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à The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 17,1986 Retiring Administrator Hoping for New Ideas ."After eight years as administrator of the Newcastle Visual Arts Centre, El- fr.iede Haunsberger has decided to retire from her position. She felt that it is tiprie for the Centre to continue the search for other new and innovative ideas. Therefore, she feels it is time for a change in administration. However, Mrs. Haunsberger will not be leaving the Centre behind, since she will likely be serving on the Board and becoming more involved in the fund-raising side of the Centre. - • by Tammy Hill " a I think we need new ideas. And after eight years it's time," Elfriede Haunsberger said when speaking of her upcoming retirement from her administrative administrative position at the Visual Arts Centre. TMrs. Haunsberger has been running the Newcastle Newcastle Visual Arts Centre since 1979. It has been her responsibility responsibility to keepwell-organized, keepwell-organized, respond to the Board for any actions taken, always look into the future for new and innovative ideas, put together art shows and exhibits, and Work on new fund-raising ideas. ."^Through Mrs. Haunsberger's efforts and dedication to the VACj itiâny programs and annual events have been established. established. ? ^Approximately 30 courses in fine arts and heritage crafts are offered through the VAC each year. In addition, weekend workshops workshops in fine arts, fibre arts, crafts and pottery are offered offered throughout the year. Annual juried competitions competitions of crafts, photography and fine arts are major annual annual events. . Moreover, the VAC is the home of the Soper Valley Model Railroad Club and the Soper Creek Photography Photography Club. Workshops, tours and special programs are organized organized for students and teachers during profes,- sional development days and other holidays. ; But for the aspiring artist, the VAC offers the chance to exhibit their work in solo or group shows each year. However, all these events and exhibits need money in order to continue. And Elfriede Elfriede Haunsberger has decided decided that fund-raising is where her present knowledge knowledge concerning the VAC will be best put to use. The future goals of the VAC include, promotion of the events they offer, bringing bringing awareness and art appreciation appreciation into homes, and the upgrading of the present present facilities. "It is because of these future future goals that I am retiring," retiring," Mrs. Haunsberger said. And on January 15, 1987 Mrs. Haunsberger will attend attend the Board meeting, at which time she hopes to be appointed to the Board. The . Boardîs '.nominating committee committee has already asked her if she would be interested interested in taking on the position. Mrs. Haunsberger said she feels she can do a better job if she's not tied down with .day-to-day administrative administrative duties. "Fund-raising programs would be a lot more interesting to me right now, and a lot less structured," structured," she said. Despite Mrs. Haunsberger's comment that her fund-raising position position would be less demanding demanding at times, she seems to have her hands full already. The annual Winter's Harvest Harvest juried craft show will be held in late January and is first priority on Elfriede Haunsberger's "things to do list." However, she will quickly be looking towards a 120 guest gala evening, including including dinner and a fashion show. The show is set to take place in early March at Durham College and Mrs. Haunsberger has already been enlisted as co-or- dinator of the event. The money raised from projects such as these will be used primarily for the restoration restoration of the Visual Arts Centre. Mrs. Haunsberger commented commented that "The VAC has an exciting future ahead and I feel there will always be a place for the Centre in the community." When Mrs. Haunsberger's position as administrator of the VAC has been filled she will likely move on to . become become one of the 14 members of the Board. But she adds: "I will always always be available to assist the new administrator in any way I can." Van Belle Floral Shoppes ... much more than a flower store! 4 STORES • Highway No, 2 • King SI. 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Planning Director Terry Edwards said the change would bring a more suitable amount of parkland into different different areas of the Town of Newcastle. Newcastle. "The master plan has determined that we don't need that much land," Mr. Edwards said of the original Official Official Plan policies. The amendment will be processed by town staff and will be subject to public hearings. As for the developers, council approved approved a policy recommendation that developers assume more responsibility responsibility for proposed parks when they bring their subdivision applications to council. The subcommittee's report said that where appropriate, the subdivision subdivision agreement will require developers developers to provide master park site plans which identify all existing and proposed proposed grades and the location of playing playing fields, park furniture, walkways and more. The developer will be responsible for grading and sodding open space blocks; 100 per cent vegetation planting; planting; all walkways; water and sewer connections to the property line; fencing and signage. Councillor Diane Hamre assured council that developers would have no disagreement with the approved changes. "The developer not only should, but would want to help with that kind of thing," she said. "I'm sure they join us in wanting it to be a good development." development." From Page One tion and cost considerations. The task force is expected to report its recommendations to the Minister within eight months. Mr. Lawrence stated on Monday that "I'm gratified the government moved so quickly." And he added that he hopes the task force will schedule some of its meetings close to or within this riding so that individuals, municipalities, and other groups can make their pre sentations. "My job, now, is to convince convince the task force to schedule some hearings in the local area," lie said. John Veldhuis, chairman of the Port Granby Nuclear Monitoring Committee was pleased to see that the task force has been launched. "We will look forward to seeing that the task force gets going. They're supposed supposed to have something in six months and we'll hold them to that," he said. SHOPPERS DRUO MART CORRECTION In the Shoppers Drug Mart flyer In today's paper, the Back-Ease Foot Rest should read $14.99 each and the Life Brand Ultra- sônlc Humidifier should read $69.99 each. Sorry for any confusion this may have caused. Bowlers Qualify . CONGRATULATIONS--Joan Murphy, Larry Piper, and Bobby-Ann Fairey, all from Bowmanville, qualified this past weekend for the All Ontario 5-pin Championship Championship to be held in Hamilton on Easter weekend. 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