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..... . . ..... Wdouay M mh0,00 Songbooks and tapes donated to Mémorial by Carol- Ann Oster Memorial Hospital Chapel received Uic 'gift of music' last Wednesday frorn Eldad U.C.W. Picturcd are: (front) Hospital residents, Kim Martindale and Mary Kennedy; (back) Father Harold Leahy, representing Bowrnanville 1Hospital Ministerial;. Mary Milison, representing Eldad U.C.W.; Chris Kooy, V.P. of Nursing Services; Helen Pultz, from Therapeutic Recreation. Last week the Memorial Hospital Bowmanville recoived a generous donation from thc Eldad United Cburch Women. The Eldad Women presented 20 large print "Sing Your Way Home" songbooks and two music books, as welî as eight corresponding cassette tapes and a portable cassette player te thc Hospital Chapel. Mrs. Mary Milison on bebaif of tbe U.C.W. made tbe presentation te Chris Kooy, Vice Bowmanvile Business & Professional Women's Club The annual International meeting of the Bowrnanville Business and Professional Women's Club is always eminent with tiis years, held on February l7th, being no exception. The meeting began with a rcsplendent candle-lighting cerernony representing countries wbich are part of the International Federation of Business and Professional Wornen. The International Federation is a dynamic and powcrful organization uniting women around thc world. Following this tribute, m besand guests werc ca ptivatcd by a lecture given by guest 'speaker Lynn Burke rcprescnting "Sleeping' Children Around The World". The Canadian organization was foundcd by Murray Dryden in 1970 and is run completely by volunteers. Ms. Burke is one of fivc volunteers wbo travelled to Tbailand in November of last year to deliver bedkits te needy cbildren. These bedkits can vary slightly from country te country but one might include - soap, t- shirt, sweat shirt, pyjamas, mosquito netting, blanket, and piilow. Ail of tiis is given te a 6- 12 ycar old child for a contribution of $30.00. Ms. Burke assured those in attendance that the' donation gocs totally to helping a Third World cbild. Other expenses incurred are paid for by volunteer work and a trust fund set up by Murray Dryden. Ms. Burke related some of ber cxpericnces while on ber trip (travelling expenses are paid by the volunteer) with some descriptive slidcs and bear- wrencbing steries about bundreds of chidren being ined up waiting te get a bedkit and bow some of tbem bad neyer seen white people. The organization bas presently workcd with 29 countries and goes to different villages and camps eacb year to try te help as many children as possible. Prior to leaving on an expediion the volunteers bave a briefing and video on what to expect. Ms. Burke advised that you need to bc in good bealth,' flexible, and encrgetic to bc a volunteer. A day working on one of the trips would entail a distribution, in the rnorning and afternoon, of bedkits and pbotograpbing ahl the cbildren with the donater's naine in tbe picture. Ms. Burke pointed out that there was employment for "Third World" families through this project as well because rnany of the items in the kit are made locally in Uic countries involved. Another positive gain frorn this work for Uiechcildrcn is that Ms. Burke and other volunteers try to get the children bere in Canada involvcd by doing fundraising etc. This i s a wonderful experience for the Canadian cbildren and it teaches thern about different countries and cultures. Ms. Burke spoke of schools. churches, Rotary and Lions Clubs ail working togetber for thc saine cause to belp thc children tbrough titis organization. After hearing Ms. Burke speak President of Nursing Services for, Memorial Hospital. Says Mrs. Miilson, "Hopefully tbey will be used, bringing a spiritual uplifting joy to rnany patients while confincd to the bospital". Cbris Kooy confirms that this donation is an important one. "For some trne, people have been wanting new songbooks". She adds that tbese books will "belp te make their services more lively. of ber involvement , I know we ail went away with a great respect for the accomplisbme nts made by ber and other volunteers. Ms. Burke hopes te make Panama ber next destination in the fail of this year. This montb the club will be hearing from Pam Jackson about the Ontario Advisory Coundil on Wornen's Issues. The counicil advises the government, tbrougb the minister responsible for women's issues on economic, social and legal equality matters for wornen. Thec meeting will bc beld on Thursday, Marcb l7th at the Port Darlington Marina Hotel and includes a buffet dinner. Social time is 6:00 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dinner tickets are $20.00. Guests are welcome and are asked to please contact Helen Devitt at 623-3915 by Monday, March l4tb for reservations. Carol Aider Gets repaid for effort SJack Foote of Canipblvcroft was somewhat surprised wben being invited te Hope Township council meeting and being presented with a $300.00 cheque. The Township was re- embursing Mr. Foote the $300.00, a sum of mone-y wbich the local board of Education had cbarged bim for gatbering fmnancial information, prior to bis writing of a financial report relating te the board's financial position. Mr. Foote bas become a popular speaker as to1 the financial aspects of 'tbe board of education. Performing Art Series comîng to St. PauI's St. Paul'sUnited.Church have pioneered successful solo Performing Art Series is being careers as individuals. Tbey are presented again this year with inventive and daring in their three features. offerings and tecbnic. Prices for the three events is a Together the two have eaned modest $30.00 for a single ticket standing ovations from sold-out and $ 100 for a fanily ticket. boUSes. Ail tbree events are being held The third performance at St. Paul's United Church with features "La Jeunesse' a group of the door opening at 7:00 p.m. for forty girls who have been touring eacb performance. Ontario, eastern Canada and "Voices - Relyea is a family recently in England where they group of four singers presented sang their way to a gold medal in solos, duets, trios and quartet _ it competition. is a truc talent show of song. The This group performs at St. setting is a Victorian parlour and Paul's on Sunday, May 29th and the concert is nostalgic. commencing at 7:30 p.m. Voices - Relyea cornes to St. By supporting the series St. Paul's on Saturday, Apfi1 9th. Paul's Performing Arts group can On Sunday, April 24th the continue to bring outstanding series presents "Open Line" an entertainrnent te this comrnunity. Ensemble of trumpet and Tickets available by pboning accordian. The two musicians 983-5339 or 623-4399. IPRE-ARRANGED AND PREPAID FUNERAL SERVICES AVAILABLE MARCH, BREAK SCHEDULE 0F PUBLIC SKATING BOWMANVILLE Sunday, March 13 1:00 -2:30 p.m. RECREATIION Tuesday, March 15 1:00 -3:00 p.m. COMPLEX Sunday, March 20 1:00 -2:30 p.m. DARLINGTON Fiday, March il 10:00 - 12 mlon SPORTS CENTRE Saturday, March 12 1:00 -2:30 p.m. FEES ADULTS $225 YOUTH $1 .50 FAMILY $4.75 MARCH BREAK SPECIAL SWIMS Sunday, March 13 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Family) 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 14 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Wednesdlay, March 16 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 18 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. (Family> Each swim will have a different themnel, Watch for details at the Fitness Centre. We could take a "Trip Around the WorId" or host a carnival. There wilI be lots to do... DON'T MISS THE FUNI MUNICIPALI'r' OF C2 lariAflo Date of Publication: Wednesday. March 9,1994 P.O. 4815 MO110RRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD. Estabilshed in 1881 623-5480 4 Division St. -~ Bowmanville -0.- ý