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I ) The Clarington/Courticc Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, September 26, 1998 Page 13 New Digs Children finally got into the new St. Elizabeth School in Bowmanville Sept. 14. For the first week of classes, the students used St. Stephen's Secondary School, as they awaited completion of construction of their new building. But, with much of the work done, and construction workers still putting on the finishing finishing touches, the children and staff were able to get into their new digs. Excited about the new building arc (front, from left): Ruth O'Connell, Sarah Polito, and Angeliha Steven; (middle from left) Matthew and Steven Jones; and (back) Principal Cathy McGuire and Adrian Boyle. Mrs. McGuire says students are able to use much of the school now. She expects the library will be in use this week, and the gym should be ready within the next two weeks. Toastmasters Start New Season On September 8, Bovvmanville Toastmasters resumed their weekly meetings. The theme for the first meeting of the fall season was "Summer's Winding Down." Stories about summer •play a big part in all our lives and Pat LeBlanc, Table Topics Master, challenged challenged members to present a one-minute speech on the activity she assigned. Toastmasters received valuable feedback from Toastmaster Vanessa Hughes, in her evaluation of Russ LeBlanc. Toastmaster Russ LeBlanc was selected as best evaluator evaluator and was also awarded the best speaker trophy for his humorous speech "Kick the Cat". We had the pleasure of two guests at our September 8 meeting. Communication Theme For Sept. 15 The weather didn't ■' damp'cirf"*(hc spirits of- ■ Bowmanville Toastmasters when they met again on September 15. Toastmaster Marilynn Dow led her head table in elaborating on her theme, "Communicating." First time Table Topis Master, Toastmaster Mary Ann Mayc, capably encouraged the group to enter the electronic communications communications sphere, with FIRST HOME BUYERS... Joanne Take a drive to the country lo see this 3 bedroom Cj m ncnn- bungalow which features a large kitchen, family room u ■!. and a huge yard backing onto treed area. A must see at Mllldei* the price of only $109,900. (Directions: 401 east to Soles Repiesenlalivej Newtonville Rd., north on Newtonville Rd. to Crooked Creek follow the signs. Just 15 mins, lo Bowmanville). For more info, call Joanne Simpson-Mulder-Üüdü of 623-4445 or jingo at 576-5300. REALTY SHIRMAX All reasonable offers will he considered on this beautiful brick century borne. Pour (5) bedroom, formal living and dining room, family room with fireplace, large kitchen with main floor laundry. Three large out buildings, one is art insulated ivorksbop/garagc. Award winning perennial beds and goldfish ponds on huge 200 ft. x 305 ft. treed lot. You can see for miles with breathtaking VjjSimrises and sets. 5258,900. (905) 786-9806 Tour on the net ^ bltpr/Ancmbers. sprcc.com/ctf_dcsign/ltimse/index.bliii royal Lepage ■■■iiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiii FRANK REAL ESTATE Broker Independently Owned and Operated 234 King Street E Telephone 623-3393 BOWMANVILLE STORE SPACE $650 per month. Excellent space. Clean. King St. Call John Shewchuk* 623-3393. INDUSTRIAL UNITS BOWMANVILLE Now renting Irein 1400 • 5600 sq. ft. 10 x 12 doors, 10' clear, good access lo 401, modern building from $750 per month. Call John Shewchuk* 623-3393. it, Bowmanville Toronto Lino 686-1035 BEAUTIFUL CENTURY HOME 3 balconies, paved driveway, largo 20 x 40 Insulated garage, now high olllcloncy gas Ittrnaco, llroplaco In living room dining room combo, $179,000. Call Jim Vinson* 623-3393 or 432-2356. ■■■■■■■■■KOTa her topic. Toastmaster Brian Forrest inspired listeners listeners with his talk on the mutual benefits of blood donations. He was awarded awarded the best speaker's trophy. trophy. To see Toastmasters in action, come to the meeting meeting on Tuesday, September 29, at the Information Centre of Darlington Hydro. For more information please call 623-3527 or 623-2243. Host Families Are Needed for Canada- Russia Youth Exchange Host families are still needed to accommodate Canadian and Russian students students who will be coming to Bowmanville on an exchange visit next month. Marc LaFlcur, of Canada World Youth, says the visiting students offer a unique "learning and cultural experience" for their hosts. While in Bowmanville, the eight Russians and eight Canadians will be doing volunteer work at community organizations. The role of the host families families will be to integrate the guests into the community and include them in day- to-day activities. All of the Russian students arc able to speak some English and they will be in Bowmanville from October 5 to December 18th. "They're really excited about coming here," adds LaFlcur. The students arc currently in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, on the first half of the exchange. LaFlcur adds that the Canada World Youth Program will reimburse host families $ 120 per week for each pair of students students they accommodate. 'flic students, who are all in university, range in itge from 18 to 23. For further information about hosting the students, students, call Canada World Youth ot (416) 526-1019. Terry Fox Run Exceeds Target by Joyce Kelly The wonderful, warm and sunny weather continues continues even through the week of the International Ploughing Match which traditionally is a time for rain and poor conditions. Many from this area attended this annual show- place of farm equipment located this year just north of Kingston. Best wishes arc extended extended to Christina Taylor and Keith Robinson, who were married in a beautiful wedding wedding at the Blackstock United Church on Saturday afternoon. The reception and dance followed followed at the Recreation Complex. Christine and Keith will be making their home in Oak wood. On Sunday morning the local singing group The Touch of Country provided provided the special music at the anniversary service of Yelverton United Church. Guest speaker for this service service was Reverend Dale Davis now retired in Bobcaygcon and formerly the minister of Blackstock United. There was a large response to the Durham Countryside Adventure which toured through many parts of rural Durham on Saturday and Sunday. There were several several tour spots in this area including lunch provided at the United Church. Many from urban areas near and far took part in this country adventure. The Terry Fox Run on Sunday was another great success. Ruth Marconi is thrilled that she exceeded her personal goal of $ 1000 in pledges and wishes to thank all her many friends for their generous support. A former resident of Purple Hill, Jeff Oldnall, passed away over the weekend. Sympathy is extended to his wife and family. Sympathy is also extended to Lawrence and Berta Avery and family on the passing of Lawrence's sister, Mrs. Joyce Johnson, of Bowmanville last week. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday. The Town Hall House Tour on Saturday involved several local spots and many participating in this Blackstock News delightful event. Members of the Green families attended a family gathering at the home of Robert and Sue Green and boys, Bowmanville in celebration celebration of Kyle's first birthday on Saturday evening. There were 12 tables at the weekly card party with the following winners - Norman Rohrcr with a score of 91, Ambrose Ohaloran, Mary Cannon, Marg Finney, Roy Werry, Jean VanCamp and Muriel Selby. Lucky draws were won by Muriel Selby, Grace Bassant, Loretta Ohaloran, Helen Dorrell, Gary Nottenboom and Merv Storic. ONO Report Ten members met at the home of Jean Goble for our September meeting. We thoroughly enjoyed a horse-drawn wagon ride with lovely Belgian horses around the farm on a starry night. To begin our meeting indoors, Jean served a deli- Solina W.l. Gets Hints for Fire Safety The Solina Women's Institute September meeting opened with President Jean Taylor presiding. The Ode was sung and The Collect repeated in unison. Second Vice President Jennifer Bowman, with a few well-chosen words, congratulated congratulated and called on a fellow member, Mary Finer and husband Mike, to introduce introduce their family of twin daughters, "Rachel Eleanor" the youngest, and "Allison Jean" the eldest by 5 minutes. minutes. They were born at the Oshawa Hospital the last week of July. Everyone fell in love with these "winsome cuties". On behalf of the membership Dorothy Snowden presented each of them with a "Cosco" high chair and Doris Hills presented presented them with a silver engraved piggy bank. Mary and Mike expressed their appreciation for these helpful helpful gifts. President Jean then called on Dorothy Snowden to preside preside for the Bradley's group program. The motto "Spend your hours learning instead of yearning" was given by Eileen Knox. Dorothy then introduced the speaker Randy Reinert, Clarington's Fire Prevention Officer. With a presentation of slides he gave us many tips on "Fire Prevention and Safety Education for Mature Adults". Randy invited us to the "Open House" at #1 Bowmanville on October 4 at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. He expressed the importance of necessary smoke alarms in our homes to be tested once a month, also to have an escape plan rehearsed. Jean Taylor thanked Bradley's group for the very informative program. There was good participation for the roll call "A household safety tip I've learned from experience". The business meeting followed. Doris Hills gave the friendship report of birthday greetings and get well wishes wishes that were sent out. Jenny Bowman reported on the "Interest Clubs" and the sewing course on September 30 at 9:30 a.m. in the hall. Please bring your bag lunch. She also spoke of the 4-H history back to 1928 which was displayed at the Orono Fair. A fully costumed "Welsh Doll" was presented to our branch by Kay Kelly from a recent trip to Wales. This will be put in the display cupboard for all to view. Jean Taylor read a recent letter from Carol, Chung and Adam Wong, telling of their stay in the Holy Land. A review of the summer activities was given. The delegate to the Area Convention, October 16 and 17 will be Donna Barkey with Doris Hills as alternate. The annual Fun Fair will be October 21 or 22. There will be more information at the October meeting. P.R.O. Alma Langmaid CORRECTION ' NOTICE We wish to draw your attention to the following in our current "Always A Great Sale" (Iyer. Page 4 - Item #2, Ryobi Plunge Router, 54-6920-6 Copy reads: 1/2" Collet Should read: 1/4" Collet We sincerely regret any inconvenience we may have caused you. s)J.P.cnote d338 - All Zones Del's Mortgage Watch Today's Best Rate for First Mortgages. * Best Rates as of September 23rd, 1998 6 Months ■ ADJVSTABL 6.50% E RAIE MORTGAGE 5 Year ...6.19% 6.39% I Year 6.45% 7 Year 6.56% 2 Year 6.45% 10 Year 6.67% 3 Year 6.36% 15 Year 6.98% 4 Year 6.36% 25 Year 7.32% NOTE: We handle the transfer of an existing mortgage at No Cost! WE ALSO ARRANGE: • Second Mortgages • Credit Lines • Personal Loans CALL: DEL DYKSTRA 697-3300 DELT0N* FINANCIALLTD iDivisionstreet MORTGAGES Bowmanville cious punch. Our new executive will consist of President-Catherine Cordon, Vice-president- Ailccn VanCamp, Treasurcr-Sandra Hoskin, and Sccretary-Elainc Bailey. We have been asked to join witli the W.l. to host an evening with a speaker from the Arthritis Society and voted to do this. Barb Byers informed us that she is trying to contact Dan Ncdles - re having Rod Beatty return to Blackstock with his next edition of "Wingfields Farm". After much discussion it was decided to cancel our Swim Bus programme next year due to lack of response. This year we had only 21 children at a cost of $621.60. ONO has sponsored this programme for approximately 25 years. A thank you note for our donation was read from the Alzheimer Society. Next meeting will be at Nancy Bryans home on October 15 in the form of a pot luck dinner at 6:30 p.m. Elaine Bailey, Reporter 52 King St. West Bowmanville Phone: (905) 623-2453 Fax; (905) 623-0136 Serving Ihm niant ilk* and Area Sinn 1955 BOWMANVILLE BUNGALOW Great location, just one block from hospital and close to shopping and bus. 61 x 105 ft. lot. 3 bedroom home with gas heat, maintenance-free maintenance-free exterior, fireplace fireplace in living room. Call to see it today. 623-2453. BUILDING LOTS Langstaff Road, Kendal, 6 acre lot - levies paid. $49,500. Hwy. 2, Newcastle .99 acre with 118 It. frontage; well and bush. $59,900. Rack Island, Rice Lake. Mainland docking and parking parking included. 150' x 150' lot. Just $31,900. DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES AVAILABLE: Good investment opportunities. opportunities. Please call office lor lull details. AFTER HOURS: John Bate' 905-697-1619 Doreen Tillson* Pager 1-888-543-3208 Elaine Kowal* 905-623-5868 Bill Turansky** 905-983-5420 Peter Kowal*'* 905-623-5868 • Sales Rep. " Assoc. Broker ••'Owner/Broker wm cornerstone realty ltd., realtor ® 104 King St. E, Bowmanville 623-6000¥ Ron Moore* 2000 SQ. FT. AT $168,900! In Newcastle, this large home sits on 37' x 169' lot. Features 4 bedrooms including large master with 5 piece ensuite and 2 other bathrooms. Central air, main floor laundry and main floor family room. Vendor says sell!! For an appointment to view call Ron Moore* now at 623-6000. CENTRAL STARTER David Vinyl clad, 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 storey. Newer gas heat, Passant** eat-ln kitchen, mature trees. Asking $109,000, Assoc. Broker Also: $45,900. 3/4 acre building lot Over 23 Years $219,900. Country rancher on 3 acres, of Service trout stream For a market evaluation of your home, please ask for David Passant**, Associate Broker, today! 623-6000. Marg Bain* Sales Rep. Call for details at (905) 623-6000 A LOT $95, FOR ,900. 4 bedroom upgraded upgraded 2 storey condo In well kept complex complex backing onto groonbelt. Condo fees cover: water, garbage and snow removal plus grass- cutting. Economical gas heat. Call Marg for more info (905) 623-6000. BUNGALOW LOVERS You will be pleased with all that this homo has to offer: Eat-In kitchen with center Island, separate dining room, sunken family room wllh corner brick wood burning fireplace, fireplace, master bedroom with 4 pc. ensuite, gas heat and fenced yard. $167,900. Call Linda McLennan** (905) 623-6000. 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Fully llnlshod roc room with llroplaco. Goautllully landscaped landscaped and foncod loi closo lo public and Catholic schools. Call Brad (905) 623-5000,