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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, June 24,1998 Section Two Pace 5 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 OSHAWA/CLARINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - Invites you to Lunch with Alan Tonks, GTA Moderator, on Wednesday, June 24th, at 12 noon. It will be held at the Holiday In Oshawa, 1011 Bloor Street. $25.00 + GST (Chamber Members), $30.00 +GST (Non-Members). Learn about the Key Matters regarding the "GTSB - Greater Toronto Services Board" and how it will affect our Community. DURHAM HALIBURTON KAWARTHA & PINE RIDGE DISTRICT HEALTH COUNCIL - Will hold their regular monthly meetings on the fourth Wednesday of every month starting starting at 7:00 p.ih. The next meeting will be June 24th at the North Durham Health Services, 451 Paxton St. Port Perry. Please RSVP if you plan to attend to (705) 748-2992 or 1-800-833-7543. THURSDAY, JUNE 25 LEGION GENERAL MEETING - RCL Br. 178 will hold their regular General Meeting in the Legion Hall at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25. All members arc urged to attend. This is the last meeting until September. All members take note the branch is now operating operating on summer hours. Please check and note the hours of operation. Watch this column for further Legion news. STRAWBERRY SOCIAL WITH MARIE MILLER - All ladies are invited to a strawberry social followed by an evening with guest speaker Marie Miller on Thursday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Liberty Pentecostal Church, Hwys. #2 and 57. Free will offering. Nursery provided. Call 623-5100 for more information. SUNDAY, JUNE 28 BARBECUE FUNDRAISER - A barbecue fundraiser with Pockets the Clown, face painting etc. will be held at the new Loblaws in Bowmanville on Hwy. 2 on Sunday, June 28, at 11:00 a.m. The barbecue is to help to lessen the cost of sending Matthew Harding of Bowmanville to the Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation in La Jolla, California. This is fora medical procedure he requires, so lie can have neurosurgery at Sick Kids in Toronto. This is sponsored by Bowmanville Loblaws and A Child's Voice Foundation and receipts will be provided for charitable donations. CHURCH OFFERS FIREWORKS - Everyone is invited to celebrate celebrate Canada's birthday at Liberty Pentecostal Church, Sunday, June 28, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. Our outdoor celebration features music by 'Big Change' and special guest Brian Warren (Former Toronto Argonaut). At dusk the sky's the limit with Fireworks. Don't forget to bring along your lawn chair. The church is located at the corner of Hwys. #57 and #2. There's a freewill offering for fireworks. Call 623-5100 for more information. FOR YOUR INFORMATION BE A BIG BROTHER - There are 17 boys across Clarington waiting for a friend.(plus 14 more waiting to be processed). That means a wait of almost two years for a Big Brother. The organization organization needs volunteers now. Volunteers are also needed for the "mentor" program. For just an hour a week you could make a difference difference in a child's life and start enjoying the little things life has to offer. Be an In-School Mentor! For more information on becoming becoming a Big Brother or an In-School Mentor, please contact Big Brothers of Clarington at (905) 623-6646 or drop into the office located at 23 Scugog St., Bowmanville. CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS - There are Canada Day celebrations celebrations being held at Orono Park. Parade from Fairgrounds at 11 a.m.. Free park admission, free family swimming, games for the kids, contests, prizes, ball games, community cake cut at 1:30. The Clarington Concert Band will perform at 2:00 p.m. Come out enjoy the day on Wednesday, July 1, 1998. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Volunteers arc needed to assist with the Perk Central coffee kiosk, the HELPP Lottery ticket booth and the Information Desk, all at Memorial Hospital Bowmanville. If you've got three hours a week (or more) and are friendly, out-going and enjoy meeting and greeting the public, the Hospital's Volunteer Services Department would like to hear from you. Volunteers are needed for a variety of times and days. If you are interested, please call Memorial Hospital Bowmanville, Volunteer Services, at (905) 623-3331, ext. 5430. SUPPORT FOR WOMEN SMOKERS -- If you arc interested in information and/or a support program for quitting smoking please call the Durham Health Connection Line (905) 723-8521 or 1-800-841-2729. BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP -- New mothers are invited to attend a Breast Feeding Support Group, Monday afternoons afternoons from 1- 3 p.m. at Memorial Hospital Bowmanville, 47 Liberty St. South. The group meets in the staff room on the Obstetrics Floor, 2nd Floor, South Wing. No cost, drop-in. For more information, call Durham Health Connection: 1-800-841- 2729 or (905) 723-8521. LADIES' FITNESS AT CHURCH -- Ladies' Fitness and Nutrition program each Monday 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Certified Instructor. Suggestion donation of $2.00. Low impact. Liberty Pentecostal Church, Corner of Hwy. 2 and 57, Bowmanville. Call 623-5100 for information. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE -- Community Care Adult Day Program in Newcastle is seeking volunteers volunteers who are interested in working with frail elderly, physically challenged and those with cognitive impairment. Volunteers are needed to assist with recreational programs. Music, friendly visiting visiting and gardening arc examples of programs offered at the Adult Day Program. Volunteering your time can make a big difference in your life and our members' lives. If this is of interest to you please call Jennifer Rusaw at (905) 987-3000. Bowmanville Lions Donate $5,000 to Youth Council The Lions Club of Bowmanville recently donated donated $5,000 to the Clarington Youth Council. The funds will go towards creating a position for a Youth Co-ordinator. Presenting the cheque last week were Lion members Mike Trudeau, Burke Lush and Jim Coombes. Accepting on behalf of the Youth Council are Kyle McOustra, Ron Collis and Julie Cook. The Lions hope other local service clubs are able to match or exceed their commitment. commitment. Radio Club Holds Tyrone Field Day The Durham Region QRP Amateur Radio Club (QRP stands for "Low Power") will be competing in the 1998 Field Day contest on June 27-28th, from a site 3 km south east of Tyrone. This 24 hour Field Day contest contest is the largest of the North American Ham radio contests. Transmitting in the LOW POWER category, the Durham Region Group, using mostly morse code, contacts other hams all over USA and Canada and from as far away as Europe. In the five years that this small group has been competing they have earned one fourth, two seconds and two first.place finishes finishes in the Canadian section. GOLF SPECIAL 18 Hole Championship Course Memberships Available or Pay as You Play Tournament Bookings Available 2 Golfers with 1 Power Cart Weekdays $58.00; Weekends after 1 p.m. $60.00 "Does not apply to tournaments (with this coupon only) BOWMANVILLE COUNTRY CLUB i. (905) 623-2670 Quality Body Work Quality Painting FREE ESTIMATES ON BOTH INSURANCE AND NON-INSURANCE WORK Open 5 Days a Week Monday through Friday aH*IY/iVf Ê-J fJrlHfahWr-xtyW' uw'oH ; ' v'-y BOWMANVILLE - ONT. 166' King St. East Telephone 623-3396 OJ.P. March of Dimes Provides Recycled Medical Equipment In 1997, the Ontario March of Dimes established established a Recycled Rental Equipment Program in Durham. This program is a collection of donated equipment made available for reuse in the Community- Community- Donated equipment consists of scooters, manual manual and power wheelchairs, wheelchairs, walkers and bath aids. All devices will be accepted as a donation to our program, provided that storage space is available. available. An individual can apply to the Ontario March of Dimes for a rental on a short-term basis for a small fee per month. Individuals who would like to donate any used equipment to the Ontario March of Dimes RREP, can do so by contacting the Assistive Devices Administrator Ann McDougall at 1-800-567- 0315. The Ontario March of Dimes will issue an Income Tax Receipt for the donation, by request. Single Parents The members of the Oshawa Chapter of One Parent Families would like to invite all single parents to their regular meetings and socials every Tuesday night at 8:00 p.m. These gatherings arc located in the Woodvicw Community Centre at 151 Cadillac Avenue North in Oshawa. Please join us, bring a friend and meet new ones. For more information on our weekly meetings and social events call 725- 9723. A look at some of the trends and events that shaped this century as seen through the pages of The Canadian Statesman. Public Recreation In common with some other towns, effort is being made in Bowmanville to organize a young men's club or athletic association or young men's Christian Association. But The Statesman observed in a November 1, 1905, editorial that such a move would likely be thwarted by a lack of funds. "Public sentiment is strong, but not strong enough, we fear, to warrant the necessary expenditure which is indicated for a gymnasium, public baths and recreation rooms would be a larger sum than many imagine. The paramount question facing the project is, where is the money coming from?" Funds would be required to provide equipment, instructors, caretakers and related needs. The Statesman went on to observe that philanthropist Andrew Carnegie will erect a $10,000 building provided the town will furnish a free site and guarantee the sum of $1,000 per year for its maintenance. The Statesman observed that in other towns, combined libraries and recreation facilities had been built and operated successfully. "There are many young men in the town who have no suitable place to spend their evenings and would gladly welcome a cheery spot where they could engage in pleasant and profitable exercise and entertainment." No mention was made of where young. women of the town might enjoy "pleasant and profitable exercise and entertainment." Flash Back Th. Hiw< »t n.nrf».- 1 ' Pu«h'« \\%f ¥ r Th»mM" Buying a Range^A^ ^^ iWl.ee Thin in thne mtatlil thlnn to ceeildir whta Luylof « K>PI1.-Q«»IHt, Con»«m»H«n ofKutt, oui th« 1'iltl. Ttl pllci li OnImt luporunt. A iooJ K«ig« «III lut mtajr jtui, »o4 whieltemile Nilll pin lor III nil, «Mit ■ thtip Xiegi It coailfitly »44|eg Kill pile* l* ««lie comniptlon ol Nil. Thi " Happy Thought " Range li On llihttil Nil commit U On «oilJ, iq4 tin unit pttftd Xi«I« toiilwliU. It li « potfict roflVNf «iipmlai. U'r/N IW /* M JLVriW Ctltfyu, TMBWM. BUCK STOVE CO„ u "ïtWo.* V/ w. K. DVMHTAV| Those Were The Days DECORATION DAY -- Decoration Day at Bowmanvillc's "City of the Honored Dead" (also known as the cemetery) was an occasion for a half-day's holiday on Friday, July 14, 1905. The event included a "monster" procession to the cemetery starting at 2:30 p.m., from the Town Hall. The Durham Rubber Company Band led the marchers, playing selections such as Nearer My God to Thee. All churches, lodges, schools and other community groups were invited to join the process, although no regalia was to be worn. Participants were asked to purchase a Decoration Day badge for a fee of 5 cents. MOONLIGHT CRUISE - Obviously capable of providing music for all occasions, the Durham Rubber Company's band were the featured performers at the moonlight cruise aboard the steamer Argyle on Tuesday, June 18th, 1905. The boat set sail from Bowmanville and Newcastle, with the cruise landing from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. NEW RUBBER FACTORY - The August 2, 1905, Statesman announced the turning of the sod for the new Dominion Rubber Co. plant. The new building was to measure 225 by 75 feet. A 500 horsepower engine would be part of the works, along with a power house, pumping station and other structures. COBOURG JAIL IN BAD SHAPE - A grand jury report on conditions in the Counties' Gaol and Home for the Aged reported "deplorable conditions." It was noted in an October 11 issue of The Statesman that "inmates and indigents arc herded like animals in quarters reeking with bad odors." The report continued: "We found in the cells and corridors, convicts, lunatics, epileptics and prisoners waiting trial, herded together. The cells were partially under ground, unlighted, unvcntilatcd, totally unsanitary, owing to bad sewage and inadequate water supply." The Counties Council was blamed for the conditions. The Statesman expressed some doubt that the conditions were as bad as those described by the grand jury, noting the inmates lived to great ages and appeared healthy. CONCERT IN TYRONE - Performers scheduled to appear in a concert at the Tyrone Church on Thursday, November 2, were Martha Philcnna Powell, a soloist from Chicago; tenor Robert Bickle, of Detroit and Mabel Stanley Leonard, of Detroit. Leonard was head of the elocution department at Michigan Conservatory of Music. PENMANSHIP - Mr. C.A. Johnston, the best penman in town offered students a rare chance to improve their penmanship by attending a night class in writing. About 35 joined the group, but The Statesman observed November 1, 1905, that there should be three times that number.