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Protest Tax System Newcastle Council has given third and final reading to the by-law setting mill rates for the year despite protestations from one councillor that the method used to calculate the rates was illegal. Councillor Don Allin argued vehe- mently against the new rates claimng they were illegal, that Bowmanville was being forced to pick up extra assessment due to vacant land in Darlington, and that if anyone should change the present system of taxation it should be the province not the municipality. The only other councillor to vote against the by-law and the rates was Alf Gray. Mr. Allin's concerns were addres- sed by Mayor Garnet Rickard who pointed out that Bowmanville was not picking up any massive amount To Dismantle Bus Shelter After weeks of debate, reports, and suggestions, council has revers- ed the decision of the public works committe and has decided to dismantle the bus shelter beside George's Men's Wear Store. At its meeting on Mdnday, council rejected the works committee sug- guestion that the shelter be left in place until the reconstruction of King Street was finished. George Taube, owner of the store, had complained to council that the shelter blocked his sign and was a hinderance to his business. The works department had suggested the sign be moved up higher or the shelter moved. Because of cost involved in moving the sign, the committee rejected that suggestion. It also rejected the moving suggestion IthYssu HeDidn' During a debate in the community services committee meeting Monday night over a resolution from the Borough of Scarborough, it was revealed that the Town of Newcastle fire department has been selling smoke detectors for more than a year and a half without some councillors' knowledge. Councillor Don Allin exclaimed that he didn't even know it was going on when Fire Chief Jim Hayman told the committee that he had been selling four different models of detectors for more than a year as a public relations gesture. "I don't see any sense in me sitting on these committees and not knowing what's going on," said Mr. Allin. because it would cost the town $200 and the possibility of damage to the shelter. Council, however, had no such qualms and voted to dismantle the shelter and store it until a suitable location could be found. "No one can kick when it's in storage," said Councillor Jasper Holliday. Councillor Don Allin said that he couldn't support the storing resolu- tion because it could take the town manager and staff years to find a suitable location for the bus shelter. He wanted a location for the shelter found as quickly as possible. One suggestion was to move it on to George Street. In a recorded vote, council was locked, however, the mayor broke the tie with a deciding vote in favor of dismantling the bus shelter. According to the fire chief, the department has been promoting the use of detectors for some time now and because area stores had little knowledge of the smoke detectors, people were coming to the fire hall. The chief decided to allow the manufacturers of the detectors to leave demonstration models in the fire hall. He said, he demonstrates how each of the units works, tells the people the relative merits of each, and then sells them whatever ones they want, While the chief claimed he wasn't in. the business, Councillor Allin wondered whether the town should even be supplying detectors when there are merchants in town offering them. of assessment that the province had examined and had no objections to the way Newcastle had established its mill rates, and that it was imperative that the municipality do something to correct the inequities which existed in the taxation system. "This whole exercise is an attempt to reach equity," said Councillor Bruce Taylor. ' Equity with respect to the values. I fully realize that Ward One taxes will increase but the shifts Councillor Allin refers to are just shifts in assessment that's there to be taxed. Maybe we haven't been able to find a way to do this in the Turn to Page Two Keep Fence Newcastle Lakers Baseball team will be allowed to keep the snow fence, which was erected in Newcastle Park without authoriza- tion from the town's community services director, provided they live up to an agreement signed with the public works department. Following two weeks of controversy, it was revealed at council Monday afternoon that the Lakers had signed an agreement with the town's works department stating they would return it in Turn to Page Two Strathaven Holds Successful Springfest Boutique Nu H JU of to se Residents of the Strathaven ursing Home honored Dr. .B. Rundle last Tuesday, ne 13, with the presentation a plaque. The gift was given Dr. Rundle for "long :rvice, quality of care and " -f" 1 f r concern". In this photo, Ms. Mr. Hayman said that other fire homes. While the committee found departments also did this and that that a clause in the Scarborough some made a profit off it. He said he request was unacceptable, it did wasn't interested in making a profit, recommend council endorse the but was merely doing it in the promotion and encouragement of interests of public relations. smoke detectors and that an Other councillors on the advertisement be devised informing committee were apparently aware the public of this stand. of this practice and saw nothing wrong with it. Councillor Alf Gray said the town Scarborough asked the committee should stress the five per cent to recommend council endorse the insurance rebate available to people use of smoke detectors in area who instal the detectors. BIT &PIE CES THAT'S FAST - In recent years, comiplaining about poor service by the postal department has been a popular theme, s rati ing to hear some exceptionally good reports. John Manuel droppee in on Tuesday morning with a Rotary Club bulletin he'd just receved. The post office date stamp read 6 p.m. June 2oth whic h is the same day. Y ou just can't beat that kind of service. GRAND REOPENING - An amazing change bas taken place at Roy Nichols Motors at Courtice where Fred and Roy Owen, the owners, have had an entirely new and larger showroom and re- pair shop constructed. An interesting insert on the 56-year his- tory of this dealership is inCluded in this edition to mark the offi- ciapopening of the new premises on Thursday and Friday. ORONO BEAUTY - Congratulations to Jane Staples of Orono who was chosen Miss Fiesta in Oshawa on Sunday nght. She was representing the Oshawa Festival Singers. Fortunately, The Statesmanphotographer ran about a block to-take her picture atop their float in the iesta parade on Sunday. It appears on the front page of section two. TRAGIC ACCIDENT - Word came in Tuesday morning that OPP Constable W. H. ABiU' Helmer who was wth the Newcastle Detachment for nine years until he was transferred to No. l District at Lancaster, the end of January, was killed Monday evening in a motor vehicle accident while on his way to work. He is survived by his wife and children. CLUB OWNER DIES - Bob MacDonald of Toronto, the owner of Bowmanville Country Club, died suddénly on Thursday and was buried Saturday afternoon. His death notice appears in this issue. Sympathy is extended to his wife and family. ROD RUN - The Oshawa Motor City Car Club will be holding their annual Custom Car and Rod Run again this weekend, with headquarters at The Flying Dutchman from Friday on. On Sun- day, many of the cars will be at the Lions Centre on Beech Ave. where Lions members will be serving pancakes, sausages, bacon and coffee for breakfast, with chief chef Dr. Ed Ewert probably in charge. The public is invited to drop in and join the party. KINSMEN KARNIVAL - Latest word is that the Kinsmen beauty contest this Friday night has attracted sufficient entries to make it a good competition and there's still time to enter. But with or without the charmers the Carnival will proceed, weather permitting Friday and Saturday nights at Memorial Park. See you there and don't forget to buy tickets on the $2,000 draw or $50 worth of groceries a week for a year. W. Challis, a resident of Thertell, a member of the the residents were on display Strathaven and a patient of staff at Strathaven. and Mrs. Beaucage described Dr. Rundle presents the The presentation to Dr. the turn-out as "very good." plaque on behalf of the Rundle was part of a Music during the Spring residents. Spring fest Boutique at Boutique was provided by the From left to right are: Mrs. Strathaven during the band from the Bowmanville Ruth Beaucage, Dr. Rundle, evening. Handcrafts made by Senior Public School. Mrs. Challis and Mrs. Garbage To BePicked Up Day After Legal Holiday Newcastle council has instructed the town Manager to alter the garbage by-law to facilitate garbage pick up on the day directly following a statutory holiday. After receiving complaints from residents who had to wait two weeks between garbage pick up days if a holiday occurred on their regular collection day, the public works committee instructed Jack Dun- ham, director of public works to investigate the matter. Mr. Dunham's report was receiv- ed last week and informed council that if the change was considered, additional staff would be required in order for the department to continue to function efficiently and economi- cally. The councillors were concerned mainly with the problem during the summer months and it was noted that having garbage sitting around for two weeks when it's hot cannot be healthy. Councillor Don Allin said the public works department could easily take men off of the road work or some other project and use them to collect garbage. Although the Mayor pointed out this could cause further delays in other projects, Councillor Allin maintained that no one would be upset over a one or two day delay. "I'm concerned with the same thing that Mr. Dunham addresses in his summary," said Councillor Bruce Taylor, chairman of the works committee. "This year's budget, and this year's works department work load was predicat- ed with the existing by-law in place. It would be very difficult to make this kind of move unless pursuant to 1979 budget. This is one area where we can keep costs down and I think the existing by-law is adequate." Nevertheless, council chose to change the by-law and the town manager will carry out the recom- mended alterations. Legion Week Proclaimed by Mayor Mayor Garnet Rickard (left) proclaimed Legion Week on Monday as June 26 - July 1. Following the proclamation, the mayor, William Clarke, special events chairman of Branch 178 of the Royal Canadian Legion, and Sam Cureatz, MPP, posed with the Legion's flag. The flag will fly from the town's flagpole during Legion week. Mr. Cureatz brought a letter from Ontario Premier William Davis congratulating the Legion on its fine work and wishing it the best in the coming years. The Legion has two major events scheduled for the week: an old Pub Night, and a night of Scottish dancing. Mr. Clarke invited all members of the public to come out and take advantage of the Legion's facilities during the week. The branch will be open during its normal hours.