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4 The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville. September 1G. 1987 Section Two Hcippy First Birthday, Melissa Melissa Brandi Lycett celebrated her first birthday on August 23rd, 1987. She is the daughter of Kim and Elgin Lycett, and granddaughter of Linda and Dayne Lycett and Marion Childs, all of Bowmanville. Proud aunt is Dorothy Childs, great grandmothers are Vera Bromell of Bowmanville and Julia Lofquist of Cochrane. Chinese Officials Are Visiting Durham College This Week Four senior Chinese Officials Officials from the Province of Sichuan, who are in Canada for meetings with the federal federal government, will visit Durham College on Wednesday, September 16. They include: Hao Wang, Director of the Bureau of Economic Cadre Education; Education; Wen Xin, Chairman of the Sichuan Planning and Economic Commission; Hanying Shi, Deputy Director Director and Dean of the China Enterprise Management Training Centre at Chengdu; and Jin Quian, staff interpreter and translator, translator, China Enterprise Management Training Centre at Chengdu. Harold Goldin, Canadian Senior Project Officer of the Association Association uf Canadian Community Community College's, China Thank you to everyone for your kind support. Sincerely Diane Harare Field Office, Chengdu, will accompany the party. While at Durham College, the Chinese officials will receive a briefing on College College Administration and Government Relationships, by President Mel Garland; Information on the Business Business and Technology Faculties Faculties from Dean Jack Davidson; Davidson; and information on the Applied Arts and Health Sciences Faculties from Dean Don Michie. Emphasis Emphasis will be on Management Management Education and Training. Training. Don Hargest, Dean of the Faculty of Skills Development, Development, Will outline the work of his faculty with particular particular reference to linkage with industry and the Community Community Industrial Training Committee. The Chinese visitors will be taken on a tour of the College College Faculties and will also have a tour of General Motors. Their visit to Durham College stems from a specific interest in the Administrative Administrative procedures and processes of a college in Canada, and the relationships relationships between the college and government. IMPORTANT CHANGESTOTHE ONTARIO FARM TAX REBATE PROGRAM. Important .changes to the Ontario Farm Tax Rebate program will help farmers move than ever. The rebate for a farmer's municipal taxes increases from 60 to 100 per cent The municipal tax rebate applies to all farmlands and outbuildings. Rebates will no longer apply to the farm residence and the surrounding one acre of land. In addition, farmers will not be required, as they have in the past, to prepay their municipal taxes before applying for the rebate, Farm properties will not be reassessed unless changes to the property that would normally require assessment are made. Applications for the rebate are being sent by mail; they must be submitted submitted by December 31,1988 for rebates on the 1987 period. For more information about this program and the changes made, contact; Farm Assistance Programs Branch 777 Bay SL, 12th floor Tbronto, Ontario M5G 2E5 or call collect (416) 585-6565. Ministry of Agriculture and Food © ONTARIO Looking Forward to Her Third Birthday Celebrated First Birthday on Sept. 8th Brennan Alexander Luscher, celebrated his first birthday on September 08, 1987. Brennan's proud parents are Frank and Angela Luscher and his even prouder grandparents are Gerrie Budel and Gunther and Elke Grabow, all of Bowmanville. Brennan would like to say thank you to everyone who made his first year such a special one. Rebels Start New Season After a short break, the Rebels Drum and Bugle Corps began a new season, Tuesday, September 15 with a practice at T. R. McE- wen School, Wilson Rd. South, Oshawa. Young people ages 12 to 21 can experience experience the thrill of marching competitions, the pride of success and the excitement excitement of travel with the Rebels. As Drum Corps is a year round commitment, there is no "off" season to allow for boredom or mischief. mischief. This group who travels, eats and sleeps together, together, along with the chaperones, cooks and equipment personnel, develops a great feeling of family. Friendships are formed which last a lifetime. The staff has watched young people, who were initially shy, blossom into outgoing, friendly people. The Corps has helped to lead troubled youths back onto the right path. Drum Corps is beginning to be recognized as the sport that it is. An article in the August 10th issue of Sports Illustrated refers to the recent World Championships Championships in Madison, Wisconsin Wisconsin as "one of the biggest sporting events of the summer." summer." Indiana basketball coach Bobby Knight, a fan of the Star of Indiana Drum Y elverton Orval and Ora Quacken- bush enjoyed this week on vacation by taking a motor trip across from Tobermory via ferry and Manitoulin Island Island and a leisurely holiday in that part of Northern Ontario. Ontario. Mrs. Ida Hurtig of Port Perry and her two guests from Europe (her sister and a cousin) nad a brief visit with Mrs. Ora Quacken- bush recently. Marte and Jane Malcolm enjoyed a visit to the Ex and a concert by their "old" favourite favourite Neil Young. Candy Malcolm entertained Dianne at her apartment at Bay view. Speedy convalescence to our male "mail-man" Melvin Melvin Wright who underwent surgery this week to repair one of his knees with a new joint. Mel has already undergone undergone two successful hip operations in the last few years. We all wish Mel a speedy convalescence. Corrie and Harvey Malcolm Malcolm are currently enroute to the Mitzi and Bob Pick cottage near Eagle Lake for a couple of days of "R. and R"- for us- not our hosts. Other guests include Bob's mother Dorothy and his aunt Grace'- a sort of senior citizen convention you might say??! No! Just checking checking out the loons and vice- versa. Have just returned from our 2-day visit to the Mitzi and Bob "drop-in" Centre- well named basing our comments comments on the several dozen friends and acquaintances who dropped around during during that 2-day period. Another piece of trivia we pass on was the fact that a family of otters have made their home under the Pick dock and were seen periodically periodically in early morning and late p.m. Also we were surprised to learn that the next door neighbours were Reverend and Mrs. John Smith who used to fill in a few years ago at the Blackstock- Nestleton United Church charge. Were disappointed to see the carnage of dead wild animals that littered Highway Highway 35 north. Enroute home we noted a collection of live coons, porcupines and 1 fox crossing, ahead. Our neighbours on the Gray Line (which is 2 miles south of Yelverton and 1 mile east) at the top of Bunker Hill, Marylou Foote is holding an Open House at their farm home on Folk Art on September 12th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and September 13 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Marylou is a very talented lady who S 'ves classes on "Back-door" ecorative Art. Everyone is welcome. Corps, says, "If a basketball team trained as hard as thèse kids do, it would be unbelievable. I like to take my nlayers over there to show them what they can accomplish accomplish with hard work and teamwork. Besides, once they see them practice 12 hours a day, my players think I'm a helluva lot easier." Rebels would welcome new members on the horn, drum or colour guard lines. Horn players can choose from various instruments ranging in size from Soprano Soprano bugle, which is like a trumpet but with two valves, valves, to the largest size Contra Contra bugle which is similar to a tuba, again with two valves. valves. Drummers play snare,; tenor, bass, keyboards, tym- bàli or cymbals. The Colour Guard interprets the music with dynamic flag and dance manoeuvres. All equipment and uniforms are supplied and no experience experience is necessary as the Rebels Rebels provide instructors. Hello there! My name is Carly Gail Schmahl. On September 17th, 1987,1 will be three years old. My big brother, Jordan Thomas, and all my little cousins can hardly wait until Saturday, September 19th when Toronto clowns Frick 'N' Frack will be at my birthday party! My proud parents are Sandra and Tom Schmahl, Newcastle. My grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Gord Garrod Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Willi Schmahl, all of Newcastle. My great grandparents are Mrs. Raye Friedlander and Mr. Gord Garrod, Sr., both of Newcastle. Drum Corps is the only activity activity that offers music, travel, sport, fun, lifetime friendships, challenge, hard work, teamwork and show biz all rolled into one. With annual dues of only $75, plus tour costs, it is one of the most affordable pastimes pastimes around. Check it out Tuesday nights from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at T. R. McEwen School. Former Rebels are reminded reminded of the 10th Anniversary Anniversary Reunion set for Saturday, Saturday, September 26 at the Masonic Temple, 91 Centre St. South, Oshawa. 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