4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, July 9. 1986 A guide to fine dining and entertainment. Old Fashioned Touch at Needle in a Haystack by Catherine Denny In this age of high technology, where everything everything seems to be mass produced, produced, it's nice to know there's still a place that holds fast to old-fashioned tradition. A restored carriage house, complete with barn board and fireplace, is the setting for the local shop which takes you a step into the past with its guarantee of quality handmade merchandise. merchandise. Appropriately named, Needle in a Haystack, the newly opened business is already earning a reputation reputation for their unique merchandise merchandise and their policy of never handling machine- made goods. "We sell just about everything everything from ceramic work to quilts, to woodwork," explained Marjorie Brown, owner of the boutique. "Nothing "Nothing is made by machine." Most of the crafts in Marjorie's Marjorie's store, located on Concession 3 in Newcastle, are created by residents liv ing within the area, many of them award winning quil- ters, sewers, or folk art painters. "It's a great outlet for the local girls who spend much of their time working on crafts but don't have any^ where to sell them," said Mrs. Brown, who just held her grand opening ceremony ceremony on July 1st. Marjorie did run the business business out of her home a couple of years ago, but it became too much to handle when she decided to go 'SV 4^ toes ages 13 and oufr! tije want" to encourage to enter £OU vam. Cenlrai (Hke 1$155 Burk* .fair Contest during ©rorto i'uxr- 7 September 4* 5* G* and 7 - Prizes ûrïll be abrarbeb bg (Barnet ptebarb. P/tone- <183-1517 Buster's Roadhouse and Tavern 45 King St. W., Newcastle 987-4442 present Thursday, Friday, Saturday July 10, 11 and 12 JOE HENDERSON back to school. "I was going to Durham College for nursing," nursing," she said. Since that time Mrs. Brown, who also works as a supply nurse, continued dabbling in her own specialties specialties of quilting and crocheting while her husband husband and sons put their efforts efforts into reconstructing the century-old coach house beside their Newcastle Newcastle home. They created a homey yesteryear atmosphere atmosphere where Marjorie, apron and all, can offer her items of clothing, ornaments, ornaments, and toys to lovers of art and originality. Now back in business, again, Marjorie Brown and her many commissioned crafts people are turning out some of their best work yet and encourage you to drop by and see for yourself how a pair of hands can do the work of a million machines. fctUncjiHXf' you Q4U and Q'leetuuyL... A wins and4 losses; 6. Pontypool - 4 wins and 5 losses and 1 tie; 7. Pineridge Pagans - 4 wins and 6 losses; 8. Mag Drywall - 2 wins and 8 losses; 9. Oshawa Midgets -1 win and 9 losses. Every Sunday from June 22nd to August 31st, there is a Craft and Flea Market from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Vendors welcome. welcome. For information, call 277-2720. This is at the Man- vers Arena. There is baseball for the Pee Wees, ages 8 - 12 on Wednesdays Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. at the Pontypool Pontypool Park. Both boys and girls are welcome. sewmms Family Roadhouse Restaurant sdH&oms Patio Cafe Awesome Performance By Bowmanville Batters On Sunday afternoon at Soper Creek Park, the Cowan Pontiac - L&L Tool Juniors won both ends of a doubleheader from Port Hope as their hitting was awesome. Here, one of their runners beats out a throw to the plate as he scores from third to add another run to Bowmanville's total. PONTYPOOL by Nettle Aiken Men, beware. Another woman on the road. Congratulations Congratulations to Doreen Ben- ford for her recent success in obtaining a driver's license. With a new car and a part- time job, what more could one wish? f Five students from Black- stock walked 50 miles through this area (Pontypool District) during the week of June 23rd, the last week of school. This endeavour was part of the requirements for the Duke of Edinburgh award - the highest student award in the Commonwealth. Commonwealth. The first night of their trip was spent at Sandaraska Park. M - R Art Gallery, Bethany, featured Olive Schjerning of California with her traditional hooking this past weekend. Olive demonstrated the techniques techniques involved on July 5 th and 6th. Her husband Reg, displayed his recent oil painting. painting. On Sunday,, June 29th, Carolyn and Jim Moore led the service of worship at Pontypool United Church. They had an interesting story for the children about pollution. pollution. Their meditation was on the theme of the "Shaker- town" pledge, a document drawn up by a group in the United States a few years ago. Both shared in the presentation presentation and there was a chance after the meditation for a dialogue from the con gregation with them. Thanks very much for an interesting hour. Sunday, July 6th, Nelly Michel and Jane White presided over the worship hour. Oshawa City and District Fastball League standings as of June 24th are: 1. Bowmanville Bowmanville -10 wins, 1 loss and 1 tie; 2. Curley's - 8 wins, 2 losses; 3. Hepco - 7 wins and 5 losses; 4. Port Perry Midgets - 5 wins and 5 losses; 5. Brooklin - 5 licensed, 12 noon - 9 p.m. Luncheon Specials 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Public Pool $2.00 admission $1.00 deposit (includes locker) on keys (children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult) PATIO OPEN DAILY WEATHER PERMITTING For reservations 623-3373. II» Hist fmm Inin m tt* WhS 1 " PH It's time to call your Welcome Wagon hostess. Sandra Yates Phone 623-5873 Darlington G.S. Information Centre presents Town of Newcastle Days Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. A special invitation to the people of Newcastle to enjoy free site tours, presentations, films, family photos, displays, soft drinks and more. South Service Road West of Waverley Rd. and East of Courtice Rd. , For more information phone 623-7122. Well see you then! BIN6C Sunday Night bring your dabber to Lady Luck Bingo Hall at 7:30 p.m. 77 King St. E., Bowmanville NOTICE Wings Night and Family Fish Night are cancelled until the fall. However, these items are still available on our menu! -- Mom -- Hwy. 401 and Liberty St. S. Call 6233373 Bowmanville m as SS SS SiS SS Sunday Ajjteswoou Matinee HuAtehl U open Disc Jockey Licensed Patio Kitchen is open 12 noon until 8 p.m. or come see us at Rumours in The Castle Hotel 54 King St. E., Bowmanville 623-7072 Fun for the whole family : a visit to Orono Exotic Cat World EXPLORE OUR ANIMAL KINGDOM, and enjoy our fascinating É| """" collection of EXOTIC CATS from around the World. Each e enclosure was built with the comfort of the animals in mind, beautifully landscaped to display them to their best advantage. Walk in this parklike setting, and appreciate the close contact you can have with these animals. MEET THE "BEASTMASTER" Wolfram Klose, and marvel at the 1 personal relationship he has with his pets--most of them have been handraised right in his house, being part of his family. ENJOY A PICNIC at the ORONO EXOTIC CAT WORLD, while you are watching our Wildcats -- Lions, Tigers, Jaguars, Panthers, Leopards, Cougars, Lynx etc. at play and leisure. More indeed than a collection of animals -- a true learning experience for all. FOR ADDED INTEREST we have other species on display -- tame Wolves, Bears, Hyenas, Foxes, Bobcats, Monkeys, Owls and so on. THE CHILDREN expecially will be delighted to play with the animals at our TEE-PEE PETTING ZOO. It is set up like an Indian Village, complete with a Fort that features an Observation Tower, from which you can enjoy the breathtaking view over Lake Ontario and the entire Park. Bring your camera', the whole property is a perfect setting for lasting family memories. OUR SOUVENIR BUILDING features authentic gifts, souvenirs and jewelry especially imported from Africa and handcrafted by various tribes. ORONO EXOTIC CAT WORLD is located just 45 minutes from Toronto: Take Hwy. 401 east to Hwy. 35/115 -- go 7 miles north to Taunton Rd. We are at the southeast corner. OPEN: 10:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. 7 DAYS A WEEK CLOSED: December, January and February Adults: $3.50 Seniors: $2.50 Children: $2.00 Teens: $2.50 (416) 983-5016 US StS Sts SUS wtw WTW •*» mam mum mu* «4* vfv