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Wednesday, January 18, 2006 Orono Weekly Times - 3 Book Reviews by the Clarington Public Library Book picks for the month of January from the Clarington Public Library www.clarington-library.on.ca The Successor by Ismail Kadare The hated Albanian dictator known as the "Guide" handpicks handpicks a successor, who -is then found dead of a gunshot wound. The media report it as a suicide, but rumour has it that he was murdered. Part murder mystery, part historical novel, the story reveals the life of a man whose political, ' career pits doctrine against family and whose influence brings horror to those who oppose him. The Baker's Apprentice: a novel by Judith Ryan Hendricks . In the sequel to Bread Alone, Wyn Morrison has found contentment contentment in a life which consists of running a bakery, and the endless possibilities with her relationship with Mac, her on- again-off-again love interest; Mac's failure to deal with past issues and his sudden departure.have left Wyn at a loss, but unable to afford "time for brooding. In his absence, she learns, more about herself and becomes mentor to her friend Tyler, passing on the wisdom of the healing power of bread making. making. Her new self-awareness and resiliency is tested when the bakery is threatened, and Mac's return leaves her wondering wondering if there is still a place for him. ' The Mercy of Thin Air by Ronlyn Domingue There are, layers upon layers of mystery, tragedy and romance in this poignant debut novel by Ronlyn • Domingue. Two captivating women are.the focus of this story - the narrator, Raziela Nolan, who died tragically seventy years ago and is now living "in between" (a realm that exists after life and before whatever lies beyond it) with Amy Richmond, a young woman who is dealing with ghosts from her own painful pa'st. This novel is highly recommended for those who enjoyed The Five People You Meet in Heaven and The Lovely Bones: A Map of Glass by Jane Urquhart. Urquhart's latest novel deftly interweaves t\yo parallel stories, stories, one set in the nineteenth century on the northern shores of Lake Ontario and the other set in contemporary Prince Edward County and Toronto. "A Map of Glass" opens with Jerome, a young Toronto, artist who finds the body of .. Andrew Woodman, an Alzheimer's sufferer, frozen in the ice of the river while he is photographing his art creations in the snow. Jerome is visited by Sylvia, the slightly autistic wife of a Belleville doctor, who claims that the man Jerome ■ found was her former lover. As Sylvia tells her story, Jerome is confronted with a secret from his own past. ,. ; , NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME , ; Family owned and operated by Carl Good; Funeral Director, and Joyce Kufta 386 Mill St. S., Newcastle 905-987-3964 ■ T; : www.ncwcastlcfuncralhome.com \ "Caring for our Community" Policy Continued from front his father served in the British Army during the First World War and was wounded at Ypres, Belgium. Sam Greenfield immigrated to Canada with his family after the war. Sam Greenfield was unable to enlist in ' the Canadian . forces during World War II due to the wound he received in the First World War. ITe served in the Veterans' Guard of Canada from December 1941 to August 1946 as a guard for German prisoners of war in Medicine Hat Alberta. The street naming process requires that the men and women to be honoured, be those who voluntarily enlisted Museum Continued from front meeting in September 2003. In the initial project schedule, schedule, the official opening of the museum was slated for January or February 2005. • . According the Community Services Director Joe with Canada's military forces and served overseas in active duty during the Boer War, World War 1, World War 2, or the Korean conflict. It was also agreed that war veterans to be recognized in this program program would be those who were residents of Clarington at the time of their enlistment. Councillor Don MacArthur said at Monday night's council council meeting that Sam Greenfield was in fact a veteran veteran of both wars though not in the Canadian Anny. "We were on the same side," stated MacArthur. John Greenfield has put a lot work into producing the list of veterans names eligible for the street signs and moving moving that program forward, according to Councillor Jim Schell said. Caruanna, the shovel will go in the ground any day now to start constmction of the museum museum adjacent to the Garnet Rickard Sprots Complex in Bowmanville. A date for the official opening is still up for consideration consideration according to Caruanna, Caruanna, but it could be some time in the Fall of 2006. In his letter to the Mayor, John Greenfield said he would like to see his father's name on a street sign in Flampton. While his father is buried in Mississauga, he did live in Hampton for about 15 years, Greenfield told an Orono Times reporter on Tuesday. Of the 250 names on the existing list of veterans provided provided to the municipality by Greenfield and the Bowmanville Legion, 126 already have street signs up, or have already been slotted for a sign. The motion to waive the rules to include the name of Sam Greenfield in the Veterans Street Name sign program was approved unanimously unanimously by councillors at Monday nights council meeting. meeting. NUKKALA, Ian Alexander Cedar Valley Resort welcomes its newest little happy camper. Ian was delivered on December 26th, 2005. Weighing 9lbs 2oz The proud parents Keith & Heather and brother Nolan welcome him into the world with all of their Love. q) Instructed by v MARILYN ALLPRESS . At Freedom of Dance Studio f Monday Mornings starting January 23 - March 27 ^ Experienced Students: 9:15am-10:15am • Beginner: 10:30am-11:30am i 10 Classes ~ $80 \ Primarily Kripalu style yoga. Teaching primarily from 27 years of > experience. Come and join us for our fourth session. ^ ♦ CONTACT MARILYN AT 905-983-9852 + I w ' -WeddingCakes Sr; •Catëesforall Occasions • Pastries-Donuts-Pies 1 • Bread & Buns op Main Street, Orono Proprietors: Gary, Carol & Cory Vreeker 905-983-9779 Closed Sunday and Monday ' Loyal Printing Ltd. "Everything with the printed word" 5310 Main St., Orono LOB 1M0 « 905-983-5301 •it. A h Happenings Saturday. January 21 St. Francis of Assisi "Polish Dinner" Parish Hall, Newcastle, 6:30 p.m. - Sliish-ka-bobs, Perogies, & more! Includes 50/50 draw, door prize. Adults $15. Kids 10 and imder $7. Call 905-987-3099 or 905- 983-9922 for tickets. • Saturday, January 21 Kendal Community Centre "Euchre Party" at 7 p.m. sharp. Cost - $ 10/person includes light lunch and snack bar. Cash prizes for. high score and lone hands. Thursday. January 26 Heather Rebekah Lodge #334 "Ham & Scallop Potato Luncheon -11 a.m.to 1 p.m. $8/person. For tickets call 905-983-5358 or 905-983-9571. Saturday. January 28 Freedom of Dance "FUNDRAISER BINGO" - 6 to 9 p.m. at the Dance Studio, 6 Park St., Orono. Snacks and refreshments for sale. BIG prizes. Saturday, January 28 Clarington Older Adult Association "Euchre Extravaganza" 3 p.m. Cost $10-6 games of progressive progressive euchre, delicious stew dinner served, excellent prizes. Call Jo-Anne at Clarington Beech Centre 905-697-2856. Saturday. March 4 Orono Town Hall Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser - $25 per person. Call Anne 905-983-5903 or Jeanne 905-983-5230 for tickets. J