Graduate Seven More Beds for Abused Women Gail Patricia WOODWARD Gail Patricia Woodward, wife of Jack Woodward, Orono, Orono, and eldest daughter of .'Ivan and Vera Hobbs, Bow- manville, graduated with Honours (94%) from The Toronto Toronto School of Business on June 27,1991. Gail received her Receptionist/Typist Diploma, Diploma, and will be considering considering positions in the immediate immediate area. The Durham Region's Denise Denise House is expanding its facility to include seven more beds for abused women women and their children. The Denise House provides provides crisis shelter and support support in Durham Region for abused women ana their children. A confidential address address is maintained to provide provide a safe and protective environment for the residents. residents. Capital funding for the expansion came from the Ministry of Community and Social Services, Ministry of Housing and from the federal federal Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. In 1990,113 families consisting consisting of women and their children were residents of The Denise House. 62% of the women had their previous previous residence in Osnawa, 8% in Whitby, 6% in Bow- manville, 8% in the Ajax- Pickering. area and 1% in Port Perry. As well as providing emergency accommodation, The Denise House also operates operates a 24-hour crisis line (1- 800-263-3725). Over 1,000 crisis calls are received annually. annually. Counselling is also available available for women and their children who do not reside at the shelter. In May 1991, there were 14 families on the waiting list for the Denise House. Sandra McCormack, Executive Executive Director of The Denise House says that"When you consider the female population population of Durham Region of over 206,000 and relate that figure to the conservative estimate estimate that 1 in.8 women are battered, it is evident that the need and demand for shelter programs and services will only increase." The last expansion of the shelter (previously called ("Auberge") took place in 1986 when a new facility was opened increasing the bed capacity from 10 to 15. Since 1986, The Denise House has been running at full capacity and has consistently consistently maintained a waiting list. Donna Babbs, the President President of the Board of Directors Directors of The Denise House says that, "We expect that the demand for the services of The Denise House will continue to increase. As our services expand, more people people are aware that we exist. We expect that the 9-1-1 system system will also lead to more Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, July 17,1991 3 New Executive Named for Bowmanville Kinsmen and Kinettes referrals to our agency." Don Sider, a Board member member and Family Counsellor at the Ajax-Pickering branch of the Durham Family Family Counselling Services says that "although it is wonderful wonderful to have the expansion done to service all abused women in the Durham Region, Region, it is also clear that the ever-expanding population of Ajax-Pickenng is going to desperately need a crisis shelter of their own, separate separate from The Denise House, in the very near future." Irresponsible Pet Owners Dear Editor: BORN TO DIE In response to your article article "Animal Shelters Face Pet Population Crisis" (July 10, 1991) I can only share with you my disappointment in a neighbour of mine who allows.an unspayed dog to run free in town, then advertises advertises (possibly regularly) "Free Puppies". Do they not realize that this is the height of irresponsibility? I am a pro-lifer, but at the same time, a staunch advocate advocate of prevention (of conception). conception). I believe it is time to start discriminating against owners of unspayea and unneutered unneutered animals by making licencing fees exorbitant. < Debra Roche ■ Debi'a Roche, daughter of Elgin and Madeline Heard, 1 Newcastle, graduated. Magna Magna cum laude with her Bacn- , elor of Education degree from the University of ■ Prince Edward Island at the May convocation exercises. -Debra lives in P.E.I. with i.her husband Mervin, and . her three children, Denise, • Kqndi-Jo and Adrian . Wright. Debra is the grand- ; daughter of Royal ana Doris .. Hall, Bowmanville. Cindy Stephenson, R.N. Cindy Stephenson, R.N., graduated from Sir Sand- ford Fleming College with, an R.N. diploma on Saturday, Saturday, June 15, 1991. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Stephenson of Bowmanville. Bowmanville. She is presently employed at Peterborough Civic Hospital. Ontario Scholar James Stacey 81.3% In last week's Statesman, this Ontario Scholar's name and photo were inadvertently inadvertently omitted from the list of BUS students achieving the Ontario Scholarship standing. standing. It has also been brought to our attention that an error error occurred under Michael Ililborn's name. His percentage percentage should'have read 85% rather than 80.3%. Patrick G.Déegan DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC 5 GEORGE STREET, BOWMANVILLE 623-4473 or 623-6477 mmmmÊmÊ mr. trim lawn and garden service ^INyi - ÏMM government licensed professionals specializing jin property maintenance tree and shrub pruning landscaping robert Strickland free estimates Catherine Strickland 623-9711 Dr, Bruce G. Wilson DENTIST 118 King Street West Newcastle Village 987-2155 Mon., Wed. 9 a.m. -1 p.m.; Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p;m. EVERGREENE Property Maintenance and Landscape Design Spring Clean-up, Fertilizing, Weed Spraying, Grass Cutting, Shrub Planting, Bush-Hog Service 62 Duke St., Bowmanville, Ont. L1C 2V5 KEVIN CROOKS (416) 623-5125 HAMILTONS INSURANCE SERVICE Main Street, Orono Telephone 983-5115 Serving your insurance needs since 1942 Quality Body Work Quality Painting FREE ESTIMATES ON BOTH INSURANCE AND NON-INSURANCE WORK Open 5 Days a Week Monday through Friday f COWAN PONTIAC -- BUICK LTD, BOWMANVILLE ONf 166 King Street East Telephone 623-3396 The only exception would be for registered kennels, for which a quota system would be maintained. Dairy farmers, farmers, for instance, can only produce a specified amount. of milk, so why should residents residents of Newcastle (or any municipality) be allowed to produce more dogs, cats, etc. than the community can care for? The municipalities should not have to subsidize spaying or neutering. On the other hand, they should create such a difference between between the cost of licensing "fixed" and "unfixed" ■ animals animals that the cost of this preventive operation would seem minimal. If the Town of Newcastle initiated this plan, other municipalities would undoubtedly undoubtedly follow their lead. Ian S.G. Walker. Response to Tax on Butts Dear Sir: Regarding the Doctor who wrote in about the tax on cigarettes. In raw form, she feels that the taxing, excessive excessive or otherwise is quite correct for it helps offset the costs of medical care for smokers who end up with cancer. Using that lope, then let's tax the gay community for the financial burden caused by the costs of AIDS? Iain Maciver. The Bowmanville Kinsmen and Kinettes have announced announced their new executive for 1991-92. Shown above at a meeting last month are: back row, from left: Deputy Governor Aubrey Rees; Kinette Treasurer Cathy Wiener; Past President Wayne Hodge; Secretary Secretary Laveme Nimigon; Bulletin Editor Mark Boruts- kie; 1st Vice President Randy Cruickshank; Registrar Peter Bruce; 2nd Vice President, Subash Parmar; Kin- 1 Olde Tyme 1 Fish & Chips lx / 136 King St. E. / Bowmanville T 623-1781 1 ,-L- --V / Mon. - "Thurs. 11 a.m.--7 p.m. Friday -11 am--9 p.m. . Saturday -11 a.m--7p.m. We take pride in serving quality Fish and Chips. WILD WEST WEEKEND -- Better round up the family family and mosey over to downtown Bowmanville this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for the big sidewalk sale. The event, entitled "Wild West Round-Up of Values," Values," starts tomorrow (Thursday) and continues to Saturday. Attractions include: square dancing, live music, the Jim Skye Indian Dancers, a fashion show, firefighters' pancake breakfast, and even a tug-of-war between a team from the Bowmanville firefighters and the Bowmanville Zoo. Whatever else you might be doing this weekend, don't miss the Sidewalk Sale. FUN WITH THE YWCA -- Two great ways to spend the summer are discovering the great outdoors and meeting new friends. A place that offers both opportunities opportunities is the YWCA summer day camp, children 3-12 can enioy theme days, special guests, games, crafts, and other activities. Registration for both the Bowmanville Bowmanville and Orono Park junior and senior day camps continues. For further details about the summer programs, programs, call the Bowmanville YWCA office at 623- 9922. The YWCA is a United Way agency. DRAMA WORKSHOP -- Young actors and actresses attending the July 29-August 2 workshop at the Visual Visual Arts Centre will be able to learn about theatre from a professional. John Sheridan, formerly of the Centaur Centaur Theatre in Montreal and now a teacher at St. Stephen's High School, will be the guest artist in attendance attendance at a Drama Workshop being held at the Visual Visual Arts Centre's summer Art Camp. This program is great experience for future playwrights, stage managers, managers, and performers. Rèmaining Visual Arts Centre programs deal with painting, printmaking, and creating creating sculptures from wood. UNITED WAY HOSPITALITY NIGHT - The hospitality hospitality industry in the Whitby, Oshawa, and Newcastle area is organizing a "Hospitality Nite '91" which is slated for August 3rd at the Bowmanville Recreation Centre. The ainner/dance takes place from 7:30 p.m. onwards. There will be live entertainment, door prizes, prizes, a raffle, and a D.J. Of course, all proceeds will go to the Whitby, Oshawa, Newcastle, United Way. For tickets, please contact Christopher Mendez at 623- 3373, Rick James at 623-3303 or John at Jonathon Moore's (433-4000). If you would be willing to lend your assistance as a volunteer at this event, please call any of the above-mentioned people. STUDENT WORKERS AVAILABLE - Does your grass need cutting? Does your fence need mending? Does your dog need walking? Does your car need washing? Everyone knows that students are good at doing 'home' work. And they're willing to work at your home this summer. If you have a few weeks, days or hours of work available, why not hire a student? Your local Canada Employment Centre for Students can refer refer qualified students to fill your needs. No job is too big or too small and you'll be helping a student invest in the future. For further details, call the Bowmanville Bowmanville Canada Employment Centre for Students which is located at 36A King St. E. (Call 623-9221.) DARLINGTON INFORMATION CENTRE OPEN - The Darlington Nuclear Generating Station's Information Information Centre is open from nine a.m. to four p.m. daily. daily. At the Centre, you'll find bus tours, films, presentations, presentations, and lots more. In-plant walking tours can be arranged, but they must be booked in advance. For further details, call 623-7122. The Information Centre is located off the south service road, west of Holt Rd. 1 FUN AT THE LIBRARY « "Bet You Can - Bet you Can't Do It" is the title of a program under way at the Bowmanville Library from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Thursday, July 18. This program is based on the popular books by Vicki Cobb and it shows ways in which children children from eight to twelve can stump and amaze their friends. Registration is required. The same program will be offered at the Newcastle Village Branch on July 25 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. On Saturday, July 20, there will be a presentation of the 'Three Little Pigs" puppet show at the Bowmanville Library. Curtain time is 10 a.m. and the show runs until 11 a.m. Tickets Tickets are available at all three branches. tARnnisuranœx Serving Newcastle area£ For over 17 years... f • Auto • Home • Farm • Commercial • Industrial 5 King St. E. at Mill Street Newcastle Village 987-5229 Dr. C. F. Cattran Dr. B. J. Conway Dentists 222 King St. E„ Suite 204 Bowmanville Telephone 623-5459 New Patients Welcome Mon. to Fri. 8 u 5; Other hours by appt. ette Secretary Kathy Storie; Director Fred Wiener.. Front row, from left: Kinette Zone Co-ordinator Fran Jeffery; Kinsmen President, Reg Suggitt; Kinette President Vicky McCann; Registrar and Past President President (Kinettes), Dorothy Raine; and Angela Parmar, 1st Vice President (Kinettes). Absent is Treasurer- Grant Snowden. . i JOIN THE VON TEAM - The Victorian Order of Nurses is looking for dedicated men and women of all ages and cultural backgrounds to serve as "friendly visitors" to VON clients. As a VON visitor, you will help the clients by relieving the isolation and loneliness loneliness often associated with disability, aging, or illness. A minimum of an hour and one-half at least once a week is the amount of time required. If you are interested interested in further information, please call the Friendly Visitor Program at 434-2530 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday. FARM SAFETY WEEK - July 25-31 has been designated designated as National Farm Safety Week in Canada. The theme of the week is "Farm Safety is No Accident." And the aim of the campaign is to help reduce injuries on the farm and to thereby preserve the most valuable resources on the farm -- the farmer, the farm family, and the hired help. The Canada Safety Council notes that farming is one of the most hazardous occupations, occupations, with accidental death and injury rates for agriculture agriculture among the highest of all major industries. The farm safety week is sponsored by Agriculture Canada, John Deere Limited and Firestone Canada. BRINK'S EXCAVATING 688 Regional Rd. 17, Newcastle L1B1L9 • Trenching • Gravel and Top Soil - Grading and Levelling: ■ Septic Installations > Back Filling • General Excavating • Dump Truck Service (416)987-4995 Old Munich Restaurant 255 King St. E. (at Ritson) Oshawa : 436-5065 Live Entertainment and Dancing Fri. - Sat. - Sun. Dinner Special Mon. - Thurs. $6.95 Licensed Under L.L.B.O. . BLUEBERRIES ARE HERE - Ontario's highbush blueberry growers are expected a crop of over 2 million million pounds this year. We understand that local growers growers will be marketing their crops starting this week. Check the advertisements in this week's Statesman for further details. OPTIMISTS OPEN RADIO CONTROLLED TRACK - One of the Bowmanville Optimist Club's latest projects is the development of three tracks for radio-controlled vehicles. Located off West Beach Rd., the unsupervised tracks are open to the public during daylight hours from Monday to Saturday. They are reserved reserved for the Bowmanville Remote Controlled Racing Club on Sundays. There are three facilities available: a straight track for pullers, a speed oval, and a monster monster truck obstacle course. "KRACO" IIStBool Carpentry & Contracting • Custom Homes • Designing • Renovating * Drafting • Additions * Permits • Barns • Finishing "30 Years Experience" Box 20021, Newcastle 987-5400 TOURIST INFO CENTRE - The Tourist Association Association of Durham Region (TADR) recently opened its information information centre for the summer season. The Centre is located on the westbound lanes of Highway 401, at the Esso/Burger King Service Centre west of Newton- ville. The Centre operates daily from eight a.m. to eight p.m. until September 2. Businesses are reminded reminded that there's still time to join TADR and have literature literature about their attraction or service available at the Centre. NEW STAFF AT CLARKE MUSEUM - The Clarke Museum and Archives is pleased to announce the addition addition of Elizabeth Sprague, of Hampton, to the museum museum staff. Elizabeth is working at the museum under a SEED '91 grant from Employment and Immigration Canada. She will be spending the summer researching researching material related, to the museum's new outreach program entitled "Lifestyles and the Environment," Elizabeth is a third year student at the University of Waterloo, majoring in sociology. PUBLIC MEETING ON JAIL PROPOSAL - On Monday, July 22, there will be a public meeting to discuss discuss the proposed detention facility for young offenders offenders in former Darlington Township. The proposed location location of the facility is a site on Rundle Rd., about six kilometres south of Taunton Rd. Rezoning and official plan amendments have been sought in order to permit the new "secure custody" facility. And these applications applications will be the topic of the public meeting on Monday. Monday. It begins at.9:30 a.m. in the Bowmanville Municipal Municipal Administration Centre. The Rundle Rd. detention centre would replace a centre in Ajax which houses young offenders between the ages of 12 and 15. GALLERY DISPLAYS -- The exhibition of large abstract abstract canvases by Mary Donlan entitled "Painting With Squares in Mind" continues at the Visual Arts Centre until August 25. In addition, the works of two artists are showcased at the Town Hall in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Paintings by Ron Leonard and Ernest Jukes arc displayed in the public gallery areas there. 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