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! •1 Four Generations for Wades r \ Beautiful Storm Causes Damage Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, March 20, 1991 Big Brothers Bowler Wins Trip for Two WesleyvUle News by E. Barrowclough m c u 1„ uy old when this photo was taken, with his father Gregory Gregory Paul Wade, left, grandfather Harry L. Wade, and uncle William J. S. Wade, right. Crimestoppers Needs Help to Solve Robbery Crime Stoppers and Durham Durham Regional Police are asking for the public's help in solving a robbery which occurred in Pickering on February 15th. At about 10:30 p.m. the owner of Bayly Variety and his nine year old son were in their store at 1261 Bayly Street. A man entered, bought a few items and then left. A few minutes later the same man returned and went to the owner and demanded demanded cash. The victim saw that the suspect's jacket was open and that he was. holding a knife. The store owner gave the suspect some cash and the victim was then told to take his son into the back room and wait a few minutes. He did this and activated the alarm. The bandit is described described as a white man in his 30s, beard and moustache, moustache, abut 5'3" - 6' and thin build. He was wearing a red ski jacket and a red on white baseball cap. Have any idea who this person is? Do you know anyone anyone who dresses like this? If so, you can call Crime Stoppers. 'We won't ask for your name and you'll never have to go to court. A CASH REWARD OF UP TO $1,000 IS BEING OFFERED. The Crime'Stoppers phone number is: 436-8477 that's 436-TIPS LONG DISTANCE CALL COLLECT A Citizen Board administers administers the Crime Stoppers Programs Programs of which there are now over 850 in North America. The reward money is raised through Tax Deductible Deductible donations which may be sent to Durham Regional Regional Crime Stoppers, P.O. Box 54, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7K8. TheDASHWOOD difference ir Purchase j/ | DASHWOOD DISCOVERY ;!/ f REPLACEMENT WINDOWS - and never paint again! m Outstanding weather protection and f,' ei morinr E'z-xnotri rr'Iiz-Nn In rinnKIn knnn superior construction in double hung or side slider models. Custom crafted in three colours to fit your needs. WINDOW AND DOOR CENTRE cffl DASH WO ÿBPM 1200 PHILLIP MURRAY AVE., OSHAWA 436-1344 Rrj'Vttfd Indfmiil of 0«h*ocd InduVnn (united (intended for last week) Last week's ice storm caused some damage to trees and buildings, but wasn't it beautiful? Seen in the night by moonlight, it was like a fairyland and Monday morning's bright sunshine made tne melting ice more beautiful in its dying dying hours, like the swan song. In the days before spraying of fruit orchards, it was said there was less damage to fruit from worms in the "summer following a winter's ice storm, for along with rotten branches from the trees, the ice took away clusters of insect eggs. Sympathy is extended to Archie Ford of Port Hope who has received word of the death of his only sister, Sylvia, in Switzerland, on March first. The announcement of the death of Paddy Welsh of Bowman vile last week brought memories of his many visits to Wesleyville in his younger days, to visit friends and provide music at entertainments. His first wife was the late Marguerite Brooking, daughter oÇ the late Stan. Ross and Lorraine Darke of Port Britain attended attended his funeral, They were long time friends. Paddy Paddy suffered a severe,stroke over a year ago. Lavern Farrow of Port Hope has returned home from hospital in Port Hope and has received some help for stomach troubles. A longtime longtime member of Welcome choir, Lavern has been greatly missed there and we wish him all hope for continued continued improvement in health. Congratulations to Mil- 1 ton Baulch who held open house at his home on the Lakeshore Road on Saturday Saturday afternoon, March 9. Mil- ton has been suffering from sickness, of unknown origin Yelverton Several of our nomadic residents have returned home after several weeks on the road. Eileen ' and Howard Howard Malcolm returned home last Monday from ap- poximately five weeks abroad in New Zealand and Australia. They also had a brief visit with a former Nestleton resident, Mrs. Margaret Steele-Addison, who now lives down undeiv Hope to have a few hi-lites of their holiday in future news budgets. Welcome home to Ms. Candice Malcolm who has just returned from a months vacation in Florida with a side trip tb Nassau. On Friday evening, the weekly gathering of members members of our family met here at Malconia, including our daughter Mitzi Fick who had just returned home from Vancouver B.C. where she spent the past week as instructress of a banking course at the Four Season Hotel downtown. Mrs. Ann Hurrin held a Tupperware demonstration at her residence this week with 1 dozen ladies in attendance. attendance. 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So, last Saturday, he displayed displayed his work to the public public and was able to sell some of his wooden cars, trains and other toys. Coffee and do-nuts were served to the 60 or 70 people present who viewed the display in his workshop. He is to be congratulated congratulated on his accomplishment accomplishment and all wish his continued success in his work. There is much activity on the access road here where a new line is being installed. A few trees have been cut at the edge of the wood on the Carroll Nichols property. Following the ice storm, Inez Symons noticed a small dark spot where a piece of ice had fallen near the bird feeder and investigation showed it to be a chickadee, evidently stunned by the ice. After holding it in her hand for a few minutes, the tiny bird revived and flew away. Most people have many branches, Dig and small, to cany off the lawns. Bright sunshine on Sunday Sunday morning, March 10 brough a fine day for travel ling to church or elsewhere and there was a good con gregation at Welcome Unit ed church, where the many visitors were welcomed by Rev. Sedgwick. A special feature of the morning was presented by the Sunday School and introduced by superintendent superintendent Brenda Ough and teacher Ruth Woodruff. Thirteen members of the school were seated in the front pews and then took their places in front of the altar. Each wore a yellow arm or headband and carried carried a peace symbol. Yellow bows were tied to the light standard of the pulpits. A hymn of peace was played from a tape and each child offered his or her own plea, ending with a beautiful solo by Nicole Ough, with - 11 joining in wn all the last verse.. The whole presentation was a call for peace in the world and the congregation showed its appreciation. The choir, under the leadership of John Groene- veld, sang "Three Crosses," by Mozart. It was accompanied accompanied by Barbara Ough who was organist for the day. Rev. Sedgwick's message was well illustrated, showing showing the fact that each person does not earn God's approval by works alone. Belief is necessary necessary and the good works will follow. God accepts you - only believe. The offering was received by Albert Woodruff and John Connelly. Connelly. Tom and Christine Wilson Wilson greeted the congregation at the door. All were glad to see Lavern Farrow able to be out for church and hope for continued improvement in his health. Flowers brought for the morning's worship were tulips and pussy willows, just a bit before before official spring, and were a sign of good cheer and warm days to come. Mrs. Gloria Young and daughters Allyson and Catherine of Islington are spending a few days of winter winter break with grandparents Carroll and June Nichols. ECJROP Jane Pascoe (right) was the winner of a draw in the annual Bowl For Millions fundraising event for Big Brothers. She won a trip for two for a weekend stay at a Toronto hotel. The prize was donated by Bowmanville Travel. Joka Faulkner, manager, manager, presented the prize. Big Brothers raised over $12,000 last year. So far this year, they have raised $9,000. But not all of the funds have been turned in. I It from the ffiast Tammy Is Timmy for '66 Ex-Clerk Given Suspended Sentence Jack Reid, formerly clerk of the Town of Bow- m a n v i 11 e, was charged with theft from December 31st, 1961 to October 31st, 1965, by converting to his own use 538,711.53. Represented Represented by Terrence Kelly, Q.C., he appeared in Magistrate's Magistrate's court February 15th, and pleaded guilty. Evidence was heard and Magistrate R. B. Baxter found him guilty. He was remanded for pre-sentence report. On Tuesday of this week he was given two years' suspended sentence and ordered to report once each month to the Oshawa probation officer. Bond was set at $10,000. Commenting on the pre-sentence report, Crown Attorney G. F. Bonnycastle said that it was most favorable favorable to the accused, that it reported Reid had spent all the money and not "stashed" "stashed" it away, and that it suggested suspended sentence. sentence. "I do not agree with suspended sentence in this case," continued the Crown. "This is much more serious than cigarettes or a ladies' handbag picked up in a restaurant. But there are other crimes more deplorable deplorable such as theft of a widow's life savings or robbery robbery with violence. But I don't think a six or ten months' jail term will reform reform Mr. Reid either. This Jack L. Reid be Canadian conviction will affect him the rest of his life." He said that he was amazed that this theft went on for so long undetected, adding that the town had lost nothing since $17,461.23 had been repaid and the balance of $21,000 would be paid by the bonding company. He cited the Laroche case where the treasurer of the municipality of East- view in Ottawa had stolen (TURN TO PAGE TWO) 'man VOLUME 112 16 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, I960 lUc Per Copy NUMBER 11 The 1966 Timmy for this area, attractive little Tammy Rogers age 7, is pictured above with Deputy- Reeve Wesley Fice, right, who officially opened the Easter Seals Campaign at the luncheon meeting of the Bowmanville Rotary Club on Friday. Don MacGregor, MacGregor, Easter Seals Publicity Chairman, left, is accepting accepting Mr. .Fire's donation to the campaign. Rotarians All Set for Easter Seal Campaign Retiring ÉM ;.Æ tv. Ross Strike, Q.C. After more than 20 years as n top Hydro official W. Ross Strike, Q.C., a former Mayor of Bowmanville, will retire as Chairman of the Ontario Hydro-Electric Power Commission Commission at the end of March. In lilfil Mr. Strike was chosen chosen Electrical Man of the Year for contributing most in the electrical field. The award rame from the Canadian electrical electrical industry. He was Mayor of Bowmanville Bowmanville from 1932 to 1930, and his first experience with Hydro came with the Public Utilities Utilities Commission here. He was appointed an Ontario Hydro Commissioner in 1914, iTURN TO PAGE TWO) The great benefit of financial financial assistance from Easter Seals Funds for crippled children children that gives them a healthy and independent future was emphasized by Dr. Keith SIcm- on in an outstanding address on Friday. He spoke at the luncheon meeting of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Rotary Club at the Flying Dutchman Motor Hotel. Those at the head table for the official start of the club's Easter Seals Campaign were introduced by Ken Purdy as follows: President Don Morris, Morris, pretty Tammy Rogers, age seven, the I960 "Timmy" here, her mother, Mrs. Ronald Rogers, Rogers, Easter Seals Chairman Glonholmc Hughes, Deputy Reeve Wesley Fice, Easter ITURN TO PAGE TWO) Criticizes O.M.A. Farmers Union Speaker Says OMSIP Falls Short Of Meeting Peoples Needs Walter Miller, Ontario Farmer's Farmer's Union 2nd Vice-President, Vice-President, strongly criticized the Robarts Medicare Plan in his address on Wednesday evening evening at the Durham County Farmer's Union annual ban- quet held at Orono United Resolve Differences In Clarke Edward C. Million will continue to be employed as Clerk - Treasurer for the Municipality of Clarke. This was decided at a meeting of Clarke Township Council held In Orono. on Tuesday evening. All differences between council and Mr. Millson were resolved during a private private discussion while council was^ In committee of the Because of the satisfactory solution of the matter Mr. Millson withdrew his request request for a public hearing regarding the reasons for his dismissal. Port Perry Twins Hit With Big Fines For Liquor Charge Cord's A-Go-Go came into Magistrate's Court news here again this week when Port Perry twins were given stiff Rursoll Bullcr, 92 Slmcoe Street, pleaded guilty to illegal illegal possession of liquor. The fine was $500 and costs, or one month in jail. His twin brother, Edward, was convicted for causing a disturbance by using obscene language and fined $250 and costs, or one month In jail. Constable K. Ruttan, OPP, told the court he was on a routine check when he ob served Russell Bullcr standing by a car on the parking lot drinking from a beer bottle. When questioned he told the officer he had no beer. On the front seat of the car was a bottle tipped over with beer foaming out of it. The officer placed the accused accused In the cruiser and under under arrest. A crowd gathered. gathered. Brother Edward opened the cruiser door. Twice Constable Constable Ruttan requested him to close it. Instead he backed off and (TURN TO PAGE TWO) Church Hall. The Conserva- j live Ontario Government's Medicare plan falls far short of what is needed, and does not meet the requirements of the^federal Medicare Plan, he Durham County Director Ken Sinclair presided. Others at the head table were Mrs. Sinclair, National Farm Union President Roy Atkinson. Saskatoon, Saskatoon, Mr. Miller, who in addition* to being the Farm Union's 2nd Vice-President for this province is also the Organization Director, Ellard Powers, Renfrew County, On- taro Farm Union 1st Vice- President, Mrs. Jeanne Williams, Williams, Women's President for the Ontario Farm Union, Mrs. Audrey Wood, Women's Director Director for Durham County, Delmar Bennett, a head office executive, Renfrew County, and Rev. and Mrs. Basil Long, Durham County Director Sinclair introduced Dalton (TURN TO PAGE TWO) Darlington Tax Rates Up By 12.1 Mills The tax rate increase in Darlington Township for 1966 amounts to 10.5 mills for residential residential and farm, and 12.1 mills for industrial and commercial. commercial. The townshp's budget for this year totals $1,000,086,06. At the recent' Darlington Township Council meeting it was explained that the reasons for the higher tax rate are a High School Area rate increase increase of 9.1 mills, United Counties rate of 2.2 mills and the Public School rate of mills. Council explained that out of every dollar collected by the municipality in taxes the High School Area receives 36 cents, the United Counties get 15.9 cents and Public Schools receive 23.8 cents. The balance, 24.3 cents, is spent for roads, administration, debentures, debentures, protection of pers- ons or property, welfare, etc. Award Life Membership "Admission Service" Mrs, Olin Tait wan honoured honoured an Kriduv afternoon when tin* member.- of St. John's Afternoon Miami) of the Wo* men'- Auxiliary, ((inferred nit her a Idle Member.-hlp In the Brantford. E&.JiV 11 '!; "i ' n , ic ,"r Vi Ki ■> - -, parting gilt to Mrs. lull fromlconducted tho icrvko of !'Ad*|ccttl(lcato uf Life Member- St. John's W.A. In recognition of her many years of faithful service. Mrs. Tait I* leaving this Parish to be near Iter daughter.. Mr.*. A. Winn, In mission , Mrs. K. J, Framp-I ship, and read the Inscribed tin, herself a Life Member, citation: "The Love of Christ and representing the Diocesan Constralneth Us." President, pinned the Gold 1 This was the first Life Mem- C'roM on Mrs. Tait, and Mrs, bmhl|) conferred on a St. 11. Parsons, local brunch pre-i John's W.A. member In the Knunplon aident, presented her with the recollection of any of lü pré- " * '" ** • TAOK TWO) smut to va Accident Round-Up ' Three men sustained minor injuries in a two car collision that happened on No. 2 Highway Highway a short distance east of the OPP Detachment Office at 12:44 a.m. on Saturday. The drivers of the two cars involved were Wayne Lowery, age 20, 26 Patricia Drive, Toronto, Toronto, and William R. Harrison, 49 Church Street, age 42. Both drivers and a passenger, Russell Russell Hatcly, age 20, Queen Street, were taken to Memorial Memorial Hospital by the Bowmanville Bowmanville Area Ambulance. They received treatment in the Out Patient Department. Mr. Lowery's front teeth had been broken off, and he had some small cuts. Mr. Harrison had sustained minor injuries, and Mr. Hatcly had received small lacerations to his face and neck. Constable P. C, Harte-Maxwcll, OPP, Investigated Investigated the accident. There was a collision Saturday, Saturday, at 12:10 p.m. on the Taunton Road at the corner of the Gravel Pit Road. The two drivers were Ross A. (TURN TO rAGC TWO) Models Display Latest Spring Millinery The Spring Hat Show, which featured the latest millinery-from Wideman's Ladies Wear, held by the Catholic Women's League in St. Joseph's Auditorium last Wednesday evening was a most enjoyable event. The suits, coats and ensembles worn by the models were also from Wideman's Ladies Wear. The attractive models shown above reading from left to right, are Mrs. Bert Payne, Mrs. Egon Rietmuller, Mrs. Roy Trudeau, Mrs. J. T. Scott and Mrs. Pat Leddy, (Bits and fPh leces HEARING -- The Municipal Board Hearing in connection with «zoning agricultural land in Darlington for use by the St. Marys Cement Company will be held in the township hall at Hampton, starting on Monday, March 21st, at 11 a.m. It is expected the hearing will continue for several days, with opposition to the proposal being heard on Tuesday or Wednesday, t t t t t THOUGHTLESS -- In connection with fire, there have been several merchants along King St. who have sustained considerable fire loss by the actions of thoughtless persons. Apparently, front street pedestrians on several occasions have flipped lighted cigarette butts on top of canvass awnings over store fronts. Because of such practices, one merchant has had to replace his awning at least twice and the fire department was called once. Such thoughtless people arc advised that they could face a charge of arson. t t t t t PROMOTION -- One of the town's best-known athletes in his younger days and now one of the most avid supporters of young hockey teams, Don Gllhooly received a promollon recently at the Bowmanville Goodyear plant. He has "been appointed appointed Personnel Manager, Congratulations! t t t t t GROSBEAKS -- Mrs. M. Stacey, Orchardvlew Blvd., reports seeing three yellow grosbeaks in a cherry tree near their home on Saturday evening during the icc storm, Guess It won't be long now until Spring is with us. t t t t t ERROR -- In last week's Statesman there was an error concerning names of those who had applied for the Clarke Township Clerk-Treasurer's position. Mr. G. Vcrwcg, Bowmanville, advises that he did not apply for the post, but fur the position of Warble Ely Inspector. It is also understood understood that the situation concerning the Clerk- Treasurer of Clarke has still not been finalized. A meeting was to have been held Tuesday to discuss the matter. t t t t t BUSY -- Tho newly-elected Chamber nf Commerce Commerce executive hasn't wasted any time since their recent election. Already, they have had two or three meetings and come up will, proposals that should bring about improvements in the community, community, It would appear that this year, this group will really he doing a great Job, t t t t 1 GOOD DEED -- A pat on the hack for four Bowmanville young people who noticed n bonfire alongside the CPU tracks on Tuesday and went to considerable trouble before It was extinguished, They may have prevented a more serious blaze from happening, and wo are pleased to pay •tribute to them. They are Nellie Hclmstra, Wendy, Carol and Johnny Vanderguast. Ladies Hospital Auxiliary Plans for Birthday Party At Lions Centre Next Week Plans for the annual Hospital Hospital Birthday Party Tea, to do held at the Lions Community Community Centre on Wednesday, March 23rd, were discussed at the meeting of the Women's Hospital Auxiliary last Friday, Friday, The meeting was held in the Board Room at Memorial Memorial Hospital. The 1st Vice-President, Mrs. Lloyd Ayre is the general convenor convenor for the Hospital Birthday Birthday Party Tea. Mrs. George Vice is in charge of decorations. decorations. Mrs. R. R. Callan Is the kitchen convenor, Mrs. Allan B. Sylvester, the publicity publicity convenor, and Mrs. A. L. Hooey will be in charge of the tea tables. The President, Mrs. W. M.l--*" Rudcll, presided at the auxiliary auxiliary meeting. A satisfactory financial report was presented by the treasurer, Mrs. R. G, Cowic, who moved its adoption. adoption. This was seconded by Mrs. C. G, Morris, and carried, Mrs, George Vice, tho corresponding corresponding secretary, in her report said that n rose and bud vase had been sent to Mrs. R. P. Rickaby when-she was a patient in the hospital recently, recently, and a "get well" card had been sent to Mrs. O. W. Holph. She added that she had written to the . Ontario Hospital Auxiliaries Association Association for the auxiliary. Letters of thanks were received received from Mrs. H. C. An- fossi, Mrs. Rickaby and Mrs. Ross Dickinson, Newcastle, Mrs. Vice reported. She also mentioned that on Invitation had been received for the local auxiliary's members to attend the St. Patrick's Bridge to be held by the Women's Auxiliary of Oshawa General Hospital. 1 The Gift Shop Convenor, Mrs. Hooey, gave her report for February as follows: "Balance "Balance on hand, February 1st, $459.01, Gift Shop Sales $681.29, receipts from pop machine $72, total $1,212.30. Expenses $410.74, balance on hand $801.56, total $1,212.30. Mrs. Hooey moved the adoption adoption of her report. This was scondcd by Mrs. Ayre, and carried. Mrs. Sylvester, the Layettes Convenor, reported that there had been six of the auxiliaries layettes on hand at the hospital hospital for needy mothers, but two had been given out within within the last week. She express- (TURN TO FACE TWO) i Choose "Miss Court! ce High" Bowmanville Represented at Space Flight Believe It or not, Bowmanville Bowmanville has a representative representative at the Gemini 8 apace flight now underway, He Is III. I.t. lreil 1*. Tuerk of the HUAI', son of Mr. amt Mrs. Fred W. Tuerk, 101 High St. ,Fit, I.t. Tuerk Is taking part In the llCAl'-USAF Officer Exchange Program as an engineering project officer In the Gemini Agena Target Vehicle program office, A graduate of Bowmanville Bowmanville High School and the ltoyal Military College, Kingston, Fit, I.t. Tuerk Is married to the former Nancy A. Karhur of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, They have one daughter daughter and currently reside near Space Systems Division Division Headquarter* In El Ncsumlv, California, '40W*. y.C .A ■/> At Courtieu Illtfli School'll annual Prom on Friday night, Grade 12 student Kathy Hoar, H, II. 5, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, was chosen "Miss Courtier) High School," Her Princesses were Erlyno llarron, Sharon Twccdlc, Sharon Fisher and Lynda Davcy, Miss Hoar, ilauuh- 1er of Mr. and Mrs, Aldln J. Hoar, Is shown at right, helm: crowned by last year's Queen Miss Linda Martin,