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I ■ 14 The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender, Bowmanville, Saturday, September 18,1993 United Way Benefits from Fundraiser Chris Mendes took a ride on the wild side last weekend, when he climbed aboard a mechanical bull that was located in the main lobby of The Flying Dutchman Hotel. The September 10-11 fund-raiser was in support of the United Way, and was sponsored, in part, by the Kinsmen Club. The weekend also served as a promotion for the upcoming upcoming Ontario Rodeo Association 1993 finals, which are being held in Courtice on October 1-3. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Temperance and Church St. Bowmanville 623-3432 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 1993 11:00 a.m. Worhsip Service Sunday School begins this Sunday Come and celebrate. Minister: Rev. Harvey Osborne, B.A., M.Div. 623-0009 1993 has been dedicated as The European Year of Older people and Solidarity between Generations. What better way to salute the year than by going back to 55 BC, and Cicero, Cicero, who wrote one of the most spirited spirited and lengthy defences of Old Age ever recorded? It went like this: "Those, therefore, who allege that old age is devoid of useful activity, are like those who would say that the pilot does nothing in the sailing of the ship, because while others are climbing masts, running about gangways, gangways, or working at the pumps, he sits quietly in the stem and simply holds the tiller. He may not be doing what younger younger members of the crew are doing, but what he does is better and much more important. It is not by muscle, speed or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force or character and judgement: in these qualities old age is usually not poorer, but often even richer." "On Reaching age 87" Having reached the age of eighty-seven (And hopefully still far from heaven!) Of getting old, I do regret But it's no use to sit and fret. My legs won't go and that's a blow, But the parts above are full of go. There must be more in this life still Apart from paying all those bills! The friends we make, in our life through They bring to us a little hue, It's such a great big world out there For that I haven't got a flair! Don't leave till tomorrow what you can do today It should have been done yesterday, anyway! The things of the past still rate high After the clouds, there is a blue sky. So, its press on for a while, Try and climb all those stiles, Count your blessings one by one, Be thankful for so far you've come. Next week 1 am going to write about memories. Also, I pi omise I will finish up with the Bill of Rights for People who live in Ontario Nursing Nursing Homes if there's room. If not, then it will have to be the following week. If you keep being friendly you will surely be befriended. Till next week. You're to about that'll get your metabolism If you follow a low fat, sensible eating plan, your metabolism will start to work for you, not against you. One on One counselling following proven methods of behavioural guidance will help you make weight control a permanent non-issue in your life. No supplements or special foods to buy. No GST to pay. If you're interested in getting your metabolism going - call Angela Lee at 725-9611 for your personal FREE Consultation. Please call ANGELA LEE & ASSOCIATES Weight Control Consultant Scugog Professional Buildings 98 King St. West, Bowmanville i kZHffle . ■ \-v. * . ■'* 1 1. A single letter will be hidden somewhere in the pages of The Canadian Statesman, starting this week, for a total of 8 weeks. 2. Collect all 8 letters and speff the mystery word correctly (no facsimiles allowed) and send or bring your answer to the offices of James Publishing Co. Ltd. in Bowmanville at 62 King St. W., P.O. Box 190, Bowmanville, L1C 3K9. 3. A draw will be made from all correct answers and the winning entry will receive the prize of flight and accommodation to Cuba. Value of $1500.00 from Blessings Travel and Alba Tours. 4. Trip must be taken within a year and is not valid at Christmas, New Year's or March Break. 5. Winner will be announced on December 15,1993. Read the Canadian Statesman and you could Win a Trip for 2 to Varadero, Cuba compliments of ALBATours Blessings Travel located in the Vanstone Mill - 623-0005^^; * The Canadian Statesman 62 King St. W. 623-3303 Bowmanville Contest starts in today's paper and will continue for 12 weeks,