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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 2 May 1979, p. 12

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12 The Caniadian Statesman, Bowmanville, May 2, 1979 El I- £ Imm Althe Comforts of Home for Wilmot Creek -Fishermen The sight and sound of Canada Geese winging north- ward on Monday morning encourages us in believing that warmer weather is on the way. Recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hagerman included Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Mclntosh, Stirling,, Mr. and Mrs. Burton Patterson, Lorraine, Barbara and Meredith, Clayton, New York and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hagerman and Pamela, Oshawa. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pearce attended the 8th birthday party of Mrs. Gertie Spicer, Willowdale on Sunday and also enjoyed a visit with Mr. Frank McMullen, Scar- borough on their return., Mr. and Mrs. Rob Griffin, Grafton visited on the week- end with ber parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hoar. Mrs. Athea Laking spent the weekend in Bowmanville with sister and'brother-in-law, Dorothy and Jim Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Smith, Toronto were Sunday-visitors with Mrs. Gladys Wood and al visited Sunday evening with Mrs. Eileen Reid, Bowman- ville. Congratulations to Lois and George Huber who celebrate their 35th wedding anniver- sary on May 6. Mr. and Mrs. John Scott visited on Sunday with Miss Cathy Scott, Toronto, Mr. Gary Johnson is home now after completing bis year at Ryerson. Mr. and Mrs. Don Murdoch, Kars, were recenty guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wade. - Mrs. May Burley entertain- ed the Ladies Euchre Club last Monday. Mrs. Nettie Buter and Mr. Kari Weyrich are patients in Oshawa General Hospital. Ladies attending the Lucky Luncheon at Newtonville last Wednesday încluded Doreeen Lake, Elizabeth Skelding, Bessie Dean, Gladys Wood, Ellen Duxbury, Kathleen Kimball, Amelia Lancaster, Lena Graham, Mabel Wade and Madeline Buckley. 1About fifteen members of Newcastle United Churcb Women enjoyed the Kendal U.C.W. meeting last Monday evening, when slides were REN A RABBIT! 7 per kometre, SPECIAL Weekly & monthly RATES A VA ILAB LE shown and commentary was given on the work of those aboard the Thomas Crosby, the mission boat 'on the west coast. Miss Anna Edmundson was the guest speaker. Birthday greetings to Jenny Lynn Brunton, Bihl Caîl, Ruth Couch, Margaret Wade, Ted Martin and Rhea Flonk. Best wisbes to Ross and Marion Allin who celebrate their wedding anniversary soon. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Rumbles, and Krista, Norwood, were weekend visitors of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Johnson. All attended a wedding in Toronto on Saturday. Winner of the Ceramic Lamp* was Mr. Art Hester Newcastle. The lucky haîf a beef winner was A. Dignard, Oshawa. Mrs. Peggy Pacey is, a patient in Oshawa General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Storey, Peterborough were weekend visitors with Mrs. Gladys Pacey and the Hooey family. Mr. and Mrs. John Cotter. Toronto, were Sunday supper guests of Mrs. Gladys Pacey and the Hooey family. We welcome home neighbours Vince and Anne Doyle who spent some of their winter months in the south. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Pater- son and daugbter Ruth, visited on the weekend with Mary Grace and David Milton and new son Ian, Ottawa. A farewell party was held at Brownsdale Community Centre on Friday nigbt to honor four O.P.P. members who have transferred to Cobourg, Lindsay and Peter- borough. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Alldred, Oshawa, and Mrs. Gladys McKay, Bronte, were Sunday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robin Alldred. On Sunday afternoon at-the, Newcastle United Church Sunday School Hall about 100 Senior Citizens were treated by the Great Pine Ridge Kinsmen and Kinettes to a musical program and other entertainment. Certificates of appreciation' were presented to the participants of this enjoyable afternoon. Refresh- ments were served by the Club and ail who attended bad a good time and are grateful to the Great Pine Ridge members. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Powell and Gary and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Couch visited on Sunday with Mrs. Kate Sleep, River- dale Hospital, Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. R. Brenton Rickard attended the Bth birthday party in honor of Mrs. Gertie Spicer, Toronto and were Sunday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Farr, Thornhill. Sympathy is extended to family and friends of Elmer Green who passed away last Tuesday in Memorial Hospital Bowmanville. PATIO SLABS 24 x1,2 _____11.38 24 x18 _____11.95 24 x 24 $_____ 2.42 24x30 _____13.00 Pavlng Brick______ (Red, Brown, YelIow) Fiagstone Drlveway CurbIng 3' long- 4' Iong 5' long Screen Blocks 12" x12" x4" Mr. and Mrs. Doug Stutt and brother Darren Stutt, Oshawa were Sunday visitors with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hagerman. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crago and Mrs. May Jackson, Oshawa, were Saturday supper guests of Miss Ferne Crago, Leland and Ronald. The Durham Central Agri- cultural Society held their dinner at Newcastle United Church on Friday night. About 130 guests enjoyed the evening. Anglican Church News The Rector of St. George's went to Sudbury last week for a celebration of the lst anniversary of bis Ordination Aril 25th and a reunion with tbree other men ordained at the samne time. The Bishop who ordained them was there, too, and gave them a series of talks. Mrs. Haldenby went too and they visited relatives in Echo Bay and Sault Ste. Marie. A modern Communion Service was used at St. George's at1l:15 on Sunday. The choir sang the Choral Version for the first time. The theme of the sermon was, the Good Shepherd. The Fellowship Club met Sunda eeing. The Treasur- errpre a successful Roast Beef Dinner last week. Hosts Harper and Dora Kelsey, who also convened the dinner, introduced Mrs. Melva Adams of the Sugar Chalet, wbo gave a demonstration on candy making. The Youth Group went to a Pot Luck Supper and Youth Service at St. John's Bow- manville. Their Bible Study Group is now meeting on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. United Church News National Camping Sunday was 'observed at Newcastle United Church on Suniday, April 29 under the direction of Nancy Aluin, Glen Gengàe.and Francis Jose. Nancy described, her work as a councillor. Glen told of the administration of Quin Mo Lac and Francis explained about the facilities available at the different churcb camps. Camp songs were taught to ail by Nancy accompanied by Glen on the guitar. After the service refreshments were served. The Prayer for the week is - Father help me to find your presence in the world - in the beauty of trees, and bustle of city; in the intricacies of the natural order and the wonder of buman love- in ail things may I find you present. Amen. Next Sunday, May, 6, is Sunday School Anniversary with guest speaker Rev. Morley Hawley and bis puppets. Newcastle Community Bowling Play Off Champs Ladies - Kendalites Linda Bull, Theresa Langstaff; Debbie Langstaff, Isabelle Patton; Diane Lang- staff, Alta Langstaff.' CIRCLES 18" Round ____11.60 24" Round_____13.00 _______________861 sq. fi _________5.00 $5.50 _____6.50 720 Consolation Winners Ding-A-Lings Dorothy Kelly, Evelyn Meadows; Joan Miller, Ratina Sinou; Shelley Meadows, Vicki Blight. Men - Sabres Ivan Fanis, Pat Gardner; Bihl Bicknell, Wayne Flintoff; Glenn Murphy, Jack Ward. Thursday Mixed Beagles Brian Forget, Bob Glan- ville; Reg Woor, Joyce Ritchie; Beatrice Morgan, Evelyn Glanville. Friday Mixed Hi Jacks Tom Sluymers, Beppy Sluymers; Larry Pearce, Barb Pearce; Jean Holmes, Jack Holmes. Consolation Winaers Underdogs Earl Keller,' Sharon Keller; Albert Pearce, Marg Skinner; John Turnbull, Marg Turnbull. Congratulations to ahl the winners and wishing everyone better luck next season. Gladys and Merril want to thank everyone that supported them this past season. They also want to tbank the young people who bowl on Wednes- day evenings for their support and good behavior also the Youth bowlers on Saturdays. These are our future bowlers, so once again we say thank you. Once again on Friday night we pulled the main switcb on the pinsetters to end another very successful season of bowling in the Village of Newcastle. We wish everyone a pleasant and happy summer hoping to see you and many new faces come September. Thanks from both of us. Gladys and Merril Rev. Norman MacKenzie Coniing to, Oshawa May il For a "Festival of Faith" Many people who know him will be excited and looking forward to the visit of the Reverend Dr. Norman Mac- Kenzie of Levack, Ontario the former Associate Secretary of Evangelisin for the United Cburch of Canada. Norm MacKenzie, known as a sensi- tive down-to-earth Christian will be in Oshawa on May lith and 12th to tell of bis personal journey of faitb at an Oshawa Presbytery sponsored Festival of Faith being called "Sharing the Gift Il"'. The festival will give partic- ipants the opportunity of hearing Dr. MacKenzie and a number of'lay people tell of their journey of faith, and a chance to examine their own. Sirice this forin of Christain nurture was introduced in the church, thousands of people have found it to be of great value in their own religious journey. In the, Oshawa Festival which will begin on the Friday evening: at Nortbminster United Church, the program will be interspersed witb lively singing led by Jean Piercy who has justifiably earned a reputation as one who can quickly involve people in singing new songs. Those who have experien- ced the Reverend John Sloan's sensitive leadership at pre- vious festivals will be glad that hie again will be guiding the participants throughout this event. Registration forms for this Festival of Faith can be obtained from, any United Church in the area or' by calfing Joanne Currie at 723-1977. This even t is not limited to United Church folk afd mem- bers of any church will find it helpful to their own religious discovery and growth. General Motors Announces Annual Vacation Periods Oshawa, Ont. - General Motors of Canada today announced its 1979 plant vacation periods: Oshawa Truck Plant Shif t No. 2 emphoyees, who assemble light-duty GMC and Chevrolet trucks, wil begin their vacation period the weeks starting Juhy 16 and 23. The Scarborough Van Plant will be on vacation for the two weeks beginning July 23 and 30. Oshawa Truck Plant Shif t No. 1, as well as employees of the Oshawa Car Assembly Plant No. 2, who assemble Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Mlibu, and Pontiac LeMans, will be off the two vacation weeks beginning July 30 and August 6. Oshawa Car Assembly Plant No. 1, who assemble regular-sized Chevrolets and Pontiacs, will vacation the weeks August 6 and 13. Employees of GM's Ste. Therese Quebec' Plant, who build mid-sized Oldsmobile Cutlass and Pontiac Grand Prix cars, will also vacation during the weeks of August 6 and 13. The vacation period in the Fabrication Plant and the Parts Department bas not been finalized, but will vary fromr department to depart- ment and wil be announced individually. Oshawa Export Operations employees wil have their vacation the two weeks starting July 30 and August 6. GM employees receive ful pay for the vacation period ini varying levels depending on service. The Company's vaca- tion pay scbedule for hourly- rate people is 80 hours for more than a year 's service but less than three; 100 hours for three years but less than five; 120 hours for five years but less than 10; 140 hours for 10 years but less than 15; 160 hours for more than 15 years but less than 20; and 200 hours for 20 or more years of service. In addition to the regular vacation period, employees with at least, one year's seniority are eligible for up to seven paid personal holidays duning 1978 and 1979, under the proviion of the GM Paid Personal Holiday Plan which came into effect in October, 1977. THE MARCH 18 ON! many physically disabled men and women need your help ... please give as much as you can Please give generously. Angers at Wilmot Creek, west of Newcastle, came equipped for a comfortable stay on Saturday, with a tent and lawnchairs. Various types of wading and fishing gear were also in evidence, but there was littie indication of many fish being hauled out of the stream. CONSTRUCTION PERIOD SPECIAL To Say Thank You to Our Customers SURF -'N' TURF Filet Mignon or New York Cut Sirloin Steak with Lobster Tait $7,95 Large Chef's Salad& Garlie Bread Potato and Vegetable Se rved to you atÀ your table on ou r "Sizzling Steak Plate" Our master chef is offering this to our many customers. as a way of sayi.ng "Thank You" for making the effort to corne to us during this construction period. Of fer good Monda y, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday frorn 12 noon until 9 p.m. during the rnonth of May only. DON 'T FORG ET We specialize in Chinese Food. Eat-in or Take-out. Free home delivery on ail orders of Chinese Food of $10.00 or more wlthin Bowmanville Town Limits. KNGGARE N RESTAURANT AND TAVERN Maso nry end Buildinig SîîppIires Hwy.2East 987-4444 73 Kina St. East. Bowmanville 623-4255 NtWEUa tIe i Ubetptlub Lut Telephone 987-4201 Jl 6. Editors: Hazel and jack Crago 10W! PRI.SIASOI PRICIS Olt Everything You Need To Build Your Patio or Deck 15% DISCOUNT ON ABOVE FOR CASH AND CARRY NEWCASTLE BLOCK, COO PEN-WEN CERAMICS Invite you to our OPEN HOUSE May 5th f rom 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. a lassons e supplies a greenware. "Duncan Dealer" *Ref reshments MIi be served* Get 20% OFF ail greenware while supplies last. Please bring your own boxes. Trull's Rd. S., Courtice First building south of No. 2 Hwy. î -i 1 Hwy. 2 East 987-4444 623-4255 73 King St. East, Bowmanville

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