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2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, October 30,1985 IIt M , »•' Family Trust Hands Out Pumpkins in Waverley Area WVs Celebrate 85th Anniversary Baby Contest Prise Winners This is a picture of Lindsay Dore and little friend Marcus Moore who both won prizes in the baby contest during Nackawic Community Days. Lindsay is the daughter of the former Nancy Brown of Bowmanville who is now residing in Nackawic, HIP N.B., with her husband Mr. Jeff Dore. B.H.S. NEWS The Waverley Road area was a busy place on Saturday. Several local politicians were going door to door soliciting votes and not to be outdone, Willy Wicha, her daughter Cheryl and Natalie, plus Mr. Smurf were peddling free pumpkins for Family Trust. Candidates Speak at Wilmot Creek Issues related to progress and development in the Town of Newcastle dominated dominated an election forum held Monday afternoon at the Wilmot Creek retirement retirement community. Approximately 100 residents residents heard mayoralty candidates candidates and council contenders contenders from wards one and three discuss the topics of the 1985 campaign. "I will put a big sign on the highway saying: Under new management, open for business," said John Winters, Winters, the candidate for mayor. Mr. Winters, a Bowmanville Bowmanville chartered accountant, led off the speeches. He stated that the town has experienced experienced limited growth over the past decade. Ten years ago, the population was 32,000. Today it is 32,000. And regional planners planners expect it will remain at 32,000 up to the year 2011, - he Said. . i As a result, the community community offers little opportunity opportunity for younger residents who move elsewhere to find jobs, Mr. Winters said. "It's sad that we cannot provide for our youth and we cannot provide employment right here." He said the town has to start promoting itself and generating interest and enthusiasm. enthusiasm. Mayor Garnet Rickard told the Wilmot Creek residents residents that Newcastle has followed a sensible, businesslike businesslike approach which has promoted the orderly development of the town. "New developments are proceeding at an all-time high," he said, adding that new growth over the past five years has amounted to $193 million. The proportion of the tax dollar spent by the municipality municipality has actually declined since 1981. During '81, the local municipality spent 30 cents of every tax dollar. Today, it uses 24 cents on the dollar. School boards have caused the greatest share of tax increases. A home assessed assessed at $60,000 has had an increase of $212 over the past five years on the education education share of its tax bill. "We must look to the future. future. There are a lot of big things that are going to happen happen in this municipality," Mayoralty candidate Darryl Darryl Somerscales accused Newcastle of lacking a progressive progressive attitude. "We are 20 years behind any other community," he said, comparing comparing Newcastle to places such as Oshawa, Whitby, and Ajax. / He suggested that the Zellers Zellers shopping mall located at the east end of Oshawa ought to have been built in the Town of Newcastle. "We can stop the flow, of money from other municipalities municipalities and keep it here," he said. And the candidate added that he objects to plans to store radioactive waste within this municipality. municipality. "We can turn all of this mess and confusion around, but we've got to do it now." Ken Hooper, the final speaker, told his audience that he would focus first on the improvement. of the town's management practices. practices. "As far as I'm concerned, we have to get the house in order at City Hall," hé said. He cited issues related to pensions, mileage, and high telephone bills as examples of areas where he has particular particular concerns. "We've got to stop the wild spending that is going on." Mr. Hooper cautioned his audience against; political promises whicfi can be very easily broken. "I will work honestly towards your benefit benefit as far as taxation goes." In the Ward One local council race, candidate Milt Dakin addressed the audience. He spoke of the need for more commercial and industrial tax base and added that school board spending is the major reason for high taxes. "We (in ward one) pay the largest share of taxes of any of the three wards and we get the least services," he said. Three local council candidates candidates for Ward Three took their turns at the podium. "I like people and I know I can do a good job on your behalf," said Lorraine Lover. Mrs. Lover, vice chairman of the Town of Newcastle Community Services Services Planning Board, stated that taxes are a main concern. She said the town must encourage the growth of small industrial and commercial commercial enterprises to ease the tax burden. Frank Stapleton, a New- tonville auctioneer, told the group that while progress is welcome, he would not like to see any changes in the community's healthy lifestyle. lifestyle. "We can't turn it into a concrete city but we certainly certainly have lots of room for growth." He added that the ward offers a healthy way of life. "And that's the way we're going to keep it". Candidate Bill Clarke told the group that he would be available on a full-time basis to conduct municipal business. He argued that with a budget of over $20 million, it is not possible to run the municipality on a part time basis. "I have had a lifetime of service to my country and the community in which I live," he said. In the Ward One speeches by regional candidates, the MOORE ELECTRIC The "Get Off Oil" program advertised in last week's Energy Supplement is no longer in effect. We apologize for any inconvenience inconvenience this may have caused. Wilmot Creek residents heard from three council hopeftils. Bernice Cameron-Hill led of the discussion with a reference to taxes. "Our taxes have already reached cloud nine and our hydro bills are running a close second," she said. "If we continue for the next five years with the ineptitude of municipal and regional governments governments that presently handle or manhandle our pocketbooks, we will be forced to move out." However, However, the candidate feels Newcastle has tremendous potential. "If we all pull together, together, put some new people into our government, government, and pool our ideas, we could have a great town here," she said. ional council, he feels he can serve his ward more effectively. effectively. "Over the last five years, I have come up with some solutions and I believe believe I can do the best job in the years to come," he said. Two candidates for the post of regional councillor in Ward Three concluded the afternoon program. George Cameron, a former school trustee with six years of experience bn the Northumberland and Newcastle board, stated that he is in the running because because he believes in the importance importance of a team approach. approach. "We need a team approach at council. We need to work together for your benefit" He added that commercial development development must be encouraged; ment must be encouraged; j Ann Cowman, the incum- both to provide jobs and/to lor provide the ngeded sh#p- t bent regional councillor '.also spoke of .the taxation , topic. "The issue in this election in my mind is, without without a doubt, property taxes," she said. She stated that factors such as geographic geographic location, school board spending, and re-assessment re-assessment have all contributed contributed to the property tax difficulties. She sees her role as that of representing the majority interest and offering offering electors all of the options. options. She noted that she has 10 years of experience and understands people. Councillor Bruce Taylor, the incumbent local councillor councillor for Ward One, was the last Ward One candidate to speak. He said he is running for the regional seat because because he believes many problems problems are the result of a combination of both local and regional council decisions. decisions. By serving on reg- ping facilities required: Here. ■ ■ Councillor Diane Hamre, the incumbent regional councillor, briefly reviewed reviewed the actions of town council over the past five years, noting that councillors councillors had worked to bring the town from a 1940s environment environment into the 1980s. She cited major rehabilitation of downtown business areas, upgrading of fire departments, departments, improved road maintenance, and upgrading upgrading of libraries as evidence of the town's past accomplishments. accomplishments. She noted that whereas 30 cents of every tax dollar went to local council budgets in 1981, today only 24 cents of each dollar is used for that purpose. "I think we have made progress in the past five years but we can and should do more." Editorial - Laura Silver Commencement was held last Friday and it ran very smoothly. I'd like to comment on the fact that, although it was the girls that were warned about tripping up the steps in high heels, it was the guys who were stumbling! For the benefit of those who did not attend, monetary prizes were awarded to those who were outstanding in certain areas. The list is too long to print but congratulations congratulations are in order for all who received diplomas and awards. Neil Monday had the honor of being valedictorian. So few have this opportunity. Neil's address was well done because it brought smiles / and chuckles to the graduating class. Midterms: Some students will be feeling the pressure because the midterm reports are looming in the near future. These reports usually give an idea as to how much studying one might have to do for exams. Speaking of exams, guess what? Those January palm-sweaters are only 41 school days away! Oh joy, oh rapture... Finally, the members of General Council have been elected and are as follows: Grade 9 - Jonathon Goad, Stephen Smith, Gillian Randial, Leigh Meraw. Grade 10 - Carey Majid, Robin Wiçkett, ;Vicki Elash, Andrea Sejuffekr. ; \G rçade IlyMSmta Schaffeler, Jeff . .-fhomftison.t Terry Darbey, Lis^ times. Grade 12 - Gi(yMarjerrison, Brian Treenj Fj-ankBenczen- leitrier. t ' : If you havè ar.y problems or suggestions, pee your member of council. The Music Beat By Carole-Anne Vatcher The Band Parents Association Association has already begun holding meetings this Fall. If you are a parent of anyone involved in a band at BiH.S., you are encouraged ,to attend these meetings. The meetings are held at the High School and usually a noté is sent home to parents beforehand. The Parents Association has been a great {help to us in the past, especially in the way of fundraising. I would like to. thank the following parents in advance for \ donating their, time and energy to the Music Department. These people collectively form the Band Parents Committee: Mrs. Connie Wiseman, Mrs. Moor- craft, Mrs. Janet Rice, Mrs. Joan James and Mrs. Betty McGregor. The Dance Marathon to raise money for the Music Department will be held on Friday, November 1st as planned. However, due to the scheduled play rehearsals for Bye Bye Birdie the following day, those people who are involved with both the Marathon and the play may leave at3:00 a.m. if they wish. If you would like to participate in the Dance Marathon contact contact either Mr. Parker in the Music Room or any member of the Senior Band Executive for a sponsor sheet. Scheduled Senior Band . noon-hour sectionals are now under way. Check your list and listen to the morning announcements for yours. On Saturday, November 16th, the Senior Band and Color Guard will be marching in the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade. Also, on Saturday, November 30th we will be participating in the Port Perry and Uxbridge Parades. Come out and cheer us on! Guide Rally "Girl Guides of Ontario, Twinning with Girl Guides of Kenya" was the theme of Darlington District's Celebration Celebration Rally held on October 25th at CLOCA park, Enniskillen. Enniskillen. Over one hundred Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Pathfinders, Guiders and Parent Helpers, participated in a fun- filled day of activities. The Rally was held to help celebrate the 75th Anniversary Anniversary of Guiding in Canada and to assist Kenya Girl Guides with projects of Environmental Environmental Awareness and Community Community Development. During the Rally, the girls learned how to dress in a Khanga and carry infants on their backs, native food preparation preparation and tasting these foods, songs and dance of Kenya, games and how to carry water and transport materials on their heads. The Rally helped promote understanding, friendship and peace by working together in the Guiding sisterhood. This understanding is achieved by sharing and caring for others and the world in which we live. The 85th anniversary of the Durham West District Women's Institute was held at the Solina Community Hall last Wednesday, October 23, The afternoon afternoon included a number of skits portraying local women as they may have appeared in the first year of the Women's Institute and the ladies as they are today. Here, Marion Wiseman, Central Ontario area president (left) and Myrtle Bradley, secretary treasurer, prepare to cut 85th Anniversary birthday birthday cake. The 85th anniversary of Women's Institutes was celebrated celebrated with a District Tweedsmuir Tea held in Solina Hall on October 23, 1985. There were many interesting interesting items displayed by each of the nine branches, some crafts and antique pieces of dishes, etc. were great conversation conversation starters. The District Curator Mrs. T. Baker was very becoming attired in a white linen and cut work, hand made wedding dress belonging to Mrs. Verna Bryant's mother. The dress was over 100 years old and in excellent condition. The District District President, Mrs. H. Prescott and the Curators of each branch were also dressed in old costumes. Mrs. T. Baker and Mrs. H. Prescott welcomed the many guests and Mrs. M. Wiseman and Mrs. J. Wygerde attended to registration. Mrs. H. Prescott spoke a few words of welcome and presided for the program. Musical numbers by Bonnie Cowle and Mrs. Kay Stephen accompanied on tfie piano by, Mrs. Pat Front. Their tour in song of different countries was well presented and very much.enjoyed when everyone had their toes tapping to such lively and familiar songs. The history of Durham West District was given by Mrs. T. Baker including names of past Curators, District Presidents and Secretaries. Those present present of these offices were asked to stand for recognition of their work. Comparison of the financial figures of years gone by when a dinner at the District Annual was served for 25 cents and the present day price of $3.50, which is still reasonable. There were many other interesting details also given. We were entertained with more music by Bonnie, Kay and Pat with audience participation which caused much laughter and pleasure. Their music was truly appreciated. appreciated. A humorous reading was given by Mrs. C. Langmaid. The Providence-Shaws Institute presented a two part skit of a 1900 W.I. meeting and a present 1985 W.I. meeting. The first part and meeting of 1900 had much discussion about Dr. Tilley wanting to build a hospital in Bowmanville Bowmanville and needing the support of everyone. The second part being the present time of 1985, the discussion was mainly about the new addition to Memorial Hospital with the quote of "You've Come A Long Way Baby." The topic for this meeting was Bird Watching, which caused much laughter as "birds" were very capably protrayed by the members taking part. Mrs. M. Wiseman, the Area President and Mrs. H. Bradley, the Area Secretary - treasurer had the honor of cutting the decorated- Anniversary -- Cake. Mrs. Wiseman extended greetings from the area and Mrs. P. Junkin, Provincial Board Member, brought greetings from the provincial level. A lovely bouquet of flowers was presented to Mrs. P. Vancamp who had been a W.I. member the longest; she joined in 1915. Another bouquet bouquet was given to the newest member of W.I., Mrs. Kathleen Watts. These ladies both belong to Blackstock Women's Institute. All were invited to the lower hall for ice-cream and cake and a cup of tea. All agreed it had been a memorable way of celebrating our 85th anniversary. anniversary. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. C. Langmaid P.R.O. Van Belie Floral Shoppes ... much more than a flower store! 4 STORES • Highway No. 2 • King SI. E., Oshawa • SlmcoeSt. N„ Oshawa • King St. W., VAN BELLE* Bowmanville •Trademarks ol Van Belie Gardens Lid «s®» FOR MAYOR RICKARD, Garnet B. "Let Frank Speak For You" Elect E3 on November 12th i CONTINUALiy SERVING YOUR NEEDS O FORESIGHT O RELIABILITY O INTEGRITY O DILIGENCE REGIONAL COUNCILLOR WARD 2 -X. v