The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

8 Section Three The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, April 17,1985 Decoy Collector Addresses Men's Canadian Club Guest speaker Pat Fleming, a collector of Canadian Canadian waterfowl decoys, addressed the Bowmanville Bowmanville Men's Canadian Club's annual Ladies Night. Mrs. Fleming is shown here with Club President Wilbur Blackburn and Past-president Wes Down. The club held a successful Ladies' Night on. Wednesday, April 3, at the Maple Grove United Church. Fifty thousand dollars is a lot to pay for a wooden bird, even if it was carved in the late 1800s and represents represents an excellent example of North American folk art. But it's evidence of the fact decoys have joined art, stamps, and coins as a serious serious ojective of today's collector. collector. Pat Fleming, a collector, teacher, and writer on decoys, decoys, discussed this novel art form at the annual Ladies' Night Wed., April 3rd during a meeting of the Bowmanville Men's Canadian Canadian Club. "It seems as if these last five years and particularly this year have been the year of the decoy for Canada," she said. Mrs. Fleming also noted that Bowmanville is a great duck hunting area and therefore it is an important source of Canada's heritage in decoys. Some of the best examples of this art came from within a 50 mile radius of Bowmanville, she said. At one time, they were carved by almost every farmer. Some of them were quite crude, consisting of little more than logs with sticks for heads. Indian decoys decoys were made of tamarack roots, she added. But others are elaborate finely-crafted examples of original folk art. MIDWAY MIDWAY MIDWAY MIDWAY MIDWAY'S, i Q Home of the Fuel Economy Car MIDWAY MOTORSl 1300 Dundas St. E„ Whitby 668-6828 > MIDWAY MIDWAY MIDWAY MIDWAY MIDWAY *5, These are the kinds of birds which the National Museum recently spent $200,000 to acquire. The funds were invested in order to re-partriate some 400 Canadian decoys which had found their way to the U.S., the speaker noted. Today, the national museum has approximately 1,000 of the wooden birds in its collection. In relating the history of decoys, Mrs. Fleming noted that shore birds are highly- prized because hunting of these species is no longer allowed. Therefore, a shorebird decoy generally dates back to some time before before the 1920s when acts to protect these birds were passed in Canada and the U.S. The $50,000 price noted by Mrs. Fleming was paid for a decoy of a shorebird. . In fact, the expensive carving carving represented a plover and it was created in 1890. While this particular bird was sold in the U.S., Canada also has its share of high- priced collectors' items. Two Canada Geese by a well-known carver have sold for between $10,000 and $12,000 within the past We're looking for someone who needs a start. spring/summer'85 the job book Ontario Youth Corps Our Investment InTomorrow. Oniario BUD "Youth Opportunities Cm- We've got good jobs going. Jobs for young men and women with little work experience; jobs for disabled persons; jobs for native youth, You're eligible if you are between 15 and 24 years old, with less than grade 12 education, out of school and unemployed for the last 12 weeks, To find out more, pick up a copy of The job Book at your local Youth Employment Counselling Centre, Community Information Centre or YM/YWCA. Or simply call the Youth Hotline at 1-800-263-7777. It's worth it, Call theYouth Hotline at 1-800-263-7777 NTAR10 burn PPORTUNITÏHS BILD ONIAMKXY) Youth tiocroinrini year, said Mrs. Fleming. The nineteen-fifties are an important turning point in the history of the decoy. It was at this time that plastic plastic birds were replacing the wooden ones. And as a result, result, the remaining hand- carved birds were unique. Nevertheless, it is only in relatively recent years that the birds' true worth has been recognized by collectors. collectors. "They collected dust in the boat houses and the barns of the continent," she said. Her first venture as a collector collector began about 10 years ago, when she acquired birds in the $10 to $15 range. Gradually, her interest and knowledge grew. Collectors of this unique art form study not only the birds themselves but also their creators. Decoy carvers, carvers, like artists, have individual individual reputations in the marketplace and are know for their own distinctive styles. In 1982, with the aid of a Canada Council grant, Pat Fleming was able to research research and catalogue a wide variety of Canada's heritage as illustrated by the art of the decoy. Her presentation before close to 200 members of the Bowmanville Men's Canadian Canadian Club and their spouses concluded with slides illustrating illustrating various examples of decoy art. Wesley ville News New Curator for Bowmanville Museum Bowmanville's new museum curator, Dan Hoffman, is setting up shop for the official opening of the 1985 season to take place April 14th. 11 ONTARIO MARCH OF DIMFS by Catherine Denny A variety of new exhibits and historical collections will mark the opening of Bowmanville Museum's 1985 season, said new curator Dan Hoffman. A graduate of Algonquin College in Ottawa, Dan came to the museum early this month to prepare for the official opening to be held April 14th. "There is a wide assortment assortment of interesting d isplays to be seen at the historic house, including the largest doll collection in Canada," explained Mr. Hoffman who is presently working on adding adding new dimensions to old favorites at the museum. New artifacts pertaining to local history have also been donated for up and coming displays, which will also add to the diversity of information available about the town's past, its people and times. "Bowmanville has a great museum," said Dan, adding that "There's a story behind every artifact here." Of course, a successful museum consists of far more than old fossils and ancient photos. It has to be a form of living history made up of realistic thematic thematic displays from which people can actually experience experience the past. These are qualities that Bowmanville's historic site already boasts and will continue continue to uphold in the future future under Dan's guidance. BUSINESS DIRECTORY ACCOUNTANCY WILLIAM C. HALL B.Comm. Chartered Accountant 35 King St. W., Newcastle Phone 987-4240 JOHN MANUEL, C.G.A. 118 King St. East, Suite 2 Bowmanville Phone 623-6555 WINTERS, SUTHERLAND & MOASE Chartered Accountants 23 Silver St., Bowmanville Phone 623-9461 135 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa Phone 579-5659 CHIROPRACTIC G. EDWIN MANN, D.C. Chiropractor Office: 15 Elgin Street Corner of Horsey Street Phone 623-5509 Office Hours: By appointment JOHN W. HAWRYLAK, D.C., F.C.C.R. Doctor of Chiropractic Certified Roentgenologist Nutritional Counselling 160 Church St. Bowmanville Phono 623-4004 LEONARD JAY, B.Sc.,D.C. LAURENCE A. GREY Doctor ol Chiropractic Doctor ol Chiropractic 96 Queen Street 306 King St. West Bowmanville Oshawa L1J2J9 Phone 623-9297 Phone 433-1500 LAW MERV KELLY Law Office Bowmanville Phone 623-4444 COMPUTERS ANDY BATELAAN, B.A. Consultant Programmer Soltwnro Development Maple Grove Rd.N, Bowmanville Phono 623-2375 NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE LAURENCE A. GREY, N.D. CERTIFIED FOOT Doctor of Naturopathy REFLEXOLOGIST Nutrition, homeopathic, and Cheryl Fried# botanical modlclno; 270 King SI. East Colonicthornpy & acupuncture Bowmanville 306 King St, West Phono 623-4004 Oshawa LI J2J9 Phono433-1500 Community support is also an important factor in the success of the museum which thrives on the hard work of local volunteers and a genuine public interest. interest. "Volunteers are at the base of our museum. Without Without them and their imaginative imaginative ideas and fund raisers, the museum wouldn't exist," explained the new curator. Mr. Hoffman's new posi tion at the old house which will officially begin at 2 o'clock April 14th with an Open House Tea, ends a seven year reign for curator Marion Veinot who retired this year. Of course, Mrs. Veinot, a local history enthusiast and a long time favorite of the visiting children, admits that she can't abandon the museum altogether and plans to head Dan's volunteer volunteer group for 1985. (INTENDED FOR LAST WEEK) It is generally cool for the sunrise service held by Welcome United Church each year at Easter, but this year was more than cool. However, the bright sunshine compensated compensated for those who met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hendry. It was relatively calm at six o'clock at the East side of the house. There were about 25 present to share in the fine service presented by Stephen McHolm, Peter Symons, Debbie Franke, Andrea and Bonnie Thompson with music provided by Ruth Kellogg and Krista McHolm with guitars. Afterwards, breakfast was enjoyed at the church. Morning service at the church was conducted by Rev. Gordon Rutherford with the junior choir in charge of the music. Their anthems were "Sing Hallelulia, the Lord is Risen", accompanied by Ruth Kellogg and Barbara Croft on guitars, and "Rejoice, Hallelulia" accompanied by Barbara at the piano. The Sacrament of Communion was held with elders -Carroll Nichols, Roy McHolm, Lloyd and Mary Kellogg, Chris Beattie, John Groeneveld, Glen Thompson, George Tufford and Clarence Nichols assisting Rev. Rutherford. The service began with the singing of "The Old Rugged Cross" as a processional hymn for the choir and the story for the children told of the difference between a fabricated story and the truth and the consequences of both. Rev. Rutherford's message for the morning was "He is still risen today" and emphasized emphasized the difference between Christ and Lazarus who was revived but temporarily, while Christ is a living Spirit. Ushers for the morning were M. McHolm, Rick Trueman, Ron Johnson, and A. Osborne. Two Easter lilies and a blue hydrangea were the floral decorations and the congre gation was greeted at the door by Mr. and Mrs. R. Hill. People were happy to welcome Mrs. Margo Agnew who with her husband Ron is now living at Port Britain Shores. Good Friday service was held at Garden Hill on Friday evening with representatives of other Hope churches present. present. Rev. Rutherford presented presented the story of Pontius Pilate in an impersonation role which he does so well. High winds of the weekend caused cancellation of the Wesleyville cemetery bee planned for April G, and it will be held later as weather permits. Jean Payne returned home from Wakefield, Que., on Wednesday after visiting the new grandson and his parents, Jennifer and Ivan Hale. Donald Nichols of Toronto was home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Nichols, for the weekend and John McQuirk of Burlington spent Sunday with them also. Christine Wilson's mother, Mrs. Forgan returned to her home in Scotland on Tuesday, April 2nd, The Wilsons had planned to go home with her but their trip had to be cancelled cancelled because of Mr. Wilson's illness. He is still in Peterborough Peterborough Hospital and slowly improving. This area was fortunate to miss the damage suffered in so many parts of the country from high winds. There was a lot of pruning done to trees with dead branches, so that requires some cleaning up. Flocks of juncos arrived here with the wind on Saturday. On Monday afternoon, April 8th, Jean Clayton, Donna Strong and daughters Deanna and Andrea of Port Hope, Inez Symons, Margaret Peters, Marion Nichols, and Hope Holdaway spent a few hours putting together volume three of "Port Hope and Area Early Families" prepared by members members of the East Durham Historical Society. Ontario Junior Farmers Receive Scholarships Twenty-six Junior Farmer members from across the province were awarded travel scholarships at the annual March Conference. On Saturday, March 23, travel scholarship winners were announced during a banquet at the Constellation Hotel, Toronto. Ten provincial Junior Farmers will be travelling overseas to represent the Junior Farmers' Association of Ontario. Mary Peterson, Middlesex; Mary Lynn MacDonald, Frontenac; Bill Dunbar, Perth and Wayne Yellowlees, Durham East, will travel to the United Kingdom sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Agriculture and Food. Sue Leach, South Simcoe and Wayne Marshall, Wellington Wellington county, will participate in a scholarship, co-sponsored by the United Co-operatives of Ontario, to Australia and New Zealand. Two new exchanges, one to West Germany and another to Holland were also awarded. Peter Kennedy, Peterborough and Helga Strenzke, Waterloo Region will travel to West Germany and Chris Gooyers, Middlesex and Art DeSnoo, University of Guelph will be the delegates to Holland. Other travel scholarship winners include: Allan Kelly, Brant; Norecn Hughes, South Simcoe; Carol Gilbert, Middlesex and Aubrey Ritchie, Huron, to Indiana. Mary Ann Reynolds, South Simcoe, Lloyd Drummond, Perth, Jeff Waldroff, Stormont Stormont and Anne Craig, Bruce county will be travelling to Manitoba. Two people, Jeff Morrison, Grenville and Dave Shoemaker, Shoemaker, Haldimand, will travel to Alberta for two weeks. Delegates to the Great Lakes Recreation Leaders Laboratory in Michigan include: include: Karen Hill, Middlesex; Anne Alton, Huron; Kathy McArthur, Wentworth and Mark Ryan, Huron County. The Junior Farmers will also be sending two people to Prince Edward Island, Allan Cole, Renfrew and Nancy Hollands, Middlesex. The Junior Farmer travel scholarships give the association association international exposure. Upon returning home, delegates delegates are available to speak to their clubs and communities about their travelling experience. experience. Opportunities, such as these, ■ truly promote the Junior Farmer motto of "Self Help and Community Betterment." Betterment." For more information contact: Nancy Larmer, Guelph Agriculture Centre, P. O. Box 1030, Guelph, Ontario, NIH GN1, (519) 823-5700 ext. 220. DUNWOODYLIMITED 1 Trustee in Bankruptcy Suite 1A 57 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa L1H 7L9 Rhone 576-3430 P.O. Box 516 CUT COSTS ON CAR COSTS Good drivers qualify for The Citadel's no nonsense approach to auto insurance Coverage $1,000,000 Liability $250 Collision $50 Comprehensive Plus Family Protection Endorsement II you drive 3 miles or less to work and own a 1984 Buick Skylark Sedan or Chevrolet Caprice Classic your premium could be as low as $184.50 for six months. For more information on The Citadel's straight forward ideas about your automobile insurance, call us, your member of The Citadel team today. il INSURANCE BROKERS SINCE 1922 181 Church St,, Bowmanville Telephone 623-6100 37 King St. E., Oshawa Telephone 433-4200 ).jrCÜ(/lP06 'A MPr . OIMBl Ébattu 1M P4F£1V BlRP . 1#£ F&E SAF&Y Aaiy/rvwM'.- [] vMtvw'p n mw/wtr soox^r 'SEWPW/RrtAMC mApm&Tv: SAFATV. BOX4036 STATIONA'.TDXXMD ttsw.tw.oNr Ontario hydro a