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I The Canadian Statesman, Bmvmanville, Wednesday. March 17. 1999 Patte V\ EE; .4 i>i,w»<wii in iiWt» * 1 *\ ' k F *.'fA^ET.V.y.V? &ax>x£ 7 V î Ÿ ' VV* ,v vv, • "vvy*', Queen of the Carnival Kathy Bicklc was recently crowned queen of the Dr. Ross Tilley School winter "Carnaval." The coronation took place at the Grand Bal which marked the closing of the school's first-ever carnival. Beside Kathy is "Bonhomme." (Nick O'Donohuc). Road Watch Operating in Village by Joyce Kelly At the morning service of Bkickstock United Church the sacrament of Baptism was conducted by Reverend David Shearman when Donna Marie Carr and Molly Anne Irene Carr daughter of Donna and Chris were received. During the service the senior senior choir sang an excellent anthem Lord Be My Rock/Jcsus Loves Me. The topic of Reverend Shearman's thought-provoking thought-provoking sermon was. "An Elephant in the Kitchen." Following church, Chris and Donna Carr and Molly of Sunrise Crcs. hosted a family gathering in honour of the baptisms. Guests were Paul and Norma McIntyre, Blackstock, Laurence and Anne Carr, Tina and Aubrey Hanshaw all of Seagravc, Buck McIntyre and his daughters Brandi and Brittany of View Lake. Congratulations to Coltcn James, 8 years old, who placed 2nd in the pre- Gradc 1 class at the recent Sunderland Music Festival. His proud teacher is Lori Beer. I am sure others of the area placed during this festival. Please let me know. A reminder to the members members of the Fair Board of the regular March meeting to be held this Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Rcc. Centre. Where has the season gone? The final curling event, the Kelly Mixed Bonspicl, will he held next Monday and Tuesday evening. Sign up sheet is at the arena and it is imperative imperative that you sign up immediately. immediately. The annual Awards Banquet for the Blackstock Curling Club will be held at the Blackstock United Church C.E. Room on Friday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m in the form of a pot luck supper. The report of the nominating committee will be given as well as the awards presented. All curlers arc urged to make the effort to attend to make a worthwhile event. A warm welcome to Blackstock is extended to Jennifer (nee Arbucklc) and Philip McLeod who moved into their new home on Old Scugog Road beside Lishmans. There were 10 tables of euchre at the Tuesday evening party with the following following winners - Harold Crawford, Lyle McMahon, Velma Johnston, Ed Johnson, Vivian Kidd, Alma Manns and Mcrv Storric. Draws were won by Harold Crawford, Richard Potter, Lois Lowery, Elaine Bailey, Gary Noltcnboom and Lyle McMahon. By now I am sure you have noticed the Road Watch signs in our community. community. There is also a local Citizen Report form Drop Box conveniently located at the Country Convenience store in Blackstock. We now have the opportunity to report the irresponsible driver who not only risks herself/himself herself/himself but others on the road. If there is an interested group in our community Blackstock News who would like to learn more about this very worthwhile worthwhile program, someone will come to speak about it. But now it is up to each of us to do our part. Don't always rely on someone else to do it for you!! St. John's News by Colin Beal In the afternoon, on Friday, March 5, Stc. Bernadette's Church hosted the World Day of Prayer. The theme for this year's agenda was "The People of Venezuela". Approximately forty people attended, with representatives representatives from all of the churches in our area. Several members of St. John's were present and enjoyed the World Day of Prayer. All churches participated participated in the program. St. John's shared in the Call to Worship, the scripture readings readings and prayers. Father Hogan gave an excellent talk based on a reading from Hosca. The collection received from this event is donated to "The World Day of Prayer." A coffee time was enjoyed after the service. service. We thank Stc. Bernadette's for organizing and hosting this very special special afternoon. A job well done. At our service on Sunday, March 7. Father Hugh reminded us, in his sermon, that "God Knows What We Are Up To". That is a very sobering thought and I'm sure that alter listening listening to Hugh, most of us made a mental note to alter our behaviour wherever we could. Our choir sang "Hymn of Prayer" and they did a spectacular job. We all enjoyed the "Coffee Time" alter church. It was compliments of Lorna Edgerton. Quilting Projects Underway ; This beautiful sunny weather is great for cutting cutting wood along the fcnccrows. Tulips and daffodils have started to show on the west side of the house so I get out the mulch to cover them. There will be lots of cold nights yet. ;! Good wishes to all those who are or have been in hospital, including including Doris Baker, Harold Murphy and Walter Lovcridge. Also to those who have had this severe cold that is doing the rounds. Spring will be here soon. ; If you are looking for an outing this week, quilting is available. The Seniors have their quilt in at the community centre centre early in the week, and there is one in the Sunday School starting Tyrone News on Wednesday. Phone Betty Pascoc for details. On Friday of this week (March 19) the church is selling pancakes pancakes at Purple Woods Conservation Area. If you would like to help, call Bill Hasiuk, if you would like to eat just go to Purple Woods any time between 9:30 a.m. till about 2:30 p.m. On Wednesday, March 31, Rev. Norm will be at the church to answer any questions you might have about the United Church, Tyrone or Enniskillen Church, or churches in general. The evening begins at 7:30 and coffee and cookies will be served. It's just an informal information evening. Everyone is welcome. Easter Services: An open invitation to all! March 28 is Palm Sunday with services in both churches at 9:30 (Enniskillen) and 10:45 (Tyrone). The Maundy Thursday service and supper will be April 1 at 6:00 p.m. in Enniskillen in the portable. The Good Friday service is also in Enniskillen church at 7:00 p.m. Easter Sunrise service is outdoors behind Enniskillen Church, at 5:45 a.m. with breakfast to follow. Special Easter services are at each Prices in effect until Saturday, March 20th M, PATEICK'§ Andes /O A,lan ' s ~ Ruffle's Misty Mints Potato Chips 5 1.99 99* v ,. Tw,rl ? Creme de LlC oo' ee Menthe Thins Assorted Flavours ■ • # W 28 pcs. McGregor I.D.A. Drugs 5 King St. West, Bowmanville 623-5792 Bowmanville Women's Institute church at lhc,r rcg " ular times. ' The March meeting of the Bowmanville W.I. was held bn March 4th at Trinity Church Hall. i We started at 12 noon with a pot luck luncheon. ? President Bernice Puk welcomed all and then we sang O Canada and the Institute Ode. Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted. adopted. Treasurer's report was given. Correspondence was read. We then had a discussion about our 100th anniversary which takes place June 1st, 2000. We started by getting a few committees arranged. Louise Bell took charge of Ihe program and read a humorous poem about a diet but was written like "The Lord Is My Shepherd", quite interesting.' Mary Tough gave the motto "The Beginning Of the Tweedsmuir History". . As the topic was the Tweedsmuir History we combined combined it with the Roll Call which encompassed "A Happening In Your Life That Could Be Of Interest To Others". Everyone present told of events that they had experienced experienced in earlier years, As some of our members are from other countries such as Wales and Scotland, these stories were very interesting. Meeting closed with Mary Stewart Collect. Next meeting meeting is April 1st when the Annual Meeting takes place. Lyra Flintojf P.R.O. : Wl Group Learns About Adult Day Care Program ; On March 11, 1999, niembers of the Providence Shaw's Women's Institute met in Newcastle at the Adult Day Care Centre. ' The administrator welcomed welcomed us and explained what the program offered, such as social and recreational recreational opportunities to the frail, elderly, physically challenged challenged and those with a cognitive cognitive impairment. It is funded funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health through Durham Region Community Care. A tour of the facilities enabled us to admire the bright cheerful rooms set up for a variety of programs such as crafts, baking, exercise, exercise, music programs , pet therapy, special luncheons and guest speakers. ; Marilyn Martin thanked Jennifer and presented her with a donation. We went to the home of Liddy Bouwmccster for the business part of the meeting, opening with the Mary Stewart Collect. The minutes were read by Assistant Secretary Gail Guthrie and the roll call was answered by all members. We were sorry to learn of the resignation of one of out valued charter members. A motion was passed to send a donation of $20.00 to Clarke High School to help with the eost of preparing the Year Book. Narda Hoogkamp prepared prepared the Motto "What is a Care Giver" and then conducted conducted a contest with the winners being Shirley Moffat, Sylvia Payer and Doreen Barrie. The next meeting will be a pot luck luncheon held at the home of Doreen Barrie. D. Barrie Durham East 4-H Club Studies "Etiquette For All" The second and third .'clings of the Solina iquette Club were held on unary 10, 1999, Our csidenl, Clarissa Sharpe I us in the 4-H pledge. The II call was "Name Your vourite Type of Parly and by". Our secretary, itlany Day, read the mill's mill's of Ihe previous meeting. Mrs, Bowman led us in a letission of requisites for a I'cessful parly, including a ill planned menu, allrae- e table, gracious liosl, sel ling the tone, greeting guests, and congenial guests, We also discussed different types of parties, including buffets, luncheons, teas, cocktail parlies, and brunches, brunches, This concluded the first half of the meeting, For the second half of the meeting we broke into smaller groups and practised napkin folding, menu planning planning and table setting, The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m, Jennifer KroJ) You may or may not have heard about it, but Ontario's electricity industry will be open to competition in the year 2000. So how will it affect you? It means quite simply that you'll soon be able to shop around for the best service and the best price from a number of different power suppliers. 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