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i 2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, September 12,1984 SMALL TALK By Donna Fairey V All Yard Sale Proceeds Will Go to United Way Everybody's hair in the house, even Beethoven's, Beethoven's, was grey with sawdust. But the sculptured bust of the famous musician was easier cleaned than the rest of us. A J-Cloth and a few dabs of Kleen and Shine and Beethoven was back to normal. Such was not the case for the remainder of our household members. members. The project drawn from the job jar this weekend which nearly turned us into raving idiots, was floor sanding. As it turns out, it's the smart people who head straight for the telephone, telephone, their dialing finger poised to call a specialist in the field. But, oh no! Not us. We couldn't hire professionals. professionals. We'd rather do it ourselves. Famous fatal words. You see, I had this vision vision which focused on the warm, rich tones of wide pine boards in their natural state. Soon, others around me became sold on the idea, or pretended they were. I scoffed at any mention of carpeting or painting over pine. All we need do, I coaxed, was skim off that single layer of old stain and, voila, the floors would be beautiful. We'll rent the sanding sanding equipment and before before the weekend is out there will be beautifully beautifully refinished pine floors in the foyer, three bedrooms, upstairs upstairs hallway, and sitting sitting room. Boy, was that a pie - in - the - sky fantasy. fantasy. It turned out that the innocent looking layer of stain on the floor was a clever disguise. First, it's durability was remarkable. remarkable. The strength of it was so tough that we're seriously thinking thinking of recommending it to the U.S. space program program for possible use on the nosecones of spaceships. Moreover, once we managed to break through the stain barrier, barrier, it was disappointing disappointing to discover several coats of paint. We took turns manning the hungry hungry sanders that found it difficult to get their teeth into the job. There were two of them - a humungus, hard-to- manage brute for the heavy work and a smaller smaller version for edges and corners. Operating, the brute was like trying trying to walk a raging bull on a short leash. On the other hand, running the smaller one was like trying to ride the beast bareback. Believe me, there was no advantage to either machine. And the wood-dust that the pair kicked up was phenomenal. White, protective masks were a must. They stayed on except during sleep and mealtime. mealtime. While we tried to close off certain doorways doorways with plastic sheets, the manoeuver was only partially effective. effective. Everything from top to bottom bore a coating of dust, even the cats. I was more than ready to call it quits late Sunday Sunday night even though the finished work fell far short of the projected projected accomplish ment. In fact, we had completed only the upstairs upstairs hall and main foyer. While the finished product is visually pleasing, the gratification gratification involved can't begin to match the associated associated aggravation. My simple, easy - to - understand understand words of advice advice to anyone contemplating contemplating the insane challenge of floor sanding sanding are - hire a professional. professional. You'll be glad you did. Bowmanville and area residents can shop for bargains while helping the United Way this month during the first annual United Way Yard Sale and Auction. The event, sponsored by the Canadian Statesman, will be held Saturday, September 22, at the Bowmanville High School Gymnasium Gymnasium commencing at eight a.m. Items for the sale will be provided provided by local businesses and from the general public. All proceeds will go towards the $1,728,000 objective objective which has been set by the United Way this year. "United Way supports 23 community community organizations in the Town of Newcastle alone," said Brian Purdy, Chairman of the Bowmanville Bowmanville and Area United Way Yard Sale Committee. Among the groups supported by United Way dollars are Block Parents, Community Care, St. John Ambulance, Victorian Victorian Order of Nurses, and the YWCA. "United Way is unique because all proceeds go directly towards helping people in the immediate area," said Mr. Purdy. "A single donation donation each year helps make the community a better place to live and work." Articles for the United Way Yard Sale may be dropped off at a special trailer stationed directly across from the Bowmanville Senior Public Public School, on Queen St. starting September 17. Anyone unable to deliver an item to this location may call the yard sale committee for pick-up. For further information, phone 623-7142. Bits and Pieces ADVERTISING AWARD WINNER - We recently learned that the Statesman was the recipient of six awards in the Ontario Community Newspapers Association Association Advertising Awards competition. The awards ranged from general excellence to best feature feature section. Many thanks to everyone who helps put the paper to bed each week, and especially to the advertisers who promote their products through the pages of the Statesman. We certainly couldn't do it without your support. Region Expects Surplus PLEASE WATCH FOR CHILDREN - Just a short reminder reminder that there is a whole new crop of young students students walking to school each day. We saw a couple of close calls last week, when two youngsters walked into the traffic flow. Please keep an extra sharp eye for them. Durham's regional council can expect a $245,000 surplus at the end of the current year if present trends continue. "In summary, the expenditures for each of the financial operations is in line with the 1984 approved budget and no major variances are expected at this time," said Jack Gartley, Durham's commissioner of finance. The surplus is the result of higher than expected investment income which has resulted in revenue of $50,000 more than forecast. In addition, addition, a rate reduction in the supple mentary pension plan for the police department has reduced projected expenditures by $195,000. The regional finances were reviewed reviewed in a report for a meeting of Durham's regional council on Wednesday, September 12. The regional finance department will monitor the 1984 budget and make monthly reports for the final three months of the year. Elected officials were reminded that although a surplus is possible, it is still too early in the year to accurately accurately predict a surplus or a deficit. deficit. Designs Chest for Pope Looking for a good time in fashion? Try MAGGIE B's on for size. She's got f the Latest! MAGGIE B's 33 King St. E. Bowmanville From Page 1 and one-half to two weeks to complete complete the project. He regards this commission as a once-in-a lifetime opportunity and a great honor. A representative of Birks Jewellers has commended J. Anderson Smith for the generosity of their gift and for their beautiful workmanship. Simple elegance is the overall impression impression created by this fine piece of furniture. The chest of rubbed and polished mahogony is highlighted highlighted by traditional brass hardware of handles/ drawer pulls anci a small plate suitable for engraving. It measures nineteen and one-half inches long, twelve and one-quar ter inches wide, and six and one- quarter inches deep. The interior is decorated in a "cardinal" red lining of fi-vel, a material material more durable than velvet. Designing a chest for such a celebrated visitor is a first for Jack Adams, although he has been designing designing and working with wood for most of his life. The company supplies items such as jewellery and silverware boxes to Birks, Eatons, Simpsons, and all the qther major wholesalers across ( Canada, with son*, accounts in the United States. Established in 1910, the company employs a total of 75. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE NEW FIRE EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS TOWN OF NEWCASTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1984. For Areas: Bowmanville Courtice Hampton Enniskillen Burketon For Areas: 623-9111 > Newcastle ) Orono ) Kendal ) Newtonville ) Clarke Township) 983-9111 For areas within the Town of Newcastle, where long distance charges apply to call the Fire Department: Call the Operator and ask for Zenith 9111. J. Aldridge Fire Chief Sept. 12, 1984 «0 V Share the view Quality Has A Name: SP "LANGE'S" ■ BE ORDER EXTRA PRINTS FOR EVERYONE. Let us make them for you. 550 63. until Sept. 29th Reg. 650 LANGE'S PHOTO LAB INC. 50 King St. E. -- 623-2568 -- Bowmanville HR Local Man Wins $10,000 A Bowmanville resident has become a Super Loto bonus prize winner. Ford Jackman, of Brown Street, claimed a $10,000 prize in the August 26 Super Loto bonus draw. Mr. Jackman, a retired Town of Newcastle employee, received received one of 500 bonus prizes of $10,000. It was his first lottery win. Super Loto draws also feature regular prizes of $1 million and $100,000 and thousands of other prizes ranging from $10 to $50,000. Super Loto is a joint undertaking undertaking of all 10 Canadian provinces operating under the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation. To date, the lottery has generated more than $37 million. in proceeds for health and environmentally-related environmentally-related health , research research and province-wide social service organizations. organizations. United Way Flag Raising On Monday The United Way Flag will be raised in Bowmanville on Monday, September 17, in preparation for the 1984 United Way Campaign for Oshawa, Whitby, and Newcastle. Newcastle. Town council has agreed to hoist the United Way (lag on September 17 and fly it for one month. Plans for the formal launching of the United Way drive in the Town of Newcastle were contained in a letter to council on Monday. Van Belie Floral Shoppes • • • much more than a flower store! « siones • Hlghw»yNo.2 •Kin* SI. E.,0ih«wi • SlmcoeSI, N„ Oihtwa MNniTTr. 'KingSI.W ol Van Hollo (laidons lit BRUSH-UP ON YOUR HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM A FRIEND! SAVE TO . ■ . < Ul-- M . • V - i ■ ; s. ■ æmêm k - ■ #n . z v i C " I Z mm - ».* L . y Assorted Wood Stains SAVE 1/3 OFF Reg. 17.95 Moortone Exterior Primer $11.95 Reg. 22.95 Solignum Natural Cedar Treatment $15.25 Reg. 17.95 Moortone Exterior Latex $11.95 Special clear^ncejyiç^ availi^p vaille stock lasts. 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