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4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, December 4,1991 Section Two What r s Happening, Rock Star Brings "Funkified" Act to Oshawa MPP Speaks to Local PCs by Lorraine Manfredo Eddy Moon will be entertaining entertaining nightclub patrons at the Purple Onion in Oshawa tonight tonight with what critics have described described as the group's special brand of "funkified rock." The five members of the folk-rock band will be performing performing songs from their recently recently released 'Thirst' album. Ed Bohlkcn is the self- taught lead guitarist, writer and singer for the Eddy Moon band. Much of the material that appears on the 'Thirst' album, Mr. Bohlken wrote while louring louring Europe. The resulting songs exhibit some of the raw edge that Bohlkcn encountered in the West German music scene. "In Europe, it's a much more hard-core scene," the musician musician said in a telephone interview interview last week. "The music there is more to the point. It's not so flowery." Sifting out the flowery excesses excesses from rhythm and lyrics arc a natural instinct for Eddy Bohlkcn. He manages to home in on the bare essence of people's people's emotions. "I will write about some of the hardest emotions to deal with, such as love, fear of being being alone, and frustration," Mr. Bohlkcn said. Lyrics from his 'Thirst' album album are bold, passionate and to the point: "I'm talking about blowin' it up.... Letting it go... Throwing it all away." Although he often succeeds Popular Duo Spreads Christmas Spirit Hundreds of students from 11 schools around the Town enjoyed a Christmas Concert held at the Bowmanville Recreational Complex last week featuring popular popular children's musicians Rick and Judy. The singing duo strummed lots of seasonal seasonal songs using a banjo, a couple of guitars, and an unusual stringed instmment called a dulcimer. Just minutes into their show, the pair had children singing along at the tops of their voices, clapping their hands, stomping their feet and having a jolly time. The concerts were held on November 27 and 28. Museum Plans Open House For Christmas Starting on December 7th Come and enjoy an elegant yuletide celebration December 7th and 8th at the Bowmanvillc Bowmanvillc Museum from 1:30 to 4 p.m. All the period rooms will be decorated in Victorian holiday holiday finery. Free admission, entertainment, entertainment, mulled cider, hors d'oeuvres and squares are also featured. The entertainment will be provided by Ross Metcalf Metcalf on December 7th and Alla- nah Coles on December 8th. On December 7th, from 1 to 3 p.m. , author Wayne Kelly will be on hand to autograph copies of his new book "Downright Upright: A History History of the Canadian Piano Industry." Industry." This beautifully produced produced volume traces the history of all the Canadian piano piano manufacturers, including considerable information on Bowmanville's own Dominion Organ and Piano Company. Copies of the book are available available for sale at the Museum for $19.95. Also, Christmas Shoppers!. Don't forget the Museum Gift Shop for annual crafts items, local history books, and interesting interesting gift ideas. For more information on any of the above events please call 623-2734. 'S'IÙtÿÙtÿ fyieetütyb... MERVYN B. KELLY Barrister and Solicitor Serving Bowmanville and area residents since 1968. REAL ESTATE - COURT - WILLS ESTATES - MORTGAGES INCORPORATIONS - FAMILY LAW 41 Temperance St., Bowmanville Bus.: 623-4444 Res.:623-9161 JARR '-'Insurances Serving Newcastle areaJL, For over 17 years... " • Auto • Home • Farm • Commercial • Industrial 5 King St. E. at Mill Street Newcastle Village 987-5229 HAMILTONS INSURANCE SERVICE MAIN STREET, ORONO, ONTARIO LOB 1 MO (416) 983-5115 FAX (416) 983-8228 Hi Mm! Feed UM • M Wrt irnewm SINCE 1930 CaU Sandra Yates Telephone 623-5873 "KRACO" Ir-20001 Carpentry & Contracting 0^7 • Custom Homes • Renovating • Designing • Drafting • Additions • Permits • Barns • Finishing "30 Years Experience" Box 20021, Newcastle 987-5400 BRINK'S EXCAVATING • Trenching • Gravel and Top Soil • Grading and Levelling • Septic Installations • Back Filling • General Excavating • Dump Truck Service 688 Regional Rd. 17, Newcastle L1B1L9 (416) 987-4995 in startling audiences with his lyrics, Bohlkcn's group also incorporates incorporates a healthy hint of folk influence. His childhood spent growing growing up on a ten-acre livestock farm in north Bowmanvillc may account for some of the earthy honesty in his music. Mr. Bohlkcn's earliest creative creative outlet was painting. As a youth, though, he traded his paintbrush. for a guitar and tapped into that abundance of "day to day inspiration" that he still sees around him. Now, at 26, this Virgo sing- cr/songwriter finds crafting Safe Driving Week Is December 1 to 7 The theme for this 36th annual annual National Safe Driving Week campaign is "Weather Wlse...Be Prepared". December is usually the month of the year for the highest highest number of traffic casualties. Nearly 30,000 Canadians will suffer pain or injuries in a mo- ,tor vehicle collision this month. As inclement weather approaches, Canadians are faced with a multitude of considerations. considerations. Has appropriate preventive maintenance been performed on my vehicle? Have I properly winterized the car? Is my vehicle in safe operating operating condition? Have I given thought to adjusting my driving driving habits consistent with approaching approaching weather conditions? This campaign extends two challenges to all Canadians. First, to properly prepare, maintain and equip your vehicle vehicle for winter driving conditions, conditions, second, to adjust to climatic climatic changes that all of Canada will experience in the near future. Many new drivers have en tered our transportation system over the spring, summer and fall months and I particularly encourage these people to use special caution as they experience experience their first winter as drivers. drivers. It helps all motorists to do a mental inventory of the conditions conditions ahead and to adjust accordingly. accordingly. Remember we all share the roads as well as concern concern for our safety. Cities with a population of 40,000 or more that go fatality free during National Safe Driving Driving Week, 1991 will receive a certificate from the Governor General of Canada. Efforts and proclamations made by these cities go a long way toward making their communities roads safe for all. Be "Weather Wise" as we enter the winter of 1991-92. Support National Safe Driving Week. Have your vehicle checked out and remember to adjust your driving to the conditions conditions around you. NATIONAL SAFE DRIVING DRIVING WEEK RUNS FROM DECEMBER 1-7. music and lyrics to perfection a natural process. Earlier in his career as an independent artist, Mr. Bohlkcn Bohlkcn produced an album entitled, "Ed Bohlkcn One on One," released released in 1986. Eddy Moon, the group, has appeared on Breakfast Television. Television. (City TV) and also has been heard on C.I.U.T. 89.5 radio. radio. The Eddy Moon 'Thirst' tape is available at Hooked on Video stores. Eddy Moon is: Ed Bohlkcn, lead vocals and guitar; Nancy Gcrardi, vocals and percussion; David Lcvlov, bass; Rob Fc- kete, keyboard; and Bob Sib- oncy, drums. The group will be performing performing at the Purple Onion, 22 Athol Street East, Oshawa, on Wednesday December 4 th. There is no cover charge and doors open around 8:00 p.m. Phone The Purple Onion at 576-9898 for more information. information. Cobourg Band Rings in Xmas The Cobourg Concert Band presents the Annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 15th, at 7:30 p.m. in Victoria Hall. There is no charge to enjoy enjoy this evening of memories of Christmas past and, according according to band spokesman Bill Crawford, it's a wonderful holiday holiday outing for families or singles, singles, young and old alike. As a finale, the band will play favourite favourite carols and the audience is invited to sing along. The Cobourg Concert Band is comprised of over 30 musicians musicians who play for the love of keeping music alive. A tradition tradition for over 70 years, the band gives Cobourg the distinction of being one of the few communities communities left in Ontario where citizens and visitors alike can enjoy rousingly popular free summer concerts in the park. In winter they don warmer gear and march in Christmas parades! In the past two weeks they have played in Cobourg, Bowmanvillc, Colbomc, Oshawa, Frankford and Bewd- lcy, with Port Hope to come. jUSiM Don Consens, Progressive Conservative MPP for Markham, was the guest speaker at last month's meeting of the Durham East Progressive Conservative riding association. association. Here, Mr. Consens is being welcomed to the meeting by June Smith, president of the Durham East association. association. Newcastle Chamber of Commerce Hosts Christmas Concert Ever Thought of Writing? The Statesman welcomes and encourages our readers to submit Guest Editorials and Letters to the Editor. Please phone 623-3303 for more information. On Sunday afternoon, a large crowd attended another another of those popular Christmas music concerts which the Newcastle Village Chamber of Commerce has sponsored in recent years. This year's outstanding entertainment was provided by this Oshawa and area ■ mimnn n fiimmiiniimniTr SANTA LETTERS WELCOME - The Statesman welcomes welcomes letters to Santa from our younger readers. Just send them to us and they'll be published in some of the upcoming editions of The Statesman. No doubt, Santa will read them when he gets his paper delivered at the North Pole. You can write to us at The Canadian Statesman, Box 190, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, Ont. L1C 3K9. Or, just drop them off at our office located located at 62 King St. W., Bowmanville, SENIORS' CENTRE DISCUSSED - A public meeting will take place on December 5 to discuss the feasibility of a seniors' Activity Centre in the Town of Newcastle. The meeting takes place at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall in Bowmanville between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. The agenda will include a presentation by consultants and an open discussion in which the community will have the opportunity to speak about the project. All ideas and suggestions. related to the feasibility of the seniors' activity centre in the Town of Newcastle are welcome. FAMILY SHOPPING NIGHT - Bowmanville's downtown merchants will welcome all their neighbours to the annual Family Night celebration on Thursday, December 5. The evening's evening's agenda includes the ceremonial lighting of the community community Christmas tree at about 7 p.m. But, special events will be taking place throughout the downtown between six p.m. and nine p.m. Many of the stores will be offering visitors Christmas Christmas treats along with their displays of Christmas gift ideas. This year marks the unveiling of the new living Christmas tree planted by the Bowmanville Downtown Business Improvement Improvement Area alongside the Bank of Montreal. PARKWOOD CHRISTMAS - Christmas has arrived at the beautiful Parkwood Estate, in Oshawa. The public is invited to tour the McLaughlin home and experience its architectural splendor, enhanced by seasonal specialties. The Parkwood gift shop features many unique items. Tours and gift shop hours arc Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday and Friday evenings from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. An admission admission fee will be charged. UNITED WAY NEEDS HELP -- Just a reminder to turn in your 1991 United Way contributions. The goal is $3,125,000. Remember that your United Way contribution provides you with an opportunity to enhance the quality of life for all people in the community. Please give. Local donations can be dropped off at die Town of Newcastle Community Care office at 80 King St. W., Bowmanville. LIVING WILLS -- The Town of Newcastle Caregiver Support Support Group will host a presentation by Kay MacFarlane on Monday, December 9, at Trinity United Church in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. The topic will be "Living Wills." Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting which is to be held from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. If you need further details, call Janice Kroft, administrator administrator of the COPE program. CHRISTMAS AT McLAUGHLIN GALLERY - The Robert McLaughlin Gallery invites everyone to attend a Family Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 8, at 2 p.m. It's entitled "The Toymaker's Dream." Stars include Adele, Miss Ewe, Bumper, and Sourpuss Sam. Tickets are required, but these are available free at the gallery security desk. Also available at the security desk are ballot tickets for children under 14 years of age visiting the gallery. The holder of the winning ballot will receive a real artist's easel and art supplies. Gallery hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday between noon and 5 p.m. TRENT COURSES - In late January, Trent Univeristy will begin a 12-week spring academic program at Durham College in Oshawa. Courses available will include introductory-level studies in English, psychology, and sociology. Each course meets two evenings per week. Anyone needing information about admission policy or registration should attend an information session January 7 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Oshawa Public Library auditorium. You can also call Trent's part-time studies office in Oshawa at 723-9747 if you need further details. group of choresters known as DeJaVu. who were warming up when our Statesman photographer arrived arrived prior to the start of the special event, and was able to get this photo without disturbing their performance. performance. | ... Old Munich Restaurant 255 King St. E. (at Ritson), Oshawa 436-5065 For your Listening and Dancing Pleasure "HERBERT THE ENTERTAINER" Fri., Sat., Sun. New Year's Eve: 2 Seatlngs 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Watch for OUR SMORGASBORD in 1992 Patrick G. Deegan DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC 5 GEORGE STREET, bowmanville 623-4473 or 623-6477 HERE COMES SANTA - Yes, the Jolly Old Elf will be returning returning to downtown Bowmanvillc on the three Saturdays immediately before Christmas. Kids can have a word with Santa as he sits in his sled at die corner of King St. and Temperance St. in downtown Bowmanvillc. For a nominal fee, you can also have the occasion recorded on film and proceeds from die photos will be turned over to die Salvation Army. SWIMMING REGISTRATION - Registration for the next round of children's swimming takes place on Wednesday, December 11. You can register at the Bowmanvillc Bowmanvillc Recreation Complex from 6:30 to 8:30. Adults can register for swimming programs at the Fitness Centre Centre on Thursday, December 12, from 6:30 to 8:30. YWCA WINTER REGISTRATION - The YWCA will host winter registrations at the Bowmanvillc office on Church St. December 9 to 13 between the hours of nine a.m. and 3 p.m. There will also be a registration at Dr. Emily Stowe Public Public School in Courdcc on Wednesday, December 11, between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Phone-in registrations arc also accepted. accepted. Don't forget that the Kids' Christmas Craft program is Wednesday, December 4. BAZAAR HELPS SCOUTS - The Ladies' Auxiliary to the 1st Newcastic Scouts is holding their first annual Christinas Bazaar at S. Francis of Assisi Separate School. This event is on Saturday, December 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is by cash or by bringing returnable bottics. STUDENT AUTHORS -- Gordon Korman, autiior of many successful children's books, will be visiting St. Joseph's and St. Stephen's schools in Bowmanville this week, He will be working with the students to develop tiicir writing skills. Mr. Korman uses humor and personal experience to amuse the students students as he teaches them about die writing process. COMPUTER USERS - The next meeting of the Durham PC Users' Club will be on Thursday, December 12, at the Michael Starr Building, Oshawa. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP BANQUET - The Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship will hold a Christinas banquet on December 21 at the Bowmanvillc Sports Complex. Roger McDuff, of Pasadena, Texas, will be die special guest, Roger is a talented singer whose 30-year ministry has taken him from the Super Dome in New Orleans to the stages of the Grand Ole Opry, Carnegie Hail, Massscy Hall, Europe and Africa. 4^ E * r % N ,),V,S,0N or 71,121 ONTARIO IM Siding, Soffits, Fascia, Capping Roofing, Doors, Windows, Trough No job too big or too small Telephone 434-7994 Bowmanville, Ont. Dr. Bruce G. 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