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Bowm 30 WM A NV ILLE ON LiC-JA: Ifter Car Hits Tree Michael Leddy, 28, ofR.R. 3 Bowmanville was seriously seriously injured Saturday night when his car left the road and collided with a tree. Mr. Leddy was travelling travelling north on Townline Road when his car left the road near the 5th Concession. He was taken to Oshawa General Hospital and then later transferred to St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto where he is listed in serious condition. Oshawa and Town of Newcastle rescue units were called to scene at approximately approximately 9 p.m., Saturday. Caught between local and provincial provincial budget cuts, the Town of Newcastle's Newcastle's libraries need a grant of $15,000 in order to carry on without a major decrease in service. "We realize that we cannot, at this time, expand our services," but we do want to maintain what we have," said Louise Aasen, vice-chairman of the nine-member Town of Newcastle Newcastle Library Board. Already, the purchasing of new books at Bowmanville has been halted because of the financial squeeze. Two newspaper subscriptions subscriptions have been cancelled and cancellations cancellations of other publications may follow. Last year, the public library sys tem spent $60,000 on the purchase of books for its branches in Bowmanville, Bowmanville, Orono, and Newcastle. Mrs. Aasen noted that the amount of money which the Town of Newcastle Newcastle has agreed to give the library board this year is approximately $35,000 less than the amount which the board considers to be a "bare bones" budget. That is why the board is appealing appealing to the municipality for another $15,000. She also pointed out that there is no increase in the provincial dollars dollars awarded to the library system thjLf» Approximately 18 per i4px- library's total revenue the Province of Ontario, :>rr. ;ms F or New Town Arena Although construction of a new Bowmanville Arena is several years away, one member of council has suggested that the town should soon seek the public's help in planning planning and funding the building. Councillor Ann Cowman introduced introduced a motion Monday in which Bowmanville councillors Marie Hubbard and Ivan Hobbs would arrange arrange a meeting to discuss topics such as planning and fund-raising. The $2.6 million facility is scheduled scheduled for construction in 1987, according according to the town's latest long- range financial plans. "I think all people should be able to participate in this," said Councillor Councillor Cowman. However, her suggestion for a public meeting was rejected by the majority of councillors at this week's meeting of the general purpose purpose and administration committee. committee. "I think it's important that we not get the cart before the horse," said Councillor Bruce Taylor who pointed out that staff is preparing the terms of reference for an arena feasibility study. Mayor Garnet Rickard said a group has approached him and indicated indicated it may be interested in helping to build the arena, but he added that the group is still discus- Mrs. Aasen reminded elected officials. officials. While there was some support for the granting of additional funds to the library at this week's meeting of the general purpose and administration administration committee, that support was divided. One resolution to give the library $5,000 as a stopgap measure was defeated defeated on a tie vote. A resolution recommending that the board be granted the full $15,000 was also lost when the six councillors in attendance attendance were deadlocked. j This means the matter will go b efore efore Newcastle council next Monday Monday for further discussion.' Mayor Garnet Rickard supported the library request for additional funds. "If they wait any longer, they're going to have to ti)ke some very serious actions," said Mayor Rickard. Councillor Diane Hamre said she has heard that there are not enough funds to purchase up to date books which can be used by high school students and she added that without without enough money for a proper maintenance contract, a new furnace furnace installed in the building will last only half as long as it should. Councillor Ann Cowman asked if the town intended to pick up the difference between the shortfall in funding provided by the province and the amount needed by the library. library. Such a move would set precedents precedents for other groups which request request funding from council, she said. "The province is cutting back on our grants in every area." Councillor Marie Hubbard said Turn to Page 2 20 Per Cent Would Have Lower Taxes , iÿ N) : Approximately 20 per cent of those Newcastle landowners who are appealing their assessment this year have a decrease in their 1984 tax bills rather than an increase. Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard said yesterday that the Ministry of Revenue has advised him of this fact after studying the appeals launched by ratepayers as the result result of property re-assessment. *~:!y'.**.% ? 'm is ; ? v"i 4 m , 1 w At the request of the Town of Newcastle, the Ministry has revised the town's assessment so that it is based on 1980 property values. The Newcastle mayor said he is not sure why anyone who will benefit benefit from re-assessment would still wish to appeal. But he said Ministry of Revenue officials have advised him that people appealing their assessment were told to do so. M Over 900 appeals of market value assessment have been received by the Ministry of Revenue. But that number includes the estimated 20 per cent of ratepayers who benefit from the upgraded assessment. Mayor Rickard added that in his own experience, he has talked to ratepayers who thought their property property value was going up due to re-as- sessment when in fact it was lower than before. I'l A ..•?> iï ■ j ; X/ w y> x ,.r- hi y !:'i '! I*j j.! f : j H i'j N" Vy - . 1 'V-' 623-3303 25* Per Copy 26 pages /" /'X..'-' ■ r,< c x , ; H X V 1 4 x,4 m x x > l ■ I 1 ; '</ , ,1 JH ' V x" Issue 14 BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1984 130th Year Library Needs $15,000Grant |V WHERE'S THE BEEF? -- You'll be able to find lots of it at another of those famous roast beef feasts being cooked by Bowmanville Lions for Sunday, April 15th, at their Centre on Beech Avenue. For tickets, call Nelson Osborne at 623-4738. PAPER DRIVE -- Boy Scouts in Bowmanville will be on the prowl at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, picking up your bundles of papers. Please have them tied and on the curbside by that hour. MAPLE SYRUP -- The sap's running and everything everything is in readiness for a big maple syrup day this Saturday at Ganaraska Forest Centre and Purple Woods where they will show you how the sap is gathered and converted into delicious syrup. You'll also be able to try it out on pancakes right off the griddle. It must be Spring. Stories inside will tell you more about the events. ri PLAY BALL -- Word is that unless some fastball players move quickly, the men's fastball league in town will be losing their rights to the South diamond at Memorial Park. If anyone is interested in helping keep this league alive, they'd better get on the phone quickly and phone Y von Michaud at 623-2219. We guess all the one time players have switched over to slow-pitch as their eyes get dimmer. GRASS FIRES --- Fire Prevention Officer Howard Davey issued a warning about the dangers of teenagers teenagers or children starting grass fires as a prank, just to see the Fire Department rushing to the scene. They can easily burn out of control, endangering endangering those who start them and spread to garages, barns or houses. Burning permits are required for controlled burning within the Town of Newcastle and are available at no charge from Fire Station No. I in Bowmanville. For more information, call 623-5126. Those who start those fires may also find themselves in court, facing charges. BENEFIT -- On the first day of the new year, Mike Bedard 25, son of former Bank of Montreal Branch manager here, Dick and Tillie Bedard, was trying out a new pair of cross-country skis when he had an accident in the Tyrone area. He was alone and had to crawl two kilometres for help, an agonizing ordeal because the fall had done some internal damage. From there it was Oshawa Emergency and finally Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto where he has undergone undergone two lengthy operations. He is now recuperating at Lyndhurst Lodge, but is paralyzed from the waist down. Some of his cousins are arranging a benefit dance, hoping to raise funds for a wheelchair and possibly hand controls for his car. It will be held at West Shore Community Centre, Pickering on Friday, May 4th. Tickets at $5 couple arc available from Car- son Elliott 623-5668 or Tom Pearson 623-6441. Donations Donations may also be left with them ifyou'd care to help, but can't go to the dance. i. i ; 1 FASHION SHOW -- Leisure Lady is supplying the Spring Fashions for show this Thursday, April 5th at Eastdale Collegiate, Oshawa at 8 p.m., sponsored by the Oshawa Symphony. Come see what the gals will he wearing this year. JE ; - MORE FASHIONS -- Fashion Shows will be sponsored sponsored by Blackstock Nursery School for the third year on Wednesday, April 11th at Cullen Gardens. There are two shows at the 12 o'clock luncheon and at 7:30. See Coming Events. Council to Permit Restoration of Veterans' Graves Newcastle council has agreed to allow the restoration of veterans' graves located in the municipally- owned cemeteries of Bowmanville and Bond Head. Director of Community Services, Bud Fanning, said in a report to the town's general purpose committee Monday that Veterans Affairs Canada Canada is considering a restoration project for the Bowmanville and Bond Head Cemeteries. "The restoration project, if approved approved by the Last Post Fund organization, organization, would be able to replace replace old crosses with new ones and to do a general cleanup of veterans' graves registered in both cemeteries," said Mr. Fanning in his report to councillors. Elected officials agreed to allow the restoration project and will send this recommendation to council council for final approval. Veterans Affairs Canada notes • 18 grave sites would be re stored if the project proceeds. down's Libraries Are Still Without Chief Librarian In addition to facing financial difficulties, difficulties, the town's libraries are still without a chief librarian. Louise Aasen, vice-chairman of the Town of Newcastle Library Board, told members of council on Monday that the chief librarian hired recently has advised the board that he will not be accepting the position. She told the general purpose and administration committee that he could not join the library staff because because of "financial implications". The vice chairman said she understood understood he had accepted a job with another library system. The individual selected for the chief librarian's post had been expected expected to start work on Monday of this week. C.S.S. Presents "Once Upon a Mattress Romantic leads Sir Harry, played by Dave Osborne, and Lady Larken, played by Noelle Bickle share a tender moment during rehearsal of Courtice Secondary School's "Once Upon a Mattress." The play will be presented at the Bowmanville High School this Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Tickets are available by phoning the school at 728-5146. Plan Receives Extension A one-year extension has been granted to an approved plan of subdivision subdivision governing land in east Bowmanville. Shickedanz Developments Limited, Limited, owner of property south of Concession St., and east of Mearns Ave., requested permission to extend extend the draft plan approval of the subdivision for two years. "They do not feel that even with an upturn in the economy they will be developing that plan in one year," explained a spokesman for the company at a meeting of Newcastle's Newcastle's general purpose committee on Monday. However, the committee is recommending recommending to council that a one- year extension be granted. This action action was advised by the town's planning planning director. ! WMB m E 8H mmmm « mnmi ■ 1 XEo:v':( ^ \ I I , I'j 4 *2w 1 , Xx x.l:4ix ...sX ) .y.. tl' - Krrir 1 ILS Flag Raising Launches Cancer Society's Fund Campaign Following a most successful daffodil sale last weekend, when volunteers sold all (he 30,000 daffodils received for this area, the annual campaign for Cancer Society funds was launched on Monday morning with the traditional flag raising. Taking part were, 1-r, Campaign President Glenn Prout, Publicity Chairman Marg Maciver, Vice President Cathy Aitken, Historian Jean McMurter, Treasurer Kit a Tillcock and President Mary Tillcock.