The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

! ! ; I J - I I ! i l i Telling a Tale Grant Barnes, a grade three student at St. Stephen's Elementary School, was chosen to represent his school in the annual public speaking contest sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 178. Grant spoke about his family's adventures last September at Walt Disney World and earned third place in storytelling. Ontario's Sport Fish Deemed Safer to Eat Fishing and eating your catch are better than ever in Ontario. A continuing drop in fish contaminants is reported in the 1997 Guide to Eating Ontario Sport Fish, released today by the Ministry of Environment and Energy at the Sportsman's Show in Toronto. "Fish in our Great Lakes and inland waters are becoming healthier to eat because these waters are becoming healthier," said Environment Minister Norm Sterling. "This ministry is committed to reducing - and ultimately eliminating - the contaminants contaminants found in our waters." Bans and restrictions on substances such as DDT, PCBs, mirex, toxaphene, chlordane and dieldrin have reduced levels of these contaminants in fish and the guide has documented a steady decline in these chemicals in many locations. MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC NOTICE BUDGET MEETING SCHEDULE The Council of the Municipality of Clarington will be holding their budget deliberations in accordance with the following schedule: Day Date 1997 Meeting Time Meeting Agenda Thurs. March 6 Special G.P.A. 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Committee Deliberations. Each Department presents details of budget. Fri. - March 7 Special G.P.A. Continued 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Deliberations continued. Library/ MuseumsA/isual Arts present budgets on request. Mon. March 10 i " Council 7:00 p.m. Public opportunity to appear as a delegation to speak to budget. Mon. March 17 Regular G.P.A. 9:30 a.m. Public opportunity to appear as a _ delegation to speak to budget. Mon. March 24 Regular Council 7:00 p.m. Budget ratification; final opportunity for public delegations on 1997 budget. Each of these meetings is being held in the Temperance Street, Bowmanville, and is open wishing to address the Council on March 10 or Marc on March 17, is required to contact the Clerk's Dep 12:00 noon the Wednesday prior to the subject mee NOTE: A COPY OFTHE DRAFT BUDGET WILL B CLARINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Patti L. Ba Council Chambers, 40 o the public. Anyone :h 24 or the Committee lartment, 623-3379, by ting. E AVAILABLE AT THE rrie, A.M.C.T. y of Clarington ance Street lie, Ontario L1C3Â6 ©J.P. yT\g municipality of Clerk ( Jar in ft ton ™ Ontario Bowmanvi Dates of Publication: February 26,1997 March 5,1997; March 12,1997 CS-Ind. 6711 The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, March 15, 1996 Page 17 Durham Region's largest hand sewn Victorian Animals and most popular Country and Bears, Orlene Post of Craft Show returns to the "Home Creations" displaying Oshawa Civic Auditorium, her lovingly created stained The event local residents look glass art, Beth Ryckman of forward to twice.a year is the "Carousels and Roses" shows show you won't want to miss, her joy of spring with won- The Oshawa Spring Country derful florals and folk art and Craft and Collectibles Show Joy Guthenberg will be bring- will be ""held Friday, March ing her beautiful handmade 21st from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 tapestry coats and vests, p.m. and Saturday, March If you are looking for an 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 original gift for yourself or p.m. So be sure to mark your for that special someone, then calendar. Durham Region's largest This year's Spring Show Craft Show, occupying promises to be yet another 30,000 square feet, will be great presentation of new and just the place, just a sample of exciting handmade crafts by what will be on hand at the over 140 talented exhibitors show will be folk art, inlaid from around Durham Region, woodworking, scented can- across Southern Ontario and dies, pottery, jewellery, Quebec. dressed bears, clothing, bas- Some of the local ketcrafts, carvings, porcelain exhibitors attending this dolls, woodworking, hand- year's show will be, Fred and made soap, floral designs, Shirley Jones of "Needles and reproduction furniture, Nails" showing their beautiful gourmet delights, and much New Listings At the Library Adult Fiction Michaels, Anne. Fugitive pieces A beautifully written first novel by a Toronto author. Jakob is a Polish Jew who at age seven escapes the Nazi terrors in Poland and is taken in by a Greek scientist. Jakob's story affects Ben, a son of Jewish refugees, helping him deal with his family history. Adult Non-Fiction Carroll, Jim and Rick Broadhead. Canadian Internet new user's handbook. 004.67 Car Etue, Elizabeth and Megan Williams. On the edge - women making hockey history. 796.962082 A well-written account of women's ice-hockey in Canada, from their earliest participation participation up to the current preparations to send Canada's first women's hockey team to the next Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan. Clinton, Hilary Rodham. It takes, a village. 305.231 Cli The wife of the American President, an activist in her own right, explores the importance of children and the family, and the role the community plays in the raising of children, their welfare and well-being. Bride's wedding planner. 395.22 Bri 1997 Is there a wedding wedding in your future? The editors of Bride's magazine bring you the latest creative ides, from clothing to receptions, to help you make the most of this special occasion. Includes helpful checklists, checklists, timetables and information about ethnic and second weddings. weddings. Levitan, Jerry. Complete idiot's guide to winning everyday legal hassles in Canada. 349.71 Lev This book provides the answers to common legal questions about relationships, children children and the law, marriage breakdown, employment, real estate and more. Solid information is given in a clear, easy-to-read manner. Young Adult Fiction Boyd, David. Bottom drawer. Mackenzie is a troubled youth who finds a friend on the Internet, but this leads to some deadly consequences. This novel won the Governor General's Literary Award in 1996. Junior Fiction Barker, Clive. The thief of always: a fable. After a mysterious mysterious stranger promises to end his boredom with a trip to a magical magical Holiday House, ten-year-old Harvey learns that his fun has a high price. Few Curtain Calls Available For Puppet Show The Kids on the Block - Durham Region still has a few dates available for local scout/guide troupes. The evening performers performers are going out on Tuesday evenings with the topics of epilepsy, spina bifida and streetproofing. There are a few openings in the months of March, May and June. Kids on the Block is a unique educational program which uses life-size puppets to bring awareness of disabilities and social concerns to school aged children. The three topics, which also include a question and answer period are approximately approximately 30 minutes in length. Any group which would like to have the program visit them are encouraged to call as soon as possible, to avoid disappointment. disappointment. For further information or to book Kids on the Block, please call Katherine at 655-5680. much more. Come out enjoy the show. Fill out a free ballot to win one of many door prizes to be given out throughout the show, and because of last year's successful United Way Quilt Draw, the organizers have decided to do it all again. Tickets will be just $1.00, with all proceeds going to the local United Way. On Saturday the staff of the Oshawa Civic Auditorium will be selling homemade muffins along with coffee, tea or juice in the newly renovated renovated Bobby Orr lounge. The staff's hard work and dedication dedication has become a special part of the show because all proceeds proceeds go to the United Way. The show will run from Friday, March 21st between the hours of 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is only $4.00 for adults, $3.00 for seniors, and children under 10 will get in free!! There is also plenty of free parking. THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC PARTICIPATION WORKSHOP BEAVER STREET NORTH, NEWCASTLE FROM KING STREET TO ANDREW STREET The Municipality of Clarington is considering improvements to Beaver Street North from King Street to Andrew Street in Newcastle. To assist in assessing the need for this work, you are invited to attend a Public Participation Workshop to be held in the Centennial Room at the Newcastle Communty Hall on Wednesday, March 19,1997, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Staff will be available to receive your input and to discuss your concerns on an informal, one on one basis. Your local knowledge and familiarity with the street will be valuable in establishing the priority of this project and in determining the standards for the improvements. Your participation in the process would be appreciated. g MUNICIPALITY OF taring ton ONTARIO Stephen A. Yokes, P. Eng., Director of Public Works Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street . Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 Date of Publication: Wednesday, March 12,1997 CS-Ind. 5975 ©j.p. DolIar$ & Sense with Deborah Kohlsmith Financial Consultant Fixed-income investments have a lot to offer If you're looking for a place to invest your money, but don't want a great deal of risk, GICs and CSBs aren't your only options - and not necessarily the best ones, either. While the principal and interest of GICs are insured up to a point, these investments may not provide you with the return you want for your hard-earned cash. Fixed-income mutual funds are an excellent investment option for cautious investors. While the principal and return of fixed-income funds aren't guaranteed, fixed-income funds do provide the opportunity for higher returns. Investors with a long-term outlook shouldn't be overly concerned about short-term fluctuations in return. They know the benefits of mutual funds over GICs and CSBs - such as historically more attractive rates of return, flexible redemptions, and the ability to purchase virtually any amount - outweigh temporary price fluctuations. A variety of fixed-income funds are available - each exposing you to varying degrees of risk and reward and designed for different investment horizons. Some funds are composed of high- quality government securities, While others invest in lower-rated corporate bonds. Some focus on the short term and are ideal for "parking" your money while deciding where to invest for longterm longterm objectives. Some may be volatile, while with others, investors face little risk of capital loss. Most fixed-income funds have moderate to high short-term risk, moderate to high income potential, and moderate long-term growth potential. So if you think GICs and CSBs are the best means to securing your financial future, think again. You may be forgoing the opportunity for more growth. REGAL CAPITAL PLANNERS LTD. atoi mark MUTUAL FUNDS Wlr MéHa£f, To Outperform, 24 King St. E., Bowmanville, Ont. L1C 1N2 (905) 623-1936 or 1-800-668-9626