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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, May 22,1996 13 Religion in Life Badges Earned by Guides by Jack and Hazel Crago Here's a quote from the Best of the Good Clean Jokes for May 24th - 'Maybe the grass looks greener on the other side of the fence because they take care of it over there.* The summer weather on the holiday weekend certainly helped the grass to grow. On Sunday evening Mrs. Elizabeth Skclding accompanied accompanied Jack, Nan and Karen of Port Perry, to Ncwtonvillc for dinner with Bill and Mary Skclding, a birthday celebration celebration for Jack. Mr. and Mrs. Zory Lcsnick, Ncwtonvillc R.R., were among the Mother's Day dinner guests of daughter Darlene and her husband, Michael Sullivan. On Thursday evening about 70 persons attended a miscellaneous miscellaneous shower in honour of Barbara Metcalf, bride-elect of Derek Dc Jong. Hostesses were Ruth Couch and daughter, Wendy, and Derek's sister, Tammy Dc Jong. Among the out-of-town guests were Beryl Kculcman, of Tarzana, California, Katherine McCrac of Beaumont, Alberta, Dr. Teresa Brereton of Tweed and the bride's grandmother, Margaret Henderson, of Campbcllford. The happy couple couple will be wed in St.Paul's United Church, Bowmanvillc, on August 17, 1996. Sympathy is extended to relatives relatives and friends of Tom Wilson, of Browns Community, who passed away on the weekend. The Cragos enjoyed visiting Lcta Morlcy McAllister, Elizabclhvillc, on Sunday afternoon. afternoon. On Monday, May 11, Marg and Joe Hockin, of Oakville, were dinner guests of Stan and Kay Powell and Albert Pearce. The Hockins had been visiting son Jamie, his wife and family in Ottawa and were returning home. Mrs. Katherine McCrae, of Beaumont, Alberta, is spending a couple of weeks visiting her mother, Audrey McCullough, and her husband, Irv. On the weekend Katherine and her motl]cr visited with her brother, Dr. Bcv. Brereton, and his wife, Dr. Teresa De Jong Brereton, and daughter Carol Ann, in Tweed. Monday visitors with Stan and Wylma Allin were his sister sister Doris Kenny, of Toronto, and Phyllis McNeil, Oshawa. Ann Allin of Whistler, B.C., was also a recent visitor with her uncle and aunt. Birthday greetings to Sierd De Jong, Lois Rowe, Daniel Andrews, Cindy Norton, Vicki Gray and Murray Martin. Congratulations and best wishes to Mike and Jeannie Carter, Ray and Mabel Goode on their wedding anniversaries. Mr. Harry Wade spent four days last week visiting in Parish, Burford and Brantford areas. On Wednesday evening the Newcastle Community Hall was the place to be, to hear fiddlers fiddlers and songs, and see dancers, sponsored by the Orono and District Fiddle Club. A great crowd is always attracted attracted to this smoke-free evening. On Thursday, the Newcastle Seniors enjoyed their evening of cards. Draws were won by Ruby Brunt, Joyce Kyfta, 4 Lord/, Lord/, Look who's 40! Happy Birthday Cynthia Love and Kisses The Whole Family Marion Scars, Grace McGill, Ailccn Turner, Dorothy Branch, Lil Boldcrstonc, Lyle McMahon, Bertha Fisher and Jean Rickard. The card players with the most luck were 1st Jean Rickard, 2nd Marguerite Cooper, 3rd June Wilson, 4th Alee Martin, 5th Marjory Ashton and 6th Velma Jakeman. Mrs. Janet Hodsoll, Cobourg, visited on the weekend weekend with her mother, Lena Graham. Sunday supper guests of Robin and Myrtle Alldrcd were Doug Rowe and Barry, of Bowmanvillc. On Sunday, Marg and Ron Burley visited with Harold and Marion Burley, Bridgcnorlh. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Powell were Saturday evening dinner guests of Phyllis and Martin Sundstrom and Cassandra, Oshawa. We welcome home neighbor Ernie Spencer who has spent the winter in Florida. Horticultural News On Tuesday evening, May 14, in the Centennial Room of the Newcastle Room of the Newcastle Community Hall, the Newcastle Horticultural Society held the spring flowers show and meeting. Beautiful slides and commentary on landscaping landscaping were presented by guest speaker Miriam Mutton. Mrs. Isabelle Challicc, of Orono, judged the show, most points being earned by Narda Hoogkamp, Wylma Allin runner-up runner-up and Elizabeth Skclding third. Judge's choice was Elizabeth's double-flowering African violet and best decorative decorative was Wylma Allin, all around arrangement Spring is Sprung. Wylma Allin and Eileen Allin served a delicious lunch. In the Junior gardeners' show, Brianne Bedard's two tulips won first prize and Allison Brogan's were second. An arrangement in a mug: 1st prize Allison Brogan, 2nd Brianne Bedard, 3rd Ashley Daley and 4lh Amy Leddy. In Class 3, Better than Bows, Brianne Bedard won first prize and Amy Leddy second prize. Next month, June 25th, the Rose Show will be held. News from St. George's A large confirmation class was presented to Bishop Douglas Blackwell at an evening service on Ascension Day, May 16th. Many family members and friends joined in the communion service and the choir sang a special anthem, Blest arc the Pure in Heart, for the occasion. Congratulations to the confirmation class: Ccri Evans, Katy Evans, Sian Evans, Charles Jones, Jonathon Providence-Shaw's Women's Institute With Const. Pat Rankin as our guide, the Providence- Shaw's W.I. toured the R.C.M.P. building on Base Line Rd. on May 16. Following a greeting from Sammy, the Coast Guard Safety Seal, and Safety Bear, the '"displays were 1 ' explained. These dealt with 'Citizenship and Immigration, Commercial Crime, (which included Telemarketing fraud and counterfeiting) counterfeiting) Uniforms and Insignia, Customs and Excise and Food and Dnig Enforcement. Just for Police Week, an armoured stretch limo used for heads of state, was parked in the garage. It was worth $250,000, was bullet proof and contained a sprinkler system. A dog handler from the Canine Division of Corrections Canada demonstrated the dog's ability at "sniffing out" drugs. Corrections Canada had a display display of "tools" used in apprehending apprehending and controlling dangerous dangerous persons. A nurse explained how his training was used in dangerous situations, to administer aid in case of injury to policemen. This was a most informative afternoon. The group gathered following following their tour at Maranatha Church Hall. The treasurer's report was given: a donation was made to Grandview Children's Rehab. Centre in honour of Ben Campbell. Sylvia Payer reported cards of good wishes sent. Doreen Barrie was presented with a prize for last month's contest. Roll Call was answered by naming a duty of the R.C.M.P. and it showed a surprising variety. variety. The District Director, Shirley Brown, announced an educational seminar being sponsored by Maple Grove Branch on September 9 in their Church Hall. The district exhibit information was presented presented and a committee suggested. suggested. A motion of thanks was tendered to Inez Bougen for convening this excellent program. program. A letter of appreciation will be sent to thcvR.C.M.P. Judy Buma presented a thoughtful motto: "A little honesty honesty gained is infinitely better than great wealth achieved by dishonest means." Proverbs 16. The meeting closed with Mary Stewart Collect repeated in unison. Leslie, Greg Ludwinski, Judy Metcalf, Leslie Miller, Iain McOustra, Kyle McOustra, and Charles Price. The flowers on the altar on Sunday, May 19th, were given in loving memory of Art Tuson by his wife, Florence. United Church On Monday evening, May 13th, members of the Sunshine Unit of the UCW met at the home of Maurice and Marie Pcdwcll. Marie conducted the business, after which the devotional devotional on travelling was given by Marie, Jean Allin, Wilma Scott and Hazel Crago. Guest speaker was Marie's daughter, Denise Pcdwcll, who last year spent eleven months travelling in Asia. Trekking in Nepal was the highlight of her journey and video pictures of the people and landscapes there were delightful. delightful. Her enthusiasm in her'presentation her'presentation and her answers to many questions kept all the ladies very attentive. Artifacts of several countries Denise visited visited were on display. Lunch was served by the committee. On Ascension Sunday, May 19, Reverend Donald Stiles preached the sermon, How Did Jesus Get to Heaven? based on Acts 1, verses 6 to 11. Mrs. Shirley Rogers gave the Minute for Mission about native schools and the Healing Fund instituted by General Council. Choir anthem was Come Christians Join to Sing. Sympathy was extended to June Wilson and family on the death, of Tom. Congratulations to Glenn and Jean Allin, new grandparents grandparents of a little girl bom to Nancy and A1 Karhu, Toronto. Friday, May 24th the Youth Group meets at 6:45 p.m. at the church. Quin Mo-Lac weekend is May 31, June 1 and 2. Yard Sale sponsored by stewards is Saturday, June 8, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vacation Bible School registration registration forms are available. V.B.S. is July 22 to 26. The following Guides recently received their Religion in Life badges at the Newcastle United Church: From left are: Shannon Green, Amanda Willson, Jenna Hossack, Leigh MeSwan, Stacey Knight, Erika Sanders, Stacey Green, Rachel Pears, Jaime Brunt, and Jennifer Fcllham. Leaders shown above arc, from left: Loma MeSwan, Audrey Willson and Gayle Sanders Crimestoppers and Durham Regional Police arc seeking the public's help in solving a robbery robbery that occurred in Whitby on March 23rd of this year. Around 11:30 p.m., a lone male entered the Pizza Pizza situated at 80 Thickson Rd., South. While placing a food order with the store clerk, he produced a 12-inch kitchen- type knife stating "give me all you money". The clerk complied complied with the suspect's demands. The culprit then left the store on foot with quantity of cash. He was headed in a westerly direction. Suspect is described as male white, medium build, approx. 5'5" - 5'6", salt and pepper coloured beard and moustache. He was wearing a 3/4 length army-style khaki jacket with a hood pulled over his head, blue jeans, and white runners. Crimestoppers will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000.00 for any information that leads to an arrest in this incident or any other serious offence. Callers never have to give their name or testify in court. If you have any information regarding this crime, do the right thing. Give Durham Regional Crimestoppers a call. Where long distance applies, the number number is 1-800-978-8477 or locally locally at 436-(TIPS)8477. We're rolling out a deal Top Quality on Fresh Grown «g --. SOD 1 i 5 Screened TOP SOIL available ^*15 cub* yard Public Notice Closure of Middle Road and Scuqoq Street Please be advised that Middle Road, from Fourth Street to and including the intersection of Scugog Street, will be closed to through traffic for a period of approximately twelve (12) weeks, commencing June 3,1996. The closure is required to facilitate the Installation of water, storm and sanitary sewers. Please detour King Street or Liberty Street. We apologize for any Inconvenience this may cause. Ron Robinson Limited 463 Taunton Road East Oshawa, Ontario (905)576-1100 sup, ON SUNDAY, WE'RE GENERATING INTEREST. JUNE 23RD, Come and join us for an Open House at Darlington Nuclear Generating Division. Take a bus or walking tour of the site. See inside our control room, our fuel bay and our giant turbine hall. Stroll the Waterfront Trail. And check out the displays at our information centre. There'll be lots to see and do for children and adults alike - and it's all free. But come equipped with walking shoes and a good two hours to spend. Because on June 23rd, Darlington will generate more than electricity. We'll generate interest. OPEN HOUSE DARLINGTON NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION Sunday, June 23, 1996 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Let us know you're coming! To help us plan the best Open House possible, we're asking all Open House visitors to register in advance. Just call (905) 697-7554 any time before June 16. Wheel-chair access provided. tit Ontario Hydro