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t / Heart Foundation Honors Volunteers Volunteers for the Heart and Stroke Foundation were recognized last Wednesday, April 22, at a tea held at Trinity United Church. Thanks to the efforts of about 240 volunteer canvassers and the generosity of donors, about $27,000 was raised last February. Persons who have completed 20 years as volunteers were among those honored at the tea. Here, Betty Cook and Betty McLcnon (seated) look at one of the watches which were being presented to 20-year volunteers. volunteers. Howard Sturrock, who was not available for the photo, also was recognized recognized for 20 years of service. Standing arc Nancy MacMastcr (left) chair of the Bowmanville campaign and Lisa McCoy, Area Manager for Durham. The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, April 29, 1998 Section Two Pace 11 Throne Speech a Step Ahead MRP Says "It is the people of Ontario who deserve the credit for moving this province back on track through their advice, counsel counsel and hard work", said Durham East MPP John O'Toole. The Harris government has pledged to continue moving Ontario forward in its second speech from the throne. Extensive consultation was used in the development development of the ideas that were presented in the speech, in more than 300 community meetings held across Ontario, the Premier, vari- Trustees Communicate Concerns to MPPs Newcastle News mark the site of the old Newcastle School. Ratepayers arc looking forward to feedback from the Youth Group Committee, Reverend Chisling, Doug Rombough and Mark Quinn after their meeting with Clarington Youth Advisor Ron Collis. Existing skateboard skateboard ramps need repair before erection of new ones. Councillors Charlie Trim and John Mutton were commended commended for their work and fine reports on local issues. In October the Newcastle Community Hall celebrates its 75th anniversary from Wednesday to Sunday, Any historical or other informative input would be appreciated. These ratepayer meetings are very informative so do come along on the fourth Thursday evening of the month. Sunday visitors with Jack and Hazel Crago were Sandra, Harley and Donald Sherman of Bccton and Maurice Coulter of Downsview. On Wednesday a bus load of seniors enjoyed a bus trip to Lindsay where A Breath of Scotland was presented at the Academy Theatre. Dinner at the Grand Experience was enjoyed. Sunday visitors with Ron Burley were Florence and Earl McEwen, of Peterborough and Mary Vinklc. The Optimist Club showed the movie Flubber on Thursday to a sell-out crowd. This is the last of the family flicks until fall. Recent visitors with Stan and Wylma Allin were Lloyd and Betty Martin of Manotick. On Saturday evening Stan and Wylma Allin entertained all their family. Allison Malcolm was celebrating a birthday and it was also a going-away party for Scan McKenzie who was leaving for Timmins where lie works for Natural Resources. Last Wednesday Mary and Jamie Wright, Jaime and Nathan returned from a week's ski holiday at Whistler, British Columbia. Congratulations to Brenton Rickard who was honoured on Wednesday night by the Newcastle Lions Club. Brenton has served 50 years in this service and a surprise surprise parly was held at the Newcastle Community Hall. On Monday evening the Lioness Club held their regular regular meeting with a speaker from Durham Region. Her topic was Children with Special Needs. On Saturday Bob and Cathy Vasseur and family enjoyed the day with Robin and Wendy Rickard, Rudy and Whitney at their Coboconk cottage. St. George's News At St. George's Anglican Church on Sunday, April 2Gih, the 8 and 11 a.m, services services were taken by the Reverend Clifford Evans. Although we arc looking forward to the arrival of the Reverend Canon David Saunders and his wife Marion, Reverend Evans will be sadly missed. A cake was served after the 11 o'clock service and gifts were presented presented to Reverend Evans and his wife Jean. The flowers at the altar were to the glory of God, given in thanksgiving by Nell and Fred Yates. Services next Sunday will be Holy Communion at 8 and II a.m. with our new Incumbent Canon David Saunders. The food bank is in need of tuna, rice, spaghetti and sauce, condiments and children's children's snacks. Please save your pop-can pull tabs as they can be turned in toward wheelchairs. United Church Sunday's bulletin at Newcastle United Church was given by David and Cathy Abraham and family in memory of his mother Doreen. Reverend Chisling delivered delivered the sermon Follow Me. On Sunday, May 3rd the UCW will conduct the service service and Sylvia Vanhaverbeke will be guest speaker. The Sunday School is taking taking orders for potted plants and hanging baskets. Mother's Day May 10th the S. S. is hosting a buffet lunch. Camp Quin Mo Lac weck- r end sign up Sheets arc avaii-' able. July Vacation Bible School can only accommodate accommodate 100 children, so register early. Conference Sunday May 24th service will be held in the evening at 6:30. On Sunday evening April 26, 1998 the induction service service for Reverend David Chisling was held. From Oshawa Presbytery in attendance attendance were Reverend Ron Pierce, Chair, Reverend Bryan Ransom, incoming chair and Reverend Dick Prince, speaker. Scriptures were read by Pearly Evers and Hazel Crago. Secretary of Oshawa Presbytery Lorraine Black led in the Act of Covenanting. Mr. Charles Ewert presented Reverend Chisling and wife Nancy to the presbyters and Reverend Ron Pierce welcomed them. The choir rendered the anthem Lord Here Am I and Nancy Chisling sang the beautiful solo The First One Ever! Symbols presented to the minister were: a Bible by Clerk of Session Hazel May Munro; Water Bread and Wine by Francis and Erl a Jose; Church records by Shirley Coyle; a clock by Christopher Selby representing representing time with children; a hymn book by organist and choir director Elizabeth Chidlcy. The church bell pealed as the congregation sang, Jesus You Have Conte To The Lake Shore. After Holy Communion was celebrated, a reception followed in the Sunday School Hall. Newcastle Community Bowling Monday Ladies Sharon Bester 180, 184, Gail Jackson 175, 176, Debi Hannigan 197, 199, 185, Linda Ha wry I ak 187, Betty Kentner 218, 178, Marilyn Major 184, 235, Linda Norrish 218, 187, Mary Picrik 256, 273, 220, Jean Pollard 185, Shirley Talbot 182, 194, Diane Tressider 210, 199, 195, Lee Anne Tressider 180, Val Withcridgc 198. Tuesday Seniors Li I Boldcrstonc 150, 174, Ruby Brunt 189, 153, Ron Burley 170, 174, Art Compton 160, Vance Cooper 224, 163, Jean Holmes 153, Alec Martin 282, Marilyn Martin 154, 153, Albert Pearce 191, Eleanor Perrin 183, Maureen Powell 167, Stan Powell 161, Bertha Powell 157, Russell Powell 183, Joyce Stacey 179, 157, Sheila Stiles 173, 161, John Tigwell 201, Frank TulTord 194, Bill Wade 199, 165, Marg Wade 219, 173, Thursday Mixed League Heather Anderson was fifty-fifty winner. Greg Forget 200, 203, 253, Jackie Kindratiuk 264, Ruth Forget 226,192, Audrey Kchoe 177, 206, Joe Forget 279, 237, Roy Hopkins 205, Sharon Saxby 191, Jean Hall 229, Bill Brown 251, 178, 194, John McGucy 205, Wes Forget 181, 212, 232, Garry Maintaining quality educational educational services through a stable funding formula and the need for more timely financial information, were two of the many concerns communicated by public school Board trustees to local MPPs at an information meeting April 23. The meeting with provincial provincial representatives was initiated initiated by trustees and follows each predecessor Boards' past practices to meet with other elected officials to share information and keep each other informed. Board Chairperson Judi Armstrong emphasizes, "We will continue to initiate communications communications with elected officials and we trust they will do the same to keep the lines of communication open. Tonight's meeting was very useful and our Board appreciates appreciates the opportunity to talk with MPPs. It was important for them to hear trustees' concerns concerns about how decisions by their government affect the delivery of public education in local communities and it was important for us to hear their answers." Numerous concerns were conveyed by trustees to the MPPs including: the timing of the Ministry's financial announcements and policy statements, including information information about legislated teaching time; financial information information for student grants and the need for flexibility in the grants process. Trustees and MPPs agreed that more frequent meetings scheduled in advance can assist all officials to understand understand the challenges and opportunities facing public education. The next meeting will tentatively be scheduled for September 1998. ous ministers and MPPs met with thousands of individuals and received countless letters from the public. Since September, 1995, Ontario has seen an increase of over 341,000 net new private sector jobs, housing starts are up and consumer and business business confidence arc at an all-time high, retail sales arc at an unprecedented level and more than a quarter of a million people arc no longer dependent on welfare. "My constituents have told me they arc happy the economy is strong and the deficit is being reduced" said MPP O'Toole. "I also heard that we have to build on that stcccss and make progress toward other goals." In last week's Throne Speech, the Ontario government government outlined how it plans to implement the many ideas put forward by members of the public. The government made a commitment to continue its pursuit of excellence in education, by expanding standardized testing and setting up a study on early learning. The mandatory work-for-welfare program is being expanded and a Learning, Earning and Parenting program is being introduced that encourages young, single parents to stay in school and complete complete their education. ® Ontario Request for Public Opinion on the Proposed Nursing Home Annual Licence Renewal of Versa-Care Centre, Newcastle In accordance with the Nursing Homes Act, public opinion is being requested prior to a final decision being made on the above. If you have comments or opinions and wish to bring them to the attention of the Ministry of Health, you may submit them in writing by addressing them to: Director, Long-Term Care Division Ontario Ministry of Health 56 Wellesley Street West, 15th Floor Toronto, Ontario M7A 2B7 (416) 327-7345, by June 1,1998 Please include the name of the nursing home and quote Project #023-99 on all written submissions. The Director will consider all submissions before making a final decision. •T.n We're having a party. 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