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BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, DECEMBER 22, 1976 SECTION TWO Hîistoric Photos by Newcastle Game Bill i obr, of the Town of Nexwcasti I's Visual Arts Cen tre described the Newcastle Game as a particularly im- portant project al this time in the town's history. Writing for the magazine, Snall Town, Mr. Humber said the Town of Newcastle "is feeling the effects of its urban tringe location vis a vis Metropolitan Toronto and the nearby city of Oshawa. Farm- land, open space preserves and small communities within Newcastle are threatened by hydro installations, industrial and proposed residential de- velopments. "This comes at a time when the shift to regional govern- ment has abolished the over century old system of town- ships and counties in this area, Mr. Humber stated. In part of his two page article in Snall Town, Mr, Humber said that the New castle Game was a "cultural Olympics.' The program included walk ing, photography, sailing, sketching, driving, video- taping, cycling, sightseeing, and painting in the Town of Newcastle during the summer of 1976. Snall Town is published by the Small Towns Institute, in Ellensburg, Washington. It reports on events in small communities in Canada and the United States. Mr. Humber's article ap- peared in a special issue entitled "Arts In The Small Community.' Visual Arts Centre Planning Extensive Program at Renovated Miii Art and history came together in the architectural tour of Darlington Township led by Bruce Lush. These old cemetery stones provide a link to some of Darlington's earliest settlers. Recording the location of old grave sites will be an important part of the Cultural Resources map produced by the Visual Arts Centre. People taking part in the winter and spring 1977 pro- gram at the Visual Arts Centre of Newcastle will be greeted by some changes in the Cream of Barley Mill. Renovations are currently in progress to bring the building up to fire regulations. These repairs are being un- dertaken by the Visual Arts Centre because it is entering into a long term leasing arrangement with the Town of Newcastle for use of the whole mil! as an Arts Centre. Renovations are urgently needed because the upcoming program promises to be the most ambitious yet under taken by the Visual Arts Centre. An extensive pottery pro- gram in the basement of the mill including a studio and youth's workshop will begin the week of January 17, 1977. As well Christopher Keene will be teaching a ten week course on practical approach- es and techniques in sculp- ture. Eli Van Ryn will again instruct in weaving on the centre's 10 "four-harness looms". As well Joan-Marie -Dean offers a print-making course for which no previous experience is required. This one course will be taught in Oshawa. A children's art course for 7 to 12 year olds will be held in the mill instructed by Anne Syme. Beginning in March and April the Visual Arts Centre has courses planned in woven wall hangings with Elizabeth Bunton, water colours with Janet McGhee, life drawing, and additional pottery and children's art classes. The centre is also offering a special discount to those interested in quilting who take both the creative stitching and applique courses offered by Susan Biss. Courses vary from 6 to 10 weeks and costs range from $12 to $28. The Visual Arts Centre has also planned a number of weekend workshops which to date include water colours, monoprinting, ikat, raku pot- tery, and natural dyeing. An open house will be held in the Cream of Barley Mill on Simpson Avenue in Bowman- ville on Sunday, January 9, between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to introduce the instruct- ors and take registration. Further information can be found in posters to be placed in libraries and stores in the Town of Newcastle and Osha- wa. A well a coarse des- cription can be obtained by writing fo the Visual Arts Centre, Box 52, Bowmanville or by phoning Dorrie Bickle in Bowmanville at 623-3237 or Liz Bunton in Orono at 983-5123. Residents of the Kendal area examine a stone topographical marker located deep in the Ganaraska Forest. A guided bus tour by the Kendal United Church Women of the Kendal Hills was one of over 20 events sponsored by the Visual Arts Cehtre's Newcastle Game Project this past summer. Consumer Minister Warns Against Phony Bowmanville craftsman Austin Stephens demonstrates the art of building model airplanes from scratch at a workshop in the Cream of Barley Mill. A demonstration of weaving introduced people to a recent Visual Arts Centre acquisition of 10 "four-harness" looms. Fund-Ra is inç The season of glad tidings and good cheer usually ber- alds the coming of the phony charity fund-raiser. But the easy pickings may be over this year. Consumer minister Sidney Handleman says his ministry has declared war on unethical fund-raising operators and their telephone 'boiler shops.' "Last year we warned consumers not to fall for the usual telephone pitch, selling tickets to send needy children to Christmas parties. We've warned service clubs not to let their names be used by an operator who could walk off with thousands of dollars in his or her own pocket. "We've already shut down three province-wide cam- paigns this year and initiated criminal investigations for fraud. And we're geared up to put an immediate stop to any Well known photographer Neil Newton discussed his work at an informal gathering on his farm in Enniskillern. Operations operators planning to set up shop this Christmas." The minister said the pitch used by the fund-raisers is effective because it plays on people's emotions. "Consumers receive tele- phone calls asking them to purchase tickets to help needy children attend varioùs events usually a circus in the summer or a party around Christmas. They are told the proceeds of the projects go to a local service club or association. "Most consumers, being reasonably trusting and gen- erous will donate, unaware that the caller is not a volunteer but an employee of the fund-raiser's "boiler shop"-a rented room full of telephones manned by people hired temporarily for the operation. The callers, usually local people and often stu- dents, are given a 'pitch' sheet telling them what to say." The minister said that while some children do attend the party and the service club does get some money, as much as 90 per cent of total raised may go to the fund- raiser. Cease and desist orders under the Business Practices Act stopped this type of fund-raising by Holloway Pro- duction of Escondido, Cali- fornia, Gatti-Charles Pro- ductions of Orange, California and its Canadian subsidiary, Canadian Dominion Pro- ductions. The Business Practices Act provides for fines and jail terms for individuals or companies that use false, misleading or deceptive bus- iness tactics. "The Gatti-Charles opera- tion was particularly succes- sful at raising money," Mr. Handleman said, "because they had persuaded police and firefighter associations to lend their names to the cam- paigns. " While the ministry has had great success using the Bus- iness Practices Act to stop phony fund-raising, Mr. Han- dleman stressed the need for consumers to help by follow- ing a few simple guidelines: -give only to established charifies witth whtich you are famitiear; avoid unknown charities that solicit by phone; A local Kendal resident ponders the beauty of the Kendal Hills area. Blue Cross Announces Benefit nImprovement Ontario Blue Cross recently announced improvements in its coverage for Canadians travelling abroad. No corres- ponding increase in the cost of the coverage will be made however. "With so many thing going -if in doubt about a charity, ask for information on where and how the money is spent and what the organization does. Avoid charities that can't or won't provide a .satisfactory answer to your questions; -if a charity seems questionable, check it out with your Better Business Bureau, or Chamber of Commerce and report it to the Consumer Protection Bureau of the Ministry of Consumer and Relations. For more information on your rights under the Con- sumer Protection Act and the Business Practices Act, write: Ontario Consumer, Queens Park, Toronto M4Y 1Y7. up in price these days, we looked at how we could offer something extra without a corresponding rate increase," said Walter Cannon, Ontario Blue Cross Plan Director. "We found that opportunity in our "Health Plan While Out- side Canada' coverage and it provides a real benefit to our subscribers planning trips outside Canada in time for Christ mas. " The Blue Cross Plan While Outside Canada provides ben- efits over and above those provided by the basic govern- ment sponsored health plans kOl'P in Ontario). The im- provement in the coverage involves doubling to $3000 per person from $1500 per person the maximum payment made on charges by doctors outside (Canada. Also, payments to chiropraclors, chiropodists, osteopaths and podiatrisfs were added. "This is an increasingly popular plan, said Cannon, "as residents discover that their provincial government coverage will not in most cases completely cover the hospital and medical costs in case of accident or illness while abroad. 'This is particularly true in the case of payments to doctors, and as a result, payment for medical expenses beyond what the basic govern- ment plans pay has become the number one benefit of this particular Blue Cross cover- age. Because this area seems to be so important to our subscribers, it is the one we improved," said Cannon. Blue Cross coverage while outside Canada can be obtain- ed by either individuals -or families for stays from 14 to 240 days. The cost (for a family) ranges from $17 for 14 days to $224 for 240 days. Benefits are available to anyone regardless of age or previous medical history and coverage totals $10,000 per person. Folders which spell out exactly what is covered are available from Ontario Blue Cross, 150 Ferrand Drive, Don Mills, Ontario; any district Blue Cross office; or your local hospital. School Board Meets Jan. 13 The Northumberland New- castle Board of Education will hold its innaugural meeting Thursday, January 13, 1977. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the board office on D'Arcy Street in Cobourg. One of the first duties of the trustees will be the election of a school board chairman. There will be six new school trustees on the board next year. These include Bob Burke, of Bowmanville and Marg Ibbotson of Orono. The four other school trust- eets representing the town of Newcastle were re-elected.