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i t Retiring Town of Newcastle Employee Recalls 30- Year Career private contracting for the town's garbage collection. The contract, which began August 1, was awarded to Browning-Fcr- ris Industries Ltd. of Cour- tice for one year. Mr. Marchant is concerned concerned with the town losing direct control over garbage collection by hiring a private private contractor, but he'll wait and sec the outcome. For now, Mr. Marchant is "next door to heaven" as he works in his garden and waits to see about a trip to Europe he has planned for later this month. He and his wife June have travelled throughout Canada Canada and into the United States. The Merchant's have three children: Susan Noyes, who lives with her family in Bowmanvillc; Elizabeth, 22, who is studying studying at Carleton University; and Dean 17, who lives at home. When asked why he would take on the two jobs for so long, Mr. Marchant simply has to look around for the answer. "If I didn't love farming I would never have done it," he said. Over the years, Mr. Marchant Marchant has made many improvements improvements to his farm buildings and land. He also says that the extra work has made plenty of extras extras possible, such as the travelling. Through it all, he has had great support from his wife June, and his three children. children. He chuckles as he remembers remembers the other workers being a bit jealous of the lunch he would bring. "I never needed to go to buy sweets at the store, my wife was such a good baker I would have them with me," he said. The Marchants own a Section Two The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanvillc. September 9. 1987 3 Radio Controlled Car Club's Fastest Drivers Win Awards Matthew Marchant recently retired after 30 years employment with the town's sanitation department. Mr. Marchant and his family were honored at a reception reception at Hampton Hall on Friday, Augusl28, where he received much thanks and praise for his many years of' outstanding work. Mr. Marchant says he would like to spend some time travelling and will continue working on his farm. Pictured above from left: Councillor Arnot Wotten; Ken Ashton, CUPE President; Susan Noyes, daugthcr of Mr. Marchant; Dean Marchant; Matthew and June Marchant; Councillor Councillor Hal McKnighl; Councillor Ann Cowman; Councillor Councillor Diane Ham re; and David Gray, Deputy Director Director of Public Works. Shown above, with their trophies, are the winners oftho Bowmanvillc RadioControlled Car Club's 1987 racing series. The winners were announced on Sunday, Sunday, August 30, after a very successful summer of action-packed radio-controlled racing. Approximately Approximately 30 members of the club participated this year. From left arc: Paul Watson, winner of second place in the Uvo-whecl drive class; Roy Brooks (1st place, two wheel class); Ed Crawford, third place winner in the four wheel drive class; Allan Nesbitt, second place in the modified two wheel drive class; Larry Hanna (2nd, four wheel class); Tracy Bridges, (3rd in the two wheel class); Dave MacDonald (3rd, modified two wheel drive class); Matt Higginson (1st, four wheel drive class); and Kevin Rimmer (1st place in the modified two wheel class). by Carolyn Hepburn Retirement means the end of a "double life" for Matthew Marchant. For the past 30 years he has worked for what is the present day Town of Newcastle Newcastle Public Works Department. Department. as well as managing a farmstead just north of the town of Bowmanvillc. Town staff, councillors, and many well-wishers gathered gathered at the Hampton Hall on Friday, August 28, to give Mr. Marchant the retirement retirement send-off he has earned. While admitting that retirement retirement is a big change, Mr. Marchant is going to continue continue with at least one of his favorite activities. For the last thirty years, he has risen before sunrise to tend to a variety of animals animals that have filled the barns. Presently, only beef cattle and calves remain but over the years the farm has also been home to pigs and milking cows. After a few morning chores Mr. Marchant would then set out to spend the day in a truck picking up garbage. garbage. "I was never afraid of work," said Mr. Marchant at a recent interview in his cosy family home. "As long as you earn an honest dollar it doesn't matter matter what you're doing," he added. When Mr. Marchant joined the Town of Bow- manville sanitation department department in the early 1950's, it was with the intention of staying until his present day home was completed. "I never planned on staying staying until retirement age but as our benefits in town improved improved due in part to the union, and the mayor and councillors and work foreman foreman were good to get along with I continued my work with them," he said. After working for several Patrick G. Deegan DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC 5 GEORGE STREET BOWMANVILLE 623-4473 or 623-6477 fALL SPORTS SWAP and SALE at Bowmanville High School on Sat., Sept. 12th 1 -4 p.m. Sponsored by Big Brothers of Newcastle Articles for sale will be received Friday, Sept. 11th - 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12th-10a.m. -12 noon All unsold goods must be picked up between 4 p.m, and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12th or they become property of Big Brothers of Newcastle. years as a general labourer, M r. M a re h a n t too k o n th e re- sponsibilily of the lead sanitation man. It was a job that he didn't take lightly as he fought long and hard for improvements and benefits for "the little guy". He laughs as he explains some of the earlier incidents incidents that he still discusses with his fellow workers. In the years prior to regional regional government, which was implemented in 1974, the garbage men would walk up to the backyards and garages of homes to celled celled the refuse. In the winter months it could be quite tricky hauling the cans to the curbs, but the five-man crew worked hard. In 1974 the regional government government had the garbage put out to the street, which signalled the end ofyard-to- curb service and the beginning beginning of real growth in the Town of Newcastle. As the Town of Bowman- Obituary MRS. RUTH (BELLYOU) WRIGHT The death of Mrs. Ruth (Bellyou) Wright occurred on Sunday, August 16,1987, in St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, in her 72nd year following a short illness. Daughter of the late George and Ella Bush, she was born in Sidney Township and educated in Belleville schools. She was married to Douglas Wright of Newcastle and predeceased by her first husband, Everett Bellyou. Mrs. Wright, an employee of Dr. Hutchison's office for 18 years, was a member of King Street United Church. A resident of Trenton and area most of her life, she had resided recently in Newcastle. Surviving are her husband, daughters Sandra Horwat, Kingston, Karen Joaquin of Whitby, sons Eldon Bellyou of Winnipeg and Max Bellyou of London, a sister Mrs. Marion Johnston of Gananoque and 10 grandchildren. She was predeceased by Carl and Maxwell Bush. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, 11 a.m., at the Weaver Funeral Home, Trenton, with the Reverend Abel Parsons, of Trenton officiating. ville itself expanded, so did the amount of garbage. Eventually the truck licet grew to three, with two working at any one time, but often it was one due to mechanical breakdowns. Mr. Marchant remembers occasionally wondering if the mechanics would get the trucks back on the road, but they never let him down he said. He also recounts tales of canine encounters, as the men were often bothered by dogs. Mr. Marchant is hesitant to comment on the recent truck camper and are hoping hoping to continue travelling. While he may not have to report report to work in town every morning, Mr. Marchant will certainly be kept busy. Much admired and certainly certainly missed by the public works department, several people have suggested that his retirement marks the end to an "era". It isn't too hard to see eras close, when one thinks of the great contribution Mr. Marchant has made. "I find it sort of hard to get down to a relaxing work habit," said Mr. Marchant. Still, with the "double life" behind him, it is certain certain that he will give it a try. HELP WANTED Advertising Representative for weekly newspaper. An outgoing manner, ambition, and a car are essentials. 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