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Cartoonist's Caricatures Result of 35 Varîed Careers The world travels of syndi- cated cartoonist, TV celebrity and recently-turned author, Ben Wicks, made a brief stopover in Bowmanville last Wednesday afternoon. Travel bas become a way of life to the bost of a new show called "Dear Mum" wbich will debut soon on a Canadian television station. But is seems a fitting lifestyle for a man who estimnates that he has gone tbrougb about 35 jobs during bis 50 year history. He began his varied career in Canada in 1957 as a reporter for a Calgary weekly news- paper, later turned milkman and also tried his hand at commercial art. When the fîrm folded up two months after he began, how- ever, Mr. Wicks embarked on another series of ventures including window-cleaning, working as a -janitor and playing clarinet, in a Canadian Services Band for three years. t was while he was a member of the band that be had the time to experiment with drawing which bas since lead hlm into an established career as a cartoonist, now with about 170 newspapers carrying bis features. When be first applied for a job as a cartoonist on another Calgary newspaper, the editor told hlm that they already had, somebody in the position. Undaunted, thougb, he sent several of bis pocket sized cartoons, as tbey are called,- to Umm= DIRK BRINKMAN. Bowmanvijle 623-3621 the Saturday Evening Post in New York City. The Post was impressed enough to ask him to contrib- ute on a regular basis and another career began for bim. Wbile be was lampooning American politics in the pages of tbe Post, he also found that Alberta provided hlm witb ample material for bis craft. When his first caricature of a council session appeared in The Albertan, il raised eye- brows at City Hall, but was well received by the paper's readers. Shortly after, be accepted a contract to work for the Telegram Toronto. Self Made Wbile some people spend years training for a job, Mr. Wicks' background as a car- toonist bas been a little less formai. A two-week crasb course in art in London at 15 years of age bas served hlm well, providing him witb all the training he bas required. But, the real learning pro- cess bas come from meeting people tbrougbout bis exper- lence in witb many careers. "I found myself working witb different people from al walks of life", he said.' The step from cartoonist to TV bost was natural for hlm 10 make and witb a background as widely varied as bis bas been, it seems even more logical. He bas just returned from Celebrated First Birthdoy Paris, France, wbere tbe first episode of "Dear Mum" was filmed on location from the top of the Eiffel Tower. Witbout giving any details of the new show away, Mr. Wicks said it is based on the idea of a postcard wbicb is written eacb week from cities around the world wbere well known people are, interviewed in famous settings. In tbe opening show be meets golf pro Arnold Palmer preparing 10 tee off from the top of tbe Paris landmark. Another Career His first book, "Ben Wicks' Canada" is anotber successful project whicb was completed recently. Now in its third printing, the bardcover book went into a second printing tbree days after it was released last November. None of the success, bow-' ever, bas gone to bis bead as be still attributes the book's bestselling status to its $5.95 price tag, not bis own talent. In between all the cartooni- ing, writing and globe-trot- ting, be bas also found time to make Don Milîs the home base for bis wife and tbree cbildren. And wben it comes to bis first impressions of Bowman- ville be is just as interested in knowing about its higbligbts as if it was any other cosmopolitan centre that be bas visited in bis travels. Pont ypool Subdivision A waiting Clearance I~cOf Manvers' Council The Manvers Townsbip Council is awaiting a report on provisions for the water supply in the third pbase of tbe Pontypool Subdivision before giving the proposai final approval. Plans included in the pro- posai caîl for 56 lots la the next stage of development with not more tban baîf of the buildings to go into construction duringz 1977. The building period will be extended if tbe bomes fail to selI during that period. Terms of the agreement with the subdivision's devel- oper require a $10,000 gran, for tbe Manvers Townsbil Arena and Community Centr fund witbin 10 days of tbe thirc phases registration. Crooked Boundary The council also agreed tc look over tbe problem ofa road whicb marks the Cart- wrigbt-Manvers boundary and whicb could use some im- provements. The road wbicb lies next to Concession Tbree in Manvers, jutsout into Cartwright Town- ship for a short distance. The councîl moved 10 discuss the problemn with the Township of Scugog after tbey examine road conditions on the spring road inspection tour. Draftinga of a bylaw tc restrict gravel operations be- tween 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. from Monday 10 Friday ln the township was requested by the council as well. SHmAW'S The Shaw's Group of ladies met at the home of Pearl Leach in Town last Wednes- day for their monthly meet- ing. Several of the group are away to Florida and a letter fromn Mrs. Jean Rabb was read. Her letter was 50 interesting as she told of their winter in the Mobile Home Community near Orlando. In a similar letter to Annabelle Rickard, Jean re- called ber first days at Sbaw's, some tbirty years ago wben Mac had arrived at the B.T.S. to take up bis position there as a Placement Officer and later on Parole and Probation work. She remin- isced about the fine welcome they received at Sbaw's-tbeir first activity being the Annual Sbaw's Picnic-to wbich they received five separate invita- tions-a sure siga of the welcome afforded ail new- comers. She commented on the rural setting of their Mobile Home Community in Florida and .1 ýp -e a L3 Hi m nmeisBran RonaldGod, andI celebrated myfrt birhday on proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Herman Webb of Pontypool and Mr. and Mrs. I{arry Collinson of Newcastle. -McRobbie Photo Complket e List of Winners In Pinewc The annual West Durham District Pinewood Derby Pack Races were held on January 22nd, at the Town Hall in Orono. The following are the lisi' of wJ!3Iers from týhe dlferent ciub packs througb-_ out the district. The top four (4) boys from eacb pack returned on Feb. 5tb 10 compete. aI 10 a.m. at the Town Hall in Orono. Hampton-12 boys competed Design Wînners in order oi results, Mark Hill, Sheldon Jackson, Paul Nichols, Andy McPherson, Steven Murchi- son, Timmy Davidson; Speed Winners; David Beach, Kenny Cameron, Chris Gray, Darren Marks, Todd Balson, Paul White. 3rd Bowmanville-21 boys competed; Design Winners; Mattbew Goad, Christopher Kelly, Scott Smith, Edmund O'Connor, Roddy Tukker, Robert Wright; Speed Win- named at least sîxteen Bow- manville area couples who reside their during the winter months. She related that their son, Glenn, is now on bis third year in Tasmania and Mac is currently working at seeding the new lawn, so tbey are back 10 country living again. Sunday dinner guests with Ross and Thelma Lane were Phil and Margaret Eldridge, Richmond Hill and Doug and Muriel Woods from town. Gord Barrie was recenîly re-elected '10 the steering committee of the Durham Milk Producers. The commit- tee acts as a voice for 140 fluid and industrial shippers in the former country of Durham when dealing witb the Ontario Milk Marketing Board. We congratulate the States- man advertising staff on their great idea 10 involve Bowman- ville and Courtice students, in the selling and laying out of advertisements for our local merchants. We tbougbt their ads were appealing, clever and original. ,Mr. Garnet Rickard4,ollow- ing the Regional Council meeting last Wednesday, joined the group of executives and plant managers of the Cyanamid Co. of Can. Ltd. for two days of business meetings and field trips ln New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A., While absent, word came Ibrough of the death of the Rev. Roy Rickard of Belle- ville. Donald Rickard attend- ed the funeral, in Garnets place assisting as a pal bearer along with Brenton Rickard, Newcastle, and Stan- ley Rickard of Beaverton. Uncle Roy was the last surviving member of the family of the late Mr. andf Mrs. James Rickard who originally purchased the property on Ilighway 2, a hundred and twelve years ago, which is now known as Ceresmore Farms. Five min- isters participated in Ibise service held in Bridge St. United Church where theP present pastor is Rev. GeorgeL K. Ward. formerly oif TrînityV United Cliîrch, Boý,xmanville. >od Derby Lners: Scotte Zinn, Kevin Kuipers, Glenn Barrie, Sbawn Healey. 1 ist Pontypool-12 boys com- peted; Design Winners; Hjalmier Br.aadenburg, Kirk Gîlliland, Mark Henry, Derek Henry, Scott- Stoldt, Rîcky Czarkowski; Speed Winners; Robbie Stanley, Barry ChaI- lice. Greg Pretty, Andy Light- foot, Alan Cail, Robbie Good- all. 5th Bowmanville-16 boys competed; Design Winners; Paul McKenzie, Bruce Logan, Darren Knight, Michael Roine, Colin Reid, Robert Pearce, Speed Winners; Douglas Brown, Robert Bunk- er, Robert Burgess, Corey Hughes, Gerry Grootendorst, Steven Dell. Enniskillen-13 boys com- peted; Design Winners; Tom Ibbetson, Mark Pettman, Keitb MacKay, Todd Winna- cott, Steven Gibson, Robbie Patenaude; Speed Winners; Hank Vandorp, Brian Stain- ton, Doug Aird, Andy Piggot, Chris Newton, Greg Pether- ick. Janetville-15 boys com- peted;- Design Winners; Wayne Prouse, Robbie Ed- wards, Jimmy Miller, Allan Stephenson, Mark Kenny, Cameron Manners; Speed Winners; Clifford Wright, Paul Atkinson, Peter Smith, Vern McMullen, John Hughes, Paul Fountaine. Orono-31 boys competed; Design Winners; Mark Sar- gent, Michael Bahl, Brian Young, Randy Cowan, Tim 'Bradley, Scott Alldread; Speed Winners; Bradley Sta- pleton, Trevor Power, Scott Yeo, Donald Stevens, Steven Barry, Paul Tarlattini. Hîlîcrest Heigbts-20 boys competed; Design Winners; Jimmy Feddema, David Legere, Robert Spiers, Brian Jobnston, Jimmy Cole, Chris Hircock; Speed Winners; David Kingborn, David Cbap- pel, Brent Kînghorn, John ,Spiers, Stein Wolla, Eckbard Vandenberg. 4th Bowmanville-26 boys competed; Design Winners; Alwyn Huigens, Ricky Read- er, Kevin Nagel, David Aston, Jamie' Hitchensý, David Bickle; Speed Winnet's; Scott Reay, Terry Darbeý\ Graig DeGooyer, Robbie stairs, Darrly Darbey, George Lee. Maple Grove-25 boys partic- ipated; Design Winners; Lee Quinney, Billy Walmsley, Andy Davey, Keitb Gallagber, Timmy VanLleeuwen, Steven Barchard; Speed Winners-, Ron Hilîs, John VanBoxtel, ,Stanley Zealand, Stacey Zealand, Billy VanBoxtel, John Chamberlain. Newtonviile-22 boys partici- pated-; Michael Woolacott, Steven Woolacott, Lester Far- row, Joey Damman, Willy Sargent, Ted Innis; Speed Winners; Stephen Willsber, Jeffrey Lake, Paul Fonk, Darren Osborne, Paul Warn- er, George Chrysler. .Bethany-9 boys partici- pated; Ryan Lebeau, Neil Lebeau, Kevin Muller, Randy Wood; Speed Winners; Talbot -lurron, Scott McFadven, 0 Contest, 1Randy Neals, Paul McKay, 1Joey Rose. Newcastle; Steve Hill, Rob -bie Broon, Paul Parson, Jeffrey Lowery, Frank Miller, Zory Lesnick, ýDarryl Stere, Ed Pedwell, Mike Waterfall, Mike Weirheid, Tony Gregg, John Gregg. CHAMPIONSHLPS The boys from the Boy Scouts of Canada, West Dur- ham District, returned to the Town Hall in Orono on February Stb and competed for the championship in the annual Pinewood Derby Dis- trict Races. Speed Winners were: Step- lien Willsber ist. Newtonville, Scott Reay, 41b Bowmanville, David Kinghorn Hillcrest Heigbts, John Spiers, Hillcrest Heights, Jeffrey Lake, Lst Newtonville, Brent Kingborn, Hillcrest Heigbts. Design Winners; Mark Sar- gent, lst Orono, Hjalmer Brandenburg, ist Pontypool, Mattbew Goad, 3rd Bowman- ville, Alwyn Huigens, 41b Bowmanville, Ricky Reader, 4tb Bowmanville, Lee Quin- ney, lst Maple Grove. Af ber the boys competitions, the leaders bad Ibeir race. Winners are: Speed Winners; Eric Mitchell, Hilîcrest Heights,-Betty Cbarland, lst Orono, Carole Zinck, Hillcrest Heigbts, Gail Pedwell, Lst. Newcastle, Clark Stainton, Hillcrest Heigbts, Barry Dar- bey, 4tb Bowmanville. Design Winners; Wayne Sargent, lst. Orono, Emma Bragg, 3rd. Bowmanville, Fera Sargent, ist. -Orono, Steve Barchard, Maple Grove, Marg Hill, lst. Newcastle, Tony Clements, lst., New- castle. This year af ter the compe- titions, the top boy in the speed, raced against the top leader for the Grand Cba.np- ion. This put Stephen Willsber from Newtonville Cub Pack up against Eric Mitchell from Hillcrest Heigbts Cub Pack, àand altbough Eric passed all the leaders, lie just didn't bave enougb speed to keep up 10 >Stephen, so Stephen emerged the Grand Champion. The Pinewood Derby Comn- mittee would like to tbank al the boys and leaders wbo participated in the 1977 Pine- wood Derby Races. Also 10 50 many people who turned out to assist in many ways, witbout Ibis fine co-op- eration the Pinewood Derby would not be able 10 be carried out and would not be the success it is. get involved în Red Cross Section Two BOOK "From ghoulies and ghost- isand long-legged beasties, Adthings that go bump in the night, Goo& -Lord, deliver us! 1Contrary to this quotation most of us have an abTsorbing fascination with the unknown. A.R.G. Owen-Psychic Mysteries of Canada Shamans who cry out in a variety of voices, shadows haunting the vicinity of home and family before making the perilous journey beyond the western horizon to-reach the permanent abode of the dead, poltergeists and clairvoyants move through the extraordin- ary review of psychic m.ys- teries which have been record- ed in Canada. Jeanne Dixon--Yesterday, Today and Forever Devoting a full ehapter to each astrological sign, Ms. Dixon shows how the apostles displayed the traits of their corresponding signs. Each sign is divided into nine divisions baséd on a person's birthdate, and thea tells readers how to make the best of their prominent traits, dominant colours, potentials in romance, and money out- Iook--all in Jeanne Dixon's own vivid and unique style. Cheiro--Language of the Hand This complete and, practical work bas long been accepted as the definitive work on palmistry. In addition to a large number of explanatory illustrations it also includes photogravure impressions of the hands of notable people who were Cheiro's contemp- oraries. A most fascinating volume. Daniel Coben--E.S.P. the Search Beyond the Senses At a televised seance a fatherý receives messages from, his dead son. In Russia a woman mysteriously moves small objects on a table by passing hier hand over them. Can these strange occur- rences be attributed to coinci- dence or fraud, or are they in fact, evidence of that power known as extra sensory per- ception. In this thoroughly absorbing book Daniel Cohen explores the many varied aspects of E.S.P., and the far-reaching implications of scientific study in the field. D. Scott Rogo--An Experience of Pbanthoms Written by an experienced and extensively published in- vestigator of psychic occur- rences, this -is a thorougbly documented account of- the appearance of phanthoms as apparitions of both the living and the dead, poltergeists, animal -materialization, hauntings and out-of-body ex- periences. Perday 29KING ST. EAST BOWMANVI LLE Hwy. No. 2 East of Liberty Phone 623-4481 "The Friendly People"'ý NO0TICE TO CABLE TV SUBSCRIBERS: For several years, Pine Ridge Cable TV has provided Cable Televis'ion Service to the residents of this. area.-In -1974, due to increasing economic pressures, we were, forced to aplyta the Canadian Radjo-Television Commission for permission to implement our first rate increase. The application was approvedi, and became effective in May 1975. The increase change'd our basic service monthly rate from $4.95 f0 $5.50. Nowl, for only the second time, we have found if necessary to apply ta the C.R.T.C. for approval ta increase o ur subscriber rates. This second application has, been approved, and became effective as of February 9, 19,77 . the increase of 50 cents per month per outiet applied to new subscribers as of February 9, 1977. Theincrease applies to existing9 subscribers as of M a rcRh 1977. Pin ridge cabie t'v 1353iking street east os-hawa, 5-7ta 9 - 579-23 2 The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville. Februarv 16, 1977 7 nianv tities available to you at ilie Coming Events- colun the týüwmanville library'. And, in this newspaper for' our please dIont, forget to watch forthcoming programmes. F111l Ilium outI Sand Ilum UIm Guaranteed Income Suppiement application forms were mailed recently to ail pensioners now re- ceiving the Supplement. To make sure that your Supplement to the Pension continues beyond March 3lst you must reapply. So make sure you fi in your form and return it in t he addressed envelope en- closed with the form, as soon as you possibly can. mI* Health and Welfare Canada Marc Lalonde, Minister Santé et Bien-être sociaf Canada REGISTER NOWI LEATHERCRAFT CLASE wil be held on THURSDAY ...........FEBRUARY llth THURSDAY ........... FEBRUARY 24th THURSDAY .............. MARCH 3rd TUESDAY................. MARCH Sth TUESDAY................. MARCH 15th Ail registrants must have a beginners kit or the basic tools conta ined in a kit. F E E - $2.00 per 2 hour lesson Instructor - Gary Pickard LAMPSHADE FRAMES NOW AVAILABLE 12" - 18" Umbrella and Scalloped Styles e The RKowan Tree 133 Church St. Bowmanville 623-9122 (Across f rom the water tower) Tandy Leather Authorized Sales Centre 9.7,W='