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i Patient Defends Hospital February 5,1984 Dear Sir: I feel that the letter printed in last week's "Statesman" referring to radio noise in the Bowmanville Hospital, contained too many inaccuracies, and if unchallenged, would give residents in the area a completely erroneous impression of this hospital. I refer of course to the letter authored by an E.A. King who in part had the following to say. A. "In the bed next to her (his friend) was a woman whose transistor radio blared non-stop.." This apparently took place in the special care unit. E.A. King calls this the ICU, an "Intensive Care Unit" B. The situation became unbearable, my friend called a nurse and asked her if she would intervene. The nurse seemed doubtful but said she would do what she could." Are we expected to believe that a nurse in the ICU or SCU has no authdrity to control excess music, if the noise is in fact excessive. And are we also expected to believe that this noise was a transistor radio blaring non-stop in a special care unit and the nursing staff had no control over this. E.A. King goes on to talk about Clark on Ont. 1 investigations into prevailing hospital conditions, selfish pop music fans with their particular brand of torture etc., all of this in a spiteful misleading manner. Sir, please let me tell the story as it is. I am at this time, Saturday, February 4, a patient in the Bowmanville Hospital SCU and have been since last Sunday. This unit, in my opinion, is extremely well run, the staff are exceptional and I will not believe for one minute that one patient would ever be permitted to interfere with the peace, rest or treatment of another. To insinuate that the staff in this unit have little control is just too much for this patient to stomach and I would conclude by recommending fully, this unit to anyone unfortunate enough to require this very specialized care, and to suggest to E.A. King that the least he or she could do would be to apologize. As a patient, I know the remarks in the letter are not accurate and as E.A. King is a third party to the event described it is simply in very poor taste to malign the staff and hospital publicly with second hand information. Sincerely, Barry A. James R.R. 1, Newtonville ICU, Bowmanville Hospital ' of C Executive Celebrated His First Birthday A former president of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Chamber of Commerce is serving as one of 10 executive councillors councillors to the organization which represents Chambers of Commerce across Ontario. Charles Clarke, vice principal at the Bowmanville High School, was elected to a one-year term on the Ontario Chamber of Commerce executive council in December. He had previously served as a director director representing local chambers on the Ontario organization. "Mr. Clarke has been an Ontario Chamber of Commerce Director for five years, during which time we have had sterling volunteer service from him," said Elaine Roscow, assistant assistant general manager for the Ontario Ontario Chamber of Commerce. As a member of the executive council, he becomes one of the senior managers of the organization organization which includes approximately 50,000 business men and women throughout Ontario. The executive council also relies on the assistance of 85 members who serve as directors of the Chamber. Mr. Clarke has served as director of business education for 12 years at B.H.S. and 5 years as vice-principal. vice-principal. He is a member of the Chamber's education committee. He said last week that he considers considers the appointment an honor and added that he is looking forward to the upcoming year as a member of the executive council. "It's a very exciting job," he said. School Bd. Urges Budget Cuts In view of an action taken at a meeting of the Northumberland and Newcastle School Board's operations and finance committee last Wednesday night, the 1984 school tax levy increase may be within 5% compared to the 14% jump last year. mittee endorsed a resolution resolution which calls for administration to wrestle wrestle with the draft budget to reflect a modest modest 5 per cent hike over last year and a maximum 5 per cent average average mill rate increase. increase. Board members were reminded by staff that a number of severe cuts to the draft budget may be required in order to achieve the 5 per cent increase suggested. It was pointed out that this year's budget will be somewhat more manageable since an underlevy of $723,000 was absorbed within the 1983 budget. Northumberland and Newcastle public school supporters received received an average mill rate increase of 14 per cent last year based on a budget increase of 8.1 per cent over 1982. The board's target date for final approval of the 1984 budget has been set for the early part of March. Members of the com- /te tk in Sight shorney's opticians BRIAN C LARSON - 30 KING ST. WEST 623-4477 Manager BOWMANVILLE OF ITS NEWEST LOCATION IN RICHMOND HILL WITH GREAT SPECIALS IN ALL STORES!! SOLID VINYLS r to g $3.95 $39.90 A DOUBLE ROLL CHILDREN'S ", E o°- $4.95 019.90A DBL. OR BOLT ACRYLIC VINYLS T $9.95 $39.90 A DOUBLE ROLL I THE WALLPAPER CENTRE OSHAWA 140SimcoeS. (JustS. of John St.) 579-1655 AND OUR AJAX 1313 Harwood N. (Just N. of Hwy. 401) 686-0719 NEWEST STORE IN SCARBOROUGH 553 Markham Rd. (Just S. of Lawrence) 431-4458 RICHMOND HILL Hi! I'm Benjamin David Allison. My parents are Shirley J. (nee Allin) and David G. Allison and we live in Peterborough. I was one year old on November 19th, 1983.1 had a super birthday party. I have Grandma and Grandpa Jean and Glenn Allin, Newcastle, Grandma Elinor' Allison, Thornhill, great grandmas Dixon, Thornhill, and Allison, Brantford and great grandpa Rainey, Orono. Happy 1984 everyone. 89th Birthday Party Mrs. Lyra Metcalf celebrated her 89th birthday on Sunday, February 5th at the home of Mrs. Luta Hoar, left, King Street East. Mrs. Hoar who will celebrate her 90th birthday in June, a long time friend, helped receive guests at the door. Lyra's daughter Madeline and son-in-law Bruce were there from Auburn Heights, Michigan, son Ross from Hampton, daughter-in-law Greta Metcalf from Wellington and grandson Paul Stevenson and his wife Joyce from Toronto. WESLEYVILLE Beautiful weather for Sunday morning, Feb. 5th, pleased the many who attended attended Welcome United Church, with the added bonus of good driving conditions. It was a very special day for the young people and the church was well filled. Peter Symons gave the call to worship, and Stephen McHolm led in prayer while Rev. Gordon Rutherford arrived in time to carry on from there. The junior choir with their golden coloured gowns and happy faces added more joy to their good anthem. The children's story concerned concerned the goodness of God and the scripture was from First Kings telling of Elijah's test of the gods of Baal. The sermon, through this story, taught the lesson of the power of faith and that even the most faithful may lose it for a time. This, Elijah did when he was threatened. God's goodness was revealed when the wicked Ahab's repentance was accepted. accepted. The offering was received by Carroll Nichols, Dennis Croft and Clarence Nichols. Mr. and Mrs. George Tufford greeted the congregation at the door. This special day held the first event of the congregation's congregation's sesquecentennial year, and was sponsored by the Sunday school. Mr. McCracken McCracken of Roseneath was on hand to take everyone on a sleigh- ride with his two fine registered registered black percherons, called Rebecca and Helen. They were a delight to see as they left on the first trip to the tune of sleighbells. There were five or more trips in all, going down a side road and through Mr. Leon Thompson's orchard. There were babes in arms and octogenarians and all the ages in between. Eighty three signed the guest book as they returned to the Sunday school for a good meal of chili, buns, cookies, coffee and cold drink for non-coffee drinkers. Old fashioned taffy made by Phyllis Symons was part of the enjoyment, and entertainment entertainment was provided by Barbara Croft and Ruth Kellogg with guitars, John Groeneveld with auto harp and Roly Bowman with banjo. Pictures were taken for the year's record, and to remember remember this happy day. Aileen Wilson was home from Toronto for the weekend with her parents in Port Britain. A quilt was finished at Mrs. Jane McColl's during the week, with lovely colours, simple classic design and soft material, it was a delight to do. Mrs. Emma Darke spent the weekend in Bowmanville with members of her family. Ivan Hale with four friends from Wakefield, Quebec, spent Wednesday night, Feb. 1st with the Murray Payne family and on Thursday, accompanied by Murray, attended the machinery show in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Thorn- dyke spent the weekend in Toronto while two of their little girls stayed with their Thorndyke grandparents. Men's Jeans Levi .... reg. $39.95 Santana .... reg. $37.99 Odyssey .... reg. $35.99 Paolo Valdi ... 20% i .... reg. $38.00 OFF Regular Prices Thurs., Feb. 90 to Sat., Feb. 11 C.G.'s Jean Boutique 15 King St. E. 623-2820 Bowmanville The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, February 8,1984 Concert Series Celebrates 91st Birthday 3 Will Receive 9 1,300 Grant The Newcastle and District Concert Series Organization has received word that a grant amounting to $1,300 will be coming in March from the Ontario Arts Council. The first concert of the current series of four is on Sunday, February 19. It will be given by the Climax Jazz Band playing such old jazz favourites as "Muskrat Ramble", "Basin Street Blues" and "Maple Leaf Rag" plus arrangements of traditional traditional tunes like "Flow Gently, Sweet Afton." Musicians Musicians are Chris Daniels on bass; Bob Erwig on cornet; Len Gosling on trombone; Max Littlejohns on drums; Mick Lewis on clarinet and Jack Vincken on banjo. The next two concerts are given by young people sponsored sponsored by Youth and Music Canada (Jeunesses Musicale). Musicale). On Sunday, March 25 the duo Entracte will perform with William Beauvais playing playing guitar and Lucie Batteke the flute. Pianist Marc Widner will perform on Sunday, May 6. All concerts will he presented presented in Newcastle Community Hall at 7:30 p.m. Subscriptions for the series of four cost $20. for adults ; $10. for students and are available from local service clubs (the Lions in Newcastle and Kinsmen Kinsmen of Orono), three public libraries (Bowmanville, Orono and Newcastle) and the Orono Weekly Times. Mrs. Edna Bradley, now taking up residence at Port Perry Villa, celebrated her 91st birthday at her daughter Verna and son-in-law Clifford Robinson's home, R.R. 1 Hampton, Ont. On Oct. 2, 1983, she was honored at a family dinner. She has four children, Verna, Hampton; Bruce, Port Hope; Cecil, Purple Hill; Arthur, Port Perry; 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren! Her two brothers Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Graham, Blackstock and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Graham, Port Perry attended in the afternoon, also close friends Bill and Mabel Morrison, Orono, Ont. Plaques and letters were received from Durham East M.P.P. Sam Cureatz, Governor General of Canada Ed Schreyer, Premier of Ontario William Davis, and Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. Speaker Tells of Israel Visit KENDALNEWS (Intended for Last Week) Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stapleton have returned home after spending two weeks touring in several cities including St. Petersburg, Daytona. They visited with Mr. and Mrs. Everett Stapleton in Port Ritchie, Florida, also. Kendal and all the area were saddened and shocked in the sudden passing of Mr. Garland Cathcart last Wednesday, Jan. 25. While he was visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Reg Elliott he took ill suddenly and was rushed to Bowmanville Bowmanville Memorial Hospital. He was well liked by everyone everyone in the area, always ready to give a helping hand and very friendly. He will be sadly missed by everyone. The funeral took place on Saturday, 1:30 from the Barlow Funeral Home on to Kendal United Church for the services, conducted by Rev. Wright of Orono. The church was filled to capacity, showing how he was highly regarded in the area. Funeral procession proceeded to Orono Cemetery, with interment in the spring. The Kendal U.C.W members members met at the home of Mrs. Dora Youngman on Feb. 1st, Wednesday, with eight members present. Each member read a part of the scripture. Mrs. M. Stevens had the program and she had as her topic the Mormon church, on how it came about, their , beliefs, etc. which proved most interesting. Mrs. Stevens has spoken on different different ; • ichurches at. other meetings and the members Sexual Abuse Victims Invited to Join Group I, as a survivor of sexual abuse or incest realize the need for an information center and self help groups. Your mom; your sister; your cousin; or neighbour could be a victim. "One in four girls, one in 10 boys will be molested before they reach the age of eighteen. Eighty five percent of the offenders were known to the victim; 99 percent of the of fenders are male." Victims of sexual abuse and incest need to be able to talk freely about their experiences and feelings to get over or at least begin to deal with the experience. Talking about, crying and or laughing with other victims is good therapy. If you are interested in learning more or getting involved involved in a group, please contact contact and ask for Ann at 623-1215. find it quite interesting. Mrs. Feddema was a guest and spoke on her trip to Israel some time ago. She visited quite a few cities including Jerusalem. She showed some very interesting snapshots. A delicious luncheon was served at the closing of the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thompson Thompson have arrived from Delta, B.C. to spend some time visiting visiting with his sister Mrs. Annie Cathcart and brother Mr. Arthur Thompson who is ill at Bowmanville Memorial Hospital. pitch m Insurance! For Rates or Service CALL Ernie Harvey 623-2527 Treacy & Harvey Insurance Brokers Ltd. 68 King St. East Bowmanville 1984 jüissan jVlaxima Four poor Sedan Economy-priced luxury sedan "A World Leader In Value and Economy" On Display now at Midway Datsun Ltd. 1300 Dundas St. E. Whitby Telephone 668-6828