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10 - Omno WeekIyTtnie~, Wedn.sduy, Jwis ~ 1~O4 Places to go and things you can do Greg Ward, when not busy this piano. Ward was recently writing best selling novels, nominated for an Arthur Ellis spends a lot of his tîirn front of Award for best crime novel. Newtonvilfle novelist being compared to- Stephen King by Carol-Ann Oster For Paul Preedy, time is running out. He has returned to to the private school he attended twenty-five years earlier, for a reunion. The school is deserted. Only two -of his classmnates came to the reunion. Both have met with untimely death. Now, Paul Preedy's Lime is near. it is essential that he find out why he has been sumnmoned to the school hafore he, and his son who accompanied him, meet the same fate. Paul Preedy is the central character in Newcastle Author Greg Ward's second novel "Water Damage". The binding tale earned him a nomination from the Crime Writer's of Canada for an Arthur Ellis Award for hast crime novel of 1993. The novel did not win the award, but was shortlisted, and as Ward later learned was chosen in the last three from a total of 47 entries. Ward's first novel, "The Carpet King",,was shortlisted for a City of Toronto award. Each of his novels have sold Durham Board has new report card plan The Durham Board of Education is hopeful that the new report cards will get a passing grade Students' work in grades 1 through 9 wilha evaluated on a scahe from Level 1 te Level 6 (dependent to superior>. In addition students in grades 4, 5 and 6 will receive an overall etter grading in the four areas of studies whîle those in the higher grades will receive numeric ratings. Reservations are already being voiced on the new grading system. very well in Canadian book stores. At hast count, "The Carpet King" has sold over 32,000 copies. "Water Damage!' is haing shipped to stores in huge numhars. His novels have also earned Ward rave reviews. He has been compared to lhomas Harris, who struck gold with "The Silence of the Lambs". SAnother review named Ward, "lour own Stephen King". Ward is currenthy working on his third novel, a thriller about the auto industry, and a German car company with its roots in the Third Reich. t is expected to ha completed in hate 1995, or in early 1996. Says Ward, "t will bc a huge international best seller!" With the great start that he has had, it would seem entirehy possible that it wil ha. While your waiting for it to hit the stores, pick up a copy of "The Carpet King", and "Water Damage".î Aside from being good reads, you may find the local references interesting. Look for them on the best- sellers shelves. Port Perry hopes it is only the beginning Port Perry residents are hopeful that the recent news of a new industry opening in the municipality is but the first of many Port Perry Metal Processing, a subsidiary of Makagon Industries in Missîssauga, will do the first stage banking and press work for ahi three major auto firrus plus Volkswagon in Mexico. The plant originally te hire 20 people is expected to be in operation by the first of Septemhar. Wanted: A Real "People" Person Who Loves To Brag If you enjoy living here, and if you jump at the chance to share your enthusiasm for the sights, and history of Durham Region with others, and if you enjoy showing off your community to, visitors and friends, there's a volunteer assignment with your name on it. Debbie Tzountzouris, pre sident, Tourist Association of Durham Region, needs help from some enthusiastic volunteers who have time to spend meeting visitors and answering questions on the many places to go and things to see in Durham Region. The pleasure of the job would ha in meeting people fromn around the world, ail interested in hearing what makes Durhamn such a great place to visit. Visitors, from archeologists to zoologists, all asking for an opinion on the best things to do could be as stimulating as your own trip around the world,. without ail the hassies. Hours could ha arranged to suit individual schedules. A car would ha necessary to get to the visitor information centre, highway 401 westbound at Newtonville. For more information on this "how 1 spent my summier vacation" opportunity, cal Debbie Tzountzouris at (905) 985-3884. Women's Support Group meeting weekly Are you new to the Clarington area. or feeling isolated and having difficulty adjusting to the community? Do you lack immediate family support or suppor t systems in the area? Would you like to meet other women in your position, to learn about helpful services, to share experiences, concerns, 'and frustrations? We are a women's support group. We meet weekly in Bowmanville. Join us for friendship and informed discussions over light refreshments. For information cal Janice Kroft at 623-4123 or Mary Ami at 987-3933. Canada Day Festivities at Bowmanville Museum Corne one, Corne ah! To the Bowmanville Museum's Annual Birthday Party for Canada on the Museum's grounds at 37 Silver Street. July lat is the day of the event and it ail starts with a Flag Raising Ceremony at noon. MP Alex Shepherd will bc on hand, and everyone can join in as -we, sing O'Canada. Some of the' events we have planned include music by Bonnie Cowle; Earl Brown the Magician; Face Painting; Apple Bobbing; Shriner Clowns; Reading Tent; Pony Rides and Sack Races. Refreshme nts will also be available,' and they include hamburgers, hot dogs, pop, popcor n and snowcones. There will bc free Birthday Cake and balloons and flags for the children. This event will run until 4:00 p.m. Please cal 905-623-2734 for more information. Bethany Outdoor Theatre presents "Our Town"11 Bethany Outdoor Theatre presents "Our Town" for two weekends, July 1, 2, 3 and July 8, 9, 10 at 8:30 p.m., Highway 7A, Bethany. Admission 12 and over $7.00; 6 to il - $4.00; Under 6 free. Tickets at the gate or advance'by calling (705) 277- 2927. Bring your own Iawn chair. AI' 164 IASLLINb KRD., B OWMAN VILLE Your new 11,000 sq. ft. Fitness Centre Your Facility Will Include.' Playroom for your children *Aerobics *Treadmilis *Stairclimbers *Freeweights *Whirlpool 1: