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12 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, April 20,1994 Courtice Students Graduate from V.I.P. Programs Grade six students from Dr. Emily Stowe Public School in Courtice graduated from the Values, Influences Influences and Peers (VIP) program last week. A ceremony was held at the school on Thursday, April 14, to present the grads with t-shirts and certificates. During the program, the students also demonstrated what they learned in a series of skits. Shown above, in the front row, are just a few of the graduates: Julian Jarvis, Kristin Whitnee, Kristen Goddard, Heather Iviny, Kristina Schwarz and Crystal Warren. In the back row are: Jackie McElwain (grade six teacher), Constable Mike Marks of the Durham Regional Police; Police; Don Anderson, of the Bowmanvillc Lions Club; Mel Putnam, of the Bowmanvillc Lions Club and Grade Six Teacher Steve Cole. The VIP program is taught by classroom teachers, and the Durham Regional Regional Police, with sponsorship from the Lions Club. Exhibits Part of Celebrate Durham '94 For many years, during the early settlement of the township, news about other settler families was obtained obtained from the Christian Guardian, a journal published in newspaper format. format. In its earlier years, the Christian Guardian contained notices from all denominations, but later came to be devoted to the interests of those of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Of the many faiths that were represented represented in the township, one of the earliest was the Roman Catholic Church. In his book, Townships of Darlington Darlington and Clarke, John Squair quotes from an cntiy in Sutherland's Gazetteer of 1865 which reads: "Roman "Roman Catholic Church, Church Street, Bowmanvillc, erected in 1857, of brick, at a cost of $800.00". Mr. Squair goes on to say that the church mentioned was still there in 1927 (the year his book was published) and still being used as a Catholic Church. A much later addition to the various various religions in Darlington was the Salvation Army, which started its first mission in Darlington, at Bow- manville, in about 1886. At the time of the publishing of John Squair's book, the Army hall on King Street was still standing. Mr. Squair goes on to say that, at one time, the .Army brass band of Bowmanvillc was the best in Canada. He. also mentions that some of the Army converts came from the Bible Christian Church. One such member, John Pinch, when asked why he had changed over, said that the Bible Christians had become cold and formal. formal. The Salvation Army, on the other other hand, with its emphasis on conversion, conversion, its frequent and loud hallelujahs, its lively singing, and its outdoor services," was like the Bible Christian Church of his earlier days, and it made him almost young again to participate in its energetic services. Apparently, many local people Study Group for New Parents Is it realistic to assume that when a baby is born the new parent, as if by magic, somehow knows all about child rearing? Today there is more information information and knowledge available about child growth and development than ever before. Our expectations of the kind of children we want to raise is so different from even one generation generation back, that parents are eager for skills that will help them in their task of raising responsible children. Children Children who feel good about themselves and who can make choices and decisions decisions with confidence. The Family Education Resource Centre of Durham House is offering an 8 session study group at Port Perry United Church, 294 Queen Street, starting Monday, May 2, 1994 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. The focus will be on understanding understanding why children behave the way they do and learning positive practical practical ways for redirecting misbehaviour misbehaviour and encouraging children. "Kindness, "Kindness, Respect, Firmness and Encouragement are the ingredients of Positive Discipline," says Jane Nelson Nelson from whose book this course is modelled. For more information and to register register for this or any other parenting programs programs being offered this spring please call the Centre at 579-2021. April Meeting for Bowmanville W.l. The April meeting of Bowmanvillc Bowmanvillc W.l. was held in Trinity Hall at 1:30 p.m. President Ruth Carrigan welcomed the ladies present and opened with the Institute Ode and O Canada. The theme of the April meeting was Canadian Industries, presented by Betty Morrison's group. Two poems were read "Jack-in-dic-pulpit" and "I remember when". A motto of our late Marion Wiseman's Wiseman's was read re: Canadian Industries. Industries. It said that the wealth of a country country is usually measured by its Industries. Bowmanvillc's Goodyear plant started here in 1910. Unfortunately, Unfortunately, many Bowmanvillc industries arc closed up. Hopefully more will open in 1994. Minutes were read and approved and correspondence read. Pres. Sec. Workshop is to be held April 12th - 7:30 p.m. in Port Perry. Roll Call was given which was something worn or brought, made in Canada, Collection and Pennies for Friendship was taken. Happy Birthday was sung and a plant presented to one of otir longtime longtime members, Iva Twist, celebrating her 80th year. Discussion was held re: preparations preparations for the Annual District Meeting at Trinity on May lltlt. Convenor is Betty Morrison, Minutes of the 1993 Bowmanvillc Annual meeting were read, followed by reports from President President Ruth, P.R.O, and Programme Co-ordinator Bernice Puk, Tweed- smuir History - Vera Downey, Resolutions Resolutions Convenor - Elvu McKnight, District Pres. Mrs. Margaret Ford was present to instill the now officers for 1994-95. The meeting closed with the Mary Stewart Collect. Mrs. Morrison's group served tea. P.R.O. Bernice Puk. made their way up through the ranks of the Salvation Army to leave their mark. One such was Lieut. Col. Levi Taylor who was bom at Salem, and who, in 1926 held the post of Field Secretary for Canada East. Mr. Squair, in his untiring research, research, also found an interesting reference reference to the Salvation Army in the minutes of the municipal council of Newcastle, June 15,1885. "Correspondence received from Lieut. Beaver of the Salvation Army accepting the conditions,of the Council Council respecting the rent of the hall and to cease beating of drams, etc., on the Sabbath." It seems that even with the numerous numerous religions available to the people of Darlington in the 1800's, the rural folk were nearly all Bible Christians, due to the fact that most of the township township was populated by Devonish and Cornish folk, whose 'homeland' religion religion was Bible Christian. All other faiths were basically found in urban areas, making Bowmanville the place where the 'other' religions were found. Most of the churches in Darlington Darlington have celebrated their centennial. Through old records, it seems that these may be the dates of some of the centennial celebrations though I would appreciate any additional dates and corrections if I am in error: In Bowmanville, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Presbyterian 1953, St. Paul's United 1934, St. John's Anglican 1935. In Solina, Eldad United 1955, in Tyrone, Tyrone United Church 1968, in Haydon, Haydon United Church 1968, in Maple Grove, Maple Grove United 1972. It appears that many of our congregations congregations are well into their second century. Wild Plant Talk In Enniskillen Come spring into nature by joining joining CLOCA staff for a FREE Spring Wild Plant Walk and Talk at Enniskillen Enniskillen Conservation Area on Sunday, May 15, 1994 at 2:00 p.m. rain or shine. The hike will start from the new recreation centre by the main entrance. entrance. Leatn which plants can help cure a Poison Ivy attack, which ones are edible and see Ontario's provincial flower, the Trillium. Directions: From Hwy. 401 in Bowmanville, take Regional Road #57 to the 7th Concession. Go west to Holt Road and north to the area entrance. entrance. Birds Returning to Cranberry Marsh Extra daylight and wanner temperatures temperatures are two indications of spring's return to Durham Region. Another sure sign is the return of the birds to Cranberry Marsh. To welcome these feathered travellers travellers back from southern climes, CLOCA is holding an Earth Day Waterfowl Viewing Event on Sunday April 24 at the Lynde Shores Conservation Conservation Area. Members of the public are invited to gather between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the north east viewing platform platform of Cranberry Marsh (reached by foot travel only along the road extending extending south from the parking lot). CLOCA staff will be on hand to assist nature watchers in identifying a variety of waterfowl species. A spotting spotting telescope will also be available for those people interested in a closer view of individual birds. Binoculars and field guides will come in handy and photographic opportunities opportunities may be available to those with cameras. The public is reminded to dress accordingly. This event is FREE to the public. For more information information contact the Authority office at (905)579-0411. The Lynde Shores Conservation Area is located on the south side of Victoria Street approximately 2.5 km west of Highway #12. As part of the Celebrate Durham '94 festivities the Oshawa Sydenham Museum presents exhibits from the Royal Ontario Museum. Exhibits consist of photographs of the Titanic before she sailed, photographs photographs of passengers and festivities before the voyage, advertising posters, posters, photographs inside the wreckage taken by a camera within a tiny robot that show poignant items such as a doll's head, and a china tea cup, also newspaper accounts of the lucky survivors, survivors, as well as doomed passengers. passengers. On April 10,1912 the biggest and most luxurious ocean liner ever built sailed on her maiden voyage to New York, from England...She never arrived. arrived. The Titanic lay undiscovered on the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Newfoundland, for 74 years. Many had tried to find her over the years but it was not until 1985 that a joint French-American team reported with great excitement that the wreck had been discovered 2 and a half miles below the surface. The exhibits will be at the Oshawa Sydenham Museum along with exhibits exhibits on Oshawa's marine heritage from May 1st until June from 1:00 until 5:00 p.m. For more information contact Laura Suchan at 571-5575. 1989 GMC S-15 White, 4 cyl., AM/FM cass., short box, rear step bumper. <jjga 1990 BUICK CENTURY LTD. Blue, 6 cyl., 4 dr., auto, power steering and brakes, delay wipers, power . windows, locks, power seats,$( air, tilt, cruise, AM/FM cass., , wire wheels. 1991 OLDSMOBILE 88 Royale Brougham. 6 cyl., auto, 4 dr., p.s., p.b., delay wipers, power windows, locks, air, tilt, cruise, <fc r.' (r>. 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