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7 t 2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, January 18,1984 SMALL TALK By Donna Fairey Hydro Funds From Page 1 J Hey kids, our next stop will be Peggy's Cove. The response was, "Will it have a video arcade?" The answer answer was no, of course. Another day down the road. Hang in there kids, we'll soon be boarding a ferry that will take us to Prince Edward Island. Remember Remember P.E.I. It's that smallest of the Maritime Provinces with the red, potatogrowing potatogrowing soil. Again, the prime concern from the back seat was whether or not the island was tuned into progress and consequently, video game parlors. My girlfriend and myself, myself, I swear, literally pin-balled our way through the Maritime provinces during a summer holiday two years ago. The sons we took were nine and 13 years old. The trip was mainly engineered to broaden their horizons beyond the borders of Ontario. We wanted the boys to see the superior sights of the east coast and, in the process, add to their education. It would also be an opportunity, opportunity, we thought, to raise their cultural appreciation appreciation levels. I've said it before and I'll say it again. I was wrong. As it turned out, nothing nothing but nothing was sufficiently impressive to break through their all-consuming passion barriers for video games. It was two weeks of hotels and unless the establishment boasted a pinball arcade, the boys balked. The highlight of their trip to the Maritimes, it seems, shone in Truro. If you know anything about Nova Scotia, you'll be aware that Truro is an industrial town with next to nothing nothing in the way of tourist amenities. It was merely an unavoidable unavoidable stopover location on our route that couldn't be avoided. But, hey. The kids loved it. It remains the source of their fondest east coast memories. In the boy's view, the hotel we selected was like striking striking gold. They wasted no time at mining the superb wealth of video games offered in the lobby. This business of kids and trips surfaced recently recently when a friend and father of a one- year-old revealed serious serious soul searching in relation to taking a winter holiday and leaving the baby at home. His misgivings were all quite natural. He worried about the emotional effects of separation. My voice of experience told him that now is indeed the best of all possible times to do it. By nextyear, the baby will have begun to develop parent manipulation manipulation strategies, I advised. Clinging to mommy's legs and sobbing sobbing loudly with arms outstretched to daddy usually brings positive results. Either the trip will be cancelled or the parents will spend the time away feeling like a pair of uncaring deserters. deserters. And from there on, as far as trips with children children are concerned, the issue goes downhill. downhill. In the beginning; it's necessary to carry along everything in the way of baby necessities but the kitchen sink. When that's over, all the diligent work put into refining junior's table manners seemingly seemingly goes out the window window in favor of obnoxious obnoxious behavior. They discover discover with demonic pleasure that it's fun to make scenes in public. And while you still have your nose to the grindstone in terms of helping to build their character, suddenly, they don't want to go anywhere including on a summer holiday. They insist upon staying home with their buddies. buddies. But as a responsible parent, you forge ahead anyway. Your offspring is advised that a special treat is planned -- a trip to the east coast. The lack of enthusiasm was overwhelming. However, I live with the idealistic belief that more in the way of Maritime color was inadvertently inadvertently and unavoidably unavoidably soaked up than the hue of its pinball machines. hospital emergency department are generated every month as the result of construction at the Darlington Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. Station. The Memorial Hospital Foundation Foundation is asking that the town contribute contribute approximately twenty-five per cent of the total amount which must be raised locally to upgrade Memorial Memorial Hospital. Total cost of the hospital project is estimated at $5.4 million, of which $3 million will be provided by the Ministry of Health. Memorial Hospital Foundation is recommending that the town pay one-half of its commitment in 1984, followed by 30 per cent of the total pledge in 1985 and 20 per cent in the following year. Hospital F und Drive United Way Over Top From Page 1 From I*age 1 to 80 per cent of the existing buildings buildings along with the construction of a two-storey addition east of the present hospital. Highlights of the construction program include the development of a 30-bed chronic care rehabilitation rehabilitation centre and extensive out-patient out-patient clinics and day hospital facilities. facilities. "The addition and renovation of the Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville Bowmanville is imperative if it is expected to maintain and expand on its service service obligations in a manner that is consistent with contemporary medicine and general health service service expectations," Mr. Cowan told members of Newcastle council. He pointed out that during the past five years, there has been a marked increase in the demand on hospital services. During the year ending March 31, 1983, there was a 36 per cent increase increase in the birth rate and a 9.6 per cent rise in general admissions. Emergenc*acilities se.rvj^-), average average of 70 patients per dayH Mr. Cowan indicated that the $600,000 contribution from the Town of Newcastle represented 25 per cent of the funds required from the local community. "In a program of $5.4 million, $600,000 is within the lowest ratios in the hospital system system that we are aware of. Community contributions include include $750,000 from the Hospital Foundation and an estimated $500,000 from insurance proceeds which will be paid to the hospital as compensation for a fire which occurred occurred in the 1950 wing four years ago. Mr. Cowan announced that there would be a fund-raising campaign to produce a total of $550,000. He added that fifty per cent of the town's contribution is being requested requested this year, while 30 per cent would be payable in 1985 and 20 per cent in the final year. Newcastle's general purpose and administration committee voted Monday to indicate that the town recognizes an obligation towards funding the project and to refer the request to 1984 budget discussions. Mayor Garnet Rickard said during during discussions Monday that he believes believes the Town of Newcastle should recognize that it has a commitment commitment towards health care. "The health of the municipality affects every citizen who lives here," Mayor Rickard said. Regional Taxes The Durham^ Region has been given a $1.48 inillion tax bill to] cover the estimated tax ; levy re J quired by the Durham Region be/ fore the 1984 buqget estimates have been established. The Town of Newcastle's share of regional taxes is based on the regional tax levy paid by the municipality municipality last year. Under a by-law passed by regional regional council, the town's first regional regional levy of 1984 is based on half of the amount paid to Durham last year. The $1.48 million contribution from the Town of Newcastle is due by April30, with half of that amount to be paid by March 1. Last year, the Town of Newcastle paid $2,960,000 as its share of the total regiional tax levy. Valeo Fabrics VALUABLE COUPON WITH THIS COUPON White Broadcloth 65% Polyester, 35% Cotton, 457115 cm wide SPECIAL $ 1. 7 7m Selected UP YARNS TO 25% OFF LAST 4 | DAYS! ! Wed.Jhurs,, ii Fri,, and Sat., I 1 ij Jan, 18, 19, 20 and 21 HOURS: Mon.-Wed, 10-6 Ihurs.-Fri.10-9 Sat. 10-5 576-1930 AMPLE FREE was truly a complete community effort. effort. Rick Gay, United Way President, says he is extremely delighted by the response from the citizens of Oshawa, Whitby, and Newcastle to the fund-raising drive. He says the successful campaign was certainly good news for the 37 agencies supported supported by the United Way. "I was told that had the campaign not reached its goal, some of the agencies may have been forced to cut back some of their services. The successful climax to the United Way just goes to prove once more that the three municipalities are caring communities." Mr. Macfarlane says that while the campaign organizers were always always hopeful the campaign target of $1,595,000 would be reached, it was "nip and tuck" right to the very end. Just last week, the campaign goal was short approximately $20,000. However, says Mr. Macfarlane, Macfarlane, s^mel firms: in Council Briefi age areas of the three municipalities were just a little late in starting their in-plant campaigns and most came through with flying colours." He said there is no doubt whatsoever whatsoever that the improving economy played a major role in the United Way meeting its objective in 1983. For instance, he pointed out that General Motors of Canada Ltd. hourly-rated and salaried employees employees contributed $146,000 more to the United Way Campaign than in the previous year. G.M. Employees contributed $835,591, which was seven per cent over the objective. Mr. Macfarlane stressed that every segment of the population in Oshawa, Whitby, and Newcastle opened their hearts to the successful successful campaign. "We are already getting our campaign campaign committees formed and, of course, we are hopeful of another successful campaign this year," says Mr. Macfarlane. .. Kut 'n' Kurl Beauty Shop Have you got the Winter Blues? Put yourself in the hands of the Professionals at Kut V Kurl, and we'll create a New You in "1984". A New Hair-do and make-up will do wonders to your moral. CUT INCLUDED PERMS 20% off 50 ml shampoo "FREE" with every perm (while supply lasts) Offer available until January 31st, 1984 Phone 623-5019 71 KING ST. "EAST" BOWMANVILLE OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK THURS. & FRI. EVENINGS BY APPOINTMENT "a friendly atmosphere" 8 DOG POUND A decline in the number of animals being processed at the Town of Newcastle animal shelter was reported reported Monday afternoon during a meeting of the general general purpose and administration administration committee. For example, a total of 389 dogs and cats were brought to the pound or picked up in the municipality during 1983. However, the previous year there were 521 animals either brought in or picked up. In reply to an inquiry from Councillor Diane Harare, Town Clerk David Oakes suggested that the decline is due to the fact animals are being better looked after. Fewer dogs and cats are being taken to the pound and fewer tickets are being issued to persons who have not secured the required licence for their pet. WORK PROGRAM Crews hired through the 1983 Canada/Communily Development program and the Canada/Ontario Employment Employment Development Program spent the past summer cleaning up town- owned properties, building sidewalks, and removing excess brush from road right-of-ways. Director of Public Works Ron Dupuis reported that the program has been successful. successful. Municipally-owned lakcf- ront property was cleaned up and sidewalks were built in Burkcton, Enniskillen, Haydon, Tyrone, Orono, Newtonville, Bowmanville, and Hampton. In addition, brush was removed from road allowances in a number number of locations. Mr. Dupuis noted that the programs were intended to provide meaningful employment employment and training for those without work. 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