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Splash Appeals to Lions for Help Bob Stevens (left) and Joan Higginson spoke to the Bowmanville Lions Club on Monday about the project they are working on to raise money for an indoor swimming pool. The two SPLASH committee members were welcomed to the club by Bowmanville Lions Club president Jim Rickard. The committee has been travelling around to the service clubs in the immediate area in hopes of raising money to build an indoor pool and squash courts to be located at the south-west corner of Bowmanville High School. The total cost of the project is expected to be $600,000, provided that the pool is constructed within the next few years. After help from a government grant and à Wintario grant, the SPLASH committee has the job of raising $350,000. Bob Stevens and Joan Higginson reported that they have almost reached the halfway point. Their plan, which they are in the process of executing, is to raise the money from special donations; service club support (the Rotary and Kinsmen clubs have already committed themselves to supporting the pool project), household canvass and special projects (such as the trip of the month lottery). Smaller fund raising ventures, which have been done, include a theatre party, the selling of apple wood, a band concert and a fashion show. A summer committee has run such programs as a garage sale, a dunking booth at one of the carnivals, a dance and a family day at Soper Creek Park. The SPLASH committee have investigated several similar pool projects in southern Ontario and have come up with what they feel is the most economical plan. A 'user pays' policy for the pool and the squash courts will be adopted, much the same as what is done at skating arenas. The reason for the squash courts is that the two courts will have the potential of taking in $20,000 per year, which would help offset the cost of maintenance of the facilities. Mrs. Higginson said that in order to comply with a condition of the Wintario grant, the courts will remain strictly for the public. It has been estimated that maintenance costs will bring about a $60,000 deficit each year. The school board and the town of Newcastle will be absorbing those costs, depend- ing upon the percentage of time each uses the facilities. Mr. Stevens said that personally he feels ripped off. He said that our provincial tax dollars are going toward the maintenance of many pools from which we do not benefit. If we had a pool in the communtiy, we would get something back from the money we spend on provincial taxes. Both SPLASH committee members stressed the importance of having , an indoor pool. It will increase the opportunity for every child in the town of Newcastle to learn how to swim and will provide a place for many swimming, scuba diving and canoeing programas to be taught. Johnston Family Reunion The families of William Johnston, who passed away at Tyrone, Ontario in 1928 and Mary Ann Johnston, who passed away at Hampton, Ont. in 1955 held a family reunion in the form of a picnic at Lakeview Park, Oshawa, on July 22nd, 1978. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Johnston are: Mr. William Johnston, St. Thomas - deceased, Mr. Herbert Johnston, North Bay, Ont., Mr. Chas. Johnston, Oshawa, Ont., Mrs. E. Steward (Verna), Bowman- ville, Ont., Mr. Harry Johnston, Lindsay, Ont., Mrs. C. Burtch (Bessie), Bobcaygeon, Ont., Mrs. W. Axford (Margaret), Hampton, Ont. There were approximately ninety members present including a few guests. Almost everyone met relatives for the first time and many renewed old friendships. One sister, Mrs. W. Taylor, London, Ont., and brother Mr. Noble Johnston, Edmonton, Alta. had not met for about thirty- five years. Children's games and contests were arranged and carried out by Mrs. Doris Axford, Hampton and Mrs. Wm. Nash, Oshawa, the winners were as follows: 1. Oldest person (81), William Axford, Hampton, Ont., 2. Youngest person, (3 months), Korey Haun, Edmonton, Alta., 3. Person travelling the farthest, Alec Marshal. Motherwell, Scotland., 4. Longest married couple, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Johnston, Oshawa, Ont., 5. Closest birthday, Vincent Johnston, London, Ont., 6. Closest anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Johnston, Bowmanville, Ont., 7. Person with most Diesel Power Will Help Save Energy In Durham Region Diesel-powered trucks, weaker light bulbs and warmer buildings will help the Durham Region save energy this year. In a report to Durham Regional Council in Whitby last week, Regional Chairman Walter Beath said that once the stock of 40-watt floures- cent light bulbs has been used up, regional buildings will be lit by energy-saving 35-watt bulbs. In addition, the chairman pointed out that the minimum setting for air conditioning equipment this summer will pennies, Wm. Taylor London, Ont., 8 Person with longest hair, Miss Cindy Johnston, Port Colborne, Ont., 9. Person with most great grandchildren present, Herbert Johnston, North Bay, Ont. All seemed to enjoy sharing a picnic held and as each family went their way, home or on vacation, everyone agreed the get-together was a success. be 78 degrees fahrenheit or 25 degrees celsius. Higher indoor temperatures mean an energy saving during the summer. "Ail large trucks purchased by the works department will now have diesel engines. While initially costing more than gasoline-powered units, the long-term savings more than make up for the higher initial costs," Mr. Beath said in a two-page report dealing with Durham's efforts at reducing its energy consump- tion. Regional officials have also authorized Honeywell Corporation to survey all heating units in region buildings and suggest improvements. Mr. Beath said individual departments are continuing to look for areas where energy can be saved. Some measures aimed at cutting energy consumption include the insulation of walls and the installation of storm sash; restricting hours of intense lighting; thermostat settings Section Twn The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, August 2, 1978 5 altered; and elimination of some light fixtures and the replacement of existing light bulbs with ones having 50 per cent lower wattage. Mr. Beath added that during the 1978 equipment replace- ment, Durham began experi- menting with pickup trucks having smaller engines and fewer options. During the year, two pickups with eight-cylinder engines, power steering, power brakes and automatic transmissions were replaced with vehicles having six cylinder motors, no power steering, no power brakes and standard transmissions. The region is attempting to see if these less-elaborate vehicles can stand up to the use they are given. "Besides a lower initial cost, they will obviously provide energy savings," Mr. Beath said. Hints on energy conservation have been offered to regional employees through seminars consisting of films and a short talk with employees given the opportunity to ask questions. Posters and stickers placed in buildings where regional employees work have also encouraged the conservation of energy. Durham's attempt at cutting energy-consumption has sparked interest among other municipalities. "We are still receiving a large number of inquiries from other municipalities about our program. 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