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2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, May 30,1984 f f 3 "N Legion Makes Presentation to Baseball Teams SMALL TALK By Donna Fairey None of the books on the subject really tells it like it is. Granted, most resource material concedes that home renovation renovation is an undertaking undertaking which demands dedication, undying patience, patience, elbow grease and a certain degree of naivete. Moreover, the how-to- go-about-it journals clearly detail the payoffs to be achieved, only giving lip service to the flip side of the matter. Unfortunately, too much is said about the end and too little is revealed about the means. Book after book glides easily over the mechanics of renovation, renovation, leading the unwitting unwitting enthusiast to believe believe that, with organization, organization, the venture will not only be exciting, but a piece of cake. Call it gullible, thick, dense or whatever adjective adjective is deemed most appropriate - but nobody nobody tossed me even the slightest clue to adequately indicate the backbreaking, slave labor involved in renovating. renovating. Certainly, there was no suggestion that necessity would invent invent a reluctant carpenter carpenter from a journalist. journalist. Severely ill informed, informed, I thought that renovation was a pleas ant pastime which could be done nights and weekends - not one which would ultimately require a sabbatical from life. But a sobering sobering reality exploded and notepad and camera camera were replaced by hammer, saw and paint brush. After I write my book about the joys of small time politics from a bird's eye objective, second on the list will be a candid expose unveiling, unveiling, for the first time, the real truths about home renovation. Why did none of the existing books tell me about the frustration, the physical commit- Local Policewoman Selected Durham Officer of the Year From John MacDermaid, explained that the annual award takes into account account the officer's day-to-day police work as well as his or her contribution contribution to the community in general. "They look at general performance as a police officer and general performance performance off the job as far as public relations is concerned," he said. "We're all quite proud of her down here," said Staff Sergeant MacDermaid. Individuals nominated for the award are recommended by their fellow-officers and their supervisors. supervisors. A committee of the Oshawa Central Lions Club, the Police Association, Association, and the Police Commission Commission decides who will receive the honor. In addition to fulfilling her duties as a police officer, Constable Moloney has found time to coach a basketball team at Clarke High School. She also participates in a number of sports including lobb ball which she plays in a Town of Newcastle league. Constable Moloney first considered considered a police career while work- Page One ing on a high school project. She recalls visiting the Police Station in Oshawa and deciding that she would like to either teach physical education or seek a job in law enforcement. enforcement. After graduating from the Paul Dwyer High School, she spent two years in the law enforcement program program at Seneca College. She worked three and one-half years at General Motors' security department while working as an auxiliary police officer officer with the Durham Regional Police. When she was hired by the regional regional force, she completed a 14- week course at the Ontario Police College and was posted to Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Karen Moloney is the daughter of Pat and Frank Moloney. Her father is employed at General Motors and her mother is a teacher. And although although Karen is the family's first police officer, she wouldn't trade her job for any other occupation. "It's a good career and I have good people to work with," said .Constat blé Molonew. ; { Higher Garbage Costs Prompt Durham Region Councillors To Develop New Dump Site From Page One take as much as five years before that site received its first load of garbage," said Councillor Bruce McArthur. He was referring to the fact that any new landfill operation will be the subject of extensive public public hearings and public debate. Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard agreed that although Durham has no choice but to accept the Metro rates, it should look for a more longterm longterm solution. "I would urge the local municipalities to start looking at landfill sites in their own areas," he said. Councillor Diane Harare also said it's time that Durham took more responsibility for waste disposal. disposal. In the past, Durham opted to dispose of its garbage at the Metro site because this was an easy political political decision. "I would urge that we stop taking the short-term view and look at the long-term." Newcastle will be particularly hard-hit by increased disposal rates, said Newcastle Mayor Garnet . Firemen Launch Plan to Prevent Fires in the Home The town's firefighters launched their home fire prevention program with visits to households throughout throughout the town on Tuesday, May 29. During the next four weeks, fire trucks manned by a crew of firefighters firefighters will be driving through residential residential areas, stopping at each home. They will ask permission to inspect the premises and offer advice advice or discuss fire prevention methods with the resident. The program will be conducted Tuesdays from nine a.m. to noon; Wednesdays, from one p.m. to four p.m. and Thursdays between six p.m. and nine p.m. Firefighters will be available to make home inspections until Thursday, June 21. Fire chief Jim Aldridge said last week that the purpose of the program program is to assist the householder in fire prevention practices, identify potential fire hazards in the basement basement and garage area, and give out fire emergency phone stickers. Rickard. He explained that the extra fee of more than two dollars per tonne will affect the town's budget, since a rate increase of this size is not accommodated in 1984 financial plans. Moreover, the mayor suggested that a private dump site in the Town of Newcastle could receive more traffic if it offers rates which are lower than the $15.50 charge introduced introduced by Durham. "Our people do not want extra garbage put in a private landfill site in our municipality," the Newcastle mayor said. He noted that increased increased use of the private site will mean more noise and truck traffic. The Durham Region has already been making some efforts towards developing its own waste disposal facility. And on June 11, a meeting will be held to discuss issues such as waste recycling through the reduction of the volume of waste materials. In addition, two regional councillors councillors have issued a notice of motion calling for the regional works department department to compile a list of potential potential future dump sites. That motion will be debated at a meeting of regional council next month. ment required, the aching aching bones and muscles and the long days that produced little visible accomplishment? Too, the co-ordination of the project, alone, can be mind boggling. Scheduling the plumber, electrician, insulation contractor and plasterers in proper sequence only sounds easy. Books about renovation renovation should honestly tell the reader about the scourge of drywall dust and tasks that can only be done effectively on hands and knees. Certainly the word overwhelming should Council Brief s At Monday's meeting of Newcastle town council, elected officials voted in favor of supporting the resolution resolution put forth by Ottawa declaring the province of Ontario officially bilingual. It was stated in the Ottawa resolution that there are currently 500,000 francophones francophones living in Ontario. Council agreed to participate participate in Peterborough's Arbor Theatre Company "Community Nights" series this summer. The theatre company explained in a letter to council that one of the evening evening performances will be dedicated to the town and designated as "Newcastle Night". Theatre tickets will be offered to Newcastle residents residents at a reduced rate for that production. Displays may be set up in the Wenjack Theatre, Trent University, promoting attractions attractions in our area. Council was informed on Monday that Joan Higgin- son of Bowmanville, is retir- • ing from the Memorial Hospital Hospital Board of Directors. Mrs. Higginson, who will pursue graduate studies at the University of Toronto this fall, agreed to attend to board duties until a replacement replacement is found. Insurance! For Rates or Service CALL Ernie Harvey 623-2527 Treacy & Harvey Insurance Brokers Ltd. 68 King St. East Bowmanville van Bene Floral Shoppes ... much more than a flower store! 4 STORES • Highway No. 2 • King St. E„ Oshawa • SlmcoaSt.N., Oshawa • King SI. W., VAN BELLE* Bowmanville •Trademarks ol Van Belle Gardens Ltd. 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But just when you think you can't climb one more ladder, load one more paint roller, or strip away another layer of wallpaper, a form of salvation emerges. It goes by the common name of gratification. When a stolen moment of assessment assessment suddenly reveals reveals that the project is beginning to take shape, it can be translated translated as the light at the end of the tunnel. I first saw that twinkle over the weekend. However, as yet, the glare of it isn't sufficiently strong to inspire inspire a retraction of that promise, "Never again." During a general meeting of Branch 178 Royal Canadian Legion on Thursday, a donation of $950 was made by the branch to the Town of Newcastle Baseball Association. The Legion is sponsoring the Pee Wee and Bantam All Star teams. Branch President Doug Walton, left, made the presentation to Sec.-Treas. Ron Bunker. People To Reduce Impaired Impaired Driving Everywhere (P.R.I.D.E.) will receive $500 in seed money from the Newcastle Town council. Councillors voted to do-., nate the money which will J be provided to launch the l program in Durham Region. Councillor Ivan Hobbs was opposed to the donation. donation. "It's not council's job to police this sort of thing. If we can afford money for this kind of thing, we can afford afford anything." WIN0RREAKER and GOLF JACKETS % OFF 1 SPORT COATS & BLAZERS BUY A SPORT COAT or BLAZER and GET A PAIR OF SLACKS CHOICE OF THE HOUSE FOR ONLY* 1*00 MORE ! ! ! HAND GRADE RANGE ...,89 95 EXECUTIVE RANGE 99°° DELUXE RANGE 150°° IXTVA SLACKS >1.H Dunn'i Carry Sun y, w From 34,052 DUNN'S DUNN'S MM. h Fil. I:* H MO MT. Mt to I'M DUNN'S OmwT™ îtewrMe^^ Men's Siere