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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 26 Jan 1994, p. 17

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C-41 sizes: 110,126, Disc & 35 mm Colorwatch |\sysfem/. service The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, January 26,1994 17" Quote Snowflakes are one of nature's most fragile things, but just look at what they can do, when they stick together." Well, last week's weather shattered shattered all weather records for cold! Twenty arid thirty below zero and now the weatherman tells us, this week is to turn cold again! Let's hope not. Sympathy of our communities to Mrs. Mary Forrest and family, (formerly (formerly from Kirby) now Janetville, in sad loss of beloved husband Bill, and father, Bill passed away suddenly Monday, January 17, funeral from Morris Funeral home Wednesday, January 19. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pigott visited Mrs. Lena Clysdalc Newtonville, who is a patient in Bowmanville hospital. hospital. Several families from Orono United United Church attended the Ecumenical Church service, Sunday evening, held in St. Fraricis of Assisi church. Reverend Dr. Russell led in the music. music. Mr, and Mrs, Donald Lycett have returned home after enjoying a much deserved; holiday, in the sunny soirth. Friday dinner guests of the O. Challices, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Harmer and daughter Mrs. Nancy Hcckbcrt, all from Oshawa. Police Seek Help To Solve Robbery At Oshawa Store Crime Stoppers and the Durham Regional Police are asking for the Public's help in solving an Armed Robbery which occurred in Oshawa on Saturday, January 15th. At 8:50 p.m. a male entered the Rave Convenience Store at 433 Sim- coc Street South. The suspect made his way behind the front counter and then pointed a knife at the victim. The suspect demanded all the money including the lotto money. The victim victim complied and put the cash into a grey cloth bag that the suspect was holding. The suspect was wearing a long grey coat, blue-grey toque, and a grey scarf over his face. He is described described as male, white, approx. 45 years old, 5'6" tall, 180 lbs, with chubby hands. The hunting knife was 6 inches long, .Crime Stoppers is asking anyone with information on this Armed Robbery Robbery or any other serious crime to call. As a caller you will not be asked for your name or have to go to Court. A Cash Reward of up to $1000 is being offered if your tip leads to an arrest. The Crime Stoppers phone number number is: , 436-8477 that's 436-TIPS Sergeant Grant Arnold is the coordinator coordinator with the Durham Regional Crime Stoppers and writes this article to help combat crime. Mr. and Mrs. Alf Pigott attended the funeral of her cousin Mr. Don Vinkle, held last Thursday from Newtonville U. Church. Saturday dinner guests of Challices Challices - Mrs. Denise Warren, Amanda and Corey, and friends Glenn and daughter Mandy, all from Peterborough. Peterborough. So many with colds, and flu, but pleased to report our neighbours, Carlos Tamblyn is home from hospital hospital and Marjorie Dickson is doing fine. Edith Taylor is still confined. Mothers and Tots Playgroups: They are now in full swing after the Christmas break. Orono: Orono play group meets Mondays to Fridays, 9:30 a.m. Upper C.E. Hall. Kirby: The Mothers and Tots playgroup meet on Fridays, 9:30 -11 a.m. Any mothers and their pre-school children are invited to join these groups. Flowers today in Kirby and Orono Churches are in loving memory of William Forrest placed by his wife and family. Kirby Announcements Spring Regal Catalogues are now available at the front doors or downstairs. downstairs. Any orders that are taken, we receive a percentage of the costs. For further information contact Heather Johnston (983-9891). U.C.W. -, Hurting, Healing, Hope is the theme of the Oshawa Presbyte- rial Annual Meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 22nd, at St. Paul's United Church, Bowmanville. The event mns from 2-9 p.m. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. for which tickets must be obtained in advance. All women in the congregation are invited to attend. attend. Pancake Supper Shrove Tuesday is February 15th, this year, a week earlier than last year. Cliff Terrill, Jake Middleton and Barney Barnett arc organizing the Pancake supper for that date at 5:30 p.m. Already we have started the plans. We hope that the people who helped last year will do so again. If you wish to help and are not contacted contacted feel free to let us know. Lots of help makes light work. See you at the Pancake Supper. Barney Barnett (983-5382) Tops - changed from Wednesdays, Wednesdays, Main Hall to Tuesdays, Upper C.E: Hall, 6-7:30 p.m. . Birthday.Greetings ,to:,Tanya Al- liri'January 26 (O), Patti Reid - January January 28 (K), Julie Wilson January 29 Food Bank: "Please remember" our food bank. Donations may be left at the back of the church. They are taken to Salvation Army in Bowmanville Bowmanville for distribution in our area. Annual Meetings: Kirby - Thursday, Thursday, January 27,1994. Pot Luck Supper Supper 6:00 p.m. Meeting 7:30 p.m. Orono - Thursday, February 3, 1994. Pot Luck Supper 6:30 p.m. Meeting 7:30 p.m. Bulletins: Please phone Donna Scott with bulletin information (983- 5026). Young People's Confirmation Class: The next class will be on Friday, Friday, Febmaiy 4, 4 p.m. Lower C.E. Hall, Orono Church. Explçrers: Will meet on Wednesday, Wednesday, January 26, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Kirby Church. Our leader is Mrs. Rosalyn Allin. Bible Study continues on Wednesday, Wednesday, January 26, 8 p.m. at Kirby Church. This series we will be studying studying Romans. Copies of the study guide are available from Reverend Russell. Orono Town Hall Report On a bitter cold night a smaller than usual crowd of brave souls ventured ventured outside to attend the card party held Wednesday, January 19, in Orono Orono Town Hall. High Scores - Norma Moffat 82, Bill Grady 79, Joyce Cowan and Reid Harness tied at 77, Kathy Mitchell and Helen Couroux tied at 75. Low Score - Roy Tennant. 3 Lucky draws - Charles Campbell, Campbell, Sharon Casey, Norma Moffat. Euchre every Wednesday night 8 p.m. Lunch supplied. 4T Club News The regular monthly dinner and meeting of the 4T club took place Thursday, January 20, in Srs. Complex Complex hall, with a small crowd present. As usual a delicious pot-luck dinner was much enjoyed and grace sung with Joyce Gray at piano. In the absence of president Marion Marion Tennant, chair taken by Mrs. Dorothy Dorothy Bailey. She welcomed everyone, everyone, despite so many colds and illness, and called on Secretary Joyce Gray to read previous minutes. Gladys Gladys Woodward read out the birthday lists, and everyone sang "Happy Birthday" to Ivan Grimchuk January 2, Rae Hughes January 7, Benny Abbot Abbot January 8, Francis Hamm January January 21, Enid Tennant January 25, Irene Maher January 29. Benny Woodward, treasurer gives an encouraging financial report. Mrs. Bailey read out several thank you cards. One from Salvation Army our excellent financial assistance at' Christmas. One from Marion Tennant for our assistance at the two recent funerals. Her neice Greta Steward and her. great grandchild. : , Our next meeting will be February 17, and will be catered. News A long time resident of Pontypool passed away Wednesday, January 19, in the person of Sam Manetta. One of the early Christinas tree growers in area, and he designed the first "tree balers" for Christinas trees. A visitation was held at Mackie Funeral Home, Lindsay on Thursday, and body then removed to Toronto. Sympathy to his wife Shirley and two daughters Margaret and Elizabeth. The annual meeting of the Durham Central Agricultural Society, sponsors of the Orono Fair, took< place at the Orono Arena on Saturday, January 22. Shown above are some of the Fair Board members, 2 along with the Durham Central Fair's ambassador. From left (front row) are: Carol Bailey, Past President, President, Stephanie Clapdoip, Ambassador for the Durham Central Fair, Joyce Boudreau, Secretary/ Treasurer. In the back row, from left, are: Ron Locke, Manager; Bill Tomlinson, First Vice President: Tom Moffat, President; and Don Rickard, Second Vice President. Auto Painting by ON T.V. For only Regular $499.95 .That's right... Act now and during Maaco's WINTER SALE we will paint your car with the Maaco Supreme Paint Service at half its regular price ... Act Now, offer expires Jan. 31/94. ■ " : : Not good with any other offer. Vans, trucks and commercial vehicles by estimates. Rust repair and body work extra. > We also shine at collision repairs, and we will take care of your Insurance needs. 710 Wilson Rd.S., Oshawa VISA King St. E Simcoe St R'rtson Rd. T3 a: C > c o § Cfl T Bloor =Q401>= Hastings MAACO ■ • • We've got what you need to feel better. McGregor Drugs Your local I.D.A. Drug Store 5 King St. W. 623-5792 Bowmanville

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