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\ j ) l Author Discutées His Career With Students at MJ. Hobbs School MitchelVs Corners Buys Vials for Life Author John Craig discusses one of his books with students at the M.J. Hobbs Senior Public School during a visit to the school last week. Mr. Craig, who has written 23 books as well as TV and film scripts, and a play, talked to students at M.J. Hobbs about his lifelong career as a writer. From left to right in this photo are: Mr. Craig, Carolyn Werry, Lisa Tane, and Brian Johnston. While Mitchell's Corners Public School Principal Wally Pitt (centre) looks on, Vice-President of the Mitchell's Corners Home and School Association, Phyllis Zabudski, purchases 500 Vials for Life from Project Chairman and para-medic Steve Rowland for $125. Vials for Life are plastic containers stored Author Discusses His Literary Career at M.J. Hobbs Sr. Public Blackstock Girl Comes Third In Jr. Judging Competition for Canadian 4-H Calf Club Members There's more to writing then just sitting behind a typewriter typewriter and spinning out novels, short stories, or television television scripts, students at the M. J. Hobbs Senior Public School were told last week. John Craig, a Peterborough-based Peterborough-based author of 23 books as well as magazine articles and TV shows, visited the school May 6 to talk about his life in literature. Mr. Craig explained that a writer has to meet many day-to-dav business obligations obligations in addition to his writing. These obligations include meeting publishers, correspondence, correspondence, contracts, other commitments. One of the disadvantages to the job is the fact that writers can't count on such things as paid vacations, pension funds, medicare, and regular pay THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE NOTICE OF HIGHWAY CLOSING TAKE NOTICE trial the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle, at a Council meeting to be held at the Council Chambers, Police,Building, Bowmanville, Ontario, on Monday, the 1st day of June, 1981, at the hour of 9:30 o'clock,in .the forenoon, propose to pass a by-law to.stop up . and close and to authorize the sale of that part of the road allowance between Lots 6 and 7, Concession 4, according to Plan 10R1250, more particularly described as follows: ALL AND SINGULAR that certain parcel or tract of land and premises situate, lying and being in the Town, of Newcastle, Regional Municipality of Durham, Province of Ontario, and being composed of all that portion of the original side line road allowance between Lots Six (6) and Seven (7) In the Fourth Concession of the Geographic Township of Darlington, former County of Durham, more particularly designated as Parts One (1), Two (2), Three (3), Four (4), Five (5), Six (6), Seven (7), Eight (8), and Nine (9), according to Plan 10R1250, deposited in the Land Registry Office for the Registry Division of Newcastle (No. 10) on February 18,1981. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that before passing the said by-law Council, or a Committee of Council, shall hear In person, or by his counsel, solicitor or agent, any person who claims that his land will be prejudicially affected by the bylaw bylaw and who applies to be heard. DATED at the Town of Newcastle this 6th day of May, 1981. David W. Oakes, A.M.C.T. • Clerk, Corporation of the Town of Newcastle, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario cheques. The job produces an "uneven" income, and writers suffer sometimes from cash flow problems. And, of course, they suffer from "dry spells" when the writing does not come easily. Mr. Craig compares these periods to batting slumps for baseball players. Writing is lonely work, Mr. Craig said. But he added that you must, at the same time, keep in touch with the world. Of course, there are advantages advantages to life as an author, "I can do what I want when I want. That's the nice part," Mr. Craig explained. When a student asked Mr. Craig what would be the best way to learn how to write, he 'replied that reading is the best training for a writer. "The only real way to learn to write is to develop a love of reading." he said. Mr. Craig wrote his first book when he was in his late 20's and was still employed at another job. Although he began his career as a part time writer, Mr. Craig adds that writing part time would not be advisable for a serious writer. He adds that as a hobby, writing can add to one's own enjoyment. Another question asked by classes which Mr. Craig visited visited concerned the source of ideas for novels and stories. He explained that sometimes you can get a story idea from an article in a newspaper. Other times, you can draw on experience from real life in order to create a work of fiction. Recurring themes in Mr. Craig's work include sports, fishing, and native people. His book, "The Worm- The Junior Judging Competition for 4-H Calf Club Members, held in conjunction with the All-Canadian Contest, continues to create interest as 205 entries were submitted to the Holstein-Friesian Association Association of Canada. This year, surprisingly, there were only two perfect scores with both entrants from Ontario. Fifteen year old Janice Needham was declared the 1980 National Winner. She is the daughter of Dorothy and Holstein National Director Jim Needham of Ripley, Ontario. Janice accumulated 120 points, a perfect score to tie with only one other contestant with an accurate score and the correct High Honour Mention Cow, Sunny- dene Ned Ginger. The tie was broken by a draw. Janice has been in the Ripley-Kincardine Dairy Calf Club for three years. Sr-e had the most over- you are seit-empioyea all pointe in 1978 and was the Mr. Craig explained that his Club's top showman m 1978-79 and 80. She was secretary of the calf club in 1979 and Club Kress Keporter for 1980. Janice is a very busy lady as she participates in a number of competitive sports includ- burners", was based in part on his sons' efforts in track and field. Both are Olympic calibre runners. Mr. Craig ' explained that books are created only after a "gestation period." In other words, it takes time to think out a story and develop characters and names. Some books might be 15 to 20 years in the making, while the basic idea for other books might take only a few months to develop. After the "gestation," the actual writing of a book might be a matter of five or six months, but a writer often works seven days a week, since weekends mean nothing when you are self-employed ing swimming, volleyball, basketball, badminton, table tennis, softball, track and field, figure skating, football, soccer and public speaking, In addition, she is a member of the church choir and belongs to the 4-H Homemaking, Vet Clubs and Junior Farmers. After completing high school, Janice plans to go to university university to become a veterinarian. Janice won fifty dollars plus an All-Canadian calendar in the contest. Runner-up in the contest was David Evans of Caistor Centre, Ontario. He too, scored scored a perfect 120 points. David is the son of Keith and Gwen Evans and belongs to the Flamboro 4-H Calf Club. David has won other honors in this contest in previous years. Nineteen year old David, who recently finished high school, had the Reserve Champion Calf at his Achievement Day. He was also the Reserve Champion Showman and was later named the Grand Champion Showman and had Champion Calf in the WOBI Competition. As a result, his calf was nominated for All- Canadian 4-H Calf. David was awarded twenty-five dollars plus an All-Canadian Calendar. In third position with 118 points was Sharon Barkey of Blackstock, Ontario. There were three 4-H members with 116 points and the correct tie breaker and 11 with 116 points but incorrectly named Sunny- dene Ned Ginger. The Top Ten National Winners in the All-Canadian Junior Judging Competition were awarded cash prizes and All-Canadian Calendars. Each Provincial Branch offers a True Type model cow to the top provincial winner. To the second prize provincial Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, May 13, 1961 5 Elizabethvitie On Tuesday, seven members members of the Women's Institute took in a trip to Cullen's Garden, Whitby to celebrate 70 years of Wil. We had lunch and shopped at Sheridan Mail. We were sorry that no more were able to attend. Our next meeting is June 2nd with Mrs. J. Barkwell's group preparing the meeting. On Wednesday afternoon, the quilting course held its last meeting of otir course. Achievement day is June 18 in Orono. Most had their assignments assignments down and were planning planning what they want to make. Several in the area have been attending the various programs put on in Port Hope by drama clubs; music duras, and the one for Cystic Fibrosis. Fibrosis. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Beatty, Mr. and Mrs. B. Burton and boys went to see the new baby at Mr. and Mrs. R. Gunby's, Scarborough on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Phtlys Mercer spent Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. C. Mercer. Golden Age club met on Thursday as usual and on the birthdav meeting the week before, Mrs. W. Lewko celebrated celebrated a birthday. Mr. and Mrs. O. Mercer have been up to Mr. and Mrs. J. Fajt's a couple of times this past week. On Friday evening, the Sunday School leaders met , and planned their anniversary services for June 21st, 2:30 p.m. with Dr. G. Porter, speaker. We are also celebrating celebrating the 125th year of our church along with this service. Mr. and Mrs. H. Quantrill visited Mrs. Mary Quantrill, Whitby, last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Peacock's four boys are through school for another year. Andrew and Steven have gone to Kapuska- sing. Shawn and Mark are at home at present. Ingrad (Mrs. Andrew Peacock) has graduated graduated and is a doctor now and we congratulate her. Nice to see Mrs. McAllister. out again. Miss Diane Beatty, Hamilton Hamilton was home a couple of days. in the refrigerator enclosing a family's vital statistics such as medicine allergies. The vial, begun 1977 in Michigan, comes with a decal to stick on the"'fridge to indicate to the doctor or ambulance driver that the family has a container. winner, a copy of the History of the Holstein-Friesian Breed in Canada and an All- Canadian Calendar are awarded. You can make a belt holder by removing the metal spine from a three-ring notebook binder and attaching it horizontally with screws to the inside of the closet door. TELEPHONE 623-6555 JOHN MANUEL, C.G.A. Income Tax and Related Accounting Services 118 King St. E., Suite 2 Bowmanville, Ontario L1C1N4 MAY SPECIAL Philips Magnovox 20" Color TV . *499.°° TELEVISION SERVICE CO. 185 Church Street Bowmanville Mel Samells Prop. -- 623-3883 first book was published by the first publisher who read it. But that's an unusual accomplishment accomplishment in the literary field. He has been working as a writer for the past 25 years. Only one of the books he has written has not found a publisher. Mr. Craig's visit to the M. J. Hobbs Senior Public School last week was sponsored by the Writer's' Guild and arranged by staff at M. J. Hobbs. In Editor's Mail Hon. James Snow Minister of Transportation & Communications 3rd Floor, Ferguson Block Toronto Dear Jim: Last week I read in the Star that more GO Buses will be going into operation between Toronto and Hamilton. In this context, I hope that you will bear in mind my continued request for extension of bus services in my region also. As you know, I have had numerous numerous inquiries about not only the shortage of buses but also the timing of the bus schedules. I trust you will keep this situation in mind and include some improvements in this sector in your overall scheme. Yours sincerely, Sam L. Cureatz Courtesy Dependability Fair Price 2nd Annual 1®50 CKAR A»iu miiuidi CKQr m 9 WAYNE McROBERTS Rc)V?licAx>£x / MOTORS LTD Telephone 728-6206 Hwy. 2 at Courtice Rd. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE NOTICE OF HIGHWAY CLOSING TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle, at a Council meeting to be held at the Council Chambers, Police Building, Bowmanville, Ontario, on Monday, the 1st day of June 1981, at the hour of 9:30 o'clock In the forenoon, propose to pass a by-law to stop up and close and to authorize the sale of that part of a Lane In Block B and that part of the Unnamed Street between Block B and Block C as well as that part ol Second Street all within Part 2, Plan 10R-861, more particularly described as follows: THOSE LANDS and premises located In the Town of Newcastle, In the Regional Municipality of Durham (formerly In the Town of Bowmanville, In the County of Durham) and being composed of: THAT part of a Lane In Block B and that part of the Unnamed Street between Block B and Block C as well as that part of Second Street, all within Part 2, Plan 10R- 861. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that before passing the said by-law Council, or a Committee ol Council, shall hear In person, or by his counsel, solicitor or agent, any person who claims that his land will be prejudicially affected by the by-law and who applies to be heard. DATED at the Town of Newcastle, this 6th day of May 1981. OavIdW.Oakee, A.M.C.T. Clerk Corporation of the Town ol Newcastle IQ.,I 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario I* celebration "Come on out and join the fun!" SUNDAY, MAY 17 at the Oshawa Centre This year featuring • Valdy • the Cooper Brothers • Ian Thomas • the Hatfields • local entertainment Entertainment begins at 2:30 GIANT FIREWORKS DISPLAY at Dusk o presentation of The City of Oshawa - «SO OW and LcKQT FM.95,