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Hospitals Survey Now Underway The Bowmanville Memorial Hospital is planning for the future by seeking information and advice from the general public. During the next few weeks, residents of Bowmanville, Newcastle, Orono, Courtice and other surrounding communities will be asked to fill out questionnaires prepared by the hospital. This week, 1,000 questionnaires were mailed to residents selected at random from the municipal voting lists. It is the first time that the hospital has conducted this kind of survey and staff members are hoping to get good results. Hospital Administrator R.E. Elston explained that he hopes 50 per cent of those who receive the survey will reply and organizers of the survey say that the more replies received the more effective the statistics will be. In a press release made public Monday afternoon, the Bowmanville Memorial Hospital said that the purpose of the survey is to obtain in- formation for the hospitaI so that ef- fective long-range plans can be made. "Over recent years, this community has grown. However, there has not been comparable growth in the use of the hospital's services." "If the hospital in the future is to effectively meet health care needs of this community, it must know to what extent presently these needs are being met and, to this end, problem areas must be identified, "the hospital said. Commenting on the directions that the hospital may be taking in the future, Mr. Elston said that even- tually it will be necessary to replace the facilities contained in the hospital's oldest wing. He said that the wing, which was built in 1950, contains operating rooms, cafeterias, a kitchen facility and maternity wards in addition to administrative offices. The hospital administrator said the hospital hopes to begin planning another wing in 1980-81. However, he added that it may be another five years before the project would be completed. Young Bowmanville Gymnasts Work on Their Routines Gymnasties is Decoming a popular sport tor many local young people with literally hundreds of persons enrolled in gymnastics programs. Here, Leslie Sebben (left) and Chantel d'Entremont (right) of Bowmanville get some advice from coach Wendy Marden of the Oshawa-Geminis Gymnastic Club. They were among the club members who were working on routines in the gymnasium of the Eastdale Collegiate in Oshawa this week. Both of the young gymnasts shown here recently took part in a Toronto EastRegion meet for girls under 12. Chantel placed in the top five standings in the Argo B division while Leslie was among the top five competitors in the C division. Prepare The Town of Newcastle's request that the Region construct a com- munal water system for Enniskillen was referred by regional council last, Wednesday to its public works department for a report. Several councillors expressed strong opposition to building the proposed water system which would supply fire flows in addition to domestic demands. Oshawa Councillor Alan Dewar said such a project would be very expensive and pointed out the region has already provided water and sewer facilities in three large development areas in the Town of Newcastle, costing multi-millions of dollars. Enniskillen Photographer Report ( Mayor Garnet Rickard explained that the region's work of designing and constructing the water supply system would be paid for entirely by the developer. But Scugog Councillor, Reg Rose, said such a procedure is contrary to established precedent. In other municipalities, communal water systems were built by the developer and it was his responsibility to meet the region's specifications. Uxbridge Mayor Gary Herrema asked where the background material for this request was. He said he didn't have enough pertinent information before him to make a decision. In addition, council shelved the says Artists Lack Supportfrom Durham By Donna Fairey "Who cares about the arts in Durham Region?" was photographer Neil Newton's candid comment regarding the support local artists receive from Durham Regional Council. Newton is arn'artist-photographer who makes his home with wife Ann and children Noelle, 14, and Christopher, 12, on a farm in En- niskillen. Much of his work since moving there from Toronto 15 years ago focuses on the rural life of En- niskillen and its surrounding coun- -M tryside. "Selling is not the reason I take a picture," says Newton. "I must be moved to photograph and record a particular subject." But Newton, formerly a commercial photographer, admits that, realistically speaking, a photographer or artist must sell in order to survive. No Money? And where does this support come from? According to Mr. Newton, definitely not [rom any financial assistance granted by Durham Region Council. "As artists, it is the Region's responsibility to fund us," _____he stated, "but they say they don't liI isowhave the money for it.c" aHis own personal artistic career Iï ' ~has been greatly assisted by the On- tario Arts Council and particularly Photographer Neil Newton with one of the pieces from his poster exhibit by the Canada Council. currently on display until the end of the month at the Photography Gallery, He feels very strongly that Bowmanville Library. Turn to Page Two 'n Water town's proposal for an investigation by the region's works department into the feasibility of providing municipal water to Hampton and of expanding the existing system in Orono, possibly using Skinners Springs as a source. Newcastle Councillor Ann Cowman pointed out the Regional Official Plan states the region will continue to investigate the feasibility of providing municipal services to correct existing soil and water pollution in Blackstock, Hampton and Orono. Mrs. Cowman said she believes there are some soil and water pollution problems in the Hampton and Orono areas and the town can't proceed with district plans until these problems are sor- ted out. Mayor Rickard saidthe study of water facilities is needed for com- pletion of district plans for these areas. 164th BIRTHDAY - tioned it, but severa Sir John A. Macdo Minister, whose 164t] January lth. NOT TWINS - WE readers in the natior anything. Last weel lecting to include th( the New Year's bab: Women's Auxiliary buy one baby cup i twins. We should ha two last year becauç Year's Day, but the lard, R.R. 1, Newt first baby, is report asked his wife what she only brought one HEARTBEAT - program called 'Hea day morning from 7 1 of the Police-Fire Bu will have their blood for cholesterol and history will also be group consultation v Don't swallow anytI before arriving. Se( edition. And wat 'triglycerides.' Federal Prison Not Likely, MP Claims It now seems unlikely that the Mr. Lawrence said that Bowman- Pine Ridge Training School will be ville is out of the picture as far as a turned into a federal jail. Northumberland Durham MP fdeaipsois o erneu Allan Lawrence said this week that o hefct thar ger nment recent changes in the federal pof al lrer o government's policy on penitent- The policy was recently announ- iaries mean that the Pine Ridge ced by Solicitor General Jean- School would not likely be consider- ed as the site of a federal facility. Jaques ais windict at "As far as I know now, the laer f a s',will bebiat Government of Canada is not inter- ested in acquiring the training Tiso school si-te," Mr. Lawrence said in earlier all-party report which in- an interview. However, he said that his sources vestgaedCda's rins ins at Ottawa and Queen's Park have reom end smlestto told him that the possibility of whih wo ndthmsnet developing a federal maximum trairttionof rins and security prison or a prisoner tear t er classification centre at Bowmanville "guords. was discussed. He added that these negotiations between the Federal changed. I think that policy is Department of Public Works, the wrong," Mr Lawrence said. He ad- Solicitor General's Department and ded that he, along with many other the Province of Ontario had never MPs has favored smaller peniten- been officially made public. taries. He predicted that when the But, Mr. Lawrence said his sour- House of Commons meets again, ces indicated that negotiations were pntnaies conducted with two possibilities in ntnase. mind: At first it was thought that the Lwne cae of B opnione Mr. Pine Ridge School could be Lheesai tha h is onso developed into a maximum security tdeablity of smaver prnd prison. Later, federal and provincial not manhetionld havuoed officials considered using the site as saintituointBomn a prisoner classification centre. He Caidat sincthe goen Such a centre is a place where of Canaoes notidpproberin- prisoners are given psychological teestinathPneRdevpropet tests, occupational tests and other ospeltn authedevelo evaluations before serving their sen- a enea h ow tpnp~c~ academic." Caen't Agdree on Pool Dead The Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education refused to approve a draft agreement between itself and the Town of Newcastle governing con- struction and operation of an indoor swimming pool and recreational complex at Bowmanville High School. The agreement covers such things as the transfer of lands, easements and licenses, joint use of the swim- ming pool and recreational complex and the sharing of operating expen- ses. The town and board have been haggling over terms of an agreement since spring, 1977. This latest draft was thrashed out bet- ween the town's finance and ad- ministration committee and representatives of the school board in November. In rejecting the agreement Thurs- day night in Cobourg, the board said it wants to meet with town of- ficials again to discuss concerns it has with the agreement. These con- cerns range from the proposed Trustees Douse Smokers had their way Thursday night, defeating a motion to ban smoking in public meetings of the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education. Dr. Ian Wilson introduced the motion which said the ban would be for a trial period of one year. He said a new report by the U.S. Surgeon General has just been released documenting the mental and physical dangers of smoking. "In our schools we educate children on the hazards of smoking method of sharing operation costs to usage. Chairman of the board's recreation liaison committee, Doug Galt told the board he has tried to impress upon the town that tax- payers from all over the board's jurisdiction, not just Newcastle, will be supporting this pool and "it just doesn't seem to be getting through." Galt said he wants assurances that adequate funds are raised before construction begins so the project won't have to be abandoned mid- way to completion due to lack of funds. The Splash committee has raised $180,000 and has said it won't begin construction until all the money is raised. He was also upset by the fact that the àgreement does not give the board exclusive right to use the squash courts during school hours. The agreement does, however, give the board exclusive use of the swimming pool from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on all school weekdays. Other trustees expressed concern over this Turn to Page Two Smoking Rule and try to discourage them from smoking." The board, he said, should set an example in this mat- ter. Increasingly, smoking in public areas is being banned, he added, "in deference to people who do not smoke and suffer side effects from polluted air." When the vote was called, the motion to ban smoking was defeated by the majority - all but one of whom are smokers. Bits And Pieces Nobody around here men- i communities paid tribute to WHIPLASH - We've heard of quite a few lost nald, Canada's First Prime items over the years, but this is a new one. An h birthday was last Thursday, orthopedic brace, presumably designed for the neck-head area, was found recently in front'of ________the Bowmanvilie Public Library. Lt was contain- e must have the most alert ed in a red pencil case and the owner may re- n, they won't let us away with trieve it fromtheLibrary by identifying it. k, trying to cover up for neg- e father's name in the story of MEANIES - Newcastle's citizens who might be y, we mentioned the relief the iured into a bar where the waitresses'are bare felt when they on.ly had to bosomed need have no fear they wili be tempted nstead of two for last year's here. Council in its wisdom has struck a blow for ve checked. They had to buy their morals. Maurice Prout, bless his heart. led se two babies arrived on New the crusade and the others went along with endor- ey weren't twins. Ralph Pol- sing a ban request from the Oshawa and District onville, father of last year's Labor Council. We like Councillor Ann Cowman's ed to have read the item and reported remark that she is against nude she did with the other twin, waitresses, but thinks some women enjoy this type home. of work. She might have added "and the money's good. " Ail this before lwe even have a topiess bar Coronary Risk Evaluation here. How about strippers? Sureiy, there are more artbeat' will be held this Sun- important issues to occupy their time. until il o'clock in Courtroom 1 ilding, Church St. Participants 1pressure checked and tested triglycerides. Their medical d iv sIfeAoneaeruathedywhila reviewed and there will be uder Lake Scugog icecasek, hd not e vith a physician, all for free. hing but water for 14 hours recovered. He was attempting to salvage cars e the advertisement in this that had plunged through the ce. Other divers continue their search for the man. t must have c thepbeen a direadfu way to die. -j