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by Jack and Haze! Crago Here's another joke from the Best of the Good Clean Jokes: A man and his little girl were on an overcrowded elevator. elevator. Suddenly, a woman in front turned around, slapped him, and left in a huff. The little girl remarked "I didn't like her either, Daddy. She stepped on my toe so I pinched her." Saturday evening visitors with Mrs. Kathleen Kimball were Morlcy and Wilma Robinson, of Starkvillc. On Monday evening, members members of the Newcastle Lioness Club met in the Lions' Den. Mr. Albert Pearce, who has been staying with the Stanley Powells, moved on Saturday into an apartment at Parkview. On Sunday Mrs. Kathleen Powell and Margaret Rudman attended a family shower in honour of Alyssa Marklc of Scarborough at the home of Judy Powell, Oshawa. Co-hostesses Co-hostesses were Alyssa's aunts, Judy Powell and Dale Hunt, of Pontypool. Mr. and Mrs. Greg Forget attended the funeral of his grandmother, Mabel Agnes Holt, Ajax, on Thursday, May 30th. We extend sympathy to the Forget family. Master Derek Wade, Hampton, spent Tuesday and Wednesday last week with his grandparents, Bill and Marg Wade. Birthday greetings to Jeff Rickard, Garnet Smith, Tara Gamier, Janet Paeden and Pally Anne Shaipc. On Friday, May 31, Jcnncllc Vasseur celebrated her sixth birthday. On May 30, at 11:45 p.m. Jcnncllc's baby sister Jocelyn was bom to parents Cathy and Bob Vasseur. The girls have two brothers, Adrian and Marcel. Congratulations! Mr. Brandon Coyle, Kamloops, British Columbia, and friend Pam Joss have enjoyed a week visiting his family, Shirley and Jim Coyle, Matthew and Nathan. On Sunday, family and Brandon's friends enjoyed a get-together and barbecue. Members of the Newcastle Horticultural Society were busy last Wednesday planting the annuals around the Newcastle Community Hall. THURSDAY, JUNE 6 COMMUNITY "TAG DAY" -- Watch for Community Care volunteers wearing blue smocks and bearing blue boxes from Thursday June 6th to Saturday, June 8th. The team of volunteers volunteers will be seeking support from the public during their second second annual 'Tag Days' event. Last year a profit of over $3,000 was raised through tag sales for on-going home support services services throughout Clarington. KINSMEN CARNIVAL -- Four days of family fun get underway this week when the Kinsmen Carnival comes to town! Carnival dates are Thursday, June 6th from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, June 7th from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, June 8th from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, June 9th from 12 noon 'til 5 p.m. Come out and and enjoy all the games and rides. SATURDAY, JUNE 8 YARD SALE TO HELP ANIMALS -- The Clarington Pet Connection is holding a yard sale fund-raiser on Saturday, June 8th from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to be held at 69 Hobbs Drive in Bowmanville. There will be a kid's fish pond, face-painting and a barbecue. All proceeds go to help homeless animals. Anyone wishing to donate saleable items to the the yard sale is asked to call Brenda at 623-6631. MUSEUM BOOK SALE -- The Bowmanville Museum at 37 Silver Street is holding a Yard and Book Sale on Saturday, June 8th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring everything from lifejackets lifejackets to books you have never read. Come by and check out the sale and perhaps take a lour of the museum. Any items for donation to this fund-raiser may be dropped off at the museum during open hours: Tuesday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m NEWCASTLE UNITED CHURCH YARD SALE -- A Yard Sale will be held at Newcastle United Church on Mill Street on June 8th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Up for sale will be clothes, crafts, and assorted yard items. Hot dogs, sausages and drinks for sale too. YARD WORK FOR SENIORS-EDS of Canada employees employees in conjunction with their Global Volunteer Day will provide provide free yard work for seniors on Saturday, June 8th. Teams of up to four people will cut grass, clean windows, garages, cavestroughs and perform general garden clean up and planting planting for seniors and clients of Community Care. If you would like to register for this service please call Community Care at Country Comfort Heating and Air Conditioning Fireplaces Visit our showroom 91 King St. West, Bowmanville Telephone 697-0621 ana A Quality Start Deserves a Quality Finish fiberncthy's Paint and Wallpaper 55 King St. W., Bowmanville' Tel. 623-5431 Tl * FtiJRNACEMAN HEATING • AIR CONDITIONING • VENTILATION We Specialize in Affordable home comfort! (905) 623*7387 ©J.P. TUESDAY, JUNE 11 ANXIETY SUPPORT GROUP -- The Anxiety Support Group meets on Tuesday, June 11 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Orono United Church. Everyone is welcome. SENIORS MEET -- Bowmanville Senior Citizens will meet at the Lions Centre Tuesday, June 11 at 5:30 p.m. for a pot- luck supper. A program is planned. Anyone needing a ride is asked to call Mary McBride at 623-5014. Please bring food and your own dishes. SING A NEW SONG -- Durham Christian High School Choir presents a varied and inspirational concert entitled Sing A New Song on Tuesday, June 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the high school located at 314 Scugog Road, Bowmanville. The program program will include choral, solo and ensemble singing, liturgical dance, solo instrumental music and hymn-singing. Admission is free. OLDER ADULT PROGRAM - The Clarington Older Adult Program for independent adults will be held on Tuesday, June 11, at 10:15 a.m., featuring Dave and Shndra Hinton of Rhododendron Woods presenting: The making of a Garden. Slides will be shown. At 1 p.m., J. & B. & Friends will offer musical entertainment in celebration of Father's Day. This all takes place at the Lions Centre, 26 Beech Avc., Bowmanville. Local transportation can be arranged for a nominal fee and lunch is available at a low cost when ordered in advance by noon on Monday. • ' eeeeeeeeeee WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 AUXILIARY TURNS 84 -- The Auxiliary to Memorial Hospital Bowmanville is celebrating its 84th anniversary on June 12. Auxiliary members invite the public to join them for tea and oilier refreshments at the Lions Centre on Beech Ave on Wednesday, June 12 at 2:00 p.m. Fashion co-ordination by Monica Rose Fashions. Tickets arc available at the hospital gift shop or the New To You Shoppe on Church Street. IN THE WEEKS AHEAD BIG BROTHERS BINGO -- Big Brothers of Clarington is holding a "Big Bingo" fund-raiser on Friday, June 14 at 7 p.m. at the G. B. Rickard Recreation Complex in on Hwy. 2. There is $5,000 in jackpots to be won! There will be several specially specially games throughout the evening. Doors open at 5 p.m. and there is a three strip minimum. Proceeds go to support Big Brothers programs in Clarington. •••••••■••• DUCK DERBY -- The 7th Bowmanville Scouting Group arc still selling tickets to their Rubber Duck Derby. The fun-filled rubber duck race down the Bowmanville Creek begins at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 15 at the Bowmanville creek valley conservation area off Rocnigk Drive. A grand prize of $5,000 goes to the winner. Proceeds benefit local scouts, Memorial Hospital, the Clarington Fire Department's Learn Not to Bum program and other local charities. Tickets are available at participating participating downtown merchants or call Jim at 623-6801, Joan at 623-6155, or Joanne at 623-7770. r • CARPET • VINYL • HARDWOOD « CERAMIC • Free Estimates • Shop at Home Service • Professional Installation 356 Dean Avenue, Oshawa 576-6412 cc ,rs -ri Dean Ave. E N r ♦ o g Hwy. 401 o Bloor St.. 3 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, June 5, 1996 7 Rose Show is June 25th. Mr. Craig Call, Oshawa, was a weekend visitor with his grandmother, Mrs. Hilda Call. Sunday supper guest of Robin and Myrtle Alldrcd were son-in-law Doug Rowe and his son Barry, Bowmanville. On Sunday Jean and Brenton Rickard, Terry and Jean Graham and dog Allie attended the Lions 3 Cabinet Meeting in Hastings. On Sunday, May 26th, Mclva Graham was honoured at Grace Church-on-lhc-Hill, Toronto for her ten years of service service there as organist and choir director. Mrs. Lena Graham was a guest at this celebration. On Sunday Ron and Marg Burley and family dined out and returned to their home for birthday cake, celebrating Ron's and and grandson Michael's birthdays. On Saturday Ron and Marg Burley attended the dance recital at Eastdalc Collegiate where granddaughter Allison Burley participated. Recently Shirley Coyle and Carole Brunton co-hosted a baby shower at the Coyle home. Guest of honour was John Thomas, son of Dclann Chard and Jim Wood. Congratulations to Glenn and Jean Allin on their 45th wedding anniversary. Dining out with family and friends was part of the celebration. Guide News Twenty-two Guides, leaders and volunteer QMs from the 2nd Newcastle Company enjoyed a great time at Sandaraska campgrounds this weekend past. The theme was "Wild Cals" and patrols were named Cougars, Leopards, Panthers, Tigers and Cheetahs - appropriately the adults were the Lionesses! The popular phrase was "talk to the paw!" After spending a chilly night under canvas on Friday, Saturday was sunny and hot, with the Guides cooling off with a water fight and doing crafts. Late Saturday night, brave Guides and their fearless leaders trekked into the forest to search for the "Ghost of the Ganaraska" - Timothy Lancaster. Despite bells ringing and flashlights sweeping the woods, poor Timothy's restless spirit couldn't be found and his whereabouts remain a mystery! Camp memories arc special and these Guides won't soon forget the sight of the Lionesses dressed as cats singing "What's New Pussycat?" (Apologies to Tom Jones.) as they danced around campfire; QMs "Lucy" and "Ethel," known in civilian life as Kathy Knight and Debbie Brunt, and their amazing amazing pancake production line; the beautiful graces by Amy, Andrea, Alexis and Cara before our meals; and the moving words from the girls as they thanked their leaders during Guide's Own. St. George's Sunday, June 2nd, Trinity Sunday, was celebrated with the service of Holy Communion. The Reverend Ann Tottenham preached about the holiness of God and of God's creation. The flowers at the altar were given in loving memory of the Lame Martin family by Lucy and Marion Martin. On Friday, June 7th, at 2 p.m. at St. George's there will be a memorial service for Professor James Lovekin. During July there will be only one service each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Normal service times will resume in August. United Church On Sunday, June 2nd, at Newcastle United Church, speaker was Mr. Tim Campbell. Reverend Donald Stiles and Mr. Francis Jose were attending Conference at Loyalist College, Belleville. Mrs. Shirley Coyle told the children's story and announced that Harold Kenyon, the student student minister who served the Newcastle congregation, was being ordained June 2nd. Glenn Allin rendered the solo, Hold Thou My Hand, Dear Lord. Congratulations were extended to Glenn and Jean who were celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary. Reverend Mel Fisher will be celebrating his 65th anniversary in the ministry on June 9th at Trinity Church, Peterborough. The Trillium Unit of the UCW meets at the church at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, June 6th, to car pool to Port Hope for' lunch. On returning, a social time will be spent at the home of Bill and Eileen Allin. The Sunshine Unit has a lunch outing outing to Northumberland Heights on June 10th. On Friday, June 7th, the Youth Group meets at the church at 7:00 p.m. to help prepare prepare for the Stewards' Yard Sale, held on Saturday, June 8 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. On Sunday, June 9, Sunday School Anniversary will be held at 10:30 a.m. with morning morning outdoor church service at the Joses, followed by the picnic. picnic. ^ A Weekly Agenda of Events in Bowmanville and Surrounding Communities 'teg ELECTION OF PC DELEGATES -- The Durham Progressive Conservation Association will elect delegates to the 1996 National Policy Conference at a meeting at Ncstlclon Community Centre on Tuesday, June 18, at 7:30 p.m. There will be a guest speaker and refreshments; To vote you must be a paid member seven days in advance of the meeting. For memberships, please call John Wever at 723-3840. FOR YOUR INFORMATION SUMMER ARTS AT VAC -- Applications arc now being accepted for registration in the Kids at the Mill summer arts programs during July and August at the Visual Arts Centre. Workshops include pottery, botany and bugs, drama, drawing and painting, construction and more. Adult evening programs for die summer include fabric design, photography, leather sculpture just to name a few. For more information about summer summer courses call 623-5831. SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMPS -- Register now for Summer Adventure Camps run by the Municipality of Clarington to be held at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex. There will be four two-week activity camps for kids. The first session runs from July 2 to July 12. For information please contact the Community Services Department at 623- 3379. KICK THE HABIT -- The Lung Association of Durham Region holds its Smokers Overcoming Smoking meetings every Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Lung Association office in Oshawa. The S.O.S. is an on-going peer-led support group for smokers who are at every stage of quitting. To register, register, please call 436-1046. Hooper's Jewellers... 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Assaulted -- A Liberty Street, Bowmanville, woman was assaulted. The person who assaulted her punched her repeatedly about her body and head. Saturday, June 1 Assaulted at new park -- A teen was assaulted while she was at Rotary Park in Bowmanville al 1 a.m. She was approached by a group of teens looking for cigarettes, and then assaulted by a named suspect. Tanks to go? -- A Ccntrcficld Drive, Courticc, resident reported that two men tried to take a propane tank from a rear deck, but were scared off,