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v l 2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, November 20,1985 Delegation from China Tours Generating Station ft V--U, The staff of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station welcomed a delegation from the People's Republic of China on Monday. The group, which was led by Governor Gu Xiulian, of Jaingsu Province, Province, is visiting Ontario to sign an accord to friendship. The tour also includes an opportunity to learn more about Ontario's agricultural, indus trial, educational, and cultural resources. Jaingsu province has a population of about 60 million and a total provincial output of $40.5 billion. Governor Gu Xiulian is shown here with members of her delegation and representatives of Ontario Hydro and the Province of Ontario. EDITOR'S New Mayor Discusses Future letter V R R From Page 1 has to deal with the complexities of- the budget process. "A government's budget is seen as the opposite of the family's budget," said Mr. Winters, "a government government decides what its expenditures expenditures will be, and then puts out its hand (to the taxpayers), the family tries to live within its means." Mr. Winters wants to keep the town "living within its means", while increasing revenues by attracting attracting industry to Newcastle. "This place has got tremendous potential," potential," he said. The new mayor has a number of goals for his term in office. In the short-term he wants to start promoting promoting the municipality right away, and has suggested a meeting with businessmen and merchants to "get a handle on" their concerns. "We need to use and rely on resources resources right here," he said. "Newcastle "Newcastle can become competitive for our share of the consumer market and stimulate the local economy through promotional campaigns". John Winters' expectations are high for the coming three years, both of himself and the community, and he hopes that his optimism will prove contagious, "I have always set high standards for myself," he concluded, concluded, "it's the key to success." Hospital Reaches Goal From Page 1 new 44,000 square-foot wing to the east of the existing buildings, after which contractors will begin the process of renovating the remainder remainder of the hospital. Because the hospital must be kept open throughout the reconstruction reconstruction process, Mr. Elston estimates estimates that the complete refurbishing refurbishing will take two years. "If we were to shut down the total hospital for 'V a year, we could have it all done," 'I he added. i This, of course, would be impossi- l ble. Therefore, each area ofthe hospital hospital must be moved to temporary quarters until renovations are completed. completed. The director estimates that within four to six weeks, the hospi tal should have site plan approvals. Mr. Elston noted that although extensive extensive behind - the - scenes; plan 7 nirig is underlay, the pùbiic will ; not be seeing any building activity during the winter. Weather conditions make it impractical impractical to undertake the excavations excavations and trenching work which will be necessary at the start of construction. construction. Mr. Elston stated that a recent decision decision of town council to fund the storm sewers required by the hospital hospital has cleared one of the feiv remaining remaining hurdles in the way of construction. construction. Town council has agreed to an $85,000 expenditure which will provide provide the site with the required storm drainage facilities. Mayor Looks Back to '73 $750,000 for Memorial Hospital improvements. improvements. And, over the years, Newcastle has worked with its citizens citizens to build several new community community centres, two new arenas, a fitness fitness centre, and three fire stations. The town's administrative improvement improvement fund has $900,000 available available for future improvements to the municipal headquarters facilities. "We've done all that with a tax rate below the rate of inflation," Mayor Rickard recalled. And he pointed out that the town's construction activity will exceed exceed $30 million this year. Next year, that amount will probably be 50 per cent higher, he added. The Newcastle mayor noted that the town has sought the kind of growth which is in the best interest of the municipality. "We want good growth, we want orderly growth. We just can't accept everything that comes along." From Page 1 Looking to the future, Mayor Rickard Rickard said the town faces great opportunities opportunities but also great challenges. challenges. "I think they've got a good council and I think they should make progress progress in the coming year," he said. Mayor Rickard said he has no immediate immediate plans for the future but adds that he has numerous interests interests which will occupy his time. For example, he will be serving on the Farm Credit Corporation's advisory advisory board. Although he has been involved in local government since being elected to a school board in 1946, Mayor Rickard has also been active in a number of agricultural organizations. organizations. He recently received a 50- year certificate and watch from the Ontario Seed Growers' Association. "I certainly won't lose interest in the municipality," Mayor Rickard said. Museum Hosts Unique Hunt By Dan Hoffman, Curator No doubt you've heard the expression, "scavenger hunt" from people who have taken part in one, or perhaps you have had the unique experience experience of being in one. A scavenger hunt is - simply put Van Belle Floral Shoppes ... much more than a flower store! 4 STORES • Highway No. 2 • King St. E„ Oihawa • SlmcoeSI. N„ Oihawa • King St. W., Bowmanville - a lot of fun if you have a good theme and a few friends participating with you. This Saturday, November 23rd, the Museum will play host to a scavenger hunt open to all ages, individuals or teams, on the unique theme of items and objects from Historic Bowmanville, Bowmanville, Curious yet? No?? Allow us to sweeten things a little, For the past few weeks our Public Relations Correspondent, Douglas Rattai, on loan to us from Durham College's Public Relations Program, has been drumming up prize endorsements endorsements for the top ten hunters. We wish to extend sincere thanks to: Brenda's Interior Designs, Rickaby's, Flowers by Jackman, Creative Ceramics, Baskin Robbins, Laura Secord and Eaton's for their support, providing us with prizes for those of you who manage to dig up a little of this Region's rich history. - We've spent quite some time brainstorming as to how we might make this as interesting as possible. I think we've succeeded with a list of items as unique as Bowmanville. If you plan to start pooling your resources before Saturday, by all means do, but don't bother pilfering stop signs, the Mayor's mailbox, the Fire- chief's hat, or the bumper of a Durham Regional Police car because they're not on the list, Wondering what's on the list? Then please join us this Saturday at 10 a.m. for a unique scavenger hunt. Everyone is welcome!! After all, there's a little Sherlock Holmes in everyone. R.R.No.l, Bowmanville, Ontario. Dear Mr, Editor: The municipal election is over for another three years, and many changes have taken place in our Town Council and area school board. On Tuesday night as candidates and interested spectators gathered at the Police Building to watch the results come in ever-so slow, there was an air of tension for the candidates and another air of joviality for the onlookers. As one who has been through both, I can feel for the winners and the losers, Elections are serious business to candidates. To all of you I offer my thanks for letting your name stand for election, so that the rest of us may see and practice democracy. Mr. Editor, if I z have a complaint about the election it is not with the candidates but the voters whose apathy is shown by the sad 30 percent lwho voted./ r \ v I If someone 1 should complain Ho me about our elected representatives, representatives, the first question I'm going to ask is < "Did you vote on November 12", if you didn't, don't complain. . To those who lost, whether Iby large or small numbers, three years is not too far in the. ftiture to make plans for. To' the victors, congratulations) your task has just begun and we wish you well in the position position you have been elected to. I believe without a doubt, that those who will carry the banner for the Town will do their best to enhance and promote our municipality, therefore, we as fair minded constituents should support them to the best of our ability. Surely, the days of "secret documents in brown paper bags" are over, and "I know more than the Council does" are gone. Criticism for the sake of criticism is garbage, constructive criticism in a tactful and gracious manner can bê beneficial. Mr. Editor, on Tuesday night as the final results came in, I couldn't help but feel a tinge of sadness, mainly because of two men whom I have had the pleasure to work with over the years, were defeated. Some 23 years ago, I worked for the Township of Darlington, Darlington, under the leadership of Garnet Rickard. Later, I sat, with him on council. In those days as a Township we belonged to the County system, and it was Garnet who then was and has continued . ever since, giving good leader- • ship in taking this municipality municipality from a rural to an urban municipality. Garnet will be missed, however changes do happen, and I'm sure the election of Mr. Winters will mean the continuance of good leadership. Syd Worden jias been involved involved with education for over 30 years, a man'not known for his publicity, .but one who has served the old Darlington School Board and Northumberland Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education well, in a way that few have done. Syd was a board member because he believed in the education system, and not for the renumeration he received. 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