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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 22 May 1985, p. 2

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I The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, May 22,1985 Society Does Well at Annual Plant Sale Swimmers Win Three Titles Vobc l Brie ^ Newcastle's Public Works Department was caught unprepared unprepared by the unusually bad weather conditions in early" 1985, and consequently, consequently, the money intended intended for "winter control" throughout the year is already already spent. Councillors were informed informed of the Works Department's Department's shortfall in a report report ^rom the Treasurer at a committee meeting on May 21st. i The report X/r'eviews budget activity thus far this year, and concludes that "the majority of areas of the budget are in line with expectations." expectations." According to the report, the Works Department, will be able to provide the necessary money for "winter control" in November November and December of this year by deferring or curtailing curtailing capital projects. It may also be possible for Public Works to reallocate surplus funds in other areas CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE Public Notice to its Citizens Notice to Property Owners to Destroy Noxious Weeds Under the provisions of the Weed Control Act, the Province of Ontario, Public Notice is hereby given to all owners and occupants of subdivided lands within the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle, that unless the noxious weeds or weed seeds on any such subdivided lands in the Town of Newcastle are destroyed by Friday, June 7th, 1985, and throughout the season, the Council of the Town of Newcastle has directed the Weed Inspectors for the Region of Durham to cause said noxious weeds or weed seeds to be destroyed in such a manner as they may deem proper, and that the expenses incurred by the said Weed Inspectors in the discharge of their duties shall be placed on the Collector's Roll of the Town of Newcastle against the respective parcels concerned and that such amounts shall be collected in the same manner as taxes under the Municipal Act. The co-operation of all citizens is earnestly solicited. Weed Inspector's Name: Mr. Arthur Hamilton David W. Oakes, B.A., A.M.C.T. Town Clerk Town of Newcastle 40Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario. L1C3A6. File: 35.23.4. Date of Publication: May22,1985. Deaths BRAGG -- Miss Leta passed away at Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville on Wednesday, May 22nd, 1985. Beloved sister of Miss Ruby Bragg. Beloved aunt of Mrs. Dan Girardi, Mrs. Robert Stewart and Mr. Ken Bragg. Resting at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home. 21-1SN PUDDISTER -- William. Suddenly at Whitby on Tuesday, May 21st, 1985. Bill Puddister of 132 Roser Cres„ Bowmanville in his 42nd year. Beloved husband of Lyne Brookfield. Dear father of Shona and Michelle. Dear son of Pauline and the 1 late Andrew Puddister. Brother of David, James, Paul and Barbara. Resting at the Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home Wednesday, 7 - 9 p.m. Mass for Christian burial 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph's Church. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. 21-1SN DID YOU KNOW? We Don't Cut Corners... Here's Proof... + 16"ROUND 8"ROUND 16" SQUARE BOY OVER 25% MORE PIZZA and GREAT TASTE at SQUARE BOY Pizza and Subs 133 Church St. 623-1119 Bowmanville y Bowmanville's master swimmers captured three Canadian championships championships during a nation-wide competition held in Winnipeg during during the weekend. The three Bowmanville representatives representatives were among close to 500 swimmers from Canada, the U.S., Britian, and Australia who participated participated in the competition. Carol Gonder, of Pontypool, won a gold medal in the 100 metre individual individual medley and a gold in the 50 metre backstroke. In the 100 metre freestyle, Dr. Harold Anfossi won a gold medal for the Bowmanville club. Swimmers in the masters event compete according to their ages. Individuals Individuals ranging from 20 to 77 years of age were part of the Winnipeg Winnipeg meet. Coach Gord Maxwell recalls that Bowmanville earned a medal in 13 of the 14 events entered. And although although it may have been one of the smallest towns to send a contingent to the competition, it certainly turned in one of the best records of all clubs. "We probably placed in the top 10 clubs," said Mr. Maxwell, although he added that the team standings had not yet been announced. announced. In addition to her gold medals, Carol Gonder won a silver in the 50 freestyle; 6th in the 100 freestyle and silver in the 50 metre butterfly. Dr. Anfossi received a bronze medal in the 200 backstroke, a silver in the 50 freestyle, and a silver in the 50 backstroke. Joan Santomero placed 8th in the 100 breast stroke, 9th in the 50 freestyle, freestyle, 7th in the 200 freestyle, and 7th in the 50 breaststroke. Mr. Maxwell said he expects the good showing by the Bowmanville Masters Swim Club will encourage others to take an interest in the program. Masters swimming is available to anyone wishing to join the Monday and Wednesday evening training sessions at the Newcastle Fitness Centre at the Bowmanville High School. Members may choose only to train and not compete. The weekend's medalists will be participating in the Salvation Army Red Shield Swim-a-thon scheduled for Saturday, June 22, at the Fitness Centre. Anyone interested in joining joining the swim-a-thon is asked to call 623-5857 or 623-7366. A 22-year-old Scarborough Scarborough woman died Saturday Saturday following a two-vehicle accident on Highway 115 at Sandaraska Park Rd. Ontario Provincial Police at Newcastle have identified identified the woman as Deanna Feeney, of 216 Layton Ave., Scarborough. She was a passenger in a vehicle driven driven by Donna Ouderkirk, 20, of Coleman Ave., in Toronto. Toronto. Police said the accident occurred when the westbound Ouderkirk vehicle vehicle started to turn left across the path of an eastbound vehicle driven by a Toronto motorist. The collision took place at approximately 10:50 p.m. Several Bowmanville businesses were hit by vandalism vandalism and theft on Sunday, May 19. Police reported that the front plate glass window at Creative Pastimes was smashed and damage was estimated at $300. A macramé macramé kit was reported missing. missing. There were no suspects. suspects. Police also investigated a broken window at Whyte's Upholstery where damage was estimated at $100 and nothing was apparently taken. CORRECTION NOTICE Due to an error on the part of Miracle Food Mart, the following advertisement which appeared appeared in The Canadian Statesman on Wednesday, Wednesday, May 8, 1985 was incorrect: BLUE WATER BOSTON BLUEFISH -- in light Tempura batter 750 g $1.99 SHOULD READ: 350 g $1.99 NEW ZEALAND RACK OF LAMB $12.54 kg ■ $5.69 lb. should read: $9.46 kg $4.29 lb. Miracle Food Mart regrets any inconvenience this may have caused our customers. miracle foodmart The sky looked threatening but the rain stayed away long enough for the Bowmanville Horticultural Society's successful Plant Sale on May 15th. Many came early to the sale, and by five o'clock practically everything was gone! Works Dept. Overspent of the department's budget. "We ar3 in the same position position as any other municipality, municipality, due to major and unusual unusual snowfalls," said finance finance liaison, Councillor Diane Harare. Councillor Ivan Hobbs expressed his concern that council is not warned of possible over-expenditures. over-expenditures. \ "Frankly I'm not happy with the way this process is continuing," he said, "...we should have better (budget) control to the extent that when there is a possibility of over spending, this council council be advised." He added, "It would give us a chance to correct the probIem...it's a total embarrassment embarrassment to this council to find out after the fact." THIS BARN WILL SAVE YOU OF MONEY MAY 29th to JUNE 1st 10:00 a.m. til 10:00 p.m. (Sat. 'til 5:00) Corner of Hwy. No. 2 and Martin Road (First stoplight west of Bowmanville on Hwy. 2) Bargains by: Orchard Park Furniture and Bowmanville Audio-Vision

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