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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 28 Nov 1984, p. 30

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f ! V 10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, November 28.1984 Section Two Rotary Club Learns About Supersonic Air Travel The Bowmanville Rotarians welcomed a speaker from British Airways to last week's meeting. meeting. Cy Molyneaux, passenger sales representative representative from British Airways, spoke about the new Concorde supersonic aircraft. Guests included members of the town's farming community who were present for the club's annual Rural-Urban Day. From left: Ray Simser, vice president; Alf Allin, Mr. Molyneaux, and Club President, A1 Strike. What travels faster than a speeding bullet and reaches heights double the altitude of Mount Everest? It's the supersonic Concorde Concorde of course. And members members of the Bowmanville Rotary Club learned about the famous passenger aircraft aircraft at a meeting last Thursday, November 22. "It's designed for that exclusive exclusive group of people for whom time really does mean money," said Cy Molyneaux, a passenger sales representative with British Airways. The plane allows a businessman businessman to leave London, conduct business in New York, and return home the same day. In fact, the aircraft aircraft crosses the ocean at a speed faster than the sun. Reaching speeds of 1,350 miles per hour, the Concorde Concorde allows passengers to leave London at 9:30 a.m. and arrive in New York's Kennedy Airport at 8:30 a.m. On board, the plane's 100 passengers can enjoy vintage vintage wines and caviar as they travel above 90 per cent of the earth's atmosphere. atmosphere. A film of a Concorde flight shown at last week's meeting added that passengers passengers notice some obvious TELEPHONE 623-6555 JOHN MANUEL, C.G.A. Income Tax and Related Accounting Services 118 King St. E., Suite 2 Bowmanville, Ontario L1C1N4 differences when looking out the window from this vantage point. The sky is a darker blue and a slight curve to the earth's surface can be seen. Mr. Molyneaux noted that British Airways owns seven Concordes and operates two flights daily between New York apd London. Flights to Washington, from London, are also offered three times per week, and new routes are being investigated. investigated. Landing rights granted by the Canadian government last summer will allow two Concorde flights per month 1 from London to Toronto however these will be available available only for charters. Charters are an important important part of the Concorde's operations, Mr. Molyneaux said. Mr. Molyneaux, who addressed addressed Rotarians at their annual Rural-Urban Day, noted that the price for a round-trip ticket between London'and New York is $3,500. The interest of the audience audience indicated that the ultra-modern plane has won additional fans of supersonic flight in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. "Speed is the airline industry's industry's most saleable product to the working traveller," said Mr. Molyneaux. October Fire Losses Set At #40,600 Newcastle's firefighters firefighters report that losses were $40,600 in October. October. The monthly fire report report presented at a meeting of the general purpose and administration administration committee on Monday notes that a total of 30 alarms were received at the four stations stations during the month. There were a total of 184 fire safety inspections inspections conducted in October. October. . JllaCCOlàl/ FURNITURE m APPLIANCES FLOOR SAMPLE CLEARANCE BUY NOW AND SAVE • PRICES EFFECTIVE THIS WEEK ONLY!!! â&zrr&to |1 . :f| t frm |t<V * fej' »-- f ■ ~ J , z< -vâyY. - » j PIECE PINE BEDROOM CLEARANCE PRICE Set consists of wing mirror, triple dresser, door chest, 2 night tables, 54" headboard, footboard w/rails. Available In honey or tobacco pine, hutch mirror also available. Rig. 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At this time a pleasant tour of the retirement and nursing home sections of Marnwood was conducted by Mrs. McCullough. McCullough. The new features of a chapel, an exercise room, a tuck shop and kitchen for residents residents to do their own baking and a hair dressing salon were very impressive. We thank the management for providing the meeting room, coffee ana the tour. The motto, "Happy Homes do not happen - they are the results of family effprts," was prepared by Wylma Allin and presented by Fien Fayer. The important idea was that each person has a responsibility to share and care for the others. We spent some time answering answering a questionaire on future plans for Institute at Provincial Provincial level. The games night is November 21 at Rickard's and discussion finalized luncheon plans. Tickets are still available available from Marilyn Dow. The next meeting will be . December 13th for a potluck luncheon at Maranatha Church Hall. Mention was made of Winter Fair Awards going to the Dow Family for Reserve Champion Carcass Lamb and Champion Leicester Leicester Ram. Congratulations also to Mrs. Ada Yellowlees of Solina W.I. for World Championship Championship Oats. --Shirley Brown P.R.O. New Headquarters for Easter Seals Society For insurance call Brinkman Ins. Scugog St. Bowmanville, Ont. 623-3621 Like a mod neighbor, State farm is thet Z re. STATE FARM INSURANCE Sl*lt Farm Ineurwce Compeniee CarwMnHaedOffteei: Scarborough. On Irk) 1 HOUR EXPRESS PHOTO FINISHING PHOTOGRAPHY FRAMING PASSPORT PHOTOS WHILE YOU WAIT Lange's Photo Lab Inc. Your Full Service Photo Lab 50 KING ST. E., BOWMANVILLE 623-2568 The Easter Seal People now have a permanent home in Oshawa. The office of the Easter Seal Society was formally opened to the public last week in a reception held at the Simcoe Hall Children's Centre. Doris Hannah, a nurse with the Easter Seal Society, Society, explained that the Oshawa location should be a benefit to all concerned. In the Durham Region, south of Highway Two, the Society has a caseload of approximately 230 children between birth and 19 years. Morley Watson, chairman of the Bowmanville Rotary Club's Easter Seal Committee, Committee, observed that volunteers volunteers also like the new loca tion. "We find it very versatile versatile for us to have close contact with the Easter Seal Society," he said. Previously, the Society operated in Oshawa through its Scarborough office. office. Writer Publishes Christmas Book by Catherine Denny Upon completing his new children's Christmas book, local writer Charles Ewert has announced that all proceeds proceeds will be used to support support the Ethiopian Action Plan. The book, entitled "Camel Boy", is a delightful 24-page story about a small servant boy and his. journey with the wise men. Assisting with the production production of the book were Newcastle artist Jim Noble who illustrated each page, and various friends and neighbors of the Ewerts who helped with typesetting typesetting and layout. "The whole project was developed right in our home," explained Kathy Ewert. "But we couldn't have finished without the aid of about 15 dedicated people." Now in its final stage of production, "Camel Boy" should be ready for sale by the end of the month. "We are hoping that local service clubs and youth groups will be interested in selling copies for us," said Mrs. Ewert. "Two hundred copies have been ordered." The hard-covered story book will probably be sold door-to-door on a donation basis, with a minimum suggested fee of $10 per copy. Every penny collected through this project will be sent directly to the Canadian Canadian Save the Children Fund, a national, non-government non-government development agency. Of course the Canadian Save the Children Fund will not be spending a penny of Canadian donations donations for the Ethiopian Action Action Plan on its own administrative administrative costs. Funds will be regularly sent to the British Save the Children who will have the lowest possible cost of administration administration -- about five per cent. Anyone wishing to assist in the sale or purchase of the Christmas books should contact Kathy or Charles Ewert at 987-5437. MERVYN B. KELLY Law Office General Practice The Federal Building (Post Office) 2nd Floor - Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3A0 Telephone 623-4444 When the fuel truck didn't show up, the Quigleys had to make an unexpected conversion to electridty.They should convert to Esso Home Comfort. The Quigleys know it and you know it. When service service from your oil company isn't so hot, you could be left out in the cold. 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