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More Voters Than Ever Are Eligible to Cast Ballots on Tuesday 51,705 Voters i 'n What does the farmer in Scugog from the Returning Office, the Cobour Township have in common with the riding is almost evenly split between port H urban resident of Port Hope or rural and urban voters. There are voters i Cobourg? 28,418 rural voters in Durham- The r Both are residents of the Durham- Northumberland and 23,287 urban 196pol: Northumberland riding which has a voters. The total of 51,705 voters eligible to go to Bowmanville is the area.witb the riding1 the polls next Tuesday. largest number of electors. There the lasi According to facts and figures are 8,439 eligib e voters bere, beld I 1 b erthumbîrlan nd2,287TARan 125thVEAR38 Pges OWMAVILL, ONvoters.N g has 7, [ope ha ive in th riding h s. Durha has bee t time a t now This Riding 915 eligible voters and s 6,933. Over 20,000 up ie Town of Newcastle. Township, Port Perry, Scugog and ias been divided into Cartwright. However, portions of the eastern end of the former m-Northumberland Nortbumberland-Durham riding n re-structured since have been deleted. federal election was Polis open next Tuesday at nine tncludes territory in a.m. and close at eight p.m. SDAY, MAY 16, 1979 25- Copy Issue 20 An Oshawa man and his son were killed instantly in a single car accident west of Solina early Friday evening. Dead are William Jules Carr, 45, 222 Nonquon Rd., Apt. 510, Oshawa and his son Steven William Carr, 15, of the same address. Durham Regional Police report the Carr vehicle, a 1979 Ford station wagon driven by Steven William Carr, went out of control on the 7th Concession west of Solina and struck a tree. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene. D.R, Police Constables John Vandenburg and Daniel Lloyd ci he-B3owmanville detachment investigated. Recent Survey Shows Public Pleased With Most residents in the Town of Newcastle have a good opinion of the quality of care that is offered at the Bowmanville Memorial Hospital. That's the finding of a recent survey taken by the hospital and based on the opinions of approximately 450 Town of Newcastle residents selected at random. The survey, which was initiated in January, asked for opinions on the quality of care offered at the hospital's emergency, maternity, pediatrics, surgical, medical, laboratory, radiology and physiotherapy departments. Opinions expressed by those who replied to the questionnaire varied from department to department. At the lowest end of the scale, 60 per cent rated the emergency department as "good"; 29 per cent rated it "fair" and 11 per cent "poor." On the other hand, the laboratory was the department receiving top marks in the survey. Seventy five per cent rated it as "good"; 21 per cent rated it "fair" and four per cent rated it as"poor." Opinions on other hospital departments ranged between the views on the laboratory and those views on the emergency department. "Generally, from the total group analysis of the statistical data received, it was determined that the largest majority of the responses were pleased with the services being provided by the hospital," the Memorial Hospital's administration said in a press release. Other data obtained from the survey showed that of those who Courice Youth Honored for Heroism Paul Joseph Lacroix, 15, was commended at the annual police banquet in Oshawa last Friday night for heroism and presence of mind he demonstrated in a crisis situation. When he witnessed his father's plane crash at a Courtice airstrip last July, he entered the burning cockpit and dragged his father, sister and her two-year-old son to safety. Paul is a Courtice Secondary School student and was among 15 Durham Region residents who received commendation plaques at the awards banquet. From left, Police Chief Jon Jenkins, Tom Jermyn, Chairman Durham Regional Police Commission, and Paul Lacroix. Hospita] replied, 76 per cent had a family doctor in the Town of Newcastle; 18 per cent had a family doctor ii Oshawa and three per cent had a doctor in another community outside of Newcastle or Oshawa. The rernainder did not have a family doctor. When the hospital conducted its survey in January, 1,000 questionnaires were mailed to residents selected at random. Just over 45 per cent of those whc received the questionnaire replied. "This rate of return is excellent and we feel indicates that there is a genuine interest.in the area for the welf are and operations of this hospital," the administration said. Refinery Battle Develops By Mandy Martin The location, and the eventual announcement of locating, the proposed Ontario Eldorado Nuclear Limited uranium hexafluoride refinery has brought the Liberal and Progressive Conservative parties to confrontation. Last Friday, Alastair Gillespie, the federal Liberal minister of energy mines and resources, phoned the Port Hope radio station and said, "The matter would have been settled a long time ago in favor of Port Hope if Mr. Lawrence had taken a positive, instead of negative approach to the sitting in the Port Hope area." Monday morning, Allan Lawrence, PC party candidate and former MP for the realigned Northumberland-Durham riding, said "Mr. Gillespie's statement is merely a continuation of their (the Liberals') attempt to-use the refînery as a politicaltfootball." Gillespie said Friday a final federal cabinet decision as to which of the three proposed refinery sites (Bind River, Sudbury and Hope Twp.) would be selected wouldb e made "very quickly following the general election" of May 22. He went on to say that a decision would be made in "full consultation" of Ian Wilson, the Liberal candidate in the Durham -Northumberland riding, when he is elected. Said Lawrence this morning, "'If Turn to Page Two Detective Ron Parker of Bowmanville, and his wife, Eleanor. Policeman of the Year Detective Ron Parker of Bowmanville, reached a pinnacle in his career last Friday night when he was chosen Durham Region's police officer of the year. Durham Regional Police turned out in full force for the loth annual police officer of the year awards dinner at the Jubilee Pavilion, Oshawa. The dinner is sponsored by Oshawa Central Lions Club. "The police officer of the year exemplifies all the qualities that police officers strive to achieve in the performance of their duties," said Police Chief Jon Jenkins in the presentation of the award. A committee consisting of 10 representatives from both the Oshawa Central Lions Club and the police force faced the difficult task of selecting the winner of the award. From a preliminary slate of 25 officers, the field was narrowed down to x and finally to the man of the year, Mr. Parker. A 21-year veteran of the police department, Mr. Parker presently co-ordinates Bowmanville's youth bureau. Prior to January lst, 1978, Bowmanville's 16 Division did not have a youtb bureau as sucb and Mr. Parker was given a free hand at developing it. New Contract for Sehool Teaching The Peterborough, Victoria, The two-year agreement, a fir Northumberland and Newcastle for this board, was made publ Roman Catholic Separate School Friday. It takes effect September Board has reached an early and lasts until August 31, 1981. settlement with its nearly 300 Settled well beforethe Septemb teachers. 1979 deadline, the contract giv ir*nts And ]Pbieces BIG PARADE - Bethany's big Sports event is coming up this weekend with the parade slated for Monday noon, followed by ball games in the after- noon. Hopefully, the weather will be ideal. OPENING GAMES - The opening home game for Bowmanville Merchants Senior ball club will start at 2 p.m. on Monday at Soper Creek with Mayor Garnet Rickard tossing the first ball. Their opponents will be Port Hope Flyers. At the same time, the Newcastle Lakers will be playing the Kendal Eagles at Kendal. POLICE WEEK - No special events are planned here to mark Police Week that is on right now, but we would suggest that potential law breakers de- clare a moratorium on accidents, thefts, assaults, drunk driving, speeding and other offences to give the boys in blue a well deserved rest. No doubt they'd appreciate such consideration. POSTPONED - The Town of Newcastle Council meeting that was scheduled for next Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock has been postponed to Wednesday morning at 9:30 because of the election. UNVEILING - Early this week the protective material and scaffolding that has been at the front of the Stedmans store on King West during renova- tions was removed, allowing passersby a good view of the new front and interior. Many favorable com- ments have been heard. Now, local shoppers will eagerly await the opening in the near future. Watch this paper for details. PICTURES GALORE - There has been so much going on all over the area, in addition to election meetings, that our staff of photographers has a surplus of pictures for this week. Happily, they may come in handy next week to help fill the papers when we'l1 be a day short because of the holiday. st ic 1 er res IT'S YOUR CHOICE - By now, most people will have decided how they are going to vote next Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. In this edition, four local candidates outline their views on why they should receive your votes. Now, the final decision is in the hands of the 51,705 eligible electors in Durham- Newcastle constituency. Good luck. CLOSED AT FOUR - Bowmanville Postmaster Larry Hall advises that the front wickets at the Post Office will close at 4 p.m. on Election Day to give wicket employees the required four hours off to vote. SILVER ANNIVERSARY - Vincent Massey Public School in Bowmanville will celebrate its 25-year Anniversary on June 14th, 1980. Planning is beginning already and anyone wishing to help with the arrangements and preparation should call 623-7995 as soon as possible. DISCOVERY TRAIN - The fantastic Discovery Train will be in Oshawa for three days this week- end, with the opening ceremonies at 11 a.m. this Saturday when civic officials will be on hand. After- wards, the train will be open to the public until 9 p.m. and on Sunday and Monday, it will be open from 9 to 9. It will be located on a siding inside the gates of the south plant of General Motors off Park Road. MIDS IN COBOURG - The annual reunion of the Midland Regiment that was mobilized in this area during World War Il will be held in Cobourg this Saturday. While their numbers are getting fewer every year, it should be a happy event as friendships are renewed, and war experiences are recalled. Using his own initiative and resources, Mr. Parker embarked on the establishment of a youth bureau in Bowmanville which bas turned out to be a credit to him and 16 Division. In 1958 Mr. Parker began his police career with the Bowmanville police department and before regional government, transferred to Oshawa where he was promoted to the rank of Patrol Sargeant. Mr. Parker's background in youth work was seasoned in Oshawa where he served a three year stint in their youth bureau. A resident of Bowmanville for nearly 30 years, Mr. Parker and his wife, Eleanor bave two sons, Doug, 26, a mémber of the Durham Regional Police Force in Oshawa and John, 23, attending the University of Ottawa. In addition to the Police Officer of the year award, several service awards were presented and eight new auxiliary police officers were recognized for their volunteer work with the force. Also, a number of private citizens were honoured for their public service contributions demonstrating courage, unselfishness and often considerable risk to themselves. Separate Staff teachers, principals and consultants a 5.5 per cent wage increase in the first year. Salaries will range from $10,868 to $28,232. Additional benefits bring the total value of the package to 8.5 per cent. In the second contract year, teaching staff will receive a further 5.5 per cent raise plus a three percent increment increase. In addition, the board is granting a cost of living allowance for the first time. It will take effect in the second year only if inflation exceeds seven per cent. The board will pay each teacher $200 for each full per cent that the Consumer Price Index exceeds seven per cent. Included in the pact is a special clause to allow reopening of negotiations on any item. Agreement to do so must be mutual. The separate board's last contract with its teachers was settled in January after almost a year of negotiations and a near strike. Agreement was reached this time around in less than two montbs. Here 's How' They Voted In 1974 The last Federal election was held July 8, 1974 and in that election Allan Lawrence won the Northumberland- Durham riding by 1,934 votes. Results following the balloting five years ago showed that Mr. Lawrence polled 16,829 votes compared to 14,895 votes cast in favor of Liberal candidate Allan Beckett. The NDP candidate, Russell Walker, received 7,136 votes.