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I NEWCASTLE L _T bh'ARY/BOWIW'V IL ù: -- rEi v :Fr.nANCE at SOWnANVJLLE ON 1C-3AS Magician Mystifies Young Audience V -'JS .syw A magic show by Paul Don, of Thornhill, was one of the highlights of a special program for youngsters who were home from school last week. The show was held Friday night at the Bowmanville High School auditorium and it attracted a large and enthusiastic audience. Magician Magician Paul Don is shown here with his son, Gary, and his rabbit, Woofle. V Mill Rate Up by 5.79 Per Cent \ ; • |X « t V"' x; j FF U i.fx. : ■ r;.v < 'va' '-.FT-Ar ' '■ "7 v.:U:v ; • r i . x '-L/ ■ F ,.;:VxA>â .a : v. Ü The public school board's proposed proposed $61.7 million budget will come under the scrutiny of the entire Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education for the first time this Thursday night. Mill rates for the educational portion portion of an average tax bill will rise by 5.79 per cent if the board endorses endorses the fiscal plan which has been in the making since January. "Basically, it's a good budget," said Bill Carman, chairman of the school board's operations and finance finance committee. "Unfortunately, it means an increase to the local taxpayer." He noted that the proposed 1984 financial blueprint was only referred referred to the school board after the op erations and finance committee trimmed expenditures by just over $1.6 million. Many of the items eliminated during during discussion were capital expenditures expenditures for projects such as buildings buildings and renovations, the committee committee chairman explained. Mr. Carman noted that although this year's budget allows a 5.79 per cent mill rate increase, it is well below last year's increase of approximately approximately 14 per cent. In fact, the increase is generally below average. average. Trustees had to set a higher - than - normal budget last year because they were faced with a shortfall of approximately $750,000 in the proceeding proceeding year. "The budget is going to mean we will have to watch our pennies," said Mr. Carman. But the Ward Three trustee notes that last year's expenditures were almost exactly on target. On a $58 million budget, expenditures were only $13,500 more than forecast. "That's very good planning," Mr. Carman observed. observed. Jim Bird, business administrator for the Northumberland and Newcastle Newcastle Board of Education, noted that there has been a decline in the proportion of the budget supported by grants from the Ministry of Education. Education. Last year, 61 per cent of the education education budget came from provincial grants. But this year Ontario ac counts for only 59.5 per cent of educational educational funding. While public school trustees appear appear ready to adopt their budget this week, separate school representatives representatives are also approaching the final stage of budget approval. Adrien Hache, a trustee for the Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland Northumberland and Newcastle Roman Catholic Separate School Board, said yesterday that the board will be holding a special meeting to debate debate its budget on March 28, in Peterborough. Like the public school trustees, separate school representatives have been aiming for a five per cent ceiling on the 1984 budget increase. ;3 |f>, jfyefyiw if il! I B ill t y , h ; ) . ■ A,.:J .A. aA/A'ÂA Ay r> .X, x, y., ' A 1 FI%}!)î1S A t a yyxvyyzAAxxA I- Issue 12 30 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 1984 25 c Copy 130th Year New Grocer in Former Dominion Store Bowmanville gains a new supermarket supermarket next week when Gilhan Foods opens its doors Wednesday, March 28, at 10 a.m. The indepen dent food store has taken over the former Dominion Store on Bow- manville's King St. East. It will employ a full and part-time New Policy Prepared for Disposal of Town Lands Durham East NDP Calls For Assessment Review The Durham East New Democratic Party is calling for a thorough review of market value assessment in the Town of Newcastle. Durham East NDP President Bill Swan said today that difficulties in the town over re-assessment, "point to the deficiencies of 40 years of Tory administration in this province." Recent re-assessment in the town has increased some assessments by several thousand dollars, alarming property owners over the possibility of soaring tax bills. Some property owners fear taxes will increase by as much as $500 to $600. Swan condemned MPP Sam Cureatz for ignoring the problem and blaming it on local municipal officials. "Local officials can only work within the framework set down by Queen's Park. The Tories have had 40 years to work on solutions to this difficult problem." "All they have been able to do in 40 years is admit that property tax is indeed a difficult problem." Swan called for implementation of NDP policy on property tax. That policy, passed at the 1978 party convention, calls for replacement of parts of property tax with some form of income tax. , Such tax is "a much fairer tax- since income is the best measure of the 'ability to pay'." Property tax falls more heavily on poorer municipalities which have a lower tax base and therefore find it more expensive to provide essential services. Other revenue areas that could be explored include income or corporate taxes or other progressive tax levies to raise a given amount of revenue. NDP policy also calls for a move toward dramatically reducing the tax to the point where there would be no net payment from property taxes toward education and other social services. A policy governing the disposal of surplus property owned by the Town of Newcastle is ready for final approval from council. Under a procedure approved by elected officials at the committee level this week, public agencies would be given first rights to acquire acquire property being sold by the town. Conservation Authorities, the Durham Region, school boards, public utilities, and the Ontario Ministry of Government Services would have the first chance to buy town property. ! (; Chief f Administrative OfriV.er, Dave Johnston, explained in Iche policy that the property would be sold for appraised values only. If the land were not required by government agencies, then it would be offered to abutting landowners before being placed on the general market either through a real estate listing or through public tender. "The procedures outlined will ensure that the Corporation obtains obtains fair market value for all property property sold. At the same time, it would commit council to address the fundamental fundamental question which is whether the property is surplus to the needs of the Corporation," said Mr. Johnston in his written report staff of 30, most of whom are from the immediate community. Owning their own supermarket is a dream come true for Doug Hann and Greg Guilfoil. Both are former Dominion Store managers who have spent their careers in the grocery grocery business. They literally worked their way up the ladder from stockboy to manager. manager. Mr. Guilfoil has been in the business full-time just over 18 years. And Mr. Hann has 17 years of experience. Although both have high regard for their former employers, they also relish the thought of operating the kind of enterprise where the store owner is on the premises, calling calling the shots. "We're in it for the satisfaction of being self-employed, making decisions, decisions, and sinking or swimming on those decisions," says Mr. Guilfoil. Mr. Hann notes that in addition to "hands-on" management, he and his partner believe in operating a clean store with a friendly atmosphere. atmosphere. Customer satisfaction and competitive prices are musts for both entrepreneurs. And for weeks they have been renovating renovating the building to create the kind of atmosphere that takes the drudgery out of shopping. The result is a brightly-lit, clean, uncluttered floor which meets the standards of both owners and shoppers. shoppers. Turn to Page 2 %»' general purpose committee ,-to councillors. \ ^Tlje lis recommending that the procedure procedure for disposing of surplus property property be adopted. Newcastle Council Agrees to Permit Year Round Use of Condominium Development Suggest Closing Road to Accommodate Expansion Newcastle council will be closing part of Lambert St. in order to accommodate accommodate future expansion of Memorial Hospital, if a recommendation recommendation from the town's general purpose purpose and administration committee is adopted. The portion of Lambert St. required required by Memorial Hospital is between between Queen St. and Prince St. In a report to the general purpose committee this week, Director of Public Works Ron Dupuis has recommended recommended that the street be conveyed conveyed to the hospital. The director also recommended that in light of the reason for the street closing, the town should suspend suspend its practice of charging for administrative, administrative, survey, legal, and advertising advertising costs. This recommendation was adopted by the committee and now goes to council for further approval. approval. Newcastle's elected officials appear appear to be in general agreement with plans to allow a 25-unit condominium condominium development at the Port Darlington Marina. The project had originally been slated for seasonal use, but a recent rezoning application submitted by the Port Darlington Marina Hotel Ltd. requests that the units be approved approved as permanent condominiums. condominiums. No objections to the change in zoning were raised during a public meeting held by elected officials to consider the request this week. The first of the residential units at the marina have already been completed. completed. The general purpose committee voted Monday to amend the town's zoning by-law to allow the change in land use, provided that an amendment in the Durham Reg ion's official plan is granted final approval by the Ministry of Municipal Municipal Affairs and Housing. In addition, the committee recommends recommends that the zoning not be approved approved until a satisfactory site plan agreement for the project has been completed between the town and the proponent of the project. Planning Director Terry Edwards said during this week's committee meeting that the public works department department is requesting a contribution contribution towards the cost of road improvements improvements on part of Simpson Ave. The Town of Newcastle Fire Department Department also has requirements concerning hydrants and other fire protection measures. Mr. Edwards added that many of these points have already been discussed discussed with the developer of the project. EASTER SEALS -- Please.make certain your donation donation to the Easter Seal Society has been mailed so the work of helping crippled children may continue. The local Rotary Club is sponsoring the local campaign campaign and would appreciate any help citizens can give. . SPECIAL BUS -- This Friday at 6 p.m. a special bus will be heading for Frankford where the Cowan Jr. C Eagles will be playing their third game of the Eastern Ontario championship series. Anyone wishing to go should contact Weldon Brown at 623- 1791 or Neil Jones 576-5184. Next home game is this Sunday at 7:30. PARENTS COURSE -- A parent education course began Tuesday at the Durham Regional Health Unit, 11 Lambert St., Bowmanville and continues until May 8th. Many aspects of child raising and connecting problems will be dealt with. Phone 623- 2511 for more information. i-Ç-i AHEAD OF HIS TIME -- Remember the controversial controversial Dr. Angus M. Blair who practiced dentistry here and stirred up the dental profession with his special treatment and his criticism. He's now practising in- Fergus and sent along an article in The Wellington Advertiser that indicates he may have been on the right track all along. Apparently, Maclean's magazine published a story about recent and future dental cavity-prevention techniques that appear to be quite similar to Dr. Blair's technique. A photo of the doctor and his wife accompanied the article and they both appear to be well. IMMERSION -- Robert McConnell, French consultant consultant for Scarborough will be speaking at the Spring Information meeting for French Immersion on Monday, March 26th at 7:30, Ontario St. School. BANTAMS' BIG GAME -- This Saturday at 4 p.m., the Flying Dutchman Major Bantams will be playing their third game against Orangeville in Darlington Sports Centre. At the moment the series stands at one game apiece, with both teams hoping to win an Ontario championship. Drop in and lend your support. support. OPENING--This Saturday, something different will be taking place in town. About 1:45 p.m. there will be a parade from the Salvation Army citadel on Division Division St. to their new home, the former Liberty Pentecostal Pentecostal Church on Liberty St. South. The official opening will be held at 2:30. This is a major development development for the Army, so join in the parade or applaud as they march past. ■: .! COMMUNITY FAIR -- Another big event in town this Saturday, is the Community Fair at Bowmanville Bowmanville High School from 1 to 4 p.m. where dozens of booths featuring home baking, etc. will be eagerly waiting for customers. HOMESTEADS -- Then, on Sunday at 1 p.m. an opening opening reception will be held at the Visual Arts Centre, off Simpson Avenue for a retrospective exhibition of painting by former Enniskillen resident Jessie Slemon. She'll be delighted to see her friends and others. The show continues until April 1st and will be open daily from 1 to 4 p.m. While visiting the VAC, you might want to discuss their Art Rental service as well. t ! KAWARTHA DOWNS -- Harness racing fans will be delighted to learn that Kawartha Downs opens its twice weekly schedule this Thursday with post time at 7:30. They will have .races Thursday and Saturday from now until Dec. 8th and you'll probably probably run into Grant Wade, Director of Public Relations Relations and formerly of Newtonville. f.V.-'X- Jaycette Clowns Visit Local Nursing Homes On Saturday, March 17th the Bowmanville Jaycettes were "clowning" around town, and with the help of an Irish Leprechaun brought St. Patrick^ Day wishes and a "Smile" to the folks at Strathaven Nursing Home and Mavnwood House. A few Irish tunes were sung and each resident was presented with a shamrock pin as a memento of the occasion. -- Gail Spence, Project Chairperson