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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 13 May 1992, p. 4

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4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, May 13,1992 Week in Review: Environment Fair on May 31 Blackstxk Student Win Women's Institute Award - The second annual Environment Fair is fast approaching. The fair will be held on May 31 at The Bowmanvillc Recreation Complex from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and childcare is provided to toilet trained children. More than 50 exhibitors will be represented at the fair. These include include businesses of all sizes offering environment-friendly products such as cloth diapers, water filtering de- Veterinary Clinic Holds Open House On Sunday, May 3rd, many guests took advantage of the invitation invitation by owners of Bowmanville Veterinary Clinic, to tour their premises premises at the east end of Bowmanville. Henry and Betty Haass from Hampton-Solina area,'brought along their two grandchildrem Heather Heather and Dustin, with Dr. Wendy Korver being their guide. Here, they are in the surgery section, where Heather is being fitted up with a mask, rubber gloves, etc., pretending she's preparing to operate. ■v Congratulations Fred and Elmira West 65 Years Married Love the Kids! vices, health and beauty products, vcrmicomposting, biodegradable cleaners, and energy-saving devices. There will.also be displays related to composting and organic gardening gardening and exhibitions on habitat preservation, preservation, wildlife, and health care. A number of environmental and youth groups will be represented. Eco comic Steve Donaghuc will delight the entire family with his performances. Children will enjoy an entertaining visit with puppet "Pee Wee Worman." Recognizing that information is the key, the second annual Environment Environment Fair promises to inform and educate visitors in a fun and entertaining entertaining atmosphere. Heritage Week Parade a.m. On Saturday, May 23 Take out your lawn chairs and lemonade for the Heritage Week Parade Parade right in the heart of Bowmanville. Bowmanville. This is your opportunity to enjoy a look at our past and see the many marching bands and floats in the parade. parade. The Town of Newcastle Community Community Services Department has put to- geiher a most unique float with a "Get Started" attitude for all the great programs the town has to offer. offer. The parade will be on May 23rd, commencing at 10 a.m. Opening ceremonies for the Town of Newcastle's Heritage Week will take place at 9 a.m. by Lorraine Manfredo This year's winner of the Hoodlcss Lee student scholarship award is OAC student Jill Van Camp, of Blackstock. The coveted award is one of only six presented throughout the province this year by the Ontario Federated Women's Women's Institute. A certificate and cheque for $250 were formally presented to Jill at a meeting of the Solina Women's Institute Institute on May 6th. W.I. members noted that Jill is the fifth recipient to come from the Durham Durham East region in the last seven years and the fourth to come out of the Blackstock area. Barbara Wccsc, a 4-H representative representative who knows Jill, is proud of the area's consistently good showing in the province, and of Jill as well. "Jill is a very enthusiastic and dedicated dedicated 4-H member," she said. "She has completed 24 4-H projects." Her most recent effort is an Ontario Heritage Heritage Project, a historic study of family and community. Candidates for the Hoodless Lee scholarship arc judged on their scholastic scholastic standing and their demonstrated leadership in school, community, and the 4-H club. "They are looking for a very allround allround person," said Ms. Wccsc. Jill is the youngest child of five, from a family of dairy farmers near Blackstock. The 19-ycar-old admits her involvement at Cartwright High School this year has cut into her time helping around the farm. "I love my school," says Jill who is currently the student council presi dent, Last year, as vice-president, she helped organize the 65th reunion for Cartwright High. Jill also teaches a. youth group at . Blackstock United Church Sunday.- School and volunteers her time at a lo- , cal public school as a reading tutor to children with speech and language dif- . ficultics. ; This summer she will work as a counsellor arid craft director at Camp Quin-Mo-Lac in Madoc. "I enjoy working with people. , That's why I want a career where I'm 1 helping people," she said. She intends to pursue studies in oc- cupational therapy at Queen's or Western University next September. "I am an optimist. I try to look on ,■ the bright side of things," says Jill. -, At the Women's Institute meeting held at the Solina Community Hall on May 6th, the Hoodless Lee, Award was presented to a Blackstock high school student. Jill Van Camp, (second from left), is thé; fourth Blackstock student in seven years to receive an award from the Ontario Federated Woman's Institute. Institute. On hand to congratulate the pleased recipient were: Wendy Flett (left), provincial W.I. Board Director; Director; Margaret Van Camp, Jill's grandmother and long time W.I. member; and Ruby Van Camp (at right), Jill's mother. 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