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10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, April 4,1990 Senior Public School Students Learn About Native Customs Tyrone Prepares for Spirit Day Events Tyrone News Sandy Philp, (second from left), spoke to grade seven seven students at Bowmanville Senior Public School recently recently about the customs and culture of Canada's native native peoples. Looking at some native crafts are, from The best way to learn about the history and traditions traditions of Canada's native people people is to hear them talk about it. Since it was impossible for all the students in grade seven at Bowmanville Senior Senior Public School to travel to an Indian reserve, teachers at the school brought the reserve reserve to them. Almost. A visual and performing arts resource teacher with the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education Education spoke to this group of students last week about the history of native peoples in Canada, For a number of years, Sandy Philp has volunteered with the Native Brotherhood, Brotherhood, an organization- that has been working to keep the native tradition alive in their community. Mrs. Philp came to speak to the students as a follow Many thinking people are pre-arranging funerals At quiettimes, along with their own private thoughts, many people --both young and elderly --are making the sensible decision to pre-arrange theirfuneral.Theirwishes ore 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 228 Phone 623-5668 left to right: Michael Reitsma, Leanne Schnerch, Jonathan Jonathan Plazek, Amy Burgess, Shannon Leveille and Robbie Allen. however, pounded their feet with very fluid and aggressive aggressive motions. "Dancing was done for a reason," Mrs. Philp said. It could have been as a celebration, as a teaching method or just for entertainment. entertainment. Games were played for the same reasons. Natives enjoyed playing lacrosse, she explained, even though for the most part they were non-competitive and non-contact people. Before the white man came to Canada, she added, native people had the "odd conflict with another tribe" and relied strongly on their wits, symbolism and communications communications with one another. The white man, she said, didn't leam about the Indian Indian culture. Mrs. Philp has been with the school board for two years. up to the studies they have been doing in school. She is able to talk to students students about any particular aspect of the native culture in which they are interested. But, she stressed that to understand understand any one aspect of the native culture, one must understand the entire culture. culture. For example, the manner manner of dress is intertwined with other features of the society. society. Dancing, for instance, reflected reflected the roles of men and women in the community. Women, historically speaking, were responsible for preparing meals and protecting protecting their young. Men, on the other hand, were hunters who gathered food and warriors when called to do battle. When dancing, women were gentle and their dance was very unassuming. Men, Health Council Seeks Members The Durham Region District District Health Council, an advisory advisory body to Health Minister Minister Elinor Caplan, is seeking members to assist in the planning.of health care services. services. Council members are appointed by Cabinet for a maximum of six years. Monthly Council meetings meetings deal with the identification identification of needs, establishment of short and long term priorities, priorities, and co-ordination of planning for the effective and efficient development of health care services. Recommendations Recommendations are made by Council for the allocation of health care dollars to the district. Standing committees committees of Council meet 5-7 times per year and deal with issues such as mental health, acute care, long term care and community health (health promotion). Council is seeking consumer consumer and provider volunteers who are willing to participate participate in planning for.services and Ministry of Health funding funding allocations. Ministry of Health expenditures in Durham Durham Region exceed $200 million annually. For further information contact Richard Kaufman, Executive Director, at 433- .4262 ("fax" number is 433- 2307); or write: Durham Region Region District Health Council, 40 King Street West, Suite 300, Osnawa LlH 1A4. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cook, Taunton Road, were guests of Miss Grace Smith on Sunday, Sunday, March 25,1990. Jacqueline Vaneyk, after having been a member of the planning team, attended the National Consultation for Primary Food Producers, United Church of Canada, which was held at the Bolton Bolton Conference Centre on March 1st to 4th, 1990. This was a gathering of farming and fishing people from all across Canada. Requests and resolutions will be sent to the Federal Government and General Council of the United Church. The television television filming crew of Country Canada filmed part of the proceedings. Sympathy to Walter Loveridge and family on the death of Walter's brother, William Loveridge, Chard, Devon, England. William was the eldest of 13 children, children, and his death is the first break in the family. Walter and May and family have fond memories of William's William's sojourn with them in Canada. Immediate family members members and the Reverend Bonnie Bonnie Kelly were luncheon guests of Kris and Joy Vaneyk Vaneyk and Angela, following Angela's baptism on March 25,1990. Angela was beautiful beautiful in the family Christening gown for the joyful occasion. Murray and Arlene Yeo.Paul and Bessie Van- yek, attended the funeral of Mr. Arval Grills, Courtice, beloved husband of the late Florence Yeo, on March 27, 1990. Reverend Jones conducted conducted the service, then introduced introduced Mr. Glenn Pickell, Courtice, a life-long friend and neighbour of Orval Grills. Mr. Pickell paid tribute to the positive approach approach to life which Orval embraced all through his lifetime. The loss of both legs when a young boy did not deter Orval from assuming assuming the responsibilities of chores on the farm and the operation of horse-drawn and motor machinery. Mr. Pickell remembered Orval as "a true sportsman - from the benches, but a sportsman sportsman with his friends" at the community games. Orval made many acquaintances as he drove throughout the area in his service as weed inspector a few. years ago. A very close relationship with his daughters and a son and their families leaves poignant poignant memories of a man who lived abundantly. Tyrone Spirit Day Preparations Enthusiastic planners for Tyrone Spirit Day met at the Community Centre on March 28,1990. 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PLANNING DEPARTMENT BOARDROOM 105 CONSUMERS DRIVE, WHITBY AN APPLICATION TO AMEND THE DURHAM REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN The amendment, as submitted by the applicant, proposes fourteen fourteen (14) estate residential lots within the Site indicated on the map below. Subsequently, the Regional Council will consider the recommendation recommendation of the Planning Committee at a mooting to bo hold on: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18,1990 AT 10:00 A.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS BUILDING 605 ROSSLAND ROAD EAST, WHITBY The report related to the amendment application Is available for Inspection In the offices of the Planning Dopnrlmont, 105 Consumers Consumers Drive, Whitby, or by calling Ms. Kny Dry don, Planning Department Department (Whitby) 668-773 V(Toronto) 606-1651. Requests to make a presentation before the Planning Committee concerning the amendment application must bo forwarded to Dr, M, Michael, M.C.I.P., Commissioner of Planning, 105 Consumers Drive, Whitby, Ontario L1N6A3, and should bo received by Friday preceding the mooting. Requests to make n presentation before tho Regional Council concornlng tho nmondmont application must bo forwarded to the Roglonnl Clerk, Regional Headquarters Duilding, 605 Rosslnnd Rond East, Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A3, and should bo received 48 hours prior to the Regional Council Mooting. FILE NO. 08-107/D Gary lloiromo Roglonnl Chairman C W, Lundy, A.M.C.T, Huglonnl Clerk theme which was chosen for the theme of the annual parade, parade, a fitting choice to honour honour and celebrate the 10th anniversary of Spirit Day. The next planning meeting will be held at the home of Uelma Phillips (Chairperson) (Chairperson) on April 19th at 7:30 p.m. Anyone interested in assisting with Spirit Day is welcome to attend, and if you have ideas but are unable unable to attend the meeting, please send them. Around the Church The Junior Choir brightened brightened the morning with its singing on Sunday, April 1, 1990. Singers were Grant and Jane Knowlton, Matthew, Matthew, Luke and Jessica Brock, Jody Todd, Tracey and Lisa Ferguson, accompanied accompanied by' Cneryl Hunter, led by Jane Koene. A solo was sung beautifully by Jane Knowlton, "If I Were a Butterfly". Sunday, April 8, Palm Sunday, will be full of special special activities: observance of Palm Sunday, Confirmation, Communion, food drive offering, offering, offering for World Development which was made during Lent in the Sunday School, etc. Please remember to bring non- perishable food which will be distributed by the Salvation Salvation Army. Other coming events are the talent auction at the Old Tyrone Hall on April 7th at 7:00 p.m. For information call Robert Pascoe 263-8424. Tyrone U.C.W. will meet at the home of Carol Southwell at 7:30 on April 11,1990. Euchre There were eight tables of euchre in play at the Old Tyrone Hall on Monday evening, evening, March 19th with the following results: Russ Brown 90, Aileen Turner 85, Harold Swain 84, Myrtle Gimblett 80, Eileen Warder 76, Verna Robinson 43. Special Special prizes Richard Manns, Norma Cochrane, Aileen Turner. On Monday, March 26, there were 12 tables of euchre euchre in play with the follow ing scores: Doreen Ferguson 90, Maxine Brock 85, Norman Norman Rohrer 84, Verna Robinson Robinson 80, Pat Porrill 79, Len Cain 42. Special prizes Win Brown, Andy Munro, Gladys Potts, Dave Craig. There were thirteen tables tables of euchre in play at the Community Centre on Friday Friday evening, March 30, 1990, with the following results: results: first Dorothy Beech, followed by Ruby Trewin, Ross McRoberts,, Harold Swain, Peter Schoonder- beek, Art Sheehan. Ladies' Low Meta Swain, Men's Low - Edgar Millson, 50-50 Draw-Robin Alldred, Meta Swain. Special Prizes - Garnet Garnet Goyne, Edith Clemens, Ross McRoberts. Lions and Lioness Clubs Boost Lifeline Units by 25 The Lifeline program at Memorial Hospital Bowmanville Bowmanville received another boost recently through the donation of 25 more lifeline units by the Bowmanville Lions and Lioness Clubs. This recent contribution increases increases the total of the clubs' donation to the program to $64,000. John Lewis, president of the Bowmanville Lions Club, presented the cheque to Anna Strike, a representative of the hospital board. 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