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Newcastle News Village Digs Out From Winter Storm The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, January 6, 1999 Pane 13 by Hazel Crago The weekend storm with its snow, ice pellets, lightning and thunder was a real New Year's bell-ringer. Snowmobilcrs were having having a great time on the village streets and highways highways while citizens were busy shovelling and blowing on Sunday. Early Sunday afternoon afternoon on Durham Television, there was a New Year's program honouring Robbie Burns. Janet Coates did the commentary and soloist- Ross Metcalf, in his Scottish attire, rendered rendered several songs - The Star o' Robbie Burns, Afton Water, Wiggle Waggle o' The Kill, Roamin' in the Gloamin' and Auld Lang Sync. Pianist Ashton McMaster accompanied on the piano. 'Twas a great program. Happy Burns Day, January 25th. On Tuesday, December 29th, 1998, the funeral for Roy Dawson was held at- Oshawa Funeral Service. Sympathy is extended to relatives and friends. Son Terry Dawson, of British Columbia, was home with his mother Joan and sister Sharon and Carol Buma of Chcstcrville also attended the funeral. funeral. No one has claimed the two keys on the ring. These were found on King St. W. in the village village just cast of the Newcastle Health Care Centre. Call us at 987- 4201 if you wish to claim them. Over 600 attended the Breakfast with Santa, sponsored by the Optimists. On January 15th, 1999 at the Newcastle Community Hall the Optimists hold their Teen Dance, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for Grades 7 through 12. Sunday afternoon was Mayor Diane Ha in re's levee at the Clarington Beech Centre in Bowmanvillc. Hazel accompanied , Narda Hoogkamp and enjoyed a lour of this lovely facility which opened Saturday, September 19, 1998. The first meeting of the year for the Newcastle Horticultural Society will be held Tuesday evening, January 12th in the Historical Room. The older adults have many programs available available - bridge, euchre, ping-pong, darts, crib- bage, shulTIcboard, crafts, exercises, line- dancing, yoga, square dancing, etc. Classes start week of January 11, 1999. So register and do what program you choose! Forgot to mention that all the councillors were able to be in attendance attendance at the Mayor's levee. Guide News Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to everyone from Newcastle District! All units in Ncwtonville and Newcastle were busy this past month, celebrating celebrating this joyful season season with outings, crafts and parties. But it was also a time for helping... Brownies collected everything to assist a family which was burnt out of their home just before Christmas; Sparks collected food and other items for a Christmas family; Guides brought in gifts and food for their Christmas family and the Pathfinders also helped this same family by baking goodies and selling them at the Pines - they then went shopping shopping with this money and bought clothing for the family. So when you hear unfavourable stories stories about young people, please think of these young ladies and know there are lots of great youth out there helping others. The Pathfinders had a great trip into Toronto- with another unit from Bowmanvillc. It was a learning time when they saw how many people slept on the streets and experienced some cultural cultural diversity walking through the inner city. They stopped to shop at the Eaton Centre then enjoyed a rowdy, fun time at the Medieval Times Dinner Theatre! We were so noisy the "King" laughingly told us to settle down, it was only a two and a half hour show. Of course this made the Pathfinders noisier yet! Many Sparks visited Casa Loma and had a magical time in that beautiful Toronto landmark. landmark. Winter camp is coming coming up for many of our Units and the girls are busy planning menus, kit lists, games, crafts and outdoor skill challenges. challenges. Hopefully, we'll have some snow to toboggan, snowshoe and do some tracking. As always, many thanks to our volunteer leaders and parent helpers - you are appreciated. appreciated. St. George's News On the second Sunday after Christmas at St. George's Anglican Church, our first winter storm brought lots of snow and many challenges challenges to having our worship service. Sincere thanks to Chris and Dave Evans and Elgin Heard for clearing the sidewalks. Thanks to Elgin and his truck, Padre and Marion Saunders were able to get to Orono for the 9:30 service at St. Saviour's, We had a wonderful service at 11 o'clock, with seventeen faithful parishioners in the choir pews. The sermon was on the importance of having Jesus in our church and thanksgiving that Jesus is in the hearts of the congregation. Celebrating the Arts Members of the Grade 10 Concert Band perform at a celebration of the arts held December 16th at The Pines Senior Public School. Music students from both Clarke High School and The Pines got together to perform for parents and friends. There was a dessert break at intermission and an opportunity for those in attendance to view visual art from The Pines students. Soil and Crop Association to Meet by Harvey Yellowlees "Remember when the star athlete's only compensation was a letter sweater." "In the good old days people who saved money were considered to be misers. Now they're considered miracle workers." The news today will be smaller, but we have some. The weather for New Years was good to get around, but very cold. The New Year's Eve party at the church was a good party. About 33 people people were there. Attendance was down this year due to illness in several households. The evening began by playing cards. The winner at Lost Heir was Jean Munday and high in Euchre was Ida Bray. During the evening several special draw prizes were awarded. About 10:00 p.m. everyone enjoyed a lovely cold buffet and waited for the new year to come". It finally did and the group formed a circle for Auld Lang Syne and each one made much noise with their horns. A vote of thanks to the committee for their work in organizing the evening, Vi Ashton, Charles and Alma Langmaid, Elaine Baker and Bruce and Jean Taylor. We hope to meet again next year. Todd Dorion organized a New Year's party at the hall for the younger folk. They reported a good evening. Church at Eldad was cancelled this Solina News Sunday due to the weather, so be prepared prepared to pack the church next Sunday. Our sympathy to the Burns family on the passing of their uncle, Ralph Glaspell. Doris Flctt was a guest of the Allan Youngman's at Brantford on Saturday evening. She entertained the Murray Fletls and the Kcllctls on New Year's Day. They Yellowlees family gathered at Harvey and Lois's New Year's night for fun and games. Durham East Soil and Crop will be having their annual meeting at Solina Hall from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Noon meal is included, with membership fee. Topics of interest include hemp and other alternative crops. On Saturday, January 3, many of Durham East Junior Farmers from this area travelled to Port Perry for the zone winter games. From all reports they had a great weekend and were the winners of many events. Beginning Monday, January 11th at 7:00 p.m. at Solina Hall a winter lifeskills 4-H project - A Club Member Entertains/Etiquette for Everyone. Call Jenny Bowman 263-8245 or Karen Dair 263-8886 if you are interested. Members must be 10 years by January 1, 1999 to join and not older than 21. 4-H News As we say goodbye to 1998 and welcome welcome 1999, Durham East 4-H would like to thank and commend Scars Canada. During the 1998 calendar year Scars Canada (Oshawa) and Durham East 4-H were partnered together in the Young .Futures Program. This program allowed us to work together to promote 4-H, to promote Sears but most of all to work together to make sure the youth of Canada have a bright future. During the year Durham East 4-H was presented with a T.V. to use for a raffle, were presented with the proceeds from Round-Up weekend and from the sale of Star Pins. For anyone who wishes to work together with a company who goes out of its way for the youth and to make a commitment commitment work between two organizations, organizations, Durham East 4-H strongly recommends recommends a partnership with Sears Canada!!! Special thanks to Karen Cronir, Pat Marcotte and Colin Pearson from Sears. "Our 4-H hats off to Sears Canada- Oshawa Store". Crimestoppers Sexual Assault in Bowmanville Crime Stoppers and Durham Regional Police are asking for your assistance in solving a serious Sexual Assault that occurred in Bowmanvillc on October 1st of this year. On Thursday morning around 1:00 a.m. the victim was walking south on the cast side of Waverley Rd. in the area of Strike Avenue. At this time she was grabbed from behind and dragged under a tree on the front lawn of a residence where she was viciously sexually assaulted. During the attack the complainant was successful in partially freeing herself from iter assailant's grip. The attacker then stopped the assault and Bed the scene running in a northerly direction. direction. The victim secured the assistance of a nearby resident who notified the police. The suspect in this incident is described, as male, approximate approximate height of 5 feel 9 inches with an average build. He was wearing a black or navy balaclava, balaclava, a dark hooded sweater, hiking boots and a thick belt. Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for any information information that will lead to an arrest in this incident. Callers never have to give their name or testify testify in court and we do not use call display. Remember, Crime Stoppers is interested in "What you know" not "Who you arc". Our numbers are 436-8477 or 1-800-222-TIPS. Sergeant Kevin Slancy is the police co-ordinator with the Durham Regional Crime Stoppers program and submits this article in the interest of solving crime. Local History Gets a Boost Durham East MPP Jolm O'Toole recently presented Clarke Museum Curator Mark Jackman with a cheque for just less than $7,000, The cheque, a grant from the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, is to help with the operating costs incurred by the Museum over the up-coming year, HOLIDAY RATE BREAK 0/ , /O tr : < 4*2 §/ THE UP-FROM R.LL DISCLOSURE I'RICTNC, Stb'EWWntlXO ^AFTER-SHOCK z \ PURCHASE FINANCING UP TO 48 MONTHS ON MOST 1998'S AND 1999'S IN STOCK. SPECIAL HOUDAY BONUS! Limited Edition Blazer with Custom Wooderain Dash. '99 CHEVY BLAZER 4WD 'LIMITED EDITION' FOR SECURITY IN AN INSECURE WORLD. 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