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v ■. In a reversal of an earlier decision, town councillors voted this week in favor of a noise by-law exemption for approximately 50 kennel owners in the Town of Newcastle. ' Citing the kennel owners efforts to assist in the review and implementation implementation of the exemption guidelines, the 5-1 vote was taken at the council meeting on Monday, December 14. At the general purpose and administration administration meeting of December 7, councillors heard from several area residents concerned with the impli cations if the exemptions were passed. passed. On Monday, the councillors heard, a different side of the story. Phyllip and Gloria Manganelli, the owners of Plylloria Kennels, near Solina, explained to councillors that the exemptions, and the guidelines put in place to ensure they are followed, followed, would help to protect the kennel kennel owners. "What sort of protection do we have?" asked Gloria Manganelli. "She explained that with the in- Plans Are Revived for Second Museum Facility The town councillors aren't the only one with a wish list. The Bowmanville Museum is reviving reviving its plans for expansion and hoping hoping to receive the support of the town councillors. "In order to meet the needs of an expanding collection, increased visitor visitor numbers, and more community involvement, the Bowmanville Museum Board has elected to redesign redesign and implement a plan for a much-needed second facility on site," states a report presented to town councillors by museum curator Daniel Hoffman at the council meeting meeting on Monday, December 14. Mr. Hoffman presented the designs and information about the two- storey, 3,600 square foot structure, which has a tentative price tag of $220,000. Councillors voted to table the expansion expansion issue until a report dealing with the roles and town's future financial financial commitments to museums is submitted to council in the near future. future. Still, Mr. Hoffman made it clear that another building would be of great asset to the Bowmanville , Museum. . The new ■ facility would be representative representative of à board and batten carriage carriage house. Due to its deteriorating condition, the original carriage house was demolished in July, 1986. It would include an exhibit hall, space for the toy and doll collections on a rotating basis, an office, washrooms washrooms with handicapped facilities, a museum shop, and storage space. "The new facility would allow us to open the entire existing museum for public viewing," said Mr. Hoffman. He explained that presently there are approximately six rooms that are being used for storage in the museum. While there have been no offi- cial cost estimates on the project, Mr. Hoffman told councillors that the price tag is approximately $220,000. The Bowmanville Museum plans to raise a third of the funds themselves, receive another third through gov- Tum to Page 2 creasing urbanization of the rural areas, and the amount of land that is now being developed, finding an acceptable acceptable place to operate a kennel business is difficult. "Our Credibility as good kennel owners is at stake," she added. "The kennel community has shown considerations for their neighbors," she added. Mrs. Manganelli explained that the kennels offer "pet services, information, information, health care and quality knowledge knowledge of dogs." The road to the exemptions began in September, with a presentation to council that asked for an exemption from the town-wide noise by-law. At that time a meeting was held with the kennel owners, town staff and concerned concerned residents to work out acceptable acceptable conditions. The fight has moved back and forth between residents and the kenneli Is One Step Closer The long-awaited expansion to Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville, is coming one step closer this week. On Thurday, December 17, prequalification prequalification proposals for the tendering tendering of the project are being accepted accepted at the hospital. Richard Elston, executive director of Memorial Hospital, thinks that a pre-tendering process is a good idea. "This particular project is big enough that we much ensure that those tendering can handle the project," project," said Mr. Elston. He also wants to ensure that the companies have experience in hospital hospital construction. The construction project involves a new east wing and renovations to the existing north and south wings. owners and on Monday town councillors councillors decided that the exemptions were acceptable. "The kennel owners have acted responsibly responsibly and helped to put some fine tuning in place," said Councilllor Diane Hamre. Echoing those thoughts was Councillor Councillor Arnot Wotten. "There has been a lot of dog kennel owners effort to put forward the amendments," he said. Turn to Page 2 Two Service Clubs Entertain Children On Saturday, Dec. 12, the Bowmanville Kinsmen and the Bowmanville Optimists sponsored a movie in the Bowmanville Mall to aid the under privileged of our area. The Kinsmen were represented by ,Jlen Wraith, Jim Coolen, Wayne Midge!- Fred Wiener qhd Aubreyj Rees and the Optimises bÿ Âlâ n/ Vaillancourt, Don Sparks and Gène l Bristew. |i ' The movie shown was Peeiyee Herman's "Big Adventure".! It proved to be a big hit with the 160 children who participated in this event and donated many items of food and toys for the needy of our. area. j At four p.m. Lieutenant Rick Shirran from the Salvation Army arrived and picked up the food and toys which will be distributed through the Bowmanville area. Many thanks must go to theater manager Kathy and her staff who ably assisted the two clubs in this project. Thanks to the children of Bowmanville who attended this event, there will be more people in our community who will be enjoying a happy joyous Christmas. WINTER HITS--As this is being written Tuesday afternoon, afternoon, we have just finished experiencing our first real winter blast. Those who are now basking in the warm sun will be happy to know they made the right decision to get away before the Arctic weather arrived. Fortunately, Fortunately, the several inches of snow are quickly being transformed into slush, which is removing itself from roads and sidewalks. No doubt more of the white stuff will be coming our way before the Yuletide season is over. •' WRONG DATES -- We misinformed readers on the dates for the living Nativity scene at St. Paul's United Church in Bowmanville. The first performance will be at 7:30 p.m. this Sunday, Dec. 20th, followed by two more at the same time on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 21 and 22. We haven't heard where they are obtaining the live animals, but the live people are from here, some of them no doubt experienced performers from previous productions that were so popular. BATTING 1,000 -- So far this Christmas season, we at The Statesman have been playing Santa with much success. success. We are referring to the lost items that we have been able to have restored to owners. The little girl's Teddy bear was found and returned and last week Murray Murray Tabb of High St. had his glasses returned. Nyhl Sheehan at 623-3420 was the person who brought them to our office. We can't help those who have been reporting reporting the loss of many of their colored lights, but we certainly will bring it to the attention of the authorities and hope they are able to apprehend them. Now, what would a suitable punishment be for those varmints? CAROL SING -- Tyrone correspondent Bessie Vaneyk phoned to say her news budget was in the mail, but she wanted to make certain Tyrone folks knew about the Carol Sing at the church next Monday, Dec. 21st from 7 to 9. Jacqueline Vaneyk will be at the organ and everyone who likes to sing or listen to carols is invited to attend. Come as you are. There's plenty of leeway there. GOODYEAR NIGHT -- It was a big Goodyear Night at Bowmanville Arena last Sunday and the place welcomed welcomed a large and enthusiastic crowd to watch the Jr. C Eagles chalk up their 18th win over Trenton 11-4 against only one loss this season. There rçere several big winners: the 50-50 draw amounted to $220 to the winner, Todd Weston of Bowmanville. The four Goodyear tires were won by Suzanne Marshall, Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Ann Cook, Bowmanville took home the jacket. jacket. Ajax Axemen are here this Sunday and it's Christmas Christmas party time. Don't miss the big night. ANOTHER WINNER -- We don't usually publish the names of draw winners in this column, but decided to relax our rules for Christmas and in order to let patrons of Newcastle Lions Club know that Mike Cliryk of Oshawa was the $1,000 winner with ticket 4019. It was drawn by Fred Yates and sold by Immediate Past President President Roy Hopkins. QUITE A SHOW --The arrival of some snow will only add to the magnificent colored lighting displays throughout many parts of this community. The senior citizens who will be taken on tour this Sunday should certainly be impressed by the tour sponsored by the Bowmanville Kinsmen. Anyone who has not registered registered for this trip might be well advised to register quickly by phoning McGregor's IDA Drugs, 623-5792. One of the most lavish displays is attracting much attention on the old Scugog Road, where the new home owners arc really entering into the Christmas spirit with a vengeance. We'll guarantee you'll be amazed at the results. REMINDERS -- While you are completing your Christmas shopping during the next seven or eight days, please keep the Salvation Army's fund drive in mind, and also the Lung Association's Christmas Seal campaign. And please stay healthy. Too often this time of year seems to catch up with people. Snow shovelling can be hazardous to your health if you overdo it. MOONLIGHT MADNESS -- This Thursday night, several several downtown merchants will be staying up late to offer Moonlight Madness bargains. Canadian Tire, Sophisticated Lady, Bowmanville Audio-Vision, Sted- mans, Cathy's Gold, Dykstra's Delicatessen, and Hooper's Jewellers will ail be open until 11:00 p.m. for this pre-Christmas event. Don't miss it! The Olympic Flame will be passing through Bowmanville the afternoon afternoon of December 21. Making its way from the eastern coast of Canada to Calgary in time for the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics, the torch will have changed hands 7000 times. Never before has there been a Torch Relay as long or as complex as the one that will ignite the flame in Calgary. These three students of Hampton Junior Public School are getting into the spirit of the torch run as they hold up their own torches. The Bowmanville Lions Club is selling these miniature replicas to the public, with proceeds used to support amateur sport in the community. Torches are available at local schools, at the chartered banks, and at thg Town of Newcastle Community Services Department. Pictured above (left to right) are: Jeff Langley (grade 6), Sherri Jefferies (grade 2) and Darren Crawford (grade 3). sapmsxm New Poultry Plant Will Process 2,000 Chickens Each Day Over 2000 chickens a day will be processed at the new Bowmanville Poultry plant. The processing plant, located on Caristrap Street, held its grand opening on Saturday, December 12. It went into full operation on December 14. The plant, owned and operated by Syid Uddin, will be selling its kosher chickens to restaurants and wholesalers in the area. The chickens arc Moslem kosher, as they arc blessed, blessed, killed and bled simultaneously by a Moslem worker. Custom killings can be arranged with Bowmanville Bowmanville Poultry. Several Town of Newcastle officials officials were on hand for the ribbon cutting and a tour of the plant. Pictured above (left to right) arc: Ali Khan; Rick James, vice-president of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Chamber of Commerce; Councillor Arnot Wot- lon; Syid Uddin, owner; Councillor Ann Cowman; Councillor Hal McKnight and Arif Uddin. - s c VILLE LIII-EV 62 TEMFEE.'-.'ME S. r: /'".ville, le Honored When School Named After Them ©l|g Sattabron - 623-3303 40$ Per Copy mmm Issue 50 Bowmanville, Ontario Wednesday, December 16, 1987 133rd Year Town Reverses Stand on Exemption They Carry Their Own Olympic Torches The Simcoe Hall Children's School in Oshawa recently recently underwent a name change. It is now known as Campbell Children's School in honor of Ralph and Bea Campbell. The Bowmanville couple were founders of a support and information group for parents with handicapped handicapped children and have worked for years towards the betterment of life for all children. The Campbells are pictured above with* Patrick Giroux, a student at the school, as they help to trim the Christmas tree that was installed in the school for the celebrations on Friday, Friday, December 11. Program Starts at 11:30 a.m. Torch Arrives Monday On December 21 the Town of Newcastle Newcastle will have its chance to "Share the Flame" as the Olympic Torch Relay passes through Newcastle on its journey to the winter Olympics. The community of Bowmanville has been chosen for the outdoor Olympic Torch Relay Ceremony. Many free activities activities have been organized to help the community celebrate this historical historical occasion. The Bowmanville Arena will be the location of a number of events before the arrival of the torch, beginning at 11:30 a.m. with a referee's clinic. At noon a figure skating demonstration will take place, followed at 12:30 by a minor hockey league clinic. A free family skate will begin at 1:00 p.m. The skating activities will close with a final figure skating show at 2:50 p.m. The public is then encouraged to head up to the corner of King and Temperance Streets, where the platform ceremonies will be getting underway at 3:30 p.m. A 68 foot stage, provided by the Olympic Committee, will be in place at the four corners. Musical entertainment will be provided provided by vocalists, choral groups and the Bowmanville High School Band as people gather around the platform for the ceremony. While residents await the arrival of the torch, the official Master of Ceremonies Ceremonies for the Organizing Committee of the Olympics will welcome the crowd and introduce the platform guests. The Celebration '88 Medal Awards will then be presented to six local recipients recipients with the assistance of the Honorable Allan Lawrence, M.P. for Durham-Northumberland. Finally the moment everyone has eagerly awaited will arrive. The Olympic flame will reach the platform platform and be passed into the M.C.'s hands. The identity ofthe torch bearerwill remain a secret until just moments before the flame arrives. The ceremony ceremony will continue with speeches from the platform. The torch will then depart, to continue its winter trek to the Calgary Winter Olympics. Following the ceremonies the two dozen vehicles and five dozen people, which set out from the eastern end of Canada in a caravan will pack up and continue their winding, 18,000 kilometre route through Canada with the flame. December 21 will prove to be a very memorable occasion for the Town of Newcastle, so come share the spirit, share the moment and share the flame.