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8 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, August 24,1994 Section Two Well Trained Dog Puis on Show ffdnaùmn man VOLUME 115 18 Page* BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 19K» 15* Per Copy NUMBER ;i7 Record Crowd Attends Orono Fair President Bill Tamlflyn and the Board of Directors of Durham Central Agricultural Society have good reason to be overjoyed with the three-day fair held at Orono last weekend. Advance indications are that they had record attendance af all events, entries in almost every class were larger than usual and they discovered that a Quarter Horse Show can be a real drawing drawing card. The big event began on Thursday evening with an exciting performance by the Oshawa Suicide Hell Drivers before a packed grandstand. grandstand. There were a few hitches but the daredevils daredevils gave the audience everything they had and sent them away happy. On Friday, the public school;to horse trailers came from children from area schoolslmany parts of the- United turned out in surprising num- States and Canada, bringing hers for the parade, with theiri nearly 200 horses to the event bicycles decorated and several'that continued from 10 o'clock Interesting floats that had;in the morning until late af- taken a great deal of effort, jternoon. The crowd was skim- Daring Suicide Hell Driver Loses Gas Tank in The big surprise event of the day was the turnout of entries in the Quarter Horse show that was a new venture here. Buses that had been converted py at the start but before the event concluded, it had attracted attracted hundreds who were most interested in the competitions. (TURN TO PAGE SEVENTEEN I Ambulance Service Issues Statement Concerning Report The youngsters in the crowd watching the Wild West rodeo at Orono Saturday Saturday night enjoyed this clever act by a well-trained dog that did a host of tricks including wheeling a baby carriage and climbing this ladder. Rock & Roll Groups Without a Home Council Tries to Arrange Practice Place for Bands Sr. Citizens Enjoy Picnic at lions Centre The Senior Citizens of Bow manville held their annual summer picnic at the Lions Centre, Thursday, August 26. The weather was perfect and the spacious grounds and beautiful trees made a perfect setting for the occasion. The members enjoyed playing playing euchre and crokinolc. Later in the afternoon they took part in many different games and contests planned by the executive. The lucky members were Mrs. A. J. Clarke. Mrs. A. Wright, Mrs. B. Leggatt, Mrs. N. Collacutt, Mis. J. Morgan, Mrs. H. Cor- den. Mr. W. Woolley, Mrs. N. Vesna. Mr. E. Bradley and Mrs. R. Gilbert. The aroma of the delicious home cooked food certainly made us feel quite hungry. The tables were arranged inside inside and 65 members sat down to a delicious meal, thoroughly thoroughly emoyed by everyone. After supper we played binge. Many lovely prizes were won, too numerous to mention the names of the winners. winners. We had a wonderful picnic. 1 wish to thank everyone who assisted in any way to make our picnic so pleasant and memorable.--Mrs. J. Morgan j A delegation composed of 12, in finding a solution to the or 14 members of a local Rock'problem of obtaining a place land Roll Band appeared before to practise. Council was in- j the meeting of Town Council held in the Council Chambers last, week, and requested help PORT HOPE FALL FAIR Many new features have been added to the attractions that wll be presented at Port Hope Fall Fair this Friday and Saturday. The show starts Friday at 5:30 and continues all day Saturday, formed that there are three or four Rock and Roll Bands in Bowmanville, and all have had difficulties in finding a place to practise. It was brought out in the discussion that followed that Recreation Director T. A. Fanning Fanning had made an application for permission for one of these bands to practise In the old Fire Hall building.* One band Should Have Read Me Not Him Inadvertently Deputy- Reeve E. J. Bundle was misquoted misquoted in last week's issue of the Statesman. The last word of his statement announcing that he would not stand for re-election in the municipal election in December should have been "me", but it appeared appeared as "him". This was specially unfortunate as the Deputy-Reeve was thanking all those who had supported him. The relevant paragraph should have read: "This Is a decision I made last year, and is not In any way connected connected with this year's council council work or events. I have appreciated appreciated Mayor Hobb's work over the years. He does an excellent and sincere Job. I alio thank those who have The name of this daring feat that is one of the most spectacular and dangerous ones put on by Hell driving people is a T-bar crash. A car is placed cross- The Bowmanville Ambulance wise in front o£ a raised ram P and a moving vehicle practises at the Lions Centre, ..supported me," Deputy- (TURN TO PAGE seventeen) | Reeve Bundle stated.' Paul Hellyer to Speak at Opening Cdn. Club Meeting QUITTING THE PARTY His Worship Mayor Michael Michael Wladyka who also is one of the owners of the Queen's Hotel In Port Hope, announced announced Monday that he will be quitting the Progressive-Conservative Progressive-Conservative parly. The reason given for his decision is that, he has been unable to obtain a licence to operate a liquor lounge and serve liquor with meals In his hotel. He has been a strong supporter of and office holder in the party. His Worship has not indicated indicated which party he will support In future. PREVIEW -- The Editor, along with over 300 press and other media representatives took in the preview of the 1970 General Motors cars held on Monday at the impressive Centennial Centre of Science and. Technology on Don Mills Road. Toronto. As alwavs. the GM Public Relations staff under direction of Larry Gough did an excellent job of entertaining the visitors and the setting for the event was mag- pifieenl. The cars were beautiful loo. At a recent meeting of the Executive of the Canadian Club of West Durham it was announced that the Hon. Paul Hellyer had accepted the club's invitation- to address the opening meeting on Sept. 29th. At the present time when national problems are so much to the fore, Mr. Holl- yer's address should be a forthright indicator of the economic and political trends of the future. The membership committee headed by Mrs. Teople asked that as many as possible be encouraged to join the club in September so that they might hear this outstanding gave the members an opportunity opportunity to meet the speaker and each other. The Executive for the 1969- 70 season was announced and are: Past President, Mrs. W. Teeple; President, Mr. William William Allin; 1st Vice President, Mrs. G. Rickard; 2nd Vice President, Mr. James Abcr- nethy; Recording Sec'y., Mrs. H. Gibson; Corresponding Sec'y., Mrs. C. AUin; Treasurer, Treasurer, Mr. Russell Osborne; Executive Executive Committee, Mrs. A. Horstman, Miss M. Allin, G. Elliott, R. Stevens, D. Craig, H. Bartlett. • A discussion of the Aims of Canadian Clubs indicated that they should develop in their Canadian speaker. Membersi members and others a more of the Executive were asked to help increase the membership membership over the 105 who held tickets last season. It was decided to continue the meetings along the same lines as last season lunch following the sensitive appreciation of Can ada's opportunities and responsibilities responsibilities as an emerging power, and as a member of the Commonwealth. It was hoped that the sen- with ajior grades in our high schools address; would avail themselves of the Service wish to issue the following following statement regarding the accident Involving their .two vehicles which occurred on Highway 115 on the 31st of;--. , , August, 1969 i Dishwasher From the statement issued in I-- , ««» i the local newspaper on the Hnflr TQ WArlf matter, the general public will goes up the ramp and crashes into it. At Orono Fair on Thursday night, the Oshawa Suicide Hell Driver doing this stunt went right over the top on his first run shown here. Somehow his gas tank was pulled completely off but he made it around the track and took a second run, with the engine running on the gas in the system. The car went'over the top again and stalled halfway round the track . . . out of gasoline. • Decision Unanimous have had a wrong impression of the type of service open to them, and therefore, the ambulance ambulance service is forced to give a clear, picture of the incident incident which was somewhat slightly exaggerated and to clear its name from any fears from the public. On August 31st on Highway 115 both ambulances were called called out to a scene of an accident. accident. One of the ambulances (TURN TO PAGE SEVENTEEN) Remember the Item published published about a dishwasher in one of the local restaurants who won $8,000 at the race track and quit his job on the spot. It is understood his luck j didn't hold out. Either that or he really had a spending spree for several weeks. lie'll be back at the old job next week ... unless another bonanza comes his way in the meantime. and question period, since lliis 1 students' membership rale. Woman Driver First Winner of Jack Reid Memorial Trot i V.y V-, Afi Vivun CiriL'Iilon flnvinj Tough Gut war, the wipiu i n| l]ir i\v,a.Imal .lark Rnrl Memorial Tl'nl nn Satin' 1 -!' at Omnu Fui Slir was presented with I hr tiYiplf and tljr Imi-r iccpivrd a beautiful new blanket, Taking part in the presentation ceremonies «tit ihr lair Mr Reid's son, Charles, left, and daugh- 1 Irv Pal standing bet wren ihr driver and the owner C. Blackman, H II I. Moffat! Allan Dickenson is holding the horse in position ; BITS PIECES ; ' HEARTY 98 -- Congratulations have been pouring in all week for Col. R. S. McLaughlin, Oshawa, a native of Durham County, who on Monday celebrated celebrated his 98th birthday. Col. Sam went to his office as usual to clear up some of the paper work that had accumulated. An honorary member of Oshawa Rotary Club, he later extend°d a welcome to 350 Rotarians from the area who were holding Friendship Friendship Day on his Parkwood -stale. t t < t t BUSY -- As readers "ill note, Monday and Tuesday were exceptionally busy days at Provincial Provincial Court, with many cases being heard and decisions rendered. From some of the-sentences - imposed it would appear that the judges have decided to crack down to see if heavier sentences may discourage some of those who appear before them quite regularly. t t ï t t SERVICE There appears to be quite a shortage here at the moment not only of places for couples and families to live, but also for persons requiring room and board. The Statesman will be pleased to act as a clearing house for anyone who would be willing to supply room and board for individuals. Just phone 623-3303 and we'll make a note of it and pass the information along to prospects who leave their names with us. t t t t BENEFIT -- Next Tuesday al 7:30, the hurling barber Dennis Sullivan will join three other male softball players for a simulated "King and His Court" game against the local ladies' team sponsored by Knapp's Towing. All proceeds from the game will be donated to the Heart Fund. The epic battle will take place at Memorial Park. t t t t COUNCIL -- Next Monday, Bowmanville Council will hold a regular session when it is hoped some information may be forthcoming on who the town's new Clerk-Administrator will be. No word has been received concerning the whereabouts of the former Clerk who, it will be recalled, look off rather unexpectedly. unexpectedly. We are still wondering why he. bothered to write that long letter, considering all the circumstances circumstances connected with his departure. t t t t t CAR WASH -- Itolarians held their annual Car Wash al Cowan Ponliac-Buick, King St. East on Saturday and report an excellent turnout of customers, They were kept busy throughout the day with several of those taking part reporting sure muscles the next day from the unaccustomed unaccustomed activity. Proceeds will as usual he used for Crippled Children's work. i -i- 1 OPEN HOUSE -- Allhough Wavci ly Road was quite dusty nn the weekend because of I lie work being done, Ibis fact didn't deter the hundreds nf people who participated in the Open House of thr model all-electric homes constructed by Marianna Developments. Developments. Waller Frank's Rea! Estate sales slaff were nn hand and report that business was brisk. i T ) -i TALKS -- A meeting will lie held Friday between representatives nf a former Bowman- ville plant. Smith's Beverages Lltl, now nf Osh- awn, mid the Teamsters Union, The plant lias been strikebound since August 15th.. anil Pepsi has been hard to obtain, Final Approval Given to 3-Year Term for Council To Be Elected in December By-Law No. 69-23, passed unanimously at the regular meeting o£ Town Council held In the Council Chamber last week, was needed to Implement Implement the decision made at a previous council meeting In favor of a three-year term following following this December's municipal municipal election and after Its completion that subsequent councils are to revert to a two- year term. This was agreed upon so that in the future municipal elections here could be held at the same time as those for the Board of Education. Education. By-Law No. 69-23 authorizes authorizes the three-year term and amends By-Law No. 1710 which provided for biennial elections. Council last week also pass- • TURN TO PAGE SEVENTEEN) PLAYOFF RAINED OUT The playoff game scheduled scheduled for Monday night between Ellis Shoes and Chartran's Men's Wear in the Intermediate Intermediate softball league finals was rained out. The series resumes tonight at Memorial Park, 7:30 o'clock. Standing at the moment is two games apiece In the best four out of seven series. Mosport Crews Busy On Cdn. Grand Prix Coming Here Sept. 20 Crews are busy at Mosport Park getting ready for the Player's Grand Prix of Canada Canada at Mosport, Saturday, September 20. The emphasis this year is on safety and officials have set aside $50,000 for new safety features. New guard rails have been installed along the straight in front of the grandstand; grandstand; on both sides of the Mario Andretti Straight and along the chute approaching Moss Corner. Other crews have been hard at work building building up the sides of the track. The President of the Grand Prix Racing Drivers Association, Association, Jo Bonnier, inspected Mosport earlier this year and asked that certain alterations be made before the Player's Grand Prix was run on the Mosport circuit. Officials incorporated incorporated the driver's suggestions suggestions with some of their own and work was soon underway. GUIDE UP FOR SALE It has been announced that The Evening Guide of Port Hope, established In 1878, la ] for sale. The estate of the ' late publisher Peter Schulta has been operating the dally j newspaper since his death . some months ago, and the ! executors have decided that In the best interests of both the family and the newspaper newspaper It should be sold. So far, several bidders have made offers, but no Information Information concerning who they are has been released. Brahma Bull Swings into Action A luinn crowd stayed at Orono Fair on Saturday nifilil for llir excilinR 4-B Rani'll Rodeo Ihnl featured many fine act?, of daring, trick riding. broncho busting'and busting'and thr rest This huge Brahma hull was one nf the final performances and this rider stayed r>n for a few moments while it did its best lo dislodge him. The Slntesman's Editor also unexpectedly pot into the act as described in an editorial on paye four,