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Watch Out for New Stop Signs Changes announced last week regarding the flow of traffic on Church St. and Silver St. should help to keep the wheels of downtown vehicles turning smoothly. Eventually, Church St. will become a through street and there will be stop streets at Division and Silver St. In addition, Silver St. will be a one-way thoroughfare as far as Church. While these alterations mîght ease the traffic flow, our only complaint is that they will be very difficult to get used to. Motorists driving along Church St. will certainly have to keep both eyes wide open when the stop signs are changed. We hope the Durham Region Police will look kindly upon those poor souls who get part way into an intersection before spotting the shiny new stop sign on the corner. No Guarantees at Darlington If you agree with the idea of constructing the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, then there was good news from Ontario Hydro last week. But, it should be noted that Hydro's announcement by no means guarantees the completion of this $5 billion investment on our Lake Ontario shoreline. Hydro's announcement only means that for the time being Darlington will proceed, with the construction schedule extended another 18 months. This puts Darlington's completion date at some time in 1990. The fact is that the review of Hydro's need for new generating stations appears to be something that will develop into an annual event. If there is no upturn in the demand for electricity in the next few years and the economy remains sluggish, it is very likely that at some future meeting of Hydro's Board of Directors the Darlington project could be halted or cut back in size in mid-construction. The experiences from the Wesleyville Generating Station have taught us that even a half-finished The 'rg1es TheEagles' Bowmanville's Red Eagles hockey team is very close to becoming the Montreal Canadiens of the Ontario Junior C hockey world. But even though the championship is within the Eagles' grasp, the road to the Ontario finals has not been a smooth one. For one thing, the Eagles are currently playing a waiting game while officials decide whether Kincardine or Stoney Creek will play against the Bowmanville crew in the championship. We note that a heated protest is underway between the Stoney Creek and Kincardine teams and it could be a while before the Eagles know who their opposition will be. This long layoff might not be in the best interest of the Bowmanville team. The Eagles won't be letting their skates rust while waiting for the outcome of the semi-final dispute but the fact is that a long layoff might make the team lose that competitive edge. It could take a few games for them to get back to full steam. Early in the playoffs, the Eagles "Come to the Great World" There is joy in the warmth of the lovely little sunset that is falling down on top of me. Come to the Great world, and seeing the sunset follow it's old footprints in the Spring time nights. There is fear in the fire that sur- rounds us all the time, thinking that it might cave in. Come to the great world, and seeing the fire, follow its old footprints through the flaming years. By Marla Haass 9 Years Old generating plant can grind to a shuddering halt if Hydro decision- makers think it necessary. For the moment, plans to build Darlington's power project continue. There are some who say that a slowdown in construction is a blessing because it will spread the effects of development over a longer eriod of time and not create a oom-and-bust cycle in the community. Such thinking seems reasonable. But even though the axe won't fall on Darlington at the present, there is nothing to prevent it from falling in the future. In our opinion, the station is not "out of the woods" yet. Only about 10 years' time and the future demand for electricity in the province will finally decide what happens at Darlington. And in addition, there is a third factor. Recent events at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant might put some doubts in the public's mind about the safety of nuclear power. Hydro assures us there is no hazard from its reactors. Nevertheless, adverse public opinion could still pull the plug on future nuclear energy programs in Canada and the United States. Rocky Road faced a shortened series with Cobourg this year. Time seemed to run out in the local league's playoff season and the championship was decided in just three games instead of the usual seven. More games would undoubtedly have helped the Eagles' gate receipts and improved their bank balance. And who could forget the protest won by Gananoque which resulted in some do-or-die last minute games in the quarter finals with players flown home from Florida to bring the Eagle ranks to full-strength? The road to the finals has not been an easy one for Bowmanville's Port Darlington Marina and Hotel Junior C Eagles but then any worthwhile accomplishment is usually not easy. And the fact of the matter is that the team is very close to sitting on top of the Junior C world and they need plenty of support from fans. The final games are coming up and we encourage everyone to support the hometown team in the next few weeks. In doing so, you'll be treated to some first-class hockey and also support a very worthy group of athletes. A Prayer Plus When you say a little prayer, Remember others everywhere, How long for them may be the night, Your prayer might shed a little light. And a friend may carry a heavy load Your prayer might help him down the road. So make your prayer a PLUS Add a word for the rest of us. -Marion Ford 690 Cosburn, Toronto One of my favorite indoor sports is leafing through travel brochures, and I've been indulging myself lately, while planning a jaunt to Europe this summer. I revel in the colorful descriptions of exotic and romantic places, even though I know they are generally a lot of hogwash. It is common knowledge that Venice stinks like an open sewer, but I still want to have a gander at the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. I am perfectly aware that bein$ a Canadian tourist in Paris is like being an open safe in a houseful of burglars. But that doesn't stop me from wanting to visit Notre Dame and have a dekko at the great bells where the Hunchback thereof swung so merrily. I'm pretty sure that I won't be having an audience with the Pope, but I'd still like to stand in the Sistine Chapel in Rome, gawking at Michelangelo's magnificent ceiling with all the other tourists. I'd love to ride down the Rhine guzzling pilsener and looking at castles, with one eye peeled in case we spotted Die Lorelei sitting on a rock in the middle of that polluted stream. I'd delight in a real Hungarian goulash, Bavarian sauerbraten, Italian pasta, or even an honest Swiss steak. it would be great to drop in on old prison camp friends like Nils Jorgenson in Oslo, Milan Karie in Dear Sir: On behalf of Solina W.. I would like to express thanks for the coverage of our meetings you have printed in your paper. Thanks again. Yours truly, Mrs. Wm. Ashton Public Relations Officer Solina Women's Institute Good Ambassadors Dear S7i: On April 7th, 1979, my family and I had the pleasure of entertaining five young Ambassadors from Bowman- ville, Ontario at our home, and bearing gifts much to our surprise. The boys I refer to are members of the Bowmanville Toros Pee Wee Hockey team who were in London, Ontario playing in a Major Hockey Tournament. They are: George Kennett Jr., Doug Roy, Donnie Hayes, Chris Michelson and Robert Geid- linger. The boys were extremely pleasant to have and Dubrovnik, Jean Morai in Liege, Bel ium, Rostislav Kandusky in Mornva, Czechoslovakia. Even thou ghI know they would no longer be dshi young fighter pilots, but pot-bellied burgers eading toward senior citizenship. In fact, I cou d happily take off every summer and spend six weeks or more kicking around Great Britain and Europe, looking up old acqiaintances, making new friends, an devouring scenery and history. There are only two things that stop me 'rom doing this. One is money. The other is my wife. There's not enough of the first item. And it alm st takes dynamite to get the second item travelling. Looking at prices, I am shaken. fairly rigid bythe way they have shot up in the ve years since we last wen t abroad. Hotel prices in London have zoomed by 50 per cent or more, to :ake that city, once a real bargain, one of the more expensive places to visit. For example, by taking advantage of "special discount' connected with our tour, we are able to stay for one night -at the Penta Hotel for a mer e $56.00. Regular rate is $62.00. Las' time we were over, we stayed at a middle-class hotel, with bed and breakfast for $32.00. And while the Penta is a new hotel, and no doubt very smart, it is far from being one of tie great hotels of London. At that ateof increase, a double room at the Dorchester or the Savoy would now set one back about $150.00. represented Bowmanville well. Although the Toros id not win the tournament they certainly won the HEARTS of the Wright Family, and Bow- manville has a lot to be PROUD of and have every right to carry their heads high. Best of luck in the oming years. The Wright Fami!y 108 Scotchmere Cres :ent, London, Ontario. PS. If you want to keep your kids off the street, put them on ice. April 9th, 1979 Dear John, On behalf of the Newcastle Village and District Clhamber of Commerce I would like to extend our sincere apprecia- tion of your interest in our organization and in the Village and area. The efforts of you and your staff in providing coverage of Chamber events duri g the past two years have done much to enhance our public image. Your positive atitudes can only serve to encourage bigger and better things for our Community in the future. Your newspaper is a product most local business people and residents are happy to be associated with. We wish you every success and again want you to know your efforts are appreciated. Sincerely, R. L. Willsher Past President. To The Editor; In reference to our highly paid, question ducking and questionable head of the Northumberland - Newcastle School Board, Mr. Thompson's statement that he doesn't know who is paying who for what in regards to the non-cleaning crews of our schools. If the head of such an organization can sit back and honestly say he doesn't know what is going on and who is being paid by whom within his own department it would seem to be time for a replacement who is able to administer the duties he is being amply paid Probably the answer is simply London's popularity. Although many new hotels have been built in the last decade, there is still an enormous demand for rooms, with hundreds of thousands of North Americans, Europeans and Asians pouring in to the fabulous old town every summer, mouths open, wallets bulging, and cameras clicking. Nor does it help that tne pound has got back some stability, while the Canadian dollar has sunk to Depres- sion levels. A colleague who was over there last summer suggested, "Take as much money as you think you'll need, then double it. They whack you a buck for a cup of coffee." When I was young and in my prime, as they say, the British pound was the soundest security inothe world. A pound was worth about five dollars. Today, the ound is one of the least envied an most unstable units of currency in the western world. It used to be an evening on the town albeit not a wild one, but a couple of drinks, a show and something to eat. Now it's an average-sized tip after a meal. That's what happens when you win a couple of wars and lose an empire. But it isn't the money that bothers me about making a trip. It's the Old Lady. First of all, she can pack so much stuff into a suitcase that it takes an adult male gorilla to lift the thing. That's why I came home from our last trip with my arms stretched to do. One wonders just how many people are being paid with OUR tax money and doesn't know what his job is and who is being paid what for doing nothing or close to it. The custodians of our school were doing their jobs quite satisfactorily before this strike. The "SCABS" who are supposed to be doing the cleanup now don't appear to know one end of a broom from another. When your child comes home from school with flea bites on their bodies and rings around their bottoms from sitting on filthy toilet seats, it's time these so called negotiators from the school board got off their butts and did some honest talking to people who are trying to make a living and are capable and willing to do a proper job of caring for the schools they are assigned to. Our children, who attend one of these dirt infested schools are the ones who are suffering the most because of this board created situation. There are children eating their lunches on the gym floor to down around myknees. Second of all, s e is somewhat of an insomniac. Hot milk, nightcap sleeping pills, you name it and her system shrugs it off as you or I would a lifesaver. That's at home. Imagine what she's like When we're on the move constantly, sleeping in strange beds every night getting excited at new sights and sounds and people. She knocks off one or two hours a night and the rest of the time is an advanced case of somnambulism. wiiy am I su selfish then you may well ask. Why do I drag er off to foreign fields, where she'll be lucky if she sits down on the edge of a fountain and people don't think she's a statue? Because she won't let me go alone. Many a time I've offered. "Why don't you just stay home, dear and have a nice, quiet time around the house? I'll send you a card every day, and I'll be back in only six weeks, beforeyou know it." She doesn't trust me, even when I tell her it's the ladies, not the men, who get pinched in Rome. So that's why I'm saving quarters in the cookie jar and re urbishin my once-fluent French, German an Italian. "Arrivederci, Mademoi- selle, was maken sie hier? Nix offnen der tor bevor der zug halte. Avez-vous des bluejinsi? Mein epouse nich schlaffen prima." Expect there'll be no problems when you can handle lingo like that. Reprinted from April 5, 1978 because it is the only facility they have. This same floor has had the activity cut from the curriculum because it's too dirty to play on. Many of the activities the children enjoy, have been cut down or out since this strike began. The teachers have enough work keeping their classes moving. Now they are expect- ed to stop and clean up if a child becomes sick because they know these contractors are only in once a week to wet down the halls so the dust doesn't rise too high above your knees. Because of the dust, children with colds or allergies are contstantly sneezing and coughing and will continue to do so until this problem is resolved. We are only two parents of children who attend one of these schools which have been neglected. We would like to think there are many more parents who share our concern. Our custodians are worth every cent they are paid and more. Once a week clean up crews are not enough. We need someone who is available for twenty-four hours a aay, five, six, and sometimes seven days a week. We need our custodians back. Two of many concerned parents. BROADSIDE NOT HEAD ON For Clarification: There are two points that have been brought to our atten- tion in connection with last week's report of a fatal car-truck colli- sion on Highway 115. First of all, the car driven by Allen Myers, of Bowman- ville, was struck broad- side by the tractor trailer truck and not head-on. It apparently skidded on the slippery road during the stormy weather conditions reported at the time. Bad weather has been blamed as the cause of the accident. In addition, the car involved in the accident was a 1977 Oldsmobile and not a 1970 as reported last week. Rev. Harold Kempling Leads Tyrone Congregation in Sunrise Service on Mill Pond Bank Travel Tips A Corner for Poets