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I 1 V Sod Turning Starts Construction of Housing Project Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, November 6,1991 5 -What's Happening Local Women Named for YWCA Award On Friday, Nov. 1, the sod was broken for the construction construction of Parkview Heights, Durham Housing's first project in the Town of Newcastle. Shoving the newly polished shovel into the ground are Diane Ham re, the president of Durham Housing, and Gord Mills, Durham East MPP. They mustered support from (1-r) Leo Scom- New Water Color Display at Town Hall Three local residents have been nominated for the 10th annual Durham Region Women of Distinction Awards. Nominated are Courticc resident Darlene Matyczak, Hampton resident Hubcrtha Van Wees and Margaret Rodgers Rodgers who works at the Visual Arts Centre of the Town of Newcastle. Ms Matyczak was nominated nominated for her involvement in community service, while Ms Van Wees and Ms Rodgers have been nominated for their commitment to the arts. The Durham Region Women of Distinction awards recognize women whose special achievements have made a difference to many lives in Durham Region. Region. There are four categories: Community Service, The Arts, the Work Force and Young Women of Distinction. Distinction. The guest speaker for the awards dinner is Maureen Kcmpston-Drakes, the recently recently appointed Vice-President, Corporate Affairs of General Motors of Canada. The Durham Region Women of Distinction Dinner is sponsored by the Oshawa YWCA and will take place on Thursday, Nov. 7 at Le Gala in Whitby. Proceeds from the dinner help fund YWCA services and programs in the Durham Region. November is Diabetes Month Dear Editor: Across Canada, November has been designated DIABETES DIABETES MONjTH and Canadian Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) volunteer canvassers will be knocking on your door asking for a contribution. Diabetes Diabetes is a disease in which working cells throughout the body arc unable to use food energy energy properly. Diabetes doubles doubles the chance of heart attack or stroke, is a leading cause of adult blindness, and remains the third-leading cause of death by disease. When the CDA canvasser comes to your door and asks you for a contribution, please say yes. We thank you for your continued continued support. Sincerely, Charles Schembri Acting President Durham Region Branch Old Munich Restaurant 255 King St. E. (at Ritsoh), Oshawa 436-5065 Live Entertainment and Dancing Fri. - Sat. - Sun. Dinner Special Mon. - Thurs. $6.95 Licensed Under L.L.B.O. Reserve now for OKTOBERFEST Oct. 11 - 12th Water colors by Pickering artist Diane Henderson will be on display at the Town of Newcastle Civic Administration Building from Nov. 1 to Nov. 29. Her exhibition, entitled Porch Patterns, looks at many of the porches known by Bow- manville citizens. 1 C.O.P.E. Hosts Public Playshop The Town of Newcastle COPE Program, in cooperation cooperation with Durham Region Region Social Services will host a public "playshop" open to all. The purpose of this event is to demonstrate the Local Employment and Trading System (LETS). LETS is a simple, effective effective way in which you can get the things you need without a lot of cash. In exchange for obtaining the things you require, you can do the kind of work you like to do and you can work for yourself. By trading in the LETS system, you can get to know what is available and what is needed in your community. Everyone who would like to do more with less, economically economically speaking, is invited to attend. There will be a meeting on Monday, November 25, to explain the system. It takes place in the cafeteria of the Bowmanvillc High School from 7:30 to 10:00. Guest speaker is Dr. David Burman. For more information, contact the COPE program at 623-4123. parin; Philip Mizzi; Alan Wilcox, project architect; Mo- feed Michael, General Manager of Durham Non-Porfit Housing; Enzo Mizzi and Ben Pitoni of Elmway Construction Construction Inc.; Marie Hubbard, Town of Newcastle Mayor; Mayor; George Del Mastro; Mario Cortellucci of Eiram Development Development and Pat Campisi of Elm way Construction Inc. Spaces Left For Children In STAGES Workshop If you have a child who would like to explore dramatic dramatic activities in a noncompetitive, noncompetitive, but challenging atmosphere, STAGES still has a few spaces available in its upcoming Theatre Workshops Workshops in Bowmanvillc. Instructor Brad Carson will be conducting Saturday sessions at St. Paul's United Church from November 23 to December 14 for intermediates intermediates (ages 10 to 12) from one p.m. to four p.m. and for juniors juniors (ages 7 to 9) from nine a.m. to noon. Children will have fun using using their imaginations in a program of theatre games and activities designed to encourage encourage confidence and cooperation cooperation while improving vocal skills and physical awareness. Registration forms are available at the Bowmanvillc Public Library or by phoning 623-8657. Don't delay. flBIBlflllfl ^ eJlr % 0 Siding, Soffits, Fascia, Capping Roofing, Doors, Windows, Trough No job too big or too small Telephone 434-7994 Bowmanville, Ont. SERVICES OF REMEMBRANCE - On Sunday, November November 10, at two p.m., there will be a ceremony of remembrance at the Orono Cenotaph. The parade to the Cenotaph forms at 1:30. The following Remembrance Day services will all be held on Monday, November 11: There will be a service at the Bowmanville Cenotaph on Temperance St., alongside the Town Hall at 11 a.m. At the same time, there will be memorial services at Newcastle Village Cenotaph and at the Newton- ville Cenotaph. There is also a remembrance Memorial Service Service at St. Joseph's Church, commencing at 11. We note that, for many, November 11 is not a statutory holiday. So, some folks won't be able to attend the services on Monday. Let's hope the federal government decides to reinstate the November November 11th statutory holiday so that Remembrance Day gets the attention it deserves. ALL-CANDIDATES' MEETING - Candidates for Ward Three have been invited to attend a meeting at the Newcastle Village Community Hall on Thursday, November 7. The meeting, which takes place at 7:30 p.m., is sponsored by the Newcastle Village Chamber of Commerce. Everyone is welcome welcome to come out and meet your future Ward Three representatives. representatives. If you are new to Bowmanville... would like to call on you with Housewarming Gifts and information about your new location. Call Your Hi Neighbour Hostess Mrs. Audrey Kehoe at 623-0395 Insurance^ Serving Newcastle areaÆ For over 17 yearstpr • Auto • Home • Farm • Commercial • Industrial 5 King St. E.at Mill Street Newcastle Village 987-5229 Patrick G. Deegan DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC 5 GEORGE STREET, BOWMANVILLE 623-4473 or 623-6477 BRINK'S EXCAVATING 688 Regional Rd. 17, Newcastle L1B1L9 ■ Trenching ■ Gravel and Top Soil ■ Grading and Levelling ■ Septic Installations ■ Back. Filling ■ General Excavating ■ Dump Truck Service (416) 987-4995 A TWIST OF LIFE - This is the title of the new production which takes place at St. Stephen's High School November 14 and 15. The show has been written by Robin Carrey and John Sheridan, It's presented by the St. Stephen's OAC Drama Club. There will be two performances nightly, at seven p.m. and nine p.m. Tickets can be obtained at the door. SAVE-A-HEART - Durham Save-a-Heart will be offering a Basic Rescuer CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) course on four Monday evenings in November. The course will run from November 11 to 25, between the hours of 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. The course will be located at the Bowmanville High School. For further details, call Durham Save-a-Heart at 416- 666-0995. Please do not call the high school if you wish to make further inquiries. In addition to the above-noted course, Save-a-Heart has a wide variety of classes at other dates, times and locations in the Ajax and Bowmanvillc areas. Besides Besides the basic rescuer course, there are courses in basic rescuer rescuer re-ccrtification, and infant/child CPR programs. MR. DRESSUP PERFORMS HERE - Mr. Dressup, Casey, Finnegan,) and friends will be performing at the Bowmanvillc High School Auditorium on Sunday, November 10. The shows are at one p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets arc available at Steelmans Steelmans in Bowmanvillc, Newcastle Jr. Y (at Newcastle Public School) and Hope's Video in Newcastle Village. The show is part of a farewell tour for the puppets, Casey and Finnegan, WOMEN OF DISTINCTION - The Oshawa YWCA is hosting their 20th annual Durham Region Women of Distinction Distinction Awards Dinner on Thursday, November 7. The banquet is at Lc Gala Banquet Centre in Whitby. Guest speaker will be Maureen Kcmpston - Darkcs, Vice President of Corporate Affairs Affairs for GM Canada. Awards will be presented in the following following categories: Community Service, The Arts, The Workforce, and Young Woman of Distinction. This dinner is the YWCA's major fund-raising event, providing proceeds to local and international international YWCA services and programs. For information and tickets, call 576-8880 or 623-YWCA. WHAT'S NEW AT CLARKE MUSEUM? - From now until until November 15, Branch 178 of the Royal Canadian Legion is holding a special display for Remembrance Day. The Legion is the most recent organization in the community to utilize the free display space available at the museum. If your group or school is interested in using this space, please call the museum for details. Space is available as of January 1st. Remember: the museum, is open year round from Tuesday to Friday between between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 D.m. REMEMBRANCE DAY EXHIBIT - The Bowmanville Museum, 37 Silver St., has a special display of military artifacts artifacts for Remembrance Day. Most of these items date back to World War One and particular mention is made of the memorial memorial monument near the Town Hall. It was dedicated in 1925. The display will be up for the month of November. GIVE BLOOD - The next local Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic is slated for Wednesday, November 6, at the Lions Centre Centre on Beech Ave., in Bowmanville. The clinic takes place between between noon and eight p.m. If you need transportation to this clinic, please call 623-9010. HERE COMES SANTA - Santa and his reindeer will be touching down in Bowmanvillc on Saturday, November 16. That's the date for the 30th annual Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade. Groups wishing to participate should contact Ede Cole at 623-2405. No post entries will be accepted, UNITED WAY HOLDS GIANT SALE - On Saturday, November November 30, the United Way will host a Giant Sale of crafts, collectibles, antiques and more. It takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Camp Samac in Oshawa. There's free admission and free parking. MURRAY McLAUGHLIN SINGS IN COBOURG - Victoria Victoria Hall Concert Hall in Cobourg will present a concert by • one of Canada's most prominent country/folk artists on Saturday, Saturday, November 16, at eight p.m. Tickets can be reserved with Mastercard or Visa by calling (416) 372-2210. VISUAL ARTS CENTRE NEWS - The next new exhibition exhibition at the centre will open on Sunday, November 24. It will take the form of a quilt display in which the art dcco designs from elevator doors is interpreted in the color and texture of fabric. This show by Ellen Adams will continue to December 15. And, of course, you won't want to miss die annual Yule- tide at the Mill which is held November 15 to 17. WOOD CARVING SHOW AND SALE - Three local carving carving clubs will be getting together for a show and sale of wood carvings on November 23. This event will be held at the Bowmanvillc Bowmanvillc Lions Centre, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It's sponsored by the Bowmanvillc, Port Perry, and Blackstock Carving Clubs. There will be free coffee and free admission. CHRISTIAN CHORUS PERFORMS -- On Friday, November November 8, Durham Christian High School will present the renowned renowned Christian male chorus, "The Ambassadors." This outstanding outstanding group will perform at eight p.m. in the Salvation Army Temple, Oshawa. (At Rossland and Thornton Rd.) The Ambassadors have been singing together for over 23 years and the group has performed in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Europe. Tickets arc available by calling 623-5940 or 434-3983. MERVYN B. KELLY Barrister and Solicitor Serving Bowmanville and area residents since 1968. 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