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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, June 4,1986 Algoma M.P. Speaks to Local Liberals -- -- -- ^ r 4 - r ser\ - ed as Chairman of the District School board for three years. He was first elected to Parliament in June 1968 as the Liberal candidate in Algoma. Algoma. He was re-elected to represent the Algoma con- situency in 1972,1974,1979, 1980, and 1984. During this time he has served on several several committees of Parliament Parliament relating to resources and agriculture. Perhaps one of the many highlights in Dr. Maurice Foster's political career came in 1969 when he was appointed as a delegate to represent Canada at the Interparliamentary Interparliamentary Conference Conference in New Delhi, India. In 1971 he was a member ofthe Parliamentary Delegation to the 26th Assembly of the United Nations. In 1972, he was appointed as Parlia- Mike's Place Champs Will See Their Final Game on Film Last Thursday's Liberal fund-raising dinner was a giant success on all accounts accounts with one hundred people in attendance and an interesting visit from Algoma M.P., Dr. Maurice Foster. The guest speaker for the evening is pictured here with president ofthe Durham Northumberland Liberals, Francine Newton. Newton. by Catherine Denny Free trade, the recent resignation of Sinclair Stevens, Stevens, and the "Shakes and Shingles" ordeal were just a few of the many subjects touched on by Dr. Maurice Foster at last week's Liberal Liberal fund-raising dinner. The guest speaker came to talk to the Durham Northumberland Northumberland Liberals May 29th at the Newcastle Community Community Hall where over 100 members were in attendance. attendance. "It was a great success," said Francine Newton, president of the Durham Northumberland Liberals. Open House at Delta Faucet To mark the tenth anniversary of its manufacturing facilities in Bowmanville, Delta Faucet of Canada Limited will hold an Open House Saturday, June 14th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at its plant located at 250 Baseline Road East. Families of employees and members of the public are cordially invitied to visit the Delta Faucet Plant to learn about the production Uncertain From Page 1 the report from the engineer at a meeting of the general purpose and administration committee on Monday Monday were reluctant to spend further dollars on a building which will be replaced. "I would rather not spend the money if we can close it and make do," said Mayor John Winters. Director of Community Services Jan Devantier advised council that preliminary estimates indicate half of the needed ice time could be acquired acquired through an arrangement with the Newcastle and Orono Arenas and through the use of the Darlington Sports Centre. He warned that it is at least a year before a new rink will be built. "In my opinion, the earliest we could have this new arena operating is a year from this fall." Councillor Ann Cowman pointed out that the provincial average is one arena per 20,000 residents and she noted that the Town of Newcastle with approximately 32,000 has four arenas. "I think we must seek the cooperation cooperation of the Orono and Newcastle Newcastle Arena Boards," she said. She also hinted that the $40,000 estimated estimated cost and the $2,000 in technical technical consulting fees would be better spent on fund-raising. "Forty-two thousand dollars is a lot %jou! On behalf of the parents, teachers and children of Waverley Public School, we would like to thank the following merchants for helping to make this year's Fun Fair so successful: McDonald's Restaurants ■ Goodyear Bowmanville Van Belle Florists Sledman's Orono Garden Centre . Shoppers Drug Mart Bowmanville Restaurant ReMax Realty TJ's Roadhouse ; Canadian Imperial Banks Brothers' Pizza i W. Frank Real Estate Ken's Men's Wear Dennison Manufacturing Toby's Clothing' Durham Regional Police Leisure Lady James Publishing Co. Lange Photo Lab Toronto Dominion Childs Ladies'Wear . V.G. National Trust Company BowmanvilleTravel Post Office McGregor's Hardware Ministry of Environment Dykslra's ■Royal Bank Norm's Deli Van Dyk Real Estate Gould's Gill Shop Durham Real Estate Board Radio Shack Edvan Realty Lid. MylesT.V. Ken Flockin Real Estate Ltd. Cathy's Gold Flowers by Jackman Allie's Videos and Books Bev's Floral Creations McRobbie Photography Kamstra Garden Centre WallpaperWorld Guys & Gals Shear Magic Arlislic Impressions Carter Family Bakery Kul'n' Kurl Beauty Salon Flying Dutchman Dr. Balenko Darlington Marina Dr. C. F. Caltran Cords & Gills, Bowmanville Mall Mayor John Winters United Drug Mart Abernelhy's Wallpaper Hooper'sJewcllery Maggie B's A&P Store Apolhecary Drug Store Cole's Barber Shop Rekker Gardens James Insurance Co. Sam Curoalz M.P.P. Tracey and Harvey Insurance Creative Pastimes Dept, of Agriculture Allan Lawrence M.P. Family Trust . Polley-Hnro Ltd. of Canada's favourite washerless faucets. Although the plant will not be fully operational, visitors will have a chance to see some of the more interesting manufacturing procedures. Delta Faucet of Canada Limited is Canada's leading manufacturer of washerless faucets including Delta, Delex, Damixa and Peerless Do-It- Yourself faucets. for Arena of money to make selling hamburgers," hamburgers," she said. Councillors also wondered where the money for the unplanned Bowmanville Bowmanville Arena repair bill would come from. While councillors may elect to close the Bowmanville Arena, much will depend on the information gleaned from the upcoming meeting between arena boards, arena, users, and municipal representatives. "We either have to keep it open as a result of this meeting, or we don't," said Councillor Hal McKnight. "Before I make a decision, I'd like to sit down with these people and see if we can accommodate them in existing existing facilities," explained Mayor Winters. Winters. He pointed out during the course of the debate that when Oshawa's arena burned in the early 60s, space was found in Bowmanville for Oshawa teams and he suggested a similar arrangement may be possible in '86. Councillor Marie Hubbard said following following Monday's meeting that she believes believes it may be necessary to keep the arena open this year. "I think a decision decision has to be made to allow the people to use our arena this winter," she said. A report on the future of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Arena is expected within the next two weeks. Solicitor to Study By-law A draft of the town's bylaw bylaw governing salvage yards, second hand shops and dealers in second hand goods has been referred to the municipal solicitor for comments. The document will also be sent to Durham Regional Police for their opinion before before it returns to the general general purpose committee for a final review. The by-law, which contains contains 28 clauses, was first presented to the committee on May 5. But at that time it was referred back to the clerk so that members of council could make some comments. Town Clerk David Oakes suggested Monday that the by-law be lilted from the table and dealt with. The committee concurred with that recommendation. Van Belle Floral Shoppes ... much more than a flower store! * STORES • Highway No, 2 • King SI. E.. Oihawa • SlmcoeSI. N„ Oihawa w • King SI. W., VAN BELLE 4 |„m.n,l!l. •Tfioamarkiol Van Belle Gardens Lid 'We raised a fair amount of money for the party and everyone had a good time." The guest of honour, M.P. Dr. Maurice Foster from Algoma, Algoma, was well received with warm greetings and a beautiful dinner in return for a enlightening and encouraging encouraging talk on current government affairs. Dr. Foster began his speech on an up-beat note with a reminder that it was only a year ago that the polls showed the Tories ahead with 45 percent public public support and the Liberals trailing at 31 percent Today the situation has reversed with the Liberals out in front with a 41 percent advantage advantage over the Tories' 37 percent. "In only 20 months on the opposition there's been a remarkable turn around in the government," said Dr. Foster. "People are really losing faith in Mulroney with cabinet resignations, plus the tuna scandal, plus the bank failure...It's not been a good year for the Conservatives." At present Maurice Foster Foster is working with the opposition opposition under the Rt. Hon. John Turner who appointed him Agriculture Critic for the new session of parliament. parliament. Dr. Foster's background in agriculture extends to his childhood on a farm in Picton, Ontario. After graduating from secondary school in Picton, Maurice Foster attended the Ontario Veterinary College and then graduated with a Doctorate Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1957. In 1957, Dr. Foster established established a general farm practice practice at Carnduff, Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan. Later, he moved to the Algoma District in Northern Northern Ontario and practised veterinary medicine at De- sbarats. He was involved in community affairs and Yates, representing the hockey players; Rick James of the Canadian Statesman, who made over 20 copies ofthe tape; M.P.P. Sam Cureatz who filmed the match on his portable VCR; and coach of Mike's Place Midget team, Peter Beecroft. mentary Secretary to the Minister of Encré', Mines different'M^niste^'/rf this Newcastle's Mike's Place Midget players will now capacity have a lasting souvenir of their final game. Unfortu- So many other ac- nately photographs taken by the Statesman at the complishments have been banquet didn't turn out, so we teamed up with Sam made by the Bloomfield Cureatz to provide video tapes for all members of born Member of Parlia- the team. Pictured above are (left to right): Andrew ment, including the numer- ous Chairman and Vice- 1 M 1 • rW11 • 1 ¥ • ïïïîæss Study to Lxomme 1 nree Buildings mittee of the House of Com- %/ mons on External Affairs and National Defence, for Newcastle council will be the Commonwealth Par- asked to look at the possi- liamentary Association, on bility of hiring a profes- the Special House of Com- sional property manage- mons Committee on the ment firm to study three Northern Gas Pipeline and municipally operated many others. buildings. These experiences have The structures singled all worked to make Maurice out for an investigation by Foster the knowledgable the firm of Avondale Prop- and capable politician that erty Management Ltd. are he is -- not to mention an the Darlington Sports all-around great guy; or so Centre, the Police and Fire the Durham Northumber- Building, and the Newcas- land Liberals will tell you. tie Fitness Centre. "He's just terrific," said The proposal before Francine Newton after last council calls for Avondale week's fund-raiser dinner, to prepare a "building pro- "He went over very well file" on each of these facil- with the crowd." ities at a cost of $500 apiece. This profile would be used to estimate costs of operating the building through its life cycle and would help elected officials in areas such as budgeting, maintenance, housekeeping, housekeeping, and management. "I think it will give us a little insight into what the whole business of property management is," said Councillor Councillor Hubbard. She criticized the town's lack of planning in this area, noting noting that "we keep putting out fires one after the other". Councillor Cowman stated that the profile would give the town an idea of what is to be done at each ofthe buildings. Director of Community Services Jan Devantier likened the program to. a preventative maintenance plan in place for vehicles. Such a system is common in vehicle fleets but uncommon uncommon in the case of buildings. buildings. "There are very few municipalities out there that are doing this kind of property management on their facilities," he said. But not all members members of the town's general purpose committee were ready to recommend the project to council. Councillor Hal McKnight suggested that the Durham Region should become part of the process and he suggested that Durham could look at a property management system for all municipalities. "This seems like a patch approach to what you are trying to accomplish," accomplish," the councillore added in describing the project. Despite some objections, the recommendation to hire the property management consultant was cleared by the committee. It now goes to council for final approval. approval.