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Serving Orono, Newcastle, Newtonville, Kendal, Starkville Vol. 57, No. 6 ORONO, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10,1993 Retirement party for Atlan Downes Allan Downes Retires after 26years of busing The school bus drivers cal himn "The Leader of the Pack" it is somethîng that hie has done for a periodi of 26 years. He is also known as Downsy but formally it is Allan Downes. It was for flie Leader of thle Pack that many braved the chilling winds on Saturday to take part in a retirement party at the school hall of the Kendal United Church. The evenit was arranged and provided by Ed and Shecila Carscadden of T'rans Counity Bus Linies for whjoi Allan Downes had been emjjplýyed for a period of 26 years. The ast tnp ifor fthe dhen 71 year old Allan Downes was the end of June 1992. But his diving days arecflot over for hie tells of travelling 6 300( miles in November of 1992. When asked what was his secret in keeping peace on the bus he said it al had to do with psychology and he was quick to give somne examples how it al works. But most of ail he recails a snow storm some 23 years past when the road fromn Kirby to Kendal was covered with 12 feet of snow. t is only whiffs that we, get now compared to that storm hie stated. If you listen to those who were uinder his wing on the way and from school Allan Downe.s did have a way of working out al the wrinkles of the cure of his charges. And if you take 26 years it could have been that mom and dad were tripped off to school as were their children in later years. 1Allan is also proud of a Certificate of Safety which has been presented to him by the- Ontario Teachers' Federation. But it was Allan Downes' day in Kendal on Saturday and with his friends, he and his wife were showered with gifts by his former employer and as well friends of the communîty. The gifts also included a lazy-boy chair and plaque from his former employer. Allan is now free to visit his Amish friends in the U.S., make trips out to western Canada where hîs înterest lies in the heritage of, the area as well as second-hand farm machinery. He is free to follow his hobby of buying and selling. And above ail he is fcee to -bend your ear with a story, of those far-away places. Ahl the best Allan. John Deere Day at Justice Dick Lovekin Retires by Carol-Ann Oster A Iarge contingent of farnily and friends was on hand to bid Mr. Justice Dick Lovekin a happy retirement on Thursday night. The celebration held at the Newcastle Village Commiunity Hall, allowed friends and family te pay tribute te the long time Newcastle resident. Judge Lovekin, known to his fiends as Dick, has a long and full history. Hle was born in Bowmanville and spent his early years on Kilcolman, the family's Cýelaringlon is one step doser "Clarington," is one step dloser Ed Philip. after Regional counicil gave the t is expcted that Gord Milis, namne their officiai sanction last M.P.P. Durham East xill assist Wednesday moming. the process with a Private The approval came through Members Bill in the legisiature. with littie debate with the next Mayor H4amre thanked the and final approval to be sought memnbers of Regional council for from the provincial governiment. their support and explained the The Region wil prepare the process by which the name proper wording for the provincial "ýClarinigton" had been chosen. legislature. The issue now goes to One step dloser is the Ministr of Municipal Affairs "Claringon. hecaded by the newly appointed Happenins.... Transiion Years Hugh Hubbs and Ron McKel-ivey will be speaki-ng about "Tansition Years" Wednesday, February 10th in the gymnasium at Clarke High Scbool beginning ai 7 p.m. Kin Clubs sponsr Skate Thet Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs will be sponsoring a free skate family skate en Saturday, February l3th between noon and 2:00 p.mi. at the Village of Newcastle arena. Adut Shinney Hockey Picase note that the Adult Shinney Hockey wdl be cancelled on Fefruary 12th. kt will resumne again on February l9th. Dowl for Millions Campaigu The Big Brothers Association of Newcastle will be holding their 1993 Bowl for Millions campaign during the week of February 13 to 20. They are seeking the active support of individuals for this fundraiser. You ar also invited to take part in the Celebrity Day Bowl on Saturday, February 20th from 4:30 te, 6:30 p.m. at Liberty Bowl, Bowmanvile. Sponsor sheets are available by calling the office at Centennial Farmn, in Newcastle. His eduication began at the Ne-wcaýstle Public School, He then spent time at Shaws School, before moving on to Harbord Collegiate Institute in Toronto. Ie obtained a B.A. (Cum Laude) from Trinity College, University of Toronto in 1949, and his LLB (Cumn Laude) fromn the University of Toronto School of Law, in 1950. His legal career includes membership of the Bar of Alberta, Membership of the Bar of the Northwest Territories, and mecmbership of the LawS,3Sciety of Upper canada. Hie was a practicing la.wyer for t.wenty-five years in Edmonton, Alberta; Yellowknife, N,W.T.;, and in the village of Newcastle. On De,-cember 22, 1977, Dick Lovekin was appointed County Court Judge, Brampton and Whitby. He retired as Justice of the Ontai Court of Justice. Judging by the remarks made during the speeches of the judges friends and colleagues, it was his time in the Military Service that Mr. Lovekin is particularly proud' of. His miitary service began in the army High School Cadets in 1938. He served as a Royal Canadian Air Force pilot ir World War Il. During his time at the University of Toronto, he- belonged to the University of Toronto Air Squadron. At the time of the Korean war, be served as Legal Advisor te the Chief of the Air Staff, R.C.A.F. Headquarters, Ottawa. He was dîscharged a Flight Lieutenant Permanent Force. He later served as Flight Lieutenant, 418 (Continued page 3) Evergreen Farm& Ga.érden Ltd. Over 200 took advantýage of the John Deere Day 1993 at Evergreen Farm and Garden Ltd. west of Orono on Taunton Roadý last Wednlesdlay evening. It was the celebration of a Generation of Quality backed up with a liberal table of refreshments. t was an evening of felowship) amongst the audience and film showîng aboutfarming-, farm equipment plus light-hearted film about rural life styles. A major feature ofthe evening was the exhibit of the new 6000 and 7000 tractors which to-day are the pride of John Deere. The John Deere is an annual event and has been so held at the EvegrenFarm and (Ga-rden centre over the past years. Alil attending were eligible for lucky draws with prizes of caps, model tractors John Deere shirts and coa.t. The prize winners were: Steve Trevenja, Oshawa, Frank Barkey, Blackstock, Fred Selmon, Bowmanville, Bruce Hendry, Port Hope, Gord Tibb, Cobourg, Ivan Allun, Oshawa, Don Fergtison, Baltimore, Lorna Ferguson, Orono, Sam Bianca, Bowmanville, John Bentrim, Bowmanville, Melkanie Me- Bride, Port Hope, Earl Brooking, Port Hope, Murray Payne, Newtoraville and Larry Cryderman, Enniskillen, Justice Dick Lovekin Retires t t v -, 'I'M'V' _77,14LAM", FiMý ýLt -