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2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, September 29, 1982 i SMALL TALK By Donna Fairey Town Offices No Place \ For Election Material A desire for applause and the glare of footlights dimmed for me during my teen years. Stage struck I'm not. Nonetheless, acting is a secret yearning which strikes most of us, at least briefly, sometime during our lives. One memorable encounter with an audience during my high school days taught me a bitter lesson. It's only now, years later, that I can contemplate the experience without cringing. Even at that, it remains a recollection which stings. Had I plotted a scheme for months which was designed to totally embarrass me I could not have done a better job. Somehow, somewhere from the midst of my teenage dreams and fantasies, it was miraculously concluded that I possessed a latent talent to perform. It must have been teenage acne of the brain or some such mental disorder for I was also struck with the maniac idea I could sing like a canary. Perform alone would have been a longshot, but sing - never ! How anyone unable to get through even the national anthem on key could suddenly fancy herself a vocalist defies logic. I was then, and still am, one of those people who mouths the words when called upon to sing God Save the Queen or anything else for that matter. Somebody once paid me a dollar to withhold my voice in order to salvage the remains of an otherwise pleasant sing-song. That should give you some idea of just how unmelodic I really am. It was blind, idealistic teenage faith, I guess, that made me do it. I teamed up with a friend and together we planned to warble our way through a song before the entire school assembly. My duet partner, incidentally, could sing. As long as I live I shall never forget the song we were to deliver. It was a popular rock-and-roll number at the time called Tweedley Tweedley Tweedley Dee. By the name alone one might deduce we were in trouble before even starting. Both brimming with confidence, there we stood on stage in our ankle length dirndl skirts, bobby socks and saddle shoes. A sea of faces, many of them belonging to those we desperately wanted to impress, stared at us expectantly. The pianist hit the first note. It signalled a profusion of lilting notes from my partner's mouth. I formed my lips into various shapes but nothing came out. In retrospect, it was probably a good thing that my throat froze and my lungs seized up. Ruth, the singer, successfully worked her way through the song alone. I stood alongside her looking for all the world like a demented ventriloquist. My amused peers watched while I AND BAG $100 WORTH OF GROCERIES! Buy any one, of the following eligible Panasonic microwave ovens and get two $50 grocery Eligible Models: DIMENSIONS coupons redeemable at partici- THE GENIUS NE-9930C paling supermarkets. Offer good NE-8030C NE-9910C on purchases made between NE7930C NE-9900C October i, 1982 and November 30, 1982. 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Such a lesson was learned from the experience that today I don't even sing in the shower. Upcoming municipal election exuberance has inspired an order banning the dispersement and display of campaign propaganda in town offices. Council was advised by staff that election material sponsored by a ward two candidate had been exhibited in one of the town's offices. The practice was considered inappropriate and a directive approved by council was subsequently circulated by Newcastle administrator Don Smith which suggested town offices should be kept devoid of election persuasions. Local Woman Dies After Accident 25 Merchants Sign Petition Protesting BIA's Loan Proposals A Bowmanville woman died Friday night at Oshawa General Hospital, following a two-vehicle accident on King St. East near Simpson Ave. Dead is Verna Haight, 60, of Cedarcrest Beach. She was a passenger in a car driven by her husband, William Haight, who was also taken to Oshawa General Hospital. Two other passengers in the Haight vehicle did not receive serious injuries. According to police, the driver of the second car, John C. Cook, 71, of R.R. 4, Bowmanville, has been charged with failure to yield. Town Administrator Surprises Council Twenty-five members of Bowmanville's Business Improvement Area (BIA) have threatened to withdraw from the organization should a plan to expand off-street parking proceed without an opinion poll of the downtown merchants involved. Representing the opposing group, Ralph Harrison, a store owner in Bowmanville's commercial core, appeared before Newcastle council's general committee Monday. He requested that a poll of downtown businesses be undertaken claiming the project, to improve parking does not have majority support. His presentation was backed up by a petition containing 25 signatures of downtown store owners which he presented to Newcastle's elected officials. Mr. Harrison contends that many of the downtown businessmen oppose the project and urged appropriate council action which would result in a secret ballot canvass of the 110 retail outlets affected. Newcastle council recently submitted a grant request to the province on behalf of Bowmanville's BIA group seeking a $150,000 low interest loan under, .the _ government's downtown 1 : revitalization program. A -4 ( The BIA's proposed $330^,000 overall improvement program includes the purchase of a $165,000 parking lot on the corners of Church and Division Streets. Also, under the terms of the commercial. core facelift, a number of cosmetic improvements are scheduled along with the possibility of developing two other parking lots, one on Silver street and another at the corner of Scugog and King Streets. Council members asked Mr. Harrison why he and other opposing members did not make their opinions known during the BIA meetings called to plan the improvement project. Mr. Harrison said that some of Bowmanville's merchants live out of town and after a long day in their shops were not motivated to attend evening meetings. Downtown merchant Mary Hambly of Maryanne's Fabrics suggested to council that members were given insufficient notice of the meetings. Chairman of the BIA parking committee, A1 Strike, told the Statesman that three general meetings were called to which all members were invited. He admitted that attendance was poor but stated that a substantial majority of those who turned out favored the project. Mr. Strike guaranteed that the parking expansion project will not reflect in a higher BIA levy to downtown businesses. The Harrison delegation asked council to form a poll committee consisting of impartial representatives of council, the Bowmanville Business Centre and representation from the group which opposés the proposal. It was also requested that any member of the Bowmanville Business Centre whoislai principal of the merchant owned lpt at Church and Division Streets be denied a vote on the matter due to a possible conflict of interest. Council members agreed to forward the delegation's petition and report to the BIA for comment. mm Newcastle's town administrator surprised some of his bosses during a special meeting Thursday when he asked council to provide him with a straight A's report card on job performance. In a confidential report, chief administrative administrative officer Don Smith asked council to endorse a resolution which stated, "We have found his work to be most satisfactory and have no hesitation in recommending him for employment." When certain council members balked at the unprecedented re- 1 quest, Mr. Smith voluntarily withdrew withdrew it. Following the meeting the administrator administrator was asked what inspired the unusual request and Mr. Smith guaranteed guaranteed The Statesman it was not because he seeks other employment. The chief administrative officer's contract with the Town of Newcastle expires in August 1983. B.H.S. NEWS By Sam Laskaris By Christopher Kelly The student's .council executive consists of four elected positions. They are the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Pauline Jones is a 17 year old grade 12 student engaged in her first year of students council. She is the secretary United Soccer On Friday September 24th, 1982, the Bowmanville United Soccer Club held their 5th annual end of season banquet at King Garden Restaurant. Their host was Mr. Jimmy Chow who put on a lavish Chinese food buffet for their enjoyment. At the banquet was Councillor Anne Cowman who sponsored the < Cowman Cougars t|4inor Mosquito Boys team, who were successful in winning the Durham Region playoff championships. The Bowmanville United Soccer Club would like to thank all of their players for this summer, ana look forward forward to seeing them all next year. for the council, and in charge of general organization and also contributes a great deal to advertising and fund raising. In speaking with Pauline, she expressed hopes for better school spirit and improved grade nine participation. participation. Caroline Barlow is also a grade 12 student and 17 years old. She is presently enjoying her first year involved with students council as Treasurer. All money that results from student fund raising; whether going in or out of the school, passes through Caroline's hands. Caroline expressed hopes for the general council, which consists of 4 grade 9's, 4 grade 10's, 3 grade ll's, 2 grade 12's, and 2 grade 13's, to have a larger influence than in the past on council actions. The Vice Presidency this year is held by Victor Romard who is 17 and in grade 12. He .has had no former experience in students council. Victor, who seems to have a refreshing refreshing flare for advertising, , hopes for general success and a lot of fun for both the student body and the student council. This year, the Presidency is held by Andrew Fellows who is 18 and in grade 13. He also has had no former experience on students council. Andrew is generally responsible for promoting school spirit and as he says, "to make 82-83 the best year ever". Presently, Andrew is in the process of organizing house leagues, pep rallies, car rallies and various other novel activities for the school. In speaking with Andrew he expressed great gratitude to what he calls a perfect executive and general council. Van Belle Floral Shoppes ... much more than a flower store! 4 STORES •Highway No. 2 • King St. E„ Oshawa • SbncoeSi.N., VAN BELLE* •King St. W., Bow mantilla .•Trademarks ot Van Belle Gardens Ltd te* We're Moving! October 1st, 1982 to 62 Ontario St., Bowmanville 623-2569 john& peter boots Artiatih Itiuyefc sales kim storks 987-5374 -originals ■murals -portraits ■framing -speaker designs -commercial art •creative signs 62 duke st. bowmanville -J? mm&0Sh mm ■ e •\h v- mm L'J. j<p t™;] X lïl £ 'Vf:r l i Mi I'd t Il 11 -- H -, liar; ' 1 m iv: i 1 > THE ARTHRITIS SOCIETY (OSHAWA * WHITBY) $ 21.000. ASSOCIATION FOR THE MENTALLY RETARDED -OSHAWA 4 DISTRICT 55,000. -AJAX/PICKERING & WHITBY 13,000. BIG BROTHERS ASSOCIATION OF OSHAWA 4 DISTRICT ! 28,000. BOYS SCOUTS-OSHAWA DISTRICT COUNCIL 64,000. -WHITBY DISTRICT COUNCIL 1,500 CANADIAN NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND 59,000. CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY-OSHAWA 90,000. -WHITBY 18,000. COMMUNITY CARE-OSHAWA /. 7.900 -WHITBY 6,000 -NEWCASTLE - 4,800. DISTRESS CENTRE OF DURHAM REGION J. 23,500. DURHAM REGION FAMILY Y.M C.A 65.000 EASTV1EW BOYS' 4 GIRLS' CLUB 137,000 GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA (OSHAWA) 25,800. HOSTEL SERVICES (DURHAM REGION) INC 31.000 JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY OF . OSHAWA-WHITBY-NEWCASTLE 68 000 INFORMATION OSHAWA 16 000 MENTAL HEALTH/DURHAM 72JJ00 MULTIPLE-SCLEROSIS SOCIETY OF DURHAM REGION 2,000 NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA (OSHAWA) 11,000 OSHAWA DEAF CENTRE 25.000. OSHAWA 4 DISTRICT CREDIT COUNSELLING SERVICE 12.000. ST JOHN AMBULANCE SOCIETY-OSHAWA 24.000 -WHITBY 6.000 SALVATION ARMY-OSHAWA ' 75.000 -WHITBY 15.000. SIMCOE HALL CHILDRENS CENTRE 25.900 SIMCOE HALL SETTLEMENT HOUSE 240.000. SOCIAL PLANNING COUNCIL OF OSHAWA/WHITBY ... 35.000. -NEWCASTLE 1,800. VICTORIAN ORDER OF NURSES (DURHAM REGION) .... 29.000. YOUNG WOMEN S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION . (OSHAWA) 120.000. 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