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It 80HIIANVILLE LIBRARY 62 TEflPERfifICE ST. BOHflANVZLLE. ONTARIO Time in Newcastle L1C3A8 BOHLIB 858731 P8P Apple-blossom time is one of the most colorful seasons of the year in the Town of Newcastle. But, unfortunately, it never lasts long enough. Here, two and one-half-year-old Stephanie Parrott makes the most of apple blossom season as she inspects this year's bumper crop. r m 1 MjV'i W1 ®~ - MÆ ■■ " Bowmanville residents could have the use of a brand new arena within the next two years. Newcastle Council has received a recommendation that the town undertake the construction of a new Bowmanville Arena and phase out the old facility in a two-year time span. According to a progress report from Rethink Inc., the consultants conducting a feasibility study for a new facility, the present Bowmanville Bowmanville Arena is "in a state of disrepair". disrepair". The current arena would require a capital expenditure in excess of $300,000 for immediate repairs and $23,000 annually for maintenance. •Wl) . The report also indicates that another inspection and re-evalua- tion of the arena would be necessary necessary after five years. The alternative favoured by the consultants is the construction of a new, year-round facility that would require only nominal maintenance expenditures and would increase the Town's revenues. The study suggests the use of sal- veagable parts of the old arena to lower the construction costs of the new. "A modern facility", would cost an estimated $2.3 million. However, this figure represents only the cost of replacing the arena with a structure structure similar in size and function and excludes the cost of land to build it on. The feasibility study will consider consider additional uses for an arena complex, such as a seniors' centre and meeting halls, through workshops workshops with residents, recreation groups and potential users. The consultants are also gathering gathering information and input from the community by means of a questionnaire, questionnaire, and have begun to examine potential sites. Council members received the update from the consulting firm in a report from Community Services Director Jan Devantier at the general general purpose and administration committee meeting on May 21st. «Jm i'y <£a 35* Per Copy 4 1985 MAY 2 (r ") , 623-3303 I ■ /(A, % fhf . i V/ 'if Issue 21 26 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, MAY 22,1985 131st Year Separate High School Planned for F all Bowmanville's first Roman Catholic Catholic high school will be started this fall at the St. Stephen's School in Bowmanville. , Sylvia Vanhaverbeke, a trustee with the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Newcastle separate school board, said 40 Premier Miller Names Sam to Cabinet Durham East MPP Sam Cureatz will be working on amendments to rules that govern Ontario's legislature legislature as a minister without portfolio in the cabinet of Premier Frank Miller. Mr. Cureatz said he and his family were celebrating his son's first birthday last Thursday night when he received a phone call from the Ontario premier. The MPP accepted his invitation to join the cabinet and was formally appointed the following day. Mr. Cureatz' background as former deputy speaker and as parliamentary parliamentary assistant to the solicitor-general solicitor-general have given him a good foundation for his new assignment. assignment. "I am looking forward to it," he said, adding that it is a non-partisan role which will require him to meet with representatives of all pa vties. Mr. Cureatz noted that as a former speaker of the House, he has discovered discovered feelings of frustration on the part of backbenchers who would like to be able to participate more fully in the parliamentary process. "We will work towards a consensus consensus of all parties to see if we can get a better understanding of all rules of procedure," said Mr. Cureatz. . • )j * vi.mtivmv wcwiesjtv Explosion Kills Local Man A tragic explosion at a Whitby steel mill Tuesday morning claimed the life of a Bowmanville man and sent three others to hospital. hospital. William Puddister, 41, of Roser Cres., Bowmanville, was pronounced pronounced dead at the scene. Mr. Puddister Puddister was a foreman at the Lake Ontario Steel Company Ltd., and an employee of the company for 23 years. He leaves his wife, Lyne, and two daughters age 15 and 22. David Hircock, 47, of Hampton, and Allan Horner, 35, of Oshawa, were taken to Dr. Joseph O. Ruddy Hospital in Whitby, and are listed in fair condition although Mr. Hircock Hircock was transferred to the Oshawa General.,' At approximately 10:30 a.m. the three men were pouring molten steel into a ladle when a side of the furnace blew away, according according to Durham Regional Police. The explosion sent hot metal, steam, dirt and debris flying into the area around the furnace. Mr. Puddister's body was pulled out of the building by another em ployee, Kevin Howboldt of Oshawa. He was treated for shock in hospital, hospital, and released. The accident is being investigated investigated by the Ontario fire marshal's office, Durham Regional Police and the Ministry of Labour's industrial health and safety branch. An inquest inquest is expected. A mass for Christian burial will be held at St. Joseph's Church, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, on Thursday at 10 a.m. Visitation will be at the Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home Wednesday evening from seven to nine p.m. MADE IT -- Congratulations are extended to Durham East MPP Sam Cureatz who has been elevated elevated to a cabinet post in the Progressive-Conservative Progressive-Conservative provincial government headed by the Hon. Frank Miller. His new post as a cabinet minister without portfolio didn't change Sam's modus operand! too much. He was on the job congratulating the proprietors of Kirby Store on their anniversary Saturday and then called at Bowmanville Golf and Curling Club's official opening. At the moment, there's no telling how long he'll be a cabinet minister, minister, it's all in the hands of the Liberals and New Democrats who may decide to join forces and oust the PCs. HOME SHOW -- If you are interested in Home Shows, there is a big one at Cobourg Arena, Pad 2 this weekend, from Friday evening to Sunday, with 80 businesses participating. There's also a Kinsmen sponsored 5th Annual Country Jamboree in Pad 1 Cobourg Arena, with 10 bands competing for a $1,000 purse Friday at 7 and Terry Sumsion and the Stage Coach in concert at 1 p.m. Saturday, followed by a dance in the evening. WHAT ACTION--Last week we published an item about Jack Miller losing one of a pair of tickets to a Blue Jay ball game. He left the other one with us in case somebody found the first one. Apparently they did. We hear that R. Stephens found the lost ticket at Canadian Tire and took it to the Legion. Jim Foreman either read or heard about the deal and came to The Statesman office to pick up the second ticket. We understand he used both tickets to the game only to see the Blue Jays blow it in the ninth. Oh well, we did our best. Did anybody find the cockaticl that was lost? CARD PARTY -- The Museum at 37 Silver Street in Bowmanville is hosting a card party for senior citizens citizens on Thursday, May 30th from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by the Central Public Public School band and refreshments will be served. All seniors are welcome. He added that his role may also include more controversial matters such as the TV in the legislature and the hours during which members members sit. Mr. Cureatz becomes one of three Durham Region MPPs who have achieved posts in the Miller cabinet. George Ashe, of Durham West, became management board chairman and Ross Stevenson, of f ^pzham York, was given the ag- ,culture portfolio. Mr. Stevenson is a new face for ie Progressive Conservative cabinet, but Mr. Ashe is former energy minister. Mr. Cureatz said he feels the number number of cabinet ministers from Durham Region is "terrific" and represents the support the public of the Durham Region has given government MPPs. Hydro Employees Return to Work It's business as usual at Ontario Hydro's Darlington Generating Station Station this week as striking members of the Ontario Hydro Employees' Union resumed their duties. The 12-day strike by members of CUPE Local 1,000 ended early Friday Friday morning. The strike was settled after the question of work jurisdiction jurisdiction and other major disputes were referred to binding arbitration. Ontario Hydro spokesman Sue Stickley said , employees laid off during the walkout will be re-hired over the next couple of weeks. grade nine students have registered registered for the program. Registration greatly exceeded expectations. In fact, the school board would have been willing to launch a grade nine class with half that number of pupils. "We are delighted delighted that in Bowmanville they're going to start with 40," said Mrs. Vanhaverbeke. The board intends to introduce another grade in the separate school system at Bowmanville next year when the current grade nine students move on to grade 10. A pilot program at Cobourg's St. Mary's School was conducted last year and will be expanded to grade 10 this September. In addition to offering grade nine to Bowmanville and area separate school students in September, the board will also offer grade nine in Lindsay commencing this fall. In previous years, Peterborough had the only Catholic high school within the board of education for Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland Northumberland and Newcastle. Club Celebrates 50th Anniversary Bowmanville Lions Host International President Bowmanville Lions Club will welcome welcome their International President Bert Mason to their fiftieth anniversary anniversary celebration meeting on Tues- ' day, May 28th at 7 p.m. President Mason of Donag'nadee, Ireland represents more than 1.5 million members of more than 36,000 Lions clubs in 157 countries and geographical areas around the world. He will be the guest speaker at the local club's dinner meeting at their Beech Avenue Centre. A Lion for more than 26 years, President Mason was the charter president of the Belfast Lions Club, the first Lions club in Northern Ireland. Ireland. He was also the first governor of District 105-1, which consists of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. He has also held the officer officer of zone chairman, deputy district district governor and chairman of the Council of Governors. Mr. Mason is the chief executive officer of a premier premier printing and packaging company company in the United Kingdom. For his many contributions to Lionism, President Mason has received received the 100% District Governor's Award, an Extension Award, nine International President's Awards and the Ambassador of Goodwill Award, the highest honor bestowed upon association members. In addition, addition, he is a Melvin Jones Fellow. President Mason and his w|fe, Beryl, have two son.% two daughters and three grandsons*' 1 Bert Mason ARTS & CRAFTS -- Exhibitors from Manvers Township arc gearing up for another outstanding Arts/Crafts and Hobby Show at Manvers Arena on Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2. You'll be surprised surprised at the skills that are being put to good use in producing unusual and amazing products. As always, the exhibitors will be happy to explain their work to visitors. Come and enjoy the shows. KITE RODEO --This Saturday, May 25th, the Bowmanville Bowmanville Optimist Club will be sponsoring a 'Kite' rodeo at Wavcrlcy Public School playground from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will be giving away free kites to the first 200 children, ages 6-13, who show up accompanied accompanied by a responsible adult. In addition to free hot dogs and drinks, the contest in three categories, will be held and prizes awarded to the winners. So, if your kids want something different to do this Saturday, bring them out for the day and meet the members of Bowmanville's newest service organization, 'The Friend of Youth,' FREE CONCERT -- The sixth annual free community community concert by the Peterborough Civic Concert Band will take place at The Pines Senior Public School on Tuesday, May 28th at 8 p.m. SPRING TEA -- Northumberland & Newcastle F.W.T.A.O. invites all past retirees to a Spring Tea Wednesday, May 29th at 7 p.m., St. Paul's United Church, Bowmanville. There will be entertainment. entertainment. Contact Joanne Crookshank 623-5502. PHOTO SHOW -- Take a few minutes tonight to attend attend the reception at the Visual Arts Centre, off Simpson Ave., where the 2nd Juried Photography Show is being held, ■ i ' v UC I. -v Ï.J.J Ceremony of Flags Performed at Bowmanville High School More than MO cadets and officers wore at the Bowmanville High School on Sunday taking part in the Ceremony of the Flags. The precision exercise included corps from Trenton, Peterborough, Port Hope, Bancroft and Bowmanville, marching to music supplied by the R.C.S.C.C, llowe Band from Peterborough. The colorful display attracted many spectators to the high school parking lot, where the cadets paraded for Legion members and Mayor Rickard.