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> Trustee John O'Toole Explains Separate School Board Budget Figures "Why are our Local Taxes going up?" For the Town of Newcastle in the Region of Durham for 1988 For every Tax Dollar collected the split was: Regional Government got: 18% = $4,562,964.00 Municipal Government got: 22% = $5,576,956.00 * School Boards got: 60% = $15,209,880.00 * Total 100% = $25,349,800.00 As you can see, Education Costs are by far the greatest concern. This article is my attempt as your School Trustee on the (PVNNRCSSB) Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Newcastle Roman Catholic Separate School Board, to explain explain something about our Board's budget. Our budget for 1988 was: $41,820,933.00 Our budget for 1989 is: $47,569,772.00 (up 12%) (approximately (approximately 18% from local tax and 82% from Prov. Grants.) Education costs are going up all over the province. Both the Public and Separate School Boards are faced with a common common problem. A shift in funding from Provincial to Local responsibility. responsibility. Here is the pattern since 1970. Funding Year 1970 - Provincial Share 55% av. Local Share 45% av. Total Funding 100%. Year 1975 - Provincial Share 65% av. Local Share 35% av. Total Funding 100%. Year 1986 - Provincial Share 45% av. Local Share 55% av. Total Funding 100%. Change Provincial Share - 20% av. plus 20% av. = (more Local Tax). At this point this is where Education Spending get a little little complicated. Each year the Ontario Ministry of Education Education approves Expenditure Ceilings (R.O.E.) (per student) and pays grants to bring all boards up to that level (based on equal mill rates). Waverley Public School Leaving Waverley by Stephen Clancy. The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, June 28,1989 Cannons to be Returned to Home in Halifax As you may already know, a lot of the grade six students will be going on to Senior Public School in 1989-90 to start their school year. Most of the kids have been attending Waverley all of their life, others are newcomers newcomers but I'm sure each and every one of the grade six students will be preparing preparing for some changes that will be happening in Grade 7. For instance, the bell rings a little earlier, there will be no recesses and there will be 8 periods and classes in a day, instead of a full time teacher. Just to show you how a couple of grade six students are looking at the year ahead of them I interviewed David Millson and Steven Chalmers. Dave has been attending attending Waverley since grade 3 and he says, "I think I will have a good year, next year." He is looking forward to gym class, a variety variety of more teachers, meeting meeting new people, clubs and reading, which he enjoys very much during the course of his day. "I am looking forward forward to physical education and music class and I would like to be in the band." When I asked him if he For example: let's say the ceiling is set at $3,000.00 for' JP P.lomonhnrv StnJo/f ^ouM have any memories of each Elementary Student. (Secondary is higher). Revenue: Public Boards Min. of Educ. Grant - $2,170.00, Separate Boards $2,660,00, Difference $490.00. Local Taxes - Public Boards $830.00, Separate Boards $340.00, Difference Difference $490.00. Approved Exp. Ceiling - $3,000.00, Separate Boards $3,000.00, Difference $0.00. (Separate Boards get less Revenue from Local Taxes.) This is due to the fact that we have fewer tax supporters. Most Boards of Education (Public and Separate) spend over these ceilings. Perhaps the Educational Ceilings (ROE) are too low? However, spending over the Provincial Ceilings are paid for by you and me, the Local Tax Payers. Spending all over the Province has been over these Ceilings: Ceilings: For example: Spending (per students)...Board 1986 Northumberland/ Newcastle: $2,818.33; 1987 $3,042.60; 1988 $3,297.06. Peterborough ' Pub. Board: 1986 $2,769.66; 1987 $2,962,36; 1988 $3,281.08. Peterborough Sep. Board: 1986 $2,699.70; 1987 $2,768.74; 1988 $2,925.67. Provincial Ceiling (ROE): 1986 $2,534.00; 1987 $2,710.00; 1988 $2,856.00. Board: 1986 $3,048.83; 1987 Leaving Waverley By Heather Youngman The school year is coming to an end and as some of you might know, Mr. Reid Metro Toronto Sep. $3,119.42; 1988 $3,519.47. Metro Toronto Pub. Board: 1986 $4,202.03; 1987 I $4,267.37; 1988 $4,818.59 ; (All boards spent over the Ceiling but the larger boards • really have more access to Large Pools of Mun. Tax Dollars.) - Our Local Taxes are divided into the two kinds of assessment: assessment: (for the Town of Newcastle the Revenue is as follows): - Residential/Farm approx. 77% of municipal tax base - Industrial/Commercial approx. 23% of municipal tax base Continuing our Example: (given that both Boards go over the ceiling and both set the same local Mill Rate). (Assume $15,000,000.00 worth of revenue from assessment). assessment). Revenue Split: 77% from Residential/Farm =$11,550,000.00 23% from Commercial/Industrial = $3,450,000.00 Revenue Split Between School Boards: Typically, Separate School Boards get 25% or less of Residential/Farm Residential/Farm and 5% of Industrial/Commercial Tax. The balance goes to the Public Boards. (Based on $15 Million Educational Tax for Newcastle.) The Result Is: Local Taxes Public, Residential/Farm: $8,662,500.00, $2,887,500.00 Difference ! $5,775,000.00 Public Commercial/Industrial. $3,277,500.00, Separate Commercial/Industrial - $172,500.00, Difference $3,105,000.00. Total Public $11,940,000.00, Separate $3,060,000.00, Difference - $8,880,000.00. Percent of Revenue: (80%) Public, (20%) Separate. Roughly l/5th of all local taxes to to the Public Board. This only becomes a problem when the Province shifts the support for Education to the Municipality and keeps the ROE Ceilings low. With no local Tax base, the Separate Boards are kept poor by a formula. Just a few years ago when then Premier W. "Bill" Davis introduced "Full Funding" Funding" (Bill - 30) for the Separate School Boards, do you suppose suppose that there was a plan? But really, who is going to pay... 'the children' of our society. Yet many people in Ontario today today are against full funding ... if they only knew. The dilemma is, fewer local tax dollars go to the Separate School System. Also the Province is shifting Educational Funding from Provincial grants to local taxes. The Separate le ?t support. He is going to School System has a very small tax base and thereforè is everybody^!! struggling to keep equal. All small Boards of Education are at risk. The Public Boards have a group called "OPEN" ON-i TARIO PUBLIC EDUCATION NETWORK and they have also recognized this problem of shifting Funding for Education Education from the Province to the local municipalities. You have read of local taxes going up anywhere from 11% to 19% in Ontario. Now, you may have a better grasp of why! The Provincial Treasurer has proposed a special Lot Levy mental Studies' the'cïâss' is Tax to offset Educational spending. Here again is an at- studying insects that have 1 tempt to shift Educational Funding to the local community, complete metamorphosis We should all be upset, children need the best education to and incomplete metamor- ensure our collective security. Some small town in Eastern phasis. In art, reading, writ- Ontario cannot begin to keep up with assessment rich cities centers and and singing like Toronto. It is all so political, the Federal Government is tijnc _they_study insects. On reducing transfer payments to the Provinces and the Provinces Provinces are shifting the burden to the municipalities and at the end, we are forced to cut programs for our children's Education. Education. Who is going to pay? (full funding or not?) our principal is leaving Waverley. Waverley. In August he starts his new job as the Superintendent Superintendent of Special Services, with our Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education. Education. He will be working - in Cobourg at the head of - fice. He applied for this promotion promotion and was appointed as a successful applicant. He will be supervising 2 secondary secondary schools and 6 elementary elementary schools. He has a lot of staff members to help him. At the board office there is also a psychologist, psy- chometrists, consultants and other support staff. He was looking for a new challenge and will still be in education. education. He would like to say that he really ■ enjoyed Waverley, Waverley, the kids are great and the parents gave excel- Hard Work With Miss Mathew's Class By Amy Ramage It's close to the end of the year and Miss Mathew's class is working very hard. For math they are reviewing the year's work. In Environ- Monday, June 26, it is play day for all primary students. This class is working very hard to get their work done REMEMBER LAST SUMMER? KEEP COOL THIS YEAR with TECH2000 By Carrier WE AREN'T COMFORTABLE UNTIL YOU ARE. CALL CARTREF AIR CONDITIONING 983-1 9106 and I hope they have a good year in grade four. The Awards by Amy Ramage On Wednesday. June 28, junior students will get their arm tabs for all of the school clubs they've been in; clubs such as journalist, choir, computer, mind- stretchers and many more. Primary students will be there for part of the time but not for the whole presentation. presentation. Mr. Reid ana the teachers will also be handing handing out good deed certificates certificates for all of the good work Waverley kids have done this year. We hope this day is going to be a successful last day of school, and parents parents are welcome to watch the presentation. Council Decision Annoys Writer ' In regard to Councillors Refusal to Recognize Environment Environment Secretary: We are all keepers of this earth. But there are those who go far beyond their duty. I would like to thank them for their time, consistency consistency and determination to make this world a better place. I was appalled and angry to read that councillors turned down a $250 Honorarium Honorarium for the Port Granby- Newcastle Environment Committee's Secretary. This was meant as a small token of recognition, to say yes, we thank and appreciate all the work you have done and hope will continue continue to do. Will Canadian Environment Environment Week be so easily forgotten? forgotten? Shame. Sincerely Cindy Craig-Murdoch P.S. No, I'm not a member member of their group as I've been too busy with my own life but I was founding' chairperson of Recycling 10 years ago. Is it really necessary to have weekly garbage pickup? pickup? The costs are outrageous outrageous and can only encourage encourage one to produce more garbage. Up until now, we've managed fine by recycling. recycling. C.C.M. Waverley, he" replied, "I have been going to this school for quite a few years, and I will miss the teachers, the library and Mr. Reid, the best principal I've ever had." From wnat he tells me, it sounds like David Millson will be a bright student student in Grade 7. Steven Chalmers is another another grade 6 student leaving leaving Waverley. I asked him what he would be looking forward to in the coming academic academic year. "I'll enjoy music, music, social studies and a variety variety of teachers as well." He has a few worries, like keeping keeping in line with the principal, principal, and the kind of nome- work, but Mr. Uhalmers is very knowledgeable so I don't think these things will be a problem for him. He will miss Mr. Reid and the vast library. This is how some of the students are looking at the next year. As you see, the students of Grade 6 want a change, but will miss Waverley. ♦Note to Readers* - This is my last Journalist Club assignment that I will write for my grade six year. I hope you have enjoyed reading my stories as much ,as I have enjoyed writing them. Thank you. jnnn^ ïLûbùl IlÉÉlU&ùdÆœ History will be made on Saturday, July 8th, when the two rifled muzzle loading (RML) Cannons guarding guarding the Durham Regional headquarters will take their proper place in Canadian History. On that day the cannons, standing proudly in Durham Region for the past 87 years, will begin their journey back to their original home in Halifax. With Durham Region's Region's co-operation, their return will further the restoration restoration of an important part of Canada's history at the Halifax Citadel. In 1866 these two 7 inch RML cannons were made in the Royal Gun Factory at Woolwich, England and shipped to Halifax to protect our Canadian shores. Colonel J. E. Farewell, then Crown Attorney for the County of Ontario, secured the cannons in 1902 for the Town of Whitby. For 62 years the cannons flanked the front door of the Ontario County Court' House. When the County moved in 1964 to Rosslahtt Road, now Regional Headquarters, the cannons fol* lowed. i v Durham Region invites all residents to join in this historic ceremony and share in our proud heritage. The event will begin at 2:00 p.m. at 605 Rosslahd Road East, Whitby, with Durham Region's Honour Guard officially passing the cannons to Halifax's Honour Guard. A Strawberry Social Reception will follow, so come discover a piece of Durham's history!; to ti)t §>ixtits 1964 ; Happy Family of New Canadians Don't Miss Lions Carnival Today VOLUME 110 16 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JULY 1,1964 10c Per Copy NUMBER 27 * , Mr. and Mrs. Ken Chow of Stanley's Restaurant, Bowmanville, and their sons, from left to right, Gary, Kenneth and Edward, enjoyed themselves tremendously tremendously last week in Cobourg when they became legalized Canadian citizens. They were among the-50 who received their citizenship papers. Photo Courtesy Port Hope Guide Many from this Area , Judge Welcomes New Canadians Who Receive Citizenship Papers Cobourg--Fifty new Canadians Canadians from all parts of the United Counties received their citizenship papers following a brief swearing-in cormony conducted conducted by .County Cpurt Judge Teacher Misa Catherine Ann Lynch daughter of Mrs. Stan Payne, who has successfully completed completed her teachers' training at Toronto Teachers' College and will be 'teaching Grade 1 at Montrose Public..School, Toronto, Toronto, in September. Miss Lynch also passed the A.R.C.T, vocal examination with Honours Honours at the Royal Conservatory Conservatory in June and is soloist at North Broadview United Church where Rev. Eugene Beech is the minister. J. C. N. Currelly at the United Counties Court Room, Tuesday June 23. In extending a welcome to the new citizens of Canada, Judge Currelly hoped they would retain fond memories of their native lands. "Retain as mahy. pf yoUr.'former customs as possibly-for Canada is a lhndJ V:p df diverse cultural* cultural* <t'tuch bottoms, which VblV fttay have held, will contribute contribute to.the commonweal." "1 feil that Canada will live op to your expectations, it is my earnest wlfcn that Canada's expectations of each of .you will be fulfilled. Newcomers Welcomed Russell Rowe, M.L.A. for Northumberland County, said In his tours across the county he was surprised to find that many newcomers had taken the initial step to become citizens. Many, however, had not taken the final step. He expressed the hope that those who had received their citizenship, citizenship, Tuesday, would, make knpwn .1» .nUierr bow easy, yçt Important the final slap wa*. Miss Madeline Roqn,ey, speaking on behalf of the Cobourg Cobourg Business and Professional Professional Women's Club urged . all those present to take an Interest Interest in public affairs. "The steps you have taken today show that your initial days (TURN TO PAGE TWO» Museum Has Busy June With Over 700 Guests Bowmanville Museum has been a busy place during June. Since opening May 30 and up to June 28, there have been 700 • visitors. Places both far and near appear in the. visitors' register: England, Germany, and the states of Arizona, California, New Jersey and Michigan (Detroit and Lansing); Lansing); in Canada, Brandon, Man., Toronto, Hamilton, Leamington, Burlington, Kitchener, Kitchener, Peterborough, Parry Sound, Belleville, Lindsay, Cobourg, Port Hope, Newcastle Ncstlcton, Tyrone, Oshawa, Whitby, Orono, Bowmanville and district. Among the groups and classes classes touring the Museum in June were 43 members of the Peterborough Peterborough City and County Historical Historical Society, 43 members of Trinity Friendship Club (they were to have had n picnic in the garden but weather caused it to be transferred • to the church), and the following classes: Mrs. Nora Hornick and 40 pupils and Miss Janie Beech and 40 pupils from Hampton Public School, along with several several parents; Mrs. Nichols and 21 pupils from Port Granby School; Miss M. Milligan and 31 pupils from Shaw's School; Mrs. C. Warren and 25 pupils from West Courtlce School; Mr. R. Turner and 30 Grade 8 pupils from Central School, Bowmanville; Mrs. John Venning Venning (principal). Mrs. R. Turner Turner and Mrs. I Thompson with 83 pupils from Cartwright Central School. Outdoors at the Museum, members of the Senior Citizens organization of the town are enjoying shufflcboard, cards and visiting in the Museum grounds these summer days, and had a picnic there on June 18. BABY KILLED BY PLASTIC BAG Second Area To Be Smothered In Less Than 6 Months Newcastle -- The infant son of Mr. and Mrs.' Ronald Oscar Graham, R.R. 2, Newcastle, lost his life on Monday Monday evening as the result of a tragic accident. The baby, Bradly Harold Graham, Graham, age three months, was smothered smothered by a plastic bag. His parents rushed him at once to Memorial Hospital where Dr. Keith Slemon and Dr. Grant Stewart worked to revive the infant, but were unable to do so. The child is survived by his parents, and a two year old brother. Bricky. This is the second child in the area this year to die from this type of accident. accident. Constable George Evans, OPP, investigated. Lions and Ladies Hold Golf Tourney With 26 Taking Part The Bowmanville Lions Club tournament held at the Erinli Golf and Ceuntry 'Club last ~'fyfnesday afternoon was en- 'td.. by^tfre 28 r< contestant} event^was a marked^ success, tAking'pârÜT'ed Miller was"In charge of the event. The prize winners were: Men's First, Ted Miller, and ;he second prize winners were Russell Oke, the immediate last president, and Cuthbcrt ..TcDonald; Ladies first, Mrs. Nelson Osborne, and Ladles second, Mrs. Ralph Ames; Most Honest Lady Golfer, Mrs. Laurence Goddard, and Most Honest Male Golfer, Ross Metcalf. Metcalf. Following the golf games, a Lions Bail Game Starts at 6 p.m. For many Statesman readers readers this Item concernlni the Lions Club's annual carnival at Memorial Park today (Wednesday) will be too late. Early birds who pick up their papers at the town stores will still have time to rush to the park and take part In the games, and pos- slbly see the ball game between between CKEY's. Good Guye and a town All Star team. This game starts at 6 p.m. Later In the evening, many booths with fantastic prizes will be operating and around 11 p.m., the draw will be made for the F85 Oldsmoblle. Six-Year-Old' Girl Nearly Hit by Falling Limb Duvlni! I In' hurricane force winds early Friday evening, Patricia Parry, (1-year-old daughter n[ Mr. mid Mrs. Wilfred Parry, 1)11 Church St., had n narrow escape from death nr serious Injury, She wns hurrying home from a neighbor's across the street when this huge limb of a soft maple snapped and crashed to Hie ground, taking hydro wires with II. The youngster saw it falling and stopped in her trucks, the tree miss ing her by Only a few feel. Commenting on the near accident, Mr. Parry said that ho always parks his car on the streot just where the limb fell. He and his wife were out shopping at the time, or there might have been a double casualty, Public Utilities crewmen worked for several hours repairing the damage, before before power was restored to the area, delicious chicken dinner was served to the Lions tournament participants at the club. The and all the players are lookfhg forward to another Lions Golf tournament in the near future. future. • 1 Cleaners' Driver Injured in Van-Truck Accident Mrs. Marion MacDonald, Duke.St., suffered lacerations lacerations to her face and legs, multiple bruises, but no internal injuries on Monday morning. At latest report, report, her condition is considered satisfactory. She was driving a Bowmanville Cleaners van west on King St., and was in collision with a light truck, driven by Ed. Jones, local painter, who is reported to have stopped to pick up a hitchhiker. Mrs. MacDonald'was thrown - -' forward against the dash and windshield. She was taken to Memorial Hospital by Bowmanvillè Area y Ambulance. Here, she has been removed from the ve- hide and given first aid to stop the flow of blood from u the many gashes she received. • • .» - JOHN BUNDLE TOPS FIELD IN KIWANIS GOLF The Bowmanville Klwanis Club's second Annual Handicap Handicap Tournament held last Wednesday Wednesday afternoon at Erinli Golf and Country Club was keenly contested by 30 players. players. Hank Jensen was In charge of arrangements for the tournament. * The championship was won by John Rundlc, and the prize for the'Lôngést'Drlve Was wbh by Bill Lyle, who had been '.he winner of the club's handicap handicap championship last year. Dist High School Board Studies Recommended Vocational Wing To Be Erected at (ourtice by '66 (Bits and (Ph leces FIRE -- Robert Purdy, 899 Masson" St., Oshawa, and an employee in the hose room of Goodyear here, must have received quite a shock Tuesday morning. Police came to the shop to inform him that his car, parked on the high school lot, had been on fire and suffered considerable smoke and flame damage. Firemen had quite a time manipulating manipulating the windows so one door could be opened, allowing them to pull out the back seat that was ablaze. The new Chevie had 7,009 miles on the speedometer. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ HELP -- The Men's Softball league that plays at the high school grounds on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings is in dire need of some physical and financial support. Crowds have been very poor this year, although the quality of baseball baseball has in most games been good. So, if you are looking for something to do of an evening, drop down, they'll be haypy to see^you.^ HOLIDAY -- Due to the Dominion.Day holiday, this edition of The Statesman was "put to bed" Tuesday afternoon. Apparently, many of our news gatherers didn't remember that we .would need copy in a day earlier than usual, so their reports are missing. Also, such items as Magistrate's Court could not be included, but will appear next week at the regular time. Those who were on Magistrate Baxter's docket for Tuesday probably wont mind the delay. t t t t t DISSENSION -- Around Bowmanvillc's busy and efficient fire department, there is much unhappiness unhappiness these days, due, it is understood, to the eager beaver efforts of a couple of councillor's on the town's fire committee. For years, the brigade has more or less run its own internal affairs without costing the town much money, compared with similar brigades. In fact, usually they have kicked back a surplus. Now, due to the alleged interference, interference, there have already been resignations by long term trained and valuable firemen and there could be more. For the overall good of the fire protection setup, His Worship Mayor Hobbs might well check into the problem . .. fast! t t + t t HAND CRANK --The most pitiful sight on Friday evening was at the supermarkets and service stations. With the power off due to the storm, nobody in town could serve gas to customers, power tools wouldn't work and cash registers in the groceries httd to be operated by hand cranks. Customers using flashlights picked out their merchandise merchandise and lined up to have it checked out. The rural hydro' boys who had just taken over the Oshawa area patrons must have felt.the devil was on their trail as reports of wires down came in from all over the place. Such is our complete dependence dependence on electricity thesc^days. MOVES -- Carnation Flower Shop is in the process of moving into the store formerly occupied by Denhcrtog's clothing, two doors east of the present location. It is also understood that the store, they arc vacating will soon be occupied, although there has been no release to date on who will be opérât» ing the shop, or for what* ■Durham • Couftty^Wslrict High School Board studied recommendations, Wed., June 24 at Millbrook for a 24 room vocational addition at Courtice high school with a tentative completion date of September, *" l 66. The board gave its approval to preliminary plans for a S42.- 500, two-room addition to Mill, brook high school. Construction Construction of the addition is to begin as soon as possible to relieve crowding in the school. The scheduled date for completion is December this year. Department of Education ap- proval for the addition to Mill- GARAGE BLAZE Firemen were called to a blaze In the garage owned by Leiand Millson at 32 Church Street, Monday afternoon. afternoon. There were no vehicles vehicles in the building and the flames were burning the floor of the loft. There was no apparent cause" of the fire that was extinguished with practically no damage. . . brook*;was-given'last month When representatives of the board's eight member munlci* Ê alities presented a petition earing more than 200 names of Millbrook residents request' ing the project. The request was for three classrooms and a gymnasium. Two classrooms were granted. The board chose architects for the project at the meetint Wednesday, but withheld the firm's name pending notification. notification. Construction of the vocational vocational wing at the Courtice high school west of Bowmanville will reduce the travelling distance distance of many students now attending vocational courses at Port Hope. It is also expected to increase the number of students taking voeational courses within the high school district. Figures gathered by the board show a marked decline in the number of vocational students In proportion to the distance they must travel to (TURN TO PAGE TWO» Canadian Grand Prix This Saturday Those who like motorcycle 1 ' racing will have a glorious » opportunity to see some of ' the best riders In the world < at Mosport Park this Saturday, Saturday, starting at 12:30 p.m. There will be riders from many parts of Canada, the United States and overseas countries. This is the Cana- , f dian Grand Prix, sponsored , by the British Empire Motor » Club, the organisation that has been responsible for some of the finest sports car and motorcycle races ever - ' held In Canada. s Many who have seen the «. motorcycles In action find them more exciting than * sports cars. During previous races, there'have been many - * exciting spills and thrills. When this photo wos taken at Bowmanville Zoo on Monday afternoon, the long-legged male baby, llama was only an hour and a half old. Owner Keith Con- ■ noil recently purchased several llamas and was delighted to receive this bonus ' ' ' $3"" 1 " " ' (300. Apparently, the previous owners didn't realize that one of the t to ho n mother. With llamas, worth about llamas wos about to ho a mother. With llamas, It Is hard to tell, Fortunately, " Keith mid some of his stall wore work'ng in the area and noticed the mother , having difficulty. They rushed over and assisted, Mr.' Connell's daughter Karen, ', i, didn't take long to make friends with the new arrival,