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4 12 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, November 15,1989 Sem inar Looks at Careers Available in the 90's Aproximately 250 students involved in co-op programs programs in area high schools, attended a "Careers of the 90's" seminar at the Lions Centre in Bowmanville on Tuesday, November 7. Some of the guest speakers in attendance were, back row, (left to right): Paul Wills, Mike Battye, Bob Hill, Elbe Cardinal. Front row (left to right): Cathy Corrigan, Gail MacKenzie (organizer), and Melanie Moffatt. Absent was Mary Mctiaw, also an organizer of the day's events. Approximately 250 co-op students from high schools in Bowmanville, Clarke, Courtice and Port Hope attended attended a "Careers _ of the 90's" seminar held in Bowmanville Bowmanville this month. ; The seminar at the Bowmanville Bowmanville Lions Centre included included guest speakers from apprenticeships and "non- traditional" jobs. Their topics topics ranged from careers in engineering to personnel management. "Thus is the first year that we have conducted a seminar with this format," said Gail MacKenzie, one of the organizers. "This gives students who are serious about career development a Many thinking people are pre-arranging funerals Atquiettimes, along with their own private thoughts, many people --both young and elderly --are making the sensible decision to pre-arrange their funeral. Their wishes are made known well before time of need, removing stress from surviving relatives. Call or write for our selection of brochures on the various aspects of funerals and pre-planning. Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 53 Division Street BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 2Z8 Phone 623-5668 chance to ask questions to the speakers without the worry of boring their fellow students." Students regularly having having co-op placement in the morning attended the morning morning seminar and the program program was repeated for those with job placements in the afternoon. Co-op students from the Northumberland and Newcastle Newcastle Board of Education's Centre for Individual Studies Studies in Bowmanville also attended. attended. In past years, career development development days have been set aside at each school. Although Although these career days present a great opportunity for the students, some look upon them as a holiday and don't bother to attend. That is how the format of a seminar seminar exclusively for co-op students students evolved. Eva Nichols, one of the pioneers of the co-op program, program, said: "There are 1,387 students involved in co-op within our Region. This is by far the ' largest program in Ontario for senior students." students." "We want students to realize realize that you don't have to be a doctor or lawyer and that the trades, as a profession, profession, are very acceptable," explained Mrs. Nichols. One area student who took that advice to heart was Melanie Moffat. Melanie participated rogram la in the co-op program last year as a senior at Bowmanville High School. Her co-op was based at Pickering Welding, where she successfuly NEWCASTLE ENTAL 123 King St. W. EXPANSION 987-1039 SALE "To make room for renovations" ONE WEEK ONLY - Monday, November 13th - Saturday, November 18th 10 % OFF ALL OTHER REGULAR PRICED STOCK "DON'T GO MENTAL, COME TO NEWCASTLE RENTAL" Cancer Society Benefits from Foresters' Bazaar passed her Canadian Welding Welding Bureau Test. Melanie has been employed employed at Ontario Hydro since Sept. 5, and has attained attained her government card as a certified welder. She has come full circle in the co-op program, as she was a guest speaker, rather than a student, during this month's seminar. Another seminar is planned for the spring. Hallowe'en Night For TOPS Club On October 26th we had a ghastly evening with spooky costumed visitors for Hallowe'en. Best costume prizes went to the Hooker, the witch, and the clown. Special thanks to Helen Cook for doing games and all those who participated for a fun evening. On November 4th Christine Christine Jones, Dawn Dennis, Betty Janssens, Shirley Watson, Alfreda Wheeler, Mary McAlpine, Bessy For- sey and Helen Cook attended attended the Tops Rally, "Sail onto Success with Tops" in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Thanks to Christine, Betty, Betty, Dawn, and Shirley for doing doing the coffee, tea, etc. Congratulations Congratulations to our Alumni Kops. Helen and Bessy, three year Kops and to. Dawn Dennis Perseverence Award. Meetings held Thursday night at Bowmanville Lions' Centre, from 6 p.m - 8 p.m. New Members welcome. by Alfreda Wheeler. 50 Years Ago, Thursday, October 26. Veteran bondsman A. John Tamblyn has been elected President of Orono Band. A. L. Pascoe, ex-reeve of Darlington Township, was recently elected President of the Durham County Temperance Temperance Federation. Those serving with the Midland Regiment, C.A.S.F. at Trenton from this district include. Major F.L. Dudley, Lieut. S. Spencer, C. Sergt., Major J. Kincaid, Sgts. J. Honeyman, G. McKenna, H. Lycett, Cpl. W. S. Kincaid, Ptes. J. Knox, W. Mitchell, C. Cartwright, Jack Geddes, Jim Gedaes and W.R. Wright. Alice Jackson Mission Band of Trinity United Church met last week. Lola Maijerrison read the scripture scripture lesson, Mrs. Aubrey Smith read a story entitled "Spreading Good News." Evelyn Pickard also told a story. Collection was taken by Jacqueline Heyland. George E. Chase was reelected reelected last week as Secretary Secretary of the Eastern Ontario Municipal Electrical Association. Association. Gnr. Raymond Cole, 29th Battery Royal Canadian Ar- tilery, Guelph, spent the weekend with his father Mr. W. C. Cole. 25 Years Ago, Wednesday, October 28, 1964. ■ Ladies who assisted in the kitchen preparing the refreshments for the Women's Women's Hospital Auxiliary Tea and Art Show, held at the Lions Centre last Thursday, included Mrs. George Stephenson, Stephenson, Mrs. Clarence Hall, Mrs. James Newman, Miss Mary Jewell, Mrs. William William Wallis, Mrs. Earl Thompson, Mrs. O.N. Plummer Plummer and Mrs. R. C. Simpson. Simpson. The Rehoboth Choir presented. presented. "Then Sings My Soul", its second annual concert concert in the Town Hall on Friday Friday and Saturday evenings. The director was E. Mel McCoy, the pianist Miss Leta Bragg, the organist Allan Allan Burbridge, A.C.C.O. Special Special guest soloist was William William Perry. Lindsay. Mr. ana Mrs. James Pa- "terson and sons Ian and Edward, Edward, of Philipsville, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Gilbert, Concession Concession St. Bowmanville. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Davis and family, of Ottawa were recent visitors with Doris' mother, Mrs. T. Wright, Church St., Bowmanville. Mrs. Nesta Morris, of Stroud, Gloucester England, is visiting her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Honeyman and family, Liberty St. N., Bowmanville. 10 Years Ago, Wednesday, October 24, 1979. Ron Hooper, Kinsmen listant past Community Service Chairman Chairman and Art Evans President President of the Kinsmen Club recently presented Shirley McLean, for Splash, with a cheque for $10,000 from the club, to the Splash Fund. Police Constable John Standeven attached to Bowmanville Bowmanville 16 Division for Durham Region, was chosen this years most outstanding probationary constable with the force. Recently, Officers of Durham Durham Chapter 181 of the Order Order of the Eastern Star were installed at Centennial Hall. They are Isobel McFarlane, Duaine Palmer, Kay Ruiter, Dallas Manuel, John Manuel, Manuel, Ken Sumersford, Jean Sumersford, Ada Richards, Norma Kempling, Greta Brown, Eleanor Jones, Susan Susan Bradley and the Reverend Reverend Harold Kempling, Joan Shearer, Helen Lockhart, Myrtle Morris, Jim Martin and Vi Barton. Elliott Tremeer has been appointed Director of Music for the Oshawa Ontario Regimental Regimental Brass-Reed Band by Lieut-Col. M.J. Koster, Commandant Commandant of the band. Eighteen year old Rotary exchange student, Charlotte a Campot, arrived in Bowmanville Bowmanville from Holland in August and is now enrolled as a Grade 13 student at B.H.S. ; Waverley School What's Coming Up at Waverley in November There is a lot coming up at Waverley in November such as picture retakes on Monday, November 6 at 1:00 adk ' ÏW* ■ jfe* „'\s (88: ' & The Canadian Order of Foresters raised money for the Cancer Society with their annual bazaar and luncheon at Memorial Park Clubhouse, Bowmanville. The ba- : zaar took place on Saturday, October 28. Some of those who were present for the event are pictured here as they admire various handicrafts on display at one of the tables. Second Term at Courtice S.S. Monday, 3.m. All p.m. All students who were away on picture day can have pictures taken now. Parent/teacher interviews interviews are coming up from November 7 to December 8 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. This is a chance for parents to meet teachers and find out how well students are doing. Two of our grade five classes are going to the Science Science Center on the 7th. We are very happy to have the Canadian Half- Pint Basketball team coming coming to Waverley on November November 20. It is a team of little people who. are trying to put across a message saying, just because people are different, different, don't make fun of them. Then they will have a game at Bowmanville High School. On November 15 the grade sixes are starting a unit on electricity and on the 23rd they are going to the Science Center and on the 29th they are going to Darlington Nuclear Generating Generating Station. by Michelle Hicks, Sheila Parmar, Christal Reid, Lisa Reid. by Charlene Kloos Courtice Secondary has entered its second term of semester one. The first reports reports of the year will be issued issued this week and parent- teacher interviews will follow follow shortly. Orders were taken for next year's yearbook. Committee Committee members were also out during silent reading periods, periods, collecting full or partial partial payments. If students paid for their books in full, the prices were the same as last year. They could be purchased purchased for $16 soft cover and $20 hard cover. Over 250 students have bought books but the yearbook committee is looking for many more buyers. A representative from Josten's visited the school for à couple of days to accept orders for class rings. Hp also answered many questions questions and assisted students in choosing their rings. Miss Smith's OAC Family Family Studies class and Ms. Kirby's Kirby's History class went on a trip to the North York Public Public Library on Tuesday,November Tuesday,November 7. Students were given an introduction to the library and then spent the day working on research ers. vast. Thursday, Courtice had a Spirit Day. Students and teachers were invited to wear their pyjamas to school. A Dance Party was held during 4th period. For $2, students could get out of class and dance to the music day on Friday. Many people, " put on by Andy Ramcharitar are looking forward to hav- " and the Students' Council. ing a holiday. May everyone Courtice is having a P.A. have a great long weekend! Sintn HiXon FUELOIL HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING SALES 8 SERVICE Siptn vlliXon 313 ALBERT ST. OSHAWA L1H4S1 728-5138 723-4663 Because wife assault usually happens at home, people tend to think of it as a family affair. But wife assault is not a private matter. It is a crime. As a community we should all be concerned. For emergency assistance or referral, call the Wife Assault Helpline, listed in the white pages of your telephone directory or call the police. 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