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* J MmviLLE LIBRARY 62 TEflPERANCE ST, BOMMLIE. OHTARin if jpjr IdOO Mascot Retrieved fro, um mm ^ / M "" ' IS v. )'iz'* 1 ./. v,s ,>A A special guest was in attendance at last week's Kinette Past President's President's night at the San Marino Restaurant. Edwina Kingsley, the club's mascot and Honorary Kinette, was home after being kidnapped by the Markham Kinette Club. With Edwina in the above photo are Kinette President Cathy Wiener, Jackie Kinnear of the Markham Club, and Lynda Vanderzwet, Kinette Co-ordinator for Zone I. m I j.7 t i « /- / i t >- >- / / / ;y l y À f i' ! ) r - ? /•. ■ . i '/ 1 \ i ,*) É il < .1 j i J I ! ■ i Lf ■ ! f• y VA .'ir~- •• ; / . ,,x ; v > /ILF £y vCf Çv>> ML/ M w m/Qjr m oiZP y •> /;/> /":} „'•.*/ Jr' J f'>,W /L jfcÿ ' VX-ltl \.,"Z 1 i by Diane Pickett Newcastle Council officially approved approved the 1985 Budget on Monday night. The budget was greeted with praise. "It's not perfect," said Councillor Councillor Hamre, "but it's one we can be proud of." She went on to thank the committee members and staff who attended the budget discussions discussions and did such a good job. The average tax bill will be $6 more than last year, representing a 2.3 per cent increase. The increase is accounted for by two special levies. The first comes from an amount of $200,000 for the administration building reserve fund, and secondly, $83,334 for contribution contribution to the Memorial Hospital Expansion Fund. Councillor Taylor mentioned that the actual operating budget of the Town was lower than last year. His point was well taken by Councillor Councillor Ann Cowman who added that, even with the special levies for the hospital fund and the administration administration building reserve, "the Town's budget is increasing only 2.3 per cent when inflation is over 4 per cent." Councillor Marie Hubbard echoed Councillor Hamre's opinion opinion that the Town's financial management management had improved greatly since the Ministry review. "Five years ago we didn't even have a bound copy of the budget!" she said. Mayor Garnet Rickard added, "the budget demonstrates that we're as prudent as possible...this will attract development." The budget was approved unanimously, unanimously, though Councillor Ivan Hobbs did try to make some late changes. Councillor Hobbs made a motion to reduce the budget by $200,000, by removing the special levy for the administration building. He could find no seconder for this amendment and so made a second motion to reduce the budget by taking taking $110,000 from unclassified administration. administration. The finance liaison person for the council, Councillor Diane Hamre was evidently shocked by the proposal. proposal. "I'm speaking very strongly - against the amendment," she said. "After five long days of budget dis- Turn to Page 13 Hi feoMlJ W:'yM HI V Vil •- -, c Z,\ ># ni JH 111 xi ri f! Issue 9 30 Pages (T* BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1985 35* per copy 130th Year French Program Decision Available by End of Month Parents should know by the end of March whether or not a late French immersion program will be available within public schools in the Town of Newcastle. Late" French immersion allows students to begin a more intensive French program at the grade six level. Under the late immersion program, students receive approximately approximately 50 per cent of their instruction instruction in the French language. "We're just waiting to see what the response is from the community," community," explained Ron Henry, the Council Will Uphold Decision by Diane Pickett Newcastle Council seems unable, or unwilling, to make a decision regarding regarding the zoning by-law that would permit William Kraayvanger to build a four-unit link home in Newcastle Village. The proponents of both sides of the question will be informed that Council upholds its earlier decision decision to neither change the by-law nor direct its staff to defend it at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing. hearing. The zoning in question is part of the comprehensive zoning by-law. Mr. Kraayvanger's land is designated designated appropriate for the proposed construction of two single family dwellings and a four-unit link home. Frank Stolwyk spoke on Mr. Kraayvanger's behalf: "We ask Council to instruct its staff to defend defend the by-law at the O.M.B. hearing." hearing." He reminded the councillors that the original re-zoning to allow No New Police Station Yet Plans for a new police station in Newcastle have been deemed too expensive for this year's regional budget. Regional police had asked for $525,000 to be allocated for the renovation renovation of the present police station station in Bowmanville, but the Region's Region's finance committee drastically trimmed the police budget. The reconstruction will be post poned until 1987. Plans and designs for a renovation will be considered in the 1986 budget. Mayor Garnet Rickard and Councillor Councillor Marie Hubbard, both Newcastle Newcastle representatives at Regional Council, had searched high and low for a suitable new site for the station station but concluded that the present spot on Church Street in Bowmanville Bowmanville is ideal. the development was given after "ample hearings." "There have been no physical changes to the plan in the intervening intervening period since the initial endorsement," endorsement," said Mr. Stolwyk. He added: "It's not some multi-- million dollar corporation looking for a quick re-zoning, a quick profit and then get out...Mr. Kraayvanger is a local, businessman, he's'been "building in the Town of Newcastle for years." While acknowledging the objections objections of the adjacent property owners owners he told the Council that they must "take into account the interests interests of the community at large." He said Mr. Kraayvanger's development development would provide relief for the very low vacancy rate for rental properties in Newcastle and would provide employment. Twelve residents, representing the adjacent properties, oppose the construction of townhomes in the area and would like Council to Turn to Page 13 ■' "T zv Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education's French consultant. consultant. He added that any decision to proceed with late immersion will depend on the number of students willing to enroll. A class of at least 26 pupils would be required, Mr. Henry said. The Northumberland and Newcastle Newcastle Board of Education introduced introduced late immersion for the first time last year. And although there was sufficient interest to start classes in Port Hope, Brighton, and Campbellford, there was not sufficient sufficient enrollment to initiate a class in the school board's western area. Parents of students eligible to Turn to Page 13 Resident Elected To Head Library For Second Term A Bowmanville resident has been elected for a second term as chair- i^nan of the Town of Newcastle Pub- f 1,1? Library Board. ' 1 • ; " _ Don Hargest was chosen chairman chairman on Wednesday, February 20, during the board's 1985 inaugural meeting. William Lover, of Newcastle, was elected vice-chairman of the nine- member board. He will also serve as chairman of the finance committee. committee. Serving as chairman of the personnel personnel committee for 1985 is Janet Pollitt, ofOrono. Michael Dengis, of Newtonville, will chair the planning planning and policy committee. Mr. Dengis, as well as Jennifer Walhout, of Bowmanville, are the new appointees to the library board for 1985. The public library board is formed by appointments from the Town of Newcastle,' the public school board, and the separate school board. Cubs Earn Religion in Life Badges ,i \ : • .#30= I ' : 'VQ iRSaS; C3 I ■Mr W y I ' ' ?;ù : \i7 These boys from the 7th and 9th Bowmanville Cub Packs received their Religion in Life badges and certificates from the Reverend Byron Yates at St. John's Anglican Church on Sunday, February 24th. They are: (back row, from left to right) Duncan Fulton, Steven Godsmark, Steven Marmara, and (front row) Bradley Hargest, Scott Anderson, and Matthew Penney. Danger of Flooding Reduced But More Rain is on the Way The danger of flooding has subsided, subsided, although a high water warning warning issued last week by the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Authority remains in effect. "Things have stabilized quite a lot since we issued the flood warning warning on Friday," said Chris Conti, conservation services supervisor. The advisory was issued after heavy rainfalls and melting snow was forecast for the weekend. Mr. Conti explained that water levels peaked on Sunday and streams are returning to normal levels. Snow is still melting but at a lower rate. The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Conservation Authority adds that parents should still make the extra effort to keep children away from the swollen swollen streams. And although the worst may be over for the time being, further rainfall will result in more danger from flooding. The latest weather forecasts call for a little precipitation on Thursday. Thursday. Mr. Conti said CLOCA is not aware of any significant flood damage, damage, although some localized flooding flooding problems were reported. CLOCA will continue to monitor water levels and advise the public if additional problems are expected. expected. OOPS, WRONG HEADING -- In last week's Statesman, Statesman, we somehow crossed up the headline for the story about possible townhouses in the Village of Newcastle. The heading read, "Village Builder Asks Council to Reconsider By-Law." It should have read, "Village Residents Ask Council to Reconsider By- Law." Needless to say, it was exactly opposite to the story. DISASTER HITS -- We were just writing this column column when an editorial staff member who shall remain remain nameless, came out of the news darkroom in a state of panic. Several rolls of film from Monday's events had turned out to be blanks for some reason. Maybe that's the third calamity for the week, we certainly hope so. FLOOD WARNING -- While there certainly was a surplus of water around on the weekend, the fast thaw plus rain was not quite as damaging as it might have been and we understand that CLOCA has now cased its flood warning, while still warning children to stav away from fast-flowing creeks. Local firefighters firefighters have answered several service calls to pump out flooded basements, and huge chunks of thick ice were gradually making their way to the lake on Sunday, backing up water that in spots overflowed overflowed creek banks. HOW'S THE CALF? -- It would be appreciated if someone would let us know how the calf mentioned last week, is getting along. We still think the vet who did the operation should receive special mention mention for his expertise. Please call Peter Parrott, he's our agricultural specialist. CHILD FIND -- Block Parents and the Oshawa Civi- tan Club will be conducting the Child Find program this Saturday, March 2nd at Bowmanville Mall. The project gives parents a photo and/or fingerprints of their child. And this information may be kept on file in case of emergency. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. NOMINATION -- The only candidate who will be contesting the Durham East PC nomination on Thursday, Feb. 28th is the incumbent Sam Curcatz, seeking his third term. The meeting will be held at Courtice Secondary School at 8 p.m. with the Hon. Andrew Brandt, Minister of Industry and Trade as the guest speaker. CHIEFS WIN -- We've just had a report from Bob Marshall with the news that the Lakefield Chiefs defeated Port Hope Panthers last night, 7-3, to win the semi-final Junior C series four games to three. The Port Hope Complex was packed to the rafters with the 50-50 draw totalling $660. The Cowan Eagles were hoping their opponents in the finals would he the Panthers, but will have to settle for the Lakefield Chiefs. There will be a game here Sunday at 7:30. THEY ARE FAST -- The James family had just gone to bed Saturday night when the fire alarm sounded and the despatcher announced over the scanner that smoke had been observed at the rear of The Statesman Statesman office. We all sat up, wide awake. The youngest member was on his feet, dressed and out the door in record time, but when he arrived at the office, the firemen were already there, with three vehicles. How they did it, we'll never know. Luckily, it wasn't smoke that had been observed, it was steam from one of the wet lights in the parking lot. rrp. MUSIC FESTIVAL -- Oshawa Kinsman A1 Bundle advises that their Music Festival in April now has 2,116 entries from competitors, quite a change from the 600 received the first year, 14 years ago. This certainly has been a most successful enterprise involving involving an immense amount of work by club members. members. BACK AGAIN -- We had another helpful visit from the firefighters oil Sunday, a service call when it was discovered that water from melting snow had come through our east pressroom wall, soaking several several butts of newsprint and threatening the big rolls as well. The Fire Dept's water vacuum soon had it under control, but not before a considerable amount of paper had been ruined. We're hoping there isn't a third call, but it's sure comforting to know that we have a great fire department in case of need. t •X* j/ , /N X' 'X 'X / wv X'NtA V 4m Vi Losses in Barn Fire Estimated at $7,000 flames from spreading to any of the neighbouring buildings, Cause of the mishap isslill underinves- tigation, Platoon Chief Gregg Cordon said a number number of service calls were also made by local firefighters firefighters during the weekend. Eight of those were related to flooding problems. Losses were estimated at $7,000 after this barn near Leskard caught fire and burned on Friday afternoon, February 22. The building was owned by Lome Hardy, of Lot 32, Concession 8, in Clarke Township. Firefighters from stations one, two and three responded to the alarm and prevented