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) Blackstock Area News by Joyce Kelly The tractor pulling team of great fame, Earle and Marlene Trcwin, received received a junior addition of second generation on Sunday when a baby boy was bom. Best wishes Earle and Marlene on becoming parents. Terry and Kelly Gatchcll, Sarah and Robert hosted a family gathering in honor of Terry's parents Bob and Dianne Gatchcll on the occasion of their 35th wedding anniversary. Guests were Bob and Dianne, Ruth Gimblett of Columbus, Elsie Gatchcll of Oshawa, Jackie Gatchcll of Bow- manville, David Gatchcll and Cindy Brygman of Scugog Island. This was also a birthday parly in honor of David's David's birthday. Best wishes Bob and Dianne and happy birthday greetings to David Gatchcll. Helen and Stuart Dorrcll returned home from a short holiday in Florida where they visited Stuart's brothers Dalton and Kathleen Dorrell and Roger and Ethel Dorrell. Sorry to report that Les Argue, longtime resident of this area passed away on the weekend in Bowman- ville Hospital. The funeral will be held at Mackie's Funeral Parlor in Lindsay on Wednesday morning. Jean Adams, Marion Larmer, Eileen Eileen McLaughlin, Mary Shepherd and Ruby Van Camp represented Blackstock U.C.W. at die Presbyteri- al U.C.W. meeting last Tuesday, February February 22 at the St. Paul's United Church, Bowmanville during the afternoon afternoon and evening. It was a special service • at the United Church on Sunday morning when members of all branches of Guide and Scout Movements and their leaders attended. Reverend David David Shearman presented Religion in Life Badges to Robert Larmer, Darrell Darrell Goulding, Jeremy Morrison, Warren Keeler, Adam Stapcly and Tim Martyn. Reverend D. Shearman delivered a thought provoking family oriented sermon. On Tuesday evening, March 1 from 7-9 p.m. registration for the upcoming upcoming Baking 4-H Project will take • place as follows 7-9 p.m. at the Rec. Centre for high school students and at the United Church for the juniors. This registration is for _ Blackstock and Nestlcton students. If you miss this or if you need further information information call either 986-5080 or 986- 5112. The Nestlcton Dynos Snowmobile Club held a successful rally on Sunday Sunday from the Purple Hill Orange Hall. Doubtless they would have liked much more snow but there was enough to have a successful day. Many grandparents have been busy babysitting the past week when a group of young parents enjoyed a week at St. Martins Island in the Caribbean. Caribbean. Those enjoying a wonderful holiday were Harold and Melanie Wright, Pete and Nellie Keuning, Gord and Debbie Bryans, Philip and Claudette Archer, Tom and Wilma Wottcn, Patti and Rick Alpc. There were 12 tables at the weekly weekly card party with the following winners: winners: Ross McRoberts, Doreen Ferguson, Ferguson, Richard Manns, Ruby Cochrane, Elwood Manns, Louise Lowery and Lyle McMahon. Lucky draws were won by Eldon Hubert, Mary Cannon, Teresa Berkers, Ruby Cochrane, Jean Porrill and Marion Staples. Cecil and Marie Gibson, Gerald and Joyce Kelly, Elaine Kelly, Waterloo Waterloo and Esther Kelly, Ottawa enjoyed enjoyed a weekend in the Bobcaygeon area. On Saturday evening Les and Viva Harrison joined them for a visit with their former travel companions, Cecil and Marie. Hampton TOPS Club Holds Awards Night On the evening of February 22nd, 1994, TOPS #ON850, Hampton, held their annual Awards Night at Hampton Hampton United Church. This year they had the honour of crowning a TOPS Queen for their chapter. Heather Doyle fi;om Hampton received this coveted title for her weight loss achievement. Heather was presented with a corsage and purple sash and a trophy and gift. Louise Wright sang an inspirational solo "The Wind Beneath Beneath My Wings" to honour Heather. The following Division winners were presented with corsages, ribbons ribbons and trophies: Division 2 - Louise Weight, Division 3 - Cathy Brooks, Division 4 - Violet Ruddy. An alternate for Division 3 was Linda Linda Rogers, receiving a corsage and silk flowers. Beth Neilson, a 6 year re-instated KOPS, received her numeral guard. Leader Ruth McGill, co-leader Elsie Roy and weight recorder Carol Southwell, took care of the evening's •presentations. Prior to the Awards ceremony a regular meeting was held, starting at 6:45 p.m., with weigh-ins starting at 6:00 p.m. A skit on coming elections was performed by Leona Wright, Billie Billie Brown, Nancy Roy, Elinore Guest and Barb Amburg. Ruth McGill presented presented Louise Wright and Barb Amburg Amburg with gifts as winners of her "Helping Hands Contest". TOPS #ON850, Hampton meets every Tuesday evening at Hampton United Chinch. Their membership has reached 40 plus. The new TOPS Co-ordinator is Lou Bomhof from Oshawa, who takes over from retiring co-ordinator, Carol Hughes. Lou will be busy looking looking after 96 chapters given over to her care. .Her area captain is Nancy Coffin from Courtice. TOPS is a far reaching weight loss organization stretching from local chapters to province wide, Canada wide, then to all North America and beyond. If you need weight loss assistance and a boost to get started, there is a TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter somewhere near you. Contact 623- 5201 for information. Yours in TOPS Barb Amburg Dogsleds are Coming To Lang Pioneer Village Dogsledding, pioneer obstacle course races, old time fiddle music and other pioneer activities will be featured on Sunday, March 6 at Lang Pioneer Village Museum near Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario. Visitors will be able to watch the gentle huskies being harnessed to their sleds, and there will be an opportunity opportunity for all children to have a ride on a sled pulled by these enthusiastic enthusiastic dogs. Snowshoes will be available for all to try, and everyone may warm themselves by a giant bonfire as they pop com. The pioneer obstacle course will challenge all comers, and skiers and skaters are welcome to bring their equipment. In the warm Visitors' Centre the Otonabcc Valley old Time Fiddlers will set toes tapping, and children may try their hand at games and crafts throughout the afternoon. Cups of mulled cider and hot chocolate ; also will be available. Travel back in time on Sunday, March 6 from 1 to 5 p.m. Lang Pioneer Pioneer Village Museum is 10 miles southeast of Peterborough and 2 miles north of Keene at Lang (watch for blue and gold museum signs on Highway #7, 6 miles east of Peterborough). Peterborough). Phone (705) 295-6694 for more information. Changing Your Address Simplified by Post Office Canada Post Corporation has just made life a little bit easier for the six million Canadians who move each year. Starting tomorrow, Canada Post will begin distribution of their EXPRESS EXPRESS MOVE kit to customers requesting requesting permanent redirection of their mail. The EXPRESS MOVE kit will arrive at the mover's new address, by mail, a few days after their redirection redirection begins. A variety of convenient products and services included in the kit will help movers notify mailers of their new address. The "Confirmation of Service Letter" Letter" will confirm, and correct if necessary, necessary, the mover's new address and format it to Canada Post Addressing Standard. This helps improve mail redirection redirection and promotes consumer use of this addressing style. The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, March 2,1994 15 Happenings in Hampton by Michelle Balson - 697-2349 Unfortunately I don't have a lot of news to report this week. Last week's snow storm cancelled Wednesday's Euchre Card Parly. The Youth Group continues to meet on Tuesdays. Teenagers Teenagers from the Hampton area are encouraged encouraged to come out and enjoy the fun and fellowship. The group meets in the gymnasium of the Hampton Junior Public School at 7:00 p.m. Last week the Hampton/ Enniskillen Pathfinders held a Junk Food Auction. The proceeds of this event went to their Pennies for Friendship fund. Afterwards the Path finders enjoyed cake and ice cream in celebration of Lord and Lady Baden Powell's birthday. A Men's Breakfast was held this past Sunday at the Eldad United Church. The morning's guest speaker was Jim Crydcrman. Jim spoke to the men and senior boys about his experiences experiences in coaching with the Special Olympics. Well, that's it folks. I told you I didn't have much to report this week. Tune in next week to hear the highlights highlights from the Hampton Women's Institute meeting. Until., then, stay safe and enjoy life. Realtors' Raffle Helps Hospital MRS Edvan Realty agents are still selling raffle tickets for this perky little Bunny in a Basket. The winner will be announced on March 30th. Proceeds go to the Pediatrics Ward of Memorial Hospital Hospital for the purchase of two non-invasive tympanic thermometers. Pictured Pictured above, from left to right: are NRS representative Glenda Bedard, Bedard, Dorothy Hartford, Val Aston (who made the bunny), Murray Paterson, and Nurse Willie Atkinson. Raffle Tickets are Also available available at the hospital's gift shop. Real Estate Deadlines and Policies Deadline for Wednesday Publication is Monday at 12:00 Noon. Any compensation for errors or omissions by The Canadian Statesman will be limited to the value of the space occupied by the error in the advertisement ^ Please phone 623-3303 and ask for the Real Estate Sales Department ) Rob Perkin Ken Hockin Brad Hockin Al Beard Hockin's Home of the Week Pat Marjerrison Jack Ricard Marg Bain OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, MARCH 6/94,1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Al Beard 987-4035.501 Regional Rd. 42, Newcastle. Hockin Ken Hockin Real Estate Ltd. Realtor 123 King Street East, Bowmanville 623*4115 Bill Whyte Views from School Drop-Outs The Royal Commission of Learning, Learning, co-chaircd by Monique Bégin and Gerry Caplan, will reach out to out-of-school youth, to francophones and to more parents over the next two months as it wraps up the second phase of its work. "During the three months of public public hearings which ended before Christmas, we invited the public to come to us with ideas for improving the education system," said Monique Bégin. "Now we arc seeking specific information on issues we feel we need to explore in greater detail before before we can write our report." ■Most of the young people who made presentations at the public hearings hearings were successful in school. The Commission will now consult with disadvantaged or disenfranchised youth - young people who have not stayed in school, including street youth and those in group homes, detention detention centres, hostels, homes for pregnant teens, and children's aid facilities. facilities. "We heard many excellent presen tations from Francophones during or public hearings, but we want to discuss discuss in greater depth the education challenges facing the Franco- Ontarian community. We also feel we need more information from smaller boards in Northern Ontario," said Gerry Caplan. "To this end, we will visit Timmins on March 2nd to discuss these issues and hear directly from those involved." During public hearings in 27 Ontario Ontario communities which concluded on December 15th, 1993, the Commission Commission heard 1396 oral presentations. presentations. Another 1,400 written briefs have been received at the Commission's Commission's offices, and more than 350 individuals individuals made oral submissions by using the Commission's 1-800 num ber. In addition, over 750 messages- have been posted to a special Royal Commission on Learning computer' conference set up on TVO Online, TVO's prototype bulletin board.' Anyone with a computer and a modem modem can access this conference. Widespread media coverage of the Commission's public hearings, in-; eluding television specials about the Commission's work broadcast on the Baton Broadcasting System (CFTO) and TVOntario, has also helped hundreds hundreds of thousands of Ontario residents residents to understand the challenges facing Ontario's education system, and to participate in the debate about the future of education in the province. province. Over 30 Years Quality Real Estate Service 234 King Street East, Bowmanville Telephone 623-3393 rrj Toronto Line 686-1035 |-*-| Helen Bonnet* 623-3393 BOWMANVILLE-$134,500. 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, eat-in kitchen with oak cabinets, rec room, living and dining rooms. Move-in condition. Helen Bonnet* 623-3393 or 623-8536. 623-3393 VARIETY STORE - CAMPBELLFORD Also videos and snack bar. 4 bedroom century home has newer kitchen, largo living room, main floor family room. 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Is the government agency that administers this Insurance for the lenders, thus enabling them to advance funds with virtually no risk, In case of default by you, the mortgagor, the property is transferred to C.M.H.C, and the lender is reimbursed. Of course there are extra costs involved hi arranging n High Ratio mortgage, and these are borne by you, the borrower. The insurance fees, calculated on a sliding scale, arc usually added to the principal amount of the mortgage, and therefore must lie taken into account when arranging financing. For further information on insured mortgages (not to be confused with mortgage life Insurance, which is taken out by the borrower for his own protection) contact a knowledgeable Realtor, your nearest C.M.H.C. office or any registered lending institution. If you're thinking of buying or selling I would welcome the opportunity of working with you, Buy or sell through me in 1994,and you will be eligible to win a shiny new Grand AM SE, Call me for details. I can he reached at Family Realty 20(X) Ltd,, 623-2000 (24 hr, pager).