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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 18 Jan 1989, p. 2

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. Thi 1 Canadian Statesman. Itowmanville. January is. tilSil First Generation of Non-Smokers Task Force to Deal with Waste | Waverley Public School Members of Durham's Regional Council have decided to set up a special special task force to tackle the problems of waste management in the Region. The special committee will be comprised comprised of the eight members of the public public works committee as well as the mayors of the Town of Ajax and the Township of Brock. Larry Hannah, Newcastle's Ward One Regional Councillor, will be a member of this committee. The Durham Region will also send representatives to a February 6 meet ing which includes officials from the Ministry of the Environment and delegates of regional municipalities in and around the Greater Toronto Area. The purpose of the meeting will be to determine long-term waste management management strategies and to ensure the availability of interim waste disposal sites: Regional Chairman Gary Herre- ma, Works Committee Chairman John Aker and a member of Durham's Durham's staff will be delegates to the meeting. Tyrone Seniors Meet in '89 Tyrone News : by B. Vaneyk Although the t-shirt may be a little big for Cody Rolland Wilkins right now, it's never too early to teach him about good health habits. At least that's what the people involved with National Non-Smoking week believe. The Durhani Region Inter-Agency Council on Smoking and Health have been promoting Non- Smoking week by giving t-shirts that say "1st Generation of Non-Smokers" to some babies throughout Durham Region born during the week. Pictured here with Cody, born on January 15 at Memorial Hospital Bowmanville, are from left: Irene Coggins, a registered nurse, mother Brenda Wilkins and Mary Till- cock from the Inter-Agency Council on Smoking and Health. W.I. Holds First Meeting of '89 The W.I. met in the C.E. Hall on January 9th at 8 p.m. with Mrs. H. Bradley,Pres, in charge of the following business. business. After the singing of 'the Ode' and repeating of Lord's Prayer in unison Mrs. Bradley Bradley welcomed everyone and read a poem entitled "Recipe for a Happy Year." The Roll Call was 'Bring a stamp or postcard and tell where it comes from.' Minutes were read for November and December meetings, Treasurer's report was given and correspondence correspondence dealt with. It was decided to donate $200 to Stewards of the Church for use of the hall. Shirley Bubar will look after after Valentines for elderly, shut-ins and $20 was given for Good Neighbours. The collection and pennies pennies for Friendship were taken taken up. Mrs. S. Found brought up the subject of "Life Memberships" Memberships" and after some discussion discussion it was decided that this be discussed at our group meetings in April and findings findings discussd and a decision made at executive meeting for our organization to decide decide on one course of action. Mrs. E. Prescott, convenor for Legislation, presented the following program. Mrs. H. Prescott commented commented on the Motto "Everybody "Everybody wants to eat at the Government's table, but no body wants to do the dishes." She said the Government is likened to the head of the table as in a family. All our benefits such as pensions to Srs., children, loans to companies and banks come from the Government. Government. O.H.I.P. looks after Drs. visits, hospitalizations, etc, everyone is looked after in one way or another, they will even bury us. Who is the Government? The money comes from you and me with our paying of taxes. No one likes them but that is how we reap all the benefits. It is actually you and I who do the dishes if we are to receive all these extra helps, moneywise. We are to have a speaker from Canada Post Operations Operations but unfortunately, none was available. Mrs. H. Prescott showed slides and gave a most interesting interesting commentary on a trip she and her husband had taken to China and Hong Kong. Mrs. R. Metcalf gave a reading entitled "Communication". "Communication". The repeating of the Collect Collect closed the meeting. Group in charge served hamburg buns with toppings, toppings, pickles, tea and coffee during the social hour. The February meeting is Men's Night ana the Topic is Canadian Industries. Mr. David Brown, manager of Brookdalc-Treeland Nurseries Nurseries will be our speaker. Win Brown Press Sect. Senior Citizens Begin 1989 By Bessie Vaneyk Tyrone Senior Citizens' Club began the new year with a good turn-out at their January 4th meeting at the S Tonc Community Centre. rs.Wendy Mnnd, Tyrone, an accomplished soloist, sang a number of beautiful solos. Mrs. Edna Wood, Tyrone, Tyrone, delivered some enjoyable enjoyable readings which conveyed conveyed philosophy and humour. Mrs. Ruby Griffin, Enlield, accompanied a singsong. singsong. Get well wishes are felt for fellow club member Marg Hall, Hampton, who. has been hospitalized, and the hope is that Walter Park will be soon feeling better. The election of officers for the coming year was held. The meeting closed with an enjoyable lunch. Senior Citizens' Club Officers The 1989 slate of officers for TVrone Senior Citizens' Club is as follows: Past President President Doreen Park, President Marion Hoar, 1st Vice Pres, position vacant, 2nd Vice Pres. Marie Moses, Secretary Ada Richards, Treasurer Doreen Doreen Ferguson, Committee members Meta Swain, John Broome, Gordon Brent, Gladys Gladys Potts, Harold Swain, Farewell Blackburn. Community Center Euchre There were 14 tables of Canadians Down Y & G On Saturday, January 14 Bowmanville's All Canadians Canadians and V&G dispalyed one of the best defensive games this season. Canadians defence, defence, consisting of Bradley St. John, Robbie Mac- Chayne, Chris McKenzie, Clayton Kohn and Ronnie Smith all played sound defence defence to help their team defeat defeat V&G 2-1. In the.first period, goalies Jake Davis and Andrew Pitt were solid in goal, making fine saves to keep the game scoreless. The second period saw French Immersion ^Kindergartens Pfe Meeting DATE: Wed, January 25th TIME: 7:00-8:15 p.m. PLACE: Ontario St, P.S. 116 ONTARIO STREET BOWMANVILLE Highway No. 2 King St. W., Oshawa SlmcoeSLN., Oshawa 100 Dundas St. W., Whitby The Partners of WINTERS, SUTHERLAND & MOASE are pleased to announce the admission to partnership of Wilmar (Wil) J. Bakker, B.A., C.A. Mr. Bakker received his C.A. designation in 1983 while working with a national accounting firm. Mr. Bakker's past experience includes providing accounting, auditing and income tax services to small and medium sized clients. Mr. Bakker looks forward to offering these services to clients of Winters, Sutherland & Moase through the Bowmanville Office. Mr. Bakker will also be working with Peter Hobb C.A. and John Manuel C.G.A. in the transition of Mr. Manuel's accounts to Winters, Sutherland & Moase. WINTERS, SUTHERLAND & MOASE is a regional firm of Chartered Accountants providing auditing, accounting, taxation, data processing and computer consulting services to a wide range of small and medium sized businesses in Durham Region. The (irm is committed to providing services of the highest quality to its personal and business clients to help them meet the challenges of tomorrow. WINTERS, SUTHERLAND & MOASE 118 King Street East Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 1N5 (416) 623-9461 Also located at: 135 Simcoe Street North 238 Queen Street Oshawa, Ontario L1 G 4S6 Port Perry, Ontario LOB 1 NO (416) 579-5659 ( 416 ) 985-8893 euchre in play on January 6, 1989, with tne following results: results: 1st Art Sheehan, followed followed by Ace Richards, Eve- lvn Hawley, John Watson, Tony Horstmnn, Hazel Murphy. Murphy. Ladies' Low Enid Tennant, Tennant, Men's Low Ross McRoberts. 50-50 Draw Meta Swain, Charlie Campbell. Campbell. Special Prizes Dick Gibbs, Verna Robinson, Velma Velma Goyne. On Friday the 13th there were 16 tables and three over of euchre in play. The lucky people were: Russell Wright, Garnet Goyne, Ethel Gibbs, Daisy Bell, Ruby Cochrane, Cochrane, Vi Hayward. The Fate of the Day caught Clara Nesbitt with the Ladies' Low score and John Kuyer with the Men's Low score. Lorna Swain and Ann Taylor turned the tables to win the 50-50 Draw, and the Friday the 13th gremlins were defied by John Broome, Ethel Ethel Gibbs, and Clara Nesbitt who won the special draws. Euchre at Old Tyrone Hall On January 2,1989, there were 14 tables of euchre in play with the following results: results: Fred Griffin with a nice high 93, while John Broome dropped to 86, Meta Swain slid to 77, Ken Flint 75, Lorna Swain 75, Laurre- na Bright 40. Special prizes: Ruby Griffin Edgar Millson, Ross McRoberts. There were 11 tables of euchre in play at the Old Ty- the Canadians start out fast with Adam Powell passing to Erik Griffin who skated.in on the right side and blasted a hard snot on goal. V&G's goalie was unable to handle the rebound and Brvan Lowery Lowery who positioned himself in front of the goal, banged it home to give nis team a 1-0 lead. The third period was tight checking witn neither team giving an inch as both teams' goal scorers were checked closely by the defence. Then at 9:40 Clayton Kohn stole the puck at nis blueline and made an excellent rush in on V&G's goal and fired it between between the goalie's pads, to give the Canadians a 2-0 lead. Minutes later V&G slipped behind the Canadians' Canadians' defence and put one in to make it 2-1. In the final minutes Jake Davis made some incredible stops to keep V&G from tying the game. All Canadians team members members should be congratulated for an excellent team effort and having a good start in the second naif of the season. Van Belle | Floral Shoppes ...much more than a flower store! I 4 STORES Tidbits from Around the Region WHITBY -- A'planned subdivision in (Whitby is running running into stiff opposition from residents already living living in the area. Stolp Building Corporation has applied to build 71 single family homes and 88 town- houses in an area west of the Pentecostal church on the north side of Rossland Road west of Thornton Road. Concerned citizens met on Monday, January 9, at a public meeting. They presented a 200-name petition to planning committee chairman Joe Drumm who reminded them that planning staff has yet to act on the request. Under the plan, Sato Street would be extended south to intersect with Rossland Road. OSHAWA -- The Durham Board of Education is not going to implement a junior kindergarten program any time soon. Last week the Board narrowly voted not to study the issue which had been raised when an Ajax parent wrote a letter requestingthe program for the public school system. Board trustees cited spacing and funding restrictions as reasons for denying denying the request. Some said that they did not believe the program had sufficient public support. Trustee Gary Kitchen, of Oshawa, said he was worried about raising expectations when the Board, in his view, simply cannot afford the program. The Northumberland Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education implemented implemented a junior kindergarten program three years ago. rone Hall on January 9, 1989, with the following results: results: Norma Cochrane 87, Laurrena Bright 86, Ron Ge- nenu 84, Ruby Cochrane 82, Tom Wilson 79, Ken Flint 45. Special Prizes Laverne Clemens, Clemens, Ann Park, Norma Cochrane, Cochrane, Russ Brown. Church Events On January 1. 1989, the choir at Tyrone Cnurch sang "Bethlehem Morning" by Morris Chapman. The music direction which'has been given by Tim Southwell for the past four months, while Jacqueline Vaneyk was "on Sabbatical leave , has been very much appreciated by the choir and by the congregation, congregation, and this sentiment has been expressed to him and has been applauded. Tim is also involved with music in his teaching position position at Trafalgar Castle School, Whitby. We look forward forward to Tim's gifts of music in our near future. The "Meditation of a Wiseman", by Reverend Grant Dawson, was read by Jafcqueline Vaneyk. Vaneyk. On Sunday, January 8, 1989, the Reverend Don Tansley, Port Perry, officiated officiated at the church service, and administered the sacrament of Holy Communion. The Reverend Bill Tadeja conducted the church service service on Sunday, January 15, 1989. Using the text from John, chapter five, the story of the healing of the lame man, Reverend Tadeja titled his sermon, "I Can't" but he then joined his family in the singing of a song called, "Nothing is Impossible". The Tadeja family also sang "Love Grows Here". Accompaniment Accompaniment at the piano was by alternate family members. members. Two beautiful duets were sung by Junior Choir ipiembers Janie Knowlton jind Misty Carr, "We all have ,\i place in the world of tomorrow," tomorrow," and "I Am So Glad". Tyrone Annual Congregational Congregational meeting will be held following the church service on Sunday, January 29, 1989. Social News Mr. Lance Phare is in residence residence at "Strathmanor", Retirement Retirement Home, 264 King St., Bowmanville. Blain Vaneyk, Vancouver, B.C. spent a week visiting his family at the home of Paul and Bessie Vaneyk, - before attending the week's training course in Toronto with the Bank of Commerce. Mrs. Perry's Grade 2 Class by Heather Youngman Mrs. Perry's Grade 2 class has been quite busy lately. They have been talking about safety rules and are making safety posters. Sounds like fun! They have also been doing winter paintings, paintings, stories and poems. In math they have counted up to 490 and are still counting. This week they are studying the FR blends. As usual they are still having reading buddies buddies for some students. All are making snowflakes and snow rhymes. They will soon be in the Grade 2 concert concert and are looking forward to it. It sounds like they are having a great time and we they do a great job in hope the concert! Signs of Winter! by Amy Ramage Miss Lovett's grade one class is starting to study winter winter activities. Some of them are at the art center. They have to make mobiles of snowmen. Another center is finger painting with shaving cream. In Environmental Bowmanville W.I. and Guests Hold Meeting At Trinity bv Anne Brine Member of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Institute and four visitors visitors met in Trinity Church Sunday School room Thursday, Thursday, January 5, 1989. Mrs. Bell, president, read a poem "If In The New Year." The meeting opened with singing of O Canada and Institute Institute Ode. Minutes of last meeting, financial report and correspondence were read by secretary Treasurer Mrs. C.W. Downey. Mrs. M. Pickard read a poem: Love is a Timeless Gift dedicated to her sister Mrs. Morley Flintoff who will be celebrating her 50th Wedding Anniversary Saturday, Saturday, January 14th. Mrs. Bell turned the meeting over to Mrs. I. Twist, Convener of Culture. Motto: It's not what people profess but what they practice that counts. It was n ared and read by Mrs. •ey Shirk. A musical selection, "Peace on Christmas Day" was played on the piano and sung by Mrs. Olive Hull. It was enjoyed by all. , Mrs. Twist introduced the , guest speaker Mr. Garth Gilpin, Gilpin, a teacher from Courtice High School. Mr. Gilpin told us about the education system system and how it has changed over the years. Many questions questions were asked and were well answered. It was a very informative presentation. Mrs. Downey thanked Mr. Gilpin and presented him witn a token of appreciation. Meeting closed with members reciting in unison The Mary Stewart Collect. A social half hour followed. followed. Tea, fruit bread and cheese were served. The next meeting will be held Thursday February 2 at 1:30 p.m. in the same place. Visitors Visitors welcome. Studies the class is studying signs of winter, making a book of pdlar bears, and studying Eskimo houses. At the number center they do dot-to-dot puzzles to make snowmen and they are also estimating with marshmallows. marshmallows. When they go to the listening listening center, they listen to snow stories. There is also a colouring center and the class colour snowmen hats, scarves, and mittens. They have to colour codes to practice practice colour words. In reading they have to read about winter, winter, polar bears and winter safety books. At the writing center they write their own stories using words from a list. On January 13th, the class will be going to the Outdoor Education Center to do winter activities. When they come back they will be doing snow and ice studies. This class sounds like a lot of fun. I wish I were there! A Strange Robot at Waverley Public School by Stephen Clancy Recently, Rocky The Robot Robot visited Waverley Public School. Just who is Rocky the Robot? Well, to start with the Durham Police own it and Rocky was donated to them by the Rotary Club of Oshawa. The Police Force has had Rocky for about 3 1/ 2 years and nis main purpose purpose in life is to make children children laugh and to teach them safety rules. I showed up at one of the demonstrations demonstrations and not only did I laugh until my face was red but also learned some new safety rules that had changed since my primary years. Rules such as: you shouldn't look both ways before before you cross the street, you should look all ways. Other safety rules were taught too. The students not only learned safety rules, they also had a good laugh! The Puzzle Of The Week by Rebecca Vatcher Miss Pitcher's grade four class is working on Canada in Environmental Studies. Miss Pitcher has a lot of books on Newfoundland , Quebec, Ontario etc. Every week the class has a fun puzzle called (The Puzzle Puzzle Of The Week) so if they don't have a book to read or game to play they have the puzzle to do. In gym the class is learning learning Volleyball skills and learning how to bump and volley tne ball! Also, in Math class we arc learning fractions, fractions, dividing and multiplying! multiplying! The.class is doing very well and is going to have a great year! Working With Mrs. Simpson by Jennifer Reid Waverley is lucky to have Mrs. Simpson as a Speech and Language Teacher. For over eight years she has been helping children with speech and lamrunce. At ATI i O. Ulllipouil UO and Language Teacher. For over eight years she has been helping children with speech and language. At each weekly class, tne students students are given assignments to practise. In some instances, instances, Mrs. Simpson receives helpful ideas from a Speech Pathologist. Mrs. Simpson enjoys helping students and is thrilled at watching their skills develop. Maybe some students at Waverley will want to continue their studies studies and become a speech and language teacher. Wintario Jan. 12 draw: 987506 circle for $200,000; 987506 for $100,000; 49414 for $1000;6795 for $100; 439 for $10 prizes; Winfall is 26. Lottario Jan. 14 draw: 2,3,23, 32, 37, 39. Bonus 28 Lotto 649 Jan. 14 draw: 14,21, 34, 40,44, 47. 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She hopes that riders will pay a $2.00 fee each time they make use of the service. Whitby town staff was instructed to prepare a report on the suggestion. OSHAWA -- Oshawa is booming but its crime rate is also on the rise. Figures released for the first 11 months of 1988 reveal six first-degree murder charges, an increase oftwo. As well, police laid 2,911 assault charges and 115 robbery charges. And there were 2,719 break-and-entcr arrests made over this period. Although the 542 drug related arrests represents represents an increase over 1987, police said that the cause may be improved enforcement rather than increased increased drug use. WHITBY -- Durham's recycling drivers have decided decided to join the Canadian Union of Public Employees. Employees. Last Friday in Toronto the Ontario Labour Relations Relations Board certified CUPE to represent the 33 workers. A vote by the drivers was not required because because more than 55 percent of them had signed union cards. Ope of the first actions the union will take on behalf of the workers is to go before the Labour Relations Relations Board and complain that three drivers were fired shortly before Christmas for trying to organize a union. PORT PERRY -- Newcastle resident Terry Simpson, 29, escaped from a plunge into Lake Scugog last Saturday. He and his brother were snowmobilingon the lake when his machine hit a pressure crack and tossed him into the icy water. Despite a dislocated shoulder, Mr. Simpson pulled himself from the water and to safety. lie was taken to Community Memorial Hospital in Port Perry. The snowmobile remains somewhere beneath the ice. Several snowmobiles and automobiles have plunged into the lake this winter. Read All About It! In the Pages of €&e Canadian Statesman A subscription to The Canadian Statesman keeps you informed of all the local news, sports and advertising specials in your community. Subscription Order Form Name. 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