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12 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 27, 1978 Presnt ward toWiner of Legnion 's Lierar&yContt At Central Public Sehool in Bowmanville, Marlene McLean won second prize in the junior essay contest. Here, she is congratulated by ber principal, Tom Turner. Provi*nc;,ial Court The Lord Elgin School produced two winners in the receni, essay contcst. l'bey werc Richie Smith who placed third in the Junior essay category and Susanne James who p]aced second in the junior poem c]ass. With them is Bob Brown, community programs chairman of Branch 178 of the Royal Canadian Legion. Pam King of the M.J. llobbs Senior Public School received first prize for the poem she entered in the contest. She's shown here with Principal Ron Munroe right and Peter Chrisomalis. December 19, 1978 i Judge R. B. Baxter presided with Assistant Crown Attorney N. McCrank and Duty Counsel D. McGregor.: Jos Morton, 64, Scar- borough, was charged September 30 'did driveafter consuming over .08. He plead- ed 'guilty'. P.C. Ostrander heard a car being driven in an erratic manner. Tests were . 15 and .14. The fine was $50 and costs in defualt 5 days. Gordon W.. Huler, Peters Pike, Orono, received a $45 fine and costs for speeding on October 27 on Regional Rond, 57. Sigbjorn Vasvik, 51, 361 Beuna Vista, Oshawa, pleaded 'guilty' to, driving November 21 after consuming over .08. Tests were .17 and .16. The fine was $300 no costs, in default 15 dnys. Suspension 31 months. Garry Quinn, 22, 317 Beuna Vista, Oshawa, was.charged September 22 'did wilfffl damage to a car not exceeding $50.' He pleaded 'guilty'. He stopped a vehicle by standing la front of it and demanding a ride. When refused struck the vehicle in the trunk. He has a substantial recored mostly resultiag from alcohol. The fine was $100 and costs, la default 20 days and restitution to be made for damage to the car. Given one month to pay.; Two Toronto youths were each fined $250 no costs, in default 15 days for a November 19 theft at Dom 's Aut o arts. Adam Maskewijez, 24, and* David Slakinski, 30, took a battery., Ronald John Mutton, 39, Bowmanville,' was charged November 15 'without reasonl- able excuse failed to supply a samrple of breath.' He plendecl 'guilty'. He was stopped on Brown St. The fine was $75 and costs, la default 7 dnys. 1 Beach warrants were issued for Dale Dubeau, Jerry McCra, John Pape, Jas. Pearson, Kenneth Allan. Ronald Jas Welsh, 25, Ban- croft, plended 'guilty' to breaking a wiadow la a house on Liberty St. S. for no reason.ý This was November 20. The fine was $25, no costs, la default 5 days. Rodney Robbins, 17, R.R. 4, Bowmanville, was charged December 4 'dîd commit mischief by breaking a wind-' shield'. He pleaded 'guilty'. A bottie was thrown at it. He was placed on probation 'for 2 years, to keep the peace and be of good behaviour and to wholly abstaia from alcohol.' He is to make restitution for the windshield in the amouat of $235.50 withia 30 days. Laverne Neil Curtis, 38, Pontypool, June 25, failed to report an accident, pleaded 'guilty'. Fine $75 and costs $18, la default 5 dnys.i Paul Trudeau, 23, R R. 4, Bowmanville, had a plea of 'not guilty' entered when he did not appear ia court on two charges regarding a demand made by the Department of National Revenue for failing to file income tax for 1976. On evidence given by the Federal Crown Prosecutor he was found 'guilty'. He was fined $25 and costs on each charge,, la default 7 days.1 Joseph Edward Wisniewski, 18, Waverley Rond, Bowman- ville, was charged Novemberi 19, 'had care and control afterý consuming over .08'. He plead- ed 'guilty'. Coast. Rudman: saw two men run south on Temperance St. and he admitted being the driver., Tests were .10. The fine was, $50. No costs, la default 5 days.: Three moaths suspension. Douglas Brian Nicholson,ý 17, 197 Manvers St.,I Newcastle, pleaded 'guilty' to two charges of possession of marijuana, one charge wnsý July 24 and the other September 22. He plèàded, 'guilty' to both charges. On the first charge the fine was $150, no costs, la def ault 10 dnys, the second charge brought a fine $300 no costs, lnafnuit 20 days. Given 2 months to pay. Robert Parker, 17, R. R. 1, Blackstock, was chnrged September 13 with assault pleaded 'not guilty' but 'guilty' to common nssault. He and four other persons were in Blnckstock Park when the incident took place. The fine was $75 no costs, in default 7 days. James Harley Hayes, 19, 888 Glen St., Oshawa and Bertus Nieuwenhuis, 18, Bowmnn- ville, plended 'guilty' to tnking flashing warning lights at a construction site September 28. They were found la the Nieuwenhuis vehicle with value $130. Each was fined $250, no costs in default 15 days with probation for one year to keep the pence and be of good behaviour. They are to make restitution for damage done to construction company within 60 days. Kenneth David Lee, 17, Bowmanville was chnrged, November 21 'did make an ladecent telephone.caîl'. He called to the local high school and said an obscenity nnd hung up. Judge Baxter 'told him it was not smart, it indicates a sick mind. There is no reason decent people have to put up with a filthy mouth, this can be a lesson to others.' He pleaded 'guilty'. The fine was $150 no costs, la default 10 days. Daniel Bourgault, 21,- 134 College St., Sarnia, plended 'guilty' to failiag to report an accident to police on August 2. The fine was $150 no costs, la defnuit 10 days. License sus- pension 3,months at least. Mrs. Alice M. Calder, 45, Newtonville, was chnrged November 26 'did mislead a police officer to enter an investigation by reporting her car was stolen!' The officers kaew it hnd been iavolved in an accident. There wns $600 damage to the car. She was placed on probation 'for one year which will be followed by a conditional discharge. Gordon Dale Milîson, 18, 414 Church St. Newcastle, plead- ed 'guilty' to possession of marijuana September 22. The fine was $100 no costs, in def nuit 5 days. Trevor Hamilton, 17, and Randy Prout, 17, both of Bowmanville and David W. Adcock, Hampton, 16, were jointly charged 'did break and enter a snack bar in September at Mosport'. Al pleaded 'guilty'. One motor- cycle, cigarettes, and drinks were takea. Entry was made by breaking a door. Ench was placed on probation for two years, to keep the pence nnd be of good behaviour. To report once a month to probation officer. Restitution is to be made jointly la the amount of $100 for a towing charge on the motorcycle within one moath. They are to remnîn separate and apart while on probation. Ronald Raymond Miller, 19, Scarborough, plended 'guilty' to two charges August 26, 'hnd care and control nfter consuming over .08 with consuming over .08 and with imDersonatiag his .brother'. On September 12 he pleaded 'guilty' to failing to appear. Tests on the first charge were .19 and .18. He has a previous record. (1) 14 dnys with license suspension 6 months, (2) on the impersonation charge 15 days to rua consecu- tive, (3) 5 days to rua consecutive for failing to remnin. One former employee of Central Lake Ontario Con- servation Authority and a friend pleaded 'guilty' to arson, brenkiag and entering and mischief la coanection Lockhart's Public School also had two winners. They are Lesie Gibson (right) who placed first in the junior essay category and Lauralynn Luna who was third in the junior poem cont est. Bowmanville Senior Public School took ail three left are Kim Desousa (lst); Todd McRobbîe (3rd) trophies in the intermediate essay category and Shelley Geddes (2nd). In the back row are, during, the Royal Canadian Legion's Remem- left to right: Bob Brown, community programs brance Day literary contest. Shown here with chairman for Branch 178 of the Royal Canadian their teachers and principal are the following Legion; Bert Berry; Bob Mairs; Jon, Lei th and students who had prize-winning essays: From the Ron Moore, principal at the school. Cynthia Bal once again captured firsi prize in the senior poem class this year. She is shown here willh vice principal Dr. Terry Hlawkins at Bowmanville High School. with n $31,000 fire at the Conservation Area. Chnrged were and John Alfred Cooper, 17, 520~ Rosslnnd E., Oshawn. The crown nsked for n penalty that will impress society. They had good pre-sentence reports. Arson is too serlous. Ia order to stop this type of coaduct they were senteaced to: (1) 6 moaths in Ontario' reforma- tory, (2) 6 months to rua concurrent, (3) 3 months to rua concurrent. received an additioaal 15,days to rua concurrent for ýdamage to Harmony Valley area. TAP will be recommended. This wns Judge Bnxter's last appearance la the local court.' Mr. Terry Kelly spoke a few words to the judge on bis retirement. He appreciated hîs guidance to ail who worked in this court. From the crown attorneys office Neil McCrank thanked Judge Baxter for his courtesy showa to this court. Mr. K. Bromley spoke on behaîf of police officers expressed happiaess and henlth to the judge on his retirement and told him 'you have trented us fairlv'. Judize Baxter la his reply snid 'the bar was a challenge here and he liked workiag with them.' He thaaked the press for the coverage because it has been most helpful. OBITUARIES ELTON GEORGE BROCK Forsix moaths, Elton had t was with a great sense of been self-employed la partner- loss whea the commuaity, ship la Durham Home De- learaed of the passing of a well livery. Previously hie hnd been kaown citizen, Elton George employed for 32 years with Brock, aged 49, on Saturday, Glea Rne Dairy and from December 9th, 1978, in Mem- December 1977 until May 1978 orial Hospital, Bowmaaville. with Bentrice Foods. He had bepn 111 for six weeks. Left to moura his passing Son of Ray and Alice Brock, areý his wif e Hilda, son hie was bora and educated la Douglas of Toronto, Terry of Bowmanville. On August l2th, Newcastle, Patti of Toronto 1950, hie was married to Hilda and Grant at home, his Cowling. parents and two brothers Ron A resident at 102 Queen and AI. Street, Bowmnnville for 29 Reverend John Peters offic- years, hie was a member of iated at, the funeral services Trinity United Church. held on Moaday at the Morris The Pines Senior Public School had tWo winners in the essay contest. Showin here are Donna Wagar who wonl third prize in the intermediate poemn category and Lisa Mendonca who had second prize in the same category. Shown from Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Albert Cole presided at the organ. Paîl-bearers were Messrs. Donald Wiley, Gordon Wilcox, Robert Stevens, Clarence De- vries, Robert Hayward and Lorne Crago. Many beautiful floral trib- utes were received in his memnory, among which were tokens from the Men's Major Bowling League, Friday Night Mixed Bowling League, Bow- manville Minor Hockey Assoc- iation, Toro's Midget Team No. 2 and the Long Sault Snowmobile Club. WILLIAM GEORGE BURNS A lifelong resident of Oshawa, William George Burns died at Hillsdale Manor where he was n resideat, Saturday, Dec. 16, 1978, fol- lowing a lengthy illaess. He formerly lived at 482 Mary St., Oshawa. Bora April, 20, 1897, la Oshawa,,he was a son of the late Mlr. and Mrs. William J. Burns. Mr. Burns was a former secretary-treasurer of Burns left to right are: Bob Brown, community programs chairman; Legion President Ron Richards; Lisa Mendonca, Donna Wagar and L. Robert Bolton, principal at The Pines. Shoe Company, Oshawa, a former member of the Osh- awa Kiwanis Club and a veteran of the First World War Royal Air Force. He is survived by his second wife, the former Mabel Irene Fisher; a daughter, Mrs. Beverly Brocklehurst, of Richmond Hill; two sons, Donald of Enfield and Robert of Oshawa; a sister, Mrs. Robert Lazier (Margaret) of Cobourg; a brother, John of Oshawa; and 10 graadchild- ren. He was predeceased by his first wife the late Jean TruIl, four sisters, Marlon, Dorothy, Helen aad Grace and a brother Edward. Mr. Burns restedý at the Armstrong Funeral Home. Complete funeral service was held in the chapel Tuesday. Interment ia Oshawa Unioa Cemetery. Rev. Fraser Lacey officîated. Memorial donations to the chnrity of oae's choice would be appreciated.