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i NEWCASTLE -- i B R A R V / 3 0 W r, 1 A iV VIL 62 TEMPERANCE ST. tiOWMAM VILLE ON L1C-3A6 The Easter Bunny Is on His Way! In her Easter bonnet with all the frills upon it, Keriann Connaghan is busy painting an egg for Easter. She and her fellow kindergarten students at Vincent Massey School have devoted the better part of the week to activities related to Easter. They have been up to their elbows in hard boiled eggs, poster paint and bonnet decorations. Each child's hand, as shown on Keriann's above, bears a drawing of the Easter bunny's face. The activities have been co-ordinated by teacher Lois Yellowlees. J i ; / ;/, : V •. ;. / ; By Donna Fairey Medical experts at Toronto General Hospital are trying desperately to stabilize the condition of Rosemary (Merkley) Sonnen- berg, a former Bowmanville woman, so that she can be flown by chartered jet to California for a life saving operation. The 32-year-old suffers from idiopathic idiopathic pulmonary hypertension, a rare disease which affects people between the ages of 20 and 40. Unless a heart-lung transplant is performed, performed, the disease is terminal. The daughter of former Bowmanville Bowmanville residents, Rosemary and Dick Merkley, she was scheduled to be transported Monday by special jet to Stanford University Hospital to prepare prepare for surgery and wait for a suitable organ donor. Her deteriorating condition prevented prevented the Monday flight and another scheduled for Tuesday. There has been no word indicating when doctors think Rosemary may be physically capable of making the trip. Idiopathic pulmonary hypertension hypertension is caused initially bv constricted constricted blood vessels in the lungs. This constriction results in greatly increased increased pressure in lung-heart blood circulation and an ultimate overload to the right side of the heart. The added pressure and poor circulation causes weakness, chest pain, fainting fainting spell, shortness of breath and heart failure. Most patients succumb succumb to the disease within three to four years from the onset of symptoms. The operation required to save Rosemary's life is costly and OHIP will cover only a portion of the expense. The Durham Region Lung Association announced this week that it is co-ordinating a fund raising drive to raise at least $75,000 to help pay for the surgery and other expenses. Turn to Page 2 4 n:lj;T 1 • i : I :-i „ ■ / l M • • ■■ " V ! /a , /? ' rj { -- -*>. A a x \; V ". fi ' ! -<• % /' '>-,^1 A- / yVA, , » r, >: <■ ■; ; ( V- - J - « • > f : S' i v ■ . . . I , i: • -, •' i i -Î V ' i , vr-WNji X] i !■! Vj 1 \ ); i 1 -M 1 ; x i ) r\ l / 1 A 4 r.J Issue 13 28 Pages BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30,1983 25 c Copy 129th Year Board Turns Down Appeal From Martin Rd. Parents To Provide Bus to School Bicycles on Sidewalks Still Causing Problems Bowmanville's merchants are worried about hazards posed by bicycles on downtown sidewalks. "Merchants are concerned for ople on the sidewalks, particular ly older persons," said Garth Gilpin, business manager for the Bowmanville Bowmanville Business Centre. The merchants are concerned that pedestrians could be struck by a bicycle while stepping out of stores or simply window-shopping. "Sidewalk^ "Sidewalk^ are for pedestrians," Mr. Gilpin said. The Bowmanville Business Centre has asked Newcastle's elected officials to install signs indicating that bikes are prohibited on the walkways. In a letter merchants' installed on botl Division St., Temperance St. to council, the requested signs sides of King St., Silver St. and Since by-laws already prohibit bikes, the main issue is enforcement of the bike by-law. After receiving the letter from the Business Centre this week, Newcastle Newcastle council referred the matter to the town's public works department for a report to the general purpose committee. Councillor Ivan Hobbs pointed out that elected officials had already taken action in the past to keep bikes off the sidewalks. "I know in the past there were supposed to be signs put up," he said. Mr. Gilpin said yesterday that the Durham Regional Police are sympathetic to the points raised by the merchants. The police are attempting attempting to make students aware of the by-law against bikes on the downtown sidewalks through school safety programs. By Shaun Herron Parents of high school students in Bowmanville's Martin Rd. area have lost their fight to bus 30 children three miles to class. Northumberland and Newcastle school board trustees turned thumbs down on the request last Thursday, maintaining a 10 year tradition forcing forcing local students to walk more than 2.5 miles to high school. Trustees refused transportation after agreeing to reconsider the issue under pressure from a western area representatives last month. "I don't think this decision was based entirely on logic," Bowmanville Bowmanville trustee Donna Fairey said in an interview Friday. "Some trustess just can't overcome their urban transportation paranoia." Board members bulldozed the parents' request on the grounds it would set a precedent in student transportation. Cobourg trustee Elizabeth Parken said students shared the sanie preblemtouchVAav. \ as the Martin Rd. children. Accom modating one group would mean providing busing in every area, she said. "The cost would be phenomenal," said Mrs. Parken. Only three western area trustees supported the busing plea. Orono representative Bill Carman, A1 Werry and Syd Worden voted against the proposal. The bulk of the support for the request came from trustee Fairey ana eastern area trustees Angus McFee and John Carter. Turn to Page 2 BANTAMS LOSE OPENER McGregor Hardware Minor Bantams were beat by 6-5 in the first game of the All Ontario Championship by Woolwich. With 2 minutes left in the game the score was 5-3 for McGregor Minor Bantams. /"okSecond game will be played to- - if «whi March 3iO at D aldington many a ter if vglit /.March 30) at y.Xij. Former Mayor Dies Funeral services will be held at the Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home at 2:30 p.m. Thursday for Lawrence C. Mason, Q.C. Mr. Mason practised law in Bowmanville for many years and served as mayor of the town from 1949 to 1951. He died Tuesday, March 29 at Memorial Hospital, in his 79th year. Lawrence Mason is survived by his wife, Edith (nee Dent), his daughter, Mrs. A. Moore (Carolyn), and son, Thomas. r*-. : !; f " ^ tm x-by V- < ■ ■ v. . •: J ■ , 1 . : t - !• '• ' À/l :fe iMi ,:?V: „ .!;«■ )J V] n i i h (:l V' iv/f. ! QUIZZES -- Any citizens who feel they know something about Bowmanville's history will be challenged by two quizzes that are published in this edition. One will continue for several weeks, giving clues that tie in with local businesses. The second prepared by Garfield Shaw is a real teaser. He did a tremendous amount of work and research on the anniversary project, combining some easy questions with many that will stump almost everybody. Read and enjoy, they are both part of our 125th anniversary project. EASTER -- This weekend we celebrate Easter with all its religious significance. Special services will take place at all churches and a few outdoor sunrise services as well. Good Friday is also a general holiday holiday for most business establishments, except the handy stores, and government offices will also be closed on Monday. No rural route, letter carrier or wicket services will be available at post offices either days, with normal operations resuming next Tuesday. HOCKEY -- With the hockey season drawing to a close, it seems as though teams are trying to get in as many tournaments as possible. This weekend, the Non-Contact tournament starts Thursday at Orono, continuing through Saturday. There's another one for the cement industry at Newcastle. Also, a week from Friday at 8 p.m. a benefit game will be played at Bowmanville between the La- batt's Oldtimers and King Garden Oldtimers with proceeds for Big Brothers. That will be followed by the King Garden tournament at Bowmanville on Saturday, always quite a good show. In the meantime, meantime, younger teams are playing all over the place in more tournaments. Blitz Planned for Anniversary Buttons Bowmanville's 125th anniversary committee will conduct a door-to- door canvass next month in order to raise funds for the town's "Old Home Week" celebrations. In a letter to Newcastle town council, the 125th anniversary committee committee explained that the fundraising fundraising effort is scheduled to begin Wednesday, April 6, and end Tuesday, Tuesday, May 3. The fund-raisers will be selling anniversary buttons for $1 each. Town council agreed Monday to approve the anniversary committee's committee's request for the door-to-door fund-raising project. Mayor Garnet Rickard said he understands the group hopes to sell a total of 10,000 buttons. Old Home Week will be held May 23 - 29. Hampton Girl Wants Pond Restored npy j, //■ V A f f'-êèh- (w» "-f*<•"■ ' ' Melanie Axford of Hampton studies the letter she received from the \Central Lake Ontario* Conservation Authority after she wrote to M.PP 'Sam Cureatz expressing her concern over the corÿjiüuti of-Lie Hampton Mill Pond. A £4. Council Takes No Action On Nuclear Free Request Newcastle council has taken no action on a request which calls for the town to declare itself a "nuclear free zone." Monday evening, town council considered a request from the Oshawa and District Labor Council in which the nuclear free zone was requested. Councillor Keith Barr noted that there was confusion over whether the organization was asking for opposition to nuclear facilities such as the Darlington Generating Station or to nuclear weapons. He said he understood the request was intended to deal with weapons only and indicated he could support such a concern. Councillor Diane Harare agreed that the request from the Labor Council was too open-ended and she asked for clarification. She also indicated that she could support a resolution which expressed opposition opposition to nuclear warfare. "I think as a council we should be supporting this," she said. On the final vote, Newcastle agreed5-2 in favor of receiving the letter of the Labor Council for information. That means no further action will be taken. Councillors Harare and Barr were in opposition to the decision. NEW-TO-YOU SHOP -- Now that it's Spring cleaning time, please keep in mind the Hospital Auxiliary's New-To-You Shop on Church St. where they will welcome donations of almost new clothing, jewellery and small collectibles that someone else may find valuable. SYMPATHY -- Last week, Tom and Helen Simpson of Newcastle Golf Course announced that their course would be officially opened for the season last Friday. We haven't been talking to them, but just before the K r was published, old man winter took a late swing s own and dropped this area back into a deep freeze. Somehow, we doubt if traffic was too heavy on opening day.. : maybe this weekend will be better. BASEBALL -- Maybe it's the weather, but so far there hasn't been too much action in preparation for the coming baseball season. The Senior Merchants Merchants appear to be dormant, waiting for warm weather. Kendal Eagles had a dance a couple of weeks ago and we seem to recall a news item about Newcastle Lakers doing something, but it's been quiet here. A little warm weather may change the picture. 50'S DANCE -- Bowmanville Kinsmen will be raising raising funds for cystic fibrosis research when they hold a dance at Newcastle Community Hall on Saturday, Saturday, April 9th. Tickets are available from Hooper's Jewellers and McGregor's Drug Store. MUSIC MAGIC --- A band concert will be held at Bowmanville High School on Friday, April 8th under the name Music Magic '83. Purpose of the event is to raise funds for new band instruments. See Coining Events for ticket details. WATCH FOR BUNNY -- This Saturday, when you are shopping in Bowmanville, keep an eye out for the Easter Bunny who will be walking around downtown, just waiting to hand over an Easter egg to people in any of the stores. The egg you get may contain a $5 voucher redeemable at any of the BIA merchants. . „■ 'N: 1 . . V : .N-i.... DRIVERS NEEDED -- The local unit of the Canadian Canadian Cancer Society is appealing for volunteer drivers to help transport patients for treatment. If you can help, please phone 623-5654 for information as soon as possible, the need is great. Red Cross Unit Holds Volunteer Appreciation Tea The annual Red Cross volunteers appreciation tea was held last Wednesday afternoon at the Memorial Park Clubhouse. The guest speaker was Mrs. Helen McGrath from the Red Cross Ontario Division Corps. She talked to the group about the role of the Red Cross in coping with a major disaster such as the Mississauga train derailment. Shown above at the tea arc from left: Stan Mason - Red Cross regional council chairman, Janet Wells - Ontario Division, Shirley Coyle - blood recruitment chairman, Kay Forsey - Durham East director of Emergency services, Angus Dixon - Oshawa Branch and Durham East Red Cross pres., Jane Lunn - chairman water safety, Mrs. Helen McGrath, Betty Spry - regional executive director Ontario division and Pat Griffin - chairman AID women's work.