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BBÜmhSI'ILLE library 62 TEriPERA'iCt SJ. E C L- " A ü y IL L E. 0 ii T A R I fi LIKAS EDL'LIS 05372 ?1 ( Plans to Expand its Flight Service to Durham \ i ! • ii i r ' r&s&iv.xx-: : :/ m- mm. Inter City Airways Inc. is expanding their daily inter-city flight service to the Durham Region no later than September 1985. The company, which will be based in Oshawa proposes to operate the all-new, all-Canadian, deHavilland "Dash 8" aircraft aircraft (above) on a Class 2 and Class 9-2 scheduled service from Oshawa to Ottawa, Montreal, Windsor, and Buffalo, New York. Story Page 2 Newcastle's municipal headquarters headquarters in Bowmanville look like they belong to the age of Charles Dickens, according to Ward Two regional regional councillor Marie Hubbard. "There's two types of class. Class and no class. Right now, we don't have it," said Councillor Marie Hubbard. She complained that the municipal municipal headquarters in Bowmanville are a "disaster" and she cited shortcomings such as pigeon droppings droppings on the front steps, a lack of conference rooms, and even a lack of storage vaults for important documents. Town files are piled on the second floor where they are damaged by water, said Councillor Hubbard. "We would not run our personal business the way we run this corporation." corporation." Councillor Hubbard called for the town to investigate a renovation and expansion program for the Bowmanville landmark at 40 Temperance Temperance St. She was supported by the majority majority of councillors attending Monday's Monday's meeting of the general pur pose and administration committee. committee. Councillor Hubbard stated that the town is on the verge of major development but added that municipal municipal facilities don't match the town's potential. She noted that the town could sell off its extensive real estate holdings holdings and use the funds for a central facility. The benefits would be a centralized headquarters with greater efficiency. "I think it's a bullet that people have to bite and I'm prepared to do it," she said. Turn to Page 2 " r~ ■ : 7j; ' A:,) t/i fc ./ ^/ ..i A *f. a yiiip A a-/ v ; 35 c Per Copy Issue 45 623-3303 &Z1 CâZ-y C ?'• 1 J .V/.X /X p / ... ' vX-rfij » T- i\K\ W--/v-tV/x A^V i A ? ! À-, h ;:! > ; ; l A xy v /x v' -xy V v R.,- Wx - y 1 BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1984 130th Year 1 300,000 Town Donation to Hospital Mémorial Hospital will be assured assured of a $300,000 contribution from the Town of Newcastle if a recommendation recommendation passed at this week's general purpose committee is endorsed by town council later in the month. Elected officials voted Monday to provide $300,000 towards the fundraising fundraising effort at Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville. Of that amount, $250,000 will come in the form of direct contributions contributions paid in instalments over three. years. The remaining $50,000 represents represents a street closing, land transfers, transfers, and staff time which is required required to prepare the hospital site. "I think we should bite the bullet and approve that amount of funds," remarked Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard. He stated that the hospital had asked Newcastle to provide $600,000 towards the public fundraising fundraising goal of $2.4 million. However, the town expects additional additional cash for the hospital to be supplied through its agreement with Ontario Hydro over impacts related to the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. There's no word yet on any amount which would be provided by Hydro funds. Chief Administrative Administrative Officer David Johnston said Memorial Hospital in the process of providing background information information needed before it can claim funds from the Ontario Hydro agreement. agreement. "I think it's up to the hospital to show the hydro liaison committee what the impacts are," said Councillor Councillor Marie Hubbard. "The kick-off for the fund-raising drive would be sometime in November November and we felt it would be appropriate appropriate for the town to put in at least a partial provision," said Mr. Johnston. He recommended in a report that the town provide $200,000 towards the project -- an amount which would represent two mills on the annual tax levy. Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard then suggested that the town boost its contribution by $100,000. It was a decision which was endorsed by most elected officials at this week's committee meeting. Request Gets Sympathy Only The Town of Newcastle has been asked to alter its recently-approved sign by-law in order to allow a large billboard planned by the Fifth Wheel Truck Stop, of Bowmanville. "It definitely is a necessity," said Patrick Meehan, a representative of Neon Products Limited who spoke to the town's general purpose and administration committee on Monday. He noted that the by-law recently revised and approved by council allows allows a sign no larger than 120 square feet or approximately 12 feet by 10 feet. To give elected officials some idea of the size of the sign, Mr. Meehan pointed-.out that a six-foot letter is readible from a distance of one-quarter mile. The sign at the Fifth Wheel would be located 300 metres beyond Highway 401 and outside the stip ofjland where signs are regulated by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. Communications. Some councillors expressed sympathy sympathy with the request. But the majority of the committee voted to maintain the existing by-law. "Although I'm not a great fan of billboards, I'd like to amend the bylaw bylaw to comply with the request of the delegation in this instance," said Councillor Marie Hubbard. She noted that Fifth Wheel is an industry industry in itself, with an assessment base of $250,000. "I think here we have an exception exception when we're talking about something of major significance," said Mayor Rickard. Councillor Ann Cowman noted that the sign by-law was only debated debated two weeks ago and approved at that time by elected officials. She suggested that any alterations in the document would set a precedent. precedent. "Are we saying that every time someone comes to us we're going to change the by-law to suit our purpose?" purpose?" asked Councillor Ivan Hobbs. Councillor Diane Hamre said she's hearing a lot of criticism about council being unable to make up its mind and she added that she is not ready to change her mind one week after a by-law regulating signs has been passed. The request for the Fifth Wheel Truck Stop sign has been received and filed. ' -vR v : 'i- ■ Councillor Ann Cowman was the only member expressing strong disagreement disagreement with the hospital allocation. allocation. She stated that Bowmanville is growing slowly and she added that the expanded hospital could be out of date before the town is big enough to support new facilities. Moreover, she noted that most growth is occurring in Courtice where residents are inclined to use hospital facilities in Oshawa. "People in Courtice won't appreciate appreciate taxes going up two mills for a hospital they aren't going to use," she said. Councillor Diane Hamre reminded reminded her fellow-councillors that the hospital alterations are required required for reasons other than future future growth in the town. She pointed out that damage from the .1980 fire has been delayed until the expansion program is underway and she noted that the Health Act 1; , requires hospitals to provide more I POST OFFICE -- Area Post Office staffs will be holidaying next Monday, Nov. 12th to mark Remembrance Day. Regular service will resume on Tuesday. REMEMBRANCE -- Believe it or not, the fact that Remembrance Day this year falls on Nov. 11th is making things a bit more complicated than usual. •This year's Cenotaph Service in Bowmanville will take place on Saturday starting at 10:30 a.m. Newcastle's Newcastle's and Newtonville's will be at 10:30 on Sunday. Sunday. Orono's will be on Sunday at 2:30 with the parade forming at the Odd Fellows Hall at 1:30. Branch 178 Royal Canadian Legion, Bowmanville, will parade to Trinity United Church, lining up at the branch at 10:30 Sunday. The local branch will also hold their Remembrance dinner Saturday night with an outstanding speaker from provincial command. OLD PAPERS -- Our thanks to Jack Dunn for bringing in four copies of The Canadian Statesman from 1928, 29 and 35, found in a house on Concession St. They are in great condition and filled with interesting items including a public school honor roll with the names of many local citizens who probably would just as soon not be reminded that they were entrance class students way back in 1928. The Editor had a good time reading through them. space fpiilîÀijn nninily-type clinics. R Councillor Hamre endorsed the '$300,000 : total commitment from . Newcastle. "If you compare that to 'jWha ! ( other municipalities have '.done; Pthink it's fair," she said. The committee was told Monday that it will be at least December before before estimates are placed on the amount of cash available through Ontario Hydro. The resolution from Monday's committee session states that the Hydro funds plus the tax-supported donation from Memorial Hospital will be considered as the total contribution contribution from the Town of Newcastle. Newcastle. Local Accident Victim A 27-year-old Bowmanville man died Saturday morning in a single vehicle accident on Highway 401 at Whitby. Ontario Provincial Police at Whitby said James Lewis, of 36 Los- combe Dr., was westbound on Highway Highway 401, when the car he was driving driving left the highway and struck a bridge abutment. Jaycettes Donate Hospital Equipment '""'ME 'y-n. ü - ' ' é-J f •>' â-ÿy" FA-S/ r:' Bowmanville Jaycettes 'Buckle Up Baby' rental program has provided provided a nCjtedqd niece of equipment worth more than $1,000 to the Memorial Memorial Hospital. On! Monday morning, a cheque to pay for an Apnea Mo.nitor that warns staff when a baby is having problems breathing properly, was presented by Phyllis Van Egmond, Chairman of the Jaycettes Buckle Up Baby Committee. Hospital Board Chairman Harry Locke, right, and Administrator R.E. Elston accepted the contribution and expressed the board's appreciation. Successful Appeals Cost $ 125,000 in Lost Revenue Newcastle's treasurer said Monday Monday that assessment appeals which have been processed to date will result result in a total loss of $125,000 in tax revenue. Treasurer Kathryn Campbell told a committee of council Monday that the impact of assessment appeals has been less than originally anticipated. anticipated. She added that only 30 per cent of the $125,000 reduction in tax revenue revenue will apply to the Town of Newcastle. The remaining loss would be shared by the boards of education and the Durham Region. Assessment appeals were launched by several hundred ratepayers last spring when the Town of Newcastle voted to re-adjust re-adjust its tax system and base property property taxes on 1980 market values. The municipal treasurer noted that 30 cases of assessment appeal have been taken to a higher authority authority and the outcome of these applications applications will not be known until 1985. Information on the appeals was mentioned at a meeting of the general general purpose and administration committee Monday when elected officials were discussing spending priorities for 1985. WHERE'S THE BEEF? -- It's at the Lions Centre on Beech Avenue where the Lions Club is holding another of those great beef dinners on Sunday, Nov. 25th at 6 p.m. Tickets available from any Lion or phone Nels Osborne at 623-4738. BIG AND LITTLE BROTHERS - This Sunday, the Cowan Jr. C Red Eagles will welcome all Big and Little Brothers to their hockey game at Bowmanville Arena at 7:30 when the Little Britain Merchants will be the playing guests. GIVE BLOOD --There may still be time to rush over to the Lions Centre and donate a unit of blood today. The Red Cross clinic is open until 8:30 tonight. Of course, if you don't get to read this until Thursday or Friday, it will be too late. LAST DATE -- This Friday, Nov. 9th will be the final date that nominations will be accepted for Newcastle's Outstanding Citizen awards. Please submit the name of your nominee and reasons for the nomination to Town Clerk David Oakes. WORLD TITLE -- Mrs. Wes Yellowlees received a telegram this week saying their entry in the Elgin oats competition at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair had won the world championship for the eighth time. The win had special significance this year because her husband had planted and cultivated cultivated the oats prior to his recent untimely death. SANTA'S COMING -- On Sunday, dear old Santa was in Toronto where he took part in a parade that was rained on. We hope he didn't get chilled and acquire a cold because he f s due here on Saturday, Nov. 17th. This is a reminder that children should have their letters to Santa ready so the posties will be able to pick them up at the parade and hand out candy canes to youngsters in return. Remember to put return addresses on so Santa can reply. His postal code is HOHOHO. ORGAN RECITAL -- Don't, forget the organ recital at Trinity United Church this Sunday evening at 7:30 by Keith Rasmussen. Tickets can be obtained at the United Church Office. • V h*',i SNOWFLAKES -- Well-known Maureen Remington will he holding a show of water colors from Nov. lOtli to 24th inclusive. And you are invited to a reception reception on Saturday, Nov. It) from 4 to 7 p.m. in the auditorium of Whitby Public Library, 405 Dundas St. W., Whitby. y ! ,VI . • :v . / 1 r r " \ 1 "■>' ' 'r' 1 '.■ ' ' 'i ' . ; 5-.1 \ ■js f* V j. JEW! plslips iitt iiwsr r V* Jii TJi Women of Distinction Honored at YWCA Dinner The Durham Region Women of Distinction Awards, sponsored by the YWCA, were presented at the Holiday Inn on November 1st. Pictured here with guest speaker Mary Brown from the Ontario Censor Board (left) are the winners, They are: (left to right) Roxanna Barnes from Newcastle Community Community Care winning in the Woman in the Work Force category; Josephine Parrott who received the award for her contribution in the Arts category; and Frances Jones, nominated by the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, and selected for her outstanding outstanding volunteer service. A special tribute was also made to Kelly Plitz (right), named top Canadian Canadian equestrienne at the summer Olympics. i I.