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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 18 Feb 1976, Section 2, p. 3

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Red Cros, Sýpecialists Heod for Disaster Area A delegation of five disaster specialis *ts bas been rusbed to Guatemala from the League of Red Cross Societies ta aid the nmounting casualties of that stricken country. The earthquake death toll to date, according to officiai governmnent figures, is, now 7,375, ith 4,000 reported injured. The nost affected area is Chimaltenango where 4,714 are reported dead, 80 per cent of bornes'destroyed and 2,000 injured, 12,000 of wbom seriously. The Government National Emergency Comm ittee of Guatemala is operating witb the assistance of the Guate- mnalan Red Cross as well as sister Societies ln Central America in a concerted attempt to provide personnel and material involved in rescue, first aid, mingr sur- fgery, transport, distribution of food and establishment of relief centres. Red Cross youth in Guate-, mala bave establisbed a tracing service. Inquiries, iimited to the immediate farnily, can be made through your local Red Cross branch. Fuuds continue to be urgent- ly needed for blankets, food and medicaments. To date, the League bas received cash and services totallîng $582,000 fromn 19 National Societies, but i view of the massive sîze of the operation, expects that a total of $3,885,000 will be required. The. Canadian Governmnent sa far bias contributed $100,000 lu cash, and a' Transair Argosy Aircraft left Winnpeg Feb. 9, 1976 containing 13 tons of milk powder. These ex- penses are also being defray- ed by the Goverumeut of Mr. S.B. Peterson, Chair- man of the Agricultuiral Aid Fund of British Columbia, bas announced a grant of $15, 000 to the Canadian Red Cross Society to assist tbe Guate-' nialan earthquake victimis.. The- Canadian Red Cross Society bas already donated $10,000 for Guatemalan dis- aster relief, and expresses its sincere thanks to ail the many persons who have made dona- tions through the Society for Guatemala relief. Concerned Canadiaus are asked to send their cbeques-or money orders to the Canadian Red Cross Society, 95 Wellesley Street East, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 1H6, or to any Red Cross Branch, marked "For Gua- temalan Relief". solina î W.I.1 The February meeting of Sauina Wumen's Institute met in the Hall on Feb. llth, with President, Mrs. Fred Watson and Secretary-Trèasurer Mrs. Howard Millson in charge. After tbe opening, the usual business meeting took Place. A letter from. Mrs. H. Mal- uske. Dresident of F.W.I.O. was read, commending each Branch for their success in the past year, and urging ail to strive to expand our groups this year. A Provincial Pro- jec at, Milton is gett.ing underway with a Historical Hall. ýShe asks us to save al aid objectsthat migbt be of value for this plan. We are asked to notice the Royai Commission on Violence. The Officer's Conference is May 4,, 5 and 6 at Waterloo, and, F.W.I.C.' convention at Char- lottetown, P.E.I. June 20-25th. We expect to have delegates for both of'tbese events. Mrs, Russeil l3est, reported on our Consumer Magazine. Among the items she mentianed were Smoke Detectors in the home. Theyg o off too late - the fire is usualhly well started before they buzz in. Iu the. rust proofing of automobiles, rmany company's do not do a good job. Meat labeling in super- markets, will be impraved for' the benefit of the customer. i Soon wemay bave computer pricing for groceries. Lif e insurance costsi are not made public. A Casbless Society mnay one day be la use. Ar, your moue 1wIlb kept in a type of ban . Wben you wisli to purchase sometbing, ypu pre- sent your caSrd. The lsiness can tben immediately dhgck it ta see if you haveé enough credit to make your purchase. So mauy vitamins are re- moved from the food we eat, that chemical enricbmhept is added. We often do not get the nutrients which we require, even tbough we really. eat plenty. This report makes us rather suspiclous of much of our shopping. Mrs. Wm. Asbiton reported she had the tickets ready for our Spring Luncheon. Sheasks ai! our members ta obtain theirs early, sc she will kuow how many she cau seil to the public. in ur caterïrig at be Hall, it is found if we have lots of belp, we can g et the deani doue m ucb quicker.A S ber weddin catering discussed. When we dixie cups of ice-crear tbe dessert we wil uowq extra, as we were money on this. Mrs. Tomn Baker repoi the Carpet PrOject.- S] Mrs. Ashtou, took tin effort to get many s and pies for our con tn. The matter will, presented to the Hall Bc is not likely we can much until we have a treasury. Mrs. Wesley Yell. annouuced the Di Dewell Musicale, wbii Library Board is spon, The Ril Call follow Hobby or Craft. Br Now avaîlable in Durham Region 24 HOUR SERVICE by the Durhama Home Owineis Service Mt. The Company was formed by the mony years combined experience ci respected contractors in the Duqrhom area. Ifs primary purpose is to safeguard members from overcharging and Po workmanship. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS .24 Haur Emergency Serv!ýe * Day or Night Protection * Double Guarantee * Free Estimotes * Guaranteed Complet ion * Speialized Service 'CAt 5219-5010 - &0eA " Latest Methads and materials " One Col Convenience * Credif Conmmnence " AI l trades avoulable " Convenient central billing *Expert odvice At tractive Addition to OPP Detachment A second femcale recruit has been posted withth Newcastle Detaclimient of the Ontario Provincial Police. Wendy Miraglia, right, began her orientation rormunder the guidance of Const. Bill Helîmer Jan. 26. Following the orientation period, Wendy wýill proceed to the Ontario Police College at AylImer for formal instruction and eventually return full to Newcastle. Wendy is assigned to the same 'platoon' of the Newcastle Detachment as Const. Barb Cowie who is nearing complefion of her year's probatiùn with the force . They, were on the midnight shift last week and in this photo, Const.-Cowie points out the location of this year's first fatal, traffic accident at Enterprise Hill. Tenders Cvelied forNe Durh-am C'lletge Complex% Architectural plans have been completed and tenders have been called for the construction of Durhamr College's new "activities"' building, effective, February 16, 1976. 'The complex mill include an excellent 550 seat theatre and a spacious double gymnasium. Construction bas aready begun on a separate A p lied Arts addition. Beécause of financial con- straint begînning in 1969, the College has not been able to provîdie'adequate physical education facilities and the ing up sample - Each one beld up ;eptem- some article they had made in ýg was spare time for their enjoy- supply ment, as they responded. A n with beautiful variety of objects charge were shown. Mrs. Watson then 1osing called on Mrs. Bruce Tink, leader of Group on Cultural )rted on Activities, to take the chair. he and Mrs. Russell Best was asked ne and for the Comments on the ;amples' Motto - 'A Woman who wants isidera- to do sometbing finds a way1 now -be the other finds an excuse. oard. It Mrs. Best said we find do too ourselves mucb bappier when larger we agree to do things, rather than always refusing. If we [owlees are busy we have no time to ouglts get deressed and tbink o chtecomplaints. We have no time isoring. to be sick. ed- A At the front of the Hall was a, ring a beautiful display of crafts - brought by our Speaker, Mrs. Ted. Chant of Hampton. Mrs. Chant was then called on to talk about bier many Hobbies. There were several planter hangings made from Mac- rame, lamps from egg cartons and creamers, bt'oom. stick lace for a bpby's cover and a sbawl. Forged foil covered old jars br made smart pictures., Crochet beads made necklace and belt. Also a necklace from beans 'made by lber granid- daughter. Needle point pic- tures were extremely beauti- ful. A roll of toilet paper was cleverly disguised withs beads on elastic topped by a doîl. Bread dough artistry using bread and glue was made into fascinating jewellery, pic- tures and place cardis. One would neyer imagine the little wad of dough could be made into such beautiful flowers - p ainted in a variety of colours. There was also a craft called r Deka Podge and others. Mrs. Chant basn't enough time to do all the tbings she would like to. If she hears of a new craft, she immediately wants to try it. At present Lh is taking a class on weaving. How full and enjoyable hier time must be. We were each g iven a small piece of bread dough to shape into something S orne very creditable resuits were shown. We were greatly appreciatîve of - Mrs. Cbanit's talk and display Mr. Grant Best played two numbers on the iano, for an entertaining break. We ail are pleased to see one of our young people studying music .Young p eople are so busy, they have ittle time for this..,, Mrs., Ashton expressed appreciation to ahl who par- ticipated in making the meet- ing a success. After singing the Queen, we ahl gathered around the display of Crafts to marvel at their ingenuity. Soon deliclous smells floated, up from the downstairs and we were asked to corne down for lunch of piping hot Relish, Rolls and pîckres. This was served by Mrs. Tink and hier group. ' Don't forget àt our Marcbèe meeting, we are 'o bring a I friend as our Rol 'ail. SHE USED HER HEAD TO CHANOeE-' HER SHAPE.I What An ta Fusco-and other Weight Watcheï,rs embers-are saying about the new Personal Action Plan' modules: È -The modules help me get through without overeating. Anita Fusco Registered Nurse LOST 36 pounds -ENROLL AT ANY CLASS En a1 t an> class. First meeting Fee $7. Ail other met ngs $3 - special senior citizen & student rate firt ~meeîng 4 AM other meetings $1350. FORCLASS INFORMÀTION CALL 275-5222 - Toronto AREA CLASSES, BOWMANVILLE OSHAWA: Memnorial Park Y.W.C.A. LibertySt, S.. 199 Cenitre St. Thursday Tues. 9:30 a.l. 1: 30 & 7:30 p. m. Wed. 7:30 P.IM. HELP THE HEART FURD I-Ielp your Heart & The Heart Fund. Wesght Watchers int Southern? & Central Ontario, the Maritime Provinces & Newfoundland will donate 10, a lb. ta the Heart Fund fo each lb. thieir members bose duing heart month.________ mezzanine level, wbich wil include adrawiug studioaud office space. This addition is ta becompleted by August 1, 1976. The exterior of bath add-, itions will be designed to match the existing building and will include brick ana attractive steel panels. The architects for the-praject are Allward and Gouinlock, wba were the architects for the original (mrain) building. BURKIETON (Intended for Last Week) Mrs. D. Buma and family, Bowmauiville, called on'Mrs. Archibald and family ou Monday evening.,' Déeeest symp athy Is ex- tended ta Mr. Henry Adams familyand frîends, Bowmau- vilIle (formierly off Burketoni) iii the passing ofa loving wife, mlth er and grandmnother (Verna Cochrane). Service was fromn Northcutt Elliott Funera1l Home on MVonday at 2 p.m .* Mr. and Mrs. E. Bal and family, Oshawa, spent Spnday visiting with family and friends in the village. Mrs. S. Tabb', Bowmanville, was a recent Sunday supper uest of Mr. and Mrs. R. wain fanMily and friends. Miss L. Littley is a patient in hospital. We all wish hier a speedy recovyery. -Mr. .1 Tabb bas been enjoying a week's vacation visiting with Mr. and Mrs. A. Swain-and.family. Several from this district attended the funeral of' Mrs. H. Adams, Bowmanville, and others called at the funeral home ofNorthctitt and Elliott paying their respects. OiPP Report Reports are again cir- culatîng that the Ontario Provincial police endorsed a publication in which, small businesses have been asked to purchase adveftising space. The community services branch, of the OPP reminds yoii that the force does not solicit funds or advertise- ments for any purpose. Nor does the force support the solicitation of funds or adver- tisements for any publication or campin The OP reminds ail busi- The Canadiani Statesmian,'Bowmanville, February 18, 1976 3, :1ess people and residents to vertisements.,1 ensure the validity of ail] Be-sure vou know wbovo requests for charitable don- are giving.to and where yu ations or solicitation for ad- money is going. HON DA, CAN-AM, SKI-DOO, NORTON (Sales Parts and Service) FHA RLEY-DAVIDSON Parts and Service HOU RS. Monday - Tuesday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CLOS EDWEDN ESDAY Thursday - Friday 9 a *m. to 9 p.m. Saturday-9 a.mn.to 5pr. PORT PERRY, ONTARIO Notice is hereby given that-the Annual Meeting of the Communýity Memorial, Hospital Corporation, Port Perry, wiII be held en Wed., March 3lst, 1976"1 at8:OOp.m. in the Municipal Hall, Port Perry to: RECEIVE REPORTS 0F COMMITTEES RECEIVE -REPORT 0F AUDITORS NOTICE 0F MOTION TO AMEND BY-LAWS ELECTION 0F GOVERNORS TRANSACTOTHER BUSINESS Copies of the by -Iaws may be examined at the office of the Secretary at any time during regular office haurs, prior to the annual meeting. (1) The.following persons shall be members upon resoluition of the Board: (a) A persan who has donated or who donates $100.00 ini any one year to the .b) Corporation shail be a life member;. ()The president or chief officer of an association or corporation which pays the Corporation the sum of $500.00 in any year shall be exoficio a member cf thie Corporation in any year; (c) A person who pays the annual membèrship fee ($2.00) ta the Corporation in any year shail be a member of the Corporation for tha& year; the amount of this fee shalilbe éstablishecfrom time ta time biy resoIufiao fith0 Board nf Governors, andi (d) Persans appolnted as honorary members who shah flot be subject ta fees and who shaIil ot be entitled ta vote,; (2) A member whopayshNs fees annually shall not be entitled to vote at any meetings of the Corporation unless his meîn'bership was paid in ful at Ieast thirty days prior to the date of the meeting. *..but one thing l'Il bot on 18 myTD Retirement Savings Plan. Sure I've taken somne risks in my life. But one thing I won't gamble on is mry ftr.The stakes are just too high. That's why 1 started loiginto retirement savinigs plans. and 1 found out tbey're flot ail alike. The one that made the difference for me is the Toronto Dominion Retirement Savings Dep(st. It bas ail thie benefits o)f a bank dp sit builIt right ini and s flot ubect to stockImarIketuctutosI cnput mone1w Into it!hhee 1 want. mýy interest is opone twicé yearly. an1( as long als it stayjs in the plan. it's tax free. The .TD RSD earns a higher interest rate than a savings account. and. if'I move. 'My RSD moves with me. to any of the TD branches across Canada. uew sports activities ar eas wîll not only be a mucb needed facility 'for. students, but wil be available for community use as well. The. sports and recreatiori complex will in- clude a large gymnassurn witb seatiug capacity for 1000 spectatôrs in the bleachers. In addition to an indoor runniii track there will be a general purpase area for such activi- ties as arcbery, table tennis, combatives, golf training and fencing. There will bUea "1workout r-oomr", and five suash courts. The new theatre, wbicb will be for both College and commrunity use, bas been designed after visits ta tbeatres lu Ontario and Que- bec so that the best features of their facilities couldbe iucer-, porated. There bas also been discussion' with cultural groups i the region. The theatre will seat 550 and will have continental type seating which permits easy movement of patrons to and from their seatý witbout the inconvenience of standing. Speciai arrangements Will be made for bandicapped per- sons in wheelchairs. The prosceniumn will be 40 feet lu width, and the stage is 35 feet dee1paccommodat 9g mus- ica, 1dance, and thatrical productions of ail kinds. There will be a dernountable tbrust stage 12 feet. deep and lu excess of 40 feet wide and an orchestra fit. Separate dress- ing roomsf or mieé and fernale, actors, a green room and offices are provided. Facili- ties for motion, pictures are included, and there are light- ing ahd sound coutrol sys- teins. There will be arnp le, storage area beneatb the stage. tecause of the heavy props required for some stage productions a large loadirig bay is to be located immedi- ately adjacent to the storage area, theatre workshop and "Studio One". "Studio One" is a television roduction studio which wiil be used by Applied Arts students for their radio and televîsion> workshops. It will also serve the community as au additional rehearsal area for, theatrical productions. The interior of the new wing will cousist of a lobby that wil lead into thetheatre, and lu this area will include a box office, concession baoth, checkroom'and washromr facilities. On itbe main lobby entrance floor to the theatre there will be a new cafeteria which will seat 200 persous, and a dining lounge area tbat will seat 150. The lobby area also leads ta the sports and recreation camplex, and pro- videsa connectîng lînk ta the existing building at its north- west corner, wbere Ithere will be an extension of the present student lounge, a new book- store and provision for office spac e. Overaîl completion of the physiceal education and activi- ties biding will be lun Ahe summer of 1977. It is autici- pated that construction will begin lu April, 1976, with somne preliminary sitework, being doue priar to that date. The new complex will, in fact, be two separate add- itions, couformîng ta the master plan approved lu 1968. The second addition is an Applied Arts wing wbîch will be located at the southiwest corner of the exîsting building, and will consist of studios for photography, drafting, sculpture, ceramaics and wood- working. This area wîhl have a But what's best of ail is that 1 know mny money is as secure as the TD Banîk itself.. And that means my future is secure. So if you're interested in a safe bet, stant your TD Retirement Savings Deposit toýday. TORONrrO emDOuMI!NIO*N the bank whrere people maki the difference Join us today. We've ot sa muchï that's new ta help you reach your goal. W EIGtejHT WATCHî"E R S NEW PERSONAL ACTON PLAN"' WomîtîE rr Canda tîmiid euiêeîizd u-, etu ihed, i-r

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