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B5owmanville Girl Chosen as Miss Durham Central Fair By CarieneKrby Judged flot only for beauty but for poise, talent and on the basis of her answer to the one question that all the contestants were presented with prior, ta the pageant, Yvonne Boerstra was crowned Miss Durham Central Queen of the Fair on Thursday night. The one question that a il six of the girls were required ta oewer was "What would you V, ta see accomplished for thè-eËildren of the Municipali- ty of Newcastle during this the Year of the Child". Miss Boerstra, sponsored by the Newcastle Lions Club, was barn in Toronto, but came ta Bowmanville five yearsaeg where she became invoived in the drama club at Bowman- ville High Schoal. This talented 20-year-old hopes to secure a' career ini commercial interior design or visual, displays. To, help achieve this goal she attended schaol in Salt Lake City where she studied fashion merchandising and interior design. A travel buff, Miss Boerstra also visited Colorado and New Mexico, before spending a month in England. 111 Presented ta the audience in, a long pink gown of polyesterý jersey with a wrap around halter, Yvonne received her' crown and sash from last Proud Winner of Beat Holstein Bull at Or-ono Fair year's queen Miss, Kathy Lycett. First runner-up ta. the crown was Kathy Mayberry, a 19-year-old resident of Bow- manville. Miss Mayberry, sponsored by the Kinsmen Club of Bowmanville, was presented i a plum chiffon two-piece- cocktail dress accented with a double strand of pearîs. Miss Mayberry, a make-up consultant for Oshawa.Casme- tolog y Clinie, entertained with a diance routine from the broadway hit "Chorus Line". Interested in fashion, she \hapes to operate an exercise, beauty and talent resart. ,Nancy Rietmuller, sponsor-- Don Welsh, of R.R. 4 Bowmanville proudly displays the red ribbon, won by bis prize Hostein bull'i n the best.overail category. Welsh also placed first in t he yearling category at this year's Durham Central Agricultural Fair at Orono. ed by Hamilton's Insurance Service in Orono, was the second runner-up. A nursing student at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Miss Rietmuller holds flot only her Canada Cord from the Girl/Guides but 260 baton twirling trophies, including the Canadian Duet Champions award with her sister and many other awards. Nancy entertaîned the audience with a number an her flute before being present- ed in a three-tiered,, ruffled peasant dress in, faîl pink trimmed with chantilly lace. Also in the competition were Michele Major, a 17-year-ald Orono resident, Norma Duerden, a 19-year-old from Crooked Creek, and Esther McEwan, an 18-year-old Orono girl. Miss Major, sponsored by Noone's Restaurant in Orono, performed a Top Hat and Tails dance routine. Dressed for the occasion, Miss Duerden, sponsored by the Bank of Montreal in Bowmanville, sang a solo Country Roads. Sponsored by Curvply Wood Products in Orona, Miss McEwan sang a Led Zeppelin tune,, Stairway to Heaven, backed by a back-up group of Jeff Payne, Randy Yurko and Colin Haywaod. Flowers provided by Bey s Floral Creations in Bowmnan- ville, along with gifts of jewellery from Michelle Lynn were presented by Kathy Lycett to the winner and first andsecond runners-up. James Jewellery, who had a display in the arena, donated a Discuss Child Abuse At Bowmanville W.I. The September meeting of Bowmanville Women's Insti- tute was held in United church Hall, Sept. 6 at 2 p.m. Due to Mrs. E. Twist's absence, Mrs. C. Downey, a past president, conducted the meeting. Regu- lar business and cor- respondence were discussed. Mrs. T. Buttery and Miss Hilda Simnick were appointed to attend the "Indoor Garden- ing Workshop" at Maple Grove on Oct. 18 and 19. We were reminded of the Fun Fair on Oct. 16. Mrs. J. Brine was in charge of the program. The theme: Family and Consumer Affairs: she took the first part, "the family": she gave the motta - "Every home a school 10k gold chain ta the winner of the pageant who was chosen by judges Merrili Brown of Bowmanville, Mrs. R. K. McArthur of Orono and Dianne Waodley of Tyrone. Mayor Rickard, one of the sponsors of the pageant,- presented his gifts and a kiss to each of the three winners. Il Ail of, the contestants were p4esented' with cheques on behaîf of the Durhamn Central Agricultural Society, by Mac Ransbury. The entire production was ably conducted by Harvey Webster, Master of Cere- mones. and every mother a teacher," explaining that parents are teachers of their family and that children are sharp and have good ears. Mrs.Mansfield, public health nurse, was introduced and gave a very enlightening talk on child abuse. She used flip charts ta further her statistics on the whys and how to recognize it. Agencies are sest up for information. t is a community concern and we must be aware that it is not only physical, but emotional maltreatment as well. The Family and Children's Services are ready ta help. A film entitled "Cradle, to Violence" was shown, depict- ing parents' attitude towards their children and how they can be helped through group discussion and mental therapy. The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, September 12, 197 9 13 THE IPTICAL 181MI8I M IRENE McROBERT, Dispensing Opticiani * 30 KING ST. WEST BOWMANV ILLE I PIIONE 623-4477 Executive clothing for TOIY From Europe.. firat The European look.. right in tune with the, contemporaîy Canadian maie- and his.- life- style. And this vested suit is a prime example. The silhou- ette traces the body with- a tose-fitting waist, defined shoulders and a trim vest underscores the European stying. In navy and brown. 3 Pce. Suits From$QO CUIS ofgr