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Hu bee Players Two Bowmanville men, Ralph Shaw (left) and David Cook were the victims of an attack by an alien last week. A giant moth, native to the United States, took a dislike for the pair launching a series of dive bomb attacks. The men eventually captured the rare moth which expired the following day, perhaps from over exertion. ' > ■ y-..'-' Tourism development could become become as much a part of the Town of Newcastle's operations as collecting collecting taxes or fixing roads, according to opinions expressed at a meeting of the town's general purpose committee committee Monday. Members of council were so pleased with this summer's efforts of the tourism development project that they agreed to supply municipal municipal dollars to see the project through 1983. In addition, councillors are considering considering some form of permanent tourism development effort next year. It's a step which Councillor Diane Hamre described as creating a positive image of the Town of Newcastle. Newcastle. Administrator Don Smith estimated estimated in a report to the general purpose committee that it wj Newcastle $3,350 to compl| current year at the tourisn: X : , , I ' ' /;' Y ! ' , ,.y : / •;-■/ . " ; J j ' < y Councillors were reminded that the current project is funded by a $28,810 federal grant which hires'" three persons for 35 weeks'. Thalt grant ends October 21. The administrator estimated that a 1984 budget may total $24,400. This could include a permanent part time staff member, with students students hired to assist during the peak summer months. f ' : >1 l.i ;•) •>" . ; l l | MM ; Y YY-y'-V 25- Per Copy rf ' /'■ y C 'n I L- V IN y ' la . zV - x/ xv \V • \y * X./ ^ v \z V V x/ Turn to Page 2 -3303 r-i-' Issue 27 40 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 1983 129th Year Darlington Land to Become a Park? Land at the site of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station could become a 200-acre public park. Members of Newcastle council will have a chance to discuss this suggestion when town and Hydro representatives meet this week at a meeting of the hydro liaison committee. committee. Councillors also wish to discuss Hydro's request for developing a dump for construction refuse at the Darlington site. In a report to the town's general Complaints Over Pools Closing on Holidays Elected officials will take a second look at a policy in which municipal pools and arenas are closed during holiday weekends. Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard suggested Monday that the town should consider keeping facilities open if Newcastle intends to offer recreational services to the public. He told the town's general purpose committee that he has received complaints about the Fitness Centre and pools in Orono and Newcastle being closed on the July 1 holiday. "With the, number of calls I'm getting, I think it is warranted to look at this further," Mayor Rickard said. The general purpose committee agreed on a resolution which asks Councillor Bruce Taylor; the director of community services; and staff, to report on the operation of E ublic recreational facilities during olidays. Councillor Diane Harare pointed out during discussion of the problem that tne cecision to close the pools on holidays is not the result of a choice made by municipal staff, but by council. Town council has eliminated holiday hours by cutting back' on budget allocations, Councillor Hamre suggested. "They can't operate if we don't provide the dollars," she said. Mayor Rickard noted that community centres in places such as Tyrone and Solina which are operated by volunteers, are open on holidays. So are marinas, restaurants, and all other facilities which cater to the public. "Every place is open except town facilities, he said. purpose committee Monday, Planning Planning Director Terry Edwards explained that Hydro plans to locate locate a 2.5 acre dump for construction construction debris at Darlington. Hydro has applied to the Durham Region for a change in the Official Plan in order to allow the disposal site to proceed. The dump would be located on the hill created in the early stages of the Darlington project by the excavation excavation of seven million cubic metres of soil. "Ontario Hydro is proposing that, once disposal ceases, the facility / "SifcjtoPage'i Cancer Society's Drive Passes $30,000 Total For the twenty-fifth year in a row our goal has been reached. Glen Prout, Campaign Chairman of the Bowmanville and District Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society is pleased to announce that the $29,000 target has been surpassed. The revenue collected so far is $30,794.52 and this during poor economic times. Mr. Prout, on behalf of the society, society, gratefully acknowledges the time and effort of all the society members and volunteers. The most important thank you however, goes to the generous donors who gave unselfishly to continue (he fight against this disease. Also Clarke High School students and staff deserve a special thank you for organizing, running and participating in a successful dance- a-thon. All proceeds in aid of the Siïiè'iety. i ; . ' ' German Boater Visits Marina Ontario Provincial Police recovered a stolen $180,000 Voyageur bus on Highway 115 near Enterprise Hill early this morning. The vehicle, which had apparently been driven from Toronto, was observed parked on the roadside with its lights on at approximately three a.m. A single male occupant was inside the vehicle, said a spokesman for the Newcastle detachment of the O.P.P. Charged with possession of stolen property valued at over $200 is Kenneth Leslie Forsythe, 32, of 399 Dupont St., Toronto. The suspect was scheduled to attend a bail hearing in Lindsay this morning. Y World traveller Lebrecht Knipping, a visitor from West Germany, stopped at the Port Darlington Marina in Bowmanville on Monday during during his tour of Ontario waterways. The 68-year-old boater had his 4.1 v metre craft flown by plane from Frankfurt and then spent the past [ three weeks on Ontario's lakes, rivers, and canals. The machine pictured pictured here is equipped with a 60 horsepower outboard; the cockpit includes a cluster of sophisticated navigational instruments including a compass and a depth finder. On Sunday, Mr. Knipping will be returning to his home in Westphalia but he adds that he enjoyed his stay in Canada and would recommend it to other European boating enthusiasts. His favorite part of the trip included the Trent system, and he also travelled to places such as Sault Ste. Marie, Barrie, Perry Sound, and Midland. He says he likes everything about Canada, with the possible exception of our coffee. Mr. Knipping, who previously travelled extensively by boat in the Mediterranean, plans to write an article on his trip for a boating magazine. •YY x■ « - "X I? -1 i ■ V . ' . - K f| PHYSICS CONTEST - Two of Bowmanville High School's students, Steven Kelly and Kelvin Sloos were prize winners in the recent University of Waterloo's 15th annual physics contest. There were 5,400 students participating in the test, with 160 prize winners. FORGOTTEN -- Two phone calls came in this week from Bowmanville citizens advising they had received received letters addressed to Newcastle, and we received received one this morning. The earlier ones were from Ontario Hydro and one of the recipients wondered wondered if they too had lost Bowmanville somehow. This confusion just keeps getting worse. Council is studying the matter, but how much energy they are putting into it is unkown. SUNSHINE GIRLS -- The male members of Newcastle Newcastle council and staff may have a problem concentrating concentrating on the game, Friday, July 15th when they play softball against The Toronto Sun and the gorgeous Sunshine Girls at Bowmanville's Memorial Memorial Park. But, rest assured The Statesman's male photographers, including the Editor will be on the job. The game will be part of the Kinsman Carnival, with the collection going to the Cystic Fibrosis Fund. Game time is 6:30 p.m. In the meantime, the Kinsmen draw tickets are available for those who like to win good prizes. ; ; BAND CONCERT -- Recently returned from a tour of Britain, the Canadian Staff Band of the Salvation Army will be playing at the Oshawa Band Shell tonight tonight at 8 o'clock, Major Robert Redhead is the Bandmaster and they will be pleased to have listeners listeners on hand from this area. These free concerts are most enjoyable for music lovers. AA GROUPS -- Alcoholics Anonymous groups meet every week in Newcastle and Orono in fellowship to solve common problems and help others recover from alcoholism. There are no dues or fees to be paid. The only requirement for membership is a desire desire to stop drinking. The Stepping Stones group meets Tuesdays at 8 p.m. in Newcastle at St. George's Anglican Church. The Easy Does It group meets Thursdays at 8 p.m. in Orono at the United Church. On Saturdays the Newcastle Group meets at 8 p.m. at the United Church. AA operates a 24-hour telephone telephone answering service at 728-1020. GOT IT -- Danny Hooper of Hooper's Jewellers is to be congratulated for persistence and skill. He has been working for months on restoring the three sided clock at Orono Town Hall, encountering many problems along the way. As of now, it's keeping keeping good time, the striker is hitting the right numbers numbers for each hour and local citizens are thrilled to have it back in operation. MORE THANKS -- Last week, we expressed thanks to Larry's Auto Trim, Oshawa, for overcoming a problem with our photo print dryer. Unfortunately, the former Bowmanville resident who actually did the stitching was not mentioned. Our thanks to Ernie White for his part in the operation, he did a great job. BASEBALL EXCHANGE -- Bowmanville's Bantam Bantam and Pee Wee boys' baseball teams are preparing for a Bronfman sponsored exchange visit with teams from Quebec next weekend. The St. Eustache teams are scheduled to visit Bowmanville July 15 to 17, with the Bowmanville coaches, players and parents paying a return visit July 22 to 24. Although the teams will be playing exhibition games both weekends, the main objective is for athletes from various parts of the country to get to know each other. It should be an exciting time for all concerned. concerned. ! I , CANCELLED --- According to this week's Orono Times, the Town Hall auction planned for Sunday, July 10th, has been cancelled. Apparently, little interest interest was shown in the project. Marina Villas Under Construction at Port Darlington Builders at the Port Darlington Marina and Hotel condominium project look over the progress of construction. construction. All pilings for the buildings were recently completed and the first phase of the work is expected expected to see completion this fall. The first stage includes 11 villa units. A further 11 units and a recreation recreation complex are slated for completion next year. The villas at the harbor will be three storeys tall and include dock facilities. Shown here, from left, are: Irv Gill; Marina Foreman Kees Kroon; drag line operator Norm Mairs; villa manager Mo Charland; and Joe Gerrits, of Gcrv Construction, general contractors contractors for the project.