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The Canadian Slatesman, Bowmanville, February 26,1997 Page 3 Clarington's Oldest Sweethearts Enjoy a Night Out . .i-- - y- READY TO ORDER? -- Prior to ordering dinner, Ross and Mae Pooley were welcomed to Silks Café by the restaurant's chef, Frank Mollica. Included in the picture are the roses, clock, and chocolates the couple won for being Clarington's Oldest Sweethearts. Many Contenders For Title of Town's Oldest Sweethearts The overwhelming response to The Canadian Statesman's Clarington's Oldest Sweethearts contest proves once again that love is alive and well in Clarington. There were a number of worthy couples who could have easily been randomly selected as this year's winners. Some of them included: Laverne and Zella Patterson, of Orono, who will celebrate their 64th wedding anniversary on November 28. The Pattersons are both in their late-eighties. Joe and Nellie Barnoski, of Newtonville, were married on October 6, 1932. They will turn 86 and 85 years of age this year. And then there are Mary and Bill Woodhouse, of Bowmanville, who were married on April 30,1924. That's 72 years of marital bliss. Although they aren't Clarington's oldest sweethearts, Jim and Verna Nelson, of Bowmanville, may be the municipality's municipality's most unique. Both celebrated birthdays this month and share the same birthday. Yes, they were both born on February 14 -- Valentine's Day. Now that's special! Literacy Week Declared by Brad Kelly Staff Writer What a shame it would have been had the latest winners winners in the Clarington's Oldest Sweethearts draw not even made it to the altar on their wedding day! Ross and Mae Pooley, of Bowmanville, who were randomly randomly selected as this year's winners in The Statesman's annual contest, came very close to not exchanging vows back on Wednesday, October 12, 1935. "In those days, there weren't many church weddings," weddings," recounted Mae of her wedding day, which took place at her mom and dad's farm, located one mile south of Tyrone. The young lovers were scheduled to be wed at 3:00 p.m.But, at 3:30 p.m„ the minister still hadn't arrived. "My dad called the minister minister and said: 'Are you coming?"' coming?"' Mae continued. "The minister said 'No. Am I supposed supposed to?" Mae's dad informed the minister that he was to be at the house to perform a wedding wedding ceremony. Apparently, the minister was at home listening listening to the World Series on the radio, and had forgotten all about performing the wedding wedding ceremony. "The neighbors said all they saw was a streak of dust heading up the road, so they figured that it must be the minister," recalled Mae with a laugh. Ross and Mae Pooley became husband and wife during a ceremony that began at 4:00 p.m. that fall afternoon. afternoon. The winners of The Statesman's Oldest Sweethearts contest were treated to a night on the town last Wednesday, compliments of some generous businesses in Bowmanville. The Pooleys were picked up at their residence in a stretch limo from Deluxe Limousine, and transported to Silks Café, where they enjoyed a wonderful meal. Of course, the trip to Silks came complete with a little jaunt down a sidestreet appropriately appropriately named Lover's Lane. Upon their arrival at Silks, the couple were presented with a dozen long-stemmed roses, compliments of Cockerham's Florists, a box of chocolates from McGregor IDA Drugs, and a beautifully Board Challenges Removal Of its Right to Tax The Northumberland- Clarington Board of Education approved a resolution resolution to support the Ontario Public School Board Association's court challenge of the Ontario government's intention to remove education from the residential property tax base. A contribution of 60 cents per full-time equivalent student student will be directed to a Public Education Partnership Fund. Trustee and Operations and Finance Committee Chair, Mike Slocombe, stated he had a concern with the taxation taxation issue. He said, "if we lose the right to access local property tax, we would have no source to ensure that adequate adequate funds are available for programs for our kids. "We must ensure there is a level playing field for access to school dollars between the separate school boards and the public school boards," Slocombe said. Student Trustee Aaron McNair expressed his strong support of the resolution, adding that, in his opinion, the local voice is essential. Amalgamation As part of the ongoing discussion discussion regarding the proposed proposed amalgamation of school boards, the Ontario government has put in place local Education Improvement Committees, On Thursday, night, Feb. 20, . . Northumberland- Clarington School Board trustees debated the anticipated anticipated role and tasks of this committee committee when considering the nomination of the board chair and the director of education as their representatives. To clarify, Dick Malowney, the N/C director of education, stated "the language language of Bill 104 is confus- inscribed heirloom clock from Hooper's Jewellers. The evening concluded with an escort back home in the limousine. Both Ross and Mae have their roots right here in Clarington. Ross was born in Darlington Township, and attended school in Bowmanville, while Mae was born and raised in Tyrone. The two met for the first time at a church Halloween party, where Ross designed his own Mickey Mouse costume, while Mae did the same and dressed as an Indian woman. Prior to the wedding in 1935, Ross worked in Detroit and Buffalo, before returning to Tyrone to start work at General Motors on February 14, 1935. He retired in 1970 after 35 years. The couple lived in Oshawa for 44 years, before returning to Bowmanville in 1983. In addition to the many qualities they have in common, common, Ross and Mae also share the same birth year. Mae turned 91 on Friday, February 21, while Ross will turn 91 in June. "That makes me the boss," said Mae of the age differential. And what is the secret of Clarington's Oldest Sweethearts, who will celebrate celebrate their 62nd anniversary in October? "Behave and act like you should," advised Ross. "Treat each other as you wish them to treat you," added Mae. Sound advice indeed. ing." He said "a background document is expected to come forward from the government." government." He went on to say, "the intent is that the local Education Improvement Committee will deal with matters relating to the merging merging of school boards." The committee is also seen as the link between local school boards and the government. government. Trustees Support Staff The Northumberland Clarington School Board Trustees are aware that change brings uncertainty and concern on the part of all staff, says the board's chair. Clarington Trustee Bob Willsher, Chair of the public school board, says: "We'care and know that these are difficult difficult times. We are dealing with an unknown future. "We are facing forced amalgamation and employees are at risk." On Thursday night, Feb. 20, the N/C trustees passed a motion recognizing the contribution contribution made by staff and will make every sincere and responsible effort to secure employment in the new board. Students and Smoking The Northumberland Clarington School Board is to send a letter to the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pineridge District Health Unit regarding the board's support of the Brant County Board and explaining the board's stand on smoking on or off the board's property. The trustees have requested requested that the Director of Education pursue the question question of what the legal smoking smoking age is. The trustees were told that the federal law prohibits prohibits the selling of any tobacco products to anyone under the age of 19 years. This week, Feb. 22 to March 1st, is Family Literacy Week throughout Durham Region. Carol Shepherd, a Director' with the Literacy Council of Durham Region, asked Clarington Council in a letter to allow the council to fly its flag in the municipality. "We hope that the flying of our flag will create public awareness of the one-to-one individualized, confidential, and free service that is available available to everyone in the municipality who wishes to increase their literacy skills," Shepherd wrote. Clarington councillors gave their permission to have the flag fly this week. Freedom to Read Week February 24 to March 2nd, is Freedom to Read Week in Clarington. %Lamaze LABOUR and BIRTH March 8 to April 19 March 9 to April 20 March 25 to May 6 May 13 to June 24 Don't delay! Call today. FREE Early Labour Quiz 404-8613 579-4527 i Centre for Prepared Childbirth Parenting and Family Development GOING IN STYLE -- Clarington's Oldest Sweethearts, Ross and Mae Pooley, spent an evening on the town on February 19 compliments of a number of local businesses. The Pooleys' names were randomly drawn in The Statesman's annual contest. contest. The Bowmanville couple were picked up at their home in a limousine compliments of Deluxe Limousine, and whisked away to Silks Café, where they enjoyed a delicious meal. Awaiting them at Silks were a dozen roses from Cockerham's Florists, an heirloom clock from Hooper's Jewellers, and a box of chocolates from McGregor's IDA. n * OPENING MARCH 1ST * V & A Services Custom Framing * Paper Tolo * Needlework * Cross Stileli * Ltd. Prints * Conservation - Etc. Registration for Paper Tole Classes Also offering Sewing Classes 71 Menrns' Cl., Unit 3' Bowmanville gl (Pa PU,e: (905) 623-8241 t>J , E)a ]) MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, BOWMANVILLE Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville invites applications from individuals who may be interested in becoming a member of the Board of Directors or a community representative on a Board Committee. Board candidates should have knowledge, skills and experience with some of the following: government relations, business management, health issues and/or community and social services. The successful applicants will be expected to assume leadership roles, participate as team players and contribute to the development of a regional hospital system. The Board attempts to be representative of the population of the Municipality of Clarington and surrounding areas. Please obtain an information package and application requirements, available from the switchboard receptionist at the Hospital's main entrance, between the following times: Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. 5:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 7:45 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Completed applications must be received by March 17, 1997 Thank Yau! I would like to thank everyone who came and participated in the Nomination Meeting on February 15,' 1997 for the selection of the Federal Progressive Conservative Candidate for the Durham Riding, Sam Engagement Announced Bob and Sharon Apted are pleased to announce the engagement engagement of their daughter Leanne to Steven Latter son of George and Shirley Latter of Bowmanville. An outdoor wedding will take place at the family cottage in June. 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