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8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 28,1990 •Former Golf Pro Now Teaches Different Driving Skills Many Visitors During Christmas Holidays Enniskillen News by B. Wright While visiting his family in Bowmanville, Bob James dropped by Young Drivers of Canada earlier in the month to visit his former golfing coach, Ian Turner. Turner. Mr. Turner, who operates the local branch of Young Drivers of Canada, says he has switched from teaching pupils how to drive on the fairways to teach ing them how to drive on the streets and highways. In a parking lot, Mr. Turner demonstrated a few of the techniques used by Young Drivers to teach braking and steering skills. Then he took Bob on a driver evaluation. evaluation. If you've been behind the wheel for a number of years, chances are you think you you're a good driver:. Perhaps you are right. However, experienced drivers should not rest on their laurels. Proficient driving driving needs constant awareness awareness and concentration. Ian Turner, of Young Drivers of Canada's Bowmanville Bowmanville branch, suggests that "rolling stops" are number number one bad habit of experienced experienced drivers. Rolling stops occur when the vehicle fails to come to a complete halt at a stop sign or traffic light. Drivers who don't fully stop their vehicle may imagine that this flaw in their driving driving is a minor one. But a "rolling stop" is a traffic violation. It is against the jaw. Other bad habits of expe- Tyrone UCW rienced drivers noted by Mr. Turner include tailgating change E and improper lane changq ositions. The tailgating abit' is self-explanatory and can be noticed on à daily basis basis on any highway. Improper Improper lane changes are another common misdeed. They occur occur when a driver turns immediately immediately into the lane in which he or she wishes to travel rather moving into the correct lane ana then (after properly signalling) proceeding to the next lane. Other driving miscues include include failing to signal, and failing to look into the rear view mirror before backing up. Young Drivers of Canada shows motorists how to avoid these common pitfalls through fostering an attitude attitude of defensive driving. They teach not only proficient proficient handling of a vehicle, but also ways of looking out for other drivers. For instance, a technique of rèar crash avoidance may enable a driver to move his or her car to safety when an approaching driver is unable to stop. "Threshold Braking" teaches students how to stop quickly, without locking the brakes of their vehicle. This means dangerous skids can be avoided. Graduates of Young Drivers Drivers courses learn other safety safety techniques to enhance their performance on" the road- They learn, for example, example, to keep their headlights on at all times because statistics statistics indicate that cars which are seen are less likely likely to be involved in an accident. accident. Drivers are also urged to keep a car length between themselves and the next vehicle vehicle when stopped in a line at an intersection. They are told to scan their rear view mirrors every every five to eight seconds and each time they apply the brakes. And, of course, these are just a few of the techniques covered*by Young Drivers which'Will set their students apart from even some of the experienced drivers on the road today. Ian Turner, owner of the Young Drivers branch \ in Bowmanville, is a former golf pro who notes that he's f one from teaching students ow to drive on the fairways to instructing them how to drive on the streets. He has taught plenty of teenage drivers, of course. But some of his students have been as old as 79. Mr. Turner explains that Young Drivers of Canada offers offers 25 hours of in-class instruction, instruction, along with 10 hours of tutoring in the car. Fourteen sessions of 45 minutes each cover all of the turning, signalling, parking, backing, and other driving skills. The fifteenth lesson is the road test. His students have a pass rate estimated, at 92 per cent. For further information on Young Drivers of Canada courses, please call 623- 7017. Mr. and Mrs. Lance Milne spent Christmas day in Peterborough visiting relatives. relatives. Miss Emily Milne, London London spent Christmas vacation vacation at home with her family. family. Sorry to report Mr. Ern Werry is a patient in Oshawa hospital. Mrs. Jim Muller, Mrs. Edgar Wright and Betty, Mr. and Mrs. Laveme Clemens Clemens were Christmas Day dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Ron Clemens, Hampton. Hampton. Christmas Day visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Len Stainton were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Simpson, Linda Cryderman and Ruby Trewin, Bowman- ville, Mr. and Mrs. David Stainton, Cobourg and Clara Page and Gordon Stevens. One member missing Mrs. Rob Landon recovering from an illness in Oshawa hospital. hospital. Mr. and Mrs. John Avery and family were Christmas Eve dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Guttin, Oshawa. Mr. and Mrs. George Leadbeater Lori and Mark, Mrs. M. Pinder, Oshawa, Mr. Tom Leadbeater, and Miss Elaine Kormblum, Toronto, Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Rose Leadbeater, Ryan and Kathryn, Kathryn, Baltimore, R.R. #2, were Wednesday dinner Ku< Leadbeater. Mr. Cameron Oke, Oshawa, Miss Jackie Wilson, Wilson, Mitchells Comers, Mr. Mike Harris Bowmanville, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rekker, Scott and Lisa, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Avery and Jim were Christmas Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Avery and family. Mrs. Rosalie Protch was a recent luncheon guest of Mrs. Wilfrid Bowman and Miss Myrtle Tamblyn. On Saturday, the Stainton Stainton family enjoyed family Christmas at Mr. and Mrs. Robert Simpson's Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Holiday callers of the Art Leadbeater's were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Anger, Reverend Bonnie Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. Errol Groves, Miss Myrtle Tamblyn, Mrs. Wilfrid Bowman. Bowman. ; Mrs. Lidston, Montreal, lay nests of Mr. and Mrs. Art Ron Lidston, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Lidston and family, Bowmanville, Bradley Lidston, Lidston, Jackie Ramphal and family, Oshawa, were Christmas Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Errol Groves. Christmas Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Howe and Mary Lee were Rick and Sherry Howe and family, Newtonville, Debbie and Brad Huggins and family, Courtice, Jim and Tracy Howe and family, Saintfiela, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Szili and Marci Torduff, Toronto. Christmas guests at the Bowman house were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Demers, Shawn, Kingston, Kevin Avery, Lindsay, Miss Lorraine Lorraine Staples, Janetville, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Bowman, Deanne and Aaron. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Preston, Orono, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bradley, Tyrone, Tyrone, were recent visitors of Miss Clara. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Beckett Beckett along with their family, spent Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. Garry Beckett, Lindsay. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wright and Betty had all their family home for Christmas Christmas on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. David Cec- chetto and boys, Sudbury are visiting with the Ted Wenÿs. They had their family family home for Christmas. Mrs. Wilfrid Bowman and Miss Myrtle Tamblyn were recent dinner guests of Mrs. Ernie McDonald, Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Sarah Nielsen-Jones, Don Mills, Chris Somberger, Scarborough, Eroica and Dakota Dakota Tompkins, WMtby were Christmas dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Sornberger, Jessica and Alexandra. Mr. and Mrs. Keith McGill were Christmas Day supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Brian McGill. Mr. and Mrs.' Andre Cor- neillier, Alison and Paul spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Jacques Cornellier, Belleville. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hol- royd, Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Hickey were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Lamb. Mr. and Mrs. Sante Bor- tolazzo were Thursday "eve-, ning visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wright and Betty. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Piggott, Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Lyon and girls, Bowmanville, Mrs. Meta Swain, Haydon, Ina Beryl Dudley, Bowmanville were Christmas Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Piggot and Laura. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Lamb had all their family home for Christmas Day. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Somberger Somberger were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Mote, on Thursday. Reverend Bonnie Kelly was Tuesday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Avery. On Thursday Mrs. Len Stainton eryoyed lunch with Mrs. Phyllis Chartron and later they both enjoyed a Christmas program put on by the talented Wilmot Creek Group at Strathaven. Mr. and Mrs. Wally Griffin, Griffin, Mrs. Lou Griffin, Mr. Lance Phare were Christmas Christmas Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Gorgerat and family, Bowmanville. Reverend Bonnie Kelly, Meta Swain, Mr. and Mrs. Errol Groves were recent visitors of Mrs. Lou Griffin. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Nimi- gon had their family home for Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Sante Bor- tolazzo were Saturday dinner dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Landry and family, Newtonville. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Cur- ron, Orillia, were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Andre Andre Cornellier, Alison and Paul. Mr. - and Mrs. Keith McGill, Mr. and Mrs. Dale McGill and boys were Christmas Day lunch guests of Mr. and Mrs. Brian McGill and family. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stainton had all their family home for brunch on Christmas Christmas Day. Milton Stainton' and El va Orchard were supper supper guests. Paul and Alison Comilli- er and their aunt, Gaby Hart went to Cullen Gardens Gardens on Friday night to see the Christmas lights. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hillock, Hillock, Edmonton were Christmas Christmas visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Dale McGill and boys. On Christmas Eve the Tyrone United Church was filled to capacity for the Christmas Eve service. Reverend Reverend Kelly led the congregation congregation through the Call to Worship and then the congregation congregation took part. We sang beautiful Christmas carols throughout the service. service. The Lighting of the Christ Candle was done before before the (Tyrone Junior Choir sang "Marys Boy Child." The Scripture Readings were taken from Isaiah 9-6- 7, Isaiah 11:1-9, Luke 2:1-7 and Luke 2:8-20. The Tyrone Senior Choir sang "When I Kneel At the Manger." The Cantata "Two Travellers" was put on. Reverend Kelly's Message Message was based on "Candle, Candle, Burning Bright." We then turned the Sanctuary Sanctuary Lights out and lit the Christmas Candles. The congregation sang as g nymn "Silent Night." their. closing Night, Holy Nig] • We extend sympathy to Mrs. Harry De Geer and family, Blackstock, on the death of her husband Harry, also to his brothers and sisters. sisters. I would like to take this time to wish the Editor and Staff of the Canadian Statesman a Very Happy and Prosperous New Year. Van Belle I Floral Shoppes ...much more than a flower store! 14 STORES •MghwyNe.2 • King St W., Odimn • SlmcoeSLN., Oihiwi • 100 Ounde 9LW., Whitby Trt^mtriq ol Vtn M* Otidwit Lid. -37 KING GARDEN 1 RESTAURANT & TAVERN 1 FULLY UCENSED i Specializing In Chinese Food | Cantonese, Szechaun and Canadian Food 1 For Reservations Call 623-4255 73 King St. E., Bowmanville ALL YOU CAN EAT CHINESE BUFFET Wed. Family night $5.95 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Fri., Sat., and Sundays - Special Dinner Buffet $7.50 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. HUGE SELECTIONS - OVER 50 EXOTIC ITEMS Bottomless Coffee BUFFETS BEGIN JANUARY 2ND, 1991 - VISIT WITH THIS AD AND GET 10% OFF - In December December 12th, the ladies of Tyrone met in the C.E.Wing at 2 p.m. - We were treated to some lovely Christmas music by Jackie Vaneyk. Jean Slemon welcomed the ladies and opened the meeting with two readings - 1. Holy God - Peace, 2. the second one pertaining to the real meaning of Christmas. Secretary's report was read and approved. Treasurer gave her report and also stated the Bake Table for the UCW at the Craft Show brought in $430.75. Elsie Roy read the correspondence from the lady who had the Tupperware party at the November meeting at Arline Rowan's. Jean Slemon is to order 21 Upper Room books for the new year. Jackie V. asked us to keep on saving stamps. She had an answer to her letter but states all she found out was - It's a Latin Project. Workshop was reported by Bessie Vaneyk. Phyllis Haines stated she has been working on the nominating for 1991 - and has the positions open yet for a Vice President, Social Functions Committee, and would like to have someone assist her on the nominating committee. Roll Call was answered by one of our earliest memories of Christmas - and it was plain by most of the answers, we were all pretty well in the era. Jean thanked May Loveridçe and Jane Keona for taking the Christmas meeting. May opened with singing O come, all ye faithful. Rev. Bonnie told the Christmas story from Luke 2-verses 1-20. Then we sang hymn 410. Jane had an interesting reading that was to have been written . from one minister to another. We enjoyed the vocal solo by Wendy Mand. Jane thanked everyone for their help and while she and May prepared lunch, Jackie played several Christmas enrols and we snug the ones wo liked.' An afternoon well spent, enjoyed nnd we'll moot in January - with a now slate of monthly groups, I'm sure nil the Indies will join me in wishing Mr. James and all his stall' a Very Merry Christmas and Healthy and Happy New Year, - B. Jones Ed's note: And the same to all of you, with our thanks. HAMILTONS INSURANCE SERVICE Main Street, Orono Telephone 983-5115 1942 MAYOR'S LEVEE - The Town of Newcastle invites all members of the public to join Mayor Marie Hub- hard and Town Council at the annual Mayor's Levee. It will take place on New Year's Day, January 1. Hours are from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The levee will be held in the Council Chambers at the Town Hall in Bowmanville. This is your opportunity to wish the Mayor, Town Council, and staff of the Town of Newcastle Newcastle the compliments of the season. Light refreshments refreshments will be served. December JO-ELEN SPORTSWEAR & GIFTS Suppliers to Teams, Schools and Clubs Corporate Gift Packages 43 King St. W., Bowmanville, Ont. (416) 623-8161 J. Wayne Aasen BIG SISTERS ORIENTATION - Big Sisters of Newcastle, Oshawa, and Whitby are holding their monthly orientation night for all potential volunteers on January 9th. The orientation will take place in the Big Sisters office at 387 Simcoe St. S., in Oshawa, from seven p.m. to nine p.m. For more information, please call 436-0951. The Big Sisters organization also notes that the office will be moving to a new location later in the new year. As of January 21, they'll be at 179 King St. E., Oshawa. The phone number will be unchanged. For all your Home Improvement Needs • Doors • Windows JfI ._ • Siding • Fascia • Eavestroughing 47 King St. W., Bowmanville Telephone 623-0444 i GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETS « The Whit- by-Oshawa Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society Society (Durham Region) will hold its next meeting Tues- January 8, from 7:15 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the itrby Public Library. Ruth Buckholder will be the est speaker. Her speech will discuss organizing and eeping records. The meetings are free and open to the public. For further details, please call 723-7460 or 668-8177. CLOWNING AROUND - Today (Friday, 28), the Newcastle Village Branch of the Town of Newcastle Public Library will introduce you to the art of clowning. Have you ever thought of being a clown or wondered what kind of people are clowns? Happy and Thumber will be on hand to show you how they became became part of this magical world. This program, which runs from two p.m. to three p.m., is for children of all ages. NEW YEAR'S HOURS - Office hours will be returning returning to some semblance of normalcy now that the holiday holiday season is almost over. The Statesman will be publishing publishing its next edition (the first one of the new year) on Wednesday, January 2. We will be closed on Tuesday Tuesday (New Year's Day) and the office will be closed at three p.m. on New Year's Eve. In view of the holiday on Tuesday, please try to submit all advertising and news copy as early as possible. EXCHANGE STUDENT RETURNS - Kate Buma, an Austrailian exchange student about 10 years ago, was a special guest of the Bowmanville Rotary Club, she was in town for a Christmas visit and attended a meeting of the club on December 20. Affordable Dream Vacations! ■ Free Vacation Planning Services PERSONAL, AND CORPORATE ' Discount Cruises TRAVEL SERVICES • Airline Tickets 68 King St. E. ■ Charter Vacations (Veltrl Complex) ' Honeymoon Packages Bowmanville • Hotel and Car Reservations . 623-6600 Travel Agents International We're with you all the way. ^Ove^30Mgenoe^r^orttWLmerica^^^^Reg^275B55t^ 7 | X DIVISION or 711121 ONTARIO |.\U. T ^y Siding, Soffits, Fascia, Capping Roofing, Doors, Windows, Trough No job too big or too small Telephone 434-7994 Bowmanville, Ont. II v gu kei Olde Tyme Fish & Chips 136 King St. E. Bowmanville 623-1781 Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m.--7 p.m. Friday -11 a.m.--9 p.m. Saturday -11 a.m.--7 p.m. We take pride in serving quality Fish and Chips. 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 INTRODUCTION TO BIRD WATCHING - The general public is invited to join the Durham Region Field Naturalists for an introductory lesson on the hobby of birdwatching. It takes place at the Lynde- shores Conservation Area on Sunday, January 13. Please meet at the parking lot at 1:30 p.m. for this opportunity opportunity to view winter birds of the woods and fields. Whether you're an experienced birder or a beginner, you're welcome to come. And don't forget to bring the kids. They will enjoy the outing too. The Field Naturalists Naturalists also tell us that their regular monthly meeting will be January 28, at 7:30 p.m. in Oshawa's North- view Public Library. Environmental columnist Suzanne Suzanne Elston will be the guest speaker. OSHAWA GALLERY OPENINGS - Recent paintings paintings by Garfield Ferguson will be on display at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery commencing Friday, January January 11. The exhibition, entitled 'The Beat' continues to February 27. Also at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery Gallery is an exhibition of recent paintings and drawings by Janet Read entitled Round Earth: Imagined Corners. Corners. It opens Thursday, January 17, and continues to February 24. The Robert McLaughlin Gallery is located located at the Oshawa Civic Centre on Centre St. and Ba- got St., Oshawa. Hours are from 10 a.m. to six p.m. Tuesday to Friday and from noon to five p.m. on Saturday Saturday and Sunday. The gallery is also open Tuesday and Thursday evenings until nine p.m. Later in 1991, there will be exhibitions at the McLaughlin Gallery by the following artists: Blake Fitzpatrick will displaying color and black and white photographs in an exhibit entitled "Bank of Nature" from February 28 to April 7. A collection of drawings by Ernest Thompson Selon will be exhibited from February 28 to March 31. And an exhibit entitled "Treasures from the Permanent Collection" will be mounted from February 21 until April 28th. UNITED WAY STILL NEEDS FUNDS - The nicest Christmas present that the Oshawa/Whitby/ Newcastle United Way could receive this year would be the funds needed to place its 1990 campaign over the top. The organization requires $3 million. And, at last report, it had collected a little over $2.9 million. There's still time to turn in your donation at the Town of Newcastle Community Care office in Bowmanville. If the office isn't open, you can put your donation in an envelope and drop it thorugh the mail slot. A receipt receipt for tax purposes will be mailed to you. The United United Way fund-raising effort ends as of the end of the year. ASTHMA OUTREACH PROGRAM - This winter, the Lung Association continues its new education service service for asthmatics living in Durham Region, Lindsay and the Port Hope area. It's based on a "drop-in" centre centre concept. Sessions will operate three evenings a week at each centre, with respiratory therapists on hand to review various aspects of asthma and its treatment. Hands-on assistance will be given in the use of inhalers, peak of flowmeters and other breathing breathing devices. Bowmanville is one of five centres in which the Asthma Outreach Program will begin in January. Sessions take place starting January 9 at Memorial Hospital Bowmanville. All sessions begin at six p.m. For more details on this free service, please call the Lung Association in Oshawa at 436-1046. The program is funded by a grant from Glaxo Canada Inc. in an effort to reduce hospital admissions and improve the quality of life for patients of all ages, YWCA WINTER PROGRAMS - There's literally something for everyone in the YWCA winter programs. programs. If getting back into shape was on your list of New Year's resolutions, you can look into one of several several fitness classes for men and ladies, Special interest programs such as Crafts and Laughs will be offered, For kids, there's "Fun-Fit Kids" for children age three to five nnd a "Creative Friday" program at the Visual Arts Centre is suitable for youngsters age seven and up. For more details, call the YWCA Bowmanville office office at 623-9922. Regular office hours will resume on January 2. "KRACO" IR-2000I Carpentry & Contracting jCSlr wishes you a Happy Holiday Season and a Prosperous New Year Box 401, Newcastle 987-5400 Patrick G. 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