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2 The Canadian Statesman Bowmanville, Saturday, May 1,1993 Easter is now only a memory - the chocolate bunnies have been eaten, the lilies are wilting, but the 1993 Easter Seal Campaign is still $750,000 short of its $4 million goal. More than 36 million Easter Seals • were mailed to homes across Ontario last month. The donations, which were coming in steadily,, have now almost stopped arriving. With almost 8,000 children with physical disabilities disabilities depending on the proceeds of this campaign for help and , support, the Society regrets this 20 percent shortfall shortfall in donations. "Even though Easter is over, we hope the people of Ontario will continue continue sending their donations in. After After all, children with physical disabil ities have year-round needs. We're counting on the public to help these kids achieve equality, dignity and independence," independence," says Peter Ely, Executive Executive Director of The Easter Seal Society. Society. "Twelve months of the year, when people use an Easter Seal on a letter or card, they send a message of hope. That hope has never been more important for Easter Seal kids than it is today." With only 4 percent of its revenue coming from government funding and with costs escalating, the need to reach the $4 million goal is essential. Of the Society's $15.5 million budget, budget, 96 percent of total operating funds must come from individual and corporate donations. The Easter Seal Society is a non- . profit organization committed to helping Ontario children with physical physical disabilities and their families through community nursing, financial financial and counselling assistance, camps, parent support programs, and research. The Society urges Ontarians to return return the pink return envelopes they received in this year's campaign mailing. Only through their generosity generosity will children with physical disabilities disabilities have the chance for a bright future. future. ' • -'.a;', For further information please contact: Carol Sevitt, Public Relations Deoartment Durham Region sheep producers sat down to a roast leg of lamb dinner on Friday evening, April 23, in the Orono Arena. A crowd of about 150 was expected, with catering provided by the Orono fundraising fundraising volunteers. A number of products related to the sheep industry industry were on display including promotional t-shirts like the one shown here. On the left is Doug Browning, president of the Durham Sheep Producers and on the right is Ron Jackson, past president. Absent is Rebecca Skinner, secretary. Carriers Needed to Deliver Ti/eeéettdei on Fridays and Saturdays in Bowmanville and Newcastle Village. 623-0837 or 623-3303 for more information. About 50 large quilts and 40 smaller quilted items were offered for sale and display at the St. Therese Church in Courtice on Saturday and Sunday. The quilts were provided by the Durham Trillium Quil- ters' Guild. Funds raised from the event will be used to purchase a chair lift which can be used by disabled disabled attending events at the church. Shown above (standing) are, from left: Tania Zluktik, Willy van Boxtel, Irene Grybas and Tmdy Sucee. Seated is Helen Lavender. In the background, just one of the many beautiful quilts is on display. The Canadian Statesman Published by James Publishing Company Limited A Family Owned Business Serving Local Residents Since 1854 The 70uAo«U* is published 52 times per year and delivered free of charge to more than 17,000 homes and businesses in the Town of Newcastle. Please direct all inquiries and suggestions to: The Canadian Statesman 'Wee&wd&t, P.O. Box 190,62 King Street West Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3K9 416-623-3303 MIDWAY MOTORS PRESENTS ... w Biggest Sale m the Uni verse (*To the best of our knowledge) '93 Classic FINANCING 4- UP TO 48 MONTHS Triple the Value • Sale prices • Low, low finance rates • Excellent warranties including: - 3 year/80,000 km full coverage -6 year/100,000 km major component - 3 year roadside. assistance - 6 year body perforation - No deductibles - No transfer fees - No hassles 93 Maxima $9,690+ $22,495+ Includes no-charge am/fm cassette stereo + 5.8% financing is available for up to 48 months O.A.C. on Sonlra GS, Sontra Classic, Altima, Maxima, NX Coupe, 240 SX, Axxcss and Hardbody Pickups. Example $10,000 over 48 months at 5.8% is $233.93/month, cost of borrowing Is $1228.64. Freight and PDJ ($590) taxes, liconso extra. NISSAN i 1300 Dundas Stmt l ast, \\ hitl>\ f)(.K-(>K2N "Svrxing Durham Since 1%0" z Q DUNDAS ST. E. z jQl <n OC Ul O HWY. 401 tf) ¥ O < f\ H NISSAN