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2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, May 4,1983 X SMALL TALK By Donna Fairey Mayor Receives Order of Canada Medal The king of greeting card companies, Hallmark Canada Incorporated, claims two of history's most famous mothers are The Virgin Mary and Mother Goose. While all mothers are indeed special to someone, Hallmark contends that three women in history emerge amongst the rest as famous mothers. The Virgin Mary has more monuments dedicated to her than any other woman in history and many historians believe her to be the single most compelling figure in the bible next to Jesus. Mother Goose, the legendary creator of fairy tales and nursery rhymes, has captured a notable spot on Hallmark's most famous mothers list followed closely by Whistler's Mother, subject to the classic portrait by James McNeil Whistler. However, I dare say that when Mothers' special day arrives Sunday, the famous Mom in our hearts and memories won't be Mother Goose or The Virgin Mary. Mother's Day is a time to ponder Kindergarten Issue Attacked by 300 Irate Parents From Page 1 learning experience for Director of education Doug Sifton angrily denied accusations that the board had attempted attempted to exclude staff from the decision. A memo calling on teachers to be "objective" about the issue was designed to maintain board credibility credibility in the event the change was approved, he said. Mr. Sifton said there was no proof that alternate alternate fini day ' kindergarten kindergarten had negative effects effects Upon students. Saying parents were arguing on emotional grounds, he mâintaiped the proposed [ change was cheaper l and as good as the \ present system. } a nents of alter- 11 day classes are concerned about long school days, gaps in instruction instruction and adequate supervision of their children. They say the change would disrupt the educational routine and threaten later scholastic scholastic success. Eleven of 16 trustees spoke against the move to alternate full days. Deputy chairman Angus. McFee condemned the cost of the proposed change, saying the expense expense of increased supervision and facilities facilities would outweigh savings. Eastern area trustee John Carter criticized the narrow focus of the change. Cancelling noon hour Duses would force rural children to attend alternate full days while urban students continue on half days, he said. A change in curriculum should affect all or none, Carter said. the first lady in our lives and the caring she has lavished upon us from birth. In my case it's the woman who makes the best apple pie in the world. It's always been a small source of aggravation that I've never been quite able to duplicate her expertise with a mound of dough and a half dozen apples. It's only been since becoming a mother myself that I truly understand the bittersweet experience of motherhood. No matter how exasperating I became during those childhood years, mine is the mother who threatened to trade me in but never did. Like moms worldwide, she frequently placed my brother and me ahead of herself during those years dedicated to financial establishment. Most mothers possess an innate understanding of what it is that makes their offspring tick, appreciating their good qualities while stoicly tolerating the less admirable ones. For instance, mine won't be expecting a Mother's Day greeting card for experience has taught that her only daughter has a tendency to let occasions like this sneak up. She won't even be offended. She will, however, be anticipating a telephone call in Florida during which I will expound upon how much better it is to talk across the miles rather than to receive a card containing a verse written by some insincere nonentity. nonentity. Memories of mothers, and most specifically my own, are warming and sometimes amusing. Mom was the person who allowed me to hide in her skirts when she dragged me off to that first day in a new school in a strange town. At that same period in my nine-year-old life, she's the woman who backed up my fib about having the mumps in order that I might avoid facing the new kids on a new block. It was many moons ago that childhood injuries were soothed, bandages attached, problems heard and encouragement given toward the achievement of a fulfilling New Arena by 1986 every child," Campbell- ford spokesman Catherine Catherine Redden told trustees. trustees. "You must reconcile reconcile your decision with the rights and needs of the child. Do you believe you are honestly reflecting reflecting the wishes of the community within the board by forcing alternate alternate full day kindergarten kindergarten on them? Parents from Bowmanville Bowmanville to Brighton denounced the board's so called "sneakiness" in trying to adopt the new system Without consisting consisting parents. ./ Trustees were told they have a responsibility responsibility to inform their constituents constituents about important important decisions affecting children. Failure to do so would mean a withdrawal withdrawal of public support, support, said Heather Lock- "Many people on boards were elected. It's hard to fire someone who's elected. We have to wait." . Parents also criticized criticized board instructions to teaching staff to "remain objective" about the issue and avoid taking sides. Several delegations suggested suggested the administration administration had attempted to intimidate teachers in order to speed the decision. decision. They said teachers must implement a changed program and should have input into a decision affecting their careers. Unnappy teachers are unlikely to perform to potential, parents said. agreed that there must be continuing discussion on the details of the project. The town's proposed $3.5 million expenditure to enlarge the existing town hall to create additional office area has also been included in the capital budget discussed last week. The town hall project is scheduled for 1986, at which time a new municipal council will be making the decisions. Mayor Rickard suggested that there is no intention to delay a decision on the project until that time. "I think it's something that should be on the mind of council on a continual basis," he said. Councillor Marie Hubbard urged her colleagues to act on the creation of an administrative facility they could be proud of. She described the existing town hall as outdated, outmoded, and a liability to the taxpayers. 7 From Page 1 Councillor Keith Barr said he favors a central administrative complex. He suggested such a complex be constructed by provincial authorities with the introduction of regional government in 1974. But this request was ignored. Committee Chairman Diane Hamre said the 1986 date does not mean council will refrain from acting on the question of municipal headquarters until that time. If circumstances permit, Newcastle would proceed earlier, the councillor explained. A few of the other projects included in the town's five-year capital forecast are: $700,000 for a new maintenance headquarters to be used by the community services department; $135,000 for a fire hall to serve the northern area of Darlington Township; and $300,000 for expansion of the existing Bowmanville Fire Station. Elected Officials ! From Page 1 The majority of Newcastle! councillors voted down the mayor's call for a delay; Councillors Bruce Taylor and Ivan Hobbs both said they had received no objections from the public. Councillor Diane Hamre said she had been questioned on the subject but that constituents were able to understand the town's position after the reasons were explained. Kje Councillor Ivan Hobbs said he had' been against the decision to close the< pool when the matter was decided 1 during the town's! recent budget discussions. Since the decision was already made, hé was reluctant to vote in favor of the delay. Councillor Hobbs said he seconded the mayor's motion to reprieve the pool in order to see the matter discussed before members of council. CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE future. Nothing much has really changed over the years in spite of aging. A quality of motherhood is that it never dies. Moms are the women who are always there. Mine is the faithful individual who can be counted upon to bale rather than bale out when a problem arises. When life is good she takes no credit for my accomplishments insisting that, "You did it your way, baby. When the going gets rough and I'm not referring to a run-of-the-mill bad day, but rather a Richter scale blockbuster, Mother is always a willing receptacle for an outpouring. But most important of all, Mom is the figure who traditionally helps instil in her offspring a sense of personal self worth. She provides the tools from which to build a personal dignity sufficiently strong so as to withstand the sometimes unpleasant harshness of the real world. For that alone, I wish my mother and Moms everywhere a happy, contented Mothers Day. Arena Board Seeks Funds For Repairs Newcastle's arena board has requested funds from employment grants for painting and roof repairs at the Newcastle Village Arena this summer. The town's general purpose committee considered the board's request on Monday and recommended that council place the project on a list of work which will be considered if man-hours become available. However, all hours of employment provided to the Town of Newcastle through the Canada Ontario Employment Program have already been allocated to other projects, said the town's treasurer in a report to the committee. She suggested it may be possible to allocate some hours to the arena project by late July. The arena board estimated that 1,000 hours of work are needed at à cost of $5,500. Materia 1 ! costs would be a further $6:000. In a report to council, the town's treasurer noted that only labor and benefits would be financed by the municipality under the employment program; the arena board would be responsible for purchasing materials. W atershed Plans This is an official photograph, taken at Government House in Ottawa on April 20th when His Worship Mayor Garnet Rickard was presented with an Order of Canada medal for his many contributions to agriculture. He is pictured here receiving the award from Governor General, the Rt. Hon. Edward Schreyer at right. Councillor Stomps Out From Page 1 "I'm capable of making up my Councillor own mind," said Councillor Diane Hamre. Councillor Hubbard said Monday that the question of a new contract for Chief Administrator Don Smith was one matter which had been discussed privately by council. She added that the issue never. came before the entire council for a formal decision. On Monday, she left a meeting after councillors agreed to include two council representatives on a committee which will oversee plans for a new fire hall in Orono. The councillor objected to what she felt was political interference in a technical committee which should be made up of staff alone. Councillor Ann Cowman supported Councillor. Hubbard's charges. "It's obvious that there's a 4-3 voting going on all the time," she said. / J She suggested that the fire hall issue was an example of political action taking precedence over a technical matter, technical matter. Councillor Ivan Hobbs said he has seen major votes that were not split along the lines suggested by Councillors Cowman and Hubbard. But he added: "I've got to think some things are talked over. They know where they're going before they make their decision." Bruce Taylor agreed that members of council communicate among themselves outside of formal meetings. But, he added that he tries to speak to all members of council. He rejected the claim that four individuals could gain control. "This is a democratic council and we work by the decision of the majority." Councillor Hamre said she votes only on the merits of an issue. Shè said she doesn't even consider who moved or seconded a resolution being discussed by council. Councillor Keith Barr said he believes a councillor has a responsibility to remain at a meeting and agreed that not everyone will agree with a councillor all of the time. "You can't represent the people if you're not there," he said. Councillor Barr said he makes his decisions by reading his agenda and "doing his homework" before meetings. "I make my decisions independently, ' ' he explained. Councillor Hubbard has also confirmed her intention to resign the chairmanship of the town's hydro liaison committee at the next regular meeting of this group. She said she will resign because she has served for approximately three years and feels that it's time for a new person to take over the chairmanship. PITCH in Van Belle Floral Shoppes ... much more than a flower store! 4 STORES • Highway No. 2 • King St. E„ Oihawa • SlmcoeSt. N„ Oshewa I VANRFMF. •KlnflSUW., | van belle Bowmanville 'Trademarks ol Van Belle Gardens Lid . IRWIN A. HAMILTON, B.Com. LL.B. and PAUL L. BELLEFONTAINE, B.A. LL.B. are pleased to announce the formation of their partnership for the practice of Law effective May 1,1983 under the firm name of HAMILTON AND BELLEFONTAINE BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR P.O.Box 357 Bowmanville, Ontario L1C2S4 Telephone 623-7744 PUBLIC NOTICE TO THE OWNERS OF UNLICENCED DOGS 1982 Dog Licences have expired. Town of Newcastle By-law 78-41, a by-law to provide for licensing and regulating the keeping of dogs requires, in Section 2 that: the owner of a dog in the Town of Newcastle shall purchase a current dog licence. All owners of dogs in the Town of Newcastle who have NOT purchased 1983 dog licences are hereby given notice, that failure to purchase 1983 dog licences by MAY 20th, 1983, may result in their being prosecuted for contravening Town of Newcastle By-law 78-41. 1983 Dog Licences may be purchased at: (1) Town HUH, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville (2) Motor Vehicle Licence Office, 72 King Street West, Bowmanville (3) Hampton Municipal Hall, Hampton (4) Toms and Sons Limited, Newcastle Village (5) Dog Pound, Liberty Street South, Bowmanville David W. Oakes, A.M.C.T. Town Clerk , Town of Newcastle 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario. Date of Publication: L1C3A6. May 4,1983. File No.: 56.12.2. The public is being invited to comment on recent watershed plans prepared by the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority. "The authority and staff are very concerned about public input," said Councillor Diane Hamre, a member of the conservation authority. Plans for the watershed of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority were presented to Newcastle councillors Monday, May 2 during a meeting of the general purpose committee. The document covers topics ranging from forest management, wetland impacts, stream and lake erosion, water quality, and storm water management, said Jim Tedford, a watershed planner with the authority. He added that the document looks at existing and potential problems within the watershed. He also explained that the document is intended to give direction to the Authority over a 20-year period. Members of council are being invited to review the plan and to comment to the Ganaraska Authority. A final draft of the plan will be presented to council at a later date, Mr. Tedford said. The project is scheduled to be completed by mid-June. Hydro Begins Admin. Building Construction of a $6.5 million administrative building is now underway at the Darlington Generating Station. Sue Stickley, community relations officer for the Ontario Hydro, said this week that the three-floor structure will be used for offices, cafeteria and general administration of the new generating station. The building will be linked to the turbine hall of the station by an enclosed walkway over 300 feet long. Lisgar Construction Co., of Bolton, Ont., is the contractor for the project. Excavations and footings for the structure have already begun. The building is to be completed by May of 1984 and will be used by generating station staff before the first of the re ictor units is completed. The walkway linking the administrative building to the station will be completed at a later date. Flights of Fancy in Fine Gift-Giving NOTICE The use of hydro poles for attaching advertising literature within the Town of Newcastle is prohibited. Therefore, anyone found guilty of this offense will be prosecuted to the extent of the law as set forth under the Public Utilities Act. This Is a final warning. Charges will be laid without notice to those responsible in the future. a M.J. WATSON, Manager Hooper's Gift Shop is open to serve you with beautiful gifts for almost any occasion. Drop in and see Nancy. She'll be glad to gift wrap your purchases FREE OF CHARGE. Hooper's Gift Shop 29 King SI. E. Bowmanville 623-1471 Newcastle Hydro-Electric Commission