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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 22 Jan 1975, Section 2, p. 4

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4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, January 22, 1975 Section Two Ability Fund Provides New Lease on Life for Why me? was the questior that ran through the mmd of 14 ear old Helen when she ecame paralyzed from the waist down after a farm accident. For Helen, the work had stopped and life had little meaning. It was only after a heart-to-heart talk with her father that she realized she must fight back. Helen Banks is now 35, and the mother of two boys. She bas learned book-binding dressmaking and is prently employed at the March of Dimes Ability Centre in Lon- don, Ontario. When Mrs. Banks moved to London, she applied for a job as a bookbinder at a local business, but was turned down because of her handicap. She Made dresses for a short þeriod of time, but had 'difficulty collecting the inoney for her work. Then there was a ,period of sitting around the ouse with no way of escape without help, because of the front stairs. She had to rely on her husband for assistance in getting up and down the steps in her wheelchair. During this period in her life, Helen's nerves were on edge and she began to feel unimportant and helpless. Then, through a conversa- tion with a woman who came to visit her to repair her wheelchair, she learned about tbenMarch of Dimes Ability Centre - then called a Work- shop which happened to be George Blyleven General Insurance Fire and Automobile Insurance Contact: JOYCE GROOT 623-3958 or 623-5300 T HOMAS H ANNUAL1 BONA This Wec Sve Bargains On A And Studi Canadi 2 Keyboards- 9 Instrumental Voices- One Padded Bench - List Price SALE PRICE ........ Come and V Open Nightly Saturday 'i THOMAS H 1820 Dundas St. E. Opposite K-M just around the corner from her home. Helen went to the Centre and talked to the Director, Mrs. Margaret Elliott. Mrs. Elliott offered her work at the centre, and with March of Dimes funds, had a ram pbuilt at the front door of her oe. Now with a job and a ramnD that allows her to leave and Young Beavers Participate in Investment Ceremony In vaid enter the bouse without help, Mrs.,Banks' nerves are back to normal and the sense of being useful bas returned. Helen Banks is grateful to the March of Dimes Ability Fund for making ail this possible. You can help other people like Helen - by support- ing the March of Dîmes Ability Fund. It's an invest- ment in people. Former Port Hpe Mayor Appointed As Legion Manager The former Mayor of Port Last year, Michael Wladyka Hope Michael Wladyka bas andhis brother, William, sold accepted the position of gener- the Queen's Hotel in Port al manager of the Royal Hope, which they had operat- Canadian Legion Branch 30. ed as partners for over 20 The position is a new one years. this year and LegionePresi- Mr. Wladyka is reported as dent, Bruce Gibson described saying he is pleased to accept it as a responsible position the appointment and regards req uiring someone who is able the position asa challenge, to handle the -finances of the especially in 'the year of the Legion as well as managing nation-wide Dieppe Reunion in the operation of the Legion Port Hope. Hall on Toronto Road. Mm. Gibson said that the general manager's duties would begin in Marcb of this use of Music year.Beforehe begins his RG AINjob, the former mayor and his wife, Mary , will fly to Mexico NAfor a holiday ýNZA OBITUARY JOSEPH LUDWIG KLOSTER e Oïnl -Owner of K.P. Heating, Joseph Ludwig Kloster died suddenly at the Oshawa Gen- eral Hospital, Friday, Jan. 17, 1975. He lived at 494 Bloor St. MI New-UsedE., Oshawa. A Qrgans Bor Aug. 31, 1931 at Macklin, Sask., he'was a son of Mrs. Christine Kloster and the late Anthony Kloster. He ian 106 was married in Oshawa where - 13 Pedals he had lived for 20 years.* -10 Exciting Rhythms He was wit the Royal Canadian Air Force during the One Earphone Jack war. - $995.00 He is survived by his wife, $êa .00 the former Helen Elliott; bis .. . mother, Mrs. Christine Klos- ter; two, sons, Anthony and Stephen, both at home; two step-sons, Michael and Randy t isit Us Today Elliott, both of Oshawa; two y 'til 9:00p.m. sisters, Mrs. Mary Greenwald til 5: 30 p. m. and Mrs. Agnes Meddins, both of B.C.; four brothers, Wil- liam of Newtonville; Bernard ouse of Music John, and Albert, all of B.C Mr. Kloster rested at the 576-3921 Armstrong Funeral Home, Oshawa. Service in the chapelf Tuesday, witb interment in art- Whitby Mount Lawn Cemetery. Rev E. Tansley officiated. Some glee and some devilment show up in the eyes of the Beavers at their annual investment ceremony on Monday Jan. 13 at Memorial Park. Beavers are a younger version of Cubs; they range in age from 5 to 7. Here, they proudly display their flag, designed and sewn by Mrs. Ede Cole: front row-(left) to right) Jimmy Pyke, Greg Magwood, Jamie Hitchens, Robbie Terry, David Cancilla, David Fairy. Kneeling behind is Keeo, David Russell; second row-Robert Myers, Kevin Kuipers, Dan Meraw, Cha Evans, Bobby McArthur, Robert Tinline, Peter Meraw, Tim Small; third row-Greg Miller, Tim Whalen, Mike Whalen, Lance Vandenberg, Michael Smith, Tunu Sodhi and Kevin Nagle. Standing behind are the leaders and their helpers:-Paula Ferrill (Bubbles), Larry Hearl (Hawkeye), Randy Henning, Pat Lunn (Rainbow). Two Beavers were missing for the picture, Shayne Dilling and Tim Morrison. Mon vrsTo Nhp ounci riefs The inaugural meeting of Manvers Council for 1975 was held on January 13th. The new council for 1975-6 is comprised of Reeve George N. Neale, Deputy Reeve Lorne J. Curtin and Councillors Lewis McGill, Norine Propp and Linda K. McLaughlin. Mrs. Ella Wright, Mrs., Dorothy Archer and Lorne Curtin will sit on a committee to look after the renovation of "Janet Villa" on the Janet- ville Park, with the power to act. A motion was passed to have the Road Department do no sanding on private property. January 27, 1975 was set as me tentative date tam a meeting at South Monaghan to discuss gravel, sand and ail tendering for 1975. The Reeve will fina ize the meeting date. A $10 grant will be given ta the Durbam County Soil and Crop Improvement Associa- tion. Tbe Reeve and the Clerk will sign a contract with I.B.M. for the 1975 Tax billing. Manvers Township will take out 1975 membersbip--in the Ontario Association of Rural Municipalities.1, An applcation will be made for the alance of 1974 Road Subsidy. The Reeve, Depty Reeve I I Present This Coupon, ond .Receive, -------- ---------- , ::: $ .:: CLIP & SAVE :::: $ ::: $ Any" Off 1Any Purchase 0f $500 or More |8 .:: $ :: $ :::: VALUABLE COUPON ::$ ::$ :: 1 ME VIRGINIA FRIED CHICKEN Treat Your Family Like Compan ! 1969' TRADEAARK THE MARY BROWN CORP RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 751/2 King St. E., Bowmanville Next to I.G.A. THIS OFFER GOOD ONLY Thurs. - Fri. - Sat. Sun. - Mon., Jan. 23-24-25-26-27 Inclusive I and Road Superintendent will make up a committee to negotiate with Victoria County Roads Department concern- ing the use of a Manvers Township loader for loading County sand, for sanding operation of county in Man- vers Township. , A $25 grant will be given to the following organizations:- Canadian Mental Health As- socation, The Salvation Army, the Hospital for Sick Children and the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada. Council will meet with the employees on January 20, 1975, at 7:30 for the purpose of negotiating a wage contract for 1975. A motion to have an application for land severance in lot 6, concession 8 be rejected was lost in favor on a motion -ta bave the issue deferred until the next council meeting in February. Richard Young and Frank Stolwick, representing the Janetville Subdivision, called on the council to ask for the balance of building permits for the last 23 lots, in phase two of the subdivision. A motion that the lots are now eligible for building permits was passed. Spokesman for the Ministry of Natural Resources called on council concerning the high deer population in Manvers SALEM The Salem unit of St. Paul's U.C.W. met in the church on Wedaesday January lStb, at 8 p.m. Group one was in charge of the meeting and Gwen Coombes opened witb the devotional. Hymn 15 was sung and the, Bible reading was from thhe first chapterwof Genesis. Bessie Shackleton then read an article from January 4th Star, George Bryant's column, entitled "How can you buy or sell the sky". It was written a hundred years ago by an Indian Chief "Seathl", after whom the city of Seattle was named. It was addressed to the president of that time and bas great relevance for this age. Hymn 30 was sung followed by prayer by Norma Collacott. Gwen then divided us into groups and we were asked to name the things which do not show a reverence for God and his creation, as the Indians had in the centuries when they roamed this continent. Other questions followed and then te group compared answers. This was followed by a discussion of Dr. McClure's talk to the U.C.W.'s at St. Paul's on Borneo. Those who had heard it were asked to name a salient point each, and it was most interesting. Doris Craig chaired the remainder of the meeting and called on Helen Jacobs for the minutes of the last two meetings, other business discussed and it was moved and seconded that we send a donation of $25.00 to the paraplegic association in Osh- awa toward their new build- ing. Doris then called on Mrs. Schamerhorn to conduct the election of a new leader and ass't, also a secretary for the coming year. Ruby Shackle- ton was elected as unit leader and Gwen Coombes as assist- ant with Mrs. A. Shirk as secretary. The group mem- bers will remain the same as at present. Lunch and a social resent. Lunch and a social our was then enjoyed. We were pleased to have Mrs. Dalrymple and Mrs. Schamer- horn as guests. Number pres- ent 15. Township. A matter of having an open deer hunting season in 1975 was discussed. Spokesman for the Ministry of Natural Resources called on council concerning the high deer population in Manvers Township. A matter of having an open deer hunting season in 1975 was discussed. Council moved by an unanimous vote that a three day deer hunt be held in 1975, with shotguns only and no dogs permitted. Messrs. Hudson and John- son called on the council re the use of part of lot 9, concession 5. Enquiry was made as to the possible use of the property for a gravel pit, trailer camp, permanent home subdivision, or cement factory. No decis- ions were arrived at. Further discussion will be held at a later date. A representative of, Jacob- son Construction called on council concerning the AI Hudson lands in lot 9, conces- sion 5, but until it can be sin o n C, bu untitcnb ~Announcing the of Parker Furniture andTV 88 Simcoe St. N. 723-1221 Oshawa Wednesday, January 22 Doors Open At 9:00 a'mo Come in and See the Huge Selection of Admiral Television Home Appliances Gibson Appliances determined what the land can be used for, there was no point in going mnto details on the Jacobson Construction propo- sal. Jack Wilson will be permit- ted to extend his Bunker Silo closer than the required distance from the road fence line. Seven subscriptions to Mun- icipal World will be renewed for a further two year period. A general discussion was held on plumbing inspections. From information available it a ppears that an average umbing job, when full.plum- ing services are being instal- led, requires three inspect- ions. In order ta make the plumbing inspection Depart- ment self suppqrting, it will require a revision of rates. The present rate charges for plumbing inspection have een the same, since it was brought into force about years ago. Council passed a motion that the general plumbing permit be set at $10 plus $2 per fixture, or $2 per additional stack. An estimate will be securecd from two or three Real Estate firms as to the sales value oi the old Township shed and lot. Emmett Creighton New School Bo0ard- Chairman Emmett Creighton of Port able to vote on matters Hope was unanimously chosen concerning public primary the chairman of the Northum- schools. berland and Newcastle Board Frank Thom, Director of of Education at the 1975 Education, assured the trust- inaugural meeting last Thurs- ees the legality of the appoint- day. ment, and remarked that Mr. Creighton's nomination, there were precedents else- moved by Howard Sheppard where in the province. and seconded by Cy Johnson, Cy Johnson of Campbellford was the only one placed before area was voted vice-chairman the 16 member board. Trustee for 1975. In a nomination Russell Walker questioned initiated by Howard Shep- the legality of Mr. Creighton pard, seconded by Sid Word- serving as chairman, he being en. Dr. Ian Wilson was also the separate school represent- nominated for the position, but ative for the entire school withdrew his name before the jurisdiction and as such is not vote. We also Carry a Wide Range of Quality Home Furnishings Parker Furniture and TV Across the Street From Wilson and Lee Music Store Open Thursday and Friday titi 9:00 p.m. "WE'RE PROUD OF OUR LOW, LOW PRICES" 'v Bowmanville Pet Shop 623-2921 34 King St. W. Bowmanville LOW I LOW I PRICES I 50%, Off from .1 00 $- - front 45"-m72" POLYESTER COTTON S ACRYLICS WOVEN & KNITS 80 KING ST. W. BOWMANVILLE

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