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1 I The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, June 10. 1987 11 Real Estate Guide Ê Making A Move? Give us a call at 623-4433 PRESTON Moving and Storage Cobourq and Port Hope Call Toll Free 1-800-263-8001 Bowmanville Family to Spend Two Years in Africa Council Receives the Spoils of Victory Following Fitness Day by Carolyn Hepburn Some people will do just about anything to get away from it all. The Fenton family, of Bowmanville, arc leaving on June 19 for at least a two year stay in Zimbabwe, Africa. Africa. Norman Fenton, a teacher at Durham College in the apprenticeship programs, programs, has received a two year leave of absence to work with the Canadian International International Development Agency (CIDA). Mr. Fenton will be involved involved with the Zimbabwe Technological Vocational Project, a joint CIDA and Ontario International Corporation Corporation (OIC) project, which will be working to help the community colleges colleges become operational. Specifically, Mr. Fenton will be a Manpower Development Development Officer, setting up the exam standards for the different trades. "There are a lot of capable capable people already over there," says Mr. Fenton. "We are just going to complement complement the system," he says. When he says we, he means his wife, Pamela, and their four children, Mark, Andrea, Sarah, and Colin. The Fentons spent a week in Ottawa for training about the culture they arc preparing preparing to experience. Training involved learing about everything everything from how to accept gifts, to how to fly flags. They learned to accept gifts with two hands, never the left, and to fly the host country's country's flag above the Canadian Canadian flag. While all are anticipating the move, there will be changes to make. Mark, 17, will be taking Canadian correspondence courses during the two year stay. Fourteen-year-old Andrea will be doing half correspondence correspondence and half local schooling. The two younger children, Sarah,8 and Colin 6, though a little unsure about the situation, are expected expected to adjust very well, according to Mrs. Fenton. Since Zimbabwe received its independence many whites have left the country, country, according to Mr. Fenton. Fenton. The project hopes to train many Zimbabweans in unfamiliar trades. Canada is a major supplier of aid to Third World countries says Mr. Fenton. That fact is often forgotten or unknown. 234 King Street East Bowmanville Over 25 Years of Professional Real Estate Service Telephone 623-3393 Toronto Line 686-1035 4 LEVEL SIDESPLIT ■ RAVINE LOT - Bowmanville, 3 bedrooms, finished family room with fireplace, rec room, den, single garage, deck, beautiful lot. Asking $142,900. Call Charlie Reid 623-3393. IMMACULATE BRICK BUNGALOW - Newcastle, 3 bedrooms, new carpets, hardwood floors, finished family room with fireplace, finished rec room with wet bar, Inground pool, landscaped. Must be seen. Asking $141,900. Call Charlie Reid 623-3393. SUPER FAMILY BUNGALOW - Newcastle, 3 bedrooms, hardwood floors, pine cupboards. Basement finished, 66 x 132 lot, completely fenced. Asking $122,900. Charlie Reid 623- 3393. WEST BEACH COTTAGE - 3 bedroom, screened porch, furnished. Near channel at Lake Ontario. $12,000. Call Evelyn Davis 623- 3393 or 983-9356. && REPAIR SHOP $175,000. - 10 miles northeast of Oshawa, 2 bays plus equipment, 3 bedroom apartment. Jack Brown 623-3393 TRANQUIL VILLAGE SETTING - East of Bowmanville near 401 interchange, 3 bedrooms, large lot. Asking $129,900. Carol Martin 623-3393. JUST LISTED! $354,500. - Horse farm, unique 3 level 3 bedroom home, horse training centre with 8 box stalls, arena, wash rack, office, on 10 acres with pond, 20 minutes north of Oshawa. Chet Jackson 623-3393 or 986- 4532. 6 , - ■ ja * OPEN HOUSE - Sunday, June 14 1:30-4:00 p.m. Custom rancher, 10 acres, $339,000. Directions: No. 57 Hwy. N. to Cedar Pk. Rd., east to 1st North. Lorna Clarke 623-3393 or 434-6421. 58 ACRES BURKETON AREA -- Half clear, half wooded, 2 road frontages, pond. Asking $150,000. Jack Brown 623-3393. ONLY 8 TREED LOTS LEFT! -- 2nd phase of Burketon I llll Estates now available at $57,900. Up to 2 acre well treed lots, 20 minutes to Oshawa. 16 lots already sold. Act now! Chet Jackson 623-3393 or 986-4532. 50 WOODED ACRES, PONTYPOOL AREA -- Good location near Hwy. 35, pine and mixed bush. $74,900. Bill Turansky 623-3393. 35 MINUTES TO BOWMANVILLE - Why rent when $87,900. puts you In a 3 bedroom home? Call Will Burrus 623-3393. SALESPEOPLE Millie Porter 623-6776 Doug Irvine 705-932-5251 Sharon Edey 623-4961 Lorna Clarke 986-0172 Bill Turansky 983-5420 Carol Martin 705-324-9216 John Shewchuk 623-5927 Tom Turner 623-5510 Evelyn Davis 983-9356 Clare McCullough 576-3060 Charlie Reid 983-5914 Will Burrus 705-277-2773 Chet Jackson 986-4532 Jack Brown 263-2623 Joe Jeronimo Assistant Manager 623-6920 CUSTOM RANCHER • $242,900. -- Tranquil, nature setting. 19.6 wooded acres, excellent view, sunken living room with fieldstone fireplace. East of Blackstock. Chet Jackson 623-3393 or 986-4532. TOP NOTCH COMMERCIAL BUILDING - Downtown core, totally upgraded to 1987 standards, fully leased, commercial and residential. Excellent Income over $60,000 yearly. Bowmanville. $650,000. John Shewchuk 623-3393. RIVER VALLEY ESTATES THE ROSEWOOD $189,900. Experience the fine quality and design of a Vellrl Homel Take advantage of over 25 years of experience In the house building industry, "3 New Models" just released. Prices start at $110,000. for a fully detached above ground bungalow. Visit our Sales Olflce at River, Valley Estates on Moarns Avenue off Hwy. 2 In Bowmanville, Open Monday to Thursday 3 p.m. to dusk and Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. or call 623-3393. Ask for Tom Turner. - With a desire to experience experience another culture, Mr. Fenton answered an ad in the newspaper and soon found himself and his family family preparing for the experience experience of a lifetime. While they arc over in Africa, the Fentons hope to do much travelling, and Andrea definitely definitely votes for a trip to Au stralia come vacation time. While taking much knowledge knowledge and experience with them, Mr. Fenton thinks that they will learn more from the Zimbabweans than the Zimbabweans will learn from them. Whatever they learn, it won't soon be forgotten. Council Briefs Town staff will be investigating investigating the possibility of receiving a Ontario Renews Award (ORA) for the renovations renovations involved with the new town hall. The ORA were established established seven years ago to encourage renovation improvements improvements of homes and communities. A new category this year, Non-Residential Renovations, Renovations, will recognize the renovation renovation of commercial, industrial industrial or institutional buildings. In 1986, Ontarians spent over $5.5 billion on renovation renovation projects, providing better better homes, neighbourhoods, jobs and a stable tax base for communities. receive $177 million for spending on their transit systems. GO Transit has been allocated allocated more than $100 million million for service improvements improvements and expansion. The provincial government government recently announced their intentions to make a financial commitment to the improvement of transportation transportation in this province. Over the next three years, an additional $290 million will allow for the immediate immediate start of Highway 407. Of that amount, $130 million has been allocated to the greater Toronto area. There will be an immediate immediate increase of $28 million million for improvement of roads at a municipal level. In addition, the $30 million million allocation for municipal municipal roads from the Ontario Municipal Improvement Fund will continue. In the area of transit, municipalities are slated to The Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of Newcastle Newcastle will be taking a look at the provincially established established Municipal Employment Employment Equity Program. The intent of the program is to encourage municipalities municipalities to increase the number of women in their work forces and to provide educational educational and developmental developmental opportunities for women employees. The goal is to increase representation of women across all levels and occupations occupations in each municipality. municipality. It's nice to be honoured for a number one achievement. achievement. Pictured above arc Newcastle Mayor, John Winters, (right), and Participation Challenge Day Coordinator, Jane Lunn, as they accept a plaque and a flag from Ajax Mayor, William McLean. The Town of Newcastle just beat out Ajax for the title of the fittest community for the second year in a row on May 27. A total of 16,251 people from our town called in their activities, for a 48.5 percent participation rate. Ajax, with 17,217 participants, had only 47 percent percent of the population represented. Pot Luck Supper Held for Visiting Chicoutimi Exchange Students The Tyrone Spring has once again been closed. Samples of water taken at the spring indicate that the water is unsafe for human consumption, according to the Department of Health Services. More about water! The official official opening of the Orono Well takes place on June 23. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at noon, at the Orono Pumping Station, Sommerville Drive, Orono. Following the ceremony, a reception will be held at the Orono Town Hall, Main Street, Orono. News Briefs ;> COLLISION ON HWY. 57 -- Durham Regional Police have not yet released details of a car-truck collision on Highway 57, west of Tyrone. The accident, accident, which occurred this morning (Wednesday, June 10) near the intersection of Regional Rd. 57 and Concession 7, is believed to have claimed the life of one person. BRIDGE BURNS -- A fire caused $25,000 damage to a Canadian Pacific railway bridge near Newton- ville June 6. No cause is yet known for the blaze, which occurred at about 5:30 p.m. LOST KEYS -- Two sets of keys have been brought in to The Statesman office. One has four keys on and was found at West Beach in Bowmanville and the other was picked up near the Canadian Tire store on Church St. Owners may have same by coming to the office at 62 King St. West, Bowmanville. Make it soon, or they will be turned over to the police station. Kendal News Harvey Jackson Memorial Park, Kendal, was the scene of much activity Saturday and Sunday, May 30 - 31st where the Kendal Ladies Invitational Lob Ball Tournament took place. Ten teams were involved in a two division round-robin with all teams playing in one of the A, B, C, D, or E finals. In the first division were: Shoppers, Northumberland, T.J.s, Rad Stop and Kendal. In the second group were Buds, Remax, Pro Sports, Busters and Concord. After some excellent playing the finals ran as follows: E. Northumberland defeated Remax with a score of 11 - 0. D. Concord defeated T.J.s 11 -1, C. Busters downed Kendal 4 - 2, B. Rad Stop defeated Pro Sports 9 - 1, A. Shoppers won over Buds 10 - 5. The Kendal ladies would like to extend special thanks to the umpires Brian Foster, Roy Allen Foster and Ted Stark. To the community of Kendal for their support and work in the booth, to the kids for all their help and clean up, to Barb Wallace and Cathy Robinson for all their effort in organizing and running the tournament and finally to all our families for their continuous continuous support and encouragement. encouragement. May twenty-ninth saw the last card party of the season. There were nine and one-half tables in play with scores as follows: High - Bernice Moffat, second Chad Switzer, third John Lowery, fourth Florence Roe. Low - Bill Roe, Alec Moffat. Jean Allen won HELP KEEP RED CROSS READY! 1981 BONAIR 650 tent trailer, excellent condition, sleeps 5, Icebox. Asking $2500. Phono 623- 1208. 23-2S The Grade 6 French Immersion students from Ontario St. School, their teachers and parents were hosts last week to students from Chicoutimi Quebec on an exchange visit to this area. After taking in many of this district's attractions including those in Toronto, the visit wound up at a potluck supper- held in the cafeteria of Bowmanville High School, where healthy appetites took over completely in', both'languages. Teacher Jean Marchand stood on a table to give the ' 'Go Ahead' ' to the tables. i the 50-50. Hope to see you all in October. Further to the tragic accident involving the two Kendal youths, rehabilitation is well under way but it's going to be a long, hard haul. Anyone wishing to send cards will find the address pinned up on the notice board at the Kendal Coffee Shop. The sympathy of the community is extended to the family of the late Jack Carscadden, life-long member of this community. W.I. Happenings BOWMANVILLE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE On June 4,1987, members of the Bowmanville Women's Institute, their husbands and invited friends motored to Port Hope Royal Canadian Legion. There they were served a delicious luncheon. During the meal music was played. The Anniversary Waltz was played for Mr, and Mrs. Ron Hetherington who will celebrate celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary June 5th. They were presented with a gift from the Women's Institute. Following the luncheon the meeting opened. Mrs. C. Bell, President, welcomed all. We were reminded of the first Convention FWIO to be held in North Bay in July in recognition of its 90 th birthday and also the display of W.I. memorabilia to be held at the Bowmanville Museum on Saturday, June 6,1987. The meeting closed wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable summer vacation. Anne Brine, P.R.O. HOCKIN HOCKIN 123 KING ST. EAST BOWMANVILLE REAL ESTATE LTD. Telephone 623-4115 QUEEN STREET -- Classic, four bedroom, brick home, landscaped lot 123' x 165', finished walkout basement. Attached office space ideal for home professional. Close to downtown area. $199,500. fèjSfcî ^ ; ij- ' VIV* \ n 1 Hi? i 1 i' LIBERTY STREET SOUTH -- Four bedroom, V/2 storey, brick and frame home, treed lot 59' x 108', potential for In-law apartment. $105,000. GOOD RETIREMENT HOME - This three bedroom, brick bungalow Is within walking distance to shopping, hospital and clinic. Large living room with fireplace has a walkout to private back yard. $119,900. ONTARIO STREET - Neat, three bedroom, brick bungalow, separate basement apartment, central location, zoned commercial. $124,000. BUILDING LOT -- Brown's Road, Newcastle - 150' x 150' lot In rural setting, some trees, convenient location. $30,000. POND AND TROUT STREAM make a lovely setting for this tastefully decorated, cedar-sided, three bedroom bungalow on 1.12 acres, cathedral ceilings, walkout to huge deck, two fireplaces. $187,900. COUNTRY HOME WITH STREAM - Orono area - Four bedroom, ranch bungalow, mostly finished basement on 100' x 67' nicely landscaped lot with trees. $169,900. CADILLAC AVENUE, OSHAWA - Neat, two bedroom, frame and aluminum home, finished basement, landscaped, corner lot, ideal starter or retirement home. $118,900. r ■G ■ • -, .... 1 **** iwiyr-Vf *te FACING GREENBELT - Tastefully decorated, four bedroom, two storey home with attached garage, Large eat-ln kitchen with walkout to patio. Master bedroom has walk-ln closet and entrance lo bathroom. Asking $139,900. Leo Haunsberger 623-6144 Brad Hockln 623-5055 Pat Marjerrlson 623-2478 Liz Meade 576-5582 Mary Lou Mlntz 576-3265 Jan Pollitt 983-5961 Bob Stevens 623-3090 Madeleine Williams 987-4235 Marg Bain 623-2661 Jack Ricard 433-0036