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) >-* i First Co BOWTiANV. ,rl „_ 7 „ma Workshop Actors In a vision of top hats and ebony frock coats, the fathers of Bowmanville's confederation gathered Tuesday night in the police-fire building to recreate the town's first meeting of council. Members of the Bowmanville Drama Workshop and Mayor Garnet Rickard adopted the roles of the corporation's original councillors. The cast gave a delightful performance, entertaining the crowd which packed courtroom number one to witness the historical reenactment. reenactment. The actors are shown above following the show front row from left: Mike Lindop playing Alsay Fox, Vic Goad - Peter Coleman, Bob Sheridan - Mayor James McFeeters, Doug Barber - George McDougall and Mike Whorms - Ira Van Camp; rear from left: Gerry Brooks - David Fisher, Dana Peebles - James B. Fairbairn, Ken Hockin - John Milne and Mayor Garnet Rickard - George Haines. The show was directed by Jean Sheridan and A1 Nichols delivered a convincing performance as the town's first clerk, Richard Windatt. yj A Over 100 industry representatives will be meeting in Bowmanville this Friday at the Town of Newcastle's second annual Promotion Day. The event is intended to emphasize emphasize the town's industrial potential through a program of speakers and seminars related to the Town of Newcastle. Mayor Rickard said the town's location, transportation facilities, and labor market are all advantages to potential industrial clients. The proximity of the Darlington Generating Station is also an advantage, he said. The Newcastle Mayor said the town has recently seen the development development of several moderate-sized industries along with an increase in the number of housing starts. While last year's Promotion Day looked at a broad range of municipal assets, this year's program focuses on industry alone and is entitled: "Prospects for Industrial Development Development in the Town of Newcastle." The luncheon address will b guest speaker Earl Stewart, cl man of the Economic Developn Committee for the Town of Auroi - In the morning, there will presentations by representative Ontario Hydro and the East Ontario Development Corporatio. The afternoon will include a pant discussion on the town's industrial prospects followed by a reception and closing remarks by Mayor Rickard. rS:> iiitoil {Whiff if / v v-y W'-7 l:Zv>V> r /yv/i/V -y 623-3303 25 c Per Copy Issue 21 r Y V-7 Z"' ,y . /</ Xy D , 7il>4i is E i: N K , i'.-l y N : I !' / \V •X.y / * . V V • i::/ m V <7 BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 1983 26 Pages 129th Year Coal Mine Rumour Untrue For a few moments last night, the modern-day council chambers became became a time capsule as an audience of about 250 revisited the founding of Bowmanville. Presented by the Bowmanville Drama Workshop with assistance from the Town of Newcastle, last night's re-enactment of Bowmanville's Bowmanville's first council meeting will earn a place in history as one of the highlights of the town's 125th anniversary celebrations. Guests discovered that although the nine-member council may have sported whiskers and top-hats, council proceedings haven't changed changed much in 125 years. . Most items were approved speedily- speedily- But there was heated argument over whether Mayor James McFeeters should serve as the town's deputy reeve as well as mayor. There was a flurry of excitement oyer rumors that coal had been discovered at a Bowmanville mine- shaft. The rumors, incidentally, proved untrue. And a sudden interruption of proceedings by a trio of temperance ladies almost stole the show. The threesome, which included Ann Cowman (Mrs. Milstead) ; Jan Leak (Mrs. Richardson) and Iris Hellam (Mrs. Gilley) demanded strict controls on the town's "houses of entertainment." They were promised immediate action at the next meeting of council. Speculation by one member of the ïfl-i some day sit in the council chambers drew hearty laughter from his colleagues. In addition to the re-enactment, many former Town of Bowmanville councillors in attendance last night were recognized. Former Bowmanville Bowmanville Mayor Ivan Hobbs, a member of Newcastle Town Council, introduced introduced them. Annie Darch, the Town of Bowmanville's Bowmanville's first female councillor, was given a bouquet of flowers by Newcastle Councillor Ann Cowman. Durham East MPP Sam Cureatz presented a letter of appreciation to Statesman Editor-Publisher John M. James in ' recognition of the James family's role as publishers of the Canadian Statesman for the past 129 years. The re-enactment was written by Mike Whorms and Jean Sheridan. Mrs. Sheridan also directed the production, with assistance from Pat Marjerisson. At the close of the performance, Councillor Marie Hubbard presented presented Mrs. Sheridan with a bouquet in honor of her work. A reception sponsored by the Town of Newcastle followed the re-enactment. i Hydro Administratieii^ioE Join Forces on Sept. Isl all-male council that women should consolidate some of our administra- Ontario Hydro will operate its Cobourg and Bowmanville Areas as a single administrative unit, effective effective September 1, 1983, Central Region Director Hal Wright announced announced today. This will save us about $190,000 a year, he said. Jack Ollen-Bittle, currently Cobourg Cobourg Area Manager, will manage the "Cobourg-Bowmanville Area" which will maintain the existing offices and facilities at 500 Ball Street in Cobourg and on Scugog Road in Bowmanville. The retirement of Bowmanville Area Manager Rex Walters and eight other employees in the two areas presented opportunities to Ida tive functions, Mr. Wright explained. explained. I Staff will drop to 84 from 89 but Mr. Wright said vacancies exist in other locations for any surplus staff. Service to our 18,100 rural customers will remain at its present level he added. The administrative reorganization is part of a Hydro-wide effort to cut costs, become more efficient and to keép electricity rates as low as possible, Mr. Wright added. We intend to maintain our presence in Cobourg and Bowmanville, Bowmanville, the Regional director concluded. concluded. Our amalgamation study of 1982 recommended that both offices be retained and nothing has changed that, he said. ANNIVERSARY EDITION -- We still have a few copies of last week's Anniversary edition available at The Statesman office. JAMBOREE -- Don't forget the big Country and Western Jamboree next Sunday afternoon at 2 in Bowmanville High School auditorium. Many well known artists who have entertained here over the years will be on hand to salute Senator Jim Coyle. PRIZES -- Remember to drop by Cliffcrest Cleaners during Old Home Week (May 23-29) to guess what 12 items from the Bowmanville Museum are on display. Ballots must be submitted at the Museum by noon on May 28th. i S.S ANNIVERSARY -- Also on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Maple Grove Sunday School will be celebrating its 111th Anniversary with the Rev. N.E. Schamerhorn of St. Paul's as guest speaker. VOLUNTEERS -- Volunteer Counsellors are needed needed to work at the Salvation Army Camp for underprivileged underprivileged children during the period of August 8th to 13th. Will you give of your time to help the unfortunate unfortunate boys and girls enjoy a holiday? Married couples and their families, single parents and teenagers teenagers welcome. Call 623-5857 or 623-3761. SIDEWALK SALE -- By the time this hits the streets and mail boxes the Sidewalk Sale in Bowmanville Bowmanville will be well underway with several days to go of bargains and festivities. This is a town wide event with carnivals, rides for the kiddies and other activities to add to the carnival atmosphere. CONVOCATION -- Saturday will he a big day for graduates of Durham College when, starting at 1 p.m., they will parade into the Civic Auditorium in Oshawa to receive their diplomas. Guest speaker is well known Ken Taylor, Canada's famous ambassador ambassador to Iran during the hostage crisis. CANCELLED -- The golf tournament scheduled for today at Bowmanville Country Club as part of the 125th anniversary -celebrations has been cancelled because there was a shortage of entries. PROMOTION DAY -- The town is planning a big Promotion Day at the Lions Centre, Beech Avenue this Friday, with representatives of industries and government participating. The public is invited to attend. SR. CITIZENS' NIGHT -- Bowmanville Kinsmen are honoring Bowmanville's Senior Citizens this Sunday evening at 7:30, Memorial Park, with an enjoyable evening's entertainment. Please phone Mike Nelson at 623-1647 or McGregor's Drug Store 623-5792 to reserve a seat. Transportation can be arranged. PUB NIGHT -- Another enjoyable Pub Night will take place tonight at the Lions Centre, with entertainment and loads of good fellowship. If you haven't been to one of these affairs, you really have missed an enjoyable evening. That's at the Lions Centre. FINAL CONCERT -- On Friday, June 2nd at 8 p.m. the Durham Christian High School Choir will give its final concert of the school year. It will he held in the school auditorium and a free will offering will betaken. RAINED OUT --■ The Bowmanville senior Merchants were rained out on Monday afternoon with their next home game scheduled for Sunday at 2 p.m. Soper Creek Park. v ; 7;: $ Giant Parade Starts Town's Anniversary Celebrations If the 125th anniversary parade is any indication of the quality of events which have been lined up for Old Home Week, the celebrations can be proudly recorded in Bowmanville's history. The parade Monday scheduled to officially kick off the anniversary celebrations was a resounding success. It consisted of more than 70 entries including marching bands, floats, entertaining filler items, clowns and a host of dignitaries from the past and present. Plans for the town's anniversary began last Fall when the reins of steerage were taken over by former ) Chamber of Commerce president Tony Brand. Acting as a sub committee chairman, Bill Stacey ..accepted' the responsibility \for y-orgamzipg the Vusloria,Day parable. When the music from several /delightful bands in the parade subsided, it was the Bowmanville High School Band that received the best band award. The honor for top float went to the Canadian Tire Store staff who recreated an old general store scene on wheels. A vintage hearse entered by the Morris and Northcutt Elliott Funeral Homes won the best horse drawn float award. The Clarke Township Pioneers won the most original float entry and Memorial Hospital employees put their heads together to capture the most original float prize. Somé of the town's former mayors passed along the route riding in vintage automobiles. Seated in a 1926 Model T Ford were past Bowmanville mayors Nels Osborne and Ivan Hobbs. Riding in a 1912 Model T Ford were former town Turn to Page 2 Quiz Winner Presented with $300 Prize mmm Vivian Terry, 22 Duke St., Bowmanville, was the winner of the Mystery Merchant Quiz that has been running in The Statesman for the past eight weeks. On Monday morning, she was presented with $300 in anniversary anniversary money by Bowmanville Business Centre Chairman George Webster \v,h. ! le two young members ofUhe Terry, family, Jason and Jamie 1o,ojc on ml the foreground and at vor/r Lou Xoepdcrman, -Jock Lander and Garth'Gilpin watch the presentation. / ; j Ridge Pii To Be Display The first units of the Ridge Pine Park mobile home community will be going on the market this summer. Andrew Orr, a representative X Ridge Pine Park, explained recently that his company plans to set up a - sales office and three model homes on a service road just east of Bennett Rd. He told the Town of Newcastle's general purpose committee that the company is hoping to pre-sell 100 homes this spring, summer and fall. Once this target has been reached, the developer would then proceed with the community centre, bridge, and all other construction associated with the creation of the mobile htkne community on Lake Ontario, ju^t west of Newcastle. ( A total of 860 units are planned for the Ridge Pine Park project. Mr. Orr estimated that it will cost approximately $74 million to set up the sales office and model units at the location north of the planned mobile home park. Town council has agreed to allow the developer to build the temporary sales office and model homes. Council's approval for the project would be limited to a one-year period which could be extended by the town at a later date. > Miss Bowmanville Selected at Castle Hotel Crowning Jill Munro edged out seven other contestants on Saturday night at the Castle Hotel to become the 125th Anniversary Miss Bowmanville. Competition was very tight among the eight girls who presented themselves well before the large audience. The Miss Bowmanville runners-up are Sandra Grant (left) and Beth Marchand. Miss Bowmanville received several prizes for first place including a weekend for two in Toronto and $100 cash.