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Skate 9 §S Fundraisers Heady to Start New Arena Campaign Skate '88 volunteers are about to embark on a project described last night as the biggest fund-raising challenge in Bowmanville's history. Between June 15 and mid- November, the campaign workers will raise $1.1 million for the new Bowmanville Arena. It's an all-out effort that includes recruitment of scores of canvassers in every sector of the community. Garnet Rickard was introduced as the campaign chairman during an "announcement party" held in tne old Bowmanville Arena on Queen Street. Over 100 representatives from all arena user organizations were present for the meeting. "Raising money of this magnitude is something that has never been done before," said Mr. Rickard, in describing describing the scope of the campaign. He noted that although the hospital fund-raising effort was large, it also had a much wider appeal because the town has only one hospital. Therefore, Therefore, fund-raising efforts drew upon a wider community. Orono and Newcastle Newcastle have already completed their own arena projects and will not likely likely have the same interest in contributing contributing to the Bowmanville fund-raising drive. Even though the challenge is large, the campaign chairman believes that Bowmanville and area is more than capable of rising to that challenge. "From the assessments that have been done, there's no question that the money is there," he said. Mr. Rickard went on to note that the success of the campaign will be in accordance with the amount of pride that residents have in their community. community. "Having an infrastructure of this kind within our borders is going to enhance the pride that we have in this municipality." Mr. Rickard told the audience that he had agreed to take on the chairman's chairman's duties because "It's some way that I can make a contribution back to the town that's been good to me." In the process of putting together the initial list of campaign personnel, he pointed out that when he contacted the first 40 to 50 people to serve as committee committee chairmen, canvassers, and other campaign helpers, the response was overwhelmingly favorable. The nucleus of the campaign effort includes committees devoted to securing securing funds from large industry, service service industry, business and finance, service clubs, professions, public service, service, and residential areas. Other 1 subdivisions of Skate '88 include a resource resource group, public information committee, recognition, committee, training program, and office staff. Harvey Webster, a member of the Skate '88 Committee and Master of Ceremonies for the evening, reminded reminded the guests that the total number of individuals represented at the Announcement Announcement Party is 1,409. That number includes a total of eight orga- Tum to Page 2 New Season for Baseball and Soccer Teams Page 6 Reunion for Crew of H.M.C.S. Bowmanville Page 11 Summer Jobs Are Available For Students PageS Look Inside for these supplements Home Finder's Guide Shoppers Drug Mart Miracle Food Mart Loblaws Garnet Rickard, the new Campaign Chairman of the Skate '88 cam- paign, receives a pair of skates from A1 Strike, of the Skate 88 steering committee. The skates may be a little well-worn and may lack laces, but they represent the spirit of the town's $1.1 million fund-raising plans which were formally announced on Monday night during a meeting at the Bowmanville Bowmanville Arena. The Skate '88 campaign is to officially start on June 15 (although many donations and commitments of funds have already been made) and it will end on November 15. mm 'Jj» 623-3303 Issue 28 Wednesday, June 1, 1988 Bowmanville, Ontario 134th Year 32 Pages 60$ Per Copy Developer Funds New Park Courtice heights Developments Ltd. will pay 70 per cent of the projected projected $85,000 needed for a new park near Trull's Road and Highway Two, said Councillor Ann Cowman yesterday. The approximately six-acre park will be "right in the middle" or the housing development between Trull's and Prestonvale Roads south of King Street. The park will adjoin land designated designated for school use, to total a combined combined acreage of "roughly 10.7 acres" said Joe Caruana, Director of Community Community Services. Town Council indicated this week that it appreciated the offer of the park , contribution. "It's a gesture of goodwill. The company's (Courtice Heights Development) Development) contribution is $56,000 more: Speaker Discusses Issues Facing Health Care Plan g Ontario's $12.7 billion per year health industry has reached a "crucial "crucial point" in its history, according to a Ministry of Health official. Ken Keyes, the parliamentary assistant assistant to the provincial Minister of Health, Elinor Caplan, addressed the annual convention of the Ontario Association Association of Registered Nursing As-; sistants (OARNA) at the Flying Dutchman Hotel on Tuesday, May 31. Mr. Keyes was filling in for Ms. Caplan, Caplan, who was called to an appointment appointment with Premier David Peterson and was unavailable to speak as scheduled. "We must recognize that we are at a crucial point in the health history of this province," said Mr. Keyes. "The decisions we make today and tomorrow will have lasting consequences consequences for the future generations," he added. According to Mr. Keyes, additional additional funding isn't necessarily the answer answer for the provincial health care program. 1 "The problems and issues in Ontario Ontario health care go beyond the addition of more beds in our institutions, more equipment in our hospitals and more programs," stated the speaker. "Many other provinces, and countries, countries, in the Western world are taking taking steps to manage existing resources resources and re-direct priorities so that they can get the most and best care for their Turn to Page 2 than agreed to in the original draft approval. The money will go to the furnishing of the park," said Councillor Councillor Cowman. Park 'furnishing* will include a baseball diamond, a children's play area, vegetation and planting. Town planners will develop the park scheme with the money allotted them by Courtice Heights. The $56,000 will arrive in parcels as new home hases, are developed by Courtice eights. William Manson spoke on behalf of Courtice Heights Developments May 16, when he promised the company company would retain some existing forest land in the intended park area. Mr. Manson described Courtice Heights Developments as a 'caring* member of the community. 'They're not just money machines, they're tiying to make (the community) community) work," he said. -- Mr. Manson added that the company company has registered over 70 per cent! of their housing phases to date. |f A contribution to park expenses was not a stipulation for approval of Courtice Heights' building phases, said Councillor Cowman, who recommended recommended that Town Council receive the offer, Monday night at the council meeting. "I would suggest that we should be co-operating with Courtice Heights...I'm prepared to take the $56,000. Turn to Page 2 NEVER A DULL - Almost anyone would admit that there was plenty of activity for all last weekend, especially especially for our photographers and reporters. The chili cookoff was taking place in Orono along with a colorful art show. If you wanted to go further afield, there was the Arts and Crafts Show at Grandview, a number of ball games, plus the corvette crew reunion in town followed followed by the Sea Cadet Inspection at Newcastle Arena. Loads of action. We've tried to include a smattering of most everything this week with more to follow. TOUGH DECISION - We would think the delegates to the Bay of Quinte Conference recently in Brockville came up with an unworkable compromise solution to the problem of accepting or denying homosexuals access access to the pulpits of their United Churches. In essence, essence, they decided it was acceptable only if the person person didn't practice his or her orientation. This decision decision will now go forward to the General Council meeting meeting in August. If they don't do better, they shouldn't criticize governments for their political decisions. Maybe they should have left it alone in the first place. NURSERY SCHOOL - Apparently, the future of the Soper Creek Nursery Schpol is somewhat uncertain at the moment. If it closes, there will be a gap in the system that will be missed by many. However, there may be hope, a meeting of interested parties is being held to make an attempt at survival. It will take place at the school, Concession St. East, Tuesday evening, June 7th at 7 o'clock. Please come with some constructive constructive ideas. PITCH A TENT - Folks interested in protecting their property from the ravages of the pesky tent caterpillar should keep a watchful eye on their trees and shrubs these days. The hungry little wigglers that have been infesting Muskoka and Haliburton communities have extended their appetites to this area. There aren't too many of them around yet, but it would be a good idea to eliminate them before they do their damage. Either burn their tents with them in them or use a strong spray. Good luck. SUMMER'S ARRIVED - All that heat and lack of breeze Monday night was a tough introduction to this year's summertime. Possibly, it was because we still have not removed the storm windows on the top floor, so there wasn't much circulation of air. Maybe we'll put the heat on a younger member of the family to go climbing the ladder to replace them with screens, plus an air- conditioner if winter is not going to return in the next couple of weeks. Guess it's not too early to take care of this item on the agenda. COFFEE PARTY - Unit No. 7 of Trinity United Church Women will hold its annual Coffee Party at the home of Anna Strike, 8 Beech Ave., Bowmanville on Tuesday, June 7th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Wednesday morning, morning, June 8th, 10:00 a.m. to noon. This year, there will be a display of antique and interesting plates. Babysitting Babysitting provided. Collection at door, please. SCHOOL REUNION - This weekend, there'll be a big 25th reunion of staff and students of Clarke High School with many events planned. Frankly, it feels like Clarke has been a part of this area for much longer than that, but maybe that's old age creeping on. We know one person who has been looking forward to the event for some time. He's A1 Witherspoon who was Principal for a sizeable portion of that time. No doubt, he'll be spending many hours at the old ' homestead, shaking hands and swapping stories with the returnees. returnees. No doubt it will be a most enjoyable event. APPRECIATION - Early this week, we received a much appreciated Thank You card from the Liberty Bowl Youth Bowling League. What made it special were the accompanying sheets filled with signatures of all the bowlers. Somebody did a considerable amount of work gathering all those together. Sincere thanks to all, we nope to see you in the Fall. CLARIFICATION - A story in last week's Statesman mentioned that the Bowmanville Lions Club has pledged $30,000 toward the cost of the Lifeline project. Some people involved interpreted that to mean the Lions were only contributing part of the project's cost. Not so, $30,000 is the total amount of money involved. CRIB CHAMPIONS - We've been informed that Mr. and Mrs. George Dunlop of Orono won the Senior Cribbage Championship in Oshawa last week. They will now compete in the province wide competition in August. Congratulations and good luck in the next round. CAR WASH - You just can't slow those Bowmanville Optimists down. This Saturday, they are holding a Car Wash at the Bank of Montreal parking lot, starting at 9 a.m. That's Saturday, June 4th. Please help them raise funds for their work with our young people. MOUTH WATERING - Are you ready for the arrival of this year's big, red, juicy strawberries? It won't be long now before we'll be listing special socials all over the area featuring these treats. You might do well to pick up tickets now for one on June 26th being staged by Bowmanville Lions. Two sittings. Tickets are available from any Lion or contact good old Y Duzzy Rite, otherwise known as Nels Osborne 623- 4738. THEY'RE OFF - As this column is being written, the organizers of the arena fund-raising project are no doubt hoping for a good turnout at their meeting tonight tonight (Tuesday) at the old arena. After many delays while personnel were being recruited, it now looks as though the campaign is under way with $1.1 millions as the objective. Let's put it over the top quickly and decisively. Orono Residents Wrestle with Pig Iron Porker 1 If this sculpture by Bill Lishman looks heavy, maybe it's because it's made of pig iron. The sculptor and volunteers volunteers are shown above as they wrestle the porker out of the back of a pickup truck ana prepare to carry it to a place of honor on the steps of the Orono Town Hall. Art ists and artisans took over the main street of Orono on Saturday for the Downtown Orono Art Festival. The event was held under the sponsorship of the Orono Business Business Improvement Area and it attracted a large gathering gathering of artists and shoppers. Residents Not as Fit as Last Year The Town of Newcastle has lost its title as the fittest community in Durham Durham Region to the rival Town of Ajax. Although 16,568 residents took part in the annual Participaction Challenge Challenge Day on Wednesday, May 25, it wasn't enough to extend our title for the third year in a row. Ajax registered 20,217 people (or 51 per cent) for 15 minutes of exercise each last week. The Town of Newcastle Newcastle enjoyed a 43 per cent participation rate. That figure is down from last year when 16,251 Newcastle residents made up a 48 per cent rate of activity. Even though the number of people taking part in Challenge Day increased increased over last year, Jane Lunn, Program/Community Relations Supervisor Supervisor for the Community Services Department, reports that Newcastle's population has also risen. That explains explains the slightly lower percentage with the higher number of participants. participants. Mrs. Lunn said she was happy with the results. She wondered if perhaps because it was the third year that the Town of Newcastle has participated in the Challenge Day, residents weren't weren't as gung-ho as in previous years. As a result of the victory, Ajax's flag will be flown in the Town of Newcastle soon. The town may also be presented with a plaque commemorating commemorating the victory. Last year, Ajax Mayor Bill McLean gave Newcastle Mayor John Winters a plaque of con- , gratulations in what was also a close race for the title. Results from the national level dealing with Canada-wide standings haven't reached the Community Services Services department yet, reports Mrs. Lunn. Last year, Newcastle placed 21st out of 60 communities in the 25,000 and over population category. Chili Cooking Contest Draws Large Crowds This lively crew from Pines Manufacturing, in Pickering, were among the 32 teams represented at the Great Pine Ridge Chili Cook Off held at the Orono Fairgrounds Fairgrounds during the weekend. The members of the Pines Trail Blazers (not in the order shown in the photo) photo) include Cathy Parkinson, Toni Hawker, Harry Wolstenholmo, Chris Lning, and Bonnie Patterson. The group captured the showmanship award. No doubt the colorml costumes contributed to that achievement. The Chili Cook Off, which included country music, a dance, and various midway-style games, plus a United Way dunk tank, was sponsored by the Newcastle Lions Club.