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Kick Off Fund Rais.ing F ofr Section Two The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville,-Januarv 21, 1976 5 Allan Lawren%,;c Deçkcdes No North BayBoye"'s Poste T o Enter Leadership Race On Hitchhikîng Dnge Narth..i,,,,-rlnio-,.A V,,4n,. IThauvetravellear ,cn u r ui. ttimgatelv Prime' Minister ofD agr MP Allan Lawrence announ- ced to bis constituents on Monday that he will not be a candidate for the Progressive -Conservative federal leader- sbip. His letter reads 'as follows: Dear Friends: I thougbt you should be among the first to know that I have decided not to be candidate in the current cmanfor the Leadership province and across our country lately and I have been assured of enough financial o r! g anizational, caucus ana de ete support to convince me that I could do at least as well as any of those currently in the race. But I have also confirmed in rny own mind that ITam sîrnply not ready, at this time, to make the personal and family sacrifices whicb tbe onerous and gruelling positions of Leader of the Opposition, and Canada would require if the responsibilities of those offices are to be rârried out in the way I think necessary. Obviously 1 arn very grate- ful for the offers of assistance I have received. I know that whoever is chosen at the Convention will not only require, but will deserve, the whole-hýearted support of us all. Yours very truly, Allan Lawrence, M.P., Northumberland-Durham. For Millbrook,,,Arena According to reports, a p ro- Monaghan, to proceed with a -Millbroo Arena. il n rîcipe %atben fund raisin gcmpai g for a The existing sheli was anted byithepmunicipalities new sheli toe erecte a round heavily damaged in the early Cavan, Millbrook and South the existing ice pad of the December explosion which shattered one bouse and caused considerable damage to the downtown area. The three municipalities have banded together ina adfund raisi ng for the pro jeet a ikdofta meeting a. 4in h aa 1WA i Town Hail. All interested organizations h ô ù from the surrounding com- munities were invited and the entbusiasm whicb they dis- played at the meeting was It ws hpedthe meeting cbaired by Millbrook ana District Lions Club secretary Ron Wîsmer, would bring about a fund-raising commit- tee consisting of members from each of the clubs and oreanizations. J Fallis Board Chairman Ken Falsadvises the new shel structure would be similar to "à that of the Bewdley arena with concrete blocks up to a height of eigbt feet topped witb 20 feet of prepainted steel. Quotations are now being received for sucb a structure, one which bas corne in being for $128,500 based on a 90 by 182 foot shell. The cost will bowever be sligbtly more dÉan the qu'ote received as the arena board have since decided to widen the building to a full 100 feet to facilitate installing new foun- ONE 8x10 dation and allow for adtoa OLORPORT AIT The extra width is expected COLO POR RAIT to boost the price to the $150,000 area. Fortunately for the com- munities involved, the major- G t8 8 ity of the cost may be fnne G sacquiaintedwil'h our mn' itroshm ne'v olecion ofco ortwo dollars for vr on new oll ctio ofc lorraised by the campaign. In this manner, if the a n s en c àc g ou dsorani*zations can raise $50,000 and ceni backgr unds oWintario would grant $100,000, coeigthe expected cost invo1ve . ALUUADVAdditionally, there is al- AN A T LTur. rSt ready an amount of $15,000 Javai{able fo ieisrne 22 23' 24 Th~e new shell will be the reconstruction to be followed Thur. 95, F1. 0-8,Sat 95later by new dressing rooms Thur.,9-, Fi. 1-8,Sat.9-5and an auditorium. It is now expected that contracts for the construction ________will be let by the spring break- p - up and that it should be known within a two week period whether or not the community support is sufficient. BOWMANVILLE Tbè more an economiy is dominated by large power 5,1 ar. Bbte, hîdro od dots Oe scog erssbject. Additiotsal subects-grottps ~roups, the Iess it is influenced oindividoals in am dy $100 pet soject. No proofs-choose front finished pro- YmrtfocsGven es,ooal iport s o 0r selction.) You ssay select additiotsal portraits offrred at ment spending, union -o..obcprces. Gstaranteedl coroplete satsfactorn or ooevy cheerfully refunded. No demands and prices go up ,andling charge even when demand in the economv is dropping. Cornes Cana diec A question period tbat followed the address by Dur- ham East MPP Doug Moffatt at the Men's Canadian Club Jan. 14, brought to light the sugestion that local council- lrad in partiular those at the Regional level, are spend- tbrifts. Rising to bis feet, Carson Elliott said that such had become bis view of the situation witb respect to the funds which the province hands out to tbe Region. Mr. Elliott's comments focused on the cost of the new Edna Thomnson Day Care- Centre in Bowmanville, open- ed on Jan. 9. He told Mr. Moffatt that the two-storey bouse, purchased and renovated into the day care centre, was valued in 1974 at $68,000, In 1975,- bowever the bouse, according to Mr. Elliott, was sold for $130,000 to tbe region. A lot down tbe street from the centre, could have been purcbased for some $60,000 and a new building construct- ed there, all on one level eliminating any fire bazarci problern, be stated. Mr. Elliott continued that the money the province bas handed the Region is more than our councillors bave seen in their lives with the result that tbey decide to spend every last cent. Sunday, glorious s quite coid. to budge found it toc a- fair a'tten United Chu. R. Bartlet W ES January 18 was a unsbiny day but Some cars refused and some people coid but there was iidaânce at Welcomi-e rcb. Rev. and Mrs. t are on a well earned wintcr break in Eng- land and Rev. J. Ramnjit wbo had planned to supply, was ill. The service was conducted by Lloyd Kellogg, and tbe cbild- in for Criticism : n Cl u b Meeting As the theme of Mr. as to what they neect most and Moffatt's address to the Cana- wbere to spend the money,"l dian Club was "controls", Mr. Mr. Moffatt stated. Elliott suggested that "ifit& He added that "the whole provincial government isg o- business of the province ing to wbolesale out that giving grants for this and not money why don't they set up a f or that, 50 per cent for set of standards'", under sometbing and 80 per cent for wbicb tbey would grant the something else, makes no funds if the municipality sense to me at all."l meets tbe requirements. He suggested that if local Altbough lie could not com- elected representatives, ment on the financial circum- should spend the uncondi- stances of the day care centre, tional grants in the wrong Mr. Moffatt admitted agree- places tey would have to get ment with what Mr. Elliott the rest of the money from the was suggesting. taxpayers. The MPP explained that - The problem Mr. Moffatt municipalîties, whetber tbey sees as possibly arising now need sncb tbings as street with financing of the day care lights or not are deciding to centre, is thbe result of a go ahead and put them in Just change in province's share. to g et the maximum provin- Originally, it was to have cial grant available. been financed 100 per cent, but He suggested thak such is the provincial treasurer's an- the case whetber the services nouncement before Christmas on whicù the rnoney is spent bas changed that. are needed or will benefit the Now, accordîng to Mr. peojplIe or not, as.the munici- Moffatt, the centre is to be palities bave an apparent funded on a 60-40 basiîs for feeling that tbey might Just as some parts, 80-20 for others well hgave or someone else and he suspects, that a local wîll. "That's absolutely sol', tax levy wili corne about to bie said. belp pay for the centre. "What the province should Otherwise, tbe fees would be doing, in no uncertain have to be raised to keep it ternis today, is maintainin5 alive. the finances of the region an~ In that respect Mr. Moffatt the municipality at the level it was critical of the province's was last year witb uncondi- sudden cutbacks "without re- tional grants so that tbe rmuni- gard to the necessity of the cipality can make a decision program." L E'YVI1 ren's story and sermon gven by Elaine. She talked witb the cildren about the country she visited and sang witb them a song originatinÎg in. Africa. Stephien Mâclm iinand Cindy Gould played on a small drum and gourd rattie wbicb she had brougbt back witb ber from Kenya. Altbougb several hadf beard some of Elaine's experiences before, this pre- sentation was different. She gave a very clear and concise account of the pur pose of thîs United Cburcb excbange witb other countries and the results of this "personal experience justify the whole plan. If al the Presbyteries across Can- ada are receiving as clear a picture of the differences in our lives and those of the ordinary people in Kenya, it sureil' will give fresb impetus to the wbole church for dedication to the Christian purpose. Eight members of the choir and tbe organist provided the usual leadership and the antbem was, "Praise to the Lord." Next Sunday's speaker will be Rev. Gerald A. Brown, B.A.B.D., Cbaplain for the Bowmanville Training School. A meeting of the general executive of the Welcome United Church Women was held in the new wing of the cburch on Tuesday rnorning last, to prepare recommend ations for the annual meeting. Mrs. Gwen Newton, cbaired the meeting. The following day the two groups met at the churcb althougb drifted side- roads prevented many from attending. Contrary to usual practice the ladies enjoyed their dessert and cup of tea first, then went to the sanct- uary for their meeting. The devotions were in charge of the new president, Mrs. Newt- on, who opened witb the reading of a poem which bad a special rneaning, it concerned a bridge in England well known to bier and was entîtled "Welcome". Mrs. Bartlett read a poem "Life" and f rvided the accompaniment ro t he hymn ad played special organ music. Mrs. M. Turck of Port Hope spoke to the ladies before tC regular business concerning a 'Meals on Wheels" project being initiated in Port Hope. She described the workings of the plan and displayed the special dishes required to transport the food. It was thougbt if there were requests from Hope township, the area churches might participate. Mrs. Newton was appointed liaison between this group and Port Hope and the group were lef t to discuss whether a practical plan could be work- ed for transportation. Reports were heard of tbe year s work from the secre- tary of one group, the otber was snowbound. Financial report was very satisfactory with sufficient fnnds to meet ail committments and set aside a surn for decorating the new room. Comrittments amounted to over $3,000. Berniece Best read two letters received lrom Luk Yun Man in Kowloon. Proposais made by the executive had accepteci Dy the organization were: decor- ILLE tion of the new wing under direction of commite r.C Irwin, Berniece Best and Mrs. L. Kellogg;, a dinner of appreiation for- the senior chir a dinner for Seniior citizens during their week; a _fellowship dinner the spring Wîns OPP Scholarship Commissioner H. H. Gra- hamn of the Ontario Provincial Police would like to congratu- late Mr. Kenneth Herman, 409 - lOSth Street, Island No. 2, Thunder Bay, Ontario. Ken- neth is the winner of the $200.00 reward offered by the OPP for the best designed poster stressing the dangers involved in hitchbiking. After mucb deliberation Kennetb's poster was unani- mously selected frorn 872 entries received from Ontario Higb School, Comrnunity Col- lege and University students. The five judges responsible for the selection were Mr. Sidney Allinson , Communica- following a church service witb decision later wbether it sbould be a sbaring time as it was two years ago; a bus trip to be arranged for the faîl bv Mrs. M. Payne; making of gowns for the junior choir later in the year. There was discussion concerning a bus to attend the annual meeting of Cobourg Presbyterial at Warkwortb in February. Eacb group had a tew minutes for local business and the planned games were Sostponed for, with wind stili low ing and snow drifting, members were anxious to get home. Officers for the côming year are: Past Pres. Mrs. T. Wilson, Pres. Mrs. Ronald Newton; Vice Pres. Mrs. L. Kellogg; Sec. Mrs. G. Byers; Treas. Mrs. George Tufford; Rep. to board of Stewards, Mrs. C. Irwin; Rep. to official Board, Mrs. E. Barrow- clough; chairman social com. Mrs. A. Ford; Stewardsbip Mrs. H. Best. Leaders of two local groups, Mrs. L. Kellogg and Mrs. Clarence Nichols; Lit. and Pro. Mrs. M. Payne and Mrs. T., Wilson; Commun- ity Friendsbip, Mrs. K. Dinner and Mrs. L. Farrow; Manse, Mrs., M. McHolm; Supply, Mrs. K. Asbby; Child support, Miss B. Best: Nominations Mesdames - E. barrowclough, R. McHolm, C. Irwin, and N. Chestnut. Garfield and Rodney Payne were borne from college for tbe weekend, from Toronto and Brockville. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Ashby returned on Friday Jan. 16 frorn a holiday in Hawaii. OBITTIAFIY RUSSELL GEORGE FRANKLIN In bis 8Sth year, Russel George Franklin, passed away suddenly at bis home on tions Advisor for the Ministry of the Solicitor General and from the OPP, Assistant Commissioner Stuart Loree, Staff Services Division, S$er- geant Grant Powers Phioto- graphic Section, dorporaî Gary Walker, Design Section and Miss Theresa Tbeakston, a civilian ernployee. Lt was obvious frorn the message depicted in the many posters received that Ontario students bave a real insight into the dangers of hitcb- hiking. 1Te rnost Irequent message conveyed in the posters was: Don't - followed by - If you Sunday, January llth, 1976. 1Born in Port Perry, he was the son of the late Henry and Annie (Vickery) Franklin. Married to the late Annie McMartin be had resided most of bis life in Bowmanville, previously residing in Cale- don. An 'adherent of St. Paul's United Cburch, be was also a member of the Orange Lodge No. 2384, The Oshawa Hu- moresque Club, Pine Ridge Blind, and Senior Citizen Clubs. In bis early life he had been a great hunter and trapper. urvivors are bis daugbter Helen (Mrs. Henry Francis), a son-in-law, and oneý grand- son. must hitcbhike, then be selec- tive about the rides you accept and neyer hitchhîke alone, especially atinigbt. Com missioner Grabam would like to thank ail the students for their participa- tion and many, excellent entries. Hopefully, the contest will help prevent some of, the serious incidents that are occurring as a result of hitchhiking. deserve to pay Iess for car and fire insuranoe They d'o at Abstainers'. Because our experience has shown that abstainers have fewer accidents, fewer home fires. That's why we can in- sure for Iess. If you're 'a non-drinker, can you afford flot to look into Abstainers' insurance for vyour Reverend E. Scbamerborn ne and your car? officiated at the service beldn on Wednesday, from tbe Osborrqe & Shank Nortbcutt Eliiott-Funeral Home, to Lang Vanît, Orono. mns. Agency Ltd. Floral tokens were received 108 Liberty St. N. from L.O.L. No. 2384, Van Dyk Bowmanville - 623-2527 Real Estate, Sayvette, Ajax and Local 175, Ajax. ABSTAINERS' INSURANCE COMPANY Interment was in Forest The only Canadien Conmpany providing eautomsobie Lawn Cemetery. Orangeville. and fi,.e ,surartco exclusively to abstainers. Cos,-t of a CareACentre