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Bowmanville Rotarians Salute Secretaries During Meeting In recognition of Secretaries Week, Bowmanville Rotarians were encouraged to bring their secretaries to the regular meeting of the club last Thursday at the Flying Dutchman Motor Inn. Guest speaker Vic Steele brought his secretary to the meeting and so did many other Rotarians. Shown here, from left, are John Manuel, immediate past president, his secretary Rebecca Taylor; Jean Benincasa ; Secretary to the speaker; and Vic Steele. Mr. Steele, chairman of the Rotary International Convention Committee, discussed the organization's plans for hosting the Rotary International convention in Toronto this June. Letter to the Editor May 1,1983 140 Ontario St. Bowmanville Dear John; I thought I had better write a few lines to you in ref to all the news of the last week in regards to our Council and their activity. First of all, the administrator administrator has resigned and most of the Council are now saying what a wonderful job that he has done for the town and I would hope so for the money it has cost the taxpayers (salary alone in excess of $40,000 plus). I must say that personally, personally, I have no fault with Mr. Smith, but the position is where I have difficulty coping with. You probably don't agree with the last statement but when a group of people asked for his resignation I went to him myself and told him my feelings and that is more than I can say for a lot of others. The fault of the position position is that Council had given more authority to that job than they had themselves. Now, you hear council members saying what a wonderful job he did but do they really believe this or is it a matter of face saving? To back this up, I have a letter in my possession (confidential) (confidential) from Mr.,Smith to the Mayor which states in part that he has enjoyed working for the town and as his contract contract is finished in August, he would like to know where he stood. He asked that he be put THE WALLPAPER CENTRE S Buy One Get One SOLID VINYL I PAINT I VINYL COATED IQ Q5 or' I *10. QAL. I SQ Q5 or' ■ l*S BOLT ■ 19.00• Quart I V.V9 BOLT Reg.loS2S.es I OSHAWAONLY I Reg. to $22.(5 • WHIN YOU BUY ONE «YOU OET ONE PRIE • THE WALLPAPER CENTRE OPEN THIS THURSDAY & FRIDAY NIGHTS UNTIL NINF' OSHAWA 140Slmco# SI. South (Corner John) 579-1655 SCARBOROUGH 583 Mitkhsm Road (JustS. ol Lawrence) 431-4458 AJAX 1313Hliwood Ave. N. (Just North ol Hwy.401) 686-0719 on permanent staff and failing that he would prefer a three year term. Another letter, (confidential), this time from the Mayor to Mr. Smith, states that at a Council Meeting of March 31,1983 at 9:30 a.m. in court room two with all members of council present, a motion was moved by Councillor Councillor Harare seconded by Councillor Councillor Barr that the contract with Mr. Smith be renewed for a period of two years (not three like he had asked for) and the letter then goes on to say that the following persons voted in favour Coun. Barr, Harare, Taylor, and Rickard. Now, to back this up I went to the Clerk's office to check the minutes of the so called council council meeting as it is my understanding understanding of the Municipal Act that any council meeting must have a clerk and minutes (Informal meetings there are nor motions or minutes, they are only held to pick your ideas for somebody else to use). On the day I went to the clerk's office to look at the minutes, I was told that there were no minutes and no meeting. meeting. This seemed odd that the Mayor would lead me astray so I went asking a few questions questions and this is what I came up with. A meeting was held in Court room two on March 31 with the mayor in the chair and all members of council were present. present. A motion was made to rehire Mr. Smith for a two year term and it was_duly seconded and a vote was taken and the result was a tie vote and thé mayor was now put in the position of breaking the tie and he voted to give Mr. Smith a two year term renewal not a three year term as he had requested. My point is this John, if this position was as they try to tell you it is, then We use Kodak paper, for the . good look. You Asked For It! \ Now, a permanent feature: Second Set of Prints ONLY 16* Per Print When ordered at time of film processing 55% Off Regular Price PROCESSED IN BOWMANVILLE Lange's Photo Lab. Inc. 50 King St. E. 623-2568 Bowmanville why not permanent? Now, you hear members saying that they were in favour of a longer term but at no time did any person propose it so I guess I would say case closed. If you can come up with those minutes, John, I sure would like to have a look at them but as I was told there was a meeting but no clerk and no minutes (Minister of Municipal Municipal Affairs please copy). Now I see where the region have voted for a 5 percent wage increase for themselves which brings me back to the first of the year when I heard one of our reps, say something like "she didn't want any more money as she is embarrassed embarrassed now when people ask her how much she makes". Another two made the statement statement that they were not in it for the money and then vote for an increase then voted it out then as I understand voted for it again and look out the same thing will happen here. At the last council meeting which I attended, there was a recommendation to make a policy for people going on retirement and as I read it over, it states that if you have up to 10 years service then you receive a piece of paper telling you what a fine job you have done and if you have over 11 years you get $50.00 (nothing for 10 years 6 month) and as I read it if you are over 20 years you get $100 plus a party at the taxpayer's expense for up to $250.00 (I believe that was for top staff only). My point in this is that the taxpayers are already already paying for the retirement retirement of employees and this should be enough but why do we need any policy as I understand understand that a Cheque for $100 has already been paid out for 7 or 8 years of service but as I can not find anything in the minutes to verify this and the authority for same. Maybe the mayor when he eventually answers my letter, will advise me. Well, I must close for now as I have probably ruffled a few feathers by now but in closing I must ask again if anybody can come up with the minutes of the meeting of March 31, 1983 I would like to have g copy. Incidentally, Mr. Smith's reply to the mayor telling them what they could do with their job was dated April 21, 1983 (not marked confidential). Yours truly, Ken Hooper The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, May 4,1983 3 Discovery Hut Opens for Business in Bowmanville Scholarship Winner Leaves for Ottawa By Donna Fairey A $10,500 scholarship and a continuing quest for higher education is the motivation responsible for Cynthia Childs' move this week to the nation's capital. She will spend the next four months studying in Ottawa. The training session is a provision included in the federally sponsored scholarship scholarship which will ultimately lead her to a masters degree in library science. The. money which was awarded to the 22-year-old Bowmanville girl is sponsored by the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. Following the Ottawa study session she will return to the University of Toronto and the completion of a second year toward her MA. The scholarship scholarship under which she will be studying during the current year will indeed eliminate the financial pressures involved in pursuing an extended education. education. To recap Cynthia's already commendable education record, she first graduated fium Bowmanville High School. She subsequently enrolled enrolled at Qiieen's University in Kingston and graduated, .four years later with 'a Baéhfcîor of Science degree in honora biology. biology. With her science background background already well established, established, Cynthia then made her move to the University of Toronto. Her studies in the area of library research and analysis are intended to project project her into a field of work which will permit her to capitalize capitalize on her science background. background. Science literature needs very careful control," stated Cynthia. She revealed there is a significantly small number of people with the combined qualifications incorporating science and library credentials. credentials. Out of her class of 72 at the U. of T. Cynthia revealed that only six of her classmates aspiring toward a masters in library science possess science degrees. Cynthia says that she will probably end up working for either the government or private private industry in a research or academic library. She hopes also to achieve her masters degree in biology within the next two years before investigating investigating the opportunities in the workplace. Considering the goals Cynthia has set and the studying studying involved to achieve them, one wonders if the dedicated student finds time for interests interests outside the perimeter of education. Cynthia says enthusiastically enthusiastically that she does. Included in her list of extra A Gift of Beauty for Mother's Day! Treat that special lady to an In-depth Personal Color Analysis (complete with swatch book). She'll learn beauty tips, skin care and 1 more about choosing the correct color for her new spring wardrobe. For an appointment call Margaret Coombes Seasonal Jg^ljahes Telephone 623-2171 curricular activities are the theatre, guitar, squash and skiing. One of her favourite hobbies, she revealed, is collecting collecting herbarium specimens. The pastime related to biology, biology, simply put, is the collection collection and preservation of dried plants. "It's sort of an obsession obsession rather than a hobby," she stated. At ' present, however, Cynthia's main focus is education. education. It's an interest she shares with her three siblings. One brother, Don, is living and studying in England toward a Ph.D. Another brother, Bob, is in the final stages of his studies directed at an Honors B. Sc. in geography at Trent University in Peterborough. Her youngest brother, Tim, is a grade 12 student at Bowmanville Bowmanville High School. Cynthia was born and raised in Bowmanville and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Childs. OBITUARY MARY ELLEN ARMISTEAD Born and educated in England, England, Mary Ellen Armistead, aged 88, passed away peacefully peacefully in her sleep, at Marn- wood Nursing Home, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, on Friday, April 15th, 1983. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James T. Jones, she was married to the late ; Frank Reginald Toogood, on June 5th, 1918, and to the laté David William Armistead, on December 27 th, 1944. A resident of Toronto for 25 years, she had resided for the past 39 years in Bowmanville. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church and a member of various church organizations. Surviving are a son Douglas F. Toogood, daughter-in-law Eunice and five grandchildren Geoffrey, Christopher, Brian, Charles and Elizabeth. The Reverend N. E. Schamerhorn, B. A., M. Div., officiated at the funeral service service held at the Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home on Saturday. Funeral hymns were sung by Brian and Karen Anne Toogood. Pallbearers were grandsons Geoffrey, Christopher, Brian, Charles and Hugh Willis, grandson-in-law. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Proprietors of one of Bowmanville's newest businesses promise that there will always be something to catch the eye of downtown shoppers at The Discovery Hut on King St. Durham East MPP Sam Cureatz cut the ribbon to officially open the store last Thursday, April 28, with assistance from Gloria Brooks (left) and Margaret Williams. Mr. Cureatz's constituency office is a next door neighbour to The Discovery Hut. The store offers continental coffees, herbal teas, international spices, gift ideas, handcrafts and clothing, to name just a few of its attractions. The shop was formerly located on Trull's Rd. and Highway Two. Witnesses Attend 2-Day Convention Local Witnesses and their families were among the 1688 delegates to a two-day convention convention held at the Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Norval, Ontario, last weekend. weekend. The theme of the gathering "Be Rich Toward God, Not Covetous" was developed through talks and demonstrations demonstrations designed to help those in attendance apply principles from the Bible in their lives. In today's world there is much covetousness, which is a desire for things belonging to others and greed, delegates were told, and Christians must guard against being influenced influenced by this attitude. 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