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i I Motown Brass The brass .instruments of the "Motown" group were sparkling at the recent Battle of the Bands contest at Bowmanvillc High School. The theatre was packed with teens from all grades and programs to listen to the music. The Battle of the Bands is a fund-raiser for the Manufacturing and Communications Department. Other bands which participated were Tastc(s) Good, Oracle, Undercurrent and Deviation. The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanvillc, Saturday, February 21, I'JUS Page 13 Agencies Team Up to Fight Major Killers Durham Answers the Health Challenge Thirty-four agencies have teamed up to address the major killers in Durham Region. "Almost three quarters of deaths in Durham Region arc due to two causes: heart disease and cancer", says Cathy Walker, Coordinator of the coalition. "Every year, thousands of our residents lose their lives to these preventable diseases. Our community coalition wants to challenge the complacency inherent in our everyday lives. If people people arc more aware of the dangers of smoking, unhealthy diets and a sedentary lifestyle, perhaps perhaps then they can change these factors and reduce their risks". The community coalition coalition will be aided by S 116,(100 in provincial funding. "The community agencies have really gotten behind this effort", states Walker, "in-kind contributions contributions added to the provincial provincial dollars means that Durham Region residents will benefit from over $300,000 dedicated to preventing preventing heart disease and cancer". Health Minister Elizabeth Wi liner launched the largest and most comprehensive cardiovascular cardiovascular disease prevention prevention program in North America with her announcement on February 2, 1998. Durham Region residents will be seeing both major killers addressed in 1998. "We take heart in this provincial provincial commitment to health promotion and disease prevention. prevention. Keep an eye on this coalition's activities in your neighborhood this year", says Walker. Peterborough Rresbyterial W.M.S. Annual Meeting Ebenezer Group Studies Global Justice On Tuesday, February 10, 1998, twelve Ebenezer U.C.W. ladies met in the C.E. room. Our new President, Olive Munro, opened the meeting with a short Bible study on verses from the 3rd chapter of Luke, closing with prayer. . Joan Picked gave a very challenging presentation on 'Ten Days for Global Justice' which is an education and action program of five Canadian churches. We heard of the extent of the poverty in many countries and of the child labour situation. It was good to learn of the Fair Trade movement which means coffee bearing the TransFair Trademark guaran tees that the product has been prepared and traded under fair conditions. This coffee can be directly obtained from 'Bridgehead'. Margaret Down moved a vote of thanks to Joan for her research into this huge subject. subject. We also learned of one . young .I Canadian who..., is assisting the women of Peru by arranging a market in Canada for sweaters knitted from the wool of the alpaca. More details arc available from Alice Sheffield of Simcoc St. Church, Oshawa, 723-3183. The U.C.W. is holding a Chili Luncheon on Sunday, March 1 at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome. The World Day of Prayer is held at St. Therese on March 6 at 1:30 p.m. Our January pot luck supper supper will be held on Saturday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m. This is a good 'getting to know you' event. A meeting is scheduled at Ebenezer on February 24 at 7:00 p.m. on the theme 'Humour and Family Life'. This is open to all adults. The Peterborough Presbyterial W.M.S. annual meeting was held at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Port Hope on January 21, 1998. The theme of the meeting was "Belong to Jesus with Healing and Harmony". President Ada Chapman of Lakehurst opened the meeting with prayer. Nancy Millar of Norwood conducted the worship service. Reverend David McBride of St. Paul's, Port Hope welcomed welcomed us to the church. The Treasurer's report was given by Jean Coul of Cobourg followed by the annual reports. Mr. Will Elmslic sang a medley of songs accompanied accompanied by Mr. Ross Metcalf at the piano. We then viewed a video entitled "Out in the Cold" a CBC National News Production about concerns for life of street people in Toronto. Kass Whilefield of Cobourg introduced our guest speaker in the afternoon session. session. Reverend Charlotte Brown (Exec. Scct'y WMS) spoke about our futures and future of the W.M.S. We all participated in this presentation presentation and many new ideas were expressed. Health Council Supports New Cancer Centres The Durham Region District Health Council announced that the Central East Regional Group of District Health Councils (CERG) has approved a report supporting the establishment of Community Cancer Centres for Peel and Durham Regions. The report recommends each centre be built to provide provide radiation therapy treatment. They arc to be built to hold six radiation therapy machines each, but will open with three. The report calls for construction to begin immediately as it will take up to four years before the centres are fully operational. In 1994 the Ministry of Health announced that new community cancer centres would be built in Durham and Peel Regions. Plans for these centres were developed by Oshawa General and Credit Valley Hospitals, and submitted submitted to the Ministry of Health in 1996. In 1997 the Ministry asked that District Health Councils review these plans. The Committee studied the cancer centre plans, received many presentations, and held discussion sessions sessions at locations across the Greater Toronto Area. The review committee felt strongly that cancer care should be provided as close to home as possible, and concluded that these community cancer centres would provide improved access to high quality care and support services services for residents in the GTA. The report also recommends recommends changes in the way cancer services arc provided, stressing stronger links between service providers. Bowmanville Team Bowling for Millions These young bowlers from Bowmanville were part of the team pitted against Newcastle in the annual youth bowling challenge which accompanies the Big Brothers Bowl for Millions event. This team was photographed at one of their reg- : ular Saturday games at Liberty Bowl. The Big Brothers Bowl-for-Millions Week runs from February 15 to 22. The group includes: Lindsey Blondin, Kaitlyn Kondrachuk, Devin Browning, Anthony Brand and Josh Luxton. THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC NOTICE WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS MARCH 2 TO APRIL 30,1998 Weight Restriction Regulations will be in force on all roads under the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Clarington from March 2 to April 30,1998. Vehicle loads are restricted to FIVE (5) TONNES PER AXLE, in accordance with the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act R.S.0.1990, cH8, s122. Stephen A. Vokes, P. Eng., Director of Public Works Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street ur ™"' u Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 Dates Published: February 18 and 25, 1998 CS-lnd. 6232 » , p £k MUNICIPALITY OF arington What's Happening in Bowmanville? If you didn't read this week's Statesman you missed... THE CORPORATION OFTHE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW NO. 93-144 FORMAL NOTICE TO CLEAN SNOW AND ICE FROM SIDEWALKS Occupants and property owners are required to remove snow and ice from the public sidewalks in front of, and beside their properties within 12 hours after a fall of snow, freezing rain, or hail and to keep them clear. These requirements apply whether or not a house or any other building is erected on the property. If you fail to clear and keep clear the entire surface of sidewalks abutting your property, the Municipality will remove the snow and ice and charge the cost of such removal to the property owner's realty taxes. Clearing snow and ice makes the Municipality's sidewalks safer for ALL pedestrians. Your co-operation in keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice AT ALL TIMES will be appreciated. CS-lnd. 0013 MUNICIPAL! 1 Y OF (clarington UNIAJIIO 0J.P. THIEVES HIT SCHOOLS - Three Bowmanville schools were hit by unknown culprits. ROWDY TEENS - Bowmanville isn't the only place where disruptive disruptive teens are causing grief for storekeepers and residents. KIDS "PARTY" - A group of BHS students visited the Sunnybrook trauma hospital. Don't miss next week's Statesman's features on CLARINGTON'S OLDEST SWEETHEARTS Phil and Gladys Finney, of Bowmanville, were the winner's in The Statesman's Oldest Sweethearts contest. They have been married for 68 years. • "COMBAT" AUTO THEFT Learn more details about the new police task force fighting the alarming increase in car thefts. • DOCTOR WITH A MISSION Meet a Bowmanville physician who travelled to Pakistan to help a maternity hospital. • FLY WITH THE EAGLES Following the Bowmanville Eagles as they face the Trenton Sting in the opening round of the Provincial Jr. A league playoffs playoffs Subscribe Today Call 623-3303