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C Onino Weekly Ttines, Wednesday, January 12, 2000 Orono U.C.W. begins! Big Sisters Oshawa- Whitby-Clarington is hosting their 3rd annual Battle of the Hors D'Oeuvres fundraiser on Friday, Februaiy 25, 2000. The Battle is a spectacular, sit-down dinner for 250 - 300 people consisting of a series of 8 hors d'oeuvres and 3, desserts. Each dish is a sample sample from one of the participating participating local restaurants, which dinner guests vote on to determine the winner. Tickets for the Battle of the Hors D'Oeuvres are $60.00 per person and include a wine reception, two bottles of wine per table, dinner, wine tasting, and door prizes. Masters of Ceremonies are Laura Mainella & Terry Johnston from Magic 94.é. Local restaurants and wineries attending are: A Black Tie to Blue Jeans Cordon Sue Sweets Harper's Restaurant Pelican Catering Shrimp Cocktail Touch of Class Bon Appétit Cotter Street Eatery The Keg Ltd. Silks Cafe & Catering Sugars Archibald Orchards Estate Winery Leaskdale Winery Ocala Orchards Winery The Battle of the Hors D'Oeuvres is a benefit fundraiser for Big Sisters Oshawa-Whitby-Clarington. Big Sisters provides volunteer companions for young girls in need. Mayor Hamre guest at next ODCA meeting A good crowd of 11 ladies of Unit #3 met on Tuesday, January 4th, at the home of Isabelle Challice. The ladies were welcomed and Margaret Gunter read a humorous poem "Santa's Problems", and all enjoyed this! The title of our devotions "New Beginnings" began with reading "A New Year". Betty Major gave a reading and Olive read previous minutes, minutes, and roll call was answered by "Something I'd like to see improve in the New Year", Some very timely topics and a veiy interesting discussion discussion followed. Margaret gave treasurer's report for 1999 and had a very hearty response from all. Congratulations ladies! A light lunch closed our first meeting for 2000. Our next meeting Februaiy 1, 2000 will be at the home of Mrs. Hilda Wright, Station St. Get well wishes to several sick members. Isabelle Challice The battle Mayor Diane Hamre, will be attending the next meeting of the Orono and District Community Association (ODCA) as a guest speaker. The meeting will be held on Monday, January 17, 2000, at 7:00 p.rri., in the Orono Town Hall. Time will be given for a question period after the Mayor's address. All are welcome to attend. Norlhcutt Elliott Funeral Home THOUGHTFULNESS, SERVICE & CONCERN A Family Owned Business, Offering: Traditional Funeral Services Prearranged & Prepaid Services - Cremation Arrangements Alternatives to Traditional Funerals - Out of Town Shipping. CORY KUIPERS - PRESIDENT 53 Division Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 2Z8 623-5668 OFF STREET PARKING St. Stephen's Secondary School Grade Eight Parents' Open House & Information Night (for September 2OOO entry) Thursday, January 20th 7:00 p.m. in the Cafetorium St. Stephen's Secondary School 30 Middle Road, Bowmanville L1Ç 3K2 MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD. SERVING DURHAM REGION SINCE 1841 ALL FUNERAL SERVICES PREARRANGED AND/OR PREPAID BURIAL - CREMATION - TRANSFERS "WHERE PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE IS IMPORTANT" FUNERAL DIRECTORS PAUL R. MORRIS DOUG R. RUTHERFORD GARY M. CONWAY DEBRA D. KELLEHER 623-5480 4 DIVISION ST.. BOWMANVILLE - AT QUEEN ST. ijnema •m The Way I See It Year 2000 EH! by Rolfe Wakefield How many people can say they have lived to see the dawn of a new century? We are all famous for the very fact of living, of passing from an old century into a new one. In 1900, Canada was a self-governing colony evolving into its' place in a world that had not seen its' like before. We matured and fought, lived and died, went from an Empire to a Commonwealth. A concept developed, encouraged encouraged and arranged by ourselves! ourselves! No other country of European background had ever^ done this before! No bloodshed like the Americans. No revolution like the other Americas. We are, were and will continue continue to be "unique". No other people in the world have fought in 2 major wars with a modest population population and produced an effort which was far greater on a proportional basis than any of the other nations. BACK TO 1900 Think about the, differences in our ancestor's daily living: food eaten, bathroom facilities, facilities, enjoyments - play and work. How we have changed and, evolved. Are we any better better off? Of course we are. The pessimists say NO. the realists realists say YES. Some times' I think the pessimists still believe the world Is flat. The elephant to the south of us has belched and burped, tries to stifle and seduce and will continue to do so. The Canadian character character has many strong forts of survival, after all we rearranged rearranged and outgrew our Imperialists beginnings to satisfy ourselves, and that was against the hungry British Bulldog. Sir Wilfred Laurier said "the 20th Century Is Canada's" and in many ways he was right. There are so many distinctive Canadian aspects to this past century: our unique medical care and medical advances, our Inventions, Inventions, our United Nations involvement which brought us world leadership and respect. We are being Americanized In some ways. Check Into the process and you will find a Canadian connection which made acceptance palatable and productive. The Canadian additions are better better than the original. Our entertainers (comedians, (comedians, musicians, singers and movie producers) are everywhere everywhere In North America, bringing a Canadian style that is first class. They will continue to be at the top of their professions In the future. The future of Canada is bright but being Canadian, we do not huff and puff and boast. We accept the fact that over 30 million people will help lead the world and be at the top of most of the better changes that will be made In the future. We as Canadians welcome the 21st century. It is a challenge challenge that will be well met. Call me to buy or sell..: Orono and area's real estate representative... Krystyna Jones 983-6013 Realty-Net ASSOCIATES " (DURHAM)lnc. 10S0,Simcoe St. N., #103, Oshawa TEL: (905) 721-2112