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Y 1 8 " The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, January 14,1987 Section Two Speaker Explains Role as Commons Page Guest speaker Hugh Macdonnell (centre) chats with Garnet Rickard and Don McGregor, president of the Bowmanvillc Men's Canadian Club following last week's meeting of the group. Mr. Macdonnell, a resident of Newcastle Village and a student at McGill University, recalled his year spent as a page in the House of Commons. The experience provided a unique perspective on Canada and also sharpened Hugh Macdonnell's interest in both Canadian politics and Cahada's second official language. For one entire year, a Newcastle Village native worked about as close as you can get to the House of Commons without winning an .election. Hugh Macdonnell was a page in the House of Commons Commons for 1985-86, which meant that he was among 40 young Canadians who poured glasses of water, stapled documents, carried messages, and generally performed some of the more "menial" tasks associated associated with government. It's a year that was also a very successful learning experience, experience, Mr. Macdonnell discovered. And at the January meetings meetings of the Bowmanvillc Men's Canadian Club last week, he recalled what the year meant to him. Mr. Macdonnell, a graduate of Lakefield College, College, and resident of Newcastle, Newcastle, is currently studying business at McGill University.. University.. While serving as a page, he also attended the University of Ottawa. "The exposure to a second., second., culture, .French,. wa§„, my greatest .personal, ex- " perience," he said. In fact, the, guest speaker added that the year he spent as a page has strengthened his resolve to become fully bilingual. But working "three feet away from the day's front page news" gave him a number number of other insights into Canadian life which he shared with the 100 Canadian Canadian Club members and guests in attendance at the meeting last week. On the subject of the televised televised Question Period in the ! federal legislature, Mr. Macdonnell suggesed that TV has, on balance, been a good thing. But he also pointed out that it is not without its drawbacks.; "It's very important that we, as Canadians, can feel as close as possible to what is going on in the House of Commons," he said. TV has accomplished that goal. But it also allows individual members a certain amount of opportunity to do some grandstanding. That means the House of Commons' afternoon question question period resembles a soap opera at times. Not much concrete work is done on the question period. It's more likely to occur in committees, committees, during informal meetings in ,the halls, and during meetings between cabinet ministers and their staff. He also noted that TV has made Canadians a little more cynical about the political process because they can see at least a part of it first-hand. Interestingly Interestingly enough, no government government has been re-elected since the TV cameras were allowed in the House of Commons. Of course, it's impossible impossible to prove that, the presence of the cameras had anything to do with this fact. As might be expected of one who has spent twelve months observing the nation's nation's leaders at close range, Mr. Macdonnell had some predictions on the outcome of the next election. election. He said that if the Liberals Liberals can get their finances in order, they have a good chance of forming a minority minority or majority government. And regardless of the outcome outcome of the next federal poll, he predicts there will be some shifts in representation. representation. "I think in the next election, we're going to see a more balanced national representation." He predicted that the next election will occur in 1988 and added that the three current party leaders will in all likelihood face each other in the contest. Current polls give the Liberals an 8-10 point advantage advantage over the Conservatives. Conservatives. And Mr. Macdonnell said the NDP has made major inroads in Quebec. Mr. Macdonnell sees the issue of French culture and language as a major facet of Canadian government and Canadian identity. He noted the case of a visiting U.S. school teacher who took back empty milk cartons cartons and cereal boxes with bilingual lèttering as a souvenir of Canada. She found it the most unique aspect aspect of life in Canada. "As Canadians, we must work hard to ensure we are a bicultural country," he said. Moreover, he suggested that bilingualism in Ontario is long overdue, since we share a border with Quebec and also have a large francophone francophone population of our own. "We are not a cultural melting pot here in Canada. We are a cultural mosaic," he said. This means that the country not only has two official official languages but also supports many others. The speech and a question question and answer session which followed undoubtedly undoubtedly made members of the club more familiar with their government as the result result of Mr. Macdonnell's experiences experiences in the House of Commons. Mr. Macdonnell was introduced introduced to the Canadian Club last week by Garnet Rickard. The next meeting of the club will be on February 4. CARPET SALE Don Murdock, President of Port Perry Carpet and Tile Ltd., is bringing Big City Savings home! HARDING 100% DUPONT NYLON with underpad COMPLETELY INSTALLED $ 1 5 °°/sq.yd. 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That committee reports be presented at each regular meeting following the minutes and that each presentation be limited to 10-15 minutes. CARRIED. Deputy-Reeve B. Pickering reported as follows on the Via Rail meeting held in Toronto : (a) Progress was made to delete the extra charge for use of rail service on Friday by regular users. (b) Still necessary to make Wesley ville E. Barrowclough The glorious sunshine of the first weekend of 1987 was in startling contrast to the weeks ending 1986. Rev. Sedgwick conducted the service at Welcome United to a congregation delighted with the sunshine and the fine condition of the roads, especially for those who drive so far. The theme for the sermon was based on The Visible Word and dealt with that part of the>gospel of John memorized by the children and their elders during the previous Sundays. Abstract ideas require serious thinking and so do the words "And the Word was God." Mr. Sedgwick explained the Hebrew association of the spoken word with the speaker. They are an extension of self and go where the physical being cannot. So important are words that a person's integrity is judged by them. Word as a bond is given when the expression "I give you my word," is used. The children's thought for the morning concerned the New Year and our expectation of what will happen. Some things we know will occur, others are an unknown quantity. The choir's anthem was "God so Loved the World", accompanied by Stephen Sword at the organ. The offering was received by Ron Brimacombe and Edward Henderson. Appreciation was expressed to the caretakers of the week for their extra work in replacing the furniture following the Sunday School concert. The congregation was greeted at the door by Bruce and Melody Hendry with best wishes for 1987. Family gatherings were held in most homes on New Year's and at Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Nichols there was an extra celebration, good wishes for son James whose birthday was on January 2nd. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Nichols of Toronto were home as well as brother Timm, wife Laurel and daughters Katie and Jessica. Grace Anderson of Toronto, spent the days between Christmas and New Year's at the Nichols home also. Mr. and Mrs. Morley Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Foster and two sons, of Starkville, Mrs. W. Prouse, Charlie and Noreen of Port Hope spent New Year's day with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Austin. Connie Barrowclough of Peterborough called on grandfather Harold on Saturday, to say good-bye before taking the train to Montreal to begin a new university term. A little warning of things to come was given on a local farm on Saturday night, January 3rd, when temperature dropped low enough to freeze some water pipes. We have been fortunate so far but from now for a couple of months, precautions will have to be taken. OPEN UNTIL WEEKDAYS CAR WASH CENTRE Baseline and Waverley Rd. Bowmanville adjustments for purchase of single tickets in lieu of return tickets. Councillor T. Staples reported as follows on the Arena Board meetings : (a) A Toronto firm is interested in doing the rust proofing on the arena beams. Approximate cost suggested was $6,000.00. Arena Board is considering the proposal. (b) The problem of skate sharpening has been resolved by obtaining an automated skate sharpener. The following correspondence was presented. (9) Ministry of Tourism and Recreation advised the 1986 Municipal Recreation Grant in the amount of $6,000 is approved by Manvers Township. (10) Inspection report from Manvers Fire Chief for Lane property of John Street was received and approved. Other business: Moved by Councillor Joncas, seconded by Councillor Staples. That the Township request the Ministry of Transportation and Communications to consider illuminating the Highway 7A West and County Road 5 intersection due to the poor visibility being faced by the Manvers residents. CARRIED. Land Division severances granted by Victoria County Land Division are: B/204/86 - Soligo - Part Lot 18, Concession 4. Mr. Harry Crank, Manvers Township Chief Building Inspector reported his work to date on behalf of the Township. A discussion was held with regards to upgrading the existing building permit fees and also to submit building by-laws to the court to be dealt with under the Provincial Offenses Act. A discussion was held with respect to changing tax bills supplier. It was agreed that the Township would remain with the present supplier for another year, as the present supplier still offered the lower price. Moved by Councillor Joncas, seconded by Deputy- Reeve Pickering. That the application of Shelda Chapman be accepted for the position of Dog Tag Collector, Dog Control Officer and Dog Poundkeeper, effective January 1,1987; and further that Bob Chapman be appointed as the assistant to Shelda Chapman. CARRIED. Committee of Adjustment Public Hearing -1:30 p.m. Re: Minor Variance Request A/06/86 Theo Van Oosterom Persons in attendance who object to minor variance request are: David Black, property owner to west of VanOosterom property, Rolph Dunn, property owner to east of VanOosterom property. Person in attendance who favour minor variance request are: Applicant - T. VanOosterom. Mr. Black - indicated property lines are in question; does not object to west limit minor variance request of 12 feet; Black's house is approximately 10 - 11 feet from east lot line, which would make the proposed house approximately 23' away. Mr. Rolph Dunn - indicated his survey differs from the survey results Mr. VanOosterom obtained within the last week; felt another house this close would lower the value of his property;Mr. Dunn indicated he had a 0 lot line clearance to the west and did not want a house within 10 - 12 feet. Mr. VanOosterom indicated that most of the properties on Hillside Street were within the same or smaller side yards as he was requesting; all the lots in the area are narrow lots and if he couldn't build with the requested sideyards it would be compatible to surrounding properties; his new survey done by an Ontario Land Surveyor shows Mr. Dunn's well and east part of house fringing on the proposed property; the new house would increase the value of Mr. Dunn's property, as there was only an old run down cottage on property previous to Mr. VanOosterom ' purchasing same. Committee of Adjustment agrees to an easterly sideyard of 10 feet and a westerly sideyard of 12 feet. Reasons for Decision - compatible to surrounding properties; 20 foot sideyards Is larger than normal for residential areas;property location of new single family dwelling is suitable as requested by applicant. Committee of Adjustment meeting closed. (1:55p.m.). For the first Sunday of the New Year, January 4th, Rev. Heather Smith chose to concentrate the worship on the theme of Epiphany (actually on January Clh), the date that traditionally marks the lime of the visit to Jesus of the wise men. Epiphany enrols, "The First Nowell" and "As With Gladness Men of Old" were sung. Nettle Aiken presided at the organ. The minister's sermon was a bible study of the passage in the gospel of John describing the raising of Lazarus from the dead. For the children she showed a bag of Leggo pieces, 365, and concluded that the new year has 365 pieces of time for us to make into significant things to offer back to God. There may be pieces we don't like, but we have to make the best with what we have been given. On Monday, January 5th, the bowling season for the winter months resumed, after the Christmas break. We heard the good news that Mary Brady had, in the interval, a little baby girl and a collection was taken up to buy a gift for the new arrival. Lorraine Logan won the strike fund. High bowler was Julie Worr with a high single score of 234 and a high double score of 440. Wednesday evening was very busy both in the church as well as the Bingo in the Pontypool Community Centre. Perhaps the most important meeting was the Official Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the church basement to tie up 1986 business as well as do some initial planning for 1987 events. Sympathy goes to Bev Hogan of the subdivision (Nimigon Drive) on the death of her grandmother. Our prayers go with you. Several people have had illness over the holidays. Marg Murphy is recovering from pneumonia. Best wishes for a speedy return to your normal good health and activities. We welcome a new business in the former J.R.'s store, named Dagg's Variety. They carry a line of light groceries, movies, candies and gum, for the children, and hopefully expanding into light hardware. Please make yourself acquainted to the new owners. Best wishes for a successful enterprise. There was another good turnout for the Bingo on Wednesday, January 7th. Most of the games had single winners. The jackpot of $170 went to Linda Blight. Congratulations! The jackpot for two weeks time (January 21st) will go back to $50 in 50 numbers. Thanks to all who help in any way on these fun evenings. You are assisting towards the upkeep of our Community Centre. Your correspondent has been "grounded" for a while by the doctor. If you wish a news column regularly, would you please help by mailing your items of news to Box 183, telephoning 277-2718, or dropping by the house with a short visit. This, remember, is our column, and our villager Let's keep it a place in whicir 1 to be proud. "People don't get weak eyes from looking at the bright side of life." Crime Stoppers and the Durham Regional Police are asking for the Public's assistance in solving a robbery which occurred in Pickering on November 10, 1986. At about 6:15 p.m. a man brandishing a knife entered Collisa's Clothing Store at 1271 Kingston Road which is in the Pickering Mews. He forced an employee to hand over the cash from the till and also took a ring from her finger. A customer who was in the store was also relieved of a small quantity of cash. He then forced both women to lie on the floor, telling them that they would hot be hurt if they did what they were told. He ran from the store heading towards the west end of the Plaza. The suspect is described as a white male, 5'8" - 6', medium to slim build, 140/150 lbs. well trimmed beard with no moustache and his hair was above his collar. He was wearing blue jeans and a dark leather jacket. A re-enactment of this crime will be shown on CITY T.V. on Thursday, January 15, 1987 at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. It will also be shown on CHEX and CKVR T.V. Stations on Friday, January 16,1987. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for this offence. Similar amounts will be paid for TIPS leading to an arrest in any serious crime. Callers do not have to give their names or testify in court. The Crime Stoppers numbers are: 222-8477 .- Ajax/Pickering area; 1-800- 387-8477 - Toll Free for all calls. Sgt. Sandy Ryrie of the Durham Regional Police Force writes this article to help combat crime. A Citizen Board administers the program, one of more than 600 Crime Stoppers programs across North America. The award money is raised through tax deductible donations which may be sent to Toronto and Regional Crime Stoppers, P.O. 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