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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 20 Feb 1991, p. 5

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St Paul's Church Safe After Ceiling Repairs SolillEt W I Holds February Meeting The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, February 20,1991 5 Church Service Marks Beginning of Guide I Scout Week I Solina W.I. met Feb. 13th for their monthly meeting at the hall. President Lois Yel- lowlees extended a welcome to guests and members. Following Following the W.I. Ode and Maiy Stewart Collect, Lois read a poem, Love Your Neighbor. The minutes and treasurer's report were given given by Doris Hills. The 4-H leaders are Donna Johnston and Karen Dare. Sunday, Apr. 28th is A.C.W.W. day. Our branch fees are to be raised. Roll call - Something that is good for the heart, was well answered with varied varied ideas. Lois then called on Betty Grant of Baker's for the program. The motto - Memories are treasures made from pleasures pleasures we have known, was given by Barbara Kapteyn. There are many ways we can store our memories from outings with pictures taken, by travel when we meet new and interesting friends, reminiscing reminiscing with others; news clippings will also help store our memories. A quote: "Nothing is more dangerous to civilization than no memories." memories." We all savor memories memories of special events, big and small. Ida and Doris led the members in a sing song. Betty Betty introduced our guests, Roy and Blaikie ■ Rowsell, On Sunday morning, the congregation of St. Paul's United Church who for the past several Sundays nad been forced to meet in the Sunday School room, were able to return to the church auditorium for their service. The ceiling panels which had caused the earlier problem had been fully checked out and restored. Prior to the service, our photographer persuaded Rev. Ed Schamerhorn to point out where the problem had occurred and he brought along Alex Walcer, Chairman of the Building Committee which had been responsible for the repairs. Pianist Doug Dewell Dewell also dropped in just as the photo was being taken.. UCW Meeting on March 5th Zambia. They served a total of 11 years in Zambia, 1962- 1966, 1967-1971, and 1973- 1976. The Kirkwoods had five children but tragically lost one in infancy. Marion has always involved involved herself in volunteer work in the community and the church. During their furlough furlough in Canada in 1971-72, Marion attended teachers' Oshawa • Presbyterial U.C.W. will hold its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 5,1991 at Port Perry United Church. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. as well as an opportunity opportunity to browse in and make purchases from the Book Room. The meeting will open at 9:30 with a sing-song. Baby-sitting services services will be available but please let Betty Turcott know in advance at 623- 6504. Lunch will be available available at a cost of $5.00. Marion Kirkwood, who has recently returned from Kenya as part of an exchange program, will be speaking on the topic "Hi Neighbour, It's a Small World". Marion is known throughout the United Church for her- contribution to the church's mission, serving both overseas and in Canada. Bom in a small town in Ontario during the depression, the daughter of a minister, Marion later attended attended University of Toronto Toronto Victoria College and United United Church Training School. In 1957 she married Jim Kirkwood, who became a minister, serving a pastorate pastorate in Saskatchewan until 1962 when they left for their first term as missionaries in m &t. fêaufs Httittfr C&urtfi Minister: Rev. N.E. Schamerhorn, B.A., M.Div. Organist: Mr. Douglas Dewell Church Secretary: Helen Mclnnes 623-7346 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH, 1991 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Sunday School - Kindergarten through High School Nursery care for pre-school children every Sunday If you're new to Bowmanville, we invite you to make St. Paul's your church home Temperance and Church St., Bowmanville SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH, 1991 11:00 a.m. Church Service All Welcome Sunday School and Nursery college and upon their return return to Zambia she took a position teaching English immersion to grade one students. students. When they returned to Canada permanently in 1976, they brought with them the very modest lifestyle lifestyle they'd learned, living in Zambia. For eight years they lived without a car but Marion's new and present position as a consultant with the Metro Toronto School Board, helping teachers plan special education programs for young people 14-21, made a car become essential. essential. Marion does feel that "the church is fulfilling its gospel mandate most where it is acting in solidarity with people wno are oppressed." She sees the church's mission mission as a journey - "a journey journey with companions who share a commitment to loving loving relationships, . justice and recognition of. and respect respect for the personhood that's within all people." She continues to be an active, long-standing member of Trinity-St. Paul's United Church in Toronto. by Eileen Burgess Press Secretary Oshawa Presbyterial U.C.W. who shared some of their memories of a nature tour to India and Nepal with a slide presentation, also by displaying displaying many souvenirs. The striking thing about India India is the vast number of people. Hindu is the basic religion. religion. We were shown many modes of getting about, such el ana as camel ana cart, elephants, elephants, motor bike, horse and cart, bike rickshaw and walking. Many cattle were seen travelling along the roadsides. roadsides. An elephant driver guides the elephant by exerting exerting pressure behind the ears. Tigers are territorial, being hard to find. People come from a distance to bathe in the River Gangese. Nepal is a mountainous country. Most farming is done by terracing on the hills. A vote of thanks was extended extended to Dr. Rowsell and Blaikie by Bernice Hoag. Following O' Canada and Grace upstairs, guests and members enjoyed a social time in the lower hall. Mr. Cory Kuipers will be sake guest speaker March 13th with Village group i of program. All la i in charge ladies and gentlemen are invited. P.R.O. Bernice Watson 263-2050 Guide and Scout organizations from the Hampton Week. This photo was taken at the beginning of the area gathered on Sunday morning in the Hampton service, after the flags of the various groups had been United Church to mark the start of Guide/Scout paraded into the sanctuary. toy and Blaikie 1 Rowsell, 263-2050 I mm " . . ^ T T • ■■ * ■■ ,^ , . I W I Meets in Feb. I Toastmasters Find Hidden Ability | m.' «rr . „ , , . , . , , r>a Site. shaped and fashioned by sessing the positive features beginning of the meeting, . .T he : W.I. met on Feb. use low fat cheese and 2% what we love." averred of each soeech and offering was matfe welcome and out The W.I. met on Feb. 11th at 8:00 p.m. in the C.E. Hall on our Men's Night. Mrs. H. Bradley, Pres., welcomed our guests and read a Valentine Poem. The Roll Call was How did you meet your sweetheart? sweetheart? Minutes were read and approved, financial report report was given and correspondence correspondence dealt with. The Good Neighbours re- g )rt was given by Mrs. R. ubar. Four people were remembered remembered with 'Thinking of you" cards at Valentine's. Mrs. A Noordstra and Mrs. Wm. Smit agreed to be our Nomination Committee. A new money-making project will be held in March when Mrs. Wm. Polak's groups will bring articles for sale and will set the ticket price. Regular collection and Pennies for Friendship were taken. Mrs. Wm. Pdlak convener 1 -for Nutrition was in charge of the following program. Mrs. Polak introduced our guest speaker, Vicky Pidgeon, a Community Nutritionist Nutritionist with Heart and Stroke. We were asked to fill out a questionnaire on food habits etc. Mrs. Pidgeon told us that the fat we eat stays on our body and we see it but it also hides in our arteries arteries as cholesterol. If there is a blockage in our arteries to the heart it can mean a heart attack and a blockage in arteries to our brain can mean a stroke. We need to cut back on the fat that clogs our arteries. arteries. Animal fats seem to have most cholesterol. We can cut fat from our meat, GODLY INSTRUCTION "Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse if not. ...for whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour ' of the LORD... all they that hate me love death." Proverbs 8:33-36 THE HOLY BIBLE IMtastit $«nt«o0taJ CljwcJj Rev. Geo. D. Mahan - 987-3569 10:30 A.M. SUNDAY Service held at the Village of Newcastle Community Hall King St. West, Newcastle Wc welcome you to worship with us, in spirit and truth. TRINITY UNITED CHURCH Church and Division Streets Bowmanville, Ontario Church Phone Office Phone 623-3912 623-3138 Rov. Frank Lockhart M.A., M.DIv,, M.Th, Mlcholle Holman, B.A., M.R.E, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH, 1991 10:30 a.m. "The Church Under the Cross - II" Church School: Ages 3 to Grade 6 -10:30 a.m, Grades 7 and 8 - 9:15 a.m. Nursery Care Available The Salvation Army Bowmanville Citadel 75 Liberty St. S. CHURCH SERVICE TIMES 9:30 a.m. -- Family Christian Education (Sunday School) 11:00 a.m. -- Holiness Worship 6:30 p.m. -- Praise Service Come and join us at a Community Church where Christ makes the difference. For more information call 623-3761 Corps Officers/Pastors: Captain and Mrs. G. Cooper 159 Years of Community Service Temperance St„ Bowmanville, Ontario SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH, 1991 LENT II 8:00 a.m, Holy Communion 11:00 a.m. Holy Baptism and Eucharist SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH, 1991 Courtico High School 10 a.m. - Family Worship Service Rector -- The Reverend Canon Byron Yates, B.A., S.T.B. Assoc. -- The Honorary Asst. The Rev. A.D. Langley use low fat cheese and 2% milk instead of homo. Also we can cut our use of salt and sugar for healthy eating. eating. We were given a demonstration demonstration of two meals, one containing a large amount of fat and the other with the fat cut, saving nearly 800 calories. We only need 60 gram of fat each day. Mrs. Pidgeon answered several questions from the audience. Mrs. Polak expressed expressed our group's thanks to Mrs. Pidgeon. Meeting closed with the repeating of the Collect. Lunch of hamburg buns with topping, relishes and cookies, tea and coffee were served during the lunch hour. Mrs. S. Found, who was unavoidably detained until now, had prepared the Motto Motto "We never grow old, if we keep our hearts young." She saia as she approaches her 40 th- ; 'birthday,- j she'd, 'been having negative Thoughts. Then she'began' to' remember remember several of oür older members who have passed on and how they lived. She said they always had a positive positive attitude towards life, had a sense of humour ana were always looking forward to tomorrow. They were always always busy, helping others such as driving for Community Community Care, Meals on Wheels and just generally being good neighbours. Mrs. Found closed with the conclusion conclusion that we need not fear getting older as long as we think young and have a positive attitude towards life. The March meeting will be-in charge of Mrs. Kelsey's group ana our speaker will be Jim Cryderman who will show a film and speak on Special Olympics. Press Sect. Win Brown By TM Connie Nelson, CTM How versatile are you? Attend a meeting of Bowmanville Bowmanville Toastmasters any Tuesday evening at 7:30 in St. John's Anglican Church ' and discover hidden abilities. abilities. 'Toujour 1'amour' was the seasonally appropriate theme of TM Phillips for the February 12th meeting. She had asked each member of the head table what, for him. or her, constituted true love. The responses were worked into her introductions. When it came to impromptu impromptu speaking time, Table Table Topics Master, TM Broderick livened up the proceedings with the chal- sngei plisni F - lenges of supreme accom- timents that he asked shaped and fashioned by what we love," averred Goethe. André Maurois, in a more cynical vein, declared, "We owe to the Middle Ages the two worst inventions of humanity - romantic love and gunpowder." Victor Hugo, author of the work on which the current musical "Les Misérables" is based, wrote: "The greatest happiness happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved, loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves." In her duties as Toastmaster, Toastmaster, TM Nelson was fulfilling fulfilling the requirements of an advanced manual book speech with in-depth introductions introductions of each speaker. Three disparate speeches from TM West, TM MacGil- livray, and TM Leetooze provide provide a both food for thought and entertainment. Their evaluators, TM Armitage, TM Lambier and TM Law- son showed insight in as sessing the positive features of each speech and offering suggestions for improvements. improvements. TM Broderick offered a comprehensive evaluation of TM Nelson's Toastmaster duties. • Their fellow toastmasters toastmasters selected TM Law-- son as the best evaluator and, for TM West, the evening evening was a double-header. He won both the impromptu and the prepared speech competitions. In her evaluation of the entire meeting, TM Lambier expressed approbation of the evening's theme and in, the conduct of the meeting. She commented particularly on the professional manner in which TM Phillips handled the business portion. She stressed the versatility of those present as most toastmasters toastmasters were wearing many hats. Our newest toastmaster, toastmaster, Bruce Neapole, who formally formally joined the Bowmanville Bowmanville Toastmasters' at the of the meeting, was made welcome and put to work as the "AH" counter, a duty he conducted with competence and humour. TM Irene Konzelmann, ATM, assisted by TM Connie Connie Nelson, CTM, has completed completed a Youth Leadership Œ am with Mrs. Carol y's grade six class at the Orono Public School. The Toastmasters enjoyed watching the students develop develop confidence and skill as speakers, both with impromptu impromptu and prepared speeches, and as evaluators.. Public speaking is gaining in importance and recognition recognition even in post-secondary education. Any class or school elementary or secondary, secondary, interested in having toastmasters help their students students develop these abili,-? ties, may contact TM Konzelmann Konzelmann at 983-9423, TM Nelson at 623-2243, or TM Barnes at 623-6860. various members to explain. One toastmaster was required required to disclose how, as the tortoise, he had beaten the hare. The next speaker was called upon to explain how it happened that the hare had beaten him. Still another had to reveal how he came to beat Ben Johnson. Johnson. Among the others, one toastmaster had to tell us why he came second in a Daytona auto race. Table Topics Evaluator TM Armitage Armitage covered the reasons for having Table Topics and included included the need for an opening, opening, body, and closing, in filling filling the reauired minute. In sharing famous thoughts on love, TM Connie Nelson, the evening's Toastmaster, Toastmaster, continued the theme of love: From Dry den, "Love is love's reward." "We are CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PUBLIC NOTICE WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS Weight Restriction Regulations will be in force on all roads under the jurisdiction of the Town of Newcastle from March 1 st to April 30th, 1991. Vehicle loads are restricted to FIVE (5) TONNES PER AXLE, in accordance with the provisions provisions of the Highway Traffic Act. R.S.O., 1980, Section 104. 4 IK I OWN Of , y* Newcastle Dales of Publication: February 20,1991 February 27,1991 W.A. Evans, P. Eng. Director of Public Works Corporation of the Town of Newcastle 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 The Lancaster - one of the terrific new Viceroy designs for 1991. ANNOUNCING VICEROY'S BRAND NEW CATALOGUE FOR 1991! For the first time in 5 years, Viceroy has brought out an all new, full colour catalogue. This wonderful new book constitutes the largest and most comprehensive collection of beautiful custom homes on the market. Make sure you see this great book before you build your next home. Pick up a copy at your nearest display court. [cTs .S. Send for your Viceroy homes catalogue. $12.00 plus $3.00postage and handling. / enclose $15.00. 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