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By Donna Fairey Board members have awarded Bowmanville Memorial Hospital a clean bill of health despite eight recommendations handed down by a coroner's jury. Based on findings of a six-man investigation team, the hospital board has turned its back on all eight of the jury's recommendations, concluding no alteration in treatment procedure is required at Bowmanvile's hospital. Sanctioned by the hospital board, 'q the in-house investigation was initiated following a coroner's inquest into the death of Harold Hibben, 67, Orono, who died in Toronto's Sunnybrook Medical Centre last November 10th after an operation in Bowmanville the previous day. The official cause of death was listed as "widespread infection and shock from a perforation of the colon above a cancerous obstruction." The coroner's jury cited "a combination of adverse ~Tn4burn 25 Per Copy 125th Year circumstances, a lack of appropriate facilities at the proper time, a medical communications breakdown combined with inadequate record keeping" as contributing factors in the man's death. Though it does not fall within the realm of responsibility of a coroner's jury to determine legal blame or express any conclusion of law, they may make recommendations in respect to any Turn to Page 2 623-3303 64 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3,1979 Issué 4 40 Bell Unveiled in Memory of Alex Carruthers, Durham MPP The Garden Hill Park was officially named after one of Garden Hill's most well-respected citizens in a ceremony held on Saturday, September 29. The 25-year-old playing field was re-named after the late Alex Carruthers who served as a member of the Provincial Legislature between 1959 and 1975. In this photo, Dennis Timbrell, Minister of Health for the Province of Ontario, helps unveil a bell from the school house where Mr. Carruthers once taught. The bell is from the Pine Grove School which was built in 1874 and eventually destroyed by fire. It will remain in the park as a tribute to Mr. Carruthers. Looking on in this photo are Yvonne Carruthers, wife of the late MPP and (in the background), Hon. Allan Lawrence, M.P. Reverend Ed Schamerhorn of St. Paul's United Church doubled as auctioneer Saturday afternoon at the church's country fair and auction. His helper is Mrs. Georgie Dalrymple. East Beach Residents Up in Arms Over Proposed New Sewage Plant Location treatment plant would affect such things as property values and general enjoyment of property. The landowners have backed their views with a petition ~signed b y approximately 30 persons. Commenting after the meeting with Newcastle's planning and development committee, Mr. Contributions during the past week have raised the SPLASH pool complex total $21,000 closer to the target of $500,000. With most of the larger corporations having made their contributions, contacts are continuing to the local industries and businesses. As well, initial visits have been made to a lengthy list of individuals. The ultimate success of Winters told the Statesman that approximately 100 persons in the East Beach area are affected by the, proposed Port Darlington sewage treatrment'plat. l'said ail of them share the views expressed by those' attending Monday night's planning and development meeting. Edward Gingell, another East Beach resident, expressed the fear that property values in the area would go down if the plant were allowed. "it seems to me that we're spoiling our lakefront, he toldi the- committee. "I object to this whole sewage plant even going in here," said Weslley Huot. He suggested that the Town of Newcastle should not take any further action on the plant until the residents know exactly what's going on. "Until everything is black and white so that you can read it and understand it, I don't think anything can be done," said Mr. Huot. At Monday's meeting, members of the general public were specifically invited to express their views on re- zoning land to the east of the proposed Port Darlington sewage treatment plant. The re-zoning would allow for a buffer zone around the plant -- a zone in which residential development would be forbidden. However, in the course of discussion for over an hour with Turn to Page 2 the campaign depends a great cteai on tne responses from these calls. Now that the goal is within 10 per cent of being realized, a final surge of effort is being made to bring the campaign to a successful climax before the close-off date of October 15. Local citizens who are interested Turn to Page 2 THANKSGIVING - This is Thanksgiving weekend when local churches will be holding special services on Sunday and most folks will be holidaying on Monday, including the post office staff. There will be one street letter box collection, but that's all. Have a good, safe weekend. COLOR TOUR - Seniors are invited to join the annual Kinsmen Club's color tour of the area on Sunday, October 14th at 1 p.m. So the club will know how many are planning to go, please phone Pro Hardware 623-5408 to let them know. They will also arrange transportation if required. ANNIVERSARY EDITION - Included in this week's Statesman you'Il find a 34-page Anniversary section in brown ink, marking the 125th birthday of The Canadian Statesman, Durham County's Great Family Journal. Additional copies of the edition have been printed and will be available at the office at 25 cents each, the regular price. IDENTIFICATION HIKE - The Ganaraska Forest Centre is holding the first special event of the fall season this Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. at the Centre in the form of a hike through the trees. The identification of trees, their uses and informa- tion on the Conservation Authority will be discus- sed. The location is east of Kendal. Watch for dir- e, ection signs. COMPLAINT - Remember those balloons that were released when King St. was officially reopened? Bruce Colwell received a letter last week from a chap who enclosed one he found on the shore of Horseshoe Lake, 23 miles north of Kingston. It was on private land and he hoped that next time, the winds would blow them somewhere else. 11e didn't appreciate receiving Bowmanville's garbage. DRUG BUST - RCMP officers paid a visit to Bow- manville High School Tuesday afternoon, search- ing lockers and interviewing students, apparently searching for drugs. They report finding some marijuana and PCP and have charged five students with possession. DISCOVERY - Clair Chapman, who has 100 acres of land west of Kirby, brought in a balloon he found recently with Atlantic Rhythm Section printed on it. He also found a hard object about the size of a chestnut. It appeared to be metal. Maybe a meteorite? There's something new every week, but so far no more peculiar squash or carrots. WELCOME - We are delighted to report that Mrs. Trueman Henderson has volunteered her services as Newtonville correspondent, replacing Mrs. Violet Gilmer who did the job so well for about 18 years until she moved to Port Hope recently. Welcome to The Statesman family Mrs. Henderson and good luck. Her phone number is 786-2555. NEWS SURPLUS - Quite a few pictures and stories have been held over because of space restrictions and the many events that have taken place this past week. Happily, with a holiday next Monday, the items will be useful next week even if they are a week old. FINAL GAME - Unless the Barry's Variety spon- sored men's lobb ball team made a remarkable re- covery on Tuesday night in their game with the Forum at Memorial Park, their playoff series is tied at two games each. The deciding game will be played Wednesday night at 8 at Orono Park. TRAVEL The Toronto Sun contained an article suggesting that Bowcon Travel of Bowmanville should be avoided. Bowmanville Travel advises that they are not connected with this firm. St. Marys Cement Adds Another $10,000 to Splash Fund The growing SPLASH fund received another big boost in the arm last week from St. Marys C company doubled its original commitment of $10,000 and presented the cheque to committee m Thursday afternoon. From left, Larry Hancock, St. Marys; Jim Bourke-SPLASH, Gail Rickard and Gene Wrinkle, St. Marys Manager, Bob Pugh, St. Marys. Investigators Claim Hospital Not at Fault -in Orono .M an sDet Pool Level Now at 00054,4OOO