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Oshawa Holds; Officiai Opening1 of ifs Gýýigantiic Civic Domne Bubble BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO. FEBRUARY 16,1977 SECTI ON TWO EsfiÏmate Loss at $65,000 in Ped well Barn Fire Fire men fromn Newcastle Oron'o and Bowmanville with five units of equipment, battled to control a barn fire north of Newcastl(e Saturday afternoon anýd until well after midnight. The large barn rebuit several years ago, is owned by Barry edwell, 31, with the loss estimated at between $65,000 and $70 000. About 125 cows were inside when fire broke out in some straw on the upper floor. Mr. Pedwell and bis hired man Richard De Voss rushed the cattie out of the building before the fiames reached the lower floor. Fortunately, when the barn was rebuit, it had been covered with metal siding that kept the fire inside unil the roof area collapsed. Neighbors, brought in coffee and sandwiches to provide firemen with sustenance. Late in the day, several trucks arrived to cart the animais away to temporary quarters in area, farms. Insurance adjusters were on the scene Monday, estimating the loss. Civie dignitaries, sports celebrities and many athietes were on hand Saturday afternoon for the officiai opening of Oshawa's Civic Dome, the huge bubble, that stands just south of Civic Auditorium. Mayor Jim Potticary and Alderman Jack Wiley cut the ribbon to officially open the new facility that cost $604.000. Its dimensions are 330 feet long and 156 feet wide, with a 225 metre 3-lane banked running or bicycle track.. When these photos were taken, a, group of young gymnasts was performing in the foregr.ound, with several lacrosse games and other events going on at the same time. In the lower picture, young karate or judo enthusiasts warm up for their demonstration. The dome is joined to the civic auditorium by a closed in walkway. 1.~~.~.~ Courtice Citizens Assn. Takes Stops To Ensure Development Protection Instail_1977 Off icers forJervsalem Mosonic Lodge The tfllowing 1 977 officers for Jerusalem Lodge No. 31, A.F. & A.M. were installed recently:- front row, left to right - Wor. Bro. liff Trewin - Chaplain, Bro. Ray Walker - Sr. Warden, Wor. Bro. Robert Mutton - Wor. master, Bro.ý John Manuel - Jr. Warden, Wor, Bro. Ev. King - Immediate Past Master; second row - Bro.. J imIHa rrow - Jr. Steward, Bro. Ken Summersford - Tyler, V. Wor. Bro. Walt Pascoe - organist, Wor. Bro. Bob Hend2ry - Treasurer, Bro. Mac MacKenzie - Sr. Deacon, Bro. Len. Jones - Jr. Deacon; back row - Rt. Wor. Bro. Arnold Lobb - Secretary, Wor. Bro. L. C. Welsh - Ass't. Secretary, Bro. Bill Eby - Inner Guard, Wor. Bro. Byron Bridges - D. of C., absent Bro. Ron Brittain - Sr. Steward. Foilowmng the very success- fui inaugural meeting of the Association, the executive committe drafted a letter, which set out the basic charges that would apply to existing residents when de- velopment takes place., The ietter's latent was in inform the recipients that it appeared, at this time, as though'the present residents would have to contribute in no mean manner to the deveiop- ment of Courtice. Therefore, it was requested that until the full financial impact had been ascertained, ail grants that the Town of Newcastle would be eligibie for, should be set, aside in a speciai account unitil such time as these figures were determîned. The letter aiso requested that a speciai committee be appointed, to define what problems wouid arise for existing residents, and re- comrnend a remediai policy. The association's president, T. Bobier, and the Area Deveiopment Chairman, Ann Cowman çiuly presented'this letter to the town council on Monday, Feb. 7th. The council seemed to have great diffi- cuity with both requests. No .member of council seemed to wish to commit himself to compiying with the Courtice citizens and so the letter was referred to the planning com- mittee who wili meet at the Hampton town offices on Feb. l4th. As yet no replies have been received from either the Minister of Housing, the Hon. J. Rhodes or the regional level of government, aithough it is understood that the letter is to be discussed by the regional works committee (chaired by Mayor Rickard), on Feb. l5th. The association's executive committee met again on Feb. 9th to evaluate the response of the town council. t was unanimously agreed that the committee must continue to investigate every avenue of negotiation., The Courtice Heights sub-_ division, ' south of No. 2 highway was reviewed in some detail with particular reference !to roads and the impact on the Farewell Creek. It was aiso agreed that the vours of the Assoeiation. seek a site for a fire station; Memberstxip Chairman, Mrs. Bey West 728-4729 shouid organize a membership drive so, please contact ber if you wish to support the endea- Fire Station We are pieased to report that, foilowing council's ap- provai in principie to provide a fire station in this area, the community services commit- tee of the Town of Newcastle, on Feb. 7th, recommended to council that the suggestion of former councillor Ann Cow- man be carried out. Namely, to direct some members of council and the fire chief to gDowntown'Building Up to Eighth Floor Construction on Bowmanville's tallest building is mnoving at a fast pace nowas hevwork rew is alreýady starting to add the eighth floor tothe ninè-storey structure. During the recent cold speh,]howeýver, prgess on the apartment complex was slower with temperatures hovering five to 10 degrees lower than onrh ground. One worker recalis a morning when it was 28 dgees below zero and another when the wind combined with the cold,'making it nearly impossible to control the crane perched on top of the building. In the background above, Ith e building s fdeveloper Mario Veltri ard architectural supervisor Mario Sisca are shown.i J's loup il 1 oeil