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i V. 2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, June 8,1983 'à SMALL TALK By Donna Fairey Scout Commissioner Receives Award A ? v • The prediction I made nearly a year ago proved to be correct. However, I'm surprised that it took quite this long to occur. During my self appointed vendetta relating to the disposition of Bowmanville's Pine Ridge School, I suggested that the vacant and eroding provincial government property would sooner or later fall prey to vandals. A particularly visible form of destruction finally took place last week when a mammoth total of 202 windows in the various buildings was smashed. Although I'm reluctant to give the brainless morons who get their kicks from destroying public property food for thought, the worst is likely yet to come. It won't be long before some deviate decides to set fire to the place unless the provincial government gets off its thumbs and comes to a decision regarding the future of the facility. About five years ago the Ministry of Correctional Services vacated the buildings in a move to phase out the province's traditional adolescent detention centres. Hence, Pine Ridge became the orphaned child of First Students Graduate the Ministry of Government Services. During the ensuing span of time not much has happened at the government's end of the stick. At the other end, however, Pine Ridge, some time ago, began to show the effects of gross neglect. What was once a spread of beautifully manicured landscape has deteriorated to a state of shabby. The glass greenhouses have long since been destroyed. Refuse boxes have been overturned. Shrubbery has gone wild. Weeds have sprung through the cracks in the asphalt drives wfyich wind through the property. Only a minimal maintenance program has been undertaken by the Ministry to keep the place from falling apart altogether. In the May 30th session of the provincial legislature, the Hon. Douglas Wiseman, Government Services Minister, called upon staff to advise him about the status of Pine Ridge School. He was responding to concerns expressed by Durham East MPP Sam Cureatz. Later in the same session, Mr. Wiseman advised that the property had been put up for tender ana that tendering had recently closed. Two • days later, at the Revenue building opening in Oshawa, I spoke personally with the Minister regarding Pine Ridge. He was unable to enlighten me about the results of the tendering, claiming he had not yet become acquainted with the outcome of the process. Seizing the opportunity, I suggested that the Minister should consider bestowing the complex on this municipality similar to the gift offer which has been made regarding Cobourg's Victoria College, another of the government's unused facilities. The Ministry is willing to transfer ownership of the Cobourg College to the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education providing the Board can muster sufficient funds to renovate the heritage building. Let's simply say that the Minister all but choked on his hors d'oeuvre when I made my pitch regarding the same free transference of Pine Ridge. Apparently the future of the facility, which served as a German concentration camp during World War II, continues to hang in limbo. If the sale of it is made expeditously and the property is put to a productive use, then I say fine. However, I shall continue to dream of the beautiful 100 acre parcel seeing it as a marvellous municipal sports complex housing ball diamonds, soccer pitches, a sports track, the new arena the town is talking about and various other recreational facilities. Too, there must be a means of turning some of the existing buildings into municipal offices. If and when the property is finally disposed of, it will be too late to lament over what might have been. The parcel is apparently worth somewhere in excess of $1 million. The major stumbling block standing in the way of a municipal takeover, as I understand it, is the renovation and maintenance costs involved. Surely, there is an innovative brain somewhere in this municipality that could devise a scheme to keep the prime chunk of property for this town's uses. Moreover, the window breaking spree at Pine Ridge last week may perhaps shed some light on the sad lack of action which has permitted a once beautiful site to sit unused and rot to a state of disrepair. 4 in BHS Business Skills Update Program Special Ceremony Marks Official, Opening of New Revenue Building Special recognition was given to West Durham District Commissioner Roger Leetooze for his service during his term. A special appreciation plaque was presented to him on Saturday night by Maureen Van Schaik. Funding for New Arena Discussed by Council at Committee Meet Monday g-*-. ;à : § r w The first graduates from Bowmanville High School's business skills update program celebrated the successful completion of their course during a luncheon ceremony at the Bowmanville Country Club last Friday. Twenty-five women and one gentleman received certificates and diplomas from the program which offers instruction in accounting, business machines, correspondence and math and typing and office procedures. The program was first offered at BHS last September and is available to anyone who has been away from the school system for one or more years. By Donna Fairey The Premier of Ontario, William Davis, was in Oshawa last Wednesday afternoon to officially open the Michael Starr building, new headquarters headquarters of the Ontario Ministry of Revenue. The public ceremony was held outside the $35 million building at the corner of King and Centre Streets which will house approximately 1600 Revenue employees. Honoured guest Michael Starr took part in the ceremony ceremony which opened the building building and dedicated the Revenue edifice to the former Oshawa mayor. Mr. Starr's distinguished career also includes seven yeats as - chairman of the Workmen tel Compensation Board, |.t! yldrs in the House of Commons with six years as Minister of Ugbor. Other political officials who participated in the opening Graduates The ranks of the unemployed unemployed today have swelled swelled to a magnitude not witnessed witnessed since The Great Depression. Depression. With companies, large and small, cutting back or closing their doors as a result of the current recession, recession, there are insufficient insufficient jobs to meet a growing need. To say the least, there is a critical lack of them. Because there's a virtual legion of people anxious to jump at anythirig in the way of gainful employment, the country's employers have a wealth of qualified candidates candidates from which to choose. They can literally pick the cream of the crop. A person with little or no job skills stands almost no chance of landing work. And there appears appears to be no significant end to the trend in sight. Therefore, it becomes increasingly increasingly important that people seeking employment employment approach the job scene with marketable skills. A new program offered offered for the first time at Bowmanville High School last September has provided provided a viable solution to residents of this area wishing wishing to refine or learn new skills before approaching potential employers. It's called the Business Skills Update program and the first crop of graduates received received certificates and diplomas diplomas during a luncheon ceremony last week at the Bowmanville Country Club. The graduating class was a diverse group ranging in age from early twenties to mid life and consisted of housewives, mothers, two nurses, a grandmother, young women and one gentleman. gentleman. During the past school year they have attended attended regular classes at BHS on a half day basis. They have received instruction instruction in accounting, business correspondence, business math and machines and typing and office office procedures. The 26 members of the class graduated either with a certificate certificate or secondary school diploma, depending on their previously accumulated accumulated school credits. Each of them now possesses tangible tangible proof of qualifications. qualifications. The graduates have skills to market which they didn't have only a few short months ago. The defined purpose of implementing the Business Skills Update program at BHS is to help people obtain obtain a meaningful job through the polishing of old skills or the learning of new ones. Mr. Ivan Thompson representing the Hamilton Township Farmers' Mutual in Blackstock, is pleased to announce his retirement and has turned over his business to Hamiltons Insurance Sen/ice, Orono. Susan Sawyer and Nelda Dawson of Hamiltons Insurance Service will handle all of your Insurance requirements. If you have any questions regarding your contracts, please call HAMILTONS INSURANCE SERVICE Main St., Orono 983-5115 Servicing the Town of Newcastle Susan Sawyer 983-5270 Nolda Dawson'983-9657 Director of Business Education Education at the high school, Caroline Naples, says that 42 people have already enrolled enrolled in the second course to be offered this Fall. She pointed out that the program program is geared to accommodate accommodate an additional 20 students. students. The only prerequisite is that an individual must have been away from the educational system for at least one year. People with a minimal education background background are eligible to earn a certificate at the successful successful completion of the course. Others with certain secondary school credits may expand them to qualify for a diploma. One of the beauties of the program is that it's free except except for the cost of the textbooks involved which Ms. Naples says should eat up no more than $100. Based on her enthusiasm for the program and the documented success of the first course, the Business Director says she would like to expand it to include a co-operative education opportunity for the students. students. She suggested they might attend the regular Business Skills Update classes in the morning and progress to a practifcal application1 application 1 work station in the afternoon. Speaking of last year's program Ms. Naples stated, "The class really enjoyed the course and was so complimentary complimentary of the school system in general." "They meshed right into the regular regular school scene," she stated, "Because of declining enrollment, enrollment, it is likely that students may be provided with greater opportunities to take advantage of programs programs of this nature in the future," she explained. Ms, Naples disclosed that some of the recent term graduates already have jobs while others have interviews interviews arranged, "Some of the graduates arc returning returning next year for more advanced advanced studies," she revealed, revealed, Although Ms. Naples held high hopes when the prog ram was put in place last September, she claims it has far exceeded her expectations. expectations. She says it has been an undeniable success and is a program which meets a need in the community and should be continued. Anyone wishing further, information regarding the Business Skills Update program may acquire it from the staff at BHS. Fire Loss *100,110 By Peter Parrott Fire losses for the month of April totalled just over $100,000, according to a report from the town's fire chief. In his monthly report to members of council, Newcastle Newcastle Fire Chief Jim Hayman said a total of 55 alarms were answered during the month. Damage at these fires was estimated at $100,110. The statistics represent occurrences between April 1 and 30 at Hall One in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. The report represents activities between March 17 and April 16 at the three remaining remaining fire stations. LETTER TO THE EDITOR 56 Glenside Drive S. W., Calgary, Alta., T3E4K5 June 2,1983, Mr. J. James and Staff, A couple of weeks ago it was a very nice surprise to receive in the mail, the Special Edition Copies of the Canadian Canadian Statesman honouring Bowmanville's 125th Anniversary. Anniversary. I would like to express my most 'Sincere Thanks' to the person or persons who decided to do this very kind gesture on my behalf. It really was appreciated. appreciated. As my husband and I had just returned from a month's vacation in Victoria, B.C., it wasn't the appropriate time to visit Bowmanville, My best wishes to you and your staff for continuing success in publishing The Canadian Statesman, Yours truly, (Mrs.) Margaret Gunvald (nee Stacey) ceremonies were Minister of Government Services Douglas Wiseman, Revenue Minister George Ashe, Deputy Revenue Minister Terry Russell, Durham Region chairman Gary Herrema and Oshawa mayor Alan Pilkey. Tlie new headquarters was planned and designed in accordance accordance with Ministry of Revenue requirements and was constructed under Ministry, Ministry, of Government Services supervision. The seven storey structure has a gross floor area of 461,000 square feet. A dominant dominant feature of its interior design is an attractive skylit atrium around which the various office levels are grouped. grouped. Daily operations are supported supported by sophisticated computer computer and telecommunications equipment. The building is serviced by the latest security, fire and smoke detection systems. Several design components make the Michael Starr building building one of the leading provincial provincial government installations from an energy efficient standpoint. Revenue employees were moved into the building from former Toronto headquarters on a phased basis during February and March of this year. During the opening ceremonies, ceremonies, Mr. Starr was presented presented with a Revenue department department badge giving him special privilege to visit the inner sanctums of "his" building. Deaths KELLY MARY LYNCH Kelly Mary Lynch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Lynch, Bowmanville, graduated from the University of Toronto, Master of Social Work. Cum Laude. She is now working at Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital Hospital in the Social Welfare Dept. Thunder Bay.. Kitchener Man Killed in Crash On Hwy. 115 A four car accident last Friday night near the intersection intersection of Highway 115/35 claimed the life of a Kitchener Kitchener man. Dead is 27-year-old Peter Burke. Newcastle OPP say Burke was killed when his car collided with another vehicle. Brian Lewis of Cobourg has been charged with criminal negligence and impaired driving in connection connection with the accident. Van Belle Floral Shoppes ... much more than a flower store! BARR -- Keith. Suddenly at Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, on Tuesday, June 7,1983. Keith Barr in his 62nd year. Dearest husband of Mabs. Loving Loving father of Chris and Susan. Dear Paw-Paw of Trevor and David. A memorial service wilt be held at the Morris Funeral Chapel, Bowmanville on Friday at 1 p.m. No prior visitation. Cremation. Cremation. Donations to Ontario Heart Foundation or Durham Lung Association would be appreciated. appreciated. 23-1SN 4 STONES Hlghwiy No,2 King St. E.,OBhiws Slmco# SI. N,, Oihewe King St. W„ Bowmanville Announcimant Kelley Foster The Hair Lords are pleased to welcome Kelley Foster to their staff. Kelley Invites all her friends and customers to come In and see her and as an Introductory offer all perms are 50% off. In addition, all hair services performed are being offered at 20% off. THE j ' Hair Lords UNISEX King Street East above Brothers' Pizza Telephone 623-2220 Elected officials have recommended recommended that the municipality pay one-quarter of the cost of building a new arena for Bowmanville. The construction of a new $2.6 million sports facility for Bowmanville Bowmanville was discussed by the Town of Newcastle's general purpose committee committee as part of the town's five-year capital spending forecast. Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard said during Monday's meeting that it would be fair for the town to pay 25 per cent of the total cost. However, he also suggested that this money should not be raised through debentures. "I feel very strongly about the Bowmanville Arena. Sometime in the near future, we're going to need one," Mayor Rickard said. The town's capital spending forecasts forecasts suggests that the building be j planned next year with construction beginning in 1985 if necessary. Mayor Rickard pointed out that by paying one-quarter of the cost, Newcastle would be consistent with action taken to support the Orono and Newcastle arena projects. The mayor noted that the town was responsible for funding 18 per cent of the total cost of the Orono arena project. He estimated that the town's share of the Newcastle arena construction amounted to 15 to 20 per cent. The general purpose committee voted to finance $650,000 of the estimated cost of the arena for Bowmanville through municipal dollars. The town's contribution would be spread over 1985, 1986 and 1987 and would presumably be raised through tax levies. Councillor Bruce Taylor objected to this move and argued that the town should not commit itself to raising these funds by taxation. He suggested money should come from other sources. The councillor added that he is in general agreement with the project itself. Councillor Ann Cowman said the total estimated cost represents an amount too high for Bowmanville. "If you say to the people of Bowmanville come forward with $2.6 million, they'll all dive down their rabbit holes and stay there," she said. Mayor Garnet Rickard indicated that the Bowmanville area is capable of spearheading a fund-raising fund-raising drive. He noted that Orono, with a population of just 1,200 was successful in leading its own million-dollar fund-raising effort. "I have the greatest confidence in the people of Bowmanville to meet , the challenge," said Mayor Rickard. Having decided on a possible policy on funding the Bowmanville Arena, members of the town's general purpose committee speedily approved thé entire five-year capital budget forecast during Monday's meeting. The $18 million expenditure program program for the next five years of municipal operations now goes to town council for final approval. Councillor Cowman nas pointed out, however, that not all of the funds for the Orono and Newcastle arena projects were raised by the public. She noted that both projects received grants of three dollars for every dollar raised by public fund-raising. Wintario provided funds on a two-for-one basis and Community Centres Grants provided provided one-quarter of the total cost. Councillor Cowman noted that fund-raisers in Orono and Newcastle did not have to buy land for their, buildings and, in addition, the municipality paid all engineering costs. Furthermore, the Town of Newcastle provided loans to cover arena costs until funds were raised. The councillor estimated that only one-fifth of all money raised for the arenas came from public subscription. subscription. She agreed that community groups did an excellent job in raising funds. Hooper's Jewellers Ltd. are pleased to announce we are now displaying for sale the original oil paintings of artist Anna Jalava I/Ve also have just received a new shipment of 125th Anniversary Souvenir Spoons and Bells Hooper's Jewellers Ltd. 39 King Street West Hooper's Gifts 29 King Street East Bowmanville 623-5747