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Wednesdc Orono Weekly Times - 5 Book Reviews by the Clarington Public library Book picks for the month of October from the Clarington Public Library 50 Acres and a Poodle: a story of love, livestock, and finding myself on a farm - By Jeanne Marie Laskas Jeanne Marie Laskas is a writer who has long dreamed of leaving leaving the claustrophobic city and moving to a picturesque farm. And while her life is pretty good, with a successful career as a writer, a wonderful psychologist boyfriend (who is the proud owner of a standard poodle - not the little yappy kind), and a close group of friends, she can't help but dream of rolling hills and maybe even a few sheep. What begins as a drive in the country to daydream about properties becomes a full lifestyle change, and we are lucky enough to be able to be able to read about Laskas' often comedic adventures in the country - where she learns about the true value of an orange hat and the overlooked overlooked hunting potential of poodles! Louis Riel: a comic strip biography - By Chester Brown As part of Clarington Public Library's new graphic novel collection, collection, this book is a wonderful example of how a newer form of storytelling can take a piece of Canadian history and make it something extraordinary. This book took Brown five years to complete and his research is evident as he matches his artwork with the emotionally charged story of Riel, relating it in a way that even the novice history buff can understand. If you are curious about the graphic novel phenomenon, put this book on your reading list today! Memory Keepers Daughter - By Kim Edwards When Dr. David Henry delivers his own set of twins due to a blizzard, a terrible sequence of events is set to follow. Although the first child is a perfect baby boy, the second child is a girl who was obviously bom with Down syndrome. The • new father instructs the nurse to take the little girl home, telling his wife that the second child was stillborn. But as their lives progress, David's wife is haunted by the death of her never- seen daughter and her son misses his twin. When David realizes realizes that the nurse is raising the daughter that completes his family, is it possible for him to make amends? This is a deeply moving book that explores the damage that one terrible lie can do. Water: A Novel - By Bapsi Sidwa Colonial India in the thirties, the time of Mahatma Gandhi's rise, is the setting, for this book; based on the film by the same title. A compelling novel, which tells the story of an eight year old Hindu child-widow. Chuyia, who is forced to live at a widows' widows' ashram after her 50 year old husband dies. ' Inquisitive and determined not to accept her fate, Chuyia inspires other widows in the ashram to fight for their rights and challenge the balance of power. J.J. LARACY 905-983-9954 Landscape Services & Contracting LORDERS FIREWOOD • Mixed Hardwood • Landscape Excavation - • Retaining Walls • Rock Gardens • • Concrete Work • Water Proofing • Trees Installed • Removed • Pruning Interlocking Brick • Installation • Repairs Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home THOUGHTFULNESS, SERVICE & CONCERN A Family Owned Business, Offering: Traditional Funeral Services Pre-arranged & Prepaid Services - Cremation Arrangements Alternatives to Traditional Funerals - Out of Town Shipping CORY KUIPERS - PRESIDENT 53 Division Street 905-623-5668 Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 2Z8 OFF STREET PARKING Douglas Cronk (L) Coordinator of St. George's Anglican Church's "Build a Link on the Links" welcomes major sponsor Tenzin Gyaltsan (R) of the Newcaslte IGA, arid Rob Brindley, General Manager of the Newcaslte Golf Club to their 4th annual golf tournament last Friday at Newcastle Golf Club. TO MY CONSTITUENTS IN WARD 3 With deep regret and sadness, I am announcing my • withdrawal from my candidacy for Councillor in Ward 3. While I have enjoyed the challenge of running for political office, and the anticipation of representing you, I now have to turn my full attention to dealing with a personal matter. It has been such a pleasure meeting you all in the ' past few months and I treasure the support you have shown me. Deciding who will represent you in your local government government is so important, I urge you all to cast your vote. > I thank you for your kind words, encouragement, and faith you had shown in me. David Duffie 0 0 o 0 0 0 1 ■ ■ 0 0 0 o j 0 ; 01 mmtKIXMTOWN .BOWMANVniE Travel on the Bowmanville Town Bus FREE - from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.nri. Courtesy of the Municipality of Clarington APPLE FESTIVAL & CRAFT SALE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14th 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. HISTORIC DOWNTOWN BOWMANVILLE www.bowmanville.com FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING Hot Apple Fritters • Fresh Cider • Paid Parking at Central School • Huge Tents filled with Crafts • Apples from Local Growers • Home Baked Apple Goodies • Children's Activities • LIVE Entertainment All Day • Enter the Apple Pie Baking Contest