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I The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, November 15,1989 3 YWCA Honors Women of Distinction Town voices J Opposition to GST Proposal The YWCA honoured four women in the community last Thursday at the eighth annual Women of Distinction Distinction awards dinner. Twenty five women were nominated nominated for their contributions to the workforce, the community and the arts. The winners were (from, the left): Sandra Sweet, nominated in the category of Women in the Workforce; Jeannine Butler, nominated in the category of the Arts; Robin Jones, nominated in the Community Service category; and Tracey Welsh, Young Woman of Distinction. Newcastle doesn't like the proposed federal goods and services tax and elected officials have passed a resolution resolution opposing it. Members of Necastle Council agreed with Councillor Councillor Amot Wotten on Monday Monday when he suggested council should not endorse the GST. Councillor Wotten said he could see no benefits from the proposal and felt that "the whole country is upset with this." He explained that he brought the matter before council because he thought there was nothing fair in the proposal and he was "very much" against it. "I see no need for it at this time," he added. Mayor Marie Hubbard also spoke in support of the resolution, saying that the GST will have an impact on the municipality. She noted, for example, that parking lots will be taxed if the GST goes into effect. Oshawa City Council passed a similar resolution recently, stating their opposition opposition to the tax. They backed their resolution with a letter to the prime minister minister stating their views. Oshawa's resolution was endorsed by the Townships of Uxbridge and Scugog. The Township of Uxbridge Uxbridge asked that the federal federal government reconsider implementing the goods and services tax. by Andrea Adair At the YWCA Women of Distinction awards dinner last week, four women were honoured for the contributions contributions they have made to their communities. Tracey Welsh, a resident of Bowmanville, was one of them. Ms Welsh was chosen from seven people nominated nominated as the Young Woman of Distinction for 1989. On hearing about her selection, selection, the Ottawa University University student said: "This is truly a surprise for me." What apparently wasn't a surprise were the reasons the young woman was selected. selected. Her involvement with the community has ranged from Volunteering at an elementary elementary school to teaching Sun- •day School. In 1987, she was part of a student exchange in France and has since been tutoring students in the French language language as well as acting as a Bilingual tour guide at ngua odEs Park- wood Estate in _ Oshawa. Ms Welsh, during her seven years as a 4H member, member, has completed 23 projects projects and has helped with special events for nursing home residents. Sunday School teaching, serving on the St. Paul's United Church Board of Stewards Stewards and acting as secretary secretary to the Hi-C youth group have all been duties successfully successfully completed by the young woman. In addition to this list of achievements, Ms Welsh was a member of the Bowmanville Bowmanville High School Concert Concert band for five years and was in the Bowmanville Woodwind Ensemble in 1988-89. She has a grade eight Royal Conservatory of Music certificate in piano and has won awards for her French, Final Approval music and drama skills. Ms Welsh also found time to work as a Sevec Monitor for the Northumberland pi DovolnnniPiit Newcastle Board of educa- r OF UeveiOpmem tion Near Strathaven Get worth of m BLACKS. W DECKER Products Compliments of Nissan WHEN YOU TAKE DELIVERY OF A NEW NISSAN SENTRA OR HARDBODY COME ON IN AND WRAP UP A NISSAN TODAY! MIDWAY MOTORS 13 NISSAN ---- 1300 Dundas Street East I Hi g WhitDy 668-6828 Customer First Is™ OUR VOLUME SELLING MEANS YOU SAVE! She acted as enumerator for the provincial election and as District Returning Officer for Federal and Municipal Municipal elections. An Ontrio Scholar, she won a scholarship for French as a second language as well as an entrance scholarship scholarship at the University of Ottawa. She once wrote in an essay essay presented to a community^ community^ citizenship club that: "Through community involvement, involvement, I learn not only about others, blit myself in particular, how to set and complete goals despite con- : flict. I do not re"" 1 ' 3 '" ' anything so long • an ounce of goodness piness to someone in-the process. I do not wish to be remembered as a major scientist, scientist, nor the Prime Minister, Minister, but to be considered as someone who shared her heart with fellow human beings." beings." Along with Ms Welsh, Sandra Sweet, Robin Jones and Jeannine Butler were chosen for their work in the workforce, the community and the arts, respectively. Each woman selected received received specially designed silver silver pins made by local goldsmith goldsmith Sonja Sanders. Hospital Director Resigns After Four Months A Town of Newcastle appointee appointee to the board of directors directors at Memorial Hospital Bowmanville has resigned his position after serving four months of a two-year term. Bob Stone, who was appointed appointed to the board this past summer, will be replaced replaced by Carol Noble. Carol Noble's appointment appointment was confirmed by Newcastle's Town Council on Monday. A townhouse development development near Strathaven Nursing Nursing Home was given the green light by Newcastle Council this week. In a recorded vote, the Nor-Arm Development proposal proposal was approved by a vote of 5-2. Councillors Frank Stapleton and Ken Hooper voted against the proposal. ;■ Last week, when the general general purpose and- administration administration committee decided to reconsider the denial they You are cordially invited to our "CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE" on Sunday, November 19th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 8% OFF our extensive gift selection Refreshments will be served while you shop or browse at your leisure. Personal Service -- Complimentary Gift Wrap FREE PARKING 129 Ixtitg street Cast JSotommMlc 623-8100 Sophie ïrimëf æ resident representing -herself and others on'Peachtree. Crescent Crescent and Orchard! Park Drivé, said the development went against the town's official official plan. She said the area where it is scheduled to go, on a section of land at the east end of Bowmanville next to Strathaven and north of Highway Two, wasn't slated for high density development. development. Mrs. Pridie said the "small, most southern portion" portion" of the land was planned for medium density. She said she checked before buying her house. Last week she said she was concerned about the impact impact the development would have on the environment and cited the flood line and the flood valley as potential hazards. "Environmental is- sues...are a concern in our world today," she said, asking asking Newcastle councillors to help in protecting it. À planning staff report on the development indicated the section of land in question question was designated "low density residential" and "main central area" which, the report states allows medium medium and high density in the area. Region Reviews Emergency Plan For Darlington Durham Regional Council Council will decide today on a regional regional emergency plan that would be implemented in the event of an accident at Darlington Generating Station. Station. If members of council approve approve the second draft of the plan, it will be accepted in principle only and on the condition that certain outstanding outstanding issues are resolved. The finance and administration administration committee is recommending recommending the plan be approved approved if an agreement on marine notification can be reached among the Region of Durham, the municipalities municipalities in the region and Ontario Ontario Hydro. Another item the committee committee wants resolved concerns the extension of the primary evacuation zone around Darlington. Darlington. 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