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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, December 4. 1996 11 Real Estate Deadlines and Policies Deadline for Wednesday Publication is Monday at 12:00 Noon. Any compensation for errors or omissions by 'l'Ire Canadian Statesman will be limited to the value of the space occupied by the error in the advertisement. ^ Please phone 623-3303 and ask for the Real Estate Sales Department J 1/M// Pilot Speaks to Canadian Club Historians Snub Military UNPLUGGED * By Mary Fraser Canada should affirm the vital vital and honourable role played by its armed forces during two world wars and base its future military system on this historical historical example. This was the message message Dr, Keith Billctt delivered to the Bowmanvillc Men's Canadian Canadian Club on Wednesday, November 27 at St. John's Anglican Anglican Church. Over 10,1 Dr. Billctt, an RCAF flying officer during WWII, told his audience that over 1,080,000 Canadians served in the armed forces from 1939 to 1945 and only 10,000 of them were actually actually professional military personnel. personnel. "It was a war fought by civilians," civilians," he said, adding that by the end of the war there were over 106,000 Canadian casualties. casualties. "It's difficult to believe that two histories of Canada have been written intended for Canadian Canadian schools in which one devoted an entire half-page to those six crucial years and the other, a whole paragraph," Dr. Billett said. He spoke with difficulty about watching friends being shot out of the sky, and wondered wondered how historians could ignore ignore this kind of sacrifice and the impact it had on the future of the world. Bitter about recent articles and documentaries in which "the rewriters of history", who were not there, criticized with great derision the'actions of the allies, Dr. Billett questioned their correctness. "It is being said today that the bombing campaign over Germany Germany had little effect on the outcome of the war. If that was so, then why, by 1944, was Germany already desperately short of gas, electricity, food and all the material needed for the front, when the land forces hadn't even arrived yet?" Dr. Billett recalled that two of the first major bombing campaigns were ordered by Hitler and took place over Rotterdam Rotterdam at a time when the Dutch had yet to declare war, and over Coventry England, which was completely flattened, flattened, but these events were conveniently not mentioned when historians denounced the allied raids as sadistic. "Who started the war with Japan?" Japan?" he questioned, adding that the Japanese had already killed 20,000,000 Chinese, Mongolians and Koreans. The price of American possession of the tiny island of Guadalcanal Guadalcanal was the lives of 50,000 American troops. In retrospect, it seemed to Billett that the atomic bomb probably saved more lives than it took. According to Billctt, after the Soviets closed the corridor between between East Germany and West Berlin, the only thing that stopped them from marching through to the coast was the fact that the Americans had the atomic bomb and had used it, and this persuasive deterrent was to last for the next fifty years. Commenting upon the present unhealthy state of the Canadian military, as demonstrated demonstrated by recent events in places like Somalia, Dr. Billett quoted a particular military writer who "blames the relentless relentless expansion of the department department of defence over the last quarter century, where there arc more civilians than military, military, more generals than tanks in the field and where no one now has ever had any real experience experience in warfare." "The last time Canadian military military equipment was upgraded was in 1977...and when asked to rally 5,000 troops to send to the Gulf War, we couldn't do it. If we don't protect 'our interests interests abroad, it will be done for us, and we know by whom, and the price will be that our interests will be completely taken over," warned Billctt. Dr. Billctt closed his remarks by suggesting that maintaining our high standard of living depends depends upon peace and that peace depends upon strength. He believes our military personnel personnel must be respected and from that position of respect they must help to maintain peace throughout the world, so that one day there will never be any more wars. Dr. Keith Billett is a retired optometrist who grew up in the Clarington area and practised his profession in Bowmanvillc. His schooling was put on hold while he served as a flying officer officer with the R.C.A.F. In 1945 he entered university, married and settled down in Bowmanvillc Bowmanvillc where he and his wife, Jean, raised three children. He is active in church and service clubs, and enjoys gardening and playing golf. l Wm by Paul Reesor In a new pilot program entitled entitled Learning to be Water Wise and Energy Efficient, grade 5 Whitby public and separate school students will learn ways to make their homes more energy energy efficient. Using teaching aids and individual individual working kits (compact fluorescent lamp, low flow shower head etc.), the students will also understand the environmental environmental importance of living within a sustainable society to protect the earth's finite resources. resources. The program was developed in partnership between Durham Durham Region, Consumers Gas and Whitby Hydro. High-Tech School Bus Trains Staff For more information on this program, call Consumers Gas at 416-496-7157. Hydro Québec opens (electricity) grid Natural Resources Minister, Guy Chevrette, recently announced announced that Quebec would open the electricity transmission transmission grid (would include user fee) to private producers and utilities in neighbouring provinces provinces to enable them to export their energy to the United States. In return, Quebec is counting on getting similar access to lines in Ontario and New Brunswick in order to export its electricity to U.S. stales bordering bordering those two provinces. Ontario is in the process of reviewing its own, currently regulated, electricity market. Thank you for your interest. Reader's ideas or questions are always welcome. Please write "Unplugged" care of The Canadian Canadian Statesman, P.O. Box 190 Bowmanvillc, Ontario, L1C3K9. Dr. Keith Billett, a pilot who served overseas during World War Two, was the guest speaker at the Wednesday, November 27, meeting of the Bowmanvillc Men's Canadian Canadian Qub. Pictured above are, from left: Rowlie Coombes, Club President; Dr. Billett;- Billett;- Malcolm Mackenzie-, the Canadian Club member- who thanked the-Speaker-and- Cliff Trewin, Secretary-Treasurer. A high-tech school bus rolls into Clarington and Northumberland Northumberland County next week and the local public school board will be using it to train office staff and to give students even more exposure to computers. Instead of seats, it has computer training stations The bus is larger than a normal normal school bus and, instead of seats, has computer training stations which can accommodate accommodate 12 people at a time. It is a joint project of the Ontario Public School Boards' Association Association and a number of private companies including Laidlaw Transit Limited which is providing providing the bus. The board will be training office office staff at different schools on the use of new office software software equipment and "we'll be able to train the majority of school offices during that week," says Jennie Bambridgc, computer liaison officer for the board. Judy O'Connor, a computer resource teacher with the board, says the computers on the bus "are linked up in a unique way. The group instructor instructor can zero in on someone who is having trouble or, by hitting switches, you can move to a tutorial method so that all the computers are going through the program at the same time." The bus arrives Monday, December December 2 and will be stationed outside the board office in Co- bourg for its first session. It heads to Campbcllford District High School on Tuesday, travels travels to Port Hope High School on Wednesday, Bowmanvillc High School on Thursday, and then to Cobourg District Collegiate Collegiate Institute East on Friday. The training sessions run from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and in the afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students will be using the equipment during the lunch hour. i PETER KOWAL Real Estate Limited Broker 152 King St. W., Bowmanville Phone: (905) 623-2453 Fax: (905) 623-0136 SERVING BOWMANVILLE AND AREA SINCE 1955 The Lillie Office That's Big on Service Perfect Starter Home! NOW PRICED AT $112,900. Brick and alum, semi with garage. Clean and attractively attractively decorated home - quick closing available. Call for appt. today. 623-2453. ICRiliKl 234 King Street East, Bowmanvillc irifRMil (905)623-3393 SNOWMOBILE FROM YOUR FRONT DOOR! Spotless 3 + 2 bedroom raised bungalow on a beautiful big lot (100' x 100' approx.). Nicely finished walkout basement, newer windows and doors. Triple car garage with new roof/soffit and fascia and 60 amp service. service. All newer plumbing, nice 10' x 25' deck at back. New septic system in 1994. 25 ' " ' ' iking $129,500. NEW HOME WITH W/O BASEMENT Located on super court in Bowmanville. 4 bedroom, 1,600 sq. ft. home with main floor laundry and family room, 2 car garage. Asking 5166,900. 3 bedroom home with a finished walkout basement (approx. 1,500 sq. ft.) and 2 car garage. , - -- -- Asking 5155,900. Choice of carpet and minutes to Oshawa. Asking $129,500. cabinets, etc. For more info call Terry Witherspoon* 623-3393 or 983-8296, MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC NOTICE At a meeting held on April 11, 1994, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington passed a resolution which states that once each quarter, one regularly scheduled Council meeting will be held at a suitable location in either Ward 1 or Ward 3. Accordingly, the Council meeting scheduled to be held on Monday, December 9, 1996, at 7:00 p.m., will be held at the Newtonville Community Centre, 21 Church Street, Newtonville. Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T. Clerk Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6 S7\ - MUNICIPALITY OF fjJarinqton Dates of Publication: November 27,1996 December 4, 1996 CS-lnd. 6541 oj.r Professional Women's Meeting The Bowmanville Business and Professional Women's Club held their regular meeting on November 21, 1996 at Silk's Café, King Street, Bowmanvillc. Bowmanvillc. After a delicious meal served to 14 members and four guests, we heard our guest speaker. Eleanor Hannan introduced the guest speaker, Sandra Parker, Parker, who lives in Pickering and is employed by Mental Health Unit. Sandra told us laughter is the best medicine and makes physical changes in your body. Smile a lot, even on the phone. Laugh at yourself. Play with children, as they arc happy and play games. Eleanor Hannan thanked the speaker and presented presented her with a gift. The December meeting will be a week earlier than usual, the 12th of December, 1996 at Silk's Cafe, 73 King Street West, Bowmanville. Karen Digman, who works at Belhcs- da House, will be the speaker. Bcthcsda House is a home for abused women and their children. children. People attending this meeting are asked to bring an article for the women and children children at the shelter such as hair spray, tooth brushes, shampoo and other items. Guests arc always welcome. If you arc interested in attending, attending, please phone Helen Devitt at 623-3915 by 7 p.m. on December December 9lh, 1996. Ruth Corrigan THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE CONTACT NUMBER FOR 1996 - 97 WINTER SEASON DECEMBER 2,1996, TO APRIL 7,1997 The Public Works Department can be contacted for emergencies relative to road maintenance or conditions at the following telephone number during the 1996-97 Winter Season: ALL AREAS 623-3379 AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY 623-5126 Don Patterson, C.E.T. Manager of Operations Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street VIIIZU1IV _ Bowmanville, ON L1C3A6 Dates to be published: Wednesday, November 27,1996 Wednesday, December 4,1996 CS-lnd. 5964A @Jp MUNICIPALITY OF (glaring ton THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW NO. 93-144 FORMAL NOTICE TO CLEAN SNOW AND ICE FROM SIDEWALKS Occupants and property owners are required to remove snow and ice from the public sidewalks in front of, and beside their properties within 12 hours after a fall of snow, freezing rain, or hail and to keep them clear. These requirements apply whether or not a house or any other building is erected on the property. If you fail to clear and keep clear the entire surface of sidewalks abutting your property, the Municipality will remove the snow and ice and charge the cost of such removal to the property owner's realty taxes. Clearing snow and ice makes the Municipality's sidewalks safer for ALL pedestrians. Your co-operation in keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice AT ALL TIMES will be appreciated. /7\ . MUNICIPALITY OF Cyarinciton CS-lnd. 6008 ONTARIO ©J.P. (FRANK' » REALTOR 234 King Street East, Bowmanville Telephone 623-3393 Toronto Line 686-1035 BUNGALOW - BOWMANVILLE Separate doublo car workshop plus a 2 + 1 bedroom bungalow. bungalow. Family room with fireplace, central air, walkout to 10' x 36' pool. 65'x 197' lot. $139,900. Call Charlie Reid* 623-3393 or 983-5914. JUST LISTED-$99,900 3 bedroom semi In desirable area of Bowmanville. Living room and dining room witn large bay window. Gas heat, don't waltl See It todayl Call Joe Jeronimo** 623-3393. fist-Tf COUNTRY ESTATE 3.13 ACRES Gorgeous custom built 2 storey home on ravlno lot. Enormous kitchon, finished basomonl, hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms. 20 minutes north ol Bowmanville. $224,900. Call Charlie Reid* 623-3393 or 983-5914. John Fowi.hr Joe Jeronimo, Manager, is pleased to welcome John Fowler to the Bowmanville Office. John brings to our company many years of experience in resolving customer service needs in the automotive business. John's customer satisfaction achievements achievements will he carried forward to assist you with all your real estate needs whether buying or selling, For dedicated full time real estate service please call Joint at 905-623-3393 or 905-623-7928 and experience that customer number one feeling. © *//$?// cornerstone realty lOim- ltd., realtor 104 king st. e., bowmanville Oé£^ a yOyü ENNISKILLEN VILLAGE 3 bedroom home on 1.4 acres. Includes large paddock with barn for horses. Asking $133,900. ORONO VILLAGE 3 bedroom Orono Village home - Includes walkout from family room, bright eat-in kitchen plus large garage on 65' x 165' loti Asking $112,500. Call Doug Humphrey** 623-6000. THE HOME WIT! I IT ALL! Dianne Warren* 4 + 1 bedrooms, 4 baths, 1 onsullo, main floor family Q i Ron room with fireplace and walkout to deck. Conlral sates nep. n | r / vn0i | ns | c ) 0 entrance to double garage and the lower level loaturos an In-law sullo with Ils own walkout. walkout. Shows beautifully. Only $177,900. Call Dianne Warren* Office 623-6000 Tor. Line 428-1206. Marg Bain* Sales Rep. Call Marg Bain* (905) 623-6000 ATTENTION HORSE «£ LOVERS What a great property for your business: 126 acres with 60 acres workable, 10 acres sugar-bush, 8 acres cedar bush, a pond , a stream and a 105 ft. barn with box stalls. Two houses: a seven year old stone and aluminum raised bungalow and a 2 storey hired hands house. Asking $329,000. Call and ask for Marg Bain for the details. 905-623-6000. HOBBY FARM 10 acres. 6 years new. Ventury home with over 2000 sq. ft. of living space, walkouts walkouts and deck. Asking $171,500. For a market evaluation of your property, please call David Passant**, Associate Broker todayl CENTRAL LOCATION 3 bedroom, all brick twin home. FA gas heat. Shows like a dream! $113,900. Ron Moore* Sales Rep. 623-6000 24 hr. 623-9263 (res.) BRAND SPANKING NEW! >y car garngo loaturos centre hall plan with largo family room, separate dining room, 4 pc. ensuite nnd walk-in closet. Roughod-ln conlral vac and roughod-ln control air. 3 bathrooms, at an exceptionally exceptionally low 3166,900. LOOK AT THIS! 542.900- 100'x 150' building lot, Orono area 549.900- 132 x 247 (approx. 1 acre) building lot in Kondal 564,900 - 200 X 200 oxecutivo building lot JUST LISTED - 2 - 10 aero parcels with trees 565,900. each 5135,500 - Bungalow with income potential Call Ron Moore* now to view 623-6000.