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1 I Section Two ;; The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, February 26, 1997 Page 15 Happenings in Enniskillen Skit Brings to Life 100-Year History of W.l. Some of the members of the Women's Institute dressed in costumes of the past century in a skit which illustrated the founding of their organization 100 years ago. Pictured above are (not in order of appearance in photo): Elaine Baker, who portrayed Adelaide Hoodless; Doreen Westlake, as John Hoodless and Marjorie Cryderman as Edna Hoodless, daughter of Adelaide. The Women's Institute was formed 100 years ago by Adelaide Hoodless. Also in the photo are: Doris Hills as Dr. Harrison; Jennifer Bowman as Lady Tweedsmuir and Jean Taylor, who is the president of today's Solina W.l. Karen Dair, who played the role of Sir William Macdonald, was absent when this photo was taken. The community celebrated the centennial at the Solina Hall on Wednesday, February 19th. Women's Institute Turns 100 Years Old On February 19, 1997, President Jean Taylor welcomed welcomed honoured guests and members to this very special meeting of the Solina W.L Mayor Diane Hamre brought greetings from Clarington Council, as did W.l. District President Brenda Metcalfe from Durham West. President Jean began our program by lighting a candle in celebration of 100 years of Women's Institute, sharing this ceremony with all members throughout Ontario. She said that W.l. is an educational organization organization for personal growth, self-improvement, leadership development and community action. Valued assets are the friendships gained and renewed. W.l. is linked provin- cially through the Federated Women's Institute of Ontario, nationally through the Federated Institutes of Canada, and worldwide through the Associated Country Women of the World. Members, each bedecked with a beautiful corsage, answered the Roll Call - "What have I accomplished with a Women's Institute life skill?" Thanks to W.L we have word- recognition and phonetic programs programs for Grades I and IV; traffic traffic lights at dangerous intersections; intersections; "best-before" dates on pre-packaged fresh foods; flashing lights on school buses; music in elementary schools; brighter lines on highways; "Living Will"; and wrapped bread in plastic bags. On-going activities include Tweedsmuir History Books, which record farm histories and community developments; environmental concerns reduce, recycle, reuse; emphasis emphasis that women over fifty should have mammograms; recognizing and resolving needs in our communities; greening of towns and planting of trees; and elimination of violence violence in TV programs. The Motto, "Celebrate the past; challenge the future", was given by Blaikie Rowsell and Betty Grant. The original minutes minutes of the Stoney Creek meeting meeting of February 19,1897, were read by secretary Marion Peters. Our members then presented presented a skit in the form of an historical review of Women's Institute, with narration and short scenes, in period costume. costume. It ended with the singing of the W.L Centennial Song and the W.L Theme Song. There was a standing ovation! Sincere thanks to each and every member who worked so hard to make this evening such a success. Betty Grant P.R.O. Solina W.l. The U.C.W. met February 19th with seventeen ladies present. present. The committee in charge was Dorothy Sharp and Janice Croft. Dorothy opened the meeting with a welcome to everyone and a poem "Twenty- Four Hours". Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Business and Correspondence were discussed. Several cards were sent to some of our absent members, falling on this treacherous ice has caused a couple of our ladies to be bruised. Oshawa Presbyterial U.C.W. Annual meeting is February 26 at Hampton. Eldad is hosting the World Day of Prayer Friday, March 7th. Janice Croft conducted the devotion, opening with Prayer and using Matthew ll-V-28- 30. We sang hymn 502. Then, using Betty Turcotte's book, we read "On Eagles Wings". This illustrated how we could approach life, we could sit on the rocks and go to no other heights or we could soar like the Eagle, maybe struggling but not giving up. We have the Love of God and friends to help us. This reading prepared us for our guest speaker. Janice introduced introduced Mr. Ted Farrow from Whitby. One of the most amazing amazing persons we have heard. Ted Farrow is a long time volunteer with the Clarington and Oshawa/Whitby Cope Mental Health Programs. He has dedicated dedicated hours of service to improve the wellbeing of his fellow citizens. In 1980, at age 47, Ted had a stroke which resulted in the loss of his speech and the use of his right side. He was forced to retire from his job at General Motors. In 1982 and 1983 he suffered two more strokes and in 1988 a heart attack. Many people would have just given THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE RECONSTRUCTION OF SCUGOG STREET FROM 75 METRES SOUTH OF ODELL STREET TO 100 METRES NORTH OF MEADOWVIEW BOULEVARD The Municipality of Clarington in conjunction with the Region of Durham propose to reconstruct Scugog Street from 75 metres south ' of Odell Street to 100 metres, north of Meadowview Boulevard, as part, of the 1997 Construction Program. The proposed works will include road excavation, placing granular base, . curb and gutter, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, watermains and asphalt pavement. In addition, a new sanitary sewer and watermain will be installed on Second Street from Scugog Street to Prospect Street. The sidewalk will be upgraded for the full length of Scugog Street on the east side or the street within the project limits. Channelization of the Church Street/Scugog Street intersection will form part of the works. An Information Centre is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, March 5, 1997, between the hours of 4:00 and 7:00 p.m., dt the Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, in Meeting Room 1. Preliminary plans for the proposed reconstruction will be available ana staff will be on hand to answer questions. Your local knowledge of the area can provide valuable information for finalizing the design plans and other associated matters. You are, therefore, cordially invited to attend the Information- Centre to view the plans and provide any information you may have regarding the proposed works. Stephen A. Yokes, P. Eng., Director of Public Works Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 yÇ'* MUNICIPALITY OF Y jlarinc/ton ONTARIO Date of Publication: February 26, 1997 CS-5974 ©J.P. MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC NOTICE BUDGET MEETING SCHEDULE The Council of the Municipality of Clarington will be holding their budget deliberations in accordance with the following schedule: Day Date 1997 Meeting Time Meeting Agenda Thurs. March 6 Special G.P.A. 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Committee Deliberations. Each Department presents details of budget. Fri. March 7 Special G.P.A. Continued 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Deliberations continued. Library/ MuseumsA/isual Arts present budgets on request. Mon. March 10 Council 7:00 p.m. Public opportunity to appear as a delegation to speak to budget. Mon. March 17 Regular G.P.A. 9:30 a.m. Public opportunity to appear as a delegation to speak to budget. Mon. March 24 Regular Council 7:00 p.m. Budget ratification; final opportunity for public delegations on 1997 budget. Each of these meetings is being held in the Temperance Street, Bowmanville, and is open wishing to address the Council on March 10 or Mar on March .17, is required to contact the Clerk's De| 12:00 noon the Wednesday prior to the subject mee NOTE: A COPY OFTHE DRAFT BUDGET WILL B CLARINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Patti L. Ba Council Chambers, 40 to the public. Anyone :h 24 or the Committee jartment, 623-3379, by ting: E AVAILABLE ATTHE rrie, A.M.C.T. ty of Clarington ranee Street lie, Ontario L1C3A6 ©J.P. - municipality of Clerk 1 Jarinqton tSf Ontario Bowmanv Dates of Publication: February 26,1997 March 5,1997, March 12,1997 CS-Ind. 6711 up and sal on the rocks but Ted chose to soar like the Eagles to learn to talk, write and walk and again to give of himself, to be there and inspire others. Ted says he is not a victim but a survivor. His sense of humour, perseverance, fortitude and love of humanity have helped him to "live again". He has received over 40 awards for his work with the Stroke Support' Group, telephone and travel to support clients on one-to-one basis. Many professionals refer to him. We would like to offer congratulations congratulations to the parents of three new babies, Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs, Mr. and Mrs. Carruthers, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Snowden. All beautiful little boys. Submitted by M. Stainton. THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC NOTICE WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS MARCH 3 TO APRIL 30,1997 Weight Restriction Regulations will be in force on all roads under the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Clarington from March 3 to April 30, 1997. Vehicle loads are restricted to FIVE (5) TONNES PEF1 AXLE, in accordance with the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act R.S.0.1990, cH8, s122. Stephen A. Vokes, P. Eng., Director of Public Works Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 (^larinqton MUNICIPALITY OF ONTARIO Dates Published: February 19 and 26, 1997 CS-Ind. 5970 ©J.P. DURHAM REGION THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE DURHAM REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS REGIONAL FILE NOS.: OPA 97-001 and 97-002 The Regional Municipality of Durham is considering two site specific amendments to the Durham Regional Official Plan: 1. to permit retail warehouses with a minimum gross leasable area of 465 sq. m. (5,000 sq. ft.) and 929 sq. m. (10,000 sq. ft.) (File No.: OPA'97-001) on the site shown below; and 2. to permit retail warehouses with a minimum gross leasable area of 465 sq. m. (5,000 sq. ft.) at the Thickson Ridge Power Centre (File No.: OPA 97-002) on the site shown below. PUBLIC MEETING The Durham Region Planning Committee will hold a public meeting to provide interested parties the opportunity to make comments, identify issues and provide additional information relative to the proposed amendments. The public meeting will be held on: Tuesday, March 18,1997 at 10:00 a.m. Durham Region Planning Department, Main Boardroom Whitby Mall, Fourth Floor, Lang Tower COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS? An information report outlining the details of the proposed amendments may be obtained from the Durham Region Planning Department. If you have any questions or comments regarding the proposed amendments, please contact: Grant McGregor, Planner Tel: (905) 728-7731 (Whitby) Tel: (905) 686-1651 (Toronto) Fax: (905) 436-6612 If you wish to make a written submission or if you wish to be notified of subsequent meetings or the adoption of the proposed proposed amendments, please write to the Commissioner of Planning, Box 623, Whitby, Ontario UN 6A3. Please include your address, telephone number and the file number in your submission. APPEAL If a person or public body that files an appeal of the decision for the proposed official plan amendments to the Ontario Municipal Board does not make an oral submission at a public meeting or written submission before the proposed official plan amendments are adopted, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss the appeal. Gerri-Lynn O'Connor Chair, Planning Committee A.L. Georgieff, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. Commissioner of Planning (D J.P.