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i t The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, April 15,1998 Section Two P.ice-5 Solina W.l. Enjoys Fashion Show At Annual Casserole Luncheon The April meeting of Solina W.l. started at 7:00 p.m. with the West Group in charge. President Jean Taylor called the business meeting meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. with the singing of the Ode and repeating the Collect. Lois Ycllowlces gave the report of the annual Casserole Luncheon being a success. Table prizes were won by Kay Harrell, Verna Robinson, Lyra Flintoff, Ann Pleasancc, Betty Pascoc, Jean Slcmon, Meta Swain, Thelma Bcmis, Sandra Milne, Marion Blair, Audrey Doswcll, Betty Macklin, Greta Brown, Marilyn Burns, Joan Honcyman. The fashion show by "Monica Rose" was most attractive and colorful. The models were W.L members Blaikic Rowscll, Mary Finer, Dorothy Snowden, Margaret Ford, Lois Ycllowlces, Bernice Watson, Marion Broome, Barbara Kaptcyn, Donna Barkcy and Cindy Ashton. Monica Rose gave two prizes of gift certificates and these were won by Helen Preston and Marjorie Couch. President Jean reminded reminded members of the Conference '98 at Belleville and registration deadline is April 20th. The Durham West District Annual will be held May 14th in Solina Hall starting with desserts from 6:15 p.m. for those who arrive early, or whenever whenever you do arrive.. The business meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. A report of the District Executive March meeting was given by Margaret Ford, Solina District Director. The minutes of the '97 District Annual were distributed. distributed. A motion by Doris Hills seconded by Jenny Bowman to round off our Pennies for Friendship donation. Carried. The Wedding Fashion Tea will be Sunday, May 24th, 2 to 4 p.m. The roll call was effectively effectively answered by 33 members. There were 11 ladies who had attended all 10 meetings last year. They were Lois Ycllowlces, Alma Langmaid, Marion Broome, Elaine Baker, Marjorie Cryderman, Doris Hills, Vi Ashton, Donna Barkcy, Blaikie Rowscll, Dorothy Snowden and Jean Taylor. These ladies were each presented with a flower by the President. Karen Dair of the West group asked us to model our Easter bonnets we had made while singing The Easter Parade. The hats were many and varied. We also sang "O What A Beautiful Morning" and "Oklahoma" with Joyce Taylor as accompanist. The annual meeting was then held with President Jean Taylor asking asking for the minutes of '97 annual meeting, read by Cindy Ashton. These were approved. The yearly financial statement was distributed and branch reviewers Loraine Knox and Evelyn Browcs gave the report of approval. Jean then gave the President's report of a busy and productive year. Alma Langmaid gave the P.R.O. report and noted our volunteer hours were increased by 42 hours over last year. We had 37 active members and 3 inactive, making a total of 40 mem bers. Lois Ycllowlces gave the Program Co-ordinator report of interesting and educational meetings for the past year. Joyce Taylor gave the Twccdsmuir History report, with things up to date. Betty Grant gave the resolutions report. A motion to accept all reports by Donna Barkcy was seconded by Dorothy Pascoc. New Officers For Solina W.l. District President Brenda Metcalf presided for the election of the Solina W.l. officers this month. The 1998-1999 officers arc, Past President - Margaret Ford; President - Jean Taylor; 1st Vice - Donna Barkcy; 2nd Vice - Jennifer Bowman; Sec. Treasurer - Cindy Ashton; Assistant Sec. - Karen Dair; District Director - Margaret Ford; Public Relations - Alma Langmaid; Program Co- Ordinator - Lois Ycllowlces; Branch Directors - Barbara Kaptcyn, Viola Ashton, Bernice Watson; Twccdsmuir Curators - Joyce Taylor, Eileen Knox; Resolutions Convenor - Betty Grant; Financial Reviewers - Loraine Knox, Evelyn Browcs; Pianists - Joyce Taylor, Dorothy Snowden; 4-H Co-Ordinators Jennifer Bowman, Karen Dair; Friendship Committee - Doreen Westlake, Blaikie Rowscll. President Jean Taylor closed the meeting with several announcements and the singing of O' Canada. P.R.O. Alma Langmaid Career Fair Held at Durham College Just before 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 25th, hundreds of graduating students, resumes in hand and dressed for success, Jined up outside Durham College Gymnasium door in anticipation of future job prospects. Inside, 57 companies and 140 recruiting representatives were set up and ready to discuss employment opportunities with them and promote their company, company, products and services. "We are very pleased with the cross section of employers that chose to participate in our career fair", said Margaret Grcenlcy, Director, Durham College Career and Employment Services. "Our students had an opportunity to network with future employers from a variety of business sectors." Some of the participating participating companies included: EDS, Messier-Dowty, Husky Injection Moulding Systems, OPP, the Minacs Group, Ajax and Pickering Hospital, Oshawa Public Utilities Commission, Dylcx Limited, Applebce's Neighbourhood Grill and Bar, LGS Group, Exco Engineering, Magna International, Famous Players Theatres, TD and Scotiabank banks, plus insurance 1 and financial services companies such as London Life and Mutual Group. 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A $ Co-operative Education Benefits Employers The Co-operative Education Departments of Bowmanvillc High School, Centre for Individual Studies, Clarke High School, Courtice Secondary School, St. Stephen's High School would like to thank Clarington employers for their past participation in Co-op Education. Students receive credits toward their OSS Diploma, arc covered by Workers' Compensation, but arc not paid. Employers benefit by having extra help, a fresh perspective, potential part-time and full-time employees and networking opportunities. They can help students plan their careers, gain experience, contribute to education and the community. We arc currently looking for new placements especially in the medical field, journalism, archilccture/drafting, auto mechanics, law related, veterinary, music production, accounting, advertising, computers, electronics, graphic arts and retailing. However, all inquiries are most welcome. Please call the Co-op Education office in your area. Bowmanvillc High School 623-4416 Centre for Individual Studies 623-6505 Clarke High School 987-4771 Courtice Secondary School 436-2074 St. Stephen's High School 623-0310 <D J.P. Lions Sponsor Guide Dog For Hearing Impared Jim Coombes, President of the Bowmanvillc Lions, was in Oakville at The Lions Foundation Dog Guide Training Facility this month for the graduation of 'Oscar'. Oscar is a hearing impaired guide dog the Bowmanvillc Lions Club sponsored with money raised through various fund raising activities throughout throughout the year. The dogs are trained to alert their owners to any type of noise, from a ringing phone, boiling kettle, doorbell, or a baby crying in the middle of the night. While there Jim was introduced to Heather Daigle. Heather is hearing impaired and will be taking Oscar home to Copper Cliff, Ontario. Heather, a mother of two, one of which is an 18-month-old baby was absolutely ecstatic about the new lease on life Oscar was going to give her. Oscar is trained to alert her of any type of noise, from a ringing phone, boiling keltic, doorbell, to the baby crying for a bottle in the middle of the night. Oscar has been in training for 18 months and Heather has spent the last few weeks living at the facility in an intense program which bonded them into a fine team. This bonding was obvious to all attending as Oscar never left her side and even when sleeping he had his paw laying across her foot. Heather was one of three hearing impaired women graduating with a new dog that night alongside of 7 people preparing to graduate with Vision Impaired THANKS -- Jim Coombes, President of the Bowmanvillc Lions, gets acquainted with OSCAR, who is the guide dog for Heather Daigle. Guide Dogs. The Lions Foundation trains and provides all Seeing Eye, Hearing and Special Need Dogs across Canada free of charge to recipients. If you would like to help sponsor one of these wonderful wonderful dogs or learn more about the Foundation's programs, programs, contact the Lions Club at 697-5469. Putting Agriculture In The Classroom Do you want to share your knowledge of agriculture with school children? A one day training course designed to spruce up your presentation skills and provide you with lots of resource material will be held in two locations locations in Durham Region. April 21 will be the first offering of the course "Putting Agriculture in the Ontario Classroom", being piloted by the Ontario Agri-Food Education Inc. (OAFE) and the Ontario Agriculture Training Institute (OATI). It will be held at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs office, Port Perry. The following week (on April 28) interested people can take part in the same course at the Baseline Community Centre, Bowmanvillc. Both days the course runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A nominal material fee of $10 will be charged to all participants. participants. Funding has been provided by the Ontario - CanAdapt Program and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Participants will learn about various presentation techniques and be given an opportunity to actually practice practice some of the techniques learned in a supportive environment. environment. Information about the New Ontario Curriculum and how to get your foot in the classroom door will be discussed as well, : ; To register contact OATI at 1-800-668-6284 or for further information contact Local OATI coordinator, Karen Ycllowlces at 905-986-0657. OnUrio Notice of Liquor Licence Application The following establishment has applied to the Alcohol anti Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence under the Liquor Licence Act: - Application For Additional Facilities J.P.'S Motel & Sports Bar 789 King Street East, Newcastle (outdoor area) Any resident of the municipality may make written submission submission as to whether the issuance of the licence is in the public- interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents. residents. Submissions must be received no later than May 15, 1998. Please include your name, address and telephone number. If a petition is submitted to the Commission, please identify the designated contact person. Note: The AGCO gives the applicant details of any objections. Submissions to be sent to: Licensing and Registration Department Alcohol and Gaming Commission.of Ontario 1 J 20 Dundas Street West, 7th Floor ! ,!i Toronto, ON M5G 2N6 Fax: (416) 326-5555, E-mail at liccnsing@agco.on.ca. 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