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iicetne m wwsew tOUWTIOW Al ey# m *At rAVA»61 Police Prowl for Durham Regional Police are on the look-out for a new breed of thief. He steals outhouses. An outdoor privy at Morgan's Corners Corners park on Highway Two between Newcastle and Newtonville, the property of the Ministry of Transportation Transportation and Communications, was stolen sometime last week. While there is a host of dilapidated dilapidated outhouses throughout the municipality that wouldn't be missed, apparently the police are up against a thief whose taste is somewhat more discerning. The specimen stolen from the park was your new, sophisticated variety made of green fiberglass and fitted with an aluminum door. Police are seeking the privy poacher with the patrician taste. This modern day Johnny-on-the- spot probably cost a tidy sum and if the prankster who took it is located, located, he may not feel quite so jovial jovial facing a charge of theft over $200. As of this morning, the police investigation investigation into the matter has not uncovered where the wandering outhouse in now located or who perpetrated the foul deed. They are still sitting on it.. Bob's Tow Truck Hit A routine accident call late Saturday night resulted in an unfortunate unfortunate turnabout of events for Bob's Towing of Maple Grove. Owner of the towing firm, Bob Hockney, put two of his trucks on the road to attend a two car collision collision near the intersection of Highway Highway Two and Preston Road. Mr. Hockney drove one of the trucks, his son the other and a 13- year-old daughter, Robin, decided at the last moment to go along for the ride. While Mr. Hockney sized up the job to be undertaken at the scene, police say a car travelling south on Preston Road at high speeds, drove into the rear end of one tow truck sending it into the rear of the second. Robin Hockney, who was waiting in the cab of one of the tow trucks, suffered whiplash and back injuries. injuries. She was taken to Bowman- ville Memorial Hospital for treatment treatment and was released the following following day. The 1979 Camaro which struck the tow trucks was demolished and the driver, Weistaw "Mark" Kozak, 22, of 658 Ayre Court, Oshawa, was charged with impaired driving. The motorists involved in the first accident were Scott Severs of Oshawa and Edward Oster of Crooked Creek. "'N titbit Issue 32 56 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1983 25° Copy 129th Year Lake Water at Area Park Being Tested for Pollution Two members of the Northwesters gave The Statesman a demonstration demonstration of muzzle loader rifle firing on Sunday morning at Darlington Provincial Park where they were camping. They v'ere part of a group that spent the weekend demonstrating skills of thq past for other campers. campers. More photos inside. j Barbados Workers Go Home Six foreign workers hired to help harvest the local tobacco crop have, been sent home to Barbados due to a lack of work. The seasonal employees were no -longer required because of a hailstorm which wiped out approximately approximately one-fourth of the Durham Region's tobacco plants last week. The loss has been estimated at $1 million. Approximately 30 Barbadians arrived arrived in the eastern portion of the' Durham Region July 28. Twenty were hired to pick apples and tobacco tobacco in the Orono area and another 10 were to work in the Kirby area. Because of'the number of Canadians Canadians who are expected to accept work in thq, harvest this summer, the offshor^ workers not needed locally couM not be re-assigned to work elsewhere in the province. The fatei, of other Barbadians brought to jthe area for the harvest is not known. However, they may still find vvork picking apples, according according tp a spokesman for the Durham Region's employment office. office. ! Museum's Artifacts at C.N.E. Bowmanville's museum will be represented at the Canadian National National Exhibition this year for the first time in its, history. The exhibit, which is to be located located at the Arts, Crafts, and Hobbies Hobbies Building, will also be the first museum display at the CNE, Curator Marion Veinot said this week. Exhibition visitors will see a display display on the history of the Town of Newcastle, along, with a banner : reading: "Bowmanville 125 Years, Young and Growing." An accompanying display case will hold historical handicrafts representative of the area. These will include quills, samplers, hand- painted china, toys, and lace. Approximately 1,000 pamphlets, on thé Bowmanville Museum will also be available to CNE visitors. The Bowmanville Museum display display was arranged by Cynthia Ball and Laurie McQuarrie, two university university students who are working on special projects to promote the museum this summer. The students explained this week that the exhibit can be viewed during the entire exhibition which opens today, Wednesday, August 17, and closes September 5. by Donna Fairey The results of water tests at Lake Ontario off Darlington Provincial . Park this week are expected to determine determine whether the beaches there are safe for swimming, said Brian Devitt of the Durham Region Health Unit Tuesday. The Ministry of Natural Resources, Resources, which undertakes the water testing in the provincial park, has recently recorded a number of test results from the outer bay beach that are not good, advised the director of environmental health Arts, Crafts Show Saturday at Museum There will be painters, potters, weavers, carvers, and a wide variety variety of other artists at the Bowmanville Bowmanville Museum this Saturday when the annual Arts and Crafis Sho^ and Sale is held August 20 from ten a.m. to four p.m. ( M: "The traditional crafts will be exhibited," said Museum Curator, Marion Veinot. The artists will be working outdoors outdoors on the museum lawn and also inside the building. A total of 21 different artists will be in attendance and all are from the Durham Region. The Arts and Crafts Show and Sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Museum, with funds used to help add to the collection of permanent permanent artifacts. Mrs. Veinot noted that Laurie McQuarrie and Cynthia Ball, two students who are working at the museum this summer, have helped to arrange the show. The project has been part of the students' efforts efforts to promote the Bowmanville Museum through special events designed designed to publicize museum activities. activities. Bits and Pieces ARGO FANS -- A special guest will be coming to town on August 27th for the Bowmanville Audio-Vision's Audio-Vision's big Outdoor Sale. Condredge Halloway, the popular Toronto Argonauts quarterback, has agreed to drop in and become part of the promotion. No doubt he will be signing autographs and telling visitors visitors about the Argos' prospects. HOLE-IN-ONE -- Some kind friend phoned about a hole-in-one that Don Desmarais aced Wednesday, Aug. 10th at Erinli Golf Club. He reportedly teed off on the 7th and holed out in the 6th. ARTIFACTS AT CNE -- Something exciting is happening happening right under your nose, Bowmanville... the Bowmanville Museum will be exhibiting its artifacts artifacts at the Canadian National Exhibition in the Arts, Crafts and Hobbies building from August 17th to Sept. 5th. Bowmanville Museum is the first of its Kind to be asked to exhibit its artifacts and this will provide an excellent opportunity to inform the general public of the town's 125th anniversary. So, come to the CNE and see us. Hopefully, we won't hear anyone in future asking where or what Bowmanville Bowmanville is. ROUND UP -- There is a big show lined up for today at the 5th Wheel Truck Stop. It's their annual Western Western Round Up with entertainment, a barbecue and plenty of excitement. Head south on Waverley Road and enjoy the performance. ON HOLIDAYS -- The chip wagon at the A & P parking lot hasn't been banned because one of the seagulls it attracted had an accident, the owners have been on holidays and probably will be returning. returning. TERRY FOX DAY --This Saturday, Bowmanville Jaycees are hosting the fourth annual Terry Fox 2- pitch softball tournament at Memorial Park from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. with 10 teams entered. Come out and watch some amazing ball and help raise money for cancer research. Rain date is August 21st. WARRIORS' DAY -- The Canadian National Exhibition Exhibition gets underway today and this Saturday Legion members from here probably will be marhing in the Warriors' Day parade. They are hoping for good weather. weather. WALKATHON -- Another boost for the Terry, Fox fund will be coming from Andy Sutch Sr., R.R. 3, Pontypool, who is organizing a walkathon in aid of the Cancer Society on Terry Fox Day, Sept. 25th. Andy Sr. is 69 years old and will be taking part, along with two other Andys. Come join them at 9 a.m. on Highway 115 at Ganaraska Road. Any sponsors sponsors or donations can be mailed to Andy or phone him at 983-5831 for more details. HAPPY 80th -- Former Bowmanville resident W.A. 'Bill' Clarke celebrated his 80th birthday on Sunday with a great party at Parkwood in Oshawa, arranged by his family. About 300 attended the event from a wide area, including many of his old buddies from the Midland Regiment. Congratulations, Bill, sorry we couldn't make it due to other commitments, DURHAM COLLEGE -- Included in this week's Statesman is a special section detailing the many courses that will be available at Durham College this fall. There's something for everyone who wants to learn new skills. BARBECUE -- Don't forget the big beef barbecue at Orono Park this afternoon to raise funds for Orono Arena Improvement Fund. Chef Sterling Mather says he'll be wearing a new hat for the event. GIRLS NEEDED -- Durham Central Agricultural Society is still looking for contestants to enter its Queen of the Fair competition at Orono Fair. Check the advertisement for more details', services for the Unit. "We will probably make a decision decision by the first of next week whether or not we should post signs to warn bathers that the water is unsafe for swimming," stated Mr. Devitt. He explained that park authorities authorities - are already advising people entering the grounds that swimming should be limited to the inner bay beach which has yet shown no signs of water contamination. contamination. Mr. Devitt said that water containing containing fecal-coliform readings in excess of 100 per 10 millilitres of water is considered unsafe.- "They (the MNR) have been getting counts over 100 at Darlington in the past couple of weeks," he stated. Fecal-coliform is a contaminant associated with human waste. As a result of the high fecal-coliform readings found in the Lake Ontario \yater at Frenchman's Bay near Fic- khiiing and the Ajax Rotary Park, tiW two Reaches were recently t posted unsafe. If water readings at Darlington are sufficiently high to justify posting, posting, said Mr. Devitt, the signs will inform people that they swim at their own risk. He said the Durham Region Health Unit does not have sufficient manpower to enforce actual actual beach closings. Several beaches along the Metro Toronto shoreline were recently posted as a result of high fecal-coliform fecal-coliform readings in the water. Zoo Honors 90-Yr-Old Sire of 87 Kids ft /psï The years have been kind to Bowmanville Zoo's Cecil the deer. He doesn't look anywhere near his 18 years which is the equivalent of 90 human years. To honor him this week, Bowmanville Zoo is celebrating "Good Old Cecil Week." The male Sika Deer has sired a total of 87 kids. He is shown above with Zoo visitors Tuesday evening, David and Mary Murtha of Downeyville, Ontario. Cobourg Mgr. Takes Over Hydro Areas Ontario Hydro will operate its Cobourg and Bowmanville Areas as a single administrative unit, effective effective September 1,1983, Central Region Region Director Hal Wright announced announced today. This will save us about $190,000 a year, he said. Jack Ollen-Bittle, currently Cobourg Area Manager, will manage manage the "Cobourg-Bowmanville Area" which will maintain the existing offices and facilities at 500 Ball St. in Cobourg and on Scugog Rd. in Bowmanvlle. "The retirement of Bowmanville Area Manager Rex Walters and eight other employees in the two areas presented opportunities to consolidate some of our administrative administrative functions," Mr. Wright explained. 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 customers will remain at its present level, he added. The administrative reorganization reorganization is part of a Hydro-wide effort to cut costs, become more efficient and to keep electricity ratesias low as possible, Mr. Wright added. "We intend to maintain our presence presence in Cobourg and Bowmanville, the Regional Director concluded. Our amalgamation study of 1982 recommended recommended that both offices be retained retained and nothing has changed that," he said. The "Cobourg-Bowmanville Area" serves an area from Oshawa to Colborne and north to Port Perry, Rice Lake and Roseneath. Brooking Transporters Hold Narrow One Game Lead in Softball All eyes arc on the ball as it sails past Brooking for the Transporter's success must be attributed to batter Dan Ilcrmcv during Men's Town League batterJimRyhorchukwhoisleadingtheloaguewith Softball action on Tuesday night. Brooking Trans- an incredible .512 batting average. He added port leads the league by a slim one game margin another home run on Tuesday night against the Cas- over the Port Darlington Marina, Much of the credit tic Hotel.