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10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, June 7, 1978 Some of the Nice Things Made in Past Years Librarian Janice Leak said that one of the best things the library's summer program offers oungsters is the nice items they can make and take home. Here she displays some of the things children ave made in past years and that are on display at the Bowmanville branch of the public library. There are a variety of crafts offered at the library during the summer months and these wii be complimented by movies and special presentations. There is no charge for these events, however, registration may be required for some. Foresters Bowling League Honors Top Team Centennial Hall on Queen St. was the setting for the annual bowling banquet of the Foresters league on Saturday night, with this team receiving the trophy for being the to winners. They are, from left to right, AI MacDowall, Beverley DeVries, Harold Michelson receiving t e trophy from Ai Osborne, Darlene Serrurier and Audrey Larocque. Committee F ails to Agree On Formula for Mill Rates Newcastle's finance and administration committee failed to come to agreement Monday on the method to be used in determining the municipal mi l rates, therefore, residents will have to wait another two weeks at least before knowing how much more they will be paying this year. Although two proposals were brought forward by the municipal treasurer, Klaass Degroot, the committee could not agree on which equalizing factors to use, so deferred the motion until further informa- tion could be prepared by Mr. Degroot. Using the same equalizing factors as last year, the treasurer estimated that the unadjusted millrates would be: 227.99 in Darlington; 172.51 in Bowmanville; 271.69 in Clarke; and 186.04 in Newcastle. These figures represent increases of 6.7 per cent, 2.2 per cent, 5.5 per cent, and 5.5. per cent respectively. Several councillors supported adopting these figures rather than change the equalizing factors this year because of the province's intention to introduce tax reform. Councillor Robert Dykstra said that he found it hard to accept a motion changing the equalizing factors this year only to have the province change them again next year. He believed any taxpayer who was made happy by doing it this year would be unhappy next. Those opposed to maintain- ing last year's equalizing factors supported the treasurer's alternate solution. Using 1975 equalizing factors and other data supplied by the ministry, the treasurer worked out a mill rate that purported to eliminate some of the inequities which exist in the local tax assessment. Under this equation, mill rates would be: 242.48 for Darlington; 166.05 for Bow- manville; 263.55 for Clarke and 188.57 for Newcastle This represents changes over last year s assessment of: an increase of 13.5 per cent in Darlington; a reduction of 1.7 per cent in Bowmanville; an increase of 2.4 per cent in Clarke; and an increase of 7 per cent in Newcastle. When you compare these figures with those mill rates which would be levied using last year's equalization factors there is a 6.4 per cent increase in Darlington using the alternate method; a decrease of 3.7 per cent in Swim Team Will Represent Town A competitive swimming program will be set up again this year in the municipality's pools and a team from these pools will represent the town in competitions. J.P. Caruana, deputy director of community and social services, told the community and social services committee, at its meeting Monday, that the program had been successful last year and that the depart- ment would like to run it again this year. There would be a $15 fee for the eight week course and there would be no cost to the municipality. Teams will practise at each of the pools Monday to Friday after public swimming in the evening, during the months of July, and August. Members from all three pools will be picked to form a team to represent the Town of New- castle at swimming meets in other municipalities. Bowmanville; a decrease of 3 per cent in Clarke; and an increase of 1.4 per cent in Newcastle. Because the alternate method of arriving at the mill rate allows certain areas to benefit at the immediate expense of the other areas in the municipality, Mayor Garnet Rickard claimed councillors were allowing themselves to be motivated by personal interests rather than the interests of the entire municipality. He also went on to say that the taxpayers never looked at the per cent figures, only the dollar figures. The alternate system would mean the average residential tax assessment would be: $691 in Darlington; $499 in Bowman- ville; $693 in Clarke; and $448 in Newcastle. Taxes would jump highest in Darlington and drop in Bowmanville on the average assessment. The biggest problem con- fronting the councillors at the meeting was the inequities in the clifierent wards. Clarke Township was singled out as having probably the worst problem. "If you don't do something now, there will be hell to pay in Clarke," said Councillor Ted Woodyard, "and I'm not fooling. The people there are really browned off. If we don't act on the government's suggestion then we've broken faith with the people. There's great concern there over taxation." Mayor Rickard told the committee that he wanted to look at the situation further. "It's ok for you guys to laugh with your taxes going down, but by foot is in all wards and I don't even want to look at my tax bill. (Councillor Don) Allin voted against market value assessment a month ago and now he supports it. People can't vote personally in this issue," Mayor Rickard emphasized. "I can't support any increases in taxes in Clarke." The treasurer is to have further information available for the committee at its meeting Monday night and a decision should be made then as the deadline for submission of mill rates to the province is fast approaching. Recreation Director Helps Open Mini-Golf Course The official opening of the Meadowview Miniature Golf course at Maple Grove was held on Saturday morning with Recreation Director Bud Fanning officiating on behalf of the town. He is shown here in action with a putter, going the wrong way on the fairway so we could picture the sign alongside. Proprietor Gord Reid whose efforts to construct the course have been plagued by bad weather, is at right. WESLEYVILLE The weekend weather lived up to Lowell's words, "at is so rare as a day in Jun e?" Then if ever come, perfect days." The air was fresh and cool, and dazzling sunshine accented the greens of woods and fields. Mrs. Jean Kennedy conducted the service at Welcome United Church on Sunday morning. There was a change from the usual form of service with the singing of hyrmns and the story of their origins being given as the message for the morning. Some of those sung weve: Amazing Grace, How Great Thou Art, Guide Me 0 Thou Great Jehovah, What a Friend we have in Jesus and For the Beauty of the Earth. The choir sang two anthems, "Faith For Today and 0, Lord who Made the Rainbow. Morning ushers were Messrs. Ron Brimacome, Harold Best, Glen Buttery and Russell Baker. There was a very happy time at the home of MIr. and Mrs. George Tufford on Saturday, June 3rd when relatives and friends called during the afternoon and evening. About 80 people came to offer congratulations on the occasion of their 30th wedding anniversary and to wish them well-being and happiness for many years to come. Sisters of the groom, Mrs. Harold Austin, Verna and Mrs. Archie Ford, Orald, were responsible for the planning and arrange- ments which included floral decorations, a beautifully decorated cake, boutonniere and corsage for the bride and groom. They and their families presented them with a handsome swag lamp. The bridesmaid of thirty years ago in Sunderland was unable to be present but sent her best wishes and a lovely gift. The best man, Archie Ford was present. Among those present were George and Hazel's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tufford, their sons and families, Mr. and Mrs. John Tufford, and Mr. and Mrs. Rae Tufford and son Steven, all of Port Hope. The weather on that wedding day was much the same as this annversary day and spring farm work was finished. Relatives and friends were present from Willowdale, Georgetown, Markham, Agincourt, Cobourg, Grafton, Port Hope, Starkville, Newtonville and neighbouring communities in Hope. Mr. and Mrs. Tufford have sold their farm home but wil not be leaving the area for a time. Mr. and Mrs Arnold Thorn- dyke attended the Flett-Idiel wedding in Baltimore United Church on Saturday afternoon. The groom is the son of Mr.and Mrs. Grenville Flett of Fenelon Falls and the latter was the former Rudy Thorndyke of this place. The bride and groom will be living in Port Hope. ELIZABETHVILLE Church services were held, Rev. W. Kennedy was with us. The children's story was, "Decisions Decisions." The choir sang: Rev. Kennedy spoke on "Listening in." Next Sunday Elizabethville Sunday School anniversary will be held at 2:30 p.m. June 11, Several in the area attended the sale at Garden Hill on Saturday when the household things of the late Martha Tippett were sold. Sympathies are extended to the friends and relatives of the late Mrs. Martha McAllister who was buried on Friday. The ladies helped serve lunch at Mr. and Mrs. M. Mc- Allister's after the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Garry Fowler moved to their new home at Bewdley on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. John Quantrill where he has been transferred. Mrs. R. Westheuser and girls visited with Mr. and Mrs. Thickson during the week. Mrs. D. Gunby (Doris), Toronto, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Beatty. Mrs. R. Crombie and boys visited with Mr. and Mrs, C. Mercer's during the week. This week Mr. Clarence Mercer along with some Sund-y A Great Oppo an After Church1 Sunday, Ju ll a.m.to2p.m. $ L Liberty SI. S. at 401 PHONE others spent a few days fishing back near Dorset at Hall's Lake. Mrs. E. Elliott, Oshawa, visited with Mrs. H. Quantrill a ay this week. M Mrs O Mercer and Mr' BbIMercer were at Mr. and Murs. Ron Prevost, Lindsay on Saturday, helping in building a garage. Mr. Andrew Peacock and girl friend spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. V. Peacock this week. Mrs. V. Peacock hasn't been as well as usual, the last few days. Mrs. Mary Gardiner and Mrs. B. Wheeler attended church in Port 'Hope on Sunday- after our regular service. They had a picnic lunch coming home. It was communion services. Mr. and Mrs. A. Trew and Richard, Cobourg, visited with Mr. and Mrs. G. Fowler an evening last week. Mr. E. 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