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(f) 30 Firefighters Battle Blase for Six Hours Firemen and equipment from three of Newcastle's fire halls were occupied for six hours Monday evening battling a gasoline tank truck fire on Highway 401 near Courtice Road. The Oshawa fire department pitched in with an extra tanker. Flames from the tank truck's pup trailer which exploded lit up the sky while firemen worked feverishly to keep the tanker itself from exploding. Both the east and westbound lanes of the highway were closed to traffic for two hours. The fire occurred when the rear of the truck struck a parked car on the side of the highway. Neither the truck driver nor the family of five in the parked car sustained injury from the accident. Photo by Rick James. m WJ H Wrl u-i . V V S / '4 ■'/ % V A family of five escaped injury Monday night, in a spectacular tank truck fire on Highway 401, just west of Courtice Rd. The driver of the truck, which was carrying 13,000 gallons of gasoline, also escaped uninjured after his pup trailer went out of control, struck a parked car, and overturned. Police said Donald Spratt, his wife, Patricia, and their three children, of R.R. 1 Manotick, Ont., were in their car on the shoulder of the east bound lane when the pup trailer struck their vehicle. It caused an estimated $7,000 damage after it hit the left side of the car before catching fire. The pup trailer and its 4,000 gallons of gasoline were consumed ■■ • ! by flames. However, firefighters from three Newcastle fire halls kept the blaze from engulfing the larger trailer and its 9,000 gallons of gas. "I think the guys did an excellent job," said Jim Aldridge, the Town of Newcastle's deputy fire chief. Newcastle's fire department reported that 30 firefighters were dispatched to the scene, along with six vehicles including trucks from Bowmanville, Orono and Courtice. Newcastle's fire hall provided standby service to the remainder of the town. The Oshawa Fire Department also assisted, supplying an extra tanker truck. It took over 100 gallons of foam to control the blaze. Ontario Provincial Police at Newcastle said both lanes of Highway 401 were closed for two hours as a result of the incident. Firefighters remained until 2:00 a.m. Tuesday. Police said the vehicle went out of control and the pup trailer struck a parked car located on the south shoulder of the highway. The pup trailer then fishtailed and flipped onto its side as it was slowing down and pulling onto the shoulder. Total damage to the truck, which was driven by 38-year-old Nathan Beckstead, of Oshawa, was estimated at $55,000. The cause of the accident is still > under investigation. ItvVf, 25 e Per Copy OB 623-3303 R. "R ' \ v ./1 A /)„ .Mi , -/ ' ,/ / Vi /■ r .( X' N : ; ■' 7* t i \ k j : ! i V R i R - , |-f |"i , i-i : j ij ;| fC' 1,] 11 . / V / ly y \ / t; - > ( -V V/ V /y ■■</ r- ; 1 R A/ V 36 Pages issued BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1,1982 128th Year Frost Hits Tobacco Growers This Year's Theme 'Christmas Wonderland 9 Santa Parade Set for Nov. 20 The 21st annual Santa Claus Parade in Bowmanville has been set for Saturday, November 20th, 1982. Meeting for the second time last night, committee organizers selected Christmas Wonderland for the theme of this year's parade. Groundwork is also being laid in the areas of bands, float fillers and costume planning. Parade booster buttons this year will feature a green reindeer on a white background. Money from the sale of buttons combined with donations, traditionally fund the annual parade. Already this year the parade fund has received two welcome donations. The Town of Newcastle boosted the kitty with its annual $350 grant and Bowmanville's Loyal Orange Lodge kicked in a $25 donation. In kéeping with the excellent reputation of the Bowmanville Santa Claus parade, co-chairman John Pogue says the event will be bigger ana better again this year. The major problem facing organizers at present is a shortage of parade committee members. A concerted efforted will be put forth this year to bolster and strengthen the committee's ranks. Mr. Pogue said that anyone wishing to lend a hand with the parade should contact a member of the committee or himself . They are Lynn Killingbeck, Darla Allen, Del Watson, Donna Fairey, Ede Cole and Kay Stephen. Toronto Woman Killed In Accident Near Kirby A two-car collision near Kirby tooktheTife of a Toronto woman last Friday, August 27. Ontario Provincial Police at Newcastle said Irene Grace Enright, 62, of 666 Bedford Park Rd., Toronto, was pronounced dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville. She was a passenger in a southbound car driven by her daughter-in-law, Linda C. Enright, 28, of 165 Vauxhall Dr., Scarborough. The driver was treated and released from Memorial Hospital. ' Police said the accident occurred on Highway 115 just south of the Kirby intersection at approximatèly 3:05 p.m. The Enright vehicle collided with a ncnrtnbound car driven by Helmut Falké, 64, of 38 Porterfield Rd., Rexdale, Ont. He was uninjured. His wife, Madeline, was admitted to Memorial Hospital. A third passenger, 12-year-old Robert Falke, was uninjured. A third vehicle which was not damaged in the accident but which, was believed to have been indirectly involved, was later found by police after a request for assistance from the public. The accident is being investigated by Constable Jerrett and' Corporal Reaker, of the Newcastle Detachment. The investigation continues. A freak frost damaged large amounts of the area's tobacco plants early Sunday morning. The Ontario Ministry of . Agriculture and Food in Bowmanville reported that freezing temperatures were recorded at the four foot level in fields early Sunday morning. The isolated, low-lying areas appear to be hardest hit. And it was the sensitive tobacco crop which sustained the most damage; other field crops are not believed to be extensively harmed. One area "tobacco grower estimates estimates his losses at $50,000 with approximately one-third of his unharvested crop lost. The harvest was about at the half way point. Two local tobacco growers used a helicopter to fly above the fields early Sunday <morning in order to ,stir up the air and prevent heavier Bank Mgr. Transferred PORT PERRY FAIR -- this weekend is the annual fall fair at Port Perry which carries over to Labor Day on Monday. NO MAIL -- As Monday will be a holiday for most everyone except those manning essential services, the post office will be closed and there will be no mail delivery. Not to say the mail folks are not essential, but they are taking the day off anyway. But one local woman is wondering about them and the postal people in the U.S.A. She received two Christmas cards this week, one from Fort Lauderdale Lauderdale postmarked Dec. 10, 1980 and the other from Chatham dated Dec. 28,1980. OKTOBERFEST -- Newcastle's Chamber of Commerce that netted more than $500 at that donkey baseball game on Sunday now has another project in the works. They are planning a big Oktoberfest parade, bake sale, flea market and dance on Sept. 18th. Tickets are now available. ONE TO GO -- Well known Stan Bowen will celebrate celebrate his 99th birthday next Monday, one of the youngest in the area to be approaching the century mark. His many friends will wish him well. LOST WATCH -- A man's watch was lost Monday, August 23rd at Cedar Crest Beach. Would the finder please call 623-2679 or 623-1398. WRONG DAY -- Our apologies for saying the Legion Picnic was being held last Saturday. It should have been Sunday. We were just a day out. KIDS CLOTHING -- The Salvation Army still needs as much children's clothing as can be located from donors. With school opening on Tuesday, there are many families in need of outfits for their youngsters. youngsters. If you can help, please contact the Army's clothing depot as soon as possible. WALKING WOUNDED -- This town is beginning to look like Bierut after the Israeli bombing. The mayor has his arm in a sling after falling off that donkey on Sunday, we understand Joe Nowlan broke his wrist in a fall from his bicycle and we've already mentioned that Carson Elliott and our Advertising Advertising manager Brian Purdy are working one handed. It's been a rough August. LABATT'S CAN-AM -- We've just received a release that says Jacques Villeneuve will be driving a Canadian Tire Corporation entry in the Labatt's CAN- AM at Mosport on Sept. 10,11 and 12. The 26-year-old with the famous name was here for the June 6th Can- Am and came fourth. This race he'll be driving a 2 litre Italian Osella. RADIO AUCTION -- There will be something for everybody in the Radio Auction over CBC Radio 740 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 10th, even a 1982 Ford Thunderbird. Proceeds will go to Easter Seals so tune in and phone your bid, you may be a big winner. K n SYMPHONY -- Auditions for orchestra openings in all string sections, some wind and brass sections of Oshawa Symphony will be held on Sept. 8. For appointment call 623-5927 or 579-6711. Also, music lovers can save money by purchasing advance tickets to the six concerts. Brochures are available by calling 579-6711. HORSE SHOW -- Oshawa Pony Club is holding its 12th annual Open Horse Show this Saturday at Colonial Stables, R.R. 3, Bowmanville, starting at 9 a.m. rain or shine. MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY - Black Forest Stables and Equestrian Centre in Pickering are holding a 24-hour party starting Sunday, Sept. 5th at 5 with all kinds of activity for riders or spectators. Proceeds will go to the Muscular Dystrophy fund to help Jerry's kids. LEGION PEE WEES -- This Sunday, at 1 Bowmanville Legion's Pee Wees will be playing Essex in the playdowns, They are about the only team left in baseball playoffs in the area, so come out and cheer them on at Memorial Park. frost damage to their crop. Insurance covers only a portion of the tobacco farmer's crop. Tobacco in the counties of Northumberland and Durham represented an eight million dollar crop in 1981 and it was grown on 60 farms in the two counties last year. The agricultural office in Bowmanville said Monday that a return of the frost is not predicted in the long range forecast. Chances Slim for More Municipal Funding by Province, Says Minister Over 1000 delegates from more than 800 municipalities across the province attended the Association of Municipalities of Ontario's (AMO) annual convention in Toronto last week. Delegate Mayor Garnet Rickard said the highlight of the convention was an address by the Hon. Claude Bennett, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. In his speech, Mr. Bennett announced that chances are slim for increased provincial funding to Ontario municipalities next year. "The convention generally said they are prepared to accept this providing the provincial and federal governments demonstrate restrained spending," said Mayor Rickard. The mayor said that Newcastle will have to start looking at what effect a holding pattern on provincial funding will have on the town. "We will have to look at how we can make some savings and not create additional expenses," he stated. The mayor said he was at odds with Mr. Bennett's statement concerning a possible provincial outlay to achieve a greater voter turnout at municipal election poles. "This isn't the responsibility of the provincial government and I would rather see the money spent on programs or projects where it's needed within the municipality," said the Mayor. Convention workshop sessions which drew the greatest interest were municipal administration, development of culture and recreation, municipal financing and provincial assessment, said Mayor Rickard. During the convention Mayor Rickard was re-elected to the AMD's 30 man board of directors. v.'.ipp ' II* 5 m a John Pogue Toronto Dominion Bank manager John Pogue has announced he will be transferring to the bank's head office in Toronto. The move is effective September 13,1982. Mr. Pogue came to Bowmanville in 1971 to manage the Bowmanville branch, succeeding former manager Bob Lawton. Since his arrival, Mr. Pogue has demonstrated a commendable community spirit involving himself in a number of local groups and associations. He currently serves as Memorial Hospital Board chairman, a position he has held for the past five years. Mr. Pogue is an active member and past president of the Bowmanville Lions Club. He is also a board member and past president of the Bowmanville Chamber of Commerce. Presently, he serves as president of the Bowmanville Men's Canadian Club. Also he is president of the Ontario Hospital Association's regional executive committee. A member of the Santa Claus parade committee for 11 years, more recently he has co-chaired the event. He is chairman of the western area advisory council for cooperative cooperative education and a past chairman of the western region Boy Scout association. Mr. Pogue began his career with the Toronto Dominion in 1952 in the Omemee branch. The transfer will instal him as manager of the head office commercial loans and credit department for north and eastern Ontario. RCMP Officer Champion Javelin Thrower Local RCMP officer Jerry Gault returned from the International Police Olympics in Austin Texas with a gold medal for javelin throwing. The Pontypool resident is a Constable with the Oshawa detachment. See story on page two.