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MUHMILLE LWpï û2 WIFEMHCE Si. SOWiLLE, ûmiij h'! UCJâS y =7/ • sm is S50731 : : y Meetings for the organization and planning of the biggest Santa Claus Parade between Toronto and Montreal got underway last week. This year's parade is scheduled to set off down the streets from Central Central Public School towards Memorial Memorial Park at 10:30 a.m. on November 17,1984. Now entering its twenty-third season, the Santa Claus Parade has developed into a tremendous event, which draws participation from various local groups and attracts more and more enthusiastic crowds every year. The theme of this fall's extravaganza extravaganza is "Santa Claus is Coming Coming to Town" which will feature floats, clowns, and musical groups. And making a return to Bowman- ville this year following several year s absence will be the popular York Steel Band from Toronto, a band that thrills crowds on all occasions. occasions. After the long march down Bow- manville's main street, the Committee Committee will be judging the entries which will see trophies awarded to the best Senior and Junior works. The judges also hope to introduce a new trophy this year which will be presented to the best filler in the parade. With over two months left to prepare, prepare, there is still plenty of time to make your contribution to this year's parade. The Committee is inviting inviting all Service Clubs, groups or any interested citizens to enter a float or filler in this year's Christmas Christmas celebration. Even if you just want to come out and have some good old-fashioned fun and maybe get a little bit of exercise in while you're at it, you're guaranteed a fabulous time. For further information or to notify the Santa Claus Parade Commute Commute of your intention to participate participate in the parade, please contact any of the following: Parade Chairman-Charlie Trim at 623-3908; Secretary-Darla Allen at 623-1277; Floats-Ede Cole at 623- 2405; Fillers-Marie Baker at 623- 5656; Costumes-Lynn Killingbeck at 623-4228; Bands-Jim Baker at 623- 5656; and Advertising-Marg Crago at 623-2259. '"Tfi I llxbv -7 fl (iMâi r L • 1 : ■"'■■■■ ;\]b j;i%\ c f ) ^ EB i ,\! : I 1^12, I r 1.1/if'-//!.' ,• !" 1/ f , 'T<, ■ ■■ ■ ., / - ; V X ;; Issue 38 32 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19,1984 35 e per copy ' • y 130th Year Slaughterhouse Plans Hit Opposition A council committee has rejected plans for a slaughterhouse south of Tyrone, after hearing that the majority of residents in the immediate immediate vicinity feared the planned planned abattoir would lower property values. "Eighty-nine households are strongly opposed to a slaughterhouse situated on the proposed site," said A1 McKay, a delegate from a committee opposing opposing the abattoir. He added that of the 21 property owners closest to the site, 17 have recorded their opposition. "The present zoning is agriculture agriculture and this is the reason many of Tractor Pullers Donate to Big Brothers The Big Brothers of Newcastle received a donation of $261 as a result of this month's Bowmanville Tractor Pull held at Thistle Valley Park. Roger Swan (left), a representative of the many organizers and participants participants who took part in the pull, is shown here as he presents the cheque to Murray O'Brien, vice president of the Big Brothers. us have decided to reside here," said Mr. McKay. He suggested that a slaughterhouse should either be located in a less populated rural area or in an industrial park. Five opponents of the project addressed addressed the council committee Monday. They indicated that they were afraid the slaughterhouse would not only lower property values, but also endanger the water supply and generally interfere with their enjoyment of their property. However, Bryan Davies, a solicitor solicitor for the owners of the meat processing facility, told members of the town's general purpose committee committee Monday that the size of the operation operation is modest. "This is not intended to be a large-scale slaughterhouse," he said, in outlining the plans of his client, Wilhelm Ullrich. He said it would be used in the family-owned meat cutting, meat processing and specialty meat business. Animals would be slaughtered no more than two days per week and a maximum of 20 would be on the site at any one time. The 32 x 64 building would cost between $60,000 and $70,000, he said. Several farmers told councillors they supported the abattoir. They argued that it is needed because no other slaughter facilities are available available in the immediate area. . Tom Pleasance told councillors that the building would save him a drive of 17 miles to a slaughterhouse out of town. Lawrence Avery expressed a similar view and stated that a slaughterhouse is an essential part of a farming community. "It's an extended extended part of a farming opera- Turn to Page 2 Young Festival Paraders at Newcastle t x Newcastle Village was busy Saturday afternoon when the local Chamber of Commerce held its Fall Festival. The major attraction of the Festival was the parade that wound its way through the village. Many floats took part as well as these young riders whose battery powered powered trikes wheeled them around the parade route. More photos of the parade appear on the front page of the second section. Technicality Ends Hearing F ate Excludes Lawrence From Mulroney's Cabinet Fire Prevention Open House Newcastle's fire department has announced plans for an open house at Fire Station One, in Bowmanville, Bowmanville, as part of Fire Prevention Week activities starting October 8. "Because of the tremendous response response last year, again we will be inviting elementary school students students and their parents to visit the Open House at Fire Station One," said Chief Jim Aldridge in a report to the town's general purpose and administration committee Monday. The fire department plans to set up displays in part of thé parking lot east of the Police and Fire Building. Inside the fire station, slides and movies will be shown and there will be a free draw for a smoke alarm and fire extinguisher. The committee recommended approval approval of the arrangements for Fire Prevention Week, subject to final confirmation from town council. The week's activities also call for a formal proclamation of Fire Prevention Prevention Week by the municipal council. An unusual set of circumstances excluded Hon. Allan Lawrence from a post in Prime Minister Brian Mulroney's cabinet this week. Naturally, he was disappointed, but "It's not the end of the world," he told The Statesman in an interview interview on Tuesday. Mr. Lawrence had been the Justice Justice critic as a member of Her Majesty's loyal opposition in the previous government and had done a tremendous amount of work preparing preparing for a possible take over by the PC party. With this background and the fact that he was Solicitor- General and Consumer and Corporate Corporate Affairs Minister in the Joe Clark government, it seemed reasonable for him to expect that he might play a related role in the new government. But, it was not to be. Newfoundland's Newfoundland's John Crosbie and former Prime Minister Joe Clark were given top spots in the new cabinet. Clark took over External Affairs, with Crosbie going to the Justice role, wiping out Mr. Lawrence's hoped for spot. The second factor in the decision making by ,M>.v Mulroney was his longtime friendship with the Hop. George Hees of Northumberland. He had supported Mr. Mulroney in his leadership bid last year while Mr. Lawrence backed Mr. Crosbie. Once the Prime Minister had decided decided to reward Mr. Hees by making him Veterans' Affairs Minister there was no way he could justify another cabinet post in the neighboring neighboring constituency of Durham- Northumberland. At this point in time, Mr. Lawrence Lawrence says he will have plenty of work to do in Ottawa to keep him busy. And there's always the possibility possibility of obtaining some future posting. posting. An Ontario Municipal Board hearing into the development of land off High St., in Bowmanville was adjourned last Thursday after ruling that citizens who oppose the development had failed to give satisfactory notice. The member of the OMB presiding presiding over last week's hearing agreed with legal arguments preventing the board from hearing the case. Approximately 90 residents have signed a petition indicating their opposition to plans for the 50-unit subdivision on vacant land behind High St. Mr. J. Wigley, solicitor for CEAN Investments, told the hearing that a group of six residents in opposition opposition to the project had failed to note their reasons for objecting. Old regulations regulations did not require reasons for objections. An objection alone could be filed with the OMB. But new regulations state that both a notice of objection and the reasons must be presented. Because of the irregularity in the way in which the matter was appealed, appealed, the OMB ruled that it did not have jurisdiction and could not hear the case.. A second objection to the project was also considered but it was ruled out of order because it had been filed one day after deadlines for objections. Reg Willatts, one of the High St. residents in opposition to the CEAN development, said after the hearing that he is disappointed the residents did not have the chance to state their case. The group had objected to the location location of a road leading to the subdivision, subdivision, arguing that traffic and headlights would interfere with existing houses on High St. Library to Receive *4,000 for New Books Newcastle's library system will receive an additional $4,000 for new books if a recommendation from the town's general purpose committee committee sees final approval at next week's meeting of town council. As a means of cost-cutting, the library's library's book budget has been trimmed by approximately $12,000 this year. However, the possibility of increasing increasing the municipal grant to the library was recently investigated by a joint committee of councillors and library board members. Their recommendations were considered Monday at a meeting of the general purpose and administration administration committee^ W 3>, Flag-Raising Formally Launches United Way Campaign Mayor Garnet Rickard hoisted the flag Monday morning to formally launch the 1984 United Way Campaign in the Town of Newcastle. Assisting His Worship at the Hag-raising in front of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Police and Fire Building arc: Rick Gay (left) president of the Oshawa, Whitby, Newcastle United Way and Maurice Preston, campaign chairman for the Town of Newcastle. This year's United Way goal is $1,728,000. WIN A TRIP FOR TWO TO FLORIDA - This Saturday, the Canadian Statesman will be sponsoring the United Way Yard Sale and Auction at the Bowmanville Bowmanville High School gymnasium. Besides picking up some great treasures at bargain prices, you could win a trip for two to Florida. You don't even have to buy anything, just fill out an entry form and bring it to the sale on Saturday. Remember, all proceeds from the sale will go directly to United Way community community services. For more details, about the draw and the sale, see the advertisement in this week's Statesman. Statesman. PLEASE HELP US NOW - There's still time to donate donate items for Saturday's sale. Please bring anything anything that you can contribute to the trailer parked in the lot across from the Bowmanville Senior Public Public School. If you have no way of getting your articles articles to the trailer, please call Preston Transport at 623-4433, or the Canadian Statesman at 623-3303 for free pickup. Please put a suggested price on any items you donate. Thanks. SILVIA COMING TO SALE - Our local Olympic marathon star, Silvia Ruegger, will be on hand Saturday morning at the Statesman / United Way Yard Sale to meet her many fans, and help sell souvenir United Way programs. Silvia is now attending attending Guelph University and has taken time out from her studies to help the United Way campaign. Let's give her a warm welcome on Saturday morning. RED CROSS DISPLAY - The local branch of the Red Cross will be setting up a display in the Bowmanville Mall on Saturday, outlining all the services the organization organization provides. The display will be at the Mall from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. r : HOUSE LEAGUE HOCKEY MEETING - The BMHA / House League is having a general meeting this Sunday, September 23rd at 3:00 p.m. All parents are encouraged to attend so that any myths and misunderstandings can be cleared up. The meeting takes place in Court Room One at the Police and Fire Building. LEGION WEEK UNDERWAY - Just a reminder that Legion Week is in full swing at Branch 178 headquarters. headquarters. All members and non- members are invited to the Queen Street headquarters, plus on Saturday night, a dance is planned to close out the week. Call the Legion Hall for more information. I KAWARTHA DOWNS NIGHT - This Saturday night is Bowmanville and Hampton Night at Kawartha Downs. Besides the races on Saturday, many events are planned to recognize visitors from Bowmanville and Hampton. The races start at 7:30 p.m. For information or transportation, call 623- 3811. INTERESTED IN SCOUTING? - Anyone interested in joining the Salvation Army Beavers, Scouts or Venturers may register by phoning 623-5680 or 623- 2689 for information. All boys are welcome. NOW THAT'S EMBARRASSING - Last Sunday, we thought we would get in a little pre-season shotgun practice at the Orono Turkey Shoot. With all the confidence of an experienced hunter we stood up and blasted the small target about 75 feet away. Our first shot scored a respectable seven hits on the target. However, our confidence was shattered when a young girl levelled her barrel and fired 14 pellets into the 2"x3" card. We think we'll stick to shooting with cameras for a while yet. TERRY FOX RUN - Pledge sheets are now available for the annual Terry Fox run on September 23rd. The 10 kilometer run is slated to start at 9:00 a.m. at the Memorial Park clubhouse If you are interested, interested, pledge sheets may be picked up at McGregor Drugs or Beaver Lumber. STILL COMPETING - Ex-hockey pros Tom Simpson and Steve West have been going strong recently in two sporting functions. They played for a Whitby slo-pitch team in a championship tournament tournament in Rochester, and lost. But, they switched to their old sport, as members of Buster's Roadhouse hockey team and won their first tournament of the season in Pickering. tolU'r 'X X: ; XV'-