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Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 18,1985 5 Deputy District Governor Visits Lions Club Dick Cote, of Peterborough, the deputy district governor for local Lions, addressed members of the Bowmanville Lions club on Monday night. Here, Club President Ron White presents the guest with a gift. Washrooms "Deplorable" At Arena in Bowmanville The washrooms at the Bowmanville Arena are in "deplorable condition", and Newcastle councillors want assurance that the washrooms are at least being kept clean. Councillor Hal McKnight raised the issue at a committee committee meeting ' on December December 4th, after having attended attended a hockey game at the arena. "I heard a number of unsavory comments about the washrooms," said Councillor Councillor McKnight, "and the comments were made by people from out of town." Director of Community Services Jan Devantier admitted admitted that there was a problem with the plumbing at the arena and that there 1 were mice in the building. Mr. McKnight persisted: "It looked like running maintenance problems to me," he said, and asked if health officials had inspected inspected the arena recently. A tour of the building, including including the offending washrooms, washrooms, was suggested by Councillor Hubbard, who said she has often received complaints about the condition condition of the Bpwmanvill'e Arena. And Councillor Hamre told the director: "I would like written assurance that those washrooms are being kept clean." --\ Ladies Choice Hosiery Shop in a private, convenient convenient showroom and purchase purchase all your intimate needs for Christmas. • Kayser Lingerie • Coro Jewellery • RevelliScarves, Tams, Belts and Panty Hose By Appointment or for Home Party call: 623-9518 32 Cole Avenue, Bowmanville Radio /hack Bowmanville Computer Centre TANDY 1000 -ideal gift for your special friend or family Our Blue Chip Savings make it easy to treat your family to a complete Tandy 1000 system. Dim and Distant M Year* Ago, Thursday, December llth, IMS Fred Pattinson, Tax Collector Collector for the Town of Bowmanville, presented an interesting document at the town council meeting on Monday. It showed the following figures: Amount of Roll fl30,704.24 Additions 393.60 Industrial Exemptions 7,293.38 Taxes Written Off 104.16 Farm Rebates 749.10 Discounts 586.72 Cash Deposits 93,962.84 Taxes Outstanding 28,401.64 Mayor Ross Strike has indicated indicated his intention to again run for Mayor of Bowmanville in 1936. Percy Stinson, Warden of the United Counties of Northumberland Northumberland and Durham was presented with a gold watch by Reeve F.K. Denyes of Brighton and an address read by Reeve R.O. Jones of Bowmanville, at a meeting last Thursday in Cobourg of the United Council. 25 Years Ago, Thursday, December 29th, I960 Wilfred James McMeehan has purchased Robson Motors Ltd., Bowmanville, from William Steven, who has been the proprietor since the death of O.F. Robson in 1955. On December 31st, 1960, Harry Freeman will retire after 44 years with the Glen Rae Dairy, Bowmanville. An exceptional Christmas present, a copy of a newly published book with the author's compliments, was received by Evelyn Hughes, Bowmanville. On the title page is the dedication "To Evelyn Hughes." The book, Warrior's Hoard by Col. Hugh Collinson is published in London, England. Col. Collinson Collinson was a classmate of Evelyn's father Glenholme Hughes at R.M.C., Kingston. The enjoyable Christmas Party held by Maple Leaf Circle 143, Independent Order of Foresters was held in the" Union Hall, last Wednesday. Convenors of the event were Mildred Edmondson, Karen Vesna, Hattie Armstrong, Sarah Allin and Tina Luxton. They were assisted by Helen Allin, and Gladys Piper. Edith Hilditch was entertainment convenor. The Flying Dutchman Motor Hotel in Bowmanville, will receive national recognition in the new 1961 edition of the Duncan Hines Travel Book "Lodging for a Night." . 10 Years Ago, - Thursday, December 17th, 1975 Members of the Bowmanville Senate Club honoured at the club on Saturday morning for upcoming birthdays include Les Jackson, 90, Sid Scott and Stan Bowen. On Sunday night, the senior and chancel choirs of St. Paul's United Church under the direction of organist Gerald K. Burgess, presented the "Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols to a large, appreciative appreciative audience. V. Lawrence Piton, a Professional Researcher is now looking for the nearest heirs of Mary Anna Casey, born about 1859, to claim an inheritance of $20,000. Durham Grads Set New Record Durham College reports an all-time record in its place- . ment of 1985 graduates. Approximately 95 percent of the 1985 graduates have obtained employment, and 83 percent of the placements were in jobs related to a College course of study. This, represents a five percent improvement over the situation existing at this time last year. A divisional breakdown in regard to placement for the 1985 graduates shows that 92 percent of Applied Arts students, 95 percent of Business students, 95 percent nf Technology students, and 95 Treat your entire family or that "special someone" this Christmas -- put a complete Tandy 1000 system under the tree! It's the popular personal computer that's getting rave reviews for being the most affordable, most complete IBM® PC-compatible on today's market. Tandy 1000 Is the first gift they'll open and the first gift they'll use because It comes with DeskMateTM software -- 6 popular applications In one package. Tandy 1000 and VM-2 mono monitor (26-3211) •1399.M Reg. sep. Items $1828.95 Tandy 1000 CM-2 colour monitor (26-3212) '1799. #0 Reg, sep. items 2290.00 Refugee Family Arrives in Bowmanville driven underground, The family then spent three years in Hong Kong where they were part of a refugee camp containing 2,000 homeless about people. Mrs. through This family, formerly from Vietnam, arrived in Bowmanville last week, following a 48-hour journey journey from a refugee camp in Hong Kong. The group is sponsored by thé Maranatha Christian Reformed Reformed Church and will be spending most of their first year learning our language and getting accustomed accustomed to life in Canada. Pictured above are: San Van Do, his wife, Nguyen Tmi Viet, and their sons, Van Phuong, Van Tuan, and Van Cuong. In less than 48 hours, the Do family travelled from a refugee camp in Hong Kong to a farm near Bowmanville. Bowmanville. They moved from a country country where the temperature is seldom below one or two degrees centigrade to an old-fashioned Ontario blizard. When they left Vietnam, they left a country in which they were unable to practise practise the Christian religion- percent of Health Science students have obtained employment. Herb Kirkconnell, Director of Student Affairs, compliments compliments the Placement Officer, Les Lear, ; and his staff for their excellent achievement. Mr. KirÉ connell said that during the past year, the College has increased its promotion promotion of graduates to industry and has provided additional in-class time for students concerning the job- search process. He acknowledged acknowledged the fine effort of faculty members in helping graduates find jobs, and stated that excellent initiative has been ' shown by the graduates in "marketing" themselves to prospective employers. Mel Garland, Durham i College President, is very pleased with the 1985 placement placement record, and emphasizes that the successful placement is due in no small part to the reputation of our previous graduates, and their achievements achievements in industry. a country in which celebrations celebrations of Christmas are forbidden. forbidden. They have arrived in their new country in time for our traditional Christmas celebrations. Naturally, San Van Do, his wife, Nguyen Tmi Viet, and sons Van Phuong, Van Tuan, and Van Cuong, will be spending their first months in Canada learning the language and getting accustomed accustomed to , Canadian ways. , Their sponsors, the Maranatha Christian Reformed Reformed Church, will be assisting assisting them for the first year. "The idea is that after one year, they will become self-supporting," explained Martin Zegers, a deacon with the Maranatha Christian Christian Reformed Church. He noted that although we may .not hear about the plight of the "Boat People" these days, there remain many thousands of Vietnamese Vietnamese refugees who escaped escaped Viet Nam but are without a permanent home. And the stateless Vietnamese Vietnamese are among 10 million million refugees throughout the world today. He; noted that the church's décision to support a family is the result result of its desire to help. "We feel the need is so great that we want to do something," something," he explained. The Maranatha and Re- hoboth Christian Reformed churches of Bowmanville assisted two families or about 10 people several years ago. In fact, Florence Tran, who is helping translate translate for the Do family, came to Bowmanville six years ago. Mr. Do explained in an interview interview at the John Fayer farm that his family came originally from the Hai Phong area of Viet Nam by boat. Mr. Do is a fisherman and his wife has learned how to sew. They left their homeland because the country has no religious freedom and, in fact, Christians in the country country have either fled or been Do explained, the interpreter, that the conditions were poor. There was no schooling schooling for the children, a minimum of food and refugees refugees were crowded into large metal buildings resembling resembling barns. Stacked beds were the only sleeping accommodation and the family had a minimum of space. The camps generally are characterized by having too many people in to small a place with little to occupy themselves. There is a lot of fighting. When the Do family arrived arrived in Vancouver, their first impression of Canada was somewhat confusing because they had no means of communicating and no one was waiting to meet them. But at the end of the second second leg of the flight, they were met in Toronto's international international airport by representatives representatives from Maranatha Church, including Lawrence Lawrence Hellinga, who drove them to their new home and Florence Tran, who could speak their language. And after meeting their sponsors, the Do family felt much happier. And the children children couldn't quite get over the snow which was falling everywhere. When asked for his first impressions of Canada, Mr. Do indicated that his family were very very happy when they learned they were coming here to live. He adds that he would like to repay all those who have made his family's journey journey possible but he doesn't know how. r ARTISTIC HAIR DESIGNERS MeWuf Qlt/Uiimai and JfapfUf. AW Ifea*. from Autolimita, Donna, Marlene, Heidi, Sheila and Lisa - shampoo girl. 'TIS THE SEASON TO LOOK YOUR VERY BEST! "WITH THIS AD ONLY!" NEW "FOAM" PERM SPECIAL INCLUDES. 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