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Choose Heart Fund Queen at CHS Dance May Widen 401 By the mid 1980's it should' be clear sailing for motorists travelling highway 401 from Bowmanville to Toronto. Members of the Town of Newcastle's planning advis- ory committee were told Monday evening the details of a scheme to widen the 401 from four lanes to six. Such a project is already underway from Whitby, west- ward to Toronto and the widening of the 401 through Oshawa is already proposed., But, plans on the drawing boards of the Ministry of Transportation and Commun- ications call for the widening of highway 401 from Harmony Road in Oshawa, to highway 115-35. $8.5 Million It's an $8.5 million project, from the Ministry of Trans- portation and Communica- tions, said Steve Donat, chief of highway planning with the consulting firm of DeLeuw Cather. The distance of the project from Oshawa to Highway 115-35 is 10 miles. Leonard Dutchak, senior project manager with the Ministry of Transportation and Communication, said Monday night that the project is part of the MTC's five year program, but he stated that the project is under review by senior officiais with the minis- try. lwy. I Both Mr. Donat and Mr. Dutchak were speaking to the members of the Town's Plan- ning Advisory committee and a few members of the public in Hampton. Mr. Dutchak said that a decision has not yet been made on whether the project will remain in the ministry's five year schedule. However, Mr. Donat, the consulting engineer, stated that due to the pressures from to Six Lanes the proposed Darlington gen- erating station and the pres- sures from the Region of Durham, the widening project could get underway within five years., The Durham Regional council has already gone on record as requesting that the 401 widening project through Newcastle take place within, the next five years. Heavy Traffic Mr. Donat stated that a stucly cione in 1975 showed traffic on the highway at "C' and "D" levels in a scale showing traffic congestion. This means moderate traffic conditions. But, if the 401 were to remain as it is until 1985, the traffic would move to the F levels of the scale. This level means bumper to bumper congestion and conditions which Mr. Donat described as (Turn to Page Two) Volume 123 26 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 197 7 20e Per Copy On Friday night at Cartwright Community Centre, competition was keen for the Heart Fund Queen title, with six Cartwright High School contestants making speeches that stressed the importance of keeping your heart in good shape. Those participating included, front row, left to right, Princess Deb. McLaughlin, Heart Fund Queen who also wears the title Durham Dairy Princess, Louise VanCamp, Princess Anita De Jong; back row, Ann Marlow, last year's lst Princess, Cindy McColl, who presented the crown; Wendy Tilling and Katie Schmidt. The dance launched the Heart Fund canvass in the area. Celebrity Day Here WilI Climux Big Brother 'Bowl for Millions' A this week, league bowl- ers at Liberty Bowl in Bowmanvile, Newcastre Bowling Lanes, and Eastway Bowl are bowling in support of the Big Brothers' fund-raising Welfare Rate Near Record January's Wellare roles could hit an all time high for the month, Ron Dancey, Director of Durham Region Welfare Services said last week. Mr. Dancey said approxi- mately 5,000 people were? on (Turn to Page Two) program, "Bowl for Millions." Durin the past week, these bowelrs diave bee lining up sponsors who have agreed to give so much per pin based on the total score of their second game of league bowling this week. This fund-raising activ- ity will climax next Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock at Liberty Bowl with the "Celeb- rity Bowl'. At this time, the celebrities will bowl one game which will be used to deter- mine how much their sponsors will contribute. Among the celebrities who will be participating are Allan Lawrence M.P., Doug Moffatt M.L.A., Mayor Garnet Rick- ard, Councillor Ted Wood- yard, Recreation Director ud Fanrifng, Editor Johin James, Orono Senior Citizen Bud Rolph, some of the top Bowlers from Bowmanville and Newcastle, Presidents or representatives of Service Clubs and other civic-minded organizations. Allan Strike and Dick Lovekin may also be participating. Funds raised from this venture will be used to extend the work of Big Brothers in the Town of Newcastle. Anyone who would like to support the Big Brothers Association in its work is invited to sponsor a celebrity by calling 623-6646. Save 125 Cattle When Pedwell Born Burns They were about to start milking their large herd of cows on Saturday afternoon about 3:30 when fire broke out on the upper floor of Barry Pedwell's barn north of Newcastle. The above photo was taken later in the afternoon after the roof and walls had collapsed and the more than 125 cattle had been herded out into the fields. Loss is estimated at between $65,000 and $70,000. Firemen, from Newcastle, Orono and Bowmanville fought the stubborn blaze until after midnight. Other pictures on front of second section. SEAP Opposing Permit For Eldorado Building The SEAP Group (Save En- the building may be con- Mr. Veldhuis stated that there vironment from Atomic Poilu- structed but Mr. Wight said had been no such reply so far. tion) has asked the Town of the town cannot withhold (Turn to Page Two) Newcastle to revoke the permits for the remainder of Pg building permit it issued to Eldorado Nuclear Limited about two weeks ago. The permit is for a 20x40 foot building to hold facilities for the treatment of water flowing through the Port Granby' dump. Foundations for the $36,000 building have already been started, according to Chief Building Inspector, H.G. Wight. He stated, however that it is only a foundation permit that has been issued for the building. Such a permit does not guarantee that the rest of the structure without a rea- son. SEAP Letter A letter from SEAP chair- man John Veldhuis and letters from five other residents in the Port Granby area were before the town's legislation and by-laws committee during a special meeting Monday afternoon. SEAP chairman John Veld- huis stated in his letter that SEAP is not only opposed to the permit but that the group would like a response from the town by 4 p.m. yesterday. In an interview last night, POLICE CHARGE Three men have been charged with mischief by Durham Regional Police after $300 damage to a parked car was re- ported. Police said a car parked at 136 King St. E., was, struck by several beer bottles. Charged are James Allin, 20,Apt. 3, 136 King St. E., Kenneth Ain, 16 of R. R. 4, Bowman- ville, and David Jones, 20 of R. R. 5, Bowman- ville. Cupid King and Queen Contestants Addition to Clarke High Should Be Ready in April The $1.4 million addition to should be finished by March April 15 deadline, the Clarke High School should 15. Bad weather conditions and be finished by mid-April. The remainder of the pro- difficulty in obtaining mater- In a report to the Northum- ject, including the addition to ials were reasons given for berland Newcastle Board of the west and the new science delays in construction at the Education last week, the room, have been given the school. architectural firm of Jackson Ypes Associates stated that April 15 is the probable date for completion of the project. "Exterior grading, etc. will, of course, not be done but sidewalks and paving are already complete," the report adds. The architects estimate that the school gymnasium will be available for occupancy by Mardl 7 and that renovations in the Industrial Arts area Seek Information On~ Tax DsQu, For the E' A proposed $100 reductiion in taxes for elderly homeown- ers in the Town of Newcastle has been tabled at the finance BITS & PiCES ON CANVASS TRAIL - Students from several high schools in the area have been or will be hitting the canvassing trail to raise money for The Heart Fund. For Bowmanville High School students, the canvass will run from February 16 to 28th, inclusive, so be on the lookout and be generous. It'll be good for your heart. HELP BIG BROTHERS - A number of dig- nitaries, most of whom probably are lousy bowlers, have been conned into participating in the Big Brothers 'Bowl for Millions' contest at Liberty Bowl this Saturday at 4 p.m. At the moment, they are collecting sponsors at so much a point. Around The Statesman office, none of the staff would go for more than le a pin, not realizing the Editor will be lucky if he can hit the alley let alone the pins at the far end. We appreciate their confidence though, the cheap skates. ELECTION COMING - Indications are that the minority Ontario PC government and its party supporters are gearing up for a Spring election. Word was received Tuesday that a testimonial dinner will be held next Wednesday in Oshawa, honoring former members of Parliament and the Legislature, Hon. Mike Starr, Dr. Charlie McIlveen and Ab. Walker. The event will take place at the Polish Veterans Hall, Stevenson's Rd. North, Oshawa and tickets are available from the PC office, 37 King St. E. from 1 to 4:30 p.m. daily or phone 579-8332. Come on, you Liberals, get moving! BIG YEAR AT MOSPORT - If the ice, snow and cross-country skiers have departed from Mosport Park by June, prospects for a fine summer of car racing look good. It was an- nounced this week that Labatt's have signed for 3 years with the track for the Grand Prix on Thanksgiving weekend that should be a great final for the season. Also, that the Can- Am cars will be in action there on June 12th and August 21st. So, it's just as well Liberty St. has been widened and paved to handle the traffic that should be quite heavy, at least for those three races. BACK IN THE ICE BOX - We were getting spoiléd by those few days of mild weather, but things ap- pear to have returned to normal with the wind blowing and the temperature dropping again. Must be good for the travel agents, but nobody else seems to like it. CHEAP COOK BOOKS - About 20 of the cook books prepared for the Hockey Mothers have been returned with slight imperfections in printing, but all the recipes are there. If you would like one, cail The Statesman front coun- ter. We're disposing of them at $2.25 each, a real bargain. êderly committee level. The proposal has been tabled until the town can find out how many people would qualify for the reductiion in taxes. According to the proposed tax reduction, senior citizens over 65 who have been owners of residental property for not less than five years would be eligible for the discount. The eldery homeowners would also have to be receiving the guaranteed income supple- ment in order to qualify. Police Seek AIB Decision Durham Region Uniformed Police are still awaiting a decision from the anti-infla- tion board for a ten per cent increase in 1976. e The contract has already granted the Uniformed Police an eight per cent increase, which puts a first class constable's earnings at $16,860 a year. A favorable AIB decision would raise a first-class con- stable's earnings to $17.172 Bowmanville Senior Public School last week held its annual Winter Carnival Week to add a little fun and frolie into their regular classes. The grand finale to the carnival came on Friday afternoon when staff and students competed in various events from a snake race to the student-staff hockey game.Students were also judged for the best dressed cupid king and queen. One of the cute cupid couples were Steve Braun and Darlene Collier. LocxalStugent Reviews Foreign EP-xchanýge -Vi'si&t For Rota The problems facing a Rotary exchange student are wide ranging, covering more than just the usual academic difficulties for those going to high school at home. For Jane Morris, a Bow- manville High School student who recently returned from an exchange visit in New Zealand sponsored by the Rotary Club,; trian Sponsors the challenges varied from Thursday, she presen mountain climbing to playing of the trip's highligt the role of a Canadian pictures and her owr ambassador. tion of the visit. Through all the trials which Different Cust she faced when she left on the Of course one of excursion last year in Febru- changes that she had ary, however, Jane took the to was the different good-will of the Bowmanville which the people Rotary Club. Zealand lead com In her speech to the club last Canaans. (Turn tJ Page e nted a few ts through n descrip- Oms dthe first d to adapt life-style of New pared to Two) Figure Skating Club Takes Home Seven Medals With seven team members coming out on top in the Pine Ridge Figure Skating Competition on Saturda , the Bowmanville club had good reason to smile after the event was over. Skaters who won titles include Wendy Mutton, 1st in pre-preliminarv ladies; Diane Paton, 2nd in pre-preliminary ladies; Pamela Sully, 3rd in preliminary ladies; Kim Taylor, 3rd in pre-juvenile ladies; Heather Anyan, 2nd in bronze interpretive ladies; Joan Tink, 3rd in pre-novice ladies and Cheryl Anyan, lst in juvenile'ladies. The team members from left to right are (back row) Diane Paton, Lyn Tink, Heather Anyan, Lynn Tennant, Cheryl Anyan, Sue Hartford, Kim Taylor, (front row) Evelyn Kennett, Jayne Stutt, Wendy Mutton, Pamela Sully, Nancy Locke and Mary Jane McLaughlin. Issue 7 S urn to Lge cie