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i 16 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, January 4,1995 A Weekly Report from the Editors: Jack and Hazel News from Blackstock of Newcastle -987-4201 Many Christmas Visitors in Newcastle Sorry to have missed some Christmas Christmas visits. Mr. and Ms. Ron Burley enjoyed Christmas with their families at the home of Bob and Anita Burley, Stephen Stephen and Allison, Oshawa. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Allin were in Guelph spending Christmas with their families, Gordon and children, Ross and Marie Brownlee. Mrs. Lit Boldcrstonc spent Christmas Christmas in Memorial Hospital, Bowmanvillc, Bowmanvillc, but relumed home Wednesday. Mrs. Boldcrstonc has great praise for the Bowmanvillc nurses. Mrs. Bessie Dean spent Christmas with her daughter and son-in-law and family, Mary and Gamey Lycctt and Dean, Port Hope. Granddaughter Andrea and her husband Michael Hem and daughter Kaitlyn of Wood- ham, completed the family gathering. With Jean and Glenn Allin on Boxing Day were all their family, Shirley and Moc Schrotcr, Sarah, Andrew, Andrew, Ben and Daniel, Peterborough, Nancy and Al Karhu, Scott and Josh, Scarborough, Steven and Mary Ann Allin, Nicole, Juliana and Emily, Brampton. Mrs. Audrey Gogerty enjoyed Christmas with her daughter Sheila Wilson and her family, Bowmanvillc. Mrs. Margaret Pearce spent Christmas week with Ron and Nancy Pearce and girls, Lindsay. Master Russell Hunt Pontypool, spent a few days last week with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Powell. Boxing Day guests of Ben and Narda Hoogkamp were Brian and Lise Hoogkamp and boys, Trenton, Jim and Rob. Birthday greetings to Elizabeth Walton, Gordon Garrod and daughter Sandra Schmahl. Congratulations to Marilyn and Doug Walton on their January wedding wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Murray and Colleen, Frankford, spent New Year's weekend with ■ Mr. Arthur Bedwin and Fred, Lake Shore. With Ron and Marg Burley for New Year's dinner were Bob and Anita Burley, Steven and Allison Oshawa, Bruce Burley and boys, Ajax. With Bill and Pauline Storks for the holiday were Candy Storks, Fort Frances, and Lorinna, Reverend Bonnie Bonnie Kelly, Keewatin. The Storks and grandchildren Amanda, Justin and Ashleigh and their visitors and Raye Friedlander enjoyed New Year's dinner dinner at Oshawa Golf and Country Club. Mrs. Bessie Dean had New Year's dinner with granddaughter Rosalind Stevenson, Oshawa. Mr. Harry Wade was New Year's dinner guest of Bill and Marg Wade, Bowmanvillc. Mrs. Elizabeth Skclding, Newcastle, Newcastle, Jack, Nan and Karen Skclding, Port Perry, were New Year's dinner guests of Bill and Mary Skclding, Ncwionvillc. Mrs. Kathleen Kimball entertained entertained several lady friends on New Year's Eve. Tuesday afternoon Reid and Irma Wood, Ncwionvillc, visited his mother, mother, Mrs. Gladys Wood. Mildred and Jack Pyc-Finch, Scarborough, were Thursday visitors. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Wood, Orono, were Wednesday Wednesday visitors. New Year's Day supper guests were Maxine and George Fcl- gatc, Claremont, Harold and Shirley Wood, Oshawa, and Mildred and Jack Pyc-Finch. Friday visitors with Mrs. Rena Graham were Fred and Mclva Graham, Graham, Jessica and Adrian, Toronto, and the Hodsolls, Cobourg. On Friday evening Robert and Leah Wood, Courtney, Derek and Jesse visited his grandmother, Mrs. Gladys Wood. Mr. and Mrs. Brenton Rickard enjoyed enjoyed New Year's Day supper with Doug and Robin Rickard, Keegan and Joel. Mr. Jamie Crowthcr and daughter Heather, Red Deer, Alberta, are visiting visiting relatives and friends in the village. village. Glad to report his mother Hazel Murphy is home from hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Robin Alldred, Mr. and Mrs. Alf Pigott, Orono, Ellen Or- miston and Glenn Pickell, Courtice, spent New Year's Eve with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Alldred, Oshawa. On New Year's Eve, 1994, at Newcastle United Church, a beautiful candlelight wedding took place. Reverend Reverend Donald Stiles united in marriage marriage Jennifer Nckkers and Todd Burrows. Burrows. Mrs. Bette Collier and Lana spent Christmas and New Year's Days with Joanne and Howard Ough and Alana, Ajax. Mr. and Mrs. Robin Alldred had all their family for supper New Year's Day. The Talbot Alldread family enjoyed enjoyed Christmas dinner with Lynn and Alf Alldread and family. United Church On New Year's Day, 1995, at Newcastle United Church, guest preacher was Reverend David Black and guest organist Mrs. Carole Gard- ner from Ncwtonvillc-Kcndal-Shiloh churches. Reverend Black told the story of the Other Wise Man, preaching preaching the sermon How Far Would You Go? The Trillium Unit of the United Church Women meets on the second Thursday of January al 2 o'clock at the manse, January 12. Sunshine Unit meets Monday, January 9th at Jean Rickard. Subscription Subscription rate for the Observer is $10 per annum. If you wish to be deleted or added to the 1995 list, please call Dorclla at 987-4238 or 987-2162. Donors of the red poinsettia plants were asked to take them home on Sunday. St. George's Anglican Church. St. George's wishes the community community of Newcastle a Happy and prosperous prosperous New Year. On Sunday, January. 1, 1995, St. George's celebrated the service of Morning Prayer which was capably led by Mr. Oakley Peters, Lay Reader. Mr. Peters preached a meaningful semton on New Beginnings, Beginnings, New Record. The flowers on the Altar were given given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Margaret Brcrcton, by her husband Sam, and daughters Charlotte, Charlotte, Aimcc and Irene. The sympathy of the parish is extended extended to Doris McKee and family on the death of husband and father. On Sunday, January 8, Holy Communion Communion will be celebrated at 8 and 11 a.m. Legion Presents Awards to Newcastle Students By Joyce Kelly What a beautiful clean world has greeted us as we begin a clean slate of the New Year. The fresh snowfall certainly gave the landscape a beautiful beautiful new look. .The New Year was ushered in with many. local house parlies as well as the successful annual annual dance at the Recreation Centre under under the sponsorship of the O.N.O. Club, with music provided by the services of Dennis Franssen, D.J. The Snowflake Bonspicl on Tuesday Tuesday late afternoon and evening was a great success with twelve teams, many family groups. Winners were decided after many close games to be Ron and Deb Vice, Tony Duivesteyn and Rob Noblcton. Second place was taken by Blair Martyn's entry of Luke Martyn, Josh Martyn and their friend Christine. Carol and Brian Gray with Floyd and Joan Argue were third place winners and fourth place was taken by Doreen Van : Camp, Jill VanCamp, Marilyn Green and Tracy Martyn. Josh Martyn won the button draw as well as the lucky Door prize. Joyce Kelly won the 50/ 50 draw. A very successful evening thanks to the organizers Fred Ford and Jodie Duff and other members of the Curling Club executive. On December 11, Gregory Stuart Frederick Trewin son of Earle and Marlene Trewin was baptized at the morning service of Columbus United church. Sorry that I mislaid the following item, but belated congratulations, girls. On Monday, December 5th, the Third Blackstock Brownies held their enrolment ceremonies. The following Tweenies were enrolled in Brownies: Natalie Bccchcy, Christina Bryans, Sarah Churchill, Jessica Hudson, Ulana Hunter, Erin Lang. Heather Popowich, Kristy Popowich, Rina Prendergast, Ashley Radcliffc, Aly- son Rudkin, Taryn Waga and Hailey Wright. Receiving their Golden Ladder that night were Kaillin Almack, Nicole Nicole Bccchcy, Janice Kadowaki, Mary VanCamp and Erin Wylie. Receiving Receiving their Golden Bar were Sarah Dc Jong, Theresa Garason, Miranda Parker, Lindsay Unwin and Sheri Zedman. On December 18 Jim and Carol Dayes, Earle and Marlene Trewin and families attended the Bray family Christmas gathering held at Cullen Gardens. Christmas Day guests of Earle and Marlene Trewin and Gregory were Earle's mother Jean Trewin and his brother Lloyd Trewin, Marlene's parents parents Stuart and June Bray of Sunderland. Sunderland. On New Year's Day about fifty members of the Ferguson family including including members of the Mountjoy, Johnston and Dorrell families gathered gathered at the Recreation Centre for their annual dinner and family reunion. During the afternoon many enjoyed skating on the rink. Much visiting followed by supper. Family members were there from Belleville, Burlington Burlington and many locations between. Boxing Day guests of Earle and Marlene Trewin and Gregory were Jim and Carol Dayes and Stuart and June Bray. On Tuesday, December 27 guests of Earle and Marlene Trewin and Gregory were Ruby Trewin of Bow- manville, Doreen and Julie Dittburen- er of the Stittsville area, Kelly Trewin Trewin of Oshawa, Jean Trewin and Lloyd Trewin all for supper. Sympathy is extended to Marjorie . and Don Green and their family on the unexpected passing of Marjorie's mother Mrs. Honey of Warkworth on New Year's eve. Visitation was held on Monday afternoon and evening with the funeral on Tuesday. Your many friends share your sorrow. Members of the community who arc interested in the local Blackstock Fair are invited to attend the annual meeting of the Agricultural Society on Thursday evening, January 19. It will begin with a pot luck dinner at 7 p.m. followed by reports of the various various aspects of the year. All committee committee chairmen arc reminded to be prepared prepared to present your reports. Guest speaker will be Bruce Rogers, newscaster newscaster of C.F.R.B. who lives in our area. Bill Lishman will also be attending attending and will answer our questions questions about his "Geese Project". So plan to bring your pot and mark your, , calendar for the 19th at the Rcc. Cen-' trc. There were 8 tables at the weekly card party with the following winners - Betty Kuyer, James Emerton, Merv Storric, Charlie Campbell, May Shor- tridge, Harold Crawford, Elsie Pogue. Lucky draws were won by Myrtle Gimblett, Harry Harrow, Carl Gimblctt, Nerta Masters, Grant Bright and Jary Nottenboom. If you enjoy cards plan to attend these weekly euchre parties held at the Town Hall on Old Scugog Road beginning beginning sharp at 8 p.m. New Year's Day noon dinner guests of Gerald and Joyce Kelly were Mrs. Alberta Tiers, Bobcay- gcon, Jim and Ella Walker, Mrs. Audrey Audrey Gilmour all of Lindsay, Victoria and Ernie Hargrave of Woodvillc, Peter and Elizabeth Peelers. Courtney and Kathryn of Omcmcc, Shirley Smith, Audrey and Walter Wright of Blackstock, Elaine Kelly of Waterloo. Waterloo. Reverend David Shearman, Carol Merton, Jason and Mark spent Monday, Monday, January 2 in Oakville attending a Shearman family gathering at the home of David's parents, Reverend and Mrs. John Shearman. If you have items for this column please contact me at 986-4257 before Monday mid-moming. 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