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1 1-1 The Canadian Slalvsman. Roumanvillr. November SO. 1088 Section Two Friends of Museum Host Christmas Open House Lucky Winners Receive Valuable Vouchers \ program eagerly antici- ea each yet ' ~ pated each year, the Friends of the Bowmanville Museum will be hosting the annual Christmas Open House on December 3 and 4 beginning at 2:00 p.m. and running un- v til 4:00 p.m. each day. The Friends painstakingly recreate recreate the atmosphere of bygone bygone Christmases with handmade cedar decorations decorations in each of the period rooms. The parlour boasts a spruce tree, furnished this year by Paul and Ronnie Sharpe of Liberty Street North. The Open House of 1988 will be different than other years in that for the first time in its history, the 1904 Jury- Dominion piano, restored to mint condition earlier this year, will be played by pianists pianists Janet Rice, Doug De well, Margaret Mundny and Susan Greenway during the two day event. You've no doubt read, or heard about this famous Bowmanville pj- ano, now you and your family family have an opportunity to see and hear it firsthand in an Edwardian Christmas environment. environment. As always, the Friends will be serving their unique brand of refreshments. Admission Admission to this oncc-a-year program is free, and children children are most welcome. Ample Ample parking surrounds the museum, located at 37 Silver Street in Bowmanville. BiWay... 4 Shown in the above photo with Miss Christmas, from the left, are: Michelle Alic, Nancy VanDerBelt and Assistant Manager Sheri MacKay. They are loaded down with a sample from the thousands of gift ideas that you'll find at Bi-Way. They have clothes for the whole family, cosmetics, party foods and snacks, candies, gift wrapping and beauty care appliances such as hair dryers. If you need assistance, please ask one of the friendly staff members who will be delighted to help you with your purchases. As Miss Christmas says: 'You'll find almost everything you need at Bi-Way". Bi-Way IN THE BOWMANVILLE MALL Telephone 623-2331 Before you send it, seal it., with a Christmas Seal!a Throughout the United Way fundraising campaign local Newcastle businesses businesses sold tickets for a shoppers* draw. The lucky winners received their Miracle Mart certificates last Wednesday. Alex McLean, store manager, is seen above handing Marge O'Brien her $100 voucher. She bought her ticket at Starkey's Wallpaper World in Bowmanville. On the right is Helen Herron who won a $50 prize and purchased her ticket at Courtice Unisex Hairstyling also in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Absent was $100 winner Pauline Nadeau who purchased her ticket at Pauline's Pauline's Specialty in Newcastle. Early Retirement Encouraged v-- 1 -, .. • ' opportunities appropriate to their needs, interests and Ontario has launched a public-awareness campaign to encourage early retirement retirement planning. The theme is "Plan Now for the Best of Your Life." The government is using posters, brochures and a province-wide media campaign campaign to turn public attention toward the importance of planning. The Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation has developed a comprehensive retirement-planning model suitable for use by municipal recreation departments, community groups, businesses, businesses, industries and continuing continuing education students. The working manual for the model is called Retirement Planning for Small Communities. Communities. The Ministry has also provided training to retirement-planning retirement-planning counsellors in communities and in industry. industry. It has developed workshops workshops and resource materials materials to improve the quality of retirement years. Ministry-developed publications publications such as Options: A Handbook of Retirement Information Information and Exercises and It's Up to You have proven themselves popular aids to retirement planning. "We consider the age of 40 an ideal time to begin retirement retirement planning," said Ontario Ontario Minister of Tourism and Recreation Hugh P. O'Neil. "Planning is helpful at any age, but on early start produces better results." As well as promoting the concept of retirement planning, planning, the public campaign will highlight the fact that the province is equipped to provide support to groups and individuals who take the message to heart. The Ministry of Tourism and Recreation views retirement-planning retirement-planning assistance as part of its responsibility to ensure Ontarians of all ages have access to recreational abilities, prior to and after retirement. retirement. "Retirement planning results results in greater independence, independence, autonomy and satisfaction satisfaction for the older adult," Mr. O'Neil said. "That's an important message we want to get out. Another is that the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation can provide resource material, expertise and experience to help all our citizens with the important important task of retirement or lifestyle planning." For more information about organizing a retirement-planning retirement-planning program in your community, call (416) 965-5665. Terribrae Pet Foods... t Christmas is always a special time of year for the family, and Miss Christmas is; reminding you to remember those "special members" of your family...the pets. { Pat Hyder, of Terribrae Pet Foods and Supplies is showing Miss Christmas some of the gift items they have in stock that would absolutely delight your favorite pets You'll also find a huge selection of quality pet foods and treats and any supplies ! you might require for your pets. What would be nicer than to have your dog freshly groomed for the holiday season? Call today and make an appointment. Terribrae Pet Foods and Supplies 73 King Street West Bowmanville 623-1752 Nichols Motors... Miss Christmas journeyed out to Roy Nichols Motors to look at some of their beautiful Chevrolets and Oldsmobiles for 1989, including the exciting new, fun-to-drive Chevy Tracker, the great little sport vehicle. Helping Miss Christmas on her tour were some of the sales staff, from left to right: Harold Michelson, Don Arsenault, Don"Andrews, Ed Szymanowski, Sales Manager Peter Guttin and Tim McNabb. Roy Nichols Motors has a good selection of dependable used cars as well, priced to fit any budget. Drop by soon and look at these beautiful cars...the perfect "Family Gift". Roy Nichols Motors Authorized Chevrolet - Oldsmobile Dealer Hwy. 2 at Courtice Road Telephone 436-2222 Canadian Tire... Miss Christmas, shown above with Store Manager Ed Apsega, was pleasantly surprised to discover the extensive selection of Christmas gift suggestions available at Canadian Tire. They have Scrooge approved gift ideas for the sports enthusiasts of all ages, items for the home-maker such as small appliances; a huge selection of toys, and of course, everything for the motorist. As Miss Christmas says. They sure do have a lot more than just tires!" Canadian Tire | 160 Church Street, Bowmanville l j Telephone 623-2518 j Open Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.iri.