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1 East riding! .. He was i Cbmmittee Goods durin was elected 52 lEEEEEtoEE 87, 2! : vILLE. ûiiihElC ur • 8 bdül Ig mm ? Charge Laid Following Highway 401 Accident Town of Newcastle firefighters, equipped with the "Jaws of Life", are seen here as they free a motorist from a car involved in a three-vehicle crash on Hwy 401 west of Newtonville. The accident occurred Friday morning, May 20, when an eastbound car overturned into westbound traffic. The car went out of control, crossing the median. It tumbled onto its side and was struck by a westbound car. A second westbound vehicle hit the first. The Ontario Provincial Police report no serious serious injuries in the accident, although the driver of the overturned car was taken to Memorial Hospital Bow- manville for examination. The driver of the eastbound vehicle has been charged with careless driving. by Donna Kell The $5 million Newcastle Administrative Administrative Centre nearing completion at the corner of Church and Temperance Temperance St. will be an "inviting, open" structure, according to the architect. "We're trying to keep the building egalitarian, approachable... This is the civic centre of the town," said Paul Mezei, an architect with A.J. Diamond Diamond & Partners. Chief Town Administrator Larry Kotseff described the building as "a blend of the old with the new". The heritage theme will be retained retained in the 3,621 square metere structure. The original brick shell of the old town hall, along with its wooden wooden staircases, banisters and refinished refinished theatre seats have all been incorporated incorporated in the new design. The Cenotaph will hold its position in the town square, instead of being relocated as originally planned. "The Cenotaph has become the focus focus of the Square because of the importance importance the structure has for the people in town," said Mr. Mezei. He was referring referring to the fact that a proposal to relocate relocate the monument resulted in some members of the Royal Canadian Legion Legion picketing the sod-turning cere mony in 1987. They were requesting that the cenotaph not be moved. The town square will have four' Linden trees. The Linden is a deciduous deciduous tree that sheds its leaves late in the season, said Mr. Mezei. Inside, the building will have an atrium connecting the old and new sections. The entire structure will contain eight meeting rooms, a council council chamber with a balcony, approximately approximately 50 offices and support rooms, a staff lounge and cafeteria, public washrooms, a basement and elevators. elevators. m Turn to Page 2 \* 623-3303 ; Issue 21 Wednesday, May 25, 1988 Bowmanville, Ontario 134th. Year 32 Pages 50$ Per Copy Hot Stuff at Chili Cook-Off bv Carolyn Hepburn The trailei trailers will soon be pulling into sites and the campers will begin setting up their tents. Shortly afterward, afterward, the air above the cook stoves will be filled with the aroma of cooking cooking chili. It's chili cook-off time again and the Orono Fairgrounds is the place to be on May 28 and 29. To date, cook-off organizers report that a total of 35 teams have sent in their applications for The Great Pine Ridge Chili Cook-Off (formerly known as the CHOO Chili Cook-Off). The week-end is now in the hands of the Newcastle Lions Club and the last minute details are under way. At a meeting on Thursday, May 19, chili cook-off chairman Ron Locke reported that organizers are preparing preparing for a total of 60 teams. Registrations Registrations must be received by 9:00 a.m. on Former New Democrat M.P.P. Nomination A former New Democratic M.P.P. for Durham East has announced his intention to seek the nomination for the Liberal party in the riding of Durham Durham in the next federal election. Doug Moffat, a resident of Kendal, has returned to the political arena since leaving politics in the late 70's. He lists as his main reason the "mishandling" of several issues, including including nuclear waste disposal, free trade, tax reform and the Meech Lake Accord. Born and raised in Pickering, Mr. Moffat became an elementary school teacher. He subsequently moved to Salem, Hampton and Orono, where he worked as a principal of the local In 1975 he was elected to the Legislature for the Durham a member of the Select on Transportation of his term and in 1977 chairman of the House Procedures Committee. Since his departure from politics, Mr. Moffat has been working as a manager for a parcel delivery company. company. He says that the business experience, experience, "while hard work and long hours has been rewarding and has added another dimension to my experience." experience." In a press release announcing his intention to seek the nomination, Mr. Moffat mixes no words when he talks about the preserit federal government. "We cannot continue as a strong, growing and caring nation if we allow allow Brian Mulroney and his cronies another term in which to sell or give away our birthright to his friends or foreign nations," stated Mr. Moffat. Saturday, May 28 to qualify for the cook-off! While this is the first year that the Newcastle Lions Club will be hosting 'the popular cooking event, they are well on their way to a successful week-end. Highlights for the two-day chili extravaganza include: a dunk tank, food and novelty concessions, games of skill and chance organized by the Durham Lung Association, a Lions cash draw and a Lioness lawn furniture draw. However, perhaps the largest happening happening of the week-end will be the chili cooking itself. As well as pots of both Texas style chili (on Saturday) and Canadian style chili (on Sunday) Sunday) several teams have indicated that they will be entering the showmanship showmanship part of the competition. Mr. Locke reports that the showmanship is happening on Saturday only and can include skits, comedy, music or anything anything else imaginable. Prizes will be given to the top cooker cooker for each type of chili as well as the top show tfeam. There wilfialso be plenty if other prizes for competitors:,v ,j 2 The Newcastle Lions jClub will btx J cooking chfli all week-end for the) j chili connoisseurs in the crowd. For Turn to Page 2 Board o Big Bucks Spent By Bell Canada For Services in Bowmanville Area Bell Canada spent over $2 million on Bowmanville and area telephone services in 1987, according to a recent report released by the phone company. Bell paid out $2.033 million for ! "improving and maintaining local telephone services for the 7,879 customers customers in the Bowmanville exchange," exchange," said the report. The money spent in Bowmanville went to extending Liberty Street facilities facilities - from Third Street to the 3rd Concession of Darlington - and reinforcing reinforcing facilities along Concession . Street and Highway Two "to accommodate accommodate growth". Lines, equipment and other facilities were added to the switching centre. Bell isn't stopping there. Plans for 1988 expenditures are in the making. A total of $1.2 million will go to placing placing fibre optics cable between Bowmanville Bowmanville and Hampton, modernizing modernizing facilities north of the railway tracks between Bowmanville and High Streets and adding facilities to serve the new subdivisions. Nineteen eighty-seven witnessed Bell /signing almost $18.5 million ' wortih of paychequet for their 694 OsM'.va employeesl, ian,d paying $528,000 in municipal taxes. Over $8,000 in municipal taxes was in the form of Newcastle business tax. Exciting Victoria Day Races at Mosport The Victoria Day Sprints at Mosport opened the park's 28th season on the week-end, featuring motorcycle and auto racing. The Castrol Superbike fv Grand Prix attracted fans who came to see Reuban McMeurter of London, Ontario take the Grand Prix event Sunday. Newcastle challengers did well in other races: Rand}' MacDonald, of Hampton, .placed first in the Players/ GM Challenge and Stephen Adams of Bowmanville took second place in the Beckers/Canon Formula Ford 1600 race. !; Photo by Chris Mann 'eems Possible The Town of Newcastle may soon have an umbrella organization to bring together the various groups and individuals who make up the town's business community. The new organization, which has a potential of 500 members, would be called the Town of Newcastle Board of Trade. • Rick James, Acting President of the Bowmanville Chamber of Com-' merce, explains that the feasibility of establishing the board has been dis- HIRE THAT GUY - To date we haven't heard what happened happened in the weather forecasting establishment for them and their high tech machines to be so far away from reality. But, we are all thankful for whatever it was, and would like to have that kind of weather repeated repeated every time there is a holiday. It must have been annoying though for anyone who stayed home thinking it was going to wet and windy. SHORT WEEK - Now that Monday has been disposed of, it will soon be payday again and another weekend to spend cutting the tremendous growth of grass and watching our better half plant flowers by the dozens. So far this Spring, she's been on her knees for more hours than she's been upright. But, the place is looking looking more colorful every day and gradually the bare spots are filling in with grass. At the office, what's left of the week will be hectic until the papers are put together and distributed, and our staff will need all tlic energy stored up over the holiday to squeeze what usually takes three days into two. Our thanks to those dedicated correspondents whose news budgets arrived arrived earlier than usual. It was a big help. This week's papers will be somewhat smaller than usual, but it will be back to normal next week, all things being equal. KITE RODEO - Remember how much fun dozens of youngsters had at the last Kite Rodeo put on by Bowmanville Bowmanville Optimists? Well, another one is scheduled for this Saturday, May 28th at Waverley Public School playgrounds from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The kites are free and so are the refreshments for children 5 to 12 years of age. LANDFILL - Should you happen to be seeking information information concerning the Laidlaw Lanfill Expansion Proposal, Proposal, the Committee of Clarke Constituents will be happy to provide it. They will have an information booth at Bowmanville Mall, Sunday, May 29th and invite invite you to visit them. WANTED - Tuesday morning's mail brought the disturbing disturbing news that our Pontypool correspondent, Nettie Aiken and her husband Tom will be moving to Lindsay the end of May. She's been keeping subscribers up to date on village happenings since 1985 with her news submitted to several area papers. So, we're now looking for a concerned resident of Pontypool to replace her. Anyone interested should contact her as soon as possible possible at either Box 183 or by phone at 277-2718. DUMP TEST - MPP Sam (Jureatz advises something quite alarming. He says the Ministry of Transportation Transportation and Communications has granted permission for Metro Toronto to take soil samples near, the proposed waste disposal site in former Darlington Township. So, if you see some folks who may not look like regular highway workers, digging alongside Highway 401, west of town, don't be surprised. No doubt this information information will stir up a protest, quickly. SPORTS DAY - This event doesn't happen until Saturday, Saturday, June 4th, but you may want to set the day aside now so you don't miss it. We are not sure how it got started, but the Memorial Hospital is staging a Sports Day, starting with a Bed Race on Simpson Avenue at 9 a.m. Participants will include firefighters, nursing students, hospital staff members and Durham Regional Regional police officers. After that auspicious beginning, the crowd moves to Memorial Park for children's games and food (provided by Boy Scouts) clowns and a ball game. Teams will include members of hospital administration, nursing, doctors and other hospital personnel. One of those entertaining dunk tanks will be on site and occupied by interesting personalities, if they can be lured. Incidentally, this is all part of the hospital's 75th anniversary program., they are not trying to drqm up business. SENIORS GAMES - 10 o'clock in the morning is quite early to be at one's best, tossing darts at a target. But, that's what is going to happen to local members of the Ontario Seniors Games team from Durham Region. All this will take place at Legion Branch 178, Bowmanville on Sunday, May 29th. Application forms are available from Gloria Grant 983-9329 or Ross Wright 623-5432. CORRECTION - Apparently there was quite a large sized error in last week's Statesman concerning a proposed church manse property at Ebenezer/Maple Grove. The acreage mentioned was incorrect. They were requesting rezoning for .35 hectares, which is less than one acre, NOT 3 hectares. We still seem to be having problems with transition to Celsius. cussed by a number of local organizations, organizations, including the Business Improvement Improvement Areas of Orono, Newcastle and Bowmanville, the Newcastle Village Village and District Chamber of Commerce, Commerce, the Mayor's Task Force on Industrial Industrial and Commercial Development, the Federation of Agriculture, Agriculture, and the Bowmanville Chamber Chamber of Commerce. The groups were generally in agreement with the concept of a Board of Trade. Therefore, steps towards establishing establishing the board will proceed. Mr. James emphasized that the various business organizations in the town will continue to function. "There is no intent for this board to take over or force any other organization organization to dissolve," he said. The Board of Trade concept was established established for the purpose of bringing together numerous interest groups which have, in the past, sometimes worked in isolation from one another. another. "It is hoped that by bringing them together as a Board of Trade we can work co-operatively for the benefit of the entire town," Mr. James said. One of the benefits of a Board of Trade would be the maintenance of a central office where information could be provided to prospective industrial industrial and commercial clients. In this way, people interested in locating locating a business in the municipality would be given a professional reception. reception. Councillor Hal McKnight, the town council's representative on the Bow-, manville Chamber of Commerce, explains explains that the information would (cover topics such as labor force statistics, statistics, natural gas rates, utility fees, and other details of interest to new businesses. There would also be services to members of the organization through activities such as special seminars and speakers on small business management. The Board of Trade would also serve as an internal information centre to co-ordinate the planning of special events in the town. In this way, an event planned by one community community group would not conflict with another mqjor event set by some other organization. The Board of Trade could also provide provide group insurance for small businesses. businesses. Moreover, it would offer the town's various business people n chance to get to know one another and to support each other. Mr. James notes that the Board of Trade could take a stand on local is sues affecting the Town of Newcastle business community but suggests that it would only do so if the board reached a unanimous agreement. At present, the organization is in the process of drafting a constitution and working towards establishing an office with part time staff. A fee structure structure is also under discussion as is the make-up of the group's board of directors. directors. The next meeting will take place Thursday, May 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Police and Fire Building (Court Room Two). It is hoped that representatives representatives of all of the groups who have ' input in the formation of the Board of Trade will be in attendance at that time. Mr. James estimates that the Board of Trade will be fully operational by early 1989. Finishing Touches Being Applied to Town Hall George Taylor is hard at work in the new Newcastle Administrative Centre at Church and Temperance Streets in Bowmanville. George is standing where the future council chambers will be. The room, with its crescent-shaped black granite table is located in space formerly occupied by the second-floor theatre in the old portion of the town hall. The original wood railings have boon preserved for the now council chamber. Workers are currently putting the finishing touches on the building which is slated for completion within the next few months.