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Christmas Crafts DispU EOHMANVILLE LIBRARY 62 TEMPERANCE ST. EOHMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C3A8 EOWLIB B70731 M. m U Tiur oy §/§§ w Councillor McKnight comes three weeks after council first voted to delay the arena project because of the unknown costs. At that time, most councillors felt they could not award a construction contract to the companies bidding for the job because of the uncertainty surrounding the building's final price. Mayor John Winters had pointed out that servicing costs for water to the selected site at I-Iwys. 2 and 57 could total $1 million. And Councillor Cowman said improper improper entrance facilities from the highway might lead to an additional $100,000 in unexpected costs. Councillor Cowman also noted that the town hadn't addressed the hydro costs which she felt might be 25 per cent higher than they had anticipated. anticipated. So council voted in favor of delay by Rob Savage Some of the questions surrounding ;he exact cost of the new Bowman- dlle Arena are expected to be mswered in two weeks' time. Arena Subcommittee Chairman Sal McKnight announced on Monday hat precise estimates for many of the building's supplementary costs would be addressed at the Dec. 15 General Purpose Committee meeting. meeting. "It looks great," Councillor Ann Cowman said in response to the agenda of items which would be discussed discussed at that time. Those items include the water servicing, servicing, hydro, and entrance costs which had previously been unclear. According to the agenda, councillors councillors have, until Dec. 10 to add any other items to the list. Monday's announcement from 1 ing the arena's schedule until the questions are answered. Council also decided at that time that they would not award a construction construction contract to any companies until they had met with four of the bidding firms to discuss the specifics of the contract. Councillor McKnight said on Monday Monday that the meeting between the town and the firms still had to be arranged. arranged. But he added that discussions held on Dec. 15 should be the first step in resolving many of the problems. Council has not been the only ones feeling the effects of the delay. Last Thursday, arena fundraising committee interim president A1 Strike told people at the Courtice Citizens' Association meeting that the fundraising committee was anxious anxious to learn what its goal would be. Mr. Strike confessed that because of the unknown price of the project, the arena subcommittee had been waiting in limbo and had no progress to report yet. The project has been estimated at somewhere between $5 million to $6 million. Mr. Strike said that once the final cost is known, the subcommittee hopes to begin its efforts to raise public public support for the building. In addition to the public, funding is also being sought from the provincial provincial government. Wintario funding totals $625,000 although although the town is looking into the possibility of increasing that grant. And Mayor Winters said on Monday it may be possible for the town to receive receive funding through the Ontario Program for Renewal, Improvement, Development and Economic Revitalization Revitalization (PRIDE). |p |i- Of £§5^ Issue 48 BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1986 400 per copy Eight-year-old Kimi Perkins took a closer look at all the Christmas demonstrations demonstrations through the eyes Of a wreath. The Bowmanville Library held a Christmas Craft Festival on Tuesday, December 2, and despite the weather weather over 30 people attended. Three Mile Bus Limit is Unique to School Board by Rob Savage "This thing isn't going to quit rearing rearing its ugly head until the problem is solved." That opinion, from Northumber- land-Newcastle Board of Education Chairperson Donna Fairey, was just one of several offered during a strategy strategy meeting on busing regulations held at the Bowmanville Fire Hall on Monday night. And while Ms. Fairey and trustees Mike Slocombe and John Carter only attended the meeting to offer advice to the citizens, their comments did add fuel to the growing fire. The issue of the evening was the current board's busing regulation which forces youngsters in the Wavèrley Rd. area to walk to the Bowmanville Bowmanville High School and Bowmanville Bowmanville Senior Public School. That regulation says most youngsters youngsters 10 years of age and older must walk to school if they live within a distance of about three miles. Ms. Fairey concurred with citizens' arguments that the policy is unfair. She said Northumberland-Newciis- tie is the only board iirthe province with a three mile limit. She said most other boards have regulations of one and one-half miles or two miles. She added that a recent report from John Stephenson, the Manager of Transportation, gave her "positive" feelings about the citizens' concerns. An advance description of the report report from Ms. Fairey said that a change in the board's busing policy appeared to be possible. She said 80 per cent of the increased increased costs for new busing policies would be funded by the Ministry of Education. The taxpayers would make up the other 20 per cent. If a change in policy was approved, it would affect all residents in the entire entire board. Turn to Page 2 Sam Votes Against Controversial Bill A controversial bill which outlaws discrimination against homosexuals has sparked the interest of Durham East voters. MPP Sam Cureatz, who will vote against the legislation, said Monday that he has had more phone calls on this issue than on almost any other topic, including the Eldorado dump or the extension of separate school funding. "I'll be voting against the amendment amendment as will most of my Conservative colleagues," Mr. Cureatz said in an interview from Queen's Park. The amendment to Bill 7 introduced introduced by Ottawa Centre NDP Member of the Legislature, Evelyn Gigantes, prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. The bill was passed yesterday by a vote of 64-45. Mr. Cureatz states that existing legislation already protects the general general rights of Ontario residents and he does not wish to see the rights of specific groups singled out for special special mention. Such a move could set a precedent for other groups to seek similar status through a decision of the Legislature. "Look'.ng'at our present code (jfh/j'V", - Ontario Human Rights Code), I. feelf very comfortable that it protects all people of Ontario," Mr. Cureatz said. Bowmanville Woman Killed in Collision A 23-year-old Bowmanville woman was killed in a snow-related broadside broadside accident on Tuesday, December 2. The woman was travelling northbound northbound on Old Scugog Road when she lost control of her 1987 Ford car, causing causing her to cross the center line. Her car collided with a southbound 1978 Ford Van. Leanne Haines was rushed to Memorial Hospital Bowmanville, but was pronounced dead about half an hour later. Men's Canadian Club Entertained by Barbershoppers Harmony The joys of four-part barbershop harmony could be seen on the faces of this quartet which entertained last week at the Bowmanville Men's Canadian Club. The group consists of (from ; left): Brian Witteveen and brothers Scott, Jeff, and Ken Down. Appropriately, the foursome calls itself "Three Quarter Down". The quartet, quartet, which has been together for the past two years, performed old favorites Wednesday, November 26, at the Men's Canadian Club's first meeting of the season. $35,900 Grant for Hospital TURKEY ROLL--Friday night is a glorious opportunity opportunity to have some fun and, with any kind of luck, going home with one or more turkeys. It all takes place at the Lions Centre on Beech Avpnue, starting at 7 p.m. Admission is free and there's a free buffet. But, don't be fooled, it will cost you money before the night is over, but you'll have a good time and there's satisfaction satisfaction in carrying home one of the big birds for the freezer. Really, it's the fellowship that's the enjoyable part. WHO'S CONFUSED? -- Speaking of turkeys, this mayor of ours is something else. We see in a report from last week's meeting in Courtice that he advised those attending attending not to read the news reports about council meetings, or events, they would only confuse them because because they don't tell the full story, Better the Courtice people should come to the meetings to see and hear their representatives in action. We'd agree with that last part up to a point, but doubt if that action would dispel all the confusion. Our reporters attend every open meeting and also do their best to find out what transpires at "In Camera" secret sessions so they can pass along that information to our readers. But, all too often they come away from these meetings, shaking their heads in disbelief at what has happened or hasn't happened. The political mcanderings of town council aren't easy to follow no matter how expert the reporters arc at mind reading. KIDS' GIFTS -- National Trust in the Veltri Complex building will be accepting gifts (new and unwrapped) for kids 1 -12 years, to be distributed to Memorial Hospital, Hospital, Bowmanville, Pediatrics Floor (thereafter to Salvation Salvation Army) a few days before Christmas, Hours for dropping off gifts at National Trust, M,T,W 8 - 6; T,F - 8 - 8; S 8 -1. In previous years, accepting of gifts was done at National Trust in Toronto and the gifts were taken to Sick Kids. This year it was decided to expand tiie project to each of the branches, so the gifts would stay in their area. SENIORS CLUB--The Yorkshire Lad will be providing the entertainment at the Tuesday, Dec. 9th meeting of Bowmanville Senior Citizens Club at the Lions Centre at 5:30 p.m. This will lie their Christmas dinner. For bus pickup, please call Kcilha Alldread at 623-5800. SANTA LETTERS--We would be happy to receive any letters that area children would like to write to Santa and will try to publish them prior to Christmas so he or his elves will be aware of the gifts that will please the writers. They can be mailed to us or dropped in the mail slot at the office to save postage and ease the Christmas pressure on the postal staff. OVERLOADED -- We appreciate all the hockey reports reports that we've been receiving since the season opened and must apologize for not getting them all in the same week's edition following their completion. But there have been so many of them that our typesetting typesetting staff, depleted somewhat by people off having babies and this week an attack of chicken pox, has been unable to handle them all. But, keep 'em coming and we'll do our best to include them at the earliest possible moment. CHRISTMAS FAMILY NIGHT--Tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 4th from 7 to 7:30 p.m. there will be an Official Lighting of the 30' Christmas tree at the Bank of Montreal corner. This downtown event will include music by elementary school bands and choirs in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Let's make it a great celebration to mark the beginning of the Christmas season. Thanks must go to Bert Snowden and Newcastle Electric who not only erected the tree, but decorated it without charge. FREE DENTURE CLINIC -- The Community Care newsletter announced a free Denture Clinic December December 11th from 1 to 4 p.m. at Marnwood House, with the service provided by a Public Health Nurse. Dentures Dentures will be cleaned and marked with owner's name and a dish should be brought along to hold them. Call Community Care office at 623-2261 to book an appointment. appointment. OPEN HOUSE --At the Museum on Silver St., an Open House is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 and 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. Drop in and browse. You might check the classified Coming Events for more details. ST. NICK'S BAZAAR -- Another big event that's always a great deal of fun is being held this Saturday at Knox Christian School on old Scugog Rd. It's the annual St. Nicholas Bazaar with many different games for old and young. Check Coming Events for more details. •'*? « v. , :*_« .. : v.r 'Xh*;,V- . , . . ■ - by Tammy Hill Memorial Hospital Bowmanville has been granted $35,900 from the Ministry of Health for a diabetic education education program. It's one of four hospitals in the Durham Region to receive grants announced announced by Health Minister Murray Elston on Wednesday, November 26. Richard Elston, Administrator at Memorial Hospital, said, "We have been after the clinic for about six years." Funds covering operational costs are expected to be handed to Memorial Memorial Hospital by the end of the month. If the money is received within the month, Mr. Elston said the diabetic clinic should be operational in about 60 days. The educational clinic will be established established in the present hospital building, however it will be relocated to the new wing once construction is completed. The Newcastle Lions have already pledged $50,000 towards the construction of a diabetic clinic in the expansion program. Once the clinic is established, patients patients will become involved in the diabetic program upon referral of their physician. A part-time registered registered nurse will co-ordinate the program program which will involve teaching patients patients about the cause of diabetes, necessary dietary adjustments, medications, medications, injection techniques and possiible complications. The RN will be assisted by dieti cians, pharmacists and physiotherapists, during sessions held in the afternoons and evenings once or more per week. The diabetic program, which had been recommended to the Ministry by the Durham Region District Health Council, will be primarily directed directed to out-patients, although inpatients inpatients will also be accepted. Other hospitals in the Durham Region Region receiving grants are: The Cottage Cottage Hospital in Uxbridge, $9,100; Community Memorial Hospital in Port Perry, $11,600; and The Dr. J.O. Ruddy Hospital and Whitby Hospital, both receiving $35,900. The total amount of grants was $92,500. Ne iv Library Facilities Opened at Newcastle Public School The Newcastle Public School has new library fa- was performed by (from left): Dick Malowney, repro- cililics in their building. The official opening of the seating administration; Judy McFcely, librarian; facility, which contains approximately $20,000 in fur- Bob Willshor, vice chairman of the Northumberland nishings, carpeting, and renovations, was held on and Newcastle Board of Education; and Ray Simscr, Wednesday, November 26. The opening ceremony principal.