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\ 1 2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowman ville, December 29,1962 SMALL TALK By Donna Fairey Marigold Playhouse Speakers, at Rotary Most historians claim that Boxing Day originated in old England. Designated the first weekday following Christmas, it was apparently an occasion when noblemen presented their servants with boxes filled with gifts and foodstuffs. Although theories differ, that is among the most popular. However, any confusion about how Boxing Day derived its name was erased from my mind Monday during a naive trip to the Oshawa Shopping Centre. Only those adequately equipped for physical combat should have set foot inside the beehive and then only if the expedition was a matter of great urgency. It's a day when one should don the punching mitts as a means of survival if shopping happens to be a chosen pursuit. During my history of Christmases I have never been a Boxing Day bargain hound. By the time the holiday has come and passed, I'm fed up to the eyes with stores, shopping and crowds. Gladly and without remorse, I leave the great discount day to others of stouter heart. Nothing, in my estimation, is worth the aggravation of wading through herds of post Christmas shoppers to grab a couple of tubes of half price gift wrap. Then wny did I venture to the Oshawa Centre this Boxing Day? Like a kid, good judgement went out the window in favor of my eagerness to get a few bracelet links removed from the wristwatch Santa left. So, with the new timepiece under my arm, I wedged my way into the human hodgepodge that weaved its way back and forth in the giant mall. Children were crying. There was bumping, pushing and milling. The Garbage Contract From Page One Environment Ministry regulations pertaining to garbage contracts should be investigated prior to finalizing an agreement. Councillor Hamre demanded proof that the municipality will not be held in legal jeopardy should Regional Reclaimers Reclaimers exceed its licenced dumping privilege privilege at the Hale Landfill Landfill site northwest of Newtonville. Seemingly displeased at Councillor Harare's move to put the decision on hold, Mr. Smith presented presented a verbal report later in the meeting, saying contract approval approval was indeed appropriate. appropriate. Althoui included marks gh his report alleged re- f.rom New- iiicitor inditown inditown could fely proceed with the ting the tract during the special meeting of council came about because the administrator administrator was determined determined to get his own way. "He doesn't like to be questioned or proved wrong and I've sat quiet long enough," she stated. stated. Councillor Hamre said Mr. Smith is academically academically equipped to perform his job as chief administrative officer but lacks maturity. The ward three councillor councillor also criticized the Ministry of the Environment Environment for not fulfilling its role in relation to the Hale Landfill site. Às a result of council's decision, private contracts contracts will expire Dec. 31, 1982 and municipally municipally sponsored collection . will commence in the three areas the firfst qf the new year. ntract, council none- D av TV Mtsrf tieless tieless opted to defer its V * iUclUc »r*isrnn I On Dec. 13th, décision. However, according to the staff report presented presented by Mr. Smith Friday, both Environment Environment Ministry officials and the town's solicitor agree that no legal ramifications will arise for the municipality by awarding the contract to Regional Reclaimers. "Garbage collection is within the jurisdiction of the Town of Newcastle Newcastle whereas garbage disposal is not," stated the report. Councillor Harare suggested the final move to award the con- LtS, 1982 •bu Showcase, Rogers Cable TV - Pine Ridge's introduction to pay television, made its debut in our licenced area on December 13th, 1982, Executive Vice President and General Manager Lome McFadden announced last week. Appearing on cable channel 22 for Rogers Cable TV - Pine Ridge subscribers, showcase will present, in an informative and entertaining way, the "who, what, where and when" of Canadian pay TV. Showcase presents information on the three pay TV services available and shows clips of upcoming movies, sports and entertainment entertainment specials that will pt'yriV TELEPHONE 623-6555 JOHN MANUEL, C.G.A. Income Tax and Related Accounting Services 118 King St. E., Suite 2 Bowmanville, Ontario L1C1N4 be availbhje 't° suDscrmefrs. The services are first choice, ' a Canadian pay channel with round-the-clock movies and entertainment specials; Superchannel, a regional 24-hour movies and sports service; and C Channel, ^national performing arts and international film channel. Packages of these /services will be available at ' cost saving rates. Toronto film, stage and television actor Shawn Lawrence is the host of Showcase. "There is already high demand for pay television amongst our subscribers with six weeks to go before the launch on our system", said Mr. McFadden. "We see Showcase as a good way to reinforce the decision already made by many of our subscribers to buy pay TV and to communicate with those of our subscribers who have not purchased the service to let them know what a really good product it is". Showcase is being produced in Toronto and will be seen by Rogers subscribers across Canada. ALL OUT? 1 Weu* I Kodak paper. 1 for the I good look. . 1 KodacolorH Picture More Holiday Fun with KODAK Film ONLY $ 2.95 Kodak PROCESSED IN BOWMANVILLE Lange's Photo Lab Inc. 50 King SI. E. Bowmanville 023-2560 ROWAN -- Clarence Howard. At the Peterborough Civic Hospital on Tuesday, December 28, 1982. Clarence Howard Rowan of Bethany In his 88th year. Beloved husband of Alice Werry and dear father of Vivian (Mrs. Harvey Slater) of Lemberg, Sask,, Howard of Cavan and Eleanor (Mrs. Ken Sturman) of Seagrave. Survived by 11 grandchildren, also two grandsons predeceased. Dear brother of Ada (Mrs. Baum) of Florida, also Charles Rowan, predeceased. Resting at the Mackey Funeral Home, Lindsay after 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30. For funeral service In the chapel on Friday, December 31st at 2 p.m. Interment at Fallls Cemetery. If desired memorial donations may be made to the Bethany United Church or the charity of your choice. 52-1S The Canadian Statesman Advertising Deadlines Display -Tues. 4:00 p.m. Classified - Tues, 12:00 noon floors were strewn with discarded bags and various other forms of refuse. It was a scene of wall to wall people. From desperation, incidentally, I had left the car parked on the sidewalk in a no parking zone alongside the Centre. There wasn't a single spot left in the lot in which to put a vehicle. People were literally cruising about waiting to shunt their cars into any vacant spot which became available. Meanwhile, the throng inside continued to rotate, gyrate and circulate. Nearing my destination in the mall which was Birks jewellery store, I broke off from the main body and darted inside. Birks was blessed with one redeeming factor. It wasn't as busy as the remainder of the stores. However, half the people who received Christmas wristwatches were lined up to have links removed. My one hour lunch break had already expired. Perspiration began to break out on my face. A decision was ultimately reached to at least relax, if not enjoy it. While impatiently awaiting my turn, I spent the time reflecting on what a dunce I had been to break a cardinal rule against frequently shopping centres on Boxing Day. I kept running that old proverb through my mind which says 'too soon old, too late smart.' The ordeal took me two hours instead of one. Apologies at the office for my extended lunch were disguised behind the excuse that the experience was research time for this week's column. To those of you who survived Christmas and Boxing Day, I wish all of you a happy and healthy new year. Santa Visits Lions Centre Nursery School "I don't know what other decision we could have made under the circumstances," said Mayor Garnet Rickard. "All of the bidders on the tender would be taking taking the garbage to the Hale Landfill site." Councillor Hamre maintains the environmental environmental issue is not resolved resolved and the potential exists for serious problems problems down the road. "We are sticking our heads in the sand, she stated. "There is a moral question here. Are we only interested in getting everything at the cheapest price or are we going to be concerned concerned about the health and 'safety of the resi- denttj of this municipali- Smith could not - iched t,o comment ( the 1 s^fujtion. : î> .! S' m i. "■S': i '> nville gingerly planted a big kiss on Slnta's cheek Nursery School Christmas party recently. An ibed onto Low Interest Rates '.state a Big Boost suddenly become competively priced with a re-sale Mstarter hone". I "The fact that the grants on re-sale properties i ends December 31st causes us some concern", says the President of the Oshawa and District Real Estate Board. "However, "However, since people know this, the market which generally slackens in late November and early December, has continued strong. People who want houses know there will never be a better opportunity to take advantage of good prices, low interest rates and Government assistance programs. programs. The man-in-the street is determined to take advantage. advantage. They know that there never might be a better time' '. Matthew Jatilra of Boxepanvuie gingerly pi during the Lion'S, Cèntne Nursery School Christmas audience of nursery school parents watched while their children cli1 Santa's knee to receive a g\ift. Grants ol Give Real The upturn in the Real Estate Market which began in September has grown into a healthy market. November MLS sales were up 51 percent over November 1981. Moreover Moreover the 338 listings sold represent the best month for sales since May 1981. "We have reached a time when falling interest rates, stable housing prices and government programs are producing ideal market conditions", says George Van Dyk, President of the Oshawa and District Real Estate Board. "There will probably never be a better time to buy a home". MLS dollar volume for November 1982 is up by seven million dollars over the same month last year. Yet house prices have come down to a more realistic level. "After a boom such as the one we had in the Spring of 1981" says George Van Dyk, "Vendor expectations became unrealistic. We have gone through a period of re-education re-education to the realities of the market". In today's market, price is Ihe biggest single factor in determining a property's saleability. Properties which have a realistic price in terms of Ihe market are selling quickly. Overpriced listings are not selling well at all. For vendors who are truly interested in selling, members of the Oshawa and District Real Estate Board can offer a unique service to assist them in pricing their homes. When a member of Ihe public contacts a local Realtor, he receives a complete market analysis on his home utilizing the latest in computer technology. Statistics Statistics on average list price, average sale price and average average length of lime on market provide a general picture, Then actual date on recently sold properties in the immediate immediate neighbourhood help a vendor and his agent to arrive at a realistic price, Computer technology has taken much of the guess woi'k out of lhe market, While sensibly priced homes ar'ç t.he biggest factor attracting), attracting), purchasers into the hous- ing\market, present interest ratelg are having almost as important an effect on buyer confidence. Tht\ Government's former policy of high interest rates created havoc in the housing mariiet, Not only were people facet! with record high interest rates, but equally impartant, no one knew from one %eek to the next where ratesVvere going. This pro- ducednen unparalleled feeling of meertainty about the future^ "No* we can look at interestlrates of 12'/ 2 - l4>/ 2 depending on the term of the mortgaged and the company, involved'^,, according to George Vantf)yk. "Buyers are,; gaining confluence". " Naturally the end of uncertainty uncertainty about a contract at GM which plagued Oshawa last summer has also meant a greater willingness to make long-range commitments about the future. December 31st has become a very significant date for many people as they make there long-range plans. Last spring when Federal and Provincial Governments finally realized housing was in a serious slump, both levels of Government made money available to home buyers, In both cases the Government Programs were scheduled to expire on the last day of this year. Although the Federal grant on new nomes has been extended, Ihe money for all re-kale homes and the Provincial Provincial loan for new homes ends on December 31st. People are hurrying to take advantage of Government assistance while it is available. "The effect of these programs programs has been really remarkable", remarkable", says George Van Dyk. Ordinarily Hie only house a first-time buyer could afford was a re-sale unit . But now by using Ihe total $8,000.00 in assistance a qualified buyer can consider a modestly priced new home that has ytr i -cvrsr ! f *1 y',#»] Larry Solway (right), and Nuala Fitzgerald, co-owners of the Marigold Dinner Playhouse in Whitby, visited the Bowmanville Rotary Club last week to talk about the theatre as a part of the business community. They are shown here with Jack Locke, vice president of the Rotary Club. Whether they operate a retail store or a dinner theatre, local business people need and deserve the support of their community. Guest speakers Larry Solway and Nuala Fitzgerald, co-owners of the Marigold Dinner Playhouse in Whitby, talked to Bowmanville's Rotary Club about some of the business aspects of theatre last week. 'Diey attended the regular meeting of the club on Thursday, December 23. The speakers pointed out that as with any business enterprise, their theatre relies on support from the community. It does not rely on grants or subsidies, but is run as a business, said Mr. Solway. In fact, he suggested that theatres often collapse because they live in a "hot house" atmosphere and depend on subsidies and grants for their existence. Mr. Solway said he believes there is a future for the Marigold Dinner Playhouse in the Durham Region. However, he was critical of those persons who live but w.lrk and pUj , ' ' Our feviletOlsr area,Mt for m] soul air part of the big city," he He told Rotai Marigold theati just some of the ne region I Toronto. money which wolM otherwise be spent in Toft on to, it will survive and pros»« r , Nuala Fitzgeît)id\, pointed out that theatres (provide many jobs because they are labor intensive. In fact, the Marigold Dinner Playouse has a payroll of 40 part time and full time staff. In addition, she pointed out that the theatre helps to bring dollars into a community. Statistics indicate that for every dollar spent at the theatre one other dollar finds its way into the community through money spent by theatre-goers on shopping, accommodation, tourism, or in some other area. Mr. Solway conceded that we are living in a time of "tough sell". To be successful, Van Belle Floral Shoppes ... much more than a flower store! 4 STORES • Highway No. 2 • King St. Oshawa, ■ SlmcoeSl. N., Oshawa VANBËLLE" * Bowmatwliit •Trademarks of Van Belle Gardens Lid 1 CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PROCLAMATION BOWMANVILLE 125th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS COMMEMORATIVE COIN AS TRADE DOLLAR The Mayor and Members of Council invite the Business Community and Residents of the Town of Newcastle to enter into the spirit of the 125th Anniversary celebrations of the former Town of Bowmanville, by participating in the distribution and use of the commemorative trade dollar in the Town of Newcastle during the period from January 1st, 1983 to September 1st, 1983. Dated at the Town of Newcastle this 20th day of December, 1982. Garnet B. Rickard, Mayor Town of Newcastle 40 Temperance Street -•'.s;- Bowmanville, Ontario Date of Publication Wednesday, December 29th, 1982 it is necessary to work harder and to become leaner and tougher. While many of us have come of age during times of plenty, we should not look for unreal expectations, Mr. Solway said. "We have to start living on what we really are worth to somebody else," he added. The guest speaker suggested that people should not live as if it is still 1965. Nor should they cling to the fantasy that everything will be better tomorrow, he said. "We are in the region... We hope the people will find out just how good we are," said Mr. Solway. ' The guest speaker also suggested that consumers should give the merchant down the street a chance to show how good he can be before they spend their dollars out of town. Tyrone News y iMTpn ims ny of us, (the the heart i* in xplained. ns that if the ie can attract entertainment For the first time in the memory of anyone in attendance, attendance, Tyrone Church on Christmas Eve attracted an overflow crowd. Kim Vaneyk and Karen Vaneyk met everyone everyone at the door while Todd Bowers and Dale Pascoe ushered people to their seats, eventually having to put chairs in the aisles. Upon entering the sanctuary the subdued lighting gave prominence to a striking tableau, a lamb, an ox, the ganger scene silhouetted -•kga/nsjt soft azure Jififr-V'i* 1 »! JfaL l aùe'in..Ç , jneyK*hc Tim Southwell presided ht organ and piano. Pastor Ltifave lit 'the Christmas Advent candle from which Robert Pascoe and Rachel Pascoe) received light on two tapérs which they used to fill the Chjrch with candlelight, candle % candle, until dozens of pujpe white candles glowed. Mrs. Edna Philp read the promise from the prophet Isarah. Mr. Lafave read the Christmas story from St. Luke. Choir members Carol Southwell, Marg Knowlton, Marion Hoar, Nellie Cornish, Doreen Park and John Vaneyk sang "Allelujiah" and "In The Stillness of the Night Many Years Ago". Pastor Lafave told the children a fascinating story, "The Shoemaker's Dream". Everyone was able to join in the singing of the carols on this memorable Christmas Eve. Barrie Man Top Sheep Shearer ^Thomas V. Howard of Barrie, Ontario, beat out 13 other competitors to becomp Masada'kr'champion sh<<V Wetter qt .the 19li2 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Norma A. Cowton of Grand Valley, Ontario, the only wom|n in the competition, was second. Robert Worden of Bowmanville was third. Both Howard and Cowton do custom shearing on a commercial basis as well as running their own sheep farms. The competition is sponsored by the Canadian Sheep Marketing Council and the Ontario Sheep Association. Speed accounts for only 15 of the 100 judging points. Absence of cuts on the sheep and preparation of the fleece are more important, accounting for 25 points each. CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE NOTICE OF HIGHWAY CLOSING TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle, at the Council meeting to be held at the Council Chambers, Police Building, 132 Church Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, on Monday the 24th day of January 1983 at the hour of 9:30 o'clock in the forenoon, propose to pass a by-law to stop-up and close and to authorize the sale of all of the portions of Pine Street lying between Blocks "O" and "R" according to the C.G. Hanning's Plan of Lot 10 in the First Concession of the former Town of Bowmanville, now in the Town of Newcastle, more particularly described as follows: ALL AND SINGULAR that certain parcel Of tract of land situate, lying and being in the Town of Newcastle, Regional Municipality of Durham, Province of Ontario, and being composed of all that portion of Pine Street lying between Blocks "0" and "R" according to C.G. Hanning's Plan of part of Lot Ten (10) In the First Concession of the former Town of Bowmanville, more particularly designated as Parts One (1) and Two (2) according to a Plan of Survey deposited in the Land Registry Office for the Registry Division of Newcastle (No. 10) on the 30th day of September, 1982, as . Plan 10R-1527, AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT before passing the said by-law, Cpuncll, or a Committee of Council shall hear in person, or by his counsel, solicitor or agent, any person who claims that his land will be prejudicially affected by this by-law and who applies to be heard. Dated at the Town of Newcastle, this 29th day of December, 1982. David W. Oakes, A.M.C.T. Town Clerk Town ol Newcastle 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario Our File: 77.44.11 Dec, 29, Jan. 5, Jan. 12, Jan. 19 \