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10 The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, August 24, 1996 Bargains At New To You Shoppe Puzzles, children's toys, books, children's clothing, baby outfits, mugs, plates, men's and women's spring coats, shoes, and ties are just some of the articles you'll find at the New To You Shoppe on Church Street in Bowmanville. And there are as many kinds of customers as donated items. "Some of our customers are hospital staff, single mothers, teenagers," says Lois Adams, the manager of the store. People come from near and far to shop, especially for the clothes, which are always in season. "We have regular customers who come from Port Perry who think' this is the best store," said Adams. "Everything is hung up or folded, smells fresh, and the store has a friendly atmosphere." atmosphere." And with 56 regular volunteers volunteers who put in a total of 1,872 hours over 312 days each year, there are plenty of people to talk with, said Ann Bons, volunteer scheduler for The New To You Shoppe. Another thing that customers customers enjoy at the shop is that "they don't feel intimidated," Adams says. "Sometimes they come in for the chat." Items at the store cost between between 25 cents and $10, although although most items are in the $2 to $5 range. But there have been occasions when Bons has given clothing away to needy people who could not afford to buy anything. "I see the need in Bowmanville, Bowmanville, and if I'm at the shop when needy people come in, I'll give." Just às the customers are from "the bottom to the top of the economic ladder" so, too, are the donors. Adams noted the shop receives a lot of clothes from people who just want to clean out their closets and are reluctant to throw the clothing out. By taking their clothes to the New To You Shoppe, they ensure the clothes will remain useful. Because they rely on donations, donations, the volunteers are never sure what's going to be in the store from one day to the next. That's why, when shoppers are looking for specific items, "they have to keep coming," said Adams. The shop, which raises funds for the Auxiliary of Memorial Memorial Hospital, seems to be one of the best-kept secrets in town. On an annual basis, the shop gives $13,000 to $14,000 after expenses to the hospital's auxiliary. The Auxiliary then purchases needed hospital equipment. Some equipment purchases that have been funded with profits from the New To You Shoppe include walkers, stretchers, and a plastic model of a skeleton known as Mr. Bones which is used for teaching teaching in the rehabilitation services services department. The New To You Shoppe, located at 133 Church Street in Bowmanville across from the former fire station, is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturdays Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. » * » Summer Barbecue In Orono It was a picture perfect evening for the hundreds who gathered at the Orono Park on August 14th to ch- joy the annual summer barbecue sponsored by the Orono Arena Improvements Improvements Committee. Funds raised by the community event will support the Orono Orono Arena. The annual barbecue barbecue features roast beef with all the trimmings. Music was provided courtesy courtesy of the Jazz Cals quartet. quartet. Chevrolet • Geo « Oldsmobile It's the limited time Chevrolet Dealers' '96 Clearout. Hurry in for the best selection on these and all other models in stock. * 2.2 litre engine • 5-speed transmission • rear spoiler • 4-wheel ABS • dual air bags Get over 500 litres of premium-blend Sunoco Ultra 94 gas FREE with a Cavalier or Lumina Van • driver's side air bag • 4-wheel ABS » 3.4 litre engine • 4 speed automatic transmission • tinted glass « seven passenger seating • AM/FM stereo * rear window defogger • driver's side air bag ♦ 4-wheel ABS * 4,3 litre V6 engine * 4 speed automatic transmission • push button 4-wheel drive • power windows/mirrors/door locks • air conditioning * high back reclining front bucket seats No-charge running boards, aerodeflector, embroidered front floor mats Our Lowest Lease Offer Of The Year payment <A 52,Slo, security : dept)$ltef$47$$mffteight' f WO are required, tSC Value Priced for a Limited Time at your Chevrolet • Geo • Oldsmobile Store Don't forget to use your CM card earnings toward the purchase or lease down payment of your next new CM vehicle.* What's your card done for you lately? B GRADUATE PROGRAM mtnmtUE omiASt of AMtw cm vuiioi SmartLease; Smart customers use SmartLease, a custom-designed lease plan to fit your specific needs. You can pay zero down, lower your monthly payments or use your trade-in.