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Exciting Life as a Parliamentary Page The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, January 8,1992 5 Serving as a parliamentary page in the Ontario Legislature Legislature was an "opportunity of a lifetime" for a 13-year-old student at Bowmanvillc Senior Senior Public School. From October 21 to November November 22, Sara Bragg worked alongside the men and women who run Ontario's Ontario's government. As a parliamentary page, her duty included bringing MPPs a glass of water on a silver tray whenever they snapped their fingers. She also delivered messages in the legislature, took various documents to the MPPs' desks and generally assisted the MPPs by performing vari ous errands connected with the legislative process. The role of a page is part of a parliamentary tradition dating back to the late 1800's. In those days, pages (who were always male) were considered servants of the legislature and they earned 15 cents per day. Today, the pages - both male and female -- not only maintain a parliamentary tradition tradition but also have a unique learning experience. And, incidentally, incidentally, the pay is better now than it was in 1867. It's $15 per day. Sara explains that she was part of a group of 24 students selected from across Ontario HERMAN" ~\ V |o/<4 €> 1991 Jim Ungcr/Distfibutcd by Universal Press Syndicate "I'm going to have the buffet. Do you have another one for my husband?" E&t Canadian Statesman 62 King St. W., Bowmanvillc 623-3303 Since 1854 Your Neighbor, Business Partner and Friend Business Directory ACCOUNTANCY WILLIAM C. HALL : 'B. Comm. " Chartered Accountant 35 King St. W., Newcastle . Telephone 987-4240 SUTHERLAND, HOBB and PARTNERS Peter A. Hobb, C.A. Wilmar J. Bakker, C.A. Chartered Accountante 118 King St. E. Bowmanville 623-9461 N. L. WOODHOUSE & Assoc. Certified General Accountant NewViews and bedford Installations and Support 8 Holgate Cres., Bowmanville 623-9650 DOUGLAS R. 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When they weren't working as pages, they were spending their time studying math and French and to learning about how the legislature operates. Today's "servants of the legislature" are on duty during during the opening ceremonies held in the legislature and in Question Period and during the introduction of bills. The pages take turns being on duty in various rooms of the Legislature including the Clerk's Office, the Press Gallery Gallery and the lobbies outside the chambers. But, for the remainder of the afternoon, the pages took turns serving in the legislature legislature and attending classes in math and French. The group also spent some time on the study of parlia- Nominations Now Accepted for Ont. Volunteer Award When an immigrant to Ontario Ontario is faced with the challenge challenge of learning a new language, language, someone is there with words of encouragement. When the local theatre group needs sets for its next production, production, someone is there to pick up a paint brush and lend a helping hand. That someone is a volunteer - one of many people people across the province who devote time and energy to improving improving the quality of life in their community. It's time for those special "someones" to be named and acclaimed for a job well done! Nominations are now being accepted accepted for the annual Volunteer Volunteer Service and Outstanding Achievement Awards, recognized recognized volunteers whose activities activities relate to the mandates of the Ministry of Citizenship and the Ministry of Culture and Communications. "While Volunteers support and strengthen almost every aspect aspect of community life, we're often unaware of their contribution," contribution," said Minister of Citizenship Citizenship Elaine Ziemba. "Most volunteers work behind the scenes, without fanfare, simply because they believe in the value value of helping others. Volunteers Volunteers exemplify those qualities of commitment, caring and compassion that are the hallmark hallmark of a progressive society." "Without the assistance of volunteers, many of Ontario's non-profit organizations would be hard-pressed to maintain their programs and services," added Culture and CommunL cations Minister Karen Has- lam. "The willingness 'to take on any task with enthusiasm and good cheer makes volun^ leers an indispensable asset. They serve as an inspiration to us all, meriting our deepest admiration admiration and thanks." Volunteer Service Awards honor adult volunteers for five, 10 or 15 consecutive years of service, or youth volunteers for two years of service, in any of the following areas; the arts, heritage conservation, community community information centres, public libraries, broadcasting and telecommunications, telecommunications, newcomer services, multiculturalism, citizenship, citizenship, service to the Aboriginal Aboriginal community, race relations and human rights. Exceptional contributions by individuals, non-profit organizations organizations or businesses can be recognized through the Outstanding Outstanding Achievement Awards, only 15 of which are presented each year. Nominations in this meritorious category arc evaluated evaluated on such factors as the nature nature of the achievement in relation relation to obstacles overcome, evidence of ongoing leadership PLEASE RECYCLE THIS PAPER If you are new to Bowmanville... WELCOME SERVICE would like to call on you with Housewarming Gifts and Information about your new location. Call Your Hi Neighbour Hostess Mrs. Audrey Kehoe at 623-0395 and dedication, and impact on a community. Non-profit organizations wishing to submit nominations for the Volunteer Service or Outstanding Achievement Awards can obtain nomination forms at Ministry of Citizenship Citizenship or Ministry of Culture and Communications field offices. The deadline for nominations is January 31, 1992. mentary procedure including how to introduce a bill and how to argue for or against a piece of legislation. The students, students, who arc all from grades seven or eight, also held a simulated committee meeting. • Of course, life as a parliamentary parliamentary page is not just work and education. There was also time for lunch with the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Ontario, and a visit to the Sky- Dome. Sara believes the experience experience has taught her a lot about how the government works. She was surprised to discover, for example, that although although MPPs might heckle each other and debate fiercely in the Legislature, it wasn't uncommon for representatives representatives of different political parties parties to go out for coffee afterwards. afterwards. And, of course, she enjoyed enjoyed the experience of living in Toronto. Best of all, she met new friends from across Ontario. Sara's parents were impressed impressed with die program. "It's amazing how much con fidence they build," said Anna Bragg. She was impressed impressed with the professionalism professionalism that the pages displayed and noted that the job teaches them to be well-organized. Young people interested in applying for the job of a page in the Ontario legislature legislature must meet the following qualifications: They must be in either grade seven or eight. They must have an average of 80 per cent or higher and they must apply through their school. Pages are selected from the applications received. However, there are more would-be pages than there arc available positions. About 700 applications are received each year and only 72 parliamentary parliamentary pages are selected in any given year. Nevertheless, Sara believes believes that this shouldn't stop someone with the interest and the qualifications from applying. applying. "Anyone who doesn't apply apply for this and wants to has missed an opportunity of a lifetime,"she says. Sara Bragg, a grade eight student at Bowmanville Senior Public School, found herself in a new job late last year. She was a parliamentary page in the Ontario Legislature for part of October and November. Sara is shown here with The Honorable Honorable David Warner, speaker of the House. Mat from Bast Make Snow Cow As Their Centennial Project (taimûmn VOLUME 113 14 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1967 15çf Per Copy NUMBER , jjfc I .■ !***, ' <• l ' fjpgap 1 pp f i; \i& "V, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wright, 15 Prospect St., have a large cow in their back yard . .. probably contrary to local residential zoning regulations. But, it is made of snow and was built last weekend by their daughter Bev Wright and her fiance Richard Koyhi and their son Grant and his wife Jane. When they started what they jokingly call their centennial project, they had ... idea how it would turn out, but gradually it emerge ed as this well-uddered cow. When the Statesman photographer arrived on the scene, the warmer weather had melted some of the snow, causing it to lean a bit to the left. In Newcastle it is understood there is a snow whale and some other interesting ice sculpture on George Chard's property. Charge Made By Ex-Councillor Ken Hooper Councillor Nicks Denies Conflict of Interest Charge On Hockey School Motion At the meeting of Town Council on Tuesday evening Councillor Ken Nicks denied a charge of conflict of interest made against him by Ken Hooper, an Arena Board member. Councillor Nicks said that he had no financial interest in the Gamble Hockey School, and money paid to him by it had been solely for room and board for its students. A motion by Councillor Nicks, seconded by Councillor James Bourke, had been passed at the last council meeting in December, which decided that a letter be sent to the. Arena Board requesting that it reconsider the increase in rates to the Gamble Hockey Sdiool. Councillor Bourke was not present at the meeting of council on Tuesday evening. May Total Over $159,000 Town s Financial Report Forecasts Greater Effort To Collect Arrears of Taxes Mayor Ivan Hobbs in his Ity review of 1966 at the Town Council meeting, Tuesday evening, evening, said that it was the first year that the municipal- Centennial Contest Starts Next Week In keeping with the spirit of Centennial, several Bowmanville Bowmanville merchants are joln- Inr In a Centennial contest ■tartine next week Jr. The Statesman. Each week, individual letters taken from the name of one of Canada's Prime Ministers, will be inserted In advertisements. Contest participants must take the letters and put them together together to spell out the correct name. These entries will be sent to The Statesman, and each week a draw will be held of the correct entries. The winner will receive $10 In merchandise from one of the participating stores. Look for this big contest that starts In the next edition. edition. It will continue for 15 weeks. had n Clerk-Treasurer- Controller. He paid high tribute tribute to Robert L. Byron's excellent excellent work in this office. His Worship said that the Ronds and Streets Department had carried on its usual road and sidewalk surfacing program program throughout the year. "There has been expansion by local industries. The Bowmanvillc Bowmanvillc Foundry, the i local Hollingshead plant, and Preston Preston Transport have all cx- panded. Also, industrial land has changed hands. All this shows that local industry is following a plan helpful to the community. Mayor Hobbs said that the construction of a new building building for a Fire Hall and Police Station will be a major project project for 1967. New accommodation accommodation for both these departments departments is much needed, he added. He spoke of the Centennial Committee's work on a pro- (TURN TO PAGE TWO) Accept Tender For $359,189 New Fire Hall Town Council it It* meeting meeting In the Council Chamber on Tuesday evening accepted the recommendation of the Board of Works Committee Committee and accepted the lowest^ tender for the construction of the new Fire Hal - FoUce Station Building. This was the Van Hoof Construction Company, Whitby, tender In the amount of 8359,189. This acceptance Is subject to the approval of the Ontario Municipal Former Tyrone Pastor Now Whitby Barrister Named Queen's Counsel A well-known Whitby barrister, barrister, Alfred Morris Wootton, BA., B.D., was among 115 Ontario lawyers named Queen's Counsel New Year's Day by Attorney-General Arthur Wishart. Mr. Wootton, 65, who is in partnership with his son, John, is a member of the Ontario Law Association, the Whitby Curling Club, the Rotary Club, and an honorary member of the Whitby Kinsmen Club. He is also president of the Junior B League. He heard the news of his appointment Monday. "I feel it is an honor for myself, my family and my firm, especially especially coming in Confederation Year," he said today. Mayor Desmond Newman of Whitby sent him a telegram conveying "warmest geetings and sincere congratulations from the council and the (TORN TO PAGE TWO) Distribute. 87 Hampers Just .before Christmas, the Salvation Army in Bowman* ville distributed 87 tuunnars of food, .toys, cldtnlBg, 1 etc. *to families over a wide area, from Pontypool to the Oshawa Capt. Herb Fraser told The Statesman that this total was higher than last year, but that collections from local Individuals Individuals and organizations were also higher this year. He expressed their thanks to those who assisted. Ken Hooper, a former member member of Town Council, said that he was not representing the Arena Bosrd. "I would like to address council regarding regarding certain Items, but I might say that my remarks will be directed at certain members of council and not at council in genertL" he declared. "First I would like to state that I have no political ambitions ambitions at this time so no one need get the idea I am politicking," politicking," Mr. Hooper said. "I would like to draw your attention to a letter in the local paper signed not by a taxpayer but Councilman K. Nicks. I am not too interest- Finally Gels His Big Wolf ed in the contents of this letter letter because I do not think it made too much sense, but the one part that I was amazed at was when he stated 'that this particular council is made-up of business and professional people put there by the public to safeguard their interest and (TURN TO PAGE TWO) Young Recreation Twiriers Perform At Annual Concert A molt successful Christmas Concert presenting Baton Twirling, Tap Dancing, and Ballet, sponsored by the Recreation Recreation Department, was held last Wednesday, Dec. 21st In the Town Hall Auditorium. The performers received great applause applause from the appreciative audience that almost filled the place to capacity. Gifts were presented to Miss Irenle Harvey, who is in charge of the classes. She is also the Instructor of all the Wednesday cIsbms at the Lions Community Centre. Her assistants assistants at the* daWCvare Miss Martin Mrs. Shirley Fowler, who teaches the ballet classes, tap dancing and the Saturday - baton baton classes, wti also made the recipient of a gift from her pupUs, as was her assistant for the Saturday classes, Miss Brenda Henning. The most exciting part of the evening for the children was the appearance of Santa Claus, Ed Leslie was marvelous marvelous in the role. He distributed distributed a gift to each child. One little one, starry eyed with joy, said afterwards: "O, it was wonderful. I stood right next to Santa. I could S ut out my hand and touch im on the arm, and I did" The Sailorettes Juvenile Routine was the well paced opening number, and Shelley Yanstone was the leader. Next came Patsy Blake's amazingly dextrous demonstration of two batons twirling. Excellent solos were then presentedby Cathy Passant, Susan . 1 - l 1Bàç~.> , 3toet v Bate, Kathy Blake and Irene Riet- (TURN TO PAGE TWO) Damaged On. New Years Day A car driven bv Andrew Zowlszn, R.R. 3, Bqwmnnylllc, and one driven by Doreen Pearl Woods, 221 Connut Street, Oshawa, collided at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, on No. 2 Highway, lust cast of Courticc. Mr. Zowlsza's car, pictured above, struck a tree following the collision, lie was taken by the Bowmanvillc Area Ambulance to lliu Oshawa General Hospital where be ls rccelvlng treatment for chest and head Injuries.. Constable James Coe, OPV, investigated the accident. uts an d (Pa leces New Manager COMMERCE -- Bowmanville's Chamber of Commerce Commerce will hold a Directors meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 10th at 8 p.m. in the Board Room of the Lions Centre, All members are invited to attend and present their ideas for the new year. We wonder if the Chamber is planning any sort of special event to mark Canada's Centennial? t t t t + ERROR -- Plumber Jack Burgess sent out about 200 calendars for 1967 with the picture on them entitled "Surprise." After they had been sent, a real surprise came for Jack and his wife. The calendars had the wrong phone number printed on < them and to make matters worse, the phone num- Mjer belonged to a neighbor. The correct number is Hampton 263-2151. Now, if we make a mistake printing that number, there really will be trouble, t t t t t SPACE -- Poor old Santa Claus has no place to keep his float while waiting for the parade next year. It Is 35' long, 9' wide and 12' high and the committee will pay reasonable rent. Can anybody anybody help poor old St. Nick who was so good to everyone at .Christmas? Phone 623-5031. • t t t t . t SERVICE -- Residents of Hampton and area, Orono and Kirby will be interested in the bus schedule on page 9 of this issue, inserted by Burley Bus Lines. Regular bus service has been established from Hampton, through to Whitby and from Kirby and Orono, t t t t t SCULPTURE -- The good supply of snow, plus the warmer weather, has brought on a rash of snow and Ice sculpturing .all over town and even in the neighboring communities. These will fill in for the many Christmas, decorations that arc rapidly disappearing as the season ends. BIRTHDAY -- On Tuesday, Jan. 3rd, Bowmanville Bowmanville Foundry celebrated their 65th anniversary in business, in Bowmanville, Over their long history there have been many upa and downs but the Rehder family have always bounced back until today the firm is stronger and busier than it ever has been, with its reputation for fine products at Its highest. Congratulations. CENTENNIAL -- Clarke Township Is away ahead of the rest of us In recognizing Canada's Centennial Centennial year. At the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve, "Fires of Friendship" were lit at the Lovckln form, Newcastle, Lome Hardy's farm west of Lcskard, at the Oshawa Ski Club slopes at Kirby, and In the area of McLean's School, Kendal. Nice work, Clarke Centennial Committee, Committee, Around here, the only fires burning other than In healing appliances were In the tummies of Imbibing New Year's Eve celebrants. O. Neale McLean ït was announced this week that Jury &t Lovell's Bowmanville Bowmanville drug store has a new manager who took over, on January 1st, in the person of D. Neale McLean. Mr, McLean graduated with first class honors honors and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy from the University of Toronto In 1965. He has been on the Bowmanvillc Bowmanvillc stall since that time and Is a native of Lindsay. Several Major Events Coming Up There are several major events in the offing that will be of considerable interest to many area citizens. Next Wednesday the first meeting of the newly'constituted newly'constituted Northumberland-Durham Progressive-Conservative Association Association will be held in Dr. Powers School, Port Hope. The new association has been formed to take in the expanded expanded riding brought about by redistribution. For the first time, the Cobourg area will be included as part of the Northumberland-Durham federal federal riding that will be represented represented by one M.P. in Ottawa. Due to the expansion, considerable reorganization has become necessary for ail parties. This should be a most interesting interesting meeting because the guest speaker is Del O'Brien, National President of the Young Progressive-Conservatives Progressive-Conservatives and there also will be an election of officers. The second big event will be held tomorrow, January 5th, when Bowmanville Rotary Club will relieve the rigors of winter by presenting their (TURN TO PAGE TWO) Ralph Fry, Scugog St., for the past several v. has been doing his utmost to track down this; wolf. This week, he caught up with the anirh.. brought it down. It is the largest of the mov^J 20 wolves he has shot over the past several yea it was costly. In the process, he covered manyi>" and also lost one dog that has not yet been loy The wolf was shot in the Bethany aretf.'JMr. Ff[. only collects, the bounty for wolves but also^ 1 them and sells the pelts for scatter rugs. Expect Park Ready for Use This Year Rofary Club Honored wz/i| Highest Attendance Awarcf For District Clubs in Oct. The Basil Tippetts Trophy was received by the Bowmanville Bowmanville Rotary Club on Thursday Thursday at the luncheon meeting held at the Flying Dutchman. This trophy was won by the local Rotary Club for the highest attendance record of all the Rotary Clubs in District District 707 during October. There are 42 clubs in the district. district. Perfect Attendance Pins were presented to Walter De* Geer, 18 Years, President Bob Stevens, 16 Years, Ken Hoc- kin, Four Years, and Jack Bryson, Three Years, by At- tendance Chairman Jack Lan- As the trial period of having having Thursday for the day of club luncheon meetings had ended, a vote on this was taken. The result of the ballots ballots was in favor of making Thursday the permanent meeting day, and the By- Laws of the club will be changed accordingly. The birthday of Jack Lander was celebrated by his fellow Rotations. Rotations. Forecasts of activities of different club committees for the coming year were made Attend Speaking Course by four Director-Chairmen, George Vice, Dr. .Keith Bit* lett, Tom Cowan, and A. H, Strike. President Stevens reported reported for Director-Chairman Bill Thlesburger on International International Service, as Mr. Thlee- burger was in Montreal. ; "The International Service Committee is sponsoring thri Travel and Adventure Series? The next presentation wVJ be on Thursday evening, Jaj.'L» ary 5th, when a colored film" on Bermuda *\vill be shown, and Bob O'Reilly, a well known traveller, will be the commentator. President Stevens told the club that the International Service Committee will alijo sponsor a trip to Ottawa fo.r (TURN TO PAGE TWO) The third annual Junior Farmer Effective Speaking Course was held recently recently at the Albion IIllls Conservation School near Bolton, Ontario, Delegates from 23 counties participated In this course, sponsored by the Ontario Junior Farmer Association in co-operation with the Department of Agriculture and Food, l ie* tured above, from left to right are: Jamieson Rlbey, Cjoderlch, Huron; i-J's Wert- ham, Chcsicy, Bruce; Jim Crydcrmnn, Bowmanvillc, Durham; and O. N. Iiawn, Course Instructor, Kcmptvillc Agricultural School, Kemptville, Ontario. RehcfeJ "Ned" Honored By His Profession A native of Bowmanville, J. K. "Nul" Rehdcr, ion of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Rehder, Beech Avenue, has received a distinguished honor. Now a consulting engineer in Montreal, Mr. Rehder has .been nominated to writ* and present the official exchange exchange paper from the United States to the International International Foundry Congre# meeting this year In NeV, Delhi, India. CAR STOLEN TUESDAY On Tuesday, Mr», Join Mal». R.R. 1, Howmanvlllti reported to BownuntWe Dollcc that her car, a 185S Chevrolet coach, green, had been stolen from the I.O,A, parking lot between S;5I a.m, ami 11:30 a.m. The car h*s nul yet beeu recovered.