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On Wednesday, August 10, a bus full of Newcastle seniors travelled to the Skydome where they enjoyed the Cleveland Indians and Blue Jays playing one of their last games before the strike. On the way home the seniors seniors partook of dinner at Ken Wong's, Ajax. All report a good day. On Thursday evening, August 18, Mr. Albert Pearce hosted a barbecue for the seniors. On his lovely grounds, one hundred and six persons devoured com, hamburgs, hot dogs, peach, apple, cherry or blueberry pies and ice cream. Tea and coffee were also provided. Mrs. Jean Rickard and Stanley Powell were chefs at the barbecues, barbecues, Brenton Rickard assisted with serving the com which had been cooked by Ross Allin, Vance Cooper and Ron Burley. There must have been beverage makers, too. After dinner dinner Ross Allin, Master of Ceremonies, Ceremonies, led in sing-songs, accompanied by Marie Pedwell. Marie and her brother Bill Allin with his euphonium played several numbers, appreciated by all. June Wilson and Ross Allin provided harmonica tunes. Bill, Marie Marie and John Scott with violin, produced produced more music. Mr. Edgar Mill- son played some lively tunes on his fiddle. John Scott, accompanied by wife Wilma, added other numbers to the programme, and, Bill Allin also rattled the spoons. All in all, the weather co-operated on this lovely evening. Thanks, Albert, it was a great party! On Saturday, August 20, 1994, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Murray and Colleen, Colleen, Frankford, Mr. Arthur Bedwin and Fred, Lake Shore, and Mrs. Jean Jilisen, Newtonville attended the wedding of Candice Willis and Darren Darren Rogerson at St. Mary's Church, Lindsay and reception following at the Admiral Inn. On Friday evening Mr. Harry Wade enjoyed dinner with Harvey and Vema Attwood, Whitby. Mr. Allan Holdaway, Port Britain, visited recently with his cousin, Mr. Harry Wade. Mr. and Mrs. Vance Cooper, Oshawa, were recent visitors with Mrs. Kathleen Kimball. On Sunday, August 21, the Crago family picnic was held at Orono Park. Rain in the morning kept plans on hold so that only one meal was enjoyed enjoyed in the afternoon after the games were conducted by Stanley and John Lane. The youngest person present was Stephanie Crago, 7 1/2 month old daughter of Karen and Lance Crago. Jack Crago resigned as president and Stanley Lane will fill that position in 1995. It was decided that the picnic will again be held on the third Sunday in August at Orono Park. In charge of Sports next year are Brian and Richard Sargent. Congratulations to Mrs. Marilyn Martin who was awarded Grand Champion on her quilt at Peterborough Peterborough Fair. Since this quilt has been done for the Kidney Foundation, it cannot be sent on, but it is still a first- prize quilt. For her time and talent, Marilyn is to be commended for her generosity to the Kidney Foundation. Birthday greetings to George Chard Sr., Amanda Storks, Joe Men- donca and Murray Jose. Congratulations and best wishes to Sharon and Barry Head on their August 25th wedding anniversary. Felicitations to Michelle and Todd Vans tone on their August wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Pearce celebrated celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary anniversary on Saturday evening at Browns- dale Community Centre. We extend congratulations to Larry and Barb! On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Powell enjoyed a barbecue and fellowship fellowship at the home of Barb and Ray Porter, Sharman and Glenn, Ashbum. Persons who enjoyed the Alaska tour with Barb last year attended this gct-togcthcr. . Last Monday Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Stanley Powell, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Terry Garwood, Beaconsficld, Quebec, visited in Oakville with cousin cousin Gwen Manchester. Sorry to hear of Blain Smith's accident accident and hope he will soon be recovered. recovered. Miss Tara Gamier, Oshawa, is spending a few days with her grand 7 mother, Mrs. Margaret Pearce. Enjoying Sunday supper with' Mrs. Elizabeth Skelding were Jack and Nan Skelding and daughter, Karen, Karen, Port Perry. We extend congratulations congratulations to Karen who graduated from Port Perry High School with an average average of 86.7 per cent - an Honours Student. Mrs. Maxine Felgate, Claremont, spent Tuesday with her mother, Mrs. Gladys Wood. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Wood, Orono, were Wednesday evening evening visitors with his mother. On Friday Mr. and Mrs. Ron Burley Burley visited Mrs. and Mrs. Bob Burley, Burley, Stephen and Allison, Oshawa. Mrs. Reta Green, Omemee, was also a visitor with the family. Mr. and Mrs. Robin Alldred visited visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Buckley, Bowmanville. Mr. Douglas Rowe and Barry have moved form Newcastle to the Devonshire Apartments, Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Doug's wife, Lois, visited from Memorial Hospital on Sunday. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Robin Alldred attended the New Lowell - Port Hope Flyers ball game in Port betn (.Betty) JNoice. Mrs. Noice was the eldest grandchild of the late David David Gibson, a churchwarden at St. George's for 17 years. Boni at the family farm north of Newcastle she was christened at St. George's but lived most of her life in the United States. However, she and her three sisters maintained an abiding interest in St. George's and on the death of their mother, Helen Rayner established established in her memory a fund to be used for educational purposes. Widowed at an early age, Mrs. Noice studied theology and was ordained ordained a deacon in the Episcopalian Church (U.S.). Her great interest was education and she served the Diocese of Colorado in several capacities. On Sunday, the Reverend Robert Hartley celebrated Holy Communion at eight and eleven. Mr. Hartley will Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, August 24,1994 13 Close to 100 Relatives Attend Annual Rickard Family Picnic Attnougn tne aay was very windy, cool and threatening rain, 96 descendants descendants of John and Maria Rickard gathered at the home of Jean and Brenton Rickard, Newcastle for the 61st Annual Rickard Picnic on Sunday, Sunday, August 14, 1994. After President Doug Rickard welcomed everyone and we observed a moment's silence for the late Garnet Garnet Rickard, Brenton led us in grace and all enjoyed a bountiful potluck lunch. The Crokinole Tournament and Special Quiz were organized by Doug and Margaret Hockin. The winners winners of the Crokinole Tournament were Bob Allin and Bill Allin. The Special Quiz which made us all use our thinking caps, left Bruce Allin in First place, Sarah Tossuill in second and Byron Allin in third. As some were visiting and catch- be away on August 28 and there will ing up on the past year, others joined be no early service. Morning Prayer will be at eleven. United Church On Sunday, August 21, at Newcastle Newcastle United Church, beautiful gladi- Hope and the Flyers were declared °h placed by the Joses graced the sanctuary of Newcastle United winners. Sorry to report Mr. Douglas Nugent Nugent has been a patient in Oshawa General Hospital for a week but was expected home on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Brenton Rickard spent the weekend in Trenton where Brenton attended Lions School and Jean had the honour of entertaining the International Director from Walnut Walnut Creek, California. A fire in their room on Friday night was a most unpleasant unpleasant experience. Newcastle Horticulture Report On Tuesday, August 16, 1994, the Newcastle Horticultural Society held its annual flower and vegetable show. Two hundred and twenty-nine adult entries were exhibited by fifteen fifteen members. President Wylma Allin thanked all who worked at the annual show. Mrs. Hazel Crago, who was 1993 winner of the Elmhurst Silver Cup, presented it to Vicki Lesnick who earned 75 1/2 points, the most in the show. Wylma | Allin came second with 70 points, followed by Loma Atkins with 62 1/ 2, and Jean Rickard was fourth with 52 points. We congratulate a nearly new exhibitor who earned 35 points - Cathy Vasseur. Sweepstake winners were: Aster and Dahlia, Jean Rickard; Gladiolus, Lorna Atkins; Rose, Wylma Allin; Zinnia, Eileen Allin. The best arrangement chosen by judge Marilyn Curson was Narda Hoogkamp's Cool Clear Water, a wa- terview design. Mrs. Curson remarked remarked that the show was very good. The Junior prize winners at the show were: 1. Gardens: 1st Ryan McCracken, 2nd Bailey Duetta, 3rd Nicole Norton 2. Flower Pie: 1st Megan Leddy, 2nd Breanne Bedard, 3rd Bailey Duetta, 4th Marcel Vasseur 3. Toy Fantasy: 1st Breanne Bedard, Bedard, 2nd Megan Leddy, 3rd Marcel Vasseur 4. Pot-et-fleur: 1st Marcel Vasseur, Vasseur, 2nd Breanne Bedard, 3rd Megan Megan Leddy 5. The 3 R recycle: 1st Breanne Bedard, and Marcel Vasseur, 3rd Adrian Vasseur 6. Special Hobo Vegetable Character: Character: 1st Megan Leddy, 2nd Jenelle Vasseur, 3rd Adrian Vasseur, 4th Marcel Vasseur 7. Beets: 1st Marcel Vasseur, 2nd Bailey Duetta 8. Carrots: 1st Bailey Duetta 9. Cosmos: 1st Breanne Bedard, 2nd Bailey Duetta 10. Clarkia: 1st Bailey Duetta, 2nd Marcel Vasseur, 3rd Breanne Bedard 11. Zinnia: 1st Bailey Duetta Youth leader Narda Hoogkamp presented Breanne Bedard with the Lions Plaque for the highest points. This was a good show, Juniors. Well done, young gardeners! St. George's Anglican Church Sad news was received from Colorado Colorado last week of the death of Eliza- ChUrch Mrs. Sheila Stiles introduced Reverend Reverend Audrey Fisher who was guest preacher, delivering the sermon, We Have His Promise. Special music was appreciated - Bernard Lynch, in the games conducted by Gail and Don Rickard. The Three-Legged Race for adults was won by Hugh and Amy Allin, followed by Greg and Laurie Wight, Alan Rickard and Julie Wight. The children's champions were: first, Emily Emily Allin and Jennifer Eldridge; second, second, Raphaelle Tossuill and Keri Allin; Allin; third, Laura and Alexandra Laing. The Sack Race first place winners were Karen Rickard and Sarah Tossuill; Tossuill; second, Michael Rickard and son of organist Dorothy Payne, ren- Troy Crosbie; third, Julie Wight and spectively in the Minute Walk. The children's Minute Walk was won by Adam Walton. The hilarious Soda Cracker/ Whistling Contest was won by the team of Karen Rickard, Raphaelle and Sarah Tossuill, Keegan Rickard, Adam and Jason Walton, Larry Pearce, Bruce Allin, Troy Crosbie and Doug Rickard. The Water Balloon Toss which provided some players with a shower of cool water, was won by Jennifer and Margaret Eldridge. The three top winners of the under eight years old running race were Laura Laing, Jason Walton and Amy Allin. Over eight years old winners were Karen Rickard, Donald Allin and Sarah Tossuill. During the afternoon Peter Pearce awarded some special prizes. A new executive was chosen for the next two years with some of the younger generations getting involved. involved. When the afternoon activities were over and our appetites returned, about 80 people headed for the com roast. We consumed 14 dozen cobs of com and a few bags of marshmallows. marshmallows. The fire was quite welcome on such a cool evening. As the embers cooled, we all agreed it had been another successful Rickard Picnic and look forward to the picnic next year on the second Sunday of August. dered two beautiful solos. Reverend Donald Stiles is attending attending General Council at Fergus and Reverend Black of Newtonville United United Church is available for pastoral services August 18-28. The Trillium Unit of the U.C.W. meets Thursday, September 1st at 12:30 at the home of Helen and Don Thompson, for a pot luck luncheon. Jamie Rickard. A team made up of Karen Rickard, Rickard, Jennifer Eldridge, Keri Allin, Raphaelle Tossuill and Sarah Tossuill Tossuill completed the Sponge and Water Water Pail Race in record time. The Nail Driving relay race ended in a photo-finish between teams #1 and #2. Adults Troy Crosbie and Albert Pearce placed first and second re- ONTARIO JUNIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS CONTACT THIS COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER FOR DETAILS DEADLINE - OCTOBER 31,1994 Cel yaarsell a great deal Ibis tall aad save big time!I! Model 45-15" The 45 has become a classic in the Husqvarna line - lightweight, well balanced, yet powerful. It starts with ease and has the safety features of our professional saws. 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