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-A. Jolly Old Saint Nick in Good Form at Annual Parade - y \ ' v K With eight tiny reindeer, a bevy of elves, marching bands, floats, and clowns, Santa arrived in Bowmanville on Saturday. He's shown here as he waves to his friends during the procession down King St. For more photos of Bowmanville's 22nd annual Santa Claus Parade, see the front page of the second section. Staff Moves to Join Union by Donna Fairey Two major developments arose from the meeting table of Newcastle's Newcastle's Public Library Board last Wednesday night. Board members were officially advised that library staff have applied to the Ministry of Labor seeking approval to become unionized. unionized. In an unexpected move at the same meeting, head librarian, Barbara Schon, tendered her resignation resignation from the post she has held for the last four years. Chairman of the library board, Tom Henderson, said the board had been satisfied with Mrs. Schon's work and that her resignation last week came as a shock. "It was her administrative ability that helped bring the Newcastle library library system into the 20th century and up to a very good standard," he stated. Mrs. Schon left the effective date of her resignation open in order to permit the board to fill the vacancy it created. M Commenting on the staffs move to unionize, Chairman Henderson stated, "They are fully entitled to be unionized and we respect their rights. We are not going to do anything anything to discourage it," he said, pointing out that many library boards throughout the province have already formed unions. Bowmanville library branch head, Doug Abbott, says a December December 2nd hearing will be arranged arranged by the Ministry of Labor Turn to Page Two V'cJA ! .o'/ ' ' y' ' 25 c Per Copy ; j • / .), / ■ ./ ! C' ■ : V i ' 7 V I \7 X y.j *" j /X ■ i f ' ; 1 z ! ' V 1 [j ; J /A !/!- 1 •! 7/V /! V x/ x. 1 ' . /: / (/ |;. 4 / / x ill ' / v 623-3303 .... >( Vi \x » f . .i NOV 2 3 V NEWCAS public U Issue 47 54 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1983 129th Year Committee Rejects Plans for New Mall Newcastle's general purpose committee rejected plans for a new shopping mall on the southern boundary of Bowmanville by a 4-3 decision Monday afternoon. The move, which has yèt to go to town council for final approval, may mean an Ontario Municipal Board hearing in which the Town of Newcastle and the Durham Region Region will be on opposite sides of the issue. Durham has recommended approval approval of an Official Plan amendment amendment which would permit the 160,000 square foot development at the southeast corner of Baseline Rd. and Regional Road 57. But town council will be asked next week to deny a request to rezone rezone land for the shopping mall. The recommendation of the general general purpose committee states that the issue will be resolved at the Ontario Ontario Municipal Board, if required. Louie Nuspl, a representative of Pythbow Developments Limited, told elected officials at a public meeting Monday that Zellers would be willing to locate a 52,000 square foot department store at the site. In addition, plans call for a food store and numerous smaller businesses within the mall. The benefits include approximately approximately 250 new jobs and a tax base which will bring this municipality $250,000 per year, Mr. Nuspl said. "I'm not saying there won't be an effect on some people in the downtown downtown core," he noted. But he added that on the long- Thousands Attend Parade The committee responsible for organizing the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade maintained its past level of quality productions Saturday Saturday when thousands of people lined town streets to witness the 22nd procession of floats, clowns, bands and the star attraction from the North Pole. Santa and his reindeer were the final feature in the parade, preceded preceded by more than 50 entries which followed the 1983 parade theme, Story Books Come Alive. There was everything to delight the young and young at heart from Alice in Wonderland to Huckleberry Finn. A group of local postal employees circulated through the crowd distributing candy and collecting letters addressed addressed to Santa. Volunteers were on the scene selling selling parade booster buttons to help finance this year's extravaganza. The parade was led by the Oshawa Legion pipe band while the Bowmanville Bowmanville High School Band brought up the rear, heralding the approach of Santa. The weatherman generously withheld the rain it had predicted until late afternoon, providing the parade with cool but clear weather. Members of the committee who planned the parade were: John Pogu e-chairnmn, Lynn Kil lingbeck, Marg Crago, Ede Col e, Marie Baker, Jim Baker, Del Watson, Darla Alien and make-up was undertaken -by the Rotary Annes. term, the mall will strengthen and not weaken Bowmanville's commercial commercial community. "About 50 per cent of shopping is being done outside outside the Bowmanville area," said Mr. Nuspl. He added that the mall would help to reverse that trend by keeping keeping shopping dollars in the town. Opponents of the project have included included the Bowmanville Mall and the town's downtown merchants. John Gasson, a representative of Rescom Management Ltd., owners of the Bowmanville Mall, told council council that "any new shopping centre development cannot be justified by the marketplace." He added that given the proper financial climate, a department store can be accommodated at the Bowmanville Mall but he noted that completion of the mall is difficult when there's the possibility that a plaza will be built at the outskirts •.ciLthe. town. y Although Bowmanville's downtown downtown merchants association did not 'make a presentation this week, a y Turn to Page Two Couple Honored for Outstanding Service tm- ; :A' ' f U 5 ,-fl , s- , w. 3 fcft'site OirtfiMU. ■ 3f«um&nvi!!« v jPsutrut («<«,>.< ■>* ■■■ ' tw; ,#i» iMriiltt'be* ; The Bowmanville Horticultural Society honored Dick and Ethel Gibbs last week with a certificate of appreciation in recognition of their outstanding service and dedication. The Gibbs are shown here with Merlin Slute, Vice President of the Society. The presentation was made last Wednesday, November 16, at the annual meeting of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Horticultural Society. SfiDdCdtP School Bfl TriJ^fPP Jf?pçjnrF|c Parking Spaces Re-allocated m w M. m E/wO w/ùî m Citizens with business at the town able" over the fact that there are JL C J hall won't have to worry about find- reserved spaces for town officials Following the recent resignation of one of Newcastle's two separate school board trustees, the Peterborough Peterborough Victoria Northumberland Newcastle Roman Catholic Board is looking for a replacement. John O'Toole of Bowmanville, who lead the polls in the 1983 municipal election, has tendered his resignation to be effective December December 1st, 1983. The Bowmanville trustee has made plans to relocate in Port Perry and according to a Ministry of Education residence regulation, he will no longer be eligible to rep resent Newcastle's separate school electorate. Mr. O'Toole says it's an unfortunate unfortunate situation, one that he was not aware of when he purchased his Port Perry home. The separate school trustee initially believed he would be permitted to fulfill the responsibility responsibility of his elected term, considering he continues to own property elsewhere within the board's jurisdiction. A replacement trustee will be in place by December 7th when the board's policy dictates the election of a new chairman and the annual restructuring of committees. Mr. O'Toole advises that the board has decided to appoint a replacement replacement from several local individuals individuals interested in the position. In connection with the vacant seat, the 16 member board chose appointment over two other options - public ballot or the automatic appointment appointment of Cleary Smith, the third place finisher in last year's referendum which elected the top two candidates. Expressing his disappointment at having to relinquish the post, Mr. O'Toole stated, "I'm going to miss it." However, the resigning trustee pledged his support to the appointed appointed replacement saying, "I intend intend to stay close to the new person to try and help with the changeover." Mr. O'Toole says he hasn't abandoned abandoned the idea of seeking public office office and may consider throwing his hat in the next election ring for a seat on the Durham Region Separate Separate School Board. Adrian Hache is the second elected trustee representing Newcastle Newcastle at the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland Newcastle Separate Separate School Board. Citizens with business at the town hall won't have to worry about finding finding a parking space as a result of a recent decision from town council and staff. In approximately one week's time, the parking areas closest to municipal headquarters at the Bowmanville Town Hall and the adjoining adjoining Bell Building will be reserved reserved for persons on municipal business. At the moment, the parking spaces are occupied by the mayor and senior municipal staff. But Mayor Garnet Rickard said Monday that he welcomed the re-allocation re-allocation of parking. He admitted that he has always felt "uncomfort able" over the fact that there are reserved spaces for town officials while ratepayers who must go to the town hall on business have to park on the street. Mayor Rickard said he has always felt that a business should reserve the best parking for its clients. The Newcastle mayor estimates that there will be room for six to eight cars when parking is reallocated. reallocated. He added that persons who now have reserved space at the town hall or in front of the Bell Building will be allocated new parking stalls in the lot at the Police and Fire Building. NEW STUDIO -- Remember Tina Astor who used to live here with her father and mother who operated Astor's Photo Studio? She has followed in father's footsteps and is opening her own studio at 57 Division Division St., Oshawa on Friday, Nov. 25th. Her name is now Perrin and no doubt she would be happy to welcome former friends from this area. LIBERALS -- Tonight at The Flying Dutchman Motor Hotel, the Durham-Northumberland Liberals Liberals are holding a dinner, with the Hon. David Smith as guest speaker. OPEN HOUSE -- The new building at Marnwood House Retirement Home will be on view this Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. during their Open House. See their advertisement for more details. CLEVER PEOPLE -- All over the area there are men and women who obviously aren't spending their spare time watching the soap operas. Instead, they are using their hands and their creative ingenuity ingenuity to make all manner of things for their own satisfaction. And some of them have advanced far beyond the hobby stage. Our hat is off to them. TORIES -- And just to give equal time, the Durham East PCs have scheduled their annual meeting at the Odd Fellows Hall, Orono, on Monday, Nov. 28th at 8. Guest speaker there will be the Hon. Dennis Timbrell, Ont. Minister of Agriculture. GIFT GUIDE -- For the very best in Christmas gifts for all members of the family, look through this week's colorful Gift Guide that is packed with merchant messages and suggestions. ANOTHER SANTA -- We see in the Port Perry Star that Santa Claus must have recovered from three parades in this area last weekend. He is heading back north and will be in Port Perry this Saturday at 2 p.m. With any kind of luck the weather may be as favorable as it was last weekend here, enabling a huge crowd to watch in comparative comfort. CAROL SHEETS -- We have a few extra Christmas carol sheets available for schools or any groups who would like to have them for parties, etc. No charge. DISTURBING -- It must be hard on the nerve ends watching television this week, what with that scary spectacular 'The Day After' and recalling the Kennedy Kennedy years. We'd almost forgotten the problems encountered encountered at that time and it was disturbing to live through them again, SALAI) BAR -- The Salvation Army's giant Christmas Christmas craft and bake sale, 35 Division St. has a special feature this Friday, Nov. 25th ... a Salad Bar. You can eat all you want for $2.95 from 11:30 a.in. to 2 p.m. Business men, housewives, students, please come and support your community service The Salvation Salvation Army. GOOD SHOW -- 'Senator' Jim Coyle dropped in at the San Marino Restaurant, Waverley Rd., last Friday Friday night where several country music artists were holding forth and reports it was a good show that recalled the old Jamboree days. Apparently, this is a regular Friday night feature. MINI-BAZAAR -- Also this Friday, Community Care is staging a Mini-Bazaar including crafts and baked goods at 19 Temperance St. from 9:30 to 12 noon, lu J 4>î»u WA l * LAST CALL -- There are still a few tickets left for the Drama Workshop's production 'And Miss Reardon Reardon Drinks a Little,' with opening night Thursday, continuing until Saturday at ti.H.S. Call Betty Lobb 623-3891. MmmtëXA;::!'. . .MA, ■k-.Af'. „■! ■ 77.:,',. Letter Carriers Collect Mail for Santa Claus V J ife M A IK r/ < v .««m > During the Santa Claus parade on Saturday morning, letter carriers from Bowmanville Post Office were on the job gathering mail for Santa from children along the route. Latest count shows that nearly 600 youngsters handed over their letters to be forwarded. All of them with return addresses will be answered, Other volunteer parade workers included button sellers and program distributors, most of them Legion members. More than $4,000 was collected for use in offsetting expenses.