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2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, November 21, 1979 Veterans and Education Director Attend Lions Club Meeting Last week's Lions dinner meeting offered a two part program. Severgl members of the Bowmanville Legion were guests of the Lions Club and a portion of the meeting was dedicated to honoring Canada's war veterans. In addition, recently appointed Northumberland - Newcastle Board of Education Director, Douglas Sifton, explained the many faceted functions of the board to Lion members. Pictured from left: Legion past pres. - Ron Richards; Legion first vice-pres. - Bill Rose; Lion pres. - Roy Turner; Douglas Sifton; Andy Thompson - school board chairman. By Donna Fairey Political limitations witbin the Northumberland - Newcastle Board of Education frequently represent an educational baIl and chain to its decision making administration. ,In an address to Lions Club members 'last Monday evening, recently appointed director of the school board, Douglas Sifton, left this impression regarding the rnulti-faceted complexities of the board's management. According to the speaker, the board typif les a statutory body and its authoritative functions are stringently controlled by prescribed law. Board management must attempt to satisfy the public, teachers, and the most important clients of all, the students. The speaker listed quality of education, incompetent teachers and cost to the taxpayer as some of the publi's prioity concerns with the system. 1For instance, people tbink the board should prune their ranks to get rid of incompetent teachers but the termination of a contract involves complex legal limitations wbich sometimes stand la the way of board action, explained the director.f Mr. Sifton estimated it costs the Board of Education in the neigbborbood of $50,000 to $70,000 to terminate a The municipality's heritage committee weants to make sure that one of Bowmiianville's miost historic, four corners is preserved for posterity. At a meeting Monday, Newcastle council was asked to designate the four houses at the corner of Division and Wellington Sts., for protection against the march of time. The Local Architectural Conservation Adv,,isory Committee (LACAC), suggested in a letter to council that establishing a héritage conservation district at the four corners would provide an example of different and characteristic architecture within the town. The four homes would be protected from démolition or changes to their facades. 0f the buildings being considered for special protection, the oldest is the Waltham Cottage on 49 Division St. which was- built in 1856. The remaining homes are of a similar age and include the Prower House, the Trebilcock . House and the Octagon IHouse. Counicil agreed Monday to put the Sewage Teng From Page 1 Bowmanville plant Tuesday, Novemiber 20. The mayor said the works committee is of the opinion that it has obtained the best possible price on the project. Commenting on the rise of $3 million in the price of the plant, Mayor Rickard said that delays in the project have occurred and in the meantime, costs have escalated. Hie said one of the key delays in the project was the selection of a site for the plant. He said construction of the facility has been under consîderation since 1975. "We feel the plant is Most essential as far as Bowmanville is concerned," said Mayor Rickard. Hie noted that the town is listed as a major urban area in the Durham, Region official plan and is therefore in need of new sewage facilities for 9 expansion. At present, the Soper 1 Creek sewage treatment plant is Antique and Contemnporary Cuistom Werk R.A. O'NeiI & 3, 251 Simpson Avenue.- Bowmanvil m T:elephone 62.3-2891 teacber's contract. Scbool boards today encounter much more defiance in a management-employee rela- tionship, he said. Challenging autbority is a way of life today and the board is subject to challenges from not only teachers, but parents and students as well, stated the speaker. 1Lions members were informed the resuits of Gallup polîs conducted in the U.S. and Canada revealed the number one public concern to be classroom discipline. "The public feels bebavior standards in our scbools bave, deteriorated and are not satisfactory," stated Mr. Sifton. wýheels in motion in order to protect the buildings listed by the Heritage committee. However, elected officiais were told that there is no money in the budget this year to designate the homes for special protection. Designating buildings as historic sites means advertising the proposed designation and setting restrictions on the use of the buildings. Councilior Maurice Prout said hie wondered if the owners understood the restrictions that would be placed on their property and added that hie understood they would not be able to do a thing to their houses unless they came to Council. The Bowmanville Councillor also suggested that there are some- other historic buildings outside 'of Bowmanville which also shouid be considered for speciai protection. Referring to council's approval of the request from LACAC, Mayor Rickard said "this p uts the wheeis in motion." Fie, added that final conservation of the buildings for their architectural value may eventually happen or it may not.' d-ers Lowqer operating at capacity; the new plant could leventuaily accommodate a population of 50,000. The topic of the plant was briefly discussed at a meeting of'Newcastle town council Monday night. Councillor Ivan Hobbs said that if additional, funds cannot be raised "then we are in deep trouble." However, the consensus seems to be that it's too early to say how the problems surrounding the plant wili be resolved. Mayor Rickard promised that hie wili pursue ail the avenues available to see that the project proceeds. Works Commissioner W.A. Twelvetrees said at a meeting of the Durhami Region works committee Tuesday that the region has 60 days to award a contract on the plant. The works department wili make a full report with recommendations to Regionai Council ýbefore those 60 days expire. Van Belle Floral Shoppes ..much more than a fia wer store! 4 STORES Hlghway No. 2 lU King St. E., Oshawa iOfl SimcoeSt. N.. lie KtngSt W., Bawmanville Using the toxic weed spraying of school yards issue of this past summer as an example, Mr. Sifton told club members the board incurs a host of criticisms because of its limelight position. Another problem area is dealing with the ramifications of a declining enrolment in our scbools in relation to teacher ratio, said the director. According to Mr. Sifton, teachers in our. present systemn are becoming more adept at identifying student learning disabilities. Early detection is the key to corrective treatment and minimizes the possibility a bebavior problem may develop because a learning disability goes undiagnosed. In his introduction of the speaker, Andy Thompson, school board trustee, recounted Mr. Sîfton's biographical background which has prepared him for the diverse responsibilities involved in his position as Director of the Northumberland - Newcastle Board of Educaition. Mr. Sifton spent seven years in the elementary and, secondary , chool systern, seven years as a superintendent of schools, one year with the National Film Board as education officer, and seven years as a Master at Hamilton Teachers' College. Newcastle's chief building officiaI bas been re-elected to the board of directors of the Ontario Building Officials' Association. H.G. Wight has been elected chairman of the association's legisiative commîttee for a one-year term. The Ontario Building Officiais' Association bas approximately 1,000 members and is devoted to ensuring a high standard of construction for all buildings in the interest of public safety. Newcastle's council members have been authorized, to attend the annual conference of the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA). The conference is to be held next year from February 10 to 13 at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. Council voted to authorize any councillor wisbing to attend to do so and to notify the clerk's office of bis decision. The Bowmanville Zoo is applying for a liquor licence at its restaurant. Council was informed of the application Monday evening in a letter from the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario. The LLBO stated that a patio (dining lounge) licence and dining lounge licence is being sougbt at tbe Bowmanville Zoo Restaurant. Council received tbis letter for information. Councillor Maurice Prout says be is concerned that persons living soutb of Bowmanville's main CNR tracks bave no means of escape if a Mississauga-type disaster occurred on the rail line. At Monday's counc session, Councillor Proui explained that if tbe Simpson Ave. crossing were blocked by a rail accident, traffic would not be able to move out of the east beacb area. The councillor requested that Newcastle's public works department investigate an alternate means of moving traffic from: tbis part of the Dear Santa Claus: how are you? 1 arn fine. How are your riendeer. How is Mrs. Claus. I hope She is fine. Please may 1 have a taperecorder and sorne tapes please and anything else if you want. I hope you corne love Shanna English. 1 arn 7. Thank you Santa Claus. I love you Santa from Shanna. Dear Santa, I arn being a good boy. I want the Star Wars death star, space station. 1 want a toronto maple leaf watch. I want cross-country skis and cross- country boots. Love Richard 39 Lawrence Cresent Bowmanville, Ont. LiC 3M7 Dear Santa, 1 would like Superstar Barbie this is what it looks like and I would like Sindy and her bed and her light that works. Frorn Cheryl R.R. 1, Bowrnanville, Ontario LiC 3K2 Dear Santa, My narne is Steven Alldread. I arn 4 years old. My mornry is writing this letter for me. I have been a good boy. I hope you can bring me a big blue Tonka tow truck, fire truck, van, dump truck, cars, guitar, tools to help rny Daddy. I will leave you sorne cookies and milk and some apples for your deer. Love Steven Dear Santa, My name is Jason and rny sisters narne is Jul ie. She la 21/2 years and I'rn 4 years old. I hope you and Mrs. Santa Claus are fine. For Christmas I. would like a Ski-Doo, a pair of jeans and a shirt. My- sister Julie would like a doîl, a dolîs high chair -and some clothes. I hope you have these things that Julie and I would like. My rnornry is wrîting this for me. We have been good ail year. We live at 27 Prince St., Bowrnanville, LiC 1G4. Love Jason and Julie Wichrnan Dear Santa, I have a lîttie brother will you please bring him sornething. 1 would like a metal shoppin~g cart, lite brite, ballerina towel, raccoon and a typewriter. 1 have been a nice person this year. From Rebecca P.S. Also a perfume maker. R.R. 1, Bowmanville, Ont. LiC 3K2 Dear Santa Claus: My name is Karen Alldread. I arn5 years old. My rnomrny is writing this letter for me. I go to Kindergarten. I, have been a good girl. For Christmas I would like a Snuggles doîl, the farmer says gamnepaints, -crayoqns, -color- ing books,-easy bake oven. I arn going to leave you some cake and milk and some apples and water for your reindeer. Love Karen Dear Santa, My narne is Tasha McPhee. I live at 135 Queen. Street in Bowmanvllle. I arn 5 years old and I'm in Miss Hall's Kindergarden class at Central Street School. For Christmnas I would like Rub-A-Dub Dolly, a cash register, and a pair of Bowmanville Town Hall. However, Town Manager Albert Guiler assured members of Council Monday that there's no immediate danger at the building. "I don't think the roof is going to fali in," he said in reply to a question from Councillor Bill Clarke. Councillor Clarke brought to the attention of elected officials a report on the town hall from 19.76 - a report which stated that the roof could collapse if no repair work was undertaken. Mr. Guilder said a complete, up-to-date report on the building is being made available this week to members of Council. bring rny sister a play horse. From Kelly Coburn rny phone numbe is 623-2815. Mny address is 39 Little Ave. in Bowmanville. Dear Santa Claus How are you? I arn in grade 5. This is what I want for Christmnas motorcycle, Road Runner Jeans, Road Runner shirt, Number shirt, calculater and a Road race game. L ove Jaye Donoghue 135 Queen St. Bowmanville. Dear Santa Claus My name is Todd McPhee, 1 arn 8 years old and I'm in grad 3 at Central Street School* We just moved to 135 Queen Street and I hope you can find our house alright. This year for Christmas I would like a pair of Boxmng Gloves and a Lazer Rifle and'a Road Race Set and a Arctic Coastfer for sleigh riding at the High School this yéar. My sister Tasha is writing you a letter too. We will leave you a nice treat and sorne carrets for the reindeer. Say hello to Rudolph Thank-you VeryMuch Todd McPhee 135 Queen St. Bowmanville, Ont. Trevor Andrews 13 Hailey St. Bowrnanville, Ont. LiC 3X5 Dear Santa: I arn gomng to my Grandrna and Grandpa's house for Christmas. They live in Kingston. I would 'like to have an, energized Spiderman and a Spiderman gun, please. I wlll leave some treats for you and your reindeer on the dining roorn table. Love, Trevor. BOX 91, Hampton, Ont. Nov. 1,1979 Dear Santa I have tried to be a good girl this year. I make rny bed every day. For Christmas I would like Lite Brite. I will leave some milk and coolies for you. 1 arn 6 years old. Love Debbie Marks j Dont Miss Out CEDAA CHESTS f For Christmas Large sellection ln our warehouse. <Corner Bond and McMliIan) A Jungle Priced ~From $ 148. IN OUR WAREHOUSE' LOVE SEATS Nylon velvet covers. Foam seat and back cushions. Reg. $279. ELEPHANTASTIC PRICE CASH AND CARRY .........8188. 4 Piece Modern LIVINGROOM SUITE By Sklar. Sofa, 2 chairs, large Ottoman. Durable 100% nylon tweed cover, foamn cushions. Wilson Special - Ail 4 pieces Splash 'Pool Financing, From P.agei Newcastle Council arrived at its agreement on the pool following a debate of more than an hour and a recorded vote of 4-2 in favor of the memnorandum of understanding. Councillors Cowman, Hobbs, Prout and Mayor Rickard supported the agreement; Councillors Barr and Clarke opposed it. Spealçing in favor of the document, Councillor Ann Cowman said that the council had an obligation to build the pool if citizens raised the, funds. "If SPLASH are really going to finance these things with their funds, I don't really think we can tell them to go away with their money, " she said. The ward one councillor noted that public funds avoid the staggering costs of debentures and she pointed out that the Darlington Sports Centre, which was not financed through private donations will cost $2 million by the time its debentures are paid. Councillor Ivan Hobbs argued that the pool had previously been granted approval in principle and said there was no reason for holding up any agreement on the project. "The onfly excuse I can see is just to throw a monkey wrench in the works," he said. The Bowmanville councillor also suggested that by delaying the project, council could lose credibility. Councillor Maurice Prout said he believed the agreement was needed s0 that tenders on the pool could be called. Current plans caîl for notices of tenders to be posted November 23, with tenders open for approximately three weeks. However, Councillor Barr and Clarke argued against the agreement and urged that it be delayed until the latest financial information is considered. Councillor Barr proposed a meeting of council and SPLASH be held in early December s0 that the matter could be discussed. "There's no intention in this motion to do any damage to SPLASH", he said. Councillor Bill Clarke argeed that further discussion would be helpful in view of the fact that the municipality is on the verge of undertaking a heavy financial commitment. The councillor added that he was concerned about the cost of maintaining the pooî once it is built and noted that these costs woufld have to come from the public purse. "It isn't the buying of the car. It's when you drive it out of the lot that bothers mne," Councillor Clarke explained. Hie said that based on the deficit incurred by the indoor pool at Uxbridge, a $10Ô-,O00 annual deficit couId be in store for the Town of Newcastle if the pool proceeds. "How am I going to tell the people outside of Bowmanville that $100,O0 is going to go on their taxes each year forever? " he asked7. Councillor Clarke said predictions that the indoor pool would experience a deficit of $40,O0O per year were "nonsense." In reply, Newcastle Mayor Garnet Riekard stated that the comparison with the Uxbridge pool was not fair because the pool in Uxbridge has been financed through debentures and this contributes to its $100,OOO annual operating cosat. The Newcastle 'mayor urged council to compare "apples with apples",when it debated the pol.' With the memnorandum of agreement between SPLASH and Newcastle ready to be signed, the final approval of the SPLASH project will be the awarding of a contract to begin construction of the building. Final approval must also be obtained from , the Northumberland and Newcastle' Board of Education since the indoor pool will be attached to the'south side of the Bowmanville High School. k CHINA CABINETS n Walnut and Pecan fin- shes. Only 5 left. 2 sizes. $228. and '238. Chairs for Christmas Lay one away. BOSTON ROCKERS $58. RECLINER ROCKER Nylon velvetcover . . Ï338. WALL-AWAY RECLINER CHAIR. Vinyl and fabric ... . . . .. . . .'218. Velvet, FLORAL 5WIVEL ROCKER. Foam cushion .. . . . . '168. Genuine LA-Z.BOY CHAIRS. They rock and recline. Nylon covers. From............348. 2 Plece BAUHAUS LIVINGROOM SUITE Sofa and chair in attractive textured fabric. Neutral tones. Foam reversible cushions on ets and backs. Super saviîngs on this beautiful suite .......... 599. MATTRESS SPECIÂLS n our store and ware- house. Double and 3/4 size. Beverly Brian ..88 Posture Rest .... 98. Spinal Guard Serta and Sealy. AIl Reduced. Large OTTOMANS and FOOTSTOOLS. Velvets, plaids, nylons, Herculons, large selection. From ..........$58. 3 Piece Oak fin !shed BEDROOM SUITE Mr. and Mrs. Dresser with framed mirror, roomy chest of drawers, double size panel bed. The price sb tigerrific. 1'338. Genuine Oak Z Piece 4 DININGROOM SUITE Buffet, Hutch, roomy oval table, 3 side chairs, 1 arm chair, velvet seats and cane backs. Reg. '1488. Jungle Sale- Special 'l1149. N OUR WAREHOUSE Large 5 pýiece DINETTE SET 4 chairs, and 36 x 60 Arborite top table. CEILING FIXTURE Black iron with 6 candies. $249. value. Floor model I Letters to Santa urge Preservation -of Cornt-er in Bowmanville "NO MONKEYING AROUND" Just tigerific savings and du ring WiIson's Furniture Our store, is so crowded hIt ooks like a JUNGLE! Every stick of f urniture in our store and warehouse - slashed for quick sale.