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2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, June 1,1983 SMALL TALK By Donna Fairer GO Rail Extension Plans The latest in local issues to surface from the hotbed of small community life is the questionable name of the town in which I live. Is it legitimately Newcastle or is it rightly Bowmanville? To say the least, it's disconcerting when you're none too sure where it is you reside. But give bureaucrats sufficient room to manoeuvre and they'll louse up anything, even the name of a town. If the column I'm about to share with you receives the same focused attention as the piece I put together recently on alternate full day, kindergarten, any responses may be sent to a forwarding address. My derrière is just nicely cooling off from the hot seat created for me and other school board trustees over the controversial kindergarten proposal. For those unfamiliar with the sequence of events which led our town into this state of confusion, this is how it went. Way back when the community's main street had not yet been carved from pine forest and when Indians were still hauling salmon out of nearby Lake Ontario, this burg was given the name Bowmanville. A century passed and everyone seemed fairly content with it. Enter the bureaucrats. They decided Bowmanville and a host of other surrounding communities should become part of a regional government system. Port Hope and various townships to the east were smart. They dug in their heels and successfully resisted the regional government lasso. In 1974 the worst came to pass and Bowmanville was roped and hog tied into the new structure of Durham Region, lumping us together with Oshawa and other westerly communities. And with all the wonderful, improvements which are about to befall you as a result of regional government, the bureaucrats told Bowmanvilites, we solemnly bless and anoint thee the new Town of Newcastle. At that time there was little or no organized resistance to the change. Originally, the Bowmanville Chamber of Commerce sponsored a movement seeking public input toward the selection of a town name. It met with nothing but apathy. People's minds, it seemed, were completely boggled by the prospect of regional government. The local public was dazed by the new system and failed to progress beyond the soft moaning and groaning stage. The natives were restless but the provincial government's smooth handling of the changeover prevented an uprising. But after the forced digestion of the regional system, the stark realization that we had lost the name of our town in the process dawned on the community. When new birth certificates began rolling in showing that the stork now dropped off new babies in the Town of Newcastle rather than Bowmanville, it didn't sit well with parents. As far as they were concerned, their children were born in Bowmanville like the brothers and sisters before them. A never ending string of annoying and confusing circumstances sprang up not only for Bowmanvilleites but for residents of Newcastle Village and other small communities within the perimeter of the new town. Today, there are apparently mixed feelings about the situation. However, a public input poll being conducted through The Canadian Statesman clearly indicates the majority who have responded favor the town name of Bowmanville being reinstated. They think the time to rise up for it is during Bowmanville's current 125th anniversary year. Try telling people you live in the B.H.S. Student Council Elected BHS Executive Council consists consists of a President, Vice Présidait, Treasurer, and Secretary. For the 1982-83 academic year, Andrew Forthcoming Marriages Mr. and Mrs. Parnell O'Neill, of Downeyville, are very pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughters, Donna, to Alan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Fallis, of Pontypool, and Eileen, to Kirk, son of Mr. and Mrs. George McBride, of Lindsay. Double wedding will take place Saturday, June 11 at 3 p.m. in St. Luke's Church, Downeyville. 22-1S Fellowes, Victor Homard, Caroline Barlow and Pauline Jones held these posts.. On Thursday, May 26, these students met the people who would be the new executive council for 1963-84. That day,, elections were helq. The positions of Vice President, President, Treasurer, and Secretary Secretary were acclaimed, therefore, therefore, only the Presidential election was held. Two assemblies, assemblies, of which Andrew Fellowes was the Master of Ceremonies, gave the two Presidential candidates an opportunity to campaign. John Dow and Brian Schouten both gave excellent speeches. They had campaigned hard with colourful posters and their own pleasant personalities. personalities. After the ballots were PRINTING APPRENTICE Full Time Employment MUST BE CONSCIENTIOUS Apply in-Person Thursday The Canadian Statesman 62 King St. W., Bowmanville 22-1S Van Belle Floral Shoppes .. '. much more than a flower store! 4 STORES • Highway No. 2 • King St. E„ Oshawa • SlmcoeSl. N., Oshawa • King St. W., VAN BELLE* Bowmanville •Trademarks ot Van Belle Gardens Lia counted, Brian Schouten was declared, the President. He has promised to maintain BHS' traditions and responsible responsible government. He hopes that he and the other Council members will be able to add their own unique touches to the next year. Sandy Wiseman (the new vice president), Shaughn Houston (the new Treasurer) and Kerri Smith (the new Secretary) are looking forward forward to next year which they hope will be very exciting and educational. Good luck I Andrew Fellowes and his colleagues have enjoyed this year. Although théy were often busy and under intense pressure, the Council has found that every member was enriched by their camaraderie camaraderie and dedication. They have earned experience with the help of the staff advisors Mr. Sobil, Mr. Morris, and Mr. Chambers. • The first annual Spring Concert, the new parkette for Bowmanville's 125th anniversary, anniversary, the fundraising activities, activities, and the dances of the year can be accredited to the outgoing council. They have done a fabulous job that was very much appreciated. For malting school something dif-' ferent, we bid the outgoing council adieu and thank you. FLYING DUTCHMAN HOTEL m Dan Reid, B. Com. Paul Thompson, B.A. Chef Clive Rivett Mr. Jim Bourke, President and General Manager, Flying Dutchman Hotel, Bowmanville is pleased to announce the following appointments of Mr. Dan Reid as Manager, Mr. Paul Thompson as Night Manager and Chef Clive Rivett. Mr. Dan Reid, B. Com. graduated from University of Guelph in Hotel and Food Administration, coming from'Toronto Airport Hilton Hotel with extensive experience in the food and hospitality industry. ' Mr. Paul Thompson, B.A, graduated from Ryerson Poly Technical Institute in Hospitality and Tourism Management. He has come to us from Pinestone Inn and Country Club in Haliburton and in addition has had considerable experience in the hospitality field in Toronto. Region of Durham, in the town of Newcastle but if they wish to correspond with you, mail must be directed to the burg of Bowmanville. You must remind them also that they shouldn't confuse the matter with the delightful community to the east called Newcastle village. Upon hearing the complicated description, those outside the region usually wrinkle their brows and walk away scratching their heads. Can't say I blame them. Moreover, it's unfortunate water over the dam that could be difficult to recover. If accomplished, it will not be without controversy. To change the name, of the Town of Newcastle to Bowmanville may please many but it will not be done without rankling a resistance group. In the midst of this growing mania I've adopted the ridiculous approach. I think we should be done with it and call our regional government town "Borneo," incorporating parts of the names of the three largest urban centres contained therein, Bowmanville, Newcastle and Orono. But taking the matter a tad more seriously, a compromise should have been struck in the beginning. Perhaps the new town should have been called the municipality of East, Durham permitting each of the small communities within to retain their original given names. Fewer noses would then have been out of joint. You can be sure that before the current situation is settled there will be hundreds of fingers dabbling in the pie. We'll probanly end up being called the "no name" town. It will give us the supreme distinction of existing as the only generic municipality in North America. Just another gift from regional government. Plans for expanding commuter rail services to eastern Oshawa will be outlined on Thursday, June 9, at an information centre to be held at the Holiday Inn, in Oshawa. The display will be open to the public from two p.m. to eight p.m. David Garner, project director for the Advanced Light Rapid Transit (ALRT) project, brought regional council up to date on the progress of ALRT last Wednesday, May 25. Regional elected officials were told that part of the electrically- powered commuter rail system could be under construction as early as 1984. It will be the first section of a $160 million scheme which will link eastern Oshawa with GO Transit rail services already operating from Pickering. Mr. Garner explained that the line will be built between Ajax and Whitby by 1986. This portion of the rail corridor could be used to test transit vehicles before they go into service by 1988. At that time, the GO extension is expected to extend at least as far as Oshawa's western boundary. However. Mr. Garner noted that an environmental assessment hearing will be needed before the system can expand through Oshawa. Two possible options have been suggested for the final leg of the rail corridor. One possibility is to keep the commuter system in a corridor south of Highway 401. Under this scheme, stations would be built near the existing VIA Rail terminal, at Simcoe St., and at Harmony Rd., near the Holiday Inn. A second option would be to take a more northerly route through Oshawa, along the right-of-way used by the Canadian Pacific Railway. This option would still have stations near the Holiday Inn and at the west end of Oshawa, however another station would be located south of the Oshawa Shopping Centre. 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