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Features and Comments, Wednesday, April 20,1994 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanviile 25 Newcastle Independent Community Correspondence from page 23 St. George's Anglican Church The theme of the 11 o'clock Service Service of Holy Communion on April 17 was Anglican Roots: Celtic Christianity. Christianity. The Reverend Robert Hartley in his sermon demonstrated how the conversion of the Celts by the East- ' em Desert Christians in the third century century had lastingly affected the worship worship and rites of the Anglican Church. The prayers during the Service Service were also in the tradition of the Celts and their unity with the natural world. Mr. Hartley was assisted by Lay Reader, Cathy Moulton. The flowers at the Altars were given in Thanksgiving by Nell and Fred Yates. This evening the Advisory Board will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oakley Peters. Plans are afoot to clean up the Cemetery with volunteers volunteers performing the work the next two Saturday mornings. The A.C.W. are busy preparing for the annual Roast Beef Dinner on Sunday, the day after St. George's Day. There will be only one sitting at 5:30. Tickets Tickets are available from Joan Haring at 623-5266 and Marg Tait at 623-4242. On Sunday there will be Holy Communion at eight and Morning Prayer at eleven. The theme will be Christian Healing: Anglican Style. Newcastle United Church On Monday, April 11, the Sunshine Sunshine Unit of the UCW met in the Board Room. Mrs. Shirley Coyle introduced introduced her friend and guest speaker Kay Moore. Her topic was Settlement Settlement House, which began as Simcoe Hall for underprivileged children. Mr. Charles Robson's house on Simcoe Simcoe South, Oshawa was donated and has retained its homey atmosphere. In 1951 a new gymnasium was built on the property. Handicapped, Seniors, Seniors, Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Grandview and Eastview all started to meet here, funded by the United Way. Worship was presented along with Kay's presentation. Food Bank,' Boys and Girls programmes, Women's Women's Wellness Centre and some Seniors Seniors have hot lunches and excursions. Business was conducted by presi dent Ann Cox and lunch was served by Vicki Lesnick and Shirley Coyle. On Sunday April 17th at Newcastle Newcastle United Church the Junior Choir sang two songs Let It Be and In the Bulb There is a Flower. April 22nd is Earth Day and Reverend Stiles in the children's story reminded the children children to recycle and not pollute or litter. litter. Lay Reader was Stephen Selby and the minister's sermon was And Every Wonder True. Moderator's visit is 6 o'clock dinner dinner at Trinity United Church, Bowmanviile. Bowmanviile. . Call 623-3138 to reserve tickets at $10. On April 24th, Pat Beach is guest speaker. Sunday, May 1st, the Steward's Steward's breakfast is from 8:30 to 10. Pancakes and sausages $4 adult, $2 child. Please return the copier information information booklet. Solina W.l. Holds Annual Meeting The April meeting of Solina W.l. was held at 7:00 p.m. on April 13/94. President Margaret Ford welcomed members and 4-H members who later made presentation of three plays which they had written for the Drama Club. Following the presentations we enjoyed dessert and tea. Diane Bowman Bowman received a special award for completing 24 4-H projects. Barbara Kapetyn thanked the 4-H members and leaders Karen Dair and Jennifer Bowman. Paula Pascoe thanked the W.l. for their support of 4-H. In the upper hall we continued our meeting. Ida Bray introduced her granddaughters Leanne and Hilary Bray who favoured us with piano solos, solos, You Lift Up My Life, Entertainer Cheers, Jesus Love Me and Humpty Dumpty. Jean Taylor thanked the girls. Jean then presented à Memorial for Faye Vice who passed away in March. A beautiful poem of the sessions sessions of life was read. Jean remembered remembered Faye as a member with many talents which she used for others. She had held many positions in W.l. both in our Branch and at the District W.L Faye will be remembered as a true friend and a valued member of our Institute. The minutes of the April méeting were read and approved and the financial financial statement was given by Alma Langmaid. Alma read correspondence. correspondence. The District Annual will be held at Trinity United Church in Bowmanviile, May 11/94. We will enter the display for Orono Fair called "Family-A-Fair". Business was dealt with. Reports were given - Friendship by Marion Broome. Delegates for the District Annual are Lois Yellowlees, Jean Taylor, Donna Barkey and Barbara Kapetyn. Pennies for Friendship are $150.00. Barbara asked that we pick up information information on the Cancer Treatment Centre in Oshawa and send in the cards. Barbara has the information if you do not have it. The Roll Call "What can we do for the less fortunate?" was well answered. answered. We welcomed new members Jennifer Bowman and Cindy Ashton. Jean Taylor leader of Baker's Group chaired the programme to follow. This is the International Year of the Family 1994 with the topic of "Family "Family Resources in a Changing World." Blaikic Rowscll commented on the Motto, "Opportunity is a gift, treasure it, be thankful, use it." Blaikie gave us a motto for living through a prose poem, Desiderata. It suggests that we be at peace with God, be careful and strive to be happy. happy. Jean and her group members gave us a brief outline of the 16 Support Groups in our area from COPE, Denise Denise House, and Community Care to VON and Credit Counselling Services. Services. The Solina W.L annual meeting then took place with President Margaret Margaret Ford calling for minutes and financial financial report. Doris Hills gave the auditor's report. President Margaret outlined the year's events. It has been a busy year. Reports were received from P.R.O. Donna Barkey, Program Co-ordinator Helen Hancock, Tweed- smuir History Viola Ashton and Resolutions Resolutions Barbara Kapetyn. Alma Langmaid, retiring Secretary-Treasurer, Secretary-Treasurer, then installed the officers officers for Solina W.l. for 1994-95. The following members were installed: Past President Lois Yellowlees, President President Margaret Ford, 1st Vice- President Jean Taylor, 2nd Vice- President Donna Barkey, Secretary- Treasurer Marion Peters, Assistant Secretary Blaikie Rowsell, District Director Lois Yellowlees, Alternate District Director Mary Millson, P.R.Q. Betty Grant, Alt. P.R.O. Ida Bray, Program Co-ordinator Bernice Watson, Branch Directors: Pat Best, Kay Kelly, Joyce Hancock, Tweed- smuir History Viola Ashton, Joyce Taylor, Eileen Knox, Resolutions Convenor Barbara Kapetyn, Auditors Doris Hills, Dorothy Pascoe, Pianist Joyce Taylor, Assistant Pianist Alma Langmaid, 4-H Convenor Karen Dair, Friendship Convenors Marjorie Cryderman and Dorothy Snowden. Margaret then read the qualifications qualifications for a secretary in a poem. She then made a presentation to Alma Langmaid as she completes her term as Secretary-Treasurer. The following members received a carnation for Perfect Attendance for the last year, Lois Yellowlees, Bernice Bernice Watson, Marion Broome, Alma Langmaid, Marjorie Cryderman, Doris Doris Hills, Viola Ashton, Joyce Taylor, Jean Taylor and Margaret Ford. We were reminded of the Executive Meeting April 19/94 at 7:30 p.m. The May meeting will be held Wednesday, Wednesday, May 11/94 at 8:00 p.m. at the Solina Hall. You are welcome. Donna Barkey P.R.O. Young and older people have been keeping busy. The Youth Group continues to meet on Tuesdays. Young people are asked to meet at the Hampton Junior gymnasium at 7:00 p.m. Mothers and babysitters are welcome welcome to enjoy the fellowship of the "Morning Take-A-Break". The group meets every Tuesday from 9:30 - 11:30 at the Hampton United Church, in the C.E. Wing. For more information information please contact Mona Adcock at 263-2045. Ruth Farrow and Marie Brooks had the highest scores of 84 at Wednesday's Euchre Card Party. Wilma Kantor had the second highest score of 80. Next was Fred Watson with 79. Laurrena Bright had the score of 75, she also had the Most Lone Hands of six. Ruby Trewin was the evening's Most Honest Player. Alice Beech won the Special. The Draw winners were Muriel Butson, Win Brown and Grace Murdock who won three draws! The Hampton Women's Institute held a very successful Soup and Salad Salad Luncheon this past Thursday. Over one hundred people attended! A delicious meal and great conversation was had by all. On behalf of President President Betty Kuyer and the other Hampton W.L members, we thank- you for your support. Also, a special thank-you to the husbands for their help. A Youth Dance was held on Saturday. Saturday. This was held at the Hampton Community Center from 7-11 p.m. There are few items of "yet to come" so keep your pens and calendars calendars handy. A Men's Breakfast will be held this Sunday, April 24th at the Zion Church. Men and senior boys are welcome to attend at 8:00 a.m. The P.T.O. of the Hampton Junior Public School will be meeting Thursday, Thursday, April 28th. The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. This will be a follow-up of last November's meeting about Positive Parenting. The Hampton Ladies Fitness Classes will be beginning their next session soon. Monday's classes begin April 25 and run for eight weeks. Wednesday's classes begin April 27 and run until June 22nd. A qualified Y.W.C.A. instructor will work you out in the C.E. wing of the Hampton United Church on Old Scugog Road. Women from all areas are welcome. For more information please contact Marilyn Bums at 263-2908. The Hampton Guiding Parent Association Association are planning a Yard and Bake Sale for Saturday, May 14th. This will be held at the Hampton Community Center. Well folks, that's all the news I have for you this week. Until next time, stay safe and enjoy life. PUBLIC NOTICE THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM IN THE MATTER OF, THE MUNICIPAL ACT TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham may pass by-laws authorizing construction of the following projects: Road No. 3 Road Name 8th Cone. Municipality Clarington/Oshawa Location 8th Concession from Oshawa/Clarington Townline to Reg. Rd. 57. Upgrade to acceptable standards. . 5 -nt ' ' 9th Cone. Pickering 9th Cone, from lot 30/31 westerly to j York/Durham boundary. Upgrade to acceptable standards. 8 Reach St. Uxbridge Reconstruction to 3-lane urban standard from Main St. to Testa Rd. 14 Liberty St. Clarington Liberty Street from Reg. Rd. 4 northerly to Reg. Rd. 20. Upgrade to acceptable standards. 26 Thickson Rd. Whitby Thickson Rd. at Winterberry Dr. and at Dryden Blvd. Operational improvements to intersections. 37 Finch Ave. Pickering Finch Avenue at Altona Road. Operational improvements to intersections. 44 Harwood Ave. Ajax Harwood Ave. from Hwy. 2 southerly to Mandrake St. Widening to 5-lane standard. 52 Thornton Rd. Oshawa Thornton Rd. from Rossland Rd. northerly to Taunton Rd. Reconstruction to 4 - 5 lane standard. Miscellaneous Improvements Road No. Road Name Municipality Location 1 Brock Road Pickering Brock Road at 5th Cone. Intersection improvements. 1 Brock Road Uxbridge Brock Road at 1.7 km north of Reg. Road 11 Culvert replacement. 19 Shirley Road Scugog Shirley Road at Reg. Road 2 Commuter parking lot. Plans showing details of the projects and the lands affected may be seen at the offices of the Durham Works Department, 105 Consumers Dr., Whitby, Ontario, Telephone 668-7721. Dated at Whitby this 30th day of March 1994. T. PREVEDEL, P. ENG. DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION Works Committee, being delegated by Regional Council as the hearing body, shall hear in person or by his or her counsel, solicitor or agent, any person who claims his or her land will be prejudicially affected by the by-laws and who applies on or before April 25, 1994, to the undersigned to be heard at a meeting of the Works Committee on May 3,1994. V.A. Silgailis, P. Eng. Commissioner of Works