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V PAGE A12THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, DECEMBER 20,2000 Blood donors urgently needed There are thousands of patients who rely on Canada's Canada's blood system year- round. Increased holiday travel and hazardous winter road conditions can contribute contribute to the evér-present need for blood and blood products. Canadian Blood Services asks that you become become a 'Holiday 2000 Angel' by taking one hour of your time to donate blood. "While the holidays are a vety busy time for us, the fact remains every minute of every day someone in Canada Canada needs blood or blood products," said Bruce Goss, director of the Toronto Centre. Centre. The goal of the local Angel Campaign is.simple: to meet or exceed the 11,000-unit target between Nov. 13 and Dec. 31. Nationally, Nationally, the target is 92,000 units. Healthy Canadians between between the age of 17 and 61 can become blood donors. The process of donating blood involves presenting a piece of identification at a blood donor clinic, having your iron level and blood type determined through a prick of the finger, filling out a questionnaire to determine whether you have any risk factors or medications which may prevent you from donating, donating, and the actual donation. The whole process can be completed in less than an hour and despite common Reason's Greeting* front" (Unlnnial «Equestrian Centre 623-7336 Mail: 3706 Bundle Rd. R.R. #3 Bowmanville L1C 3K4 Home Of the Bowmanville Pony Club z eacc mhYoU May you enjoy a glad and glorious Yulelidc season. We have truly valued your kind support this year. Tlmnk you and Merry Christ inns to all. Brenda & Mike Zakarow and the staff of Brenda's Country Store. "Happy New Year" BDENDA'S^ Country Store 47 King St. West Bowmanville 623-1997 misconceptions, is not painful and is, completely safe. Blood can be donated every 56 days and one blood donation can save up to four lives. "Only three per cent of Canadians give blood. There are a lot of misconceptions about blood donation. For example, public opinion surveys surveys show 50 per cent of the Canadian population believes believes it is unsafe to donate blood," said Lynda Cranston, chief executive officer of Canadian Blood Services, herself a regular blood donor. "There is no risk to a healthy person donating blood. As well, receiving blood and blood products in Canada is as safe as anywhere anywhere in the world. Every business day, thousands of Canadians donate blood, but more are needed," she noted. Blood donor clinics are scheduled for the following locations in Durham: In Bowmanville, Wednesday, Wednesday, Jan. 17 at the Clarington Beech Centre, 26 Beech Ave„ from 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. In Whitby, Saturday, Dec. 23, at Royal Canadian Legion Legion Hall, 117 Byron St. S., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. In Oshawa, Wednesday, Dec. 27, at Oshawa Civic Auditorium, 99 Thornton Rd, S., 4 to 8 p.m. To confirm other loca- lions and times, call (416) 974-99 Hi <1 Everywhere, everywhere, p Christmas tonight! I Christmas in lands of the fir-tree and pine, Christmas in lands of the palm-tree and vine; Christmas where snow-peaks stand solemn and white, Christinas where eom-ficlds lie sunny and bright." -Phillips Brooks Wherever you celebrate, may Christinas fan! you feeling rigid at home! Jj§Jfik Peter Kowal Real Estate Ltd. and staff 52 King St. W. I|rv Bowmanville '623-2453 ML ii Museum, gets funds BOWMANVILLE - Durham MPP John O Toole, left, presents an operating operating grant of $10,404 to Bowmanville curator Charles Taws and Larry Paradis, vice chairman of the Bowmanville Museum Board during recent Edwardian Christmas celebrations. The finding will be used to help the museum cover annual operating expenses. Approximately 200 community community museums in Ontario will share provincial funding of $2.7 million from the Ministiy of Citizenship, Culture and, Recreation. Email it to us: Efjc Canadian Statesman Clarington This Week judi.bobbitt@durhamnews.net SINGER Sewing Machines I • UNDELIVERED SCHOOL ORDER • | Singer Sewing Machine Company ordered these machines in anticipation of LARGE SCHOOL SALES. Due to budget cuts, these sales are undelivered. | These Deluxe Singer Machines must be sold. All Machines are heavy duty and sew on all fabrics, denim, canvas, upholstery, nylon, vinyl and silk. These sewing I machines are manufactured by Singer Sewing Machine Company. Your choice ■ while supply lasts. All merchandise subject to prior sale. These machines are « suitable for home, professional or classroom. EVEN SEWS ON LEATHER! These I Deluxe Singer Machines are new with a 25 year warranty. With these new Singer machines you just set the dial and see magic happen, straight sewing, zigzag, | buttonholes (any size); invisible blind hem, monogram, satin stitch, embroidery, appliqué, sew on buttons. WE ACCEPT VISA, MASTERCARD, CASH & | CHEQUES. AMERICAN EXPRESS DEBIT CARDS. PHONE ORDERS TAKEN. ' " OFFER EXPIRES DEC. 24/00 * 31 Stitch Functions * Heavy Duty - FREE ARM * Front DROP IN BOBBIN ' _ * PROFESSIONAL SERGING STITCH ® i - 11 SIMCOE ST. S. OSHAWA MON. - FRI. 9-8; SAT. 9-4 11 905-433-1140 OPEN SUNDAY FOR THIS EVENT 11-5 REG |S TER E DTRAD&MARKOFTHE^S | NGER | C0f.1PANYLIM^D^ M ^ j tew •• WITH THIS AD $299 Without Ad: $699.95 SINGER yfytfùlMcf your holidays are P , nll mis year. We look | 't^^P^ na90lnlhen8Wyear ' Complete Collision Repairs'* Restorations ^ 623-6353> 163 Baseline no. Bowmanvi|lf_ L> - - -\r May Your Holidays Be Priceless! Jewellery • Gold and Silver Jewellery • Diamond and Precious Stone Specialist • Famous Brand Watches • Native and Body Jewellery • Giftware for All Occasions • Boyd Bears Bradford Exchange - • Snow Buddies • Precious Moments Matchbox Collectibles • NHL Collectibles • Harley Davidson Watches We're wishing you a real gem of a holiday season filled with many golden moments to cherish always. We're very grateful that the holidays provide an opportunity for us to thank all our friends. We look forward to seeing you again soon. '?i*te ÇeweCt&uf, and Specialty (fâfo Bowmanville Mall 243 King St. East 623-8164 n ill* &y J _, Curves, In the true spirit of Christmas, -, we wish ymupeatteiaf heart, 'fSÎS-ï peace of ml ml anti ptliico of soul auks for your friendship ami support 623-2993 r .rf'trv ® "30 mimitefitness & JOT ZOOmeil weight loss centres" 98 King St. W. Bowmanville ffi f> l n * 1 il , *«»;*?•* wTs» Clarington The Commnnlly Willi Finn re THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT AVAILABLE POSITIONS CLARINGTON MOBILE SKATBOARD PARK IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING DAYTIME/EVENING/WEEKEND POSITIONS: SKATEBOARD SUPERVISOR Required Qualifications: Two years supervisor}' experience (in a recreation setting) Must hold a Class G. license Experience driving a pickup truck or van with a trailer would be an asset Must have good computer skills, excellent interpersonal, customer service & organization skills and be able to work independently Must hold current qualifications in the following: Basic Rescuer CPR and Standard First Aid Post-Secondary Education in recreation field, and skateboard and/or in-line skating experience would be an asset Daytime, evening and weekend work is required SKATEBOARD COUNSELLOR II Rcnuircd Qualifications Must possess and maintain G2 or better license Experience driving a pickup truck or van with trailer would be an asset Must hold current qualifications in the following: Basic Rescuer CPR and Standard First Aid Skateboard and/or in-line skating experience would be an asset Daytime, evening and weekend work is required SKATEBOARD COUNSELLOR I Required Qualifications Must hold current qualifications in the following: Basic Rescuer CPR and Standard First Aid Skateboard and/or in-line skating experience would be an asset Daytime, evening and weekend work is required The Skateboard Park operates evenings and weekends, May 1 51 -June30 lh and September4 th -October 7 lh , 2001. Full operation runs July 1 sl - September 3 ld , 2001. Anyone wishing more information should contact the Community Services Department at 623-3379 ext. 272 or comserve@tminicinnlitv.clnrineton.on.ca Interested candidates should submit a resume no later than 4:30 p.m, on Friday, January 19 Ul , 2001 to : Office of the Chief Administrative Officer 40 Temperance Street , Bowmanville, ON 1,1C 3A6 Please quote File No. 2-01