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Last weei< we learned that the LaMarsh inquiry into violence and the media was over budget, and she will be called upon to answer some quesions. It seems the iniquiry she headed spent over two million dolars. Now, it seems there is a group of people ini Darlington and Clarke who, being dissatisfied *with the equalization factor in our town, wish to instigate an inquiry into the affairs of our municipality. It is their right to make such a. request under Section 323 of, the Municipal Act. I have m reservations though, subsection' three of Section 323 refers to the municipality picking up aIl costs of such an in uiry. 2 ection 14 of the same act deals with altera- tions of -boundaries, and it also deals with assessment inequities for up to five years after boundary changes. The public hearings in this case -are hield by the municipal board. Surely this would have been a less expensive proce-, dure. These saine inequities were discussed a, little iess than two years ago by both candidates and ratepayers alike. It was menioned at that time, there should be an appeals procedure in the act that -brought about regional govern- ment. Well, recently I read through Bill 162 and Section 89 (6) deals with appeals : "IIf any area municipali- ty is not satîsfied with the assessment as re- vised, qulized and weightedby the Minis- try of Revenue, the area municipality may ap- p eal from the decision of the Ministry of Revenue by notice in writing to the Municipal Board at any time wîthin 30 days after the notice of the revised, equalized and weighted 'assessment was sent to the area municipality by, the Ministry of Revenue." Why didn't somen research this matter after the hast election? Surely, the elected of- ficiaI could not be ex- pected to research this after hie was elected. If pepeare wiiing to fin ot about assessment and its equalization, why then should they not follow through and find, an appels method? Twoyears later (better late than neyer) agroup of peopegt together and fmd an appeals method, but are they aware of the implication of sub- section three? Council has requested a meeting with the minister several times. Last year they were put off by an election, this Car on page thirteen of te budget h)arcy aludes to that ever elusive property tax reform or market value as- sessment. Seems the municipalities don' t want to rock the provin- cial boat so they haven't been pushing. I think its time they did push and Darcy either puts-up -or shuts-up. The province must be made to realize that SAVE $A% WY PAY MORE FOR HEA SAVE ON PREMIUM QUAI DX>FU 'FOR AIL YOUR FUEL OIt NEED 1517 DUNOAS Si. EAST WHITBY Telephone Cal CoIect 668-3381 Prompt, Court oous Service la* % IN RIT IE IL *.o iToday! assessment factors calculated on 1970 values have changed. The problem is not only a local one seems It is province wlde. It would flot be difficult to re- work the equallzing factors on 1977 values. If it is difficuit for Queen's Park it could be comn- puted locally and merely approved by the mïnister. Meanwhile if govern- ment is realiyt ere to listen, and not there for its own sale, we should flot need an enquiry. The Brampton Charter states; "the right to a fair and equltable tax system." -Prove it William. Meanwhile, I wonder if we do have to go ail the way will the costs be area rated to Ward One and Clarke? 'WThat's a 4'Heekie'? There's lots going on at the Bowmanville Museum before the opening next month, and it's being done wlth you, tbe residents and guests of Bow- manville in mmid. We trust you'll be pleased witb our endeavors, What do youthlnk of wben y ou hear the word "bheckle"? Younger people will probably think "Jeekie" wbile otbers mnigbt tbink "to annoy"l but here at tbe imuseum, that word bhas a very different meanmng. When you visit witb us this seasotn we'I1 be pleased to shomw youjt "wby" and "ihow" a heckl had a purpose and a reason for being made. James Insurance Agency Limited 24 King St. E. Bowmanville For al vour insurance needs Nestd Akey or Doug James at 623-4406' ialogu feafu ring the opinions and coticores of Demais $edIer Hlis description was inform- ative and educational, given n an efficient manner and enjoyed by ail those in service xroui Myrs. C. L. 3uIIer. Harold Ransberry approp- Another bigbllgbt of the riately expressed tbanks to evening was the presentation Rev. Spivey for bis excellent of two diplomas. presentation. Mrs. C.L. Gunter in ber Present Two Service Diplomas At Durham Central Banque On Marcb 3lst Durham Central Agricultural Society beld their annual banquet in the main hall of Orono United Cburcb., A delicious turkey dnner with ail the trimmings was served to 135 guests by the Orono United Churcb Women. Gordon Barrie, President Of the Society and Chairman for the evening introduced head table executive and guests. Francis Jose, Director and a past President introduced the speaker for the eveming. Rev. David Spivey, minister of b Newcastle United Churcb, M Rev. Spivey presented pictures of tbe Gilbert Islandse and gave a most nteresting Mr.WP.Iwneeleadpom frmririu commentary. M-.W .Iwnrcie ilm o eioiu address to Mrs. W.P. mentioned that botb ladf members of the Do.o Science Departmento Fair. Mrs. Gunter stateé Irwin was born in Man educated in accounting, bas assisted ber husba bis profession. She member of Orono U Church, a past PresidE Orono U.C.W. and a member of Orono Cboir Mrs. Irwin bas efficiently assisted on Domestic Science com:i of, the Fair for 25 years ar contribution bas been much appreciated. The diploma stated:T to certify tbat an Agrici Service Diploma bas awarded by the Dui Central-Agricultural Sc to Mrs. W.P. Irwin Meritorious Service to culture. Dated at Orono Ontati: 3lst day of March 1978. ý by President Gordoi Barrie and Secretary Alne Ayre. Mrs. Irwin received dozen gorgeous red carne in a presentation bouquet graciously expressed 10o tflis Signed n H. Mrs. d one iations >t. She I ber famnily' and our small community of Yelverton. We refer of course to Mr. Howard Malcolm baving been elected as Chairman of the Ontario Pork Producers Marketing9 Board. Quite an bonour in itself, but more so because -of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wilson are babysitting Crystal and Slacey Beggs this week while their parents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Beggs of Port Elgin are on a motor trip to Texas. Thank God for grandmnotbers as babysitters! BSINESS DIRECTORY Accountancy WILLIAM C. HALL B. Comm. Chartered Accountant 36/ King St. E., Oshawa Telephone 725-6539 D. V. SNODDON 212 Liberty St. North Bookkeeping and Tax Service Business: 623-7950 Residence: 623-7308 JOHN MANUEL, C.G.-A. 67 King St. East, Suite 2 623-6555 JOHN P. WINTERS Chartered Accountant 20 Coiborne St. W. Oshawa, Ontario Phone 579-5659 or 623-5828 WM. J. H. COGOINS Chartered Accounitant 115 Liberty Street South Bowmanville Phone 623-3612 Chiropractic LAURENCE A. GREY Doctor of Chiropractie 270 King St. East Bowmanvil le Phone 623-4004 GEDWIN MANN, D.C. Ofc:Chiropractor '15 El gin Street Corner of Horsey Street Phone 623-5509 Office Hours: By appointment LEONARD JAY, B., Sc,, D. C. Doctor of Chiropractic 96 Queen Street Bowmanville Phone 623-9297 Dental DR. ANGUS M. BLAIR 1 D.D. S. 26 Frank S., Bowmanville (near Dominion Store) Office Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 9p.m. including Saturday Telephone 623-3181 OR. WILLIAM KEAN E Dental Surgeon 222 King Street East -Professional Bldg. Office Hours: Weekdays9-5 Telephone 623-7412 If busy - 623-Â731 PATRICK G. OÉEGAN DENTURR TIIERAPY CLI NIC 36 King St. W. Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fr!. 8:30111il5:600 Colonial Biscuits CHOMPERS Hostess Potato Chips SEAVëR Peanuts in the Shel 2/3-02 SING LES PROCESS Kraft CheeseSIces PILLSBURY Crescent Rails 100% VEGETABLE OIL IGA Margarine FRASERVALE, FROZEN, FANCY French Cut Green Beans FROZEN, 4-PACK. DELUXE OR PEPPERONI McCai 5" Pizzas FROZEN. MARBLE. CHOCOLAT£ OR VANILLA McCain Deep 'N' Delicious Cakes 14 TO 16 mu 890 2401 î.PKG.89* pK .790 a-Dz 490 ie .4-d 3 10-OZ. FOR 14 TOl 15 9 PKo. $1.29 r 4 PRODUCE 0F U.S.A. Fr-esh B unch% C&arrots 24' PRODUCE 0F U.S.A. Sunkist 'Valencia Oranges CANADA Ne. 1 GRADE C'abbageà PODOUCE OF CHuE CANADA No. 1 GRADE Spanish Typ e Onions PKG Rz 0F2 6j] FOR 113's 02 EACc PRODUCE 0F U.S.A. CANADA Nu. 1 GRADE Celery Stalks SIZE 24s £ACH69 BONUS PACK OF 50% MORE 15-. Alm Toothpaste TUB 1.19 PRICES EFFECTIVE WED, APRIL 19, TO SAT., APRIL 22,1978. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES. OPEN DAILY 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 9 a.me 6 peine 10 am 5 p .m. Delivery i Tw 623-4161 Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, April 19. 197R 3 Irwîn thaiks aind appreciation to the fact that oçur Ontario ies are Mrs. Gunter for ber kind agency is the most advanced ýmestic words and to the society for of any in Canada and an of the the gift. example for boards from al >d Mrs. Judge E.R. Lovekin also over the world who corne to nitoba, received a diploma for bis check it out in the hores of which valuable contribution during emulating it at borne. For and in the years to tic societY. benefit of those not familiar is a Unfortunately Judge Lovekin witb this operation, the United had to attend a Judge's Malcolms-Howard and son lnt of Convention in Ottawa and was Terry bave a partnership ini ipast unable to attend. He will Matheb Farms west of È. receive bis diploma at tbe Yelverton, a large bog very Fair in September 1978. enterprise and corn operation ýn the Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bunting wbicb is a model of efficiency, miittee entertained during tbe grown to an increased volume tnd ber evening with violin selections from a small beginning ivery and added tremendously to started by Howard and Eileen the enjoyment of tbe evening. over 30 years ago. Perbaps at [is isa later date with cooperation ultural YEJCLVERTOIN of tbis media and the been Malcolms we can provide a irham On bebaîf of our community more comprebensive report of ;ociety we profer sincerç congratula- their operation. Rigbt now P'm ri for -tiçns tôo 'one of our residents, slipping down to get Howies Agri- bis wife and family on an atograph befrIhaet auspicious promotion wbicb sad fori e Ihvet hrn* hnmi fn h istand n hne