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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 4 Nov 1987, p. 14

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i 14 The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville, November 4. 1987 Real Estate Guide Learn About Durham College Activities ENNISKILLEN HAPPENINGS I 623-4433 PRESTON Mort* and Storage Coboutg and Ptxi Hope G# Toi Fw 1-8002*3-*»! Durham College President Mel Garland spoke before the Rotary Club of Bow- manville last week, giving the Rotarians an update on the events and advances of the college in the past fow years. Rotary President Harvey Partner (right) presented Mr. Garland with a gift of appreciation. by Gretchen Ballantyne workload in 1985. Teachers Durham College does not were only to be scheduled get its fair share of provin- for 18 hours of teaching, cial funding, said Mel Gar- Durham College was forced land, President of Durham College, during a speech to the Bowmanville Rotary. "We have not been fairly treated in the provincial funding system of the 1980's. Durham College gets the least money, of the other 10 small colleges in this province," province," Mr. Garland told the Rotarians at their October 29 luncheon. Of major impact on Durham College's financial situation was the government government policy change on to hire 56 full time teachers in response to the new policy. policy. "The government provided provided $60 million to Ontario colleges to meet the extra staff requirements. Durham only received $1.4 million of this grant to implement implement the wbrkload policy," policy," this v/as hardly adequate funding, explained Mr. Garland. Despite the financial difficulties difficulties Durham College has encountered, it is the INVESTMENT DUPLEX 3 HOMES NEWCASTLE - Two separate attached .brick bungalows wlth^ separate . ' 1 entrances, one with'basement apartment aridthe'otlier fully-' furnished. All located on an over-sized, secluded, hedged, manicured lot which within, reveals its 40' x 24' Inground pool in an established subdivision and all for. a little more than the price of a single home. $199,900.00 Phone Brad Faulkner at 352-2055 or 372-3355 Century 21 All-Pro Realty Ltd., Cobourg most cost efficient college in the system, with the. maximum utilization of its! faculties. "There has been a great pattern of change at the college college since I began as president president there, in 1980," Mr. Garland noted. "There was no apprentice program seven years ago, now there are 700 students in such a program. Half of the students are tied into G.M.. The others work in industries industries around the region," region," he added. Another area of growth has been in continuing education. education. Ten thousand students students are now attending Durham- for general interest interest or career related courses. Financial woes seem to top the trouble list of the college, and Mr. Garland feels more concern from the public would be a step towards towards remedying this. "We need more community community involvement. Having citizens and politicians play more of a role in the college is. important," observed observed the college president.1 president. 1 " 1 "The public doesn't see post secondary training as a priority. But we are one of the largest regions without a university and this indicates indicates funding should be substantial. We need the coummunity at the grass roots to make sure we get our share," concluded Mr. Garland. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Avery visited Mrs. Verna Avery in hospital at Lindsay on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wright and Betty were Saturday visitors of Mrs. Wilfrid Sanderson, R.R. 1, Oshawa. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Butta Butta r, Gore's Landing were Sunday evening dinner guests of Miss Myrtle Tamblyn and Mrs. Wilfrid Bowman, whom they met on their western tour this summer. summer. Congratulations goes to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Francis on the birth of their baby bundle bundle of blue. Master Kyle Huggins, Courtice was an overnight visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Howe and Mary Lee. Mrs. Jim Muller, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wright and Betty, Enniskillen, Mrs. Jim Whitson, Westhill had dinner dinner out at the Three Sister's Restaurant, Westhill on Monday. Mrs. G. Cochrane and Mrs. L. Leadbeater of Don Mills, Mrs. R. Hoy, Ajax were Wednesday callers of Mr. and Mrs. Art Leadbeater. Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Bowman, Bowmanville, Mr. Wallace Pascoe, Enfield were also dinner guests last week. Goodyear Jr. C Eagles Dominate League Teams It took only 14 seconds for Chris Dreossi to start Bowmanville Bowmanville off, by scoring the first goal. J.P. Burnie did a fine job in net Sunday night at Bowmanville arena, shutting shutting out the Madoc team 12- 0. Madoc has not won a game this season. The Goodyear Eagles showed their dominance by controlling the game and taking a 5-0 lead in the first period. They continued this pattern, scoring 5 more in the second, including three short-handed goals. Madoc's starting goalie Dan Elliot did not last this far. He was pulled with the score 7-0 mid-second period, for Jeff Gordon. As the game.proceeded it got a bit rougher and Madoc held Bowmanville' tb'lfcihlyVtWo goals in the third pièriod. Steve Terry scored five of Bowmanville's goals. Chris Dreossi, Steve Flintoff and Brad Cruess each scored a pair and Chris Shmyr scored the other. The Eagles play in Little Britain at 7:30 this Saturday night and host Uxbridge at home on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wearn, Peterborough were recent visitors ofMiss Clara Page. Mrs. Reta Muller, Col- borne was a weekend visitor visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Miller Miller and Darryl. All of the family members of Stuart Lamb got together at the Sacs Restaurant in Pickering to celebrate Stuart's birthday. Many happy returns of the day, Stuart. Several ladies from Enniskillen Enniskillen attended the Oshawa Presbyterial Regional Regional Meeting held at Zion United Church on Wednesday. Wednesday. The day was well planned planned with the theme "Take Time". After business and announcements the guest speaker was introduced, Rev. Dawn Vancyk. Her address address was outstanding, carrying carrying on with the theme, everyone needs a quiet time to pray and reach out, renew your relationship with God, relax your muscles muscles and your mind. A time of fellowship and visiting was enjoyed as a delicious delicious luncheon was served by the Zion Ladies. Christmas Seal Campaign Starts & vv Come see what you rail money will Buy! 'Rose Glen Gardens from THE VALLEY PARK V 1500 SQ.FT. *89,900 Check out our exceptional values in quality and construction Bungalows, Backsets, Two-Storeys! Come & See Us. You'll Be Glad You Did!! |Royal Crown Homes Ltd. FOR INFORMATION CALL PORT HOPE 885-8088 OSHAWA 401 EA1 1 pom S HOPf PHILLIPS RO 8 8 HOSPITAL o S# SALES OFFICE T# This subdivision is suivud by sale, clean economical nulural gas. SALES OFFICE HOURS: FRIDAY-SUN., , 12 noon - 5 P.M. I MON. - THURS yll 12 P.M.- DUSK T** tW The Durham Lung Association's Association's Christmas Seal Campaign Campaign "blast off', on October October 28, was heard throughout Oshawa. A $140,000 fund-raising drive was officially begun with the detonation of three triple exploding rocket fireworks fireworks in downtown Oshawa. Campaign organizers plan to achieve their goal with the 110,000 packages of Christmas Seals being mailed to homes across Durham Region in the next few weeks. A reception was held, before before the fireworks display, at the R.S. McLaughlin Armoury, Armoury, Oshawa, honoring Bell Canada employees, the General Motors Choir and Burrows Oxygen Ltd with the "Cecil Award" in recognition recognition of their many years of support for the Lung Association. Association. Both Oshawa Mayor Allan Pi 1 key and Regional Chairman Chairman Gary Herrema were on hand to wish Sharon Swain, president of the association, association, success in fund-raising efforts. Donations will be used to fund existing rehabilitation services for children and adults with asthma, emphysema emphysema and lung cancer, and to expand the Lung Association's Association's activities in area Junior Schools. The Lung Association relies relies entirely on funds raised from the Christmas Seal and Breath of Spring campaigns, campaigns, memorial gills and bequests. This year's Christmas Seals were designed designed by Ottawa artist Victor Victor Crapnell. WAM. RF/HNK RF/V1NK WMK RfcMKX Cmuy-oot nmc Cornerstone Realty Ltd. 112 King SLE., Bowmanville 823-6000 Broker THE PRICE IS RIGHT Orono 3+1 bedroom backsplit, fenced lot, brand new roof, family room with woodstove. $115,500. Pat Irwin Lycett 623-6000 or 983-9605. I • 'h ^ REDUCED IN ORONO $113,900. buys renovated 3 bedroom home, separate dining room, large country kitchen. Tidy lot. Pat Irwin Lycett 623-6000 or 983- 9605. è BEAUTIFUL SIDESPLIT ON 10 ACRES Well decorated 3 bedroom home, 2 miles northeast of Newtonvllle. Includes main floor family room with woodstove and walkout, heat pump, garage, small barns. Asking $169,900. Phone Doug Humphrey 623-6000. BOWMANVILLE• 17 ALONNA ST. Excellent 4 bedroom home with main floor family room with fireplace, 2 baths, garage and fenced yard. Beautifully finished. Asking $139,900. Phone Doug Humphrey 623-6000. GREAT STARTER-NEWCASTLE VILLAGE 2 bedroom home on 54' x 300' lot with garage. Within past three years, all windows replaced, new siding, trough, soffit and furnace. Move right In. Asking $89,900. Phone Doug Humphrey 623-6000. min I» NEWCASTLE BACKSPLIT 3 bedroom, large kitchen overlooking family room, oxlra large fenced lot, neutral decor. Val Aston 623-6000 or 623-4907. XiW/m XW/W yHWAH HWM New Bishop for Diocese From Page One jutor Bishop. Ballots were cast by both the clergy and lay representatives representatives of the diocese. Since his appointment as area bishop for Trent-Durham in December December of 1986, Rev. Finlay's duties have involved the care of 45 parishes and 70 congregations. "My responsibilities, as Area Bishop, are to strive for the unity of the Anglican Church and oversee the theological life of the church in my area," explained the new Coadjutor Bishop. Rev. Finlay, his wife Alice-Jean, and two daughters, both attending university, have lived in Bowmanville Bowmanville since January of 1987. They will have to re-locate to Toronto when he begins his term as Diocesan Bishop. "We have enjoyed our stay here. It's been a good experience," he said. Born in London, Ontario, Reverend Finlay, was educated at the University University of Western Ontario and received his M.A. from Cambridge University. He was ordained a priest in 1962. Rev. Finlay, who is 51 years old, has served as Archdeacon of Brant, Suffragan Suffragan Bishop of the Diocese of Toronto Toronto and as the leader of congregations congregations in London, Brantford, and Toronto. Toronto. Benefits of 911 Number From Page One Fire Chief Aldridge explained that the tiered response effect of the emergency number will improve overall performance in the Durham Region. "If it is medical emergency all three (police, fire and ambulance) will be notified," said Fire Chief Aldridge. When one agency arrives at the scene they can assess whether one or both of the others are needed, thereby saving valuable time and manpower, according to Fire Chief Aldridge. ] Councillors voted to support the concept of the 911 emergency number but have asked for a report on the effects of additional support systems and costs. Major Award Winners at Durham College Major Awards at the Durham College Undergraduate Scholarship Reception, October 30, 1987, were given to (left to right), Faye Brantonof Whitby, Gary Frazer of Pickering, Nancy Nichols of Brooklin, and David Bouwmeester of Pontyjpool. They obtained highest academic achievement in their respective faculties. v. United Way Needs Support The United Way cam- , paign is approximately $700,000 Short of it's $2,6 mil- v lion goal. ,l .'). JV,n ' While the six-week campaign campaign officially ended on October 30, organizers say that they will continue to tabulate and report incoming incoming figures for the next two weeks. Anyone still wishing to make a donation can phone or drop by the Oshawa office office (436-7377). Nurse Contract Talks Resume Durham's striking public health nurses will return to the bargaining table Thursday, Thursday, November 5. Jean Nesbitt, president of Local 57 of the Ontario Nurses'Association, is hoping hoping this means positive action action on wages will be forthcoming. forthcoming. "I'm hoping it indicates that the region is going to move on wages," she said. The force of 100 full-time and part-time nurses have been without a contract since December 31, 1986, and according to Mrs. Nesbitt Nesbitt money is the big issue. Durham has offered a two-year contract worth 8.5 per cent. The union is fighting for wage parity with nurses in hospitals and wants a 14 per cent increase in the next two years. Local 57 left the bargaining bargaining table on Tuesday, October October 27, and began a series of rotating strikes. On Tuesday, Tuesday, November 3, offices in Bowmanville, Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax and Pickering were affected by the walkout. walkout. "We sure don't want to be on strike," said Barb Unich, vice-president of Local 57. "Maybe it is the only way they will take us a little more seriously," she said. Mrs. Unich stressed that public health nurses are registered registered nurses with similar similar education as their hospital hospital counterparts. Public health nurses offer services including prenatal classes, family planning, home care and school visits. Approximately Approximately 1500 clients have been affected by the strike. Kroon Sc Son Interior Renovations. Industrial -- Residential FREE ESTIMATES Call 623-1498 after 5 p.m. Delivery Person Wanted Wednesday morning 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon Light Lifting involved. Must be dependable. Phone 623-3303 and ask for Rick Patterson IfIRIUE fuels Hd. 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