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\ i W^nrï BOHHANVILLE library vv 1 62 TEMPERANCE ST. BOHKAHVILLE, ONTARIO L1C3A8 BOHLIB 858731 on Auctioneer Wx \i N;rzn^T- fi 1 ■'r-ï* ' c- Yi Frank Stapleton by Catherine Denny Fast-talking Frank Stapleton was tongue-tied after being crowned 1985 world champion auctioneer on the weekend. The owner of a Newtonville auction auction company earned the title at the second annual world auctioneers' championship held in London, Ontario. Ontario. Frank placed first among 40 competitors from both Canada and the United States. Mr. Stapleton,,the recipient of a $1,200 gold belt buckle and $1,000 cash, was selected by a committee of seven judges who marked the contestants on the basis of clarity, voice control, alertness, courtesy and presentation, speed, and control control of the auction. "Another deciding factor in the judging is the auctioneer's method of chanting," explained Frank. "Some callers are repetitive, some like to sing, and others are just down-right annoying. I guess the judges must have liked my chant,"he added. Of course Mr. Stapleton, who has been in the business for over 15 years, has had plenty of time to practise and revise his chant to perfection. perfection. He has sold everything from teacups to farms and explains that the sale of small items requires just as much effort as the sale of larger ones. The 37 year-old caller entered the unique profession on a part-time basis in 1970. Becoming more and more involved with the hobby, he quit his job as a Canadian Pacific claims investigator to set up his full-time business at the Grist Mill Auction Centre. However, even with all his experience, experience, Frank admits that he was up against some tough competition and really wasn't certain that he had won until his name was actually actually announced. "It's really hard to tell how well you did during the auction because there's so many other things to concentrate concentrate on besides the people judging the contest," explained the Newtonville man who sold four items in a less than three minutes at the competition. Second place went to Don Ral'fan, 30, of Armstrong B.C., who was awarded $500, and. finishing third was Gene Parks, 35, of Brandon Manitoba who received a prize of $250. The world championship does not represent Frank Stapleton's first time in the winner's circle. He also held the grand championship, reserve championship and runner- up championship. Frank may decide to defend his title next year, but for now he's just pleased to have won the gold at the 1985 Olympics of auctioneering. FiflpF •V - ■ 4 m.; -#9bH pli« ! : F t : .! i in*; If r z . N N:Nf L . ; , f fl! 'K i'%%Vyr iff t .... ' <Z • 7 V -■/ X- 1 V §; _ '""'i f'.xAr'*,/ Jf.,h /t h .X 1 (MfTÉ y j'j 1 h : T! fi iirjii Men i i N ; ■■ NN-o U MxU-'/v#, " v v * ( / jl FEE fjjf Mm V: ■ ! ; i 1 ■ v-V jkkl MS, -ZVk/V w V.. •v-> L Issue 6 32 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6,1985 35' per copy 130th Year > Customs Closing Hurts Local Businesses The closing of Bowmanville's customs customs port will cost many local businesses businesses both time and money. Maurice Preston, head of Preston Transport Limited, said last week that there will be costly delays if firms importing goods have to travel to Oshawa in order to process each incoming shipment. Jack Locke, of L&L Tool Limited, Limited, noted that his company would face daily trips to Oshawa if the Bowmanville customs port should close. "I think it's going to create an added cost if the Bowmanville manufacturer manufacturer has to go to Oshawa to clear his goods," said Mr. Locke. He added that the lack of local customs facilities could discourage new industrial clients from locating locating in Bowmanville--especially if a client were heavily involved in the export market. The Bowmanville businessmen were commenting on the federal government's decision to close the Bowmanville customs port as of April 1. Bowmanville is one of 19 such ports being shut down across Canada in order to streamline operations. operations. On Monday, Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard told members of council that the town should investigate investigate steps that can be taken to retain customs services. Councillors agreed to recommend recommend this course of action to the next full meeting of council. If Bowmanville's facilities are closed, Oshawa would be the only alternative for individuals and companies importing goods in Bowmanville Bowmanville and area. , Maurice Preston notes that a long list of local companies use the town's customs port. They include: Goodyear, Bowmanville Foundry, St. Marys Cement, Brookdale Tree- land Nurseries; Ontario Hydro, J. Anderson Smith Co., Curvply Industries, Industries, Dennison Manufacturing, Delta Faucet, Plastics EMI Holdings Holdings Inc., and Wiggers Custom Yachts. Today, a truckload of freight can be left at Preston Transport's warehouse in Bowmanville until it receives the necessary inspection and clearance from the Bowmanville Bowmanville customs port. In future, that same truckload of freight will likely wait in Oshawa for clearance. Mr. Preston estimates estimates that delays will cost him ap proximately $150 per day in additional additional trips to Oshawa. Mr. Preston recalled that in the 1970s an attempt was made to close the customs office but at that time a committee of the town's business representatives successfully blocked the decision. He is hoping that a similar appeal this year will be successful. Jack Locke added that customs activity has actually increased in Bowmanville over the last 10 to 15 years and he believes this is one more reason why the local customs post should continue to operate. Pigs Killed in Barn Fire Newcastle firefighters estimate that between 80 and 100 pigs were lost on Friday in a fire at Lot 25, Concession 3 in Clarke Township. The livestock, valued at between $5,000 and $6,000, died from heat and asphyxiation. Platoon Chief Gregg Corden said a fire at the farm of Lome and Hugh Allin was reported shortly before nine a.m. Cause of the fire is believed to be electrical. And structural damage to the barn is estimated at $2,000. Firefighters from stations i in Orono, Newcastle and Bowmanville Bowmanville responded to the alarm, and Town of Newcastle firefighting personnel personnel were on the scene for approximately approximately two hours. Elsewhere in the municipality, Newcastle's fire department reports reports that approximately $250 damage damage resulted from a mattress fire on Peter's Pike, in Orono Saturday evening. There was one service call resulting resulting from a stove malfunction on Sunday afternoon and a chimney fire occurred on Lot 16, Concession 6, Sunday evening. A President Federal PCs Durham-Northumberland's Progressive Progressive Conservatives elected a Cobourg resident as their new president president for 1985. Ruth Gordon was elected to the post during the federal riding association's association's annual meeting held Monday, February 4, in Tyrone. She succeeds Dr. Peter Zakarow, of Bowmanville, in the riding presidency. presidency. Between 300 and 400 Progressive Conservatives from across Durham- Northumberland gathered in Tyrone's community centre for the annual meeting. Guest speaker, Barbara McDougall, Minister of State (finance) (finance) discussed the government's financial programs. Mrs. McDougall, a chartered financial analyst, is the MP for the Toronto riding of St. Paul's. MP Allan Lawrence, Lawrence, MPP Sam Cureatz and Newcastle Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard also addressed the audience. Other members of the executive elected Monday night include Audrey Audrey Jukes, of Enniskillen (secretary); (secretary); and Jack Plooard, of Campbellcroft (treasurer). Vice presidents are: Irwin Hamilton, Hamilton, of Bowmanville; Roger Wilson, of Campbellcroft; Bruce Colwell, of Bowmanville; Lorraine Lover, of Newcastle; Everett Kerr, of Port Perry; and Alan Redner, of Port Hope. Major Success for Optimist Club Judging from the large crowds at the Bowmanville Arena on Monday afternoon, the recent public skating program offered by the Optimist Club has been a major success. Shown above is Victoria Jones with three-year-old Colter and Bryar, age 7. They were just a few of the skaters who enjoyed an hour's use of the arena on Monday, February 4. Public skating has been provided by the Bowmanville Optimist Club since January and the final hour of free skating will be provided Monday, Monday, February 11, from four to live p.m. Snowarama Raises $18,000 The Easter Seals' Snowarama raised $18,000 for crippled children and local sprvice clubs on the weekend. weekend. Although the turnout was down somewhat from last year, Easter Seals Society spokesman Morley Watson, described it as a "very successful successful day." The event took place in Port Perry on Saturday, February 2nd. "The weather was beautiful and the snowmobilers were very enthusiastic", enthusiastic", added Mr. Watson. The 185 registrants raised $18,000, half of which goes directly to the Easter Seals. The balance is divided among the local service clubs that participated. PLEASE HELP -- Today, the Red Cross is holding a Blood Donor Clinic at the Lions Centre, Beech Avenue from 1 to 8 p.m. A special appeal has been launched for new donors and old ones to donate a unit of blood now because the banks are drastically depleted. And the demand is great at this time of year. They're hoping to collect more than 400 units. DEVELOPMENT GROUP MEETING -- Don't forget to attend tonight's Town of Newcastle Development Development Group meeting at the Capri Restaurant. This will be the organization's first annual general meeting, which will include the election of the board of directors. The meeting will be of special interest to all managers and business owners who are concerned about the future development of the town. The meeting gets underway at 7:30 p.m. SPRING -- Make certain you see the feature article on the Millers and their dog teams in this edition. Someone called to inform us that the Millers were not in Marmora with their dogs, but two other teams from this area did compete in the '7 mile sprint.' Linda (Mrs. Glen) Brown, Hampton, placed 16th and Sharon (Mrs. Hugh) Samis, Bowmanville, placed 20th. Apparently, quite a few local folks are into dog team racing. The Editor's middle son, Bob, said there was a dog team from here in the Minden races recently. CUSTOMS MEETING -- Tonight, a special meeting meeting of manufacturers, retailers and/or importers is being held at Bowmanville High School, 7:30 p.m. Please plan to attend. A users committee will be formed to present a recommendation for the continued continued opening of the Customs port office here. PHONE NO. 35 --Jim Martin must have been looking looking up some historical articles recently because he phoned the office to remind us that back in February of 1936, our business phone number was 35. The Editor remembers it all too well. We had a hand drawn sleigh around here that was used to carry the papers to the post office, and naturally, it was painted red and included the words The Canadian Statesman, Phone 35. In a weak moment, we gave it away and the last we heard, it had changed hands for nearly $500. Wonder where it is now, GUIDE COOKIES -- As of February 9th, all area Girl Guides will be starting to take orders for Girl Guide cookies. You can't go wrong if you order a dozen or so, they make great eating. HARVEY ON TOUR--We received an interesting postcard recently, mailed by our longtime Yelver- ton correspondent Harvey Malcolm from Guadeloupe. The scenery does look magnifieant although although the subject matter almost melted the Editor's contact lenses, Where do they get those skimpy bathing suits? WILL HONOR THE CHAMP This Sunday, from 2 to 5, bis many friends are invited to attend an Open House at Newtonville Sunday School to honor Frank Stapleton for winning the World Champion Auctioneer's title at London on Friday. It's the second time the world title has come to this area. Steve Liptay was the other winner. , 1 4 ' :• • » » J , .r.V ! ' V VI- • • 1 '.V • i . ART AUCTION -- This Sunday at 1:30 p.m. an Art Auction is being held on the Second Floor of the Holiday Inn, Oshawa to raise funds for the Oshawa Symphony Association. There will be over 150 beautiful beautiful oil paintings, prints (limited editions) and framed tapestries. For more information call 579- 6711. mtmm wsmmw&jm~ ; • ,v ' v f ■**r~ M ! fej fhwf 3 ; fe{ lui. B J M'i kv* V V V f> NS i if 4L i dm iW ■ m wfts // m Flag Raising Kicks Off Heart Fund Campaign The annual flag-raising ceremony signifying the beginning of Heart Month was held outside the local police station February 51 h. Pictured herewith the internationally recognized flag are, (from left): Mayor Garnet Rickard; Sandy Luke, zone leader; Ardyth Kortc, chairman; Glenna Bayliss, Roses Day campaign; Marilyn Deighan, zone leader; Borna Davey, business campaign; and Jan Penney, publicity. publicity. The youngest volunteer in the front row is Melissa Luke,