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( 6 The Canadian Statesman. Bnwmanville, February 27,1991 Section Two Cemetery Board Releases 1990 Report M&M Meat Shop Opens 82nd Store in Bowmanville Wesleyville News by E. Barrowclough by E. Barrowclough On Tuesday evening, Feb. 12th, members of Wesleyville Wesleyville Cemetery board met at the home of Dora and Clarence Nichols to review the business of 1990 and plan for the coming year. George Tufford was chairman chairman and Orald Ford read the minutes of the last annual annual meeting and reported John Tufford and family cared for the grass cutting and are willing to do the same for 1991. The spring bee was held when weather permitted and workers were free to go. The deadly nightshade nightshade growing under the pines had been controlled at least for the time being by spraying, courtesy of Clarence Clarence Nichols. It was decided to transfer $1000 from local funds to the public trustee. There were three burials during 1990. It was decided some mounds of earth should be left for use when hollows appear. Several posts needed replacing and it was decided to use metal. The spring cleanup was set for April 13 or first Saturday following with suitable weather. Appreciation was expressed to John and Denise Denise Tufford for their good service last year, and to Clarence and Dora for the privilege of meeting there. On Wed. p.m. Feb. 13, unit 2 of Welcome UCW met at the home of Phyllis Symon Port Hope for their regular meeting. Christine Wilson conducted the programme programme which was held before before the business. It began with Gwen Best and Christine Christine reading verses from the sermon on the mount alternately alternately with a series of TV programmes which were in sharp contrast with the Bible verses. An appropriate hymn, prayer and offering followed. Then Christine gave a very interesting review review of mankind's progress from oral communication to cave pictures, writing and print. It was fascinating to Effects of Tritium To be Investigated Durham Region's new médical officer of health is 'going to investigate the health effects of tritium. At last week's regional council meeting, councillors were concerned about recent ipress reports indicating an increase in the tritium lev- "els surrounding the Pickering Pickering Nuclear Generating Sta- .tion. • A story in a Toronto daily newspaper last Tuesday re- -ported that tritium levels (a .radioactive by-product of the •CANDU reactor) were found To have increased over a ■three-year period at areas around the generating station. station. . Durham Regional Chairman Chairman Gary Herrema said he has asked Dr. Robert Kyle, the new Medical Officer of Health to look into the matter matter and report back to council. council. Chairman Herrema said the day the report was in the paper he had talked to a number of scientists who indicated indicated there was a lot of confusion about the subject. "There is a concern about how this relates to Pickering and how it might relate to Darlington," the chairman said. Dr. Kyle said his staff has started to work on obtaining obtaining information. follow the progress till finally finally books were printed with block printing, then more advanced type. Protestants believed printing was a gift from God for it gave each person an opportunity to read the Bible for himself. In modern times inventions inventions increased by leaps and bounds till modem day miracle miracle of electronics. A video was shown by Phyllis showing showing influence of the media on thinking people of to-day. During the business period it was decided to transfer $300 to the general account. Roll call was answered by used cards, postage stamps and eye glasses. Next ' month's roll call will be articles articles for the Make and Bake sale. The World's day of prayer will be at Welcome using the programme prepared prepared by the women of Kenya. Kenya. Elaine Kellogg will be one of the speakers. Plans were made tor the Golden Plough birthday party for 7 p.m. March 27, cake and ice cream will be provided for between 60-70, and gifts for the month's birthday people. Also plans for the choir's dinner on March 8, were arranged. arranged. Appreciation was extended to Phyllis for her hospitality and presentation of tne film. She had done the same for unit 1, the previous Monday. In spite of the very cold • night of Friday February 15, there were seven tables of euchre played at Welcome with everyone having a happy happy time. The expert players were Murray Payne and Reta Baker and their spouses spouses were the runners up. There were many other prizes prizes for birthdays and door prizes. Nearby residents were very concerned on Thursday morning when there was a chemical spill on 401 just west of Wesleyville exchange. exchange. One house, especially, especially, just east of the exchange was alarmed for fear tne well would get some runoff. 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Congratulations and best wishes to Melville Jones who celebrates his 90th birthday on Sunday, February February 17th. Melville lives in Newtonville but he has many friends in all the surrounding surrounding countryside who wish him continued health and happiness. The recent snow has brought more and more birds to the feeders and these flocks provide very good hunting grounds for the many hawks in the area. Other animals, too, which depend on themselves for getting their daily food, include include a stra' hour saw wl iy cat. A neigh- nere something. had been dragged _ through the snow with cat's tracks beside it. At the end of the trail a headless rabbit, and on the next day there was a second headless rabbit and on the third day the cat itself itself was seen in an attempt to get the third rabbit. Why only the head taken? A little tree sparrow had the misfortune misfortune to lose its tail and has a hard time fighting for its share of seeds. The other birds are not kind. Feb. 23, 1938: "What are my duties as a citizen?" was one of the questions asked at YPS meeting on Tues, night, one answer was "Willingness "Willingness to share all efforts for the country's good." Amelia Amelia Nichols and Oral Tufford arranged the missionary Œ amme. George Tufford ! on the making of bicycles. bicycles. W.A. met at the home of Mrs. A. Austin with programme programme provided by Mrs. Tutt, Mrs. Henning, and Mrs. W. Tufford. At a special special service on Sunday morning, morning, three young people joined the church and a special special hymn, "No other name can satisfy," was sung by Carroll Nichols, Truman Austin, Lawrence Henning and Cecil Vannatto. Bowmanville's new M&M Meat Shop opened for its first day of business on Thursday, February 21. But before the store opened its doors, staff had plenty of work to do as they stocked shelves and freezers. Shown in this photo are staff from head office and the local store employees who were on hand Wednesday to get everything ready for business the following morning. morning. The group includes local staff Karen Sills, Dorthy Mongrain, and Linda and Dennis Moore as well as head office staff Bob MacIntyre, Ruth Bilodeau and Lori Fahrer. The store is located at 133 King St. East, in the new plaza beside the Velvet Bear Gift Shop. Are You totting Your $$$ Fly flway? vft. ) i c y iC ;?o. '.«Vi Bowmanville and deposit Your Cash Register Tapes in the collection boxes located in the four chartered banks and the trust company. The more you spend, the larger the donation we will give to the Memorial Hospital and Minor Soccer. 1 hi -4' Downtown Bowmanville offers you: ■ fin attitude of small-town courtesy, and so much more. ■ Personal, customized service ■ The convenience of shopping close to home ■ fi wide range of merchandise ■ Large selection of specialty shops ■ Friendly, knowledgeable sales staff HB ) a a I n o o.l mominnisnr» k BOWMANVILLE BUSINESS CENTRE / Support Community Projects, Shop Downtown ii Where People Care If