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i j Byline... By Peter Parrott ; I have fond memories of Victoria Day fireworks. fireworks. ; A warm, spring night embroidered by pin- wheels and Roman candles candles has a special place in my mind. ; And I'm always a little little disappointed that there's never a big public public fireworks display in the Town of Newcastle on Victoria Day. Of course, you can always always arrange your own, home-made pyrotechnics display with a few of the commercial commercial firecrackers available. As a kid, we used to always observe Victoria Day with fireworks fireworks on the lawn. : My Dad used to buy a big box of assorted fireworks fireworks and sparklers which were safely hidden hidden away in a closet to make certain that the kids didn't find them. It was a wise move. After all, adults who play with fireworks can get into enough diffi culty. At least, that's what we found out one memorable May evening evening when ourmostspec- tacular pyrotechnics exhibition occurred. It was an accident, really. really. You see, the entire box of fireworks started to burn. It was a night to remember. Picture the scene: the whole family pinned down below the terrace by pink pinwheels and yellow rockets. Cautiously, Cautiously, you raise your head to see if the barrage barrage has ended. Suddenly Suddenly another rocket explodes in a horizontal horizontal trajectory. The family family once again hits the dirt. The dog howls. Sparklers sizzle. Finally, a shellshocked shellshocked family decides it's safe to venture back to the lawn where they find all that remains of the fireworks is a smoldering smoldering cardboard box. Miraculously, the house and the trees Rotarians Learn About Canada's Contribution to Space Program Chris Trump, vice president of Spar Aerospace, is welcomed to the Bowmanville Bowmanville Rotary Club by president Jack Locke (left). Mr. Trump discussed Canada's contribution to the exploration of space and also showed a film of the Canadarm in operation aboard the U.S. space shuttle. Members of the Bowman- ville Rotary Club learned about Canada's contribution contribution to the exploration of outer space during a meeting meeting last Thursday. Guest speaker was Christ- oper Trump, vice president and assistant to the chairman chairman of Spar Aerospace Limited. Limited. He explained that although although Spar became an independent independent company in 1968, it had previously been a division of de Havilland Aircraft. It started with a workforce workforce totalling 250 and sales volume of $5 million. Today, it has 2,000 employees employees and its revenue totals totals $215 million per annum. Spar's history was founded on the development development of a device known as a Storcablc Tubular Extendable Extendable Member (STEM). This term refers to a device which can be best compared compared to the collapsible measuring tape. The STEM is especially useful for building space anlnnnnes which must collapse for the space flight but expand when the satellite is deployed deployed in orbit. This technology was employed employed in the development of the Canadarm which must store for space travel but extend when used in . space. While the remote manipulator arm is Spar's most famous product, the firm's 15 year history demonstrates demonstrates success in a variety of technological fields. Major activities include the design, development, manufacturing, and servicing servicing of systems and products for defence, aerospace, aviation, aviation, communications, and mapping. Spar and its predecessor companies have been involved involved in the production of more than 50 satellites and the firm is currently working working on a major Brazilian satellite system as well as a communications satellite with capacity for 33,000 telephone conversations and four television channels channels Among the company's success stories is the development development of the Alouette satellite in 1962. This device device was launched before the company became the independent independent firm known as Spar Aerospace. Alouette was Canada's first satellite and the world's third satellite. satellite. "It was probably one of the most useful of the early satellites," said Mr. Trump. He'explained that Alouette gave scientists a view of the upper ionosphere which would be useful in later exploration. In describing the company's company's most recent triumph, Mr. Trump explained that the Canadarm took five years to develop. It had to weigh less than 1,000 and could not be tested on the earth. But astronauts found the arm functioned better in space than it did during tests on the ground. To demonstrate the use of the famed Canadarm, Mr. Trump showed Rotarians a film of the device in action during the third mission of the space shuttle. In his presentation, Mr. Trump advised Rotarians that Canada's role in space may not be as large as that of the U.S. But our country is contributing important specialized technology to the program and making exploration of the heavens an international venture. 0WASC0 V.W., AUDI. INC. SALES-SERVICE Body Shop (to all makes) LEASING-PARTS 1425 Dundas Street East Whitby, Ont. Vi hour from downtown Toronto 668-9383 TORONTO LINE 361-1128 Rentals of: VANS-BUSES-CAMPERS STATION WAGONS - CARS PICKUPS, GMC or VW ALL WITH OR WITHOUT TENTS & CAMPING GEAR UNITS ALSO AVAILABLE IN EUROPE Our Motto: YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR CONCERN Letters to Editor Section Three The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, May 30,1984 15 Bank's Customer for 42 Years Shows His Appreciation have escaped the explosions explosions unscathed. That, at least, is how I remember it. But I've probably embellished the tale just a little. The part about the firecracker firecracker box exploding is true, though. And I'm sure anybody who was there will also vouch for the fact that it was one of the most memorable home fireworks fireworks displays on record. record. I don't think any public public display of fireworks will quite match that little episode. But it would be nice to see a few rockets and sunbursts sunbursts over Bowmanville Bowmanville during celebrations celebrations of Victoria Day or Canada Day. Otherwise I may be tempted to buy my own packet of firecrackers and get some advice from my Dad on how to light them. In that case, the fire department should be warned to stand by. Burlington, Ont. May 24,1984 Dear June Brown and Mr. James, Thank you for your thoughtful thoughtful generosity. In my absence, the concert ticket surely can be used by one of the Statesman Statesman Staff. Yes, I remember a great deal of noise during last summer's sidewalk sale. So VERY pleased to know these youngsters are capable of what you imply to be a better sound. Whatever the sound, the Medical Association advises advises a lower decibal for the sake of hearing and health. As dear old Gordon Sinclair used to say, "people remember remember more of what is said if you arouse their anger." How right he was. What a hornet's nest was stirred in your heart by my sincere annoyance at the loud, hard-rock-sound last summer. Still don't like it but appreciate your feelings since you seem to be personally involved with these young people. Thank you again. Hope your concert at B.H.S. is hugely successful. Yours truly, Mary Morris Bowmanville Lawn Bowling Club, Queen Street, Bowmanville. May 23rd, 1984. Mayor Garnet Rickard and Council, Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario. Dear Mr. Rickard and Council The Bowmanville Lawn Bowling Club sent in a request in November of 1983 on the proper form for a grant from the Town of $400.00. This grant was requested to help the Club keep up their school summer sports program and their Sr. Citizens' bowling program. Also, the new assessment had increased the club's taxes by 50 percent from $510.00 to approx. $830.00. A reply was received from Council stating that after careful consideration consideration our request was denied. No more was thought of this matter until just recently when I was able to study a copy of the minutes of the budget meeting. From these minutes I gather that it was M - S by Hubbard and Cowman that our grant of $400.00 he approved approved - motion lost; M-S by Rickard and Hubbard the Club be given a grant of $200.00 - motion lost. It should be safe to assume from this that Councillors Taylor, Hamre and Hobbs were against the motion. Then we go down the list, and what do we find - namely the following grants: Bow. Jr. C. Hockey Club $1,000.00, Bow. Sr. Citizens Club $500.00, Newcastle Newcastle Bowling Assoc. $725.00, Girls Softball Assoc. $700.00. My point here is that to the best of my knowledge none of these organizations has any tax base nor do they take part in any community services, so why the discrimination on the part of Taylor, Hamre and Hobbs? In closing, may I point out that this Club made a similar request for a grant in 1983 and this was denied on the grounds that we were too late with our request, and that no grants could be made after the budget for the current year had been set. I sincerely hope that any organization requesting requesting a municipal grant after this date will receive the same answer as this Club did in 1983. If I have misread any of the info, in the budget I will sincerely sincerely apologize to the parties concerned. Incidentally, I read in a Sr. Citizens report in The Statesman where they thanked the Town Council for the grant to assist them to GO ON A BUS TRIP. Maybe we should have requested our grant to go on a trip to the National Bowling Championships Championships in Hamilton. Sincerely yours, Ab Mavin. (Secretary) Bob Cameron, left, has been dealing with the bank staff May 14. 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