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/ 4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, January 16,1985 Section Two 1984 - The Year in Review Lakefield Rink Wins Ladies Bonspiel JULY A report by Ontario Hydro noted that the Darlington Darlington Nuclear Generating Station supports almost 10,000 persons. The number includes not only those employed employed at the Darlington site but also the families and dependents of the Hydro staff. Newcastle's town council was advised that a program for recycling household trash could begin as early as the fall of 1984. The move would not only save the environment environment but also trim expenditures expenditures which would otherwise be result in added costs for the town. Newcastle council announced announced plans to honor 11 outstanding citizens in the municipality during 1984. The head of the Town of Newcastle predicted an upsurge upsurge in the local housing market during '84. Newcastle Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard said at a town committee meeting that between 100 and 200 housing starts should occur during the construction season. Newcastle and Bowmanville Bowmanville Lions Clubs were busy with summer carnival activities activities during July. The clubs held two separate carnivals carnivals on the weekend of July 14 and 15. The annual Sidewalk Sale sponsored by Bowman- ville's downtown businesses businesses took place July 19 to 21. Just a few of the attractions attractions were: clowns, carnival rides, a bike parade, pancake pancake breakfast, sunrise sale, and a cat show. Port Hope Realtor, Darce Campbell won the Liberal Party's nomination in the federal election. Mr. Campbell was chosen at a nomination meeting at the Port Hope High School July 18. The Bowmanville Golf and Curling Club was purchased by two Toronto businessmen during July. Owner Bob Stevens turned the business over to the new management on Tuesday, July 17. Incumbent MP Allan Lawrence was nominated as the Progressive Conservative Conservative standard-bearer in the upcoming federal election. election. The nomination meet- ' ing took place Wednesday, July 25, at the Clarke High School. Voyageur canoes up to 36 feet in length arrived at Darlington Provincial Park on Saturday, July 28. The canoes were taking part in a bicentennial race from Toronto to Port Hope. AUGUST The official opening of Newcastle's refurbished main street took place in the village on Saturday, August August 4. Representatives of government and the business business community took part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony. ceremony. The town prepared to welcome Olympic marathon runner Silvia Ruegger. who was returning home after finishing eighth in the Los Angeles Olympics. Olympics. The welcome party took place at the Newcastle Community Hall on Monday, Monday, August 13. In Bowmanville, plans for the construction of two new futuristic industries were announced. Plastics EMI Shielding Inc., and Plastics Painters Ltd. are the town's new' corporate citizens. Plastics EMI Shielding Inc. began construction of a 50.000 square-foot facility, while Plastics Painters Ltd. began building a factory of 10.000 square feet. Owners estimated that at the end of three years there would be over 250 employed at the two facilities. A flash thunderstorm dropped almost an inch of rain on the Bowmanville area Tuesday, August 14. However, the heavy rain and lightning resulted in little damage. Newcastle Village novelist Charles Ewert completed his fourth novel. The book, entitled, Canaan, was published in August. Bowmanville High School Vice Principal Charles Clarke announced that the school would be enforcing a formal code of behavior for students in the upcoming upcoming academic year. The code governed areas of conduct conduct such as attendance, homework, drug abuse and respect for authority. Candidates in the federal election agreed that jobs were the main issue in the minds of Canadians preparing preparing to go to the polls. The candidates were speaking at an All-Candidates' forum held August 24 at Durham Christian High School. The speakers included Allan Lawrence, of the Progressive Progressive Conservatives; Darce Campbell, of the Liberals; Roy Grierson, of the NDP and Libertarian Gordon Page. SEPTEMBER Incumbent Allan Lawrence Lawrence won the biggest victory of his career in federal politics politics 'when he was returned to office after winning all 210 polls in the Durham- Northumberland riding. Mr. Lawrence received over 25.000 votes as he was returned returned to Ottawa in the Conservative Conservative landslide. The Durham Region Federation Federation of Agriculture asked Newcastle council to alter its zoning by-law so that new farm buildings would not have to be located located 1,000 feet from any existing residence. A spokesman for the Federation Federation warned council that this rule would strangle farms wishing to expand. Losses were estimated at $128,000 in a fire at the Jas- pers-Fayer farm located at RR 4 Bowmanville. Approximately Approximately 300 pigs perished in the blaze which occurred September 2. A party at the Bowmanville Bowmanville Museum for Cabbage Patch Dolls attracted about 80 youngsters and almost as many of the Cabbage Patch Kids. Many of the children even brought gifts for their favorite dolls. A very successful Orono Fair commenced September September 6. The event included included many of the usual at- ■ tractions and some new ones as well. Just a few of the activities included chariot racing, an archery demonstration, a fiddle contest, kids' parade, Miss Durham Central pageant, and break dancing demonstrations. demonstrations. The beginning of a newspaper newspaper recycling program for the Town of Newcastle was announced by the Durham Recycling Centre Inc. The Centre began a curbside pickup of newspapers newspapers on regular garbage collection days. The first day for this service was September September 24. The Village of Newcastle held a fall festival on Saturday, Saturday, September 15. Dozens of people took part in the parade which took place in celebration of Ontario's bicentennial. Plans for a slaughterhouse south of Tyrone ran into opposition from some of the local neighbours who told town council they were concerned concerned that the facility would have a detrimental effect on the enjoyment of their property. Farmers in support of the abattoir disagreed. disagreed. They said an abattoir abattoir could be operated without without disrupting local land use and they added that the project should be allowed in a an area zoned for agricultural agricultural activities. Approximately 1,100 striking electrians employed employed by Ontario Hydro across the province agreed to a new contract. The members members of Local 1788 of the International International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers had been on strike since may. One hundred and eighty five of the electricans were employed at the Darlington Generating Station. Newcastle Town Council decided to spend $500 to advertise advertise the fact that the "Coug II" was manufactured manufactured in the Town of Newcastle. Newcastle. The 42.5 racing yacht, a product of Wiggers Custom Yachts in Bowmanville, Bowmanville, successfully defended the Canada's Cup. Councillors Councillors felt that advertising the acheivement in sailing magazines would result in a wealth of publicity for the municipality. OCTOBER A young moose that had been eluding captors for three days was struck and killed by a tractor trailer on highway 401 west of Bennett Road. The truck sustained $3,000 damage. An independent body which inspected Memorial Hospital Bowmanville gave the facility top marks. The hospital was given a three- year accreditation, the highest possible level, given only to facilities meeting maximum standards. standards. A study released by Ontario's Ontario's Ministry of the Environment Environment revealed that 70% of the wells in the village of Newtonville are contaminated. contaminated. The cost of solving the problem could be around $1 million. Mr. Dressup, the children's children's TV star, appeared at Bowmanville High School to the delight of many local kids. One hundred and sixty- four Durham College instructors instructors went, on strike. Hours of work were a major issue in negotiations between between the Council of Regents Regents and the instructional staff at 22 Ontario Colleges. The Very Reverend Dr. Clarke MacDonald, former United Church Moderator, attended the Sesquicenten- nial service at St. Paul's United Church in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. After 13 days on the picket picket lines 36,000 General Motors employees returned to work. Over 80% of the SENIOR CITIZEN'S DISCOUNT of 15% on Tuesday and Wednesday G/teede Special Medium $2,79 lb. (untilWednesday, January 23, Bacon Cheese $2.75 lb. /luttefo (everyday low prices) Creamy $2.32 lb. Unsalted $2,34 lb. Whipped $1.76-250 g tub European Style $2.61 lb. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK - Mon. to Thurs. and Sat. 9 - 6 Fri. 9 - 9 and Sunday 9 - 5 LOOK FOR OUR MANY OTHER IN-STORE SPECIALS WARKWORTH CHEESE HOUSE ICE CR Do you know you can go North or South on Hwy. 115 from our lot? North Hwy. 987-4339 "> Newcastle at J)X Station 3rd Lino South United Auto Workers voted for the new three-year agreement. agreement. The Mayor and Town Councillors toured some of the industries in the municipality municipality in order to become more familiar with the town's major employers. NOVEMBER The Town of Newcastle made a $300,000 donation to Memorial Hospital Bow- manville's Development Fund. The hospital had asked Newcastle for $600,000 toward its public fund-raising goal of $2.4 million. The Town hopes the additional cash will come from the Hydro community community impact fund. The YWCA presented the Durham Region Women of Distinction Awards. The winners were Roxanna Barnes, Josephine Parrott, and Frances Jones. An Ontario Municipal Board hearing into plans for a new Bowmanville shopping centre at the corner of Waverly Rd. and Baseline Rd. got underway at the Village of Newcastle Community Hall. Plans for the centre have been on the drawing board for the past ten years. Santa Claus made his 23rd official visit to Bowmanville Bowmanville on November 17th. The annual parade was a great success as usual. Of the 66 floats entered, entered, the Bowmanville Rotary Club won the first prize for its float entitled "Preparing for Christmas". Bowmanville High School students raised and donated donated $2,100 to the United Way. Local Progressive Conservatives Conservatives chose their delegates delegates to the provincial leadership convention. For the most part those elected favoured Dennis Timbrell over the other candidates. Students all over the province province enjoyed Career Week activities and those at local schools were no exception. Local business and professional professional people spoke to the students about the wide variety of career choices available. available. DECEMBER Durham East MPP Sam Cureatz asked the Durham Region to include the Darlington Darlington Nuclear Generating Station in its emergency planning program. The request request followed a decision by the region to look into plans for coping with a nuclear nuclear emergency. The Bowmanville High School presented the three- act comedy "Charley's Aunt", a play by Brandon Thomas, for a four night run. Expert make-up and costuming, and solid performances performances were well received received by the appreciative audiences. The OMB hearing on the proposed Pythbow shopping shopping centre adjourned after the board had examined 100 exhibits and heard nine witnesses speaking in support support of the new centre and against it. Councillors and hospital officials alike were pleased that Memorial Hospital Bowmanville was to receive $360,000 from the Ontario Hydro/Town of Newcastle community impact funds. The amount donated exceeds exceeds by $60,000 the expected expected contribution. The Town of Newcastle honoured its outstanding citizens at the Citizen of the Year Awards. The 11 award winners received Town of Newcastle trade dollars and a beautiful book about the history of Ontario called "Loyal She Remains". On Wednesday, Jan. 9th at Bowmanville Country Club, the ladies held a bonspiel with this rink from School Board Trustee Urges Board to Study Energy Savings A member of the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education urged his colleagues last week to embark on an energy conservation program after explaining that the recent cold snap has placed some students students in the deep freeze.. Trustee Bob Willsher said he has had numerous numerous calls from parents and students regarding the severe cold at Endorse Recommendation Trustees of Northum- berland-Newcastle have endorsed a recommendation recommendation which asks the Province of Ontario not to grant public funding for private schools. The recommendation originated with the seven public school boards in Metro Toronto Toronto but it also has the support of the Ontario Public School Trustees Association. The findings of the Toronto boards are being submitted to the Commission on Private Schools in Ontario. A four-point conclusion conclusion from the board states that Ontario should retain statutory provisions permitting parents the option of choosing private schooling for their children. children. The recommendations recommendations also ask that Ontario Ontario assume its obligation obligation to inspect private schools to insure satisfactory satisfactory instruction is being carried out. Moreover, Ontario has been asked to review existing legislation pertaining to private schools. Trustee Bill Carman noted "these four recommendations recommendations run parallel to the recommendations recommendations we have already already submitted." Clarke High School. "Students have to go to school with a couple of sweaters and two pairs of slacks," said Mr. Willsher. Some have actually actually stayed home because because of the discomfort resulting from the cold. He added that the problem points to the need for energy saving efforts not .only at Clarke High School but also at other schools. One of the problems at Clarke may be the amount of glass used in the building. "We must be pouring a lot of money out the window," window," he said. He added that the board should look at solutions such as the installation installation of improved windows as an investment. investment. HAMILTONS INSURANCE SERVICE Main St., Orono 983-5115 SERVING YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS FOR 35 YEARS Susan Sawyer JudyWoodbeck Nelda Dawson 705-277-3117 983-5519 623:4835 Lakefield winning top honors and the Hooper Jewellers' trophy. They are, 1-r, Linda Greenly, lead; Ann Calberry, 2nd; Lillian Hooper presenting the trophy to Linda Parcels, skip and Sharon Yale, vice. CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE NOTICE OF HIGHWAY CLOSING AND CONVEYANCE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE at a meeting to be held in Court Room H2, Police and Fire Building, 132 Church Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, on Monday, the 25th day of February 1985, at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the afternoon, propose to pass a by-law to stop-up and close and to authorize the sale of all of the open Lambert Street road allowance between Queen Street and Prince Street, in the former Town ol Bowmanville, now in the Town of Newcastle, more particularly designated as Part 2, Plan 10R-1858, and described as follows: ALL AND SINGULAR that certain parcel or tract of land and premises, lying and being in the Town of Newcastle, in the Regional Municipality of Durham, Province of Ontario, and being composed of that portion ol opened Lambert Street, between Queen Street and Prince Street, in the former Town of Bowmanville, Bowmanville, more particularly designated as Part Two (2) on Plan 10R-1858, deposited in the Land Registry Office for the Registry Division of Newcastle (No. 10), on July 10th, 1984. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE, that before passing the said by-law, Council or a Committee of Council, shall hear in person, or by his Counsel, Solicitor or Agent, any person who claims that his land will be prejudicially affected by this bylaw, bylaw, and who applies to be heard. ■ Dated at the Town of Newcastle this 16th day of January 1985. David W. Oakes, B.A., A.M.C.T., Town Clerk Town of Newcastle 40 Temperance Street' ■ Bowmanville, Ontario File: 77.44.131. Date of First Publication: January 16th, 1985. WELCOME... employees of Reids Transfer and Storage Limited (Peterborough) to a Blue Cross dental Plan. Ross Freer Suite 204 Peterborough Square 360 George Street North Peterborough, Ontario K9H7E8 -a* (705) 743-0677 6569 * ONTARIO MAJESTIC ^ An Ampin, an StjntM'il Li*"Drf"v THE WARM MAJIC HEAT-CIRCULATING FIREPLACE January Sale - FREE Fan $282 value with every WARM MAJIC unit purchased during January 1985. 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