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4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, April 13, 1977 Section Two Quebec Makes Headlines Both the recent Untario provincial government's throne speech and the federal budget grabbed the head- fines for only a short time when suddenly they were almost relegat- ed to the baçk pages by more startling news from Quebec where the Parti Quebecois took another big step toward separation. Actually, the speech and budget weren't all that exciting anyway, both being of a stand pat, hold the line type, with a few goodies here and there, but nothing really spectacular. The federal govern- ment's effort gave opposition parties and labor leaders a glorious opportunity to sound off about the scarcity of any major steps toward solving the growing unemployment crisis. From the outward ap- wearance of both, the average :itizen won't notice any great change in his or her life style while the accountants will again have to do some deep studying to see just what the effects will be on their clients. In varying degrees, everybody will be able to understand Quebec's latest move. If the stated policy becomes legislation it would appear that Quebec will be well on its way to becoming a French only ghetto. No longer will any attempt be made to pretend that English Canadians have a place there. One can almost see the writing on the wall which says you must be French or there is no place for you in this province, or, in fact for any industry or any establishment that you own. Those firms that now conduct most of their affairs in English will probably find it simpler to close their plants and move elsewhere than try to live under the new rules. The results could be disastrous for the economy of the province, but that doesn't seem to worry the Parti Quebecois one iota. They appear determined to once and for all establish the French only fact there and nothing else matters much to them. It's odd that now when other parts of Canada are at least making token efforts' toward bilingualism, in Quebec the opposite is taking place. Frankly, we doubt very much if anything that is done outside of Quebec in the near future will have any bearing on the actions of the Parti Quebecois. They are dedicated to separation and have been working toward that end for many years. Whether or not they achieve it will be up to the citizens of Quebec. Probably the best hope Canadians have of keeping the country together is that Premier Levesque and his supporters will go too far, too fast in their eagerness and alienate suf- ficient numbers of Quebeckers to bring about their downfall. Right now, that is only a hope and a vague one, but it is about all we have. NESTLETON Sunday dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Malcolm and Mr. Elmer Wright were Mrs. Aylwin Haines, Annette and Anthony, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Malcolm, Shelley and Kevin, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Malcolm, Tracey and Brad- ley, R.R. Nestleton, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Malcolm Jodie and Laura Michele, Janetville, Mrs. Irene Sonley, Thornhill, Mrs. Rae Malcolm, Uxbridge. Congratulations to Anthony Haines who celebrated his eighth birthday on Thursday. Eighteen little friends were his guests for the occasion, Other guests were his grand- mother, Mrs. Victor Malcolm and Mrs. Bruce Beacock of Caesarea. The little folk had a lovely afternoon playing games. Wieners and rolls, also birthday cake made by his grandmother concluded a memorable party. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sut- ton, Tracey and Debbie, Peterborough, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Parberry, Lakefield, were Friday visitors with Mrs. Sutton's mother Mrs. Larmen Hyland. Mr. and Mrs. Jim McMullen, Pontypool visited Sunday. In the afternoon they called on Mr. Hyland in the Port Perry Nursing Home. For evening dinner the Mc- Mullens and Mrs. Hyland were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Samells, Peterbor- ough. On Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hoogeveen, Bob and Annmarie, Black- stock, were guests with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wygerde and family. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bowers and family, Tyrone were Friday supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. George Bowers and Earl. Sunday evening dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bowers, John and Brian, Oshawa. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Dave Vivian and Adam spent the day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Groves, Roseneath. On Sunday, following the service, in the Presbyterian Church, Mrs. H. Visser had lunch with Mrs. Dora Gillson. Friends from Little Britain and Pleasant Point were guests during the week. Mr. and Mrs. Grahame Fish had Saturday mid-day dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Bannister and family in Lind- say. In the evening they were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Leishman, Jamie and Michael, Reaboro. On Sunday morning Mr. and Mrs. Fish and Deann Jacob had breakfast with Mr. and Mrs. Danny Corby and Paul Vaneyk. Following an after- noon drive they returned to the Corby home for evening dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Thomp- son, joined other members of the family for Sunday mid-day dinner with Mrs. Wilbert Werry, Blackstock. Weekend guests with Mr. and Mrs. George Heaslip were Mr. and Mrs. John Philp, Carla and Clinton of North Bay. Friday afternoon and even- ing supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Heaslip were Mr. and Mrs. Norman Irvine, Bowmanville. Mr. Don Dixon and son Scott of Kitchener were also evening callers. Mr. Mark Shaw, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Shaw returned on Sunday following eight months participation in the Canada World Youth Pro- gramme. For three and one half months he bas been in the Phlilippines. The remainder NOW ONLY $5,9 While they last. SALE STARTS THURSDAY, April 14 .at ORMA'S Entertainment Centre Bowmanville Mall 623-4535 of the time was spent in Western Canada. In the Philippines the temp- erature ranges between 85 degrees and 90 degrees Fahrenheit but the day that Mark left the temperature was 100 degrees and the humidity is very high. The rainy season commences in June. Crop grown consist of various types of bananas, sugar cane and coconuts. On the flight home stops were made at Manilla, Hono- lulu and San Francisco to Vancouver for a total time of 22 hours. In Vancouver Mark had the pleasure of visiting his sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Jim Paton for twelve hours. Mark bas had a marvellous experience. Friends are look- ing forward to hearing him speak at a couple of group organizations. The commun- ity extends a great big "welcome home" to you Mark, and may you continue to have success in your chosen field of endeavour. Pine Ridge Garden Club The founding meeting of the Pine Ridge Garden Club was held on Tuesday, April 5th at Nestleton Community Centre. Approximately 100 enthusias- tic members signed up from the Scugog area. Pontypool, Janetville, Seagrave, Man- chester, Port Perry, Black- stock and Nestleton were represented. There was a Reception and issue of membership cards from 7 p.m. At 8 p.m., Mayor Malcolm welcomed all and outlined the objectives of a Horticultural Club and pre- sided for the election of officers. President Mrs. F.W. New- ton, 1st vice Mrs. J. Aldridge, 2nd vice Mrs. R. Wygerde, Secretary Mrs. Chris Wilson, Treasurer Brian R. Newton, Directors Mr. B. Gunter, Mrs. P. Johansen, Mr. R. Naylor, Mrs. Jean Dymond, Mrs. D. Grierson, Mr. C. Redman, Mr. R. Grierson, Mrs. B. Nichol- son, Mrs. M. Ryan, Mr. McDermott, Auditors Mr. J. Goss and Mr. A. Weir. President Mrs. F.W. New- ton took the chair and intro- duced Mr. Gomme, Secretary of the Provincial Horticultural Dept. replacing Mr. E.A. Starr who was in unable to be present. In an excellent speech he outlined the work of the Horticultural Clubs which have 50,000 members in On- tario. He also covered the grant structure and govern- ment publications available from the Information Branch, Parliament Buildings, Tor- onto. He reminded all that gardening is the oldest art in the world and it can not only add years to your life but life to your years. Mr. Gordon Wicks spoke on "Annuals" with an excellent slide presentation. Hints for starting plants indoors were given. The newer varieties of annuals were described, es- The Top 8-Tracks are now on SALEII1 * Nazareth * Super Tramp * Genesis * Bay City Rollers * Styx. * Black Sabbath * Manfred Mann * Queen * Beach Boys pecially those suitable for areas where water was not readily available. Flowers suitable for winter bouquets were also shown. Mr. Clarence Tink, Director of District 4 thanked the speakers and wished the new club every success. Mrs. Davis, President of the Brooklin Horticultural Club brought greetings and pre- sented a book on "Roses" from the club for our library. She also donated personally a book to assist in starting a basic library on gardening. The Brooklin Club also pro- vided a table of most needed gardening items for sale. We. are indebted to the Brooklin Club for their generous assist- ance. President Mrs. F.W. New- ton was applauded by all the speakers for her enthusiasm and hard work in laying the ground work for the club. The meeting closed with a social hour in which coffee and cookies were served. The monthly meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 in the Nestleton Community Centre. If you are interested in becoming a member, come to the next meeting on May 3rd. Plans are already underway for a bus trip to the Interna- tional Flower Show at Ed- wards Gardens, Toronto. Nestleton Women's Institute Nestleton Women's Institute met in the Community Centre on Wednesday, April 6 at 1:30 p.m. The president, Mrs. George Heaslip opened the meeting with the "Ode" and "Mary Stewart Collect." After welcoming all, she read from Home and Country a poem, "It's All in the State of Mind." The secretary, Mrs. J. Wygerde read the minutes, financial report and corres- pondence. Two resolutions re lowering the drinking age and dangers of too frequent x-rays were read. These are to be voted on at the District Annual in Hampton on May 10Ui. Invitations were received for the 4H Achievement Day on the "Cereal Shelf" on April 23rd at Cartwright Central Public School and the F.W.I. O. 80th Anniversary Picnic in Kitchener on July 13th. During the business period it was decided to supply sandwiches and pies for the Frew sale on April 20th Proceeds of the booth to go to the Nestleton Recreation Committee. It was decided to raise our membership fee to $2.00 to cover expenses of the fee sheet. Several generous donations were received from members. Our Annual meeting follow- ed the regular business. The secretary read the minutes and year end financial report. Most encouraging reports were given by all Standing Committee Convenors and Public Relations' Office show- ing an excellent year. Mrs. G. Thompson presided for the election of Officers for 1977-78 term. Nestleton Officers for 1977- 1978 W.I. Past President-Mrs. Ben DeJong, President-Mrs. George Heaslip, 1st vice-Mrs. Wm. Bolan, 2nd vice-Mrs. Walter Welts, Secretary Trea- surer-Mrs. M. Firtit, Assistant Sec. Treas.-Mrs. L. Malcolm, District Director-Mrs. J. Wygerde, Alternate-Mr. Wm. Bolan, Public Relations-Mrs. L. Malcolm, Branch Direct- ors-Mrs. Wilfred Jackson, Mrs. M. Fisher, Curator-Mrs. Allan Beacock. Standing Committee Convenors Agriculture and Canadian Industries-Mrs. Fred Dayes, Citizenship and World Affairs- Mrs. Bruce Heaslip, Educa- tion and Cultural Affairs-Mrs. R. Davison, Family and Consumer Affairs-Mrs. H. McLaughlin, Resolutions-Mrs. G. Till, Sunshine Committee- Mrs. George Bowers, Mrs. Lawrence Malcolm Mrs. A. Earnshaw, Pianist-Mrs. L. Malcoln Social Committee- Mrs. Fred Dayes, Mrs. J. Wygerde, Auditors-Mrs. H. McLaughlin, Mrs. G. Thomp- son. Mrs. Bruce Heaslip invited the members to meet at ber home to plan the programs on April 21st, The meeting adjourned after O Canada and the Institute Grace. Following a delicious lunch, Mrs. H. Mc- Laughlin expressed the ap- preciation to ail for their effort during the past year. Nestleton Sunday Services Presbyterian In the Presbyterian Church Miss Dorothy Bulmer read the Scripture passage Matthew 28:1-20 "What does the Resur- rection say to you and to me?" Water and Sewer Meeting Upsets After attending the April 6th meeting with regards to sewerc and water bills in the Village of Newcastle I am left withv some very disturbing thoughts. A municipal well that is chemically polluted and unusable, was drilled at a cost to tax payers of $166,000. The need for an additional water supply was recognized by the old Village Council prior to regionalization. The region took over the problems, and the plans. Despite the fact that the Ministry of the The( Critics called it a "stand-pat" budget but it would be more honest to call it a cop-out budget. The federal government frankly admits it doesn't know where we're going, and therefore sees no point in trying to steer the ship. Once more, with the Trudeau Liberals on the Ottawa deck, we're adrift. The twin evils still beset the country - inflation and unemploy- ment. The government has brought in a budget that Finance Minister Donald Macdonald admits will not cure either one. The rate of inflation will increase, and so will the percentage of the work force unemployed. That surely is leader- ship of a strange kind. "We have arrived," the finance minister declared ponderously, "at a stage in the evolution of our program when the temptation to seek quick and easy solutions will be great.. . These temptations must be resisted if we are to restore the confidence of Canadians and others in the future of our economy and achieve our economic and social goals." Some program. Some goals. Some gall. What is required of a federal budget at any time, and at no time more ugently than in these days of uncertainty, is evidence that the federal government is at least attempting an economic policy, with goals defined and routes spelled out for attaining them. The only goal detectable in this budget is a vague wish to end inflation. a prayerful hope to reduce Former Councillor Environment advised that a Council that if sewers were completed well was in all installed they would cost 40 probability likely to produce cents per foot, and an average water that was contaminated annual user charge was calcu- with nitrates the politicians lated and expiained. A refer- agreed to ignore this scientific endum was taken. On this warning, and complete the informatioin the majority well. The politians were voted in favour of sewers proven wrong. being instalied. Who persuaded the elected The question was asked ut members of Regional Council the April 6th meeting-Wby to complete the well? It was this method cbanged 50 certainly wasn't the repre- drastically witbout consulting sentative of the village, Ken the tax payers? The question Lyall. remained unanswered. The people of the village Lt aiso came to light that no were informed bi their old less than 167 homes, orisome dorpa-s tuttiudngget unemployment, and an ,earnest desire to keep the average Canadian happy with the Liberal party. We are given tax cuts to make the lower-income voters happy, but are told they Will probably do little to stimulate the economy or create jobs. Incentives are provided for business in a package that gives no clear idea to anyone what it might achieve. The object is to boost capital investment in an economy beset by deeply-felt doubts about the future of Canada, but all we are offered is the same old bundle of tricks business has learned to distrust - how long before a government this confused removes those incentives, as it has so often done in the past? And what of Prime Minister Trudeau's preachments about living beyond our means? It is to continue, apparently: federal spending is to increase by 9.8 per cent, the deficit on a national accounts basis to go up from $4.5 billion to $5.7 billion. We're accustomed to politicians trying to talk out of both sides of their mouth at once, but this budget must be the closest thing yet to a politician talking out of both sides of his mouth and through his hat at the same time. The prognosis for Canada, it is plain, is more drift. The farmers have been told to pray for rain. It will come as no surprise if the government exhorts the rest of us to prayer, fasting and alms-deeds. That, we suspect, is as close as the country will get to an economic policy while Trudeau is in office. - Examiner one-third of the village have never been billed for these sewers and their subsequent use. Why? Is it the result of remote control from 'The White House' (regional headquar- ters) and the better and bigger bureaucracy? Is it the result of the Newcastle records being out of date? Is it due to the fact that computers don't have any human understand- ing? dilemma now is-must those 167 homeowners pay in full their outstanding dues which in some cases could be a large amount? If not surely those who have dutifully met their debts will firmly believe that honesty doesn't pay. Between Jan. 2nd, 1974 and Jan. lst, 1976 while the Town of Newcastle was responsible for collecting these charges a deficit of $78,000 for sewer and water accumulated. That is $39.00 for every man and woman and child. Why? Inflation of course if the first answer. But this sum is greater than the rate of inflation. Was it due to the non-payers? One member of the audience suggested it was perhaps too many coffee breaks. What ever the reason, the town council knew .of the deficit and agreed to borrow money to meet this deficit rather than face the tax payers. Why? To summarize, at this public meeting it came out loud and clear that a second contamin- ated well was completed contrary to a scientific opin- ion, and in conformity with a farmyard opinion. The costs and collections of sewer and water charges agreed to by referendum were changed without consulting the tax- payers. Records of accountable households seem to have been completely mismanaged. As well as some bills being outrageously high. The 'buck' bas to stop somewhere. Perhaps with any or all of the four regional councillors who cost us a total of $68,000 per annum. As the Village oi Newcastle only represents one very small part of the Town of Newcastle, should one not stop, and wonder, about the rest of the Town's financial affairs? A nn Cow nun n The Resurrection was a glor- ious release of Divine power-' like a great glow of light and power which cleans and makes beautiful the life of a christian. It is possible for us christians to live every mom- ent of our lives in the fellowship of the living Christ. Every day is really a day of the Resurrection. For a christ- ian walks in the presence of the living Lord. The choir favoured with Easter music in their service of song. United Church In the United Church, Rev erend Victor Parsons spoke on the theme "Our Day of hope" for his Easter message, reading Mark 16:1 10 I1 Corin thians 15:12-20. 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