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2 The Canaclian Statesman, Bowmanville, October 8, 1975 Park Project (Continued from Page One) Other benefits nredîcted bv the construction firm to the community would include a projected increase, according to resent rates, in New- castle's assessment of some $2,000,000 per year, resulting in taxes annually in the $350.000 area FLOWERS * DRIED a FRESH e TROPICAL GREEN PLANTS 3 STORES: Highway No. 2 King St. e., Oshawa Simcoe St. N., Oshawa Intangible benefits such as convenience to Newcastle re- sidents of locally produced goods and services would also be felt through the creation of "a sense of community" the developer claims. Thië ap ov ed - oject would be competed in three stages, beginnin with the western third of e land, followed by the central section and finally the remaining east end. The overall development should be completed by tre early 1980s if approved now. A printed report on the rosal advises that "the an is practically ready for immediate development and the owner is anxious to proceed as soon as possible." The roject is to be aimed at providing an area for attract- ing light industry to Bowman- ville. "Permissible uses in this category can be summarized as the storage and manufac- and materials in wholly enclo- sed structures." Building designs in the area, according to the report are to be closely regulated and should present a "particularly orderly appearance" which the report says would give the park a "Custom tailored aparance." e report further states that every customer of the land in the park area would, in early stages of negotiating with Rushville Construction, be made aware of the design restrictions. Tentative proposals for a new interchange on 401 at Cemetery Road are also taken into account by the roposal. The interchange, if built, would allow , the industrial park direct access to 401, while the existing Liberty Street and Bennett Road interchanges would be closed. Although presently used for industrial purposes the land is zoned for indusral develop- ment. Man Dies in Single Car Accident Ranson Herbert Bell, 40, of R.R. 2, Blacksfock, died late Saturday afternoon in the above vehicle in an accident on Regional Road 57 near Concession 7 of Darlington Township. The vehicle shown at Bob's Towing, was driven by his wife, Pauline Bell, who was taken to Oshawa General for treatment after the' Pinto wagon went out of control and rolled twice about 5:45 p.m.A passenger sustained only minor injuries. home environment is not conductive to reading. She believes children are spending too much time watching TV compared with 20 years ago when reading skills were perhaps better. A task force member indi- cated the reading problem is now more acute as more students are going to second- ary school. The point was also made of "buck oas-ing" as one task force member suggestea tne problem had to be cured some- where and that continually shifting the blame from one level to another will never solve the problem. Such was one of the reasons the report was recommending remedial action in secondary schools. Earlier this year a number of Ontario Universities report- ed that they were having to teach remedial reading be- cause students coming out of secondary schools were not able, in some cases, to handle course reading. The factor of reading some- thing but not understanding is a problem another member of the task force related. It was noted that some students are able to speak the words from the page but have no compre- hension of what they are reading. Mr. Halloran, stressing that reading was not as simple as it appeared on the surface, added that there are often students who cannot even see the material to be read. He made the point that there is more to be tested than just reading as, in some cases, there might be physical pro- blems as well. Industry Asks (Continued from Page One) Coun. Ken Lyall was first to speak on the matter and moved that council accept in principle the Indian Indus- tries' proposed operation and that the lot be included in the Projected Regional Official Plan as an industrial site. Coun. Kirk Entwisle in contradiction to Lyall's mo- tion, suggested it would not be proper for the town to make such a request to the Region, however, Lyall, supported by Coun. Ann Cowman insisted it is council's right to make such a request. Although Mr. Lyall advised that the first part of his motion was intended to eleminate any further kicking around of the matter, Coun. Entwisle moved that the first part of the motion be deleted as no application for re-zoning has been filed by Mr. Amyotte. Coun. Entwisle then moved that council simply advise the Regional Planning Authority that Newcastle Council are aware of the Indian Industries proposal and ask them to give it active and sympathetic consideration in the Regional Planning Process. Although objected to by Mayor Rickard who warned earlier in the meeting about persons approaching the coun-, cil bar during session, Mr. Amyotte approached Coun. Entwisle and advised him that an application is filed at the Regional level for re-zoning which is what he wishes council's help with. Coun. Entwisle relayed this fact vocally to council. Coun. Lyall, feeling that Coun. Entwisle's motion was equal to pussyfootirig, sug- gested that what is to be done within the boundaries of the Town of Newcastle is "our business" and thal "if we go to the Region with hat-in-hand they 're going to knock our brains out. Coun. Lyall added in disgust followî ng a patriotic speech by Mayor Rickard on the demo- cratic process which could easily have gone well with a violin serenade, and the defeat of his motion on a recorded vote "Mr. Amyotte, you'd better be prepared to stay around for the next 10 years." With Lyall's motion lost, Coun. Cowman introduced a motion that Mr. Amyotte be allowed to continue operation of his f irm in the present location until some solution is rea-ched where ever il migrit come from. Mr. Lyall second- ed that motion. Coun. Entwisle again voiced symþathy with the motion but Bd. Ratifies (Continued friom Page One) The Board of Education has yet to settle contracts with secondary school teachers, maintenance staff, office staff and administration. Mr. Carman told the board this contract in Northumber- land-Newcastle is close to trie Durham Board settiement, while it is higher than Peter- borough and Hastings. He said boards which settled earlier, settled at a mucri lower level. Trie elementary teachers had been working without a felt that if anyone were to object to it and as a court ruling has been made, council might be held responsible. Mayor Rickard advised that the motion would also be against the policy of council which allows council to ignore a matter but not to make such an'approval. Coun. Ivan Hobbs insisted that Mayor Rickard rule the motion out of order and not accept it to which the His Worship concurred., Coun. Lyall referred to a precedent case where re- zoning was granted by council in an agricultural zone to permit operation of a mea1 market. Mayor Rickard however advised that such had been a local matter and that the Amyotte case is to be dealt with a the Regional level.. In conclusion, Mr. Lovekin requested that council refer the matter to the Town's solicitor to inquire if a motion would be in order not to take any further action against Mr. Amyotte until the' out- come of his appeal on the court decision. A motion to that effect was put and carried. contract since August 30, 1975, when last year's contract expired. The secondary school teachers are still working without a contract. The new contract is broken into two grids, or increment periods, falling in September 1975 and January 1976. For examle. a new teacher starting in this area in Septem- ber 1975 in the lowest teaching category (Dl) would receive a salary of $8,000 per year. A teacher in trie Dl category with five years experience wouid earn $10,3 10 per year. In trie Durham area trie salaries for comparable teachers would be $8,140 and '$11,015 respectively. In January 1976, the lowest category teacher's salary will go up to $8,580 and the salary of the teacher with five year's experience in the Dl category will jump to $11,080. In the Durham area, elementary teachers will also receive an increase in January bringing the lowest category there to $8,890 and five years experi- ence in the lowest category to, $12,215. Teachers who begin teach- ing in the top category in this area will earn a salary of $12,310 from September to December and $12,850 from January to August. hose teachers who aveive year's experience and are in t e top category (A4 VII) will earn $16,560 for now andin January will begin to earn $17,290 a year. During the one year contract, a top category teacher with 12 years experi- ence will earn $22,500 until January and then $23,500 until August 1976 when a new contract is negotiated. Principals of publie schools in the Northumberland- Newcastle jurisdiction will earn in the salary range of $27,000 from September to January and in the January till August period in the $28,000 range. Teachers with 13 to 19 and a half years experience will not only receive their category increases, but will also re- ceive an extra $2,000 which has been increased from $1,700 last year. Teachers with 20 or more years experience will receive their category increase plus $2,200. This is up $300 from the $1,900 allowed last year for over twenty years experience. Consultants will receive an increase of $2,400 per year. Benefits are the same as last year, with the teachers paying 100 per cent of Ontario insurance premiums and the board paying 100 per cent of the cost for semi-private care, the dental plan, thegroup life insurance plan and long-term disability. As chairman of the negotia- ting committee, Mr. Carman said as much as rie disliked the idea of increased costs to the board, he would recommend the ratification of the agree- ment. "We have no other alterna tive," rie said. "If we don't it is going to cost us more for legal tees for arbitration." Trustee Harriet Reisler seconded the motion and the board voted 9-4 in favor of adopting the new contract with the elementary school teachers. Lawn Paving &ontinued from Page One) On a motion of Cowman and Hobbs the meeting went "in camera" for a period of some 15 minutes. Following the closed ses- sion, Coun. Lyall moved that the meeting be adjourned to the caîl of the chair when a public meeting could be held at which time a more compre- hensive representation of the the people of the village could be present and voice their views on the matter while work on the lot would cease until such a meeting. The motion was lost on a recorded 4-1 opposing vote.. A second motion by Mr. Lyall received no seconder. It suggested trial as trie hall board has no definite direction from council to contract the parking lot, the construction of the parking lot be halted. Stepping down from the chair, to be replaced by Coun. Hobbs for the remainder of the meeting, Mayor Rickard moved that in view of the fact that the parking lot has been proceeded with, under con- tract with the Newcastle Community Hall Board and that no one from the village in attendance is opposed to the lot, "council sup ort the action of the Hai Board regarding their project, pro- vided it can be accommodated by their 1975 budget" As future protection against suci iicidents Couns. Cow- man and Lyall moved that when the Hall Board brings in their next budget, "they should clarify their capital expenditures." The motion was carried. At Monday's council meet- ing, Coun. Cowman referred to a paragraph of corres ond- ence on the subject as Eeing good advice. The paragraph suggests that the manner in which the Hall Board com- menced the parking lot con- struction without council HIpvkup WINJlENJ outil whoo itbuIbgs!! Equal Status (Continued from Page One) given similar consideration to that of Rice Construction and that an application for re- zoning has been filed with the Town together with a similar application for inclusion in the Official Plan of the Region. Coun. Ken Lyall moved that council grant equal accep- tance in principle of the Payne proposal to that of Rice Construction. Coun. Kirk Entwisle added a motion that the two be considered equal in status, noting that his point in making the motion is that they appear identical and have both gone through the same application process. Although Mr. Ent- Coun. lion Allin moved to have the matter tabled That motion was lost. knowledge mght e a wise move for anyone who wants to get something done. "Get the work started and then see if anyone will stop you." Coun. Lyali, although noting that repercussions of the action are likely to be felt for some time, advised that as the work is done, "it's a dead issue." wisle would not second Mr. Lyall's motion which was consequently lost, Mr. Lyall, suggesting that rie is "a smarter politician than his friend," willingly seconded Mr. Entwisle's motion. Objection to Mr. Entwisle's motion came from Coun. Ivan Hobbs who indicated his disagreement was based on the fact there was no commit- ment similar to the Rice proposal for the percentage of homes to be allocated to senica citizens if given. Coun. Hobbs stated that ifI the Payne proposal is pre- pared to meet equal conditions then ie would support its being equally accepted in principle but otherwise not. Coun. Hobbs therefore off- -ered an amendment to the motion that it read the same commitment be met rather than considered equal in status, which Mr. Entwisle seconded. Mr. Carr, although rie could not grant council definite assurance that his client would meet the same percent- age allocations for Senior Citizens homes, felt his client would most likely be willing to como)lv with such conditions. Dishbowl Arrangement of Carnations and Mums 471$10,00 East: 623-4441 West: 579-1118 North: 728-5159 VAN BELLE Just cali one of our Flower Shops for Deivery We Count Our Blessings Once again Thanksgiving approaches and we want to sincerely extend our Greetings to you. WE ARE THANKFUL for the blessing of living in our wonderful homeland where everyone enjoys the many freedoms so few other nations permit. WE ARE THANKFUL for the opportunities you give us to serve you and that we are privileged to compound the prescriptions which restore health and so often saves lives. AND, - WE ARE PARTICULARLY THANKFUL that everyone of us have the privilege, on this Thanksgiving, or any other day to visit the Church or Temple of our choice and-g'ratefully give thanks to "HE, WHOSE MERCY ENDURETH FOR EVER." The Management and Staff of 7 7 67 Xang sit E. 63256Bc-i1ie. Ot I