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8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, September 15, 1976 Section Two Of Kng treet Some of the lumps and bumps in Bowmanville's main street and sidewalks may be ironed out by 1978 and an engineering study of King Street, between Scugog and Ontario streets has been proposed for next year. The Town of Newcastle public works committee agreed last week to recom- mend a preliminary engineer- ing study of King street in 1977. The recommendation will be brought to council. Provisions for the study could be included in the 1977 budget and the study would include not only sidewalks and pavement located above the ground, but also the services buried underground. These services include sewers, watermains, tele- phone lines, hydro lines and gas mains. Complex Repairs Regional works commis- sioner, R. F. Richardson, who was at the works committee meeting last Thursday, ex- plained that fixing up King Street would be a complex matter because it would include repairing under- ground services plus side- walks and pavement. Some services may have to be replaced, Mr. Richardson said, and he told the commit- tee that sidewalks would have to be made level with the street. Since the repairs would be complicated, Mr. Richardson said it would make sense to start a preliminary study soon. A starting date for the King Street face-lifting is uncertain but it would appear as though no one will begin to tear up the pavement until at least the summer of 1978. Assuming that the provi- sions for repairs were made in the 1977 budget, Mr. Richard- MA RTY'S son said "We'd do well if we'd be ready to call tenders in March of 1978." According to the commis- sioner, King Street is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transportation and Com- munications --- the ministry that controls Highway Two. But that could change. Control of the highway could be placed in the hands of the Durham Region, with negotia- tions now underway to make the highway into a regional road, Financial Help But at the moment, the Ministry would cover 90 per cent of the cost of King Street repairs, Mr. Richardson said. Although the proposed King Street engineering study would extend from Scugog to Ontario streets, the actual construction could be done in stages. For example, the section of King Street between Scugog and Temperance Street could be finished one year and the remainder of the street could be refurbished the next. No figures of the cost of King Street repairs were mentioned at the works com- mittee meeting. Mayor Rickard pointed out that King Street is at the top of the list on the town's road needs study. "I'm saying we should start at the top of the list." he said. OBITUARY ENA D. SUMMERS A resident of Bowmanville for approximately 20 years, Mrs. Edward A. Summers, died on Wednesday, Septem- ber lst, 1976, in Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville. Born in Williamsburgh Township, Dundas County, the former Ena Weegar, was a member of Trinity United Church, and oi the United Church Women. Surviving are her sister Winnifred (Mrs. Irwin Cross) Winchester, and a brother Graham Weegar, Missis- sauga. Reverend Edward Scha- merhorn conducted the funer- al service at the Morris Funeral Chapel on Saturday, Pallbearers were three nephews, -Arthur Thom, Williamsburg, McKell Fraser, Ottawa, Steven Schillaci, Islington, Garnet Rickard, Robert Hendry and Alfred Brown. Auto Repair Interment Bowmanville 3 Queen St., Bowmanvi1le 623-3896 Cemetery. Attractive Setting at Leskard for Geese Farm Dear Sir: The letter tô the Statesman are very interesting - perhaps Mary and Denniis are the answer to an editor's prayer? Two weeks ago Dennis was on education and Central Public, and a man falling through the ceiling, and removing the bell tower. Last week Mary men- tioned Central and a man falling through the ceiling; the fact that the caretaker there bas resigned and that his successor should "Take Care" - though she doesn't say whether lie should take care so lie won't fall through the ceiling or whether lie might get conked by someone else coming through. In Central's attîc there is a cat walk for the use of persons who have any reason to be there. Part of the walk had been moved to support a ladder: the person in question did not replace it, stepped from joist to joist, missed one, and knocked a piece plaster from the ceiling. Not such a big deal. The caretaker (who was not in- volved) did not resign: lie became 65 and retired which is board policy. Central was built in 1889 and the bell tower is open to the elements and was showing signs of deterior- ation. The cost of repairing was a few hundred more than the cost of demolition so down it came. I think the board goofed. The bell, which was the hazard and which was not used, should have been remov- ed and the tower repaired. Reason? We had only two buildings (not counting the churches) of any architectural value left. Now we have the old town hall and bob tailed Central. Last week we had Queenie Fletcher discussing her tax bill and government em- ployees drawing large sal- aries. Queenie, little do you know. The National Citizens Coalition publish a news letter "Consensus" which is non political. The August edition deals with "Indexed Pensions - A Time Bomb." An indexed pension means that: the pensioner is not affected by inflation since the pension increases at the rate of inflation. The M.P.'s senators and 400,000 odd federal civil servants do not have regular pensions like tie rest of us: their already fantastically generous pensions are fully indexed. This means that a civil servant retiring at age 55 on a $20,000 a year pension will, with 10 per cent inflation, have received $1,146,000 by the time lie is 75 The rest of us (with the same $20,000 a year pension!) would receive $400,000 or $746,000 less. "Consensus" urges everyone to contact their local M.P. and request that indexing of pen- sions for civil servants, M.P.'s and senators be withdrawn by act of parliament. As this letter will be drawn to the attention of Allan Lawrence M.P. we should see Allan's reaction in the Statesman within the next week or so. "Consensus" by the way is supported and made possible by donations from you and me. It costs $10.00 for an annual membership. So, now, joining Mary and Dennis and Queenie and shortly Allan we have - Morgan 73 Alonna Street Bowmanville Dear Editor, Mary and Read- ers: I was saddened to see no answering letter from an official of the Board of Education. I guess one voice does not matter to them. It is also saddening to realize we are the only family concerned enough to put it in print. I still feel unnecessary moving does some harm to a child, cal it psychological if you like those words. Well that first school day went as expected, there were about 90 children waiting on the corner of Roser Crescent and Martin Road for one bus. There must have been an illegal number standing on that bus. Heard anything about charges? Guess on the first day it is forgivable. I have been told that we will now have three buses, with several pick-up points. That is better. But I still ask, why the nouncing his decision this week, you will get first comment on that next week. This conservation (energy and resources) thing brought an interesting question to mind, has anyone informed the architects? I was in the east end of town last week and saw the construction site of our new mall. Have you noticed it is over two storeys high, yet the plans said one level. How much of our depleting energy is going to be wasted to heat and light that useless air-conditioned space above our heads. Why don't these designers give as much thought to conservation as we householders are expected to? I must say I read the "Labor Pay" editorial with great interest and accord. I have often felt that involvement by all makes life a lot more livable,;instead of sitting back and complaining. Consultation between labor and govern- ment should be an ongoing thing. In the same vein I would not like to see it go as far as it has in Britain. The finance minister taking his budget to the unions before parliament. buses? The portables are there. The cost of buses last year was $10.65 per hour, three buses in the morning, one at noon for kindergarten, one to return them, and three more in the evening, and hour for each bus plus a slight inflation factor: - $100.00 per day! The mayor should be an- Consultation should be going on during the preparation stages and be ongoing. As the editor points out such consul- tation would do a great deal to avoid some of the labor strife we have today. (Then the A.I.B. would never have been conceived). Region did it again, there will be no transportation study. If it had gone ahead it would have certainly helped Newcastle and the northern rural area to feel a part of the region. The urban block was too much, so now we wait. Let's not forget next Mon- day the first meeting of T.O.N.R.A. after the summer lapse. All taxpayers and residents of Newcastle are welcome. Bring your pro- blems and support to your association and lets work for an even better place tQ live. That's next Monday, Septem- ber 20 at the Council Cham- bers. Yours truly, Dennis Sadler Dear Mr. James: It has been brought to our minds that you have been very supportive to our group for Pro Life, so I would like to thank you so much for your support. I only wish there were more like you, we have a big fight on our hands and need all the help we can get. Thank you again Mrs. W. Lawrie Flu Shots Delayed Swine flu vaccine is arriving in the country but is still undergoing tests, according to an official with the Durham Region Health Unit. Because supplies of the vaccine are not expected until the end of September, the unit is preparing its vaccination program for mid-October. Dates and locations of swint> flu clinics will be published in newspapers and printed on posters. Local innoculation against swine flu had been scheduled for mid-September. BYTHE DAY-WEEK OR MONTH AS LOW AS Per day 219 KING ST. EAST BOWMANVILLE Hwy. No. 2 East of Liberty Phone 623-4481 "The Friendly People" The pant and paper people« Midl -n Oshawa Letterstot e ditor t On the north side of the road at Leskard, motorists passing through the area will be surprised to see an unusual sight, a large number of pure white geese wit a few others of varying colors. Their home is right alongside the road where there is a small pond and a magnificent view to the northwest. The setting was so attractive that The Statesman photographer just had to stop and snap a picture. MM mil dit il