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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 30 Aug 1989, p. 13

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Lodge Holds Annual Meeting Here The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, August 30,1989 13 Students Face Numerous Changes at B.H.S. so nice to reaffirm old friendships and begin new ones. We've had a lovely time." On Sunday, August 20th, the Annual Session began with a service of worship led by Rev. Clarke, of Port Perry. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday were devoted devoted to the official business of installation of officers for the coming year and reports to the Lodge by the various committees put in place the Louisa Paige, front right,, was installed as Supreme Supreme Grand Mistress at the 114th Annual Session of the Supreme Grand Lodge of the Loyal True Blue Association, Association, held recently at the Flying Dutchman, Bow- The 114th annual session of the Supreme Grand Lodge of the Loyal True Blue Association Association was held at the Flying Flying Dutchman Hotel in Bowmanville Bowmanville from August, 20th through August 23rd. The lodge was founded in 1875 with Thomas Treesom, of Toronto, elected as the first Supreme Grand Master. Master. The frist woman elected as Supreme Grand Mistress was Mrs. N.W. Beaven, of Ottawa, in 1934. The Loyal True Blue Lodge is a benevolent society society and their support of such institutions of help and healing healing as an orphanage in Pic- ton and the Magee Clinic in Richmond Hill nave benefit- ted young and old in time of need for over 100 years. The Richmond Hill site also provides provides a day care service year round and a day camp in the summer months. The organization is dedicated dedicated to good works Canadawide Canadawide and. their foundation is based on the practice of Christian ethics and strict adherence to ceremony as set out by the founding members of the Lodge. "There is a great feeling of sisterhood among us, said Dorothy Morisey, of Victoria Lodge #55, Oshawa, the host lodge for the session. session. "The session reinforces the feeling of support for the benevolent works we perform perform all across Canada. It's OPP Concerned About Fatalities The Ontario Provincial Police is urging the public to think and act safely on this, the last weekend of summer. Already this year, the OPP has investigated more than 500 traffic deaths - a seven per cent increase over the same period last year. "I have instructed our officers officers to utilize everything at their disposal, including radar and radar detector detectors, detectors, as well as RIDE Program Program initiatives," OPP Commissioner Commissioner Tom O'Grady said. Personnel will also be checking for seat belt use. Statistics reveal that in the first eight months of this year, in accidents investigated investigated by the OPP, 35 per cent of the victims were thrown from their vehicles. During Labour Day weekend weekend last year, 19 persons were killed in 11 accidents. This is'an increase from the same weekend in 1987 when 11 persons died. Provincial police are also reminding vacationers that disaster can occur on the water as well as on the roads. In 1988, th OPP investigated investigated 64 boating deaths. So far this year, there have been 28 deaths on Ontario waterways. manville. Lodges from Nova Scotia to Manitoba were represented. The administration of their many benov- elent projects across Canada and the installation of officers officers were top on the list of priorities. were in attendance from as far away as Nova Scotia and Winnipeg. On Saturday night, they enjoyed a banquet where the entertainment was provided. provided. "We've been treated like queens," said Dorothy Morisey Morisey "and the motel has been very accommodating. We've all had a good time and are looking forward to a good year and next year's session." session." previous year. Wednesday saw the installation installation of the officers for the 1989-1990 year. Louisa Paige was installed as Supreme Supreme Grand Mistress; Isabel Isabel Nichols, Supreme Grand Treasurer; Mary Thompson, Supreme Grand Deputy Mistress; Mistress; Marie Moore, Secretary Secretary and Thelma E. Waters is the Immediate Past Grand Mistress. The ladies, attired in floor-length, white gowns, Opening day at B.H.S. promises to be interesting and somewhat different. Grades 9 and 10 students should arrive at the school between 8:30 and 8:50 a.m. to pick up their timetables in the gym. There will be a welcome back assembly for Grades 9 and 10 in the auditorium auditorium beginning at 9:00 a.m. Following the assembly, assembly, these students will go to their Day 1 Period 1 class. (9:45-10:45). Students in Grades 11, 12 and O.A.C. may pick up their timetables in the gym between 9:00 and 9:40 a.m. There will be an assembly for the senior and O.A.C. students in the auditorium beginning at 9:45 a.m. These students will go to their Day 1 Period 1 class following the assembly (10:15-10:45). Students with a Day 1, Period 1 spare should report to the Resource Resource Centre. One major change _ that students will notice is that there are no longer home rooms as there were in the past! Lockers and_ other important information information will be distributed in Period One Classes and the daily attendance will be taken taken at that time as well. For the remainder of the opening day, all students will follow a combination of their Day 1 and 2 timetables, timetables, with school being dismissed dismissed at 3:20. Light lunches will be available during the lunch period in the Cafeteria. Bus students are advised that buses will be departing at the regular time following afternoon dismissal. Counsellors are in the school all this week to assist students with Timetable concerns. On Thursday, September 7th, all students will have their picture taken for I.D. Cards. Again, another change! The cards issued at this time will be only temporary, temporary, the permanent cards will be issued later! On September September 15th, Grade 9 students students will be welcomed to B.H.S. through a special deal at the first dance of the year. There will be a Grade 9 Parents' Night on Wednesday, Wednesday, September 27th. For the rest of September the full range of activities available will begin. Students Students will be hard at work in their various classes, with some Technical, Art ana Music Music classes including field trips as part of their curriculum. curriculum. As well, the extra curricular curricular program will be well underway, with Boys' Soccer, Soccer, Girls' Basketball and Cross Country well into their schedules. Various clubs will have begun, with the Outers' Club planning a Bike Rally on September 21st. Although the changes are many, it promises to be an exciting year at Bowmanville Bowmanville High School. Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year mmêîxf* Awards Program ♦ Nancy Featherston, 18, ! of Hagersville, for her leadership and contributions contributions to the S.A.D.D. and 4-H groups and the Bran- cbton Camp for Mentally Mentally Handicapped where she was both counsellor and 'special Olympic' coach. One of the eleven individuals and one group of four, to receive the 1988 Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year award. The award recipients were either involved in worthwhile community service, service, able to overcome physical or psychological limitations or performed acts of heroism. 1989 NOMINATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED a joint community project of Canadien ffl Ontario .. community newspapers association Canadian Airline's International * CONTACT THIS NEWSPAPER FOR DETAILS Ontario Junior Citizens are young people who show initiative, hard work and concern - young people who reach out to others and do more than is expected of someone their age. NOMINATE A WORTHY YOUNG PERSON TODAY! Every nominee receives a certificate and up to 12 individuals and one group will be the recipients of a plaque presented by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, $200.00 and a family portrait with the Lieutenant Governor. HAMILTONS INSURANCE SERVICE Main Street, Orono Telephone 983-5115 Serving your insurance needs since 1942 mJ Affordable Dream Vacations! BACK TO SCHOOL -- Yes, the summer is just about over and school will begin on September 5. Please read carefully the Bowmanville High School news release which lists the procedures procedures for students who are headed back to B.H.S. this year. Apparently, there are some changes in the schedule at the high school which returning students and new students should be aware of. ST. STEPHEN'S REGISTRATION -- St. Stephen's High School will be welcoming new and returning students at two registration dates this week. The first registration is Wednesday, August 30, and the second is Thursday, August 31st. Of course, the first day of school is Tuesday, September 5. Patrick G. 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BRINK'S EXCAVATING R.R. #2 Newcastle, L0A1HO * Trenching * Gravel & Top Soil * Grading & Levelling * Septic Installations ' < * Back Filling- * General Excavating * Dump Truck Service (416) 987-4995 4** x DIVISION OF 71I12I ONTARIO INC. - *^) ^,nm iriL-v tj> Siding, Soffits, Fascia, Capping Roofing, Doors, Windows, Trough No job too big or too small Telephone 623-9828 Bowmanville, Ont. CLARKE MUSEUM EVENTS -- On Tuesday, September 5th, the opening of a photo exhibition exhibition entitled "Flashpoint" takes place. This exhibit consists of almost 200 rare photos of people, places and events from the area 100 years ago. These have been created from the C.W. Jones collection of glass negatives. Also opening on September 5th is a show of paintings paintings and prints from the museum's permanent collection. This show will be entitled "Artistic Licence". In addition, there will be a special touring display from the Royal Ontario Museum examining the history and development development of the Iroquois peoples in Ontario. The ROM display is entitled "The Ontario Iroquois, History Through Archaeology". The next mqjor special event at the museum is the giant second hand book sale which runs Saturday and Sunday, October 7 and 8, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. All proceeds go to the Museum's Building Expansion Fund. TOURIST ASSOCIATION TO MEET AT DARLINGTON DARLINGTON -- The Tourist Association of Durham Region (TADR) will be meeting September September 27 at an all-day planning session for Association members. This is designed as a brainstorming opportunity to debate, discuss, suggest and generally help the Association plan its long-term strategy for 1990 and beyond. The meeting is to be held at the Darlington Generating Generating Station Information Centre. In its latest newsletter, the Tourist Association of Durham Region also points out that a bigger and better Durham Region guidebook is planned for 1990. In March, the Association printed 100,000 of the booklets and only a few of these are still left for distribution in the late summer or fall. Another TADR project is the re-printing of the tourist map of the Durham Region. BAR-B-Q CLEARANCE SALE NOW ON Burners and Parts for all types of B.B.Q.'s Garden Grill B.B.Q.'s at excellent prices Propane, Propane Cylinders, Cylinders Retested We will dispose of your old propane cylinders^free. Phone 436-2015 Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m.-12 noon iséü- BASEUNE Ml BOBBY ORR DINNER -- The Rotary Club of Bowmanville will be hosting its Bobby Orr dinner on Saturday, September 9. The dinner is to take place at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex, and Bobby Orr is sheduled to attend a public skate earlier in the afternoon. Tickets are available from any member of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Rotary Club. All proceeds from the sale of the tickets (aside from the actual cost of the meal) will go towards the Skate '88 fundraising fundraising campaign for the new sports facility. The portion of the ticket cost which will be donated to the arena is tax deductible. A IvUMf •* xjjv "KRACO' I1S2000I Carpentry & Contracting I^JRwShan • Custom Homes • Designing • Renovating • Drafting • Additions • Permits • Barns » Finishing Give the headaches to us! Box 401, Newcastle 987-5400 Income Tax Course l Benefit from the seemingly seemingly ever-changing tax laws! I Learn how to prepare your own tax return with confidence! I Help others prepare their tax returns. I Enrol today! Classes start --- For More Information CALL NOW 623-6957 Bowmanville Mall 243 King St. E. DOUG ^ IBBOTSON fi Excavating and Grading Complete Line of Excavating Equipment Phone: 987-4049 Newcastle US* TREE AND PLANT IDENTIFICATION -- The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority is inviting everyone to take a walk through the Enniskillen Conservation Area this evening (Wednesday, August 30). CLOCA will be holding a free program on the identification of various plants and trees at the site. Conservation Authority Authority Staff will be on hand to answer questions questions such as: "What tree makes good canoe thread?" or "What plant is easily identified by its bark?" The program commences at 6:30 p.m. Participants are advised to wear appropriate footgear. The entire family is welcome. HEART TO HEART -- An educational and support support group for persons who have had a heart attack or heart surgery will take place beginning beginning September 27 and continuing each Wednesday evening from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The program is known as Heart to Heart and it offers information and discussion on various aspects of heart surgery or heart attack. The program will take place at an Oshawa location. Professionals from different health fields will be on hand for discussion during the eight-week session. For further information, call 571-1582. Pre-registration is required. 1,000 CAGES AT PICKERING BIRD SHOW -- Birds of all colors and sizes will arrive in Pickering Pickering September 22 to 24 for a show presented by the Durham Avicultural Society. The doors will open to the public on Sunday, from 10 a.m. to four p.m. You'll see doves, canaries, finches, budgies, parrots, cockatiels, lovebirds, and many others. Hours are from 10 a.m. to four p.m. at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Valley Farm Rd., Pickering. An admission fee will be charged. GILBERT AND SULLIVAN -- The Oshawa Choral Society is holding auditions for Gilbert and Sullivan's H.M.S. Pinafore on Wednesday, September 6, at the Kinsmen Community Centre in Oshawa. (109 Colborne St.) Auditions begin at 7:30 p.m., and anyone interested in being a member of the cast is invited to attend. A producer and crew members are also needed. For information, call 723-2345. Olde Tyme Fish & Chips 136 King St. E. Bowmanville 623-1781 Mon. - Thurs. 11 am.--7 p.m. Friday-11 a.m--9 p.m. Saturday -11 a.m.--7 p.m. We take pride in serving quality Fish and Chips. JO-ELEN SPORTSWEAR & GIFTS Suppliers to Teams, Schools and Clubs Corporate Gift Packages 102 Queen Street Bowmanville, Ont. L1C 1M6 (416) 623-8161 J. Wayne Aasen Al Gray VISUAL ARTS CENTRE'S JURIED SHOW -- On Thursday, September 14th, the Visual Arts Centre will open its ninth annual Juried Show of Fine Arts. The opening reception is between one p.m. and four p.m. and the show continues to Sunday, October 1. Meanwhile, there's a fascinating fascinating exhibition of work by the various instructors instructors at the Visual Arts Centre. We also should point out that a number of courses and workshops are getting under way this fall. Of course, it's impossible to list all of them here. But a few subjects include watercolor painting, folk art, photography, acrylics, fibre and fabric, life drawing, and pottery. For further information, information, contact the Visual Arts Centre at 623-5831. TOY LIBRARY RETURNS -- The Children's Toy Library will re-open on Tuesday, September September 12, at the upstairs hall in Trinity United Church. Hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays and from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays. New members are welcome. For further details, please call 623-1227. BLOCK PARENTS MEET--The Town of Newcastle's Newcastle's Block Parents will be resuming their monthly meetings for the upcoming school year next Tuesday, September 5. They'll gather in Meeting Room Two of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Fire Hall, at seven p.m. For more information, information, call Cathie (723-8754) or Ailcen (623- 9508). All Block Parents and anyone interested in the Block Parent program arc welcome to attend. Quality Body Work Quality Painting FREE ESTIMATES ON BOTH INSURANCE AND NON-INSURANCE WORK Open 5 Days a Week Monday through Friday f COWAN PONTIAC - BUICK LTD ! BOWMANVILLE -- O NT 166 King Street East Telephone 623-3396

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