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Newcastle Resident Succeeds Jon Jenkins as Police Chief and resulted in the destruction of not only the building but also some of the equipment stored inside. Livestock located in the barn at the time of the fire was safely removed. removed. The cause is still under investigation. Damages are estimated at $100,000 as the result of this fire which occurred early Saturday morning. The blaze demolished a bam on the farm of Cliff Robinson, , on Holt Rd. North. The blaze was reported at 3:33 a.m. Big Plans for Cement Plant A local cement company has pledged to clean up an "eyesore" on West Beach Road. Representatives from Port Hope Ready M'x, a division of the St. Lawrence Lawrence Cement Company, attended the general purpose and administration meeting on Monday, May 2, to defend, their application for rezoning. "It (the plant) is an eyesore and it needs replacing," admitted Arch Nordstrom, Director of Planning and Engineering for Dufferin Con crete Products (also a division of the St. Lawrence Cement Company). He assured the councillors that if approval for rezoning of the lands to the east of the present plant is given then a new plant will be constructed, thereby allowing a clean-up of the area. Rob McCarthy, division manager for Port Hope Ready Mix, explained tc- the meeting that the rezoning was necessary necessary to begin building the new plant, currently priced at $1 million, New Arena Needs a Name Here's your chance to leave your mark on the new Bowmanville Arena Arena project. Members of the Skate '88 fundraising fundraising planning committee are seeking a name for the new complex located at. the intersection of Highways 2 and 57. Several names have been suggested, suggested, however organizers would like input from the public before making a decision. The nariie should include the word "Bowmanville" in it, 1 and would, ideally describe something unique to our area. For example, the local area is known for its fine apple orchards. Since the site used to be an orchard, "Orchard Park" could be used somewhere somewhere in the name. Please send your suggestions to the Skate '88 office located in the old arena arena on Queen Street. Or if you would like to phone in your suggestion, you may call The Statesman at 623-3303. Deadline for suggestions is Friday, Friday, May 13th at 5:00 p.m. - 0; - •. Push on for North Station An attempt to swap a $325,000 pumper/aerial pumper/aerial fire truck for a fire station in the northern part of the Town of Newcastle met with plenty of objections objections at Monday's general purpose and administration meeting. Ward One Councillor Arnot Wot- ten introduced a motion to put the monies monies already budgetted in 1988 for a new truck for the Courtice station, into a reserve account for use in constructing constructing a new station. He further asked that a search start for possible sites and that a report return return before councillors within 30 days. "This has been put on the back burner long enough," claimed Councillor Councillor Wotten. "I know the people back there are going to be in the council chambers to tell you (the same thing)," he further warned. However, his fellow councillors weren't so quick to jump on the new' fire station band wagon. "This isn't a problem that came overnight," stated Mayor Winters. He claimed that the motion dealt with "substantial monies" and was "reactive." Many of the politicians called for a report from the fire department on the implication of transferring the monies monies to a reserve account and the future future of a northern fire station. Councillor Diane Hamre recalled that there were plans to build a fire station up north "immediately" after the Orono station was built. However, since that time staff changes have occurred occurred within the town's fire department. department. The committee called for a report from the fire department in conjunction conjunction with the town planner on the issue. issue. while at the same time not interrupting interrupting the present operation. He claimed that the new replacement facility would take a year to build, from the time of ordering the materials to occupation. occupation. In a phone interview on Tuesday, May 3, Mr. McCarthy stated that tne longer construction of a new plant is held up, the more it will cost. That, in turn, will delay any clean up of the West Beach Road industry. He also pointed out that the company employs 16 people, many of them local. As well, the cement company relies on local businesses for many services. During Monday's meeting, Mr. McCarthy explained that Port Hope Ready Mix bought the land from the Town of Bowmanville in 1968. At that time the ready-mix plant, already already ten years old, was moved to the site. Turn to Page 2 Pay-as-you-play F or Baseball Tearns At Lighted Fields Baseball players will now have to "pay-as-you-play" if they want to use tne two lighted ball diamonds in the Town of Newcastle. Community Services Director Joe Caruana asked town councillors to approve a ten dollar fee per game at' the general purpose and administration administration meeting on Monday, May 2. Earlier this year, the department set an $18 fee per evening for the fields. After consultation with the various adult leagues in the town (the charge only affects them), it was felt that price tag was a little out of the ballpark. However, Mr. Caruana said in a phone interview on Tuesday, May 2, that he wanted to make sure the system system was fair to all. Under last year's fee structure a flat rate of $15 was charged per evening. evening. That meant that the first teams to hit the field would pay the charge. Subsequent games during the evening, evening, usually two at the most, wouldn't have to pay anything. Newcastle resident, Deputy Police Chief Dave Edwards Edwards (centre) is the new Chief of Police for the Durham Durham Regional Police Force. The announcement was made at a press Whitby. Chief VIM is ^conference on Thursday. April, 29 in Edwards is replating departing 1 Chief ' By Carolyn Hepburn Jon Jenkins (right), who begins his retirement in September. September. The two officers were joined in the photo by Police Police Commission Chairman Bob Attersley, who made • the announcement last week. Chief Edwards is a 27- year veteran of the force. _ ;p) Deputy Police Chief David Edwards, Edwards, of R.R. 7, Bowmanville, has beeri appointed the new Chief of Police for 'the Durham Regional Force, effective effective December 1,1988. Mr. Edwards will be replacing Chief Jon Jenkins, who will officially officially retire November 30. However, as a result of accumulated annual leave, Chief Jenkins will begin his retirement retirement September 10. Therefore, Chief Edwards has been appointed Chief of Police Designate as of May 1, Acting Chief of Police as of September 10, and Chief of Police effective December 1. "In selecting Chief Edwards, the Board felt very honored and proud to have such a person so well qualified to fill the position required," .said the Police Commission Chairman, Bob Attersley Mr. Attersley announced the decision at a press conference on Thursday, April 28. A 27-year veteran veteran of the police force, Chief Edwards' has worked in every branch of the organization organization except the chiefs staff. The 45-year-old officer was "instrumental "instrumental in starting up new programs programs within the Force, namely the Youth Bureau and the Criminal Intelligence Intelligence Branch," Mr. Attersley told the well-attended conference. "His leadership ability has been acknowledged regardless of what branch of the police service he has been deployed to," stated Mr. Attersley. Attersley. Chief Edwards began his career with the Oshawa Police Force in 1961 as a cadet. Two years later he became a police constable and was assigned to the traffic squad. Since that time his leadership abilities, flexibility and open-mindedness have shown •him to be a first-rate officer. In addressing the conference, Chief Edwards admitted to a "little nervousness." "This is a challenge that I must say naturally leads me to some apprehension," apprehension," said the officer. "But I am confident that with the assistance and co-operation of my colleagues and of others we work with, the high standards that have been achieved under Chief Jenkins will be maintained," he continued: Turn to Page 2 Look for Our New Home Finder's Snide In this Week's Canadian Statesman DEAR MA - This is just a subtle reminder for those forgetful souls. This Sunday has been designated as Mother's Day when she is to be honored and shown all the love we children feel for her. If she is no longer with us, heaven forbid, we might take a few moments or many hours to recall some of the finer points of her existence. We might compare her to an assembly line worker in a busy car plant,doing a double shift. The only difference would be the pay. If she's still around, we are lucky. Let's make the most of it. CAR WASH - The Toro Midget Hockey Team, raising funds for their European tour later this year, will be holding a Mother's Day Special Car Wash this Sunday, May 8th from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. This will take place at the rear of the Professional building, 222 King St. East, Bowmanville and it's an ideal time to have all the winter's muck removed by eager workers. MADE HIS MARK - There aren't very many Bowmanville Bowmanville residents still alive who will remember Dr. Ross Tilley, who grew up here with brother Phillip and their parents. But, there are many former RCAF flyers who sustained severe burns during the war, who will never forget him. He did great pioneering restorative work with them and more recently was active in setting setting up the burn unit at Wellesley Hospital in Toronto. In his 80's, Dr. Tilley died last week. SAD NEWS - We just finished writing the item about Dr. Tilley dying when the telephone rang and the caller told us that Col. John W. Foote died today. It had been announced on radio. Col. Foote won the Victoria Cross for remaining with his troops landing on French soil at Dieppe, instead of accepting rescue. He was also the provincial minister responsible for establishing the reformatory reformatory at Millbrook and last year took part in the reception for the royal couple at Cobourg, during that town's sesquicentennial. He had been living in Cobourg recently, since his wife's death. He was 84. TWO DRAWS - There are at least two Bowmanville residents who should feel lucky. Gladys Stewart, 96 Fareway Dr. won the $100 in Statesman bucks at the Kinsmen Home Show last weekend., And the draw for "Accommodation for Two" at the new Port Darlington Motel was made by Kinsman Ed Wiiliston at the Canadian Canadian Impçrial Bank of Commerce at Bowmanville, 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 2/88. The winner was Mrs. O. Robertson, 6 Lawrence Crescent, Bowmanville. ENUMERATION - Most if not all qualified citizens in the Town of Newcastle should have received their enumeration notices by now and if they are good little citizens and want to vote in November, they will send them back by May 12th after making any needed changes. So far we haven't had too many advance indications indications from current members of council, concerning their intentions. But, there's still plenty of time for them to decide. At this point, about all we can say is that there will be an election for town council, etc. Of course, we could also have a federal one as well. Frankly, we doubt if Mr. Turner will stay as Liberal leader. Time will tell. Politics is a cruel, pragmatic business with little security. RIDE-We'vc just received an advance warning that the OPP from this area will join with others from Peterborough Peterborough on May 12th for some more RIDE checks ati undisclosed locations. The Editor and his wife were among those checked last Friday going to and from from that Liberal Nostalgia Night in Newcastle. Maybe the police did so well picking off Libs going home from that party that they felt it would be worthwhile to hold another. You've been warned. MS CARNATIONS - Daffodil Day for the Cancer Society Society was a great success last month and,now we are into the month of May, the Multiple Sclerosis Society will have their turn this Saturday to raise needed funds by selling gorgeous carnations. They'll be on sale at several strategic spots around town. They could certainly use all the help available. Skate 5 88 Office Moves Into Old Arena Don't touch that padlock! Joe Caruana, Director of Community Services for the Town of Newcastle, was about to put the padlock on the Bowmanville Arena when A1 Strike and George Moore of the Skate '88 fund raising planning committee happened to bo looking for a place that could serve as the Skate '88 office and fund- raising headquarters. Since the arena is vacant, now that hockey season is over, it was decided that Skate '88 representatives would receive the keys to the front door and convince Joe to put away the padlock, at least temporarily. temporarily. From left arc Joe Caruana, George Moore, a member of the project team; and A1 Strike, chairman of the planning committee for arena fundraising. Early Morning Blaze Destroys Hampton Barn Dump to Close June 30 The Port Granby nuclear waste dump has been ordered closed by June 30. The decision was handed down by the Atomic Energy Control Board in Bowmanville on Thursday, April 28. The latest AECB decision followed two days of public hearings and more than an hour of private deliberations. Eldorado Resources Ltd., the crown corporation which owns the Port Granby disposal site, had applied for an operating licence extension for the facility. The most recent extension expired April 30 and the public has been calling calling for an immediate shut-down of the dump which is used to store waste from the company's Port Hope uranium uranium refinery. However, the June 30 closing date means that Eldorado can continue to dump at the Port Granby location while they make the necessary preparations preparations for storage of the waste in Port Hope. The decision reached last week caused some degree of disappointment disappointment with area citizens. Helen MacDonald, secretary of Citizens for a Safe Environment, said she thought that the AECB would call for an immediate closure to the dump site. However, the Newtonville resident felt that real gains had been made towards towards heightening the AECB's awareness of Port Granby and surrounding surrounding area. "They got a real feel for the community," community," claimed Mrs. MacDonald. She called the public hearing on Wednesday evening (April 27) a "turning point" in the AECB's deci- Turn to Page 2 _ (Eattabiatt 623-3303 Issue 18 Wednesday, May 4, 1988 Bowmanville, Ontario 134th Year 36 Pages 50$ Per Copy