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Robot Demonstration Entertains at Library The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, May 18,1983 Newcastle Ladies' Volleyball Champs Win Trophies HOME OF THE FUEL ECONOMY CAR. MIDWAY DATSUN 1300 Dundas St. E., Whitby 668-6828 ON A BEAUTIFUL IN-STOCK SELECTION' NEVER PAY FULL RETAIL PRICES AGAIN' » THE WALLPAPER CENTRE OPEN THURSDAY & FRIDAY NIGHTS UNTIL NINE! OSHAWA 140SIMCOESTA (Corner John) 579-1655 AJAX Id Id HARWOOD N. (JuslN.ofHv/y.401) 686-0719 SCARBORO 553 MARKHAM RD. (JustS. of Lawrence) 431-4458 * CALL NOW FOR DETAILS DURHAM WINDOW AND DOOR Telephone 623-6828 ♦ Celebrated 1st Birthday Michael Robert Kapuscinski celebrated his first birthday on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 8th, 1983. Michael is the son of Greg and Marietta Kapuscinski of Newcastle. Michael's grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Martin Gerrits of Bowmanville and Mrs. Janet Kapuscinski of Whitby. Celebrates 8th Birthday Last week, the Newcastle Ladies Volleyball League held their annual end of season banquet and presentation of awards at the Legion with many trophies being awarded. These are the playoff champions, front row, 1-r, Jayne Thiele, :«'J4 Fran Jeffers, Karen Doyle, Bea McCullough and Cathy Obrist; back row, Marj Knox, Pat Armstrong, Elaine Rowden, Corinne Van deGrootevheen, Kim Laporte, Cindy Broome and Lorraine Watts. ET-18 may be only a few feet tall, with a computer for a brain, but the machine is an excellent teacher for anyone interested in learning about robots. The machine demonstrated its ability to sing, tell time, and move its battery- powered electric arm during a demonstration at the Bowmanville Library on Wednesday, May 11. Don MacCrae, assistant manager for The Heathkit Store (a Toronto computer and electronics centre) is shown here as some of the audience experiment with the machine. Mr. MacCrae explained that machines similar to this one, but much larger, can do factory work which is too dangerous or too repetitive for humans. The little robot shown here is available in kit form at a price of $2,200. Its builders can also supply a book of instructions which provide a basic course in programming industrial robots. The machine is becoming very popular in college and high school courses as well as computer clubs. Court Quashes Sunday Opening For Food Store By Peter Parrott A Durham Region by-law which allows a Bowmanville f rocery store to remain open undays has been quashea by the Supreme Court of Ontario. Under a by-law approved by the Durham Region in 1980, Bowmanville's IGA store was allowed to open Sunday on the grounds that it was necessary for the encouragement of tourism in the community. Àn Oshawa store was granted granted a similar exemption from Sunday closing regulations. In a report on the outcome of the court case, Durham's regional solicitor stated that with respect to the grocery business in Bowmanville, the court ruled that there was no evidence to show that exemptions exemptions were required for the maintenance or development of tourism. The regional by-law had been challenged in the courts by the Lord's Day Alliance. The regional solicitor said last week in a report to Durham's council that the business in designated areas of Oshawa and Bowmanville will no longer be exempt from the provisions of the Retail Business Holidays Act and they will not be permitted to open on Sundays except in accordance with the Act. Alan McPhail, chairman of Durham's management committee, said that he was satisfied to see this issue tested in the courts. The councillor said that when similar requests for tourist status are made in the future, the regional council will be able to provide a defin- . ite answer to those requests. The effect of the> ruling means that Graham's IGA store will continue to be open on Sundays with its floor space considerably reduced. W THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA'S * 1 CANADIAN HOME RENOVATION PLAN • HA8 BEEN EXTENDED To ensure that your application will be approved while funds are still available It should be submitted soon. ( If you planned to purchase new thermal replacement windows this year order them now, direct from Durham Window and Door. A representative can show you the way to save heating dollars, Improve the appearance of your home and how to take advantage of this non-taxable grant, The league champions and runners up for the title were: front row, 1-r, Wendy Klawetter, Brenda Ashton, Gail Pooler, Pat Edmonson, Lynn Puddister and Shirley Sellers, back row, Carol MacDonald, Jean Spears, Sue Dion, Joan Montpetit, Roz Storey, Lorraine Lever (MVP). Computer Directs Durham Traffic Jeannine Webster celebratedjher eighth birthday on May 2nd by taking her ,firsl; Highland dancing exam at Bums' School of Dancing in Osnawa. She succeeded in earning a bronze medal for her efforts. Jeannine is the daughter of Anita and Bill Webster, Bowmanville. Savings Go to Projects By Peter Parrott The Durham Region's public works department has saved close to a million dollars because of this year's mild winter. In a report to regional council last Wednesday, the public works committee noted that reduced winter maintenance maintenance costs had resulted in a savings of $950,000. The committee recommended recommended that these funds, along with other surplus dollars, be re-allocated. In addition to saving money on reduced winter expenses, Durham saved on lower-than- expected tender prices and a decision not to proceed with a planned land purchase. Regional council has agreed that it will use the money it has saved to widen a bridge in Ajax at a cost of $625,000. By Peter Parrott An $839,200 computer system will help direct traffic in Whitby and Oshawa. Members of Durham's regional council were told last Wednesday that the computerized computerized traffic signal system is now being completed. It is expected to reduce traffic congestion and delays by 10 to 20 percent. Dave McMullen, traffic operations manager, explained explained that the computer at the heart of the system can handle up to one million instructions per second. It operates through vehicle detectors which relay information from 105 intersections in Oshawa and Whitby. Mr. McMullen added that traffic control programs are now being developed and stored in the computer. To date, six programs nave been completed in Whitby and one in Oshawa. Assuming that traffic flow improves by 10 percent as a result of the computer, regional regional officials estimate that there will be a $2.6 million decline in the need for construction construction of arterial roads. A reduction of 130 collisions per year is also predicted, along with a saving of 3.3 million litres of fuel annually. Works,,Commissioner Bill Twelvetrees said the computer computer is not totally traffic- responsive as are systems for large urban centres. However, the machine deals with traffic according to pre-arranged programs. The system was developed as a joint project undertaken by two other regional municipalities. municipalities. Provincial funds will cover most of the costs. Of the total $839,200 price, the regional municipality will pay $214,200 and the Province of Ontario will be responsible for $625,000. 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