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i IS The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, February 23,1994 Huge Crowd Attends Deere Day at Evergreen Farm Equipment News from Blackstock By Joyce Kelly Once again our community is saddened saddened and shocked by the loss of another another of our young people with the passing of Paul Green on Friday in a Toronto hospital. Sympathy is extended extended to his parents, Jack and Helen Green, his brothers John and Linda, Bryan and Bryce and his sister Natalie Natalie and Jim, to his grandmother Mrs. Harold Honey of Port Perry as well as to his many other relatives and friends. Paul was an accomplished chef and just last year, along with a partner, had purchased a restaurant in downtown Toronto. The funeral services services will be held on Tuesday at the Chapel of Low and Low, Port Perry. Many of our university students will be enjoying Reading Week either either this week or next, depending on the schedules of the university attended. attended. Anne Dorrell and Lynn McLaughlin, McLaughlin, both students of North Bay Faculty Faculty of Education, are at their homes while teaching in the area. Henry and Muriel Wottcn have returned returned home from a delightful holiday holiday in Florida, where they enjoyed beautiful weather conditions. St. John's Anglican Church will be holding an evening 'Strictly for the Birds' on April 15 at the church. A silent auction will be followed by Ken Carmichael showing slides of birds of the Arctic. Joy and Ian Rudkin, John and Linda Linda Green, Lawrence VanCamp spent several days last week in Kentucky attending a National Farm Show and taking in several tours in the area of interest. Marilyn Green, Tracy Martin and Laurie Paisley enjoyed a week's vacation vacation in Columbia, South America, returning home on Friday. On Sunday evening a large crowd attended the Grief Workshop conducted conducted by Grief Educator Tom East- hope of Oshawa. Following a very informative informative talk, a question and answer period was followed by refreshments. This event was arranged by the C.E. Committee of the United Church. Many from this area joined his many other relatives and friends who attended the Open House in honor of Ralph Sadler's 80th birthday. This birthday party was held at the home of his daughter Janice and Richard MacKcnzie and family on Simday afternoon. afternoon. Gloria and Ian Scott, Ralph's older daughter, co-hosted this event. Happy birthday, Ralph. . The annual Golden Slider competition competition was won by Blackstock Curling Club defeating Port Perry Club at the fun event last Monday night. Remember World Day of Prayer will be held March 4 at Nestleton Hall. ' . There were 10 tables at the weekly weekly card party with the following winners: winners: Carl Ferguson, Nerta Masters, Jean Porrill, Doreen Ferguson, Ray Staples, Margaret Finney and Betsy Staniland. Lucky draws were won by Teresa Berkers, Kathleen Watts, Providence-Shaw's W.l. Holds Meeting On February 17/94, our meeting was held at the home of Wylma Allin, Allin, the host convener was Sylvia Payer. With the passing of our faithful faithful and dedicated member Thelma Gilbank, President Shirley Brown opened the meeting with the reading of two poems, "Be at Peace", and "I must leave you", followed by a quiet moment. The Mary Stewart Collect was repeated in unison followed by the minutes read by Gail Guthrie and the Treasurer's Report by Lidy Bou- mccstcr. Roll Call was answered by 18 members and (member to be) Narda Hoogkamp. Committee reports included included Thelma Lane's sunshine report. report. Members and friends arc welcome welcome to visit Margaret Amott who is now residing at the Strathmanor residence. residence. Barbara Wood reported on entertainment entertainment available in March, April and May. Those interested should contact Barbara with their selection and a deposit. Catering at the Lions Club was reported on in the absence of Betty Lou Locke. The guest speaker, Leonard Creamer, Senior Municipal enforcement enforcement officer for the Municipality of Clarington, was introduced by Wylma Wylma Allin. Mr. Creamer's presentation included the maintenance and enforcement enforcement of Municipal by-laws and concluded with many interesting questions from the members. Sylvia Payer thanked the speaker and presented presented him with a token of appreciation. appreciation. The business portion of the meeting meeting continued with a discussion on the area quilt contest. A motion to make a donation to the institute in memory of Thelma Gilbank was carried. carried. A motion to revise the by-laws with the addition of article 8 was passed - Sien Eikens will be nominated nominated for the position of District Alternate Alternate Program Co-ordinator. Anna- belle Rickard and Shirley Moffat will act as auditors for the District. A memory game was presented by Wylma Allin and Marilynn Dow. Winners were 1st place Dorothy Cra- go, 2nd place Shirley Moffat and 3rd place Marilyn Martin. The meeting closed with muffins and beverage with thanks to Sylvia Payer and her committee, Mardi 17/ 94 meeting is to be held at the home of Sien Eikens in Orono. Please call 983-5279 to verify. Guests are always always welcome and for information call President Shirley Brown 987- 4474. Marilynn Dow I'.R.O. Charlie Campbell, Marion Staples, Carl Ferguson and Jim Emerton. Blackstock Fair was well represented represented at the annual Ontario Association Association of Agricultural Societies convention convention last week. Directors attending were: Merrill and Jean VanCamp, Leah Frew, Barry VanCamp, Helen and John Coates, David and Kathleen Petrie, Millie Coy, Jodie Duff, Kelly Gatchell, Mark Graham, Gerald and Joyce Kelly, for various times of the event. Blackstock did well in the various various competitions winning three prizes prizes in the photographic competition winning the plaque for most points in the Junior Section in the Slide section, section, two prizes in the Photo section, third prize in the Display competition. competition. On February 26, the Durham East Junior Farmer's Banquet and Dance will be held at the Nestleton Hall. Pot luck dinner begins at 7 p.m. and the dance at 9 p.m. Young people arc invited invited to attend. Morning Unit of the UCW By Connie Swain The Morning Unit of the UCW met at the Church with 19 members and one visitor present on Tuesday, January 8. Our hostess, Eileen McLaughlin, served a delicious brunch. Unit leader Edith McLaughlin opened the meeting with silent prayer. The minutes of the last meeting meeting were read and adopted. Thank you notes were received, one from Kelly VanCamp of Mt. Sinai Hospital Hospital in Toronto thanking the ladies who made 16 isolette covers for the nco-natal unit. She enclosed pictures of these covers in use in the unit at the hospital. A donation was given to the Hospital Auxiliary of Community Memorial Hospital. The worship was led by Ruby VanCamp. Her theme was "What do you think mission is?" Several ladies participated in a skit depicting "An Overseas Mission History" from the early 1900s to the 1990s. We then watched two videos, one from a rural congregation in New Brunswick, the second from Grace United Church in Hanover. From these we developed the question, "What is our mission?" The meeting closed with a benediction. benediction. ....Li, Well over 200 guests attended the annual John Deere Day program held Wednesday, February 16, at Evergreen Farm and Garden Ltd., on Taunton Rd. The evening program included informative films about new equipment and draws for many valuable door prizes, followed by coffee and doughnuts for everyone. There was also an opportunity to examine the John Deere products on display in the showroom showroom and service bays. Here, Charlie Harris, Robert Henderson and Ron Harris are shown alongside a new John Deere 7200. Read On Ml from The Canadian Statesman Wed., «' v' - t , A' - March 26, 1969 GENERAL MOTORS is pleased lo announce ihe appoinlmenl o( COWAN PONTIAC-BUICK LIMITED 166 KING ST. E. BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO as an authorized dealer for: POHTIAC BUICK BUICK SPECIAL FIREBIRD BEAUMONT ACADIAN VAUXHAU VIVA CMC TRUCKS We tugged that you visit Cnwan Ponllac-Rulck Limited. It's still another example ot the proiresalve, dependable General Motors sales and service centrai lo be found everywhere In Canada. Like every GM dealership, everywhere, Cowan Pnnllir-Bulck Limited is dedicated to one paramount objective : to be first by being best. The General Motora dealer family Is first In sales and service volume, because it provides the best In sales and service to you, the customer. Let them show you hnw they are set up to serve all your present and future motoring heeds. They'll proudly tell you all about the new cars and trucks they handle, as well ax their quality used cars. If IVa xrrvlce you need, be sure to make Cowan Ponllie* Bulck Limited your headquarters. They have service facilities and GM parts to lake care of all your work promptly, efficiently and at reasonable cost On our part. In awociatlnn with all our dealrra, we plrdce ourselves In remain < ■ ■--i always In the forefront In the products we offer; In Ihe service* we make QU t, UrJ available; and moat Importantly, in the calibre of the people who will meet, greet and serve you. Général Motors Products of Canada, Limited Oshawa, Onlario X I §:« Murray O'Brien Sales Manager Ron Mutton Susan Mulder Earl McQueen Ted Dènny Bill Sterling Connie Murphy Randy Reid Jean-Paul Craig Because of you, our customers, we are celebrating our * : ■ . ' -i (O Tom Cowan President WITH 25 YEARS BEHIND US, OUR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT LOGICS LIKE THIS: We have paid our employees over 14 million dollars $14,137,877°° We have paid the Town of Bowmanvillc business and property taxes 352,908°° We have paid Unemployment Ins., Canada Pension, Workers' Compensation 787,421 00 We have paid retail Sales Tax over 7 million dollars 7,677,407°° We have paid utilities (heat, lights, power and water) ;; 455,995°° We have paid telephone to Bell Canada 148,681 00 We have paid Advertising and Promotion (within Bowmanville) 477,81.3 00 We have RETURNED to the Community and Ontario a grand total of over 24 million dollars $24,038,102°° YES, BUYING LOCALLY DOES GIVE YOU A RETURN ON YOUR HARD EARNED DOLLAR. . COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE YES OUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHIES • Customers are the focus in everything we do. YES... we appreciate being part of Bowmanville's growth. • Quality service comes first. YES ... with (over 169 million) $169,256,636.00 worth of sales, we • Continuous improvement is essential to our success. appreciate your business. • Employee involvement is our way of life. YES ... we remain and promise to remain competitive. • Integrity is never compromised. YES... buying locally does give you a RETURN on your hard • We are never satisfied until our customers are satisfied. earned dollar. As we celebrate our 25th Anniversary of serving the motoring public of Bowmanville and surrounding area, the total staff at Cowan Pontiac would like to thank you for your patronage and support. "Your local General Motors Dealer" ' Buy the cars ' your neighbours help to build ! , mmam 25ft ■ flU mjgmm A'yapj 166 King Street East SfâWEEiîHSaSæ JfcsKSBS Telephone 623-3396 PSTISr.