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t4te~rn4u VOLUME 115 20 Pages BOWM1ANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1969 15e Per Copy NUMBER 50 Narrowly1 Mother Suffers Burns Rescuing 3-mYr.-mOId Son NIrs. George Beliman and two of ber six children had a narrow escape from death on Sunday >afternoon when fire broke out in their home on Mearns Avenue. She is in Memorial Hospital recov- ering from burns, bruises and smoke inhalation, and wiIl be there for several days. .Three-year-old Sarah was baving ber afternoon nap upstairs and five-year-old Todd wvas with Mrs. Belîman when she noticed smoke pouring from a closet at the northwest corner of the brick home that Mr. Belîman had built himself. .Reconstructing what went on in the next few minutes is difficult, but it appears that she "went (TURN TO PAGE TWO) a nd De veoe Teils, Rotury About fis job According bo Rotary tradi- moon was a piece of land badly tion, land developer PercyJir need of development. Crapper addressed the Rotary IThe guest speaker stated! Club as a new member on ' tht eIy Canadian settiers ý December 4th at The Flyinglbegan the land developmenti Dutchman Motor Inn and gave1 schemes of today but these! his clp' ification speech on his were based on the adventur- OccUP-ýion. !ous nature of the explorersý .Witin the men going to the and settiers involvedWhilei ffoori Pnri people making reser- Ithese men mapped out routes ý vationý for f.'tvre trips there,!into the Canadian west, hel Someor- will be needed to said, ail of these lands untli devclou tihe surface of the 1764 belonged to the Indians, moon -Inc set up space hotels:anci caused the first settiers to and restaurants. said Mr. Crap- fight for their lives and passes- per. He sugg-ested that thel TUJRN TO PAGE TWO) Escape Death 'n F'ire I APPROVE $750 GRANT Alex Carruthers, M.P.P., Durham, announced today that the Honorable George A. Kerr, Minister of Energy ani Resources Management, has given approval for a provincial grant of $750 to the Ganaraska Region Con- servation Authority. The grant is for mainten- ance wvork on the Garden Hill Dam. Carson Elliott Wins Car Govern or Praises Lions h.jor Youth Exchange Work District Governor Don Jones, meeting of the Bowmanville He urged individual Lions to a. ppst President of the Nor- Lions Club held at the Lions work hard to further the wood Lions Club, was the Community Centre on Mon- club's communlty projects end special speaker at the dinner day -evening. He was Intro- other endeavors, and spoke of duced by Jack Munday. Sev- the far-reaching benefits of CHRISTMAS REVUE eral other members of the this work on behaîf 0f others. * :j :Tthe anaCh ri stmnas Norwood Lions Club were The value 0f the Lions Revu fortheBaton, Tap guests at the dinner meeting. Youth Exchange Program was an Blltclasses ilb In an lnspiring address on also emphasized by the Dis- lield on Tuesday evening. "Lionism, Governor J o n es~ triet Governor. He congrat- Dec. i6th, in the Town Hall jstressed the Importance of the ulated the local club for its Auditorium at 7:30 P.m. co-ordinated efforts of each participation in this program, There i% no admission charge. imember o! every Lions Club.; <TURN TO PAGE TWO) Lemon Tree Produces Giant Fruit Firemnan on ladder almost engulfed by dense smoke pouring fromn attic. BITS PIECES COMING CLOSE - Believe it or not, but Christmas Day will be here two weeks from Thursday. Doesn't seem possible, but it's too true. Bowmanville mer- chants are opening evenings for the balance of the period to take care of your gif t needs. Incidentally, The Statesman office staff has been extremely busy receiving and processing the many subscription renewals that have been coming in. We don't like to brag, but many folks are giving subseriptions for Christmas gifts and they do seem to be appreciated. You can't get a much better bargain for only $6 and it lasts for 52 weeks. t t t t PUBLICATION - For the benef it of subscribers, advertisers and correspondents, The Statesman_ will be published Tuesday instead of Wednesday during Christmas and New Year's week. The business office will be closed on the Friday f ollowing both Christmas and New Year's. Sub- scribers in this area should receive their Christ- mas Greeting Statesman on Wednesday, Dec. 24tb. Individuals or business establishments plan- ning to publish 'Christmas Greeting advertise- ments should contact this office as soon as possible. t i. t '*t . ELECTION - Some of the election posters that were tacked up onl telephone and hydro poles during the municipal election are stili there. It is suggested that those who placed them on the poles would be well advised to remove them as soon as possible as they can be a hazard for linemen climbing the poles. t t + 1 t FINAL - Next-Monday will be the last meeting of the 1969 town council, with the new group taking over for their inaugural meeting.on Jan- uary 5th. It would be a nice gesture if a large representation of citizens showed up for that meeting to wish the new members of council welI. Also, to thiose who were on council, but were defeated at the polis, the community's thanks should be extended for their past service and their interest in municipal affairs. A neigh- boring newspaper ran a story this week on their reactions and plans for the future, but we bave refrained from similar action because if our memory serves us well, it's too close to the election to obtain an accurate assessment. Most of those defeated must stili be smarting a bit from the resuits. PLAYS - Two plays are being presented by Bow- manville High Schobl students on Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week in the Town. Hall. Directors are Bob Sheridan and Mrs. John Rundie. They are recommended entertainment for ail citizens who will be amazed at the fine performances given by these young people. t t t 1f t BANKS - Practically every store in town is prettied up with Christmas decorations but the three banks must be given special mention for the gala appearance they present to their cus.- tomers; they've gone ail out to present a warm, colorful picture that impressed us, and probab- ly many others. You almost expect the managers to start singing 'Joy to the World' while granting an interest f ree boan, without collateral. - - Lie Èn rozen .North Where 1(5 0SBeow Mr. and Mrs. John Stacey, John Stacey flew home to and ohildren, Mièhelle, Ver-:Maltan airpirt on Deceimber non and Heather, Scarbor- 3rd, from 'a- four-montlis' ough, and Mr. and Mrs. Ronworking period in the Cana- Turner, Kingston, visited their, dian Arctie. John works for ffl parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mansel the C.N.T. and was supervis- Stacey, and brother Loran,ý ing the ereetion of microwave thre yarssine Ms. ougas(Benic) Crte, 1 Pak s.,over the weekend to celebrate (radia-telephone) towers at r,.s been about he er ic r.Duls(enc)Cre,1PakS, their mother's birthday. Caro- Hay River (Across from Yel- I1fka Jemon tree fromn a nursery. Since then she's been babying it along each lyn Turner had recently re- lowknife) and in the .Macken- ye1utting it outside when it was warm and returning it to the house for the turned from a ix-weeks' rid- zie River Delta. The Delta cooler periods. This year. for the first time, it produced several lemnons that grew iiig course at Burton Hall, la 150 miles long and bases ýDublin, Ireland, flyixig home were 75 miles apart, at Par- 'and grew uintil they wtore nearIv he size of grapefruit. She picked themn last to Dorval airpoe-t from Lon- sons an'd at Tuktoyatuk wtherel w.ekant the juice was true lemun. dS, ugjand j TURN -TO PAGE TWOI, George Belîman and son John stand outside home while f ireman, wearing mask, pours water into smoking kitchen. Two Twp. Fires Cause Damage This Morning This morning, Bowrnan- ville firemen were calledl to two fires in Darlington Township. The first was at Beckell potato warehouse, on the service road west of Courtice where an oil-fired furnace had flooded. Dam- age was not extensive. The second was at the home of Richard Nemisz, R.R. 3, Bowmanville, where a chesterfield was smould- ering in the basement. Ne one was homeat the time, in-law, Harry Oyler, wvho lives next door, let firemen In and they soon extingulsh- ed the blaze. Considerable damage resulted from the intense smoke. Jamboree WiI Feature Leo Curtin The Bowmanville Recreation Department Country & Wes- tern Jamboree wîll feature Leo Curtin in this coming Sunday's Jamboree in the Town Hall Auditorium start- ing at 8 p.m. The Jamboree will feature several newcomers in Carolyn Morris ,a vocalist from Osh- awa, Ontario, and Bill Lynde and a guest. The Jamboree regulars o!l the Hoedowners Band, Gerald Elliott, Ted Hailman, J. C. Coyle, Bull Cole and gucsts, Ivan Wannamaker, and Ron Luxton. So don't forget, Jamboree, at 8 p.m. in the BowmanvilleonHlSna vnn Town Hall. Maple 1Grant Two Exemptions Sewer, Watermain Hearing Results In Municipal Bd. Approving Town's Pro gram The Ontario M un ic ip al explained the necessîty of the cil provides assurance that the Board Hearing regarding the planned provision of improv- A. S. Baker and Dr. V. IL proposed installation of water- cd water and sewcr facilities Storey's properties at 98 Wel. mains on George Street and in the indicated areas. Ian lington Street a.nd 64 Temper- Albert Street and th,. instal- Butler of! the f irm of Proctor ance Street respectively have lation of sanitary sewers on and Redfenn, Engineers, and been exempted from any George Street, Albert Street, George Van Bridger, PUC charge for the proposed sewer Victoria Street,- and Nelc3on Manager, testified. A number and that any charge t&iat Street was held in the Ciom- of residents had filed objec- would have been made other- mjttee Room at the Court tions to the planned installa- wisc has been included in the Building on Tucsday, Decem- tions. corperatîon's share. Payment ber 2nd. F. G. Blake was the Following a technical dis- for this service had previous- Chairman and he was assisted cussion, Chairman Blake an- ly been made for these pro- by W. Shubb, Q.C. nounced that the Municipal perties. A. H. Strike, the Town Board will approve the plan- Solicitor, appeared on behaîf ned installation of these ofteCorporation of the watermain and sanitary sew- B. ..., ae Town o! Bowmanville, and-ers as and when Town Coun-Postai lRae Sowmobile Races Plunned for Mosport Junuury 3rduand 4th Mosport Park added snow- mobile racing to Grand Prix, sports car and motorcycle road racing to its list of major events with the announce- ment in Toronto that Mac's Milk wlll sponsor champion- shlp snowmobile races, Jan. 3rd and 4th. At the officiai announce- ment Mr. Cralg Waldron. Secretary-Treasurer o! Mac's Milk Ltd. sald, "Snowmoblling is quickly becoming a major Canadian pastime and Mac's Grove Milk is pleased ta be lnvolved with the organization of this major sportîng event". The two day event will feature 13 championship races sanctioned by the Ontario Snowmobile Racing Federation with prize money topping $3,500 plus manufacturers' and accessory awards. Mr. Waldron added: "We know that snowmobiiing ls a family recreation and ta this end we hope that the big race (TURN TO PAGE TWO) For Mailing Xmas Cards Christmas Greeting Carda may be mailed at the first- class rate o! postage or when mailed in unsealed envelopes and bearing no more than five words of greeting, may bu mailed at the third-class rate. Canada - Local and Out of Town, lst class 6 cents, 3rd class 5 cents. U.S.A., its territories and possessions, North, Central and South America, West In- dies, Spain, lst class 6c, 3rd class 5c. United Kingdom, lst clasi 6c, 3rd class 6c. Further information may b. ohtairied from your Post- master. Please consult with hi.s staff before mailing to make sure the postage rate is correct,_ Guides Receive Citizenship Badges On Tues4ay evening at the, United, ChurchMaUn Maple Grove, DarlingtonVs Reeve Carl Downoifficted j at an interestinag oeremony wheu nine mexaber«* First Maple Grove Girl Guides reoeived gt<j2 Citimen- ship badges. They are showi be.from left to 'r*qt, I [Mary Jam Gruytý ers y Xco~j q4ýd RuUShei la M ttSha='nPiper, Tammy Pog. ers Dbie Hone..and Xme,, oe, with lIeevDown ln the, oeutre; crow., Lieut Mn. June JacoI Capt Mn. onn Coxmd iNstrit CotnrMlioner Mt-freno t'à il i