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6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, March 23,1994 Section Two Clarington E.D.O. Speaks to Members at BIA Annual Meeting More than 50 members of downtown Bowmanville's business community met on Wednesday, March 9th, for the BIA's annual meeting at the Baseline Community Centre. The guest speaker for the evening was Garington's new Economic Development Officer, Todd Letts, who spoke to the group about visioning, visioning, the importance of change, and the ability to take action in a changing economy. He also assured the BIA members that a healthy downtown Bowmanville is part of his marketing strategy for Clarington. Other highlights of the evening included the approval of the BIA's 1994 budget, which has been set at $87,000, and the retirement of the debt on the downtown parking lots. Shown in the above photo from left to right, are BIA board members, Edgar Lucas, Ron Hooper, A1 Strike, Lori Allin, Kevin Anyan, and guest speaker, Todd Letts. HOROSCOPES March 27-April 2 ARIES - March 21/April 20 Love and romance are in the air. Single Aries could find a permanent companion this week. There's a strong attraction to Lcos of the opposite sex. Negotiations in business business will go smoothly. Try to see two sides of every Story when it comes to family disputes. TAURUS - April 21/May 21 A clash of personalities may cause you to reevaluate a friendship. Longterm Longterm career goals will be on your mind for much of the week. You may consider going back to school or investing in a business. Tact and diplomacy is needed to handle a romantic relationship. GEMINI- May 22/June 21 You'll feel helpless when you see a friend making a mistake. Keep in mind, however, that there really is nothing you can do. You'd want to do something special for a loved one who achieved success. Consult another another Gemini for a creative idea. Good news comes in the mail. CANCER-June 22/July 22 Even if you're not feeling especially sociable, it is important to go ahead with weekend plans. You will be glad you did. An old friend will call with good news. You will be very happy for this person. You could be instrumental in helping someone find employment. LEO - July 23/August 23 A surplus of energy will get you through a hectic week with success. Others will watch in amazement as you fly through work projects and move swiftly on to new ones. You'll even have the time to attend the abundance of social engagements to which you've committed. VIRGO- Aug 24/Sept 22 Beware of persuasive salespeople willing to make deals. Don't be talked into spending more than what's in your price range. An unusual unusual invitation from friends could lead to an exciting time. Something you hear on the news has you concerned. It could have an effect on you. LIBRA-Sept 23/Oct 23 If you put your mind to it, you can do anything. Avoid distractions, and you will complete an "impossible" project with success. You may have to pass on some social outings, however. Put some cash in reserve in case you need it at a future date. Pay close attention to diet and exercise. A healthier lifestyle is probably in order. SCORPIO-Oct 24/Nov 22 Don't cancel medical appointments unless it's absolutely necessary. Try to improve relations with a Libran friend. This relationship could be more rewarding than you realize. Be more expressive of your feelings in order to be understood. You may feel taken advantage of at work. SAGITTARIUS-Nov 23/Dcc 21 Your more serious side comes out and surprises others. You will show what you are made of this week. Your instinctive nature will lead you to the right place at the right time. Important business dealings could be made on Friday. A loved one's emotional emotional outburst will shock you. CAPRICORN -Dec 22/Jan 20 A reflective mood will make you realize a few things about yourself. You may decide to make a serious change. Career, living arrangements and emotional relationships are all under your scrutiny. A serious family family discussion may be in order. Let others know how you arc feeling. AQUARIUS-Jan 21/Feb 18 A close friend's temperamental mood may be taken out on you. Don't put up with this behavior. You wouldn't act in such a way, and you shouldn't condone it. Let your aggressive side come out in business dealings. You could end up with more than you expected. PISCES-Feb 19/March 20 Be open to new ideas and opinions and you will grow. A strained relationship relationship may be the cause of concern. concern. Think of a new way to approach this problem if the old ways don't seem to be working. Indulge in a favorite hobby or read a book to escape from your problems. YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK The next 12 months: Fears regarding finances will be alleviated alleviated this year. You will realize that your worries were never really valid. Perhaps you were a bit paranoid. A family member going through a major change needs you to help him or her through the rough parts. Although sensitivity is not your forte, it wouldn't hurt to show some emotions emotions now and then. It will go a long way in a relationship with a sensitive person. Travel is likely at the end of the summer. You'll have a lot to think about at this time, and getting away will clear your mind. Just when you've given up on romance, it will appear in an unlikely place. FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY CLUES ACROSS CLUES DOWN 1. Get better 2. Recreation 5. Oarsman 3. Burden 7. Signal by hand 4. Watching 8. Turning point 5. Upbraid 10. Greedy 6.Interweaved 11. Sleeplessness 7. Cemetery 13. Appear 9. Deeply shocking 14. Shriek 12. Rcpulsivcncss 17. Give sorrow 15. Thrown out 19. Dispatched 16. Dodged . 21. Flock IS. Superficial luster 22. Severe 20. Reduce by cutting 23. Foundation 24. Feared sjed'OZ sso|0'8i popcAH'9! pataafg-gi ssaugSn -g] oiinumcy, •(, pji'Ao.scjr) 'i uoaoavq tpeorday ■$ 3uia,(g > snuQ •£ otuiiseg 7 NMOO popcora -pz sjscg -£Z oilscJa'Zc UAOJCTIZ tuas'61 oaouSSv 'Ll memos'W oSrouig '£[ ctuuiosui g 1 PJAV'OI l° A !d'8 orntsoQ •£ joatoyg OAordug •[' ssouov SNOixmos HOSPITAL LAUNCHES NUTRITION PROGRAM - A 12-week series called "Healthier Eating Lifestyles" will begin in early April at Memorial Hospital Bowmanville. This program is headed by dietitian Marybeth MacNeil and each session will be held on a Tuesday evening. The methods taught can easily fit into a person's present lifestyle to ensure healthful, natural eating habits. For more information, contact the hospital at 623-3331, extension 5750 or 5752. CLARKE MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE - The Clarke Museum and Archives will hold its annual Open House on Saturday, April 9. Hours are from 1 p.m. to four p.m. Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be served. TRENT COURSES IN OSHAWA THIS SUMMER - Trent University OPEN HOUSE DISCUSSES LANDFILL RECLAMATION - Laidlaw will be offering more than 20 courses this summer at its Durham College Waste Systems will hold an Open House on Wednesday, March 30, to campus. Courses are offered days or evenings in sessions that meet for six, inform the public of its plans for a waste reclamation project at the eight and 12 weeks. For a brochure and more information, call 723-9747. Newtonville landfill site. The Open House takes place at the Laidlaw Their Peterborough number is 705-748-1229. Information Centre, 97 King St. Hours are from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. PETS AND THEIR PEOPLE - Dr. Clayton MacKay, the director of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at the Ontario Veterinary College, will be the speaker at the Bowmanville Library on Thursday, April , 7. The program begins at seven p.m. and will include a special slide show. Questions pertaining to the bond between humans and animals will be answered at this presentation. Other topics include: How does the bond develop between humans and animals? and Why do our pets mean so much to us and what do we mean to them? Please register in person or by calling 623-7322. CHRISTIAN PRAYER BREAKFAST - Hon. Paul Hellyer, former senior cabinet minister in the St. Laurent, Pearson and Trudeau governments, will be the guest speaker at the annual Municipality of Clarington Heritage Christian Prayer Breakfast. The breakfast is Saturday, May 14th, at 7:30 a.m. All proceeds will go towards the support of the Memorial Hospital Chaplaincy Fund. Tickets are available at: Orchard Park Furniture, Olde Tyme Fish and Chips, Blessings Travel Centre, and Durham Christian Book Store. You can also call the Prayer Breakfast Committee at 623-2385, Ext. 225. DAFFODIL DAY - Don't forget to buy a daffodil from the Cancer Society volunteers this Friday, March 25th. The volunteers will be out in full force to sell over 3,000 bunches of the favorite springtime flower. And Cancer Society canvassers will be calling on you during the month of April. The organizers hope to raise $79,000. Please help. WELCOME WAGON SERVES ORONO AND NEWCASTLE - There is a new Welcome Wagon Hostess for the Newcastle Village and Orono areas. Maria Boone, a resident of Newcastle for three years, has become one of the 1200 Welcome Wagon hostesses who serve approximately 300,000 families per year across Canada. The hostess can be reached by calling 987-5030 or 434-2010. WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP -- An eight-week group is being founded in Clarington for women who are new to the community, having difficulty adjusting to the community, or are without immediate family support or support systems in this area. The program is for women experiencing difficulty coping with day-to-day struggles, small children, life changes, financial difficulties, stress, caregiver burden and social isolation. Registration is required. For details, contact Janice Kroft, Program Manager, at the COPE Mental Health Program. (6234123. ) 50'S/60'S DANCE RAISES FUNDS FOR AIDS HOSPICE - James House Durham will present a charity event for an AIDS hospice on April 9th. The dance, which has a 50's and 60's theme, begins at eight p.m. There will be a contest for those best-dressed for the era. The dance takes place at the Port Darlington Marina Hotel. For more information, call 404-2102. ART RENTAL EXHIBITION -- The Visual Arts Centre presents an exhibition of work by artists with work in the Art Rental Program next month. The exhibition is from April 10th to 27th. The opening reception is Sunday, April 10, from 2 p.m. to 4; p.m. You can select beautiful works of art for your home or office at this exhibit, or you can use your rental catalogue. New April clients will receive their first month of rent free. CONTROL YOUR ARTHRITIS -- This is your opportunity to learn about the Arthritis Society's latest'program on coping with all types of arthritis, fibromyalgia and lupus. Self-help methods, coping strategies and pain management techniques will all be discussed in a program which begins in Bowmanville April 6th, at the Lions Centre. For more information, contact the Arthritis Society at 434-7221 or call Lorraine Grant at 623-1320. PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT TRINITY CHURCH - The Trinity United Chinch Hi-C pancake breakfast is on Sunday, April 3, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tickets are $4 for adults and $2 for children. Kids under six eat free. PHILHARMONIC CHOIR PERFORMS APRIL 10 - The Durham Philharmonic Choir presents the second concert of its inaugural season on Sunday, April 10th, at eight p.m. The performance takes place at the Harmony United Church in Oshawa. The Durham Flute Quartet will be the special guest musicians. Under the direction of Robert Phillips, the choir consists of 45 mixed voices from the Durham Region. Tickets can be purchased from choir members or at the Wilson and Lee Music Store in Oshawa. PARENTAL AWARENESS GROUP PLANNED - A group is being organized in Bowmanville to address the need for change in the school system.Anyone interested in this topic is encouraged to attend a meeting in Court Room #1, above the Bowmanville Fire Station, on Wednesday, April 6th. Guest speakers will include Prof. Barry Cavanaugh, of Seneca College, Vice President of the Educator's Association for Quality Education, and Maureen Somers-Beebe, a parental advocate from Peterborough. The meeting is at 7:30 p.m. YWCA SEEKS COMMUTEE 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. L1H1X8. VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASSES - A series of six evening courses in vegetarian nutrition are being offered in Bowmanville each Thursday evening, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Classes will be conducted at the Bowmanville Seventh Day Adventist Church, beginning March 24. For more information or to register, call 623-7031 or 725-2269. 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. Bowmanville Telephone 623-5747 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 BOWMANVILLE LIONS HOST EUCHRE TOURNAMENT - This Saturday, March 26, there will be a Euchre Tournament at the Bowmanville Lions Centre on 26 Beech Ave. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. and there is a cost of $20 per team. If you donate a pair of used eyeglasses for the Lions Sight First Program, you will receive a $2 discount. There is a $250 first prize and a light lunch will be provided. PENNY SALE MARCH 31 AT ENFIELD - The Enfield United Church is holding a penny sale on Thursday, March 31 at 12:30 p.m. at Enfield United Church. The church is located at 1640 Concession Rd. #9. There is a $1 admission fee, including refreshments. For details, call 263-2046. ORGANIC GROWERS MEET TONIGHT - The Durham Chapter of the Canadian Organic Growers will meet this evening (Wednesday, March 23) at 7:30 p.m. at the Whitby Courthouse on Rossland Rd. They will view the video "Ruth Stout's Garden," which looks into techniques of mulching and no-dig organic gardening. Call 434-6231 for further information. Everyone is welcome. BREAST CARE SEMINAR - Due to the excellent response from their first Breast Care Seminar, Memorial Hospital is once again organizing a special program about breast care and self-examination. Speakers will discuss topics such as mammography, diet, self-examination, and treatments. There is no charge to attend. However, seating is limited, so you must register by Wednesday, March 30. For information or to reserve a scat, call 623-3331 (Extension 5400.) The seminars are Wednesday, April 6, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday, May 3, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dr. Bruce G. Wilson Family Dentistry 118-C King Street West Newcastle, Ontario LIB 1H7 Office Hours By Appointment Phone 987-2155 New Patients Welcome PATRICK G. DEEGAN Denture Therapy Clinic A Complete Denture Service Relines • Repairs • New Dentures 1 Soft Liners FREE CONSULTATION 5 George Street Bowmanville 623-4473 K. I). Sloan Income Tax Income Tax Returns - E-File • 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. 623-9495 Quality Body Work Quality Painting FREE ESTIMATES ON BOTH INSURANCE AND NON-INSURANCE WORK Open 5 Days a Week Monday through Friday 1 COWAN PONTIAC -- BUICK LTD. 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