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t I 2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, November 16,1983 SMALL TALK By Donna Fairey Bowmanville Lions Host District Governor It's Albacap along the outside.' As the horse made a strong break from the pack, the announcer's announcer's voice was filled with an urgent excitement. excitement. According to program statistics, Albacap Albacap was the race longshot. In fact the dollar odds on the stan- dardbred represented the longest shot of the night. He streaked by the race favourites, nosing his way to a solid lead. He crossed the finish line at the head of the pack, establishing an unexpected victory - indeed indeed his first in 1983. I could have happily raced to the winner's circle and planted a kiss on his frothy horse face. Instead I settled for nearly upsetting our table and throwing my dinner napkin in the air. My money had been riding on Albacap who paid $54.20 on a two dollar dollar bet to win. It was only the second race at Kawartha Downs Saturday night and already I was nearly sixty dollars richer. This sport of kings, me thought, is a pretty good deal for the kingdom's subjects, as well. My pile of wager profits profits continued to mount. The winning trend inspired inspired a daring confidence. confidence. Throwing a planned conservatism to the wind, I abandoned abandoned the temptation to place "show" bets, and moved into the circle circle of self appointed pros who wager horses to win. There were two schools of thought amongst my table companions. companions. Some contended contended my betting success success was nothing more than beginner's luck, suggesting something tacky about me coming up with a rose in my mouth. Others begged me to share the secret of the system which provided me with eight wins out of 10 races. Moreover, one pal said he didn't care if he won a race all night. He claimed it was worth the expense simply to observe my colorful dramatics. If trips to the track are to increase, increase, I shall surely have to practice the art of winning graciously. In spite of the fact that I left Kawartha Downs considerably richer than I was on arrival, hindsight almost almost brings a tear to my eye. Who could have predicted that a greenhorn wagererlike myself might have correctly correctly selected the daily double. My money went on the winning horses in the first two Garbage Fees Rise Jan, 1 Fees for using regional garbage dumps are increasing by 14.7 per cent, effective January 1. At a regional council meeting meeting in Whitby last week, elected officials decided to set fees for using regional landfill sites at $13.25 per metric tonne. The disposal charges are well below the actual cost of operating landfill sites in the Durham Region and less than the rate of $16.25 per tonne recommended by the Durham region's public works staff earlier in the month. On a vote of 19-6, elected officials decided to recover the difference between the actual cost and the charge per tonne from the general tax levy. That move will increase next year's taxes by an estimated 1.2 per cent. , Oshawa Councillor John Aker (said that a 40 per cent increase re- commended by regional staff would have made costs so high that Durham would be shunned by industrial industrial clients seeking locations for new plants. He said regional water rates are already at the high end of the scale and he added that he did not want to see trash disposal disposal rates increased drastically. "I'm not anxious for the Durham Region to become known for high costs," Councillor Aker said. However, some members of council council saw last Wednesday's decision as a move away from the regional policy in which users of services such as water, sewers, and landfill sites, pay the full cost of these items. Councillor Norah Stoner pointed out that the real costs of garbage disposal in the Regional Municipality Municipality of Durham amount to almost $20 per metric tonne. By failing to base trash disposal costs on actual expenses, expenses, the region is unlikely to look at options such as recycling or producing energy from waste, Councillor Stoner suggested. "It would appear that we are deviating deviating from the user fee formula," observed Ajax Mayor Bill McLean. The new rate for garbage disposal at regional landfill sites is equal to the cost per tonne at the Metro Toronto Toronto landfill site in Pickering. This site, which is owned by Metro Toronto, Toronto, is to become the main area of waste disposal for regional garbage garbage and elected officials have agreed agreed to increase regional disposal rates in order to match increases charged by Metro at the Pickering site. ' Other regional landfill sites are located at Darlington (near Enniskillen), Enniskillen), Scugog, Uxbridge, and Brock Townships. However, the township sites are relatively small and expensive to operate. Private garbage haulers in the Durham Region objected to any large-scale increase such as the 40 per cent rise recommended by regional regional staff. Doug Puckrin, a representative for five private haulers in the Durham Region, told council that if costs were to rise substantially above the Metro rate, the livelihood of local waste disposal businesses would be threatened. He estimated that the five private haulers hire about 100. COUNCIL BRIEFS Newcastle council has approved approved the appointment of three citizens to the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (LACAC). The names of Fred Honing, Honing, Joe Mcllroy, and Betty Preston were submitted by LACAC for approval by the municipality. All were routinely accepted accepted by council on Monday, Monday, Councillor Ivan Hobbs serves as Newcastle council's council's representative on the committee. The Provincial Ministry of Education should be encouraged encouraged to create programs programs which allow citizens to learn more about the functions of local government. government. This is the opinion contained contained in a resolution from the City of Stratford submit ted to the Town of Newcastle Newcastle for endorsement on Monday. Town council agreed to throw its weight behind the proposal. The Stratford resolution stated that in the restructuring restructuring of the Ontario educational educational system local government government has been "passed over." Male-oriented service clubs should notreceive the support of town council, according according to Councillor Ann Cowman. She made this remark when elected officials discussed discussed placing a congratulatory congratulatory message of support support in the Kinsmen Club magazine during the annual anniversary of the founding of the organization. Councillor Cowman said she is opposed to the principle principle of male-oriented clubs CORRECTION In the Shoppers Drug Mart Money-. Saver Flyer in today's newspaper, Purr Cat Food, 4 tins for 99° should have read: Pamper Cat Food , 4 tins for 99* Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. DRUG MART in which women have only an auxiliary role. Members of council decided, decided, however, to purchase an advertisement in the upcoming upcoming anniversary issue at a cost of $250. "On this council, we are all equal," observed Newcastle Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard. Rickard. Newcastle council gave three readings to a by-law introducing new fees for services performed by the town's planning department. department. The new rates are $500 for processing a rezoning application application to implement an official plan amendment or plan of subdivision, and $300 for all other rezoning applications. New rates for some other services offered by the planning department were also introduced. The municipally-owned forest maintained by the Province of Ontario in Darlington Darlington Township ended its most recent fiscal year without incurring any expenses expenses or income, according according to a report presented to Newcastle council on Monday. Monday. van bene Floral Shoppes ... much more than a flower store! 4 STORES • Highway No, 2 • King SI, E„ Othawa • SlmcoeSf, N„ Oehawa • King SI. W„ ■owmanvlll# races but, unfortunately, unfortunately, I was too feint of heart to join in the daily double betting. It was "remorse city"when the results board lit up to show that the combination combination would have paid over $3000. My overall earnings were, nonetheless, respectable respectable and I can clearly see how the sport of racing and, especially the thrill of winning, draws fans to the ponies. My trip to the track was partly a work assignment since Saturday was a special evening at Kawartha Downs to mark the retirement retirement of Coal Harbor, Harbor, Canada's fastest stallion. If one was smart, one would intelligently quit while he or she was ahead of the game. However, I suspect that the lure of the horses may very well inspire a return engagement. A solid faith in my self devised devised betting system was temporarily shaken shaken later during a conversation conversation with Grant Wade, the track's announcer announcer and public relations relations person. He facetiously suggested that all first timers are permitted a winning night to guarantee their return. Siirely he was putting me on. And my Saturday night companions companions didn't believe him either. They have already begged for the privilege of accompanying accompanying me on my next trip to the track providing providing I divulge my betting system. If you're interested in trying your luck at the trots, Kawartha Downs is located on Highway 28 southwest of Peterborough. Peterborough. Race nights remaining in the season season are . November 17,19,24,26, and December December 3rd and 10th. Consider,, also, having dinner in the clubhouse which overlooks overlooks the track and observe observe the races from your table. If the ponies are as good to you as they were tome, it won't cost you a dime. The Bowmanville Lions Club was host recently to its district governor, Russ Mitchell of Marmora. The governor's official visit was marked by the induction of a new Lion recruit, Dan Ryan. Pictured above during the meeting meeting at the Lions Centre are from left: Pat King-Lion pres., Gov. Russ Mitchell and newest Bowmanville Lion Dan Ryan. Visit Santa Claus at the Bowmanville Mall Saturday, November 19th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday -- December 3-10-17 Thursday and Friday -- December 8-9-15-16 of vour children with Santa Only ••••••••••••• s* K , • Bi-Way Stores • Bowmanville Cinemas • Miracle Food Mart • Shoppers Drug Mart • Hooked-On Video • Canadian Imperial • Trans-World Travel Bank of Commerce • Canadian Jewellery Wholesalers • Family Hair Styling Centre • Heritage House • Joseph's Card & Gift Store • Flowers by Jackman • Corner Smoke Shop