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te Packs 'Em in At Renovated Buster's \ j Rompin' Ronnie Hawkins, the performer fans flocked to see the "Hawk". Rompin' Ronnie is responsible for the careers of many top names, was shown above with the family responsible for the the star attraction last weekend at Buster's in extensive improvements, Gord, Sandra, Kim and Newcastle. The newly renovated roadhouse was filled Marg Weir. Friday and Saturday nights as country and western BHS Adopts Behavior Code Along with their textbooks and lockers, the 1050 students at Bow- manville High School will be given a code of behavior when they return to classes this fall. Charles Clarke, vice principal of Bowmanville High School, said this week that the ground rules for student student behavior were prepared by a committee which included parents, students, and teachers. They govern topics such as attendance, attendance, homework, drug abuse, and respect for authority. The B.H.S. code of behaviour is part of the back-to-basics high school program announced this year by Queen's Park. "Each school in the province had to develop its own code of behavior," behavior," said Mr. Clarke. Some secondary secondary schools have developed extensive extensive regulations on dress, language, language, and other aspects of student behavior. However, the introduction to the B.H.S. student code notes that the school does not believe in a long list of specific rules regarding the actions of students. "Students are required to act with respect for, and courtesy towards the teaching, custodial, custodial, and secretarial staff and each other." One of the main clauses in Bowmanville Bowmanville High School's list of rules governs attendance. The code notes that "punctuality is a good habit which will be expected expected of you both on the job and in your personal relationships." Students who continually skip classes will be referred to the vice principal who will contact the parents. parents. If students persist in being late, they may require parental interviews, interviews, counselling, or suspension. suspension. The only valid reasons for student student absence are illness, medical Town Has 2 Representatives On Municipalités Board The Town of Newcastle has two representatives serving on the Association Association of Municipalities of Ontario Ontario (AMO). Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard was elected to the AMO board of directors at the Association's annual annual meeting held in Toronto last week. The town's chief administrative officer, Dave Johnston, was chosen as a member of the AMO's executive. executive. The AMO, which represents Ontario's Ontario's municipalities, includes more than 600 municipal governments. governments. All but one of Ontario's major cities and towns over 30,000 belong to the group. Mayor Rickard has served on the AMO board of directors for the past 10 years and is a former chairman of the culture and recreation committee. committee. Dave Johnston, the Town of Newcastle's Newcastle's chief administrative officer, officer, was re-elected to one of the positions available to non-elected municipal officials. He becomes a vice president of the organization. y ; ' ■ ■ .'.wj . i ■ . \ i Z -Vi n ; i : ' j 1 : ti • Jr !;V v. i i ■" V 1 > PRICE GOES TO 35 CENTS - Don't forget that the single copy price of the Statesman rises to 35 cents on September 4th. The price increase will help offset costs the publishing industry is facing due to higher costs for imported equipment and supplies. Also, the paper carriers and dealers who faithfully distribute the Statesman each week will be receiving receiving a portion of the increase. ALLAN LAWRENCE BARBECUE - If you receive this week's paper in time, you can still catch the Allan Lawrence barbecue in Bethany. The annual event will be held at the Devil's Elbow Ski Club today,(Wednesday). Be sure to bring along a lawn chair. M PI il Î.Ï BE SURE TO VOTE TUESDAY - Just a reminder to exercise your democratic right next Tuesday when we go to the polls to select our federal leaders. By the look of all the recent surveys, we could be welcoming a Tory government into power. But, no matter what the Gallup polls indicate, the only survey survey that matters will be determined next Tuesday night. TRACTORS PULLING AGAIN - Roger Cochrane of Jamieson Tire advises us that another truck-tractor truck-tractor pull is scheduled for this Saturday at Thistle Valley Park, north of town, starting at 1 p.m. It's been a great year for pulls, according to Roger, with the weather cooperating wonderfully and the crowds turning out in large numbers. IN FINALS -- Her many friends and relatives will be pulling hard for Krista McHolm, Durham's Dairy Princess, who has made it into the finals of the 29th Dairy Princess Competition. She is one of five finalists, the field narrowed from the 44 original contestants. The final judging takes place tonight (Wed.) at 6:30 in the Main Ring at the CNE's Coliseum. SAD NEWS - His many friends here were sorry to hear the news that former Bowmanville Chief of Police Bernard R. Kitney of Indian Head, Saskatchewan Saskatchewan died of a heart attack last Friday. Deepest sympathy sympathy to his family. He was predeceased by his wife, Doreen. H ! ;. P' v LAST LONG WEEKEND - The Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer as kids head back to school and the C.N.E. closes for another year. As usual, the post office and banks will be closed. Convenience Convenience stores will be open as will Gilhan's Family Foods. Our offices will be closed Monday too, which means our deadline for classified advertisements moves up to Friday at 4:30 p.m. Also, your news and sports write-ups stand a better chance of making the paper if they are in early on Friday. The most important note about the long weekend is, of course, drive carefully. ,, ;4 - t l - . ' . -, v ! -, :>•' CHILD'S PET -- A purebred Siamese Seal Point cat was taken from Thistle Valley Park on Saturday and its owner Jack Stephens would like very much to have it back, it's a child's pet. If you can help, please phone 623-2900. CANCER RUNNER COMING - Stephen Fonyo, the 19-year-olcl cancer victim, will be running through Bowmanville this week during his journey across Canada. Stephen lost his left leg to cancer when he was 12 years old, and now feels that he can help others by raising funds through his marathon. For more details, his story appears on Page Two of the second section. -\,V . -"V v) ,.S..kL sXv by Catherine Denny The striking I.B.E.W. workers returned returned to their picket lines at the Darlington Hydro Plant last Friday morning. Although negotiations had resumed resumed last week between the International International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and Ontario Hydro, nothing nothing was settled between the two parties. When the opposing groups returned returned to the bargaining table last Monday for the first time in a month, it appeared hopeful that the strike was drawing to a close, according according to Hydro spokesman Michele McMaster. But the final meeting last Wednesday afternoon left no room for optimism on either side. Essentially, the concessions being offered by Ontario Hydro's bargaining unit, the Electrical Power Systems Construction Association, Association, were not adequate for the strikers, and the demands of the electricians were considered too high for the E.P.S.C.A. to accept. "We made them a proposal that obviously was not within their bargaining bargaining limits." said Hydro Labour Relations spokesman Bill O'Neil. The strike which began early last May, was the action of Local 1788 I.B.E.W. that disputed the changes in their travel, room and board allowances. allowances. Over 1,600 electricians joined in the strike which saw picket lines at Hydro stations across the province. Before the picket lines were formed, the electricians received a daily rate between $33 and $36 for room and board, and $17 for travel. Hydro wanted to reduce these figures figures to a single rate of $17 total for room, board and travel expenses but the workers felt such concessions concessions were unreasonable. "All of the agreements to date recognize the fact that Pickering and Darlington Generating Sta- fl i ri a ' vZ Zz : : /ft il : t "\- '1 ri -lAf " y i'Y fviJit'Ctg? 623-3303 25 c Per Copy v- - / ,• J: .--H-, = ft t rsvi I vt : t '/ (;! . \ 14 n ";ZZ : ;Z |;i tf ' jy , II ZZ; t,J;% / X V; .V- , V h J V Z/ ■'X.. - / v' v vhvf \z y ft c • :/Vy Z O'z- Issue 35 32 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29,1984 130th Year appointments, or a family emergency. Mr. Clarke noted, however, that the majority of students are already obeying the requirements of the code. Most of them do not skip classes or arrive late. Average absenteeism absenteeism at B.H.S. is approximately approximately eight per cent -- an amount equal to the provincial average. Another section of the behavioral code notes that students are expected expected to be adequately prepared for each class. Homework and other assignments are to be completed on due dates and students are to be properly prepared for tests and exams. Those who neglect their work could be subject to discipline from the teacher. Continuous neglect of duty can lead to suspension from school. | V The code denouces the use of alcohol alcohol or other drugs at the school or school activities. >■ It states habitual drug use and academic success are not compatible and the use of alcohol or illegal drugs will result in a student being referred to his parents and/or law enforcement enforcement agencies. Use of alcohol or drugs is also grounds for suspension. suspension. The B.H.S. ground rules also advocate advocate respect for peers, self, property, property, and authority. They note that counselling is always available for students whose actions are the result result of personal problems. Parents can have a closer look at the B.H.S. student behaviour code when it is distributed, along with a student handbook, to all those attending attending B.H.S. this fall. MERCHANTS PLAY TONIGHT - After being rained out last Wednesday, the Bowmanville Merchants Merchants take on Oshawa again in the playoffs of the local fastball league. Game time is 7:00 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, at Memorial Park. Main Election Issue Is JOBS Vy"'- ' ; -- Darce Campbell National issues of economics and unemployment dominated last week's . all-candidates' meeting held at the Durham Christian High School. /The four contenders who appeared appeared at the August\24 meeting also fielded questions from the floor on controversial topics such as abortion and capital punishment. punishment. "We're being taxed out of existence," existence," said Gordon Page, the Libertarian Party representative who gave the opening speech. Mr. Page said his party is unlike the others because it believes that it is impossible to spend one's way to prosperity. "The least government possible is the best," he said. Each candidate was asked to respond respond to several questions in an introductory introductory speech. One of the questions asked which group in the community is in the greatest need. Most candidates agreed that Canada's Canada's unemployed are the neediest single group in the nation today. "I have found the unemployed are the group in greatest need," said New Democratic representative Roy Grierson. Mr. Grierson argued that the other two parties are failing to help this group because they would rather give money to corporations than spend it in direct job creation programs. "What else can you expect expect from two men who view unemployment unemployment from the 45th floor?" asked Mr. Grierson. Progressive Conservative candidate candidate Allan Lawrence agreed that the group in greatest need is composed composed of those people who wish to work but cannot find it. "Most of the issues have been revolving around the economic mess that this country is in," he said. Mr. Lawrence promised that Conservative Conservative proposals such as stabilized interest rates and massive massive job retraining schemes will get the economy moving again. He was adamant that it's time for real change in Ottawa. "The economy has to get moving again. I'm afraid we're not going to do it with the same rascals in power now. They should be turfed out," said the incumbent MP. Liberal contender Darce Campbell outlined his own job creation creation program for the group of Canadians in greatest need. "I didn't talk about jobs, I did something something about them," he said. The candidate candidate added that his approach has been verified with small businessmen businessmen in order to ensure that it is workable. He estimates the plan will provide 500,000 jobs. Mr. Campbell also stated that he will defend the social "safety net" 'V.i / fife* Roy Grierson provided by programs such as medicare medicare and old age pensions. He promised to maintain the universality universality of these social programs. Allan Lawrence After their opening remarks, the candidates were peppered with written questions from an audience of approximately 50. Mayor Wants Schools to Teach Local Government Newcastle's mayor says courses in local government should become part of the school curriculum. "I think we should be doing something something in the schools to talk about current history," the mayor remarked remarked in an interview last week. He will be asking town council to help the school system develop a program which will let students find out what makes local government government tick. * He said the town could approach school principals to see if there's any way that assistance can be provided. provided. One suggestion would be to have school classes visit council meetings or to have representatives of the town address classes on the subject of local government. The mayor sees classes on local government as one way in which the public can become better informed about municipal affairs. He pointed out that local council is the level of politics which is most accessible accessible to the public. And yet, the Newcastle mayor has found that there is often a lack of understanding understanding between local government and its citizens. The mayor added that criticism of municipal government is often not very constructive. "The criticism that we get often comes from people with a bias or a chip on their shoulder," he said. Mayor Rickard noted that concern concern over communications between council and the electorate was one of the subjects discussed at the recent recent annual meeting of the Association Association of Municipalities of Ontario held in Toronto last week. Popular Town Employee Retires Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard presents Reg Langley with a certificate from the municipality in recognition of his 26 years of service to the town. Reg Langley retired last week from the staff of the public works department. Gifts were presented to Mr. Langley on Thursday, August 23, at the public works department depot in Bowmanville.