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Armed i ded Landing West of Town s Ik/- WWW • ' .'V-f Î- f f ' ■:M V, V+Xjt f "■ J . I-Ï -V/• v -'., .. ••' • ■ A Canadian Armed Services helicopter out of Trenton was forced to land Sunday night in a field north of Highway 401 about one mile west of Holt Road. As a precautionary measure the pilot set the chopper down about 8:00 p.m. when the craft's instrument instrument panel registered a shortage of oil. Durham Regional Police, the Bowmanville fire department XXXiXX' f, r'l and the local ambulance service stood by, however, no injuries or damages occurred as a result of the unscheduled landing. When the matter was resolved the following day, the helicopter proceeded on its course to the Trenton air base. The chopper is shown above following the touch down. Two Men Escape from Millbrook fey Newcastle's OPP detachment and the Durham Regional Police were put on special alert Tuesday following following the escape of two convicts from the Millbrook penitentiary south of Peterborough. Apparently the pair fled from the maximum security detention centre sometime Monday night. Newcastle OPP believe the convicts subsequently stole a car in Peterborough Peterborough and proceeded south to the Orono area. | y Reports were received that the prisoners were observed Tuesday morning in the village of Orono where they abandoned the stolen vehicle and made off on foot. One of the escapees is Russell McCreight, 22, of Goderich. Police say Mr. McCreight is 5'8" tall, weighs 154 pounds, has light brown hair and blue eyes with tattoos on both arms. The OPP say his escape companion companion is Maurice R. Lavoie, 19, of Welland Welland who is S'il" tall, 184 pounds, \ W \\k J fi $ Ô V? : " vc/ fil M Eg and has blond hair and green eyes. An OPP helicopter and tracking dogs were used Tuesday providing evidence that the convicts had made their way down the Wilmot Creek south of Orono. Both men were apparently wearing wearing dark blue prison uniforms and running shoes. Anyone with information information regarding the escapees whereabouts is urged to contact either the Newcastle OPP or the Durham Regional Police. P|!# 4 V 623-3303 25' Per Copy 7 / 1 d M?! 4--44 Xv y/ . 7 K J. A. ,v. . r- X /v k /,-' V (tÿA'i't I'/ Ki J"; l : P r: ! • :/! X- V V X-' V V V Issue 38 48 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21,1983 129th Year Town Still Wants Pine Ridge School Sewer and Water Rates May Increase by 6 Percent in '84 718- JC Sewer and water rates could increase increase by six per cent next year, according according to a report prepared by staff of the Durham Region. The increase would amount to just over $10 per year for an average sewer and water customer in the Region. The findings of the staff report will be considered today, Wednesday, Wednesday, September 21, at a special meeting of D urham's regional council. council. In addition to making recommendation recommendation on next year's water rates, the report also deals with lot levy fees charged for new housing units. Regional staff are asking for an immediate immediate reduction in these fees. To date, none of the recommendations recommendations have been accepted by regional regional council. Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard said Monday that although he favors a review of the water and sewer rates, he feels it's too early to set the 1984 fees at this time. "I hope we can go along with no increase increase in water and sewer rates," Mayor Rickard added. Councillor Diane Hamre said she would not be in a position to comment comment on the proposed new rates until she has heard staffs report to regional council today. Councillor Marie Hubbard also stated that she will be reserving judgment on the proposed in- M FS §1 ■ mmm HIT BY RAIN -- Sunday's heavy rain forced several changes in plans for area events. The Change of Command ceremony in Oshawa was switched from Civic Fields to the Armories where Lt.-Col. Ian Golding Golding became the new Commanding Officer of the Ontario Ontario Regiment. He takes over from Lt.-Col. Leo Morin. Out Kendal way the Eagles Appreciation Day was cancelled and will be held this Sunday. Port Hope Fair's attendance on Sunday also must have suffered considerably. This week, it will be Lindsay Fair time. creases until she has heard staff explain explain the reasons behind them. The construction of water and sewer services along Highway Two from Oshawa, eastward is one item which members of council will be considering when they meet today. Councillor Cowman said that for her ward this is the most important item in the regional report and she added that Durham must build the water and sewer system at the same time that Highway Two is being widened. "It's a question of now or never," she explained. The cost of extending the pipes from Town Line Rd., to Tooley's Rd. would total $820,000 for both water and sewer systems. She noted that the watermains and sewers are needed along Highway Highway Two through Courtice because some homes are facing the problem of contaminated wells. Councillor Cowman noted that the Durham Region has named Courtice as an area for urban growth. Durham must either continue continue with its original plans or turn its back on them, she said. FreventioB. f T ee.i VO) timer Fire Prevention Week will be held in the Town of Newcastle October October 9 to 15. Newcastle's general purpose committee approved plans for Fire Prevention Week during a meeting Monday in Bowmanville. In a report to the committee, Deputy Deputy Fire Chief Jim Aldridge noted that a public open house will be held at Bowmanville's fire hall during during the week. Half of the parking lot to the east of the Police and Fire Building will be used for displays and demonstrations, demonstrations, while inside the fire hall, there will be fire safety slides and movies. I Ë, Ai i-6, «lJ 1 M The deputy fire chief added that invitations will be distributed to all elementary school students in the Town of Newcastle, inviting them and their parents to visit the open house in Bowmanville. "This week is also a time for public public awareness," the deputy chief said in his report. "It is the process of getting people to know, like, and support their fire department and to develop a sense of community awareness." Fire Prevention Week is an event held annually across North America during the week of October October 9. Elected officials have not given up attempts to acquire the 106-acre Pine Ridge Training School for municipal purposes. But town council voted against submitting a tender for the purchase of the property. property. Newcastle council met Monday in a closed-door session to discuss the future of the former boys' school. The result was a decision to arrange arrange a meeting between Mayor Garnet Rickard and the Ministry of Government Services, the owner of the land. At the meeting, the town would discuss its "serious intentions intentions with regard to the Pine Ridge School property." Commenting on long-range plans which foresee a population of 45,000 in Bowmanville alone, Newcastle Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard pointed out that Pine Ridge could become an important asset to the municipality. "We're going to need some land," said Mayor Rickard. "Here is some land in a large block." Possible uses for Pine Ridge include include recreational facilities, play- ■ mg/fields, and parklands. : Bilt. Bowmanville's regional councillor, Marie Hubbard, said this week that the town should not spend taxpayers' money to take over the site. "I will not be supporting supporting the purchase of the school," she said. She also rejected the suggestion suggestion that money to acquire the site be drawn from the town's adminis- / trative improvement fund. In addition, the Ward Two councillor councillor says that the administrative centre of the Town of Newcastle should remain in downtown Bow : manville. She rejected the idea of the town purchasing the property as a future asset. We are not in the land-banking business," she said. Councillor Ivan Hobbs said he is opposed to the Town of Newcastle purchasing Pine Ridge School and was also against the municipality Turn to Page 2 MIDNIGHT MADNESS -- This Friday night wear your pyjamas to the Bowmanville Audio-Vision Midnight Madness sale 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. and win a prize. It will be nice if the weather stays warm like it was on Tuesday. PAPER DRIVE -- This Saturday, Bowmanville Boy Scouts will be roaming the town, gathering up bundles bundles of paper that hopefully will be tied and placed on the curb early. COLOR TOUR -- Bowmanville Kinsmen are expecting expecting that fall is not too far away. They are planning planning their color tour for seniors on Sunday, Oct. 2nd. If you would like to join the tour, call McGregor Drugs at 623-5792 as soon as possible, please. WRONG PLACE -- A misplaced comma in last week's Statesman could have been interpreted incorrectly. incorrectly. The 1st runner-up for Durham Dairy Princess Princess is Theresa Wygerde. OPENING -- The Senior Citizens residence on Liberty Liberty St. North, named Forestree Place and sponsored sponsored by the Foresters, will hold its official opening this Saturday at 1:30 p.m. We note that the sod has been placed and even trimmed to make the structure structure look even more attractive. From all reports, the Foresters are having little trouble finding tenants. SHOWCASE CO-OP -- This Friday afternoon at 4, a new project will be launched in Orono. It is called Orono Showcase Co-operative and features crafts and art by local talented citizens. The opening continues continues all weekend. NEW MODELS -- The two General Motors dealers in this area, Cowan Pontiac-Buick and Roy Nichols Chevrolet-Oldsmobile are holding their annual new 1984 model shows this weekend. In the meantime, meantime, thousands are making the effort to tour the huge GM facilities in Oshawa as part of their 75th anniversary program. We've just noticed that Macintosh Chrysler-Plymouth, Oshawa, are also showing their 1984 models. LOCATION CHANGE -- The Museum lecture scheduled for tonight will be held at the Library auditorium rather than the Court Room of the Police-Fire building, this week only. FIRST AID -- Another First Aid Class is being lined up to be held at Bowmanville High School, if enough register. Anyone interested should call Alf Brown 623-5034 or Had Luxton 623-3693. OPEN HOUSE -- It will also be a big weekend at the Visual Arts Centre during Open House when instructors instructors will be on hand to welcome those registering registering for courses. That's Friday from 1 to 5, Saturday 12 noon to 4, Registration will be open the following weekend, Saturday and Sunday. Then, the work begins. begins. MAGIC HARMONY -- If you have not already purchased tickets for the Lakeshore Shrine Patrol's "Night of Harmony" this Saturday at Bowmanville High School, tickets will be available at the door. It sounds like a great evening of fine entertainment. entertainment. OUTREACH WALKERS-This Saturday, more walkers walkers will be on the road between Orono and Newcastle Newcastle raising funds for Outreach. The walk begins at 8:30. About Ready to Begin Terry Fox Walk Early Sunday morning, 69-year-old Andy Sutch Sr. at right was decked out in his colorful jogging suit, all set for the Terry Fox marathon walk to Newcastle. Alongside is Jack Lander of Bowmanville and more than 20 others gathered to participate and were expecting to raise close to $3,000 during the trek for cancer research. Board of Education Director Will Not Renew His Contract The Director of Education for the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education, Mr. D.C.D. "Doug" Sifton, will not be renewing his employment contract with the board which expires August 31, 1984. The matter will come before the Board Trustees this Thursday night when they will be asked to consider extending his period of service to September 15, 1984 at which time the Director's retirement would become become effective. Mr. Sifton assumed the duties of Education Director with the Board on September 1,1979. ! 1. ? H f « i !■' : f Ï rx, ? Father and Daughter Win Moose Calling Championships Ron Farrow and his 11-year-old daughter, Jody, are shown here with some of the trophies they won in the recent world championship moose calling calling competition held in Toronto. Ron is holding two hand-carved wooden trophies. The larger one is for winning the world championship and the smaller trophy represents the Ontario moose cal ling championship. He won both during competition competition September 10 and 11 at the International Centre. Jody is holding the moose calling horn she used in her victory in the junior moose calling championship. She'll be receiving her own trophy at a later date. Turn to Page Two for Story