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L Cancer Month Declared The month of April is to be declared Cancer Month in Clarington and April 3, 4 and 5 are to be "Daffodil Days. "This will enable us to Don't Miss a Single Issue Catch all the news, sports and advertising that make up our community. Category 1 Subscribers who wish to pick up their own subscription nt our offices after 11 n.m. Wednesday. You will be given a card to present each week when you pick up your Statesman. Category 2 Subscribers within Canada Category 3 Subscribers outside of Canada Sub. $25 $30 G.S.T. Total per year $1.75 $26.75 $2.10 $32.10 $100 $7.00 $107.00 I I Name:. Subscription Order Form Address:- New Q or Renewal |_| Postal Code:. , Telephone No.:. Please pay by cheque, VISA, MasterCard, or money order. VIS A/MC Number:. , Expiry Date:. Clje Canadian Statesman P.0. Box 190,62 King Street West, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C3K9 Second Class Mail Permit No. 1561 Page 2 The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville, February 26. 1997 Durham Briefs Winners from Rotary/Lions Stag Plenty of people came away winners after attending the Lions/Rotary Stag last Saturday in Bowmanville. The 51,000 prize winner was Barry Bragg, holder of ticket number #168. In addition, 5300 went to Mike Willoughby with ticket #100; and Lindsay Terreau scooped up the 5200 prize with ticket # 155. The sold-out event raised over 52,000 for community improvement projects by both local service clubs. Benefit for Fire Victims Raises $2,700 A benefit dance earlier this month managed to raise 52,700 for Yvonne Riggers and her family who were burnt out of their- Kendal-area home on January 9. Several businesses businesses contributed to the fundraiser which was held on February 1. Special thanks were extended for the donation of raffle prizes. Chris Heayn of Bowmanville won a 12-string guitar; Jim and Shirley Lachance won the his/hcrs watches donated by Hoopers Jewellers; and Wayne Colley won his weight in wings from the King Street Bar & Grill. Deficit Battle Benefits Farmers, says MR Alex Shepherd, federal MP for Durham, admits the battle against the national deficit has meant sacrifices for those in the agricultural sector,"but says the result has been enhanced competitiveness and record exports. Last year, Canada's agricultural exports totalled 517.5 billion. billion. In Durham, agriculture has meant 5193 million to the local economy and 525 million in wages and salaries. Shepherd said he is delighted federal Agriculture Minister Ralph Goodale accepted his invitation to address Durham farmers in Blackstock bn March 6th. "His acceptance is a recognition of how important a link Durham's agriculture and agri-food sector is to Canada's national food chain." Bowmanville Supplier Gets Contract with Kodak BRIG Enterprises in Bowmanville has recently been designated designated an ISO 9000 (an international standard of quality) Critical Supplier by Kodak Canada. BRIG has been supplying supplying process control systems, energy management systems and engineering services to Kodak since 1989. Recently, the company was awarded a contract by Kodak to develop software software for the quality control of motion picture film using advanced technology. This film is shipped from Canada for world-wide distribution, including Hollywood. The business is currently in the process of expanding its operation in the Bowmanville area! Liberal Health Critic to Address Group in Port Perry Liberal Health Critic Gerard Kennedy will address the Liberal Association of Durham East on Wednesday, March 5th, in Port Perry. Kennedy says the recent round of cuts to the Ontario health care system could have devastating effects. "Mike Harris has been forcing every hospital to lay off nurses, nurses, eliminate services or merge with existing hospitals, and very soon he will force closures of hospitals," Kennedy says. Gerard Kennedy will speak to the Liberal Association at the Kinsmen Hall, 15585 Simcoe Street in Port Perry at 8 p.m. The business portion of the meeting begins at 7 p.m. Canter Survivor Launches Support Group V ■ - /*- t >■ % / From page one The Happy Trails group will meet every Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., starting next week on March 4. Some of the topics that could be included during any one of the sessions arc: alternative health therapies such as therapeutic touch; learning about relaxation techniques and possibly having having guest speakers to talk about medications. "I'm very excited that Hospice Durham can fulfil a desire or wish of one of our clients," said Kathryn. She noted Mel has been itching to get the group going and it really shouldn't surprise surprise anyone who knows him that he feels this way. To register for this free discussion group, call Kathryn at 623-3611. She will also be looking into finding transportation for people interested in attending the sessions. Remember, the meetings are free. And Mel would certainly like to meet, see and talk with you. Are you living with cancer and needing a supportive place to talk about what's on your mind? Local resident Mel Putnam (centre) knows what it's like and he wants to see a self-help support group start in Clarington. Helping him achieve that goal are Kathryn Roberts (left) and Marilyn Cole (right) of Hospice Durham. Durham University Centre Explained to Board The idea of a real-world education for the late 1990's and beyond, is what the president president of Durham College is promoting these days. On Thursday night, Feb. 20, Gary Polonsky spoke to the Northumberland- Clarington Board of Education and described it as "a beacon board," graduating "aware, proud and well-trained" students. He presented an overview of the college's 'Creative Future Initiative," and stated that students choosing Durham College can access three career paths in the arts, science and business programs. programs. They can pursue a college college diploma, a university degree or a double credential. The programs are offered in partnership with York and Trent Universities. This approach provides significant benefits, Polonsky said. Among those benefits are that local students may continue continue to live at home, companies companies will be able to recruit from locally-trained graduates, graduates, and the operating model forecasts no additional tax- based funding requirements. . Guides Celebrate Thinking Day carry out our Mission Statement of support for cancer research, education to the public and services to patients living with cancer," Yeo wrote. Ward Three Councillor Heads Cons. Authority by Laura J. Richards Clarington Regional Councillor Ann Dresiinski took her nomination and election to the Chair of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority in stride last Thursday night, Feb. 20. During her "shoot from the hip speech," as Councillor Dresiinski called it, she told the members of the Authority she would give them "the extra special tie" needed to work with Durham Region and Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA). "CLOCA is strictly urban driven, and we need someone who knows this," she said at a meeting of the Ganaraska Authority in Port Hope. Councillor Dresiinski noted that she is the person, who knows who to call when issues arise. As the vice-chair of the regional planning committee, and chair of the municipal planning planning committee, she also has her thumb on the pulse of the region. She acknowledged to members of die GRCA that, having been born and raised in New York's South Bronx, "I never saw a cow until 20 years ago." However, she declared, "what you've got here is precious and a privilege." And, while some folks may be put off by her being transplanted transplanted from outside the community, she assured the members, members, "when we make a decision here, I'm from Cavan, or Port Hope," not just Clarington. Sparks, Brownies, Guides and Pathfinders had a ball dancing the dance of the seven jumps at an International Night gathering held Monday, February 17th, at the Tyrone Community Hall.. The girls learned the steps of this traditional Danish dance from their Guide leader, Linda Hann. The International Night was Darlington District's way of celebrating die Guiding Movement's annual Thinking Day. The get-together drew over 125 girls. Carriers needed for Delivery of 74e üfanùtytMl 'famtice Foxhunt Trail area, Cherry Blossom area and other small subdivisions. Phone 623-0837 by Laura J. Richards Staff Writer The Northumberland and Clarington Board of Education is expecting to receive many more suggestions suggestions in a contest to select the name for the community's newest school. Superintendent of Schools Chuck Kennedy told The Statesman late last vveek, "we are still expecting a lot of names from the schools." Some of the names which have been submitted by the public thus far include: Avondale, for the name of the street on which the school is to be located; Trulls; Courtice East; Courtice Heights; Dr. Roberta Bondar; and L. Courtice or R. Tooley, for two Courtice men killed in action in World War Two. Also on the list are: New Era and the names of Courtice pioneers Lydia Trull, John Trull, and John Casey Trull, A couple of suggestions The school will have 32 rooms, including three for junior kindergarten, four primary primary classrooms, and seven rooms for those in grade three to grade eight. There will also be separate rooms for music, design and technology, family studies, and special education. The gymnasium will be similar to the one located at Dr. Ross Tilley Elementary School in Bowmanville, as it will have the capability to be divided, Kennedy noted. The school will hold 544 students, most of whom are currently attending Courtice South and Dr. Emily Stowe Public Schools. At Courtice South there are 354 children, with many attending classes in 13 portables. There are 681 students at Dr. Emily Stowe, a relatively new school, which currently requires seven portables. "This new school will accommodate many of those students," Kennedy stated. Help Save The of view are: King Edward and Queen Elizabeth. Those who wanted to honour former ttSVICf, I Environment and SAVE PLASTIC NEWSPAPER SLEEVES Bring in 200 plastic Newspaper Sleeves from your Clarington/Courlice Independent, and you can place a classified advertisement for 1/2 Price Value tip to $20,00. Limited to one coupon per customer. Hurry! Limited Time Offer The Bowmanville Canabtfflt Statesman , 62 King St. West 623-3303 Bowmanville . 0 B 0 N 1 A M O N C 0 D E H 0 E ij R s A G E 1 R E S 0 w 1 L 0 B 0 H U R L E V A D E E s A U 1 R 1 s T E P E E A L 1 T M A N A G R S ■ P E P O T S S L Y ■ T N s F 0 R M A L ■ Z R 0 D E R L A 1 R ■ s H 0 D 1 C H 0 S E A S T R 1 1 N D H A L T S M E A D E K E Y S ■ S T E T E S S P 1 E S C 0 p S E S principals suggested: Audrey Read, Thelma Gilbank, Harry Oyler, and Mary P. Gunn. "We had advertisements in the local papers, in school newsletters, and even on radio," Kennedy said, in reference reference to the campaign to select a name. Once die names are in, a committee comprised of two local trustees, one trustee not from Clarington, the superintendent superintendent of schools (Kennedy), the board's communications communications officer Pauline Janitch, a parent representative representative and a community representative representative will meet. They'll develop a short list of suitable names. From there, the matter goes to the school board chairman's committee, which will make recommendations to the board. Tlte school will be named prior to the tendering process. The Ministry lias allocated $4,5 million for the project, 200 John SI Othw, a 1Mown Uhl 576"91 75 N D V R 0 W E D V E T 0 I A R T E LL E A R Crossword Puzzle Answers from February 22 edition of the Clarington/Courtice Independent Quality Career Training For Over A Century • Train In Months Not Years • Condensed Diploma . 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