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Courtice Secondary Honor's Retiring Principaul Council Approves Budget Education- RegionaLevies Bla edfor RigherRate Following a council decision Monday night, the Town of Newcastle's vital tax statis- tics are now officiai. They indicate that when the Newcastle taxpayer gets bis tax bill this year -and reaches ~for bis cheque book, he'll be ~paying between 13.47 and 25.52 per cent more in 1976 property taxes. Increases depead partly on where the taxpayer lives. Property taxes are up by 13.47 per cent in Ward 2 (Bowman- ville). In Ward 3 (Clarke) there's an increase of 20.11 per cent, while Ward 1 (Darl ing- ton) faces a hike of,20.56 per cent. To complete the picture, the largest tax increase this yeri nWard 3 (Newcastle) whr nincrease of 25.52 per cent was written into the 1973 budget. However, the tax leaps corne mainly from regional and educational levies. Gen- eral taxes -- the ones coatrol- led by the. Town of Newcastle itself -- show the smallest increases. In Fact, the resi- dents of ward 3 (Bowman- ville) will be getting a decrease of 2.72pe cent in general taxes. When' it corne s to general taxes, the municipality 'is actually askiag for less this year. A total of $1,528,8W3 will be raised fo r general purposes and this figure is roughly $19,000 lower than last year.' Whea revenues rangiag from dog taxes to provincial government grants are added up, the projected revenue for 1976 is just over $9.4 million. Moaning and Groaning ylu presenting the budget b-aw for officiai approval, finance committee chairman, Ken Lyall said "sure there's going to be a lot of moaaing and groaning about it." He added that the rnunici pality didn't have a printing press in the basement for turning out 10 dollar bills. "Ail we've got 20e Per Copy BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 1976 '26 Pages NumI Volume 122 1 Bylaw Proposes Hair Rsing-,Fine Con gregation Honors Retiring Minis ter and Wife was nie surprisea! Courtice Secondary Sctiool Principal James Speers (third fromf right) walked nonchalantly through the stage door last Friday morning expecting to find a leaky ceiling -- or some such problem. Instead, over 1,000 students and staff members were packed into the gym to pay tribute to their retiring leader, who has been principal at Courtice since the sehool was built in 1961. Helping himi celebrate the occasion are, from lef t to right, chairman Dale Metcalf, Vice Principal Harry Bradley, Student Council President Pat Woodlley, Mr. Speers' wife Margaret, and Jack Munday, Head of the Student Services Department. In the foreground is the Courtice Cougar, a hooked rug completed for the occasioný which will hang in the main hallway of the school. by Liz Armstrong Though it mnust be really tough far over 100 people te keep a secret, retiig Cour- tice Secondary School princi- pal James Speers was iadeed supied at a party held in hij hoorlast Friday mornlng Using carefully planaed dc- eentinandi a few little whi, A bvlaw was tabled after first reading by Newcastle council that would have imposed a fine as high as $5000 for any barber convicted of cutting hairon Wednesdays or before 5 a.m. on any work day. The: bylaw proposaI was tabled at the June 7th councîl meeting until it is reviewed lies, more than 900 students, 5~0 teachers, clerîcal staff, mnain- tnneperson1nel and the schooi band awaîted the arrivai of Courtice's first principal la the school gym. When he appeared at the stage door, they burst into a rousiag readition of "For He's A Jolly Two special guests at the tribute were Mr. Speer's wife Faye, and one of iris two daughters, Mrs.ý Lynda Churcher of Oshawa. Both were spirited into the gym through a-back entrance at the% school. Senior student Dale Metcalf chaired the program and he began by introducing one of (Turn to Page Two) N e w castlIe -tAtNewcastle 'United Church on Sunday evening, the -Rev ald Mr ThosH. Smith were honored by their conigregation on i impending retirement and .G are P Ian sare pictured above following the several presentations. Many tributes wr paid to the popular couple who have -made a great contribution to the church M e tT n gh and community during1 their ministry. -Phioto by Liz Armstrong The Newcastle Game wiIl be holding a public presentation C Idi I manvilie Public Library.op ng D v lme s The Newcastle Game is described as an exploration of %An- ouîuu-nve<r and athletics., Lt is coordinated i by the Visual Arts Centre. , p o e"l 8 C P 0 andepojc wkiag ours artist' r v e ri c i l ahe pro etin ovscycings interpretations of the town lNJewcastle Town couacil Èome type of shopping centre L.D.C.M. andi Bowbrook In- and the mapping of areas of aliowed one shopping centre in the south-western section of vestments and dropthe appli- the Town of Newcastle that proposal for the east side of the town, however, there was cation of, the Pythagoras are of special interest to Bowmanviiie to go ahead and a debate on whether to include Group asà "premature". artists, athietes and sight- approved two others in pria- the application of the Pyth- Mayor Garnet Rickard with- seers. cîple in the south-western agoras Group in the motion. drew the' usual speaking Support for 'The Newcastle section of the towa at a council Coun. Kirk Entwisle pro- restrictions on members of the Game comes from volunteers meeting on June 7th, posed an amfendment to the audience toàallow the Pythag- and a recent Wintario grant of Before the council gave- motion to approve officiai plan oras Group represeatative, just over $5000. their general approvai for amendment applications by (Turn to Page Two) Howie Meeker Speciks To Courtice Athletes Canaaa's Dest known hlockey critic was at Courtice Secondary Schooî. last Wednesday evening to speak to students and coaches attending the annuai athletic banquet. He urged the young athietes to remain invoived, in sports activities and above ail, to have fun in life. With him are Tony Tenwesteneind, President of the Boys Athletic Association, and Principal J.E. Speers. Coun. Ivan Hobbs said if it was passed it would be one of the stiffest bylaws in the municip)aiity. PINE RIDGE HORSE SHOW 1A reminder that this Sat- urday at 10 a.rn., the boys at Pine Ridge Schooi wiII be sponsoring a charity horse and can go on to a second oIIw witn proceeds goîng tW ELECTRONS PLAV reading. Sunset Lodge in Bowman- TONIGHTville. There wili be,14 class- M eeting with Hydro Indicates Locke's Tv Electrons play The bylaw prohibited es and the show wiil be heid terfrtWednesday night barber shops fromn opeaiag on la the area south of the MMig hmegame tonight at 6:30 Wednesday, before 5 a.m. on gymnasium on the sthooi A0%£% a Soper Creek Park with any day, after 6 p.m. on grounds. There wili be no W ide G o p fl LUVUIcu ,, Osaw CCgionuiies as the -Monday, Tuesday:and Thurs- admission charge, but don- Re aoppsitin. ropdown and day and after 9 p.m. on Friday actions wouid be gratefuiiy fi m hee thmon ovitor. an 5 .m.on Sturay. accepted. 0f Nuci urq Genrtn StatUio By Liz Armnstrong resident John Traîli were independent critîcs had been There appears to be a wide loudly applauded by one nnole i% th ulcprii e tli i g C S p r n i a gap in public opinion about the sector of the audience, thoug painroes proposeu iiuelear genierting station at Darlington. More than 100 p)eople attend- ed the public meeting to discuss the proposai at the Lions Centre last night, and judging by a number of questions which were raised, there are stili some serio-us doubts about aspects of the twio billion dollar scheme, Several ant1-iHydro sae ments made by Bowmianvîlle ais, persistant attacks wore thin on several others who attended the meeting. Mr. Traill's main bone of contention is that he's opposed to the project because it is under the management of Ontario hydro, coateading that it wouild go baakrupt as a private corporation. He stated after the meeting tha hesnot agaînlst nulear stations, but, he would have prefeerred that Givea the limits of time, a panel of six Hydro experts trîed their best to field questions ranging from the disposai of radioactive 'speat fuel' to alternate uses for warm water waste and the possibility of using the Dar- liagton site for solar energy experîmentation. Armed with statistics, the (Tura to Page Two) Indust-rial Co mm ttee W illS e e k'Co u rt iée A re a Ê&BITS &pî PICs TENNIS MEETING nyone interested in Prop rty or F r'e aiiplaying tennis at Darlington Sports Centre this __________________summer is asked to attend a meeting at the centre A report, from Fîre Chief concurrence with the officiai on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. DKAMA NiUIGHTAT THE1J PINES Tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m., the students at the Fines Senior PublicScho wiil be presenting an even- ing of skits, choral readings and creative dru ma, as weii as a one-act play caiied "Barb Goes Dramaic", The evening's entertaiameat wiiI be heid in the auditor- ium at the schooi, and is under the direction of staff member John Witheridge. Jîm Hrayman suggests that a fourth fire hall should be, located on Trull's Road just north of Nash Road for servîcing the Courtice area. A motion passed by the Newcastle's committee of the whole Monday afternooa caîl- ed for the fire chief's recom- meadations to be received for information and forwarded to the industrial committee. That committee would negotiate for a site in the Courtice area la plan. Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard, who made the motion to refer the report to the industrial committee said it is that body which negotiates for property. Couacillor Ana Cowmaa said at the Monday afteraoon meeting that she wanted the motion passed with the under- standing that negotiations for land would be carried out quickly. "I wouid like to get (Tuan to Page Two), Chosen Jaycette and Jaycee of the Yeczr At the President's Bahl on Saturctay evening at the Marina, the, highest honor that can be bestowed by local units was accorded to Jaycette Elaine Van Zanten and Jaycee Jim Robinson. They were selected as the Jaycette and Jaycee of the Year and presented with their awards. RETIRING - A party wilI be heid at Lord Elgin Sehool on Wedniesday, June l16th fromn 3 to 5 and.7 to 9 p.m. in honor of Miss.Marjorie Couch'who is retiring this year as principal of the school. Ail her friends and former pupils are invited. ALSO RETIRING - Principal James Speers of Courtice Secondary School is also about to retire and a reception is being held at the school from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 12, for graduates and friends to extend best wishes. GIRLS WANTED - More entries are urgently needed for the Kinsmen Beauty Contest to take place on June lSth. They should be between the ripe old age of 15 to 19, with the winner to be, declared Miss Kinsmen for 1976. Phone Bob Fairey 623-5446, Jim Seheil 623-5573 or Justin Murray 623-5242. Time is, running out so please enter as soon as possible and enjoy the fun. ANOTHER ENTRY - Leo Haunsberger of the Courtice S.S. teaching staff is the second entry from that school to join the Great Canadian Race. He should have a much easier time than Garth Gilpin who will be riding his tricycle. Leo will fly, his self -propelled glider ail the way to Montreal and is accepting donations that will be used for sports facilities at the school. He wili be accompanied by Student Council President Walter Katzer. KIWANIS AUCTION- Items may still be submitted for the Kiwanis Club's big auction planned for this Saturday. See the separate story for details. BUSY PARK - Memorial Park and Soper Creek Parks, as well as most school playgrounds are busy spots practically every night of the week, with bal games, both boys and girls, soccer and lob bail. If you are looking for either excitement or relaxing, drop over to one of the parks and enjoy the cômpetition. SECURITY FORCE- Ontario Provincial Police are gradually drawing officers from several'detachments to form a security force in connection with the Olympie activities that will be heéld in Kingston next month. It wil l e a big job but not quite as large as the one that will guard the athietes and celebrities at Montreal. SENIOR CITIZENS - Ail senior citizens are invited by Bowmanville Kinsmen to attend the dress rehearsai of the play Anne of Green Gables, presented by M. J. Hobbs students at B.H.S. auditorium June 16 at 1:30 p.mf. Surprised Whe-n Studenti HoId Presentatio-n Party iber 23