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Winners Chosen in Cancer Soc. Poster Contest Every year during April, which is Cancer Month, the Bowmanville Unit of the Cancer Society conducts a poster contest for students in grade 7 and 8. This year's winners are pictured above. From left: Billie Kemp ( representing the Bowmanville Branch of Canadian Cancer Society), Jason Hill (The Pines), Chuck Clark (St. Francis of Assisi), Melinda MacLean (Bowmanville Senior), and Tara Nguyen '(Knox Christian). Absent was Yvette DeVerteuil (St. Stephen's). Promotions Announced at W.T.A. Meeting Members of the Northumberland and Newcastle Women Teachers' Association who received promotions this year were recognized during the association's annual spring tea held at St. Paul's United Church earlier in the month. Those taking on added responsibilities include: (1-r): Liz Kerr, the public school board's Library Consultant; Pat Van Seggelen, the Vice-Principal of Dr. Emily Stowe Public School; and Fern Parrotta, the Vice-Principal of Ontario Street School. Missing are Hilary Walt, the Principal at Hastings Public School and Margarete King, the Principal at Courtice South Public School. W.T.A. Says Farewell to Retiring Teachers At their annual spring tea, members of the Northumberland and Newcastle Women Teachers' Association recognized three of their colleagues who are retiring this year. Shown in the above photo are the board's speech resource person, Blair Morris (left) and Eleanor Murdoch (right), of the Waverley Public School. Absent is Barbara Cowan, a teacher at the Orono Public School. The women teachers' association association spring meeting took place at St. Paul's United Church. Support for Mom's Letter Dear Editor, I wanted to write to agree with the sentiments of your readers letter signed "A Mother Who Cares 6 . I work very hard at being an advocate for our youth. I understand her frustrations and I feel the same frustrations when I hear people talk about our children yet I see the "good" through the energy and talent I see when those same children we complain sikkEns Opaque Wood Coating Penetrates and Protects Sikkcns Opaque'Wood Coatlnc Is designed to beautify exterior wood surfaces, old and new, Available in 13 rich solid colours, Its special formula penetrates, preserves and protects wood from the harsh effects of sunlight sunlight and moisture. It's Ideal for use on fences, decks, siding, verandas and pressure treated wood. To preserve and protect your exterior exterior wood surfaces, use easy- to-apply Sikkcns Opaque Wood Coating. sikkens Abemethy's Paint and Wallpaper 55 King St. W. Bowmanville Telephone 623-5431 about, are playing sports, in a band concert or at a track meet. We at the Newcastle Family Resource Centre, that is planned for the Southhaven Nursing Home or the Newcastle Multicare Centre as it is known as, are trying to design a facility for all children, to be supervised, cared for and kept busy through programming to enable them to have something productive to do. Children need contact with adults and seniors during recreation or play time and I think at times we all get so busy with our own lives that we forget about that. We have many worthwhile worthwhile programs in Durham Region but due to the lack of available transportation our youth arc limited, we need to bring these programs to our community. We are in the re-zoning phase of our project, but have the energy to move quickly once this zoning is approved in order to hopefully have our programs programs in place by the loll. Wo can create a centre for families, youth, children, and our seniors making this a community whore children arc "more" than a nuisance and yes it will also create jobs for our students or young adults, assisting others. others. Plcnso don't forget to-, day's children arc tomorrow's tomorrow's adults and arc citizens of our town, Sincerely, Debbie Nowlnn. Letter Writer Says Hats Off to "Mom" i \ The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, June 19,1991 17 M & M Meat Shops Raise Funds for Ileitis and Colitis Dear Editor: Hats off to concerned loving loving mother. No. the Town isn't doing it, but we are trying. trying. For 1 1/2 years a group of concerned area mothers have been working on establishing establishing a family resource centre. We have preschoolers and that is where we plan to begin. We more than welcome welcome people who care about kids, to start programs for other age groups as part of the centre. And guess what??? If all goes well and rezoning is approved on June 17 we will have a building to operate out of. The Newcastle Family Resource building in Newcastle Newcastle Village which was bought by Kinrow Investments Investments to lease to community groups such as ours - The Newcastle Family Resource Centre, YWCA infant to school age daycare plus many more community oriented programs. But residents residents must realize that if they want programs they will have to work with us - don't expect us to do it all - get involved - meet other people - it's rewarding and even fun. We and our children children benefit through our actions. actions. Come to a meeting June 24, 7:30 p.m. at the Newcastle Newcastle Public School. Well even supply coffee. Find out what we are doing. Tell us what you would like to help achieve. Together we can make a difference. Corinne Allin Newcastle Family Resource Centre, 987-5145. P.S. Concerned, it sounds like you might like to join us!? 4H Happenings by Reuben Korte We had our second meeting meeting on May 21 at Brad Found's farm. We discussed driving safely with tractors and the use of international symbols on machinery. Starting up procedures were demonstrated. Our third meeting was held at Alan Rickard's farm on June 4. We talked about power take-offs, gear boxes and jacks. We observed several several engines and discussed the differences between air and liquid cooled engines. M & M Meat Shop held their first Charity Day, with proceeds going to the Canadian Foundation for Ileitis and Colitis on Saturday, June 15, in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Joining the day's flipping good time were some of M & M's staff members, owner Dennis Moore. And the following volunteers: members of the Bowmanville Kinsmen Club; Fire Chief Mike Creighton; Durham Regional Police Sgt. Charlie Leaitch; Clare and Mimi Howse of the Optimist Club of Bowmanville; Lori- Willson, owner of the neighbouring Velvet Bear gift shop; Doreen Park with the Royal Canadian Legion; Ladies Auxiliary Branch 178; and Jim Connell the- President of Branch 178 of the Royal Canadian Le-, gion. Acting Mayor Diane Hamre led the pack in flipping flipping burgers. 3 DAYS ONLY... Thursday, Friday, Saturday - June 20-21-22 Lots of areaf values from... 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