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I Parents for French Auction Planned Section Two The Canadian Slnlesmnn. I'owmunville. November 25. 1987 !) Grim Result of Drinking and Driving ,/ft --' . ■ ;■ ., l IS ■:. :. !" > . '* i/ Si * ?. . ,«-* . b :. - ■ - -, .'-nl ? fl'? V' ' "Ml ! 4 Elizabeth Bunion, past president of the Canadian Parents for French (CPF), is seen admiring one of several pieces of artwork that will be available for auction on Thursday, November 26. This is the second CPF sponsored talent auction and it promises to have plenty of items to fill amyone's Christmas shopping shopping list. There will be a raffle for a Christmas parcel, a children's section and many more outstanding articles. A preview of the items for auction starts at 6:30 p.m. and the bidding begins at 7:00. Frank Stapleton, a well-known local auctioneer, has donated his time for the evening to perform the auction honors. Proceeds from the auction will go towards the expansion of French as a second language programs in Bowmanville. If the thought of running all over the place to do Christmas shopping doesn't sound appealing, there is relief in sight. The Bowmanville branch of the Canadian Parents for French (CPF) are sponsoring sponsoring their second annual talent talent auction on Thursday, November 26, at the Lions Centre in Bowmanville. Elizabeth Bunton, a past president of CPF sees the auction not only as a chance to pick up some great gifts, but also a time to get into the Christmas spirit. "It's a chance to get together together as a community," NOTICE Change of address HAMILTON & BELLEFONTAINE BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS P.O. BOX 39 1 DIVISION STREET BOWMANVILLE, ONT. U C 3K8 TE LEPHONE'KItff A233744' FAX NO. (416) 623-7759 said Mrs. Bunton. In addition, there's an opportunity opportunity to make a bid on the many talents and donations donations from local businesses and individuals that will be in the hands of the capable auctioneer Frank Staple- ton. The list of donators is long and varied and gifts include: include: folk art; two half hour flights; Christmas tree decorations; ceramics; and plenty of arts and crafts. Due to the demand from last year for children's items, the auction will also feature a special children's section including: a dollhouse; dollhouse; birthday party; stuffed stuffed animals; and a craft package. Also featured at the auction auction will be a raffle for a Christmas package including: including: a fresh turkey; a fruit basket; table centrepiece; fruit cake and much more. Tickets for the raffle will be .-.tyi sale at the auction as well as in some local businesses. businesses. Prior to the auction's start at 7:00 p.m., a preview of all the items will begin at 6:30 p.m. A musical ensemble of December 1,3,4,5 8 p.m. ,er L 3 A5 Adults$5.00 >m - Students $3.00 Free performance foi Senior Citizens November 30 at 7:00 p.m. students consisting of Debi Bizi, Jennifer Brooks, Wanda Holmes, Lisa Shakespeare, and Jill Brooks will fill the half hour with piano and flute music. Refreshments will also be served. The auction represents the main fund-raiser for the CFP and its proceeds will be used to "enhance French as a second language." "We wanted to do something something that wouldn't entail children having to sell anything," anything," said Mrs. Bunton. The CPF also hosts a book sale as part of its fund-raising fund-raising efforts. So far, monies raised have gone towards reference books for the Bowmanville branch of the Newcastle Public Library, French entertainers and donations of materials to various school libraries. Mrs. Bunton says that CPF also hopes to set up a scholarship scholarship for French students in the future. To date, the group has had no problem finding a need for their funds. Although few individuals have asked for assistance, Mrs. Bunton says that CPF did give some financial help to Ontario Street Public School's exchange exchange visit to Quebec earlier earlier this year. The evening promises to have something for everyone, and if you want to get a lead on Christmas shopping, the talentauction is the place to be. Mother Denied Right to Build Home for Son A Town of Newcastle resident resident has been denied the right to build a home for her son on her own property. In a decision Wednesday, November 18, Regional Council defeated regional planning staffs recommendation recommendation to approve Mrs. Mary McAlpine's application. The homeowner wanted an amendment to the Durham Official Plan to allow the division of her existing .8 hectare lot into two .4 hectare lots. This split would allow the construction construction of a home for Mrs. McAlpine's son and family. Both lots, located between between Maple Grove Road and Green Road, would have their frontage on Taunton Road. The application by Mrs. McAlpine had previously been turned down by the Town of Newcastle in mid September. Iiraddition, the- Ministry of Agriculture and Food recommended that the application should not be approved. They expressed concern over the potential conflict with a mink rancher's operations operations and future expansion. expansion. His farm of 8000 animals animals abutts Mrs. McAlpine's McAlpine's property. He has received received previous complaints over odours emitted by the farm. However several members members of the regional planning planning committee supported the proposed amendment to the Durham Official Plan. "Looking rationally, there is no impact whatsoever whatsoever on the mink ranch," said Councillor Irvine Harrell, Harrell, a member of planning. "South of the mink ranch there is an existing residence residence inside the code of practice. Mrs. McAlpine's property leaves ample room, outside the line of agriculture, agriculture, for a home to be built," he challenged. The Newcastle councillors councillors were adamantly opposed opposed to approval of the application. application. "I am truly surprised by the recommendation put forth by planning. Why would you approve something something that has been turned down by the Town of Newcastle, Newcastle, the Ministry of Agriculture Agriculture and Newcastle town staff?" asked Councillor Councillor Diane Hamre. The added congestion on Taunton Road, created by a private exit from the proposed proposed home, was a concern of council. So was the potential potential impact on the farmers in the immediate vicinity if a new home was built. Sorority Prepares For Xmas Auction MœÊÊÊÊSÊÊÊÈÊmË Wreck Makes Graphic Point by Gretchen Ballantyne A reminder to kids that drinking and driving don't mix was left on the front lawn of Bowmanville High School last week. In order to bring the danger and destruction caused by drunk driving to the attention of students, a wrecked car graced the lawn of the school's main entranceway last Monday. The car had been utterly de- stoyed in an accident involving involving alcohol. This gesture was made by the newly formed Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) program atB.H.S. to kick off an entire year of awareness activities planned planned for the school. The organizers of SADD had Dorn's Auto Parts, Oshawa, drop off the demolished demolished vehicle at the school Sunday evening. Students Students were greeted by the grim sightMonday morning. "This approach has been very effective in other schools. We want people here at school to think seriously seriously about drinking and driving," said Tracey Lux- ton, co-president of SADD atB.H.S. "We've never yet had a drunk driving accident involving involving any kids from our school. So hopefully by doing it [this yyay, they can 1 K/lfnn loin na! learn before it's too late, not .to drink }md ffive r "'Tracéy ' ' " 'Vv ? " ■ i explained. To accentuate the gravity of drunk driving, from the legal perspective, a police cruiser and two officers were on hand atB.H.S. Monday Monday afternoon. Their statistics were startling. In Canada, one person loses his life in an alcohol related crash every three hours. In Ontario alone, every 17.6 minutes there is an alcohol related accident. "What people don't realize are the penalties of an impaired driving charge," Constable John Logan told the students Monday. Constable Logan is from the Regional Police crime prevention bureau in Whitby. "For your first conviction you face a $600-$1000 fine and one year licence sus pension. Your second offence offence means 14 days in jail and two years without a licence. licence. To top it all off, your insurance goes up 100 per cent after your first conviction," conviction," he explained. He believes that the SADD efforts at B.H.S. will help educate students about the deadly hazards of drunk driving. Considering youths between between the ages of 16-24 cause 51.4 per cent of all collisions involving alcohol, alcohol, and only compose 16.8 per cent of all licenced drivers, schools are where programs like SADD are most needed. "If only one or two students students learn not to combine alcohol with driving, then this program is worthwhile," worthwhile," said Constable Logan. Xi Zeta Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, has had a busy fall. Our first meeting of the season was hosted by Linda Hardest. Hardest. We held a "Used Article Auction" which proved to be both fun and a success. At our next meeting, held at the home of Sharon McMullen, we had a very informative guest speaker, Anna Bragg, who spoke to us on "Reflexology and Therapeutic Therapeutic Touch. Reflexology is a science which deals with the principle that there are reflexes reflexes in the feet and hands relative to each and every organ and all parts of the body. It helps tne body normalize normalize itself in a natural way. It was a very interesting interesting night. Several ladies met at Port Darlington Marina to catch up on everyone's summer happenings and take advantage advantage of "Two Can Dine for $9.99." October was a busy month. Connie Reaker hosted the first meeting where we held a Lilacs 'n' Lace party. This is a new company formed by one of our members, Gayle Stevenson, and her partner Donna Kingelin. They sell crafts such as grape vine wreaths, ceramics and Christmas decorations. The proceeds of the sales went to the chapter. On October 20th all three Bowmanville. chapters met at Trinity United Church hall with their guests, for a Friendship Night. We saw a preview of the play "The Music Man." A speaker from Auberge, the home for abused women, told of all the ways they try to help women women and children in unfortunate unfortunate circumstances. Our last meeting in October was our Hallowe'en party, hosted by Joy Schryer. We all dressed up as our favorite "Bag Lady." We are looking forward to a busy November, starting with a 50's party. Also Ways and Means will be holding our annual Christmas Craft Auction on November 24. Everyone will bring some of their hand made items. Sharon McMullen Kroon & Son Interior Renovations Industrial -- Residential FREE ESTIMATES Call 623-1498 after 5 p.m. Sptiitrgfh Kitchen, McCallum & Porter CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANTS JOHN G. MANUEL. CGA DONALD K. KITCHEN. CGA. CIA PARTNERS 11B KING STREET EAST BOWMANVILLE. ONT. 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