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I Ribbon Cutting Opens School Playground r,~" i." ; . * -'j W-v- ^ /Vsi^v, ' ■ " ■ ■ Sam Cureatz helps students from St. Francis of Assisi Elemental School cut the ceremonial ribbon to officially open a playground adjacent to the school in Newcastle Village. The ribbon contained all the names of the students attending the school. Members from the Town of Newcastle Community Services Département, Département, Kinsmen, Kinettes, and the PTA were also on hand to cut the ribbon. Happenings at Waverley What's New At Waverley Public School In December the events at Waverley Public School are: Christmas Parties, Gin gerbread houses, Santas workshop, arid special activities activities in classes. Waverley is having a Spirit Day on the 21st of December. The stu- DUR8AM THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM HOLIDAY CLOSURE OF SANITARY LANDFILL SITE The CARTWRIGHT TRANSFER STATION will be closed commencing Saturday at noon, December 23, 1989, for the Christmas Holdaiys. Regular hours will resume on Thursday, December 28,1989. This site will be closed again on Saturday at noon, December 30,1989, and will resume normal operations on Tuesday, January 2,1990. W. A. TWELVETREES, P. ENG. COMMISSIONER OF WORKS !!! DRUG MART OPEN BOXING DAY DECEMBER 26TH, 1989 IN BOWMANVILLE BOWMANVILLE MALL 623-2546 10 A.M.-4 P.M. Xmas Gifts for Fitness Fanatics Range in Price Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowman ville, December 20,1989 ' 3 dents are to wear the colours colours read, white, green and gold. The Christmas tree is up in the foyer. All the classes classes are to make decorations. On the 19th of December report cards go home. The 22nd of December is the last day of school. We come back on the 8th of January. Junior leaders and Junior leaders in training are organizing organizing some Christmas events, such as putting up the Christmas tree. Also, Waverley school is gathering food and white gifts for the people that don't have enough food or money for Christmas. Junior leaders are trying to make Waverley school a better place! What are you doing for the Christmas holidays? I asked the kids in Mrs. Pitt's grade 5 class. These questions: questions: are you visiting your relatives or are you just staying home and playing . with the things you get? Most kids were going to their grandparents on Christmas and staying home the rest of the holiday. Well, whatever you're doing, have a Merry Christmas! The Volleyball teams have been selected. The members of the girls volleyball volleyball team are: Amanda Mairs, Beth Black, Kristy Qunnaik, Cori Harness, Lisa Reid, Mandy Gray, Sheila Parmah, Michelle Hicks, Tara Parent and the coaches are Mrs. Purrot and Mrs. Robinson. The boys' Volleyball team members are: Jeff Thrasher, Chad Unsworth, Anthony Corey, Larry MacDonald, Scott Hyland, Matt Both- well, Richard Kovacic, Mike Ferguson and Derek Yerex. We hope Waverley has a very successful season! By Erica Ford, Amy Warren and Robyn Alldred. Christmas is quickly approaching approaching and many of us are still searching, or maybe you haven't even started to pick out that perfect gift for that someone special. It seems that gift buying is as difficult as ever, even if you think you know what that person seems to need, What to buy if that someone special special is a fitness fanatic or just a "weekend warrior". It seems that where ever you go and look there is just a mindboggling array of fitness fitness equipment, books, etc., on the market and it's as easy to spend $5.00 as it is to spend $5,000. Just maybe you'll get a few last minute ideas from this article so all you'll have to do is just go out and battle the crowds! Let's start out small. For that someone special whose shoes may not have that everyday fresh scent, how about a pair of "sneaker balls." These handy little balls are actually deodorizers deodorizers that you can put into sneakers after every use to keep them smelling er.„.Fresh. These items run anywhere from $7.00 to $9.00 and can be found at shoe stores and sporting goods stores. Socks for stocking stuf- fers are also a great idea. Now, you're saying that socks are boring, hut let me tell you with the wide range of colors and styles now available, a good pair will keep even the most tender of tootsies happy. Socks are now considered Hi-Tec merchandise. merchandise. Various companies companies market socks for specific specific sports. Some companies make socks that have an extra extra thick pad at specific pressure points to help alleviate alleviate blisters and rashes. Other companies make a sock that is specifically designed designed for walkers and runners. runners. The walker's sock also has extra padding under the heel and the ball of the foot, but it also incorporates an elastic around the middle of the foot to assist in supporting supporting the arch. Runners' socks are normally thin and made of a material that takes perspiration perspiration away from the, skin, keeping the foot drier. ' Some of these fabric names are polypropylene, and cool- max. An added feature that some socks have are the sock within a sock. This dual layer sock is very thin and it, is actually a sock . within a sock. The idea behind behind this kind of sock is to stop blisters from forming since the sock closest to the foot only rubs against the sock closest to the shoe. Socks can run anywhere from $1.00 to $15.00/pair. For the fitness enthusiast who likes to romp around the great outdoors when it's -10 C, how about a suit of thermal underwear? Gone are the days of old and baggy baggy underwear, and here to stay are the synthetic fabrics.' fabrics.' All the synthetic fabrics have the ability to take perspiration perspiration away from the skin and "wick" it to the outside outside of the fabric so the layer closest to your body stays warm and dry. Depending on the type, thermal underwear underwear can cost anywhere from $20.00 to $30.00 a pair for either top or bottoms. NOTICE RE: ELECTRICITY RATES Effective January 1,1990, rates charged for electricity to our customers (In Bowmanville, Newcastle Village, and Orono) will increase an average of 9.2%. This notice is provided to meet the legal requirement for advice to consumers before the increased rates take effect. Wise users will take steps to avoid waste and utilize energy more effectively. Water heating and space heating usually account for most household usage. Utilization of small appliances and microwave ovens, rather than ranges, will reduce consumption. A helpful booklet "Managing Your Electricity Bill" is available from the office. The 1990 rates are: First 500 kWh 9.900 per kWh Remaining kWh 5.720 per kWh Minimum Bill $11.00 GENERAL SERVICE -ner month Domand First 50 kW no charge OvorSOkW $4.30 per kW Transformer Allowance .60 per kW Enemy: First 250 kWh 9.900 per kWh Next 12 250 kWh 6.110 per kWh Remaining kWh 4.390 per kWh Minimum Bill $5.50 WATER HEATER RENTALS 170 litre (40 gallon) $2.60 per month 2G0 litre (GO gallon) $3,25 per month Customers wishing to determine the Impact of this Increase could recalculate a previous bill at those rates and compare totals. Ratos are subject to approval by Ontario Hydro. NEWCASTLE HYDRO-ELECTRIC COMMISSION Telephone 623-4451 After hours 623-4452 Box 130, Bowmanville, L1C 3K9 Corner Hwy. 2 and Lambs Road We read and hear so much about the damaging rays of the sun on our skin, we protect ourselves with sunscreen when we're out in the sun. But, how much thought have you given to protecting your eyes? Good sunglasses can be fashionable fashionable and functional. For those who ski. bike, or run, a light, comfortable and protective pair of sunglasses are almost almost a must. Look for sunglasses sunglasses that are able to filter out UV. rays and are shatter résistant. Many sports stores are now carrying quality eyewear for the sports enthusiast. Sunglasses Sunglasses can run anywhere from $50.00 to $200.00, depending depending on the make. For those who are gadget orientated there's a wide array array of high tech equipment to please even the most finicky finicky of persons. For those who are more inclined to walking and/or running, pedometers make nice gifts. These little devices devices measure the distance travelled, either walking or running. You set your stride length on the pedometer and it measures the distance according according to the total number of steps. Some pedometers also will give you the total elapsed time and calories consumed. Pedometers cost anywhere from $25.00 to $75.00. For those who like to keep track of their heart rate while exercising, there are various heart rate monitors monitors on the market. The simplest simplest ones are wrist watches that have an attachment that attaches to your index finger or ear lobe. Some have a sensor on the watch face and all you do is put your index finger on it and it reads your pulse. These heart rate monitors range in price from $25.00 to $150.00. There are even more exotic heart rate monitors monitors available today. These are wireless heart rate monitors monitors which have a strap that goes around the chest and the receiver is worn on the wrist. Some of these heart rate monitors can be programmed to "Beep" at your own low and high ends of your target heart rate training zones. For those of you who are thinking of purchasing portable portable walkman type radios for your fitness enthusiast, it's adviseable not to wear the radio while exercising. The simple fact that the music music may be too loud to hear potential danger signals such as motor vehicles is warning enough that portable portable Walkman type radios will best be enjoyed after exercising exercising and not during. Now that old man winter has definitely settled in. your favourite two wheeled steed is probably put away for the winter and collecting dust right? Exercise bikes are just not the same as your own bicycle, but what can I do now that it's winter? winter? Bicycle stores carry indoor indoor trainers in which you can virtually ride your own bicycle indoors without going going anywhere. Many of these trainers are designed so that the rear wheel is off the ground and it contacts with fans or magnets which provide provide resistance while pedalling. pedalling. To take the boredom out of your indoor workouts just set up a bicycle computer to your bike and it will tell you how fast you are going, total time, maximum speed, and average speed. Bicycle trainers trainers cost anywhere from $125.00 to $300.00. And a good computer ranges in cost from $35.00 to $150.00. This last gift may be the best of all, or at least the most appreciated. Undoubtedly, Undoubtedly, your weekend warrior may experience a few muscular muscular aches and pains and what better way to soothe those but a few visits to a registered massage therapist. therapist. Rates for massage therapists therapists range from approximately approximately $35.00 for one-half hour to $60.00 for a one hour treatment. Those fitness gifts arc only a small piece of the pic. There are virtually hundreds hundreds of gifts that the fitness enthusiast will enjoy. Instructional Instructional video tapes, books, clothing and shoes abound everywhere. When purchasing any oçtuipmont always make sure it is from a reputable dealer and if you're unsure about the return return policy,...ask! The Durham Region Fitness Fitness Council would like to wish everyone n very Merry Christmas and wo hope the 90's will bo an exciting decade decade for everyone. Yours in fitness Craig Okazaki Durham Region Fitness Council. HELP KEEP RED CROSS READY! Wehaveanlnterac Banking Machine in our store for your convenience. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25TH AND TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26TH SO WE ALL MAY ENJOY THE HOLIDAY SEASON. ECIA CANADA GRADE "A", FROZEN, UP T014 LBS A&P, Butterball or Miracle Baste Turkeys 2.76/kg SAVE 1.22 lb iiiM Sgs sam « ÆM-Xr n -'2. L--.-- I| v r : fj WITH THIS COUPON & ^dlïl§ *25.00 ORDER REGULAR OR DIET Pepsi-Cola or 7UP case of 24-280 mL tins (Unit cost 70« per 100 mL) fesa LIMIT 1 case per coupon Offer valid thru December 23rd, 1986, (Feature price without coupon 599) S.C. #621 WITH THIS COUPON SAVE 50 SELECTED VARIETIES, BEATRICE TOMATO CLAM OR Olde Fashioned Ice Cream E.D. 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