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1 2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, December 2,1992 M&M Meats Wins Prestigious National Award for Marketing -Week in Review- $81WKm. M&, «çat . iH Ml ■ v i 'iW ■, f. ^ i Mv __ fa ■M® , eft The friendly gang at M & M Meats in Bowmanvillc are all pleased to be part of an award winning team. The Kitchener-based frozen meat retailer recently won the Award of Excellence in Franchise Franchise Relations. The award was presented by the Canadian Franchising Franchising Association at a recent Toronto convention. From left to right are: Doithy Mongrain; owners Dennis and Linda Moore; and Donna White. by Laura J. Richards Ensuring your children have a keen appetite for reading only takes 15 minutes per day from the time they are bom until they reach high school. This is the view of an educator whose film was shown last Wednesday Wednesday evening, November 25, at Bow- manville High School. An audience of about 50 attended the screening which was sponsored jointly by the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education and the Town of Newcastle Libraries. Within the film, Jim Trelease described described how parental reading will help children experience the pleasures pleasures of reading, and will help them with their understanding of the written written word. Mr. Trelease is a leading advocate of reading to children. Drop Out Rates Increasing In the United States, figures show that in 1940 the school drop out rate was around 76 per cent. In the late 1980's, the rate had reached about 40 per cent. Instead of "creating lifetime readers" readers" people were creating "school time readers," Mr. Trelease explained. explained. The most popular magazine in the U.S. is TV Guide, while the National National Enquirer is the most-read newspaper. Another startling figure is that in the U.S. "less than 10 per cent of the adults use their public library system." system." "People need to ask themselves two questions," Mr. Trelease said. Visit the Library "Do I take my child to the shopping shopping mall 10 times more often than to the library and do I take my child to the video store 50 times more often often than to the library?" These are questions parents should ask of themselves. Then, there are questions that parents should ask at school, he added. "Of the 1,000 worksheets your child completes in school, 700 are there for crowd control," he claimed. Parents should look at why this is so, he said. TV Habits Parents should also look at the School Board and Hospital Prepare to Tighten Budgets Kitchener-based retailer M&M Meat Shops has won the first-ever Award of Excellence in Franchise Relations, Relations, as presented by the Canadian Franchising Association. The award was presented at a CFA convention in Toronto last month. M&M Meat Shops won the award in a unanimous decision by judges from 150 nominations. Other finalists in the judging included mmmmarvel- lous muffins and Molly Maid. The retailer of quality, flash-frozen and specialty foods was judged to have an outstanding relationship with its franchisors and was held up as a shining example to the franchise business business community in Canada. Local franchise owner Linda Moore speaks highly of the monthly M&M meetings for franchisors that leave, her revitalized. Video tapes and catchy jingles are used in a fun and unique way to explain monthly promotions and in-store contests. "It's really thrilling to be part of a company that exçels in that way, - and to benefit from all the, areas they help us with." There are currently 109 M & M Meat Shop franchises in Ontario, four in Winnipeg, and one in Gatineau, Gatineau, Quebec. Mac Voisin, president of the retail retail chain, was elated with the award. "I feel like we've won an Oscar," he said. "M & M has a total team-play philosophy. We have all worked hard at developing a thorough communication communication network between all franchises and our head office, and CORRECTION NOTICE , /■ On Page 8 of our cosmetic insert in today's (Nov. 30), this week's flyer, due to a quality assurance problem, the-Bonne Bell Haute Couture Kit featured will not be available. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. =6 SHOPPERS S DRUG MART we had a bit of fun while we were at .it. We're all truly honored to be recognized recognized for something we believe in and achieve daily." The Canadian Franchise Association Association is the governing body that sets standards for the industry and represents represents the interests and investments of both franchises and prospective franchisors. The new Award of Excellence in Franchise Relations is sponsored by the Royal Bank of Canada. CFA Vice-Chairman Clifford Horwitz identified the award as "the most important recognition possible for a franchise company. We applaud applaud M&M Meats on their achievement." Vigil to Remember Montreal Massacre A vigil will be held on Sunday, Dec. 6 at .2 p.m. at the Town of Newcastle Newcastle Hall Square in Bowmanvillc to commemorate the 14, women who died in the Montreal Massacre and all other female victims of violence. All people are invited to attend this event which is the first vigil of its type to be held in the town. In the last couple of years, vigils have taken place in Toronto and Peterborough. Peterborough. However, many women from this municipality have not been able to attend those observances. Therefore, a group of local women have gathered their resources together to hold this ceremony. Afterwards, everyone is encouraged encouraged to attend an informal reception at a nearby location. Rain, shine or snow - the event goes! From Page One board is trying to figure out exactly how the cutbacks are going to affect them. "The two per cent increase is only a one per cent increase with the three per cent increase in enrollment we have experienced. "This is not good news," Mr. Roach said. The president of Memorial Hospital Hospital Bowmanvillc isn't quite sure what to make of an announcement made last week by the province's treasurer. When asked about the-two per cent transfer payment, Richard Elston Elston replied, "What transfer payment?" payment?" As of Monday • morning, the transfer payment of two per cent was "still in assessment," Mr. Elston • said. In reality, for the hospital the payment equals about "$85,000 to the nearest thousand." With the hospital operating bud get in the range of "$ 17 million -- that's not a heck of a lot of money," he said. In essence the one-time transfer payment is to "help hospitals in downsizing and restructuring," Mr. Elston explained. The cutback in the transfer payment payment was not anticipated, he added. "I kind of thought that the government government would honor its one, two, two per cent" that the government stated in its first budget, Mr. Elston said. The hospital will continue to balance balance its budget and make reductions where needed since the government has frozen hospital budgets, he stated. stated. Willi two labor contracts still in arbitration, the hospital could still remain within its budget goals if "they proceed with reasonable expectations." expectations." "If not, then we won't stay within within our budget," the hospital president president said. ■ fact that by the time a child enters school, she or he has already watched 6,000 hours of television programs. • In a Canadian study, three towns were surveyed in an experiment designed designed to determine how television affected reading scores by school children. In one town, where children were not allowed to view any television during the experiment, the children had noticeably . higher academic scores than the other children allowed allowed to view television. However, when they were allowed to go back to viewing television, their scores plummeted The facts speak for themselves, Mr. Trelease said. By beginning at birth to read to children, parents not only give their children a rich background in reading, reading, but also can use the 15-minutes per day to bond with their children. Three B's Also, by following the "Three B's" parents can encourage their children to read more! • The first B stands for "Book owned by child," Mr. Trelease offered offered the title: Where the Sidewalk Ends. • The second B stands for "Bathroom "Bathroom Bookrack" filled with a selection selection of books for each reading level of the family. • The third B stands for "Bed lamp." Mr. Trelease said allowing a child to read in bed an extra 15 to 30 minutes past his or her bedtime can enhance their reading skills. "Tv- Making the effort to read aloud to children enhances and challenges their imaginations and stimulates their minds. It will also improve the Oshawa Will Protect Marsh The 25-year debate about the 214- acre Oshawa Second Marsh will come to an end as the City of Oshawa takes it over. The largest remaining Lake Ontario Ontario wetland was to have been turned over to either industrial interests or to be saved for wildlife. With the marsh owned by Oshawa, it will remain a protected area. The Second Marsh is being seen as a tourist attraction for bird watchers and naturalists. parents' relationship with their children. children. Mr. Trelease also said that by visiting the library with their children, children, parents can get back into the habit of reading for pleasure too. In fact, Mr. Trelease said: "Libraries "Libraries are the greatest vaccine against ignorance." Durham Region Police Report Sunday, Nov. 29: A Bloor Street, Newcastle, man reported reported that unknown suspects entered a workshop at the rear of his residence and removed several items. A Newcastle Village residence was entered and a number of items were taken, including a compact disc player. An Orono resident reported that the window of his vehicle was smashed by an unknown person. Saturday, Nov. 28: A representative of Bowmanville High School reported two broken windows windows at the school. A Simpson Avenue, Bowmanville, resident reported two tires on a vehicle vehicle were slashed while the vehicle was parked outside of<a residence. A Simpson Avenue resident reported reported his car had been damaged by an unknown suspect. A number of people took ammunition ammunition and guns to 16 Division for destruction destruction under the Firearms Amnesty. Some of the items were: a pellet gun, . four handguns, a shotgun, and a number number of boxes of 22 shells. Friday, Nov. 27: A former Clarke Township resident resident reported to police that her father sexually assaulted her from the age of 6 to 16 when she moved from home. A bam on the property of the old Pine Ridge Training School burned to the ground. The building had been slated for demolition, and the cause of the fire is unknown. A representative of Ontario Street •Public School reported that there were four broken windows at the school. A Centrefield Drive, Courtice, resident resident reported that he had bought a used car seat from Dorn's Auto Parts. While carrying the seat to his vehicle ,a black semi-automatic handgun fell from the seat. The handgun turned out to be a replica (non-firing) .9 mm Ber- retta. A Wilmot Trail resident turned in a rifle for destruction under the Firearms Firearms Amnesty Program. Deaths 7 BARRABALL William R. (Bill). At Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville on Tuesdày, December 1, 1992 in his 80th year. Bill, beloved husband husband of the late Eileen (Alder). Loving father of Brian and his wife Carol and Karen and her husband Doug Delaney. Loved grandfather of Shelley and her husband Chris Jones, Stephanie Geddes, Charlene and Joanne Barrabail. Loving greatgrandfather greatgrandfather of Megan and Matthew Matthew Jones. Dear brother of Marg, Sid, Bob, Ev, Wally and the late Roy, Marion and Gordon. Friends may call at the Morris Funeral Funeral Chapel, 4'Division St., Bowmanville Bowmanville on Thursday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service In our Chapel on Friday at 1 p.m. Interment Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Donations to Memorial Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. ■ 48-1W, 48-1SN >rx ANNUAL HRISTIAN SCHOOLS' BAZAAR Saturday, December 5,1992, ! 2:30 p.m. • Giant Craft Sale • Baked Goods • Food and Drinks • Games • Prizes •. Child Care AÜCTION AT 6:00 p.m. Tymen Van Halteren - Auctioneer KNOX CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Old Scugog Rd., Bowmanville The organizers of the Bazaar would like to thank the following businesses, who in spite of these recessionary times, generously donated to our cause again this year, just as they have in years past. We also thank our many anonymous donors and apologize to anyone whose name, due to some communication slip up, was inadvertently omitted. BOWMANVILLE ! Durham Plastic Coro. Abemethy's Paint & Wallpaper Durham Precision Cabinets Ltd., P. Aleen's Beauty Salon VanHartingsveldt AlfAnnis, Remax Cornerstone Realty Ltd. Durham TV & Antenna, Bill Andy'sSoftwareInc, Andy Bate! ~ ... cturing y One Day Only! Family Shopping Night December 3rd, 1992 Statesman Subscription Specials 3 Years -- $63.00 2 Years -- $46.00 1 Year--$25.00 Even Lower Rates Available for Office Pickup Copies For more information, please phone our office at 623-3303 Season Greetings from Sfxt Canadian statesman 62 King Street West, Bowmanville, Ontario Your Business Partner, Neighbour and Friend Since 1854 it , j Batelaan Avery Dennison, Manuiad Bandstra's Flowers Beaver Lumber Bov's Floral Creations Blessings Travel Centre Blyleven - Stoter Insurance Brokerage Inc. Bobette Unisex Book Studio, The, Fred and Amy Verwoerd Bowmanville Audio-Vision Ltd. Bowmanvillc Barber, Bert Klompmaker Bowmanville Color Your World Bowmanville Fabrics, Thea Oegcma Bowmanville Family Chiropractic Service Bowmanville Sports Shop Bridal Path, The Brink's Excavating . Buck-a-Roo Dollar Stores Building Place, The Canadian Tire Corp. Associate Store Car^dian^Stotosman (fames Publishing) Carl Brink, Builder of Fine Homes Carter's Bakery & Confectionery Supplies Child^i Ladies Wear QBCBank Classic Touch Cabinets, Jake Teeninga Clean Air People (Duct Cleaning) Cody's Restaurant & Deli Cole's Men's Wear Country Lane Furniture & Gifts Cowan Pontiac Buick Ltd. Dan-Dec Collectables, Andy Van Ilarmelen David B. Gillespie, Artist Destinations To Go Inc. DUCA Community Credit Union Ltd. Durham Christian Book Store, Sharon VandcrHerberg Durham Home Delivery, Lloyd Devries Durham Insulation Durham Pattern & Model Ltd., Don Vivian „ VandcrHerberg Dykstra's Delicatessen Food Market Fifth Wheel Truck Stops First Choice Hair Cutters Frank's Variety George Feddema, Remax Cornerstone Realty Ltd. George Jaspers-Fayer, Overhead Doors Gerry's Woodmill, Gerry Lens Gould's Cards & Gifts Griffhome Farms, Nick and Mary Griffioen Halrport Styling Hobb Gillies Baxker, Chartered Accountants Hooper's Jewellers Ltd. Hooper's Trophy Centre Intowne Gallery Invasion Hobbies Irwin Hamilton Barrister & Solicitor Tames Insurance Broker Ltd. Jamieson Tire Jan Oegcma, Woodcarver John Dejong Construction King's Milk Kooi Konstruction, Roger VanderKool Kut 'n' Kurl Lange's Photo Lab Inc. Leisure Lady M&M Meat Shops Max Pies Carpets, Gord Marquis McD's Billiards & Patio Centre McGregor I.D.A. Drugs McGregor's Home Hardware Miracle Food Mart Mothcrslll's Printing Inc.' Mulder's Furniture, Henry Mulder My Apothecary Oshawa Sand & Gravel, Henry VanDruncn Pam Tile Ltd. Paul Dejager, RcMax Cornerstone Really 'lyrone Mill Ltd. Ullrich Mea Shomey's Optical Skylight Donuts, Dan Holkema Square Boy Pizza & Subs Stephen's Sporting Goods Strike, Salmers & Furlong, Barristers and Solicitors Strut Sugar's Bakery Television Service Co. Terribrae Pet Foods Tun's Rent-All Ltd. Tony Klompmaker, Remax Cornerstone Realty Ltd. Tdronto Dominion Bank Treacy & Harvey Insurance Ulanao Fashions & Beauty Van Heuvelen Poultry Farm Vandergaast Roofing, Sid DcGraaf Velvet Bear Ventury Home Centre Wallace Auto Supply Welcome Feeds Yc Olde Health Shoppe HAMPTON All Green Sod C & J Custom Cabinets, Clarence Koopmans and John Scmplonius Deborah's Country Traditions G err Construction Hampton Gardens Hampton Restaurant \ ; Holland Landscaping, Andy Meima Ideal Auto Parts, John and Wilma VanGinhoven Kobes Nursery i ohn& Mel Rozema Poultry tozema Farms, Ron Rozema Pingle's Farm Market Stan's Poultry, Orwin Bandstra T& C Small Engine Repair Vcenstra Construction Wicker Comer TYRONE Archibald's Orchards Byam Plumbing & Heating Policy Hare Insurance Brokers Pine Ridge Rent-All, Ed Snyder Pincridgo Automotive Supply Ltd. R, Bouma Construction Ltd. Regional Office Supplies Rekker Gardens Restorama Design & Contracting Ltd. Rlckabv's Royal Bank of Canada Rushwood Inc. Ruthle's Nall Caro Centre Scotia Bank Sear's Catalogue Order Dept. Shooters & Shots Meats SOL1NA L.& H Heating ENNISKILLEN Enniskillen General Store COURTICE Van Belle Floral Shoppes LINDSAY 'IVmen VanHaltercn, AUCHONEER PICKERING The Furniture Mall, Jim Wonder NEWCASTLE Beckers, Newcastle Bev's Pet Foods By Design C.W. Lemon Small Engines Case DePlaa Small Engine and Appliance Repair Classic Touch Cabinets, Jake Teeninga Doug & Marion DeWies Pork and Chicken Flowers Plus Gruffies Limited Guardian Drugs I.G.A., Newcastle Matthews & Associates Insurance Brokers Ltd. Newcastle Block Newcastle Golf Course Newcastle Lumber Rienstra's Garage Roots Hair Design Sensational Seams, Wilma Kulyk Sit & Sip Donut Shop Steve's Auto Supply NEWTONVILLl Ed Rypstra Pork ' Royal Masonary, Henry Heerschop Syd Wybenga Construction WHITBY The Pro Shop - Durham Squash Gub, Don Sinclair OSHAWA Oshawa Appliance Paris, Gord Schuldis Steamatic of Durham, Andy Koomeef ORONO Apple Blossom Shop Armstrong's I.G. A. Classic Touch Cabinets, Jake Teeninga Co-op Durham Farmers Crabapple Cotton Diaper Service, Debbie Talsma Deb's Fashions & Fabrics Fred's Fruit Market Gerry Krukkert Meats Hair With Flair Hamilton's Insurance Service Mercer's Garage Orono Electric Orono Sub-Contractors, James Dejong Pete Louws Construction Pro-Lawn Landscaping, Dirk Woudstra Rolph Hardware Stutt's Pharmacy Village Bakery /X ///•• ///• • /// * -'4-, *