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( I 12 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, March 14,1984 Section Two Men's Canadian Club Learns About Cullen Gardens Residents Return from Hawaiian Visit Hydro Station Employs 3,100 Members of the Bowmanville Men's Canadian Club learned about the business philosophy behind behind Weall and Cullen Nurseries Ltd. during a meeting last Wednesday, March 7, at the St. Paul's United Church. The guest speaker was Mark Cullen, Cullen, vice president and general manager of Weall and Cullen Nurseries Ltd. The Weall and Cullen Plants enhance our quality quality of life, members of the Bowmanville Men's Canadian Canadian Club were reminded last week by a young man, well-qualified to speak about the importance of horticulture in everyday living. Mark Cullen, vice president president and general manager of Weall and Cullen Nurseries Nurseries Limited, was the guest speaker at a meeting of the Men's Canadian Club held Wednesday, March 7. In China, government has recognized the importance of plants by requiring every individual over 11 years to plant 20 trees annually, Mr. Cullen said. Of course, there are many practical benefits to grow-, ing things. A large maple tree acts as an air conditioner, conditioner, lowering the temperature temperature as much as 10 degrees degrees in its immediate vicinity, vicinity, Mr. Cullen said. Plants provide vital oxygen and they prevent the ero sion of soil, he added. But members of the Men's Canadian Club were also reminded that plants are important because of the state of mind they represent. represent. Plants indicate a commitment commitment to the future and they express hope. "I think gardens have a lasting effect effect on how we think" Mr. Cullen said. Commitment is an important important element of any successful successful business operation, he explained. "My commitment commitment is to provide the best plants and services in the business." Of course, the operation has grown sizeably since Mark Cullen's father, Len, began a gardening business in 1947 and later expanded his company to a nursery and garden centre. The famous Cullen Gardens Gardens and Miniature Village, in Whitby, was established by Len Cullen approximately approximately four years' ago. Today, it welcomes an aver- MERVYN B. KELLY Law Office General Practice The Federal Building (Post Office) 2nd Floor - Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario, Telephone 623-4444 TELEPHONE 623-6555 JOHN MANUEL, C.G.A. Income Tax and Related Accounting Services 118 King St. E., Suite 2 Bowmanville, Ontario L1C1N4 CjutyL and Qali Bltea'i Maaic 28 Division Street introduces Bowmanville Goldwell International Hair Cosmetics Introduction Special Bio-Curl Liquid Herbal Perms Reg. $45.00 Now $ 35' 00 Offer good from March 14 to 31st March Break Special Boys and Girls 10 years and under Wash and CuU ^ Now Only *6.00 Reg. $8.00 ... *8.00 Reg. $10.00 Students - n to is Telephone 623-1341 name has been highly regarded in the nursery and landscaping business since Len Cullen started the firm in 1947. Today, it is famous for not only the garden centres but ^lso the Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village in Whitby and the Cullen Country Barns, in Milliken. Shown here, from left, are: Harold Roberts, Mark Cullen, Lloyd Down, president of the club, and Steve Nimigon. âgé of 350,000 visitors per year. A more recent development development has been the Cullen Country Barns, in Milliken. Located on Steeles Ave., this $6 million project includes includes a garden centre, antique shop, bakery, stationery store, gift shops, and craft supply centre as well as three restaurants and a theatre. Mark Cullen reminded members of the Men's Canadian Canadian Club that employees are a mirror of their leaders and he added that when staff see confidence and commitment in their managers managers then that feeling is generated generated throughout the organization. organization. For the employer, employer, that sometimes means placing confidence in new staff members even before they have had a chance to prove their competence, said Mr. Cullen. : At all times, staff deserve to know where they stand through a advice and constructive constructive comments from their managers. "Feedback is the breakfast of champions," champions," Mark Cullen said. At last week's meeting, the guest speaker was introduced introduced by Harold Roberts and thanked by Steve Nimigon. Nimigon. The next meeting of the Bowmanville Men's Canadian Canadian Club is Wednesday, April 4, when Ladies Night will be held at Maple Grove United Church. RENTA PIANO WITH OPTION TO BUY DURHAM KEYBOARD CENTRE 355 BLOOR ST. W. OSHAWA 725-0001 Bigger Pictures Plus Fast Accurate Service FREE! 5x7 Enlargement with every C41-11Ü, 126-135 film processed. , INSTANT PASSPORT PHOTOS OSHAWA CAMERA CENTRE LTD 728-4631 OSHAWA SHOPPING CENTRE (ACROSS FROM The PHONE CENTREI YELVERTON We extend congratulations congratulations to Mr. Merrill Van Camp of Blackstock area on his recent appointment by Mr. Denis Timbrell as one of the seven man stockyards board members who administer administer the Ontario Stockyards Stockyards in Toronto. His appointment appointment is for a 3 year term. No doubt his association association with various farm organizations organizations in an executive capacity and municipal experience experience had à bearing on his choice. I don't imagine his political affiliations hurt too much either. Well done, Merrill. Congratulations are extended extended to Mr. and Mrs. Ransberry and family of Orono on holding a very successful successful Kidney Foundation Dance in Newcastle on Saturday evening. In fact it was almost too successful as a few latercomers were turned away as the hall was filled to capacity - and we do mean capacity. Being in that number of latecomers, we particularly appreciate the Ransberry hospitality in setting up a table for our group in the kitchen. Most convenient to the food and the dance floor as well. Once you merge with the dancers - you moved with the tide as long as you managed managed to remain in an upright upright position. Talking of pressing the flesh! From our vantage point, the gathering could easily have, been mistaken for a Libéral followers get together with a few notable exceptions of course. It was a pleasant experience experience to renew acquaintances acquaintances with so many old friends as well. Which leads us to suggest the next few months following Pierre's resignation should be very interesting from a political point of view. Currently, John Turner seems to be touted as the majority con- ensus to be the Liberal "Moses" to lead them out of the current economic wilderness wilderness that they have stumbled into. Personally, we don't agree, but that isn't going to affect the final result. result. Mr. Turner's blunt abrupt abrupt manner of speech doesn't turn us on - he lacks a great deal in finesse as a public speaker. But then who asked us in the first place? Congratulations to Mary Lou and David Foote of the nearby Gray Line on the safe arrival on Friday of a little daughter Mandy. - Guess that would make her a Mandy Foote not to be confused with a 'Metric Foot'. Welcome home to Audrie Brown and Hazel Gray who arrived home Friday morning morning from Hawaii. Despite a small mix-up in their accommodation accommodation reservation on their arrival, they apparently apparently had a real enjoyable 2 weeks vacation. They took in many tours of Oahu's many points of interest and spent a day on the Kauai Island Island as well. They also missed our latest 2 day winter holocaust. Not so fortunate were Brenda Malcolm and Mary Ellen McCamus who were held up in Chicago airport for several hours and arrived arrived in the Lester Pearson Tuesday evening at midnight. midnight. They report an interesting interesting and informative seminar; they were the only 2 Canadian representatives in the. 175 woman group. One of their more interesting interesting experiences was attending attending the Chicago Stock trading trading Exchange and trying to sort out what was really going on in the chaos that is a part and parcel of the Exchange. Exchange. Communion Service is scheduled to be observed in Yelverton United Church next Sunday with a possible Baptismal service if any i candidates present them- A selves. U.C.W. News Yelverton U.C.W. met at the home of Doris and Art Rowan on Thursday, March 1st. The meeting opened with the Ode, President Agnes Howe read a poem on "Taking Time". Lorraine Preston, who convened the Devotional on "Gentleness" stated that gentleness should not be confused with weakness - even the power of a tiny baby can cause a surge of tenderness. The hymn "Come let us sing of a wonderful love" was followed followed with a special benediction. benediction. The minutes were read and approved. The treasurer's treasurer's report was provided fyuAnitusie Bede.! Manufacturer's Clearance Of Sofas, Love Seats, Tables and Chairs etc. 1 OPEN Mon. to Thurs. .. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Curvply - North Plant Hwy. 115 at Mill St., Orono CARPET WAREHOUSE SPECIALS NON-WAX PLACE and STICK VINYL Tiles wB $099 From %3 RQcJ| Each .,, w mM HUNDREDS OF ROLL ENDS and LEVEL LOOP Remnants Carpet l| Save up to .,70 /{^ *5 95 Æ •6, FREE RARKJN6 PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION SPEE0T DELIVERY CUSTOM BINDING FREE ESTIMATES CARPET WAREHOUSE 149 King St. W. • Oshawa Telephone /PH 4601 t. ■>. m by Eileen Malcolm and Isabel Wilson gave the Friendship report indicating indicating considerable activity. "Thank You" notes were read from Myra Page, Linda Pfoh, Howard McMullen and from Alcohol and Drug Concerns for the U.C.W. donation. donation. The U.C.W. rally will be held at Cannington on March 20th and the Bay of Quinte Rally at Queen St. United in Lindsay, April 3 and ApriM. The ladies decided decided to cater to a wedding for a local girl this summer. President Agnes indicated that she and her husband Allan could be leaving our community in the not too distant future to cut down commuting time for Allan to and from his employment. Should this transpire, our community will lose two valuable individuals who have made a great contribution contribution to the U.C.W., Church and community during the past several years. The offering provided $11.00 for the Treasury. The April meeting will be held on the first Thursday of April in the Church basement basement with Myra Page and Lorraine Preston acting as hostess. Mrs. Janet Spence- ley will convene the Devotional Devotional and an Easter program program is to be prepared by Linda Pfoh. Myra Page provided provided an interesting and thought provoking introduction introduction to the Study Book "Jesus means Life". Eleven members were present for roll call which was answered with an item for the Bazaar. Lunch was served by hostess Vera Staples and Doris Rowan. Miss Lana Malcolm was assisted by Mr. Glen War- burton when she was guest artist on a weekly program over Lindsays C.K.L.Y. radio on Wednesday evening. evening. She also appeared over Lindsay Cable T.V. this week with their musical routine. Well done Lana. On Saturday evening the Howard, Murray and Harvey Harvey Malcolms were callers on Lois and Sammy Adams of Bowmanville following the Newcastle dance for a second lunch and a social hour. The Bowmanville Eagles appear to have dominated the first two games in their finals with Little Britain and threaten to eliminate the Merchants 4 straight if they don't quit taking cheap penalties and start playing real hockey as they are capable capable of doing. Lindsay Radio Station C.K.L.Y. and its sports announcers announcers and sponsors are to be highly commended for providing Junior "C" coverage coverage of Muskie games during the regular season and for continuing to provide excellent excellent coverage and intelligent intelligent comment on the final playoff games as well. Hats off to C.K.L.Y. The Darlington Nuclear Generating Station now employs employs 3,100 construction workers, according to the latest information pre-' sented to the town's hydro- liaison committee last! week. John McCredie, general! manager ofthe project, esti-i mated that the workforce- will peak next year at; slightly more than 4,000 per-! sons. ; He told the joint commit-; tee of town councillors and! hydro officials meeting at; the site last week that the- job is progressing well and! that the date fôr completion ofthe firstunitremainsMay of 1988. Most of the activity at the site consists of pouring con-'. Crete. 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