The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

Page 12 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, March 13, 1999 Everyone is welcome to the Bowmanvillc Museum's Annual Open House on Saturday, April 3rd, 1999 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free and our "Friends of the Museum" will be on hand as tour guides and serving homemade refreshments. Warner Fchn and Arnold Bark will provide entertainment entertainment on the 1901 Jury-Dominion piano. Our special exhibit is the Teddy Bear Museum Acquires Bear-y Old Stuffed Toy The Bowmanvillc Museum recently purchased a 1916 teddy bear, complete complete with original eyes, straw stuffing and mohair fabric. Museum Curator Charles Taws said the bear was acquired from Dorothy Morrish, of Scarborough. Pictured above is Charles Taws with museum visitor Logan Seymour, who is holding the new bear. Museum Open House Saturday -- Over $88,000 Raised Durham Region Employees Surpass United Way Goal success, and extended special acco-; lades to Diane Lazary, the Campaign. Coordinator for the substantial increase; in donations. : "It was a strong United Way foundation foundation from which Diane assumed the! challenge of raising more funds. To see; growth in the organization that has i strong history is particularly difficult. ; To see an increase of this percentage, is a tribute to Diane's leadership and all. the members of the Region's United; Way Team." Members of each depart-; ment within the Region of, Durham canvassed their area with donation; cards and many began planning and ) holding events to raise funds early in. the year. \ Diane Lazary works as a Clerk ini Hillsdale Manor, Oshawa, one oil Durham Region's homes for the aged" She has done volunteer work iri the* past, and says she is pleased by the level of response to the campaign. "There are so many good people who work at Durham Region. Everyone got on board and helped out in their individual departments once we began coordinating the campaign.- Response was excellent," she said. "1 would hope to continue as Coordinatoi for another year. I think two years in the position would be ideal, and then il would be time to move over and mentor mentor another leader for the project." Sharon Swain, Director of Services for Seniors, praised Lazary's initiative and perseverance. She acknowledged that while raising funds has been challenging challenging in the past few years in all parts of the volunteer sector, Lazary had accomplished a benchmark by raising the funds 1.4%. "We are so proud ol her," she said. Collection, of Beverley Vyc. It features 101 teddy bears of all shapes and sizes. Old bears, collectible bears, and famous bears arc all included. The Bowmanvillc Teddy Bear Connection will be set up in the dining room. They will be showing and selling their homemade homemade bears. If you've ever wondered how to make a bear, or had questions about teddy bears then these are the people to ask. They arc raffling a teddy bear and other prizes too! Raffle tickets cost only $1.00 per ticket. The Museum Shop is well stocked in Beanie Babies and we will be holding our draw for a basket of seven Beanie Bears and a basket of the new Easter bunnies. Tickets arc given with each Beanie purchase. For more information call the Museum office at 623-2734. The Region of Durham's United Way Team has released their final 1998 campaign figures, and is pleased to announce that contributions from Regional employees surpassed the 1997 campaign figures by an impres sive 14%. In total, 3070 employees pledged, donated and contributed to events that raised $88,648.34 for the United Way. Garry Cubitl, Durham Region's CAO, congratulated the team on their 2nd Anniversary for Clarington Project The Clarington Project held its 2nd.Annual Gala on Saturday, March 27, 1999. Over 125 people attended the dinner and dance in celebration of the Clarington Project's success. This accomplishment is based on the partnerships the group has with community groups, businesses and volunteers. This evening was an opportunity for the organization to thank everyone who has supported their project in the past year. The Gala was held at St. Joseph's Hall in Bowmanville, which was donated by St. Joseph's Church. The catering was done by King Street Bar and Grill and the music was provided by Perfect Sound. Archibald Winery was in attendance at the Gala, providing some wine samples to those in attendance. Of course, the past year's success is mainly due to the great team of volunteers, volunteers, parents and participants at the Clarington Project and we want to publicly thank them as well. The Clarington Project supports adults and children who have a developmental developmental disability and reside in the Clarington area. If you want to know how you can get involved with the Clarington Project, call Warren at 623-6814, ext. 30 or visit them at the Clarington Community Resource Centre (old fire station), station), at 132 Church St. in Bowmanvillc. ACCOUNTANCY HOBB BAKKER BERGIN HILL Chartered Accountants Peter A. Hobb, C.A. Wilmar J. Bakker, C.A. Ian F. Bergin, C.A Thomas F.G. Hill, C.A. 222 King St. E„ Suite 103, Bowmanville 623-9461 STEPHEN J. SUTHERLAND Chartered Accountant 13 John Street West Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1W8 721-8600 LAING, McHARDY & ROHR CHARTERED ■ ACCOUNTANTS Michael D. Laing, c.A. Stephen J. McHardy, b.a„ c.a. Jeffrey L. Rohr, B.Acc., C.A. 40 King St. West, Oshawa, Ont. L1H 7L1 (905) 579-6245 AUTO INSURANCE /instate® HOME-AUTO «INSURANCE Darlene Ferguson 905-987-1611 BRIDAL SERVICES fyJUeti If cm Kttotu- Qf&uA, Jlaoe. iA SfiecicU . . . • Invitations • Announcements • Bridal Books • Napkins •Accessories 3 Books to choose from James Publishing Co. Ltd. 62 King St. W. Bowmanvillc Telephone (905) 623-3303 COUNSELLING Personal, Premarital and Family Counselling FREE Consultation FREE Homo Visits 24 Hr. Paging Doug Roach, Family Counsellor 434-3737 or 24 hr. Pnger (41G) C64-3652 CATERING I HALL RENTAL Clarington Beech Centre Beech Avenue, Bowmanville Former Lions Centre All Occasions Phone 905-697-2856 BANQUET HALL RENTAL Catering Services Available Bowmanville Country Club (905) 623-2670 KING'S oourr CATERING Kathy & Kevin Anyan Phone: (905) 623-4277 Fax: (905) 623-2198 kingscourl@durhammall.com COMPUTER SERVICE miwmmmm New & used computer systems In home, one-on-one, tompuler training Windows/Dos/Networks LEGAL SERVICES Neighbourhood Paralegal and Credit Services Free Consultation; Senior Discounts Wills & Powers of Attorney Uncontested Divorces - Small Claims & Debt Collection - Budget & Credit Counselling 1 Searches & Process serving ... Many other services available Court Agent / Mediator / Lecturer 623-0201 volsln3@ibm.net Your Ad Could Be Here! Call us today for more details! 623-3303 Hardware Software setup & maintenance / Upgrades Internet / Website Design fL a /SfflPMlTSTrBrETfBVfriTEV w Fax: (905) 987-1118 FINANCIAL SERVICES Freedom55 Hie freedom to choose. The power to get there. • Life insurance • Disability insurance • RRSP and Investment planning •Annuities, RRIFs and LIFs • Group Products • Mutual funds Dwight L. Hickson Toll free: 1-800-341-5586 Newcastle: 905-987-1345 t REGAL CAPITAL PLANNERS LTD. Since 196B 108 King St. E., Bowmanville "Canada's Largest Independent Financial Planning Organization" - RRSP's - RRIF's - Mutual Funds -Trust Funds - Tax and Estate Planning Steve Scatterty, Financial Advisor 623-1936 Planning your tomorrow today! Life & Disability Ins. Critical Illness Ins. RRIFs/LIFs/Annuitics. Mutual Funds*/RRSPs Segregated Funds Estate Planning Serv. Î John Willoughby 623-4038 m/I Hit Mutual Group 1-888-296-WILLlvvJ Licensed with Mutual Life of Cnnmln/Mutual Investco Inc.*, two companies ol The Mutual Group. Investors Group FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. Andrew J. Rice B.B.A. (Hons.) 62 Prospect Stroot. Bowmnnvlllo Rosi (905 623-3666 Bus: (705) 07G-1202 Fnxi (705) 741-4165 GARDENING SERVICES Seagull Lawn Caire ■ Mowing / Mulching • Dothntchlng / Raking • Gardon Maintenance (416) 904-0567 Days (905) 697-3150 Evenings Serving Durham Region aoogull@lslnr,ca HOME IMPROVEMENTS Ed Piho Enterprises Residential • Commercial All Types of Construction • Repairs/Renovations • Kitchens/Bathrooms • Property Maintenance • Landscaping All Types of Masonry 905-623-5799 MR. BRUSH Additions, Renovations, Painting, Roofs, Decks Quality Work at Reasonable Rates 24 Hr. Emergency Service Tel. (905) 259-0393 Noel Ramnor Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd. 2020 Wentworth St„ Unit 9, Whitby SALES, INSTALLATION & SERVICE • Central Air Conditioning • Natural Gas High and Mid Efficiency Furnaces/Boilers • Natural Gas Fireplaces & Pool Healers • Electronic Air Cleaners/Humidifiers Over 30 Years in Durham Authorized Consumers Gas & Independent Lennox Dealer 24 hr. Emergency Service Call 434-5541 INSURANCE JAMES INSURANCE BROKER LIMITED 26 King St. E,, Bowmanville FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS 905-623-4406 Fax: 905-623-5570 STATt FARM <©> INSURANCI Home-Auto - Life Don Irvine Agent rloy Road, Bowmanville •4482 Fax. 905-623-3621 100 Wave Bus. 905-623 LIFE INSURANCE HUTTON INSURANCE AGENCY LTD. 52 King St. W., Bowmanville Don Hutton Bus: 623-7688 Res: 263-8589 Lllo Insurance RRSP's RRIF's FAX SERVICE SoriU or Rocolvo Important Documents Anywltoro In tho World l!-t Hours ci Dny James Publishing Co. Ltd. oh Kino at. W,, Oowmcmvlllo 905-623-3303 or Fax: 905-623-6161 PEST CONTROL Complete Control • Pest Control i > Turf Management FREE ESTIMATES (905) 697-3032 PHOTOGRAPHY ISUrass foto source™ pioromMtBi wimtD. Commercial Graphics • Short Run Full Colour Printing 31 King St. W. Downtown Bowmanville Tel: (905) 623 2568 POOLS Permanent Pool and Patio Swimming Pool and Spa Sales and Installation Serving Durham Since 1983 1646 King St. E,, Courtice, ON LI E 3K7 (905) 404-0583 SERVICES Tine, -- _ Finishes « T -<At . O v< -u » Cuin|ilrti' t iiiiuIum Hf.l i' I* 1 1 ; m C,UUtli) V» 'Ml 't 'Ml i' | ( • 11 V11 ' | I • I " 1 ' I' 1 1 ■' 1 1 7 8 6 - 2 4 7 7 OHUGSBICB - Reasonable Rates - Punctual and Very Thorough (905) 697-9052 SUPPLIES AND SALES ORONO BUILDING & DECORATING Since 1935 • Plumbing • Roofing • Electrical • Paint • Lumber • Decorating 85 Station St., Orono 983-9167