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8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, September, 1976 Section Two Waiting for the Corn to Boil Here is "Morgan", a know- ledgable sounding type speak- ing of "indexed pensions." Might be interestng ta hear from a few pensioners "unaf- fected by inflation" because of increases, keeping their living standard at par? Personally, I haven't heard of a pensioner with an increase - as yet. Besides pensioners, whatever their pensions are, still have a general care for the economy of the country. Don't they? Perhaps, parents are the best judge of the effects of moving their children from school to school Children like adults, differ in reactions to change One child may find change stimulatîng, while another will find change confusing. The change from a school close to home to one a good distance away, will undoubtedly create some type of life-style change within the' home, so that all members of a family are affected - not just the school child, If your bus cost for school children is correct and my arithmetic, which is shaky at best is correct, the total cost of school buses per year, in dollars is $26,00000. Add wear and tear on the travelling child, and mothers' nerves, it becomes a sizeable sum. On good authority I find the cost of one school portable a year, is between 15,000.00 to $17, 000.00. That looks like a nine thousand dollar savîngs.An extra teacher's salary should make up for the wear and tear! Especially, so as when more of the new houses in the district of Central School are filled, there will be undoubt- edly more children to attend Central School, making per- haps a portable there neces- sary and then possibly the Waverley Garden children would need to be moved back close to their homes in 'a must' portable! The sum above mentioned takes in camplete furnishings and heating, by the way. Maybe your sadness will dispense some by next week. Undoubt- edly some members of B.O.E. will reply ta you. That would be good. Surprise! Garnet Rickard our Hon. Mayor is running again. Two honest men, con- testing the Mayorality of This Town! How exciting and may the better man win. They are extremely different personali- ties, but both have honesty and integrity. So, "to each his own." Yes, Regional Gov't. shot down our need for transporta- tion linking the eight munici- palities of this area of New- castie! The new Industrial Malls don't stand much chance of prospering from the business they might have if families in the adjacent towns could travel by public trans- port into Bowmanville during the day, when the family car has the breadwinner to work. Besides figures show there are 60,000 people in Durham Region who do not drive, they do I cresume have money to spen . , Weren't the pictures of all the great happenings in Orono last week fine? It looked like a lot of fun and enjoyment. Would have enjoyed being there, except - no transporta- tion. I don't drive. Many people are cut off from seeing friends and rela- tives for long periods for the same reason. Sad. Hearing those Regional Councillors, who live in urban areas and have cars to drive and taxis at their command say, "Weil, let anyone who wants to travel and who hasn't a car, cail a taxi," reminds me of the ill-fated words of Marie An- tionette, on hearing the peasants were causing all the trouble because they had no bread. She said, "No bread?" "Then let them eat cake." After today, Dennis, I don't know who The Finance Minis- ter is, do you? A fresh list to be sorted out and memorized until "next summer." By the time we get this lot sorted out, memorized, and categorized, they'll be changed again. It's a bit like trying to keep track of strangers all dressed alike, continuing in and out of swinging doors! Ah, yes, TONRA. Glad you mentioned that. Maybe a mentioned that. Maybe a surprise in store for you? We'll see. Sincerely Mary Morris P.S Sa used am I to the interference of my radio reception by C.B. Band radios being abused, I'm saying, "Over to You, Morgan." 28 Cheritan Ave., Toronto, Ont., 16th Sept. '76. Dear Sir.: I have been given research fellowships ta locate early documents and studyaur high schools and collegiates in the period 1870 - 1900. If some of your readers have old school registers, class lists or other information relating to the Bowmanville High School or its predecessors in this period, I would appreciate the opportunity to visit them during September or October. Please contact Anthony Ketchum, 28 Cheritan Ave., Toronto M4R 1S5 as soon as possible. Thank you for your assis- tance. Yours truly, Anthony Ketchum 188 King St. E. Bowmanville Protest Dog Bylaw Dear Sir: I have read Mrs. Miller's article intast week's paper and agree withher. I own mare than one dog and problems. He added that he M¼W~WVW' 'WMM'~Mw\~//v am a member of the Canadian Kennel Club. , My dogs stay in the back yard. My male dog goes away to shows and has recently become a champion. I love all dogs and it bothers me when I see stray dogs running back and forth across the road. I feel the bylaw should be amended so that people like Ruth and myself don't have to pay these high prices. Jean Brownlee Heigépht Problems A nine storey apartment and commercial building to be constructed at the site of the old Bowmanville bus depot may be three 'feet too high, according to town planner, Geroge Howden. Mr. Howden told council last week that he isn't sure whether the height is wrong because he has two conflicting impressions after reading the plans. Mario Veltri, the developer of the project, told council that he and his architect complied with all the necessary bylaws when the building was plan- ned. He said the town's planning department had looked at the height question two months earlier and there were no problemns. He added that he needed to get council's ap proval frorn the project be cause he wants to get th< building underway before winter. Council agreed to give Mr Veltri's project the necessar3 certification subject to discre pencies being worked out b3 staff, Mr. Veltri and th architect. When the staff is satisfiec that the bylaw requirements are met, the building permit can be issued. MM O U I ONE THING THAT CAN ME SAID ABOUT IUYING A NEW CARIT DOESN'T NEEDNEW TIRES BY THE TIME WE G ET IT PAID FOI. PLUMBING & HEATING and AIR CONDITIONING TYRONE, ONTARIO Phone263-2650 Students at Mitchell's Corners Public School joined their parents and teachers last Wednesday evening at a corn roast which signalled the start of a new year of Home and School Association activities. Altogether 200 people gathered at the school grounds for the event and the predicted showers held off while 440 cobs of corn and hundreds of cups of tea, coffee and soft drinks were consumed. A good start to the school year for Mitchell's Corners and its new principal Wally Pitt. Lett-ers to the Editor Bowmanville, Ont. good? It seems as we ex- peoiple to take an interest in Sept. 16, 1976 change or fortify each other's the actions of our municipal Dear Statesman, Dennis and views we have picked up a few representatives. Enough Readers: fans! People are unexpectedly interest to put their ideas into My oh My, what have we joining in which means our print. Yes, that is good for all done? Maybe something humble efforts are causing concerned. The paint and paper people MM AWMMM