The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

Ï Newcastle News The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, February 4, 1998 Page 15 It was kind of Mrs. Peggy Visser, Toronto, to telephone on Thursday evening to tell us of the passing of Mr. Tom Webb. Mr. Webb, who had previously resided at Wilmot Creek, was very interested in the Bowmanvillc Museum. Recent dinner guests of George and Diane Gray, Whitby, were Doreen Emblcy, Osltawa, Vieki Gray, Steve Towner and Marc Klein. Sympathy is extended to relatives and friends of Gladys Wood (nee Reid) who passed away on Sunday, February 1st. When Gladys lived in the village we used to call her for news items and an enjoyable visit would ensue. This fine lady always had an interesting story to tell. We missed that weekly visit when she moved to Strathavcn. On Sunday evening Mr. Doug Rowe, of Bowmanvillc, Mrs. Myrtle Alldrcd and Bruce Alldrcd, Port Hope, enjoyed the Tommy Hunter Show in Port Hope. Mrs. Elizabeth Skclding recently attended a birthday party for granddaughter Karen Skclding, held at the home of her sister and brother-in-law brother-in-law Rob and Jackie Snow, Jeremy and twins, Bowmanvillc. The Optimist Club of Newcastle work hard with the youth of the community. On Thursday, January 29th. they held their annual Youth Appreciation Night when youths arc awarded plaques for their volunteer work and their contribution to the community. Receiving these awards were Sarah Armstrong, Emily Bradford, Claudia Cicciarella, Brenda Burt, Ian Crookshank and Ccri Evans. Refreshments were served. Congratulations! On Friday, January 30th, it was P.A.Day. The Optimists have skating for the children at Newcastle Arena from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on these days and 84 children took advantage advantage of this recreation on Friday. The cost is one dollar. Getting the Jump on Spring is the title for the all day event of lectures, demonstrations demonstrations and seminars being held at the Civic Garden Centre at Edwards Gardens on Saturday, February 21st from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Horticulturists take note, the Civic Garden Centre also offers Spring and Winter courses. Birthday greetings to Edna Houdcn, Susan Foster, Adrian Vasseur, Barry Rowe, Ron Locke and George Gray. Sunday visitors with Cathy and Bob Vasseur and family were Philip Mctraillcr, Daniel and Laura, Dundas, Ron and MaryAnn Mctraillcr, Jean Marc and Michelle, Bowmanvillc, John and Mary Mctraillcr, Hampton. Saturday evening visitors with Jennifer and Gary Powell, Oshawa .were their parents, El ma and Roy Hopkins, Bertha and Ron Powell. Willie Woo and fiancee, Donna Metcalf, accompanied Judge Richard Lovekin to the Swcaring-ln-Ccrcmony of The Honourable Judge Paul Louis Bellefontaine as a Provincial Judge on January 29, 1998 at the Whitby courthouse. courthouse. Celebrating with Paul were his wife Gillian, daughters daughters Elise and Michelle; sisters sisters Carol-Anne, Marilou, Rosie, Toni and Teresa, along with other family members from London, Ottawa and Montreal and friends from far and near and distinguished members of the judicial system. system. Uncles Chuck and Paul Riley and Aunt Marion Riley from Newcastle are thrilled for their nephew. Also in attendance was Sam Curcatz and former Newcastle resident resident and OPP officer now turned lawyer, John Chalmers, now residing in Perth. St. George's News On Sunday, February 1st. at St. George's Anglican Church, Holy Communion was celebrated at 8 a.m. and Morning Prayer at II a.m. Flowers at the altar were placed in memory of loved ones by Hope and Gordon Carvcth. The Vestry meeting was held after morning service. service. The A.C.W. ladies arc selling tickets on a picture donated by Lois Maxwell. Proceeds are in aid of ice- storm victims. The draw will be made on February 14 at- their Valentine Bake Sale and Tea. United Church At Newcastle United Church on Sunday, February 1st, the Junior Choir sang One Basket and the Senior Choir rendered My Saviour and My God. Wayne Blackburn was lay reader and Reverend Chisling's sermon was They Even Did It To Him. The Trillium Unit of the UCW meets on Thursday, February 5th at the home of Grace Rudcll. On Friday evening February 13th the Youth Group is sponsoring Cupid's Night Out. Enjoy games, fellowship fellowship and refreshments -- all for $3.50 per person. After morning worship on Sunday, members of session hosted a sumptuous lunch for all who remained for the annual congregational meeting, meeting, chaired by Reverend David Chisling. Of special concern at this time arc the organ, sound system and carpeting. carpeting. Thanks to Lorna McSwan for recording the minutes. Newcastle Community Bowling Monday Ladies League Jean Pollard 267, 225, English-Language Pul>Hc"I)istrict School Board No. 14 1998-99 School Year KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Junior and Senior Kindergarten registration for the following schools will be held as indicated in the schedule below. (Children currently enrolled in Junior not reapply for English Senior Kindergarten). Kindergarten need SCHOOL TELEPHONE DATES TIMES Central P.S. (Bowmanvillc) (905)623-5614 2 March 1998 4 March 1998 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Dr. Ross Tilley P.S. (905)623-3841 3 March 1998 4 March 1998 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Lord Elgin P.S: (905)623-3682 • ■ • 12 February 1998 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Ontario Street P.S. (905)623-5437 4 March 1998 5 March 1998 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 12:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 12:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Vincent Massey/Lockhart P.S. (Vincent Massey Campus) (905)623-5502 2 & 3 Mar/98 9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Wavcrlcy P.S. (905)623-4323 24 February 1998 27 February 1998 Phone for appointment Children four (4) years of age on or before 31 December 1998 arc eligible to register, Parents arc asked to bring the child's birth certificate, immunization information, copy of current property tax statement, or name, address, lot/conccssion, phone number of landlord. Parents/lcgal guardians are requested to telephone the school for an appointment time. Please register with the school in your home school boundary area. John A. Reid Superintendent of Schools ©J.P. This Winter give a friend a lift. Reward your Volkswagen for a job well done, with a tune up by factory trained VW professionals. Give us a call today. We are at your service. We will give your Volkswagen a thorough 20-point Check-Up including: SUPPLY AND INSTALL: ADJUST. TEST and LUBRICATE: • 4 litres of quality Motor oil • New Oil Filter • New Air Filter • New Set of Spark Plugs • New Set of Points (where applicable) CAREFULLY CHECK: • All interior and exterior lights • Wiper blades • Tension and condition of drive belts • Distributor cap, rotor and spark plug wires • Condition of coolant hoses and radiator cap • All fluid levels • Condition of front brake pads and discs: rear brake shoe and linings and drums of rear brake pads and discs where applicable • Electronically analyze engine performance and emissions • Adjust engine idle and fuel mixture • Compression test engine and provide written results (gasoline engines only) • Adjust clutch • Load test battery, check electrolyte level and battery cables • Drain diesel fuel filter • Lubricate door hinges and hood latch FOR ONLY ONE DAY ONLY WITH WINTER SPECIAL Normal Reniai Conditions Apply Expires Fob. 28/98 Extended Service & Parts Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 7:30 AM ■ 7:30 PM OWASCO VOLKSWAGEN INC. GOOD Audi ^ OWASCO 1425 Dundas St. East, Whitby An "I CARE" and CAA award winner since 1972. Sales, service, leasing, body shop, all makes. Rentals in Canada, USA and Europe. (905)686-6410 1-800-263-2676 TOP DOLLAR FOR YOUR TRADE! www.owasco-canada.com 35 MINUTES EAST FROM DOWNTOWN TORONTO ^OCKMlM Dcbi Hannigan 262, Linda Hawrylak 214, 177, Betty Kcntncr 213, 222, Marilyn Major 187, Mary Pierik 220, Diane Trcssider 187, Linda Norrish 240, 189, 178. Val Wilheridgc 219, 192, Betty Major 231,223. Tuesday Seniors Vance Cooper 168, Marg Wade 174, Art Compton 152, Joyce Stacey 217, Joe Martin 152, Sheila Stiles 150, Russell Powell 178, Bertha Powell 154, Lil Boldcrstonc 150, 170, Alec Martin 163, 183, Albert Pearce 214, John Tigwcll 195,159, Ruby Brunt 183, John Guay 195, Marilyn Martin 162, Maureen Powell 225, 155, Roy Hayward 184, June Wilson 152, Bill Polak 161,153, Bill Wade 171, Stan Powell 228. Mixed League Fifty-fifty winner was Audrey Kchoe. Greg Forget 203, 222, 234, Jackie Kindratiuk 190, 211, 190, Audry Kehoc 191, Joe Forget 183, 297, Roy Hopkins 184, 205, 186, Charlie Anderson 189, 241, Sharon Saxby 178, Fac Forget 194, 191, John McGuey 191, Bill Brown 213, Jean Hall 182, Wes Forget 303, 201, 213, Garry Saxby 195,199,236, Heather Anderson 182, 179. Youth Bowling Seniors Leah 164, Danny H. 151, 169, Doug 125, Nickic 149. Intermediates Jeremy 110, Kilcy 110, Sarah 101, Kim 130, 125, Katie 100, 116, Robert 106, 120, Michael 125, Gavin 147, 102. Juniors Rachel 90, Connor 73, Katie 82, Conner C. 111. Sorority Chapter Hosts Auction Members of the newly-formed Xi Eta Rho Chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority learned about wines and desserts at a meeting held at Silks Café in Bowmanvillc. Frank Mollica, the Silks Cafe chef, demonstrated desserts and Ajay Sachdcva, the wine-buyer for Silks, talked about choosing the perfect wine. The evening also included an auction of donated goods, some of which are pictured above. Funds will be used for community projects. The members of Xi Zeta Lambda Chapter were special guests. Pictured above arc: Frank Mollica, Ajay Sachdcva, Bonnie Hilliard and Carol Van Hemmen. The Chapter would like to thank Hidden Treasures, Cathy's Gold, Cockerham Flowers, Johnathan's Country Patch, Country Lane, Van Hemmen Tires, Custom Trailers, and Silks for their donations. A look at some ol'the trends and events that shaped this millin' as seen through the pages of The Canadian Statesman. Train Wreck A head-on collision between two freight trains on the Grand Trunk Railway in Bowmanvillc scattered hay, wool, flour and Massey Harris machinery along the track and injured the fireman on one of the locomotives. The accident occurred on Dominion Day, 1901, around 3:30. ~ "The only man injured was Andrew McSorley, of Bowmanvillc, who was on his second trip as fireman," The Statesman reported. His fractured ankle was treated by Dr. A.S. Tilley. The account of the accident went on to say the crash occurred when one train was preparing to back into a siding in order to allow a second to pass. The westbound through freight was travelling about 35 kilometers per hour. The engineers and firemen responded by reversing their engines and jumping from the cabs, "not a moment too soon." Thick, black smoke filled the sky and thousands of spectators gathered to view the wreck which included more than a dozen cars and the two engines. "Fortunately, enough men of the fire company responded to the fire alarm to man the engine and about the only available span of horses in the town at that time was hitched to a band wagon ready to start with a troupe of amateur minstrels for Orono." "Their first efforts were directed to save the double-tracked bridge, which fortunately was successful, though it took thousands of gallons of water. Firefighters fought the blaze for about five hours. By nine o'clock, rail service had been restored. The damage was estimated at $30,000 to $40,000. The July 3rd edition went on to say that the cause of the mishap was hard to explain, but the local staff were not to blame, The Statesman added. Those Were The Days CHAUTAUQUA - "The Family Upstairs" was the comedy being featured in the first day of a week-long Chautauqua taking place in Bowmanvillc. The July 25th, 1929, Statesman observed that a big lent had been erected at the Public School Grounds to accommodate the event. PRICE CHECK - Principal's salary at Bowmanvillc High School for 1929: $3,200; Salary for an experienced teacher of mathematics at BHSP: $2,900. Girls' dresses (1929 advertisements): 98 cents; Essex car: $840 and up; Admission to "Mutt and Jeff" at the Opera House in Bowmanvillc: 50 cents; Atwater Kent Screen Grid Radio on sale for $168 (less tubes); lace-trimmed bloomers: 69 cents. HOCKEY CAREER - Harry "Dutch" Osborne, third son of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Osborne, Wellington St., left Sunday for Boston, Mass, where he will begin duties as a professional puck-chaser for the Boston Pirates, (front the October 24th, 1910 Statesman). LICENCE TO DRIVE - "It is necessary, owing to the number of motorists who persist in driving without licenses, that the police be instructed to require the production of these licences from time to time." (advertisement from the provincial government in 1929 Statesman). SCHOOL'S IN - The new Vincent Massey School in Bowmanvillc opened its doors to. 188 students Monday, September 13th, 1954. The opening had been delayed and the contractor was working after school hours, from 4 p.m. to midnight to put the finishing touches on the building. SOLD! -- Clarke Township Buys Orono Armouries for $4,500, said a headline in the September 16th, 1954 Statesman. -- from April, 1901, Canadian Statesman This glimpse of the Goodyear factory is from the 1920s. The structure at left is the original Goodyear plant which was built in 1910. Ki* : iijf Ç f ! j r Lj.'v I ; : :»* * f : Sponsored by Bowmanville's Oldest Pharmacy . McG repor Drugs 5 King Street West Your Local ID.A. Drug Store Serving local families since 1.933 623-5792 Bowinanvilie ■■mem* < vttitt iron i$ zuKHtoti