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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 26 Jul 1989, p. 2

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I ! 2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, July 2G, 198!) 50's and 60's Sidewalk Sale Enjoyed by Merchants and Shoppers Alike xil Tidbits fr<* Tyrone Artist Addresses Friends at Show Opening OSHAWA -- An Oshawa man was killed Sunday afternoon afternoon when a Canadian Pacific train slammed into his car and dragged it 800 metres along the track. James Andralojc, 28, had stopped too close to the tracks at a level railway crossing on Bloor Street near Grandview Street in Oshawa. The warning light and bell had been activated. The car was destroyed and the coroner determined that the driver had died immediately from the impact. ■' - ;-i Lillian Hooper, left, Ron Hooper, and Jennifer Mar- like characters right out of the period last week dur- "c the 1989 Bowmanville Sidewalk Sale 1950s and 1960s to heart. They looked tin really took the 1989 Bowmanville Sidewalk Sale ing the sale, theme of the ' ' "" ; Robert and Kristy Guthrie check out the "chicken out" game during the Bowmanville Sidewalk Sale last week. Along with their mother, the pair was visiting from Nestleton. Venturers Head to Big Scottish Camp I Five Venturers from the 1201 Orono/Newcastle Company Company left town on Monday in order to be a part of the "Discovery '89" Scout Camp iii Scotland. • In addition, six members of the First Hampton Sea Venturers are also making the trek to Scotland. Brandon Brandon Coyle, one of the Orono/ Newcastle Venturers, explains explains that "Dscovery '89" consists of 11 linked international international camps being held at sites throughout the United Kingdom. About 1,000 Scouts are expected at each location - 500 from the U.K. and 500 from other Scouting nations around the world. The Scouts will be formed into international patrols consisting of four Scouts " A group of Venturers from the Town of Newcastle left Orono on July 24 to take in the sights of Great Britain. Five boys, with their leaders and parent advisors, will be overseas for three weeks to take part in the jamboree in Scotland. Those taking part in the excursion are pictured here. In the back from the left are: Fraser Lee, Tom Gould, Kevin Scott, Brandon Coyle and Bill Tomlinson. Pictured in the front are Nick Galello (left) and Tfvnn Tomlinson. OSHAWA -- A lone thief made off with an undetermined undetermined amount of money on Friday, July 21 when he held up the Bank of Montreal at the Oshawa Centre. Just after 3:00 p.m., a man described as approximately approximately 28 years old, five and a half feet tall, and of medium build handed a teller a note demanding cash and stating that he was armed with a gun. The teller handed over a sum of money and the man left on foot. He was wearing a beige fedora and a light brown suit jacket. Police have no suspects in the case but are still investigating. WHITBY -- While Newcastle residents wait for details details of a rumoured convention centre complex somewhere in the town, Whitby has learned of a $10 million convention centre proposal. Developer Michael Volpe has plans to construct a 100,000 square foot centre in north Whitby at the corner of Highway 12 and Taunton Road. The 14-acre site is south of Family Kartway Amusement Park and will offer 1,100 parking spots. It also will include a 1,200 seat banquet hall, two smaller halls, a 200 seat restaurant, restaurant, and trade show capacity of up to 2,000 people. Whitby Mayor Bob Attersley is enthusiastic about the project and expects the necessary zoning amendments to be concluded in time for construction construction to begin within one year. OSHAWA -- A 24-year-old man was killed Monday evening when his motorcycle struck a pedestrian, crashed, and threw him to the ground. Gary Sollows, 24, was pronounced dead on.arrival at Oshawa General General Hospital. The pedestrian, 15-year-old Georgette Tobias, suffered minor injuries and was admitted to hospital for observation. The accident occurred on Simcoe Street North, just south of Taunton Road. A Time Capsule )' ; For Darlington? An exhibition of 36 paintings by Aleen Aked, a part-time resident of the Tyrone area, was opened at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa on Thursday, July 20th. At the conclusion of the opening ceremonies, in charge of Joan Murray, gallery gallery director, at left, Miss Aked recalled her experiences with several well-known artists who had assisted with her training. A number of friends attended the opening. opening. Orono Woman Makes Bid for Day in Mayor's Chair Apparently resigned to the imminent start-up of the Darlington Generating Station, Station, Suzanne Elston of Durham Durham Nuclear Awareness has proposed the installation of a time capsule near the facility. facility. The capsule would contain. contain. printed material related related to all' parties having an, interest injaiuclear pojyor. "In thé Mine ' capsulé we would lilkë'tô 1 put the opinions opinions of J Both sides of the is- sue-the \experts," she told Newcastle council on Monday. Monday. Thefgroup's target date to bury ime capsule is September September 10. Mrs. Elston said that it would be opened in 100 years. Durham Nuclear Awareness Awareness is prepared to fund the project but requires the permission permission of the town to intrude intrude on a 33 foot road allowance allowance near the power plant. "I have no doubt that the difficulties (between Newcastle and Ontario Hydro) Hydro) will be cleared up and that Darlington will be started up," Mrs. Elston said. Newcastle contends that Hydro has constructed several several buildings at the Darlington Darlington site without proper. permits. Besides raising safety concerns, the town says that Hydro owes up to • $10\million in building permit permit tees. Ontario Hydro disputes disputes these claims and maintains that the disputes are nothing more than the placement of exit signs and other minor issues. Councillors instructed town staff to help Mrs. Elston Elston proceed with the time capsule providing there are no legal difficulties regarding regarding the road allowance. from the UK and four from overseas. Activities at the various sites will include a blend of traditional outdoor Scouting with modem activities that include hiking, canoeing, sailing, and pioneering. The S s will also be intro- to the Scottish heritage heritage and way of life through cultural activities. The local participants have chosen to set up camp at the Scone Palace site, near Perth. The palace is a popular tourist attraction and the home of the Earl and Countess of Mansfield. It includes over 400 years of treasurers including needlework, needlework, clocks, porcelain, rare plants and giant trees. Although the camp lasts from July 25 to August 4, many of the visitors will take advantage of the opportunity opportunity to partake ofhosjntal- ity in the homes of UK Scouts for seven days following following the camp. The Orono/Newcastle group will be extending its stay in this fashion. Their, itinerary following "Discovery "Discovery '89" will include four nights in London. "We have been very fortunate fortunate to receive financial support support from local groups and would like to express our thanks to them," said Brandon Brandon Coyle. The local Venturers from Newcastle/Orono who left for Scotland are Brandon Coyle, Nick Gallelo, Fraser Lee, Kevin Scott, and Ryan Tomlinson. Two advisors. Lavcrne Muirhead and Bill Tomlinson will travel with them, as will Tom Gould. The Hampton Sea Venturers contingent includes: Neil Bateman, Richard Bateman, Shawn McFadyen, Shawn Miller, Grog Gardner, and Chris Oerlemans. Their advisors advisors arc Daniel J. Jones and Don Dnir. In the next fow weeks, Brandon Coyle will be sending sending reports to The Statesman Statesman from the site of the Discovery Discovery '89 activities. The winning bidder in the Clarke Museum and Archives Mayor for the Day auc-. tion was Orono's Ruth Yeo, centre. She shadowed Mayor Marie Hubbard on Monday, Monday, July 17. Helen MacDonald of the Clarke Museum is on the right. A day in the mayor's office was offered as one of the items in the recent Clarke Township Museum Museum and Archives fund-raising auction. 50th Wedding Anniversary Jack and Betty Brough celebrating their 50th Wedding Wedding Anniversary were honoured by their children, relatives, and friends at a social evening in the Lions Centre June 16th, 1989. ÇéetfefLty 25t£ AtuUv&t&eWf Dm <utd "MCantf Read All About It! In the Pages of The Canadian Statesman A subscription to The Canadian Statesman keeps you informed of all the local news, sports and advertising specials in your community. Subscription Order Form i I Najnae:. Address:, or Renewal □ Postal Code Telephone No. 12 months-$20.00 6 months-$11.00 Foreign - $60.00 Please pay by cheque, VISA, Mastercard, or money order. Expiry Date VISA/MG Number. Please clip out and return this form with your payment Sfit Canadian & tat*«matt P.O. Box 190, 62 King Street West Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3K9 623-3303 Your Community Newspaper Since 18S4

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