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I 2 The Canadian Statesman "TOuAfUe. », Bowmanville, Saturday, May 15,1993 : Stephen's PEACE TORCH ARRIVES MONDAY - Between April 17 and August 17, the world's largest running torch relay will take place. It will include participation by 450,000 people in over 80 nations. This Monday, May 17, the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run will visit Bowmanville. The torch will travel along Highway Two, en route to Ottawa and it will stop at the Town of Newcastle Municipal Administrative in Bowmanville at 6 p.m. for a welcoming ceremony with Mayor Diane Hamre. The goal of the run is to inspire individuals of all nationalities and in all walks of life to strengthen their resolve to make world peace a reality. •••••••••••• NEW SCHOOL COMMITTEE HOLDS FUND-RAISER - The St. Stephen's Stephen's Secondary New School Committee is organizing a family outing on Sunday, May 30, at St. Stephen's School (corner of Lamb's Rd. and Con-, cession St. E., Bowmanville.) Mass is at 1 p.m., followed by tours and games. Bring your own picnic. Everyone is welcome. For more informa- . tion, call 623-3990. ^ •••••••••••a CONCERNED PARENTS -- On Wednesday, May 19, concerned parents are invited to attend a 7 p.m. meeting at Rehoboth Christian Reformed Church in Bowmanville. The guest speaker will discuss the government's plans regarding controversial sex education issues. Christian, separate and public schools will all be affected. Karen Diceman will speak about how parents can become involved. eeeeeeeeeeee TOY LIBRARY - The kids won't be bored this summer if they take advantage advantage of the Toy Lending Library available through the Newcastle Family Connection. The Newcastle Family Connection has over 70 quality toys to choose from. They are suitable for ages 0 to 6 and more toys are on the way. Membership in the toy library costs just $20 for a family. For details, call Linda at 987-5246 or Cathy at 987-1833. eeeeeeeeeeee YUK-YUK'S -- A tour of Yuk Yuk's standup comedy will be coming to Bowmanville on May 29. The project is a fund-raiser of the Clarke High School Band Parents. Comedians will be performing at the Bowmanville High School at eight p.m. on Saturday, May 29. For tickets, call 983-9604; 983-5368 or 983-9410. OSTOMY ASSOCIATION MEETS - The Oshawa and District Ostomy Chapter will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 19, in Room 1002F at the Oshawa General Hospital. The meeting begins at 8 p.m. The guest speaker will show his company's newest line of ostomy supplies, after which there will be a presentation of the spring and summer collection of Weekender Ladies Wear Inc. Family and friends are welcome. For information, information, call 576-9516. Energetic St. Stephen's students are willing to go the extra yard to help their less able-bodied neighbors neighbors in the community. Students Rich Wood, Rebecca George, and Duncan Ramjass spent a sunny morning tending to the back yard chores at a home on Queen Street recently . Their visit was part of a Community Care program in co-operation with St. Stephen's to assist local seniors. GO Transit Cutbacks From Page One than rail," said Oshawa Councillor Dave Conway. Chairman Herrema said that is *76e 'ZVaMfcafi&t @e*tùte eeeeeeeeeeee BOWMANVILLE ZOO WEEK - With support from the Town of Newcastle Newcastle and the Bowmanville Business Improvement Area, the Bowmanville Zoo will be celebrating its 74th year May 17 to 24. During that week, all children in the area can enjoy free admission to the zoo. This will be made possible through free coupons which are being distributed. A coupon offering offering free admission for a child appears on this page. FAMILY HERITAGE ~ Just in time for Heritage Week, you can learn how to preserve your own family's heritage for generations to come from Mark Jackman, curator and administrator of the Clarke Museum and Archives. Archives. The program takes place on May 27 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Bowmanville Library. Call 623-7322 if you wish to register or receive more information. ROOTS - On Sunday, May 16, you are invited to learn "How to Research Your Ancestors" through a program taking place at Lang Pioneer Village. The village is located 10 miles southeast of Peterborough. Sunday's special program includes not only information about discovering your roots, but also many pioneer crafts, pioneer foods and other exhibits. The village will be open from one p.m, to six p.m. on Sunday for this special event. ORGAN AND PIANO CONCERT - On Friday, May 21, an organ and piano concert will be held in Maranatha Christian Reformed Church in Bowmanville. The performing artists include Martin Mans, of The Netherlands; Netherlands; Andre Kncvel, of St. Catharines; and Willem van Suydam, of Brampton. Brampton. The concert begins at eight p.m. COURTICE CARNIVAL TIME - This year's Courticc community carnival carnival is slated for Saturday, May 29, at the Courticc Secondary School. There will be something for everyone, , including clowns, balloons, facepainting facepainting and hot dogs. The carnival also features a Flea Market where individuals individuals can rent a space and sell their wares. Flea Market spaces cost $10, plus an additional $10 if a table is required. For information regarding the carnival, call 434-4699. If you would like to book a space at the Flea Market, Market, call 432-7050. ORGANIC GROWERS MEET -- Organic lawn care for homes and businesses businesses will be described at the May 26 meeting of the Durham Canadian Organic Organic Growers. Organic lawn care will be discussed by Turf-Serf Outdoor Maintenance. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting which starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Durham Region hcadquartcrs/courthousc on Rossland Rd., Whitby. Everyone is welcome. Call 434-6231 for further information. LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION - The next meeting of the Oshawa Chapter of the Learning Disabilities Association is on May 27 at the Grandview Treatment Centre in Oshawa. This will be a "Parent Sharing Evening" in which parents can discuss concerns and exchange information. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. The Learning Disabilities Association is a parent parent support group. For details, call 436-7706. BE A BIG SISTER - Big Sisters of Newcastle, Oshawa and Whitby will be holding their monthly orientation session on Wednesday, May 19, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. It takes place in their office at 179 King St. E., Oshawa. so. "There is some saving as it only takes one person to drive the bus and more to drive the train," the Chairman said. ' l " Oshawa Councillor Pauline Beal pointed out that the cutbacks in transit transit service will put more buses on the road, thereby causing more pollution. pollution. This pollution will occur at a time when the Ontario government is asking the public to do something about air quality. "How can the government suggest suggest using buses, as buses don't have emission control devices," Councillor Beal said. "It's not right!" Ajax Mayor James Witty said he had fielded a lot of phone calls at his office over this issue. "This is the 1990s not the 1890s. I've had more calls on this issue in one day than two weeks on any other other issue," he recalled. Mayor Witty said he had two people call him with almost the same stories of having sold their vehicles vehicles because they could take the train to work instead. "One fellow called, and told me that he works shifts and just sold his car because he would be taking the train. He told me, 'Now I have to buy a car again.'" Durham Regional councillors voted unanimously to oppose the government's proposed GO Transit cutbacks to Durham's southern municipalities. municipalities. STOREWIDE MARKDOWN Every roll of wallpaper & border has been greatly reduced OUR EVERYDAY LOW DISCOUNT PRICES!! TVdWfMfo&i &e*tfoe OSHAWA 140 Simcoe St. S. (Just South of John) 579-1655 AJAX 37 Harwood Ave. S. Between Hwy. 2 and 401 686-0719 SCARBOROUGH 793 Markham Rd. In the Painted Post Plaza 431-4458 ' OPEN THURSDAY 6, FRIDAY NIGHTS UNTIL NINE! L ! J BOWMANVILLE zoo (416) 623-5655 Expires June 30th, 1993 -CLIPand SAVE- CELEBRATE BOWMANVILLE ZOO WEEK May 17 - May 24 FREE CHILD'S TICKET Admit one child 12 years and under accompanied by a paying adult Si Sponsored by the BIA No Cash .Value -CLIPand SAVE-