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/ BOUHAHUILLé UBRARY 62 UfiPtRftHCt Si. Sa BOllBAHViLU, ONTARIO With AU Ages tevenso by Chris Clark The tide of Tory support which swept across Canada washed Ross Stevenson to victory in Durham Monday Monday night, making the ex-provincial cabinet minister the first person ever to represent the new riding. His victory was clear shortly after the polls closed at 8:00 p.m. Riding after riding fell Tory blue and by 8:45 when the television networks, were predicting a Conservative majority, workers gathered in Port Perry knew that their candidate would be part of that team. The final totals showed Mr. Stevenson Stevenson garnering 24,064 votes. Second Second place finisher Doug Moffatt of the Liberal Party received 15,100, and NDP candidate Marg Wilbur finished finished a distant third with 10,336 votes. Leading the smaller parties, and finishing fourth, was the Christian O ones Durham Win Heritage Party and their candidate John Kuipers. He was chosen by 1,665. Libertarian Rolf Posma nudged out Green Party hopeful Harold Tausch 324 to 314. "You don't get the results we got here tonight by sitting on your butts, let me tell you," the jubilant politician stated by way of thanking the 300 supporters supporters who filled the hall. "We had a great team and we did well everywhere. everywhere. We had a few ups and downs, but the new executive in a new riding put a great team together." Until Mr. Stevenson arrived to thank his workers, most people were paying close attention to television reports, anxious to see the fate of the Free Trade Agreement. The early Liberal gains in the Atlantic provinces provinces creased a few brows, but when Quebec Quebec delivered a motherlode of PC vic tories, spirits soared. And when Tory celebrities such as former MP Allan Lawrence and Durham Durham East MPP Sam Cureatz arrived, the party really picked up. Campaign Manager Gordon Lak admitted, Ve were confident, but I didn't expect this big a victory." nailed an official end to Mr. Lawrence's Lawrence's federal political career, he was extremely happy with the night's outcome. "There are a few pangs of regret, but if I'd wanted to run again I would have stood for the nomination." nomination." "I'm very happy. I think that the Turn to Page 2 Town Hall Two Big Wilmot Takes a Gifts Push Residents Beating in Skate '88 Facing "Outlook" Campaign 25% Hike See Page l Higher In Rents Section B See Page 6 See Page 3 623-3303 Fax 416-623-6161 Wednesday, November 23,1988, Bowmanville, Ontario 62 Pages 134th Year Issue 46 50$ Per Copy Hundreds of children took part in the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade on Saturday. Waving and smiling from the Visions of Sugar Plums float was Bowmanville's Becky Walhout. Numerous floats and other attractions, attractions, combined with ideal November weather, made for a wonderful pa rade. Several thousand people, enjoying ideal November weather, crowded the streets of Bowmanville on Saturday, November 19 to see the 27th annual Santa Claus Parade. Parade chairman Don Welsh had his hands full this year, as he did last year, when he first chaired the event. With about six volunteers who started meeting in July, he organized another another successful and entertaining kickoff kickoff to the Christmas season here in • Bowmanville. A number of participants received awards for their contributions. In the senior category, the best float was Candy-Coated Visions by the Optimist Optimist Club. The runner-up was Christ mas in the Lion's Den by the Lions Club. Receiving first place in the junior category were the Second Bowmanville Bowmanville Pathfinders with their float, Dreamland Express. And the Ontario Street School took second place in the category with Old Time Christmas. Amongst the participants who marched in the parade between the floats, the Bowmanville Zoo took first prize for the four elephants they coaxed slowly along the route. And Jim Cunningham in an ALF suit, ridin" an old-fashioned bicycle, was awarded second prize by the judges, but first prize overall by many of the children who were bundled up to enjoy enjoy the colors and excitement of the parade. Subdivision J Is Subject of Public Meeting Newcastle's councillors are planning planning to hold a meeting with Newcastle Newcastle Village residents to discuss a proposed proposed residential development in the southeast quadrant of the village. The proposed development, which includes single family dwellings, and 104 apartment units, was the subject subject of discussion at Monday's meeting meeting of Newcastle's general purpose and administration committee. Councillors decided to refer the issue issue back to municipal staff and arrange arrange for a meeting of concerned parties. parties. The meeting will include residents, the developer, and representatives representatives of the Town of Newcastle. The application by Syvan Developments Developments Lta. to rezone an area in the southeast quadrant of Newcastle Village Village for a subdivision had raised the concerns of some residents in the area. The «application included plans to build 186 single family dwellings, 104 apartments and 24 townhouses on Turn to Page 2 i ■ m Progressive Conservatives Celebrate Landslide Victory in Port Perry Moffatt Reflects on Election Out count: irl ' by Andrea Adair Although Doug Moffatt, Liberal candidate for the riding of Durham, was defeated Monday night he told arty supporters there was a silver ining. "I don't have to worry about getting up in the morning and spending all day with Brian Mulroney," he joked. Mr. Moffatt, along with the Liberal Party, finished in second place in the federal election. Progressive Conservative candidate candidate Ross Stevenson took the lead early early in the night and held it tightly throughout the evening. An hour and half after the polls ■ closed, Mr. Stevenson's victory and Mr. Moffatt's defeat were apparent. The,totals at that time saw Mr. Stevenson Stevenson in the lead with 15,572 votes compared to Mr. Moffatt's 9,930 votes and New Democratic Party candidate Marg Wilbur's 6,994. Although it was evident where the final votes would be, the mood in Mr. Moffatt's campaign headquarters was subdued but not despondent. He reminded his supporters that "This is not a wake. It's the beginning beginning of the next time." He said somehow the Liberal Party got caught in trends, advertising, and notes some employers stuck on pay- cheques telling staff to vote free They (the Progressive Conservatives) Conservatives) managed to convince people the deal is good he said, adding, "1 hope they're right. I still have grave reservations reservations about it." The Liberal candidate said more people voted against the deal than for it. He said he hoped the fact that people voted against the deal would be a message message to Mr. Mulroney to return to "Uncle Sam" and to get amendments to the deal. It was a tough election for all, Mr. Moffatt said. "I've never worked this hard, arid yes, I wanted to win." But he said no one worked harder than his supporters and he told them to to be proud of themselves. He said the party presented litera- Turn to Page 2 Monday night's victor in Durham was Progressive Conservative Ross Stevenson. He topped his nearest rival, rival, Liberal Doug Moffatt, by nearly 9,000 votes. For mer MP Allan Lawrence (right) and Durham East MPP Sam Cureatz (centre) declare Mr. Stevenson the winner at a celebration in Port Perry on election night. Billboards Fight Metro Trash An/!i*oo Ariair .vu,*.*,.,. «pt nir«« Onfnwn fQ camo lalrp be full in 1990 and the Keele Valley in THAT'S THAT - Most Canadians probably are still trying trying to regain the sleep they lost Monday night watching and listening to the federal election returns. Amazingly Amazingly enough, the pollsters were right on with their predictions which gave the PCs a majority. Now, we can settle down and concentrate on Christmas shopping shopping while also offering congratulations to the winner, here and condolences to the losers. It's been an unusual unusual and intriguing election the like of which hasn t been seen in many years, if ever. GOOD PARADE - Congratulations are also in order for those hard-working, unpaid devotees who once again came through with a magnificent Santa Claup parade on Saturday. Happily, the weather was almost pèrfect, bringing out a huge crowd of watchers who obviously enjoyed the show. We have included only a few pictures of the event in this edition, but more will come later. Our parade has established such a great reputation for excellence that folks over a wide area look forward to its return each year. BARTENDERS - For no particular reason, we were almost almost shocked last week to see an advertisement in this newspaper inserted by the town's Community Services Department. It was inviting applicants to pick up and fill out forms applying for part-time work as bartenders at the multi-purpose room in the new Recreation Complex Complex at the west end of town. We shouldn't have been shocked, but it did seem odd seeing the advertisement. Of course, there was no suggestion that these same bartenders bartenders would ever be on the job at council meetings in the glamorous restored town hall chambers. But, it might certainly liven things up a bit during often dull deliberations. Just a thought for the new council to ponder. PAPER DRIVES - Scouting organizations in Bowmanville, Bowmanville, Hampton and Newcastle Village will be out in full force this Saturday picking up those neatly bundled bundled papers that, with any kind of luck and co-operation, co-operation, will have been placed at the curbs by 8:30 or 9 at the latest. Special phone numbers have already been published should anyone want or need a special pickup. pickup. The lads use this paper to raise funds for their expenses which are increasing every year. So, please lend a hand and you also will be cleaning up a fire hazard around the home. NEW MEMBERS - The Optimist Club of Bowmanville is launching a Membership Drive because they want to share some of their projects with other citizens who enjoy being involved in community betterment efforts, especially with members of the younger generation. So, they are planning what they call a "Membership Now" meeting in Courtroom 1 of the Police-Fire building building on Church St. on Tuesday, Nov. 29th at 7:00 p.m. Anyone who would like more advance information should contact Optimist President Bill Whaley at 623- 6521 or Membership Chairman Optimist Gary English 623-5833. MORE BAZAARS - Following several early bazaars such as at Vanstone's Mill, the Anglican Church, Yuletide at the Mill, plus the one featuring crafts at Orono Town Hall on the weekend, we still wonder where all the things come from - there's just no end to them or the ingenuity displayed. Anyway, another one is scheduled for this Saturday, Nov. 26th at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Newcastle where there will be crafts, knitting, baked goods, a penny table and tea room. It goes from noon to 3 p.m. and don't forget the annual Christian Schools Bazaar at Knox Christian School, Scugog St., Bowmanville at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3rd with an auction at 7. PICTURES - Our news photographers have been busy bees in recent days, what with Santa's parade, many craft shows, and the federal election. So, they have accumulated many more photos of local people than we've had room for in our newspapers. Please don't be disappointed if one that you are in doesn't appear in this newspaper, it may be in subsequent editions as we try to catch up a little on the backlog. There's just too much going on these days to cope with it all. FOND FAREWELL - On the front page this week, retiring retiring Member of Parliament Hon. Allan Lawrence is pictured with his successor MP-elect Ross Stevenson and Durham East MPP Sam Cureatz. Mr. Lawrence has represented this area for a long time and certainly will be missed in the years that lie ahead. The new Durham constituency is so large and stretched out so far that contact with any new member will be much more difficult and infrequent than it has been. May we express our personal thanks to Mr. Lawrence and his friendly staff at Ottawa for the enjoyable contacts we have had with them over the years and wish them well. by Andrea Adair The battle against Metro Toronto's trash has escalated into a war of billboards. billboards. Last Friday, Suzanne Elston, together together with an anti-dump organization organization known as "The Darlington Group" brought out heavy, visual warfare warfare to stop Metro's assault. Along the South Service Road in Darlington, just past Darlington Generating Station, the Darlington Group (a collection of people opposed to the N1 site including industry, environmental environmental groups and concerned citizens) citizens) unveiled their latest message of opposition. Three large, white signs with red lettering are posted along the side of the road for both eastbound and westbound westbound drivers to see. Individually, the signs have only a couple of words. But together they tell Highway 401 motorists just what Newcastle thinks of Metro's garbage. The first sign says, "It's new". The next adds, "It's big", and following sign says, "It stinks". The Darlington Group unveiled a fourth sign to reporters and citizens Friday with the help of area children. The sign had garbage bags hanging hanging from it and old tires were placed in front of it. Children helped add to the heap by piling more straw-filled garbage bags onto the mound. Mrs. Elston told the crowd that the community in Newcastle had sent hundreds of letters to all levels of government government oulining the area's objection to the site. She said, "The land is environmentally environmentally unsound. You can't put trash here." She added that everyone has been saying "No" to Metro. "Newcastle council says no, the Region of Durham Durham says no and on Tuesday (November (November 15) the Federal Government said no to this site." Ross Stevenson, Durham Riding Progressive Conservative candidate and now the MP-elect for Durham, told reporters last week that the federal federal government has decided not to approve approve of the rezoning which would be w required at the Oshawa Airport if the dump were built. The rezoning is required if a landfill landfill site is to be at the N1 location. "Yesterday, Metro started to do test drilling a few yards from where wo are standing," Mrs. Elston continued. continued. She said the site is sitting on the shores of Lake Ontario, the same lake that provides drinking water to the province, she added. Currently, Metro sends its garbage to the Brock West site in Pickering and to Keele Valley in the Town of Vaughan. . ' , The Brock West site is expected to be full in 1990 and the Keele Valley in 1994. Metro had been considering three landfill sites, two in Scarborough and one in Newcastle but has narrowed it down to Newcastle. Mrs. Elston said, "Metro Toronto is arrogantly proceeding and we have to stop them." The Darlington Group stepped up its tight against Metro Toronto s gar- uage with a visually effective series of signs along Highwav 401 at the proposed proposed N1 site. Suzanne Elston enlisted the help of area INI Site. OUZUUUti JJiaiAm uuiiouvu unv no ^ 7, * . r ,i ber 18 to help place garbage bags, visible in the photograph, at the foot of the sign which depicts the Town of Newcastle buried under Metro Toronto s trash. Metro started soil testing on part of the land last Thursday.