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What Is the Town of Newcastle Ratepayers' Assn. Ail About? Philosophy: The influence and control of people by governments has had an alarming increase the past few years. However, there has not been a corresponding 'increase of influence by the people on their governments. While the number of the peoples' representatives per capita has declined, the num- ber in the bureaucracy has multiplied substantially. The politicians who come and go by in large follow the policies and recommendations laid down for them by the administrators. The adminis- trators after many years of experience are quite capable of justifying either the pro or the con of any issue or development depending on their own wishes. Consequent- ly, we now have excessive power concentrated in admin- istrative bureaus. Already, gone are the good old days when we were free to improve our own lot from our own resources provided that in doing so we did not cause harm to anyone else. This our forefathers called "Liberty". Today almost everything is controlled from our wages to our property. Those of us who attempt to initiate something for the benefit of our family, our community and our coun- try are very much hindered, others feel the effects more indirectly. We at T.O.N.R.A. are not so naive to believe that we can change the system. It does have many good features. The problem is to make it work for us. For example since 1955 the cost of a serviced building lot climbed from $800 tg $29,000 while during the same time period the cost of the building itself has only tripled. The lots are controlled bv the bureau- BEEF SALE SIDES- BEEF 74C LB. HINDS-BEEF 78CLB. SIDES-PORK 89CLB. Swift Diamond A Bacon by te 16 lb. box 79c LB. DE KOKER'S MEA TS Corner of Taunton Rd. and Hwy. 115 Orono 983-5445 ~ cracy, the building is carried out by freedom of enterprise. The bureaucracy then, is not working for us, it is working against us. This situation is not unique. Throughout history this oc- curs whenever governmental systems fail to involve one very important ingredient in the decision making formula; namely, 'THE PEOPLE'. As this trend continues and governments grow larger and more remote from the people, the people themselves become increasingly less interested in their government. As a show of discontent, politics (con- temporary affairs) become a distasteful topic of discussion among many well-bred citi- zens. The bureaucracy then has a more free hand to grow in size and control. On December 6th, we did not elect a board of management. A board of management belongs only in a Corporation where profit is the only interest and investors have the opportunity to cop out whenever they are dissatis- fied. Such a board has no place in the government of a community, a-province or a nation where citizens cannot cop out simply by not becom- ing involved. On December 6th we elected representatives to represent our ideas, our problems and our interests. To do otherwise, is not democra- tic. It is then an oligarchy which camouflages as a dem- ocracy once every two years. A LIAISON: Therefore, in order that your representa- tives may enlist your inter- ests, they must know that they are. To do this you need a liaison. THIS IS WHAT THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIA- TION IS ALL ABOUT. (With the advent of Regionalism we no longer have 24 representa- tives, we only have seven). The individual or small groups can't get anywhere with governments. However, at a ratepayer assembly, we all have an equal voice. So bring us your problems and your ideas. You make the motion and if you get the vote of the majority you have a united front to help solve your problem or impliment your idea in a quiet diplomatic fashion. Don't wait until you have been turned down by your government, remember your elected representatives have their pride too. For myseif, after accepting nomination for Council; I Tvitàrdrew;not because 1 slight the position, but rather I feel the job of building a strong organization to act as your liaison for citizen participa- tion is at this time and in my mind more important. After much consideration, I believe my chances of success are much greater outside the government than from within. Like the executive of T.O.N. R.A. with whom I am so proud of be associated, we don't have to be paid to serve our community nor do we have the appetite for power. But we do need help. If you have been interested enough to read this long release in its totality then you are the type of person we are looking for. If you believe as we believe that people should be involved with their government and care enough to assist other people and neighbourhoods in finding sol- utions to their problems that we would like to be associated with you. Call me at 576-6433 or drop out to an assembly. We meet every third Monday of every month in the Bowman- ville Council Chambers over the Fire Hall at 8:00 p.m. All our meetings are public. (On the other hand, althôugh I arn confident that the substanceof this release is correct, infal- ibililty does exist and I welcome any critism, public or otherwise). Some of the things we will be working towards are as follows: A. Block Parent Program, Drop in Centres for school children of working parents, expecially single parent families. A regional Ombudsman, A Courtice Fire- hall. Other questions also are slated for discussion at our next meeting of January 17th. Should water and sewer re- sponsibilities revert back to the Area Municipality or stay with the Region? Should the cost of sidewalks be placed on the general tax rate or be treated as local improve- ments? Sincerely, Ron Amyotte, President Hospital Bowling January 4,1977 Ladies' high singles Dorothy Richards, 284; highDtriple Cathy Pidduck, 627; high averages Barb Hanc, 203. Men's high single Tony Chappell, 266; high triple Ray Ferguson, 701; high average Win Vanstone, 214. Team Standings: Team 2,7 points; 3, 5; 5, 4; î1,3; 6, 2; 4,-. Team 2, high pins 3546. NOTICE Mas-on 2C Barrister & Solicitor FUTURE OFFICE HOURS MONDAY - TUESDAY - FRIDAY 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed Wednesday and Thursday 135 Wellington Street, Box 129 Bowmanville, Ontario LlC 3K9 Phone 623-5688 Play without lessons? * t~easy! JANUARY SALE ON ALL ORGANS GREAT PRICES SOME USED ORGANS HEINTZMAN PIANOS NEW and USED Corne la Todayl * HAMMOND ORGANS WMusicaJ Fun! Oshawa Organ Centre Ltd. HAMMOND ORGAN STUDIOS Free Lessons - Expert Prompt Service - Easy Credit 16 Simcoe St. North at King, Oshawa Phone 728-1675 Open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Rotarians Welcome New Member The Bowmanville Rotary Club welcomed a new member, Captain Robert Perry of Bowmanville's Salvation Army, following his induction Thursday, December 30. Captain Perry first became a Rotarian in the Huntsville club in 1969 and later transferred his membership to the Westville, Nova Scotia club. A newcomer to Bowmanville, he and his family have moved from coast to coast in Canada since he began his work in the Salvation Army 16 years ago. Above, he is shown receiving a membership pin from club president Merrill Brown. Clean ýU p Operations At Port Granby Dump Accepted by AEC Bd., Steps taken so far in Eldorado Nuclear Ltd.'sclean up of the Port Granby dump site have been cleared by the Atomic Energy Control Board (AECB). Earlier in the year the AECB advised the uranium refining company to make changes in the dump's oper- ation until Jan. 31st, the date ordered for its closing. The possibility of contamin- ation of Lake Ontario by residue filtering through the dump was the major concern of the AECB. Ground modifications at the site, however, have removed a large part of the fear for the lake's condition. Dams located at the east and west exits of the residue drainage basins were accept- ed as an access for testing, treating and controlling the ,Jolly Club' Senior C Hold Christmas Din The Jolly Club senior citi- zens of 2 and 4 Nelson Street held their Christmas dinner party Dec. 11th, 1976 at Memorial Park Club House Twenty-four persons enjo- yed the dinner. Draws were made after a short meeting. Door prize was won by Mabel Hendren. Lucky cup was won by guest, Vickie Murphy. Oldest person Alice Saunders. Most grandchildren Kate Sey- mour. A favor was at each plate and two table decorations were provided by the Brownie Pack led by Marion Henning. The two decorations were won by guest Marie Mitchell and Miss Crowe, a member. Eacb member was given a small gift from the club. Quilt was drawn for by Mrs. Ada Butler and went to Mike Hickey of Hampton, Licence no. 195858. Later, ail returned to the rec room at 2 Nelson Street to spend the rest of the evening. It was enjoyed by ail. Singing carols, bingo and cards were enjoyed. Dec. l6th-Thursday even- Agrieultural Durham Farmers' ing 1.500 Fertilizer Clinie 150 steer Durham farmers will have sing "E an opportunity to meet with with Hi the Crops Specialist, Neil Lunch n Moore, and other Ministry noon att staff from the Bowmanville afternoo office of the Ontario Ministry terson o of Agriculture and Food on who is f Friday, January 14th, at 1:30 cash ci p.m. at the Agricultural office discussir at 234 King Street East, Seedîng ' Bowmanville. the Agric This meeting will be a ings Cou question and answer type of farmer f forum with farmers having an Countryn opportunity to ask questions Tweed, a] relative to various types of and Cro fertilizers, what is most suit- Walkerto able for the specific crop, and theyi what are the safe rates to the overa apply at the time of planting, All farme the use of sludge, getting the welcbme. most out of your barnyard days wil manure, and other problems Lunch is related to general crop pro- who regis duction and fertility. we recon As' intimated, the meeting days to c will start promptly at 1:30 Holstei p.m., and all farmers are1 welcome. Directo Crop and Livestock Days, County H Lindsay, January 18 and 19th holding t The East Central Soil and ing at th( Crop Improvenient Associa- at 234 1 tion which is made up of the Bowman' Crop Improvement Associa- Friday, tions in the Countries of would rer Ontario, Durham, Peter- make a n borough, and Victoria will plan to b sponsor two special days for suggest t farmers in the respective have id counties to be held at the tours, an Agricultural office, 322 Kent would bec Street West, Lindsay. The breeder, Crops Day on Tuesday, Jan- suggestio uary 18th will start at 9:45 Only by a.m. It should be an interest- presented ing day with the topic of come up "Energy Conservation" Dr. progran Terry Daynard who has been On We with the Crop Science Depart- stock Day ment of the University of areas of1 Guelph since 1969 doing re- first one b search on corn with emphasis with Dr.I on tillage, silage, drying, Regional stover quality and other as speak( general corn production prac- Jack Cot tices will be the guest speaker. Cow Man In the morning along with Dr. mum Hee Ross Stephenson, also from noon ther the Crops Science Department discussion at the University of Guelph, Systems" who is now tarming a 400 acre the Beef farm at Sunderland, market- ton as cha Ne4ws hogs per year, and rs. He will be discus- nergy Conservation gh Mositure Corn." may be purchased at the meeting. For the n program, Ken Pat- of Middlesex County arming 800 acres of rop farm will be ng the subject "From Through Marketing." ultural Rep. in Hast- nty, Paul Burns, a rom Tamworth, Bill man, a farmer from nd Rick Upford, Soils ps Specialist from n as panel members will all be discussing all pasture systems. ers in the area will be . The meetings both Il start at 9:45 a.m. available to those ter in good time, and mmend both of these ounty farmers. n ClubDirectors to Plan for 1977 ors of the Durham Holstein Club will be heir Planning Meet- e Agricultural office King Street East, ville at 11:00 a.n., on January 21st. We mind all directors to note of this date and e on hand. We, also, 'o breeders that if you eas for programs, d other activities that of interest to you as a then pass on these ns to your directors. having your ideas I to them, can they with a worthwhile in 1.977. dnesday, the Live-' y, there will be two discussion with the being: "Brucellosis" Doug Gaît from.the Vet Lab at Brighton cer followed by Dr. e discussing "Dry nagement for Upti- alth." In the after- re will be a panel n group on "Pasture with Bob Murray, Specialist, at Brigh- irman, Doug Tipper, contaminated water. A proposed water treatment plant operating alongside the company's other facilities for controlling the seepage was also approved as an "accept- able interim measure" by the AECB. Other measures included in Eldorado Nuclear Ltd.'s plans to clean up the site were also found "technically accept- able." .tizens ner Party ing, the carolers f rom n'1e Calvinette Club, Maranatha Church J.O.Y. led by Edna Devries. Each girl gave a candle to each Senior Citizen in the building. Dec. 2lst. carolers from the Pentecostal Church entertained us also. We thank these groups for their kindness. Donations given this Christ- mas Season from our jolly Club were. Cancer Fund, Red Cross, Santa's Fund and Bowmanvile Hospital. We wish it could have been more. Many thanks to all who made our Christmas Season much more happy and bright. President-Lil Quackenbush and Secretary Treasurer- Doris M. Holroyd of the Jolly Club. Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville. January 12, 1977 3 Cadet Corps Offers Cha lie nges for Boys o ian Te isClub There are few reasons for any local boy to have to spend a dull evening on Thursday when there is a group meeting which could offer challenging activities to interest them. Calvinist Cadet Corps coun- cîilor Jan Oegema told the Bowmanville Rotary Club about some of the areas included in the group's pro- gram during last week's meeting. Mr. Oegema, an outgoing Rotarian, gave an enthusias- tic recommendation for the group, now in its 15th year of 1peration in the town. Beginning with about 22 boys at their initial gather- ings, the corps bas gained momentum each year and can now claim about 120 members between the town's two groups meeting in the Rehoboth and Maranatha Christian Reform- Mrs. Marion Wiseman who bas been Curator of Bowman- ville Museum since 1968, retired from that position at the end of December. At the December meeting of the Management Committee of the Museum, Mrs. Wiseman was presented with the gift of a pendant watch in recogni- tion and appreciation of ber years of service. Mrs. Wise- man expressed her thanks and a social time was enjoyed. Mrs. Wiseman was a mem- ber of the Board from 1961 when Bowmanville Museum was established, and she and Mrs. Roy Lunney set up and maintained the cataloguing system and displays. In 1968 Mrs. Wiseman left the Board and became Curator, respons- ible for Museum work, and also assumed the duties of Secretary-Treasurer to the Board. Mr. A.M, Thompson, Chair- man, in presenting the gift to Mrs. Wiseman, spoke in appreciation of ber ability and work in both these capacities. Mrs. Wiseman by completing. courses in museum studies, obtained a Level Tbree Certif- icate, the top category. She bas beld offices'in the Muse- urns Section of the Ontario Historical Society, and is at present vice-chairman. After nine years, entailing muchevaluable work in the fulfillment of her duties as Curator and Secretary-Trea- surer, Mrs. Wiseman bas retired from these positions, but continues ber interest in museum affairs. Miss Margaret Jeffery of Toronto has been engaged as Curator and Secretary-Trea- surer as of January 1, 1977. Adverti»sing... lets good littie products compete with the biggies! CANADAN AOVERTISFNG AOVISOrY BOARD ed churches. Boys between the ages of eight and 16 who join the movement are almost assured of a program which will keep their interest stirred for the two hours that the group is together each week. Lots of Camping Every Thursday night time is spent in sports, crafts and other favorite pastimes for boys in that age group. One of their main interests is in taking up the challenge of the great outdoors and going camping for a weekend, Mr. Oegema said. The emphasis on camping gives the group an opportunity to test themselves in a rugged setting, often guided by only their skills learned in the cadet program. The corps recognizes the boys' achievements by pre- senting badges and trophies for their efforts. During any weekend that the troop heads out for their campground at Marydale Park near Newtonville, the cadets are busy taking'com- pass reading tests, taking on an obstacle course and walk- ing bridges comprised of a rope with two other pieces for holding on to while performing the balancing act. Interdenominational There are nine councillors 'for the boys of the Rehoboth corps, Mr. Oegema, a six year veteran leader of the church group said. With boys from any church encouraged to join the group, the corps is made up of boys from a wide variety of denominations, he said. Several are brought from the Children's Aid Society in Oshawa to the meeting in Bowmanville each week, he told the Rotarians. The Leaders Parents of cadets are prom- ised that their youngster will receive reliable guidance dur- ing their membership in the program. All councillors are given three months to try the corps out and then sign an agree- ment to serve for a five year term. Among the qualities the group look for in any leader is a unity between his words and actions, he explained. Another essential trait for a councillor is his ability to "get down to the boys level" in the relationship he has with any one member. While religious teaching is just one facet of the group's operations, it remains an integral part of the time that the councillors have with the boys, Mr. Oegema added. There are 2200 Calvinist Cadet Corps across North America, he said, adding that the Pine Ridge group of clubs includes the Whitby, Oshawa, Lindsay and Bowmanville branches. PLUMBING &HEATING and AIR CONDITION ING TYRONE, ONTARIO Phone 263-2650 Patrick G. D-.eegan D.T. DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC formerly known as BOWMANVILLE DENTURE CLINIC has moved to a new location 36 KING ST. W. BOWMANVILLE Two more good reasons for not drînking 1 * Loe cot Our experience shows that ab- stainers have fewer car accidents, fewer home fires. So we can afford to insure for less. If you're a non-drinker, can you afford notto look into Abstainers' insurance for your home and your car? 2. Loe cos Osborne & Shank Insurance Agency Ltd 108 Liberty St. N. 623-2527 £awrence 623-4473