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16 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, June 16,1993 Still Working Every Day at 90 Years Young Clubs and by Lorraine Manfredo Even at ninety years of age, John Fox still likes to put in an honest day's work at the office. The semi-retired engineer from Bowmanvillc has found no shortage of things to do since his last government government contract expired in the late 1980s', bringing to a close five years work as an energy-saving specialist. specialist. Fox, who inspected religious buildings for the Ministry of Energy, Energy, estimates that he saved several thousands of dollars for clients over the duration. Fox still shows up at his Church Street office pretty well every weekday, weekday, keeping busy with educational projects sponsored by an assortment of engineering fellowships to which he belongs. Among the numerous certificates and service awards crowding his walls is a favorite motto motto in a small frame: "Lord I shall be very busy this day. I may forget thee, but do not thou forget me." Still a fully licensed engineer, Fox still accepts the occasional consulting consulting job. He keeps his engineering consulting consulting business active in the eventuality eventuality that either his grandson or his nephew choose to take over in future. future. Fox began his career after graduating graduating in 1927 from the University of Toronto. He took a position as assistant engineer at C. A. Dunham where he stayed for seven years. He then began a long career at DURHAM REGION THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM NOTICE OF MEETING Post Circulation Comments and Proposed Modifications from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs on the Durham Regional Official Plan of June 5,1991 TAKE NOTICE that the Regional Municipality of Durham has received comments and proposed modifications from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs related to the Durham Region Official Planof June 5,1991. 1. Durham Region Planning Committee will hold a meeting to consider the comments and proposed modifications from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs on Tuesday, June 29, 1993 commencing at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Regional Headquarters Building, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby. Those who wish to appear before the Planning Committee as a deputation should make a request by Friday, June-25,1993 to the Durham Region Planning Department, Box 623, 1615 Dundas Street East, 4th Floor, Lang Tower, West • Building, Whitby, Ontario, UN 6A3. 2. Subsequently, Durham, Region Council will hold a meeting to consider the recommendations of the Planning Committee on the comments and proposed modifications from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs on Wednesday, July T 4, 1993 commencing at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Regional Headquarters Building, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby. Those who wish to appear before Regional Council as a deputation should make a request in writing by Wednesday, July 7,1993 to the Regional Clerk, Box 623, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 6A3. A report containing staff recommendations is available for inspection at the Planning Department and the office of the Regional Clerk. Further information on these two meetings and the related material on the Durham Region Official Plan may be obtained by contacting the Planning Department at (416) 728-7731 (Whitby) or (416) 686-1651 (Toronto Line). Gerri-Lynn O'Connor Chairman of Durham Planning Committee Gary Herrema Regional Chairman Dr. M. Michael, M.C.I.P. Commissioner of Planning C. Lundy, A.M.C.T. Regional Clerk DURHAM REGION THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Take notice that the Regional Planning Committee will consider at a meeting to be held on: TUESDAY, JUNE 29,1993 AT 10:00 A.M. PLANNING DEPARTMENT BOARDROOM 1615 DUNDAS STREET EAST, WHITBY 4TH FLOOR, LANG TOWER, WEST BUILDING, WHITBY MALL A REQUEST TO AMEND THE DURHAM REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN The request, as submitted by the Council of the City of Oshawa, would permit the expansion of the Oshawa Urban Area in order to incorporate incorporate the Taunton Planning Area and to designate appropriate urban land uses. The subject area is indicated on the map below. Subsequently, the Regional Council will consider the recommendation of the Planning Committee at a meeting to be held on: WEDNESDAY, JULY 7,1993 AT 10:00 A.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS BUILDING 605 ROSSLAND ROAD EAST, WHITBY The report related to the proposed amendment Is available for Inspection Inspection In the offices ol the Planning Department 1615 Dundas Street East, 4th Floor, Lang Tower, West Building, Whitby Mall, Whitby. Further Information can be obtained by calling Grant McGregor at (416)720-7731 (Whitby Uno)/(416) 606-1651 (Toronto Line). Requests to make a presentation before the Planning Committee concerning concerning the proposed amendment must bo forwarded to Dr. M. Michael, M.C.I.P., Commissioner of Planning, Box 623,1615 Dundas Street East, 4th Floor, Lang Tower, West Building, Whitby Mall, Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A3, and should bo received by Friday preceding the Planning Committee Mooting. Requests to make a presentation before the Regional Council concerning concerning the proposed amendment must bo forwarded to the Regional Clerk, Regional Headquarters Building, Box 623,605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario L1N 0A3, and should bo received 40 hours prior to the Regional Council mooting. FILE NO.: OPA 91-042 Gary Herrema Regional Chair C.W. Lundy, A.M.C.T. Regional Clerk Minneapolis Honeywell which was interrupted by six years in the army where he attained the rank of lieutenant lieutenant colonel. He retired from the Honeywell in '67 but continued working in the engineering engineering field as a consultant. When he heard the Ministry of Energy was looking for someone to run a new energy saving campaign he took on the challenge. Under the then-Tory government, Fox travelled the province visiting well over 2000 religious buildings with an eye toward saving each administration administration bundles in energy costs. He visited synagogues, temples, tiny missions and the grandest of cathedrals. cathedrals. Locally, St. John's Anglican church in Bowmanvillc benefited from his attention. He recommended storm windows, windows, storm doors, insulation, temperature temperature controls and adjustments for low occupancy periods that saved that church almost two thou-, sand dollars in heating and lighting costs annually. "In a church that's a lot of money," money," he says. The savings were even higher in some of the other buildings he looked at. In other facilities he recommended recommended a major changeover to more economical economical gas rather than oil. For a man devoted to saving energy energy he seems to have an abundant personal supply. What is his secret for staying so energetic even into his ninetieth year? While he did give up smoking 20 years ago, he still enjoys a shot of scotch or rye whiskey twice a day. Daily exercise consists of getting up in the morning and walking out to the car. Just three years ago he married his second wife, May. His first wife died in 1986. Among the dozens of congratulatory congratulatory wishes Fox received for his 90th birthday on May 24th are greetings from the Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, Provincial Premier Bob Rac, and MPP Gord Mills. Newcastle Mayor Diane Harare sent a bouquet of flowers. "They tell me if I get to 100 the Queen will send me a card," he said. "I'm working on it." Twenty-six ladies attended our last U.C.W. meeting before the fall at Ebenezer on Tuesday, June 8, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. President Greta Down welcomed everyone and quoted Ecclesiastes Ecclesiastes 3:2 - 'A time to plant....'. She then read about a young lad who developed patience and faith as he experienced the miracle of planting and growth. Margaret opened the worship with the theme 'The seeds of love we plant today will bloom in God's time.* Tire meditation was from the' Upper Room daily reading for May 24 and was entitled 'Patient Planting.' Planting.' This was followed by prayer. Joan Down and Jean McKnight gathered gathered the offering and Margaret gave the Offertory Prayer. The devotions closed with the hymn: 'Jesus shall reign where'er the sun', with Joan Pickcll at the piano. Margaret read an interesting article article from 'Lcisurcways' called 'Dr. Perry Doolittle - King of the Road.' This described the development of our great road system from the hazardous hazardous condition of the early 1900's to the completion of the Trans Canada Canada Highway in 1962 - a reminder that Canada was once a developing country. country. We were more than pleased to have as our guest speaker Mrs. IT. R. (Blaikic) Rowscll who, with her husband husband Dr. H.R. Rowscll and six other volunteers, have just returned from Guyana, a developing country. By well chosen slides and a very interesting interesting commentary, we were given a glimpse of the medical help this team of eight gave as they return twice a year to the same hospital at Georgetown. Georgetown. Mrs. Rowscll has been there eight times and has a good rapport with the staff. The Rowsclls rely on the assistance of the Demerara West Lions Club, We saw the lines of patients patients waiting to lx? seen each morning, morning, many of them coming by boat on the Demerara River - one of the main 'Highways' of Guyana. There is a road being prepared to Brazil which will provide a trade outlet to help the economy. Grace Trull expressed our thanks to Mrs. Rowscll and presented her with flowers. Bernice Gay read the Mission Minute - the story of the school in New Guinea where Marion Scdgc- ( wick has been working for nine years. The graduates from this medical medical program go into the rural communities communities as the 'Barefoot Doctors' of the nineties. Ebenezer U.C.W. has accepted an invitation to visit Jean Reid who has moved to Marmora. We will leave the church on July 20 at 10:00 a.m. The meeting closed with the hymn ,'Comc let us sing of a wonderful love,' followed by the benediction. Mildred and her niece Heather served a tasty lunch. Suitcases arc needed to carry medical medical supplies to Guyana and many ladies ladies contributed used luggage for this purpose. Professional engineer John Fox received birthday"greetings from the Prime Minister, the Provincial Premier and the local mayor on the occasion of his 90th birthday last month. Mr. Fox celebrated with family and friends on May 24th. Still going strong, Fox considers his recent work as an energy consultant with the Ministry of Energy to be a highlight of his career. Last Meeting of Season For Ebenezer U.C.W. * rtlAXI DRUG BOWMANVILLE Expect it all in a drugstore ... even a friend! - Your Pharmacist - PETER PRIDIE Welcomes You To Q mtfXI DRUG V PRESCRIPTIONS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. IfMXI DRUG DELIVERS - CALL US AT 697-5000 MAXI DRUG COMPREHENSIVE DELIVERY SERVICE ASK OUR PHARMACIST-PETER 205 KING ST. EAST. BOWMANVILLE PARENT STEE ROOFING' You've seen our work... right here in Town! 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