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! Union Early Tuesday '/, M' 1 :f ! ■ ,v ... / ' ' - ■ 0/ r".:, A ; v.;> , v^Tv'r . . ' ,■ : .1 - : r A,i j ; A two vehicle collision on King Street East near the Miracle Mart early Tuesday morning injured a Newcastle Village motorcyclist and totalled the car involved in the accident. Durham Regional Police have charged Joseph C. Nimigon, of 280 King Street East, Bowmanville, with failing to yield from a driveway. Police say a westbound Honda Gold Wing motorcycle operated by Alain Fortier, of 67 George Street, Newcastle, collided with Mr. Nimigon's late model Volkswagen as it entered Hwy. Two from a driveway. Mr. Fortier was taken by ambulance to Bowmanville Memorial Memorial Hospital where he was treated for minor injuries injuries and released. Shown above is the accident scene shortly after the collision. After two closed-door council meetings, the identity of the municipality's municipality's new chief administrative officer is still a closely-guarded secret. But council appears to be on the verge of announcing the appointment appointment of the administrator. Minutes of last week's special council sessions show that the new head of town staff was hired after council withdrew an offer to re-hire the present administrator once he has completed a year of postgraduate postgraduate studies at the London School of Economics. Council began the search for a new chief administrator after the town's current administrator announced announced that he intended to pursue post-graduate courses overseas, A resolution approved by council Wednesday, August 17 recommended recommended that Don Smith be offered the job of chief administrator be ginning August 8, 1984, when his post-graduate education would be complete. But in a meeting the following day, council decided to withdraw that offer. A resolution introduced by Councillor Bruce Taylor and Councillor Ted Woodyard then recommended recommended that the position be filled by appointing one of the candidates candidates who applied for the job. The successful applicant, who will earn $43,977, has been identified identified in council minutes only as "Candidate 51". Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard declined to comment on actions taken by council during its in camera camera meetings last week. However, he said that he expected to be making making a formal announcement this week. Members of council have been unwilling to comment on the meeting. Town council is slated to meet today in a special session where one of the items for discussion is a by-law to appoint a chief administrative administrative officer and to specify the duties of this official Since last week's meetings were closed to the public, the reasons behind behind council's actions have not been made known. While minutes of the meetings are available, they record only the resolutions introduced introduced by council and the actions taken. After council voted to hire the as- yet unidentified applicant for the position of chief administrator, the actions taken by council were approved approved by all members except Councillor Ivan Hobbs. Councillor Ann Cowman was absent from the meeting on other business when the vote to confirm council's decision was made. Today's special council meeting gets underway at three p.m. at the Bowmanville Library. East Beach Residents Join Forces in Effort to Improve Their Neighborhood t IS, M , S 1 (' "v'. M <W/s » .«yv > S «., » «. i, '"'MifiiMümrîti 623-3303 25 c Per Copy !>£>4!Y V v r x/ V 11 I. V Issue 34 38 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1983 129th Year A newly-formed association of Bowmanville residents has banded together to improve the East Beach neighbourhood. Bob Brown, president of the East Beach Community Association, said last week that traffic and the maintenance of the beach are among the main concerns of the East Beach residents. The association currently has a membership of 17 families. There is a total of 28 homes in the entire neighbourhood located east of the mouth of the Bowmanville Creek. "We'd like to have East Beach respected respected for a change, instead of abused," said Mr. Brown. 1 The association president said his group has asked for a reduction in the speed limit to 35 kilometres per hour on the main road leading to the community. At present, the limit is 50 kilometres per hour and residents are concerned with safety. Cars travelling to and from the beach are exceeding the speed limit, the Association says. Poor visibility at the S-turn directly directly south of the Port Darlington Marina is another problem cited by the Association. In addition, stop streets have been requested at the corner of First St. and Smart St. The group has taken its requests before Newcastle's town council and expects to have a reply from mmmtk the municipality when council meetings resume in September. The East Beach Community Association Association is reminding Bowmanville Bowmanville residents that the beachfront property should be respected. "We don't appreciate having broken bottles bottles when our kids go in to swim," said Mr. Brown. In addition, the residents wish to see an abandoned house torn down because it poses a hazard to the public. "It's an eyesore eyesore to us, but its's a hazard to the kids," said Mr. Brown. Looking to the future, the Association Association hopes to raise funds for projects projects that would generally help to beautify the Bowmanville lakef- ront. Such projects might include shoreline erosion control, as well as picnic tables and playgrounds at the beach. The association president pointed out last week that he believes believes improvements similar to the ones made at the Oshawa lakefront could also be made here in Bowmanville, Bowmanville, While it is mainly East Beach residents residents who are requesting the improvements improvements to their neighbourhood, neighbourhood, Mr. Brown says that he hopes the entire town will get involved in the project. In fact, residents who do not live in the East Beach area are welcome to join the organiza 1 ; tion as associate members. "I want the people from uptown to get involved. It's their beach as much as ours," Mr. Brown said. Manpower Centre Reports Better Student Job Picture Survival Trek to Orono by Donna Fairey A united band of dedicated men, women and children, made their way out of town on foot. They carried carried survival items in handcarts and on their backs. One of the followers followers of the faith carried his goods in saddlebags lashed to a pony. Although it sounds like a scene from an ancient, biblical movie - it wasn't. The setting for the exodus was Bowmanville and the time was this past weekend. Members of the local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, followers of the Mormon faith, made a six-and-a-half mile trek from Bowmanville to Orono. The group set off for its predetermined destination Saturday morning and Sunday worship services were held outdoors at the Orono campsite. President of the congregation, Glenn Lander, described the expedition expedition as a "survival trek." The Turn to Page 2 Students in the Bowmanville area found summer jobs slightly easier to find this year, according to employment statistics from the Canada Manpower Centre for Students. Students. 1 Pat Lunn, student placement officer, officer, said this week that a total of 286 students were placed in full- y, time jobs through the Bowmanville office. V That means an additional 33 stu- 1 deals found work this summer, compared to the number of students students who were employed in full time positions last year. Although this statistic may show a slight improvement improvement in the local economy, young people did not find it easy to land summer jobs. "They were still difficult to find," the placement officer said. "But the people who were intent on getting jobs found them this summer," she added. Ms. Lunn said she would like to thank all those who hired students this year. The Canada Manpower Centre for Students, which has been located at the Bowmanville Mall, closes this Wednesday, August 24. The office will re-open in May of next year when students of 1984 prepare to join the summer workforce. workforce. Statistics from the end of the 1983 student employment season show that there were 572 students registered registered for summer jobs at the Bowmanville Bowmanville office, compared to 560 last year. In addition to full-time work, many young people found casual jobs for a few days or hours. There were 77 casual jobs arranged through the student employment centre this year, compared to 61 in 1982. New Recreation Centre Holds Official Opening At Orono Srs. Complex A new $100,000 recreation centre for the Durham County Senior Citizens' Citizens' Lodge was officially opened on Monday evening in Orono. The recreation building, which includes meeting rooms, a kitchen, and lounge, is located on the grounds of the senior citizens lodge, off Station St. Rae Stewart, chairman of the senior citizens' project, explained during this week's official opening that the building has been constructed constructed without any public funds from the federal or provincial government. government. Mr. Stewart noted that the senior citizens' centre has been funded by money remaining from the Durham County Medical Co-op which started in 1946 and wound up its operations operations in 1969. The co-operative was a non-profit company which provided medical insurance to its subscribers. At the time the company was closed, it had approximately $100,000 in surplus funds. It was decided decided that this money would be used to provide senior citizens' housing in Durham County and plans were made for the construction construction of the senior citizens apartment apartment project in Orono. Starting with this original Turn to Page 2 WINNER -- Old friend Cecil Mutton received a profitable surprise last week when it was announced that he had won $50 worth of groceries in a Miracle Mart - Toronto Blue Jay promotion. Eat well Cec ! CONFUSION -- Some readers were confused last week when The Statesman listed 56 pages, but there was only one 24 page section, plus the Durham College section and a merchandise flyer. They all totalled 56 pages. There are two sections in this week's paper. EAGLES -- The high flying Sr. Kendal Eagles, hoping for a "C" title are one game up on Oakville and play them again at 1 p.m. on Saturday in Kendal. Should they lose that one, it will be a double header, with the winner going to Wyoming in the finals. That's Wyoming, Ontario. Wish them well. CLOSING -- Today, the Canada Employment Centre for Students will be closing for this summer and they would like to express appreciation to those who hired students. The support was sincerely appreciated and certainly will help many students to pay for this year's higher education expenses. FAIR -- This Saturday, the many events arranged for Blackstock Fair will get underway with a tremendous tremendous parade late in the morning, followed by all the afternoon and evening attractions. They have placed their order for continued fair weather and The Statesman's milking champion from last year will be defending her title. ANNIVERSARY -- The world famous Whitby Dunlop hockey team will be holding a reunion this Saturday marking the 25th anniversary of their international international win of the world's cup in Oslo, Norway, March of 1958. There's a parade at 11 a.m. and a public reception at 6 p.m., followed by an all you can eat buffet and dance. Anyone planning to attend the dinner-dance would be well advised to buy tickets ahead of time at the Iroquois arena box office and save $2.00. DATE CHANGE -- The Terry Fox walkathon being organized by Andy Sutch Sr., R.R. 3, Pontypool will be held on Sunday, Sept. 18th NOT 25th as mentioned last week. It will get underway at 9 a.m. on highway 115 and Ganaraska Rd. For information call 983-5839. And join the crowd . .. with a sponsor for so much a mile. It's a worthy cause. i| n OPERA HOUSE -- Anyone with information, write ups, photos, etc. of Bowmanville's Opera House is asked to phone Sherry Greengrass at 623-7395, please. MIDGETS -- Bowmanville Midget ball players are practising hard, no doubt, for their encounter this Sunday afternoon with Port Colborne at Soper Creek Park at 1 p.m. They are now in the semi-finals of the All Ontario Championship and hoping for a win. Let's have a good crowd to spur them on. quite a few competitions i Central Agricultural Fair CONTEST -- There are coming up at the Durham in Orono Sept. 8, 9, 10 and 11. The OPP Golden Helmets will also be making an appearance Thursday evening, Sept. 8th at 7:30 and always put on a good show. Contestants are also needed for the Queen of the Fair, the demolition derby and the amateur contests. MERCHANTS -- The Senior Merchants put up a good fight in their battle with Clarksburg on the weekend, winning one of the three games played, but it wasn't enough and they were eliminated and won't be playing in the finals at Newcastle Village on the Labor Day weekend. GUEST -- Don't forget this Saturday when Toronto Argos' quarterback Condredge Holloway will be here in person at Bowmanville Audio-Vision in the afternoon. It will be a glorious opportunity to obtain autographs from this energetic young man who is doing a great job with the team. Queen to Preside Over Orono Seniors Events % L Durham East MPP Sam Curcatz presents a photograph of Queen Elizabeth which will hang in the new meeting room of the seniors' recreation centre at the Durham County Senior Citizens' Lodge. Mr. Curcatz made the presentation during opening ceremonies at the recreation building Monday, August 22. Accepting the picture is Rae Stewart, chairman of the project. Looking on are some of the members of the board of directors.