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NEWCASTLE LIBRARY/BOWMANVIL 62 TEMPERANCE ST. BOWMAN VILLE ON L1C-3A3 Local Woman Wins 9 200 in Santa Bucks Christmas shopping in Bowmanville's downtown stores paid off for Lorraine Hayes of Elgin St. She was the winner of $200 in Santa bucks, good at any participating merchant's store. This Saturday, someone will win $300 if they fill out a coupon after purchasing an item worth $5 minimum. Bill Cole made the presentation to Mrs. Hayes. Downtown shoppers may also want to drop in at the Veltri Complex where Santa will be holding forth this Saturday from 10 to noon and 2 to 4. Youngsters will be able to have their pictures taken with Santa, free of charge. '. :i rj v. \ 1 ü V] fA (vj , ^ J M,'-' No one has been successfully prosecuted prosecuted or even charged under the town of Newcastle's No Smoking By-law. Town Clerk David Oakes said Monday that the three-year-old bylaw bylaw gives the municipality the power to administer smoking regulations regulations but not to enforce them. The Town of Newcastle's by-law against smoking in stores and businesses businesses was passed in 1980 and imposes imposes a maximum fine of $1000. The clerk assured council that 1980 By-law Has Never Been Tested A. A' t sr, A N y -vÿ . ,5> r. - .3 AM :: ■' ' • ' - '• " Vi Ï town staff will act on complaints from the public, but have no authority authority to police the by-law on their own accord. "We will not go in the marketplace marketplace and investigate and ascertain ascertain what stores or individuals are contravening the by-law," said Mr. Oakes in reply to questions from members of council Monday night. The discussion of the by-law took place after a resident complained that, the no-smoking rules do not seem to be stopping people from from puffing cigars or cigarettes in grocery stores. Kenneth Caverly, a Hampton resident, resident, said in a letter to council that most supermarkets, banks, and stores, do not have no smoking signs posted as required by the by-law. In response to questions raised by Councillor Ivan Hobbs, Mr. Oakes said the municipality would gladly follow up on any complaints raised by citizens concerning the violation of this by-law. He noted that the citizen making the complaint complaint would have to swear a statement statement before the Justice of the Peace. Based on this sworn evidence, evidence, the town would proceed to prosecute the offender. In response to the letter before council Monday night, elected officials officials have authorized Mr. Oakes to reply to the matters raised in the letter and provide an explanation of how the no-smoking by-law is enforced. enforced. »! --a,:- V;! BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1983 25° Copy 129th Year New Streetlight Policy Switched Off Two Firemen Make Daring Rescue Above 2nd Street On Saturday, Dec. 10, Bowmanville firemen Graydon Brown and George Moore made a dramatic rescue, high above second street, at the top of a black walnut tree. The object of their daring exploits? A cat - a very cold, lonely and frightened cat. The McGregor family had first noticed the animal, high up in their tree on Thursday night and by Saturday noon the frightened meows could be heard throughout the neighbourhood. A call to animal control produced the response - "If it got up there, it can get down." But the cries were too much to bear and help was sought from neighbour and fireman Graydon Brown, Prospect Street. Without regard for his own sàfcty, Mr.,, Brown climbed beyond bis ladder \ into the tree, and with the help of ' fellow fireman George Moore, he was able to reach the cat, place it inside his jacket and return safely to the ground. Truly a fine example of a kind deed at Christmas time. United Way Nears Goal The Oshawa / Whitby / Newcastle United Way has reached 93 per cent of its total objective of $1,595,000. Campaign Chairman Bill Henry noted last week that an increase of just one-half of one per cent every day for seven days would put the fund-raising drive over the top. . Fund-raising efforts in the Town of Newcastle have exceeded last year's receipts. The town has contributed contributed $33,824 to date, compared with $13,230 one year ago. Almost every category of United Way giving has increased this year in the Town of Newcastle. Students across the Durham Region Region have also been particularly enthusiastic. enthusiastic. These future leaders of the United Way have raised 118 per cent of their total goal. Elected officials have switched off a new streetlight policy before it was formally approved through a by-law. The policy, which would have asked rural ratepayers along with all general ratepayers to. pay 30 per cent of the costs of street illumination, illumination, was set to take effect in January. January. Instead, it was rescinded by council council Monday night in a 5-2 vote. Councillors indicated that public pressure was one of the reasons for their decision. Farmers and rural residents indicated they object to being asked to pay a portion of the costs of lights through an increase on the general tax bill. "At the present time, many of the farmers in the Town of Newcastle are paying considerably more in taxes than those living in urban centres. It is our opinion that it is wrong to ask us to pay more taxes so that some will pay less," said Don /Welsh, a representative of the . Durham Region Federation of Agriculture Agriculture who addressed council Monday night. j Councillor Diane Hamre sçid that the general public is strongly opposed to ike streetlight decision and she said council must re/speev the public's wishes. "I have never heard from the people as strongly and as loudly and in as high numbers," numbers," she said. She added that even some urban residents object to rural ratepayers sharing part of the costs since the rural people are already paying higher hydro rates. The rescinding of the streetlight policy was requested by Ward Three Councillor Ted Woodyard who stated in his resolution that the town should reconsider its earlier decision. With the new policy struck down, the town reverts to its old streetlight streetlight policy which has the lights charged against property owners through rates which vary from urban area to urban area. Turn to Page 2 Vincent Massey Kindergarten Receive Unique Gifts Grade four and five students at the Vincent Mas- i soy School, in Bowmanville, brought unique/gifts to ■ the ,5di;ticrgarton. cîas:iroom. yesterday.. Eac'ji- of tqfi r ider students wrote and illustrated a booidpr each kmriebgarden pupil. And on Tuesday, December 13, they visited the classroom to present the completed books and read-their stories. Here, Tina Inche, a grade fi.ye student, reads the book she wrote for Shauna Ellis-..while jiiuc Becker, also of grc.dc five| ? reads the book she made for her sister, Erica. 7 Bd. to Continue Co-op Busing The Northumberland and Newcastle Newcastle Board of Education has allocated allocated $23,000 for the transportation of co-operative education students to job placements. The funds, which will be divided among the secondary schools within the board's jurisdiction, were approved at a special meeting last Wednesday, December 7. Clarke High School will receive $12,000 for transporting students taking part in the co-op program. Clarke has the largest co-op enrollment, enrollment, with 200 students gaining job experience in their areas of study by working within the community. community. At a school hoard meeting last month, trustees were advised that if funds for transporting students were curtailed, then Clarke's successful successful co-op program would be harmed. Rural schools such as Clarke have the greatest need for transportation since students at urban high schools can walk to their work placements while rural students cannot. Trustees were considering removing removing transportation of co-op education education students from the 1984 budget in an effort to save $35,000. Instead, the school board has agreed agreed to provide transportation for a three-year period, and this subject subject will be reviewed annually. Funds approved by trustees last week give Courtice Secondary School $3,000 to use for co-op transportation transportation and Bowmanville High School will receive $500. Remaining funds will be spent elsewhere in the board's jurisdiction. jurisdiction. Last week, the school board also implemented a policy which limits job placements to within a 30 kilometre radius of a school. V| 7 tij l l i I i h ii É it 3 | . I lb ,7 y IS u t; PROTEST -- Cobourg was in the news this week when Deedee Bedard, 32-year-old mother of three, camped out in front of Victoria Hall for five days. She had been unable to find a decent house at reasonable rent. Finally, her vigil paid off when a Toronto firm offered her accommodation in a farmhouse farmhouse north of town. Latest word is she still plans to continue battling for more low cost rental housing. housing. COLOR TOUR--Don't forget the Kinsmen Color tour for seniors this Sunday afternoon. Phone 623-5792 to let them know you are coming, so they can arrange the details, please. CONCERTS -- Christmas concert fans have a wide choice between now and Christmas. There are four today, Courtice North P.S. is at Ebenezer Church at 1:30, Enniskillen P.S. holds theirs at 7:15, Ontario St. P.S. is at BHS at 7:30, and there's a singalong at Orono P.S. at 7:15. On Thursday, Courtice West P.S. is holding forth at Ebenezer United at 1:30, Lockhart's P.S. concert gets under way at 7:15 and Bowmanville Rotary's Christmas party is at the Lions Centre, starting at 6:30. On Friday, Knox School holds theirs at 2 p.m. No doubt there are others we haven't heard about. LAST CHANCE -- When you are shopping downtown, downtown, don't forget to fill out a coupon if your purchase purchase amounts to $5 or more. You could be the winner winner of $300 this Saturday in Santa Bucks that are valid in any participating store. And have your picture picture taken free with Santa at the Veltri Complex from 10 to noon or 2 to 4 Saturday. UNITED WAY -- An editorial in this edition announces announces that contributions to the United Way from residents and firms in the Town of Newcastle are much higher than last year. In fact, they have almost tripled with much credit going to the hard-working local organizers and canvassers who have done a great job. Congratulations to them and the donors who have made it possible. OLD TYME PARADE -- This Friday, Port Hope's annual Olde Tyme Christmas hits a high spot with a mammoth parade, starting at 7 p.m. This is the first time they've tried it at night, but it probably will be colorful and exciting. PUPPETS -- Dorothy Kleidon and her pocketful! of puppets will be at the Orono Town Hall this Saturday morning at 10:30 and at Bowmanville Library Library at 2:30 to present 'The Forgetful Santa Claus.' Don't miss it, kids. BURN CENTRE -- The wonderful restorative work done and new. techniques developed by Bowmanville Bowmanville native Dr. Ross Tilley during and after the second world war has been recognized by naming the new burn centre at Wellesley Hospital after him. Quite a tribute. f< LONG HOLIDAY -- This Friday, school pupils will be saying farewell to books, homework and teachers for the holidays that last until after New Year's Day. It's the longest holiday in some time and no doubt; those involved will make the most of it. SANTA -- Also on Saturday, Newcastle Lions Club will be staging their annual Christmas party for children children at the Community Hall, starting at 1:30, complete complete with entertainment and a visit from dear old Santa. OFFICIAL OPENING -- Next Wednesday, Dec. 21st, from 2 to 4 p.m. Marnwood House Nursing Home and Retirement Home will be holding its official opening. 'i iWrriYv:.'litvth4mu. r ,.-i ..«■* . . ,. „, ..... ' > &!tl SlffiEM WR LlL.M.M: Ü I !, "■ ' ,'•> -, : : ' . -/' Cfy/GP; ' Squeaky Wheels Get Oil - Roaring Lions Get Turkeys When Lion Ed Ewort eventually wheeled about, the yoke was on him - so to speak, During Monday night's regular Lions meeting certain fellow members members presented the doctor with a live turkey. Alter loud and long protestations at the recent Lions Tur key Roll about paying too much for a single bird, Dr. Ewort became victim to this week's prank. In other words the squeaky wheel gets the oil, or, the roaring Lion gets a turkey,