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1 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, July 3,1991 7 Memorial Park is a Summer Haven for Youngsters RoStd-GF RBSpOIlCLS Compostors Donated to Clarke Museum To Secret Salary PlÉÉiea«~-. Team Junior Division Bow. Foundry Morris Auto Glass Vinnie Gupta Remax Bow. Sports Shop Senior Division Diamond Dugout Memorial Park Voyageur Gift Shop Roy's Enterprise Pet of the Week igi blé German Shepherd who likes to be with people. people. He would also be good as a guard dog. Hobo is a year to two years old and is house-trained, although he likes to be outdoors as well. Hobo has had all of his shots. So, come on down to the Newcastle Animal Shelter to se.e this adorable pet for yourself. Animal Shelter 623-7651 Sponsored by: 4 THE TOWN OF > - Newcastle - *" ONTARIO Since the schools closed, Memorial Park has been a busy spot, especially on weekends. Youngsters of varying varying ages have taken over the wading pool and the skateboard ramps, one of which is also being used by Boys Slo Pitch Standings as of June 21 the young bikers who cart test their skils and spills at will. Dear John: The revelations regarding the antics of the Town of Newcastle council reported last week in the Statesman and Oshawa Times completely completely boggles one's mind. The taxpayers of this municipality municipality should not only be astounded, profoundly disturbed disturbed but damn well outraged. outraged. We have had past out of town seminars costing thousands of dollars, town staff using fire vehicles for personal transportation, a mysteriously approved purchase purchase of a dishwasher and now we find further disregard disregard for the public purse. Firstly, the extravagant spending of $1386.65 for food at a staff seminar held at the local Recreation Complex. Complex. One group in the morning morning and lone group in the afternoon. afternoon. Why the need for a feast at noon hour? What made this so different from any other working day? Who organized this? Who authorized authorized it? How come members of council were not aware of such elaborate proceedings? It would appear that Councillor Councillor Hooper only found out by accident. Some minding of the store, eh! Secondly John, is the subject subject of staff salaries. You are certainly right on with you word "Hogwash". Mine is generally associated with the growth of flowers and vegetables. Councillor Hooper provided provided the information regarding regarding the Freedom of Information Information Act, should that have not been sufficient. Proof of such is that we are the laughing stock of the Region and rightfully so. Mayor Hubbard and Councillors Stapleton and Hannah stated that members members of council should be entitled entitled to salary information. Why then not second Councillor Councillor Hooper's motion to delay! delay! Instead, without such basic information, they vote to increase the salaries anyway. anyway. What kind of responsible responsible administration is that? Surely, the taxpayers of ■ this municipality nave had enough of such irresponsibility irresponsibility and come November 12th will effect the changes that are so badly needed at the Municipal Administrative Centre. Don Gilhooly P.S. Further John, you may want to inquire of the Town Administration as to exact dates as it is rumoured that another staff seminar is being being planned. Out of town of course at the Guild Inn. Direct Deposit Now Available In the interest of customer customer convenience and prevention prevention of waste, the Government Government of Canada is now making its Direct Deposit service available to all clients clients of Health and Welfare Canada and Veterans Affairs Affairs Canada pensions and allowances. Direct Deposit offers the recipient the advantages of increased security, reliability reliability and convenience. The electronic transfer of benefits benefits is always at the same time of each month, saving customers a trip to their financial financial institution .and ensuring ensuring availability of funds. Privacy is assured because because Direct Deposit is strictly one way: it involves only the sending of deposit data. It does not give the government access to any information information about the status of a client's financial account. account. As an added bonus, Direct Direct Deposit results in a government government saving of several million dollars a year and an environmentally important reduction in the use of paper. Direct Deposit request forms can be obtained at financial financial institutions across Canada. The service is available available for all beneficiaries of Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan, Family Allowances, Allowances, War Veterans Allowance, Allowance, Civilian War Allowances Allowances and the Canadian Pension Commission. Approximately Approximately 3.5 million payments payments a month for Family Allowances, Old Age Security Security and Canada Pension Plan are eligible for Direct Deposit Deposit in Ontario. The Direct Deposit initiative initiative has been undertaken by the federal government in cooperation with Canada's financial community. On Saturday, June 22nd, John Veldhuis, right, presented the Clarke Museum & Archives with two composters donated by the Port Granby-Newcastle environment committee. Donna Robins, Chairman, and Suzanne Westheuser of the Board accepted accepted the donation and presented Mr. Veldhuis with a new Clarke Museum envi- ro-bag. Hampton Happenings Chair Named Cummer Students Hold Recycling Promotion For Y Awards pi N Stephanie Ball, president of the Oshawa and District Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA), is leased to announce that ancy, L. Diamond, of Oshawa, has been named honorary chair of Durham's 10th annual Women of Dis- ' tinction Awards Dinner. Sponsored by the YWCA., the fund-raising event is on Thursday, November 7. As the regional and local councillor in Ward 7, Ms. Diamond Diamond serves on Oshawa's executive and public works committees and on Durham's Durham's planning committee. A 1988 Women of Distinction Distinction award winner, she was president of the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre, vice president of Sunrise Seniors' Place and a past director of the Multicultural Council of Oshawa and District. She was also director of Outreach Child Abuse Prevention Prevention and Education and the Durham Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence. Violence. She combines her E ublic duties with responsi- ilities as a wife and mother to a teenaged daughter. "The purpose of the awards is to recognize the special contributions women make to the quality of life in our community," Ms. Ball said. "To mark the anniversary anniversary this year, we chose Nancy as chair because her long list of achievements represent the kind of commitment commitment and service demonstrated demonstrated by our past winners." winners." By Michelle Balson Happy belated birthday Canada! I hope everyone enjoyed enjoyed a nice long weekend. Many folks went to cottage country. Others took in the many local events happening, happening, some just stayed at home and relaxed. With the summer well under way there will not be as much news to report. However, Wednesday's Euchre Euchre Card parties are still going strong. Fred Watson has the high score of 85. Le- 1 ona Wright was second with 83. Bernice Wells and Carl Gimblett tied for third with 81. Agnes Schofield had 79. Carl Gimblett "also had the Most Lone Hands. The Most Honest Player was Win Brown. The Special was won by Ace Richard. Draw winners winners were Alice Beech, Meta Swain, Harold Potter, Fred Watson and again Carl Gimblett. Gimblett. The Hampton Pee Wee Girls played yet another fine game of ball. This time against the Orono A team. The final score was 17-17 tie. Jo Anne Balson hit a home run for the Hampton team. Don't forget the Adult Club Car Rally starts at the Hampton Church on Saturday, Saturday, July 6th at 7 p.m. The Strawberry social at 8:30 will be at the home of Ron and Gladys White. Also a reminder of the Public Meeting about the Hampton Elliott Park on Tuesday, July 9th at 8 p.m. at the Town Hall. Did you remember to drop off your survey comments in the box provided at the Post Office? Please pass the word along that there will be a Teen Dance at Hampton's Town Hall on Thursday July 11th. It will start at 7 p.m. and end at 11 p.m. Teens from 13-18 are invited. Admission Admission is nominal ($2) pop and chips will also be available. available. To ensure that everyone enjoys the music it will be B.Y.O.T., bring your own tapies. Little Brother Corner... 'You can tell when you're on the right track - it's usually uphill," Big Brothers of Newcastle 623-6646 ! Wm The business people in downtown Bowmanville helped the Canada Employment Employment Centre for Students in a recycling promotion last Friday. Helping Bowmanville's student placement officer, Frances Lazzaro (far right) to collect collect the recycable materials were student placement officers Kathy Bezer, from Ajax; Laurie Hunton, from Oshawa; and Michael Warren, the owner of Student Painters, Oshawa. The students spent all day Friday, June 28, collecting collecting and then sorting the recyclables into 35 clear plastic bags. The amount of materials recycled will be included in a report which will soon be sent to the Town of Newcastle Council. The recycling effort not only helped the environment but also drew the public's attention to the value of hiring students. DURHAM'S FIRST CHOICE for NISSAN • Sales • Service • Leasing • Body Shop • Parts • Retail • Wholesale MIDWAY MOTORS iviiLtvvH i iviv i one pa |y||55A|M 1300 Dundas Street East Whitby 668-6828 Customer First OUR VOLUME SELLING MEANS YOU SAVE Students of the Month Selected at M.J. Hobbs School The final month of the academic year is over for all students across the Town of Newcastle. These students students of the month at M.J. Hobbs Senior Public School arc the last for the 1990-91 year. They arc: Greg McConnell, Tania Look, Jennifer Hopson, Annissn Patchoson, Elizabeth Nettingn, Susan Lane, Macken zie Iludgin and Jacquie Musson (seated in the first row). In the back row (standing) arc: Stewart Potter, Greg Knox, Heather Shulga, Sandra Hayes, Jessica Jarvis, Melissa MacGregor, Jennifer Andrus, Shnyno Wilson, Les Graham, Boo Cassidy and Dave Watt. Absent Absent for the photograph was Rich Thompson. LATE MODEL SPORTSMAN STREET STOCK Tom Milligan Daryl Loathordalo Andy Warbutton Wnyno Williams Randy Slack Rod Marshall Al Thomson John Dummllt Rob Franks /tZaYOad fâzce/ /XIDSPORT Jb/mmr/oM mb CANADA'S FINEST Va MILE RACING EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT OATES OPEN 7 P.M. ADMISSION ADULT $11,00 CHILDREN UNDER12-FREE