include Yelver- ton's Church Anniversary on Sunday, September 19 at 11 a.m. with a former former minister Canon Stanley Hanes, the guest speaker. The Janclville Anniversary Anniversary will be held on September 26 also at 11 a.m. Sorry to report that young master Kyle Moron recently broke his arm in two places and is currently recuperating. recuperating. Likewise, a speedy recovery recovery to Todd Malcolm who recently injured his wrist and had the problem corrected at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto and will be sporting a cast for the next few weeks. Speedy convalescence convalescence to Mr. Morley Kcllctt who is hoping to have an eye problem problem corrected. Public Speakers Encouraged to Submit Names For Winter Fair All young people in Canada between between the ages of 16 and 24 arc invited invited to participate in a public speaking competition at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, in Toronto. This year the first prize winner will receive S700.00 cash, and the opportunity to spend a day touring various sections of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Agriculture and Food (OMAF). Tire next five runners-up will also receive cash prizes. The competition is co-sponsored by the Farm Credit Corporation, and OMAF, and will take place at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair on Saturday, November 13th. Contestants will give a timed five -seven minute speech in either of Canada's official languages, on one four suggested topics. The topics include: include: Canadian Food Production - Dispelling the Myths; Canadian Agriculture Agriculture - Sharing Our Success with the World, Celebrating 65 years - The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair; Food, Science and You. The competition competition will be limited to the first 25 entries entries received. Official rules and application forms are available at any office of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food or Farm Credit Corporation. Corporation. Deadline for applications is October October 1st. For more infonnalion, contact contact Stuart Budd, 519-759-4190. Happy 50th Birthday Lucy September 14 Love Your family The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, September 8,1993 19 How Tall Will It Grow? By Michelle Balson I trust everyone enjoyed the last long weekend of the summer. Friday's Friday's weather didn't make it look too promising. The weather person(s) did try and reassure us that the rest of the weekend was to be sunshine. I hope it was. The reason I say this is because because it is Friday, September 3. Everything being closed this holiday Monday this column had to be in early. early. A few phone calls and I came up with some interesting news, despite the fact that it has only been five days since the last time I wrote Happenings Happenings in Hampton. I can always count on the folks at the Wednesday Euchre Card Party. Richard Manns took first place with his score of 87. In second place was Carl Gimblett with 86. Hazel Plitz and John Kuyer tied for third with their scores of 80. Bernice Renton was next with 78. The Most Lone Hands of five was earned by Bernice Renton. Grant Bright was the night's Most Honest Player. Gary Munro won the Special. The Draw winners were Norma Moffatt, Arlie Cowle, Charlie Stapleton, Jessie Edwards, Freda Ashton and Bernice Renton. The First Year Hampton Girl Guides met on Thursday, September 2nd. The girls were busy making "buddy burner's." These will be their barbecues for their camping outing being held later this month. The "buddy burners" are made from small round meat cans, wax, cardboard and restaurant size juice cans. Now I can say that's recycling! The new contact, person for the Hampton Guides will be Wendy Klawittcr at 623-4391. The proud parents of David Hartford, Hartford, Ruth and Cecile, have been beaming lately. It seems as though David has earned himself a Soccer scholarship at Bethel, West Virginia. David a Junior, was accepted to play with the seniors in Rochester, New York this past weekend. We all wish David much success. The Hampton United Church Sunday Sunday School will begin Sunday, September September 12th. The toys get a lot of use, not only from the Sunday School but from the exercise classes as well. For this reason donations arc being sought. Anything from art suppliers (including rccyclables) to toys. Infants Infants to five year olds need playthings. playthings. If you can be of any help please call Doreen Wallraff at 263- 8867 or drop them off at the C.E. Wing. A reminder to the ladies. Exercise classes begin soon - Monday's classes classes begin September 13th. Wednesday's Wednesday's classes begin September 15th. The classes run from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in the C.E. wing of the Hampton United Church on Old Scugog Road. A qualified Y.W.C.A. instructor will work you out. Babysitting is available available for an additional charge. For early registration or more information please contact Marilyn Bunts at 263- 2908. Well folks, I hope I provided you with some news you can use. Until next week, stay safe and enjoy life. Donation Helps Police Annual '94 Conference On Thursday, September 2, Frank Paznar - Vice President, Laidlaw Waste Systems Ltd., presented a cheque for $10,000 to Chief Trevor McCaghcrly, to assist tltc Durham Regional Police Service in hosting next year's Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference, "Learning More in '94". The funds will be used to provide learning opportunities opportunities at the Conference, to be held at the Durham College Oshawa Campus in June, 1994. Fundraising efforts in the business community began several weeks ago. The Conference will attract up to 1,000 people to the Region, and will coincide with the 20th Anniversary of the Region and the Durham Regional Regional Police Service. When measured in late August, this sunflower had already reached nine feet 10 inches in height. Perhaps, with the rain the area has recently received, it has grown even taller. The flower is in a grove in Carol Noble's yard on Bellwood Drive. Take Advantage of Our 1993 Year-End Clearance Prices On All Remaining New And Demonstrators For Example... 1993 GRAND AM This "pampered demo" features all the 'toys," including V6 engine, power, seats, window & locks, aluminum wheels, oversized tires, CD player and much more. M.S.R.P. SALE . . - . Lease Price $20,567 PRICE *16,691 $293.15 1993 PONTIAC SUNBIRD SEDAN Bright red, 4 dr., featuring automatic, air, power locks, antilock antilock brakes, split-folding seat, AM/FM cassette & more. M.S.R.P. SALE . Lease Price $!4,t14 PRICE *12,241 $220.31 1993 BUICK REGAL CUSTOM Fully equipped including 3.1, V6,15" steel wheels, air, gauges and many more. Executive Driven. Demo. M.S.R.R SALE . . - . -- Lease Price $22,650 PRICE *1 9)1 pQ $423.38 1993 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Fully equipped wto^p^^*ons, Including alwj^0^Kv^Kket "Tht^fc^^B^Wnliac excitement. M.S.RP. . A . „ _ Lease Price $22,035 PRICE *1q,44P $346.36 1993 BUICK GRAND SPORT "Top of The Line Regal* with all the options including power seal, CD player, bucket seals, 3.8 V6, ABS braking, sleering wheel controls. "Treated with Tender Loving Care." M.S.R P. SALE . A . --- Lease Price $25,943 PRICE *21j960 $417.85 1993 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX LE SEDAN Jade green, beauty with split front seat, power windows & locks. V6, auto, stereo cassette, tilt, aluminum wheels, oversized P215-60RXi6* radiais & more. M.S.R.P. SALE _ Lease Price $21,055 PRICE *17,795 $337.50 BOWMANVILLE -- ONT. 166 King St. E. 623-3396 w V*/ V*/ Vv V-v / Ç Ç Ç Ç Ç Ç £ Ç e c S c £ £ c £ /-'■>> /'"•'*> /" S -"N w xaz Vv vv Vv Vv Vv V*/ Vv SIGN During the month of September APPLE PERMS lteg. $.15. art NOW ONLY $ 30°° includes cut and style GIVE US A CALL AT | 397-4247 WM^Mi m •- *m if fers, T M June and Tracey wish to welcome HAZEL HASLAM and all her clients to join them at SNIPS HAIR DESIGN Specializing in: • PrevinUm Cutting imd Styling • Highlight» Ç • Bruldtt • Forme and Spiral Perm x* • Waxing \w ALSO ACRYLIC AND V NATURAL NAIL C CARE C by ELISHA'S £ \y l* r* /<•> p--> /<-% /<-* /*>>« /<•> /<-) /«wt /*-*> z*~"N z-v-1 z-Vt V V y\y y VV V vVv\vV.\vV. vAv/w Vv Y* y \v vvv, V-

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