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The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, March 1,1997 Page 3 74e / 7acte{ie*tcte*tt 74e t ]ndejze*tde*tt Produced weekly by James Publishing Company Limited P.O. Box 190,62 King St. W., Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3K9 P.O. Box 2000,1712 Baseline West, Courtice, Ontario L1C 2S8 905-623-3303 Fax: 905-623-6161 Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Internet - statesman@ ocna.org For 142 Years, Our First Concern Has Been Our Community Publisher-John M. James Assoc. Publisher - Richard A. James Plant Manager - Rick Patterson Ad. Manager - Brian G. Purdy Editor - Peter Parrott Production Supervisor - Ralph Rozema, Suzanne Bennett, Sharon Cole, Laurens Kaldeway, Doug Lugtenburg, , Barb Patterson, Jim Snoek, Vance Sutherland, Jim Tuuramo Advertising Editorial Laveme Morrison Brad Kelly, Lorraine Manfredo, Laura J. Richards Office Supervisor-Angela Luscher, Junia Hodge, Grace McGregor, Nancy Pleasance-Sturman, Marilyn Rutherford, Sharilyn Carnegie Council Studies Video Gambling From page one Region of Niagara. We have yet to see information from the province regarding the amount of money that the non-profit sector has gained (from the casinos)," Mayor Diamond said. "The non-profit groups have come to depend on the money raised for part of their on-going fundraising," the Oshawa mayor added. The resolution was referred to Durham's Regional Affairs Committee. 4|Lamaze LABOUR and BIRTH '■■■ '■ ■ 1 1 |! ■ U 1 Wm ■\Æ V, • Craft Exhibition Seeking Entries Deadlines are drawing near for the Visual Arts Centre's Thirteenth Annual Winter's Harvest. Donors such as Janet Coates, White Rose, Fantasy Silks, and the Municipality of Clarington are the generous sponsors of awards for this craft event; In addition, the prestigious Ontario Crafts Council Design Award will be given. Wood, clay, fibre and fabric are some of the media explored in Winter's Harvest. This annual show is an exposition of the exemplary, featuring a wide range of crafts from across the province. The juror, Kai Chan of Toronto, will exhibit a piece of his own work as well. Winter's Harvest also includes a mould making workshop with Judy Mintz, who is working at the centre as an artist in residence. Entry deadline is Thursday, March 6, 7 p.m. Entry forms are available at the VAC. Call 905-623-5831 for further information. The Winter's Harvest show will be held from March 23 to April 18. The opening is Sunday, March 23, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Family Hairstyling Centre To show our appreciation to our clients for their patience during our renovations, we are pleased to offer 25% off Perms 50% off Perms for Seniors March 8 to April 19 March 9 to April 20 March 25 to May 6 May 13 to June 24 Don 7 delay! Call today. FREE Early Labour Quiz 404-8613 579-4527 Centre for Prepared Childbirth Parenting and Family Development "Better beginnings for you and your family ©j.p. Students and staff at Courtice Secondary School opened their building to the public Tuesday evening, February 18th, in order to show the wide range of extra-curricular activities activities which occur at the school. The school's technology rooms were among the many areas where students displayed their talents. Here, Bob Ball works on the basketball-playing robot designed by the students and named "Candu." The device is the work of about 100 students from Courtice Secondary School. At a competition in Scarborough last weekend, the device earned a design award in a national contest involving 22 schools. The challenge posed by the competition was to design ^ robot which could sink baskets. The students worked on their Candu project with help from mentors at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. 15% off Shampoo, Cut and Style Mens and Ladies' Specials in effect until March 14/97 Call today for appointment 623-2201 are located in the Bowmanville Mall - 243 King St. E. ( OPEN 6 DAYS (THURS. and FRI. EVENING) e j, R ' The first of many organizations organizations looking for funding from the Municipality of Clarington's grant program stood before municipal coun- Stewardship cillors at a committee of funding. Clarington Council earlier this month. - Carole Sevsmith, speaking on behalf of a group hoping to preserve Oshawa's Second Marsh, asked councillors to consider the Second Marsh's Program for The project will include three segments: a land-owner program, an education program program and an adopt-a-stream program. The members of the General Purpose and Administration Committee sent the request for funding to budget deliberations. The group did not indicate an amount it hoped to receive. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, BOWMANVILLE Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville invites applications from individuals who may be interested in becoming a member of the Board of Directors or a community representative on a Board Committee. Board candidates should have knowledge, skills and experience with some of the following: government relations, business management, health issues and/or community and social services. The successful applicants will be expected to assume leadership roles, participate as team players and contribute to the development of a regional hospital system. The Board attempts to be representative of the population of the Municipality of Clarington and surrounding areas. Please obtain an information package and application requirements,.available from the switchboard receptionist at the Hospital's main entrance, between the following times: Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. 5:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 7:45 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Completed applications must be received by March 17, 7997^ From page one "Therefore, my question to you is: Why is the town of Bowmanville not providing fluoride treatments for its residents' residents' drinking water?" Clarington Mayor Diane Hamre expressed some sympathy sympathy with the point made in the correspondence. She observed, "everyone who moves here probably expects it (fluoride) in the water." The matter was referred to the Public Works Department for more information and a report. Quality Career Training For Over A Century Train In Months Not Years *!&;' •Condensed Diploma : Programs - - •Job Search . 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