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The Canadian Statesman. Howmanville. February 10. 1988 3 Affirmative Action to be Full Time Plan by Margaret Stalker Trustees of the Northumberland Northumberland and Newcastle Newcastle Board of Education will be sending a proposal proposal to its 1988 budget process to increase the position of affirmative action consultant from part to full-time. But the motion, made at the last regular board meeting, was not approved approved without some debate. debate. Trustee Donna Fairey protested local taxpayers taxpayers having to foot the bill for the program. Government Government support for the program has ended, and it would be fully supported supported by the taxpayer. "I don't think they should be paying for this." She said that there was a "mindset" that a trustee trustee not in favour of the full-time position is opposed opposed to the advancement advancement of women. "Nothing "Nothing is further from the truth,' she said. "I'm in favour of the advance- "BELOW FACTORY PRICES" SAVE NOW ON ALL NISSANS 88 KING CAB PICKUP msl $10,978.00 pÏce $»8S.«« 88 MICRA msl $8485.00 OUR PRICE $7788.00 MIDWAY MOTORS ltd. "since i960" 1300 Dundas St., E. ---- WHITBY 668-6828 'Egl NISSAN 11 NOBODY BEATS A MIDWAY DEAL " ment of women in the board but I believe the board has more than lived up to its commitment." commitment." She said a lotofwrongs have been redressed, and she didn't think the board would slip back. "In the board, we have intelligent and educated women. We don't need the program at the strength we're proposing right now." Trustee Rob Willsher said that he was in favour of the motion. "The hiring of the affirmative affirmative action consultant is one of the best investments investments we've made in some time," he said. He told his peers that by spending money now, there would be better people down the line. "We have to look beyond today's costs to tomorrow's tomorrow's return on the investment." investment." He said that the board has been very fortunate in the past, with the consultant consultant being paid for part-time and working full-time. "We've had a tremendous return simply simply because of the personal personal commitment to the program." Trustee Diana Stewart said that she was not such an optimist as Mrs. Fairey, that attitudes could be changed in two or three years that took hundreds of years to develop. She did not like the idea of taking the ministry's ministry's money, and then to not support the program when it runs out. "Take the money and run..." Obituary Kathleen Davey A lifelong resident of Tyrone, Tyrone, Kathleen Davey, aged 76, died in Memorial Hospital, Hospital, Bowmanville, on Wednesday, Wednesday, February 3, 1988. She had been ill two and a half months. Bom and educated in Tyrone Tyrone she was the daughter of Robert and Edith McCullough. McCullough. On June 28,1930, she was married to Donald R. Davey. A devoted wife and mother, mother, she was a member of Tyrone Tyrone United Church, and tne • L.O.B.A. T244".' A ; fljrmer ; member of Long Saùlt Club, v 50, and Tyrone U.C.W., she was also well known for her musical contributions. Surviving are her husband husband Donald and children, Ray of Oshawa, Ralph of Bowmanville, Gwen Woodcock, Woodcock, Tyrone, Joan (Mrs. John Webb) Tyrone, Kay (Mrs. Ted Bartlett) Bancroft, Lynda (Mrs. Brian Williams) Grafton, Norma (Mrs. Dan McDonald) Bowmanville, Joyce (Mrs. John Virtue) Tyrone, Tyrone, 26 grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son Keith. Funeral services were held on Saturday at the Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, Bowmanville with the Reverend David McKin- nell officiating. The organist was Mrs. Arlene Ayre. Spring interment Bethes- da Cemetery. Eastern Star Marks 60th An niversary The Lions Center was the recent setting for Durham Chapter # 181's 60th Birthday Birthday Celebrations. A social hour started the evening and many old friendships were renewed. A receiving line of distinguished guests was formed. Members and friends were then seated. The Flags were" presented by Mr. Jim Martin and Mr. Bill Archer. Our conductresses led the head table to their seats. Invocation Invocation by our Chaplain Mrs. Anna Wilcox, then O Canada and toast to the Queen. Worthy Matron Mrs. Jean Sumersford welcomed everyone by reciting an original original poem which she composed composed A beautiful dinner catered catered by the Lionesses which the Lions assisted in serving was very much appreciated by all. The room was decorated decorated in red, denoting the love we feel for each other. Each table had a birthday cake and when everyone lit their candle the lights were dimmed and we sang Happy Happy Birthday. It was very impressive. impressive. Master of Ceremonies Mr. Ken Sumersford, our Worthy Patron, introduced the head table from left to center Mrs. Eleanor Colwell, representing M.P.P. Sam Cu- reatz, Miss Mary Jewell, Mrs. Margurite Post, General General Grand Committee Member Member Mr. Keith Post, Mrs. Frances Davis, Worthy Grand Patron of Ontario Mr. Henry Davis, from right to center Mayor John Winters, Jean Winters, Past Grand Patron Mr. Joe Whitfield, General Grand Chapter Committee'Member Mrs. Violet Violet Whitfield, Mr. Roger Woodward, Worthy Grand Matron of Ontario Mrs. Marie Marie Woodward, Worthy Matron Matron Mrs. Jean Sumersford. The Worthy Grand Patron Patron then introduced all the Grand Officers of 1987-1988 who were with us. Associate Grand Matron Mrs. Bette Macintosh, Don Mills, Associate Associate Grand Patron Mr. Clark Hogins, Parkhill; Grand Secretary Mrs. Ruth Wales, Oshawa; Grand Treasurer Mrs. Ilda Holder, Caledon East; Grand Conductress Conductress Mrs. Audrey Martin, Martin, Bowmanville; Associate Grand Conductress, Mrs. Shirley Lairiond, Chatham; Grand Sentinal, Mr. Mike Seacock, Forest; Grand Chaplain Mr. David McKay, Gwen Sound; Grand Marshall Marshall Mr v Sidney Thacker, Agincouij; Grand Organist Mrs.-Audrey OHurdeli, ■^Belleville: ■^Belleville: Grail* Adih Jjitrs. Gla- dy Rech,^Markham; Grand Ruth Mrs. Marilyn Mitchell, Dutton; Grand Esther Mrs. Margaret Schollenberger, Windsor; Grand Martha Miss Diane Duff, Hamilton; Monday Night Mixed Bowling Ladies High Single - Elaine Elliott - 291, Ladies High Triple - Elaine Elliott - 701, Mens High Triple - Chad Evans - 703, Mens High Single - Chad Evans - 293, 50/50 Winner - Irene Cotton - $10.00. Top Ten Averages - Barry Darbey - 241, Mike Reynolds - 233, Peggy Haynes - 224, Harold Hoar - 216, Rob Terry - 216,--Glen Edmondson Edmondson - 2li, Chuck Gattie - 207, Barb Gilkes 204, Onie Etcher 201, Gord Simpson - 199 Grand Electa Mrs. Muriel McCarthy, Temagami; Grand Warder Mr. William Reese, Waterloo. He also introduced introduced other distinguished guests who were in attendance. attendance. We were then entertained by "Trudy's Harmonica Band" a young at heart group which was a lot of lun.They soon had us singing singing along. Mayor John Winters Winters brought best washes from the Town of Newcastle, Newcastle, Mrs. Eleanor Colwell brought greetings from M.P.P. Sam Cureatz and presented presented a plaque to Durham Chapter from the Provincial Government. The Tributeto the Grand Chapter was given given by our Associate Matron Mrs. Maura Archer. The response response was graciously answered answered by Worthy Grand Matron Mrs. Marie Woodward. Woodward. The Tribute to General General Grand Chapter was ably given by our Associate Patron Patron Mr. Malcolm McKenzie, responding to the Tribute was General Grand Chapter Committee member Mrs. Violet Violet Whitfield. We were then entertained by "The Bell Ringers", another another local group who also had us singing along. Tribute to Durham Chapter was given by District Deputy Grand Matron Mrs. Pat Ward.Responding to it beautifully beautifully was Past Matron Miss Mary Jewell.Tribute to the visitors was given nicely by Past Patron Mr. Elgin Greenham. Speakingfor the visitors was Past District Deputy Grand Matron Mrs. Bessie Cosway. Our Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron presented to the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron Honorary memberships in Durham. They both thanked the chapter chapter for the Honor bestowed on them. • A cheque for $300.00 was then presented to the Worthy Worthy Grand Matron for her project "To Equip A Room in Princess Margaret Hospital For Patients With Head And Neck Cancer". A monetary gift from the Chapter was Ê resented to both Marie and [enry. Our Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron gave them each a personal gift. The Worthy Matron of Sunbeam Sunbeam Chapter Mrs. Myrna- Lou Simpson gave a gift on behalf of their members. In place of favours on this occasion a donation of $1000.00 will be made to Me morial Hospital's Expansion program for equipment. The Queen was sung and we finished up the evening with the drawing of door prizes. Special thanks to the committee on arrangement for a job well done: Maura Archer, Viola Barton, Greta Brown, Lola Bowen, Shirlev Greenham, Mary Jewell, Eleanor Eleanor Jones, Helen Lock hart, Audrey Martin, Janet McCracken, Audrey Pank- ratz, Vivian Pickard, Hazel Raby, Annabelle Rickard, Jean Sumersford, Beth Tee- pie. MEKHAB EXTERIORS Soffits • Facia Roofing • Capping Doors, Windows • Siding Eavestroughing We use ALCAN Products 136 Martin Rd. Bowmanville Call (416) 623-9828 Many thinking people are pre-arranging funerals At quiet times, along with their own private thoughts, many people --both young and elderly --are making the sensible decision to pre-arrange thelrfuneral.Thelrwishes are made known well before time of need, removing stress from surviving relatives. Call or write for our selection of brochures on the various aspects of funerals and pre-planning. 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