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Goodyear Electrician Win» 9 5,000 Innovation Award ta : r s Wayne Harrison, Goodyear Bowmanville's lead electrician, was surprised and delighted last week when he was presented with a chèque for $2,757.60, part of a total Innovation award of approximately $5,000. He suggested replacing the motor generator M.G. sets with three phase solid state rectifiers that are expected to realize energy and maintenance savings savings of from $20-$25,000 per year. Goodyear Vice President Don Masters, right, made the presentation along with Plant Manager Jack Taylor. Rules and regulations governing Newcastle's citizens don't even end at the grave. At least, that's the conclusion which might be drawn from a municipal by-law which strictly regulates the size of cemetery markers. markers. Lloyd Stephenson told members of the town's general purpose and administration committee yester day that a marker he had purchased for six family plots was ordered removed removed from the Bond Head Cemetery Cemetery because it didn't meet the requirements requirements of the Town of Newcastle Newcastle cemetery by-law. Mr. Stephenson told councillors that town staff asked that four inches inches be trimmed from the base on which the monument sits. When he didn't comply with the request, the municipality ordered the stone to be removed by its supplier. In relating his experience to members of council this week, Mr. Stephenson pleaded for a common- sense approach to the whole issue. "If a law of any kind is not a little bit flexible, it's not worth a hoot," he said. He also pointed out that people Turn to Page 11 H I; U iri 623-3303 25° Per Copy ■Æp H ■X. x v.i 1 nun ( i V ,'3 itij M (7 Xy xÿ ,v xy vy v *' * Issue 36 28 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1983 129th Year Library Heating System in Bad Shape Bowmanville's library is on the sick list and it will take an estimated estimated $40,000 to put it back on the road to recovery again. Newcastle's general purpose committee was told Tuesday that a deteriorating heating system at the library needs attention immediately. immediately. "We have been told the furnace is in an unsafe condition and is unlikely unlikely to be able to continue through the winter season," said Don Hargest, vice-chairman of the Town of Newcastle Public Library Board. At a special meeting convened Wednesday, August 31, the Library Board asked that council take emergency action to allocate funds to the board so that the heating problem could be corrected. A consultant's report stated that complaints included oil odors in the building and local areas within the library which are poorly heated. Icing of cooling coils and water on the furnace room floors was also reported. In their report, the firm of Totten Sims Hubicki, Associates recoin- Council Rejects E. Beach Request F or Stop Signs, Lower Speed Limits A committee of Newcastle council council has rejected a request from a group of East Beach residents who wanted lower speed limits and stop signs in the vicinity of Smart St. and First St. But councillors have indicated that they are sympathetic towards efforts of the East Beach residents to improve their community. Councillor Diane Hamre said she was in sympathy with the residents and added: "This is an area where I'd like to see a lot of things accomplished." accomplished." The town's general purpose committee committee has decided against lowering lowering the speed limit from 50 kilometres per hour to 35 kilometres per hour and has decided decided not to install three-way stop signs at Smart St. and First St. How ever, a resolution from the committee committee asks that suitable warning signs be posted to advise motorists to watch for children and pedestrians. Public Works Director Ron Dupuis said in a report that even in school and playground areas throughout the town, the speed limits are 50 kilometres per hour. A lower limit would give a false sense of security to pedestrians and create confusion for drivers, he said. On the subject of stop signs, the director mentioned that municipalities municipalities have been trying to eliminate unnecessary signs in order to reduce reduce energy consumption caused by acceleration and deceleration. The intersection would be considered considered next year when the town's stop sign by-law is under review, Posties Learn About Firefighting Employees from Bowmanville's federal building, including staff from the post office, had a chance to learn about firefighting last Wednesday, August 31. About a dozen workers from the federal building toured the Bowmanville Fire Station where they were briefed on the use of firefighting equipment by Deputy Chief Jim Aldridge. Some of the visitors visitors also accepted an invitation to aim a hose or climb aboard the Town of Newcastle's aerial ladder truck. Here, Don Jensen, assisted by firefighter Graydon Brown, gets acquainted with the aerial ladder, The director added that improvements improvements under a site plan agreement made in connection with the development development of a yacht-building shop should help eliminate visibility problems at Simpson Ave. and Sec r ond St. 11 Residents in the East Beach ConV munity Association requested 35] kilometre per hour speed limits,! additional stop signs, and improved visibility in the area of First St., Second St, and Smart St. The group backed their request with a petition petition to the Town of Newcastle. New Information Delays Decision on Hale Landfill Site The Durham Region's planning committee has decided to wait three months before making a decision decision on plans for a landfill site in former Clarke Township, north of Newtonville. The tabling motion was made after members of the committee learned that a new party has expressed expressed an interest in the development development of the site. • At a meeting of the committee in Whitby yesterday, elected officials heard that Browning-Ferris Industries Industries (BFI) is planning to study the site's potential as a waste disposal area. "Certainly at this point, we think the property is a good one," said Doug Hatch, solicitor for the firm, following the meeting. He explained that BFI has asked for a three-month adjournment in order to investigate the property with a view to designing a landfill site. Bowmanville Man in Serious Condition After Hotel Fracas A Bowmanville man is in serious condition at Toronto's Sunnybrook Medical Centre suffering from injuries injuries he sustained during a dispute dispute at the Genosha Hotel in Oshawa early Saturday morning. Vance Rekker, 19, of26 The Bridle Path received severe head injuries and remained in critical condition Tuesday. Charged with assault causing bodily harm is the Genosha Hotel's head doorman, Allen D. Cousins, 26, of Simcoc Street South, Oshawa. Durham Regional Police say the altercation occurred when Mr. Rekker Rekker was apparently being ejected I from the hotel. During the resulting struggle, Mr. Rekker fell down a small set of stairs striking his head on a concrete sidewalk. The incident occurred at 12:20 a.m. Saturday , Mr. Cousins was released on bail and is scheduled to appear in Oshawa provincial court Thursday. 1 mended that existing furnaces be changed to hot water gas fired with fan/coils for air distribution. Denny Bryan, building manager with Totten Sims Hubicki, told councillors that the heating system uses a unique design in which hot air is forced into the building through ceiling tiles. This system is rarely seen today, but total replacement of the system was not advised because of the fact that the total cost would amount to $70,000. Mr. Bryan told the committee that it's not unusual for mechanical systems systems to begin to fail after 15 to 20 years. And Councillor Diane Hamre pointed out that previous budgets from the library board had warned that the building was in need of a new furnace. However, Councillor Ann Cowman Cowman said she was shocked that the library spent $100,000 on other projects, projects, including an elevator to the basement, when it had a $40,000 heating problem. "The present heating system has been here about 20 years and has probably outlived its usefulnes," said Mayor Garnet Rickard. The library board's appeal for funds from the town has been referred referred to municipal staff for a report on the costs of the new heating system system along with possible methods for funding. IPs Back to School Time! amr r The halls of Bowmanville schools are again alive with the sound of students. Children everywhere provided a traditional sign that summer is coming to a close as they filed into their classrooms Tuesday morning to begin another school year. One of the back-to-school crowd was six year old Julie Wichman, a gradeone student at Ontario Street Public School. Julie's big smile reinforced her admission that she's happy about returning to the classroom. Her sentiment is likely shared by a Six ORONO FAIR -- This is the weekend when all roads lead to Orono for their great fair that gets underway Thursday evening with the OPP Golden Helmets at 7:30. As usual, Orono Firefighters will stage their annual pancake breakfast on Saturday, starting at 8 a.m. outside the fire hall. And don't forget the Dairy Princess Competition in the arena on stage, starting at 1 p.m. Saturday. There are many more events to please everyone from Thursday to Sunday inclusive. And if fall fairs aren't for you, the Labatt's Can-Am is on at Mosport this weekend and the weather weather is supposed to be cooler. CHANGED PICTURE -- Last week's Statesman had a story saying the Reclaim plant at Goodyear would be closing for a couple of months because of a shortage shortage of orders. A peculiar thing happened just before before the article was published. Goodyear received an order from the United States and they've been pouring ever since so the plant will be operating NOT closing. Some sympathetic souls must have been reading this paper. INVITATION -- All working women are invited to attend a Dinner Meeting of the Bowmanville Business Business & Professional Women's Club on Thursday, Sept. 15. 6:30 p.m. at Lions Centre. Pat Whalen, the guest speaker, is a member of Outreach in Oshawa, whose main project is to offer seminars for parents and children regarding 'Dangers on the Street.' For dinner reservations please call Vivian Pickard 623- 7221 or Greta Brown, 623-5136 by Monday, Sept. 12th. FREE SPAGHETTI -- The parents of children attending attending St. Joseph's School are invited to attend a free spaghetti dinner to be held Monday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the church hall. See Coming Events for further details. BEEF FEAST -- The annual Beef Feast will be held at Courtice United Church on Sat., Sept. 10th at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 728-1368 or at the door. See Coming Events. BAG IT! -- Don't wrap it, bag it and at the same time give local minor hockey a boost. The BMHA will blitz Bowmanville this Saturday, selling green garbage garbage bags to raise funds for their 1983-84 hockey season, which is coming up fast. BANTAMS IN FINALS -- Bowmanville's Legion Bantams are the only local team left in ball finals for Ontario and they play their first game at Soper Creek Park at 1 p.m. Saturday against Brigden. The next one or two games will go in Brigden on Sunday. Drop down and cheer them on. HAM SUPPER -- Hampton United Church has a ham and scalloped potato supper, including salads and homemade pies on Wednesday, Sept. 14. For tickets call 263-2209. KOREA VETS -- Unit 11 of the Korea Veterans Assn, of Canada is holding a Family Fun Day and Hot Beef Supper at Brownsdale Community Centre, Newcastle on Sunday, Sept. 11th at 1400 hours. Call Fred Anderson, Oshawa 725-6746 or George Cameron, Cameron, Newcastle 987-4079 for tickets. f V QUIET WEEKEND -- Newcastle OPP report a remarkably remarkably quiet Labor Day weekend despite heavy traffic movement through the area, Only four minor property damage accidents were reported. BARBECUE -- Pontypool United Church has a Barbecue Barbecue Lunch lined up for this Sunday, Sept. 11th Not Sunday, Sept. 17 as formerly stated. Lunch follows follows the 10 a.m. service. SCOOP -- An irate merchant, tired of having to wash the sidewalk each morning has made a request request to dog walkers through this column. Walk your pets, but please 'scoop' after them. BIKE THEFT -- Because someone stole a bicycle from a garage in town on Thursday of last week, an eight year old boy is heartbroken. It was the first new bicycle he's had. If the person who stole it reads this newspaper, he or she will know where it was stolen from and where to return it. Please help! SPONSORS NEEDED -- A Bowmanville merchant will be walking in Andy Sutch's Terry Fox Wal- kathon on Sunday, Sept. 18th at 9 a.m. Jack Lander of Lander's Hardware and Electric is looking for sponsors for the 20 kilometer walk. Phone 623-5774 and sign up for so much a kilometer or mile. It's for Cancer Research. GIRL GUIDES - Bowmanville District Girl Guides arc holding their Fall Registration on Thursday, Sept. 8th at 6:30 p.m. See Coming Events. ifi i SCOUTS -- Bowmanville Boy Scouts are holding their registration on Wednesday, Sept, 14th at 7:30 p.m. Scout Hall (Lions Centre). See Coming Events.