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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 27 Feb 1985, p. 23

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Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, February 27,1985 5 Local Bands Participate in Festival at Clarke High School Musicians from Cobourg West High School were in fine form last Thursday morning at Clarke High's third annual Band Festival which included music from eight area schools and commentary from well known musician Wayne Jeffery. ■M. Peggy Matthys, music teacher at Clarke High School, was pleased with the success of the third annual Band Festival which took place at Clarke last Thursday morning. Peggy organized the whole event. New. It's even easier. Improved. The Quick Start Weight Loss Program, the most successful program in the history of Weight Watchers, has now been made even easier with more of the easiest menu plans we've ever offered. So join the millions of people who. lost millions of pounds on the Quick Start Program because this year we've made it easier --just for you. Just for your lifestyle. Don't wait -- join Weight Watchers"* today. THE NEW, IMPROVED QUICK START PROGRAM FROM WEIGHT WATCHERS Enroll nl any mooting.' Registration and First Mooting Feu $10.00 $7.00 weekly Ihoroaltor. Senior Citizens and Students Registration and First Meeting Meeting Fee $9.00. $1.00 weekly thcrcallor. New Member Registration Times: BOWMANVILLE Memorial Park Club House • Liberty SI. S. Thurs., 6:45 p.m. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL: 1-800-268-3915 by Catherine Denny Enthusiasm for music has continued to grow in local schools, with students and teachers devoting more time and energy to their extra-curricular training sessions. The hours spent selecting arrangements, rehearsing, and building up good harmony harmony within the band are all essential for developing a terrific sound. Of course, in order to progress, school bands must also be exposed to the music played by other groups and through them made aware of the different styles and techniques being adopted by others. Thfc was one of the reasons why secondary school principals, along with board trustees and administration, administration, organized the annual Band Festival which has been held at Clarke High School for the past three years. The Festival, which took place Thursday, February 21, included the music of ■ eight bands from the Northumberland/Newcastle Northumberland/Newcastle Board of Education. Each school band, set up in Clarke's gymnasium, played several arrangements arrangements varying from the modern tunes of Lionel Richie to the classical music of Beethoven. After demonstrating their abilities, the groups were given suggestions as to how to improve the quality of their rhythm and pace. Comments on individual performance were offered by Mr. Wayne Jeffery, a well known musician and member of the Niagara Symphony Orchestra. "The festival is like a workshop for all the bands," explained Peggy Matthys, head of the music department at Clarke High and co-ordinator of the day. "It lets both the students and the instructors see what other schools are doing, and helps us to better our own work through the constructive criticism of other musicians," she added. Peggy,went on to explain that the Band Festival also keeps the youths enthusiastic enthusiastic about their interest in music and gives them an opportunity opportunity to share their knowledge with other school bands. "We hope to hold a similar similar event next year," said ... Miss Matthys. "All participants participants seem to get a lot out of it." H&R BLOCK TAX REFUND BUYING SERVICE WHY WAIT FOR YOUR TAX REFUND? If you qualify, you can get an expertly prepared tax return free-of-charge plus 85% of your refund. Ask about Cash Back, the tax refund buying service from H&R Block. 111 KING ST.E. 623-6957 BOWMANVILLE (BESIDE LEGION) Editor's Mail The Editor Bowmanville Statesman and Independent. Dear Sir: Last week I was invited to M.J. Hobbs School in Hampton. The occasion, to participate in selecting competitors in Public Speaking Speaking who would advance to broader fields. As a judge, I heard fourteen excellent presentations on various topics of the competitors' competitors' choice. I was amazed to find young teenagers with such well developed skills in research and writing. In addition, addition, they had an ability to present their work before the whole school. The young audience's behaviour left nothing to be desired; they sat respectfully without fidgeting, then reacted appropriately as their peers performed. To all the parents and teachers of these young people of whom you must be proud, my compliments. Thank you so much for the privilege of participating. I very much enjoyed this occasion which I will not quickly forget. Yours sincerely, Ann Cowman Flutists from the Courtice High School stage band were enjoying last week's Band Festival which took them away from their regular classes for most of the day. Pictured here are (left to right) Carolynn Craig, Lynda Herron, and Vinita Arora. Women's Institute Happenings Newtonville Branch On Wednesday, February 20th, sixteen ladies met at the home of Janet Paeden. Several members who participated in the rug braiding braiding workshop displayed their efforts, colourful placemats. Roll Call was answered by reducing the thermostats a degree, taking a shower instead instead of a bath, using a toaster oven and turning off lights when leaving a room. Janet introduced Mrs. Shelley Allin, co-ordinator for the Durham Dairy Princess. Slie presented Sharyn Barkey this year's princess, an 18 year old honor student from Blackstock. A game of guessing the main nutrients in various foods was played. Sharyn then told us that our food can be put into four main groups. Milk products; Meat, Fish and Poultry group; Bread and Cereals and then Fruit and Vegetables. If we eat from these daily our bodies will be well supplied. We all enjoyed Sharyn's discourse and thought she made a charming princess. Mrs. Mary Jones thanked Janet, on our behalf, for holding holding the meeting in her home and her group for lunch. Esmee Goldie February 22nd, 1985 The Editor The Canadian Statesman Bowmanville, Ontario Dear Sir: I was very unhappy to see the caption appearing above a photograph of a group of Scouts collecting newspapers on a paper drive in your February 13th, 1985 edition, The caption read "Boy Scouts Disappointed with Paper Drive Response." I was even more unhappy when I read the accompanying article. As District Commissioner of West Durham District, within which Bowmanville lies, I should like to apologize to the residents of Bowmanville and the organizers of the Durham Re-cycling Centre for any resentment that the caption and-or the article may have caused. . •• This year is a particularly difficult one financially for Scout groups in the area. One of the heaviest expenses being the sending of 50 boys in the Newcastle area to the Canadian Jamboree at a cost of $340.00 plus, per boy. Mr. Ernie Colliss, the leader quoted, is one of 129 caring and dedicated leaders in the District who, along with many committee members are working very hard to raise funds so that the youngsters can take part in the activities planned. Obviously, Ernie had hoped for a larger paper collection collection and when this did not come about, all he could see was maybe a boy not attending attending the Jamboree so that his comments came from the heart and were not meant as criticism of the residents of Bowmanville or the members of the Durham Re-cycling Centre. I should like to take this opportunity to thank the residents residents of Bowmanville for their generous support to Scouting in the past and hope that the association will continue for many, many years. Yours truly, A. F. 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