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r • « mmcEST mwwlle. mm n ~3 2 7 1304 $2 ~ f t-'riÿ BüiiLlê ma Ou Pay for Sewer Back-Ups Durham Regional Councillors have elected to pay a $250 relief grant to the victims of sanitary sewer back-ups. Five homeowners on Scugog Street in Bowmanville whose basements basements were flooded in March, 1984, will be the first to benefit from the Region's new policy. The grant is intended to help cover the cleanup costs and will be retroactive to January, January, 1984. Councillor Diane Hamre, who vi sited the homes after the initial cleanup in March, told the Regional Council that "it's a serious health hazard to leave a basement in that condition". Councillor Bruce McArthur agreed: agreed: "You can't do anything worse to taxpayers than to leave their basement covered with human excrement." "It's not a question of liability, it's a question of health", he added. While sympathetic to the situa tion some Councillors were afraid the payment would represent an admission of liability on the part of the Region, and felt that the home- owners should rely on their own insurance insurance policies. "It's not reasonable to expect people to take the $250 and walk away, they're going to try and get every cent they can", said Councillor Councillor Jim Witty. However the majority in Council agreed with Councillor Tom Ed wards' sentiment that the payment would be "an indication that the Region does have their (the home- owners) interests at heart." Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard referred to the Municipal Act and pointed out that a grant of this nature nature was appropriate. Though the Region was not negligent it was "a party to the problem", and so the $250 payment to help with cleanup costs "is the reasonable thing to do", he said. tatsman Issue 52 20 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1984 3 5 c per copy 130th Year Ontario St. Students Made Own Decorations Decorating the Christmas tree is a lot more fun when you've made the decorations yourself! These Grade 3 students from Ontario Street Public. School are pictured here adding the final pieces to tisrrç beautiful creation. 1 Hospital's Fund Raising Still Needs $One Million Orono Fire Damage *65,000 Structural damage alone is estimated estimated at $65,000 as the result of a fire on Main Street in Orono Friday, December 21. The Newcastle Fire Department reports that the fire occurred at approximately approximately 4:30 p.m. It demolished a single storey family family room at the rear of the structure and damaged much of the remaining remaining two-storey building. The source of the fire was a flue pipe from a wood-burning stove. The family room portion of the home was fully involved in flames when firefighters arrived. Platoon Chief Gregg Corden said there was no one in the home when the fire occurred. The building is owned by Brian Dennis Sprayson. Memorial Hospital's fund-raising efforts have accounted for $1.7 million million in the first six weeks of the campaign. That leaves a total of $1 million to be raised from community contributions, contributions, said hospital campaign chairman Joseph Kraemer. Mr. Kraemer, a retired executive from the pulp and paper industry who lives near Orono, discussed some of the fund-raising highlights in an interview last week. Employees from Memorial Memorial Hospital are among the strongest supporters of the campaign. campaign. The "hospital family" which includes the auxiliary, board mem- Business Schedule For New Year's Business as usual during the first week of the new year? Well almost. Most businesses and government offices will be closed on January 1st only, with some closing earlier than usual on New Year's Eve. Some of the chartered banks have extended hours on Monday but most are following regular, hours, aijd all are closed on New Year's Day. The Post Office will be closed New Year's Day and will close at 3:30 p.m. on New Year's Eve. Garbage collection will follow the usual schedule except on New Year's Day. Garbage normally picked up on Tuesday will be picked up on Wednesday instead. The Brewers' Retail outlet will be open during regular hours on Monday, Monday, closed on Tuesday. The L.C.B.O. will also close on New Year's Day but will be open until 6 p.m. on New Year's Eve. bers, and the foundation, has made personal pledges totalling$325,000. Since the campaign was launched November 12, the hospital's employees employees and associates have raised $190,000. "The hospital itself is enthusiastic enthusiastic and is keen on the project," said Mr. Kraemer. He noted that $5.8 million is the total estimated cost of renovating Memorial Hospital. Of that amount $2.7 must be furnished by the public. public. The early surge in financial support support has come from sources such as the Town of Newcastle and the Memorial Hospital Foundation. The next phase of the fund-raising fund-raising program will occur in January when all residents of the Town of Newcastle will receive a brochure inviting them to contribute towards the future of Memorial Hospital. "By the middle of January, each and every individual will be informed informed in great detail," said Mr. Kraemer. In addition, between 40 and 50 volunteers will be calling on the tow n's business and commercial •.yumunity In order to solicit dona- Vifons from Lie corporate sector. Volunteers in charge of the cor- Turn to Page 2 Draw Winner Receives Her Santa Money Brenda Ballard, right, was the lucky winner of $100 worth of Santa Money in the first of three BIA Christmas draws. Brenda is shown above receiving her prize in time for Christmas shopping from Fran Smales. Midnight Madness Sale Welcomed Bargain Hunters Thousands attended downtown Bowmanville's first pre-Christmas Madness Sale held last Wednesday evening. Participating merchants welcomed welcomed crowds of bargain hunters into their stores from 7 p.m. until : past midnight. "We were packed solid right through until closing," explained Ted Denny, owner of Bowmanville Audio Vision. "The sale was a great success for all involved," he added. Canadian Tire, which has held a Midnight Madness Sale during the Christmas rush for a number of years now, initiated the multi-store involvement. After local store owners realized the popularity of Canadian Tire's annual sale, they decided to band together to offer a wider selection of discount merchandise for those, Ihte-night shoppers. 1 "Everyone was pleased with thy results," said Ted Denny. "We'll de finitely try to organize the same sale again next year." As for the overall Christmas sales picture in the Bowmanville area, merchants are finding buyers to be fairly consistent with last year. Expect Big Crowd At Mayor's Levee Join your friends and neighbours and local officials to celebrate the beginning of a New Year in Newcastle Newcastle at the Mayor's Levee on New Year's Day. The festivities begin at 12:30 p.m. and continue until 2:30 in Courtroom Courtroom Number One, at the police and fire building on Church Street in Bowmanville. Last year's reception was enjoyed by approximately 300 Town of Newcastle Newcastle residents ?.nd the Mayor hopes to see as many again at this second annual levee. All are welcome. welcome. ■ Bits and Pieces Knox Christian Students Present Impressive Concert The students of the Knox Christian High School presented an impressive performance of Christmas Christmas music in a concert held Thursday, December 20, The event took place in the gymnasium of the Durham Christian High School and every available available seat was filled. The school choir is shown above. CHECK YOUR REINDEER SANTA - We re a little concerned about a mishap that occurred early Monday Monday morning when a motorist collided with a deer on Highway 2, just west of Bowmanville. The car sustained more than a $1,000 damage, but the deer disappeared into the woods. We doubt that it was one of Santa's eight tiny little reindeer, but we are still waiting for confirmation from the North Pole. Santa made his regular rounds on Christmas Eve, so we suspect that his crew is still intact. CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING - Either an unfortunate unfortunate accident, or someone with an I.Q. of half a dozen, managed to break the front window of Family Trust in Bowmanville. Not only will they have to replace the window, but it wasn't exactly warm over the weekend. All things considered, it could prove to be a costly incident. And we thought it was supposed supposed to be the festive season. NO CHRISTMAS PAPER PLEASE - Last week we reported that collectors from the Durham Recycling Recycling Centre would be picking up old wrapping paper along with old newspapers. However, there must have been a bit of a mix up, because the Centre is unable to accept this type of paper. Apparently, wrapping paper is not easily recyclable and accordingly, accordingly, the organizers ask that you only leave old newspapers and inserts at curbside. NOT QUITE AS FAMOUS - We have just received word that it could have been Santa's tenth reindeer, Olive, that was struck by the car on Monday morning. morning. Olive is not quite as well known as Comet and Cupid, but she does earn a spot in the song "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer." Haven't you ever heard the line, "Olive the other reindeer, used to laugh and call him names..." DON'T FORGET MAYOR'S LEVEE - The second annual annual Mayor's Levee will be held on January 1st, 1985 in Court Room One of the Police and Fire Building. Last year's levee was extremely well attended and this year should be no exception. The festivities get underway at 12:30 p.m. PLAYS SANTA - All Fifth Wheel Truck Stops played Santa for their customers on Wednesday, December 19th, when they served more than 1,000 turkey dinners dinners or roast beef dinners to their number one customers, customers, the truckers. They have been doing this every year for some time. Unfortunately, the notice about this event didn't arrive in the mail until the 21st, just a bit too late for news or picture coverage. KAWARTHA WINTER RACING - Horse racing enthusiasts enthusiasts will be happy to know that they won't have to wait until April for the return of harness racing at Kawartha Downs. The race track has received permission to hold Sunday winter racing starting in January. ART RENTAL SERVICE - The Visual Arts Centre suggests a New Year's project that will serve two objectives. It's an art rental service that will provide provide citizens with magnificent paintings for their homes at an exceptionally reasonable cost and will also help the Centre's fund raising. The service will be available Sunday, January 6th to Thursday, January 10th from 1-4 p.m. daily or by appointment. Call 623-5831. HOCKEY TOURNEY -- Don't forget the gigantic Pee Wee hockey tournament that was to get under way Thursday morning at 8 a.m. at Bowmanville and Darlington Darlington Arenas. It will continue until Saturday when the finals will be played. SEASON'S GREETINGS - With all the holidays, we are not quite sure when you'll receive this week's Statesman. In 1985, we'll be starting our 131st year of publication and with any kind of luck we'll make 132. Everyone at James Publishing wishes you the best of the season and continued success in 1985. See you next year.