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2The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, August 23, 1978 Hofld Open Ho use at The Sty%,le Shoppe Last week wasOpen House at The Style Shoppe, 14 Silver Street and many ceitizens took advantage of the opportunity to inspeet the premises and learn more about the services that are available. Pictured above, left to right, are Elaine Waterfall, Moira Hartman, Maurice of Redken and Bey Martin, who welcomed the visitors, gave demonstrations and described uses of Redken products. Driver Loses Control When Tree Falls in Front of Car The high winds on Saturday played havoc in the Solina area. The driver of this car was coming soutb on Solnna Road when a tree fell across the road directly in bis car's path. He veered to the left, lost control and the car slammed into a pole. The driver, unidentified, was flot seriously injured. Several other trees fell, one blocking the pavement west of the Cedar Park road. Works Dept. crews were soon on the job with chain saws clearing t he roadways. Tractor Driver Pinned When Machine RoIla Over BIG WEEKEND - The Canada Jam isn't the only local function for this Saturday. There is the annual Blackstock'Fair that's always fascinating, the Centennial celebrations at Kirby School and a beef barbecue at Newcastle arena. If that isn't enough, you can always take the Pepsi Challenge at Bowmanville Mail and see if your taste buds can tell the difference. Or you can battle traffic and go to the CNE. MUCH APPRECIATED - Disaster always seems to bring out the best in people. During that lengthy Stedman fire on.Sunday migbt, there were quite a few citizens who helped firemen with food and hot beverages: Sonny and Nyhi Sheehan from the Le gion Ladies Auxiliary, Betty and Ken Nichols from St. John's Anglican Churcb Pat and Fred Griffin from the Red Cross, CÏare Mutton from the Salvatioti Army, Kay and Betty Forsey, Bonnie Colwell, Sue Carter and Gloria'Smitb. Their thoughtfulness and belp was much appreciated by the firemen. CLIPPER HURT - Perry Brown, a for- ward with the Stouffville Clippers, Jr. C hockey teamn sustained serious injuries in a head-on car accident Aug. 12th just east of Brock Road on Hwy. 47. According to reports the chances of him ever playing hockey again arepoor. Last year he set a scoring record and was the inspirational heart of the Clippers.-A real tough break and apparently it wasn't his fault. HAZARDOUS JOB - Fred 'Buck' Cowle ran into problems last Friday while delivering the mail around Sôutbway Drive. A dog broke its leash and cbewed hm up quite severely and be had to be taken to bospital for repairs. To make matters worse, bis daugbter was getting married on Saturday and tbere was no way he was going to miss that event. They let bim out and he limped tbrougb tbe ceremony. You would think that would be enougb for one week, but on Sunday be was a spectator at the Legion picnic at Thistie Valley Park and a woman throwing lawn darts was a bit wild and bit him in the other leg. Oddly enougb, the dog incident bappened while he was filling in for another postie on bolidays, he wasn't even on bis own route. At the moment he is recuDerating at home and bis mfany friends will wish him a speedy recovery. cloe t 1,00persons on King St. watcbed flames break out from the tbird-storey window and roof top. ,Wbile there were no injuries'in the fire, Stedmans Manager Keith Jackson and bis wif e vere in the building wben the fire was first, noticed. Discover Fire Hilda Jackson said she heard a noise coming from the rear of the store and she told ber husband who went to investigate. He believed the sound could be coming from an air conditioner but wben be opened a rear door, be was met by flames. MIe rooILOp.. In al;, there were 28 firemen at the scene. and seven fire department vehicles. Seven policemen were also dispatched to direct traffic, close off King St. and control the crowd.' Chief Hayman said some smoke and water damage was sustained in the apartments and stores alongside Stedmans. The building was flanked by the Coronation Restaurant and the Bowmanvilie Public Utilities Commission offices. ,Chief Ilayman said the Breslin Ladies' Wear store reported some goods had been damaged by smoke. There was -no estimate available on the damages to nearby stores. Gary Barchard was cutting weeds in a field nortb on Mearns Avenue last week wben the tractor be was drivin tpped over and pinned bis legs. Fortunately for hlm, Sheila and Joanne Carr came aiong and, heard bis shiouts for help. In short order they bad police, firemen, a tow truck and an ambulance on the scene. He was takento hospital where bis minor-injuries were treated. Tuown Awaits Face lift From Pag And while the streets and side- walks are being re-built, downtown merchants will be financing further refurbisbing of the siclewalk area., Plans under consideration now caîl for the installation of decorative lighting, the installation of park benches and the planting of trees in some of the sidewalk areas. Improvement "It is going to be quite an improvement," said Norma For- rest, a Town of Newcastle planner wbo had been working witb the merchants committee in charge of i downtown business improvements., She said that' the budget for clecoralive-type street furnishings is $25,O000. Miss Forrest said there will be 16 to 20 decorative lamps Sam et pa The Ontario Ministry of Energy, in cooperation with the Ministries of Agriculture and Food,, Natural Resources, Indus try and Tourism and Ontario ilydro, bas been evaluating the feasibility of using warm (40 degrees Celejus) water for agriculturai and agricultural purposes. The water wouid be made available from Ontario Hydro nuclear power stations. Although the Darling- ton nuclear generatmng station is not yet completed, 1I am confident that it will provide additional energy at a reiativeiy low cost. Based on the positive findings . f an engineering study, I was pleased to sp public cal ifi made to poten, and investors1 plans for the ment of gre( and fish farm Future investo utilizi 'ng the water which is the moderatioi system in Hydro's Nucle. Deve lopments. Along simîlai c on se rv in g Ontario Hyd embarked on million proie may eventual3 management effect in Sanctioned 1 Association Municipal E Association, I that this proje reduce the lo: cost of electr ige One consisting of an unbreakable plastic globe and these will be used as decorative ligbting along with the streetlights. About an equal number -of trees are being considered and they will be planted with wire cages at their base to provide protection. Other tentative plans caîl for decorative plants and garbage receptacles in the downtown area. However,' Miss Forrest estimates that it will be about a year before ail of the finishing touches are applied to the main street. "We're hoping that by the end of next year, tbîngs will be shaping Up, " she explained. "We're hoping this will develop a ver strong downtown, Miss Forrest 'k e that a consumers. The project .as been wili involve about 150 ntial users Scarborough homes, to submit apartments and stores. develop- Volunteer customers ýenhouses wili have a two-way facilities. communication system ors will be installed to, allow the ýewarm utili tytoceut off power to sa part of selected appliances n cooling during peak hours. Ontario Three new ar Power experimental furnaces, with buit in beat r lines of. storage capacity, and energy which will only draw Iro bas power in off-Peak hours, n a $2.5 will also be installed in ect, that three all-electric homes. y see load in Oshawa, parallel put into tests on the experi- Ontario. mental furnaces and the by the special large capacity 1 of water heaters wili, be i el ce tr i cý conducted. These field 1believe trials will find out the ect could customner's reaction to )ng term load management. xicity to Hopefully the reaction will be positive. However,, if it isn't it is important that we know why so that changes can be made wbicb are more accept- able to the customer. The project will take about 2 years. We are ail too aware of the many roles which our police are taxed with while on patrol. As a, result a "Law Enforcement Driver Training" program bas been instituted by the Durham Regional Police force and the Durbam College of Applied, Arts and Technology. The program will stress defensive driving in hope to aid the officers in their approach to these roles. The course now in progress will continue until the end of October, and may lead to an ongoing program. Might I also say congratulations to President Jim Rickard and other members of the Bowmanville Lions, Club for again putting on a wonderful carnival at -Bowmanville Memorial Park. In con junction with these activities, 1 would like this time to congratulate His Honour Richard Donald Q.C., for being appointed Family Court Judge in the City of Oshawa., At the swearing-in ceremony, the, President of the DurhamLaw A so at o, Bob Aýlexander, very eloquently reflected the feelings of ail Durham lawyers on His Honour's appointment. STOP BOTIH DIRECTIONS 1FOR A SCH-OOL BUS Strong nPo. Sog pitching, solid shar~ defensie play and a 15 bitsit attack gave the Bowmaniville their Legion Pee Wees a 10-6 victory 'Bown over Cobourg last Saturday at comr Soper Creek Park. The wîn had ti enabled the pee wees to Mkh( advance to the O.B.A. Hear. playoffs. with Cobourg defeated Bowman- gettin ville 12-5 on Thursday to force pitchE the third game. They jumped srk on starting pitchers Scott Rate stk for four runs in the second- inning and neyer looked back. Choiniere was the winning pitcher with six strikeouts. Three Bowmanville pitchers struck out six but walked ten batters. Ed Bird led Bowman- ville with a home- run and a single; Cbuck Nash had a triffle and single, Dan Ritchie two doubles, Brad Fraser, Ed Rozema, Scott Rate and Cbris Michelson chipped in with On Saturday it was a V Oshawa different story. Rozema was Peaches Plums Paula Red APPLES available now. FRED'S FRUIT'MARKET Hwy. 115 -ji mile south of Orono. .puntil lie tired in the iwhen Cobourg scored ail ý runis. By that time, nanville had bujit up a nandmng 8-0 lead. Bird three of the 13 legion hits. ielson, Nash, Bate and rd had two bits apiece, iRozema and Fraser ng the other two. Rozema ied a strong game with six :outs and two walks. F LOW ERS DRIED FRESH TROPICAL GREEN PLANTS 3 STORES: y .Highway No. 2 King St. E., Oshawa Simcoe St. N., Sweet Corn Tom atoes YOU CAN OUTFIT TOUR KID FOR SCHOOL! ~THE NEZ4RL Y 131 Brock St. S. Whitby, Ont. 668-4100 N W73 Celina St. Oshawa, Ont. ;79-9595_ opening Sept.6th SALE on AIl1 Th ree Floors 37 King St. E. Bowmnville Telephone 623-7071 Bits «W»u 0 irieces