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Leaps from Second Store y W71en H-ome Burns Sunday A Newtonville area man -bad a narrow escape early Sunday morning in a fire that engulfed bis bouse on the Lakeshore Road south of Newtonville. Ron Nemis, a Cobourg advertising sa!esmani, was sleeping in an Nedstairs bedroom wheni he awoke and smelled smoke. His escape route down the stairs was cut off by smoke and flames, so be leaped out ZI4 25e Per Copy -25th Year the upstairs window, fortunately not injuring himself in the faîl. He rushed to a nearby neigbbor's bouse and called the Newcastle, fire department. _They in turn called for help from Bowmanville and Orono departments, but by the time tbey arrived, the frame house was an inferno. Damage to the bouse and contents was estimated at about $36,000. Mr. Nemis lost al bis personal, belongings. Fire Chief Hayin'an said the cause of the blaze bas not been establisbed. It may bave been started -from the livingroom fireplace or possibly a smouüldering cigarette butt. Newcastle firçmen stayed on the scene until about noon. Mr. Nemis rented the bouse from the owners, Eldorado Limnited. 623-3303 tait Issue 34 BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 22. 1979 26 Pages Flames spread skyward as Port Granby bouse burns. New t-er Speci alty Paper By Donna Fairey One of the community's older industries bas been sold and will officially change bands October lst, 1979. Specialty Paper Pro-ducts Limited on Temperance'Street opposite the library is being purchased by Everett King, Bowmanville, the company's general manager. Owner and president of Specialty Paper'since 1958 bas been'Harold "Fibber" Mc-Gee. At the company's helm for the past 21 years, Mr. McGee will turn the steerage and Car èTurn to Page h Car Gosint 'D'teh Trying to Avoid Dog 17 A n accident near the intersection of Regional Roadis 20 and 14 Sunday ... ..... .evening bas left the driver involved i~ ~ ~sigie~vehcIeaccident hQaspitalized a t Bowmnanville Memorial Hospital. According to Durhiam Regional Police, James K. Sheehy, 26, 680 Lakeview Ave., Oshawa, agparently Sswerved to miss a ~og and* > / ~ % consequently the car entered the p .... ~ditch and turned over. Police CX~ estimate damages to Sheehy's 1970 SChevrolet constitute a total write off. ç~# ~The driver was admitted to ~ j Bowmanville Memorial Hospital 4 with lacerations and a head injury. - ~~His condition is listed as ~ 4*. satisfactory. Three Oshawa men who were Tbough, Harold "Fibber" McGee still occupies the presîdent's chair at passengers in the car, Ronald Specialty Paper Products Limited, bis days are numbered in that capacity. Bîrkett, 26, Rîck McAleer, 24,,and Everett King, (standing), Bowmanville, the company's general manager bas Peter Finlay, 25, were treated and purcbased the firm and wiIl officially take over ownersbip October lst, 1979. released at Bowmanville Hospital. Thenrew owner bas been with the company 31 of its 32 year history. No charges have been laid. Catches 25 Pound i4Juskie with a 98c Rubber Worm Friends andl relatives in Solina and Bowmanvîlle will recognize the two people at left but flot the sea serpent wttegrandcno oubte-rehlig For those who aren't acquaînted, tbey are Tom and Gladys Westlake, now of Oshawa, and the ihi 5pud 49 inch muskie that got hooked on a 98 cent rubber worm. They were fishing in Katachawanooka Lak ea akefield when the monster grabbed the worm, Tom battled wit 2 it fo 0mntsbfr rnigi ls nugh to the boat for Mrs. Westlake to net. As soon as the taxidermist bas it mounted, it willbang onthewall of their home at 18 Wilson Rd. N., Oshawa. Photo by Sharon Young, Courtesy Oshawa Times Blackstock Fafir on Blackstock and the surround ing area is gearing up in preparation for, the ll4th annual Blackstock Fair to be beld on Saturday, August 25tb. Almost everyone becomes involved, in one way or another in this great, one day country fair. The directors of the Blackstock Agricultural Society, pride tbemselves in providing attractions to entertain al visitors of ail ages and interests. Blackstock Fair will have ahl the regular features of a fair - horse show, Dairy and Beef cattle classes, halls filled witb ladies' and children's exhibits and scbool work. The colourful parade will be led bv the outstanding ompaa-paa band from the neighbouring D-.S. Park and arrives at il a.m. Special attractions will'be a Sword Balancing Act featuring a Lindsay area man and bis wife and an exciting trampoline act witb the Trampoline Guys. New this year will be an Amateur Show whicb, will be beld during tbe afternoon on tbe stage of the Rec. Centre. Also new will be the Hjorse Pull with both ligbt and beavy classes. This event will begin about 4 p.m., The Champion Chocolate Cake will be auctioned off again this vear NOTHING SACRED - For William D. Martin, 141 Elgin St., grabbing a little shut-eye meant losing bis pants, wallet and keys. Early Saturday morning, Mr. Martin's home was broken into while be was sleeping and the thief made off witb pants and ahl. Nothing is sacred anymore. Police are investigating. NOT $50,000 - A member of the Northumberland Newcastle Board of Education believes we shouid correct an impression that the new Dir- ectoro f Education's saiary, emolument or what.. ever WHI be $50,000 a year. Not so, necessarily. The retiring director was receiving that amount up to retirement date, but not the new one. His wages haven't been finaiized yet, they stili hope to baggle a bit. COMPILING BOOK - Bonnie Cowle 623-3137 and Lois Adams 623-5015 are compiling a book on Bowmanville and the new Town of Newcastle, and would appreciate receiving on boan'any photos of buildings and people. They'd especially like to have a picture of H.L. Quinn, a former mayor. BENEFIT BALL - Another benefit bail game is scheduied to be piayed at Burketon on Wednes- day, Aug. 29th at 6: '30 between Mayor Rickard andstaff and the Burketon Jays, with ail pro- ceeds going to the Crippied Chiidren's fund. Shouid be fun. AT CONVENTION - Town council members and some of the staff are in Toronto at the moment attending the Association of Municipalities of Ontario three-day conference, so there's little stirring on the municipal front. They'll be back in action Thursday, filled with knowledge they have gained in discussions, so we can expect a whole new ýook. Saturday as will be the prize winningMarket steers and 4Hpis The Media Milking Contest is always a favourite. Last year's winner Amnie Celsie of CKAR will be cballenged by Bill Johnston of CHOO, Yvonne Christie, Chairman of Durham Bd. of Education and a representative of D.S. Park. A Beef Barbecue Dinner will be served at the United Cburcb after wbich a dance ini the Rec. Centre to, the music by the Rhythm Country, G. Watts will complete tbe days activities. Certainiy ilras will lead to SUMMER PERILS - Less than two weeks to go and the youngsters will ail be back in school and parents will be able to relax for a few hours a day. Last week, eight-year-old Sharon Maiiey, 8 Shoreview Drive, Bowmanville required six stitches to close a dog bite wound to hier hlp. And on Friday, Peter Seto, 10, collided with a passing car In front of the Dominion Store plaza. He lhadta ride to hospital ln the ambulance and happily sus- tained only minor Injuries. BIG BROTHERS FISH - Oshawa Anglers Assn. bas invited the Big Brothers of Newcastle to a private pond to fish, this Saturday. It's their way of celebrating the Year of the Cbild. Caîl John Dobroshinsky 623-6646 for more information. Tbere's room for 15 boys and tbey'll be meeting at the Big Brothers office at 9 a.m. COURTICE COURTS - Work wiil be, starting immediately on the new tennis courts at Courtice Secondary- Schooi. Ail parties concerned have given final approvai with Oshawa Paving, the lowest tenderer winning the contract at $24,500. The work should be completed within 21 days if no complications arise. STAFF ON TOUR - We received two cards this morning from holidaying staff members wbo are at opste ends of the counitry. One is in British Coubia and the other in the Maritimes. The, weather is great out West, but tbey've bad r 'am every day in the East. If ail goes well, they'll be telling us aIl about it next Monday wben it's back to the grind. TOWN BARBECUE - Don't forget the Town of Newcastle barbecue at Orono Park late Wednes- day afternoon (today) with good food and enter- tainment.