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Mi han 5 ? Welcome Princess i JUL1 41988 NLV PUBDi -A-V « -il . : r;iBRAmr r Princess margai w „-- .... . ^rts of Bowmanville Tuesday afternoon in a brief but memorable visit to the recently-res'tored Town Hall. A crowd estimated at over 5,000 lined Temperance St. and the route of the motorcade on Church St. and King St. in an effort to catch a glimpse of Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon. It's believed to be one of the largest local crowds encountered during her Ontario tour. Her visit to Ontario began began Friday, July 8, and included engagements engagements in Toronto and Hamilton. Hamilton. "I think it went Very well. I think the princess enjoyed it. The crowd was certainly very pleased with her," said Newcastle Mayor John Winters. Councillor Ann Cowman, Deputy Mayor of the Town of Newcastle, agreed. "I think she was very pleased with the reception she had." Councillor Cowman added that the princess was impresesed with the fact that the new Town Hall joins both old and new architectural features. She found the princess to be very "gracious" "gracious" and described her as an en gaging conversationalist. Bowmanville's first-ever royal tour began when Princess Margaret was greeted at the front steps or the 1904 Town Hall building by Mayor John Winters and Councillor Ann Cowman. Princess Margaret was wearing an eggshell satin blouse, with matching linen s"kirt. Her five strands of pearls were complemented by pearl stud earrings, surrounded by diamonds. At the town hall steps, members of Newcastle Council, M.P. Allan Lawrence, Lawrence, M.P.P. Sam Cureatz and the chairman of the Durham Region were presented to Her Royal Highness. Highness. Katie McCreary of the Third Bowmanville Brownie Pack presented presented her with a bouquet of white summer flowers. And, in a spontaneous gesture, gesture, two other young people from the crowd also presented flowers at the town hall entrance. The royal party then proceeded to the top of the stairs for the singing of God Save the Queen led by All an ah Coles. On the ground floor of the Town Turn to Page 13 uries on Monday Evening Truck and Van Collision Leads to 623-3303 FAX 416-623-6161 - Issue 28 Wednesday, July 13, 1988 Bowmanville, Ontario 134th Year 32 Pages SO* Per Copy Princess Margaret took special notice of children in the crowd, accepting flowers which were spontaneously offered to her by a number of youngsters. Here she chats with some of the Brownies who had an excellent view of the proceedings from their vantage point in the new Town Hall Square. Veterans from Branch 178 of the Royal Canadian Legion were among the guests of honor. They lined the route of departure. Bowmanville was the last stop on Princess Margaret's itinerary. Unregistered Lots Will Receive Permits Building permits will be issued for a 90-home subdivision in Newcastle Village although the lots haven't been registered with the province. After lengthy debate at the council meeting on Monday, July 11, councillors councillors voted to allow the planning department department to issue the building permits without the lot registrations. As well, the town will be seeking legal advice on the situation. John Nunziâta, lawyer for the de veloper, explained that delays at the land registry office in Toronto were holding up the subdivision. Four registry office as quickly as possible. Several councillors expressed concern concern that if the building permits wfere months'agohe had been promised that issued and the homes, constructed the land titles would be ready by June! without the necessary land titles, then 1 A telephone call to the office last month revealed that the lot registrations registrations wouldn't be ready for another six months. However, Mr. Nunziata noted that through certain procedures the "land titles were being moved through the Costly Water for New Arena % by Carolyn Hepburn It's going to cost more than expected to bring water to Bowmanville's new arena. An increase of $105,900 required to install the v^atermain for the $5.4 million multi-purpose facility was approved at the council meeting on Monday, July 11. The cost increase "can be attributed largely to an increase in the length of the watermain associated with a minor minor revised alignment due to technical technical difficulties," stated a combined public works and treasury report at Monday's meeting. As well, costs related to the purchase purchase of land and engineering work have also contributed to the need for additional funding. However, the report report notes that the increase may he less than anticipated and that the Town would be reimbursed as necessary. necessary. The "report indicated that "the installation installation of the watermain to the general general area of Highway #2 and Regional Regional Road #57 will assist the development of lands other than those owned by the Town." As well, town staff are presently negotiating with prospective area developers developers to share the costs of the project. project. Funds will be drawn from the Arena Reserve Fund Account. Durham Durham Region will be advised of the approved approved funding increase as soon as possible in order that the opening of the arena scheduled for this October may proceed as planned. The' Dur-- ham Region is working on the installation installation of the watermain. isary the Town could be a legal bind. Although several conditions' were-]; attached to the approval of the permits, ", it was agreed that the Town wouldn't be held liable in any way. Further conditions to the issuing of building, permits included: providing the Town complete access to the site and obtaining a letter from Durham Region Region stating that all their requirements requirements had been met except the land registrations. Councillor Arnot Wotten expressed concerns that by issuing the buildin; permits before the lots were registera a precedent might be set. He also questioned why the planning department department recommended denying the permits permits two weeks ago, and were now suggesting that the permits be approved. approved. > . Planning Director Franklin Wu explained that the present day conditions conditions weren't in place two weeks ago. As well, a subdivision agreement has also been registered with the town since the last council meeting. Mr. Wu noted that the practice of issuing construction permits prior to registration of the lots was common in other municipalities. However, he did admit that the practice was the exception exception to the rule. Councillor Ann Cowman wanted to know how the new home buyers were going to be protected in the event that the homes were built but couldn't be /|ccùf>i'èd because of the lack of land' Registration's. 'I 1 !'-" C MV,. Nunziata claimed that if such a situation were to arise then any buyers buyers would be notified well in advance , of the problem and that it would be explained explained that the Town of Newcastle wasn't at fault. An attempt to have the people who have already signed a contract for a new home (64 of the 90 lots) notified of the situation right away was defeated at the council table. Instead, it was decided decided to approve the issuing of the building permits pending legal advice. advice. Property owner Pramod Kumar told councillors at a meeting two weeks ago that construction was scheduled to begin on the homes in mid-July. The closing date for some of the homes is October. This photo, from the window of the Town Hall, shows Princess Margaret during.her walkabout on the Town Hall Square. She greeted the assembled crowd of .veterans and also numerous bystanders during her half-hour visit. visit. Inside the Town Hall, she unvèiled a jplaque officially re-opening the building wjiich was originally completed in 1904. She also met some of the 200 guests in attendance and members of municipal staff. Royal Visit Coverage by Peter Parrott, Carolyn Hepburn and Theresa Vanhaverbeke Ontario Scholars B. H.S. ■ Page 9 C. S.S. Page 5. Driveway Uncovers Indian Village ■ Page 7 . Section. Two Supplements In This Issue Home Finder's Guide Shoppers Drug Mart Henry Buildall Loblaws Miracle Food Mart McGregor-I.D. A. Town of Newcastle Firefighters and Paramedics from Oshawa rushed to the scene of this collision on Monday evening at the intersection of Base Line Road and Courtice Road. Several occupants of the van received received serious injuries after the northbound tractor swerved to miss a vehicle heading west on Base Line Road and then collided with the southbound van. It took rescue workers several minutes using the Jaws of Life to free the driver of the van from the wreckage. The vehicles vehicles were removed from the scene by Bob's Towing, WASN'T THAT A PARTY -- There are countless interesting interesting anecdotes related to the visit to Bowmanville by Princess Margaret. Her stopover was only added to the itinerary after Councillor Ann Cowman, Deputy Mayor personally wrote to Her Highness and more or less begged her to visit Bowmanville and re-open the Town Hall. Up until that point, the chances for the visit seemed dim. Well, it never hurts to ask. Paul Morris tells us that meeting royalty left him a little tongue- tied. He explained to Princess Margaret that his family had been in Bowmanville since the 1840s. "Did you come from England?" she asked. "No, I hadn't been born yet," replied Paul. No doubt he managed to explain explain himself further. Bowmanville was the last stop on Princess Margaret's Canadian trip ORONO SIDEWALK SALE -- Downtown Orono is holding a big Sidewalk Sale this Saturday, July 16. And if you're not keen on buying a sidewalk, you may also want to look at the numerous bargains that merchants merchants will be offering on the sidewalk. Other special events such as a Teddy Bear Picnic, Bingo, and Orono's own brand of the "Price is Right" Show are featured. There's even a street dance at seven p.m. FOLLOWING FATHER - Last week, when we were printing a newspaper from Fenelon Falls, a photo on the front page came to the Editor's attention. It showed a Goby resident being installed as, the Rotary District Governor for Dist. 701. His name was Dr. Tom DeGeer and his picture bears a definite resemblance to a young man who was born here and whose father was Walter DeGeer, a dedicated member of Bowmanville Rotary Club and a District Governor, if we arc not mistaken. We're sending copy of the item to this week's Rotary meeting for confirmation or correction. BATTLE OF BOYNE - Some Irish friends may be celebrating the Battle of the Boyne today, but Orangemen Orangemen and women from this area will not be celebrating the event until Saturday, July 16th. Fenelon Falls is the location for this year's parade and it should be a good one with thousands of holidaying cottagers on hand to hear the fife and drum bands and the fiery speeches that usually accompany such occasions. If we recall accurately, it's the 299th celebration. No doubt the main bout will take place in Ireland where there probably will be a number of killings. Here, we expect to stick to marching and music. WEDDING BELLS -- As we all know, Wayne Gretzky and Janet Jones will be married this Saturday. The groom's gift to the bride is a Rolls Royce convertible and the bride will be wearing a gown having an estimated estimated value of $40,000 to $45,000. We wonder if the couple might like to stop by a small town east ofToronto during the honeymoon. We've got this nice, almost-completed almost-completed town hall they may wish to see. And we're used to celebrity guests by now. If the Town Hall opening is out of the question, there's always the new arena which should be ready for the formal ribbon-cutting this October. Get out your typewriter, Councillor Cowman, Cowman, NERVY THIEF - The folks at A & R Flooring, King St. West are missing a rolled up rug worth nearly $200, It was one of several placed outside their store on the sidewalk last Thursday, Nothing unusual appeared to happen, but when they went to bring them in for the night, one had been stolen. Someone must have had a van and casually loaded it in and drove off. Maybe the person who took it will come back and pay. Or possibly the police may be able to track it down. It's a rough world out there. BIBLE SCHOOL - This is the time of year when Vacation Vacation Bible Schools arc held at several area churches. Some have already begun and we'd like to draw attention attention to one that gets under way next Monday at the Seventh-day Adventist Church on Highway 2, just east of Bowmanville. It will be held from 9 until 11:30 a.m. for ages 5 to 11 and continues until July 22nd. Anyone needing transportation from Wavcrlcy Road plaza should call 623-6031 and other numbers to call for information information are 263-8809 or 579-0587. WHAT A SHOW - It's now later on Tuesday, Her Royal Highness has been welcomed by the largest crowd we've ever seen in this community. Everything went without a hitch that we could discover. Overnight, the Town Hall had been transformed into a most respectable respectable and dignified building. Our compliments to everyone concerned. Our photographers and reporters have rushed to present a few of the highlights for readers. It was quite a day that will not soon be forgotten. forgotten. We're calling it Councillor Cowman's finest half hour. She deserves the plaudits, but so do those who went along with her. Hi