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Jim’s Editorial ...... Page 3 by Charles Taws Trains Across the Valley west of this structure). the Grand Trunk its Bow- Beginning in the middle Railway fever arose again manville station would be Message From The Co-Chairs . . Page 6 CLARINGTON MUSEUMS of the 19th Century all Can- and the next three lines all very near the downtown. AND ARCHIVES ada was gripped by railway came to town more or less at The construction of the ce- Feature Homes...... Page 7 www.claringtonmuseums.com fever! No self respecting the same time around 1910- ment trestle through the community that planned to 1914. They were the Cana- valley, and Vanstone’s pond Home Cooking with Cathy . . . Page 10 The conclusion to Bow- grow and prosper could do dian Pacific, the Toronto caused a lot of excitement manville Creek and its very without a railway. Conse- Eastern Electric Railway and and was considered to be early history. quently some communities, the Canadian Northern (On- quite an engineering feat. Visit: www.claringtonpromoter.ca In the last edition of the like Bowmanville, ended up tario) Railway. The last line Sadly, passenger traffic Clarington Promoter I pre- with too many rail lines and mentioned came through ceased on this line in 1968 sented you with some of the not enough traffic. north of Bowmanville and a and the station near Scugog very early history about our The first line to come bridge was built at Stephen’s and Wellington Streets was Website Link of the Month Bowmanville Valley start- through Clarington was the Mill near Bethesda. Although torn down. ing with the early days of Grand Trunk in 1856. Today gone today the cement bases The Toronto Eastern Bowmanville, I touched on it is the Canadian National can still be seen today if you Electric Railway was a pro- K-CUP OF the Highway # 2 bridge and Railway and the original know where to look. It was posed commuter train that THE MONTH some of the early Industries track bed was located near also at this time that the promised hourly service to which flourished on the elec- where it is today near High- Goodyear spur line on the Toronto! They too built a SAVE $4. trical power generated from way 401. The station is Grand Trunk that ran along trestle across the valley but coffee.tea.simple. Per Box! the Bowmanville Creek. If gone today, but the old rail- Hunt Street was constructed. this one was made of wood. you missed reading that way hotel, “The Arlington”, The Canadian Pacific had Their tracks went down Wel- Visit www.ClaringtonPromoter.ca Look forWhy and Talk click Around on The the Water Cooler...story - please feel free to visit can still be seen as you take an earlier line pass through lington Street and stopped When you can talk around thiswww.ClaringtonPromoter. Link of the MonthNow tab. Find Available! information about coffee andFREE tea BREWER ** the east-bound on ramp at Clarington but it was up at Liberty. This railway went **Commercial accounts only, offer not applicable for residential customers.ca to download and read products available locally at Marckol Distribution. Liberty Street (you actually north near Burketon. This 60 NEW POD FLAVOURS Bowmanville Valley Part I. that fit your Keurig Brewer. see the back of the building. new line was known as the Continued on Page 4 ☞ Today we continue………. The station was just to the Lakeshore Line and unlike

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ASSEY HOUSE REST NEW M AURA The $10 Million Dollar Decision THE NT Please take a moment to foundation that will save Camp 30, and to create a tourist read the Message from the destination centre and save some of our historical past. Co-Chairs on page 5 of this Other less costly suggestions include: using the funds to edition regarding an update create a legacy project that would improve and delight our Catering Available 905-987-3747 on the progress of fund rais- community by establishing an “edible tree concept.” Peter- Your hosts Gus & Karen Bastas 27 King Ave. E., Newcastle ing for the Valleys2000 Project. borough has planted fruit & nut bearing trees all over their Also mark your calendars town and issue grants for organizations to plant more. BUY ONE Entrée OFF now for Saturday June 14, Establishing allotment gardens throughout our munici- Get the second *Eat in only. Must present before ordering. 2012…… the RCMP are rid- pality is another suggestion that fits nicely with the “edible Offer Expires May 31/12 Can not be combined with any other offers or specials. by Jim Abernethy, Editor ing into town (Orono) to put tree concept.” on a spectacular show…….. Improvements to the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail [email protected] see details on page 8 & 9. where it passes thru Clarington will be expensive, however The next time you this would be a legacy lasting generations to come. Welcome to are driving, walking or cycling past an orchard of apple We have received many suggestions that we either re- Destiny Church; trees…….. remember that the Apple Blossom is Claring- locate or make an substantial investment into our current Join us every ton’s official flower. Older Adults Program. This program is serviced by the Old- Saturday at Our thoughts go out to all of our many Fruit Farmers er Adult Centre on Beech Avenue in Bowmanville and by 7:00 pm who have been sitting on needles and pins worrying about some of our many community town halls. A Non-Denominational Church; the negative effects that this unusually warm spring weath- Funding a reduction in Juvenile Crime was another Encouraging people in a Discouraging World er will have on the fall harvest. suggestion, the idea being to introduce programs for our You can visit www.DCchurch.ca The danger is the cooler nights (-4 degrees C ) that tend younger people to teach respect for public and private Everyone is welcome by: or call 905.492.3095 to damage the buds resulting in a low yield come fall. Let’s property, thus prevent future property damage. Pastors Danny & Kim Piper for more details. hope it is not too bad come this fall. Some believe we should just keep the money in the bank Dare to dream and 210 King St. E., Unit #1 So, what would you do with $10 Million Dollars if it for a rainy day, while others are afraid that the $10 Million fulfill your destiny. Bowmanville, ON dropped into your lap tomorrow? will be spent to shore up our reserve funds as a result of L1C 1P3 Spend it? Share it? Save it? Buy something special? over spending. That is the dilemma that Clarington Council will be fac- Thank you for your suggestions and keep them coming ! ing when the Port Granby Low Level Waste Project begins My understanding is that Council has not made a deci- later this year, or early next. The $10 Million is due from the sion how these funds will be spend. Federal Government of Canada in return for hosting in per- Your input into that decision making is important. petuity the long term low level waste site in Port Granby. Remember the old saying…….. “ it is easier to fight a de- I have been encouraging everyone to share their cision before it is made.” thoughts to how best our municipality could spend this Valleys2000 is still accepting donations. Drop by the Val- money in such a way that benefits the entire community. leys2000 tent beside Lange’s Photo during the Maple Festi- Wild Oregano Oil - Natural Health Solutions We have received a number of suggestions from vari- val on Saturday, May 6th 2012. 35% soft gel capsules - Now $10 for 60 capsules ous residents who suggest that the funds are used to start a OFF while supplies last! 905-983-5000 5324 Main Street, Orono, L0B 1M0 Advertise your message www.terrenswellnesscentre.com to Clarington here!

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After a flood in 1890 five local bridges were washed out or damaged. The Highway # 2 bridge was the busiest and needed to be replaced as quickly as possible. The old bridge had been built of stone and wood. A prefabricated steel bridge was purchased to replace it. This bridge was used from 1890 until 1973.

☞ Continued from Page 1 good business appears to manville benefited from his be done in this line. The generosity. It was he who bankrupt before it opened band has a fine place to laid the cornerstone for the but a gas-powered official’s practice under the shade Town Hall on August 29th, car did run on the line once. of several elms, and their 1903. He died at the ripe old World War One in the Valley music is much appreciated age of 85 in 1921. July and August of 1916 by those who venture to the Colonel Hoskin visited the were busy times in the valley. top of the “stairs” and stay camp in mid-August 1916 In an area known as “The there to listen…” and on September 5th the Flats” (south of the Vanstone In those days there was Battalion left Bowmanville Mill and at the foot of Tem- a park where Rotary Park for points east. They left for LADIES LEAGUE - only $240* perance Street) a temporary is today. It had a wooden England on May 3rd, 1917. A FUN way to learn or improve your military camp was set up. It staircase leading to the val- Conclusion game! Great “girlfriend” time! It's time to was for the 235th Battalion, ley and a small wooden A lot has happened in the 20 weeks of golf including wine, the second to search this bridge over the creek to Bowmanville Valley since snacks and tournament. play golf! area for recruits (the first “The Flats”. 1794. The creek with its wa- *plus HST was the 136th). The camp was called ter power is the reason that Bowmanville historian, “Camp Hoskin” or “Hoskin Bowmanville is where it is David Morrison Sr. wrote in Park” and was named after today. But, let’s not forget his regular Orono News col- their Honourary Colonel that other people were at- umn on August 3rd 1916: Dr. John Hoskin. He had tracted to the Bowmanville “The 235th Batt. Is now donated money for the Bat- valley before the arrival of under canvas in the flats talion to purchase band in- the first settlers. Native below the English church struments. Dr. Hoskin was People lived and travelled Mother’s Day and it is some place for such born in England in 1835 and through the valley for thou- Gift Certificates a gathering, lots of shade, came to Darlington at the sands of years before the plenty of water, and if there age of 18. He taught school arrival of the settlers. Their Available is any breeze blowing it will near Mitchell’s Corners history is largely unrecord- *KIDS PLAY FREE! find its way down that val- (then known as Saxon Set- ed but perhaps one day the ley to the camp ground. A *With each regular Adult Green Fee, tlement) but went on to lead trowel of the archaeologist canteen on the ground will a distinguished career in will shed light on some of a Junior (under16 yrs.) plays for free! FUN for the whole family! sell you anything in the way law and business. He never their stories. Green Fees $15 for weekdays of soft drinks or ice cream, forgot his first home in Can- $18 on or smoke if wanted, and a ada and over the years Bow- weekends & holidays GREAT COURSE! For Family Reunions, Clarington Opening Doors! Social Groups & Networking Outside The O ce Doors Open Clarington factory in the communities fering a behind-the-scenes Home of Archibald's Estate Winery is excited to offer a glimpse of Courtice, Maple Grove, tour by bus only, departing featuring custom Gift into places not normally Hampton, Enfield, and So- from their information cen- Baskets, Gourmet Foods open to the public as part of lina. Our Doors Open sites tre. The family home of Ben and our Award Winning its 3rd annual Doors Open offer glimpses into some of Lett, famed outlaw of the Fruit Wines. event. On June 9th, 2012 the treasures of Clarington 1837 Rebellion, will also be from 10:00am to 4:00pm through free tours, activities part of the event. For more 9 HOLE, PAR 3 COURSE the doors will be open to and re-enactments to enter- information visit our web- Book your tee time 905-263-2396 beautiful schoolhouses con- tain the whole family. Also, site at www.doorsopenclar- www.ciderhousegolf.ca verted to homes, an old film for the first time in over 10 ington.com, “like” us on studio, churches, heritage years, the Darlington Nu- Facebook or follow us on 6275 Liberty Street North, Bowmanville, ON barns, and an old cheese clear Power Plant will be of- Twitter@DOClarington.

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by Myno Van Dyke Newcastle Historical Society Sid Rutherford was born on the family farm just east of Kirby, Ont. His par- ents were William and Jo- ORGANIC CUSTOM-CUT FRESH LOCAL anna. He began his educa- honey, jam, maple syrup, tion at SS#14 Clarke (now stone ground flours and LUMBER Empire cheeses Clarke Museum) and then ones. Those in their seats ered a quick lesson to the gluten-free products including cedar, pine & and apple cider to the Orono Continuation knew there was no escape boy’s nose. The boy did hemlock - call us today! School (High School) in as their turn was coming. not tell his parents about Many years later at the the altercation as he felt he Orono. Then to Peterbor- Happy Mother’s Day from Tyrone Mills ough Teachers College and Orono High School Re- would probably endure a later he received a degree union, Sid was introduced worse fate at home. Anoth- at Queen’s University in and shouted “Man O’ War!” er lesson learned. My, how FREE APPLE CIDER Kingston. He began teach- and received a standing things have changed.. ing in the early 1930’s at ovation from the students. Sid was a regular colum- nist for the Orono Times DONUT & COFFEE the Crooked Creek School There was no hiding from for every Mom that visits the Mill Sid Rutherford. Sometimes and wrote frequently about (North of Newtonville) and during Mother’s Day weekend then decided to go up to the high school boys would the historical character- be missing from class and fre- istics of Clarke Township. Northern Ontario for a few 2656 Concession Rd. # 7, Tyrone 905-263-8871 years. In 1938, he married quent the pool hall in down- He often would sermon- Our apple cider donuts Mary Mellor from Orono town Orono. When Sid ar- ize a bit about his thoughts are made fresh daily! Hours: Monday - Saturday 9-6; Sunday 11-5 and they had four children- rived at the door, even those and ideas. My favourite is Paul, Joanne, Heather and under the pool table would this quote about the value be quickly and efficiently re- of books- “It is from this Janice. Sid taught at Forest 1-888-SCOUTS-NOW | Scouts.ca Hill Collegiate in Toronto turned to the classroom. source you get your ideas, and eventually made his Sid knew his students your dreams, and without way back to the Claring- thoroughly and pushed these our civilization would ton area. He first taught at them to their greatest po- go backwards. It is not the Ontario St. Public School in tential. He loved history answers in life that are im- Bowmanville and then went and politics and was an ac- portant, it is the questions Make friends. Don’t add them. back to his old high school tive Liberal. In those days, that you ask that are im- in Orono. When the Orono most folks in Orono were portant. If you don’t ask the School closed and the new either Liberal or Conser- right questions there is little Clarke High School was vative, but he never let his hope for the future”. built, Sid became their first own political bias enter Helen MacDonald wrote Vice-Principal. Soon they the classroom. He loved to a wonderful tribute when moved into the family farm place a statement on the Sid Rutherford died at age on Regional Rd. 9. black board and grin as he 75 on February 15, 1992. When teaching, he often watched his students de- “Sid Rutherford died this wore a tailored suit, white bate the issue. morning, the day follow- shirt, a tie and polished Not all of his teaching ing Valentine’s Day- a day shoes in the classroom. He took place in the class- of universal love. He loved loved history and algebra. room. There is a story that life, he loved Canada, he Praise flowed from his lips one of his older students, loved poetry, he loved peo- when students were suc- much larger than Sid, com- ple and he loved his com- cessful. Apparently when plained loudly about Sid munity. More importantly, he conducted a review for in Bob Thomas’ restaurant he loved the earth, the es- an exam, he would have ten on Main St. in Orono. He sence of all his loves, and students, all at once, go up felt that Sid had treated him he loved the forest- the Ga- to the blackboard. He would badly and boldly stated to naraska Forest. It is here dictate the algebra equa- his pals that he would like that he was born. It is here tions and the chalk dust to settle the score “out back that he died.” would be flying as the stu- of the restaurant”. Unbe- Sid Rutherford believed dents wrote them out on the known to the student, Sid that education was a life- board. When things weren’t happened to be standing time pursuit. In 1975, he Bright futures start with exciting adventures and fi rst-time going well, Sid was known right behind this young lad co-authored a book with discoveries. Like paddling a canoe around the lake. And to occasionally throw chalk when he made the utter- Helen Schmid called “Out planting a tree for the very fi rst time. Or simply realizing at them. Some would find ance. Sid informed him of the Mists-A History of that making new friends is easy and fun. Call us today and their hands shaking so much that he would be more than Clarke Township”. The help your child discover a whole new world of fi rsts. that they couldn’t read their happy to oblige and “let’s do walking trail in downtown own writing. it right now”. The student Orono along the creek is knew he was trapped and called the “Sidney B. Ruth- Scouts Canada Programs for boys, girls and young adults. Beaver Scouts: 5 to 7 years • Cub Scouts: 8 to 10 “Man O’ War!” he would years • Scouts: 11 to 14 years • Venturer Scouts: 14 to 17 years • Rover Scouts: 18 to 26 years shout when he observed reluctantly stepped outside erford Woods Walk”. too many mistakes. “How with a small crowd follow- He wrote “all of history is many times do we have to ing. Sid was in fantastic a continuation of life”. His REGISTRATION HAPPENING NOW visit www.whitepine.scouts.ca or physical condition, and as life is part of our history. do this?” The ones at the call 1-888-SCOUTS-Now (1-888-726-8876) blackboard were the lucky quick as lightning, deliv- This was a special man.

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List of Donors - To Date Message From the Co-Chairs Jim & Cathy Abernethy Murray Henderson Pizza Hut We are pleased to inform you that construction of the By-Pass Channel at the Veyance-Goodyear Dam is expected to begin in Rae & Muriel Abernethy Randy & Diane Henry Pizza Pizza Carmen & Debra Aiello Harvey Hicks Power Workers Union early July, 2012. Edward Aldridge Wesley & Doris Hills Preston Transport Anonymous Hobb & Company Public Mobility Our initial fund raising goal was increased to $450,000 due to unexpected soil conditions and the decision by the Board of Russ Arbuckle Holiday Inn Express Bowmanville Bernice Puk Archibald Orchards & Winery Home Building Centre Rainbow Chaser Charters Directors to enhance the project’s design by adding improved public viewing areas and educational components. Michael Atkinson Home Depot Elva Reid Donald Austin Hooper’s Jewellery Kristin McCrea As a result, we continue with our fund raising efforts and invite you to help us reach our goal. Avient Solutions Bill & Frances Huether Ivan & Joan Renton Baagwaating Community Assoc. Bill & Catherine Humber Red Wing Tackle The Valleys2000 Fish By-Pass Channel project will have tremendous educational, economic and recreational benefits to our Valerie Barba I.A. Clarington Investments John & Janet Rice community for decades to come. Maureen Barnett Leon & Erin Irish Ron Richards Tom & Sally Barrie Douglas & Jo-Anne James Donald & Gail Rickard Bell Canada James Insurance Broker Limited Rogers Communication We wish to acknowledge more than 400 individuals, organizations and corporations who have donated funds and substantial Boatland Canada James Publishing Company Limited Ron Robinson Limited in-kind contributions to the construction costs of this wonderful community project. (see List of donors to date) Dorothy Bond Francis Johnston Rotary Club of Bowmanville Eddie, Broddy, Josie, Justin Barry Optical Royal Service Real Estate Inc. Especially the Ontario Trillium Foundation for their donation of 1/3 of the funds required to complete this project. and Lucy Boroutskie K2 Pure Solutions Dr. J. D. Rundle Bowmanville Clinic Pharmacy (Staff) Aubrey & Koren Kassirer Jim Russell Bowmanville Family Restaurant Donna Kay Doug Rutherford Other major supporters are: St. Marys Cement, Molson-Coors, OPG, Valleaux Construction, Oshawa Sand & Gravel, Vissers Bowmanville Horticultural Society Steve & Tori Kay Sail Sod Farm, Trade-Tech Industries/Walter Hillman, Salit Steel, and T-D Bank who arranged for guest speaker General (Retired) Bowmanville Kinsmen Club Ethel Keast Salit Steel Bowmanville Ltd. Bowmanville Veterinary Clinic Dr. Bill Kent Michael & Sharon Self Rick Hillier to headline the “A River Runs Through Us – Gala” which provided a venue for more than Peter Brewer Arlene King Peter Seto 400 attendees, sponsors and auction contributors to raise $85,000 towards our goal. Dorell Brightwell Kings Court Catering Gary & Donna Severn Brimacombe David & Carol Laing Dr. Ali Shickh Please remember that our Campaign remains open and that donations of $500 or more will be Dan & Deborah Brock Paul Laing & Faye Langmaid Shimano munity Harvey & Sita Broersma Lakeshore Tours & Travel Shoppers Drug Mart Bow.manville Mall recognized on the permanent donor board to be erected at the project site. r Com y Proj You ect Ben & Wilma Bronsema Dr. Robert Lane Adrian & Jennifer Short By-Pass Chan Fish nnel Donald Brooks Susan Larsh David & Sherry Shrives Please know that any amount you contribute will be greatly appreciated. “F To Raise l” Dr. Howard Burke Pamela Laurie Simply Presentable Home Kevin & Brenda Calhoun Catherine Lennox Paul & Mary Anne Slemon Here is how you can make a contribution: Mosport-Canadian Motosport John Lewis Emily Slute Ventures Inc. Liberty Dental – Dr. K. Vermeulen Daniel Smialek 1. contact one of the Committee Members listed on this page. $400,000 Canadian Tire Corporation Liberty Dental – Dr. J. Balenko St.Anne’s Spa Arlene Cannon Lions Club of Courtice Staging/Interior Design 2. to make a donation online visit www.valleys2000.ca $300,000 Captain George’s Fish & Chips Frank Lockhart Staples Bowmanville $350,000 Chuck Cattran Gordon & Marjorie Lowery Staples Canada 3. mail your donation to Valleys2000, P.O. Box 364, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3L1 Martin Chambers Douglas MacCheyne St. Marys Cement $250,000 Chantrelle’s Bistro Maddy’s Pub Pauline Stephenson 4. drop off your donation to the Valleys2000 display tent during the Maple Festival on Saturday Chaudiere Lodge Baldo Maltese Dr. Anthony Stone $200,000 th Mary Chisholm-Nisbet Christine DeVos- Maltese Alan & Anna Strike May 5 in Historical Downtown Bowmanville or at the Valleys2000 Office located at 68 King $150,000 Ed & Jennifer Clark Dr. G. E. Mann Allison Fellowes Strike Street East (Veltri Complex) Paul Collacott Maple Grove UCW Dan & Cindy Strike $50,000 Eleanor Colwell Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Strike & Strike LLP Wilma Coombes Marcol Distribution Howard Sturrock Sincerely, John Alexander Cox Janet Mavin The Atkinson Family Donalda Creasser Harry & Marlene McCall The Bowmanville Zoo Al Strike & Harold Hammond, Co-Chairs We have still David Crome Malcomb B. McCombe The Fairy Touch Day Spa Valleys2000 Fund Raising Committee go! Curves Bowmanville Ray & Diane McGill The Spruce Tree Sharron Cziraky Neale & Shirley McLean Thirsty Six Fishing Club a ways to Steve & Danielle Daize Krikor Melemetdjian Allen & Nellie Thompson Alan Davidson David & Judy Metcalf Tim’s Rent-All Ltd. Patricia Dean Ross Metcalf Toronto Dominion Bank Connie Dewell Metro Bowmanville Trade – Tech Industries Donald R. Hutton Insurance Metropia Todd Tremeer James Dodds Molson Coors Limited Elliott & Joan Tremeer Greta Down Mosey & Mosey – Kevin Ashe Charlie Trim Lloyd & Eileen Down Grace Moores Tuckamore Capital Board Members Henry Downing Morgan Road Fill Site Buck Tyler Ducks Unlimited Win Morgan UOIT Kevin Anyan Russ Arbuckle Mavis Carlton Harold Hammond Jack Hampsey Bill Huether Linda Duffie Morris Funeral Chapel Ed & Sylvia Vanhaverbeke Bill Humber Frank Lockhart Paul McIntyre Brad Parker Gail Rickard Doug Rutherford Durham Region Heavy Dave Mundy Irma Vasvil Al Strike Construction Association Municipality of Clarington Valleau Construction Inc. ECW Press Alan Murdoch Veltri & Son Eldad Hampton Mens Cindy Craig-Murdock Veridian Corporation Breakfast Club Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home Horace Vetzel Fundraising Campaign Committee Jim English Norton Rose Barristers & Solicitors Via Rail Evergreen Frank Nascimben Angelo Viola Jim Abernethy Kevin Anyan Russ Arbuckle Justin Barry Eleanor Colwell John Greenfield Jack & Evelyn Fisher Joanne Nimigon Vissers Sod Farm Harold Hammond Jack Hampsey Jackie Hampsey Peter Hobb Paul Hood Bill Huether John Fowler Bev Oda Walsh’s Village Inn Bill Humber Doug James Frank Lockhart Paul McIntyre Neale McLean Paul Morris Float and Fly Dreams Russell “Bud” Oke Michael Ward Clara Garamvolgyi Ont. Fed. of Anglers & Hunters Joan Watson Brad Parker Joe Raby Gail Rickard Ron Robinson Doug Rutherford David Shrives John & Wendy Garniak Ontario Power Generation Ted & Georgina Watson Sherry Shrives Al Strike Charlie Trim George VanDyk Marsha Gauthier Ontario Trillium Foundation George R. Webster Gay Company Limited Open Book Ontario Woodbine Entertainment Geissberger Farmhouse Cider Dr. Ed Osborne & Family Dr. Harvey Williams A River Runs Through Us Campaign Committee Christine Goad Oshawa Sand & Gravel Supply Don & Anne Wilson Gold Reflections John & Peggy O’Toole Robert Windsor Kevin Anyan Tyler Smith Amy Logan-Holmes Steve Kay Tori Kay Jennifer Knox John & Lorraine Greenfield PC Components Canada Susan J. Woodley Hair Fitness Salon Bowmanville P & L Enterprises Xi Lombda Sorority Erin O’Toole HBA Design PWC John H. Yates Brian Hammond Douglas G. Park Joan M. Yeo Harold & Helen Hammond Brad Parker W.B. Young List of Collaborators Jack & Jacqueline Hampsey David Penney Dr. Peter Zakarow Health Medica Perfect Party Zante Restaurant Valleys2000 (Bowmanville) Inc. Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) Heenan Blaikie ZSA Legal Recruitment Veyance Technologies Canada Inc. Ontario Power Generation (OPG) IN MEMORY Float Fishing Conservation Group Municipality of Clarington Lloyd McRobbie Donald J. Yeo

! APLEFEST Message from the President US AT M TH VISIT y MAy 5 What a wild ride we’ve been on since committing ourselves to a new By-Pass Channel for the great fish of Bowmanville Creek! It’s been a tougher project than we thought then. However we now have plans ready for the government authorities, we have almost enough SATURDA (located near Lange’s Photo) donated funds in funds and “in-kind’ to begin and we‘re putting shovels into the ground within days to create this magnificent gift for our com- munity. We encourage everyone to drop toonies and loonies into the Valleys2000 Our workers and supporters have been magnificent and we’re counting on them to continue this great work. Loonie Bank – Just look for the singing fish! ~ Frank W. Lockhart, President | Valleys2000 (a not for profit charitable organization)

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Do you want to read back issues of the ClaringtonPromoter? Visit www.claringtonpromoter.ca May 2012 ClaringtonPromoter.ca I Visit www.jimabernethy.ca Page 9 The Fort Macleod Band of the North West Mounted Police by David Climenhage, no Cornet Band will open transcontinental railway. structed Fort Macleod, it liked the big drum and ful tribes and law and order the program with the music Along with settlers, came a was recognized that morale made the offer of a good was established on the prai- of the Fort Macleod Band lawless element determined would be a problem with- horse for it.” ries within only four years Clarington Promoter of the NWMP. This historic to live free and do as they out some diversions to cope During the negotiations all with the help of the first Contributor band, established at Fort pleased. American whiskey with the short winter days with Lieutenant Governor Brass Band west of Ontario. Macleod in 1876, was the traders set up business on and long nights. They de- Laird, a large procession of The present day Orono On June 14th the RCMP first to travel to Rupert’s the Canadian Prairies. Their cided to form a band made tribes led by chief Old Sun Cornet Band is a project of Musical Ride will appear at Land and bring brass band names reveal something up of the men in the detach- was led by the mounted the Great Canadian Town the Orono Fair Grounds in music to the North West. of their storied character - ment who were musicians. Fort Macleod Band. They Band Festival. It is made celebration of 160 years of By the 1870’s, the United Slideout, Kipp, Standoff and Many of the men had grown marched from their en- up of outstanding profes- fairs. That evening the Oro- States had completed a the most notorious of them up playing brass instru- campment to the Gover- sional brass musicians from all: Fort Whoop-Up. ments in their town band. nor’s Headquarters with the across southern Ontario Canada’s answer to this Their first concert was per- band playing “Hold the Fort who perform the music of problem was to create the formed on Queen Victoria’s for I am coming“. Canada’s 19th century brass North West Mounted Police Birthday in May 1876. On September 22, 1877, bands on period instru- and move the 300 man force In the summer of 1876 Treaty Number 7 was signed ments. They will perform west to bring law and order Major Macleod began a tour with the tribes of the Black- the music of the Fort Ma- to the Canadian prairies and of the tribes for talks. This foot Confederacy on the cleod Band at 6:30 PM, June to establish Canadian Sov- quote from Captain Parker Bow River. It was presided 14th in an opening concert ereignty. The trek west by “We used the band that over by the Fort Macleod for the RCMP Musical Ride. the NWMP is a story of great same summer in our long Band. Peace with the power- hardship and determination. marches making treaties They had an immediate im- with the Wood Cree Indi- pact. The whiskey traders ans at Fort Carlton and the cleared out and law and order Plains Cree at Fort Pitt. The Artistic was a reality on the prairies. Indians had never heard a Following the long winter band before and showed Edge of 1875 at the newly con- intense surprise… The men home Decor.com Unique Accessories & Gifts We offer a unique collection of home décor Legion’s Dedication of The Fred West Hall items and gifts from around the world Unique Mother’s Day ideas & Gifts! Bronze Art Crystal Candle Holder Clocks Asian Tableware Folk Art Decorative Plates Giftware Collectable Print Art Home Decor Collectable Fantasy Figures Photo Albums & Frames and Much Much More!! 151 King Street East Bowmanville On L1C 1N6 905.233.4826 ZWILLING J.A.HENCKELS AUTHORIZED www.ArtisticEdgeHomeDecor.com RETAILER Left, former Mayor Diane Hamre and Rick Saunders, President Royal Canadian Legion BR178. Right, soldiers from the Ontario Regiment in Oshawa who also participated in the dedication of The Fred West Hall. MADDY’s Pub & Restaurant 4th Purina Walk for Dog Guides UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP! Sunday May 27th $10 off 9 AM Walk WITH THE PURCHASE OF A LUNCH OR DINNER ENTREE AND A BEVERAGE Courtice Community Complex (NOT VALID FRIDAY NIGHTS) Registration 8 AM at the Courtice Community Complex Valid Until: May 31st, 2012 JOIN US FOR MOTHERS DAY BRUNCH! 11am to 3pm . Support their project by walking your dog or supporting another dog walker. * RESERVATIONS REQUIRED! * For more information about the Courtice walk call Tracy at 905-435-1171 or go to www.purinawalkfordogguides.com 7 Division St | Bowmanville Courtice Lions Club 905-697-4022

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HOME COOKING with Cathy Operated by the Clarington Older Adult Centre Board Hello everyone. Spring has arrived and I am feeling that I could not do this column without included two of my by Cathy Abernethy favourite spring time pleasures. These recipes are very Open: Monday to Thursday 8 am to 6 pm & Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm easy and use ingredients which are readily available HOME PROMOTER in our local markets and grocery stores. Asparagus is CONTRIBUTOR certainly ready now and rhubarb will be available very soon. I hope your family & friends enjoy these recipes 26 Beech Avenue, Bowmanville as much as I we do. 905-697-2856 [email protected] • www.claringtonolderadults.ca

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Rhubarb Crisp SNOOKER TOURNAMENT Ingredients: Join us for a fun social Tournament • 3 cups rhubarb cut into ½ inch pieces • ½ cups maple syrup Thursday May 10th Topping ingredients: Starting 10 am • 1/3 cup butter- unsalted • ¼ tsp. salt $10 per person • 1 ¼ cup brown sugar • ¼ tsp. cinnamon • ¾ cup flour COAA MEMBERSHIP PICNIC Preperation: • Preheat oven to 350 F. Wednesday June 20th12 pm • Cream together butter and brown sugar. Stir in flour, salt and cinnamon Enjoy an afternoon BBQ, play games and enjoy • Arrange rhubarb in the bottom of a 8” x 8” pan. Pour ¼ cup maple syrup over rhubarb. • Sprinkle topping over rhubarb and bake for 25-30 minutes until topping is starting to the entertainment brown slightly. • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whip cream. FREE TO ALL MEMBERS of the COAA

Asparagus in Lemon Butter MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Ingredients: “MAYOR’S GOLF CLASSIC” • 1 ½ lbs. fresh asparagus, ends trimmed • 1 shallot, minced and well rinsed • 5 Tbsp. unsalted butter Thursday July 12th • ½ cup white wine • Salt and pepper • Juice of 2 fresh lemons In support of the COAA “Wheels in Action Campaign”

Preperation: $175 per person or $650 per foursome • Bring 8 cups if salted water to a boil and add asparagus. Cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain asparagus and immediately place in a bowl filled with ice Includes: Golf, Cocktail Reception & Dinner) water until asparagus is cold. Drain and reserve asparagus until ready to use. Dinner Only $75 per person • To make lemon butter, reduce white wine and lemon juice with shallot in a sauce- pan over medium heat until only 2 Tbsp. of liquid remain. Stir in 4 Tbsp. of butter until incorporated, season to taste and remove from heat. Melt remaining 1 Tbsp. of butter in a sauté pan and heat asparagus until just warm. (be careful not to overcook). Arrange asparagus on a platter and spoon lemon butter over spears of Van Transportation ALWAYS available to and from the COAA … asparagus. Serves 6 just contact the front desk to pre-book your ride!

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delicious locally grown food! son with asparagus for the local and buy fresh. Opening in Clarington first time. Watch for them to With all signs pointing to in May are Pingle’s Farm open in early-mid May. This an early growing season, you Market in Hampton, Price’s spring-time favourite can can also expect to see local Country Market & Green- also be found at Link Green- strawberries in full blossom house in Bowmanville, and houses in Bowmanville. In before the end of the month. Watson Farms in Bowman- addition to asparagus, Link We have so many tasty foods Looking forward to meeting your ville. Both Pingle’s Farm (who opened last month) to look forward to!! needs from bird seed, racing Market and Price’s Country also offers fresh from the vine To find out more about pigeon mixes to horse feed. by Tom Coleman Market & Greenhouse of- tomatoes and cucumbers. these local options, visit DURHAM FARM FRESH fer a selection of bedding Our year-round markets are www.durhamfarmfresh.ca www.durhamfarmfresh.ca plants, local produce, not to also a great source of local pro- or call 905-427-1512. Black Oil mention some fun attrac- duce. Visit Algoma Orchards Discover the local difference Sunflower Local Farm Markets will tions for the whole family. Gourmet Market in Newcas- – see you at the farm market! 50 lbs be opening their doors this This year, Watson Farms tle, or Country Market Garden Hours month, and with that will come will be opening their sea- Centre in Bowmanville to buy $29.98 Mon - Fri 8 am to 5 pm Sat 8 am to 3 pm We’re905 623-9198 for the birds or 1-877-623-9198& Food for Thought 3048we’re Concession not bragging! Rd. 3, RR4 Bowmanville ON, L1C 3K5 by Leslie James requested plant, they will or- Interesting plants spill enthusiastically embracing der it or help their customer out of every corner of Coun- the local food movement, [email protected] HOME PROMOTER source plants locally. try Market Garden Center. our right to save seeds, grow www.braggswildbirdseed.ca CONTRIBUTOR Richardsons features In the edible department, our own food and buy from bulk bare root trees and one can find the small fruits local merchants may be se- Even though I start ump- shrubs as well as individual listed above plus blackber- verely curtailed by a little visit us online at teen edibles from seed, I also specimen trees, flower- ries and fruit trees and cell known law known as CETA. www.claringtonpromoter.ca like to visit my favourite lo- ing shrubs, fruit trees and packs of unusual varieties This proposed Canadian- cal markets to purchase oth- small fruits. Planting trees of vegetables. European Union Compre- er plants for my garden and and shrubs is a great way to Link Hydroponic Green- hensive Economic and Trade 275 Toronto Street, Newcastle, ON table. My route starts east modify the climate around houses and The Orono Agreement places treasured 905.987.4560 of Kendal at H. Richardson your home as you provide Co-op also sell vegetable democratic rights at all three • Newcastle • Store • Monday to Friday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Farms, meanders west to The cover and food for birds as plants. It’s a delicate dance levels of government in the Hours • Saturday & Sunday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Garden Shed near Leskard, well as humans. to purchase tender plants hands of global agribusiness Railway Tracks and then on to The Country Whether seeking edibles just before the long week- corporations. The National Summer Is Here!!! Market Garden Centre north North or ornamentals, The Garden end in May while procuring Farmers Union successfully Garden Centre Is Open Newcastle of Bowmanville. I finally hit Path is well worth a visit. other hardier plants before stopped proposed changes 401 Toronto Street Prices Country Market east They offer twenty varieties they sell out. to seed saving laws in 2005. Hardy Promo of Bowmanville on Highway of heritage tomatoes, vari- For contact information To learn more visit this web- Bowls Sale #2. These local growers offer ous herbs and edible flowers for the local Markets men- site: http://www.cban.ca/ 9 99 Mill Street friendly personal service and as well as rhubarb, current, tioned above visit: http:// Resources/Topics/Trade/ $ . reg $12.99 Highway 2 an unusual variety of plants strawberry and asparagus claringtonpromoter.ca Food-Agriculture-and-CETA South on Mill Street Past the 401, Turn right on to Toronto Street, (Across from the 401 east on ramp) grown in their own green- plants. They are open seven This spring, my heart is houses. If they don’t have a days a week after May 1. heavy. Just as many of us are

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