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Public Library, 62 Temperance, Bovmsnvilàe, Ont. L1C 3A8 (f) Enthusiastic Crowd Welcomes Hockey Champions Home The Bowmanville Junior 'C' Red Eagles are number one in Ontario. The Cowan Pontiac sponsored team put it all together on Sunday afternoon in Essex to defeat the 73's 5 - 2, and take the series in six games. The team members arrived home about 11:30 on Sunday night to be greeted by their fans outside the Bowmanville Memorial Arena. Shortly afterward, the players and coaches climbed aboard a Bowmanville fire truck to tour around town and let everyone know who is number one! Congratulations Red Eagles. You're the best in Ontario. By Don Wilcox The Cowan Pontiac-Buick Junior C Bowmanville Eagles are the champions of Ontario. The Eagles completely put to rest any doubt of their ability to come up with the last necessary big effort to be champions when they dropped Essex 73s in the sixth game Sunday afternoon by a 5- 2 count. Eagles and Essex were deadlocked after four games, both teams winning in their respective home arenas. Eagles went ahead in the series on home ice last Friday night by chalking up a convincing 10 to 3 win before their vociferous fans. The Eagles moved into Essex for the showdown battle Sunday with Essex fully expecting to once again tie the series using their intimidation game plan, a tactic that got them into the finals. Turn to Page 8 623-3303 Issue 18 58 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, MAY 6,1981 127th Year By Peter Parrott The Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education has verified the fact that in 1979 it cost the Town of Newcastle an additional half million dollars to belong to the Northumberland - Newcastle board instead of the neighboring Durham Board of Education. But, members of the Northumberland - Newcastle board seem to be of the opinion that the extra expenditure was wdrthwhile. "A lot of us feel there arc justifiable expenditures which have caused this discrepancy," said trustee Mike Slocombe of Bowmanville. "We are spending more money because we feel we are getting value for the money," Mr. Slocombe said. Trustee Bill Carman pointed out that "we have chosen to go one way and it is costing the taxpayers more money." But, he noted that the $559,000 estimate which is believed to be Newcastle's extra cost in belonging to the board applies only to the 1979 school year. During 1980 and 1981, the Durham Board of Education's expenditures have been catching up to those of Northumberland - Newcastle. Mr. Carman pointed out that one area in which Durham spends less than Northumberland - Newcastle is transportation. The rural nature of the board means more funds must be spent on moving pupils. A detailed comparison of costs between the two boards considered by the trustees last week stated that in 1979, Northumberland - Newcastle had a per student cost which was $97 higher for elementary pupils. In the case of secondary school students, the transportation expenses were $88 higher* Mr. Carman also pointed out that the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education spent more on elementary education during the year in question, 1979. In addition, he noted that the board is paying higher debt charges from construction of new facilities. Mr. Carman, who chaired a committee of trustees responsible for investigating the differences in education costs, added that Durham is one of the least costly school boards in Ontario. "We're not far behind them," he added. In a letter to the school board on last week's agenda, Education Minister Bette Stephenson stated that the Ministry does not intend to alter the areas of jurisdiction for the two boards. "We believe that pupils are currently well served by the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education. The ratepayers of the Town of Newcastle have a good percentage of trustee representation on the board - six members out of fifteen -- and this! Turn to P^ge 2 fo Years'i ■\ v v J / l . .}y\ A Bowmanville youth has been given a sentence of two years less a day in a correctional institution following a provincial court trial in Bowmanville on Tuesday. Douglas Rowe, 17, of 287 Liberty St. North, pleaded guilty to a lesser and included charge of wounding. He pleaded not guilty to a charge of attempted murder. Judge John Bark sentenced Rowe to two years less a day on the charge of wounding. He will serve his sentence at Brampton Correctional Institute and will be placed on three years' probation upon release. Approve of Liberty St. Subdivision A subdivision agreement for a 46- lot development north of Bowmanville received council approval Monday. Diane Rue, a representative of East Woodbridge Developments explained after a meeting of town council this week that the development is located on the west side of Liberty St., north of the third concession. The development would be an estate residential project served by a municipal watermain on Liberty St. Ms. Rue said the project needs some additional approvals before construction begins, but building activity could take place at the site as early as this summer. Lots will be marketed individually to interested buyers. >^Wbimdmg Towp Clerk Roasted Jby Friends Friends and associates gave retiring Town Clerk Joe Mcllroy a farewell dinner and roast last Thursday at/ the Lions Centre. Pictured here, A1 Strike presents Mr. iyicllroy with 1 a token of appreciation for A'nany holes of gulf . Mrs. Faye Mcf.lroy is seated on the left. ■ , BUSY WEEK -- This has been a hectic week at the Statesman office. We have started a new paper, The Port Hope Independent and of course there's been extra effort connected with its production. Then, the Junior C Eagles won the Ontario championship and everybody wanted to congratulate them with letters and advertisements at the last minute. So, if you receive this edition at the regular time, it will be a miracle. WINS QUILT -- High school teacher Jack Munday probably was a surprised draw winner last week when his ticket won the quilt at the Community Care Bazaar. GERANIUMS -- Bowmanville Kinsmen will be going door to door this Saturday selling geraniums geraniums to raise funds to combat Cystic Fibrosis. A worthy cause. MOTHER'S DAY -- This Sunday is Mother's Day with all that implies. It's a wonderful occasion occasion and an opportunity to show how much we think of the lady who brought us into the world. If, unfortunately, she has passed on, it's a good time for pleasant memories. BLOOD CLINIC --.There's a Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic at the Lions Centre today and still time to donate some as it continues until around 8 o'clock tonight. AT THE ROYAL -- Mr. Topple of Haydon brought in an advertising folder he found when doing somé renovating. It's from The Royal Theatre, Bowmanville, promoting the film 'Trader Horn', playing for four nights, adults 37 cents, children 20 cents. ; HOUSE TOUR -- The Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Auxiliary and Bowmanville Kinettes are all set for their house tour this Saturday of several Bowmanville Bowmanville and area homes. Tickets still available from McGregor Drugs. EASTER SEALS -- The Bowmanville Rotary Club is going all out with a last ditch effort to increase their Easter Seal donations. So far, the campaign is far below their objective. Please give them a helping donation. YARD SALE -- Branch 178 of the Royal Canadian Legion holds its annual Yard Sale this Saturday morning, followed in the.evening by a Millionaires Night. CARNATIONS -- Saturday is also a Carnation Day throughout the area, with funds being raised fpr Multiple Sclerosis. IN ERROR -- An advertisement published last week by St. Stephen's CPTA contained an error. The listed rice was 2 boxes for $3, but it should have been $1 per x with 15 to 20 plants in each. STUDENT ART -- The art students of Bowmanville High School open their display at the Visual Arts Centre this Saturday at 2 p.m. continuing until May 14th. Hours are 2 to 5 and 7 to 9. CENTENNIAL -- Paul Morris of the Morris Funeral Chapel and his staff are celebrating a birthday. As of Monday, May 4th, the Morris firm has been established for 100 years, which is quite an anniversary. Founder, the late Levi Morris, would be proud to know the business he started is still serving this area well. FASHIONS - The latest in Chandelle fashions will be modelled at Port Darlington Marina on Tuesday, May 12 at 7:30. TENNIS -- Bowmanville Tennis Club registrations are Monday, May 11 and Thurs,, May 14 from 6 p,m. to 8:30 at the courts, Beech Avenue. They also have a members' wine and cheese party lined up for Friday, May 15 at 9 p.m. 'WM Rowe was charged bly Durham Regional Felice last December with attempted murder following the shooting of an older brother. His -brother, Victor John Rowe, received a .22 calibre gunshot! | wound December 23. He was treated and released from Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville. New Clerk Town Staff Chàirman David Oakes, the new clerk for the Town of Newcastle, will serve as head of the management committee of town staff until a permanent administrator is hired. This decision was reached by Newcastle council Monday after a recommendation was made by a committee composed of Mayor Garnet Rickard and Councillors Marie Hubbard and Bruce Taylor. The three council members have been given the job of screening applicants to find a replacement for David Sims who served as head of the management committee of staff. "The department heads all agree that it would be desirable for Mr. Oakes to be designated as chairman of the management committee of staff, pending the appointment of an administrator," said the committee in its report this week. The committee added that it had made no progress on the selection of a permanent administrator. "The committee has no specific recommendations as to a suitable candidate for the appointment of administrator at this time," the councillors explained. They added that the search for a suitable employee will continue and reports on the progress of the search will be made to council not less than once a month. Town council has decided that since the budget has been approved and other administrative projects have been undertaken, council no longer requires the administrative services of Mr, Sims, effective May 5. However, he will be available on a consultation basis to assist council and staff if required, T Councillors sL ■ÿ- Build Home forÀged Here Newcastle council has reaffirmed its belief that the next regionally- operated home for the aged should be built in the Town of Newcastle; At a meeting in Bowmanville on Monday, elected officials reinforced a resolution passed one year ago in which a home for the aged was requested.. Monday's resolution adds that the home for the aged could provide 200 to 300 jobs for area residents. It points out that the facility would serve residents from the central eastern area of the Durham Region, including Oshawa, Scugog, and the Town of Newcastle. The resolution also notes that the Town of Newcastle has one of the highest geriatric populations in the. Durham Region. The Town of Newcastle's position was forwarded to, the Durham Region's social services committee, Regional Council, and Durham East MPP Sam Cureatz. Student Employment Office Opens Students looking for summer jobs can now register at the Manpower Student Employment Centre in Bowmanville. The office opened Monday morning and is located on the second floor of the post office building, The centre has been set up to serve job seeking students in the Town of Newcastle. Manpower office worker, Sandi Charapich is pictured here showing some of the brochures containing information on the federally funded student employment program. Full time office co-ordinator is Pat Lunn, 21, of Orono.