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The Canadian Statesman TfuJUndex, Bowmanville, Saturday, June 12,1993 9 Cobourg Offers Many Festivities Spring Concert by Award Winning Musicians at St. Stephen's H.S. The historic town of Cobourg, nestled on Lake Ontario one hour east of Toronto, offers up four days of first class entertainment to celebrate celebrate Canada Day, from July 1st to 4th inclusive. Cobourg Waterfront Festival runs from July 1st to 4th, with music and entertainment in the bandshell, ranging ranging from Ronald McDonald Show to the Sweet Adeline Singers. Other highlights, a giant fireworks display at dusk in the harbour on July 1st, pancake breakfasts in the park July 3rd and 4th, two fashion shows on the waterfront walkway July 3rd and around-the-world-musical entertainment entertainment ranging from Afropan Steel Orchestra Orchestra to German folk dancers. For more information on all waterfront activities, call the Chamber of Commerce Commerce at (416) 372-5831. The Cobourg Highland Games celebrate their 30th anniversary this year with a Ceilidh on Friday evening, evening, July 2nd, at 8 p.m. with The Brigadoons and balladeer Carl Peterson. Peterson. On July 3rd the Games will get underway with music and dancing competitions. A giant parade will wend its way through downtown, starting at 10 a.m. The Honourable Henry N.R. Jack- man, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Ontario, will officially open the Highland Games at 1 p.m. and the entire day will be a colourful salute to all things Scottish. The Rotary Arts and Crafts Show, July 1-3, will be held at the harbour. 100 juried artisans exhibit and sell their one-of-a-kind crafts, which, range from hand-made bears to delicate delicate wind chimes, weaving, jewellery, jewellery, and much more. The entire show will be housed in five colourful tents at the yacht basin. Crafts demonstrations will take place throughout the three days, along \Vith performances on stage from such groups as Tip Splinter, Brad Halls and Paul Caldwell, and Mad Love. Rotary Club Collectibles Show, July 4th, under tents at the harbour, with stamps, coins, trading cards, old books, treasured comics and one-of- a-kind items. The show runs from 10 am. to 6 p.m. The Third Annual Artists Show Ministry Offers Advice to Fight Pesky Insects The weather has been anything but nice for the last week or two, but the bugs don't seem to mind. Mosquitoes Mosquitoes and black flies have been out in large numbers for some time. Now the forest insects are starting. One of the first insects to appear on the pine trees is the European pine sawfly. This pest feeds on many species species of pine but is a particular nuisance nuisance in red pine and Scots pine plantations. plantations. The eggs overwinter on the trees and hatch out as the new shoots arc developing. This sawfly Neodiprion certifier (Geoffroy) is appearing on red, Scots, Austrian and mugho pines right now (May 26th, 1993). Look for them at the ends of branches just below the new candles. Several dead, brown, twisted needles arc visible where each colony of these insects have hatched. Right now the insects arc only about a half inch long (1.27 cm) but they will feed on the old needles and by mid July they will be about 1 inch (25 mm) long. Control measures can be as simple as pulling the colony of insects off the tree and dropping them into a pail of soapy water or some kerosene. Contact insecticides sprayer only on the insect colonics is an effective control method. Follow package directions directions to the letter. For more information on the European European pine sawfly or any other forest insect, contact your local Ministry of Natural Resources office, '322 Kent Street West, Lindsay, K9V 4T7,705/ 324-6121. and Sale, presented by the Cobourg Lions and Lioness Clubs takes place July 2nd to 4th, in Victoria Park, on the lake. The show has grown from 80 to this year's 100 confirmed exhibitors, exhibitors, testimony to the success and international acclaim the show has generated. This year's feature artist is Calvin Nicholls, creator of unique three-dimensional paper sculptures. The show will be previewed at 5 p.m. on July 1st and will run from 10 a.m. daily July 2nd to 4th. For information on all events, please call The Cobourg and District Chamber of Commerce at (416) 372- 5831. Trail Riders Form Own Organization The Ontario Federation of Trail Riders (O.F.T.R.) was conceived as an organization that could represent legitimate legitimate recreational users of existing trail networks. Also it would be able to create new. trails for use by motorcycles, motorcycles, ATV's, and mountain bikes in Ontario. We also encourage the family aspect aspect of trail riding and recognize the legal and environmental responsibilities responsibilities of all users and owners of both public and private lands. The growth and physical distribution distribution of our membership indicates that there is definitely a large group of Off-Road riders that require a common common voice to protect their riding areas and their rights. Our goal is to network people and trail information be establishing chapters chapters throughout the province. Each chapter will govern itself under the guidance of the Central Committee. We presently have permission to create 150km of new trails in the Gan- araska Forest,. located north-east of Oshawa.,-; . v We are striving to gain the assistance assistance and approval so that Ontario riders riders will be given a choice of legal trail systems to ride one. The Ontario Federation of Trail Riders provides a monthly newsletter informing members of upcoming events, a bi-annual active membership list and a quarterly subscription^ Canadian Canadian Off Road News Magazine. Single, family and corporate memberships memberships are available from Ontario Federation of Trail Riders, 601 Dun- das St. W., Suite 24040, Whitby, Ontario, Ontario, LIN 8X8. St. Stephen's High School held its Spring Concert on May 18th featuring performances by the Year One class, Senior Band and the Senior Ensemble. To date, the school has implemented all five advanced level courses from grade nine to OAC. Nine students were presented with achievement medals as the first graduates from the OAC level music program. Laura Stravato received the Stephen Harrison Memorial Memorial Award for Christian Leadership and Outstanding Contribution to the music program. Jennifer Hurley was presented with a trophy for her participation and achievements in the Music Festival. Tracy Reid and Dan Mongrain were presented with plaques for their contribution to Senior Band. Hire-a-Student Day on June 28 June 28, 1993 marks Hire-A- Studènt Day across Canada and the 25th Anniversary of the Canada Employment Employment Centre for Students (CEC- S). As part of our celebrations, the CEC-S in Bowmanville is offering the following events. With the help of St. John Ambulance, Ambulance, the CEC-S is offering a Babysitting Babysitting Certification Course on June 28, 1993 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cost is $20.00 and all students over 11 years of age are welcome to at- ■ tend. ; - ;■/ '■ ;■■■<- At 6:45 p.mi on June 28, the Hire- A-Student flag will be raised at the' Municipal Administrative Centre in Bowmanville. The 25th Anniversary will also be marked. During the week of June 28, the CEC-S will be offering Information Sessions on Job Search Techniques. Topics will include looking for work, writing a résumé and interview skills. Students may also have their résumé and interview techniques reviewed. For more information, call the CEC-S at 623-9221 or visit at 36A King St. East in Bowmanville. St. Stephen's High School Yearbook Editor, Patty Morphet, (second (second from right at front) was presented with a surprise "Thank You" cake on June 7th by staff advisor Miss Harrison and the yearbook, committee for contribution to the school community. Patty has been editor of the Royal Torah for four years and has implemented many design innovations. She also received the Yearbook Achievement Award Trophy, a S.S.H.S. Excellence watch from Jostens, and several several cash awards. on deductible of most insurance windshield claims plus ... ONE FREE GAS BARBECUE Offer good while quantities last, i Auto Glo/r •'! : v ï'vivxW-x Blow St. at Park Rd. NO SHORT CUTS (Across from old Canadian Tire) 623-4225 UXBRIDGE 852-5382 ; Douglas Rd. NO OVERCHARGE TO YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY