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ECMILLE LIEMRy i2 TEKFEF&ICE ST. somwoLE, emw Local y UCJ.A3 soHLis e3D73i median Lacrosse Team ! Recently, Craig Deblois of Prospect Street received word that he had been selected as a member of Canada's Junior Lacrosse team to play in the World Junior Championships in Australia next July. Needless to say, he was delighted, and so were his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Deblois who plan to go along on the trip. Craig, 17, is in his second year at Cranbrook School near Detroit, Michigan, but is well known here as a former member of the Toros Major Bantams hockey team. He plays lacrosse for his school and they were state finalists. He's also a defenceman on their hockey team. The Canadian team will be heading for either Maryland or Florida for training in March and the championships take place in Australia July 9 to 18th. The organization behind the team is Northern Lacrosse with headquarters in Oshawa and they are looking for corporate sponsors to help take care of some of the costly expenses. Hon. Allan Lawrence, Member of Parliament for Durham-Northum- berland, announced this week to the executive of his Progressive Conservative Conservative constituency association that lie will not be a candidate in the next Federal election. "Next spring I will have completed 30 years in elected office, first as a Member of the Ontario Legislature, then for the past 15 years it has been my privilege to represent the people of Durham-Northumbcrland at Ot tawa," Mr. Lawrence stated. "Now it is time to step aside into a different endeavour, and to encourage others to serve in public life." Mr. Lawrence said he was making the announcement at this time, well before the next election, so that the fullest consideration can be given to selecting a new candidate. "Supporters of any political party should choosethcircandidale calmly and rationally, and the eve of an election election campaign is not the best time for that," he stated. "This is a wonderful area to represent, the people are superb, there arc many significant changes in the community and excit- ing challenges for the future." "1 hope that, by making my decision known now, people will give the questions questions of standing "for office and the choice of their candidate more detailed detailed deliberation than if I had waited until an election was imminent." imminent." I 11 > 1 11 28 Pages Issue 42 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21,1987 400 Per Copy 133nl Year Study Reveals Funding Problems with Library Crossing Guard Request Raises Criteria Concerns by Carolyn Hepburn Two requests for crossing guards in Bowmanville have raised questions about the criteria used for determining determining exactly where guards are placed. In responding to questions from councillors about; the guidelines for crossing guard placement, Town Cleric David Oakes said that several factors are used. "We look at the number of children who cross the road, the rate of interception interception with cars, and determine the walking pattern of the children," he said. "If a child waits one minute (to cross the road) that isn't a high risk, if a child waits five minutes that is high risk," he added. At the general purpose and administration administration meeting on Monday, October October 19, councillors were presented with two reports about requests for crossing guards. In both cases, one at Lord Elgin Public School and the other at Pen- found Drive in Bowmanville, the reports reports said that a crossing guard was not warranted. Councillor Hal McKnight asked whether there was a liaison between the council and schools that could deal with requests for crossing guards. In response, Mr. Oakes claimed that most requests came from area residents, residents, as opposed to the schools. "The school patrol program is one option open to principals," said Mr. Oakes. "But a greater number of schools are opting out of the program," he added. School principals are taking the attitude attitude that the municipality should pay for a crossing guard, according to Mr. Oakes. A motion from Councillor Marie Hubbard referred both requests to the Public Works department to investigate investigate walking concerns and road signage. by Carolyn Hepburn Of all medium-sized libraries in Ontario, the Town of Newcastle Public Public Library System has the lowest level of municipal funding. That is but one finding of the community community needs assessment study that is presently under way. Under the guidelines of the study, an intensive review and analysis of the three branches of the Newcastle Public Library and their facilities and services is being undertaken by a Toronto consulting firm. At one of three public meetings to present the basis and findings of the study, it was revealed that the Town of Newcastle is seriously lacking in both funding and community support. "Eighty per cent of the funding comes from the municipality," Mary Jane Braidc, one of the consultants working on the study, told the handful of Courticc residents who attended a meeting at Courticc High School on Thursday, October 15. The 1987 operating budget for the Newcastle Public Library is $438,000. "It is the lowest overall and per capita of all medium sized libraries," said Ms. Braidc. "The library also has the fewest staff of all medium sized libraries (in Ontario)," she added. The three phase study was undertaken undertaken as a result of a revision itj the Public Libraries Act in February of <1 y Final Week for United Way Blitz The United Way campaign is heading heading into the home stretch. As of Thursday, October 15, the total funds raised were $1,170,405. While that represents 45 percent of the overall objective and time is running running out, campaign organizers are confident that the $2.6 million goal will be reached. Rob Owens, public relations chairman chairman for the campaign, says that several several organizations, including Darlington Darlington Generating Station, have yet to submit their fundraising totals. He is hoping for a big finish when the six-week drive ends on October 30. PROBLEMS WITH STRESS - All members of the Bowmanville Chamber of Commerce and non- members who are interested, are invited to a breakfast breakfast meeting at Port Darlington Marina Hotel next Tuesday morning at 7:30. The speaker will be Nancy Mutch from the Distress Centre who will be presenting a workshop on STRESS and how to deal with it. It should be a good meeting for those businessmen businessmen and women. who find stress is creeping into their lives. We don't know that she will be able to help if you have just lost your life savings in the slumping stock market, but certainly you'll be able to talk to others about your plight. CHOO CHOO TIME -- Anyone who enjoys watching watching trains swish past on those steel rails will be able to see a miniature version in action this Saturday Saturday at Bowmanville High School 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. It's the 1st annual Soper Valley Model Railway Show, complete with intricate layouts, steam exhibits exhibits and several demonstrations, a great place to renew your youth. The club has been working hard preparing this show and we feel sure it will be worth seeing. There is a small admission charge. COMMENCEMENTS -- High schools in the area will be staging their Commencement Exercises, starting starting this Friday evening at Courtice Secondary and Clarke High. Bowmanville High will hold its on Friday, Friday, Oct. 30th. These events are always most entertaining entertaining and enjoyable with returning graduates renewing renewing acquaintances with former colleagues, each one explaining what they are doing now and how they are enjoying or deploring it. All the best, grads, welcome home. WEIRD SERIES - So far, the World Series has been rather pitiful with one-sided victories being piled up by the Minnesota Twins, playing in their noisy covered dome. They are two games up or were when this was written, before Tuesday's game in St. Louis. If the Cardinals don't pull up their socks, it certainly will be a four-game, mismatched mismatched workout that didn't improve television ratings. The Blue Jays could have done better. FLEA MARKET -- Bowmanville Optimist Club Is planning planning to join the crowd at Bowmanville Mall this Sunday, Sunday, Oct. 35th for a Flea Market Sale that will be going going all day. That appears to be a great place to enjoy an outing and, if your are lucky, make a buck; they certainly draw a better attendance than some churches. We've never been able to understand why the participants are permitted to do business there when nearby stores are forbidden to operate. Somehow it doesn't make sense. PARENTS NIGHT - Clarke High School will be holding one of the intriguing Parents Nights a week from Thursday, Oct 29th from 7 to 9 o'clock in the gymnasium. All parents are invited to come out and meet the teachers. As we recall, this can be an interesting experience for those involved, including including the students, especially those who aren't doing very well. ALP IS COMING -- They tell us that Alf, a creature from another planet will be helping Flowers by Jack- man celebrate their 75th Anniversary this Thursday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Bowmanville Mall. Alf's picture likeness appears in an advertisement this week and there is also a coupon to clip and win a free balloon on Saturday. We don't know if Alf speaks our language, but drop in and welcome him/her/it. And wish Lawrence Hellinga many more years of successful operation. He runs the store and will have to keep Alf under control. OPEN INSTALLATION - The Beehive Rebekah Lodge in Bowmanville is trying something different different next Monday, Oct. 26th at 8:30 p.m. They'll be having an Open Installation ceremony for their new officers at Centennial Hall on Queen St. and extend an invitation to anyone interested in their lodge work to attend. ANNUAL MEETING - This Saturday, Business &? ra Professional Women's Club members from District 1 4 will participate in their 18th annual meeting at the Lions Centre, Beech Ave. Theme of the meeting is "Financial Security ... How's Yours?" Keynote speaker is Kim Ball on Financial Planning. Pay equity equity will be discussed at a workshop. Imm <1 1985, according to the Newcastle Public Public Library's Chief Librarian Barbara Baker. Town council provided $10,000 towards towards the $30,000 study in the 1986 capital budget, and the remainder came from provincial lottery grants. Turn to Page 2 Plan for Mo sport Meets Opposition by Carolyn Hepburn It may take a lot of public opposition opposition to stop the proposed Master Plan for Tourist and Resort Development at Mosport Park. The plan, which includes: a drag strip, go-kart track, campground, ski runs, future theme park, family amusement area, and 160 residential homes, has "hurdles to overcome" according according to Newcastle Mayor John Winters. "If there is an awful lot of opposition, opposition, chances are that the politicians will be against it if the people are," he said when asked about the plan earlier this week. And the opposition forces are putting putting up a fight. A letter which has been circulated to many homeowners in the area of Mpsport Park contains a list of im- 'i'BJcls that if is believed the park will v gave. V ' ) ' (The list includes: loss of valuable farmland; increased traffic on the roads; garbage disposal; and noise pollution. The letter claims that written objections objections to the plan must be submitted submitted by Friday, October 23, to the Durham Region. Next week, the tourist and resort plans will be presented to a meeting of the regional planning committee on Tuesday, October 27. According to Mayor Winters, the project needs an official plan amendment amendment before it can proceed. If the amendment is passed, then the plans should return to the town for comment comment he explained. Mayor Winters said that a presentation presentation on the proposed plans was first made to town councillors in June. "Everyone is invited to put in an application (for official plan amendments)," amendments)," said Mayor Winters. "I like to see positive things happening, happening, yet you always have concerns," concerns," he said. Former Teacher Makes Generous Donation . "Billie's Corner" hqs been completed at Central Public School in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. The wooden creative playground was made possible by a generous generous donation to the school by recently retired teacher, Billie Kemp. Mrs. Kemp taught at Central (or over 20 years and retired earlier this year Pictured with Mrs. Kemp are two grade one students, Bradley Boyce and Michele Freethy. Principal Ron Moore was also on hand to help with the ribbon cutting ceremonies earlier this month. The wooden sign pictured above has been installed on the playground in honour of Mrs. Kemp. Courtice Fire Aid Possible by Carolyn Hepburn The Oshawa Fire Department wants to talk about the town's proposal proposal to share firefighting duties in Courtice. At the September 19 general purpose purpose and administration meeting it was decided to ask Oshawa for some assistance in the Courtice area. Fire Chief Jim Aldridge reported to councillors at that time that there are serious problems with the reresponse reresponse of part-time firefighters during the day. Because many of the qualified personnel personnel travel out of the municipality to work, they just aren't available during the daytime. At the general purpose meeting on Monday, October 19, a resolution was passed that a delegation from the town, including Mayor Winters, or Deputy Mayor Anil Cowman, Hal McKnight, and Fire Chief Jim Aldridge, Aldridge, would attend the Oshawa Fire Department's fire committee meeting meeting in November to discuss the possibilities. possibilities. Week Honors Work of Block Parents The week of October 19-26 is National Block Parent Week. The crowd above were on hand for the official flag-raisingatthe fire building in Bowmanville on Monday, Monday, October 19. Pictured from left: Muriel Moynes (past chairman), Bryan Bare hard, Jonathan Biack, Melissa Bare hard, Newcastle Mayor John Winters, Joanne Barehard Welsh (chairman Welsh, and Jade F elude a display al (co-chairman), Linda Perchard- Ibr Block Parent Week), Jocelyn arringlon. The week's aclivilies in- the Bowmanville Mall from Thurs day, October 22 unl|il Saturday, October 24.