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4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, March 2,1994 Section Two Purple Woods Conservation Area Will Host Many Spring Activities Special Events Include Wood Carving Display and Maple Svrup Harvest The public is invited to join the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority for the 17th Annual Maple Syrup Demonstration at Purple Woods Conservation Area. Visitors will have an opportunity to sec all aspects aspects of maple syrup production from the early native methods to the modem modem methods of today, in full operation. operation. FREE tours through the sugar bush will be led by Authority staff on the following days: March (12,13), (19,20); April (1,2,3,4.) at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. and school break: March (14-18) at 10:00 from page two To tell you the truth, someone else has been thinking the same idea. The Durham Chapter of the Canadian Organic Organic Growers is looking at the idea and is making headway in the organizing organizing of a community garden. ' Members of the Durham Chapter have been in negotiations with the public school board for a location within Bowmanvillc. In speaking with local environmental environmental educator Judy Hurvid, this reporter found out the group wants to have two pieces. One would provide a teaching garden and the other a community garden. The teaching plot would be to show potential users of the community community garden how to garden organically in the community garden. Folks using the community plot would not be allowed allowed to use the plots unless they follow follow the techniques used in organic gardening. The produce from the teaching garden garden would go to women's shelters, while the produce grown in the community community garden would be the property of the growers. a.m., 11:00 a.m, 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. All tours will start from the Display Display Room located to the right of the Purple Woods C.A. parking lot. The Purple Woods Maple Syrup Demonstration Demonstration is open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the above dates. Any groups of 20 or more wishing to tour are asked to contact the Authority Authority office in advance and reserve a time. Special arrangements may be made for people with a physical disability. disability. For further information, please contact the Authority Office at 579- 0411. As negotiations are taking place, Hurvid assured this writer the rental fee for a plot in the community garden would be nominal. Start up date of the project would not be until next year, 1995. To contact Hurvid about the project, project, which is similar to a project in Peterborough, just call 786-2089. Community garden plots. What a concept! ^FOCUS^ On Tuesday, March 8, the local women's issues group is putting on a film night at Memorial Hospital-- Bowmanvillc in celebration of International International Women's Day. The evening is set to go at 7 o'clock in lecture rooms C and D. There will be signs up to help folks find the rooms. If you are thinking about coming along to share an evening with FOCUS FOCUS members, please remember to bring a loony for the parking lot and a mug for some liquid refreshments. There is no charge for the event! Hope to see some of you there. Newsletter Pancake Day: March 16, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Come out and enjoy hot pancakes with pure maple syrup. All proceeds go to publishing the CLOCA newsletter. newsletter. Food Bank Drive: March 12 - 20. During this time non-perishable food items will be accepted in the Display Room just off the parking lot. All donations donations to go to the Year Round Crisis Crisis Food Bank in Oshawa. Seniors Weekend: March 19, 20. A special shuttle will be operating to eliminate the walk up the hill from the sugar shack to the parking lot. Pancake Weekend: March 26, 27. Sponsored by the Durham A.M. Ki- wanis Club is always a tradition at Purple Woods. After a great meal enjoy enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride and clown face painting will also be available. Maple products, including syrup, butter and sugar, will be available for sale. Also available this year is cooking cooking syrup and recipe books, while they last. Purple Woods Conservation Area is located north of Oshawa at the southeast comer of Simcoe Street and Coates Road (10th Concession). Admission, Admission, parking and guided tours are free. For further information, please contact the Authority office at (905) 579-0411. Plan your visit to Purple Woods today! BLOCK PARENT by Laura J. Richards For Your Information HOROSCOPES March 6-12 CLUES ACROSS 1. They preside over the family (9.4) 8. Chance arrangement for prize distribution 9. Untrue and dishonest 10. A large, very heavy book 11. Revoked a former declaration 14. Fasten a type of mushroom 15. Crossed swords with 17. reading. Help! 18. Our burden or responsibility 20. Wooden fastener 23. Chuckcr-outer 24. Commercial trading rules CLUES DOWN 1. A serf or slave 2. Final terms or last offer 3. Used in fencing 4. This gas atomic number 8 supports life 5. Level indeed, but lost its air 6. It is found in all foil packaging 7. Went too fast 12. Skilled in a particular art 13. One of King Lear's daughters 14. Can be a bedroom or tedium 16. A sacrificial opening offer 19. Clearly needed taming 20. Other side of push 22. A state of conflict ARIES - March 21/April 20 A family member will view your business-as-usual attitude as insensitive insensitive and cold. It's up to you to straighten things out. An upcoming trip may be the cause of stress. A snafu in arrangements is likely to set you back. Don't take your problems out on loved ones. TAURUS-April 21/May 21 You may decide to put an end to a failing relationship. In the long run, you'll know you made the right choice. Don't accept an invitation if you really don't want to. You won't hurt anyone's feelings if you bow out gracefully. An opportunity to increase finances is on the way. GEMINI - May 22/June 21 A more professional appearance may be necessary if you want to be taken seriously in business. A few minor changes is probably all you'll need to succeed. An attraction to an older person could blossom into an unlikely romance. Your enthusiasm and zest for life impresses others. CANCER-June 22/July 22 You will feel pulled in many different different directions this week. Sacrifices will have to be made if you want to get everything done. An agreement will be made with a loved oh Friday. You will feel as if you got the short end of the stick. Look at the situation situation from both sides. LEO - July 23/August 23 Your social life is extra-busy this week. Don't shun responsibility in order to have a good time. Try to find a balance between work and play. A new romance may take you by storm when you least expect it. Lend an car to a troubled friend. A few kind words will go a Iona way. VIRGO-Aug 24/Sept 22 Put a project into action this week. You can accomplish a great deal when you put your mind to it. Watch that Virgo sarcasm on Tuesday or you may totally offend a business associate. A greater closeness will be achieved with a Libran friend. You'll be able to express personal feelings. LIBRA-Sept 23/Oct 23 Stand up for what you believe in and you'll gain respect. A triumphant feeling abounds when you cut an important business deal this week. Negotiate high and the rewards will be staggering. A need for excitement could get you in a bit of trouble. Think before you act when it comes to this weekend's activities. SCORPIO-Oct 24/Nov 22 A letter or memo will take you by surprise. The content will certainly be unexpected and perhaps unfair. Romance may be confusing this week; especially if you're involved with a Libra. A bit of patience may be necessary. Resist the temptation to spend on material items. SAGITTARIUS-Nov 23/Dec 21 You will be called upon to help a family member through a crisis. Your optimism and strength will offer major support. Take advantage of any free time to catch up on household household chores and tackle unfinished projects. A new friend will give you insight on a personal matter. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Hold off on large purchases for now. There could be a costly car repair or medical bill to contend with shortly. Keep your nose to the grindstone and you will be quite successful in business. A misunderstanding with a loved one could be worked out if vou're willing to listen. AQUARIUS-Jan 21/Fcb 18 You may be faced with an important decision this week. Seek the advice of a professional before agreeing to anything. Consider past mistakes to develop a realistic attitude toward the future. A weekend of socializing is in store. Invite old friends to join in with your new circle. PISCES-Feb 19/March 20 Don't let others take advantage of your good nature. This is not the week to be accommodating. Finances may be cause for concern. Spending on anything other than the bare essentials essentials is unwise. Be wary of Aries people people who ask prying questions. Don't give out personal information. YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK The next 12 months: The fuzzy areas of your life will become crystal clear within the next few months. During the summer you will be in the right place at the right time, and something wonderful will happen. As a matter of fact, luck will be at your side for most of the year. There's even a chance of winning a lottery or a contest. Although serious serious commitment usually frightens Pisces, you may actually enter into a lasting romance. Relationships with Scorpios or Cancers will be especially especially rewarding. Pisces in educational educational environments will excel this year. Career pursuits will be equally successful. SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. Household gods 8. Lottery 9. False 10. Tome 11. Recanted 14. Button 15. Fenced 17. Remedial 18. Onus 21. Dowel 23. Bouncer 24. Mercantile law DOWN 1. Helot 2. Ultimatum 3. Epee 4. Oxygen 5. Deflated 6. Oil 7. Speeded 12. Technical 13. Cordelia 14. Boredom 16. Gambit 19. Shrew 20. Pull 22.War FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY YWCA SEEKS COMMITTEE MEMBERS - The Oshawa YWCA is, seeking members of the community to serve on committees dealing with recreation and housing services, marketing, strategic planning, finance and multi-cultural issues. Committee members should be willing to donate an average of six hours per month to the YWCA, which provides services for women, children and families in Durham Region. Potential volunteers should send a letter describing their skills and knowledge to Eva Martin Blythe, Executive director, Oshawa YWCA, 33 McGrigor St., Oshawa, Ont.LIH 1X8. JURIED EXHIBITION BY OSHAWA ART ASSOCIATION - The Oshawa Art Association is inviting entries for its upcoming juried show. There are categories for works in oil, acrylic, mixed media, and watercolors. Prints, drawings, pastels and sculptures will be accepted. To enter the show, you must be a member of the Oshawa Art Association of a resident of Durham Region. For further entry details and registration forms, call (905) 655-3483. The deadline for entries is March 18. SUPPORT GROUP FOR SMOKERS - For smokers at every stage of quitting, the Lung Association offers an ongoing group support program every Monday night It runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Oshawa. Call 436-1046 for more information about this free service. SELF-HELP GROUP FOR DISABLED ADULTS - Disabled adults in the Clarington area are forming a self-help group. If you would like to receive further information about this group, call Jamie at 436-9895. FILM NIGHT CELEBRATES WOMEN'S DAY - The members of FOCUS, a women's issues group in the Municipality of Clarington, will be holding a film night this month in celebration of International Women's Day. The film night is Tuesday, March 8, in Memorial Hospital Bowmanvillc. Use the hospital's main entrance and follow the signs. Please bring a mug, so you can partake in light refreshments and remember that the hospital parking lot requires "loonie" coins when you exit. OSTOMY ASSOCIATION -- The Oshawa and District Ostomy Association, a mutual aid group for all persons who have, or are anticipating having, ostomy surgery, holds its meeting on the third Wednesday of each month. It is at the Oshawa General Hospital in room 1002F at 7:30 p.m. There are guest speakers, videos, and presentations of items of general interest. Family and friends are welcome, for details, call Velora Gibson at 434-2886 or Lee Wilson at 728-5853. The next meeting is March 16. SYRUP SEASON STARTS SOON - A number of-'special events will take place at the Purple Woods Conservation Area in' conjunction with the maple syrup harvest. For instance, the Forest and Stream Woodcarvers of Whitby will hold a special carving demonstration at the Purple Woods Conservation Area March 12 and 13 and also March 19 and 20. An exhibition will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the display building beside the parking lot. Sugar bush tours will also be available on those dates at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. In addition, there will be special March Break tours of the sugar bush coming up. There is also a seniors' weekend later in the month. And, March 26 and 27 marks the annual Pancake Weekend at Purple Woods. This conservation area is located directly north of Oshawa and south of Port Perry. Just follow Simcoe St., northward. BIÂ HOSTS ANNUAL MEETING - Bowmanville's downtown business improvement area will hold its annual all-members meeting Wednesday, March 9th, at the Bowmanvillc Lions Centre. The social hour will begin at six p.m., with dinner to follow at seven. For tickets, phone Ron Hooper at 623-5747; Edgar Lucas at 623-6411 or Kevin Anyan at 623-4168. BIG SISTERS NEED VOLUNTEERS - The Municipality of Clarington has proclaimed February Big Sisters Month. Over 50 new Big Sisters volunteers are needed. There is a regular orientation session on the third Wednesday of each month for those wishing to become Big Sisters or for women seeking further information. For further details, call 436-0951. Hooper's Jewellers ... Antique Pocket Watches and Modern Watch Repairing We use only fresh Maxell watch and electronic equipment batteries, All watches purchased include a FREE lifetime battery replacement. Hooper's Jewellers 39 King St. W. Bowmanvillc Telephone 623-5747 FREE BRIDAL PARTY -- Brides-to-be are cordially invited to attend the Welcome Wagon Bridal Party on Monday, March 7th, at 7 p.m. It takes place at the Bowmanvillc Lions Centre. Admission is free, but anyone planning to «attend is requested to call 623-5873. There will be demonstrations, gifts for every bride and numerous door-prizes. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETS IN WHITBY - The next meeting of the Region of Durham branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society will be on Tuesday, March 8th, at the Henry Street High School cafeteria. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Judith Gaulin, of the Pickering Public Library, will be the guest speaker. She will discuss source material as it relates to local history. Meetings arc free and the general public is welcome. •■■■•eeeeeee A-1 Eavestrough Systems "Your Eavestrough Specialists" Eavestrough Cleaning and Re-Sealing Installation of new trough for as low as $2,00 per foot Manufactured on site for home owners or contractors Don't Wait To Get Wet, Call NOW! 905-786-3059 WORLD DAY OF PRAYER - For the Newcastle area, the World Day of Prayer will be observed on Friday, March 4, in the St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church. The service will begin at 7 p.m. In Bowmanvillc, the World Day of Prayer service is March 4, at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's United Church. CHRISTIAN CAMP INFORMATION - Knox Christian School in Bowmanvillc will host a Christian Camp Display on Tuesday, March 8, from six p.m. to 9 p.m. The evening will be of interest to parents seeking camping opportunities for their children and to older youths who may be considering summer employment or volunteer work. Representatives from six to eight camps from throughout Ontario are expected to take part. NOTICE Canguard Tax Service 15 Fourth Street - Bowmanville ... continuing to provide you with the same excellent service. Personal Tax Preparation Marg Lingard Marg Conway Bill Cancilia 623-4217 623-1656 434-8087 Bowmanville Bowmanville Oshawa J. G. Manuel AA OFFERS HELP -- If you want to drink that's your business. If you want to stop, that's the business of Alcoholics Anonymous. For further details, call AA at (905) 728-1020. LIVING WITH TODDLERS - On March 8, a program will be offered by the Durham House Child and Family Centre for parents of toddlers. The course will help parents develop confidence and co-operation in their children by introducing effective strategies for dealing with common concerns including tantrums, toilet training, and mealtime behaviour. The workshop will be held at the Edna Thomson Day Care on Church St., Bowmanville, commencing at 7 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Call 579-2021. WINTER'S HARVEST - The 10th annual Winter's Harvest craft exhibition is slated for March 6 to 31, with the official opening on Sunday, March 6, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. A number of special prizes will be awarded this year. The jury for the 10th exhibition consists of a panel of previous jurors, representing a wide diversity of experience in crafts. In addition, there will be jurors' workshops in leather technique, applique techniques, and the transferring of images onto fabric. During "Winter's Harvest," the Visual Arts Centre will also present a series of videos on Ontario crafts at 7 p.m. each Thursday. For further information, call 905-623-5831. CUSHION CONCERT AT HAMPTON JR. PUBLIC SCHOOL - A unique musical concert featuring Canadian recording artist/performer Ronno, accompanied by a colorful, comical cast of full-sized puppet characters is coming to Hampton Jr. Public School this weekend. Ronno and Friends will perform at the school auditorium on Saturday, March 5, at 11 a.m. It's the final concert of the 1993/94 Community Cushion Concert Series. For tickets, call the school at 263-2252 during the day or call 263-8886 or 623-3486 in the evenings. Carpentry & Contracting - LET US HELP FULFILL YOUR DREAMS - • Custbm Built Homes • Kitchen Renovations • Additions Decks • Window Replacement * Store Renovations, etc.^ 22 Years in this Area M0SL Call 987-5400 NEWCASTLE FAMILY CONNECTION - The annual general meeting of the Newcastle Family Connection will take place Thursday, March 31st, in the Newcastle Community Hall. It begins at 7:30 p.m. Elections of board members will lake place at this time. Everyone is welcome and the group is looking for new board members who can volunteer their time. Also, starting March 26, a new 12-wcek dance session for kids age two to nine will get under way at the Newcastle Community Hall. The classes run for a half-hour each Saturday morning. For details, call 987-5246. INCOME TAX Business and Personal Returns Electronically Filed direct to Revenue Canada to obtain prompt refunds. 13 Loscombe Dr. 623-3105 K. D. Sloan Income Tax Over 25 Years Experience 111 King St. E., Bowmanville (Next to the Legion) OPEN MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Appointments available at other times Competitive Rates - No G.S.T. Quality Body Work Quality Painting FREE ESTIMATES ON BOTH INSURANCE AND NON-INSURANCE WORK Open 5 Days a Week Monday through Friday A COWAN PONTIAC -- BUICK LTD. .... ... ■ i BOWMANVILLE -- ONT. I 166 King Street East Telephone 623-3396