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6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville. February 21,1990 Snealwr Relates Zimbabwe Adventure | % Conditions Blamed for Orono Accidents JL I I I Where else but a choir Orono United Church manville, March 7, _1990; by Lorna Miller Norman and Pam Fenton were the guest speakers at the February 15 Bowmanville Bowmanville Rotary Club Meeting. Norman Fenton had been posted by Canadian International International Development Agency (CIDA) to Zimbabwe in 1987 as part of a program to assist assist in the development of industry in that country through teaching its citizens to help themselves. ■ When the Fentons arrived arrived in Zimbabwe, the country was recuperating from the 1980 guerrilla war for independence. The country country is desperately trying to put the war years behind it and catch up technologically with the rest of the world. It is their only means of achieving financial independence. independence. r "There were eight million blacks and 75,000 Europeans Europeans in the country after the war," says Mr. Fenton. "Europeans were the privileged privileged class and they left the country after the country came under black rule. They ' are coming back, now. There are also 23,000 people of mixed race and 14,000 Asians," he says. ? ' The economy of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe is diversified but relies heavily upon mining of gold, chromium and copper as Well as the growing of tobacco. tobacco. Wages are low, with agricultural agricultural and domestic workers workers earning the equivalent of $60 per month with skilled- labour earning $1,200 per month. Teachers earn $500.00 per month. Among its overwhelming economic problems, Zimbabwe Zimbabwe faces a population explosion explosion when tne 2.9% birth rate doubles the population in 20 years. It's not a bright prospect when one million people are already unemployed unemployed and school dropout rate is rising steadily every year.- Zimbabwe relies upon its annual earth-reviving rains for growing crops to feed its ■ people. However, as Mr. Fenton noted: "The last six years there have been poor rains and it is harder for the people to get enough to eat. There are stockpiles of corn, but they are being rapidly depleted" There are- no natural lakes in Zimbabwe, only those created by damming rivers. The largest is on the Zambeze River where a man-made lake comparable in size to Lake Ontario has been created. The water table in the country is at its lowest in years and even with the drilling of more wells they could not met the water requirements requirements of the growing nation. "Children walk miles carrying carrying water to their homes. Women carry five gallon drums of water on their heads," says Mr. Fenton. "It broke my heart to see these people struggling to get enough to eat and water to drink on a monthly salary of $60.00." When Norman Fenton arrived arrived at the facilities in which he was to work he found that the operation was being run by two other Canadians. This was not because because they wanted to be in charge, but rather that the attitude of the government does not instill a desire to take leadership and responsibility responsibility in its citizens, but to let things go on as they are - with the people in charge hopefully staying beyond their two years and keeping things going. "The country has only been independent for seven years, so there is nobody there with over seven years' experience to run things," Mr. Fenton explained. He found that all filing was being done manually and it took him six months just clear up the backlog. When he tried to change to computers, he found interminable interminable delays at every turn. He managed to get the office fully equipped and the files computerized just before before ho left. It was an effort that took two years to complete. complete. Six months after leaving, he found that no one had yet taken over his position. This attitude of "let someone else do it" was frustrating frustrating to Mr. Fenton and lms caused him to raise some pertinent question about CIDA programs. He feels that too often CIDA gets involved in projects lmt doesn't enforce the rules that make the receiving country accountable to the program. ,; We need to teach and train. Wo are using $120,000 to $130,000 of taxpayers' taxpayers' money to sponsor people to go to these countries countries for two years and I question whether or not touched by the wild beauty of the landscape which, he said, defies all description in words, pictures or movies. It must be experienced firsthand. firsthand. "Africa needs our help," Mr. Fenton asserts, "or Africa's Africa's problems will become world problems," he warned at the close of his talk. Pam Fenton had many now-humorous tales to tell about her encounters with spiders and snakes; the difficulty difficulty in getting edible food amiable with the Canadian palate; and Zimbabwe marriage marriage customs. Among her revelations was the fact that the going price for a bride is 14 cows and if there aren't 14 cows presented to the bride's parents parents there is no wedding. Also, should the hapless bride become ill and die within three or four years, the the family can demand the money back. This can impose hardship on. the bride's family as every dis tant relative can claim part of the dowry and does. So rounding up the money to return it is a great problem. As Pam puts it: "The whole family has a vested interest in a marriage." Rotarian Bob Stevens introduced both of these interesting interesting speakers and Rotarian Rotarian Ernie Harvey thanked them. Attendance pins were presented to Len Koender- man and Paul Moms. Orono News <iu they typo getting I aid," Mr Norman and Pam Fenton spoke to the February 15th Rotary Club meeting about their experiences in Zimbabwe. Mr. Fenton and his family were stationed in that African nation for two years in 1987 when he was sent there by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) to help set up an apprenticeship program. program. Mr. Fenton is shown above as he receives a gift from Bill Whyte, Vice President President of the Club, following his speech last week. Quote--We have probed the earth, excavated it, ripped things from it, buried things in it, chopped down its forests, levelled its hills, muddied its waters, and dirtied dirtied its air! That does not fit my definition of a good tenant. tenant. If we were here on a month-to-month basis, we would have been evicted long ago!- (Rose Bird, Chief Justice, California Supreme Court). Miss Nancy Cowan, daughter of Francis and Joyce Cowan arrived home Thursday night, after enjoying enjoying holidays in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Mrs. Jenny Bowins spent the past week-end visiting her daughter, Mrs. Sandra Bailey and family, Oshawa, and attended the birthday party for her granddaughter Sarah on Sunday evening. 1 Mrs. Isabelle Challice is spending winter vacation baby-sitting?? her grandchildren, grandchildren, Amanda and Corey Warren, Peterborough, while their parents vacation in the south. Its been a particularly bad winter so far for ice, and several severe accidents in our areas, of bad falls. Mrs. Yvonne Trafford has a damaged damaged ankle, Miss Olga Brough, Durham Sr. Citizens, Citizens, two broken wrists. Speedy recovery wishes to both ladies from -all your many friends. Of course we were also hit with severe storms last week and so far, haven't heard of any serious accidents. accidents. By Saturday, temperature temperature had dropped drastically drastically and more ice, just what we reallyneeded! Town Hall Card Party There were eleven tables of euchre at Orono Town Hall weekly card party on Wednesday, February 14. High scores Mary Todd 87, Myrtle All dread 85, Walter Walter Murphy 84, Thelma Vagg, May Tabb and Carl Todd 80. Low Scores Ruth Grady. Lucky draws Myrtle Pearce, Edith Gordon, Myrtle Myrtle Wood, Roy Hayward, Bernice Partner. These euchre parties are held every Wednesday night 8 p.m. in Orono Town hall, and ladies are invited to bring lunch. Our Church Choir Party Our annual choir members members get-together was held Wednesday night, February 14 at the charming, country home of Dick and Stella Morton (Dikadel Farms). Approximately 35 members of choir plus spouses in attendance. attendance. Of course the fireplace fireplace was blazing to bring added warmth to the happy occasion and the tables were laden with goodies galore (no room for diets here!) Joyce Gray had baked and decorated a delightful "Happy "Happy Valentine's Day" cake, and we had another delicious delicious birthday cake in honour honour of Dorothy Barnett's and Shirley Moffat's birthday. Everyone joined in singing "Happy Birthday" to the two ladies. Following singing "The Grace", Reverend Mimes led in prayer and all lined up for a delicious buffet dinner. Marlene Ross, with guitar, guitar, led everyone in a fun sing-along of known songs and some new ones. Where else but a choir party? More music with Stella at piano and singing led by Don Staples, ana again the harmony was delightful! delightful! Come join our choir if you enjoy music of all. kinds, because we have it! Inez Harris led us in several several contests, one "how many red Valentines candies candies in bottle", and a crossword crossword puzzle relating to "Ijove". These provided a real fun item for our meeting. meeting. Thelma Gilbank, Pres, of choir, held the nominations for executive for 1990 choir. Mrs. Joyce Grey was welcomed welcomed as new president, Dorothy Barnett, secretary and Wilda Middleton as treasurer, and several others others to various committees. A resounding applause given to our host ana hostess hostess for another excellent evening of fun, food and of Orono United Church News Donna Scott gave the children's story on Sunday morning at Orono United Church. Greeters at front doors - Clare and Joan Martin. The choir rendered "Let My Mouth be filled with Praise". World Day of Prayer is Friday, March 2, this year held in St. Saviour's church. Oshawa Presbyterial U.C.W. annual meeting in Trinity United Church, Bow manville, March 7, 1990( with the theme "Life in Its Fullness". Registration 9 a.m. ; For more information and transportation, call Shirley, Moffat 983-5319. Happy Birthday and besi wishes to Mrs. Etta Irwin who on February 25 celebrates celebrates her 90th birthday. A birthday party in her honor will be held February 25 irf Orono I.O.O.F. hall 2-4 p.m. ' Best Wishes only! ; Solina W.I. Holds F ebruary Session course lots of music! Many visitors took the opportunity of going up to "The Loft", to view the many excellent paintings of Dick's and of course in every room! All very beautiful, especially the one with "White Birch" in scenery. Be sure to pay a visit to Dikadel Farms to view the beauty! Orono U.C.W. News The ladies of unit #4 met for the their monthly meeting meeting on Tuesday, February 13, in main hall of church. Shirley Moffat, our new U.C.W. President and Ruth Grady in charge of meeting. Valentine day devotions on "Love" and an interesting discussion on controversial subject "Sunday Shopping", and all answered the question question "What did you do on Sundays past or in years gone by? A lovely lunch closed the meeting. ^rtrX "KRACO" [jVvjQQQl Carpentry & Contracting • Designing • Drafting • Permits • Finishing "30 Years Experience" Box 401, Newcastle 987-5400 • Custom Homes • Renovating • Additions • Barns On February 14th the Solina Solina W.I. met at 8 p.m. at the hall. President Barbara Kapteyn opened the meeting with a reading, followed by the Ode and Mary Stewart Collect. The minutes and treasurers treasurers report were given by sec. treasurer Doris Hills. Orders Orders were taken by Faye Vice for a blue and gold recycling recycling bag which originated with a London W.I. branch. June is Women's Institute month. A donation is to be made to the Solina Centre board. Roll Call was-given by stating your most memorable memorable Valentine. Donna Barkey of the West group, was in charge of the program. Donna read a piece by Helen Keller and followed by one on Hugging. She ended by commenting that Hugging can be a miracle miracle drug. Helen Hancock gave the "Motto" - Love is tne same as it was in the stone age except except diamonds have taken the place of clubs. Many symbols of love have remained remained the same over the z years. We need many loves to make our life complete. Readings were given by Elaine Baker and Jean Knox. The west group led in the singing of several songs. Donna distributed brochures on a basic wardrobe which she took us through. Donna also showed how we could extend our wardrobe with accessories. We should dress with care and also wear what is suitable to you. An oral quiz was conducted conducted by Elsa Clarke. The meeting closed with O Canada Canada followed by a social time in the lower hall. March 14th - The Ys of W.I. with Baker's in charge. It is requested tickets for Casserole luncheon be picked up by March 10th. Thank you. P.R.O. Bernice Watson. I CANCER INFORMATION SERVICE CALL 1-800-263-6750 FARMERS DISCUSS HIGHWAY 407 -It's not every every day that a brand new local issue appears on the scene. But the plans for Highway 407 certainly qualify qualify as an important subject for local discussion and debate. debate. This highway is expected to eventually cross Hie ea of tn HAMILTONS INSURANCE SERVICE Main Street, Orono Telephone 983-5115 Serving your insurance needs since 1942 BRINK'S EXCAVATING R.R. #2 Newcastle, L0A1H0 * Trenching * Gravel & Top Soil * Grading & Levelling * Septic Installations //:■ - * Back Filling * General Excavating * Dump Truck Service (416) 987-4995 JO-ELEN SPORTSWEAR & GIFTS Suppliers to Teams, Schools and Clubs Corporate Gift Packages 102 Queen Street Bowmanville, Ont. L1C 1M6 (416) 623-8161 J. Wayne Aasen 'p F. L. CULLEN CORP. LTD. Plumbing Division WATER SOFTENERS Supplied • Installed • Serviced FREE Water Tests ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS Sales and Service 24 HOUR SERVICE 920 Farewell St., Oshawa 725-9731 FAX 434*7905 northern area of the Town of Newcastle and it will be similar to Highway 401. You can learn more about it next Tuesday, February 27, at the Solina Community Hall. At that time, there will beian Agricultural Impact Impact Meeting sponsored by the Mipisitry of Agriculture to discuss the planning of the new 407 route. The meeting gets under way at eight p.m. TRIP THE LIGHT FANTASTIC - There's still time to join the many friends of the Visual Arts Centre on Saturday, February 24, for a gala evening's entertainment entertainment at the Newcastle Village Community Hall. Everyone's Everyone's invited to banish their winter blues by dancing dancing to the mellow 1940's sounds of Ed Morton's "Big Little Band" and the vocal trio called 'Three Piece Suite". This is a fund-raising event to help renovate the Visual Arts Centre. A portion of your ticket is deductible deductible for income tax purposes. Details are available available by calling 623-5831. GREENHOUSE EFFECT - Everyone is invited, to attend the next meeting of the Clarke High School Parent Group held this evening (February 21, at 7:30 p.m.) in the school gymnasium. Brian Elston will. introduce introduce the topic, show a film and lead the discussion. This is a topic which should be of interest to all ages. BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS - The Clarke Museum and Archives will be holding its giant second hand book sale Saturday and Sunday, March 3 and 4. You're invited to browse through hundreds of titles including including fiction, children's stories, texts, histories, novels, novels, and more. Everything must go, so you can buy the ir box. He ROTARY DRAW GIVES AWAY FREE TRIPS - The Bowmanville Rotary Club is selling tickets in its Trip of the Month draw. The prize consists of a $2,000 travel voucher and a further $750 in spending money. You can use your winnings to take a trip of your choice and the winners will be drawn at a rate of one per month from May of 1990 to April of 1991. All proceeds proceeds go to community projects sponsored by the Bowmanville Bowmanville Rotary Club in Bowmanville and area. "For further information; see the Trip of the Month advertisements advertisements or call 436-7474. RECYCLING DEPOT SUGGESTED - The town's new fire station in Enniskillen is the proposed location location of a recycling depot. In a recent letter to town council, it was suggested that the location at the corner corner of Highway 57 and Concession Eight at Haydon would be an ideal site for a depot which would serve the north areas of Ward One. These areas are not currently currently covered by the Blue Box recycling program. "As you know, convenience is the key to recycling and this site is very convenient," said Janet Mayer in a letter to town council. Her suggestion was referred to the municipality's director or public works for a report to members of Council at a later date. Affordable Dream Vacations! • Free Vacation Planning Services • Discount Cruises • Airline Tickets • Charter Vacations • Honeymoon Packages • Hotel and Car Reservations PERSONAL AND CORPORATE TRAVEL SERVICES 68 King St. E, (Veltri Complex) Bowmanville ' 623-6600 Travel Agents International We're with you all the way. 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For further information on DRACT, call 430-8511. Peter E, Heslin, LL.B. BARRISTER & SOLICITOR Family Law Real Estate 120 Waverley Rd., Suite 214 Bowmanville Telephone 623-5554 JOIN THE GOLD RUSH -- From March 5 to 31, you can strike it rich in the new contest being offered by the merchants of downtown Bowmanville. Next month, the BIA will be giving away prizes of $500 to BOWMANVILLE SWEATSHIRTS » In an effort to boost Bowmanville, three local shops are selling special special Town of Bowmanville sweatshirts. These include Allouise Fashions, Child's Ladies' Wear and Hooper's "enr -- - „ - - - , . ,, „ Trophies. You might want to wear them to the Feoru- lucky downtown shoppers who fib out them gold nug- 26 meeting of Newcastle's Town Council. On that -- - -aws which u itest. Keep The Statesman for additional advertise- get" coupons and turn them in for the draws wnicn ev g n j n „ [he petition calling for a change of the munie- Wi'n-me will be presented to Council. for additional meats pertaining to this special event. Incidentally, it coincides with the 100th anniversary of the California Gold Rush. SENIORS MEET -- The next meeting of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Senior Citizens will take place on Tuesday, March 13, at the Bowmanville Lions Centre. This will R CO-ORDINATORS MEET - The b G a pot luck supper, which commences at 5:30 p.m. ordinators of Durham Region will hold All seniors are invited. The previous meeting of the general meeting on Thursday, March 1, group took place on Februniy 13th, with the presi- n -- mu;- ...ill ~1„-- „r IU» r '"w- 3 ont) Mrs. IT. Millson, conducting the business meeting. meeting. Rev. Langley rendered several beautiful selections selections and Mrs. M. MacGregor had contests related to Valentine's Day. Patrick G. Deegan DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC 5 GEORGE STREET, BOWMANVILLE 623-4473 or 623-6477 VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATORS MEET - : The volunteer co their annual „ .. from noon to 2 p.m. This will take place at the Durham Durham College Dining Room and the topic will be "Vol- untccrism". A presentation on the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy's "Imagine Program" will also be made. For further information, please call 686-2661. the right Fenton are of states. lie grow to like the people people of Zimbabwe "They miller miller profound hardships without without complaint mid made im welcome in their simple homes." Mr. Fenton was deeply Quality Body Work Quality Painting FREE ESTIMATES ON BOTH INSURANCE AND NON-INSURANCE WORK Open 5 Days a Week Monday through Friday i COWAN PON1IAC QUICK l ID fit UVAMNV'111 < >N! C 166 King Slroot East Tolophono 623-3396 WORLD DAY OF PRAYER - This year, the annual World Day of Prayer will take place at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Bowmanville. The program will be hold Friday, March 1st, at two p.m. Lynda Reid will be the guest speaker. ROAD IMPROVEMENTS' PLANNED » Reconstruction Reconstruction of Nash Rd, from Vnrcoo Rond to the west town line limits is in the planning stages and construction construction is slated to begin in May of this yenr. In connection connection with this project, there will bo an Information SPIRITUAL GROWTH SEMINARS - The Liberty Pentecostal Church will be hosting a series of seminars seminars next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, from seven p.m. to 10 p.m. The seminars are by Canadian Bible lonelier Walter Rusncll and arc entitled "In the Secret of Ilis Presence". The scries will be introduced in the February 25th Sunday services held at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. There's no seminar fee, although n manual manual is available for purchase. In n recent news release, the seminar lender is quoted ns saving "Man is designed designed to know God oxporiontinljy. 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PROCLAMATIONS •• The Town of Newcastle lias proclaimed tho week of April 30 to May fi ns Welcome Wagon Week in the Town of Newcastle, In addition, Council lms declared Thursday, April 26, to Saturday, the highlights of Junior April 28, as Navy League Tag Days. Funds raised -- ,! - !,Y -- - 1 through the sale of tags will ho used for the Bowmanville Bowmanville Son Cadet Corps which presently lias 48 cadets. JUNIOR FARMER HIGHLIGHTS •• A number of successful fund-raising projects have been undertaken by tho Durham East Junior Farmers in the past year. Those lmvo allowed tho group to donate money to various various charitable agencies. Contributions includo a $1,000 contribution to each of U10 Bowmnnvillo, Port Perry mid Uxbridge hospitals; $2,000 for Sooing-oyo dogs; $13(50 to Horizons of Friendship; $600 for playground playground equipment in Blnckstock and n $700 contribu tion towards a VCR to bo used by 4-11 Clubs, homo of tho highlights of Junior Farmers' recent fund-raising activities woro outlined during tho groups 76th anniversary anniversary banquet hold at tho Nowcasllo Village Community Community Hall on Saturday, February 17. WHITE'S ANTENNA SYSTEMS Channel Master* Specials on Do It Yourself Kits or Professionally Installed Complete Systems as low as $399.00 • TV Towors • Boosters • Antennas • Antonna Rotators • Usod Antennas • Transmission Wiro • MATV Systems Hardwaro and Accessories Over 10,000 antonna oyaloms Instnllod In tho Durham Floglon. Over 20 yoaro oxporlonco. Written Gumnttê • Fr•* Eitimatfi R.R. 6, Bowmanville (Courtlce) El White 436-2120