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\ The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville, May 25,1983 Lioness Club Celebrates 25th Birthday if: > i 9 . > /•I À $>^ vv ' •" ' * ^ -A ( . 9 , f 4 A 1 Bowmanville Senior Citizens Night An evening of entertainment Sponsored by the Kinsmen Club of Bowmanville Sunday, May 29th 7:30 p.m. sue: Memorial Park Clubhouse Telephone Mike Nelson (623-1647) or McGregor Drugs (623-5792) to reserve your seat. Rides will be provided if requested. Date: Time: 41 CëÜFBRaTiO Help us celebrate "Old-Home Week" a little longer. We have been in business for 14 years. You have made us what we are! Offering 25% OFF ALL OUR PERMS From May 25th to June 30th, 1983 Kut 'n' Kurl Beauty Shop To serve you: Wendy, Linda, Lorraine, Diana, Darolyn and Violet 71 King St. East ^ Bowmanville CALL 623-5019 OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK (Thurs, uni! Fri. evenings by appointment) "A very friendly atmosphere" „ >s-- B.H.S. Students Wins Prize for Bowmanville Song BOWMANVILLE BUSINESS CENTRE MYSTERY MERCHANT APPRECIATION Sincere appreciation is expressed to the following, for their support and co-operation in the design and implementation of the 'MYSTERY MERCHANT QUIZ' in celebration of Bowmanville's 125th Anniversary: Bill Bagnell Canadian Statesman George Webster Jack Lander Garth Gilpin HAPPY 125th ANNIVERSARY BOWMANVILLE > Committee Should Guide Town Recreation, Culture The current president of the Bowmanville Lioness Club, along with the founding president, were among the many guests attending a 25th anniversary celebration last week. The event took place Tuesday, May 17, at the Bowmanville Lions Club. Here, Gail Degroot (left) and Mollie Kent, are about to cut the 25th anniversary cake. Mrs. Degroot is the current president of the Lioness Club, while Mrs. Kent was the group's first president. By Peter Parrott A 12-member citizens' committee should guide recreational recreational and cultural activities activities in the Town of Newcastle, Newcastle, according to a master master plan commissioned by the Town of Newcastle. The document, which was made public Monday after a year of research, suggests that the committee would include four representatives representatives appointed from each ward as well as three members members of town staff. The group would be known as the Newcastle Community Services Planning Planning Board. The board is just one of many recommendations contained in the Town of Newcastle's Culture and Recreation Master Plan. Construction of a new $1,750,000 arena for Bowmanville Bowmanville is recommended in the document. Hiring of more part time staff in the town's community services department is also advised, along with the upgrading of community ball diamonds and playing fields. Gary Blazak, a representative representative of MacLaren Plan- search, described the document's document's proposed expenditures expenditures as modest. The representative representative of the planning consultants who prepared the document explained that the master plan foresees the expenditure of fewer municipal dollars in the next five years than in the past five. The price tag of all capital purchases during the five- year plan totals $2.3 million. million. After discussing the report report for close to one and one-half hours Monday, elected officials decided against immediate approval approval of the plan. Instead, all ratepayers will have a chance to comment comment on the document and read about its recommendations. recommendations. A motion introduced by Councillor Bruce Taylor suggests that citizens be given a month to review the document. On June 27, town council will consider either approving or modifying the plan. At that time, formal comments on the study can be made. Meanwhile, the commit tee has recommended that copies of the recreation master plan be made available available in municipal offices and libraries. The public will be advised of the document document through advertisements. advertisements. Councillor Taylor explained that these actions actions will allow all members members of the public to comment. comment. Some councillors suggested at Monday's meeting of the general purpose purpose committee that they have reservations about the plan in its present form. Councillor Marie Hubbard Hubbard said she wondered if the proposed community services planning board would erode the powers of DURHAM AGRI CALENDAR Wed., May 25 - 8:00 p.m. - Durham East 4-H Sheep Club - Bowmanville Agr. Office. Office. Wed., May 25 - Belleville Spring Holstein Show. Thurs., May 26 - 8:00 p.m. - Durham East 4-H Beef Club - Newt Shelby's, Newcastle. Newcastle. Fri., May 27 - Kemptville College of Agricultural Technology - Graduation Ceremonies. May 31 - June 2 - OMAF, Agricultural Reps. Branch Annual Conference Ridgetown College of Agricultural Agricultural Technology. Wed., June 1 - 8:00 p.m. - Durham East 4-H Youth Leader Club Meeting-Bowmanville Meeting-Bowmanville Agriculture Office. Office. Tues., June 7 - 8:00 p.m. - Durham East 4-H Swine Club - Lawrence McLaughlin's, Nestleton. Wed., June 8 - 8:00 p.m. - Durham East 4-H Farm 'Machinery Club - Pier Sikma's, Orono. Thurs., June 9 - 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Turf Research Field Day, Cambridge Research Research Station - Contact O.A.C., University of Guelph. Mon., June 13 - 8:00 p.m. - Durham East 4-H Hope Calf Club - Bryce Handley's, Campbellcroft. Wed., July 20 - Durham Holstein Club Twilight Meeting at Eric Bowman's, Enniskillen. council. She also said that the Visual Arts Centre would have liked to have had more opportunities to participate in the preparation preparation of the plan. Councillor Ann Cowman said she was concerned that the citizens' board might take responsibility out of council's hands. She also suggested that the document document may have political overtones. The tendency of pressure groups to gain council's attention attention while "quiet" groups are ignored was deplored deplored by Councillor Cowman. Cowman. Mayor Garnet Rickard said he isn't concerned by pressure groups. "I think we are fortunate to have people with energy and ideas," he added. Mr. Blazak said he foresees that the community community services planning board will work in support of council and not in opposition. opposition. "I think if council gives it the opportunity to work, this board will work," he said. lim anb Blatant Baat Chris Kelly, with the words and music to the song he wrote in honor of Bowmanville's 125th anniversary. Chris was selected as the winner of the song-writing competition. the Superintendent of instruction for the Northumberland Northumberland - Durham Board of Education, has decided to retire. Town council has approved the hiring of two new police officers for Bowmanville. Douglas M. McFeeters and Mino Van Dyke will begin their duties here, in June. Town Treasurer Joe Descent submitted the Bowmanville 1973 budget that sets the residential mill rate at 120.14 mills, a 14.93 mill decrease from 1972. The $285,000 addition to the Enniskillen Public School was officially opened on Wednesday, May 16th. Principal Bruce Lush introduced the program for the opening. At Orono on Saturday, May 12th, the Great Pine Ridge Kinsmen Club received their charter from National Vice President George Irving. 50 Years Ago Thursday, June 15th, 1933 Three new teachers have been hired for Bowmanville High School for the Fall Term opening. Miss Marion Wagar will teach history, Dorothy Bonnycastle, English and Ed. Devitt will be the new Physical Director. Mrs. E.P. Bradt has been re-elected president of the Bowmanville Music Study Club for a second year. Members of the Bowmanville Lakeshore League baseball team are Hall 3 b, Cameron cf, Osborne ss, p, Colwell 2 b, Corden 1 b, Moore If, Piper c, James ss, rf, Bowman p, and Murphy, rf. 25 Years Ago Thursday, May 29th, 1958 : Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ames, their daughter Jill, and Janice Black, spent the weekend in Listowel, with Mr. Ames' uncle, Major J.H. Anderson. Many shoppers have admired the window display in Goodbrand Fabrics which features a fountain and flowers. Dr. H.B. Bundle and Stuart R. James returned on the weekend from a week's fishing at Ste. Anne Du Lac, Northern Quebec. D. Alex McGregor, well known local druggist, recalls his first day in business in Town 25 years ago when he took in $9.81 in sales. In the last 30 days the Bowmanville Centennial Committee have received word from 350 people who will be returning to Bowmanville Old Home Week, June 28th to July 6th. 10 Years Ago Wednesday, May 23rd, 1973 After 39 years of service in education Glenn A. MacLeod, The Canadian Statesman v Advertising Deadlines Display • T ues. 4:00 p.m. Classified - Tues. 12:00 noon MIDWAY DATSUN'S ANNUAL TRUCK CLEARANCE SALE 2WD OR 4X4 It's quite simple. It's the Datsun Sportruck with a bigger bed. A full 1100 lbs. of cargo capacity. DATSUN ÎTRFTHH Andthe powerfulnew Datsun 2.2 hue NAPS-Z22S arm wun %r a nfc r Ufi engine gives you plenty of pulling power to use CfVlflTOffflV M'y bit of cargo space. 132 foot pounds of torque. SrUnlnUbn the power efficient, gat efficient Sportruck Stretih from Datsun, MORE STRETCH LESS SCRATCH 9.9% or $1,000.00 Discount DURING THE MONTH OF MAY Wo will bo open Saturdays lor your Inspection. MIDWAY DATSUN 1300DundasSt. E, Whitby 668-6828 How Do YOU Feel? favor name Are you in municipality of Newcastle, changed to: of the Town being Town of Bowmanville? Yes □ Name No □ Address Please send your reply to The Canadian Statesman 62 King Street West P.O. Box 190 -- Bowmanville L1C3K9