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8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, May 25,1994 Section Two Top Cub and Scout Honored Durham West Dist. W.l. Holds Annual Meeting Jody Bird was presented with the 7th Bowmanville Scouts "Scout of the Year Award" at a banquet held last month at Trinity United Church. Presenting the award is Dave Watson. Providence-Shaw's W.l. Discusses May Business Our May 19/94 meeting was hosted hosted by Family and Consumer Affairs 1 convenor Annabelle Rickard. President President Shirley Brown opened the meeting meeting with a poem from a selection entitled entitled "contrasts". The Mary Stewart collect was repeated in unison. The minutes were prepared by Alternate Secretary Marion Allin and read by Secretary Gail Guthrie. New 94-95 programs and address-phone lists were presented to members. The correspondence correspondence was read which included included an invitation to the opening of the new Provincial office August 21 at 1:00 p.m. A letter from the Ministry of Health dealing with the 1993-94 Women of Colour, Refugee and Immigrant Immigrant Women's Health Promotion Grants program was read. The FWIO president, Donna Russett, has asked the Branches to support the letter she has sent to Ruth Grier, Minister of Health, asking that such a program be based on a system of equal access for all residents in the Province. Proposed Proposed grants should be awarded on the Basis of the merits of the proposal, proposal, NOT on skin colour. District Director Joan Tax gave a report on the District Annual. A letter was read asking the Branches to sup port a motion to send a letter to Mr. Elston opposing changes recommended recommended by the DRDH council and ask that Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Hospital be kept a General Hospital. This was supported by the Branch. The Treasurer's report was given by Lidy Boumeester. Sunshine report was given by Sylvia Payer and catering catering by Wylma Allin and Marilynn Dow. Doreen Barrie introduced our speaker, Kate Barrie who gave a presentation on fitness and swimming. swimming. Joan Tax thanked Kate and presented her with a W.l. spoon. Roll call was answered by 21 members and the motto was read by Marilynn Dow. Annabelle Rickard introduced a game to test our knowledge of seeds sown on the farm. The winner Doreen Doreen Barrie received some home grown flower seedlings. The meeting adjourned with members enjoying a social time. The June meeting is June 16/94 at 11:30 a.m. Members will meet at Mulders Green Houses on Bragg Rd. North and return to Sylvia Payers for a bag lunch. Guests are always welcome. welcome. For information call President Shirley Brown at 987-4474. Marilynn Dow PJR.O. From Page 6 Past President - Mrs. Loveline Cathcart (D); President - Mrs. Margaret Margaret Ford (P); 1st Vice Presdent - Mrs. Brenda Metcalfe (R); 2nd Vice President President - Mrs. Barbara Kapteyn (J); Secretary Secretary Treasurer - Mrs. Marjorie Prescott Prescott (H); Alternate Secretary Treasurer - Mrs. Carol Thornton; Public Relations Officer - Mrs. Bernice Bernice Watson (F); Alternate Public Relations Relations Officer - Mrs. Dora Martyn (H); Curator - Mrs. Lois N. Yellow- lees (H.T.); Assistant Curator - Mrs. Alma Langmaid (C); Auditors - Mrs. Annabelle Rickard (G) and Mrs. Shirley Moffat. Standing Committee Convenors Resolutions - Mrs. Ruth Carrigan (J); Program Co-ordinator - Mrs. Loveline Cathcart; Alternate Coordinator Coordinator - Mrs. Sein Eikens (H); Scholarship Committee - Mrs. Myrtle Bradley (H); Education Committee - Mrs. Shirley Brown, Chairperson with one representative from each branch. P.R.O. Bernice Watson Play Golf with Ernie Whitt at March of Dimes Tournament The award for "Cub of the Year" in the 7th Bowmanville Scouts went to Chris Bateman. He is shown above with his plaques. Making the presentation is Jim Noble, "Akela" for 7th Bowmanville. Ernie Whitt, former catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, will be Ontario Ontario March of Dimes' celebrity golfer at the March of Dimes 5th Annual Golf Classic and Silent Auction. The tournament, sponsored by Transa- merica Life Companies, is being held at Glenway Golf and Country club in Newmarket on Tuesday, September September 13,1994. A $160 registration fee ($600 per foursome) includes a barbecue lunch, green fees and cart, a buffet dinner, prizes and a $100 tax receipt. Silent auction items include a trip for two to golf in Bahamas, golf packages and additional golf related items. Registrations Registrations received before June 30, 1994 are eligible for the Early Bird Draw, a $250 gift certificate at Glen- way's Pro Shop. The tournament is a best ball game with a shotgun start at 12:00 noon. All proceeds from the tournament are used to purchase mobility equipment equipment for adults and teens with physical physical disabilities. The tournament is limited to the first 120 golfers. For more information, please call at Ontario March of Dimes at (905) 434-5280 or Fran Crowson at Transa- merica Brokerage at 1-800-387-0948. J?l 4 Si Si Si , Si Ma & Pa's Country Store Ü Country decor Scented candles Large variety of country placemats, table runners, rugs and much more. Featuring several • craftspeople from Durham Region Santa Fe Pot pourri and electric pots Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays Sat. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sun. 12 noon - 5 p.m. 4 Si 4 4 4 Ask about this week's featured artist to receive 10% OFF! 374 Wilson Rd. S. 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With a run of 1.42 miles, this rollercoaster rollercoaster is the longest in the world. •Substantial serpent: The longest snake ever held in captivity captivity was a female reticulated python named Colossus. She measured28feet6inches.. , -• •What's up doc? Think of all the juice you could make with a 16 foot, 10-and-a-half-inch carrot! This immense vegetable, vegetable, presented in Great Britain in 1991, set a world's record. However, a juicemaker to accommodate a carrqt that size remains to be seen! •Taking sides: The longest continuous boundary in the world is between Canada and the United States. It extends for 3,987 miles. •Riding in style: Jay Ohrberg put the word stretch in stretch limousine with his 100-foot-long, 26-wheeled automobile. It had many exclusive luxuries, including a swimming pool with a diving board and king-sized water bed! •A river runs through it: If you're planning a tour down the Amazon, make sure you pack enough clothes. This river, which is the world's longest, measures 4,195 miles. Ihe Best Person for the Job Whether you're a boy or a girl, you can be anything you want to be when you become an adult. That's why job titles should not reflect the sex of a person. For example, someone who is in sales should be called a salesperson or a sales- associate, not à salesman or a saleswoman. Below is a list of job descriptions. See if you can give each a title without the words "man" or "woman" attached. 1. The brave person who protects others and enforces the law is called a 2. The one who shows you the emergency exits on an airplane airplane is not a stewardess or a stewart but a 3. The person who delivers your mail in all kinds of weather is referred to as a 4. The individual who drives a red truck and pulls people out of burning buildings is called a 5. 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