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10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, September 15,1993 Section Two Top Ten Finish for Newcastle Student In Pre-Teen Pageant m A Weekly Report from the Village of Newcastle Editors: Jack and Hazel Crago - 987-4201 by Laura J. Richards This year's report on what one Grade five student did on her summer summer vacation will sound a little different different titan the norm. While 10-year-old Melissa Pearson Pearson did play with her friends and visit the cottage, she also look part in a pageant in Toronto with dozens of other pre-adolescent and teenage girls. It was her first time and it was the first time that the pageant company company called East Coast Pageants had a contest in Canada, said Melissa's mom, Julie. "Dad was reading die paper (The Statesman) one day and saw an ad regarding the pageant," Melissa said. That ad led to phone calls, a letter letter and a decision, by her and her parents, to let Melissa give the pageant pageant a try. Admittedly, her parents had concerns concerns whether die company was on the up-and-up. "1 had concerns," her mother said. "I wanted to know who they were. " A phone call dispelled any worries worries diey had. "They promote that each girl is a winner right from day one," said Ms Pearson. "Every girl, who is willing to try, is a winner." Melissa's first slop was at a party sponsored by the pageant company at which all the girls and teenagers entering die different age-level pageants pageants had a chance to get to know each odicr. The party was held prior to the Aug. 14 and 15 weekend when the pageant took place at die Ryerson Theatre in Toronto. Prior to that, though, the Pearsons Pearsons had to find a number of sponsors sponsors for their daughters' entries (Melissa's (Melissa's sister also entered) fee and picture placement.on the photo roster. roster. Her sponsors were Newcastle IGA, Square Boy Pizza & Subs, Dykstra's Delicatessen and Food Market, Gould's Cards and Gifts, Van Houts' Cycle and Sport, and Ganaraska Leathcrcraft. The weekend in ' Toronto was spent mosdy in preparation aimed towards the actual pageant on Sunday, Sunday, Melissa recalled. The girls and young women were given some modelling lessons, and went through "short two to dirce minute long interviews," she added. "They asked about my hobbies, and what 1 liked to do," she said. And what does she like to do? "Figure skating and dancing." Hobbies? "1 collect porcelain dolls," she replied. replied. The actual pageant consisted of die modelling of two outfits -- an evening dress and a sports outfit. "I wore a royal blue gown with purple flowers (embossed) on it," said Melissa. The dress, her mother went on to explain, was made by a cousin of her husband. The sports outfit was something she has spent time in -- her figure skating outfit. Along widi the outfit, she held her skates as she walked along the runway. For those of you wondering, swimsuit competitions have been banned in this particular company's pageants. Next, was an on-the-spot interview interview question by the host of the show. Melissa was asked what she would do if she had a whole day to do anything she wanted. Her answer: answer: "Figure skate." While Miss Pearson did not get into the top five ranking, she did get into the top 10 which enables her to go on to The Sixth Annual Cities of America Pageant in Orlando, Florida, Florida, in January. By being in the top ten, she is guaranteed a place in the pageant because the company will pay for her entry fee and placement in the photo roster for that pageant. While the idea of entering the pageant pageant excites her, Melissa Pearson is also excited about seeing some of die friends she has met through the pageant. Especially her friend, Kim, who placed first in Melissa's age category. Miss Pearson is also excited with the thought of spending some time sightseeing at Walt Disney World. Please make cheques payable to the Town of Newcastle for your September September 24 tax installment. Just a reminder! reminder! With the fall also comes the resumption resumption of meetings and social functions. Newcastle Seniors bowl on Tuesdays. Wednesday September 15, the Orono and District Fiddle Club entertain at the Newcastle Community Community Hall. On Thursday, September 16, the Newcastle Seniors enjoy their regular evening of cards at tire Newcastle Newcastle Community Hall. Birthday greetings to Maureen Powell, Carly Schmahl, Wallace Couch, Vernon Sunday, Reverend Donald Stiles, Cheryl Duval and son Shawn, May Burley, Les Caswell, and little Brandon Alldread who will soon be two (a former neighbour). Congratulations and best wishes to these anniversary observers - Ron and Marg Burley, Marj and Murray Paterson, Russell and Maureen Powell, Powell, Art and Lillie Ricnstra, Bill and Eileen Allin. On Thursday evening, Arthur and Georgina Marlin, who have moved from Brighton to Courtice, entertained entertained relatives to a dinner party. Attending Attending were Vance and Marguerite Cooper, Bob and Alice Sheffield all of Oshawa and Kathleen Kimball. On Saturday, niece Joan Ram- stead, of Orillia, visited Harry and Mabel Wade. . On Thursday, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wade Port Hope, visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wade, celebrating celebrating Harry's birthday. Attending the Open House for Reverend Bonnie Kelly at Tyrone United Church on Thursday evening were Wilda Johnson, Pauline and Amanda Storks, and Kathleen Powell. Powell. We wish Bonnie well as she moves to Kccwalin. On Wednesday Mrs. Raye Fried- lander, Pauline and Candy Storks celebrated celebrated Candy's birthday dining at the Olive Gardens, Pickering. Mrs. Charlotte Hendry, and granddaughter granddaughter Melissa, of Foxboro, have returned recently from a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Grant Hendry, Alexander Alexander and Erica of Red Bank, New Brunswick. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Martin, Wood- ville, visited Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Murray Martin and family. Mrs. Bertha Powell and her sister Marg McCullough, Oshawa, attended the birthday parly for Doris Wilbur on Saturday, September 11 at Hampton Hampton United Church. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Marchant have relumed from two weeks visit with daughter Sheila and husband Reverend Wayne Short and their son, Peter, who now reside in Comer- brook, Newfoundland. On Saturday, September 11, at Newcastle United Church, Reverend Donald Stiles united in marriage Sharon Sutton, daughter Ann and Bill Sutton, and Shawn Rekker, son of John and Sheila Rekker. Mr. and Mrs. Harley Sherman, Becton, visited on Stmday with her uncle, Mr. Floyd Powell, Lake Shore. The Shermans heard the lions roaring at the Animal Sanctuary! On Sunday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Murray, Frankford, and Mr. Fred Bcdwin, Lake Shore visited with Mr. and Mrs. Robin Alldrcd. Mrs. Raye Friedlandcr enjoyed the weekend with son Dean and his wife Olga, at their Barrie area cottage. cottage. On Monday Miss Candy Storks moved to Fort Frances. We wish her well! Mrs. Pauline Storks attended a Newcastle Hydro meeting Thursday morning and a Ganaraska meeting in the afternoon. We extend congratulations to Betty Betty Blaker who canted the most points in the senior citizens needlccraft class at the Durham Central Fair. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hunt, Russell Russell Grayden and Adrien, Pontypool, visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Powell. Mr. and Mrs. John Scott enjoyed a few days last week touring the Hali- burton area where they visited Doris and Jim Cooper. On Thursday they visited the museum at Algonquin Park and on their return Friday called on Evelyn and George Irwin, Bob- caygeon. On Sunday Beth and Wayne Mar- kle and Alyssa, Scarborough and Miss Judy Powell, Bowmanville, dined out with their parents, Stanley and Kathleen Powell, the occasion celebrating Kay's birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wood, Oshawa, visited his mother last Monday. Monday. Mildred Pyc-Finch , spent Wednesday with Mrs. Gladys Wood. Friday evening, Floyd and Leslie Wood and baby Jenna, of Elizabeth- ville visited his grandmother. On Sunday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Reid Wood were visitors. Sunday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robin Alldrcd were Doug, Lois and Barry Rowe, Annette, Doug, and Jenna Nugent, and Domia Bannister, of Bowmanville and Bruce Alldrcd, Port Hope. Little Alana Ough, Ajax, spent the weekend with her grandparents Bette and Win Collier. St. George's Anglican Church On September 12, the flowers at the Altar were given by Kathleen and Ken Stephenson in memory of Ken's mother, Edith Grace Stephenson. The Service of Holy Communion was at eight and of Morning Prayer at eleven. eleven. Both services were conducted by the pricsl-in-chargc, the Reverend Robt. Hartley. At early service, Mr. Hartley's homily was on healing and at eleven he preached a sermon on the words from the Communion service, With All Thy Heart, With All Thy Soul, With All Thy Mind and With All Thy Strength. The Wednesday Morning Group will meet for the second time this season this morning. They break for tea and coffee at ten and will be congratulating congratulating themselves on winning first prize at the Durham Central Agricultural Agricultural Fair in Orono for a. quilt made by the group. They would welcome welcome anyone in the community interested interested in handcrafts and fellowship. On Thursday, the Advisory Board will meet an hour earlier than usual at seven in the Parish Hall. Plans arc afoot for a com roast on September 26 and a card party September 24. ' On Sunday, September 19 there will be Communion services at both eight and eleven. On Sunday, September 12, Kathy Ewcrl, Sunday School Superintendent Superintendent of Newcastle United Church, welcomed all and explained the Whole People of God programme in which all the church works together as a family. Lay Reader was Sherry- Lee Boyd. Reverend Stiles preached the sermon A Miracle at Midnight based on verse 21 of Exodus 14. After the service, the stewards sponsored a welcome-back fundraising fundraising barbecue. Adult Bible Study groups will meet at the church boardroom on Wednesday, September 15 at 10 a.m. and Sunday September 19 at 9 a.m. Choir practice begins on Thursday, Thursday, September 16 at 8 p.m. Your presence would be greatly appreciated! appreciated! Sunday School registration takes place from 10 to 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sunday, September 19. I Newcastle Village resident Melissa Pearson recently placed in the top 10 in the Miss Pre-Teen Toronto Pageant. This perky 10-ycar-old red-haired, blue-eyed youngster is now on her way to the sixth annual annual Cities of America Pageant in Orlando, Florida, in January, 1994. She is the daughter of Julie and Glenn Pearson. CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLAR1NGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C3A6 1993 1993 FINAL TAX NOTICE The SECOND INSTALMENT of the 1993 FINAL TAX NOTICE Is due for REALTY AND BUSINESS TAX Second Instalment PAYABLE SEPTEMBER 24lh, 1993 Plonso Pay Promptly to Avoid Penally. II you Itavo not rocolvod your Final Tax Nollco, ploaso lolophono the Municipal Tax Ollico at G23-3379. 1993 Taxos aro PAYABLE AT THE LOCATIONS DETAILED ON THE FRONT OF THE Tax Nollco. 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