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4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, March 1.1089 B.H.S. Drama Club Presents 'Grease' Tonight Tonight (Wednesday, March 1) is opening night for 623-4416 if you still don't have yours. Judging by the the Bowmanville High School production of Grease, dress rehearsal, at which these pictures were taken, it The musical will run four nights through to Saturday, will be a fabulous show. There are only a few tickets left. Call the school at Local Artists Display Prints at Visual Arts Centre Bowmanville's Visual Arts Centre took on a new from February 19th to March 5th are, 1-r, David look Feb. 19th when five local artists who specialize Gillespie, Andrea Anfossi, Charles Cooper, Richard as printmakers had some of their works on display Toms and Steven Frank, and for sale. Taking part in the exhibition that runs • SWIMMING POOLS • DECKS • BARBECUES • RENOVATING • • LANDSCAPING • DECORATING • PATIO & HOME FURNISHINGS • SEE EATON'S model home DI 11Q A FABULOUS SHOWCASE OF HOME FURNISHINGS FROM I LUO LEADING CANADIAN AND INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURERS PLUS THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS in show prizes PLUS MORE MORE MORE more more WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1989 (Women's Day) .... Noon til 10:00 pm THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1989 Noon til 10:00 pm FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 1989 Noon til 10:00 pm SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 1989 10:00 am til 9:00 pm Admission: Regular $ 5 Admission: Senior Citizens $ 4 Admission: Children 5-15 yrs. $4 Women's Day (Women Only) $ 4 FREE PARKING FOR 4,500 CARS! METRO EAST TRADE CENTRE Hwy. #401 & Brock Road, Pickering, Ontario Duo Performs in Bowmanville The two piano team of John Arpin and Catherine Wilson has been booked by the St. Paul's Art Council to perform at the Bowmanvillc High School, on March 8th, 1989 at 8:00 p.m. John Arpin is an internationally internationally celebrated exponent of ragtime, whose concert appearances and recordings have made his a household name across Canada and the United States. Catherine Wilson, a concert concert pianist with n finir for ragtime and pops, is ns multi-talented multi-talented as she is beautiful. beautiful. Ms. Wilson has enjoyed a widely varied career, performing performing with orchestras, with Mr.. Arpin, recording, and touring extensively with her own ensemble, Trio Vivant. Vivant. The Arpin and Wilson Duo is featured on the poplar poplar Fanfare/Pro Arte release "Rags To Riches". Their February February 2nd concert will offer Scott Joplin's "Pineapple Rag" ana "Bohemia" and "Ragtime Nightingale" bv Joseph Lamb from the album. album. On the classical side, the duo will be heard in Mozart's Mozart's "Bine Kleine Nacht- musik", and from broad way,- melodies from "A Little Night Music", "Kismet", nnd "Cats". Both artists are associated associated with Yamaha Canada and will be performing on Yamaha Grand Pianos. For further information nnd tickets please call 623- 2086 or 263-2205. Bowmanville High School Presents -'Ll Lyrics and Mus»c by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey Presented by Bowmanvillc MiqhSchool Drama Club March 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th 8 p.m. Bowmanville Auditorium For Tickets Call 623-4416 Providence Shaw's W.I. Makes Donation to Memorial Hospital The February meeting of Providence Shaw's W.I. met at the home of Wylma Allin, the Agriculture Convenor, with 22 members and one guest present. Thelma Gilbank opened the meeting with a reading "The Taxpayers Prayer". Marilyn Dow rend the minutes minutes of the January meeting and gave the Treasurers report. report. It was decided to donate $300. to the hospital towards towards the purchase of two IV poles. Annabelle Rickard announced announced the District Annual will be MaylSth at Nestle- ton. The Branch Directors, Margaret Amott, Ruth Ca- hais, Catherine Elliot and Rose Piersma, will be Nominating Nominating Committee for this year. The roll call was- name a business or occupation' which derives a portion of its income from agriculture. The motto- Durham Region Region agricultural contribution contribution to the Canadian economy economy , was given by Judy Buma. The speaker, Neil Allin, was introduced by his mother, mother, Wylma Allin. His topic was agriculture in the Canadian Canadian economy. Mr. Allin expressed expressed his optimism about the future of agriculture, es- Bids Received For Arena Site Bids for the old Bowmanville Bowmanville Arena site were received received by the Town of Newcastle Newcastle last week. A total of three bids were made to purchase the property property on Queen Street. Jack Locke bid $307,000 to purchase the site on behalf behalf of a group planning to build a senior citizens' housing housing complex at this location. Maxion Corporation submitted submitted a bid of $350,000. A bid of $363,000 was received received from Steven Wiggans for a non-profit housing complex complex on the arena lands. Newcastle council will make the final decision on the sale of the property at a later date. CA$H BACK HSR BLOCK Why wait for your tax refund when you could get Cash Back fast? II you qualify you can get a cheque lor 85% of the first $300 of your tax refund and 95% of fhc rest. Plus your lax return will be accuralely prepared at no extra charge. So why wait (or the refund cheque to arrive by mail? Ask about Cash Back at HSR Block, tou usually get your refund within two working days. Available at most H&R Block Of flees We've moved to Bowmanville Mall 243 King St. E. 623 - 6957 fenitUfMCf tfou Cjtfjti and Cjn&etUufL... U) Most Famous lukil in tin World ■cm. SINCE 1930 It's time to call your Welcome Wagon hostess. Sandra Yates Phone 623-5873 Muriel Moynes Phone 623-7741 pecially in Durham region, where it is the second largest largest industry(the auto industry industry is the largest). In the town of Newcastle, in 1986, there were 631 farms which contribute $39 million in revenue to the community and provided thousands of jobs for both farm family members and hired labour. Mr. Allin stated that although although it is difficult for young farmers to get started in this area, because of the high price of land, the farmers farmers who are here have expanded expanded and diversified their operations. This enables them to keep up with current current market trends and makes the farms more productive. productive. Several problems facing the agricultural community were also outlined by Mr. Allin. Allin. He cited increased residential residential development, the Free Trade agreement, influence influence on agricultural subsidies subsidies and the strange weather we're having, as examples. examples. But he expressed optimism that the agricultural agricultural community would be strong enough to adapt and survive. mm BETAKING VIDEO Inc. ^ ONE OF ONTARIO'S Qi. LARGEST AND BEST ' BETA SELECTIONS *1 RIGHT HERE IN OSHAWA In closing, Mr. Allin, quoted Winston Churchill in saying that he believes it is"... not the beginning of the end. but merely the end of the beginning" for agriculture agriculture in our area. Shirley Moffat thanked our speaker and presented him with a gift. The next meeting will be March 16, at the home of Joan Tax. One of our own members, Gail Guthrie, will speak on her trip to China. Doreen Barrie P.R.O. We invite you to watch "Introduction to the Baha'i Faith" on Cable TV Vision, Cable 23 to be shown Wednesday, March 1st 7:30 or 10:30 p.m. Hollywood actor Alex Rocco talks about Baha'i concepts by introducing us to a number of his friends from different backgrounds, talking about why they became Baha'i's. Pizza Special FREE MEMBERSHIP Mwies from 99t to $2.99 306MngSt.W..Ochnwi (across from Red Lobster) 434-5140 Over 4000 BETA Movies WE SPECIALIZE IN BETA MOVIES CASTLE HOTEL 55 King St. E. Bowmanville 623-7072 BUSTER'S Roadhouse and Tavern 45 King St. W., Newcastle 987-4442 MARCH 9TH MEN'S NIGHT OUT "Wet T-Shirt Contest' Lounge March 10th and 11th "LYRE" March 24th and 25th Brad Bent Band MARCH 2nd, 3rd & 4th Wayne Mack Good Country Entertainment BUSTER'S Roadhouse and Tavern 45 King St. W., Newcastle