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• ( 6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, November 27,1991 Section Two B.I.A. v This 15-foot Colorado blue spruce will be the focal point of the Downtown :■ Business Improvement Area's annual Christmas Family Night on Thursday, De- ; cember 5. The tree will be decked out in all its festive finery on that date and it 3 will be illuminated in a ceremony taking place at 7 p.m. The tree was planted on -, November 13 by Owen Bros. Tree Experts. Steve Owen (right) is pictured above ' with Ron Hooper, Chairman of the DBIA Promotions Committee. Workers dig- v ging the hole for the tree encountered a considerable amount of Bowmanvillc his- ' tory. They discovered some 1869 Bowmanville bricks which had been part of the *" foundations of the old Bowmanville Post Office. A number of limestone slabs < were also uncovered. More Visitors At Area Parks The 1991 camping season has drawn to a close for Emily, Ijalsam Lake, Darlington and Serpent Mounds Provincial Parks. Park statistics showed a substantial increase of 9.7% visitors over 1990. This year a record total of 354,156 people v)siled the Lindsay area provincial provincial parks. 1 Staff arc happy to report that despite the increase in visitors visitors using the park this summer, summer, enforcement occurrences Were down. By "having respect and consideration for your fel- lpw visitors and the park environment", environment", you guarantee a peaceful and relaxing vacation for all campers. \ A recycling program was initiated and was received with enthusiasm by park visitors. All parks hope to continue this program in 1992. • Once again, the Park Pal incentive incentive was offered to all of our young campers. This year the program was expanded to include a total of nine provincial provincial parks: Awcnda, Balsam Lake, Darlington, Earl Rowe, Emily, Rock ! Point, Serpent Mounds, Sibbald Point and Six Mile Lake. 1 - Park staff are now preparing preparing for the 1992 camping season, season, and would like to thank everyone who took the time to fill out a comment card with their suggestions and concerns. ZlààRegencyH < Hie Gold Standard J : WOODSTOVES AND Fireplace Inserts High Efficiency ;• Glass Stays Clean > Low Pollution Chimney Stays Clean Fireplace Plus* 900 Hopkins St. at Bums Whitby 668-3192 Pethick & McLaughlin Water Supply CLEAN PURE WATER DELIVERED TO YOU FAST...0PEN 365 DAYS A YEAR!! 24 HOUR SERVICE CALL Mobile # 986-5225 433-7505 Old Munich Restaurant 255 King St. E. (at Ritson), Oshawa 436-5065 For your Listening and Dancing Pleasure "HERBERT THE ENTERTAINER" Fri., Sat., Sun. New Year's Eve: 2 Searings 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Watch for OUR SMORGASBORD in 1992 ' l,IVISI0N 0[ 711121 ONTARIO INC. Siding, Soffits, Fascia, Capping Roofing, Doors, Windows, Trough No job too big or too small Telephone 434-7994 Bowmanville, Ont. "KRACO" Ir-20001 Carpentry & Contracting • Custom Homes • Renovating • Additions • Barns • Designing • Drafting • Permits • Finishing • à •»1>«t«M« ecRÙo ti "30 Years Experience" Box 20021, Newcastle 987-5400 Patrick G. Deegan DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC 5 GEORGE STREET, BOWMANVILLE 623-4473 or 623-6477 What's Happening- Christmas Decorations Now Displayed at Cullen Gardens Cullen Gardens and Miniature Miniature Village is a fantasy land, like no other. What makes Cullen Cullen Gardens so exciting for everyone is the seemingly endless endless miniature delights found amidst a hundred thousand sparkling lights. Along the pathways arc hundreds of miniature miniature homes, churches, schools and business establishments which are found everywhere in Southern Ontario. On Main Street is a Santa Claus parade with 20 animated floats. The Christmas decorations decorations on all the buildings add to the colour of the Christmas Festival of Lights held from Mid November to January 5, 1992. Down in the valley can be found a traditional, full size, Nativity scene as it must have looked two thousand years ago. Further along in a bend of the river, is the Huron Indian Nativity scene. Stop for a while and enjoy the Ghosts of Christmas past. Cottage Country Country has the 'Holiday Special' trains circling frozen Puddle Lake, while in the background Bambi and Thumper can be seen cavorting across the snowbanks. • Inside the Tearoom Tearoom Santa Claus waits to visit with all the children. Exciting Christmas shows arc per formed every evening at 5:30, 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. to a lively audience. For the shopper, there arc four shops to pick up Christmas Christmas Gifts for that special someone, including the new Whistle Stop and Bakery. And for the serious diner, what better better place than the elegant Cullen Cullen Gardens Restaurant. Enjoy marvellous meals that are served amidst the piano stylings. stylings. of the Cullen Gardens cheery musicians. The annual Christmas Festival of Lights at Cullen Gardens is presented daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. except Christmas Day. Children's Choir Presents Concert College Offers Job Course Durham College is now offering offering a one year "Employment Options" program free to individuals individuals affected by plant closures closures and indefinite layoffs. The service, funded by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Universities, is geared toward people people interested in upgrading, retaining retaining or developing a new career plan. Counsellors are available to provide information and to assist assist with Vocations Assessment, Assessment, Personality Profiles, Job Finding and Resume Writing workshops. Support Groups will also be formed. These services arc also offered offered to other members of the community for a nominal fee. After the initial assessment, an individual may purchase one of the available packages. For more information about your Employment Options, Tickets arc still available for the YMCA's Art Auction on Friday, November 29 at the Oshawa Golf Club. The YMCA is hoping to raise $6,500 in aid of Durham children attending Day Camps. 1,688 children attended last summer with 126 receiving help from our Financial Assistance Assistance program. Originals, serigraphs, water colours, signed and numbered please call Student Services at Durham College, 576-0210 Ext. .453. prints will be auctioned with bidding starting at 60% of the Gallery price. This is an excellent excellent way to acquire quality artworks artworks at bargain prices while helping economically disadvantaged disadvantaged children in our community. community. Preview is at 6:30 p.m.,' Auction at 8:00. Tickets will be available at the door or can be reserved at reduced price by calling 668- 6868. YMCA Art Auction to Raise Money for Camps On Saturday, December 14, 1991 at 8:00 p.m., the CANADIAN CANADIAN CHILDREN'S OPERA CHORUS will perform a special special Christmas concert at Port Hope United Church sponsored sponsored by Friends of Music. Under director and organ soloist, JOHN TUTTLE, the 70-voicc children's choir will perform seasonal works including including songs from "Hansel and Gretel". Formed in 1968, the CCOC is the only permanent children's children's opera chorus in Canada. It serves as a training ground for children between the ages of 8 and 16. In addition to its own concerts, the choir provides provides children's voices in the choruses of the Canadian Opera Opera Company's performances. The second half will feature Christmas music by organist and John Tuttle as well. How ever, a highlight will be local resident FARLEY MOWAT'S reading from his humorous book, "The Dog Who Wouldn't Be", followed by an invitation for the audience to join the choir in singing carols. Tickets are now on sale and may be obtained from the Port Hope Chamber of Commerce (416-885-5519) or by calling 416-885-6801. 1991 PROPERTY ASSESSMENT The 1991 assessment roll, which lists the assessed value of each property in your municipality, is required to be delivered to your municipal clerk on December 17,1991. Your 1992 municipal and school taxes will be based on this value. The final date for appealing your 1991 assessment is January 7,1992. If your municipality is considering a reassessment, the roll delivery and appeal dates will be delayed. If you have any questions about assessment, if you wish to meet with an assessor, or if you want to know how to appeal your assessment, please call the Regional Assessment Office. The telephone number is in the Blue Pages under Government of Ontario - Property Assessment Information (Municipal). Ontario Ministry of Revenue SENIORS' CENTRE DISCUSSED - A public meeting will take place on December 5 . to discuss the feasibility of a seniors' Activity Centre in the Town of Newcastle. The meeting takes place at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall in Bowmanville between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. The agenda will include a presentation by consultants and an open discussion in which the community will have the opportunity to speak about the project All ideas and suggestions related to the feasibility of the seniors' activity centre in the Town of Newcastle are welcome. LITERACY AND ENGLISH COURSES - The Centre for Individual Studies in Bowmanville is offering a course in English English as a Second Language and another course in Adult Basic Literacy. There's still time to sign up for either course. In fact, more students are needed in both classes. Adult Basic Literacy classes take place Tuesday nights from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The English as a Second Language program runs from 6:30 to 8:30 Thursday nights. All classes are at Central Public School., Bowmanville. These courses are informal and friendly. There are no registration fees and no tests or exams. For further details, details, call 623-6505. Or, you can simply attend the class that suits your needs. If you know anybody who might benefit from either of these programs, please pass this message along. CHILDREN'S PLAY THIS WEEKEND - The Bowmanville Bowmanville Drama Workshop is presenting the children's classic by Mordecai Richler entitled Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang on Friday, November 29 and Saturday, November 30. There will be a performance at 7 p.m. on Friday and shows at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday. All shows will take place at Bowmanville High School Auditorium. There's also a free dress rehearsal for seniors tonight (November 27) at 7 p.m. For tickets, call 623-0616. You can also purchase tickets from any member of the Bowmanville Drama Workshop. EDWARDIAN CHRISTMAS - The Bowmanville Museum will be holding its eagerly-awaited Edwardian Christmas and Open House on Saturday, December 7, and Sunday, December 8. Hours are from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and there will be carol singing around the piano. Of course, the museum will also be decked out in its Christmas finery. Refreshments Refreshments will be served. ■••■••■■■■•a UNICEF GIFTS AVAILABLE HERE - Cards, gifts and stationery will be sold in Bowmanville on behalf of UNICEF once again this year. Proceeds from the sales will help to provide provide education, food, health care, and clean water for the world's neediest children. The products available include greeting cards, games, gifts, and stationery. You'll find the UNICEF booth operating each Thursday and Friday, November November 14 to December 6 at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Commerce in downtown Bowmanville. PARKWOOD CHRISTMAS - Christmas has arrived at the beautiful Parkwood Estate, in Oshawa. The public is invited to tour the McLaughlin home and experience its architectural splendor, enhanced by seasonal specialties. The Parkwood gift shop features many unique items. Tours and gift shop hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 11 aim. to 5 p.m. and Thursday and Friday evenings from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. An admission admission fee will be charged. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY NEWS - The Whitby- Oshawa Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society (Durham Region) will hold its next meeting Tuesday, December 3. It takes place from 7:15 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the cafeteria of Henry St. High School, Whitby. This will be the group's Christmas Social and a film will also be shown. For further details, call lOI-lAFh nr 668.R177 BOWMANVILLE CAMERA CLUB - The Bowmanville Camera Club will meet on the second Thursday of each month at die Visual Arts Centre on Simpson Ave. The meeting begins begins at 7:30 p.m. Everyone with an interest in photography is welcome to attend. Bring your camera and bring your friends! CHRISTMAS AT CLARKE - Clarke Museum and Archives Archives will be inviting the public to try their hand at festive crafts next month. Their Christmas Craft Workshop will lake place December 7 and 8 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can observe observe woodblocks being carved into festive designs and print their own cards from one of the blocks. Visitors may also try making a variety of Victorian paper decorations which they can lake home to decorate their own trees. And you also won't want to miss the museum's bake sale which runs from 1 p.m, to 4 p.m, on December 15. FAMILY SHOPPING NIGHT - Bowmanvillc's downtown merchants will welcome all their neighbours to the annual Family Night celebration on Thursday, December 5. The evening's evening's agenda includes the ceremonial lighting of die community community Christmas tree at about 7 p.m, But, special events will be taking place throughout the downtown between six p.m. and nine p.m. Many of the stores will be offering visitors Christmas Christmas treats along witli their displays of Christmas gift ideas, This year marks the unveiling of the new living Christmas tree planted by the Bowmanvillc Downtown Business Improvement Improvement Area alongside the Bank of Montreal, UNITED WAY NEEDS HELP - Just a reminder to turn in your 1991 United Way contributions. The goal is $3,125,000. Thus far, about $2.5 million has been raised. Remember that your United Way contribution provides you with an opportunity opportunity to enhance the quality of life for all people in the community. community. Please give. Local donations can be dropped off at the Town of Newcastle Community Care office at 80 King St. W., Bowmanville. HERE COMES SANTA - Yes, the Jolly Old Elf will be returning returning to downtown Bowmanville on the three Saturdays immediately before Christmas. Kids can have a word with Santa as he sits in his sled at the comer of King St. and Temperance St. in downtown Bowmanvillc. For a nominal fee, you can also have the occasion recorded on film and proceeds from die photos will be turned over to the Salvation Army. YWCA WINTER REGISTRATION - The YWCA will host winter registrations at the Bowmanvillc office on Church St, December 9 to 13 between the hours of nine a.m. and 3 p.m. There will also be a registration at Dr. Emily Stowe Public Public School in Courticc on Wednesday, December 11, between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Phone-in registrations arc also accepted. accepted. 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