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I 'Page 8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, September 10,1997 Section Two Spinners Keep Craft Alive From page 3 the basie principle remained: a wheel with a drive band.drove a spindle Spinners Plan Local Guild Spinners need to have the chance to get together to talk about new ideas and materials for projects. One of the ways spinners spinners can come together is through a guild, explains Susan Scdlak. "I'd like to do something something like the quilting bees type of guild," she said, The aim behind a guild would be to help "expose the spinners to new ideas." She noted, "there used to be a guild in Bowmanvillc in the 1950s that was fairly active." Scdlak says in a guild the members -- both female and male -- would have the chance to get together to spin and talk about their craft. "We would be able to share patterns and other ideas at a once-a-month meeting," she explained. She knows that there are a few spinners in the area, people she has taught as well as others. The guild would meet for several hours either at night or during the day, and would have a light lunch, too. Scdlak has been teaching teaching people how to spin, over a number of years, and enjoys the camaraderie camaraderie that goes with people people getting together to work on their own projects. projects. Arc you interested in learning more about spinning spinning and perhaps in being a member of a guild? If so, contact Susan at 623-4443. which sat parallel to the axle of the wheel." Developments in the spinning wheel have been taking place for many centuries. centuries. Even Leonardo Da Vinci had a crack at improving it. He came up with what is called the Fly Design. Susan Sedlak "Not only did the flyer increase efficiency by removing the necessity of 1 , stopping and starting fre- ' qucntly, but the addition of a foot treadle made spin ning a faster and more relaxing occupation," Scdlak's notes on the history history of spinning stale. Spinning may seem like a strange hobby to take up, but for Scdlak it was in an obvious progression, as it has been for others who have taken up knitting and weaving. As Scdlak put it, "everyone has something that turns their crank and this is mine." If you're interested in learning more about Scdlak's craft, she will be at Skinner's Farm in Tyrone this weekend, Saturday, Sept. 13, and Sunday, Sept. 14, spinning up a storm during the Durham Countryside Adventure. Tickets for the tour will be available at the gale or at the Bowmanvillc Lions Centre both days of the tour. Tips for Washing Wool Spinner Susan Scdlak has the following tips for washing your winter wool sweaters: First off, choose one temperature and stick with it throughout the process. Some choose hot water over cool water. "Don't wash first in hot water and then in cold water for a rinse because it will shock the fiber," Scdlak says. Use a mild detergent or shampoo. Swish the soap with the water. Plunge the garment into the water and "put your hands into your pockets," Sedlak advises. In other words, don't scrub your woolens like you would a pair of denim pants. The fibers can't take it. Leave the garment for 20 minutes. Take the garment garment out of the water, but THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC NOTICE h. 1 U L vj v;- ; \;.V V : '.V., !.. ji CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A BRIDGE SPANNING WESTSIDE CREEK (INCLUDING THE WEST APPROACH KNOWN AS CEDAR CREST BEACH ROAD) AND COVE ROAD FROM WESTSIDE CREEK TO THE WEST BEACH ROAD INTERSECTION AND THE PROPOSED CLOSURE OF THE WAVERLY ROAD ALLOWANCE FROM A POINT APPROXIMATELY 40.54 METRES SOUTH OF THE SOUTHERLY LIMIT OF THE ONTARIO HYDRO TRANSMISSION CORRIDOR AND NORTH OF A POINT 150 METRES NORTH OF THE NORTHERLY LIMIT OF WATSON DRIVE (EXCEPT AN INTERMEDIATE 20 METRE BLOCK) HAVING AN APPROXIMATE LENGTH OF 896 METRES. NOTICE OF COMPLETION The above described project is being planned in accordance with the requirements of the CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT for MUNICIPAL ROAD PROJECTS under Schedule "B". Subject to receipt of the necessary approvals and comments received as a result of this NOTICE, the Municipality of Clarington intends to proceed with the final design and, ultimately, construction of this project. Public Information Meetings were held at the Municipal Administrative Centre on June 19, 1997, and September 4,1997, respectively, for the purpose of receiving public input and to permit the public to review preliminary designs with representatives of the various approval agencies, staff and the engineering consultants associated with the project. The project is tentatively scheduled for completion by late 1998. The estimated cost of the project is $1,402,000.00. Interested persons may provide written comments on the proposal to the Municipality within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of this Notice. Written comments should be directed to Mr. Stephen A. Vokes, P. Eng., Director of Public Works, Municipality of Clarington, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3A6. Further information, including the project plans, are available in the Public Works Department, at the above location, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If concerns regarding this project cannot be resolved in discussion with the Municipality, any person/party may request that the Ministry of the Environment & Energy "bump-up" the project to an individual environmental assessment. "Bump-up" requests must be received by the Minister within thirty (3Q) days of this Notice. "Bump-up" requests must be sent to the Minister of Environment & Energy, 250 Davisville Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4S 1H2 (Telephone No. 1-416-440-7003). A copy of the "bump-up" request shall be sent to the Director of Public Works. If there Is no "bump-up" request received by October 10, 1997, the described project will proceed to final design and construction as presented at the Public Information Meetings. Stephen A. Vokes, P. Eng., Director of Public Works The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 (Clarington ONTARIO Date of Publication: Wednesday, September 10, 1997 CS-7010 MUNICIPALITY OF ©J.P. don't squeeze it. Sedlak recommends you place the garment into a colander to drain. Next, you will need to rinse the sweater. Using the same temperature of water, plunge and leave the sweater for a bit. You may need to go through several rinses before the water remains clear. Set the sweater in a colander to drain. , Take a thick, thirsty towel, lay the garment on top of the towel and roll up lightly. Remember, . no squeezing! Sedlak notes after this stage, she then places her garment onto a screen to dry. She gives a sweater 24 hours to dry, flipping it at the half-way jnark. "A wool sweater holds 60 per cent of its weight in water. The screen allows air to circulate around it," she said. LjUU 1 -vTi- '@S S 1 i 1 m Kpa [] i j Ml il 1 ft/ u v ii by Lorraine Manfredo Staff Writer Rachel Arsenault, a 20-year-old Courticc resident, resident, has been selected as one , of 30 young Canadians to participate in a four-month development development project in Guyana organized by Youth Challenge International. Arsenault will leave for the South American nation January 23, where she will join a small team of Australian and Guyanese volunteers who will co-operate on projects projects to improve education, education, health care, natural environment and the community. YCI is committed committed to helping traditionally traditionally marginalized marginalized groups, including including indigenous people people living in rural, isolated and poor communities. Teams of men and women aged 18 to 25 are selected and sent on aid missions, missions, where they renovate schools, build medical clinics, clinics, study wildlife, develop ' "eco- tourist" facilities in national parks, or do other good' works. Getting selected for the Guyana trip was, the first challenge challenge in Rachel's t vv'e lve - m o nth adventure, h-, which began in March. ; That's when YCI put her and other program candidates through an intense 48 hour "selection weekend" at a conservation area in Alliston "They watched us to sec how we handled challenges challenges and how we adapted adapted to new situations," says Rachel. She and the other youths put their problem-solving skills to the test, building a tent out of tarps in the snow and doing their best to decipher Spanish. "It gave us a feel about what it would be like on a project." Having come through the first stage of the challenge, challenge, Rachel now faces a second big hurdle. Like all the YCI volunteers, volunteers, she is required to raise all funds necessary to cover the cost of air fare, food, accommodation accommodation and training. The bill comes to $3,750. . Her first major fundraiser fundraiser will be a car wash on Saturday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Trinity Pentecostal Church located at 900 King Street East in Oshawa. She will also be selling YCI t-shirts for $10 (available in a variety of colors). But her big hope lies with area service clubs and supportive individuals individuals who would agree to back her. BUY A T-SHIRT? --■ Rachel Arsenault needs to raise over $3,700 in order to participate in a Youth Challenge International aid project in Guyana next year. The Courtice woman hopes t-shirt sales and a car wash this Saturday will get her started toward her goal, Arsenault is counting on individual sponsors and local service In between drumming up support, she keeps busy learning about her host country. "I know there arc a lot of communities there that need a lot of help," she says. Rachel won't find out what specific duties she will be assigned in Guyana until later. But, she knows living conditions will be simple and work schedules demanding. Hard work doesn't bother her. While still a high school student in Port Perry, she volunteered volunteered at the Community Care and COPE mental ■ health drop-in centre. She looks forward forward to the challenge challenge ahead. "I'm really interested interested in other countries countries and cultures and helping the best I can. If I really enjoy this, I'll probably probably take interna- 1 tional development • in university." The fourth and' final stage of the challenge is reserved for when she returns home in April of 1998. She will put in 100 hours of community service service in her local area, If you are interested interested in giving a donation or helping with fund-raising activities, call (905) 433-0767. Or call thé Youth Challenge office at (416) 971- 9846. \ ' / -v-i : 1 ' "'"', ■ \ , /■ t ^ i<s\ >. ,s3 I I *Off our regular prices. Installation extra. MUFFLERS why you should choose Canadian Tire ° Free exhaust inspection 0 We'll honour all competitors' warranties 0 Full line of quality, aluminized mufflers for longer life Winy tay anywhere else? \WA R RA N TY/ tuietlme Warranty not applicable to Performance or Exostar mufliers. Foes for usod automotlvo product disposal may apply, See details ln-storo. 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