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2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, May 14, 1975 Ann Cowman (Continued From Page One) Cowman is a strong opponent of the plan as it now stands and feels that a great deal more discussion is necessary to bring about alterations that will reflect the wishes of the citizens of the Courtice area. She is not against some develop- ment in the area, but feels the Concept is too much, too fast. She admits her knowledge of munici- pal politics is limited, but she is looking forward to the work that lies ahead in the next year and a half before the next election. She wiI continue her duties with Mitchell Travel in Oshawa. Lions' 40th (Continued From Page une) Wes Oakley responded to the toast, bringing greetings to the club from Lions Interna- tional. Next on the program was the Mayor of Newcastle Gar- net Rickard. He told the club that he had assurance by word of mouth from Queen's Park, that an amendment was to go through the legislature to change the name from the "Town of Newcastle" to the "Area Municipality of New- castle". He explained that the villages, hamlets and towns in the area each had their own identity, and the new name would help to preserve this. Mayor Rickard told the gathering that while he had never been a Lion, he had contributed much to Lionism in that he had two brothers and a son who were Lions. In jest he remarked that their contribution to the organiza- tion would have been some- what less if not for the bis influence rubbing off on thent. Commenting on the history of the club, Mayor Rickard stated that many of the projects initiated by the club in Bowmanville are now Municipal concerns, i .e. street lights in Bowmanville and euipment at the fire hall. irst Vice-President and President Elect for next year, Moe Richards presented Ed Sdiio ,Denntv District Gover- nor and District Governor Elect for next year with a white dinner jacket. Several speakers during the evening mentioned Lion Leslie as carrying on a tradition for the club. The Bowmanville club bas had four District Gover- nors and Lion Leslie will be the fifth. The entertainment for the evening was provided by Ross Metcalf-soloist, Doug Dewell on the piano and Don MacAr- thur on the trumpet. At one point in the show, Ross Metcalf put on a top hat and with a cane in hand he paraded up and down in front of the tables singing some Irish numbers. A history of the club over the last 40 years was given by Lion Nels Osborne. He began "it has been my privilege - de- finitely not my pleasure-to prepare a brief history for the first 40 years of the Bowman- ville Lions Club. With not one iota of remorse, I plead guilty to the charge of plagiarism, as a major portion of this summary has come from the excellent booklet prepared by Lion Andy Thompson for our 25th anniversary in 1960, plus the reviews prepared by Charter member Stu James for our 30th and 35th anniver- saries in 1965 and 1970." He mentioned the Lions' projects of assisting the blind throughout its history, and giving assistance to the needy. He stated how governmental bodies moving to socialism through OHIP, Family Allow- ances, Old Age Security, enlarged Welfare Schemes, Unemployment Issurance, and shorter working hours had altered the club's projects to offering prizes and scholar- ships as educational incen- tives to young people and expanding recreational facili- ties in the community. Lion Osborne stated "Bow- manville was introduced to Lionism in the spring of 1935. The first contact came from the efforts of the Extension Committee of the Port Hope DELOITTE; HASKINS & SELLS Chartered Accountants OFFICES IN MAJOR CA'NADIAN CITIES Bell Canada Building OSHAWA CENTRE, OSHAWA Partners: Josef Adam, B.Sc. (Econ.), C.A. Gordon F. Sedgewick, C.A. Burt R. Waters, F.C.A. Phone 728-7527 - 839-7764 TOWN OF NEWCASTLE HOLIDAY GARBAGE PICK-UP Garbage normally picked up on Monday May 19th, Victoria Day, will be picked up on Tuesday, May 20th on the boulevard. J. Dunham Director of Public Works Lions Club. Art Smith of that town, a brother of Aub Smith of Bowmanville, visited here with Lion Vern LaChance, organizer for Lions Interna- tional. A number of those who were to become our charter members discussed the ad- vantages of this association, and agreed to form a club, and to limit its charter member- ship to 25 members. Valuable assistance in the organizing was given by our two sponsor- ing clubs - the Port Hope Lions Club, and the Toronto Central Lions Club." He told of the first regular meeting on May 7, 1935 and charter night held May 27, 1935 in the badminton club. Lion Osborne told of the succession of service clubs into Bowmanville. "Our Lions Club was preceded by Rotary in 1924, and has been followed by Kinsmen in 1950, and Kiwanis in 1960; and these clubs along with a very active Legion, provide much service work to this area." Other points in the history touched on by Lion Nels Osborne are: the increase of the member-ship from 25 to a high of 75 and leveling off at about 65, an average atten- dance of 90 per cent, the four members of the club elected to the position of district gover- nor J.J. Brown in 1938, E.W. Crawford in 1942, C.W. Carter in 1945 and H.L. "Deac" Goddard in 1957. He stated "for the Lion's year of 1975-6, our Bowman- ville Club is doubly honored. We are very proud to an- nounce for A-3, District Gover- nor Elect Ed Leslie, and for Region 10 South, Zone Chair- man Elect Bruce Lush." Lion Nels Osborne stated "during the past 40 years, our club bas had four meeting places. It began in the Bowman House, which is now Dykstra's Food Market, then to the Balmoral Hotel, now named the Castle Hotel, then in 1937 to the Sons of England Hall above Chartran's Men's Wear with delicious dinners served by the Carter Family Bakery, and then in 1946 for the Christmas meeting to this building, our own Lions Com- munity Centre. The Carter Family Bakery continued catering for four months before asking to be relieved because of changes in its operations. Since then, we have been served by church groups and other ladies organ- izations of the town and district, and as each of us can attest, our meals have been superb." Nels Osborne mentioned the nine charter members still living, and Lion Ross Stevens although not a charter mem- ber who just received his 39 year perfect attendance pin. Many other events of past and present were summarized by Lion Osborne, (too numerous to mention). Guest speaker for the even- ing was the Rev. Bert Mort- lock a charter member of the club. Mr. Mortlock told the gathering of events that hap- pened before the founding of the Bowmanville Lions Club when he fifst moved into the area, after emigrating from England. He stated how be had worked on two farms in the area before working for two local companies then an out of town newspaper. His final position in this are was that of assistant editor of The Canadian Statesman. He described events that happened in Bowmanville in relation to the location of the Statesman office. The brunt of Rev. Mort- lock's address was around a passage written in the first century. St. Cyprian wrote to a man called Donatus. "This seems a cheerful world, Dona- tus, when I view it from this fair garden, under the shadow of these vines. But if I climbed to some great mountain and looked out over wide lands, yoil know very well what I would see. Brigands on the high roads; pirates on the seas; in the amphitheatres men murdered to entertain the applauding crowd; under all roof s misery and selfish- ness. Lt is a bad world Donatus, an incredibly badi world, Yet in the midst of it I have found quiet and holy people." In relating this passage to modern days, the speaker likened the high mountain to the satellite Anick. He stated '"we too see brigands on the high roads; and pirates, not only on the seas but in the air ; Minister's Assistant Thrills Youngsters 13 Not Too Unlucky for This Young Performer Fifteen-year-old Miss Erin Nicks, daughter of Mrs. Marg. Nicks, Bowmanville, doesn't consider thirteen an unlucky number. She has been com- peting in the Peterborough and Oshawa Kiwanis Music Festivals recently, and has won 13 awards for her solo work, her participation in duets, and trios, and appear- ances with the Oshawa Fest- ival Singers. She has been given an award byathe Oshawa Kiwanis Music Festival, and will also receive th'e Prince Philip Chapter Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire trophy for placing first with a mark of 88 in the 16and under solo class at the Oshawa Kiwanis Festival. Erin, along with Julie and Kathleen Eyman of Bowman- ville, and Miss Jane Stap les of Orono all sing with the Oshawa Festival Singers under the direction of Mrs. Elsie Drygala, ARCT., RMT of Oshawa, and have all won various awards ln their re- spective classes at these Festivals. Out Millbrook way, they have no problem filling the United Church with youngsters on Sunday mornings, especially when the minister, the Rev. David Bauman has his assistant Charlie along with him. Mr. Bauman is not only a minister, he also enjoys ventriloquism as a hobby and brought his two helpers along to the Crusade at Pontypool last week where they were a big hit. and in countries around the world men murdered, perhaps not to entertain applauding crowds, but to meet the insatiable demands of wicked men for power - yes - and under millions of roofs we see misery and selfishness and often, not far from our own doors " Rev. Mortlock then related that he likened the holy men in the passage to those in service clubs, like the Lions Club. He related the times and the need for service clubs and stewardship. In closing, he stated, "Iask only to serve. And I say to you on this 40th anniversary of your club - as custodians and stewards of your community, you too must lift up your eyes beyond the horizon of your time, to the greatness which may be its future and through dedicated and efficient stew- ardship vow that you will ask only to serve." He was thanked by Lion Jack Brough, and presented with a gift from the club. Interim Plan (Continued From Page One) Councillor Lyall argued that council would be derelict in its, duty if it gave third reading to the bylaw. He stated there were many items which need- ed to be changed. Councillor Kirk Entwisle, chairman of the planning advisory committee, stated the urgent need for a Interim plan, there being four differ- ent sets of plans in the municipality and inequalities were experienced every day. He stated that council ciuldn't get rid of them without a guide. He added that a number of large projects had been delayed because there was no plan. Councillor Lvall called a section of the Interim plan which allows infill develop- ment of !hamlets on private wells and septic tanks until serviced by the region, the "kiss of death" for Ennis- killen, Hampton, Tyrone, Hay- don and similar crossroad communities. The region would never expand its ser- vices to that extent, he argued and uff ii develop- ment is limited in scope by its very nature. Lawyer Richard Lovekin challenged town planner George Howden's statement that the Interim plan does not directly regulate land use. "An Official plan is a policy statement. The regulations that govern individual land- use are contained in the zoning bylaws," said the planner. He likened the Interim plan to an act of parliament, which states policy and allows the minister to fill gaps with regulations. "I don't think anyone snould go away from bere with the idea that . this is half a plan?" said Mr. Lovekin. "lit is an official plan." "Where you have an official plan you must have an official plan amendment to obtain a zoning bylaw," he said. Ma yor Opposes (Continued From Page One) Ivan Hobbs that conditions were crowded at various municipal offices , scattered throughout the town. Councillor Don Allin stated even if the facilities were used for five or ten years it was desirable to have ail offices under one roof. Mayor Rick- ard later submitted the follow- ing objections to this in a press release. Municipal Offices and Works Depot should not be in the same location because their operations are not com- patible environmentally. The proposed location is not a suitable location for adminis- trative offices. This location is not suitable for the works department, for as Bowman- ville grows the heavy equip- ment would need to travel through town streets to get to municipal roads and many miles would be involved. To a statement from Coun- cillor Allin that "I don't think there's any way we can go wrong economica lly," Mayor Rickard challenged the point. With Newcastle residents fac- ing an estimated 20 mill increase in their taxes this year, and demands growing for firehalls, arenas, and other facilities, council is saying there's no money available, he said. At the meeting and later in a press release, Mayor Rickard stated, "What this town needs is industry. With over 400 town houses committed, we need employment opportunities. We should not use serviced industrial land for motor graders, bull-dozers, sand domes, salt sheds, etc. At the meeting he stated, 'We say we are concerned about redevelopment of the urban core in Bowmanville and we have engaged planners to study it. We have engaged another planning firm to do an in depth study of Bowman- ville. Yes, we rush into a proposal like this without fistening to our planners- without waitin for them." Councillor Ivan Hobbs tackled the mavor on the economics of the proposal. He noted the works committee has included $500,000 in its budget for 10 equipment bays and $90,000 for land purchase. The plan to bring the works department under one roof, he said would cost more than $1 million. "This proposal would still be several hundred thousand dollars cheaper than it would be to bring one phase of our operations, our works department, under one roof," he said. manville, have recently joined the Festival Singers. This choir was given the highest praise in Peterborough by all three adjudicators - Lyndon van der Pump, Sidney Harris- on. and Robert Atherton all of Britain,. and recommended to compete in the National Fes- tival. They will be singing at Trinity Church in Bowman- ville May 25th, and will be performing in a two hour program at Ontario Pla-' next month. Sharon Perks ARCT., RMT., A Mus., is the accompanist for this choir. NOTICE THE REGIONALMUNICI PALITY OF DURHAM The garbage disposai site for the Town of Newcastle (Darlington Site) will be closed Monday, May 19, 1975, due to the Victoria Day Holiday. Normal Operations wilI continue on Tuesday, May 20, 1975. R.F. Richardson, P. Eng., Custom made drapes and sheers. Hundreds of samples to choose from to fit any decor. Come in, choose your fabric and colQrs. (sample may be taken home). We measure and install rods. OUR DRAPES ARE CUSTOM MADE, SEWN ON HOOKS, WEIGHITS & FAN -FOLDED. F.A. Furniture 37 King Street Eas* Red, Pink, Salmon, Purple, Variegated and Ivys. A Variety of Sizes from the Smaller Geraniums in a 4" Pot to the Largest in a 12" Patio Pot. FOR A LIMITED TIME OVER $10.00 WORTH A POINSETTIA CARD. REKKER 623-7071 ONLY, ANYONE PURCHASING OF PLANTS, WILL RECEIVE BE SURE TO PICK UP YOURS TODAY! Town of Newcastle (Ward 2) Bowmanville Area TRASH PICK-UP South of Kng St. Wed., May 21 orth of King St. - Thurs., May 22 Al Loose Trimmings, lawn clippings etc., to be in Boxes or Bags Hedge Cutting s to be Tied - No Large Trees Will Be Picked Up Al Material to be Placed on Boulevard J. Dunhlam Director of Public Works. in a 3" Pot 3