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The official opening of the Liberal (Diane Hamre) committee rooms in Bowmanville took place Friday evening at 34A King Street West, with a large crowd of supporters on hand to watch the candidate cut a ribbon in a symbolic gesture. Naturally, political decorations in traditional red, lined the walls where the ribbon cutting was held and several pictures of Premier David Peterson were on view as well. Town of Newcastle residents will have a chance to experience the marathon swim that is being undertaken undertaken by Jocelyn Muir to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis. On Friday, August 14, and Monday, August 17, participants will have the opportunity to swim 700 miles in the three municipal pools located in Orono, Newcastle and Bowmanville. Everyone is invited to come out to the pools on those days and see how far the combined distance will go around Lake Ontario. Jocelyn Muir, who set out on her 700 mile swim around Lake Ontario, July 1, from Toronto, is fast approaching approaching stops at Bond Head in Newcastle Village, on August 22, and at Port Darlington Darlington Marina in Bowmanville, on August 23. She is swimming six days in a row with every seventh day off as she attempts to set four world records records as well as raise money for the fight for a cure for multiple sclerosis. Prizes will be awarded for the individual individual who swims the farthest distance distance in several age groups. There will also be souvenir items, such as T-shirts, caps, towels and buttons, available available for sale at all three pools. Souvenir items will continue on sale at the Fitness Centre in Bowmanville until August 23, when Jocelyn arrives in Bowmanville. Participants for the swim on those two days will be, charged the regular price of admission and all money will be donated to ^Multiple Sclerosis. Pledge forms forlthc swim are available available at the pools involved in the event. The swim times are as follows for _L August 14 and 17 only. At the Newcastle Newcastle Village Pool and the Orono Park Pool, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (public). At the Newcastle Fitness Centre in Bowmanville, Bowmanville, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (public), (public), 11:45 a.m. -1:15 p.m. (adult), and 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (public). The Town of Newcastle will be presenting presenting a medallion to Jocelyn at Bond Head. From there she will be taken by antique car to the car rally in Orono on August 22. That evening she will be the guest of honour at a dinner sponsored by the Kinsmen. Upon her arrival in Bowmanville, Jocelyn will be presented with a plaque from the Town of Newcastle. From there she will continue on her swim to the finish at Ontario Place, August 29. 623-3303 40* Per Copy Issue 32 24 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO,) Wednesday, August 12, 1987 133rd Year Town Wants Help With Water Funding L2.HLÏÎS2 nnrr r\ t- n nAiir fn/i Avnl rl i rr <i 1 I zi /4 tLn n The Town of Newcastle will be applying applying for provincial grants of 60% for the cost of hooking up homes with well problems in the Courtice urban area to water. At a meeting held on Monday, with representatives of the Ministry of Environment, Environment, regional and town staff, Councillors Hamre, Wotten and Cowman, as well as Mayor Winters, it was decided to apply for the grants. Council will meet this Friday to pass a resolution on the application for the grants. Though there is no question that the water tables of some areas have been impacted due to development, there is a question about who will pay the other 40% if the Ministry of the Environment Environment picks up the majority of the tab. Dry Spell is Big Culprit The low rainfall to date this year is one cause of the water problems in the Courtice urban area, according to a local hydrogeology firm. The rainfall has been the lowest it has been in 30 years, according to the company's data, and that has interfered interfered with the recharging process of the ground by rain, said a spokesman for tne firm. The local company is involved in the monitoring of 250 wells at four developments developments in the Courtice urban area. Of those wells, 15-18 have been affected affected due to development. "It is our job to identify a problem and who is responsible," said the firm's spokesman. "If there has been impact on the well, and the developer is responsible, then they have been there within an hour," he said. The developer then usually hooks the home up to water temporarily, often from the closest fire hydrant. While not denying that development has caused the de-watering of some area wells, the lack of rain has also been a factor. The spring rainfall data from the Oshawa Climate Station indicates that the rainfall has been 54% of the expected total. From January to May of 1987, a total of 135 mm fell, compared with 205 mm for the same period last year. The firm is concerned that the developer developer has become an "easy culprit" and is seen as unwilling, tp right any wrongs caused by development. The de-watering has been a "coincidence" "coincidence" as much as anything, and the developers that this firm works with are dealing with the problems problems found to be caused by them. The issue of "paving the Courtice" area and increasing tne interference with the ground recharging is something something that the local firm says is preventable. preventable. "If the paving is done down-gradient from the well there is no effect," said Jie firm's spokesman. "It is yet to be determined," said Councillor Diane Hamre. According to Councillor 'Hamre, upon approval of the subsidies, a "consulting firm will be hired to look at each and every affected well owner". owner". The firm will decide if the amount of water is insufficient, if the water is contaminated and ultimately the causes of the problems. There are many factors that can cause problems for well owners including including a well that is shallow, a well that hasn't been properly sealed, or agricultural run-off. These factors will all be taken into account when the region, town staff and developers meet later this year to decide responsibility for the remainder remainder of the cost if the Ministry of the Environment approves the subsidies. An answer from the government isn't expected until September, according according to Councillor Ann Cowman. Councillor Cowman doesn't waAt til see homeowners saddled with any off the bill. ' f ' jt "Why should the people whose water has been taken away have to pay?V she said. ( Of greater concern to Councillor Cowman is the logic of wells in an area that is growing as fast as Courtice. Courtice. "How do you have a town the size of Bowmanville -- which Courtice will be - with' 500 wells in the middle?" she said. Though the decision on ultimate responsibility responsibility has yet to be made, the OVERLAPPING - There's just a little less than a month to go before Ontario electors will cast their ballots and learn who will govern them for the next few years. There's a complication that goes with the Sept. 10th voting day. It's also the opening night of Durham Central Agricultural Society Fair In Orono. And to make matters worse, that's the evening when the Queen of Orono Fair will be selected. Which reporting reporting assignment would you like - sitting in the cramped Returning Officer's office watching election results come in - or watching the gorgeous beauty pageant pageant contestants perform? BEEF BARBEQUES - This is a last minute reminder reminder that there are two Beef Barbeques taking place today and there's still time to get there, if you hurry. hurry. The closest one is at the park in Orono, staged by the Arena Improvement Committee. The second one is a few miles north of Orono at the Ransberry farm on 115/35 and it is being sponsored by the federal Liberal party. Keep an eye open for signs if you don't know where the Ransberys live. We've just learned that the Allan Lawrence PC Corn Roast is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26th at Devil's Elbow Ski Resort north of Bethany. Now, to give everybody equal time, the NDP party is planning planning a corn roast this Saturday at Mac and Muriel McCormick's, Newtonvllle, with leader Bob Rae slated to appear from 3 to 5. ROADEO WINNER - Congratulations are in order for John Hendry of Orono who placed first overall and was the champion of the day at the Ontario Truck Roadeo Association's Provincial Roadeo in Kingston August 1 - 3. He was one of 130 entries and is an employee employee of Can-Truck Transportation Limited in Oshawa. Mr. Hendry now heads for the National Roadeo in Toronto Sept. 12th where he will represent Ontario and the Canada Transport Group in competition competition with the winners of the other provinces. PICNICS - Another corn roast will get under way this Saturday at 7 p.m. sponsored by the Hope Township Taxpayers Association. It will be held at the well known Bartholomew Farm, 1 1/2 miles west of Perrytown Church. Everyone welcome, bring lawn chair. We should also give advance notice notice that Branch 178 Royal Canadian Legion's annual annual picnic will be held at Tyrone Park on Sunday, August 23rd beginning at 1 p.m. All members welcome. welcome. CORRECTION _ There was an error in the reported vote at council concerning changing the name of Hale Road to Stapleton Road. The vote was 3 - 2 in favor rather than 4 - 2 as reported. An article appears in this edition from the Hale family who appear to be most upset because they claim they were not consulted consulted concerning the change. GET IN SWIM - Check the separate article about local local participation in Jocelyn Muir's 700 mile swim around Lake Ontario. We are joining her this Friday Friday and next Monday to help her raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis. But, we're going to do the swimming swimming at the three local pools in Bowmanville, Newcastle Newcastle Village and Orono. It should be great fun! YOU WONDER WHY - There are times when one has to wonder about humans. Why would someone get a charge out of dumping the flower-filled tubs along Newcastle Village's main street? It must have been energetic work without too much satisfaction when the flowers and earth were spread all over the road. DURHAM COLLEGE COURSES - Readers will find an interesting insert in their Statesman this week, detailing all the courses which will be available at Durham College this fall. There are hundreds of them and we urge anyone wanting to update their skills to read the insert carefully to see if they can locate a course they would like to take. BALL TOURNEY - This Saturday, the James Publishing Publishing Company is sponsoring a lobb ball tournament at Memorial Park with eight teams competing. Final game will be at 7 p.m. HOPE FOR HANDICAPPED - This Sunday at 10:50 a.m. the Liberty Pentecostal Church at the west end of Bowmanville will welcome the Rev. Kenneth J. Young, a quadriplegic following an accident in 1976. Since then, he has been devoting his life to helping other disabled persons, giving them hope. Come hem: this amazing man on Sunday. DOUBLE-HEADER - Because the heavy rains last Sunday cancelled ball game playoffs for several teams, the Cowan Pontiac L&L Tool Junior Orioles will play a double-header this Sunday, Aug. 16th against Port Hope. The playoff games start at 1 p.m. at Soper Creek Park. Lend your support, please. subsidies weren't always available. "The costs to homeowners will be at least 60% less, (with the subsidies)," said Councillor Hamre. "They weren't available two years ago," she added. The meeting with the Ministry of the Environment follows on the heels of a meeting held last week between councillors, councillors, town staff and representatives representatives of the Courtice area developers. An agreement was reached last week with the developers to supply water for the interim period until some more permanent answers can be found. All those involved are hoping that the provincial grants will be part of the much needed long-term solutions. Look Inside for Durham College Ifall Calendar p't^he Durhqm College of Applied Arts arid Technology coïiiiinuing education education fall programs fop 1987 are let to go. .( L A booklet outlining) the many courses courses offered is contained in today's issue issue of the Canadian (Statesman, The Newcastle Independent, and the Port Hope circulation of the Port Hope Independent.;; Independent.;; J Courses will begin the week of September September 14 unless otherwise indicated., indicated., ) Special registration flates for continuing continuing education will take place at the Oshawa Registration office on: Saturday, Saturday, August 15, 9:00 a.m. - Noon; Tuesday, August 18, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Thursday August 20, 6:30 - 8:30 p.ip. Ongoing registration will start August August 17 at the Oshawa Registration office office from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday Monday to Thursday, and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays. A minimum number of people must be enrolled before a class can begin, and courses will run unless notification notification is given by the Registrar's Department.. Department.. For further information call: 576- 0210 (Ext. 236). The Town of Newcastle will become part of a new federal riding called Durham for the next general federal election. The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario recommended recommended in a report last month that the Town of Newcastle and Scugog Township, along with the northern portions of Oshawa and Whitby and all of Uxbridge Township become a new constituency. Durham Northumberland M.P. Allan Allan Lawerence is opposed to such a move for several reasons. Mr. Lawerence feels that the decision decision "ignores a very real community of interest and localities going back to the former United Counties of Durham Durham and Northumberland". He also feels that the changes are being being justified by a population explosion explosion well outside the present constituency constituency boundaries, in the western part of Durham Region. The Commission said that it recognized recognized the concerns but wanted to keep pace with the increasing population trends and not cause problems elsewhere elsewhere in the region. Other changes to the present Durham Durham - Northumberland constituency include: Hope Township, the towns of Port Hope and Cobourg, as well as the sections of Hamilton Township between between them and south of Highway 401, going into the enlarged Northumberland Northumberland constituency;.and Manvers and Cavan Townships going into the Vic- toria-Haliburton constituency. 'The boundary changes are similar to changes made to the provincial election riding of Durham East which was expanded to include parts of Oshawa and Whitby lying north of Taunton Road, the Town of Newcastle, Newcastle, the townships of Manvers, Scugog and the Indian Reserve No. 34 on Scugog Island. Extensive Damage After Lightning Strike An early morning storage shed fire has caused an estimated $20,000 damage to building and contents. The cause of the fire, which was on Middle Road, across from Bowmanville Golf and Country Club, Saturday morning, has been attributed to lightning. The contents of the shed included gardening tools and bicycles. The Town of Newcastle Fire Department's new 1,800 gallon tanker had its inaugural run to this fire and provided plenty of water to assist firemen in quelling the blaze. Nearby, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Rundle, lightning shattered a silver birch tree on their lawn, but did no further harm there. il