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I The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanvillc, December 23. 1987 New Goals for Chamber Local Delegates Attend U.C.O. Meeting in Toronto From Page One TNBT wasn't going to try to replace any existing organizations. Its role was to bring all the groups together for the betterment of the town. Another area of liaison considered is in the area of commençai and industrial industrial growth. "Are you envisioning some sort of official commençai and industrial development office?" asked Council lor Ann Cowman. Mr. Strike explained that an office would certainly help the TNBT effectively effectively answer inquiries about commercial commercial and industrial potentials in the town. The presentation was referred to the chief administrative officer for a report on possible financial support before the 1988 budget. Yelverton News by H. Malcolm f . x*' Basements Flooded • 1 Councillor Marie Hubbard claims that this is the third flood in the area, ând that something has to be done to prevent a recurrence of Sunday's "nightmare."; "There has been yet Another disastrous flood," she said.at :the council meeting on Monday, December December 21. She cited the fact that trucks can't turn at Liberty and Queen Streets and the inadequate run-off drainage and £torm sewage drainage as reasons for Ranting the reconstruction put forward forward for consideration in the upcoming upcoming 1988 budget talks, t;. Councillor Hubbard praised the tjvork of the Newcastle fire depart- tjnent in responding to the call on Sunday, Sunday, but told fellow councillors that it was at least a two hour wait until [bny help came from the regional -jvorks department. > "It was well over two hours that ^people watched it (water and sewage) '■run into their basements faster than i)ur firefighters could pump it out," From Page One she said at Monday's council meeting. According to Chief Aldridge, a five man crew (including himself) responded responded to call early Sunday afternoon afternoon and began pumping water out of the affected homes. Due to a potential emergency hazard for homeowners, furnaces, gas outlets, and hydro were shut off in the residences. At least one home had four feet of water and sewage in the basement, according to Chief Aldridge. When the regional equipment did arrive, a high pressure jet pump was used to remove the blockage in the sewer line and the water began to drain from the affected homes. The call came in at 1:12 p.m. on Sunday Sunday and it was 6:05 p.m. when the call was totally completed (including the cleaning of trucks and equipment at Station 1). Town councillors have also called for an investigation into insurance for the affected homeowners. A number of local directors/delegates directors/delegates from the Lindsay Lindsay area Co-op and Durham Farmers Co-op of Orono were present this week at the annual U.C.O. meeting held at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. Road and weather conditions were certainly not conducive to travelling but nevertheless some 330 delegates delegates plus spouses and visitors visitors were in attendance. Highlights of the meeting were the improved financial picture of 1987 with a net contribution of over 5 million dollars - considerably above É lan, four new provincial lirectors were welcomed to the fold and four retiring Di-. rectors (of which we was one of they as the saying goes) were honoured cn their retirement. U.C.O. delegates are beggars beggars for punishment. At their own request early morning workshops were held prior to the move formal annual meeting - this year no less than 17 dealing with special interest groups. It was our privilege to Chair the Farm and Home sector which was efficiently handled by the Vice- president 'of that Department, Department, Mr. Mike Bero with sales this year exceeding the 100 million mark. One of the highlights of the Agenda this year was the FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST 180 Rossland Rd E . Oshawa Phone 723-9631 CHURCH AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 11 A M Wednesday Testimony Meeting -- 8 p m CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM IN CHURCH EDIFICE Tuesday and Friday 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wed. 7 to 7:45 p.m., Thurs. 7 to 9:30 p.m. NUUSLHY ALL ALU WH COMl News Briefs LIBRARY HOURS, CLARKE AND NEWCASTLE NEWCASTLE -- The Clarke branch and Newcastle Village Village branch will both close at noon on December December 24. Newcastle Memorial Branch will be open December 29 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.; December December 30 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and December 31 from 10 a.m. to noon. Both branches will close on January 1 and be open between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on January 2. The Clarke Branch will open following the Christmas holidays on December December 29 with hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The remaining hours for Clarke are as follows: December December 30 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; December 31' from 10 a.m. to noon; January 1 closed. January 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. TRINITY UNITED CHURCH Church and Division Streets Bowmanville, Ontario Church Phone Office Phone 623-3912 623-3138 Ministers: Rev. Frank Lockhart M.A. M.Div. M.Th. Michelle Morrison-Glover B.A., M.R.E. Sunday, Decembér 27 "They Also Serve Who Wait" December 24 7 p.m. Family Christmas Eve Service followed by social time for all 11 p.m. Christmas Communion Service For information on Nursery Care and Church School Call 623-3138 Serving Bowmanville and area since 1835 BOXING DAY HOLIDAY -- The customary Boxing Day holiday will be obsèrved by the majority of the town's businesses on Saturday. That means most downtown shops will be closed for the entire weekend and will re-open Monday. Advertisements in this week's edition edition will give details to any exceptions to the above rule. We understand some traditional post-Boxing Day sales may be planned. You'd be well advised to stock up on everything before before Christmas, but you may find yourself in some long line-ups. i Something To Think About Term life insurance is bought for a specified period of time, a TERM. The policy expires when the term runs out. Many term policies expire at age 65, others after five or twenty years from date of purchase. Term life insurance does not build up any equity. There is no cash value to the policy. Monthly premiums simply keep the death benefit in force. If you happen to survive the term of the policy, you're back to . ground zero. Term insurance is like paying rent rather than buying a house. Term policies can, and do, meet a real need for some persons persons at a particular point in their lives when funds are minimal and insurance needs are great. 155 Years of Community Service Hloljn's JVngltnm Cfyurcfy Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24TH 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Family Service 11:00 p.m. Carol Sing 11:30 p.m. Holy Communion and Sermon FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25TH CHRISTMAS DAY 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27TH CHRISTMAS I 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 7:30 p.m. Service of Lessons and Carols Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion and Laying On of Hands for Healing Rector -- The Reverend Byron Yates B.A., S.T.B. Assoc. -- The Honorary Asst. The Rev. A.D. Langley' »t. Paul's îlintrî) Cfiurct) Minister: Rev. N. E. Schamerhorn, B.A., M. Div. Organist: Mr. Douglas Dewell Church Secretary: Helen Mclnnes 623-7346 CHRISTMAS EVE Family Candlelight Service Thursday, Dec. 24th, 7:00 p.m. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27th 11:00 a.m. Sermon: "Sharing The Flame" St. Paul's New Year's Eve Party 8:00 p.m. until ? Music, Dancing, Cards, Prizes, Buffet Meal Singles -- $5.00 Family -- $15.00 Couples -- $10.00 Nursery care for pre-school children every Sunday. If you're new to Bowmanville we invite you to make St. Paul's your church home. BOB WILLIAMS PURPOSE OF TERM INSURANCE There are some expensive obligations obligations in life, such as a house or business, which, if we live long enough, will be met by the income from our labors. Starting Starting out, many young people often buy short-term policies to " assure the obligation will be met in case they die before they can pay off these obligations themselves. MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL 4 Division St., Bowmanville Tel. 623-5480 Serving Durham Region Since 1881 BAHA'I FAITH "It is incumbent upon every man, in this Day, to hold fast unto whatsoever will promote promote the interests, and exalt the station, of all nations and just governments. Through each and every one of the verses which the Pen of the Most High hath revealed, the doors of love and unity have been unlocked unlocked and flung open to the face of men." For information phone 623-7621 or 623-9277 I CHRISTMAS HOPE! Jesus said: "I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved... I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." John 10:9,10 The Holy Bible presentation of a new award - The Co-operator of the Year Award which was presented presented to a well known highly highly respected veteran of Durham Durham Farmers co-operative in the person of John E. Stone. It was indeed a pleasure pleasure and privilege for your scribe to be the presenter of this award on behalf of the board of Directors to John whom we have known and respected for many years not only as Orono's Mr. Coop Coop but earlier as a colleague in Northumberland-Durham County Council. Mr. Stone was well deserving of the tribute having served either as local Director or a hard working employee for 38 years. Despite recently having having observed his 80th birthday birthday John possesses "the amazing ability to change with the times and to see the future for what it has to offer in opportunity and growth". As to be expected a full contingent of Directors were present from Orono Co-op. Unfortunately, Ms. Fran Pickard, their Manager, who had been so instrumental in providing an excellent resume resume of John's many accomplishments, accomplishments, was unable to be present due to health problems. Recently, the U.C.O. publication publication The Cornerstone provided an excellent article on John Stone which should be available for republication for local newspapers. On the evening prior to the U.C.O. annual meeting, a dinner was held to honour the three returning Directors which involved the Board of Directors and members of top management and their wives. It's certainly gratifying, gratifying, speaking for Corrie and myself to receive the plaudits plaudits of our colleagues as expressed expressed in our case by Mr. Keith McCleary, a former Lindsay Co-op Manager and now Vice-president of Grain Marketing and Mr. Claude Gauthier, our bilingual colleague colleague from Earlton. It is said that flattery like a fine perfume, should be inhaled gently but never swallowed. Corrie was presented with one dozen lovely red roses and we were presented as well with a lovely print titled "Autumn Leaves - Red Fox" by well known Canadian naturalist naturalist artist Ron Parker which was gratefully received received and much appreciated. appreciated. We suspect that the choice of painting was influenced influenced by consultation of a close relative regarding our tastes in art. Altogether it was a very memorable evening which we shall keep in the recesses of our mind as long as the sieve holds water so to speak. With the recent onslaught of winter it is important that one keeps one's bird feeders well supplied with food for our feathered friends. Water Woes Not Finished Yet From Page One deal worked out recently with the Durham Region.). The money would be paid to the Region Region out of the Ontario Housing Assistance Assistance Program (CHAP) funds as long as town staff ensure that it is legal to use the funds for such purposes. purposes. The CHAP monies were granted several years ago by the province province for impacts in the development of the Courtice Urban Area. If it is found that the CHAP funding can't be used, than the matter will be taken to the Ministry of the Environment for a decision on who is responsible for the dewatering and therefore responsible responsible for the costs. Town staff have also been asked to investigate, with the help of the recently recently released Gartner Lee study. The study, which is currently being kept confidential, looks at the whole dewatering issue in Courtice, the cause of Mr. Hayward's well problems. problems. Much of the discussion centred around the fact that if thé town helped to pay for Mr. Hayward's connection connection then a precedent would be set. Chief Administrative Officer Larry Kotseff wondered aloud whether "it means that everyone will be treated the same way." While several councillors admitted that each case has to be looked at on an individual basis, a policy is needed to give the town guidance in future requests for reduced connection connection charges. At the Holiday Season, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have . made our progress possible It is in this spirit we say... Thank You and Best Wishes for the Holidays and a Happy New Year. Major Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Russ - Duane - Joyce - Jason Nothing Ho-hum About Our... ;n\1 o.« .*4 ' / ' N - , > W' V-z'x X - / / X / V . . , - . ' »♦* « ' x .• 0 . •AS / I- Greeting Cards Wrapping Ribbons and NOW AT Price Sale starts Monday, Dec. 28th OPEN SUNDAY -- 12 NOON TO 4 P.M. McGregor Dru 5 King St. W. Bowmanville 623-5792 ♦ *i