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e S: 1E uîj» ,4 P "««HIE,' 01, 'fffiHIO bage Patch Party i r--^,1 I n S' ÈI if IS €8 By Carolyn Hepburn There were no real surprises at the Durham East all-candidates meeting held at Courtice High School on Tuesday Tuesday night. The meeting, which was sponsored by the Ontario Public Education Network Network (OPEN), allowed the three area candidates -- Liberal Diane Ham re, Tory Sam Cureatz and New Democrat Marg Wilbur -- to answer questions on education and then any other questions from spectators in the nearly-filled cafeteria. The first group of specific questions questions from OPEN dealt with increasing increasing provincial fundingto local education, education, restoring education as a top priority and support for or against the extension of public funding to private and independent schools. Not surprisingly, all three candidates candidates voiced support for the increase in funding to the education system. Mrs. Ilamrc told the audience that funding for education would go up 5.5% in the 1987-88 fiscal year under a Liberal government. But she reminded reminded the listeners that historically there are many areas that have been underfunded. Mrs. Wilbur slated that the NDP would increase the provincial funding funding to 60% in the first term. Mr. Cureatz sees increased funding to 60% as something coming "over a time period of approximately five years". All three candidates v education as a top prior NDP in particular arc taki ensure that with their "you 1 tee" program. Mrs. Wilbur told the audience that the program would involve increased training, reduce the drop-out rate and "provide people with the opportunity opportunity to return to school and continue continue their education". Mrs. Harare says that for education to top the list of priorities, it will take "long-term solutions with all levels working together". On the question of extended funding funding to the private and independent schools, Mrs. Wilbur was adamant. "We believe that the public school for the needed divertaking divertaking a stand against ire expressed a similar view. "We have an obligation to educate young people to cope in society as it is," she said. "They must be able to mix in a total and complete society," she added. As the questions from the floor, read by moderator Jim Stutt, came before the candidates, many issues that are being questioned province- wide were asked. Mr. Cureatz came out strongly against a government run auto insurance insurance plan. Turn to Page 11 Matthew Alexander was one of the many children who put on a face for the annual Cabbage Patch Birthday held at the Bowmanville Museum on Saturday, August 22. Matthew, who is two and a half years old, came from Brooklin with his mother to take part in all the activities in the fun-filled day. Student Job Centre Closes er Productive Season The Student Employment Centre on King St., in Bowmanville, will be closing its doors this week after a very productive summer. Student Employment Officer Jeff Siniser reports that with the "growing area" he has enjoyed a successful job placement rate. By far the best month was July, when he placed 447 students in jobs. For the months of May, June and July, the total placement was 696. Jeff estimates estimates that by the closing date this week, he will have reached the 750 job placement mark. That is the second highest placement placement rate in the past ten years, according according to Jeff. Though he admits to getting off to a bit of a slow start, he became a- whole lot busier once word of the employment employment centre got around. Jeff already started with 340 student student files from the Oshawa Employment Employment Centre, and added another 683 registered students during the summer. summer. "It took lots of banging on doors, but once people were aware that I was here it got rolling," said Jeff. Part of the success is due to the fast placement rate. Jeff averaged six to eight hours to find a student for a job, even though some jobs took a day or two to fill. One positive factor that Jeff has noticed this summer is a breakdown in "gender barriers". "Some people called up asking for a boy or a girl to fill a job, but when I told them I couldn't work that way, there were generally no complaints," said Jeff. While filling his final week with counselling students that may be looking for work in the fall, Jeff is preparing to return to law school. Jeff says he will be looking for another challenge next summer, and that could involve a return to the Student Student Employment Centre. Car Chase Ends When 18-Wheeler Closes Off Hwy. Charley's V-Plus gas station on Waverlcy Road in Bowmanville was the start of a 10-mile police chase last Thursday afternoon. The pursuit ended when a stolen car collided with a tractor trailer and a police cruiser at Brock St., in Whitby. Police said a man armed with a shotgun approached a late model Mazda sitting at the gas pumps at the V-Plus station. He fired his gun into the ground, then pointed it at the car's owner, a Bowmanville woman, and dragged her from the car. The man then fled in the car westbound along the 401 Highway, where shots were exchanged between' between' police and the suspect. Marcel Gauthier, a 26-year-old resident resident of Rosemere, Quebec, has been charged with attempted murder, armed robbery, being armed while committing a robbery, possession of a stolen weapon and four counts of Pointing a firearm. Turn to Page 11 Newcastle Man Dies Fiancee Hurt iijj 1-Car Accident A Newcastle Village resident remains remains in satisfactory condition at Oshàwa General Hospital after a single-car accident that took the life of a Newcastle Village man on Sunset Boulevard early Sunday morning. William Van Dyke, 21, of Sunset Boulevard, died when the car in which he and 18-year-old Kelly Com- bdon were travelling left the road and rolled into a ditch. The two occupants were thrown from the vehicle. Mr. Van Dyke was fatally injured and died atthe scene. Kelly Combdon was transferred from Memorial Hospital Bowmanville Bowmanville on Monday, August 24, to Oshawa General Hospital where she remains in satisfactory condition. P.C. Candidate Honored by Supporters on His Birthday Last Thursday, August 20th, a surprise birthday party took place outside the Progressive Conservative election headquarters in the Veltri Complex on King St. East. Supporters of candidate Sam Cureatz\ had arranged fqr a huge sign proclaiming "Happy Birthday Sam" and when he arrived with his wife and three boys, a birthday cake, complete with candles that wouldn't stay lit in the wind was brought out and distributed to everyone in the audience. Here is a photo of the happy event, complete complete with a couple of ladies singing the traditional birthday song. They tell us it really was his "39th." Marathon Swimmer Arrives EXEMPLARY SERVICE -- At 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Aug. 27th, several members of the Town of Newcastle Fire Department will be receiving Exemplary Service Medals at a special ceremony in Courtroom 1 in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. The presentations will be made by the Hon. Allan Lawrence, M.P. Durham-Northumberland. The public is invited to attend this unique function. NEW BUSINESS -- Watch for advertisements In this week's Statesman concerning Bowmanville's newest business, The Furniture Store. This spacious spacious retail store is now open at 77 King Street East and is' managed by a well-known citizen Gord Carnegie, a resident of the community for the past 18 years. Drop in and check out the merchandise. NOW CASTING -- With Fall approaching, the Bowmanville Bowmanville Drama Workshop is planning its latest production production ("Tribute" with casting taking place on Wednesday, Wednesday, Sept. 9th at 7:30 p.m. at Bowmanville High School library. They will be choosing three men and four women between the ages of 20 and mid-50's. New members will be. welcome to handle other duties such as back stage. For more information, please phone Carol Hancock - 987-5248 or Pat Marjerrison - 623- 2478 or 623-4115. Don't be hesitant, they'd love to hear from you. LAST MINUTE NOTE - Today, for the first time ever, the CLOCA staff and local experts will be conducting conducting a tour of the Bowmanville Harbor Conservation Conservation Area's Marsh, starting at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Wednesday, August 26th. All are welcome to attend to see the fish, riverside animals, birds and waterfowl as well as hearing a discussion on marsh habitat. Go south of Hwy. 401 on Liberty St., turn left and then follow the Boat Launch signs to the parking area. One of our photographers took pictures last week of four salmon of good size that apparently had been caught and then just tossed into the marsh, probably probably after the unthinking anglers had pictures taken. taken. What a waste! BHS lOOTH ANNIVERSARY -- Earlier this year, the committee working on the big Bowmanville High School Reunion sent out letters to former classmates classmates asking for volunteers to help with organizational organizational work plus providing photos and other memorabilia memorabilia that would be of interest to those attending. attending. If you will help or want more information, please write or phone Marilyn Cole at 46 Simpson Avenue, Bowmanville, 623-5289. WRONG IDENTITY -- We mistakenly mentioned an Incident connected with the recent royal visit when we termed the visitors the Duke and Duchess of Kent. There wasn't too much reaction to the error, but it should have been York, not Kent. A photo of Art Sheehan Sheehan and his spectacular hat was taken at the Legion picnic on Sunday and should appear this week. DAIRY PRINCESS -- This Saturday, Aug. 29th will be a big event for Elaine Barkey, as she competes In the annual Canadian National Exhibition's Dairy Princess Princess contest. It takes place In the small judging ring at the Coliseum. The semi-finals are Monday and Tuesday Tuesday and the final Is on Wednesday, Sept. 2nd. We wish her much luck. ADVANCE NOTICE -- Similar Information to the following will, no doubt, apply elsewhere. This concerns girls in the Newtonville area who are interested interested in becoming Guides, Brownies, or Pathfinders. Pathfinders. They may register on Wednesday, Sept. 9th from 6:30 to 7:30 at Newtonville Public School or call Marlon Knapp 786-2219. Any interested Brownies from Newcastle are also asked to call 786-2219. Guide and Brownie leaders are desperately desperately needed. ARENA SIGN -- We see that a large new sign has been erected on the site of the new Bowmanville Arena at the west end of town, across from Liberty Pentecostal Church and alongside the Police Station. A fundraising fundraising drive is gearing up and will be launched in the near luture. In the meantime, any questions you have about the new arena can be answered by calling the Skate '88 office at 623-8888. Winter must be just around the comer because the ice is being prepared to go in at the old arena for one more season. MAN, THAT'S COOL -- You certainly have to hand it to Jocelyn Muir for her determination to complete complete her 700 mile swim around Lake Ontario. The water temperature on Monday was just two degrees above freezing. If it keeps dropping, she may need an ice breaker to make a path for her. She certainly certainly won't forget this feat and neither will the Guineas Guineas Book of World Records. By Carolyn Hepburn The Town of Newcastle residents have reached deep into their pockets to help raise over $2,000 for Jocelyn Muir's marathon swim for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) research. Of that total, over $500 came from events organized by the Town of Newcastle Newcastle Community Services department. department. These included three swim-a- thons at the community pools in Newcastle, Newcastle, Orono and Bowmanville. All the money raised by the individual chapters stays in the local area. Money raised in Durham Region will go towards patient services. Along with many citizen donations, the Port Darlington Marina hosted a corn roast on Sunday night in Jocelyn's Jocelyn's honor. Fighting cold water temperatures and high winds, Jocelyn came ashore at both Bond Head in Newcastle and Port Darlington in Bowmanville on the week-end. As the sunburned, pretty-faced 21- year-old emerged to greet many well- wishers at both locations, it was clear that the waiting had been worth it. While Jocelyn is heading into the home stretch of her 700-mile nautical journey around Lake Ontario, she is experiencing some unexpected obstacles. obstacles. Since her stop in Cobourg, Jocelyn has been swimming strongly against a heavy current and colder lake temperatures temperatures Still, she has kept fighting onward and according to one of her trainers and close friend, Julie Hashimoto, Jocelyn should arrive as planned at Ontario Place on August 29 for the 1 finish to her historic undertaking. While Jocelyn was scheduled to arrive arrive at both Bond Head and Port Dar lington at 7:00 p.m., on Saturday and Sunday respectively, her late arrivals were graciously excused when considering considering how far she has come since starting the swim on July 1. She was picked up about two miles east of Port-Darlington and brought quickly to shore. Upon arrival at each of her stops Jocelyn showers immediately immediately to prevent hypothermia. For part of Sunday's swim, Jocelyn was wearing a Lycra body suit for warmth, three bathing caps, a wetsuit and two pairs of boots. Julie estimates that the clothing weighs about 15 pounds and is a bit of a hindrance to Jocelyn's swimming swimming efforts. As well as setting four world records records with her swim, Jocelyn is also raising public awareness about MS. "There are parallels between MS and swimming," said Julie. Turn to Page 2 gÉÉi x x ■X;- Town Lifeguards Compete in Second Annual Competition On Friday, August 21, (he lifoguarding teams from the three municipal pools did battle in the second annual lifeguard competition. The three-event contest contest involved pool simulation, priority assessment and first aid situations. Pictured above are Mark Smetlmrsl and Jayne Stull, lifeguards atthe Newcastle Newcastle Fitness Centre. They are working on "victim" Erin Fagan, The winning team was from (lie Newcastle Newcastle Lions Pool in what was a very tight competition. Issue 34 Wednesday, August 26, 1987