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The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, July 5, 1997 Page 3 *74e &ùvu*tyto*t *)ndefre«ute*tt &otvttice *]udefee*tde*tt Produced weekly by James Publishing Company Limited P.O. Box 190,62 King St. W., Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3K9 P.O. Box 2000,1712 Baseline West, Courtice, Ontario L1C 2S8 905-623-3303 Fax: 905-623-6161 Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. lnternet-statesman@ocna.org For 143 Years, Our First Concern Has Been Our Community Publisher - John M. James Assoc. Publisher - Richard A. James Plant Manager - Rick Patterson Ad. Manager - Brian G. Purdy Editor - Peter Parrott Production Supervisor - Ralph Rozema, Suzanne Bennett, Kevin Britton, Sharon Cole, Laurens Kaldeway, Doug Lugtenburg, Barb Patterson, Jim Snoek, Vance Sutherland, Jim Tuuramo Advertising Laverne Morrison Editorial Brad Kelly, Lorraine Manfredo, Laura J. Richards Office Supervisor-Angela Luscher, Junia Hodge, Grace McGregor, Nancy Pleasance-Sturman, Marilyn Rutherford Region Seeks ISO Certification From page 1 absolute and total waste of money." The councillor 'declared the move to go ahead for the certification certification an abomination because "it does nothing to the level of service" the clients already receive. On the other side of the issue were a number of councillors including Clarington Mayor Diane Hamre who noted, "I have only one point I'd like to add. This would be proof of our staff's quality of service." Ajax Mayor Steve Parish echoed her remarks. He noted his municipality has just completed the ISO audit. He explained, "the ISO 9000 ensures to the public a consistent level of service and continual quality and enhancement." As far as the department not being in the manufacturing business, business, Mayor Parish assured fellow fellow councillors, "we do manufacture manufacture something -- we need to supply a high level of service to our residents." Ron Dancey, the Director of Family Services told council that the division is currently accredited accredited through the Family Services Association of Ontario which has a $2,000 per year price tag. No one volunteered how much it would cost to continue the ISO 9000 certificate each year after attaining it for the first time. Pickering Councillor Doug Dickerson noted, "the ISO standard standard is nice for any corporation From page 1 palities as the second level of government. "The minister is only going to guarantee two levels not three, and he will tell you that three is not an option," Councillor Nicholson said. Clarington Mayor Diane Hamre shot straight from the hip with "my residents want no part of it. The GTSB is a step in the to have as it give a reference point to someone in Malaysia, Russia and elsewhere, but we're in the people business where ISO is not necessary." Durham Region's Chief Administrative Officer Gary Cubitt told councillors that the consultant's information would be "transferred and shared throughout the administration." This would ensure that everyone would be "learning to hit that level of standards." door, and if the region is abolished, abolished, we'll be stepping away." Whitby Regional Councillor Marcel Brunelle submitted to councillors what he called a "made in Durham solution." The region would evolve into a services services board which would "operate "operate on the principle of a wholesale-retail-customer wholesale-retail-customer relationship" relationship" with municipalities retailing retailing services to its customers. His recommendation was shot down by a number of councillors councillors who thought his ideas were too late in coming. The region's comments on Milt Farrow's report "Getting Together" are due at the end of July. Oshawa Mayor Nancy Diamond noted her congratulations congratulations to the councillor for taking up the cause, but added, "it is time we collectively faced the reality of the report. The time is gone for us to think things will continue as they have before." Salvation Army Church 75 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville Sunday School for July and August 11 a.m. ALL CHILDREN WELCOME! Morning service.... 11 a.m. No evening service for the month of July Evening service resumes August 3rd at.... 6 p.m. idj.p. GTA Amalgamation URGENT! Students need homes in Bowmanville! Students from around the world desperately require caring host families right away! Share a genuine cultural experience by welcoming one of them as a member of your family. Students are 15-18, are fully insured and bring their own spending money. Families are volunteers who provide room and board free of charge. Full and half year students are available! These students could not participate without your support!! Here is a sample of our students... Nadja (Switzerland): outdoorsy, loves kids, animals, sports and school events Claus (Germany): friendly, funny, loves computers, kids and basketball Fernanda (Brazil): cheetful, sweet, enjoys skiing, horseback riding, and family Zowie (Australia): charming, funny, loves sports, music and baseball Pamela (Mexico): positive, happy, loves dogs, outdoors, basketball and soccer gSW Foundation for 111/ Foreign Study IWze % Foundation We need your help so please call now! Toll-free at 1-888-EF-54321 One Student, One Family, a Thousand Memories ©J.P.. - / / ' i v,. j 7 /V'fn'n ; fn if W* In : W 'in M 1 1 ; ■'! ; TP -/'V ji r ■:/ (. j /. .,*/ /, V V l V{ y, A " v ni A? f'/fî J l^j ?l /;/ h-i ■■■mh ? '/ /j >/; ; / - j r inn // h .<•: / - ; W / / ■ - y 1. - WiiM. MuW: tMfiShhhMfWâ M iilM JhiSni: (inf nn/ïï'MSaiSi the Rotary Club and their community works. Improve your game and enjoy. CHRISTMAS IN JULY, SATURDAY, JULY 19TH A turkey dinner for just $10.00 or bring a new toy for Memorial Hospital. Santa will be visiting and Christmas Music is planned by the "Jazz Men". Fun, even without the snow. WOODEN BOAT WEEKEND, SATURDAY, JULY 26TH A Wooden Boat Festival with 80 wooden boats, demonstrations, exhibits, and much more for the whole family. A barbecue and special music make this day a must - for the whole day,-and ADMISSION IS FREE! The Brig Restaurant and the Port of Newcastle Marina have a month of fun activities planned for July. The restaurant and outdoor patio arc in full swing with summer food and summer drinks. Pick your event and come be part of it all. £of Newest'" SLEEMAN'S VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Thursdays beginning July 10th, come and watch the games while you enjoy the Brig's new and expanded menu. Summer fun by the Lake - what could be better. HAWAIIAN THEME DAY, SATURDAY, JULY 12TII Hawaiian Burgers, Grass Skirts, Hula Hoop Contest, Prize for the Best Dressed and much more. Come early stay late. BARBECUE WITH THE GOLF DOCTOR, FRIDAY, JULY 18TII A barbecue by the lake with a presentation from the Golf Doctor all for just $25,00 - with proceeds to 'i ; / 1 1 // > CALL ALISON WOOLLACOTT OR HER STAFF AT (905) 987-5251 FOR INFORMATION, AND REMEMBER THEY CAN BOOK YOUR COMPANY AND FAMILY PARTIES AS WELL ALSO! LAKESIDE TENNIS IS STILL AVAILABLE AT JUST $125.00 PER FAMILY. CALL TODAY! Restaurant