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^ OronoWeeklyTimes. Wednesday!! March 29, 2000 - 1 Ï Clubs A Organizations Durham Complex news by Isabelle Challice The regular monthly meeting meeting was held on Thursday, March 16th, in the Complex Hall, Station St., with an excellent attendance of 46. The president welcomed all to the "Irish Meeting" and gave an "Irish Blessing". A delicious menu of stew, salads & desserts was much enjoyed by all. Following a short business period, everyone enjoyed a fun evening of "Irish" music, presented by "The Happy Troopers." Our next monthly meeting will be April 20th & catered! Bowmanville Toastmasters On the second day of spring March 21, 2000, Chairman Toastmaster Carol Wonnacott encouraged club members to tell the meeting how they felt about various aspects of spring. For the impromptu speeches Toastrpaster Denise Marek continued with the spring theme. For an inspiring presentation presentation on the need for organ donors and the shortage that is being experienced Toastmaster Joan Haring, earned the best speakers award. Toastmaster MaryAnn Maye presented an insightful evaluation of Toastmaster Haring's speech. Toastmaster Jeff Clartngbold, Russ Le Blanc and Karen Martin will represent represent the Bowmanville Club at the Area Contest in Peterborough, good luck to all.' Come and join us any Tuesday 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. We meet at The Information Centre Ontario Power Generation. Visual arts centre news Who is John Jeffrey Holland? Who is John Jeffrey Holland? is the question posed in an exhibition coordinated coordinated by the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington in the Municipal Administrative Centre, Temperance Street, Bowmanville. The exhibition may be viewed during business business hours, Monday to Friday, from April 3 - 28. Works by John Jeffrey Holland, donated to Durham Deaf Services several years ago, have recently been offered for sale as a fundraiser fundraiser for the organization. The title of the show refers to the mystery of the artist's origin and whereabouts. The works are figurative paintings and drawings done in a modernist style reminiscent reminiscent of Picasso. Durham Deaf Services and the Visual Arts Centre would be interested in any information about this artist that members of the public might be able to provide. provide. Phone 623-5831. Bowmanville museum The Bowmanville Museum Board invites you to our Annual Spring Open House, which is the beginning of our 39th season. This year we are featuring an exhibit on the Dominion Organ and Piano. Company. This business business is the best known of any of Bowmanville's past industries. industries. A highlight will be the unveiling of our full restored 1923 Dominion Player Piano. Also, the Bowmanville Teddy Bear Connection will be having a show and sale of homemade traditional style teddy bears. The Teddy Bear Connection will be in the newly restored dining room. The "Friends of the Museum" helped to provide funds for this restoration project. The work was excellently carried out by local contractor Norm Grawert. The Marion Wiseman Gallery and the Museum Shop were also refurbished. The Doll Gallery has been changed as well, and many new antique dolls, toys and teddy bears are now on display. display. Entertainment will be provided provided by Janet McGregor on the Jury-Dominion piano- in the parlour. ADMISSION IS FREE, and homemade refreshments will be served. The Open House will be held Saturday, April 1st from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. For more information please call the Museum at 905-623-2734 or 1-888-567-2598. Newcastle Lions enjoy hat night by Ron Locke Thiry-six members of the Newcastle Lions Club and 5 Bowmanville Lions participated participated in the regular meeting of the Newcastle Lions Club on Mar. 11,2000, in the Lions Den at the Newcastle Community Hall. After dinner Lion Alec Martin was chosen for "Members Who's Who" Alec first saw the light of day at the family farm on Morgans Road in March 1932 and worked on the family farm there until 1958. He received his education education at Lakeshore and Brown's Public Schools and Newcastle High School and first joined the workforce in 1949 when he went to work for Storm's Contracting Company, who had the contract to extend the 401 Hwy. past Newcastle. After stints at Jasco and Rickard's Seed Cleaning Plant, Alec went to work at GM where he remained for 41 years, before retiring. Alex met Marilyn in 1954, married in 1955, raised three sons and today, have 9 grandchildren. In retirement, Alec and Marilyn enjoy golfing, swimming, swimming, bowling, card games, Senior Citizens and, in January 1999 they joined the Lions family and have become very active members. Tailtwister Jack had deemed this "Hat Night" with fines for those bare heads and prizes for the best hats. The array of hats was amazing and prizes went to Lion Roy Watts for the prettiest hat, and to Lion Harold Burke for the most original hat. A good time was had by all. Notices were received from CNIB Lake Joseph Center announcing Lions/Lioness Appreciation Day Saturday Aug. 12, starting starting at 2 p.m. and Multiple District Effective Speaking with thanks for the club's support and announcing District A3 Finals to be held in Trenton on Sun. April 2. Notice was received from Clark High School announcing announcing Commencement Exercises to be held Thursday June 29. Awards will be presented presented by the Newcastle Lions for themselves and the late Lioness Club of Newcastle The local girls hockey team sponsored by the Newcastle Lions has advanced to the provincial finals in Mississauga on April 14-16 and need some further assistance. The Sum of $500.00. was approved. Results from the Lions Canadian Foundation for the 15th Annual Walk-A-Dog-A- Thon : last October were announced with over$ 140,000 raised in Canada. Newcastle Lions Club raised over 10 percent of the total, 25% more than the previous year. The Club wishes wishes to thank all the participants for helping them go over the top. Club elections will be the order of the day when the Newcastle Lions meet for their next regular meeting on April 12th. The new executive takes charge of the club on July 1st, 2000. w m MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD. SERVING DURHAM REGION SINCE 1841 ALL FUNERAL SERVICES PREARRANGED AND/OR PREPAID BURIAL -CREMATION - TRANSFERS "WHERE PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE IS IMPORTANT" FUNERAL DIRECTORS PAUL R. MORRIS DOUG R. RUTHERFORD GARY M. CONWAY DEBRAD. KELLEHBR 623-5480 4 DIVISION ST.. BOWMANVILLE - AT QUEEN ST. h m 'w "The spirit of the Lord is upon me. Luke 4:18 Newcastle Community Church Worship Services every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. • Sunday School & Nursery PLACE - Temporarily at the Little Baptist Church 369 Mill Street North in Newcastle (across from the Apple Storage Facility • Parking Available) EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES Newcastle Community Hall 10:30 a.m. • Who are we? A group of people from many different backgrounds who have felt moved by the Holy Spirit to start a church We have begun that process and last week, on March 26, 2000, we had our first service of worship. 87 adults, 13 children and 4 infants were present. We have reason to sing the a'ncient doxology - "PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW" We are grateful to the Fellowship Baptist Church in Newcastle who have provided a way for us to use the church facility. We are a separate Christian group who deeply appreciates their kindness and their prayers. NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY CHURCH • DOING FINE,* THANKS FOR ASKING Guest Preacher Rev. David Chisling