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n Santa Parade Float Makers Busy ' > \\ . In case you don't recognize her, she's the Raspberry Tart doll, alias Amy Brown of Bowmanville. She's busy this week helping her family build a float for the Santa Claus parade Saturday. Dressed in her Raspberry Tart costume, Amy is busy painting one of the giant red berries which will appear on the Brown's Berry Box float. Watch for Amy perched among the strawberries Saturday with her friends Lime Chiffon, Lemon Mirangue, Cherry Cuddler and Strawberry Shortcake. The Berry Box is one of more than 50 entries in the Santa parade. ; P TTryr'Tr- fe« k - r NOV 1 8 1932 m, j • -j. '<$ . v -^~tr Santa Claus is coming to town. A special delivery Santagram received Monday from the North Pole guarantees the man in red will make his annual appearance in the Bowmanville Santa Claus parade this weekend. The Santagram reads : Everything here at Pole in good shape for trip to Bowmanville Santa Claus parade Saturday. Stop. Ho ! Ho ! Ho ! Stop. Reindeer harnessed to sleigh. Stop. Pawing at ground ready to go. Stop. They love Bowmanville parade and so do I. Stop. Red suit dry cleaned for parade. Stop. Also had long white beard groomed and trimmed for big event. Stop. Ho!Ho!Ho! Stop. My elves say 50 floats, bands ana novel attractions will be in parade. Stop. All reindeer excited and so am I. 5 4s Stop. More happy news. Stop. Mrs. Claus will be making trip to Bowmanville this year. Stop. She will walk in parade with workshop elves. Stop. Heard so much about parade couldn't keep Mrs. Claus at home. Stop. Ho!Ho! Stop. Everything is coming up sugarplums. Stop. Sleigh will touch down at Central School about 10:30 a.m. for start of parade. Stop. Will follow same route down Silver Street, across Church, down Scugog, east on King to A & P store and down Liberty to Memorial Park. Stop. So excited whiskers are twitching. Stop. Ho! Ho! Ho! Stop. Until Saturday, boys and girls, be good little kiddies. Stop. Ho!Ho!Ho! Santa loves you. Stop. ' { >. A Æm /'Cm" Issue 46 48 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17,1982 25 c Copy 128th Year Hydro Delays Darlington Completion In a move to cut borrowing requirements by approximately $250 million, Ontario Hydro will extend the completion dates for two out of four units at the Darlington Generating Generating Station. However, in announcing its decision to add about two years to the Darlington construction schedule, Ontario Hydro also said it is committed to completing the project. The recent decision from Hydro's board of directors will not change the completion dates for the first two Darlington units. They will be finished by May of 1988 and February of 1989. The revised schedule delays completion of unit three to 1991, from November of 1989, while unit four will be completed in 1992 rather than August of 1990. "The decision will lower our borrowing requirements over the next few years by about $250 million," said Milan Nastich, Hydro's President. "It demonstrates the Board's concerns with the amount of capital available when the country is in economic doldrums," he said today. High Fees Hit Night School Higher fees have led to a drastic drop in the number of persons taking part in evening classes offered by the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education. Trustees were informed at a meeting in the Courtice Secondary School last Thursday, November 11, that the average drop in enrollment totalled 66 per cent. Last fall, there were 3517 students ««'rolled ir*. averti •?£ passes, sqcjj.,#?* arts, crafts, car repair, and fitness. This year, total enrollment is 1202. The exodus of evening school students from Northumberland and Newcastle classrooms has been blamed on a reduction in provincial funding for continuing education programs. The reduced funding began in the fall-of this year. Of the eight high schools in the Northumberland and Newcastle school system, the largest decline was reported at Cambpellford District High School. This school had a decrease of 96 per cent. Instead of the 428 students who attended continuing education courses in 1982, there were only 16 students. Enrollment at Bowmanville High School dropped 66 per cent, from 622 to 211. Clarke High School reported a decline of 77 per cent, while Courtice Secondary School had a reduction of 48 per cent. Courtice had the smallest decline in the school system. In a report to trustees, Superintendent of Special Services V:v. Psf'vtevton. said a define bv enrollment was pkpected because of 1 cutbacks in grants for continuing education offered by Ontario's Ministry of Education. As a result of the reduction in funding, night school students have had to pay the full cost of their tuition. This cost is based on a fee of $1.50 per student for each hour of instruction. In view of the decreased enrollment, the board voted to request improved funding from the Ministry of Education in order to bring the evening class programs back to their original standing. • ayers The Hydro Board also approved a new load forecast predicting a 2.1 per cent average annual growth in the use of electricity to the year 2000, down from 3 per cent in the last forecast. "When major Ontario industries such as mining, steel and automobiles are struggling, it comes as no surprise that they're not using as much electricity and this affects us," Nastich said. "However, the 2.1 per cent still means long term growth on the system and Hydro must plan accordingly. "We are strongly committed to completing Darlington. It will provide economic, reliable electricity for our customers. "In addition it is a megaproject that will provide a powerful economic stimulus . . . 27,500 man- years of employment on site and billions of dollars in revenues for Canadian industry," Nastich said. The Board's challenge, he said, was to match the Darlington construction schedule with the growing load in a way that kept Borrowing to a minimum and flexibility to a maximum. "Adding about two years to units 3 and 4 gave us the most flexibility to deal with changes in demand -- up Turn to Page 2 By Donna Fairey Durham Region taxpayers may face a regional tax increase of 16.1 per cent in 1983 and a hike of about 15 per cent in sewer and water rates. The doom and gloom prediction was released in an unprecedented 1983 financial forecast at a meeting of Durham Region Council last Wednesday. department®/ predicts the need for a ni extraordinarily large apportionment of funds in the region's 1983 budget for welfare payments. Regional councillors were reminded that when a large increase is required in one area of the budget other areas suffer. The forecast report, which was authored by Durham Region's chief administrator, was cased on guesstimate figures provided by finance department staff. The regional levy necessary to finance operations in 1983 is forecasted to be $31.1 million, an increase of $4.9 million over the 1982 levy of $26.2 million. It was predicted also that sewer expenditures for 1983 will be $13.0 million which represents a million increase over 1982 costs. Net water expenditures are , forecasted at $10.9 niillion whiqh is indfep.se of ,>0.3 mil iozt aver j.<fl Commenting on the Garnet Rickard si forecasted figures will have reviewed very thoroughly. 10,000 Commemorative Coins Minted for 125th Bowmanville Anniversary ÎV1LL# $1.6 H UNITED WAY -- While the Oshawa - Whitby - Newcastle United Way campaign has passed the million dollar mark in donations and pledges, this area is far behind in its objective. For instance, the Bowmanville commercial section has only contributed $64 to date, 4% of the $1,500 objective. Orono - Newcastle has even done better with $422 donated to date. Need we say more? Take your donation to Ted Denny at Bowmanville Audio-Vision and boost this paltry amount today. Community Care, Block Parents and other agencies will suffer from lack of funds if we all don't help. STADACONA BAND -- A special treat is in store for this area on Tuesday, Nov. 30th when the famous Canadian forces Stadacona band from Halifax will be presenting a concert at Eastdale Collegiate in Oshawa at 8 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Oshawa Naval Veterans Association with all proceeds in support of Navy League Cadets. Director of Music is Amsterdam born Capt. Ben Tempelaars. $82,t report Mayor tated, "The to be "It is more than we" can afford in today's economy." "If there is any way of cutting costs down we must do it," he stated. "We have to look at every possible way of making the system as efficient as possible to keep costs down." Regional councillor Diane Harare said municipal government must start taking a hard look at its economic limitations. "More and more is falling on the shoulders of the taxpayers, she stated. The ward three councillor pointed out that should the economic trend continue government may have to look to private enterprise, churches and service clubs to help meet the needs of the community. "That's the way it was years ago and it was done cheaper," she stated. ■ OWkANVILU I •fM i,m hfr' 1 fOSEPT.V A ' U£ t«N& Barring unforeseen hitches in production, 10,000 nickle-silver coins commemorating Bow- manville's 125th anniversary anniversary next year will be available the week prior to Christmas. "They will make great Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers," said coin committee co-ordinator Doug Jack- man. The coins showing Bowmanville Museum on one side and the town crest on the other will be available from local merchants and banks at $1.00 each. Mr. Jackman disclosed disclosed that committee plans include the minting of 100 gold plated limited edition commemorative coins which he said will likely sell for $10 a piece or more. The committee chairman chairman says he has already already received advance orders for the coins from people heading south for the winter not wanting to miss out on the anniversary souvenir. Mr. Jackman said he expects at least 2000 of the coins will be sold to international coin collectors collectors and hobbyists. The Bowmanville Museum was chosen to appear on one side of the coin in view of the fact it is one of the town buildings in existence when Bowmanville was incorporated. Minting of the commemorative commemorative coins has been consigned to the Johnson Matthey Mint Limited in Toronto. SALVATION ARMY -- Also, we urge everyone to boost their contributions to the Salvation Army this year because they will be carrying an increased increased load to take care of families who otherwise otherwise won't be having an enjoyable Christmas. MUSEUM -- Bowmanville Museum is holding a special Santa event this Saturday with the doors open at 11 a.m. There will be hand crafted gifts and some home baking. SANTA LETTERS -- We've just learned that Santa's correct address at the North Pole includes the postal code H0H OHO. Those are for the letters that mail carriers will be picking up from children at the Santa Claus parade this Saturday. They will receive a special return message from Santa if they also include their name and correct return address including postal code. And, best of all, their letters won't require a 30<t stamp. LIBERALS -- Next Wednesday, the Hon. Eugene Whelan, federal Minister of Agriculture will be the guest speaker at a Liberal fund-raising dinner at The Flying Dutchman Motor Hotel. See the advertisement on page 5 for more details. ORCHIDS -- The female staff members at The Statesman had a pleasant surprise on Monday when they were each presented with an orchid by the Carnation Flower Shop. They certainly added a nice Christmasy touch of color and were deeply appreciated. Many thanks. I CHAMPIONS -- On Tuesday, Wes and Ada Yellowlees, R.R. 1, Hampton were honored at the Royal Winter Fair where Wes received the world championship award for Stormont oats for the 7th time. Ada also came first with six rowed Perth barley, so it was a big day all round. They were accompanied by son Harold and grandson John. UNICEF CARDS -- A note just arrived stating that UNICEF Christmas cards will be on sale at Bowmanville Mall this Thursday, Friday and Saturday and continuing every weekend until Dec, 11th. SYMPATHY -- Their many friends here will be saddened to learn that Art Asher's wife died this week at their home in Cameron. Art for many years was the popular manager of the A & P store in Bowmanville. HOCKEY DANCE -- Bowmanville Minor Hockey Association is holding a dance to raise funds for their ice time and other expenses this Saturday at Newcastle Village Community Hall. Tickets are available at the door. A good time is assured and they can certainly use the money; it's expensive trying to provide the youngsters with arena time and travel. YULETIDE AT THE MILL -- Check the story in this edition for details of the Yuletide at the Mill event on ttjis weekend. Something for everyone. CHRISTMAS SHOWCASE - This Friday, Saturday and Sunday a Christmas Showcase is being held at Orono Town Hall that will be of interest to those seeking nice gifts. It's a sale of arts, crafts and antiques. a» Westbound 401 Closed Early Sunday morning, the second steel span of the railway bridge over Highway 401 was installed by two huge cranes to complete the new spur line to the Bowmanville Goodyear plant. It replaces to Install Railway Bridge tracks that crossed the highway just west of The Flying Dutchman Motor Hotel. This photo shows the huge cranes gently lifting the huge steel span into place while being guided by man on top ana at both ends.