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1 Cowan Eagles Raise 9 171 for Hospital Building Fund The coffers of the Memorial Hospital Foundation Building Fund were increased by $171 on Sunday night, with a donation from the Cowan Pontiac Eagles. The money was raised from the Eagles' program draw. Above, Memorial Hospit Chairman Tom Cowan accepts the donation fro Alternate Captains Andy Terry and Brian Heard. i-'i nj Newcastle area commuters who've had to carpool it into Toronto Toronto since the Via Rail passenger service was discontinued in 1981, will soon be able to ride the trains again. Starting June 1, rail service will resume between Havelock and Toronto. The official announcement by federal transport minister Don Mazinkowski will come this week, said press secretary Tom Van Dusen. This should be good news for the more than 200 regular commuters commuters who used the service before it was cut by the previous Liberal government. Residents of Newcastle, Newcastle, Darlington and Cartwright will be affected as the train will be picking picking up passengers in Burketon and Pontypool. Although the service will be reintroduced reintroduced on an experimental basis, Mr. Van Dusen said his government government will take a "serious look at (the viability of) the service over a reasonable period of time." Former members of the Havelock-Toronto Passengers Association, Association, a group which fought in vain to keep the service operating, will undoubtedly be pleased. Port Perry's Les Parkes, past president 'f ■ $ , Oii 73 ■ T. 'V of the association predicts there'll be a high demand for the service when it resumes. Details concerning the fares, number of cars to be used, and timetables for the Havelock-Toronto Havelock-Toronto service have not been finalized. The previous service consisted of two cars, Monday through Friday, and three cars on the weekend, when as many as 600 passengers rode the train. Members of the Passenger Association Association argued during their battle battle to keep the train running that with proper promotion, the line could be self-sufficient. Ik Vis m rÀ ffl/i B Ai): Xh ■ f / ■ a /V v <r /V'A-' Vvj.jp jxçjjjj tl 623-3303 V if - yn Per Copy '■ '>/ i V; TpfpV'p - ! 'll r- i L --/ 11 ' ' ; , i;:y UV,/ , !, , '• v v v yi 7AM P P Issue 3 28 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1985 131st Year List of Cheques To Be Available Mayor Outlines '85 Prospects In his address to Council at the first meeting of 1985 Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard warned that social and community services might have to rely more on volunteer volunteer services and user fees in the coming year. He referred to the major water and sewer problems in the municipality, municipality, including the water supply problem in the hamlet of Newton- ville. "We will have to concern ourselves ourselves with tax dollars going to hard services," he said. He continued: "The social services services are here today...can we afford I >o keep them, on the current prop- evty t?/;. Sim-; " > Mayor Rickard pointed out that volunteer organizations and individuals individuals were already making valuable valuable contributions to the community. community. He mentioned those honored with bicentennial medals and the citizen of the year award winners. The tone of his remarks was generally generally positive. "Nineteen eighty- four was a very productive year," he said, "(Newcastle's) growth percentage percentage was higher than the provincial provincial average and higher than our immediate neighbours." He expects growth to continue in the new year and perhaps exceed 1984. "There is more interest in inti inti ustzy. houZitvAviri ct'iamerctstiiati I , -Par-i, i 1 noria ) • at any time since 1974." The extension of the GO system to the municipality's boundaries and the planned VIA service between between Havelock and Toronto will help attract people to Newcastle. The mayor did make mention of the tax-reassessment controversy that was an important issue in the early part of 1984. He said many problems arose because residents had misunderstood the issue. He added that other municipalities have since introduced the same system system and are also happy with it. Mayor Rickard took the opportunity opportunity to "give thanks to the many The Newcastle Treasury will make copies of a detailed list of accounts accounts payable cheques available to councillors who request it. The issue was raised previously in committee and it had been resolved resolved that all councillors receive the list of cheques prior to approval of the expenditures. Councillor Diane Harare spoke against the resolution at the council council meeting, January 14th. "I see it as rather wasteful of money and time", she said, adding, "it's horribly horribly inefficient". Councillor Harare argued that the details.were already available from the Treasury upon request and showed the council the 50 page document that would have to copied for each of the councillors at an estimated cost of $30 a month. Local Family Annoyed When New Trees Ruined 7 people who assisted iV. the progress '■$ B'oy opinion was shared by Cquii tycUhm" Bruce; £Wood|prd. Cc oflthls community in i&y-. at imtui special) mention of tt-p town conn r r cillors and of the town's staff, "some f considered it "(& waste' of staff tirr.&. of whom have gone far beyond the ■ The whole question is redundant, fay (or an 'j.ncj.ll(\r Wo tnd Ted 1 oodyartv 11 New Staff Sergeant at 16 Division m v was n. Itei: Staff Sergeant John Mairs is a ne $: .arrivai at the 16th Division in BowmanvtiTe. Sergeant Mairs was stMoned in Oshawa until his recent transfer. \ It is an unfortunate reality in the world of today that many people know the anger and frustration of being the victims of wanton vandalism. vandalism. Mr. Gord Linton is now one of those people. Mr. Linton lives on Scugog Street in Bowmanville. He and his wife went out for three hours one evening evening recently and returned to find the trees they had planted and nurtured nurtured since last spring had been destroyed. destroyed. The saplings, cedar, birch and spruce, had each been snapped off close to the ground. None will survive survive and it will cost the Linton's at least $100 to replace them. "It's getting so we're afraid to go out of the house," said Mrs. Linton. Last summer their home was broken broken into. The Lintons live on a limited limited income and can't replace ev- erthing that has been damaged by the vandals. Mr. Linton is convinced that the culprits are young people. He can't imagine an adult perpetrating the pointless damage to his property. "They should shovel the sidewalks for senior citizens if they're looking for something to do," he said. The police are investigating the Linton case along with a number of other vandalism cases in and around Bowmanville. [0 call of duty." He concluded: "Wiith growth comes corresponding responsibility...government responsibility...government does nô'jt begin and end with council meetings." He expressed expressed his hope that this council's stewardship of the community would be remembered as a good one. Council to Take Action Against Bus Vandals There has been excessive damage damage to bus shelters in Newcastle and the Town Council has decided to take action against the vandals responsible. Councillor Ivan Hobbs made the recommendation that council "offer a reward for information leading to the conviction of parties responsible for the damage." it (the information) is already available," available," commented Councillor Taylor. However, Councillor Marie Hubbard Hubbard said: "I want that document!" She explained that the Town's financial financial decisions were important to her and to her constituents and that the detailed information contained contained in the cheque list would be helpful. She continued to say that she would prefer to peruse the information information in her home where she could give it more time than in the treasurer's treasurer's office or the library. The councillors agreed to amend the motion so that the list would be copied by the Treasury; but only for those councillors who ask for it. The amended motion was carried unanimously. Public School Support Staff Reach Agreement The public school board's 190 custodians, maintenance staff and cafeteria workers have settled on a new two-year agreement. The settlement was ratified by the Northumberland and Newcastle Newcastle Board of Education last Thursday, Thursday, January 10. Personnel Manager Bruce Davidson Davidson said the collective agreement provides for a five per cent increase in 1985 and a 6.2 per cent increase in 1986. The agreement also includes a new long-term disability plan which will take effect in the second year. The disability benefit will be similar to benefits received by other school board employees. Mr. Davidson said last week that the CUPE local is the first bargaining bargaining unit to negotiate a new collective collective agreement outside of the two- year period which was governed by public sector inflation controls. The settlement is retroactive to November 29 and will mean a 45 cent per hour wage increase in the first year. OPEN HOUSE -- This Thursday, the Town of Newcastle Newcastle will hold an Open House at all municipal buildings as its involvement in 'Local Government Week.' Town Council might also try to obtain the 'Local Government' Film from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. It was shown for the first time in Port Hope last Sunday because its Town I r ail was the model used and some of its councillors and staff also appeared. The film lasts about 15 minutes minutes and would be great for showing in schools. EMPHASIS WEEK -- Another special week is coming coming up from January 21st to 25th at Durham Christian Christian Secondary School on Scugog St. when programs programs will concentrate on Central America. Informed Informed speakers will attend and address students and guests on the subject. A separate story gives more details. The public is also invited. CRAFT SHOW -- A major event, the 1st Annual Juried Exhibition of Crafts will open this Sunday with a reception starting at 1 and continuing until 4 p.m. Some interesting entries have been received. Awards for winners have been donated by local business business establishments. Drop down to the Centre and enjoy the presentation. BOWL FOR MILLIONS -- This year's Big Brothers Bowl for Millions will be held at Liberty Bowl from Saturday, Feb. 2nd to 9th, with Celebrity Bowing Day on Feb. 9th. Better get down there and roll a few games before the competition begins. VISUAL ARTS -- Anyone interested in taking one of the winter and spring courses at the Visual Arts Centre, Bowmanville should be aware that registration registration takes place from Monday, Jan. 21st to Saturday, Jan. 26th, noon to 3 p.m. and from Jan. 28th to Feb. 2nd, noon to 3 p.m. Information on courses available may be obtained by calling 623-5831. EASTER SEALS -- A reception will be held this Thursday at the Magic Car, Oshawa, to launch publicity publicity for the 11th Annual Snowarama for Easter Seals to be held at Port Perry on Sunday, Feb. 3rd. If the current weather holds there should be no problem finding enough snow for the machines, but prospective drivers from local groups will hope the temperature isn't hovering around the zero mark. LEADERSHIP -- The four cabinet ministers who are working hard seeking support from local delegates delegates to the Progressive Conservative provincial leadership convention next week are winding up their rather lacklustre campaigns. Roy McMurtry was in Oshawa on Tuesday and Dennis Timbrell is holding a breakfast meeting there on Thursday. Possibly, Larry Grossman and Frank Miller may still he appearing in the area before the convention gets underway, hut nothing is scheduled that we know of. ANOTHER RAISE -- Effective this month, old age security, Canada pensions and family allowance cheques will be increased. No doubt the larger cheques will be welcomed by the many recipients and put to good use. NDP WORKSHOPS -- The South Central Ontario Area Council of the New Democratic Party will be holding workshops dealing with different aspects of politics at this year's annual meeting. The sessions take place on Saturday, Jan. 26 at the United Auto Workers Hall, 44 Bond St. E., Oshawa, starting with registration at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome, but only NDP members in good standing are allowed to stand for office or vote. 7 7mü1E;7 Leadership Candidate Speaks to Local Delegates Provincial Progressive Conservative leadership candidate Roy McMurtry was in Oshawa on Tuesday, January 15th, drumming up support for his campaign. campaign. Approximately 40 area delegates and party officials enjoyed a luncheon at the Holiday Inn with Mr. McMurtry, He is seen here with Durham East MPP Sam Cureatz, and Durham East Riding Association Association President Marianne Zakarow.