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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 14 Aug 1996, p. 2

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The Canadian Statesman, tiowmanville, Wednesday, August 14. 1996 Durham Beat Organic Market for Port Perry A family of organic gardeners from Port Perry have opened a new farm market where consumers can purchase a wide array of vegetables grown without chemicals. Located on Scugog Line 8 north of Port Perry, the newly constructed market was an expansion for Bill and Penny Reid who have been growing vegetables organically on several several acres for the past three years. According to the Durham Farm Fresh Marketing Association, Association, the Reids have created a natural balance both in their soil and pest population by not using chemicals, and they arc enjoying an excellent yield. Fertilizer used is all made of composted vegetables and plants therefore returning to the soil what nutrients the plants take out. The Reid family arc in the process of organizing a community community garden in conjunction with the local teen advisory committee in. which teen parents can learn about growing their own foods organically. Prostitution Arrests in Oshawa Durham Regional Police have arrested 10 women on prostitution and related charges following complaints of women soliciting in Oshawa. On July 29, 30 and 31 police conducted their investigation investigation in the area of Park Road S., Wentworth Street W„ Rit- son Road S„ and Bond Street E. The women arrested ranged in age from 20 to 37 years of age and were all from the Oshawa and Whitby area. All were charged with communicating for the purpose of prostitution. prostitution. Additional charges were also laid as a result of the investigation investigation including: robbery, obstructing police, assault, mischief and failure to appear in court. Those charged have already appeared in Oshawa Provincial Provincial court and eases have been set for various dales. Beaverton Remains Identified A man found dead last week in Lake Simcoe has now been identified as a Toronto resident. The remains of Kearney W. Oliver, aged 50, were discovered discovered at about 10:30 a.m. on August 8th at Alsop's Beach Rd. in the Beaverton area. Durham Regional Police say no foul play is suspected. An investigation is still underway to determine the cause of death. Actors Needed for Parody The Durham Shoestring Performers arc seeking seven talented talented actors and actresses for their November production of 'Cloud Nine' by playwright Caryl Churchill. Four men and three women between the ages of 25 to 45 are needed to fill the roles in this 'gender-bending' parody. The play is billed as a hilarious look at modern society's struggle to maintain family values while dealing with changing sexual standards. Auditions will-be held Wednesday, September 4th at 7:30 p.m. at the Arts Resource Centre behind Oshawa City Hall. Call 725-9256 for more info. If& Pet of the Week Zeus is a Doberman and Shepherd mix about 5 months old. This black and tan pup is good with children children and already house-trained. Pet Friendly Tip: Please spay or neuter your pet before you add to the pet overpopulation problem. There are never as many homes as there are animals who need and deserve them. Animal Shelter 623-7651 Sponsored by: J3l MUNICIPALITY OF arington ONTARIO ©j.p. Don't Miss a Single Issue Catch all the news, sports and advertising that make up our community. Category 1 Sub. G.S.T. Subscribers who wish In pick up Iheir own subscription at our offices after 11 a.m. Wednesday. You will lie given a card to present each week when you pick up your Statesman S2fi Category 2 Subscribers within Canada S.'tO Category 3 Subscribers outside of Canada SI 00 SI.75 S2.10 Total per year S2G.75 S32.10 S7.00 SI 07.00 Subscription Order Form Niimo:.-- Addrosa:. Now Q or Renewal U Postal Code:. Telephone No.:. Please pay by cheque, VISA, MasterCard, or money order. | VISA/MC Number: Expiry Date: I ID* Canadian gtattmi P.O. Box 190,62 King Streel West, Bowmanville; Ontario, L1C 3K9 Second Class Mail Permit No. 1561 Okay, What the Heck is That? This playful river otter was among the exotic and not-so exotic animals displayed Sunday, August 11, during the annual Pizza Pizza family carnival held at the Bovv- manville Lions Centre. Two representatives of "Speaking of Wildlife" were on hand to give youngsters a close-up view of creatures great and small, including a porcupine, a fisher and a Bunnese python. Clarington On the 'Net Continued from Page I Councillor Larry Hannah noted, "this would not be a major cost, and would avail us of world-wide advertising." advertising." Councillor Mary Novak also said the idea of having the councillors' profiles included would help "because companies would want to know who they are dealing with. They would want to know if they are business people or with just a bunch of farmers." After an outcry from the other councillors over her remark about farmers, Councillor Novak retracted her remark and apologized. TOPSOIL ' Trent University at Durham College Fall-Winter Session More than 45 courses jre ottered weekday afternoons and evenings or Saturdax morning. Registration deadlines: • Juty 15 for lull-time • August 15 for part-time For information or a brochure call: (905) 723-9747 or (905) 721-3003 We invite xou to visit our Web site http.n w n .fnvifu.v.i admin ibe Don't be shy about wearing wearing your nightclothes out under under the stars this Friday night when downtown Bowman- villc hosts ils annual Midnight Midnight Madness event. Wearing PJs will be more fun and could pay off in SI 00 worth of downtown shopping dollars. Between 8:00 p.m. and Clarington Council Defines New Boundaries For '97 Election Continued from Page 1 regional councillors could not run 'at large.' "Bowmanville has grown dramatically and needs two representatives," said Councillor Hannah. "This is added representation representation to the area," he said. He added "and we all know how much it costs to run a campaign." The Restructuring Committee's recommendations recommendations will be sent to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; the Regional Assessment Office, Ontario Hydro, Clarington Hydro, the two school boards, Durham Regional government and to Durham East MPP John O'Toole. midnight a clown will be handing out prize balloons to anyone dressed in their PJs. Attached to each balloon will be anything from coupons to gift certificates to a lucky prize of S100 in shopping bucks. And, that's not all. Washboard Hank, the one- man-band determined to he a legend, will be roving around the downtown, providing his unique style of music until 10:30 p.m. And, between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. there will he a Teddy Bear Clinic set up beside the Bank of Montreal. Children are invited to bring their stuffed pals in for an examination. Certificates of Wellness will be given to bears who visit the clinic. Teddy Bear Clinic Examines Stuffed Friends for Free Dr. Katherine Wood of the Optimal Health Chiropractic Centre w;ill/provide, first aid for minor rips and tears, but bears needing more extensive surgery will be given a prescription prescription for repairs required. The bears' owners will be entered in a draw for a Teddy Bear. It all adds up to a madcap night on the town for the whole family. "We hope dial people arc crazy enough to come down in Iheir pyjamas and meet with die crazy people who arc staying open until midnight," midnight," says DBIA General Manager, Garth Gilpin. • Planting Mix • Sand • Peat Loam • Limestone Screenings • Screened Soil • Stone Screenings Same Day Delivery Kamstra Landscaping and Garden Supplies 1460 Taunton Rd. E. 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" 2 Year lease payments based on $3,000 down 1st payment and security due on lease Inception, Taxes extra. Certain restrictions apply. O.A.C. FRASER 815 King St. W., Oshawa (905) 576-1800 1-888-259-FORD FRASERS! FRASER EE3 ERASER SALES: Mon. - Thurs. 9 - 9; Fri. 9 - 6; Sat. 9 ■ SERVICE: Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 7:30 - 5:3 Tiies. till 9; Sat. 9 - 2 ATTENTION SENIORS and WELFARE RECIPIENTS MEDICINE CHEST PHARMACY will absorb the new $2.00 per prescription co-payment fee imposed by the Ontario Government on low income seniors and welfare recipients, effective August 12th, 1996. Drop in or call to register. MEDICINE CHEST PHARMACY 697-3784 v/sa "Your Personal Prescription Service" "Smoke-Free Environment" W- U N o D O V) S • Fast Convenient Service • Medication Counselling • Computerized Dispensary • All Drug Plans Accepted • Free Parking E KING ST. 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