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Page 2 The Canadian Statesman. Boxvmanville, June 3, 1998 Faith United to Build New Church Proper/v Purchase Finalized for s 2 Million Project on Nash Rd. by Lorraine Manfredo Staff Writer Reverend Diek Prince is one step closer to seeing his congregation in a new church. Two weeks ago, Faith United Church finally bought the 10-acre property property on Nash Road which they've been leasing for the past year while zoning regulations were worked out with the municipality. The congregation intends to build a $2 mil lion churcli as an addition onto an existing home that was built in the 1%0's. The bouse on the estate was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, Rev. Prince says. Frank Lloyd Wright MODEL CHURCH -- Robert Kreasul (left) and Rev. Diek Prince, of Faith United Church, show off a model of the $2 million church planned for a 10-acre property on Nash Road in Courticc. The young congregation, formed through a merger between St. Andrew's in Oshawa and Courticc United, will hold Sunday worship at Courticc North Public School until the church is built. There's no firm date yet on construction. We're still deciding whether to build in stages or not, Rev. Prince says. "V" I | May 31,1958 -May 31,1998 Happy 40th Anniversary Richard & Annie Snyder Love, the children and grandchildren TOP QUALITY Retail • Wholesale Screened $ 1251°; tz | per roll $ 1 C 00 ■ . ■ cubic ■ yard HOURS: MON. - FRI. 8 a,m. - 7 p.m.; SAT. 8 a.m, - 5 p.m.; SUN. 8 a.m, - 4 p.m. mMmwmmm&mmmeMmmmmmmàmmmmMmmmmHmmm n D| "™ *~t SOD FARM 905-263-2126 D CC g Mitchell's 3 m Corners e S ^ ui z TAUNTON 5 RD. E. P IVisscrs Ÿ Sod Farm a cc LU Don't Miss a Single Issue Catch all the news, sports and advertising that make up our community. Cntegory 1 Sub. Subscribers who wish to pick up thuir own subscription at our offices after 11 u.m. Wodni'scliiy. 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The theme of the yearlong yearlong celebration is "Celebrate the Future". The purpose is to instill in the minds of all residents that the eight municipalities municipalities of Durham offer an unparalleled lifestyle and the future looks great. A steering committee, composed composed of representatives from each municipality, has been formed to develop develop a program which will make everyone in Durham aware that there is much more to see and do in our Region than most realize: recreational facilities, cultural cultural amenities, unique events and much more. One of the first priorities priorities of the Committee is to develop a unique logo which will be used throughout the year at all functions and on a wide variety of promotional materials, such as T-shirts, buttons, flags, mugs, advertisements etc. Open to all residents of Durham Region regardless of age, the contest deadline is October 1, 1998 and the winning design will he announced by November 1, 1998. Contest rules and criteria criteria are available at public libraries across the Region, the Reception Desk at Regional Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East in Whitby, or from the Durham Region Economic Development Department, dill Floor, Lang Tower West, at the Whitby Mall on Thickson Road; telephone telephone (905) 723-0023 or 1-800-706-9857. was a huge influence on the North American architecture architecture scene in the 40's and 50's. Apparently, the home in Courticc was built based on plans the American architect had drawn up for his son-in- law's home in the United States. Faith United congregation congregation was formed a year and half ago after a merger between St. Andrew's United in Oshawa and Courticc United on Trulls Road. Both churches were put up for sale and plans got under way for the design and construction of a joint house of worship. Until it is built, the members hold Sunday services services at Courticc North Public School Building something special in Courticc makes sense, the minister points out. "This community is supposed to grow to be as large as 50,000 by 2020. We wanted to be established established here as the commu- School Board i ■ From page 1 to program changes and ensuring equity of programs. programs. The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, was formed this year through merger between the former Peterborough Board and the former Northumbcrland/Claringt on Board. Currently, the new board has approximately approximately 43,000 students. Officials are still awaiting awaiting more information about restructuring assistance, assistance, transition funding, allowance for new pupil places, and the impact from provincial budget announcements. Representatives of the school board met members members of the public at Dr. Ross Tilley School in B^wmanviljcf on May 2pm dut'ing'- a forum (dis ■ cussingj ' ~ J finances. nily grows, lie explains. And, rather than tear down such a unique structure structure already on the property, property, it seemed reasonable to keep the current building as a cornerstone for the overall design." That's the job they assigned Toronto-based James Bailey Architect and Barry Bryan Associates who have done work in Durham Region in the past. "The plans repeal the curved shape of the home in the curve of the sanctuary," sanctuary," says Rev. Prince. "We will have a large lobby space and entrance area." The sanctuary will be available for concerts and a variety of community uses. It will hold 400, with overflow seating for another 100, thanks to a removable wall opening onto lobby seating. The architects were directed to create spaces to accommodate Sunday school, recreational activities activities for youth and seniors, and areas for concerts and other community events. Faith United Church hasn't set a construction start date yet. They arc still deciding whether to proceed proceed with construction all at once or in stages. Until then, everyone is welcome to join Sunday worship service, 11 a.m. at the nearby Courticc North school. TUesday, June 2 Purse taken -- An Orono woman reported that an unknown suspect entered hcr 1987 CMC pick-up truck while it was parked in the Cincplex Odcon lot in Bowmanville. The culprit broke the driver's side window window to gain entry and swipe a purse. Monday, June 1 Side-swiped -- A Port Hope woman reported her vehicle was side-swiped by a tractor trailer at the corner corner of Hwy 2 and Scugog Street at about 12:40 p.m. Grilled -- A van, while parked on Little Ave„ Bowmanville, was struck by a truck. Damage was done to the van's grille, hood and right headlight. Attempted Thefts from Courticc -- There were two attempted auto thefts -- one on Shortt Cres., and the other on Hearthstone Cres. Both vehicles sustained damage along the steering columns. Luckily for the owners, the vehicles were not taken. Sunday, May 31 Stolen -- A 1985 Monte Carlo, and two CMC pickup pickup trucks -- one a 1990 and the other a 1981 -- were stolen from their respective owners' driveways. The Monte Carlo was taken from Cone. 6, Bowmanville, while the pick-ups were taken from Peter's Pike and Church St„ Orono. Attempted theft -- A Main St., Orono, resident reported a vehicle window had been broken and the steering column damaged in what appears an attempt to take the vehicle. Saturday, May 30 Careless driving charges laid -- An Orono man was in a vehicle travelling west on Taunton Rd. and stopped to make a left-hand turn onto Ochonski Rd when another westbound vehicle failed to see the stopped car and rear-ended it. The vehicle which rear- ended the Orono man's vehicle then went across the lane of traffic and into a vehicle driven by an Oshawa man. A Bethany resident has been charged with careless careless driving. Damage was estimated at $20,000. education "THE LIGHT OF MEN IS JUSTICE, QUENCH IT NOT WITH THE CONTRARY WINDS OF OPPRESSION AND TYRANNY. THE PURPOSE OF JUSTICE IS THE APPEARANCE OF UNITY AMONG MEN. THE OCEAN OF DIVINE WISDOM SURGETH WITHIN THIS EXALTED WORD, WHILE THE BOOKS OF THE WORLD CANNOT CONTAIN ITS INNER SIGNIFICANCE." ... BAHA'I FAITH FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL AUTOMATED 1-800-433-3284. 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Every aisle and corner was packed like a sardine box. The mayor, on reaching the platform, seeing the crowded mass of humanity, at once had visions of the Chicago holocaust and at once warned Principal Gilftllan of the danger and how the statute governing audiences in public buildings was violated in this instance by allowing people to crowd the aisles and protested that lie would not be responsible for anything that might happen in consequence." The article went on to note that the mayor was displeased with the situation and left the platform, debating in his mind what course to pursue. It was then that he noticed a crack in the plaster caused by the overloading of the gallery above. The mayor then returned to the platform and once again warned the crowd to withdraw. To prevent any stampede from the building, Chief Jarvis and the Mayor went to each of the doors and asked those standing there to move, The crowd was gradually reduced. The December 28th (1904) Statesman noted that the gallery had seating for 146 persons, but the crowd caused it to sag in the centre. "This enormous weight bearing on .the partition wall that supports it caused a slight bulge in the plaster where timber rests on the solid brick wall," the article explained. The paper reported the problem was not serious and added that the reports being circulated which suggested the building had been Condemned were untrue, "The building is all right. The blame, if any, rests entirely with those who permitted three times as many persons in the building as it is expected to accommodate," A subsequent report from architect J.W. Siddall in early 1905 revealed no flaws in the building, although the architect agreed that the over-crowding of the gallery could have caused enough "deflection" to produce cracks in the plaster. Me suggested the addition of two small columns of cast iron under the gallery to prevent further deflection even if the gallery were loaded to three times its proper capacity, Those Were The Days OPPOSITION LEADER VISIT'S - West Durham welcomed R.L. Borden, leader of the opposition, to town on Friday, September 30, 1904. He addressed a crowd of 600. One half was described as "ladies and Liberals" and the other half as Conservatives. The speeches began at 8:30 p.m. and continued until 11 p.m. MACKAY'S MILL BURNED - Fire broke out at the Caledonia Mills in the forenoon of Monday, November 28th, 1904. Before the fire brigade could reach it, the mill - a frame structure - was enveloped in flame. Loss to contents, building and machinery was estimated at $21,000, although there was insurance for $19,000. Firefighters managed to save the outbuildings, including a storage building and stable. The Statesman observed that the loss would be great, since there had been many orders and the mill had been running day and night. WHITE RIBBON.CAMPAIGN - Wearers of white ribbons were members of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, according to information from the November 16th issue of the 1904 Statesman. The group was in town for a convention. CONSERVATIVES REGAIN POWER - The Conservative Party received a stunning victory in the January 25th provincial election of 1905, The Tories captured 70 of Ontario's scats, compared to 28 for the Liberals who ■ had formed the government in the previous term. Conservative candidate J.H. Dcvitl defeated Wm, Rickard in the local West Durham race. Rickard noted in a letter to The Statesman several weeks after the election that both voters opposed to temperance and extreme temperance advocates sided with the Conservatives. Those against temperance favored the Tories because they had not been the ones to advocate temperance legislation. Extreme temperance supporters thought the Liberals had not gone far enough. Other factors outlined in The Statesman included Liberals who had grown indifferent to the parly, a general feeling that it was time for a change and, in closely-fought ridings, bribery was also cited.