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bouille library 52 TEMPERANCE SJ. Blacl ■ <,aL£ ,T Fj ;ope withTheir Lives from This Wreck Four Blackstock residents were injured early eral hundred feet south of the railway tracks and Sunday morning after a pickup truck sideswiped a struck a house rented by Alan Crowells. The driver hydro pole and struck a house in Burketon. Durham of the vehicle was identified as Jeff Grove, 17, of Regional Police said the driver and passengers in Blackstock. Passengers were Jeffery Millson, 15; the southbound vehicle received cuts, bruises and Paul McIntyre, 17; and Calvin Brewster, 15, all of some broken bones. But there were no major in- Blackstock. juries. The truck apparently went out of control sev- h v. / v -L f!) 1 : ■' ' f ■■ ' > -u ■ - / / : *'] V/. /v v / ! :y ■:*:// fi :■ '-"/rifjj - . UJ- J s,£/ L -/AV With a Tibetan yak for a mother and a Scottish highland bull for a father, litte Rose came into the world as one of nature's practical jokes. But the rare birth has produced a goldmine of publicity for the Bow- manville Zoo and, indirectly, for Bowmanville. Nobody's laughing now that Rose basks in the spotlight of international fame and guzzles milk from 40-ounce bottles for the benefit of TV cameras and newspaper newspaper interviewers. Alan Connell, one of the owners of the Bowmanville Zoo, admits that the publicity has taken everybody by surprise. The photo of the yow (which represents represents a combination of the words yak and cow) appeared in an advertisement advertisement in the Bowmanville Statesman last week and it led to a story in several of the daily newspapers, newspapers, not to mention radio and TV coverage. Word of Rose's arrival has reached the United States and Europe. She even ranked a mention on NBC TV and on CBC and Global newscasts. "I guess the world's desperate for good news," says Alan philosophically. philosophically. The flurry of publicity has produced produced an inquiry from a London, Ontario, resident who claims to have a male yow which would make a suitable mate for Rose. The Bowmanville Zoo can't vouch for the validity of that claim. "We're Turn to Page 2 ' u <;•'> 25 c Per Copy Issue 26 v, if II ! <r i; II* </■ - ';Wk; 3- 623-3303 > ~xv ' ! \, X;' -'X, 38 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 1984 130th Year Hospital Ends Year with $ 99,301 Surplus Retirement Party Held for Education Director > Bowmanville school board trustees Donna Faiirey and Hal McKnight were among those wishing Director of Education Doug Sifton and his wife Dorothy bon voyage last week at a retirement party for the director at the Port Hope Legion. The Siftons were presented with a guest book put together by children from schools in the Northumberland and Newcastle Newcastle system which Mr. Sifton is signing in this photo. It should come in handy when visitors start to drop in on then, new home on the west coast. Town May Have Found Way To Check for Sewer Mistakes Although Memorial Hospital treated more patients in the 1983-84 fiscal year, it still reported a : surplus of slightly less than $100,000. "Generally speaking, activities have again been trending upward from the previous year placing yet a higher demand on the aging facilities," facilities," said Richard Elston, executive executive director of Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville. Newtonville's marathon runner, Silvia Ruegger, was the winner of a 15 kilometre road race in Portland, Portland, Oregon, on Sunday. Silvia recorded a time of 49 minutes, minutes, 39.6 seconds to defeat Boston marathon champion Lorraine Mol- ler, of New Zealand. Moller placed second in the pre-Olympic event. With the Olympics only six weeks away, a number of the world's top female marathoners were using the Cancer Campaign Passes Objective The Bowmanville Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society has surpassed surpassed its $29,000 goal for the 1984 campaign. To date the reports show $30,000 -- but $33,000 - $34,000 is anticipated when all the figures are tallied. Campaign chairman Glenn Prout wishes to thank all volunteers, cochairpersons cochairpersons and special events chairman Mary Gibson for their many hours spent helping us reach our goal. He reported a 4.1 per cent increase increase in the number of patients treated at the hospital during the fiscal year ending March 31, 1984. A number of speakers pointed out the increasing birth rate recorded at the hospital. It was one of the reasons for the upward trend in hospital use. "In fact, we have had an increase of about 25 per cent in the birth rate, increasing from about 202 to Portland race as a chance to tune- up for the 26-mile race in Los Angeles. Nine Olympic contenders were among the competitors repre'seht- ing 14 countries. "It was good just to be competing with that calibre," Silvia said yesterday. During the weeks leading up to the Olympics, Silvia will be training at home and in Toronto. "1 always find it best to train in a familiar area," she explained. Her schedule includes running approximately 110 miles per week. On July 8, Silvia is scheduled to run her last competitive race before before the Los Angeles Olympics. That event will be a 20 kilometre road race in Chicago. These tune- up races are a good way to judge how well training is progressing, the 23-year-old runner says. Although she does not enter a large number of marathons, Silvia adds: "The races I enter I take pretty seriously." The decision by Eastern Bloc nations nations to boycott the 1984 Olympics Turn to Page 5 253 births in the past year," remarked remarked Dr. H.D. Jethalal, president of the medical staff for 1983-84. "The birthing suite continues to be in great demand, and fortunately we are able to meet most requests for this facility. Patients come from anywhere between Toronto and Peterborough and we are proud of this facility in our hospital," he added. High demand has also been reported reported in physiotherapy, long-term No Solution Apparent For Region Building The question of constructing a new headquarters for regional government government has not yet reached the stage where regional council can make a final decision. ; That's the view of Allan McPh.ail, a member of the Durham, Regi'on's, management committee. "We cannot make a decision until the facts are in front of us," said the Brock Township mayor. He was replying to a question raised during last week's meeting of regional council in Whitby. Mayor McPhail also noted that Durham's management committee couldn't make a decision on the property and had asked for a further report. The committee had discussed the sale of the current regional headquarters headquarters to the Province of Ontario and the use of money raised by the transaction for building a new facility. facility. Durham's staff have been asked to prepare a financial analysis on the implications of a regional headquarters. headquarters. Regional council was assured that no decision on approaching the provincial government to sell the headquarters has been made. care, and medical units. Hospital Board Chairman Harry Locke described the year as busy, interesting, and successful. He noted that in addition to caring caring for a growing number of patients, patients, the hospital has been active in the preparation of plans for construction construction and renovation. Finally, the chairman noted that the year has been particularly successful successful because it has ended with the finances operating in the black. Treasurer Peter Schaffeler reported reported that a surplus of $99,301 occurred occurred last year. The hospital's total revenue for the past fiscal year was slightly more than $7.1 million. Members of Memorial Hospital Corporation were reminded that planjs for expansion and renovation were approved by provincial authorities authorities during the year. The first stepitowards reconstruction of'hos- ph-jr"' facilities $ ill occur this year a loading dock is bqilt. "We are hoping that by early next spring the main part of our construction construction will get underway," said Hospital Board Chairman Harry Locke. Another highlight of the past year is a three-year accreditation granted to Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, by provincial inspectors. "Our recent accreditation surveyors surveyors have indicated that the operations operations of the hospital, the quality assurance programming, and the interrelationships of departments and services are in some cases further advanced than many hospitals hospitals that have been surveyed of 500 beds and larger...Therefore, we can be justifiably proud of the advancements advancements and quality of day-to-day operations operations that have been accomplished accomplished through this team approach approach throughout the past years," said Executive Director Richard Elston. Newcastle has found a way to halt improper sewer connections in new developments. Councillor Ivan Hobbs introduced introduced a resolution Monday night in which he recommended that the Durham Region test sewer systems of new homes with dye before any home is turned over to its owners. The dye test would ensure that no building is discharging household sewage into the storm sewer net work and would allow the municipality municipality to detect errors immediately. The suggestion was unanimously approved by council and will be submitted to the Durham Region. "The intent of this is that we try to do something constructive for the future so it won't happen again," said Councillor Hobbs. He added that the proposal was only a suggestion from the town Turn to Page 2 Silvia Wins in Oregon Next Race in Chicago CANADA DAY -- Scouts, Scots and Skiffs are combining combining forces with Bowmanville Museum for a Canada Canada Day celebration at Port Darlington Marina on Sunday, July 1st. You'll be able to hear the Navy band, see the Color Guard, listen to the skirl of the bagpipes, enjoy the young Scottish dancers, compete compete in the canoe and dinghy races or win a prize for the best costume or decorated watercraft. You may also make reservations for breakfast, lunch or dinner by calling 623-4925, Let's celebrate together. The events are supported by the Secretary of State for Canada. For further information, call 623-2734. TOWN CRIER -- There's a Town Crier Festival in Peterborough on June 29th and we understand that Phil Hayman of Newcastle may enter. He certainly looked and acted the part during the recent heritage heritage celebrations. MORE BERRIES -- Our thanks to Ted Watson for more luscious strawberries this week. They were huge and flavorful. No doubt all the pick your own spots will be packed this weekend. This year's crop appears to be one of the best yet. They won't last long, so make the most of the season. ECUMENICAL -- A heading error last week brought a few comments from members of the Christian Women's Club and the Catholic Women's League. You have to admit the abbreviated versions, versions, CWC and CWL are quite similar and we did mix them up. Our apologies. NO MAIL -- We don't need to remind anyone that Monday is a holiday and there will be no postal services services available. Everything will return to normal on Tuesday. Most places of business will be closed, except except for the handy stores. TALL SHIPS -- Somebody thoughtfully brought in | j an itinerary for the Tall Ships after we mentioned x that they would be in Cobourg late in July. It says U they will be in Toronto from July 7 - 11, Rochester July 12 -15 and Kingston July 16-21. Our information is that five of them will continue the visit, with stops at various Lake Ontario ports. ORANGE PARADE -- This year's Orange parade for this area will be held on July 7th at Beaverton. Just 10 years ago, it was held in Bowmanville at Memorial Park. CALITHUMPIAN PARADE -- We haven't found out where that word calithumpian comes from, but understand it means big or gigantic. Anyway, Port Hope's parade on Monday at 1 p.m. promises to be a calithumpian event with dozens of bands, floats, fire trucks and other features that will make for an exciting show. Other attractions are going on the same day in the hilltown as they continue to celebrate celebrate their sesquicentennial. HIGHLAND GAMES -- While the Orangemen and women are marching in Beaverton, the Scots will be gathering at Cobourg for the annual Highland Games, July 7th. The Oshawa games come later in the month. CONCERTS IN PARK -- The popular, free concerts in the park at the McLaughlin Bandshell in Oshawa get under way Tuesday, July 3rd, featuring Bill Askew and his 14-piece stage band. They will entertain entertain every Tuesday until Aug. 21st. Wednesday programs programs start July 11th, Bandshell concerts also take place in Port Hope, usually every Thursday evening all summer, sponsored by the Friends of Music group. ras t „ Mmmmmmmmmsmmmmmm. : ! 1 1 v 1964 District Kinsmen Executive Holds Reunion Here On Saturday, a unique reunion took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Brown, Southway Drive. Mr. Brown had been the Governor of District eight Kinsmen Clubs back in .1964 and those attending the reunion were members of the District Executive at that time. Included were, front row, 1- r, Art Stone, Jake Brown, Jerri Lake, Jim Gartshore, Don Stutt; back row, Byron Bunt, Jack Robertson, Gord Garrison, Jack Schill and Bob Luke. Needless to say, many interesting conversations look place as they brought each other up-to-date.