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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 30 Aug 1978, p. 15

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Hi gh Sehool 'Courses For -Aduits Here By this time next week ,ifiany students will be g roaning about going back to sehool. For tbem it's an annual rite that seems to neyer end, and therefore must be met with a token complaint ortwo. But for the five or six -people wbo will enrol in Bowmanville High School's day classes for aduits the groans won't be imaginary. Struggling witb class assignments, homework and exams will be no easy feat for the adult student whose last look at a classroom was 20 years ago. 'With the heip, of the guidance department, a littie understanding on the part of familles and friends and a lot of hard work, the adult students will be able to earn HAROLD JOHN SOWDEN A life-long resident of the area, Harold John Sowden passed away at the age of 81 on Auguttt 11, 1978. .Mr. Sowden had been ill for six months and died at Memorial Hospital in Bow- manville. Son of Peter David Sowden and Victoria Louise White, be was born and educated in -Elizabethville. On June 8, 1963 Mr. Sowden married Effie Jane Gibson (Souch). For the ýpast year he and his wife resided at 43 Wellington St. in -Bowmanville. Prior to this he lived in Osaca where be owned and operated a farm. ,Mr. Sowden is survived by Mhis wife Effie; sons Reginald, Çlarence and Kenneth Gibson; daughters Gwen (Mrs.- Harold Hughes), Reta (Mrs. Ronald Gorham), -Muriel (Mrs. Ralph (Melanson) and bis grand- cbildren and great grand- cbildren. -Rev. Arthur Amacher from Trinity United Churcb, Bow- manville, officiated at the funeral service. The service wAas held at Morris Funeral Chapel on August 14, 1978. 'Iallbearers were Jack -+alIowell, Elwyn White, Chris Hlughes, Rod Gorham, Gregg Gorham and Guy Gibson, Floral tokens- were-sent by-t-be Canadian Cancer Society. Interment at WeIcoýme. credits leading tow ards a bigh scbool degree and possibly university. Last year, five aduits FAN~ILV TfltJST GOaPORATION REALron Hw.115 registered for the classes. Dave-Schwalm, head of the guidance department at Bow- manville High School, says he hopes more aduits will take advantage of the program. "We're really encouraging this type of program," be says, "Two students bave already registered." Establisbed four years ago by the Ministry of Education to encourage more aduits to earn their bigh schooi diplomas, the program is run in addition to the regular night school classes. Under the guidelines set by the ministry, edvanWe REALTY LTD. BROKER 123 KING ST. W., NEWCASTLE 987-4733 1623-4439 WANTED Large family to fi spacious rooms in solid red brick house in Orono. Three bedrooms, enormous kitchen,, large li!ving room, private drive and attached garage. If you meet this house's, needs with $45,900, please ca Il today. STARTER HOME $39,900 will buy a bargain first home. Located in Village of Newcastle on treed lot, this 3 bedroom home has plenty ta offer. Caîl today. $46,900 lmmaculate 3 bedroom bungalow on good size fenced lot, Hollywood kitchen, fuil unspoiled basement. A mu st to see in Orono. START OR RETIRE HERE 2 bedroom mobile home on pad in Newcast le. Lot is extra large and fenced. Heated entrance porch. Asking $ 18,900. A PLACE TO START Only minutes from town and set on 1/ acre. This neat 2 bedroomn home is&wortb lookin.g into. The-u pstairs area. could be finished to make 2 'extra roomrs. The price îs reasonable at $49,500. YOU BETTER Fresh FuIl Fruts and Vegetabies Many Varieties of Apples including PAULA RED CORN FOR YOUR FREEZER PEACH-ES TOP QUALITY REDHAVENS 4 qt. and 6 qt. Baskets PLUMS-PEARS-TOMATOES FREDS FRUIT MARKET 1 Mile South of Orono an adult may be granted up to 12 credits for bis or ber practical experience. So far three aduits bave earned grade 12 diplomas through the dayschooi, says Mr. Scbwaim. Practicai subjects, sucb as typing, financial accounting and shortband are tbe most pparcourses witb tbe returning aduits. "A lot of people, especiaiiy women, are looking to upgrade their present skilis", says Mr. Scbwairn. "We've bad several- women take biology and cbemistry courses to upgrade their nursing." Aduits who register for the courses attend regular classes witb the bigb school students. "It's amazing bow weil tbe regular students accept tbem," says Mr. Schwaim, "We were quite pleasantly, surprised." I Anyone wbo is interested in taking a credit course, whetber to upgrade present skiils or jusf for interest, sli<uld Contact Bowmanviile Iligh Schooi. Could Reduce Hazards, Fire Chief Says Cbanging the pick-up times for garbage, and the location of private disposai bins could recluce potentiai fire bazards Fire Cbief Hayman said Monday. At a Community Services Committee meeting in Bow- manville, Chief Hayman expressed concern over the practice of putting garbage Montebello Catalogue Price $24,743 Sale CH RYS LE R out on a Saturday night after businiesses close and letting it sit ail weekend. Tbis, be said, just increases fire bazards. Many bins are left overioaded witb garbage or witb tbeir lids wide open and tbese too pose a bazard, said Cotinci1ior Robert Dykstra, oà,P rice $21 ,646 Sale Price '26,324 ~-SOLAR GARDEN HOMES ARE NOW AVAILABLE! r Dispkuây Courts open'daily ex<ept, Monday Open Labour Day Monday il a. m. to4 p. M. ,ceroy s Prices are St age Il Package flot erected Phone (705) 745-6763 HOMES 745-6835 Location": Hwy, 28 & 7 bypass---- R.R. 3, PETERBOROUGH, K9J 6X4 Send 12 for Country or Suburban Home Catalogue 1Tbe concern over municipal garbage pick-up foilows last week's $300,000 blaze wbich destroyed the Stedmans store on King Street. This matter has been referred to the Public Works Department for further study. DOOGE BOWMANvILLE' Telephone 623-2586 Assin iboine Sales tax increases to 7 per cent on October 8th 1979 car prices wilI increase 6 per cent. min Hwy. No. 2 at Maple Grove CII FIYSLFR 1979 ASPEN SE 2-OR. COUPE Stock No. 3473 Equipped with 6 cylinder engine, automatic transmission, power sieerlng, console, bucket seats, electric rear window defroster, dual mirrors, radio, rear seat speaker, premier wheel covers, luxury steering wheel, white wall radiais. NOW ONLY $5777.00 MANY MORE TO CHOOSE FROM The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville, August 30,1978 52 King St. West Bowmanville HORSE FARM - 24.98 acres. Magnificent view. Professional ranch bungalow with 2 fireplaces, ail major appliances, luxurlous broadloom, 2 car garage and many other features. Barn with 5 box stails and tack room. Paved drive. Respectively priced at $160,000. Terms available. Must be seen. Just a few minutes north of Bowmanville near 2 golf clubs. 5 ROOMS - 11/2 storey home very close ta downtown Bowmanville. Has modemn furnace and is generally in good condition. A good buy at $36,900. Terms can be arranged. CHARMING BUNGALOW - 2 bedroom home near school. Has 3rd bedroom in basement. Attractively decorated. Has family room and a den in the loft. This is truly a cozy home at $48,500. Terms available. 39.89 ACRES - Frontage on 2 roads. About 10 acres bush. Near Newtonville. Good building site., Asking $5,000. Try an off er. AFFORDABLE FAMILY HOME - 8 rooms in ail. Located in north Bowmanville near school. Has modemn furnace, nice lot, a couple of enclosed porches and requires a nice family. Only $44,900. Terms may be arranged. THINKING 0F SELLING? TRY OUR SERVICE . .. YOUR LISTING WILL BE ADVERTISED. AFTER HOURS J. Barton 623-3098 P. Kowa1 J r. - 623-5868 This Week Shop af DYKSTRA'S -For CAULIFLOWER 5EACH BANANAS' UN OUR MEAT COUNTER Ai STEER BEEF CHEF STYLE PRIME RIB TRIM. 19 c LB. 9"cOoz. FRESH STORE SLICED COLD CUTS COOKED HAM ;2£69LB. RINDLESS BACON $j1@69 LB. A REAL ""HOT WEATHER" TREAT CHAPMAN'S $,9 ICE CREAM 2 litre CTN.$'.2 WE CARRY A LARGE VARIETy 0F NATURAL FOODS GRANOLA CEREALS UNTREATED FLOURS VITAMINS and FOOD SUPPLEMENTS I)ELICA TESSEN OFF FOOD MA4RKET SRE 73-77 KING ST. WEST 623-3541 Announcing ceroys great FaM1[Delive>ry Sa le Viceroy's f irst advertised sale in many years ~ ~VÂ-41 HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT A CAREER *.und done nothi ng J. x-à,'aabout it? GORD BARNES I wiII give you an hour or more of my time to try to help you decide. CAIL ME ANYTIME 623-6622 623-6860 Opportunities in our Bowmanville Office. 30 OFFICES TO SERVE _UNYTY mý 1 Catalogue Price $29,660 DODGE, SUNKIST ORANGES

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