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I Edtors: Jack and Hazel Cr ago Il ewcastle Social an] £Persona Monday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stephenson were Mrs. Andrew Macklin and Mrs. Dorothy Toine and granddaughter, Cobourg. Mrs. Ddnald Coulter, Downsview, was a week end visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crago. The community was greatly shocked on Friday morning to hear of the sudden passing of Mr. George McNair. For many years, George was the faithful rural mail carrier and also mechanic at Lancaster's Garage, always ready to help those in need. We express deepest sympathy to his wife Pauline, son Stanley and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willis McNair. Birthday greetings to Mar- garet Rudman, Sandra Kel- sey, Cathy Metrailler, Doug- las Wright, Dwayne Martin and Lorne Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Kotcha- paw, Picton, spent a couple of days this week visiting with her cousin, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stephenson and family. Mr. and Mrs. Robin Alldred,, Lake Shore and Mr. and Mrs. Les Alldred, Oshawa were Saturday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Woodhams, Scarborough. After dinner, all six went to visit Mrs. Betty Brown at St. John's Conval- escent Hospital, Willowdale. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Staple- ton, Port Hope, were Friday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Kimball. Glad to report that Mr. George Buckley is conval- escing at home after surgery Memorial Hospital, Bow- Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Powell and Dale and Mr. Wayne Hunt, Pontypool, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Markle, Alyssa and Andrew, Alliston, the happy occasion being the celebration of Alyssa's sixth birthday. On Friday evening, March 19th, Mrs. Rose Osborne was pleasantly surprised when DEMAND THE BEST, OR F/NE WORK W/L PASS TH/R TEST' HARVEY PARTNER ORONO 983-5206 ESSO HOME HEAT SERVICE daughter Barbara Hackin arrived by bus for a weekend visit with her mother. To add further to her surprise, daughter Marilyn Cryderman came visiting with a birthday cake. Several other friends joined in the celebration to make a most memorable evening for Rose. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hockin, Oakville were Sunday visitors with her brother, Mr, and Mrs. Albert Pearce. On Sunday, March 21st, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Rowe and Mr. and Mrs. Robin Alldred, Lake Shore, attended the fortieth wedding anniversary tea in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McKnight, Oshawa. Mrs. Lena Clysdale, New- tonville and Mrs. Irene Bur- ley, Oshawa, were Friday callers at Geo. Kimball's. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wade attended the 130th anniver- sary of Union Lodge, St. Catharines on Friday evening and were overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Crawley. Mr. and Mrs. R. Brenton Rickard attended the Lake- field Lions 30th Charter Anni- versary on Saturday evening, March 2th. Mrs. Janice Mills, Ottawa, is spending a few days of her winter break with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.B. Rickard. On Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. George Kimball called on Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bowen, Orono. On Wednesday, March 24th, Mrs. Jean Rickard entertain- ed several friends to a luncheon and baby shower at her home in honour of Baby Bobbie Teresa Taylor. Mn. and Mrs. Lorne Johnson and Gary visited in Belleville on Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Eleanor Fenneli and his mother, Mrs. Johnson. All three enjoy March birthdays so this was a happy reunion. While in Belleville, the John- son's also visited with their daughter. Glenda. Miss Candy Storks, Rex- dale, spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Storks. Miss Cindy Garrod, Humber College, was home for the weekend. Mr. George Gray, McArthur Cis gepa ingston is vsithig his parents Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Gray. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Irvine, Bowmanville and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Cunning- 'ham holidayed for two weeks in Florida. Whilerthere, they enjoyed a day with Mr. and Mrs.Art Tuson, Orlando. About nineteen members of the Newtonville W.I. met at the home of Mrs. May Burley on Wednesday, March l7th. Mr. Everett Jenkins, Manager of the p.u.c., was guest speaker, his topic being the Use and Abuse of Electnicity. A delicious lunch was served. The Monday Ladies Euchre Club met at the home of Mrs. George Allin on March 15th. IF YOU 0 Operate yqur own business * Manage someone else's business * Expect to start a business THEN: You are invited to attend a Small Business Seminar at The Flying Dutchman Motor Inn Hwy. 401, Bowmanville, Ont. ,on Tuesday, March 30th, 1976, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm registration 8:30 arn THE DAY'S AGENDA Using the case study method you will analyse the problems of a small business - "The Corner Store" - facing expiry of its lease. The choices are either, f0 pay more rent, construct another building, move to another location, or byy the building presently occupied. You will beexposed to the impact of these decisions on your financial statements. There will be brief presentations by speakers as well as group workshops. There will be a review of financial statements. REGISTRATION: If you are interested p lease complete the registration slip below, and forward it as soontas possible. Registration fees of $15 per person are payable at the registration desk on the morning of the seminar; Luncheon is included. For further information contact Peter Cash at telephoner 576-6800. FHE MANAGER EDERALABUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK 22 King Street West, P.O. Box 980 Oshawa, Ontario I willi attend the management seminar at Bowmanville on Mar. 30, 1976. Namne(s) . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . A ddress . .. ... . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . el.:.j. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Mar- tin and Mr. and Mrs. Don Lake enjoyed the week end at the Lake's Cottage., The Newtonville Women's Institute held its annual card party at Newtonville on Fri- day evening, March 19th. There was a good attendance and the evening was enjoyed by the Newcastle members and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sykes and boys, Elora, visited on the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Ferg- uson. Mrs. Cecil Ferguson also enjoyed visiting with the family. On Sunday, Sharma, Donald and the boys motored on to Montreal to visit his mother. On Thursday, March 18, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Pearce, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Powell and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Nichol- son attended the regular meeting of the Cobourg Lions Club. Members of the Pine Ridge CNIB were entertained and some of the blind persons helped with the evening's entertainment. Newcastle Senior Citizens The regular monthly meet- ing of the Newcastle Senior Citizens Club was held on Thursday evening, March 18th in the Lions Centennial Room of the Newcastle Community Hall with thirty-two members present. This was a smaller number than usual, due to some having previousdcom- mitments and others having a bout with the flu. We wish all the sick a speedy recovery including Vice-President George Buckley who has returned home from the hospital recovering from an operation. The evening was spent playing Progressive Euchre. After the card-playing was finished, a tasty lunch was provided and served by the following, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Jose, Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Spencer, Mrs. Myers, Mr. Ray Brown and Lorna Adair. Prizes were won by the following members:' High prize, Gents, Bill Morley; High Prize, Ladies, Doris Spencer; Low prize, Gents, Charles Cowan; Low Prize, Ladies, Miss Jeani Perrin. The prize for the most lone hands was won by Mr. Ray Brown. The presentation of these prizes brought an enjoyable evening to a close. Newcastle United Church News On Tuesday, March 16, the General U.C.W. meeting was held at the Sunday School. Miss Diane Dîneen, Chief Librarian of the Newcastle Public Library System was guest speaker and presented the U.C.W. with a copy of "A Place Called Solina." On'Wednesday, March 17, Rev. Thomas Smith held a service at Strathaven Nursing Home. His able assistants were Mrs. Mary Kean, Mrs. Florence Ferguson, Mrs. Thomas Smith and Mr. Charles Cowan. On Thursday, March 18,, choir practice was held at the Manse. The choir members pnesented a gift of a Bible to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Allin for their years of service in the Newcastle United Church Choir. Morrish Women's Institute made a donation to the Newcastle United Church in memory of Mrs. Thomas Sowden. On >Sunday, March 2lst, Rev. Thomas Smith's sermon was titled "Meaningless" based on John 10:10: I am Come that Ye Might have Life and have it more abundantly. The Church History 'From Saddlebag to '75' will be out on Monday, March 22nd. NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY BOWLING Youth 125 and Over D. Chard 129-173, S. Webb 132, C. Opoka 138, D) Burns 152-128, T. McKenna 127, S. Stommel 185-201, W. Luke 143, K. Gilmer 147, T. Glover Dobbie' 1-63, R.Nickolson 159, G. Martin 211, K. Willems 163-152, T. Wind 207, D. Glover 125, S. Gooch 144, I. Brereton Merailler 149-130, GCouvier 159, M. Zegil 195-161, M. McPhee 159-166, A. Bonsma 155-146, K. Wade 136, J. Kent 126, B. Forget 167-278, D. Nickoo 130, J. Carr 174-130, Rdman 140, V. Kidd 146, S. Orme 131-125, W. Couch 148, D. Rowe 154-128, B. Rowe 146-127, K. O'Boyle 160-206, S. Stere 125, D. Gooch 134-131, P. WLdes 0200 and over I. Brown 286-273-275, A. Buckley 210, M. Garrod 220, F. Wright 265-214, eta 2BurleyE Mercer 211-233, D. Neal 201, H. Couroux 230, S. Foster 214, D. Forth 206-217, S. Williams 200, P. Irwin 211, E. Kidd 217, D.. Langstaff 255, A. Langstaff 231, B. Thompson 233, R. Sinou 210. Men 225 and Over G. Cowling 232, R. Sutcliff 261, M. Henry 278, H.Clark 256-269, 1. Fanis 310, B. Stapleton 226-295, W. Flintoff 247, S. Powell 228, T. Embley 269, S. Glanville 230. The Jolly Tryers C. Szymczak 227, G. Tom- kins 221 C. Gilray 205, T. Rice 230, R. Wright 207-236, S. ielephone 987-4201 Szymezak 203, J. Wright 213, P. Gilray 232, R. Winter 211-202. Thurs. 200 and Over L. Schmid 201, B. Glanville 201-290, J. Forget 209-243, B. Forget 214, R. Allard 235, O. Herd 221, G. Forget 202-216, F. Lewis 254-201, R. Forget 240, S. Dunlop 236, M. Lewis 230. Friday 200 and Over G. Henry 218, G. Kentner 216, R. Good 210-272-278, J. Pleasance 255, L. Willems 237-211-284, R. Winter 218, H.M. Munro 239, M. Henry 225-297, E. Embley 216, T. Embley 257, R. Burley 264, S. Glanville 209, F. Couch 268, M. Burley 209-204, T. Sluymers 230-201, A. Pearce 219, H. Call 209, B. Call 222-208-228, B. Madill 231, H. Guthrie 248-236, A. Guthrie 227-227, S. Powell 202, S. Nickolson 201, A. Delaat 252-222-382, J. Barch- ard 244-226, L. Pearce 238-232. KENDL (Intended for Last Week) The members of Kendal United Church Women met at the home of Mrs. Eddie Couroux on Wednesday after- noon for the March meeting. There were eight members and one young guest present. The president Mrs. J. Staple- ton opened the meeting, the minutes of the February meeting and the financiai report were read and ap- proved. The program was in charge of the Christian and Mission- ary Educational committee. Mrs. Couroux read the scrip- ture and Mrs. G. Cathcart spoke on The Driving Force of Harriet Mabonga of Zambia in Africa. With the use of pictures an interesting account of this Missionary's work was given. Planswee made for the catering to the Patton wedding on March 20th. A social half hour was Juvenile Séries with Streetsville Tied at Onei St. Marys Cement Juveniles will play their third game tonight in Streetsvillein lead in their semi-final series that is currently tied at one game each. In Bowma Cementmen missed many opportunities, hitting the goal post and being thwart goalie. This picture was taken in the third period when Jerry Leddy scored Bowma the score at one-all. With only about half a minute to go in that game, Streetsville w Bowmanville won 4-2 to even the series. It is expected that the fourth game will n Sunday at the earliest on account of the Pine Ridge tournament that will tie up th Watch the bulletin boards for more information. enjoyed during lunch provided by Mrs. R. Elliott. The April meeting is to be at the manse where Mrs. Montgomery has invited the ladies for April 7th. Mrs. Howes from near Belleville has been visiting her daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wagar. Kevin and Jason Thertell have returned home after spending a week with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Cathcart north of Kala- dan. Mr. and Mrs. R. Elliott were in Peterborough on Sunday, School Budget Up $4 Million Over '75 however, were a major cause of the increase in the school board budget this year. School staff will not get more than the anti-inflation guidelines permit in 1976, but salary contracts agreed to last September, before the anti- inflation guidelines, will cost $3,767,945 which is a 25.2 increase over last year. On August 31 the allowances for another year's ex- perience become payable. Dr. Wilson said the provincial grant rates had also been reduced significantly. The alteration in the grant structure would have in- creased the average mill rate by more than il mills. "This means we start with an il mills handicap this year," he said. Dr. Wilson said the cost of continuing existing programs with- out adding anything extra this year would require a budget of $32,611,059 -- an increase of about 20 mills. The finance committee felt this was too high and made cuts amounting to $992,083. "We tried to choose areas where the cuts would be least felt and less likely to affect the quality of education," he said. "We discussed cutting some programs but decided we could not recommend that." Instead cuts have been made in such areas as field trips, transporta- tion and plant maintenance. Dr. Wilson outlined eight areas where costs were being reduced. Secondary school budgets would be cut by $20 per pupil (from $66 to $46), he said. There would be a reduction of 75 per cent of capital budgets from both elementary and secondary schools. There would be a reduction in funds for professional and curriculum development. $100,000 had been cut from the maintenance budget. The budget did not provide any capital spending for buying school sites or portable classrooms. The board would have to borrow for what is required in this area, he said. All new projects and programs have been deferred and the board will hold no reserve funds this year. Dr. Wilson said it was "vital to the budget" that salary agreements with ,school board staff stay within the anti-inflation guidelines this year. SPENDING The biggest single item in the school board budget is teachers' salaries, listed in the budget as "Day School -- regular". This will cost the board $18,484,034 which is an increase of $2,890,857 over last year. The figure includes all teachers as well as teaching supplies and equipment. Plant operation -- caretakers, insurance, fuel, hydro -- comes to $2,827,207, up $328,324 over last year. The actual maintenance of the buildings is down by $57,465, however, to $902,496. Dr. Wilson said the maintenance requests from schools this year came to more than $2 million. Transportation of students be- tween home and school is done i Page One) mainly by private contractors and costs $1,877,677 this year (up $274,607). Transportation between- schools, however, has been cut by $3,100 to $4,400. Business administrator, M.A. MacLeod said these cuts had been managed through a more efficient scheduling of the buses and reduced use to areas such as the outdoor education centre. The buses takes students to home economics, in- dustrial arts, or outdoor education when facilities are not available at their own schools. $48,000 has been cut from last year's field trip allocation. There is no money budgeted for field trips this year and Dr. Wilson said students would have to pay their own way or raise the money for trips from the community. Board chairman Cy Johnson said the board may allow schools to have more than the single major fund- raising project each year which is the policy at the moment. Administration costs are all high- er this year due to increases in salaries and fringe benefits. Bus- iness administration comes to $494,868, an increase of $25,220 over last year. This includes business administration at the board office, trustees allowances, telephones, legal fees, liability insurance, auditors and other costs. Instruction administration costs $274,262 (up $18,599). Salaries for the director of education, superinten- dents, area superintendents and secretaries come out of this. Transportation administration will cost $52,753, an increase of $14,174. Other items in the budget are $205,387 for computer services, an increase of $18,837 and an amount of $1,069,474 labelled "general in- struction" which includes fringe benefits for teachers and admini- stration staff as well as telephone costs in the schools and repairs to teaching equipment. The figure is up by $203,474. School office administration will cost $663,140 (up $97,343); special education $1,269,208 (up $632,680); driver education $30,500 (up $1200); summer school $100,000 (up $60,000 but two thirds is eligible for provincial grants); administrative costs for learning resources, educa- tional services and psychological services $11,655 (up $5,958); learn- ing resources $164,703 (up $57,743). Learning resources has been operating from the closed St. Joseph's School in conjunction with the Peterborough-Victoria board and the ministry of education. Educational services which in- clude resource materials, books, remedial supplies, workshops, the reading task force, will get $99,067 this year (up $15,175). Psychological services will cost $88,659 -- a $60,159 increase over last year. Debt charges this year will be down $71,750 to $2,185,951. Trainable retarded classes cost $341,654 (up $88,595). -Cobourg Star having lunch with Miss Clara Seens, and calling on Mrs. Irene Dunbar, also Mrs. J. fhompson who is a patient in Peterborough CivieHospital. The Rev. G. Montgomery chose as his second Lenton message 'Paul and the word of the Cross'. Mn. Ron Frank welcomed the congregation at the door TYRONE Euchre Results Scores for last week wene - lst Lonna Richards with 85, 2nd John Griffin with 79, 3rd Dick Gibbs with 77, 4th Bert Gibson with' 76, 5th Edith Anderson with 76. Low scores went to Doug Brook with 36 and Maxine Brock with 48. 50-50 draw was won by George Alldread. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Park returned recently from a three week holiday in the sunny South and it's reported from a very reliable source they had an absolutely wondenful time. They celebrated thein 35th wedding anniversary earlier this week too. Congratulations to you both. Our Senior Citizens are just as busy as ever. Right now plans are being mnade to get theirshuffleboard set up in the hall and they have offered to plant some flowers around about the hall when the time comes. When ail thein know- ledge of gandening is put into one flower garden, I would imagine we're in for quite a treat this Summer. The Newcastle Independent Letter to the Editor General Delivery, Bowmanville, Ont. March 17, 1976. Re: Mrs.aBurley's Letter and Edgar Guest's Verse 'NEEDED" Dean Mrs. Burley: Whatever youn writing abil- ity, to which you refer so humbly, your judgment of right sentiments, summing up the whole of political situa- tions, is 'right on.' 1 w ould fear to tamper with the homely English in his verse "Needed". If I dared however, Ishould like to write it out in contemporary Eng- lish, in Capital case, old English form, and place a copy in each Municipal Build- ing in our district, one in Queen's Park,' one in the House of Commons and one in The Senate on Parliament Hill in Ottawa and for good measure one in the White- house, Washington D.C. Though 50 vears have nass- deserve to pay less for car and fire insuranoe, They do at Abstainers'. Because our experience has shown that abstainers have fewer accidents, fewer home fires. That's why we can in- sure for less. if you're a non-drinker, can you afford ,ot to look into Abstainers' insurance for your home and your car? Osborne & Shank lns. Agency Ltd. 108 Liberty St. N. Bowmanville - 623-2527 ABSTAINERS' INSURANCE COMPANY The only Canadian Company provirdng automobile and fire insurance exclusively Io abstainers. Tret YurCar f0 the Finest InElectronic Diîagnosis with E quipment by Electronically Diagnoses any electrical problem. Sets Timing - DweII * Checks All Ignition Cable - Plugs - Points - Condenser * Checks Battery - Alternator Voltage Regulator - Starter and Much, Much More! CompeteTune-Up Plus Parts FOR MOST V-8's (6 and 4 cyl. slightly lower) All Parts and Labour Guaranteed Available at Bo wmanvile Auto Cinie -Dow PROPv.E GASTKE P ROP. GA RY STOKE S 163 Base ine Rd. East CHARGEX 623-6151 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, March 24, 1976 il ed you say, those fifty years Gane Each have not dulled the truth of the sentiment expressed in Edgar Guest's verse "Needed" re "a Better, truer, finer type of man," being needed. During the ensuing years, since his time (he was born in Birmingham, England, 1881 and grew up in the States) we have advanced (or digressed, whichever way one looks at it) from the patriarchal family, through the Domestic-family Yage, and into what is termed as The Nuclear Family-age. Edgar Guest's words still are the crux of our need today. Thank you for bringing these words, of that almost forgot- ten poet back to mind. I had him mixed in my mind with Bliss Carmen, the Canadian Poet, another fading shadow into the shadows of the past, with hardly an echo. There have been many leaders, prophets and sages, who left us simple rules of truth to keep us living in a better world. What does petty- minded man do with these rules? Why, he pads them up, subtracts from them, twists them out of shape until they are all but lost! Here you have come, with your letter and the words of Edgar Guest to remind us all, how fine and good things might be IF we could grow a better, truer, fîner type of man! Now isn't that a truth for all time? Thanks again. Sincerely, Mary A. Morris. P.S. I'd have called Edgar Guest a Canadian poet if not for an erudite newspaper man i an attempt to take the in our midst, who told me with anville on Saturday, the a chuckle to "double check ed by a hot Streetsville it." Heartfelt thanks to you anville's only goal to tie both. - Mary A. Morris vent ahead. On Sunday, ,ot be played here until e arenas until that day.