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The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville, November 23,1988 7 lisJl The ànnnual Yuletide at the Mill event began Fri- sters, assisted her b the ribbon, Navy League's Neiv Executive Takes Office Hobnobbing Local Dentist Gives Classification Talk at Bowmanville Rotary Club With Harvey The Bowmanville And District Branch of the Navy League of Canada recently announced its new executive for 1989. In the front row, from left, are: Anne Cook-Abbott, member of the executive; Rae Abernethy, President; and Sheila Brooks, Secretary. ^ The back row, from left, includes: Bob Cook-Abbott, vising sponsor of the Bowmanville Sea Cadet Corps. Treasurer; Ron Cooke, Sea Cadet Chairman; Bill Mayor-Elect Opens Visual Arts Centre Yuletide Show Rose, Past President; Stan Dunn, member of the executive executive and A1 Plummer, Vice President. The Sea Cadets are now in their eighth year, with approximately approximately 41 members. The Bowmanville and District Branch of the Navy League of Canada is the super- ;day evening at the Visual Arts Centre off Simpson and art displays filled the former mill with attrac- i Avenue when Mayor-Elect Marie Hubbard declared tive gifts suggestions which were welcomed by many lit officially open by cutting a traditional ribbon, visitors. 1 Some of the large crowd, including several young- Dear Mr. James: You will.be inter j the attached letter from Mr. » Brian Lile. He is asking for I assistance in locating the ! subjects of a picture appear- Letters to the Editor ing in your paper. He also offers offers some insight into Bow- manville's history. Many thanks, Pat Wilson, for Ray Timson, Assistant to the Publisher, The Toronto Star. 41 CWMAur Llanilar, Aberystwyth Dyfed, Wales LOOKING FOR A SPECIAL GIFT... / FROH A SPECIAL SHOP. Festive fashions and a special staff to assist you with very special service you deserve to ; guide you on colors, fabrics and styles. We will gift wrap your selections free of charge and tuck it away until Christmas. JOÏCTOfDÏ 58 Rossland Rd. W., Oshawa 571-0787 3rd Store n I underIho £ breeiewiy® Rouland Rd. W. g En HOURS: Mon. - Wed. 10 a.m. -- 6 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m. -- 8 p.m. Fri. I0 a.m. -- 6 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. -- 5 p.m. SY 23 4NT R.Tïmson, Esq. Editor, The Toronto Star Dear Mr. Timson, Sometime between April 12 and October 7,1940, The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, published a photograph photograph of a Mr. John Lyle and two of his sisters, Mrs. Margaret Allin and Mrs. Susanna Susanna Pattinson, whose combined combined ages totalled 269 years. As I believe that they were my greatgrandfather's greatgrandfather's first cousins, I would be very glad to hear from any of their descendants, descendants, with a view to exchanging exchanging genealogical information. information. Mr. Lyle (born Torring- ton, Devon, England in 1848), a grocer, was Town Clerk of Bowmanville, 1897- 1932, when he was succeeded succeeded by his son Alec. Mrs. Allin's Allin's son Hairy was also a grocer, and her daughters, Mrs. H. C. Osborne and Mrs. W. J. Dudley, were wives of local merchants. Mrs. Patti n- son's husband was a town councillor, and her son Fred was Town Assessor, Tax Collector, and Secretary of the Welfare Board in 1940. Yours sincerely, Brian Idle. On Campaigning for Council To-day is Election Day Municipally throughout Ontario. Ontario. In the full knowledge that anything I express here cannot be used pro or con in the conversion of voters, we pen the following comments. (Since last we "politicked" in Manvers township some years ago, much water has gone over the dam, (or is that "dam-s have gone over the waters?). Our township population has almost doubled doubled and the rural-urban mix has changed dramatically. Frequently too the viewpoints viewpoints of both groups are diametrically diametrically opposed particularly particularly in the extremes of both groups. As to be expected those who have lived most of their lives in Manvers normally normally move 3-4 times in their lives to a new location. 1. from their parent's home to a residence of their own, 2. firom residence number two to a retirement home either in a local village or to closest town; 3. when they are carried carried out of this last resort to their final resting place in the local cemetery. The subdivision residents, however, are a completely different kettle of fish, so to speak. They, as a group, are much more nomadic, moving moving umpteen times during their lives and, of neccessity, having few close ties with their community of a permanent permanent nature. Frequently, they have moved to the country to avoid those high urban taxes aggravated by development development costs, complete services services of water, police and fire protection ana sewer etc. and the high initial cost of urban residences. The more urbanized of these new residents soon miss some of those amenities they previously enjoyed and have a tendency to demand the same level of service in their new environment as they had in their former location, location, eg. snowplowed roads around the clocks, an endless supply of water winter winter and summer regardless of drought conditions or other other extraneous factors. Naturally, Naturally, "you get what you pay for" and taxes jump by leaps and bounds to provide same if the town-country fathers agree. Sometimes a sense of hostility hostility develops between various various groups and that augers badly, for community harmony; harmony; ,To blend the needs and desires of both groups into a viable community life could be a challenge. Likewise, the attitude of candidates for office has differed differed dramatically. A few of us still believe it is essential to meet as many of the voters as possible - an impossible chore we might add, as many family members are both working every day (husband and wife) and leaves little time or opportunity opportunity to meet them. On the other extreme some candidates never get off their fannies and rely strictly on visual effects (posters of assorted shapes and sizes), ads in local-newspapers local-newspapers and mailings to all residents within the affected area, to persuade their voting voting public. Some of these flyers flyers are really self- aggrandizing with little similarity similarity to the real candidate who is portrayed on the flyer. flyer. Some list accomplishments accomplishments that are out of this world and cause one to wonder wonder how such talented individuals individuals could possibly offer their "special services" for such piadly remuneration. Obviously their biographies were written while wearing "rose-tinted magnifying glasses"! -not with an overly large dose of modesty. Guess our flyer was comparable with the rest! "COMING SOON" -1 Country Creations December 3rd 9:30 a.m. 1 King St. E., Newcastle • Crafts • Folk Art • Cross Stitch • Craft Supplies • Christmas Decorations • Gifts Speaking at last week's Bowmanville Rotary Club meeting was Rotarian and local dentist Dave Hansen Hansen (centre). He was introduced by Joe Aitken If you don't Dentistry has changed a whole lot since the days of "drill them, fill them, and bill them." That was the message Rotarian and dentist Dave Hansen brought to last Thursday's Bowmanville Rotary Club meeting at the Flying Dutchman. Giving one in a series of periodical classification talks, Dr. Hansen told his fellow fellow Ro tari ans that "ten years ago we (he and his partner) felt we were set and ready to go. But today we're doing virtually everything differently." . Included in the changes are not just dental techniques, techniques, he explained, but also' the financial side of the business business from managing the books to the way dentists are paid. run your practice on good business principles you'll be in trouble," trouble," he warned. Dave moved to Bowmanville Bowmanville ten years ago after having having researched several small communities in southern Ontario. He chose to live in Bowmanville because it offered offered an environment he thought was excellent in which to raise a family. He started his dentistry practice with no patients, and no background in the community. community. "It was a tough go at the beginning but we survived and thrived." For those considering a career in dentistry, he outlined outlined some qualities which are helpful if not imperative. "You've got to have a genuine genuine interest in people. If you (right). The two are joined by Rotary president, and 1988 Santa Claus parade chairman, Don Welsh. never had to do in any great volume. Summing up his 10 years in Bowmanville, he stated that "I'm happy being a dentist, dentist, happy living in Bowmanville, Bowmanville, and happy being a Rotarian." don't enjoy .dealing with peo- 't 111 pie every day you won't like the job." As well, he suggested that dentists need to be willing to learn and relearn their techniques techniques and procedures as new information consistently consistently becomes available. One significant change for dentists is in the type of care patients are demanding today. Dr. Hansen reported that with a 50% decline in dental decay has come a new set of demands for service. service. People are much more concerned with the esthetic appearance of their teeth than ever before. And older Œ le are keeping their for much longer than they ever have before, thus presenting the challenge of caring for older teeth -- something dentists have Before you send it, seal it... with a Christmas Seal! THE ± LUNG ASSOCIATION L Lungs arc for life Jet' I adpw " ôncWôve a 10 and 14 kt. Gold Chains P.S. Thanks Jeanne M. for your complimentary comments comments on this column. Much appreciated. Ed's note - Judgement reserved reserved on column. Congratulations Congratulations on your election, some people never learn. to 40% OFF THURS., FRI., SAT. ONLY NOVEMBER 24 - 25 - 26 PIF^One of the largest selections of gold chains in the Region of Durham! QoU 78 King St. W., Bowmanville Telephone 623-1933