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EOHMAf,VILLE LIBRARY ! ! 62 TEMPERANCE ST. BOHMANVILLE, ONTARIO undria Slowly Moved into Place at Darlington The Darlington Generating Station's third reactor took another step towards the production of electricity last week. The trucks above were pulling the 650 metric tonne "calandria" into place on Thursday, February 4. It will serve as the container for the pressure tubes that will contain the fuel bundles used in electricity production. The calandria arrived on site last May by barge from Montreal, a journey of 565 kilometres. Reactors one and two have already had their calan- drias installed. by Carolyn Hepburn The Newcastle Public Library Board's plans for automation have received received a $70,000 helping hand. The grant, from Ontario's Minister of Culture and Communications, is the maximum amount under the Ministry's Automation Program for Small Libraries. Chief Librarian Barbara Baker says that the Bowmanville branch of the library may be on-stream with the proposed automation in late 1988. It is hoped that once the Bowmanville Bowmanville branch is started, branches in Orono and Newcastle Village will be quick to follow. The automation plans will be implemented implemented in several stages. Firstly, a computerized collection control system will allow the library to better keep track of all books and materials that are circulated for home use. Library staff will also be able to see library use patterns. For example, it will be easier to determine determine how many times a book has been signed out. The second automation phase will involve the replacement of the present-day present-day card catalogue with computer computer terminals. Once the system is in place at all three branches, library users will be able to search for a title at any branch. The computer will take over many routine filing and de-filing jobs that presently take up much of the staffs time. Other changes to the system will include include bar code labels on all library materials and new library cards. All the improvements will add up to "better over-all service", according to Ms. Baker. While Ms. Baker is reluctant to place an exact time frame on the beginning beginning of automation for the library, she said earlier this week that contract contract negotiations are currently under way. The Library Board undertook an Automation Feasibility Study in 1986. Newcastle town council approved $42,500 towards the project in 1987 and is being asked to approve another $40,000 in the upcoming 1988 budget. Single Copy Price Issue 6 Wednesday, February 10, 1988 Bowmanville, Ontario 134th Year 88 Pages 504* Per Copy Local Supplier Upset by Town's Choice A Pickering company has been awarded the contract for supply of office office furniture in the new Town of Newcastle administration centre. But a competing firm with a branch office in Bowmanville voiced its objections objections to that decision during Monday's Monday's meeting of Newcastle council. Holmes and Brackel won the contract, contract, which called for the supply, design, design, installation and delivery of approximately approximately 33 workstations in the new facility, with a bid price of $153,695.71. The money is to be included included in the 1988 capital budget. Although councillors voted in favor of the Holmes and Brackel bid, the vote did not occur without some de bate, as a representative of a local company who bid on the contract appeared appeared before councillors to question question the decision. Ron Harnden, president of Select Office Systems, wanted the council to reconsider town staffs recommendation recommendation to go with Holmes and Brackel, at least until they took a second look at what his company had to offer. The two Select Office Systems bids of $120,798.66 and $142,436.00 (for two different sets of furniture) were both below the final accepted bid. Mr. Harnden told councillors that his company, through a branch in Bowmanville, Bowmanville, was "offering the Town of Newcastle the best over-all product First Hand Account of Problems in Middle East by Carolyn Hepburn Peace is a word that Benjamin Abileah doesn't take lightly. Mr. Abileah, Consul-General for the Israeli Consulate in Toronto, shared his thoughts and hopes for future future peace in Israel with an auditorium auditorium full of staff, students and visitors at Durham Christian High School on Tuesday, February 9. He was speaking during the second day of the school's Special Emphasis Week focusing on "Healing the Brokenness Brokenness in the Middle East." "Peace is freedom from the threat of war," said Mr. Abileah. As Israel celebrates its 40th anniversary anniversary as an independent nation, Mr. Abileah said that the process of bringing peace to the Middle East has a long way to go. He took the audience on a trip back through the history of present-day Israel, Israel, beginning with the year 70. Since that time Israel, as it is known today, has seen 13 occupations. Mr. Abileah explained that Israel's geographical geographical location makes it a very attractive attractive target. "It is strategically located and of interest interest to any country wanting to expand," expand," he said. If Israel sides with one country either to the east or west, it becomes a threat to opposite neighbouring countries, according to Mr. Abileah. Over the years of turmoil, there has Turn to Page 2 range for the money." He further pointed out that the Select Office Systems bids were the only ones to actually specify what the Town would be getting for their dollars. dollars. "We're offering a Cadillac at the price of mid-range products," said Mr. Harnden. According to Mr. Harnden, his company company has furnished a lengthy list of offices and facilities, including the Peterborough Town Hall, Victoria Hall in Cobourg, Ontario Hydro, Royal Bank and General Motors. When Councillor Ann Cowman asked about how much staff time had gone into the review of the tenders,, she received assurances from the town's Chief Administrative Officer, Larry Kolseff, that a "substantial amount of staff time" had been used. Treasurer John Blanchard told councillors that his staff, along with a consultant, had reviewed all the eight bids received for the contract. Of those bids, five were chosen fori a « uuuwom^ showroom visit. After that, threeiconi- at the Flying panier waive thçn selected to make la ' | inlkjt'esled yi presentation to town staff and senior 1 clerical personnel who would be using the equipment. "Steelcase (the Holmes and Brackel Brackel bid) was recommended as the choice of the staff," said Mr. Blanchard. Blanchard. John Cirka, a consultant on the project, project, told councillors that all bids had been given equal review. It was simply simply through a process of product evaluation that the two Select Office Systems bids had been placed aside. Councillor Diane I-Iamre expressed satisfaction with the tendering process process and wondered aloud about the LOVE IN BLOOM - This Sunday, we have a glorious opportunity to show loved ones how much we care for them. It's Valentine's Day and there are a number of local merchants ready and willing to help you fulfill your gift ideas and if you pick the right one it should put you in good stead until next Valentine's Day. So, make the most of it and good luck. MYSTERY SOLVED - We published a picture last week of an altar on the former Boys Training School property and asked for information on its origin. We have learned that it was constructed under the guidance guidance of stonemason Rae Taylor, assisted by boys at the school, around 1970. HIS HAT'S IN RING.- We've just learned from the Port Perry Star that Councillor Harvey Graham of Scugog Township has announced that he will be a candidate for the mayor's post in that area, come October and Election Day. Harvey has been a councillor for several years, but we know him best as a superb Master of Ceremonies at the annual Blackstock Tractor Pull. We haven't heard if the incumbent mayor, Gerry Taylor, plans to run again. GREAT NEWS AND SAD NEWS - Murray O'Brien, from Cowan Pontiac Buick Ltd., advises us that the General Motors Employee Purchase Program has recently been expanded and now includes the following: G.M. employees, employees, their spouses, children, parents, brothers, sisters sisters and spouse's parents. Apparently, this is a temporary temporary change that will expire Oct 1, 1988. Iiow about real friendly newspaper folk? We could use this right now because our little blue and white Blazer collided with another vehicle on Monday and didn't win. Fortunately, Fortunately, staff driver Chris Lee is out of hospital with no serious injuries, but lie's well bruised and the Blazer is a write-off. The only good news in the incident is that our favorite camera and golf clubs were not in the car when the crunch occurred. LONESOME? - Recently, we encountered the following following item in one of our exchange papers. It asks, "Do you get lonesome, living alone?" What do you mean all alone, said an elderly friend. I have four men living with me. 1 get up in the morning with a Charley Horse; I have lunch with Arthritis; 1 spend the day with Will Power and go to bed with Ben Gay." OOPS, FORGOT THEIR NAMES -- With all the excitement excitement surrounding the World Backyard Hockey Championships, Championships, we neglected to mention the names of the recipients of the Golden Zamboni award, pictured on the front page oflast week's Statesman. Although they have requested that they remain anonymous, we assured assured Wayde and Marti Preston that there's no such thing as bad publicity. Now watch that trucking business business take off! wisdom in "redoing the whole process process (in order to take another look at one company)." "If we're not going to listen to consultants consultants then why hire them?" she said. She stressed that all town staff had already "been going through a considerable considerable period of disruption" while waiting for completion of the new town hall. "Let's get the building furnished," she said. Service Club Plans Major Drive to Attract Members The Bowmanville Kinsmen Club , has launched a major membership drive to co-incide with Kinsmen Week held February 15 to 23. On Tuesday evening, February 16, a Fellowship Dinner will take place at. the Flying Dutchman Hotel and all . ihéqt'esleü yùung men'are'invited to ' attend the meeting. Jim Coolen, Treasurer of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Kinsmen, described the evening as an opportunity to, learn more about the organization and to hear the club's past national president, president, Howard Phee. A flag-raising at the Bowmanville Fire Hall on February 15 at nine a.m. will mark the kick-off to Kinsmen Week. Mr. Coolen noted that although the Kinsmen Club is known for its community community involvement, membership means more than just community service. service. The club also promotes business ethics, public speaking, parliamentary parliamentary procedure, and fellowship with other individuals having similar interests. interests. "We do support the community, but at the same time, we have other priorities too," explained Mr. Coolen. In listing some of the community activities activities undertaken by the Bowmanville Bowmanville Kinsmen, the club spokesman noted that Bowmanville Kinsmen sponsor Squirt hockey and T-Ball for Turn to Page 2 Optimists Find Sure Way to Relie ve Stress This man may have just the answer to those irritating ice covered windows. windows. Not really, Optimist Bill Whalley was winding up for a few demonstration demonstration blows to help draw attention to the Optimist Stress Buster Fundraiser. Fundraiser. On Saturday, February 6th, the Optimist Club of Bowmanville held a "car bash" at the Bowmanville Mall. They offered .three swings for $1 to passers-by wanting to vent out their frustrations on somebody else's car (a donation by the local auto wrecker). The proceeds go towards youth activities. Two Die in Hwy. 115 Accident A two-car accident on Highway 115 near the Sandaraska Park claimed two lives early Sunday evening. Ontario Provincial Police at Newcastle Newcastle said Randy Crawford, 29, of Toronto, Toronto, died in the accident which occurred occurred one kilometre west of Man- vers Township Rd. at approximately 5 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Crawford was formerly formerly of Port Perry. The identity of the driver who died in the crash has not been released because police have not yet located . the next-of-kin. , Police said the car in which Randy Crawford was a passenger was eastbound when it went out of control, control, skidding into the westbound lane where it was struck by the second second vehicle. The driver of the westbound car, Peter St. Cyr, 21, of Guelph, and two passengers from Guelph were taken to hospital in Peterborough with minor injuries. Police said visibility was poor and driving conditions at the time of the accident were hazardous. FIGURE SKATING - The Olympics get under way at Calgary this weekend, but this area will also feature some figure skating competitions by members of area clubs that should be quite spectacular. The events take place at Orono Arena Saturday and Sunday and are open to the public. Skaters from 10 area clubs will be taking part in this Pine Ridge competition. On Saturday, Saturday, there will be figures and lower age group events and on Sunday the finals and older age skaters will be in action. BIG BROTHERS CALLING - Time is running out on the Big Brothers Bowl for Millions event that takes place this Saturday at Liberty Bowl's alleys. The Celebrity event starts at -1 p.m. when you'll have an opportunity to see some of our civic officials and other VIPs giving their all in support of the Big Brothers program. Drop in and enjoy the sport and you'll he helping a worthwhile project as well as getting some much needed exercise. mmmm TIMELY TOPIC - For many of us who may have overspent overspent at Christmas or those who arc experiencing problems problems connected with family finances, the Oshawa & District Credit Counselling Service in Oshawa may be able to help. According to their recent letter they arc offering free, confidential advice on debt payment and budgeting. Just call 579-1951 for an appointment. Your financial problems won't be over, just because you make the call. But it will be a start. Mrs. L. Britton is the Executive Director. SLEIGII RIDES - There's loads of family fun available this Sunday at the Enniskillen Conservation Area where G'.L.O.C'.A. has arranged to have either horse drawn sleighs or wagons available to provide rides to families visiting the area. There is a nominal charge. Come and bring the family. FLAPJACKS - We arc now past Groundhog Day, but ['.] there are still more important dates in the blah month | ; of February, Next Tuesday, Feb. 16th at St. John's Ang- • ; Mean Church, pancakes will be the fare when Shrove j I Tuesday is observed. The pancake dinner gets under i way at noon and there's another sitting anytime be- tween 5 and 6. Phone Bov at either 623-2266 or 623-1532 if you'd like advance tickets. The prices are right! Perfect Weather Shines on World Backyard Championship After being postponed for a week, the weather was perfect last Saturday for the La ball's World Backyard Hockey Championships hold at the Strike Beech Avenu Avenu e Ice Palace, The team known as the Cheektowagas proved to be the best on this day, downing all four opponents by large margins. Members of the winning team are, from left to right. Ron Strike, M.V.P. goalie Don Kitchen, John Mollenhauer, and Dave Knight. A new feature for the tournament this year was a "Showdown" "Showdown" event that tested the accuracy ol'all competitors. Mark Shackelton was the winner, receiving this giant Labatt's Blue Light light.