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NEWCASTLE LI BRA R Y / BOWMAIWI i à Z i hNF'brx A N C E ST Wi i BOWMANVILLE ON L1C-3AS ïtinky Sneaker Contest :% n ' <1 \ w. fk i'TVAV- IN», i #i Bruce Balson traded in his old sneakers Saturday afternoon when he won the Bowmanville Museum's 'Stinky Sneakers' contest. Bruce was judged to have the most dilapidated pair of sneakers in the competition and as a result, he won a new pair which were donated by Bowmanville's Stedmans department store. The contest was part of an afternoon of fun and games offered by the Bowmanville Museum for young people Saturday, June 11. Shown here, with Bruce are judges Charlie Downey (left) and Ken Palmer (right). Museum Curator Marion Veinot also served as one of the judges in the competition. ! .t.v:. ft- , -- y .S, m Æ - f if .<■ r/7) : i ' iff ./~M. i li u iljJ if : W ,-fX & .-/ frïl i / WéTk $ S/wâf Ë~vs ly ; \[y à 'y J. V (t/ ^4/ JLvJË.aM/&w If Durham Region council sees a plan through to permit a peripheral shopping mall southwest of Bowmanville, Bowmanville, the downtown merchants organization says it will try to block the move by taking the matter before before the Ontario Municipal Board. During a meeting last Wednesday night at the police-fire building, Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) president George Webster contended the proposed mall would cripple the existing commercial core and adversely affect affect the quality of life in the community. community. "We are not against competition," said Mr. Webster, "or we wouldn't be in business. The small independent independent businessman trying to compete compete against the big chains in shopping shopping centres is like batting your head against a wall,'ike explained. Mr. Webster was speaking to about a dozen mar^hanffi a nH municipal représentât" meeting called by the DBIA to discuss discuss the proposed mall situation. Pythbow Developments Ltd. of Toronto currently has an application application before Durham Region council seeking the necessary approvals to permit a 160,000 square foot shopping shopping mall at the southwest corner of Baseline and Waverley Roads. Applications made by Pythbow to the Town of Newcastle were denied last year. However, the matter sub- Turnto Page 2 SsIfElillBH î 25 c Per Copy Issue 24 ■ Iwj, yoc X 0 n ,vx/ t.xy JUN 1 6 1983 NEWCASTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 23-3303 ,-A V /x „ wv sv. HvffVf •!% 41> k M IB] ^ V BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15,1983 50 Pages 129th Year It's "Hire a Student" Week Quebec and Newcastle Ball Teams Plan Exchange Visit During July Job Prospects a Bit Brighter Young athletes from the Town of Newcastle and St. Eustache, Quebec, will be visiting each others' homes next month during a sports exchange program. Carol Aiken, a representative of the Town of Newcastle Baseball Association, Association, explained Monday that the weekend of July 15 to 17 will see teams from St. Eustache in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. The following weekend, Bowmanville's Bowmanville's 30 pee wees and bantams will travel to St. Eustache, near Montreal, to enjoy the hospitality of the Quebec teams. One of the highlights of the visit will be an exhibition game played in Montreal's Olympic Stadium and an opportunity to meet some of the Montreal Expos. Newcastle council has agreed to contribute $400 towards a civic reception reception for the visiting teams, coaches and families on July 15. Local merchants have already stepped forward with contributions towards a Saturday barbeque, members of council were told. Representatives of the baseball association said Monday that although although teams will play exhibition games during their visits, the main objective of the sports exchange is more than baseball. During the past two years, this program has used baseball as a common interest to bring together youth aged 11 to 15 from areas of Quebec, Eastern Ontario, and New Brunswick. The project is sponsored by the Charles R. Bronfman Youth Educational Educational Organization. "Participation in this program will give the boys an opportunity to experience a different cultural atmosphere atmosphere and we hope it will broaden their visions of Canadian life," said Carol Aiken. Newcastle council was reminded that Bowmanville's 125th anniversary anniversary was a key factor in the town's selection as a participant for the sports exchange. Barbara Tukker. also a represen- Turn to Page 2 Council Wants Eldorado To TakeWaste Elsewhere A 658-acre site owned by Eldorado Eldorado Nuclear Limited and located located at the southeast corner of the municipality should not be used as a permanent disposai) area for radioactive wastes. This is the opinion of Newcastle council, following action taken at a meeting Monday. Council accepted a recommendation recommendation from its general purpose committee committee which stated that the municipality municipality should support the decommissioning decommissioning and clean-up of the existing 42-acre waste management facility operated by Eldorado at Port Granby. But on the subject of developing a larger site for permanent waste disposal, elected officials are recommending recommending that Eldorado abide by a decision of an Environmental Assessment Review Panel in 1978. The panel recommended agjiinst locating a waste management facility facility or refinery on the Lakeshore Rd. property owned by Eldorado and located justj north of Port Granby. A report from Newcastle's planning planning director, Terry Edwards, noted that four possible sites are being considered for the development development of a permanent waste disposal facility. \ The sites are all within the immediate immediate area of the: Port Granby disposal site of the Eldorado uranium refinery at Port Hope. These sites include: the existing Port Granby facility; the existing 90 acre Welcome waste management site; 658 acres north of Lakeshore Rd. (formerly the site of a new Eldorado Eldorado refinery); and 470 acres north of Wesleyville (also a former refinery site). For students seeking summer jobs, the employment picture is a little brighter this year. But student placement officer Pat Lunn says young people must still be persistent persistent if they want to find work. "I always tell them to have 30 applications applications filled out before they can expect a phone call," she said. The placement officer visited Newcastle council Monday to advise advise elected officials that Hire A Student Week is being held from June 13 to 18. Council has agreed to proclaim the week in a special effort to promote promote the hiring of students. Pat Lunn noted that a comparison of this year's job statistics to those of last year shows that there were 68 students who had regular fulltime fulltime work as of May, 1982. This May that number had risen to 82. At the moment, 470 students are registered at the Canada Employ- ment Centre for Students in Bow- V manv:Uc.--,That's similar to last Ji yéarX riMitraiion. Jobs ijirareas such as tourism, agriculture, agriculture, landscaping, and recreation recreation continue to be the main employers employers of students. However, it's not just large companies companies capable of employing students students for an entire season who can benefit from the student employment employment centre. Students are available for a few hours, a day, or a week. They are available for odd jobs such as home repairs and baby-sitting as well as - full time work. And with university tuition costing costing an estimated $4,000 per year, students are eager to find employment. employment. Pat Lunn explains that she can usually have a student on the job within hours of receiving a request. request. This year, there will be pamphlets pamphlets distributed throughout the town to encourage the hiring of students. students. There will be displays on student student employment and a baseball game between students and mem bers of the Bowmanville Rotary Club June 30. Students looking for work will also hold a car wash this Saturday at the Bank of Montreal from nine to four in order to raise money and help promote Hire A Student Week. For more information on hiring students, contact the Canada Employment Employment Centre for Students at 623-9221. Look at Cat Sanctuary Newcastle's town council has decided decided that it will take a closer look at plans for a proposed exotic cat sanctuary on Highway 115/35 near Orono. At a meeting last week, the town's general purpose committee decided decided that it would have no objection objection to Durham Region redesignating redesignating land use in its Official Plan to permit the sanctuary. ( But when the coihmittee recommendation recommendation went to!council for approval approval Monday, eleqted officials decided decided not to approve the project until the public has had a chance to comment on it. "I would like to be re-assured that it is all right," said Councillor Ann Cowman. She suggested that a meeting be advertised and that organizations organizations such as the Humane Society Society and the Ontario Zoological Society Society be asked to advise the town. Councillor Diane Harare said this week that she has also heard some concerns from residents over the possible development of an exotic cat sanctuary at the site of the Havelberg Dog Academy. The owner of the property told councillors last week that his 10- acre site would make a good tourist attraction along Highway 115/35. The exotic cats would be kept in suitable environments with all of the necessary enclosures required for safety. Councillor Bruce Taylor said during during discussion Monday that he would prefer to see council follow its usual procedure of holding public public hearing at the stage when the town is considering rezoning of a property. At this time, all owners within 400 feet are notified of the proposed rezoning rezoning and public meetings are advertised. advertised. . However, the decision to table the Town of Newcastle's comments on the project until the public has been consulted was approved by a 4-2 vote, with councillors Cowman, Harare, Hobbs, and Mayor Rickard voting in favor of the tabling resolution. resolution. PAPER DRIVE -- This Saturday, the Boy Scouts will be covering Bowmanville, picking up bundles of paper to help them raise camping expense funds. Have those bundles on the curb by 8:30 a.m. No glazed paper or cardboard please. Thanks. DEAR OLD DAD -- And keep in mind that this Sunday Sunday is Father's Day when he is entitled to receive all the attention, the gifts and other tributes that will let him know that at least once a year, he's a good guy! On Monday we'll revert back to normal treatment. LIONS CARNIVAL -- Remember the Bowmanville Lions Club's Carnival this Friday night. It will be held at the Lions Centre on Beech Avenue, instead of Memorial Park. SCOUT DANCE -- Tickets are going very slowly for the 1st Bowmanville Scouts dance this Saturday, Saturday, June 18th at Newcastle Community Hall and they need a considerable amount of help to break even. Don't let them down, call Lloyd McRobbie for tickets. A good time is assured. Û ANNIVERSARY -- We extend sincere congratulations to the owners of Mary Brown's chicken establishment on King St. East who are celebrating their 10th anniversary as residents of Bowmanville. GIANT LEAF -- On Monday, Stuart Carson, Kane St. brought in a real maple leaf that's almost big enough to use for a flag. It came from a tree on his property and measured 15 5/8" from tip to tip. Anybody top thatone? SPIRIT DAY -- Everything is ready for another Spirit Day at Tyrone this Saturday with a wide assortment of events, games and other activities to keep old and young occupied. Don't miss this big event. y a HIRE A STUDENT -- The week of June 13th to 18th has been designated as "Hire a Student" Week. If you have any jobs around the house or your place of business please give them a call at 623-9221 or drop into their office at Bowmanville Mall and they'll be delighted to dispatch a willing worker. GLAMOR PHOTOS -- This area's camera buffs will have a glorious opportunity to learn all about taking those glamorous photographs that spice up many magazines these days. Lange's Photo Lab is holding a workshop dealing with this and other aspects aspects of picture taking at The Flying Dutchman next Tuesday evening. If interested, call Lange's and they'll save a place for you. See.advertisement page 3. SR. MERCHANTS -- Two home games are in the cards this weekend for the young Bowmanville Senior Merchants. They hope to repeat their earlier win over Markham this Saturday at 2 p.m. Soper Creek Park and follow that with another over Port Hope Flyers on Sunday, same time, same location. The season so far hasn't been an easy one, but they are hanging in there, improving their skills every game. Lett's give them a boost by cheering them on. FIESTA WEEK -- Oshawa's many pavilions will be jumping next week during the annual Fiesta celebrations. It begins with a parade this Sunday at noon and from then on, diets will be forgotten as visitors try out the many dishes, probably washed down with a variety of brews. ANOTHER TRIBUTE - At Millbrook Fair on the weekend, the popular Leahy Family were the entertainers entertainers and played a special Brian Mulroney reel in honor of the new PC leader. They also spotted 'Senator' Jim Coyle in the crowd and dedicated a number to him, as well. Jim certainly was In good company. 'immm mi /V- 4SI1 V Bowmanville Salvation Army Raises Pennies for Missions This wheelbarrow full of pennies was just part of the Salvation Army's recent Sunday School fundraising fundraising effort. On Sunday, June 12, the Sunday school of the Bowmanville Corps donated $2,240.97 towards the missionary fund for undeveloped nations. In addition to regular fund-raising efforts, the group also contributed 89,201 pennies which were saved over the past 12 weeks. That's over a mile of pennies in total. Here, the wheelbarrow load is being turned over to the missionary fund. From left are: Captain and Mrs. Ellis Cuff; Isabelle Jones, young people's sergeant- major; and Mrs. Davies and Major Davies. Major Davies is assistant field secretary for evangelism in Canada and Bermuda