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VI United Way Nearing Goal The Clarington Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, December 17.1994 3 St. Joseph's Students Sponsor Families $2.85 million has been pledged so far in the Clarington, Oshawa, Whitby United Way campaign of 1994. The goal has been set at $3.2 million. million. Fund-raisers feel they are comfortably comfortably on their, way to meeting the mark. "We're pretty confident we'll have a successful campaign," says campaign assistant Shari Lovelock. "A lot of people like to make their donation at Christmas time. That's partly due to the spirit of the season and partly because of the tax deduction. deduction. Either way, we're happy to accept accept their contribution." The message campaigners are sending out into the community these days is that the 1994 drive Just Window Shopping? MwlSmgr isn't over yet. "We want people to be aware that the campaign is still underway and we can't meet the target target without the public's support," notes Ms. Lovelock. "The areas where we need help to ensure the campaign's success are the personal gifts and professional divisions," Lovelock adds. There has already been another mailing and fund-raisers plan to make follow-up follow-up calls in the coming week. A gift to the United Way supports supports more than 40 separate community community agencies, which deliver in excess excess of 200 programs. More than 80,000 people benefit from the ser- Speeding Traffic From page one "This, together with the speed of the vehicles coming along Nash Road, makes this a very unsafe environment environment for the children to go to and leave school safely. Please do not wait until a young life is taken before making this problem a priority." priority." Clarington councillors have sent the letters to the Public Works Department Department to be included in a report on speed and traffic volumes on Nash Road. That report is due back to the General Purpose Committee in 1995. vices provided by United Way agen cies. Contributions stay in the local community. Donors can drop off their contributions contributions in Bowmanville at the Community Community Care office located at 98 King St. W. Information Sought On Nuclear Plants Ward One Councillor Mary Novak Novak wants to be kept informed when problems occur at either of the two nuclear stations in Durham Region. She told Clarington Mayor Diane Hamre, it's not enough for just the mayor to get calls regarding the problems which occur, because all of the councillors need the information. information. She noted that all councillors receive inquiries from their constituents. constituents. Mayor Hamre said she would talk with those in the know, to ensure ensure councillors were on the telephone telephone list for information. The discussion followed an incident incident at the Pickering Generating Station in which there was an emergency emergency shut-down of one of the Pickering Pickering units. The students of St. Joseph's Catholic School in Bowmanville sponsored 15 families through the St. Vincent de Paul Society this year. Heather Hogan, a new teacher at the school, spearheaded the "Be an Angel" project which saw food, toys, clothing and Christmas treats brought to the school by students for the families each classroom classroom sponsored. Students (front to back) Amanada Bates, Meaghan Kroon and Thomas Marano show off some of the toys some lucky children will be receiving this year. Plans include donations of turkeys, turkeys, and vegetables to complete the Christmas baskets. You are Invited to Attend An Open House to celebrate the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Sam and Kay Samells Saturday, December 17,1994 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Trinity United Church Hall, Bowmanville BEST WISHES ONLY nn vffloui Hmm ('mm n Before Christmas All In-Stock Merchandise % OFF NOW (while supplies last) (lottery tickets and grooming excepted) Terribrae Pet Centre 73 King W., Bowmanville Telephone 623-1752 and take advantage of this special price! PS12 POINT & SHOOT 8 mm CAMCORDER For $ Only COMPACT and LIGHTWEIGHT AMAZINGLY CONVENIENT User-Friendly Features Include: ■ Optical color viewfinder ■ Automatic focus. ■ Remaining tape and battery level indicators ■ Fuzzy Logic auto exposure and auto white balance ■ Manual 3x zoom ■ Large LCD display ■ Long battery life ■ Includes: Battery • AC adaptor/charger • A/V connection cable • AC power cord SA0O FACTORY AUTHORIZED SERVICENTRE FOR MOST MAJOR BRANDS OF VCR'S, TV'S, AUDIO and MICROWAVE OVENS VCR CLINIC Since 1982 697-0310 (MieJhaeK Dealer IS King St. W., Bowmanville ©