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I >, f? 6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, March 20,1991 Section Two I Fair Helps Our Environment 6 by Andrea Adair An environment fair ilanned for Bowmanville in ay promises to be more than a green consumers' event. Local environment groups organizing the fair are noping it will provide the public with practical information information on how to change their consumer habits. Helen MacDonald, one of the organizers of the event, said the fair will expose people people to different ideas, issues and lifestyles. "We want to help the community become more informed informed and aware of the issues issues and encourage them to be involved," she said. Mrs. MacDonald stressed that after the fair, the groups won't just disappear. People can call them any time for advice on environmental environmental issues. "Knowing there are people people out there you can turn to later is really important," she said. Workshops on composting composting and an informationsharing informationsharing session are among the events planned for the Bowmanville Recreation Complex on May 26. Mrs. MacDonald said the organizers want the day to be fun and something for the entire family. Environmentalists are hoping to heighten awareness awareness about what individuals can do for the environment and to show them they can have a good time learning about it. "If people can take one day a year to learn more and then go home and make one change, then we've achieved something." All the local environment groups in the area (Committee (Committee of Clarke Constituents, No Ganaraska Dump Committee, Committee, Port Granby- Newcastle ' Environment Committee and Save the Ganaraska Again) along with the Town of Newcastle and Environment Canada are sponsoring the event. Organizers are expecting up to 100 exhibitors at the one day event. In addition, environment groups at the local and national national level will be in attendance attendance to offer any advice to people hoping to learn more about what they, as individuals, individuals, can do to be environmentally environmentally sound. "If all the people went home from the lair with the commitment they are going to make some changes, then we have achieved our objective," objective," she said. Mrs. MacDonald noted that environment groups can't just talk to people any more. They must urge them to take action. "Everyone knows a lot about the environment now. Now is the time to encourage encourage them to take action. That's why the fair has to be fun. We want them to come thinking 'I'm going to learn something, and have fun and our family is going to do this together," she said. IT'S THE ANNUAL BOWMANVILLE ROTARY CLUB'S Easter Seal Campaign OUR LOCAL OBJECTIVE $ 20,000.00 Please... Help Our Kids Please drop your donation off at the Bowmanville branch of the Bank of Montreal, and help us save on increased postal costs. i ; -v In order to meet our objective, WE NEED YOUR HELP! Back a Fighter with Easter Seals j tm/irwmmM'MW-A CANADA 1991 j. WE KNOW YOU CARE. SHOW YOU CARE. In addition to the workshops workshops and the exhibits, organizers organizers hope to have wandering wandering minstrels providing entertainment and Durham Region's Toxic Taxi on display. display. People are being encouraged encouraged to bring their own bags for purchases. Mrs. MacDonald said that people are interested in the environment. "They just don't know what to do." The Environment Pair may help. If you are interested in finding out more about the fair or would like to be an exhibitor call 983-9667. Town Wants Slower Trains The Town of Newcastle intends to write to Transport Transport Canada requesting a speed reduction for trains through the municipality. A Bowmanville resident wrote to Newcastle Council recently informing him that when freight trains carrying dangerous commodities travel travel through the Metro Toronto Toronto area they must travel no faster than 35 mph. He noted that the speed limit ends at the western boundary of the Town of Newcastle. He suggested the speed limit be extended to the Village Village of Newcastle. The town intends to write to the Railway Safety Directorate Directorate of Transport Canada to have some action taken in the matter. Ebenezer UCW Holds Meeting on March 15 Legion Member Receives Certificate of Merit Nineteen ladies gathered at Ebenezer on March 12, a beautiful sunny day. Joan Pickell opened the meeting with two suitable readings - Help us let go and What I don t like about Jesus. Our worship continued in song as,, with Eileen Down at the piano, we sang Give to us laughter, This is the day and I am the Light of the world. Joan then introduced our guest speaker, Bety Turcott, the President of the Oshawa Presbyterial U.C.W. Betty began her address by explaining the logos on her carrying bag, one that of the Women's inter-Church Council and the other one that of the World Day of Prayer, which was designed by two Irish women - one Protestant and one Catholic. The Women's inter-Church Council grew out of the World Day of Prayer organization organization which was established established over 100 years ago in the U.S.A. We heard of a woman from Lebanon who one year was taking part in the World Day of Prayer service when the church was bombed and 2090 women held the remainder of the service in a park centred around the charred remains of the Cross and surrounded by soldiers. We were very interested to hear how some of the money of the Fellowship of the Least Coin was spent. It is under the umbrella of the Women's inter-Church Council arid every cent do nated is used for the betterment betterment of depressed people around the world. We heard of one request to the Swiss Headquarters from Uruguay j for $600 to replace the .vif- \ lage cow which had died. Following consultation, $1200 was given to buy one cow and one bull. Now there is a small herd, providing milk for two other villages. Charlotte Hughes thanked our speaker and presented her with a small token expressing our appreciation. appreciation. Jean and Bernice Gay served a very tasty lunch Group Hopes To Help Local Home Crisis The right to adequate housing and discrimination in housing will be discussed at a meeting of a housing advocacy group this month in Whitby. Bruce Porter of the Centre Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation will be the guest speaker at the meeting meeting of the Durham Regional Access to Permanent Housing Housing Committee, Thursday, March 28,1991. The meeting, which is open to the public and begins begins at 12 noon, will be held at the Whitby Curling Club, 815 Brock St. North. A light lunch will be served. There is no admission fee but pre- registratiori is requested. To register call 686-2261 before 5 p.m. March 25. Last week, history was made at Branch 178 Royal Canadian Legion when W G Crockett of Newcastle Village became the first "Fraternal Affiliate"to be presented a Certificate of Merit. Mr. Crockett is pictured above with' Membership Chairper- • son Irene Whitney who made the presentation. ytl il iiii Little Brother Corner Helen MacDonald, one of the organizers of the Environment Fair planned for the town, is displaying one of the composters Durham Region is offering for sale to residents in the Town of Newcastle. The composters are on sale at Rekker Gardens. Gardens. If you want to find out how to use them, or how to develop any other environ- mentally-safe manner of dealing with wastes, you can attend the fair on May 26 for a workshop on composting or an opportunity to talk to members of environmental environmental groups. "Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, nnt nhnennp nffpar " Ontario GM Dealers Federation, c/o 1200 Egllnlon Ave. E., Don Mills, Ontario M3C 1 i 1 Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. See your participating OM Dealer for full details.