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v The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc. December 16. 1987 Skate 9 88 Campaign Office Now Open Sugar and Spice Writer Dies Bowmanville Girl Guides Enrolled at Ceremony The following members of the Fourth Bowmanville Guide Company were formally enrolled during a ceremony held Tuesday, November 24, at St. Stephen's School. In the back row, from left to right, are: Trinda Cookson, Heather Matthew, Kelly Donohue, Alison Eeuwes, Joy MacPherson, Laura Bullock. Bullock. In the front row, from the left, are: Michelle Quinlan, Courtney Hellam,* Kate Marten, Leah Akey, and Kim Perkins. Bill Smiley, who wrote a weeiuy newspaper column of humorous but often biting comment on personal and family life, has died at his home in Midland, Ontario, at the age of 67. His widely-read column was published in more than 130 Canadian community newspapers from 1960 to 1985. It was one of the most popular features in The Canadian Statesman of Bowmanville for many of those years. A veteran of the RCAF, he spent several years in a prisoner of war camp in World War II. After graduation from the University of Toronto in Hons. English, he spent 11 years as editor and publisher of the weekly. Wiarton, Ontario, Echo. It was there that he began writing a weekly column, "Sugar & Spice", in which he could express himself more freely than in formal editorials. The column soon caught on with other weekly newspaper editors and for many years was syndicated by the Toronto Telegram and later by Argyle Communications. In 1976, Bill Smiley was awarded the first George Cadogan Award by the Canadian Community Newspapers Association for the best column published in a weekly newspaper. Bill Smiley's wife Sue, known to readers as "The Old Battleaxe", died in 1983. Bill is survived by his daughter Kim and son Hugh, whom readers watched grow up as their youthful impulses and later their adult experiences were recorded in the column. "Bill Smiley was one of Canada's least recognized great newspaper columnists because he chose to write for the people he cared the most about - those in Canada's small towns," Ray Argyle said. Hugh and Kim Smiley have announced plans to fund an annual Bill Smiley Essay Contest on the Human Spirit, open to all Canadian high school students. This is in tribute to the fact that as head of the English department in the Midland high school, where he taught after leaving the newspaper business, he, woùld assign such an essay to students in their final year. Further information on the contest or on how a local newspaper may cosponsor cosponsor it, can be obtained from Kim or Hugh Smiley, 631 Hugel Ave., Midland, Ontario L4R 1W6, (705) 526-7504. Fundraisers for the new Bowmanville arena complex have been very busy since the official sod turning last month. The Skate '88 campaign now has an office open to answer any questions about the new facility, as well as accept any downpayments against a total pledge to be solicited after the fundraising campaign officially starts in February. For those tax-conscious individuals and organizations, this may be a great opportunity to take advantage of the 1987 tax •regulations before the changes take effect in 1988. And for anyone who would like to help as a volunteer in the campaign, you are certainly welcome to drop by the office above Tim's Rent-All to lend a hand. Above, campaign worker, ' Jackie Hampsey was busy early this week'cleaning and scrubbing in preparation "for the opening of the office. For more details about the campaign, phone 623- ,.8888. Big Plans for Museum From Page One ernment grants and ask the town for the remainder of the money, according according to Mr. Hoffman. "We should be able to secure donations donations of goods and services for the project," said Mr. Hoffman. Presently, a fundraising campaign is being prepared for the project. While town councillors aren't committing committing themelves too early, the Bowmanville Bowmanville Museum can only hope that they stay in the Christmas spirit well into the New Year. Noise By-law Exemption From Page One "I feel comfortable with adding the exemptions," he added. Under the exemptions there will be a. curfew imposed between 11 p.m. t and 7 a.m. the following morning from 1-Sunday to Friday. On Saturday even-; i ing, the curfew will start at 11 p.m and: 3 continue ta, 8 on Sunday morning. During th(e day, continous barking for more than an hour at a time will be considered an infraction of the ■ noise by-law. During the evening curfew periods, barking that can be heard beyond the confines of the licensed kennel property property will be considered contrary to the noise by-law. In: a report from Town Clerk David Oakes, it is stated that "in the event complaints jare received related to noise.ëminating from.their places of business, and should the' number of complaints registered reach unacceptable unacceptable levels, that the exemptions granted will be withdrawn and the by-law authorizing the exemption re- pealled." Letter to The Editor Van Belle Floral Shoppes ...much more than a flower store! 4 STORES • Highway No. 2 King St. W., Oshawa Simcoe St. N., Oshawa 100 Dundas St. W., Whitby Trademarks of Van belle Gardens Ltd. December 4,1987 Letter to The Editor: No one will deny that charity begins at home. The great challenge to our generosity as Canadians is to address the fears and insecurity insecurity of those people whom we do not personally know and who have no social social services to buffer them against hunger, illness and unemployment. In developing countries, (Solb ^Reflections BOWMANVILLE MALL (CENTRE KIOSK) Tuesday - Sunday NOW OPEN Mondays till Christmas Specially selected and priced merchandise for Christmas Factory Guaranteed Quality Everyday Low Prices Expert Repairs Free Layaway Custom Work and Design ■Special Factory Orders until December 15 •!DURHAM REGION'S SMALLEST BUT FINEST JEWELERY STORE" such as Mali, Mozambique, Bangladesh and Nepal, thousands of people earn less than a dollar a day, and live constantly on the edge of disaster. USC Canada has been heartened by donations from old and new friends across Canada, but postal disruptions cut into our Fall fund raising and we are still short of our campaign target of 3.2 million. Every dollar counts a lot and is urgently urgently needed. Kindly send your donation to USC Canada, Canada, 56 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario KIP 5B1. Sincerely, John Martin Chief Executive Officer Correction Due to the manufacturers inability to supply, the NOMA Mini-lights, 35 as advertised advertised in this week's Shoppers Drug Mart mail flyer may not be available at all stores. Also, Pampers disposable diapers should be •pictured Convenience sizes not Jumbo Jumbo as shown. Shoppers Drug Mart sincerely sincerely regrets any inconvenience inconvenience this may have caused our customers. DRUG MANX "8.9% financing on my 1987 demonstrator and a few others...right now! Year end specials on all 1987's" COWAN PONTIAC -- BUICK LTD BOWMANVILLE - ONT Scary fun with 12" vinyl and plush playmates. 50 0902-4 5 1149 ts iH each Makes 3 randomly activated sounds. Batteries extra, sooeoe-a 46.99 979S SOW & * . 'Laser' pack Sound ellecls adds realism to Thundercals battles, so pjjh e WAS rea isa 15.99 Kr- ? ,# | uni Go Bots* Monstrous warriors bring adventure to life. 50-2259.4 WERE 5.99 SOW each Assortment includes popular TV characters. 50-2101-8 WERE =4 OO 7.49 Pi sow a " h Talking Jill doll As she speaks (English), lips move. Was 199.95 now $169.99 Talking Cricket doll With tape in English or French. Was $109.99 Now $89.99 She-Ra gift set Princess of Power and horse Crystal Swiftwind. so-2265-6 WAS ' Ann 17.99 hW SOW scl Professor Owl Learning toy with electronic board. Ages 3 & up. 50-0866 0 WAS 29.99 SOW I HI \ ' BOWMANVILLE STORE ONLY , Prices in effect while quantities last. Sorry--No Rainchecks. Shop Early. 160 CHURCH STREET OPEN 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. iTiiysslinniiuiT i Smiiiui' • .\|i|iru\Til ' UIIV Ill's! Villlll' liir mill' iiiiini'.v m WELDON BROWN 166 King St. E. Telephone 623-3396 HHHSH