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» anville's New Parking Lots No, it's not a case of runaway inflation. The giant improvement program came last Thursday, July 21, .2 «« ...Ut P oUntMM r>M mUnn 4-l-i n Mniit *-v n «kî vi rf Irvfp urnfn nnnn nrl l?inonoûH coin which George Webster, chairman of the' Bowmanville Business Centre, is attempting to put into this parking meter represents a provincial loan which has been used by merchants to improve downtown shopping. About two-thirds of the $150,000 low-interest loan has been used by the Bowmanville Business Centre towards upgrading parking facilities on Silver St. and at the corner of Church and Division St. The remaining funds are being used for other downtown improvements such as trees, benches, and lighting. One of the highlights of the downtown when the new parking lots were opened. Financed entirely by the merchants, the lots will give over 100 new parking spaces for downtown Bowmanville. Shown here, from left, are George Webster, chairman of the Bowmanville Business Centre; A1 Strike, chairman of the Business Centre's parking committee; and Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard. Also shown is a 1925 Chevrolet which was the first vehicle to be officially parked at the new lot. The car is owned by Mr. W.B. Miller. 11 Candidates Try for Job Hamre Leaves Meeting Ted Woodyard, an Orono resident and former Newcastle councillor, has been appointed to fill the vacant Ward Three position on Newcastle's town council. Mr. Woodyard, a former reeve ot Clarke Township, took his oath of office in Bowmanville yesterday morning. He was elected Monday afternoon by a 4-1 vote from members of Newcastle council who met in a special session to choose the Ward Three area representative. Mr. Woodyard was arribng 11 candidates who sought the position. He had placed second to the late Keith Barr in last year's municipal election. Mr. Woodyard received the support of Councillors Cowman, Hobbs, Hubbard and Taylor. Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard cast his vote for Newtonville resident Frank Stapleton who had also applied for the appointment. Councillor Diane Hamre, the Ward Three regional councillor who has continually pressed for an election in her ward, did not vote on the issue and left the meeting early. She argued that with over two years remaining in the current term of office, there was no alternative but to let the public choose a new member of council. She accused council of ignoring Continued on Page 2 h ; h 1,1!» v ;; -'llm ;Y'vç' JYY'YYYVX E.R. 'Ted' Woodyard :l m V:-;' (■■■-- 623-3303 C Per Copy Issue 30 Y: ' L / x; n ■). x 1 11 U 56 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JULY 27,1983 129th Year pfew Lots Create 117 Parking Spaces ■Ï It took teamwork to give Bowman- ville's downtown shoppers over 100 new parking spaces. And the result of that teamwork could be seen last Thursday when Bowmanville's two new parking areas were officially opened to the public. The lots include about 90 parking spaces at the corner of Division St. and Church St., plus an additional 27 spaces at a smaller lot on Silver ■St. "We are now' witnessing whal happens when various levels of government government and the citizens work together," together," said Newcastle Mayor Garnet Garnet Rickard last week. He added that the lots represent real progress in the development of the downtown core. In the development of the new parking lots, the Province of Ontario Ontario has contributed a low interest loan of $150,000. Part of it was earmarked earmarked for the new parking facilities. The Town of Newcastle has taken over ownership of the lots, called for tenders, and assisted in construction. construction. The Bowmanville Business Centre will be repaying the loan in order to fund the parking improvements improvements and beautification of the (downtown. 7 "The downtown merchants are most anxious that the public understand understand that no costs will be borne by the taxpayers, since the merchants themselves are financing the lots," said George Webster, chairman of the downtown business improvement improvement area's board of management. He paid tribute to all those who worked towards thé completion of this project, including the Town of Newcastle. The Province of Ontario, Ontario, the contractor, engineers, the Bowmanville Business Centre and AI Strike, chairman of the Business , Centre's parking committee. Mr. Webster noted that the lot was originally purchased privately by a group of downtown merchants '12 years ago. "It's a dream come true in that the town has finally purchased the property with assistance from the BIA and the Province of Ontario," said Mr. Webster. Terry Edwards, director of planning planning for the Town of Newcastle said: "I'm very proud and pleased with the way things have turned out." He added that there are other tasks still to be completed in the downtown core. These, include the installation of trees and additional lighting In addition, Bowmanville's new parking lot on Division St. will be equipped with computerized parking parking meters. That means all coins vi-ill be Inserted at ^central cqntVVvi panel. ™ ■ Installation of the computer system system at the downtown lot is still several several weeks away. In the meantime, shoppers are parking at the new lot on Division and Church St. free of charge. Council Endorses Move to Give Residents More Hours of Daylight Newcastle council took action Monday night to give residents more hours of daylight. Town council has voted to endorse endorse a recommendation from the City of Toronto which calls for the extension of daylight saving time in Ontario. The proposal would extend the period of Daylight Saving Time from the first Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November of each year. A report on the extension of day light hours points out that the move would save an average of $1.50 per month in household hydro bills. The additional daylight would also benefit outdoor recreation and provide an added advantage to evening rush hour traffic, according according to a resolution passed by the City of Toronto. The City of Toronto is attempting to gain support for extended Daylight Daylight Saving Time from southern Ontario municipalities. 'YY Y v ' : ; '--Y-Y.-. / GOOD SHOW -- Last week's Sidewalk Sale was a much better show than the earlier one where customers customers and store staff members nearly froze. The only setback was a heavy shower on Thursday that sent everybody scrambling for shelter. But, Friday was dry and warm and the decorated bike and trike parade was great, with many superb costumes. The early Saturday morning experiment was also a success success with quite a few people making an appearance around the 6 a.m. mark and enjoying the park benches and the music as well as the bargains. KOREAN VETS -- Tonight, at the Cenotaph in Oshawa, area veterans of the Korean War in the 1950s will be gathering to mark the conclusion of that conflict. Many Canadian soldiers lost their lives in that almost forgotten scrap as part of the United Nations force. But, those who were there and returned returned safely will never forget. HAPPY HOLIDAY -- This coming Monday most places of business will be closed to take advantage advantage of Civic Holiday. To date, we haven't heard what the weather probabilities are, but it would be worthwhile if some rain could be arranged for Thursday or Friday, leaving the long weekend clear and warm for those planning extended trips. Please drive carefully and safely. HIGHLAND GAMES -- The first Highland Games, sponsored by Oshawa Kinsmen Club were so successful successful last year that a second bigger and better version is being held on Saturday, August 6th at Civic Fields. There will be dancers doing the Highland Highland Fling, kilted bands with bagpipes, contests of many types taking place and many booths selling traditional Scottish items. A huge crowd is expected, expected, but there will be plenty of room for everybody. everybody. Get your kilt out of mothballs and join in the excitement. DONOR CLINIC -- Next Wednesday, the August Blood Donor Clinic will be held at Bowmanville Lions Centre, Beech Avenue when donors will be doing their bit to build up the blood bank that has been depleted during July. Check the advertisement in this edition for details and do your best to attend. BIG PICKLE -- James McKeown of Rosalynne Avenue, Avenue, Bowmanville, was a surprised gardener recently recently when he checked his cucumber patch. The type he was growing is only supposed to reach about 8 inches in length, but one had grown 12 inches long. By now, it probably has been converted to pickles or been used to make a salad for the entire family. The lack of rain certainly didn't hamper its growth. mmaammsssmamwm MOSPORT ACTION -- A news release just came in advising that Mosport Park will be busy from August 12th to 14th when sleek GT Prototype racing cars will be taking part in North America's only world class endurance racing championship. Le Mans winner winner Al Holbert, the.current points leader, has already already filed his entry and other top drivers are expected expected to follow. It's sponsored by Labatt's. TOO EAGER -- Last week, before the meters on the new Silver St. parking lot had been installed, a number of motorists filled most of the spaces, fully expecting a free ride for the day. During the morning, the meter tops were put in place and later, along came the meter maid and issued tickets. Cries of "Foul" resounded throughout the atmosphere. SBsS ! 1 • yy . Lions. Club Asks That Town Plan Carefully For Future Projects Bowmanville's Lions Club has asked that the Town of Newcastle plan carefully before undertaking projects which will be funded by the community's service clubs. The Lions Club made this request in response to the town's decision to close and demolish the outdoor swimming pool at Memorial Park. In a letter to town council, Jim Cryderman, president of the Bowmanville Bowmanville club, noted that the group gave money and volunteer man hours so that the pool could be completed. completed. Other service clubs also contributed, council was told. "The Lions' members, as you may realize, are not too happy about the closing of a pool which was used for '^ery short time," said Mr. Crytier- ])• his letter. "However, we do realize the immense immense cost in maintaining the pool to keep it in operation and for repairs repairs that were necessary," he added. "In any future projects that the Town of Newcastle may be planning planning and soliciting funds from the service clubs, we ask that the projects projects be thought out carefully so that they will last for a long time and will not have to end before its time like the pool at Memorial Park," the Lions Club president said. The correspondence from the Lions was received by council for information at Monday evening's meeting. Newcastle Main St. Construction Set to Begin Next Month Reconstruction of the main street in Newcastle Village is set to begin next month. At a mèeting Monday evening, Newcastle council awarded a contract of $678,414.62 to Dagmar Construction Ltd., of Markham, for the rebuilding of King St. through Newcastle Village. The company submitted the lowest of 10 tenders. Deputy Director of Public Works, David Gray, said this week that the reconstruction should be completed by the end of 1983 from North St. to Beaver St. The remainder of the project will be completed in 1984 and a final layer of asphalt will be laid on the entire street during 1984. Mr. Gray added that it is possible that the contractor could have all the work finished before the end of this year, provided that weather and other conditions were favorable. The work will proceed in stages, with some detours required around blocks which are under construction. , Replacement of deficient underground storm sewers will be included in the project, along with the building ot new curbs and sidewalks and the paving of the street. Hydro and telephone services will be re-located and the Newcastle Hydro Commission will be installing new street lights. The contractors for this project also reconstructed Bowmanville's main street, said the town's deputy director of public works in a report to council. The awarding of the contract to the lowest bidder was recommended by the consulting engineers, public works department, and the Town of Newcastle's purchasing officer, Cowboys and Indians at Bike Contest Young Joshua Denny was certainly taken with this horsecycle on Thursday morning during the Bowmanville Bike and Trike Contest. Cowboy Toby Limebeer decorated his bike, along with dozens of other youngsters for the police escorted parade along King Street, from Vanstone's Mill to the IGA. ÉÎ • ••'v* • ÜÙ Tropical Beach Party Held at Dutchman The Flying Dutchman Hotel certainly took advantage of the exceptionally hot weather on Saturday night with a Tropical Beach Party at the outdoor pool. Models Beth Marchant and Vicki Biss were certainly dressed for the party, as was hotel manager Dan Reid who hosted the evening. Also included in the party were contests and displays of scuba diving equipment and windsurfers.