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Two of the Float Prize Winners in Santa Claus Parade ne c Parad One of the biggest and best parades in its 14 year history was presented here on Saturday morning by the Santa Claus Parade Committee, according to the many comments heard from thousands of spectators, young and old, who lined the route. Fortunately, the forecasts of high winds and snow flurries with cold temperatures didn't all come to pass. It was cold but there was only a slight breeze, not enough to wreck the crepe paper covering the floats, and the sun came out now and then. The judges, Councillor Ivan Hobbs from Bowmanville, Jean Rickard from Newcastle Village and Ann Parker from Tyrone, had a difficult time choosing the winners, there were so many superb floats. As Mrs. Fred Cole said, those participating are becoming Forest', and Lockhart's School was third with their 'Queen of the Maypole'. The many fine bands, the Golden Helmets of the OPP, the Shriners on their mini-bikes, the weird car and clowns from Innisfil Lions, the horses and the costumed figures all added to the overall enjoyment, plus Santa's sleigh and his charming helpers. There is one chap who deserves special mention. Remember the clown with the little dog that had Merry Christmas on its blanket? He's been in all 14 parades and wouldn't miss one for anything. His name is Gordon White of Parkway Crescent. Now it's get ready for next year and prepare for an even better show. More pictures on the front of the second section and comments on the Editorial page. page. j Volume 121 15e Per Copy BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26. 1975 48 Paes Nuber 4 Receive Special Plaque at School Opening The top picture shows most of the long Durham East Liberal Assn. float thati Elliott trophy in the senior class at the parade on Saturday. E. R. 'Dick' Loveki worked hard on the float's preparation said they had quite a time gettng it rea into the early hours on Saturday, but their efforts paid off. The lower photo shows Utiities Sesame Street float that was tied for second with the Lions' Mississip the front of the second section. Plan SpecîalMeeting in Council Chambers Dec. 4 ToDiscuss Swîmming Pool The Newcastle Social Plan- ant to the Director of Recrea- an example of how our school ning Council has arranged a tion for Pickering, will outline board and town might share a public meeting concerning the the operation and fundîng of swimming facility. protiosed indoor communitv the Dunbarton Indoor Pool, as (Turn To Page Two> pool adjacent to Bowmanville High School.1 The meeting will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4, 1975, at 8 p.m.-in the Council Chambers, Police Building, Bowmanville. Mr. Thomas Quinn, assist- THIEVES IN THE NIGHT Sometime between 1:30 a.m. and 7 a.m. Tuesday, the Flying Dutchman Motel Hotel in Bowmanville was relieved of funds amounting to $100 in small bills and loose change. Durham Regional Police report the money had been left in a padlocked green tool box at the front office and disappeared unnoticed by night personnel. Con- stable Van Dyke is investi- gating. Fire in Corn Dryer One of 3 CaIIs Monda> A rough estîmate of $1,000 dryer to assure the fire was loss is given as the result of a extinguishedu corn dryer having caught fire Firemen returried from the early Monday evening at the 6:05 p.m. alarm about 9 p.m. Benschop farm, north-east of (TurnTo PageTwo) town. Bowmanville Fire Chief Jim Hayman believes the fire began due to the auger in the dryer having either stopped or broken which allowed t he corn containing less than 17 per cent moisture, to become overheated. The loss is mostly that of the 300 bushels of corn that took considerable time to remove from the propane operated GOODYEAR LAYOFFS About 40 employees at the Goodyear plant here are ex- pected to be laid off this week as v-belt and snow track production phase outs take place. There is also a declining market for textile belting. Later in the year, the new cable belt machine will begin production when there may be some recalls. Senior Citizens Donate to Local Charities. On Saturday evening, rior to the start of their regular bingo game, the Sr. Citizens Jolly Club at their apartment building, 2 Nelson St. presented a cheque to the Red Cross Society. Earlier, they had sent another cheque to the Santa Claus parade fund and one is also being sent to the Cancer campaign. Here, Red Cross President Pat Griffin, receives the cheque from President Lillian Quackenbush, left, while Secretary-Treasurer Doris Holroyd looks on. was awarded the Carson Guys and Dolls Draws Packed Houses During Three Night Run at BHS By Liz Armstrong Bowmanville High School revived a hit musical of the early fifties in tremendous style last week. "Guys and DoIls", based on a book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, with music by Frank Loesser, played to enthusiastic audi- ences during its three night run on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening in the school auditorium. Considering that it's the was loaded. And the reference story of a pair of Yankee isn't to the dice used in their gamblers and their respective crap games. Rather - to the love lives, the performanc (Turn To Page Two) Waverly Hills Park May Become Reality Ail for Onily $2:zY e ar in oi Newcastle, one who A petition presented to The youngsters, who were dy and were working far Newcastle Town Council by a upset by the loss of parkland one section of the Public group of children in Waverly to a townhouse developer Hills last month may be directly northof the subdivi- )pi Belle that appears onlpaying off. sion in October, have now acres of land about250 yards west of Mýartini-road ana tive of the Toronto-based Bowmanville West Com- munity Project, offered1 to GETTING BETTER - We've been informed that lease the land for $2 a year. postal service in the area will be extended thiS Dennis Sadler, vice-presi- week with deliveries to post offices in most parts of dent of the recently formed the rural sections, as far out as we've been Waverly Community Associa- transporting them ourselves each week. Town result of a tour of the potential deliveries will also be made unless something site b Mayor Garnet occurs to change things. Last week, back issues Rickard, Mr. Milani and were sent out to Bowmanville and rural routes, so if MreMila a fferedt you happened to receive three or four back papers, fence, grade and seed the area you'll know why. which is now a plowed field. R. L. MITCHE LL DIES Former Manager of the Bank of Commerce Branch here, R. L. Mitchell died on Tuesday. He was 85. The funeral will be held Satur- day at 1:30 p.m. Visiting at the Northcutt Elliott Fun- eral Home, Division St., will be from 12:30 p.m. on Satur- day. NEVER RUN AGAIN Apparently, Dr. Charles Mcllveen has had enough of politics. At the PC meeting in Clarke on Saturday, he said he had run into con- siderable abuse during the last election (which he lost) over regional government and high taxation. WHAT A PARADE - It was chilly on Saturday but the Santa Claus parade was well worth standing out on the street to see. There were a few hitches, the six-horse team and the wagon they were to pull didn't get together in time, so the three dignitaries, Al Lawrence, M.P., Walter Beath, Region Chairman and Mayor Garnet Rickard hoofed it with no serions after effects. The poor Jaycees worked most of the night on their float and then the car or what- ever was underneath wouldn't run, but it made the parade on a tow rope. Tim's Rent-All had a, great idea when they set up several tiered bleachers, and a few merchants served hot coffee. It was a good show to make any citizen proud. PENSION DELIVERIES - Some senior citizens who haveNbeen waiting to receive their Guaranteed Annual Income Supplement cheques should have them today or tomorrow. They've been sitting at the Town Hall for several days, but have been transferred to the post office for delivery. ANY OLD GLASSES? - There is an organiza- tion in Canada that every year collects old eye glasses that are donated by people and sends them to folks in the Dominican Republic who, apparently, put them to good use. Even if the prescriptions aren't exactly what's needed, they are probably better than no glasses at all. If you have any old specs around the house, take them over to Carson Elliott at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, Division St., and he'll make certain they are passed along. Quite an idea. BIG WEEKEND - Two important events will be taking place this weekend that will be of particular interest to many young people and their parents. On Friday, Bowmanville High School will hold its annual Commencement Exercises when the awards diplomas and presentations will be made to the winners. On Saturday, a similar event will be held at Clarke High School. We expect to see many former students of both schools in the area for the weekend. WRONG BANK - Last week we congratulated Michael Ronald Whiston who recently became an Associate of the Institute of Canadian Bank- ing. For some unaccountable reason, he was listed as being with the Royal Bank branch here, but it should have been the Bank of Mon- treal. Sorry, we get stupid at times. The offi'iciai, opening 0f Bowmnanvilie Senior Public School took Place last night with a large crowd in attendance. This picture taken prior to the ceremony, shows guest speakerJ.,R. Di Profio, Director Communication Services Branch, Ministry of Education, showing a special plaque signed by Premier Davis, to W. F. Thom, Director of Education and at right, Principal R. L. Moore. More photos of the proceedings and the school will appear next week. W oen'S Ifs'S*ilver by Liz Arstrong 57 members and guests were in attendance last Thurs- day evening at St. Andrew's Church to help the Bowman- ville Business and Profession- al Women's Club celebrate its 25th anniversary. It was quite a party. Members from Cobourg, Port Hope and four clubs in Toronto came to offer congra- tulations and best wishes to the local group. The guests included Mrs. Marjorie Pew- tress from Cobourg, who is a Past National Vice-President of the club and organizer of the Bowmanville chapter. She attended the anniversary party with her daughter, Mrs. Barbara Cameron, who is currently serving as the_ currently serving as the Advisory Committee. Club Celebrates Annivers ary National Vice-President of the organization. Provincial Pre Bowmanville club President sidnt Margaret Jackson and Greta Brown welcomed the District 4 Director Alvine guests and expressed thanks Franke joined in the celebra- to all who attendpd on this tion as well. (Continued on Page Two) Council Delaying "Towri Centres" Newcastle Council has ap- proved a delaying action on the development of shopping centres in Bowmanville. The decision came at Mon- day's council session on consi- deration of a recommendation forwarded from the Planning Advisory Committee. The committee had concur- red Nov. 10 with a report from Planning Director George Howden regarding a letterbe had received expressing con- cern about the possible loca- tion of a Town Centre on the southwest corner of the Wa- (Turn To Page Two) Although their fall program began only a few weeks ago, the Boys and Girls Club is attracting more members than they have space to accommodate effectively. Their meetings are being held through the courtesy of the town's Recreation Dept. on the second floor of the old Cream of Barley building with four leaders in charge. That floor is split into three rooms, there is no heat and lighting is strictly limited. They have already obtained some equipment but more will be required if the membership continues to grow. A meeting is planned with the Visual Arts Committee to see if some of the space alloted to them on the main floor could be used by the club when they are not in session. This photo shows the large group, plus the leaders, Mino Van Dyke, Don Anderson, Irwin MacEwen and Laurie Scott. Soon, they hope te obtain a womar helper. quite expert after all these years. She has been a member of the committee since its beginning and is its only charter member still participating. The huge float 'Christmas in the Country' entered by the Durham East Liberal Association won the Carson Elliott trophy in the senior class, followed closely by the Lions Club's 'Mississippi Belle' with the jazz band, tied with the 'Sesame Street' float that was entered by the Public Utilities staff and included the many well known figures. The little youngsters seemed to love that one. In the junior category, the 3rd Pack Brownies were tops with the 'Night Before Christmas'. 4th Pack Brownies and 5th Guide Company out of the Salvation Army were in second spot with 'Christmas in the Enchanted Boys and Girls Club Already in Need of More Space 1 1 1 61 1