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i w 416-623-3303 24 Pages Wednesday, February 24,1993 Bowmanville, Ontario 139th Year 560 + 40 G.S.T. = 600 Issue 8 Free Bell Service Could be Costly J. by Lorraine Manfredo Bowmanville will be the easternmost easternmost boundary of a wider telephone service planned by Bell Canada. The company has requested approval approval to expand the local calling service service around metropolitan Toronto to include Bowmanville in the east, Burlington Burlington ip the west, and Uxbridge and : Port Perry to the north. For Bowmanville residents, this means phoning Toronto will no longer be a long distance call. Bell Canada has applied to the Canadian Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for its first general increase to basic local rates in 10 years. Should the proposals be accepted by the CRTC in their present form, Bell would increase the residential rates in the Bowmanville area from $8.75 to $22.45. A business line would increase from $29.10 to $65.00. Officials at Bell concede that the cost of the proposed Community Calling Calling Plan is high, but insist that such a service has been demanded by subscribers subscribers dissatisfied with having to pay long distance charges to call friends, family, public services and business associates in the same metropolitan metropolitan area. ' Under the wider CCP plan, customers customers in Bowmanville would benefit from local calling rates to approximately approximately 2.5 million numbers within the extended Community Calling Area. As well, Bowmanville customers would continue to have local calling privileges to communities to the cast that are not included in the expansion The new area is intended to cover the entire "Commuter Shed of Toronto." Toronto." Bell chose to include in the extended extended calling area only those communities communities showing fairly well-established calling pattern into Toronto and surrounding surrounding centres,, explains Sandra Cmickshànks, public affairs officer at Bell. The extent of the coverage is not meant to be hard and fast, she added. In the future, the boundary could be extended even further. Bernard Courtois, a vice-president at Bell, said in a recent news release that the higher rates are necessary due to a weak economy, increased competition, competition, and decreased long distance income. income. "We are now in a position where we do not have the financial ability to maintain the same level of subsidy to local service as we have in the past," he said. "As a result, local rates are the most affected by this application." The telephone company has made plans for the extension of local calling service around Ottawa-Hull and around Montreal as well. Continued on Page 3 What About Newcastle Village? Two Newcastle Village business business men think Bell Canada's proposal'to increase rates and expand expand their toll-free Toronto area should be applicable to Newcastle Newcastle Village. At present, Bell's area of expanded expanded coverage stops just short of Newcastle, at Bowmanville. "If the intention is to include the entire Metropolitan Toronto commuter area, it is only logical that it should include Newcastle Village," states a letter from Edmond Edmond Vanhaverbeke, president of Syvan Developments Ltd. "As you are aware, there has been considerable development in the Village, and much of this development is related to Toronto Toronto growth," Mr. Vanhaverbeke wrote in his letter to Town of Newcastle Council. Another letter to council from N. Kastner, manager of the Canadian Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in Newcastle Village states: "We feel that exclusion will place the Village at a competitive disadvantage disadvantage for new industry and future future development. CORRECTION - In the February 20th edition of The Weekender, it was incorrectly stated that a 40-year-old woman involved in a two- vehicle collision at Concession St. and Regional Rd 42, had been charged with disobeying a Stop sign. In fact, no charges have been laid and the accident remains under investigation. The Statesman/ Weekender apologizes for this error. iMMiuim SNOW REMOVAL - A letter just arrived from a Bowmanville mother who has been having considerable difficulty pushing her baby in her stroller along many unshovelled sidewalks in our fair commmu- nity. She implores homeowners and business personnel to be more considerate and thanks those who have made the effort to clear their walks so anyone in a wheelchair could get out in the winter and be able to do their shopping without having to buck snowbanks. This week, there has been some excuse because of the heavy accumulation of snow that has fallen, but that one should be cleared quickly, without without waiting for a thaw. • MIMUIIII DEEP INTO REHEARSALS - Time is running out for the hardworking hardworking members of Bowmanville's Drama Workshop who are presenting presenting their "Noises Off' production next week March 4, 5 and 6 at Bowmanville High School. All reports indicate that rehearsals are going going well, the stage props are almost ready and the director still has some hair left and so lar hasn't had to visit the nearest shrink, which is a good sign. We have also learned that ticket sales arc picking up, but there's still room for more, so please call 623-4224 or 623-7596 and you will be taken care of. There's an interesting gimmick tying in a coupon for chicken wings that's somewhat unique. Better check it out and read about the actors in this week's edition, INCOME TAX OPTIONS - If you are a senior or disabled and your income is below $25,000, you should be aware of the help you can get from Community Care in completing your income lax forms for 1992. There arc a number of options open to you. Volunteers will come to your home. You may drop off all your papers at the Community Care office and volunteers will complete them. You can attend a Peter Hobb Tax Clinic on Tuesday, March 9th from 7 to 9 p.m. but you must make an appointment in advance for that one by phoning the Community Care office at 623-2261. You should also be aware that all Home Support Program clients will be contacted in the next few weeks to set up home visits to update client files. The callers will be wearing appropriate identification. STILL CELEBRATING - We arc still waiting for the Orono correspondence correspondence to arrive. It customarily is received by Monday morning, but there's been no sign of it so far, and this is being written Tuesday morning. Frankly, we suspect that the correspondent from that community, community, namely Isabelle Challice, and her husband, Orville, arc cither still celebrating all the excitement of their Golden Wedding anniversary anniversary on Saturday, or arc recovering from that event that was held in Orono United Church basement, with a huge crowd in attendance, including including many relatives from distant points. Possibly, the details will be included in Isabelle's column next week. We look forward to it. JUST ONE TO GO - After scaring the heck out of us during their first round encounter with Lakeficld, those Goodyear Jr. C Eagles arc now just one game away from meeting Little Britain in the league finals, finals, after taking three games to zip from Port Perry MoJacks. They play Wednesday in Port and back here Thursday, should they drop that one. Looks like they may be trying to emulate the Toronto Maple Leafs who also appear to be on a roll. There's something about winning winning that is gratifying for all concerned, including supporting fans. QUITE A MEETING - We weren't one of those several hundred electors who attended Monday night's Durham Liberal meeting at Courticc Secondary School's cafeteria, but understand it was not only interesting, but unusual as well. Apparently, almost a brand new group took over from those who have held the local organization together together for a number of years. It was almost a repeat of last year's meeting when comparative newcomers brought enough supporters with them for a complete executive change. We shall be following their progress with great interest in the months ahead as we await the launching of a federal election, probably in the fall. At this time, we would also like to pay a sincere tribute to former Prime Minister Joe Clark, whose father was a prominent weekly newspaper colleague from Alberta. Joe has announced his retirement from politics after a distinguished career that spanned more than 20 years. TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR BIA DINNER - The Bowmanville BlA's 15th annual all-members dinner is Monday evening, March 8th, at St. John's Anglican Church, Temperance St., Bowmanville. Tickets arc now on sale and should lie purchased as soon as possible, so that organizers can make suitable arrangements for catering. To order your tickets, (which cost $15 each) call 623-6600. V r Jf/. •ar- f Serious Injuries in Two-Vehicle Crash A Bowmanville y/omanfamd to., be air-lifted to Sunny- btook Hospital Wednesday,Mernoon, February 17, following following this serious two-vchicle'fcollision at the comer of Concession Concession St. & Regional RdJ #42. The 40-ycar-old victim was travelling westbound on Concession St. Her injuries were reported to be serious but not life-threatening. The 58- year-old driver of the southbound van, a Cobourg resident, is charged with having no licence and no insurance. He re- ceived minor injuries in the crash. ap'Xx /I V a; ' M tPRSl HggH iHi Sec Page 12 The Stork Market Report MmNIBRSON - It'* » Will SMITH - It'* « Hoyt SI'KELM AN - It'* » Otrll , Total Thl» Year Boys 11 Girls 14 Durham Riding Liberals have elected a "pro-family/pro-life" executive executive for a second consecutive year. The 15 directors and six members members of the executive chosen Monday Monday night at the riding association's annual meeting arc calling for "a return return to family values." They also support "respect for life from conception conception to natural death." "We have chosen to be forthright on our stand on the life issue." A leaflet listing the names of the pro-family/pro-life candidates circulated circulated among the 300 Liberals attending attending the meeting at Courticc Secondary Secondary School also stressed "honesty and integrity, respect for the environment, environment, and unity of both country and parly." Dr. John Wilson, of Bowmnn- villc, a former Chief of Cardiology at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, becomes the new president of the B in the Durham Riding. He tie- :l Doug Moffatt, a former riding riding president. Doug Moffatt headed a second slate of officers which included included many longtime parly supporters supporters and previous office-holders. While the new Durham executive is openly pro-life, its members deny that they are single-issue Literals. Other Issues "litis is one of many issues. We feel as competent in addressing the other issues as we do this one, said Dr. Paul Hoy a director on the riding riding association's pro-life executive. lie added that the executive lias both experience and enthusiasm, noting that the membership in the Liberal Party within Durham has increased increased to 1,026 from just over 200 at the previous annual general meeting. meeting. "We have chosen to be forthright on our stand on the life issue," he added. Rosemary Connell, a Port Perry resident who is among five persons campaigning to be the next Liberal candidate in the Durham riding, openly opposes abortion. But, she said being pro-life docs not disqualify disqualify a party member or candidate from being able to deal with other issues. She believes that a pro-life/ pro- family stance covers a variety of issues, issues, ranging from the environment to the economy and die protection of family values. She said the media arc partly to blame for linking prolife prolife views to die single issue ol abortion. abortion. Some of the other issues cited by Ms Connell include high taxation, improved education and training opportunities, opportunities, support for family farms and the restoration of honesty, integrity integrity and dignity to the political process. process. Concerns Doug Moffatt, a past-president of the Durham Literal Riding Association, Association, indicated concern over the direction direction the association had taken. He noted that the pro-life stance may have an impact on the party's chances of winning the federal election election expected within the year. "To fracture on this single-issue stuff has really teen tough on the party." he stated. He said he hopes the process of nominating a Literal candidate in the upcoming election docs not become become centred on the pro-life debate. "If we talk about real issues, the Liberals can win this riding," he said. A nomination meeting to select a Liberal candidate for the Durham riding in the next federal election is expected in early April. Dr. Hoy stated that the goal of Liberals with a pro-life viewpoint is to elect a pro-life candidate. But, he added that the upcoming nomination meeting will be in accordance with all party rules and will be open to all. He indicated that it would be the intent of the executive to support whatever candidate is chosen democratically democratically in die nominating process. "We arc Liberals and we support the Literal Parly," he said. Although righl-to-lifc issues were not openly debated during the meeting, it was obvious that two rival rival slates of officers were vying for control of the local party machinery. Liberals for Life Those entering the cafeteria of Courticc Secondary School were handed a list of Pro-family/Pro-life candidates from a table under a banner banner reading "Liberals for Life." There were several heated exchanges exchanges between opposing factions on procedural issues. There was one attempt by Mr. Moffatt to adjourn die meeting. Mr. Moffatt claimed in die early stages of the meeting dial since die association's financial report report was incomplete, it would be preferable to adjourn the meeting to a later date. His motion was strongly overturned by a crowd that cheered loudly, shouted and pounded the tables tables of the cafeteria. And, although the meeting seemed strongly divided, many of Continued on Pago 3 Fitness Centre Parking Scarce There is a parking shortage at the Newcastle Fitness Centre at Bowmanville High School, citizens citizens say in recent letters to Newcastle Newcastle Council. What parking spaces available arc being used, not by people attending attending fitness classes at the centre, centre, but by students, the letters add. One letter from Bessie Forsey told council that there really Isn't any place where she can park within the high school area where it is possible for her to leave her car. Ms Forsey said in her letter that persons using the centre arc not supposed to park in the student student parking lot or the teachers' lot. "Would you please seek a quick solution to this problem," said local resident Helen Cook in another letter to council. "It seems everywhere we go to park they said, 'Oh, you can't park there. That is for the students.' students.' So, will you soon tell us seniors where we can park." The letters are to be referred to the Director of Community Services for review and a report to be written regarding possible solutions to the problem. V " < v.: [PRESTON] We Move It! 623-4433 Bowmanville Mayor Addresses Volunteers of C.S.O. 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