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The Clarincion/Couriice Independent, Bowmanvillc, Saturday, September 13, 1997 Page 3 'Ivtdefaettdevtt ^accitcce / )ttdefce*tctea£ Produced weekly by James Publishing Company Limited P.O. Box 190,62 King St. W., Bowmanvillc, 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.ni. Internet - statesman@ocna.org For 143 Years, Our First Concern Has Been Our Community Publisher - John M. James Assoc. Publisher - Rick James Plant Manager - Rick Patterson Ad. Manager - Brian G. Purdy Editor - Peter Parrott Production Supervisor - Ralph Rozema, Suzanne Bennett, Tim Bowers, Kevin Britton, Sharon Cole, Laurens Kaldeway, Barb Patterson, Jim Snoek, Vance Sutherland, Jim Tuuramo Advertising Editorial Lavcrne Morrison, Wanda Partrick Brad Kelly, Lorraine Manfredo, Laura J. Richards Office Supervisor - Angela Luscher, Junia Hodge, Grace McGregor, Nancy Pleasance-Sturman, Marilyn Rutherford Any Resemblance? While it may not have attracted the most serious livestock breeders, the Big Brothers annual Pet Show at the Orono Fair just might have been the most fun. There were categories for the dog with the waggiest tail, the most colorful cat, the best-dressed hamster, best dog vocalist, the dog with the best trick, and many others. There was even a trophy for the pet who looks most like the Fair Board President. Here, judge Wayne Lowry of the Clarington Pet Connection checks out one of the contestants alongside Fair Board President Robert Allin. Councillor Ann Drcslinski served as the MC. Meet Your Neighbour at Countryside Adventure Also 16 other nutiles • Wedding Ring • Autumn Outing • Lamplight (local Bowmanvillc house) 7 King Street East, Bowmanvillc 623-6411 © 26"x22" kTRAMEI). Animal Shelter Raises $38,756 as of July 31 During the months of June and July, 54 dogs and 76 cats were taken to Clarington's Animal Shelter. By the end of July, 22 dogs and four cats had been retrieved by their owners, while 25 dogs and 53 cals had been sold to residents. Also, five dogs and 10 cats had to be eulhanised for a variety of reasons, including injuries, and humane reasons. Two dogs and nine cats were dead on arrival at the shelter. Over the two months, 20 written warnings were handed out and there were 10 convictions for animal- related bylaw bylaw infractions. In June and July, $3,983 was raised from selling dog licenses. The animal shelter's total revenue for June and July was $6,321. That brings this year's total to $38,756. Join the Adventure! The weekend for the Durham Countryside Adventure has arrived. The event, which features 38 sites, is underway this Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14, in Clarington. It's being promoted by the Durham Region Tourism office and the Municipality of Clarington as a means to increase agricultural awareness awareness and appreciation of the agriculture community in Durham. Stops on the tour will give guests an opportunity to learn the art of hand-milking from a goat farmer; hear the garden secrets of rural gardeners; gardeners; dig into hearty harvest harvest fare served up by country country churches, and much more. You and your family are invited by your rural hosts to see swooping falcons and prancing Arabian horses or sample honey from the hive, herbs to spice up your life, or the taste of an orchard harvested harvested in a bottle of wine. All this and more is waiting for you on the Durham Countryside Adventure. Tickets for adults arc $8, children just $3, or $20 per family. They are available at any venue gate. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are also sold at the Lions Centre on Beech Avc., in Bowmanvillc, during both days of the event. Choose from 38 locations to entertain you with their history, culture and art. A booklet and map will help you design the adventure adventure that best suits your interests. interests. Among the stops you might want to visit is the Balling Residence, where you will see a uniquely built Scandinavian log home. Purchase twig furniture or embroidered, custom- designed clothing made on site. Special storytelling presentations presentations detailing the history history from the area will be given by biographer and author Slier Lcctooze. You can purchase purchase her book and have it personalized with an autograph. autograph. Or how about a tour of the historic Tyrone Mill? Learn how flour is ground from wheat and examine lumber produced on the water- powered powered sawmill and purchase mill-pressed eider and cider donuts. Arabian and Canadian sport horse demonstrations will delight both young and old at the Magik Morn site. Purchase a ticket for a pony ride and watch a child smile! At Willsona Farms, you can get a sense of what it's like to milk 110 head of cattle a day. Enjoy the 700 rose bushes at the Bryants' private gardens gardens or relax by the pond. At the Clarke Museum, hear the history of Boer War hero, Captain Milligan. Jan Ocgcma will show you a wide variety of wood carvings and sculptures, And there are many more interesting places to discover. /F HAPPY BIRTHDAY C.I.S. 10 YEARS OF ADULT EDUCATION IN CLARINGTON • Earn your High School Diploma • English, Math, History, Science • Computer Training • Literacy Classes for Adults . • Maturity Credits for Adults • Flexible hours • Friendly, relaxed environment • Low fees REGISTER NOW! (905) 623-6505 Centre for Individual Studies Maple Grove Road A Northumberland-Clarington Board of Education Program "LEADERS IN LEARNING" ©J.P. OPEN FOR BUSINESS Friday, September 19th - 9:30 a.m. Flowers for all occasions Weddings • Funerals Birthdays... Gift Baskets Custom designed arrangements Fresh • Silk • Dried - Ask about our in home floral decorating service- 16 Temperance Street . Bowmanvillc Registered Assets Over $300,000? DID YOU KNOW THAT 50% OF YOUR RRIF MAY HAVE TO BE GIVEN TO THE GOVERNMENT 180 DAYS AFTER YOUR DEATH? If you want to avoid this situation, come to our Free Estate Planning Workshop. Our Guest Panel of Estate Planning Professionals will share strategies with you to: • Preserve up to 90% of your RRIF after your Estate is wound up • Increase cash How and decrease lax • Decrease risk and increase portfolio growth ESTATE PLANNING Guest Panel: Brian Hall, LL.B., /Null' Pluming lawyer Peter Ilobb, C.A., I'aiiiicr, Ihilib PuUer llergin llill Pat Chamberlain, lisutle /'toilin' S/uriulisl Neil McGregor, /•'/mi,ii/ii/ Pluming Cmuémi 2 FREE ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOPS Entry by Ticket Only Tuesday, September 16 or Wednesday, September 24 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Lions Centre Beech Ave,, Bowmanville LIMITED SEATING • RESERVE YOUR FREE TICKETS TODAY CALL (905) 623-2414124 hrs.| FORTUNE ^ INVESTMENT I'rcxenlcil by: Nell MeGteyor, linanclal I'lannlny Consultant Voilunc Investment Cuip. <9\ »,