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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 9 Feb 1983, p. 2

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2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, February 9,1983 SMALL TALK By Donna Fairey Report Lists Expenses From Page 1 The mouth becomes drier than the Sahara Desert in peak season. Hands perspire. Heart races. Face flushes. Arid words play elusive games in the brain. The experience is called public speaking. For the few to whom oratory comes naturally, expressing one's self before a group is a piece of cake. However, by and large, the majority are not blessed with silver tongues. Furthermore, being called upon to speak publicly represents a fate worse than death and an exercise to be avoided at all cost. Judging an elementary school public speaking contest this week summoned up memories of my first encounter with addressing an audience. I was in total sympathy with the competing students for I've been there. It was when I was their age that a particularly persuasive teacher convinced me I was public speaking material. Had it not been for Miss Ard (Kathleen), a remarkable grade six teacher, the world might have been blessed with my silence. It was she who launched me on the road to verbosity. It was her original sin which is responsible for getting my vocal chords stuck in a gear which has never shifted. As my mentor she worked with me day and night. The scintillating subject matter we chose was census taking. Believe me, you must be "super good" in order to deliver an engaging addressed based on the topic of the country's head count. However, between the two of us we pulled it off and for the remainder of public school, the highlight of each year was the capturing of the public speaking award. But, eventually I fell victim to defeat. As the Bowmanville elementary schools' champ, I moved on to the district speaking competition held in Blackstock. By this time my silver cups, books and other souvenirs of victory had convinced me I was the hottest thing to hit the stage since Rome's greatest orators. Fate, in its cruel but justified course, had a little dew drop in store for me. Speaking against the best in the area, my inflated head which Region Presses for Mall From Page 1 Bowmanville except the downtown merchants and council want it." Regional council heard Peter Robarts, a spokesman for Pythbow Developments Ltd., explain that his company is prepared to proceed with the mall immediately. "All I want to do is get on with building the plaza to create some jobs and tax revenue in the municipality," Mr. Robarts said. . Mr. Robarts indicated that Zellers has been committed for seven years to the construction of a store at this location and he added that letters of intent have been obtained from 15 other clients who will locate stores in the new centre! The plaza has a total of 160,000 square feet and would provide jobs for 150 to 200 persons, said Mr. Robarts. Roger Elliott, a representative for Bowmanville Mall, told regional council that his client is opposed to the development. Interest rates have declined and therefore the outlook for an extension to the Bowmanville Mall is more favorable, Mr. Elliott said. But, he added that the Phythbow development means that two shopping areas are competing for one department store. He noted that both Durham Region planners and Town of Newcastle planning department are against the development. So are members of town council. Mayor Rickard, with the support of Newcastle's three regional council representatives, tried to have Durham's approval of the centre subject to reaching an acceptable financial arrangement between the developer and the town. However, this move was rejected by regional council as a delaying tactic. Mayor Rickard claimed in later debate that verbal commitments from proponents of the mall have never oeen formally guaranteed for the Town of Newcastle in writing. He conceded that there have been personal assurances that the proponents would enter into future agreements. "I cannot commit the municipality to a proposal on hearsay," he said. After last week's meeting, Councillor Marie Hubbard said the town is not frightened by the proposed shopping centre. She said, however, that the new mall will erode business in the central core. "We're just trying to implement good planning procedure." Councillor Hubbard also suggested that the matter could become the subject of a hearing before the Ontario Municipal Board. Mayor Rickard also alluded to the possibility of an OMB hearing during his remarks to regional council last week. Regional councillors can expect to see the Pythbow proposal on their agenda next week because a motion to reconsider the decision of Wednesday, February 2 was accepted. This means councillors must either confirm their original stand or re-open the debate when they meet again on February 16. Mayor Rickard said after the meeting that two weeks will give members of council more time to review the facts relating to the development prior to the next regional council meeting. He indicated that the town is unlikely to submit new arguments on the shopping centre when the matter is reviewed. Town Has Fewer Public Servants The Town of Newcastle has fewer public servants than most of the eight muni- Valentine's Day is Monday, February 14. The beautiful look of fresh flowers. The beautiful scent of Aipege. All in the FTD® Fragrance 'n Flowers'" Bouquet Flowers by Jackman in the Bowmanville Mill 623-3385 Send your love with special care. <S>Roglstored trademark Flonsls' Transwoild Delivery Association. @1983 Florists' Transwoild Delivery Association. cipalities in the Durham Region. However, it ranks behind behind Scugog Township and Uxbridge Township in the ratio of full-time employees to members of the general public. According to a survey conducted by a member of Durham's regional council, there is one town employee for every 307 persons in the Town of Newcastle. This information was collected by Ed Kolod- zie, an Oshawa aider- man and regional councillor. councillor. Councillor Kolod- zie said that his information information was based on the number of persons persons employed in the eight local municipalities municipalities as of December 31. Councillor Kolodzie also compiled statistics on the ratio of em- ployees-to-residents at the same time in 1981. Winter Works Program! Steel Buildings - Arch type. Will never be cheaper than now. Call 1-800-268-4942 and ask for John Councillor Kolodzie indicated that the Town of Newcastle had 104 municipal employees and a population of 31,906. The statistics from the Oshawa councillor showed that Scugog Township had the lowest number of employees per capita. Scugog has one employee for every 472 residents. Uxbridge Township had one municipal municipal worker for every 358. Oshawa had the highest highest number of civic workers. It had 176 persons persons for every city employee. employee. The councillor's statistics statistics indicated that a total of 2,990 persons were employed either by local municipalities or by the Durham Region as of December 31,1982. Van Belle Floral Shoppes ... much more than a flower store! 4 STORES • Highway No. 2 • King St. E., Oshawa • Slmcoe St. N„ Oehsws • King SI. W„ Bowmanville 'Trademarks ol Van Belle Gardens Lid was filled with visions of an easy win, went blank. To borrow a Valley Girl phrase, "I mean totally." I blew it supremely. Even now, many moons later, the recollection of the experience resurrects the pain of embarrassment and disappointment. The consoling words of the caring principal who saw me home following my topple, were unable to stop the flow of inevitable tears. In retrospect, however, there were a million valuable lessons learned from the affair. Now that I've progressed beyond weeping openly when a public utterance turns sour, I recognize the importance of introducing speech making to young students. Some may never become masters of oral expression but the exposure to public address holds a number of positive ramifications. Preparing a speech, studying the art of delivery, competition, and the development of self-confidence are among the attributes to be counted in the curriculum area of public speaking. For most, imposed oratory remains throughout adulthood as one of life's least enjoyed situations. It's the rare natural who lusts after an opportunity to spout off at the mouth in public - politicians excluded. The chance to watch a group of young people try their wings at centre stage this week left me with an indelible impression. For the most part, public speaking at the elementary level may be perceived by the students as something akin to medicine. It has the potential to leave a bad taste in the mouth; it's sometimes tough to swallow; but the bottom line is that, in the long run, it's good for the patient. "I would say it's a pretty modest amount compared to other municipalities. Mayor Rickard said. Councillor Ivan Hobbs explained that he claimed only three dollars in mileage expenses for last December because he only charges for travel costs when he is directed to travel somewhere by town council. Councillor Hobbs said he is not aware of any authority which allows him to claim mileage for driving to council meetings or for picking up agendas at the town hall. All members of town council with the exception of Mayor Rickard, earn $8,999.90 for their duties at the local level. Mayor Rickard, and Councillors Hubbard, Hamre and Cowman earn additional remuneration as members of Durham's regional councillors. They are also reimbursed for expenses on regional business. The following is a list of expenses and remuneration paid to Newcastle's elected officials in 1982. Two members of council served only ' C 11 months of the year and were reimbursed for only that portion of last year. Two other members were paid only for the last month of 1962. Mayor Rickard: $20.999.94 (remuneration) ; $1,596.25 (expenses); $584.50 (convention). Total: $23,180.69. Councillor Cowman $8,999.90 (salary); $467 (travel). Total: $9,466.90. Councillor Hamre: $8,999.90 (salary); $613.75 (travel); $185.60 (convention). Total: $9,799.25. Councillor Hubbard $8,999.90 (salary) ; $66.25 (travel). Total: $9,066.15. Councillor Prout: $8.203.79 (salary); $76.50 (travel); $135 (convention). Total: $8,415.29. Councillor Taylor $8,999.90 (salary); $560 (travel); $601.52 (convention). Total: $10,161.42. Councillor Woodyard $8,203.79 (salary) ; $603.75 (travel). Total: $8,807.54. Councillor Hobbs $796.16 (salary) ; $3 (travel). 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