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Forthcoming Marriage The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, May 11, 1988 M.S. Volunteers Kick Off Annual Campaign Stirling and Pat McGill are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Lisa, to Lloyd, son of Ella and the late Neil McNeil ofJanet- ville. Wedding to take place the 4th of June, 1988, at the Janetville United Church. Letter to the Editor St. Mark's Church Letter to the Editor "COME HOME IN 88" The Parishioners of St. Mark's Church Prescott, Ontario Ontario have many exciting' events planned for this year, the Centennial of their Parish. Parish. Thanksgivirig Weekend, the 8th ana 9th of October the Parish Community will be vibrant with activity. A Parish Dinner Dance Saturday, Saturday, October 8th' the 100th- Anniversary Mass of thanksgiving, thanksgiving, October 9th at 3 p.m.,' Photographically Speaking . . . The Gift that is Never Forgotten ' { Almost nothing makes a more personal gift /than a photograph; andvNatiariàrPHtitd Month r : is a ,great ti me to think about giving such a picture picture present. There are all kinds of possible subjects for a gift photo. Many people really enjoy pictures of their children or their pets. Shots of people with a favorite possession such as a classic car or hobby such as a garden also make great gifts. And don't overlook pictures of yourself, either alone or with someone, including the recipient recipient of the gift. Often if you look through your own photo collection, collection, you'll, find pictures suitable as gifts. But, of course, you'll want to have copies or enlargements made. Keep in mind that enlargements enlargements can be made from slides, negatives and even prints. If you're planning to use your 35 mm camera to shoot a special picture as a gift, it's probably easier to make a final choice if you use a film that makes color prints. When you're taking your gift picture, sây photo experts, try to make the scene simple. Have your main subject dominate the picture, not be lost in a confusing mass of items. One way to achieve that simplicity is to shoot close to your subject. PHOTOGRAPHY CUSTOM FRAMING ANGE'S photo £ v 1 HOUR EXI'RESS PHOTO FINISHING 31 KINO ST. W. IKHVMANVIUE 623-2568 Multiple Sclerosis is a disease without a definite cause or a cure. But with the help of the annual carnation carnation drive and fund raising campaign it is hoped that one day both a cause and cure will be found. Newcastle councillors and MS volunteers gathered outside the town's fire building with their banner and balloons to kick off the annual Carnation Day, which took place on May 7. The successful flower sale raised $5584.70. Pictured above, from left: Ron Johnson, MS volunteer; Newcastle Mayor John Winters; Sam McNair, MS publicity chairman; Fay Celebrates First Birthday Hi! My name is Sean and I celebrated my first birthday on April 22. My proud Mommy and Daddy are Heather and Tom Northam, from Bowmanvillc. Special thanks and love to Grandpa Northam from Ajax, Great Grandpa Northam from Whitby, Grandma and Great Grandma Ashton from Bowmanvil^e, Uncle Mike from Toronto, Grandpa and Grandma Greer and Auntie Jean from Newmarket for making it a special day. Rotary Learns of Many Uses for Starch Rotary Club members invited St. Lawrence Starch representative Wayne Maddever to their Thursday, May 5 meeting. Mr. Maddever outlined plans for a new biodegradable plastic products which are made, in part, from starch. Left to right are: Rotary Club member Alfred Allin, speaker Wayne Maddever and club president Harvey Partner. Starch by Donna Kell A new use for starch, as described by a Toronto engineer, engineer, may help solve the waste disposal problems currently currently under debate throughout throughout the Durham Region. Wayne Maddever, of the followed by a Social in the Parish Centre. Many nostalgic projects wil be on display depicting our rich heritage. We also launched our book this year, "THE ST. MARK'S STORY', parishioners will be able to purchase this "Memoir." A warm "welcome" is sent to former parishioners to come home in 88. Thank you, I remain, Yours truly, Ray O'Neil, Centennial Co-Ordinator. St. Lawrence Starch Company, Company, outlined the revolutionary revolutionary use of starch in biodegradable biodegradable plastic bags and containers, on Thursday, May 5. He was speaking to members of the Bowman- ville Rotary Club. "We add anywhere between between six and ten per cent starch to the plastic. When, the plastic is buried, as in landfill, the starch gets eaten by insects," said Mr. Maddever. Maddever. The problem with landfill stems from the wide use of polyethelene, a product not easily degraded. If starch is added to the polyethelene, CASHBACK CONTINUES .. 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Leco Films, a Toronto grocery bag producer, and Guardian-Poly of Quebec, manufacture the plastic- starch bags. St. Lawrence Starch approached larger companies like Proctor and Gamble to use the product for diapers. The companies found the starch product 'more cloth-like' but haven't ' made a decision, added Mr. - Maddever. Why would manufacturers manufacturers use a more expensive product? Mr. Maddever says it's because the companies want to show they care about the environment. "They're concerned with image. In the United States, where the environment problem is bigger, they're starting legislation now," said Mr. Maddever. The United States used 1 billion pounds of plastic last year for garbage bags, he said. Closer to home, there is concern for the garbage problem,. "They're wanting to make a dumpsite in Newcastle, Newcastle, so this issue is near and dear to our heart," said one Rotary Club member. Rotary Club President Harvey Harvey Partner agreed. 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