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l f 6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, May 15,1991 Number Cruncher Wins Gold Section Two SMOKERS QUIT SMOKING HARMLESS PAINLESS ACUPUNCTURE Don't put it off...Put it out (416) 623-4004 168 Church St. Bowmanville, Ontario "We've been keeping Bowmanville and area residents warm for over 60 years!" • Top quality Imperial Oil products for Domestic, Industrial and Rural use. • Automatic delivery maintained by a fleet of modem tanker trucks. • We sell portable heater fuel. • Dependable 24-hour service. ASK US ABOUT OUR TOTAL HOME COMFORT PROGRAM Telephone 623-5516 • HARRISON FUELS Esso *12 Sturrock Road Bowmanville Teacher Receives High Honor Students Win Awards in Optimist Club Essay Contest ' imm Dear Mr. James: I thought the following information would be of interest interest to you and to the Bowmanville Bowmanville residents. On Monday, May 6, at a ceremony and dinner at the Scarborough Civic Centre, Miss Jean Humpage received received the prestigious A. E. Taylor award for"Teacher of the Year" for the City of Scarborough. Jean Humpage is the daughter of Mrs. Gertrude Humpage and the late Arthur Arthur Humpage, all formerly of Bowmanville. Kind Regards, Marion Swindells, Aunt of Teacher of the Year. The Award Citation reads: Teaching Staff Jean Humpage When St. Margaret's P.S. folk dancers perform, they do so in costumes made by Thanks from Scouts Mike Stacey, a grade 10 student at Bowmanville High School, displays the medal he received after placing first among BHS students competing in the Cayley Math Competition. The contest consisted of a province-wide test sponsored by the University of Waterloo Waterloo and written in March. There were 12 Bowmanville Bowmanville High School students participating in the contest. contest. Dear Editor: On behalf of Scouts Canada, Canada, West Durham District, I extend our appreciation to the community for helping to make this year's "Trees for Canada" project a success. success. Special thanks are extended. extended. to Ontario Hydro, Darlington G. S., for provid- Grants Assist Access for Handicapped Eighteen organizations in Central Ontario are-charing $318,348 in grants designated designated for the improvement of access for people with disabilities disabilities and senior citizens to existing buildings and facilities. facilities. Thegrants are from the Access Fund, a joint pro-* gram of the Ministry of Citizenship's Citizenship's Office for Disability Disability Issues and Office for Senior Citizens' Affairs. "Better physical access to buildings allows many people people with disabilities, and senior senior citizens to use and enjoy community programs and services that would otherwise otherwise be unavailable to them," explained Elaine Ziemba, Minister of Citizenship Citizenship with responsibility for Disabilitiy Issues and Senior Citizens' Affairs. "Through the Access Fund government government and private, non-profit organizations are working together to make this happen." happen." Grants of up to $50,000 are provided to match the funds committed by organizations organizations for improvements such as ramps, elevators, grab bars, brailled tactile ■ and other sensory features, alert and emergency features; features; and structural renovations renovations needed for widening doors or redesigning washrooms. washrooms. In this area, Ebenezer United- Church qualified for $10.218 to install two accessible accessible washrooms, possibly located in the new addition, now under construction. The Oshawa Senior Citizen Citizen Centre received $50,000 to install an exterior ramp and drop-off area, six automatic automatic door-openers, and an accessible washroom. The Westminster United Church in Whitby also received received $50,000 to install an elevator and an automatic door opener, renovate an entrance, entrance, stairway and sidewalk, sidewalk, and make a washroom accessible. ONTARIO PRESENTS . WALK-A-BLOCK FOR FUN AND FITNESS. THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE !NVITE YOU TO THE WALK-A-BLOCK EVENT IN SUPPORT OF CANADA 5 FITNESS WEEK. DATE: WEDNESDAY MAY 29 TIME: 11:30 A.M. PLACE: MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION CENTRE (TOWN HALL) POR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 623-3379 This project is presented with the co-operation of NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY CARE. BOWMANVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. REEI10K CANADA AND PARTICIPaclion, Refreshments will be provided. THANKS TO YOU OUR COMMUNITY SPIRIT WILL SHINE! titl ing our youth with a District planting site again this year. We also thank those landowners who also provided provided sites for various groups, including CLOCA for providing providing a site once again at Stevens Stevens Gulch. We also thank the Rotary Club for adding their efforts to the annual conservation project at Stevens Gulch by our Hampton Group who undertook undertook the project a few years ago. Also, a special thank you to The Statesman for its line coverage and support. support. With such Community spirit, our annual event can only grow and get bettter. Roger Leetooze President West Durham Council Jean - approximately 100 of them. The costumes for the dancers, and for all actors in the school's last two drama productions, are examples of the industry and dedication Jean shows beyond the call of her role as a special education education teacher. Sne organizes organizes a Talent Show at Christmas, Christmas, annual Pancake Tuesday breakfasts, and pre-holiday staff lunches. Jean set up the school's House League system and keeps track of student points, was instrumental in securing a school computer lab, ana annually types, copies, copies, collates and binds a school 'Writing Book" of student student submissions. In support support of Jean's nomination, a parent wrote that her son is a more confident, conscientious conscientious and responsible student student because of Jean's "tireless, "tireless, patient, firm and caring devotion to helping him reach his potential." A student wrote, "Well, there is more. But it is too much, it would take tons of papers." papers." (The award was presented presented during Education Week 1991 at the Official Opening Ceremony of the Scarborough Scarborough Education/Civic Centre). Centre). The three top winners of the Optimist Club of Bow- manville's recent essay contest on the future of Canada Canada were honored recently at the club's meeting. The third place winner was, 1-r, Mike Read, Gillian Haj- duezek came second and Kelly Browne won first prize. 5 Her essay appears in this edition. Alongside is compe- ; tition chairman, Al Vaillancourt. Î 1 ffiaat from tbz last Father ot Nine Children Dies in Car Fire VOLUME 112 16 Payes BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 19GG 10c Per Copy NUMBER 19 Champions of Five-School Track and Field Meet [Suffers Multiple Injuries- Athletes from the five high schools in Durham District took part in the fourth annual Track and Field meet at Clarke High School on Tuesday. It was the coldest, windiest day on record for the event; so windy, in fact, that the score board blew over during the afternoon, hitting one of the Port Hope girls who lir.d to be sent to the school nurse for repairs. Champions of the day were, from left to right, Port Hope's Sharon Thorndyke and Barbara Bulloch, Senior and Junior Girls Champs; R. Avery and R. Barber of Courtice High who took the Junior and Intermediate Boys' championships and Lloyd Clifton of Bowmanville High who won the Senior Boys' title. Darlington Council Dump Endangering Mink Due to Persistent Fires The hazard to mink owned by . Bill Thicsburgcr, R.R. 1, T/Vane, from fires at the t/vmship dump was discussed at the meeting of Darlington Township Council held at the Township Hall, Hampton, on Thursday afternoon. There had been three fires since April 24th nt the dump which is adjacent to the Thicsburgcr mink ranch prop- Two Men 1 In Head-o At Enterpri Two men were injured in a head-on collision on Enterprise Enterprise Hill, 115 Highway on Saturday nt 4:04 p.m. Clarence Huard, age 24, 595 Drew St., Oshawa, and his passenger, Milton Hnnlan, age 33, 1399 njured n Accident se Hill Department for minor Injuries. Injuries. The driver o! the other car involved was Crystal Lamoureux, GO Schell Avenue, Toronto. Constable J. J. Chalmers, Chalmers, OPP, was the investigating investigating officer. Lakefield St., Oshawa. were There was a two ear transported to Memorial Ilo f . ]]siim corncr of Lll) „ ly Ç 1 '; 1 Bo " ln a nviMl -1Street and the Bare Line on Area Ambulance. Monday afternoon at 2:50 Mr. Hoard, who had ;us- iO - c i 0l .],. The drivers of the tnined lacerations to his face ccls involved were Duncan and scalp, was a patient in the hospital ' over t jic weekend, ■ McNcvin, 200 Rltson Road, . - , - , • Oshawa, and Beatrice Robin* and was released on Monday Eon , Newcastle. Damage to the afternoon to return to his two vehicles amounted to home to recuperate. more than SI Oil. Constable Treatment was received by [Ray Hurt was the investigate Mi Hanlon In the Out-Pntlcntling officer. erty. Last year, Mr. Thlcs- burger claims he sustained a $40,000 loss from smoke damage damage to his mink from lire at this dump. Mr. Thicsburgcr appeared before council and after pointing pointing out the peril to his mink asked that the township close this dump to eliminate the danger, lie read a copy of the letter he had written to his lawyer on May 2nd after the third fire at the dump In nine days. Reeve A. L. Blanchard had suggested on Saturday, April 30th, that if he would keep an eye on the dump the township would make it worth his while, Mr. Thicsburgcr stated. He said that he had not answered this because it would be necessary to patrol the dump day and night. ■o|. The Bowmanville Fire Chief had informed him that all the water in the world would not nut the dump fire out.ns it keeps smouldering underneath and flares up whenever there is n wind, Mr. Thicsburgcr'? letter explained. He asked that council have a heavy bulldozer work over the dump to wipe out the smoldering basis of the fire, (TURN TO PAGE TWO) Oshawa. Man Wins Glee Club Draw CANADIAN TIRE TEAM SOFTBALL PRACTICES The Canadian Tire Ladles softball team will continue practices this week, with •tie first scheduled for Saturday Saturday afternoon at one o'clock and another Wednesday Wednesday evening starting at seven. Both sessions will be , held ..at.. „tbe Centra] School diamond." Manager- coach Reg Wlllatti Is looking looking for players 1G years of age and over and Is hoping for a large turnout. Farm Foreman Finds Employee Under Tractor At eight o'clock on Tuesday morning Gordon Jnnczwn, age 18, was Injured in a tractor accident in a field* on the DarllngtonLv: Clarke Line, a half mlle'horth of Concession Five. The .taactor operated by Mr. Janczwn rolled over pinning pinning him beneath it. Bill Johnson, foreman of the J. Marvin farm, Leskard, where the injured man was employed, fortunately became concerned when there was a prolonged delay, and went down to the field where he had been working. Mr. Johnson Johnson found the 18-year-old worker under the tractor where he had been held helpless helpless for more than half an He was rushed by the Bowmanville Bowmanville Area Ambulance to Memorial Hospital where he was given emergency treatment treatment for multiple injuries, and then sent by the Bowmanville Bowmanville Area Ambulance to Oshawa General Hospital. Plan Giant Parade Saturday Morning For Oshawa Project A giant parade, the longest in the history of the city of Oshawa will officially kickoff kickoff the Oshawa Centennial Six Teachers Needed for Clarke School The Clarke Township Public School Area has had nine resignations which arc to take effect os of the end of the school term in June. Of the nine vacancies, three have been filled, leaving six teachers teachers to be obtained. One of the vacancies is for the prlncipnlship of the Orono Public School. Wm. Lycctt, the present principal, has accepted accepted n position with the Scarborough Board of Education. Education. Many of the neighbouring school, boards hgve „thl? ;yror Increased their minimum starting salary to $4,000.00. Clarke starting minimum Is $400 lower, at $3,600.00-- Times. CJcnvrn) Motors employee Robert Kills, MU Repent Drive, Oslmwn, nt right, tuts IIio winner,nf Mil) in the Stanley Cup draw conducted recently by Bow- mnnvilles Lvi:l<m Mc-e Club, Ills ticket showed the exact time of the win- n nj; j|<mI. I lie ticket was sold by I,lew Dutton, Drcsentinu the award In this Sent" " 1X! Jl " nus * 1111,1 Uraw Clinlnnnii nml William Orme, Glco Club Prcsl- (Bits and (Pieces CONGRATULATIONS -- Durham bom W. J. "Billy" Mills of St. Marys will celebrate his 100th - birthday next Tuesday, May 17th. His many former friends and acquaintances will join us in wishing him a "Happy Birthday." t t t t t NO WORD -- As of press time, The Flying Dutchman Motor Hotel and The Bowmanville Hotel had received no word concerning their application application for a licence to serve liquor with meals. A hearing was held in Peterborough on Friday. t t t t t HILLBILLIES -- Ed Youngman advises that there is a new hillbilly group of folk singers doing the rounds. They hail from Shaws and are four housewives housewives who belt out dandy parodies such as "Home on the Range", "Wreck of the old 97" and "I Want a Girl" while providing their own accompaniment on accordion, washboard, banjo and guitar/ No names were mentioned, but they did appear at the Bowmanville Women's Institute meeting on Thursday. Ed says they're good! t t t t t SUCCUMBS -- His host of friends here, especially among Rotnrians, will be sad to learn that Harold M. Gully died early Saturday morning following a coronary thrombosis. Harold was born in Bowmanville Bowmanville and was a close friend of former Statesman Statesman Editor, the late Geo. W. James. He was also a cousin of Mrs. Charles Wood of Orono. For many years he wrote articles for The Statesman and also paid an annual visit to the Rotary Club where ho gave addresses on all manner of humorous humorous topics. He is survived by his wife at 19 Whitehall Whitehall Rd,, Toronto. t t t t t NONAGENARIAN -- Word has reached us that our Morrlsh correspondent Mrs. Minnie Mcliolm will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Saturday, May 14th. We wish her many more years of good health. t t t t t SLIPPERY -- Liberty Street South was almost a skating rink Monday afternoon. Apparently, n hose nozzle on an oil truck broke and fuel oil spewed all over the road. They say it was something to watch the cars hit that stretch of greasy asphalt and lose control. Fortunately, there were no serious serious accidents but nulle a few drivers must have shuddered for a while after the unusual experience. experience. ♦ tttt HOCKEY -- Sports Editor Frank Molmn advises that Oshawa Generals will definitely l>e playing Edmonton Oil Kings Saturday night nt 0 o'clock in Maple Leaf Gardens. There was n suggestion the game might Ix.^ played during^ the afternoon, CENTENNIAL -- No further word has been received received from council about plans for a Bowman- ville Centennial Project, but several people hnvo phoned The Statesman with varying suggestions for community efforts that would make for improvement improvement in local facilities. Probably more will Ijo heard later, but time In running out very rapidly and if any action la contemplated it should start very soon. Project Campaign to collect 5500,000 to build an addition to the Oshawa Civic Auditorium. Auditorium. The parade will be held Saturday Saturday morning, May 14th and will commence on Simeoe Street North at Alexandra Park and proceed South on Simeoe Street to Memorial Park where official ceremonies will start Centennial Project Week in the city. The addition to the Civic Auditorium which was constructed constructed at a cost of over $1,000,000 15 months ago will be a recreational complex which will include two Indoor swimming pools and exercise rooms for men and women, a handball and squash court, multi-purpose meeting room* and facilities to replace the Oshawa Recreation Headquarters Headquarters on Gibb Street. Featured in the parade will be the great entertainer Eddie Shack, the Oshawa Generals, who will include the incomparable incomparable Bobby Orr,. Ajax's own Danor-0'9*w*^n<l'Bemiy- Sandford , of Whitby. The Generals will perform in the (TURN TO PAOC TWO) Investigation is continuing into the death of" Angus Pittman, 40, of 43 West Beach, Bowmanville, whose charred body was found in his burning car on Lambert St. early Friday morning. He is survived by his wife and nine children, ranging in age from 18 months to 17 years. Funeral arrangements were delayed because a post mortem was performed in the Attorney-General's Attorney-General's laboratory in Toronto to determine the cause of death. The body was not released for burial until yesterday. Firemen received the call at approximately 5:45 May 6th and were on the scene within a short time. The car was burning furiously, with flames leaping leaping as high as 20 to 30 feet in the air. Not until they had subdued the blaze and opened one car door did they realize that there was a body on the front seat. Coroner Dr. C. J. Austin was called to the fire that had gutted the inside of the vehicle. Chief of Police Bernard Kitney was also called by investigating officer, Constable Tracy Davis. An inquest has been ordered, but no date set as yet because the investigation by Police and Inspector Inspector W. G. Halliday of the Fire Marshall's office is still not complete. Mr. Pittman was a salesman for Dual Sani- tronics of Oshawa. îkxJ V-rJ Fire Destroys Barrett Home Near Tyrone On Tuesday afternoon, Bowmanville firemen were called to the home of Airs. Thornton Barrett, north and east of Tyrone, when nelih* bors^noterd the bulldlnr was Neither Airs. Barrett nor two of her sons who reside with her were home at the time and for several hours could not be located. The blaze, fanned liy stronr winds, quickly rcduc-" ed the bulldlnr to sshes with only the fuel oil tank and the chimney standing No cause of the fire has been established. Magistrate's Court Held in Bowmanville May 10th, 1966 Desjardins, Lloyd Street, Oshawa, pleaded not guilty to a • careless* driving charge laid April 8th. He was represented by Terence Kelly, Q.C. - Gail Allin told the court she was driving routh on County Road 73, north of Newcastle, about 7 p.m. with her mother. She said she .iped and waited for northbound car to come through the narrow subway, A car, driven by the accused, struck her vehicle from the rear. Constable K. C. La ton, OPP, said there were no skid marks and Mr. Desjardins had told him nt the scene that his brakes had failed. A passenger, passenger, Roger Charles Hcrrall, corroborated this statement, The - charge was dismissed. Stephan Czirankn, R.R. 3, Oshawa, nged 34, the father of four, charged March 16th with having n key which opened rural mall receptacles, was represented by Russell Humphreys. He elected trial by magistrate and pleaded guilty. Constable H. R. Cornell, OPP, testified that the accused accused stopped at a group mail box on Courtice Rond, north of Nash Road, and asked postal customer if he knew n man living in the area. When he received a negative ans 1 wer, Czirnnka took out a key and opened the outer door and scanned the list of names on the mail slots inside. The following day, continued the officer, he arrested the ne- cuscd and found a blank master master key in his possession. Mr. Humphreys argued that hLs client had been a letter carrier for 10 or 12 years, then left to become a bailiff (TURN TO PAGE TWO) Four-Year-Old Newcastle Boy Struck by Car Gary Ward, the four-year- old son of Air. and Ain. Fred Ward, Newcastle, was struck by a car on Sunday afternoon at 5:07 o'clock ot; North Street, Newcastle. The driver of the car was William William Warren Olan, Mill- brook. T. A. Yardy, OPP, investigated the accident. The little lad was taken by the Bowmanville Are» Ambulance to Alcmorlal Hospital where he received emergency treatment for head Injuries, and then he was transferred by the same ambulance to Sick Children's Children's Hospital In Toronto, Bowmanville High Wins Inter - School Championship iWFr' I -il \ m m , VL L » tâ- . ' ' k* rV v bjÉ|È^ rm. tiv'i At the Intor-School Track nml Field mccl nt Chirk,.- Ilii;h School on Tuesday, llowmiinvllk- Jlli-lt School racked up nn Impressive- 2111 points to win tho school trophy. Clnrko was second with Hill. Port Ilopo had 125, Courtice 88 end Mlllbrook 75. Shown with llm trophy, from left to rlnht', 11IIS Principal Leonard Lucas, Convenor- of tho meet William llrunl, 11119 pil ls' coach Miss Sandra Crawley and tho boys' coach Homy von Schilling,