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10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, November 21, 1979 Section Two Celebrate Their First Birthdays Hi, my name is Amanda Ann Westlake. I celebrated my first birthday on October 19th, 1979. My parents are Ron and Heather Westlake. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brunt and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Westlake, all of Bowmanville. Four Generations Jason Lamoureux, son of Gilbert and Robin Lamoureux, Bowmanville, celebrates his first birthday on November 14, 1979. His proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. C. Savary, Newcastle and Mr. and Mrs. Y. Lamoureux. -Photo by Linda Mann This four generation picture of the Wood family is unique in that the name James is also included in each of their names. They are, standing, Lewis James Wood at left, Everett James Wood alongside, Edward James Wood holding his one- year-old son, Darren James Wood. 'Vîsual Arts Hi! My name is Jeffery David Pearson and I am one year old today. My rmom and dad are John and Jill Pearson. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J. Welsh of Bowmanville and Mr. and Mrs. A. Thorton, Trenton. Hi! My name is Erin Valerie Locke. i will be celebrating my first birthday November 24, 1979. My Mom and Dad are Shawn and Bob Locke of Newcastle. I also have a big brother Ryan. Proud grandparents are Jack and Audy Leddy of Newcastle and Stan and Lillian Locke of Oshawa. Our great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jack Russell and Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Locke, all of Oshawa. When Christmas finally came and you could feel that everything was in place, that the day was really here, do you remember how festive everything looked from the top of the stair, or from the entry hall? Christmas hasn't changed; only our tastes and purposes change. Values mellow and deepen and family participa- tion grows more personal. Conditioning the season, how- ever, is still that perennial renewal of assurance in the truths that embrace the mean- ing of the great "happening" each year. Our thoughts turn easily to cherished holidays of other years, other places. Blurry memories of childhood, of stockings lumpy with candy and fruit, of long-coveted toys, come clearly into the mind's eye; or not-so-blurry memories of Christmas only last year, of perhaps that certain paisley wrapped package under a white flocked tree. As we shared the happiness of the family in opening gift surprises, we were reassured of what maybe we'd been doubting - that it is home and family, steadied with an atmosphere of security and understanding, of love and respect, that enriches the experience of Christmas, and life itself. We at the Visual Arts Centre in Bowmanville invite you to join us in what we hope, will in years to come, be another cherished memory of pre-Christmas celebrations in a small town. Yuletide at the Mill is an arts and crafts show and sale made possible with the help and contributions of the very fine artists and craftspeople of our area. It will take place at the historic Cream of Barley Mill, Soper Creek Park, off Simpson Avenue in Bowman- ville on Friday, November 23rd from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m., Saturday, November 24th from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday, November 25th from 1:00-4:00p.m. A warm and hospitable welcome awaits. you. Relax in the charm of a traditional setting, enjoy some hot mulled cider and select a lovely handcrafted gif t for friend and family at Christmas. Browse and select a unique gif t from a large selection. You will find many fine paintings, excellent photography, interesting pottery, handcrafted silver jewellery, textured woven creations, silk scarfs, Victorian crafts and much more for your pleasure. Do you want to capture a precious moment in your child's life? Give a pastel to his grand- parents for Christmas. An artist will be present during the three days to hold on to the memories of child- hood and love with a portrait in pastel. Come and join us in this pre-Christmas celebra- tion at the Cream of Barley Mill, where the many gifts of Christmas will be offered to you with a gentle hand and kind heart. Ceramic Tile Plant Reopens with New Owners After sitting idle for approximately two years, the 30,000 square foot ceramic tile plant just south of the C.N.R. railway crossing on East Beach Road has once again started up production. The start button which set Pan American Ceramic Tiles Industries Limited's machinery in motion was pushed last week by Mayor Rickard. The plant which glazes floor and wall tiles will employ 18 to 20 plant personnel initiall and could reach 40 if business goes as planned by its owners. Pictured from left: Mayor Garnet Rickard, Marco Torianni-Plant Mgr., Emil Dorich-Vice Pres., and John Riznek-former owner of the building. By Peter Parrott Charterways' approach to the job of transporting thousands of students to and from their schools'could easily be summed up with the words "safety first." Trustees with the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education had a first-hand opportunity to see just how safe school buses really are when they visited the Charterways branch headquarters in Bowmanville last week. In a hour and one-half presentation to school board representatives, Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard and Durham East MPP Sam Cureatz, Charterways staff discussed all facets of the bus business, from dispatching vehicles to driver training but maintenance and safety. "We see the challenge as being to provide'the very best service at the most reasonable price possible," said Gary Wilson, vice president of Charterways. Mr. Wilson pointed out that statistically speaking, travel by school bus is 25 times safer than travel by the family car or even walking. Each day, Charterways buses travel over 4,500 miles transporting students in the Northumberland and Newcastle school system. That means they carry 1.9 million students in a year and cover more than 900,000 miles annually. In the last 10 years, there has not been a serious injury or loss of life on one of these buses, Charterways reported. School officials were told that driver training is one of the keys to Charterways' safety record. Potential bus drivers must go through a careful screening process to ensure that they are reliable, responsible and safety- oriented. Drivers must be medically fit and pass written and practical exams before receiving a temporary licence. Within 60 days of receiving that licence, they must take a further driver improvement course before qualifying for a permanent licence. And even this document must be reviewed and renewed every three years. Charterways' Bowmanville Branch Manager Archie Groth explained that driver training des not stop once a Charterways employee gets behind the wheel. The company provides extra safety classes and also holds safety roadeos where drivers compete with each other in the skills of manoeuvring a 72 passenger bus and also take written tests. Mr. Groth described school bus drivers as being the most under-rated people on the road today, but added that his company is proud of its staff. "I take great pride in saying we have drivers who have been with this company since its inception," said Mr. Groth. While some persons argue that things aren't as good as they used to be, that's just not true in the case of school bus safety. With new regulations introduced in the early 1970s, safety on the buses is better than ever, trustees were told. There is a long list of standard safety features on today's school buses. Some of these include: bigger tires, heavier front axIes, a driver's seat belt, higher passenger seats, cross over mirrors on the left front corner of the vehicle, self defrosting outside mirrors, improved brakes, power steering and improved heaters. In addition, Charterways notes that its vehicles are "beefed up" with extra safety equipment. One of these is an automatic transmission which allows the driver to concentrate more on the job of driving and less on the job of shifting gears. "We feel quite strongly that automatic transmissions provide Visitors had a chance to look under the hood of this diesel-powered school bus during Charterways' open house last week in Bowmanville. The diesel bus is one of five in the Charterways fleet and is being operated as an experiment to see if diesel power is feasible. Looking under the hood from left to right are Port Hope School Trustee Harriett Reisler; School Board Chairman Andy Thompson; Archie Groth, manager of Charterways' Bowmanville branch and Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard. Two buses with their safety features labelled were on display for school board and local government representatives last Tuesday, November 13. In addition, Charterways staff explained how the company operates its school bus fleet. Safety is a prime consideration, trustees were told improved safety and lower maintenance costs," said Bill Helsop, the company's general manager. Two-way radios on 25 to 30 per cent of the vehicles also provide an added safety margin. So do radial tires and a stop arm which extends from the side of some buses in order to signal to motorists that passengers are getting off. Harold Perrett, manager of the Charterways branch in Cobourg, noted that frequent equipment checks also keep the buses in safe operating condition. "Rest assured there is no cutting of corners in this area," he said. Mr. Perrett said each bus is given a routine inspection every month or every 2,000 miles. Once a year or every 10,000 miles, a us receives a full-scale checkup. These standards set by Charterways are slightly tougher than the ones set by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. In addition, Charterways follows a policy of replacing buses after seven years. This means that the oldest vehicles in the fleet are 1973 models. The average bus is three years old. Charterways officials say their company has the most up-to-date fleet and the most rapid depreciation policy in Ontario. Another part of the company's safety program is daily vehicle checks by drivers to make certain the buses are in working order. Trustees were informed that one of the newest developments on the bus transportation scene is the diesel engine. Five vehicles in the fleet are equipped with diesels as part of an experimental program. Diesels are expected to improve fuel economy and therefore cut transportation costs. "We have a great deal of confidence in the diesel concept," said Mr. Helsop. The evening at Charterways included an opportunity to inspect the safety features on Charterways buses as well as ask questions of the staff. It was the first time that such an evening has been held at the Bowmanville branch. BUTTERSCOTCH MINCEMEAT PIE 1 package (4-serving size) butterscotch pudding and pie filling 1½ cups milk ¾ cups moist mincemeat 1/4 teaspoon rum extract 1 baked 8 inch pie shell, cooled i cup prepared whipped topping Prepare pie filling mix with milk as directed on package - for pie, folding in mincemeat and rum extract after coolin Pour into pie shell; chie,. Spread or pipe topping on pie., Makes 6 servings. BAKED APPLES SUPREME Apples, cored Raisins Currant jelly Miniature marshmallows Fill center of each apple with raisins and jelly and set in shallow baking pan. Spoon additional jelly over apples. Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees F) 40 to 50 minutes, or until.tender, basting occasion- ally with syrup in bottom of an. Top with marshmallows; roil 2 to 3 minutes, or until marshmallows are lightly browned. Guests Inspect Diesel Powered School Bus at Charterways Branch It's Safety First At Charterways, Trustees Informed