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I Administrator Plots Course for Town's Economic Growth by Rob Savage "Together, we must essentially essentially make economic development development our top priority." priority." That was the heart of the message delivered by Newcastle's Newcastle's Chief Administrative Administrative Officer, Larry Kotseff, during a Chamber of Commerce Commerce meeting last week. In a discussion of the economic needs and goals currently facing the town, Mr. Kotseff stressed that public and private citizens must work together to make economic development happen. "The town council is not in the position to create economic development alone," he said. "We must work together." He added that actions should be taken immediately immediately while the economy economy is strong. He argued the current economic strength in the province may not last. "When there's a direction and a certaim momentum, we have to take advantage of it and not wait until we feel we're ready," he said. And in a speech outlining an organizational approach towards economic development development in Newcastle, he explained how the task should be approached. He began by outlining the issues which currently face the town, including rapid growth in the area and a financially financially restrained tax base. The chief administrative officer said the public is not willing to accept much growth in taxes but is demanding demanding an increased amount of services from the town. "The public is increas ingly demanding value for its money," he said. Added to that problem is the fact that municipal governments governments are the most open to public scrutiny. As suggestions for improvement, improvement, Mr. Kotseff recommended recommended that the town take advantage of rapid technology changes and that they develop a policy of "growth stimulation" rather than "growth management." management." He defined his role in the management process as "very important" and outlined outlined some of the key roles of a town's administrator. He said his job is to establish establish direction for the town, develop a long-term plan for growth, eliminate some of the "red tape" which sometimes slows things down, offer technical expertise expertise or a means for contacting contacting outside technical experts and to ensure that the town's support systems are in place. Mr. Kotseff then defined economic development as two things: jobs and taxes. He argued the town must want to increase its tax base and create jobs while maintaining maintaining existing jobs at the same time. ; Four needs identified by Mr. Kotseff as a means towards towards those ends were: 1) increased industrial development, development, 2) commercial development where appropriate, appropriate, 3) a strengthening strengthening of the downtown business business core and 4) development development of the tourism industry. industry. To meet those needs, he favored the creation of an economic development task force made up of Chamber members and other people Newcastle's Chief Administrative Officer, Larry Kotseff, spoke to the Bowmanville Chamber of Commerce Commerce last week on methods for economic improvement improvement in the town. Among the main priorities stressed by Mr. Kotseff was that politicians and community leaders must work together to make economic stimu- from the business commu- those goals and priorities, nity. he said a time table for He said that task force growth and the delegation could sum up the communi- of responsibilities could be ty's strengths and weaknes- set to ensure an organized ses the town has and how implementation of the they can be used for growth, goals. He said that goals and As an example of one area priorities can then be es- which should be expanding lablished for the town. With in the town, Mr. Kotseff de lation possible. Seen here during a presentation of an appreciation plaque are Ron Strike; Charlie Rolland, Rolland, the Past-President of the Chamber; Mr. Kotseff; Joe Denny, the President of the Chamber; and Mayor John Winters. scribed the tourism industry industry and its recent growth throughout the province. He said tourism provides some of the fastest benefits to a town because it grows quickly and is labor intensive. intensive. Following Mr. Kotseffs speech, Mayor John Win ters stressed that business leaders like those in the Chamber of Commerce must sell the town to outsiders. outsiders. "We're proud of what we have here and we should let the world know about it," Mayor Winters said. Lt. Governor Offers Encouragement at St. Stephen's Local Rotary Club Sets Easter Seal Goal The Bowmanville Rotary Club will be aiming for $13,600 this year in their annual contribution to the Easter Seal Society. The provincial goal this year is $4 million and that goes towards a variety of services for the disabled. Seen here following a Rotary discussion of the campaign (clockwise from the back) are: Rotary President Bill Hall, Peter Arnott, a director for Easter Seals, Rota- rian Morley Watson, Jason Weber, the 1987 Timmy and his mother Pauline. by Rob Savage When 14-year-old Andrew was asked about hockey, he did a remarkable thing -- he described it as sticks and fighting. What's remarkable about his description, and the fact that ke could describe anything anything at all, is that Andrew is physically disabled. He cannot speak through his mouth and has limited use of his hands. He was able to answer the question about hockey by using Blissymbolics, a graphic computerized system system which teaches non-verbal non-verbal children to communicate communicate with others. The Blissymbolics are part of the motorized wheelchair which Andrew uses for mobility. And they're part of the contribution contribution from the Easter Seal Society to the disabled. Peter Arnott, the director of Service Club Relations for the Easter Seal Society since 1981, spoke of Andrew and the many youngsters being helped by the Easter Seal Society during an address address to the Bowmanville Rotary Club last week. He described some of the advanced technologies being used to help the disabled disabled and some of the contributions contributions required to continue continue the work. "They're doing wonderful things," he said as he described described the computers and technologies for the handicapped. handicapped. "But they also have wonderful price tags." This year, the Bowmanville Bowmanville Rotary Club's goal is to raise $13,600 for Easter Seals, up from $12,500 last year. Mr. Arnott advised the Rotary members that they should always be trying to raise as much as they can, since the case loads do not always increase on a systematic systematic basis. Citing the expenses for such items as a super wheelchair, which can be up to $10,000, lie said an unusual unusual number of caseloads in any one year can throw a budget off-track. "It's very, very difficult to budget what your costs arc going to be in looking after your case load," he said. "You can have a case come up in your community that could require some extremely extremely heavy expenses." In addition to the equipment, equipment, Mr. Arnott spoke of the 38 District nurses who help the Ontario Easter Seal societies and the $2.8 million budget for the nurses. He also addressed a recent recent provincial government grant for $1.7 million towards towards home renovations for the physically disabled. He said the donation was a result result of the Easter Seal's administrative administrative record and the fact that they have a volttn- teer base in every community community In Ontario. "We're happy to see llie grant because frankly, the clubs just could not keep up with the rising costs of home renovations," he said. "The costs were a stumbling block to us." Yet, Mr. Arnott said the clubs do play a major role in the Easter Seal's success and that he enjoys getting out and meeting different service club members. In total, there are 227 service service clubs affiliated with the Easter Seal Society, 137 of them being Rotary clubs. The Bowmanville Rotary Club has been affiliated with Easter Seals since 1931. To date, they have contributed contributed more than $225,000 to the organization. The money helps the currents? currents? children caseload in Bowmanville, with 22 boys and 15 girls receiving.support receiving.support from Easter Seals. Across the province, more than 7,000 children with physical disabilities are helped by this organization. organization. This year, they're hoping hoping to raise $4 million in total to continue their work. As Ontario's 24th Lieutenant Lieutenant Governor, Lincoln Alexander Alexander represents an office steeped in tradition and history. But Mr. Alexander's message message to the students of St. Stephen's School on Wednesday, February 25, was a contemporary one. He told a captivated audience audience about the importance of pursuing an education, working hard, and rejecting the pitfalls of drugs and alcohol. alcohol. "The future is in good hands and you're the future leaders," Mr. Alexander said. The guest speaker reminded reminded students that life outside the classroom is hard. And that's all the more reason why he believes believes that they should go to school as long as they possi bly can, respect their teachers, teachers, learn from their teachers, teachers, and listen to their parents' parents' advice. The lieutenant governor added that keeping one's body fit and healthy is also important in any effort to succeed. And although students may be tempted to yield to peer pressure and use alcohol alcohol or drugs, Mr. Alexander Alexander noted that students should learn to say no. "Don't let them convince you itis the right thing to do. It's the 1 wrong thing to do." And'his description ofthe final outcome of drug abuse was open and frank. Young people who take , drugs won't have a chance to become become a lieutenantgovernor, a doctor, a lawyer, or anything anything else. Chances are that Fashion 4 Carnaval 9 This Saturday Sixteen designers in fashions fashions and jewellery from the Durham Region and beyond will be showcased at "Spring Carnaval '87" on Saturday, March 7th, at 7:00 p.m. at Durham College in Oshawa. The dinner/show is a cooperative cooperative effort of the Visual Visual Arts Centre of Newcas tle and Durham College. The co-ordinator for .the fashion show is Cathryn Coverly, Theatre Arts Department Department of Courtice Secondary Secondary School and the commentator commentator is none other than the well-known authority in fibre arts, Mrs. Janet Coates. The evening will start with a cocktail hour, accompanied accompanied by light entertainment entertainment on the piano with Gladys Brown of Orono followed followed by a gourmet dinner and an exciting show of "Fun and Fashions." All participating designers are recognized for their origi- EHTicdc Ilaunsbergcr and Denise Vanson, ofthe Visual Arts Centre, model two ofthe outfits which will he highlighted this Saturday, March 7, at the Spring Carnaval '87. Sixteen designers in fashions and jewellery from Durham Region and beyond will be showcased in this event. Denise, the administrator ofthe Visual Arts Centre, (left) is modelling a blue, pink and white dress by Marion Casson, a potter and fibre artist from Carrying Place, Ontario. Elfriede, co-ordinator co-ordinator of Spring Carnaval '87, is wearing a reversible machine-quilted jacket made by Carol Gould, of Bowmanville. The event takes place at the Durham College Dining Lounge and includes a gourmet meal, and musical entertainment as well as the fashion show. It all begins at? p.m. and further information or tickets arc available by calling the Visual Arts Centre at 623-5831 or Durham College at 576-0210. nality and fine workmanship workmanship in the fashion world and many of the featured designs have won awards with the Ontario Crafts Council, Sheridan College Fashion Galas and in juried competitions. Let us introduce some of the artists represented in Carnaval '87. From the Cobourg-Bel- leville-Peterborough area we have designers Marion Casson, Joan Reive, Lisa Pierce and Wilma Foley. The Durham Region is represented with artists Ruth Sedgewick, Bill Fitches, Jane Dixon, Carol Gould, Janet Coates, the Oshawa Machine Knitters' Guild and jewellery artists Nancy Steele and Marcela Lukavsky. As a special feature and to underline the "Carnaval '87" spirit, we are pleased to introduce three talented designers from theToronto- Kleinburg-Oakville area with their "wildly imaginative imaginative and entertaining fun fashions", Lisa Mann, Mary Corcoran, and Ankaret Dean. Various services ranging from hair designs to modelling modelling have been donated to the project. And after the dinner and show there will be an informal informal boutique where some of the fashions and jewellery jewellery will be available for sale and guests may meet the designers. For those who wish to relax in the dining lounge, Mary Petrie, flute, and Edward Edward Hoad, guitar, will play light after dinner music for your enjoyment. It will be an evening of fine dining, relaxation and fun, and, most important, it is all for raising funds toward toward the restoration ofyour centre for the Visual Arts in the' community. Tax receipts receipts for a major portion of the ticket price will be issued. issued. So give us your support and join us at Spring Carnaval Carnaval '87. A limited number of tickets tickets arc still available. For reservations and purchases, purchases, call the Visual Arts Centre in Bowmanville at 623-5831 from one p.m. to four p.m. daily or Durham College at 576-0210. they won't live long enough to be anything, he said. The lieutenant governor told the Bowmanville students students that he believes each person who occupies the office office of lieutenant governor brings a different style and sets different priorities. While the formal portions of his job -- in areas such as reading the speech from the throne and signing legislation -- remain unchanged, unchanged, Mr. Alexander believes believes that the informal aspects aspects ofthe post are changing. changing. He's - attempting to bring his office closer to the people. "What I like best about my job is what I'm doing right now -- visiting schools," Mr. Alexander said. And al though the queen's representative representative in Ontario was an imposing figure to the St. Stephen's students, he quickly established a rapport rapport with the group. He started by explaining how he became lieutenant governor. It all began in February of 1985 when he received a phone call from the Prime Minister's Office discreetly asking if he would be interested in accepting accepting the lieutenant governor's governor's post which was being vacated by Lieutenant Lieutenant Governor John Black Ail'd. At that time, Mr. Alexander Alexander was head of the Workers' Compensation Board. Mr. Alexander confirmed that he-was interested in the appointment. And this eventually led to an official phone call from Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. "My knees started to shake," he recalls as he describes describes his mood as he answered the phone. But when the prime minister offered offered him the position, he accepted. In his address to the St. Stephen's students, Lincoln Alexander spared few details details of his personal life or of his official functions. He noted that he is six feet, three inches tall, weighs 225 pounds, and is married with one son and one granddaughter. As lieutenant governor, he serves a five-year term for which he receives a salary salary of $72,000 per year. And he noted that the job means very few holidays, a lot of time away from home, and working seven days of the week. Nevertheless, it's obvious that Lincoln Alexander is a man who enjoys his work. And his enthusiasm for life in general is contagious. While he did not discuss in any detail the personal struggles he experienced on his way to success in life, Lincoln Alexander told children to think of his example whenever they are discouraged. For Ontario's lieutenant governor is of the opinion that his accomplishments accomplishments can be matched by others. He told students to remember remember the following words: "He did it. I can. And I will." Lieutenant Governor Lincoln Alexander meets some ofthe guests in attendance at an assembly held at St. Stephen's School in Bowmanville last Wednesday, Wednesday, February 25. From left are: Martin Btirnie, principal principal of St. Stephen's; Peter Roach, Director of Education; Education; Durham East MPP Sam Cureatz; Regina Smith, teacher of Grade 5 B; 1-Iis Honor Lincoln Alexander; Alexander; Sylvia Vanhaverbeke, separate school trustee; trustee; Bob Burke, separate school trustee; and Don Folz, Superintendent of High Schools and Curriculum. Curriculum. Marble Fireplace Among Items Which Burned Councillor Cowman by Rob Savage A marble fireplace was just one of Hie items in the Bowmanville Museum's renovations renovations which had Councillor Councillor Ann Cowman burning mad on Monday, Fob. 23. Referring to the minutes from a Jan. 14 meeting ofthe Bowmanville Museum board, Councillor Cowman challenged some of the renovations renovations going into the building. She pointed to a report on the museum's parlor which says the green tile fireplace will be replaced with a marble marble fireplace and hearth Ibr $1,350. Councillor Cowman said she did not believe the fireplace fireplace being installed for that price could be real marble. At the same time, she challenged an item in the report where Curator Dan Hoffman had looked into a $7,500 (lining room suite to be purchased from Lilac Bush Antique and Collectibles, Collectibles, Kleinburg, She said that the museum MiouKi not be going to an antique and "collectibles" shop when they're looking for valuable antiques. As well, she said the January January minutes include no mention of the feasibility study done in 1980 and she said no person on the board consulted an expert in Canadian antiquities. However, the report on the museum's meeting was received for information by the town. Many of the developments developments in it refer to the museum's conversion pro ject, which will see the two front galleries turned into a "front" and "back" parlor. Councillor Cowman said she's been concerned for some lime about the nature of the work being done in the conversion project. "I was hoping Hint we would be able to make the Bowmanville Museum a number one showcase," Councillor Cowman said. "It's bothering me that these kinds of things are happening and it will not be number one authentic."