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i i i 2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, January 21,1987 New Busing Policy Province Presents Topographical Map to Town From Page One "We're pleased that the board has decided to change the policy," she said. "But as a Waverley area resident, resident, we really have to be disappointed." disappointed." ' To the board, the change represents represents an opportunity to provide equity to all residents in the municipalities. municipalities. Under the old system, exceptions were being provided for "rural" residents. residents. Yet Newcastle Trustee Mike Slocombe said it's hard to draw distinct distinct rural/urban divisions in places like Bowmanville. As a result, it seems students in Bowmanville were treated worse than those in other areas. Mrs. Morgan pointed to statistics which show that 39 per cent of the students at Bowmanville High School were walking one and one-half miles or greater. The only comparable figure was from Port Hope High School, where 31 per cent of the students walk one and one-half miles or more. But unlike unlike Bowmanville students, the pupils in Port Hope have access to municipal transit. As well, Bowmanville Senior Public Public School had 30 per cent walking more than one mile. "We would like to be convinced we are not last in the board's considerations, considerations, as these figures would suggest," Mrs. Morgan said in a delegation to the board. Several trustees shared her concern concern for equity. They noted that the Northumberland-Newcastle busing policies were the only ones in Ontario known to have a maximum distance greater than two miles. xiicro ure a lot of areas where we pride ourselves on being as good as if not better than the neighboring boards," Newcastle Trustee Peter Parrott said. For the trustees opposing the change, the cost of the new transportation transportation policy was the major concern. Under the new system, the gross increase increase in costs to the board would be about $250,000. Current provincial policies would provide 80 per cent funding, with a net cost to taxpayers of about $50,000. The net cost could change if provincial provincial funding changes, and some trustees trustees argued the board should not take the risk. However, the argument for change did win a majority vote. The date of implementation is unknown unknown at this time, although Port Hope Trustee Donna Fairey gave a notice of motion that she will be requesting requesting immediate action. Mrs. Fairey also gave a notice of motion that she will seek further adjustments adjustments to the busing policies in the Waverley area because of the dangerous walking conditions. "I'm just surprised there hasn't been a serious accident before now," she said. NDP Leader to Speak at Durham East Meeting Bob Rae, leader of Ontario's NDP will address the provincial nomination meeting of the Durham East Riding Association. The meeting will be held in the Lecture Hall at Durham College on Thursday, Thursday, January 22 at 7:30 p.m. Judy Armstrong, school trustee from Cobourg, will chair the official nomination meeting. The only declared candidate so far for the nomination is Marg Wilbur, a resident of Scugog Township. Mrs. Wilbur was the NDP candidate in Durham York in 1981 and 1985. Scugog Township is now in the riding of Durham East which also includes the Town of Newcastle, Manvers Township, and those parts of Oshawa and Whitby lying north of Taunton road. New Campaign Director The Oshawa-Whitby- Newcastle United Way Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandra Cunningham as full time Campaign Director. As Campaign Director, Cunningham will be responsible for planning, organizing and implementing the annual fundraising campaign through the management and direction of a steering committee comprised of representatives from the agencies and campaign committee. The Oshawa-Whitby- Newcastle United Way supports the ongoing operations of over 40 nonprofit agencies throughout the three municipalities. . / Cunningham has been a volunteer with the United way as a member of the public relations committee, board member and publicity chairman for the past three annual campaigns. As a volunteer with several community based organizations, experience in the business sector and as the former Administrator of Information Oshawa, a United Way member agency, Cunningham brings a sound knowledge of the community to the position. "tv ' i | ...Rt r/f, ft Sandra Cunningham Æ' 1 : \Vvl vïil JANUARY Fall and Winter Skirts - Dresses - Pants Suits (Petites and Reg.) Blouses - Sweaters - Jumpsuits Now on at 50% off Don't Miss our $5.00 to $60.00 Rack Regular Values to $216.00 All Sales Final No Exchanges or Refunds GltMi' JtcukeA' Weati 37 King St. W. 623-5501 Bowmanville A topographical view of the Town of Newcastle was presented to our municipal council by MPP Sam Cureatz on behalf of Vincent Kerrio, the Minister of Natural Resources Monday, January 19. Mr. Cureatz said he,has always had a good working relationship with the town council and hopes the increased workload workload created by the new provincial boundaries won't to Address Local PCs ' The Hon. Jake Epp, Minister of National Health and Welfare, will be guest speaker at the January 26 annual meeting of the Durham- Northumberland Progressive Conservative Association. Member of Parliament for the Manitoba constituency of Provencher since 1972, Mr. Epp was Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development in 1979-80. He has held the federal Health and Welfare portfolio since ,the 1984 election, and as well is chairman of the cabinet committee on federal- provincial relations. The Diirham-Northumberland Progressive Conservative's annual meeting will be held at Durham Memorial Temple, on Highway 28 just north of Port Hope, commencing at 8 p.m. on Monday, January 26th. Items of business include election of executive officers, A for 1987. v I ; : , IS Going Beyond Authority by Rob Savage , A report recommending the regulation of dealers in second-hand goods was attacked attacked by Councillor Frank Stapleton on Monday. "We're creating problems instead of solving them," Councillor Stapleton said. "I think that this report and the need for a by-law like this in the Town of Newcastle Newcastle is premature." His criticisms stemmed from the report written by Town Clerk David Oakes on ways to govern the sales of second-hand goods. The report was meant to introduce a by-law which would aid police in tracking down stolen goods. But, having having heard Councillor Stapleton's arguments, the town's General Purpose and Administration Committee Committee voted to table the recommendations. recommendations. Councillor Stapleton said the efforts to help the police had led to a discriminatory- discriminatory- by-law which singles out the shops and dealers in second-hand goods. He wondered why people running flea markets and garage sales were being exempt from the by-law. He said they "have many, many privileges" and should not be given the special treatment treatment which the by-law would deny to second-hand goods dealers. Councillor Stapleton added that human rights issues issues could also be challenged challenged in the| by-law. He pointed to a section which forces dealers to take the Region to Require Vending Licence for Concession Stands by Rob Savage Vendors who operate on regional roads must now apply to the Durham Region for a licence or risk breaking breaking the law. Regional Council approved approved a motion last week which restricts the operations operations of concession stands off regional roads. That decision decision only needs the passage passage of a new by-law to put it into effect. However, council is not certain how they will enforce enforce the new law if and when it is passed. Regional Council lias no by-law enforcement officer and Regional Chairman Gary Herrcma said lie would like to see the Durham Regional Police assume assume responsibility for the law's enforcement. However, council does have another option. It could vote to give each municipal by-law enforcement enforcement officer the power to oversee the new restriction. Chairman Ilcrrema said the issue of enforcement will be resolved when the by-law comes to council. The creation ol'tlio by-law was inspired by a letter from Newcastle Planning Director Terry Edwards to the Regional Works Dept. Mr. Edwards wanted vending vending applications to be circulated circulated to individual municipalities municipalities to verify the zoning compliance. That led to the regional works vote to have all vendors vendors without permits prohibited prohibited on regional roads. The terms of the permit include payment of a $50 application application fee and proof of liability insurance. Oshawa Councillor Brian Nicholson said he was concerned concerned that the public would not understand the nature of the prohibition. He hoped vendors would realize that farmers and others can still operate on their own properties near the road. And lie liopcd people understood understood that vending regulations regulations for municipal roads vary from municipality to municipality. As an alternative, lie recommended recommended the region and municipalities get together to formulate one policy for all roads. Oshawa Councillor Ed Kolodzic added that the policy should he revised to include newspaper boxes, lie said I lie boxes are I lie "biggest culprits" and provide provide the same distractions to drivers as those created by vendors. name, address and description description of every person selling them goods. And Councillor Stapleton challenged an item which forces all dealers to hold onto a good for seven days before re-selling it. "I think that's a very strenuous burden to put on a business person," he said. "Markets can change as quickly as 24 hours." Other items challenged by Councillor Stapleton included included a section which said dealers must take a ledger of their purchases and sales to the police each morning and a section giving police the right to inspect a newly required "register" at any time. "The Town of Newcastle is just going beyond its authority," authority," Councillor Staple- ton argued. In defence of the report, Mayor John Winters said the recommendations were .based on discussions with police who were happy with the report. He said the police felt the by-law would enable them to monitor goods which may have been stolen. "That's basically what this by-law is trying to resolve," lie said. Town Clerk David Oakes added that the by-law is "no more stringent than by-laws of a similar nature in other municipalities in the Durham Region." . Fierce Storm Affects Area by Tammy Hill Blowing winds and blinding blinding snow flurries held up traffic throughout the region region Monday afternoon and evening. The storm closed several night schools and businesses and forced many to people to spend their evening indoors. Approximately 10 inches of snow cluttered the streets of the Town of Newcastle Newcastle late Monday evening; however Newcastle OPP reported reported only four minor accidents accidents and a few ditched vehicles. Residents took shelter in their homes for the evening, leaving the streets almost barren, after severe weather weather warnings were issued. The Durham Regional Police did have more than their share of vehicle tow- ings due to snow removal infractions. infractions. Police reported about 15 complaints ■ of vehicles blocking snow trjucks on: main and side streets between between the hours of 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Tuesday morning. morning. Tao Speedy In Newton ville by Rob Savage Councillor Frank Staple- ton is taking Newtonville citizens' complaints about speed limits to MPP Sam Cureatz. The councillor said on Monday that citizens in Newtonville who want the speed limit on Hwy. 2 changed have a right to be angry and that he would approach approach Mr. Cureatz with the complaints. His statement was in reaction to a Ministry of Transportation and Communications Communications denial of the proposed change from 60 km/hr. to 50 km/hr. Councillor Stapleton said the response came seven months after the request was made and that the citizens citizens deserve better. He said there are no sidewalks along that part of the highway and that students students cross the road to get to school. For their part, the ministry ministry argued that the 60 km/hr. speed limit is successfully being enforced, and that the citizens' request for a radar enforcement sign is unwarranted unwarranted since they arc specifically specifically for construction zones or areas where police enforcement does not occur on a daily basis. Committee will give its judgment on the matter after they hear from Mr. Cureatz. Writer Produces Tug of War Book make him seem inaccessible. Pictured here, during the presentation, are Councillor Frank' Stapleton, Councillor Hal McKnight, Mr. Cureatz, Councillor Arnot Wotten, Councillor Diane Hamre, Councillor Marie Hubbard (seated), Councillor Ann Cowman and Mayor John Winters. From Page One Bowmanville native, David Milne, doesn't fit the academic stereotype of one who studies history by contemplating contemplating ancient texts or relics. In fact, his work doesn't lag too far behind the latest newscasts or newspapers because he studies Canada's Canada's more recent political events. And his writing results in the kind of analysis which goes far beyond the mere recording of day-to-day politics. A professor of political studies at the University of Prince Edward Island in Charlottetown, he is the author author of The New Canadian Constitution and co-editor of The Garden Transformed: Transformed: Prince Edward Island, Island, 1945-1980. His latest book, ^entitled "Tug of War", explores the relationship between Ottawa Ottawa and the provinces under Trudeau and Mul- roney. It was published late last year by James Lorimer and Company, in Toronto. 'Tve been writing about moving targets, in a way," Mr. Milne explained as he described his interest in present-day political studies. The former Bowmanville High School student autographed autographed copies of his book and renewed old acquaintances acquaintances on Monday, January 19, in a reception at the Bowmanville High School Library. It was in B.H.S. that David Milne first developed an interest interest in history and also worked on his writing skills. He adds that he is very proud of the foundation which the school provided for his future academic career. Mr. Milne, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Milne, of Bowmanville, attended Central Public School and Bowmanville High School, graduating from B.H.S. in 1961. He proceeded to Queen's University where he received his honors history history degree. He completed his master's degree at University University of Toronto in political political science and also received received his Ph.D. from U of T. He joined the faculty of the University of Prince Edward Edward Island as an assistant professor in 1970. , Mr. Milne's first book on' the Canadian constitution became a best seller in this country and it was begun before the outcome of the constitutional debate was known. His latest book is similar in that not all of the data on the Mulroney or even the Trudeau years will be available for some time in the future. And David Milne is conscious conscious of the fact that books written on contemporary subjects face the danger of being too "time bound". But although he writes as events are unfolding, he believes believes that it is still possible for an analysis of the facts to stand the test of time. Mr. Milne sees his audience audience as being divided into two main categories. There are members of the general public who are interested in furthering their knowledge knowledge of public affairs and politics. And then there is a more scholarly audience engaged in the study and analysis of the events. That means the author must write in a style lively enough to attract the attention attention of the layman without discouraging the more serious serious student. Indeed, his books are used as supplementary supplementary reading on a number number of university courses and in some cases they provide provide the main text. Summing up the book "Tug of War" in a matter of paragraphs would be impossible. impossible. It was four to five years in the makingand was written chiefly during a sabbatical last year. Howev,er, just one one of the goals of the 275-page volume is to look at the question of whether Prime Minister Brian Mulroney's federalism will work. And Mr. Milne has concluded that the answer is "probably "probably not". The Mulroney government government came to power with an objective of achieving economic renewal and national national reconciliation. In the area of economic renewal, Mr. Milne suggests that protectionism and trade wars are making that goal difficult to realize. Moreover, falling commodity commodity prices are also a hinder- ance to the economic program. program. The concept of national reconciliation worked for about one and one-half years, but now there's increasing increasing pressure on the government from the various various regional interests. Since the Progressive Conservatives Conservatives were elected, Liberal governmènts have also arisen in Ontario and Quebec. "That automatically automatically is a challenge to a Tory government," said Mr. Milne. The author suggests that some neoconservative traits exhibited by the present present government go against Canadian traditions. For example, the emphasis on the private sector and the desire to sell off crown corporations corporations may not be accep- tible in less-wealthy reg-. ions of Canada where government government is an important factor in the local economy. A book of this nature naturally leads one to ask the author the following question: Can Mulroney win the next election? Much could happen to the fortunes of the government between now and then. But David Milne suggests that "at the moment, it looks less and less likely that they'll come in with a majority." Not since St. Laurent has a government managed to string together two terms of office with a majority mandate. mandate. And present events do not indicate that the Progressive Progressive Conservative government government will match the achievementofSt. Laurent. Now that the writing of Tug of War is completed, Mr. Milne faces the usual gauntlet , of media interviews interviews and talk-show ap- 1 peàranceé. His promotional efforts will include personal personal visits to Ottawa, Toronto, Toronto, and the Atlantic region region as well as telephone interviews interviews with reviewers and journalists in thé western western provinces. Mr. Milne explains that his teaching commitments mean he usually isn't free to write until the school holidays. And, having written or collaborated on three books to date, Mr. Milne hopes to take some time to relax from his writing schedule. But this doesn't mean that he's not already planning a fourth project. It will be an update of his first book on The New Canadian Canadian Constitution. This second second volume will outline developments developments that have taken place since the first work ; was published. After that, the world of ! Canadian contemporary ; politics will undoubtedly ■ remain filled with many fu- ! ture book possibilities. For, ; as long as there are Cana-1 dian politicians and poli- ; tics, David Milne will be as- • sured a bountiful supply of! "moving targets" to study. • Van Belle Floral Shoppes ... much more than a flower- store! 4 STORES • Highway No. 2 •KlngSI,E.,Oah*ws • Slmcoe SI, N„ Oshawa •King St. W„ ■owmarwllla VAN BELLE' I 'Traoemaiks ol Van Belle Lindens Ltd > 1 Norm's Delicatessen 29 King St. E. 623-1533 Bowmanville Having a Super Bowl party this weekend? Then go with the winning team at Norm's Delicatessen. Look at what we can dish up for you! Meat trays, cheese trays, and vegetable trays -- an excellent idea for the weekend festivities. 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