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i 6 The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanvillc, May 13,1987 Section Two Club Loreley Dancers Successful in Competition i ' Funkengarde - back row, l-r,.Jutta Thiele of Newtonville, Cathy Heron, Anita Rembala, Shona Heron, Judy Muellar; middle row, Charlene Wilson, Connie Beck, Dawn Grant both of Bowmanville, Sandra Wrobel formerly of Btiwmanville ; front row, Anne Paterson of Bowmanville - Funkenmeriechen. ill lift HI! Ontario Salutes Volunteers m t»? it ; ; .4t » A total of 192 individuals were honored at the Holiday Holiday Inn, Oshawa, on May 1 during a ceremony recognizing recognizing Ontario's volunteers. The recipients were presented presented with lapel pins and certificates in recognition of their long service with volunteer organizations in this area. They also received a first day cover of a recent Canadian Canadian stamp which pays tribute tribute to volunteers in, this country. Among the local award- winners were: Bronislaw Holnik, Bowmanville, who was nominated by the Gen. W. Sikorski Polish Veterans' Veterans' Association; Rev. William Picrccy, of Millbrook, who was nominated nominated by Information Oshawa; Pauline Storks, of Newcastle, who was nominated nominated by Newcastle Lioness Club; Marianne Zakarow, of Bowmanville, a nominee of the Oshawa YWCA; and Wladyslaw Koblak, Bowmanvillc, Bowmanvillc, a nominee of the St. Joseph's Parish in Oshawa. Raymond Loger, president president of the Council of Francophone Francophone Organizations of Durham, acted as Master of Ceremonies for the event. The Oshawa ceremony was one of 20 to bo held across the province throughout April and May in continuing recognition of Ontario's large and sometimes sometimes overlooked network of dedicalcd volunteers. "The Volunteer Service Awards are part of a continuing continuing commitment by this government to volunleers-- - a commitment to promote voluntarism and to recognize recognize and say thank you for the work of the unsung volunteers volunteers who, each in their own way, have made this province strong," said Keith Gardner, an official with the Ministry of Citizenship Citizenship and Culture who introduced introduced the awards program. He described voluntarism voluntarism as a growth industry in Ontario. "The sheer vol ume of the lime you and your fellow volunteers have committed makes voluntarism voluntarism a pçtenl force in Ontario. Ontario. But of course, numbers numbers alone do not tçll the full story of the impact of voluntarism on the character character of Ontario communities and on the lives of every Ontario Ontario citizen," Mr. Gardner said. "In the past, perhaps we haven't said thank you to our volunteers often enough. Through these awards, in our own small way, we arc simply saying just that -- thank you," said Mr. Gardner. In total, more than 3,000 individuals from all across Ontario received volunteer awards from the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture. Pins were presented to recognize recognize five, 10 and 15 years of volunteer service, although although in many instances the volunteers who were recognized had far exceeded exceeded that number of years. l , pu Museum Recognises Coloring Contest Winners The three top entries in the recent Bowmanville Museum Easter Coloring Contest received their prizes last week from Curator Dan Hoffman. Mr. Hoffman is displaying the three winning posters while the young artists are holding their Easter baskets provided courtesy of Lowney's. From left are: Claire Stevenson, Stephanie Cappuccitti, and Garrett Neuman. Ajax Firm Enters HQ Contest ; Show Dance - back row, 1-r, Charlene Wilson, Anita Rembala, Shona Heron, Cathy Heron, Jutta Thiele of Newtonville, Sandra Wrobel formerly of Bowmanville; front row, Connie Beck, Anne Paterson, Dawn Grant all of Bowmanville, Judy Muellar. On April 4th in Toronto, Club Loreley of Senior Dancers, for the third time in the last four years, had one of their group members chosen for Bund Miss Hospitality - Sandra Grant Wrobel. Sandra was chosen Holiday with Care Enjoy yourself. And If your holiday plans include some driving, please drive WITH EXTRA CARESo you and your family can enjoy many holidays to come! Don Irvine 623-4482 108 Waverley Rd., Bowmanville Lika a good naighbor, Stata Fa/m is lha/a. STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES Canadian Head Oltices: Scarborough, Ontario $1*11 f ARM Miss Hospitality for 1987-88 for the German Canadian Mardi Gras Society in Ontario. The girls placed fourth in the show dance competition, and fifth in the Traditional Funkengarde dance competition. All this with half of their group dancing in their first competition against eight other very experienced groups from across Ontario. The girls will be performing, their winning dances plus many other numbers at the club during Fiesta Week and at their Benefit Dance on June 6th. For information and tickets phone 576- 4812 or 623-2589. Several of these girls are from Bowmanville and Newtonville. by Rob Savage An Ajax company has bumped up the options open to Durham's regional councillors by offering a third possible site for the new regional headquarters. The offer, which is currently currently in the preliminary stage, was made by Malone Parsons Given Ltd. of Will- owdale for a site at Bayly Street and Harwood Avenue Avenue in the Town of Ajax. It joins previous submissions submissions for regional headquarters headquarters locations in Oshawa and Whitby and was presented to councillors councillors during a joint finance and management committee committee meeting on Friday. During the regional council council debate last Wednesday, Don Given of Malone Parsons Parsons Given Ltd. explained that the proposal was. in a preliminary stage and'Uiat he did not have exact price estimates for councillors. He admitted that the price would be higher than the estimated cost of the Oshawa proposal (about $16 million) but could not say what the difference would be. "We do fully respect that Oshawa has an advantage there," he said in reference to the cost. But Mr. Given argued the proposal should be considered considered by councillors because because of the size of the area The more complex your needs become, the more you'll appreciate the simplicity of borrowing from us. First you need a car. Then a home. Then a second car. 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Mr. Given said the entire lot owned by the company is 12 acres and that the proposed building could house the regional government, Ajax's municipal municipal government and the Durham School board. "It's an idea that we know is coming on late but it has considerable logic and considerable considerable merit," he said. Regional Councillors voted to allow the company to make a presentation during during Friday's joint meeting and to be considered in the final council decision. The action follows recent concerns over proposals for a new regional headquarters headquarters building in Oshawa or Whitby. The Oshawa proposal would see a .building at Mary, and Bon^ streets at a cost of $8.9 millioji to the region. region. That cost côines after Oshawa deducts $6.6 million million for the city's alleged claim on life existing Whitby building. Oshawa has also promised a parking lot and $1 million in free land. The proposal in Whitby was made by Graywood Developments Developments Ltd. for a site across the street from the present location on Ross- land Road. That proposal was inlially presented on a leasing arrangement where the building would be donated donated to the council at the end of a 20-year lease. However, However, the rentals were initially initially estimated to total $50 million by the end of the 20- year leasing period. Other options open to the region include expanding the current building in Whitby or continuing to use the building as it is and leasing space for regional staff departments outside of the building. The Ministry of Citizenship and Culture recognized 192 volunteers on Friday, May 1, at an awards ceremony which took place in the Holiday Inn, Oshawa. Pins were presented in recognition of five, ten, and fifteen years' service. In this photo, Mrs. Marianne Zakarow, of Bowmanville, is receiving her 15 year pin. She was nominated for an award by the Oshawa Y.W.C.A. Making the presentation presentation are Keith Gardner and Marek Brodiki, of the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Culture. Other area residents receiving awards were Pauline Storks, of Newcastle; Bronislaw Holnik, of Bowmanville; and Wladyslaw Koblak, also of Bowmanville. All received 15-year pins. Bowmanville Women's Institute News Due to the Durham West District Annual, May 7, 1987, pur regular meeting of the Bowmanville Women's Institute was held April 30th, in Trinity United Church Hall. Twenty three members attended. Mrs. C. Bell, President, welcomed all. The meeting opened with members singing singing O Canada and the Institute Institute Ode. Mrs. D. Pickard was the pianist. Mrs. C. Bell turned the meeting over to Mrs. L Tomlinson, Convenor Convenor of Consumers Affairs. Mrs. Lyra Flintoff introduced introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Marilyn Schamerhorn. Her topic was "Pornography"!. "Pornography"!. She said "It is my concern after a study in our church regarding pornography pornography and its social impact on our community." She urged the members to write to the Federal Minister of Justice and the Provincial Attorney General with their concerns regarding pornography. pornography. We do not have a law that defines pornography. pornography. She also said that the Censorship Film Board and , police are, working with the -. Outdated and vague definition definition of obscenity. (Last updated updated in 1959). This law should be strengthened and supported by a lawful, detailed detailed defining of the word pornography. It was a very interesting and informative talk. Mrs. L. Tomlinson thanked Mrs. Schamerhorn and Mrs. A. Park presented her with a gift. Mrs. Lyra Flintoff gave a reading. Roll Call. Tell something you read in the Home and Country was well answered. Mrs. C.W. Downey, Secretary Secretary treasurer read the minutes minutes of last meeting, financial financial report and correspondence. correspondence. We were reminded that the District Annual will be held in the Kendal United Church May 7. Our next W.I. Meeting will be held in Port Hope on June 4th, 1987. The meeting closed with the members repeating in unison the Mary Stewart Collect. --by Anne Brine, PRO. "Not too well done Harry." ring, but they V Gas barbecues are a convenient and economical way to enjoy outdoor cooking, but they must be used carefully and kept in good condition. Every summer, backyard chefs are injured and property is damaged damaged in gas barbecue fires. Here are a few safety tips to ensure your barbecue parties don't go up in smoke. 1. There's only one way to connect a propane cylinder to a barbecue-the right way. Follow the manufacturer's instructions instructions closely and keep the fuel hose away from any metal parts which may become hot. 2. 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