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6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, March 9,1994 Section Two oice s » For Your Information On January 25th 1994 at approximately approximately 3 p.m. two 14 year old girls were in the Oshawa Shopping Centre when they were approached by a man claiming to be from a modelling agency. He asked for and received the names and addresses of these young girls and then went with them to a department store where he asked them to show him the type of clothes they liked and also showed them clothes they would be modelling. He then left but later saw them at the opposite end of the Mall. He again asked them to show him what they wanted to wear. At this point a Sketch artist Ruth Latimer is seen above in the midst of deciding how to. arrange her collection of expressive portraits which will remain remain on exhibit at the Town Hall for the remainder of March. Latimer Latimer attended the Ontario College of Art 25 years ago but eventually abandoned her art, believing her prospects as a Canadian artist were limited. Three years ago, inspired by her own children's art, she picked up her pencils and pastels again and has created a collection infused with tremendous character and emotion. It's only been in the past 15 years, she says, that a community of artists has sprung up locally locally to support One another. second man became involved. #1 Male white, 22/25 years about 5'8" Dirty blonde hair, gelled back, chubby build, approx. 210 lbs. with a mole on the right side of his cheek near his chin. He was wearing a T/ shirt with Noahs Ark and animals on it. Blue jeans and a black leather jacket. #2 Male oriental. Late 50's. Short, slim build. Blk hair with grey in it and parted in the middle. Wearing grey pants. Again on February 18th 1994 at approximately 1 p.m. another 14 and 15 year old girl were approached by a man answering the description of #1 above, in the Oshawa Centre again saying he was recruiting for Catalogue Catalogue models. He again obtained their names and addresses and measurements. measurements. He also walked around the stores with them asking them to take . off their jackets and sweaters asking them to try other clothes on. Police and stores at the Oshawa Centre have found no company who is presently canvassing customers for modelling. Police are warning any girls who may be approached by anyone regarding modelling or any other questions about themselves, their names or address, to be careful. If approached they should go to the nearest store and have security called. If this occurs anywhere else they should call Police right away. Seniors Club News The Bowmanville Seniors met at the Lions Centre February 8, 1994. The meeting opened with singing 0 Canada. Mrs. H. Millson conducted a short business meeting. Games and Cards were played and the winners were Mrs. A. Taylor, Mrs, V. Thompson and Mr. H. Phelps. A delicious delicious lunch was served by Mrs. R. Shackelton and her committee. All Seniors are invited to the next meeting, March 8th, at The Lions Centre, at 5:30 p.m. for a Pot Luck supper. , Leah Bennett CLUES DOWN 1. Gone arc my buddies (6,7) 2. Clothes and bedding for a newborn newborn child 3. Pointed weapon 4. Something for chewing 5. Not fortunate 6. Sort of giraffe from Central Africa 7. Not well done (3,10) 11. State flower ofN.H. 14. Famous for bulbs 15. Leaves a deposit of ash 17. Be filled with longing 19. Tresses 21. Breaks the law to get this CLUES ACROSS 1. A last amendment for the maps 4. Quantitative measure of electricity 8. Descriptive fonnula, designation of person or thing 9. Not a person of keen perception 10. Not a sharp or fiat 12. Asian country 13. Enemy 14. With ivy makes Carol 15. and Sympathy 16. Description of a picturesque scene or incident 18. Weight of standing or importance 20. Famous falls 22. Hiding place for treasure 23. Concerned with an ecclesiastic council 24. Kind of ribs SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. Atlas 4. Coulomb 8. Style 9. Dullard 10. Natural 12. China 13. Foe 14." Holly 15. Tea 16. Idyll 18. Calibre 20. Niagara 22. Cache 23. Synodal 24. Short DOWN 1. Absent friends 2. Layette 3. Spear 4. Cud 5. Unlucky ô.Okapi 7. Bad management 11. Lilac 14. Holland 15. Tobacco 17. Yearn 19. Locks 21. Awl HOROSCOPES March 13-19 ARIES - March 21/April 20 An unexpected change will speed up progress on a project. You'll be grateful for the extra time this gives you. An aloof attitude will turn off a romantic partner. Maybe it's time to reveal your emotional side. Avoid arguments with Taums people or you could end up looking bad. TAURUS - April 21/May 21 Family life will be happy and warm. Advice from a Libra makes you realize something about yourself. It's lime to shed that winter weight and get into better shape. If you have a passion for food (many Taureans do), consider a rigorous exercise routine instead of dieting. GEMINI-May 22/Junc 21 Help will come from an unexpected source. You'll feel as if a guardian angel has been looking after you. Your social calendar may interfere with family obligations. Some rescheduling rescheduling will have to be made. Your expertise will be called upon for a special project at work. CANCER - June 22/July 22 You may be caught in the middle of a family dispute. Keep your opinion to yourself, because taking sides will only make matters worse. The answer to a long-term question will finally be clear. A huge triumph at work could change your future in a major way. Romance looks promising. LEO - July 23/August 23 You may have to pull more of your share of the weight to get through the week. Others will be impressed with your aggressive approach. A Scorpio relative's recent accomplishments will make you proud. There will be reason to celebrate this weekend. Avoid contact with jealous associates. VIRGO-Aug 24/Sept 22 Someone you know needs cheering up. Perhaps a night out on the town will do some good. Your sometimes- impossiblc, sometimes-charming personality is confusing. The latter is a much more appealing side of your personality. When it comes to romance, leam from your mistakes. LIBRA-Sept 23/Oct 23 Aerobic exercise is a good way to alleviate stress and tension. Head to the gym and release those built-up aggressions before you take them out on innocent bystanders. A treasured possession you lost several months ago will suddenly appear. Pace yourself yourself with a long-term project or the quality of your work will suffer. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 You'll find it easier than usual to express your ideas on paper. Don't be afraid to show your true feelings in a romantic relationship. It's okay to let your guard down sometimes. Return all phone calls, especially ones you receive towards the end of the week. An opportunity awaits. SAGITTARIUS-Nov 23/Dec 21 Don't let minor annoyances get the better of you. If you're feeling agitated, agitated, it could be time to take a break from work. Play hooky and get away for a few days. A Cancer friend will come to you for advice. You will feel good helping this person person through a hard lime. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Speed up negotiations and try to get them settled before the week's end. Doubts may exist concerning a domestic plan. You'll have to be more convincing to gel your way at home. Don't socialize if your mind is on work problems. You won't have fun, and neither will your friends. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 You'll enjoy some type of personal success this weekend and you'll possibly possibly find yourself in the limelight. Even if you have something special to celebrate, watch your pennies. This is not the week to indulge in spending sprees. A phone call from a friend will make Wednesday special. PISCES - Feb 19/March 20 Moody behavior will gel you nowhere nowhere in a romantic relationship. If you want to get your point across, a calm, rational approach is the best way. Pisces involved in publishing will find success this week. You may have to put in extra effort, but it will be well worth it. YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK The next 12 months: One of your biggest problems is holding on to the past. This has kept you back from many opportunities r- in business and in love. Decide to make a change this year and the world will be at your fingertips. Slay as you arc and progress will be sluggish. It's up to you. Domestic matters will be an issue during the summer. This will be a crucial lime in a family relationship. You may decide to forgive and forget differences differences with a relative. Travel overseas overseas is likely during the winter months. A relationship with a Sagittarian will be under scrutiny throughout the year. FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY A NAMED TO DEAN'S LIST - Two local residents attending Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester were recently named to the Dean's List for exceptional academic achievement The students are: Victoria Marsh, of Courtice and Paul Stonehouse, of Bowmanville. MARCH BREAK EVENTS AT YWCA « You can have a blast this March Break through a variety of special half-day programs planned for children of all ages at the Bowmanville YWCA. The program runs.from March 15 to March 17. The March 15th program is modelled along the lines of a day camp and is for ages six to 9. On March 16, there will be a pre-St, Patrick's Day festival described as a "Little Leprechaun Party." It is for kids aged three to five., Then, on March 17, there is a "YWCA at the Movies" program for ages six and up. To find out more or register, call the YWCA at 623-9922 or drop by the office. They are located at 133 Church St. FOCUS ON DAIRY FARMING -- The East Central Christian Farmers Association will hold a Focus on Dairy workshop Friday, March 11. It takes place at the Orono United Church, commencing at 10 a.m. Tom Kane, President of the Ontario Dairy council, will be the special guest. Topics include the vision for marketing boards in the next decade and a discussion concerning processors' perspectives on the implications of the GATT agreement. Further information is available from any CFA board member. VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASSES - A series of six eveningcourses in vegetarian nutrition are being offered in Bowmanville each Thursday evening, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Classes will be conducted at the Bowmanville Seventh Day Adventist Church, begmnmg March 24. For more information or to register, call 623-7031 or 725-2269. COIN CLUB MEETS MARCH 13 - The Oshawa and District Coin club will have its next meeting on March 13, in the Arts Resource Centre, behind the Oshawa City Hall. For details, call 728-1352. And, don't miss the club's Coin-a-Rama on May 28th in the Pickering Town Centre. Dr. Bruce G. Wilson Family Dentistry 118-C King Street West Newcastle, Ontario LIB 1H7 Office Hours By Appointment Phone 987-2155 New Patients Welcome INCOME TAX Business and Personal Returns Electronically Filed direct to Revenue Canada to obtain prompt refunds. 13 Loscombe Dr. 623-3105 J. G. Manuel ARE YOU FEELING OLYMPIC?- On Saturday, May 28, the Oshawa and District Chamber of Commerce will hold its 3rd annual Corporate Challenge: at Durham College. This is an exciting, day-long recreational event designed to promote teamwork, fun and fellowship through competition in 10 unique, non-athletic activities. For further information, call the Chamber at 728-1863. CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY HOLDS FUND-RAISER - The Durham Children's Aid Society is holding a spring fashion show fund-raiser Thursday, March 24th, at 7:15 p.m. It's in the Oshawa Public Library, Auditorium on 65 Bagot St. Admission is $5. For tickets, contact the Children's Aid Society at 433-1551. CPR INSTRUCTION AVAILABLE AT HOSPITAL - Memorial Hospital Bowmanville offers certification and refresher courses in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for the general public. For more information, call 623-3331 (Ext. 5182). WIN A "POT OF GOLD" - This month, you can win a one-ounce gold wafer valued at over $500 through à contest taking place in downtown Bowmanville. To enter the contest, all; you have to do is visit or shop in one of the participating Business Improvement Area stores from March 17 to March 19. That's when BIA members will be offering spring merchandise and savings in their "Savin' o' the Green" promotion. Just sign your name and phone number of the back of a sales slip or sign your name on a coupon in the stores and leave it in one of the pots available for collecting contest entry forms. The draw will be made on Saturday afternoon, March 19. YWCA SEEKS COMMITTEE MEMBERS - The Oshawa YWCA is seeking members of the community to serve on committees dealing with recreation and housing services, marketing, strategic planning, finance and multi-cultural issues. Committee members should be willing to donate an average of six hours per month to the YWCA, which provides services for women, children and families in Durham Region. Potential volunteers should send a letter describing their skills and knowledge to Eva Martin Blythe, Executive director, Oshawa ;YWCA, 33 McGrigor St., Oshawa, Ont. L1H1X8. JURIED EXHIBITION BY OSHAWA ART ASSOCIATION - The Oshawa Art Association is inviting entries for its upcoming juried show. There are categories for works in oil, acrylic, mixed media, and watercolors. Prints, drawings, pastels and sculptures will be accepted. To enter the show, you must be a member of the Oshawa Art Association or a resident of Durham Region. For further entry details and registration forms, call (905) 655-3483. The deadline for entries is March 18. SYRUP SEASON STARTS THIS WEEKEND - A number of special events will take place at the Purple Woods Conservation Area in conjunction with the maple syrup harvest. For instance, the Forest and Stream Woodcarvers of Whitby will hold a special carving demonstration at the Purple Woods Conservation Area March 12 and 13 and also March 19 and 20. An exhibition will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the display building beside the parking lot. Sugar bush tours will also be available on those dates at 11 a.m., 1 p.m, and 2:30 p.m. In addition, there will be special March Break tours of the sugar bush coming up. There is also a seniors' weekend later in the month. And, March 26 and 27 marks the annual Pancake Weekend at Purple Woods. This conservation area is located directly north of Oshawa and south of Port Perry. Just follow Simcoc St., northward. WINTER'S HARVEST -- The 10th annual Winter's Harvest craft exhibition continues until March 31 at the Visual Arts Centre in Bowmanville. In addition, there will be jurors' workshops in leather technique, applique techniques, and the transferring of images onto fabric. During "Winter's Harvest," the Visual Arts Centre will also present a series of videos on Ontario crafts at 7 p.m. each Thursday. For further information, call 905-623-5831. SYMPHONY OFFERS HALF-PRICE SALE - The Oshawa Symphony Orchestra invites concert-goers to bring a friend'to their springtime concert for half price. At the April 24th concert and the May 15th performance, you will get the second ticket for half price when you buy one ticket for the full amount. The April 24th concert features works by Dvorak, Schubert and Francois, while the May 15 concert will include music by Handel, Baker, Godard, and Rimski-Korsakov. Both concerts are at Eastdale Auditorium. Tickets are available locally at Rickaby's, in Bowmanville. PATRICK G. DEEGAN Denture Therapy Clinic A Complete Denture Service Relines • Repairs • New Dentures Soft Liners FREE CONSULTATION 5 George Street Bowmanville 623-4473 rr A-1 Eavestrough Systems "Your Eavestrough Specialists" Eavestrough Cleaning and Re-Sealing Installation of new trough for as low as $2.00 per foot Manufactured on site for home owners or contractors Don't Wait To Get Wet, Call NOW! 905-786-3059 eseeeeeeesee BETTER BREATHING COURSE-- For adults suffering from chronic lung disease, the Lung Association offers an ongoing support program every three weeks on Tuesday afternoons, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in Oshawa. Call 436-1046 for further information on this free service. K. D. Sloan Income Tax Income Tax Returns - E-File . Over 25 Years Experience 111 King St. E., Bowmanville (Next to the Legion) OPEN MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Appointments available at other times Competitive Rates-No G.S.T. 623-f NOTICE Canguard Tax Service 15 Fourth Street - Bowmanville ... continuing to provide you with the same excellent service, Personal Tax Preparation Marg Lingard Marg Conway Bill Cancllla 623-4217 623-1656 434-8087 Bowmanville Bowmanville Oshawa MIIIIIMIII PC USERS' CLUB - The Durham PC Users' Club supports local computer enthusiasts with monthly meetings and a newsletter as well as a software library. All meetings arc held the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in the CAW Local 222 Hall on Phillip Murray Avc., Oshawa. The next meeting is Thursday, March 10th, at which time a demonstration of Quattro Pro will take place. For details, call 434-7420 or 728-9351. Hooper's Jewellers ... Antique Pocket Watches and Modern Watch Repairing Wc use only fresh Maxell watcli and electronic equipment batteries. All watches purchased include a FREE lifetime battery replacement, Hooper's Jewellers 39 King St. W. Bowmanville Telephone 623-5747 Quality Body Work Quality Painting FREE ESTIMATES ON BOTH INSURANCE AND NON-INSURANCE WORK Open 5 Days a Week Monday through Friday r COWAN PONTIAC - BUICK LTD. BOWMANVILLE - ONT. 166 King Street East Telephone 623-3396