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I Courtice Secondary School Students Run For United Way DURHAM A6RI"NEWS Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, November 23,1983 Card and Gift Store Opens in Mall ■M- m % Si mu i r v« '/V gS|g| ■r ■■ • ' • , : > }< ?■■; "f V. vV $ J Continuing in a number of United Way fund raising schemes organized by the students of Courtice Secondary School, more than 150 students students participated in a five kilometer run last Wednesday. A smaller contingent of student bik- SS ers rode a 15 kilometer route. Runners and bikers collected pledges for the event and the proceeds will be turned over to the United Way campaign. Some of the students are shown above at the start line near the school. TOPS Club News On Sunday, November 6, 1983, TOPS Clubs from the local and surrounding areas, held their annual rally at Bowmanville High School. The theme of the day was "Bee Happy with TOPS, Beecome KOPS," in which the bee was used as the symbol. Incorporated into the rally this year was a showing showing of hobbies by each chapter. chapter. Tables were set up so that each TOPS chapter could individually show off their talents. Hand made quilts, paintings, ceramics, Christmas crafts, showed how TOPS members can keep busy instead of having idle hands for snacking. Program and contest ideas to create new interest in the clubs, were also displayed. Inspirational ceremonies started off the program at 11:30 a.m. After a special luncheon, the Chapter and Rally Royalty were recognized. recognized. The Rally Royalty for 1983 are: Queen - Charlotte Latourneau of Cobourg, Chapter No. ON2571; Runner-Up Runner-Up - Pauline Wilson of Orono, Chapter No. ON2927; King - Gary Fitzpatrick of Oshawa, Chapter No. ON2062; Runner-Up - Gary Allen of Oshawa, Chapter No. ON1830. The entertainment for the rally was by 'Friends in Harmony', Bonnie Cowle, til m OW MYTH I BEDS 'WANTED' "RED CLOVERSEED" We Are Buyers -- Best Prices Offered Please Submit Samples For Quotation Kindly Enclose Telephone Number For Immediate Reply ' ' ' F.R. SMITH SEEDS LTD. 11 Windsor Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5V 2E6 (416) 596-6522 or 596-6523 and Phil Hayman, and his wife Gladys. The guest speaker was Dave Halse from Oshawa; he holds a Master of Divinity Degree. He gave an interesting talk on having a better outlook on life, and feeling better about oneself. During the afternoon session, session, KOPS from TOPS No. ON870 Bowmanville were recognized. They were Barb Arnburg, Cecile Yurko, Joan Mairs, Marg McCul- louch, Joan Brock, Jean Ashton, Rose Anger, Betty Janssens, Eve Card, Christ-; ine Jones, Jean Danilko and Ruth Gibson. Joan Mairs and Barb Arnburg organized organized and set up No. ON870's hobby display in the morning session. Jean Danilko had the honor of winning the Weight Recorder Recorder Award for the year of 1982. The Rally Committee was headed up by chairpersons Sharon Knowlton, of No. ON162 Bowmanville, and Marion Rigo, of No. ON186 Oshawa. Marg McCullouch of No. ON870 did the graduation graduation hats, and Barb Arnburg of No. ON870 designed designed the program cover and the table decorations. Lighting Unlimited WILLIAMSBURG SELL? OFF SAVING UP Q7 TO O* ' 45 w I \TV; "W Lighting Unlimited so,ncbcd tho woild over lor this unboliovablo value on solid brass Williamsburg Chandeliers. Select liom gloaming polished brass or satin antique brass and choose with or without hurricane shades. Make your selection now while quantities last, Available In 5, 0 and 10 light models COME IN TODAY ^ AND SAVE UP TO '87.45 Prices Range from $ 179. 95 $ to 439. 95 Now *139. 95$ 352. 50 The Oshawa Centre (Lower Level) 728-0922 LIGHTING UNLIMITED The l nhrmteJ hqhtmq Store The rally came to an end with the KOPS circle of light, a special tribute to KOPS, and the committee parade. As the TOPS left the auditorium they went under an archway "formed by all KOPS members. The day was one of inspiration, and comradeship. TOPS means to "Take Off Pounds Sensibly," and KOPS stands for "Keep Off Pounds Sensibly." KOPS are those that have reached their goal in TOPS and graduated. Unless you are a part of the TOPS organization you can't appreciate the full meaning of a rally. Those of us who have a weight problem, problem, who are trying to control control it, or have successfully reached our goal and are striving to keep it, view this day as a tribute to us. The value of inspiration from a day such as this can be endless. endless. If your weight is more than you can take, if your self esteem is at its lowest, just maybe TOPS can help you, if you are willing to help yourself. There are many TOPS Clubs in your area, find one that is convenient convenient for you and give us a try. TOPS No. ON870 Bowmanville Bowmanville meets at the Lions Centre on Thursday evenings. evenings. They are celebrating their 14th birthday on November 13, 1983. Come and celebrate a future birthday with us. It might be one of the most beneficial celebrations you'll ever be a part of. Yours in TOPS Barb Arnburg 623-5201 Now Available Flash-Frozen All our fruit and vegetables are now harvested and prepared. Supplies of some early crops are very low. MÜMILLAN ORCHARDS Hwy. No. 2 lilwwn A|o« 1 Whllby 686-0388 686-2531 By John E. Finlay, Agricultural Representative New R.O.S. Specialist - Barbara Weese - Appointed: Barbara Weese, Rural Organizations Specialist with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, has transferred effective November 1st from the Thunder Bay office to Bowmanville. She assumes the position of Rural Organizations Organizations Specialist, Home Economics for Durham East and Northumberland Counties. Counties. Miss Weese's experience includes co-ordination of the total 4-H program in Thunder Bay, Junior Farmer Resource Person, organization and implementation implementation of 4-H Regional Conferences, Farm Women's Day Programs and Adult Courses. Miss Weese was involved involved with community organizations. organizations. She was a member member and held executive positions positions with the Thunder Bay Branch of the Canadian Federation of University Women's Club. She helped start and served on the first Board of Directors of the Northwestern Ontario Association Association for Continuing Education. Education. Miss Weese also was active in an executive capacity capacity with the Thunder Bay Chapter of the University of Guelph Alumni. We welcome Barb to the Durham agricultural community. community. Anyone wishing to contact Barb may reach her at the Bowmanville Agricultural Office at 623-3348. Revised Farm Tax Reduction Reduction Program Announced: A major change in the Farm Tax Rebate Program proposal has been made, The original proposal provided a 100 percent percent rebate of property taxes on farmland and farm buildings, buildings, except for the farm residence residence which would have been treated for tax purposes like non-farm homes. In-depth studies of 11 municipalities have indicated that fewer producers producers would benefit from the proposal than originally ex pected. The program has been changed by improving on the 1983 rebate. The rebate will be raised from 50 percent to 60 percent of the total property tax bill for the 1984 taxation year. The farm residence will be assessed with farmland and outbuildings as in the past. The gross production level for eligibility in Central and Southwestern Ontario remains at $8,000 and the level is reduced to $5,000 in Northern Northern and Eastern Ontario. A Farm Tax Rebate Appeal Board will be established to hear from owners who feel they have been denied a rebate rebate unfairly ? This Appeal Board will consist of seven members from the agricultural agricultural community, who understand understand the problems faced by farmers. Farm products that will be recognized in calculating the gross production level will, in 1984, include farm woodlot products such as logs, posts, poles, lumber and firewood. Christmas trees and maple products are already included. included. New brochures outlining the changed policy will be available available in the near future. HOME ECONOMICS FOOTNOTES: By Barbara Weese, R.O.S. Specialist (Home Econ.) Ontario Heritage Achievement Achievement Nights: Everyone is invited invited to the 4-H Achievement Night for the project "Ontario Heritage." Members will be sharing the knowledge they have gained of foods of other lands, plus native Canadian foods. Durham East's 4-H Achievement Achievement Night was on November 18th at Kirby Public School and Durham West will be meeting at 7:00 p.m. on November 25th at the Enniskillen Enniskillen Public School. If you didn't attend on the 18th, do join us for a lively and informative evening on Friday, November 25th. : TÙ :/\/W The opening of a new card and gift shop at the Bowmanville Mall recently was marked by the awarding of a draw prize to one of the store's early customers. Kathy Ferguson of Bowmanville was the lucky winner of the shop opening draw which netted her a wristwatch. She is shown above accepting the gift from the card store owner Joseph Kola (centre) and is accepting congratulations from mall association president Lawrence Hel- linga. Homequity Acquires Relocan Homequity, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the PHH Group, has acquired Relocan Ltd., a Canadian-based relocation management service company and real estate referral business. Founded in 1964, Relocan provides a broad range of relocation and consulting Salem Unit St. Paul's UCW Holds Remembrance Service services to major Canadian corporations who relocate employees across North America. Relocan also manages a broker referral network comprised of high quality independent brokers located throughout Canada. "We look forward to the opportunities this acquisition holds for us in our plan to continue expanding the base of services we provide to multi-national corporations" said Robert Kunisch, Executive V.P. of the PHH Group. Added Homequity president John Gottsman: "Although we have been active in Canada for over 10 years, this acquisition is a natural extension of our desire to serve clients and expand our business." Homequity helps 450 corporations relocate more than 38,000 employees annually. W. Frank Real Estate Limited is the Relocan affiliate in Bowmanville. On Tuesday, Nov. 8 the Salem unit of St. Paul's U.C.W. met at the home of Gwen Coombes. Kay Stephen opened the meeting with a reading entitled Sacrifice. A Remembrance Day Worship was conducted by Gwen Coombes based on I Peter 5: 2 - 4. Mildred Phillips read the poem In Flanders Fields and Anne Kilmer ended the worship worship with a prayer. Mrs. Craig led the program entitled Six Common Errors about the Third World, assis- Sr. Citizens Planning For Christmas Dinner By Queenie Fletcher A goodly number of people attended the November 8th regular monthly meeting of Bowmanville Sr. Citizens at the Lions Centre. President Marion James welcomed all present, and after singing 'O Canada' in unison, the meeting got underway underway with the usual reports being read. Cards had been sent to sick and shut-ins, and all were asked to help in this work by reporting names to the convenor convenor of any member absent on account of illness. The bus trip to Cullen Country Country Barns had been much enjoyed, and a small amount of money made. A letter had been received from Sandra Grills regarding an organization recently formed in Oshawa and Whitb- by, called 'Neighborhood Watch.' Through the efforts and help of concerned people, an awareness of the need for such a group had been brought to the public eye, and she had asked to be allowed allowed to address the Sr. Citizens at a future meeting. It was decided to invite her to our February meeting to do so. Several new members were welcomed and introduced by President Marion - Marion Moine, Ethel Carlton, and Doris and Oscar Wollstein... Cards and a social hour rounded out the evening, As the result of a draw, Zetta Dilling, Grace White and Norman Dickinson were the lucky winners. Members picked up their tickets for the Christmas dinner dinner to be held at the Centre, December 13. ted by Mildred Phillips, Anne Kilmer, Alice Burgess and Gwen Coombes. Kay Stephen opened the business reporting that the sale of the Salem church is completed with a closing date of Nov. 18. Salem unit will be responsible for disposing of those items not included in the sale. Kay reminded everyone that Salem unit is responsible for lunch at the General Meeting of the U.C.W. at 7:00 p.m., Dec. 14. Plans were made for the next Medical Luncheon on Wed., Nov. 16. We ended the evening with a silent auction followed by lunch and a social time. The next meeting will be at the home of Audrey Sherk Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. SPECIAL r all TV SERVICE CALLS WITH THIS AD ONLY FALCON TV 426 Simcoe St. S. 723-0011 Guarantee on all parts and servies ATTENTION! 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