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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, April 28, 1999 Section Two Page 11 Durham Adventist Choir Performs Spring Musical The Durham Adventist Community Choir returns to Bowmanvillc for a spring perform- Stephanie Mann, one of the soloists preparing with the Durham Adventist Community Choir for their May 8 concert in Bowmanvillc, mice of "My Utmost for His Highest". This worship musical was created by Claire Cloningcr and Gary Rhodes and was inspired by Oswald Chamber's devotional book by the same title. "My Utmost for His Highest" is a blend of songs, some original and some well-known choruses and hymns that have been put together to form a very powerful choral presentation. presentation. Some who have heard the choir present this elsewhere have exclaimed: "Powerful, moving, awesome, awesome, inspiring and professionally done!" The 45-voicc Durham Adventist Community Choir has inspired listeners listeners since it was formed 2 1/2 years ago. Its director is Sharon Janes-! Foreman and includes numerous soloists. The accompanist is Greg Foreman. All arc invited to this very special performance on Saturday, May 8, 7 p.m., at the Bowmanvillc Seventh- day Adventist Church, 2850 Hwy. 2 East (at Lambs Rd.), Bowmanvillc. There is no admission charge, but a freewill offering will be received. A Challenge to Couch Potatoes In spite of significant gains over the past three decades, two-thirds of adult Canadians are still classified as "inactive". Their physical activity levels are so low that they arc missing many of the health benefits that can be derived from even modest modest levels of physical aclivity. The implication for the future, especially as Canada's population ages, is that government government spending on health care will rise significantly. Couch potatoes will be a financial drain on all of us. To begin to address this issue, ParticipACTION is issuing issuing a first step challenge to inactive adults in Ontario. It's called the ParticipACTION "30x4x2" Personal Challenge. From May 1 to June 15, 1999, ParticipACTION, in association association with community health and recreation leaders throughout throughout the province, is challenging every adult to be active for 30 minutes a day, for 4 days a week, for 2 consecutive weeks. "30x4x2" is easy. It's fun. And participants can win prizes. The "30x4x2" Personal Challenge is part of the Ontario SummerActive Campaign, a joint initiative of the Ontario Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Citizenship, -Culture and Recreation. As part of the campaign, health and recreation leaders from communities communities throughout the province will be hosting special special events to promote the Personal Challenge and to encourage adults and older adults to get active. According to Russ Kisby, President of ParticipACTION, "this is one of the most exciting challenges we've ever launched. We've had great success success in the past with our city challenges and our corporate challenges. It's time to challenge challenge the individual." "It is clear that regular physical activity reduces the incidence of heart disease, adult onset-diabetes, colon cancer, cancer, osteoporosis, hypertension, depression as well as premature premature death" states Cora Craig, President of the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute. "All Canadians could benefit from being more active." The 30x4x2 Personal Challenge builds upon Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living. The Guide recommends that adults accumulate 60 minutes of light physical activity every day to stay healthy or improve their health. As individuals progress to moderate activities, they can cut down to 30 minutes minutes of activity 4 days a week, in periods of at least 10 minutes each. With a full two-thirds of all Canadians risking their health and quality of life because of dangerously inactive lifestyles, ParticipACTION is confident that those who experience some of the benefits of regular physical activity will be on their way to healthy, active living. living. Durham College Honours Ice Storm Volunteers At a special ceremony held on Wednesday, April 21, 1999, 30 Durham College Fire and Emergency Services students were honoured honoured for their assistance during the 1998 ice storm emergency in eastern Ontario. The ceremony took place at Durham College's Skills Training Centre, Whitby. Durham Region Fire Chief Co-ordinator Milt Wilson presented each student student with a specially designed pewter pin and recognized recognized their relief efforts during the ice storm. The pins were generously donated donated by the Office of the Fire Marshal and the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs in appreciation of the students' unselfish and co-ordinated efforts during this difficult time. Driftwood Theatre Presents "Shakespeare's Shorts" The Driftwood Theatre Group entertained its patrons at the Visual Ails Centre in Bowmanvillc ' Friday, April 23rd, with a production of short excerpts from Shakespeare. The evening also coincided with the birthday of the playwright, so cake and party favors were part of the program, Pictured above are: Mary Krolmert, as Lady Anne and Steve Burley as Richard, in a scene from Richard 111. Look for the Driftwood Theatre Group's summer production in local parks later this year. Business Group Hears from Labour Leader by Jennifer Stone Staff Writer Ontario Federation of Labour President Wayne Samuclson says unionized workers do have something to offer to small businesses. "If you're a unionized worker in the province of Ontario, you make $4.50 an hour more than non-unionized workers ... That extra $4.50 an hour goes into the community," said Samuclson. The OFL president was in Bowmanvillc Tuesday, April 20, speaking to the Clarington Business Group (CBG). The Group held its monthly meeting at Silk's Cafe. 'While it seemed members of CBG were looking for ways for small business business to garner support of unionized workers, Samuclson said that type of thing just isn't within the mandate of union leadership. "I don't know if you can magically get all union members to go to one store over another," said Samuclson. He also said a forum like a Business Group meeting probably wouldn't appeal to union workers. "Some of this is very practical," said Samuclson. "Most union activists aren't out to exchange business cards." Nonetheless, CBG members felt both sides had to support each other. "When we buy automobiles," said CBG member George Khouri, "we try our best to buy CAW (Canadian Auto Workers) built automobiles because they put the food on my table." BUSINESS MEETS LABOUR -- Clarington Business Group played host to Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) President Wayne Samuclson (right) Tuesday, April 20. Durham East MPP John O'Toole (left) was also on hand for the occasion. The OFL president responded to a number of questions from local business owners. JOIN US AT THE AT BOOTH #67 Read All About It! Inside News pgs. 2,3 Editorials pg.4 Lifestyles pg. 8 Sports pgs. 10,11 Clarington's Community Newspaper Since IS54 • YOUR PICTURE HERE! Leafs Select YOUR NAME First Overall At NHL Draft The Toronto Maple Leafs look the first step toward winning the Stanley Cup when they drafted XXXX first overall in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft held at the Garnet ' B. Rickard Recreation Complex in Bowmanvillc. After failing to make the playoffs this past season, the Maple Leafs vowed that they would return as a better hockey club next season. The first step in turning the franchise around began today at the draft. There was some speculation as to who the Maple Leafs would pick with the first selection. Right up until draft day, there were rumours that they may even trade the top pick away to help strengthen the roster. But when it came right down to it, they weren't interested in listening to offers from other teams. The New York Rangers even offered the best player of all time, Wayne Gretzky, to the Leafs in exchange for the lop draft pick. But not even a player of Gretzky's calibre calibre could convince the Leafs to trade away the top pick. The Leafs knew who they wanted. wanted. "We are absolutely thrilled to welcome a player of this calibre to our hockey club," said a team spokesperson after the selection was "We wanted an impact player who could step right into our lineup and . make a difference. With our selection, we have someone who can do that. We needed a big, stnmg player, who would show up every night and play hard. "The fans really have something to look forward to next year. Our club will be an exciting one, and a treat to watch, especially with this draft pick." Playing in the NHL one day was something that XXXXX has always wanted to do since growing up and playing hockey in XXXX. Steadily improving as the years went by, it wasn't until starring in the Ontario Hockey League that the dream of playing hockey professionally started started to come true. Scoring the winning goal in overtime overtime of the Memorial Cup championship championship last month vaulted the talented talented XXX-year-old to the top of the draft list. It's expected that the newest member of the Toronto Maple Leafs will play on the top line with captain Mats Sundin, as well as anchor the team's power play. As far as signing a contract, it's expected that the newest Leaf will be earning approximately $2 million per season, with a huge signing bonus also added on. Over 14-1 years ago, a local newspaper was established that provided fair, readable news coverage, and helped newcomers get acquainted with the facilities and services available in the Those same philosophies arc still evident In today's editions of The Canadian Statesman. Established as the Messenger In IK49 by W.J. McMillan of Oshawa, the name was changed to The Canadian Statesman when the ncwspaivr was purchased by Rev. John Climic In 1854. The four-page newspaper was considerably smaller than lixlay's standards. In I87S, M A. James, then a country schoolmaster, schoolmaster, purchased the business. 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