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) 2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, August 16,1989 Torch Runners Support Special Olympics m ■ Bobby Orr Returns for Rotary Project 9 s : Hockey legend Bobby Orr is coming to town next month and you can meet him at the new Bowmanville Recreation Recreation Complex. Orr will visit Bowmanville on Saturday, Saturday, September 9th, for a fundraising fundraising dinner sponsored by the Bowman Bowman ville Rotary Club and held in the new multi-purpose room. Earlier in the day, he will be the special guest at a free public skate. Bill Whyte, vice president of the Bowmanville Rotary Club, notes that the special event will not be Orr's first visit to Bowmanville. As a rising star with the Oshawa Generals, the young defenceman played some of his hockey in the old Bowmanville Arena on Queen St., be fore the new Oshawa arena had been completed. "Bobby Orr used to skate and play hockey in the old Bowmanville Bowmanville Arena," explained Mr. Whyte. The former Bruins defenceman and perennial Norris Trophy recipient is currently working in a public relations capacity with General Motors. ■Mr. Whyte said that the $150-a- plate banquet is being sponsored by the Bowmanville Rotary Club in order to raise funds for Skate '88. He added that all proceeds, less the $30 actual cost of the meal will go directly to the Skate '88 campaign. The remaining cost of the ticket will represent a tax deductible contribution to the arena project. The Bowmanville Rotaiy Club has committed $35,000 towards Skate '88. A total of 350 tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. As well as enjoying a first-class ■ meal and meeting fellow-contributors to the Bowmanville Recreation Complex, Complex, the evening will include a number number of special events such as the unveiling unveiling of the official plaque listing all donors to Skate '88. The chairman for the program will be Terry Kelly, the area's most- travelled sports enthusiast and certainly certainly one of the Durham Region's most devoted sports fans. Of course, guest of honor Bobby Orr will deliver the keynote speech. Tickets are available from any member of the Bowmanville Rotary Club. Tidbits from Around the Region Yard Sale Aug. 26 to Help Beach ■ Members of the Durham Regional Police force dusted off their sneakers last week to participate in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.-Members Olympics.-Members of the force ran the torch from the eastern border of Durham Region out to the Metro-Durham border in the west. From Page One OSHAWA --An international group of inventive students students took a drive down the sunny side of the street last week in Oshawa as part of a unique auto race. Four drivers in their solar-powered machines passed through Oshawa last Wednesday, emitting no smog but turning more than a few heads. In a city where the production of automobiles is a way of life, the three American and one Japanese solar models made for interesting conversation downtown at lunch time. The four teams were racing their cars from Toronto to Montreal as part of the Tour de Sol '89. Each car is equipped with solar panels which collect energy from the sun and charge batteries which power the car. The racers reached speeds of 60 to 80 kilometres per hour and have a sunny-day range of about 80 kilometres. The next meeting of the Port Darlington Community Association is slated for Monday, August 28th, at the Port Darlington Marina Hotel. Hotel. The meeting takes place at eight p.m. and members of the public are welcome to attend. In an interview this week, Gordon White, President President of the Association, notes that the group has been established now for approximately approximately one year. _ "We're interested in the Letters to The Editor pete first locally and regionally before. advancing to the provincials. From the provincials, winners then have the chance to compete nationally and internationally. The games are eagerly anticipated each year by those who want to compete. compete. She said the games also provide a social gathering for the athletes and are another venue for them to improve their abilities. Linda Dionne, a parent and regional regional councillor, said "It's a way for our kids to excel at something that they might not otherwise have the opportunity opportunity to do." Jim Cryderman, the regional coordinator coordinator for Special Olympics in east Appointment Roberta Zealand The management of David C. Corporate Limousine Service is pleased to announce the appointment of Roberta Zealand as Operations Manager. David c. CORPORATE limousine service Office -- 623-4882 central Ontario, added that the games are for fitness and sport. He said that the ideals observed in the Olympics, are also observed in the Special Olympics. Durham Athletes returned home from the Special Olympics on, Monday with 46 medals to their credit. A couple of medal winning performances performances came from athletes in this municipality. municipality. Betty Auld, 22, from Courtice, earned two silver medals and one bronze medal in swimming .while 21- year-old Darlene Carter, from Bowmanville, Bowmanville, brought home a gold and a hronze medal for her performance in track and field. CLOCA Installs Lights at Ramp This summer, the Cental Lake Ontario Conservation Authority is installing electrical electrical and lighting services at the Bowmanville Harbour Conservation Area. Presently, the site has picnic facilities, toilets, a parking area and free boat launch ramp with access to Lake Ontario. Many boaters will be pleased to know that the lighting will be concentrated concentrated around the boat launch ramp, providing extended extended hours of use. Further construction at this site is anticipated in 1990, providing expanded facilities facilities for group use. Groups wishing to book this site should contact the C.L.O.C.A. office at 579- 0411. To reach Bowmanville Harbour from Liberty Street South in Bowmanville, follow follow the boat launch signs BROOKLIN -- The Brooklin United Church has received received a provincial grant of $9,173 to help defray the cost of installing an elevator in the Christian Education Education wing of the church. It was one of 84 grants totalling totalling over $2 million which the province has awarded to non-profit groups to refurbish buildings to make them accessible for people unable to negotiate stairs. OSHAWA--A pit bull that attacked a seven-year-old boy in Oshawa two weeks ago has been destroyed. The dog broke free of its chain on July 29 and charged at Jonathon Woods while the boy was at a truck wash with his father. The boy needed 21 stitches to close a wound on his right arm following the incident. The dog's owner agreed to the action after city officials threatened to go to court to have the dog declared legally vicious. Such a ruling requires requires that the animal be muzzled whenever it is in public. The Oshawa animal pound stopped offering pit bulls for adoption 18 months ago because they are considered so dangerous. PICKERING -- Two workers changing fuel rods at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station last week were exposed to unusually high levels of radiation for about two seconds. One worker^pparently used the wrong protection flask while working with the rods and received a dose of 12.4 remVof radiation. The legal annual limit is 5 reras. A dove of 100 rems causes radiation sickness and hair loss. The other worker was exposed to 5.6 rems. Thpre is no immediate immediate health risk. However, no j one is sure whether there will be adverse effects later in the two men's lives. A union spokesman said that it was more likely they would develop cancer one day. Thank You Dinner for Volunteers and Donors of SKATE '88 at Bowmanville Recreation Complex Saturday, September 9,1989 6:00 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres z 7:15 Dinner Guest Speaker: Bobby Orr Tickets $150. per person ($120 tax deduction) Contact a local Rotarian for tickets. OSHAWA -- The Fire Marshal's Office has determined determined that a blaze that caused $130,000 damage to a house on Adelaide Avenue East in Oshawa last Friday and killed a two-year-old girl, was the result of a child playing with a lighter and flammable panelling. A fire prevention officer from the Fire Marshal's Office said that the plywood panelling has a highly flammable finish that explodes in flames when heated. The officer stated that a room could become an inferno in minutes. He warned against using sheet plywood when finishing a basement and suggested the use of drywall instead. OSHAWA -- Paul Theriault, coach of the Oshawa Generals for the past nine years, stepped down from that position on Monday. At a press conference at the Civic Auditorium Mr. Theriault announced his decision and called it the toughest he had ever made. He will be coaching in the New York Rangers organization. organization. A replacement has not been announced. All Systems Go for Orono F air Dear John: It is many years since I last wrote to you regarding problems in our Town but I am coming off a very upsetting upsetting weekend which I will try to relate to you. As you know our property adjoins the Central School on Horsey St. We have been here 40 years next month and we cannot recall any serious serious damage or trouble at Central School. In the past few weeks several new outside outside lights have been installed installed which makes the property a 24 hour playground. playground. On Friday night August August 11th 89 the outside lights were all on together with all the inside lights, basement included. I talked to a few neighbours, phoned the Custodian and the only local school representative I could reach and they knew of no reason that they should be on. We decided to phone the police 10.45 p.m. they sent a car at 11.18 p.m. tried the doors and took off. The lights were on all night, all day Saturday, and again the same procedure Sunday and Monday. I phoned the Northumberland Board this a.m. (Mon), and was informed informed that due to a couple of schools in Cobourg being damaged someone decided to have all the lights in all of the schools in this area .lyft qn 24 hrs. per day. I inquired inquired if our local members knew about this and was told they would be contacted in due time. I phoned Ontario Ontario Hydro and they estimated estimated that the cost of electricity alone would be approximately approximately $2.50 per classroom per day. We have app. 30 schools in this area and if ,they average 20 classrooms . each it will cost the taxpayers taxpayers $1,000 per day for electricity electricity that is being used while the sun is shining. But Hydro have requested many times in the Hot Weather the limited use of air conditioners conditioners etc. and here we have a School Board 30 miles from our town, Bowmanville Bowmanville making decisions without notifying our local members. Our good old Town of Bowmanville is being being controlled by the Region to the West ana the Northumberland Northumberland School Bd. to the East and it is about time we took the bull by the horns and brought some of these decisions back locally like we did in the good old days. Sincerely, Jack Brough 9 Horsey St. 623-3964. Dear Sir: The purpose of this letter is to draw to your attention the most horrible, mess created by the Davis gov't and assisted by the then Bowmanville Mayor and council. Namely Regional Gov't or to be more specific, the naming of the Town of Newcastle. Sensible thought would have been the largest town in the area which happens to be Bowmanville. We are now faced with two Newcas- tles, the Town of Newcastle and the village of Newcastle. Now, if you do not think this is confusing to local residents residents try an outsider coming to the area for the first. Provincial highway signs from all directions are most confusing and local people are frustrated trying to explain. explain. Newcastle village has a Town Hall (donated years ago by the Massey Family) Newcastle Town Council has now re-named the Old Bowmanville Bowmanville Town Hall, Newcastle Newcastle Town Hall. Right ■ across the road is the Bowmanville Bowmanville Post Office (Not likely to be changed.) Newcastle village has no hospital, children born in the Bowmanville Hospital j get a certificate from the Province reading 'Bom in Newcastle'. The Canadian Statesman has twice sent petitions to Toronto with over three thousand names of local people requesting a change of name. All this to no avail, the region has turned them down for stupid cost reasons such as the cost of changing stationery. The Mayor of Newcastle Town, Mrs. Hubbard, is well aware of this and before being being elected promised to look into' the matter. I have now been advised by a Regional Councillor that such matters have to go to the province. Well, Mr. Peterson, it is now in your hands. I am a lifelong old timer of the town of Bowmanville. and have been accused of being a life long Liberal, let's see what you can do about the problem. Respectfully A. W. Robert Kent quality of life in the vicinity of the lakefront," he explained. explained. The Port Darlington Community Association has a paid membership of about 50 households representing residents of the East Beach, West Beach, The Cove and Cedarcrest Beach. A number of events of special interest to residents of the lakefront area will be taking place within the next few months, Mr. White said. He noted that the Ontario Ontario Municipal Board hearing into plans for the re-building of the Port Hope Ready Mix plant will be held commencing commencing the week of September 11. Further details concerning concerning the location of the meeting meeting will be announced. In addition, the association association is especially interested in future plans by St. Marys Cement for the expansion of its dock facilities. Mr. White noted that St. Marys is planning planning to double the size of its dock, making provision to accommodate two lake boats. "There are a lot of questions questions we have on our mind," he said. Specifically, the association association is concerned over how the St. Marys expansion expansion might effect the surrounding surrounding community through environmental impacts impacts such as noise, dust, discharge into Lake Ontario and erosion along the lake- front. Mr. White said that the association has requested a meeting with St. Marys Cement Cement Company to discuss the expansion. The group has also expressed its concerns concerns to various federal and provincial agencies having jurisdiction over the expan-. sion of the docks. Another event of interest to the Port Darlington Community Community Association and the Bowmanville area is the group's upcoming yard sale. This fund-raising venture takes place on Saturday, August August 26th, between the hours of nine a.m. and four p.m. The sale is to be held at the parking lot of Custom Trailers on Port Darlington Rd. For pick-up of large items to be donated to the yard sale, or for further information, information, please call any of the following numbers: 623- 4748, 623-1399, 623-3869 or 623-1631. WE'D LIKE TO SHOW OUR APPRECIATION. You're a valued customer at CIBC. Come in and let us show our thanks over refreshments. At CIBC we would like to show our appreciation for your business. Our Customer Appreciation Day lets us do some thanking while you do your banking. FRIDAY, AUGUST 18,1989 King and Temperance - Manager John Eaton Bowmanville Branch Bowmanville Mall - Manager Sharon Vanderduim Newcastle Manager - Joe McLauclilan Orono Manager - Wayne Martin CIBC farmers do every day. Ron adds that he would appreciate hearing from any businesses or groups that would like to participate in the Tug of War competition. Friday is children's day. Kids get in free and there is lots to keep them busy. First comes the School Parade with floats, decorated bikes, games, contests and a Tug of War; then comes the Spelling Test (get out the dictionary), dictionary), and a talent show (start practising practising now). Old MacDonald's Petting Zoo is always always a favourite with small fry, and if you see some ducks in a big hurry, stay out the way because you'll interfering interfering with duett races, scheduled for every 30 minutes. Friday night is smash'em and crash'em night when the Demolition Derby burns up the infield. Local drivers drivers will be competing for trophies and From Page One Saturday the first annual Orono Fair Car Show and drive-by of classic cars takes place. Also, that's the day when horse power of the four-legged kind takes to the field with chariot and chuckwagon races. The attractions will include the Blonde D'Aquitane Show, Friday; the Step in Time Cloggers, The Mundel Family the Hoskin Stable Musical Ride and dancing to the Tradesmen on Saturday; Sunday wraps up with the Hunter and Jumper Competition, Harness Harness Racing and a good old Country and Western Jamboree. No old-fashioned fall fair would be complete without the Cattle and Horse shows, the jams and jellies and pies and cakes, needlecraft, quilts, vegetables, vegetables, children's pictures and crafts, photography and woodworking exhibits. exhibits. All of this and more is offered to you at the Orono Fair. prizes. m ^ Premier Welcomes Protesters From Page One way houses with young offenders. The few dozen protesters were virtually virtually unnoticed by the majority of the crowd, staunch Liberals, who were uninterested uninterested in the Whitevale dump as they were about the recent Patricia Starr controversy. The premier spoke in general terms about his government's record on the environment and Ontario's continuing prosperity. "But no government can be all tnings to all people all the time. I've seen a lot of points of view on the end of a stick this week," he joked. Following his brief speech, Mr. Peterson Peterson greeted supporters and served hot dogs from behind a large Liberal barbeque apron. , In recent months the premier has seen one of his most trusted advisors, Gordon Ashworth, resign; has been badgered by opposition questions about the level of influence of fundraiser fundraiser Patricia Starr; and has undertaken undertaken a major cabinet shuffle. Many of those dropped from the cabinet had received received contributions from a charitable fund over which Mrs. Starr had sole control, Charities in Canada are barred from making political contribu- tions. However, a public opinion poll taken in the midst of the crisis left the Liberals unscathed. They were as popular popular as ever with the electorate. Read All About It! In the Pages of The Canadian Statesman A subscription to The Canadian Statesman keeps you informed of all the local news, sports and advertising specials in your community. Subscription Order Form Name: Address:. New □ or Renewal LJ Postal Code Telephone No.. 12 months-$20.00 6 months-$11.00 Foreign - $60.00 Please pay by cheque, VISA, Mastercard, or money order. VISA/MC Number Expiry Date Please clip out and return this form with your payment Canadian Statesman P.O. Box 190, 62 King Street West Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3K9 623-3303 Your Commuxiity Newspaper Since 18S4