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I 6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, July 3,1991 Section Two Horticultural Society Hosts Annual Rose Show Last Wednesday evening at Trinity United Church, where the Bowmanville Horticultural Society was holding their Rose Show, Heinz Netten won the Vera Baker Dewell trophy for most points in show. He also won a special prize for the best Rose specimen, being held by Ruth Tink, who judged the event. Last Wednesday evening, June 26th, the Bowmanville Bowmanville Horticultural Society held their annual Rose Show with some excellent entries. A highlight of the show was the presentation of an Ontario Horticultural Horticultural Association Service Award to members of the Darch family, who have made a significant contribution contribution to the local society, 1-r, Bill, Peggy and Bertha Darch holding the citation presented by the President, Verna Robinson. Unfortunately, Dianne Darch was absent when the photo was taken. Yelverton News by H. Malcolm The official opening of the Pigeon River Headwaters Conservation Area was held in Manvers Twsp. which is located one mile east of Bunker Bunker Hill, south east of Yel- verton on Sat. a.m. at 10:30. Our Township has the distinction distinction of encompassing the headwaters of both Pigeon and Fleetwood Creeks and this is the second official opening held with an year. Dave Murray, Chairman of the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority, presided presided at the opening with Manvers Reeve Barry Pickering Pickering welcoming those attending attending the gathering. Mr. Charles Sorrell, who had been instrumental in acquiring acquiring the land, spoke a few words. This property was formerly owned by Mr. Bert Porter and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hoskin - Mrs. Hoskin was present and was recognized. recognized. After the official opening which was recognized by raising, not a flag, but a Martin Bird House, several hiked through the trails, which were enjoyed by the more ambitious hikers, followed followed by light lunch. The last Sunday School service of the season was held on Sun. a.m. with the presentation of awards to all those whose attendance merited same. Those were presented by Sunday School superintendent Carol Gray and her assistant Darlene Moran. Pastor Susan Benns recognized recognized the worthy efforts of those involved and later preached a challenging sermon sermon on "Reconciliation". Mrs. Maureen Moore read the scripture readings and Mrs. Linda Pfoh presided at the electric organ and provided provided a lovely organ instrumental instrumental as well. Later, many went to the Murray Malcolm pond for the Sunday School picnic. . A number of relatives and adherents of the Kerr family attended the annual Kerr picnic at the Murray Malcolm pond on Sat p.m. with around 80 members present. PLEASE RECYCLE THIS PAPER College Plans Addition by Mei-Lin Stichbury Durham College will receive receive a $680,000 provincial grant to build an addition to its main campus. The announcement was made at Durham College on June 26, by Durham East MPP Gord Mills on behalf of Colleges and Universities Minister Richard Allen. "The Durham region has Summer Savings SALE Hot Values from GoldStar ELECTRONICS 14" Colour Television Oniy $ 239 95 Bowmanville Audio-Vision 58 King St. W. Tel. 623-2312 "Your Complete Electronics Store" - SERVICE TO MOST MAKES - experienced tremendous growth and this has had a direct effect on student involvement. involvement. Over the past two years, there has been a nine per cent increase in student involvement," commented commented Mr. Mills. "This has led to overcrowding. overcrowding. The opening of the L-wing last year alleviated alleviated some to the overcrowding, overcrowding, however additional relief relief is required," he added. Drummond White, Durham Durham Centre M.P.P., also speaking on behalf of Dr. Allen, Allen, explained that the addition addition would be constructed on top of the existing library. "Increased library space is needed due to increased enrollment. It will also provide provide more space for resource materials required for the university programs at York, Trent and Ryerson that run out of Durham College," College," said Mr. White. The addition will also provide more classroom space and media services. Mr. White also announced announced that on top of the $680,000 grant, funds totalling totalling about $223,000 will be allocated for general purposes purposes such as renovations and other minor operations. Mr. White concluded that, with the addition, there would truly be a university university and college educational educational system in the Durham Durham region. Dorothy Sterling, Chairperson Chairperson of the Board of Governors Governors for Durham College, said that the library expansion expansion is one of the college's top priorities and she thanked the Ministry for the support and confidence shown them in providing the extra funds. DURHAM *20 00 NO GST NO PST DURHAM HOME COMPOSTERS THE BARDMATIC™ AJAX: BROCK: NEWCASTLE: OSHAWA: PICKERING: SCUGOG: UXBRIDGE: WHITBY: WHAT IS A BARDMATIC™? The Bardmatic is a heavy duty plastic cone shaped composter. Molded from 100% recycled plastic, the Bardmatic has an open bottom and tight fitting snap-in lid. ADVANTAGES The Bardmatic is now subsidized by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment Environment and the Durham Region. Region. The Bardmatic is manufactured manufactured by Techstar Plastics Inc. in Port Perry, Ontario and is sold on behalf of Durham Region at the following outlets: Picov's Greenhouses 686-2151 Brock Municipal Office 426-7433 The Durham Farmer's Country Co-op 983-9134 Newcastle Lumber Limited 987-4713 Rekker Gardens 623-2300 Astln Garden Centre 576-2239 Holland Building Centre 725- 4709 Sheridan Nurseries Limited 428-6316 Plneridge Garden Gallery 683-5952 U.C.O. Claremont 649-2112 Scugog Municipal Office 985-7346 Greenbank Garden Centre 985-7667 Power Tec 985-4771 Uxbridge Municipal Office 852-9181 OGS Garden Gallery 655-3304 H pagt from tfte ffiast] Unveil Model of New Police Station-Fire Hall (Einadtmt mail The table model of the proposed new Police Station and Fire Hall to be constructed on Church Street sometime in the future was shown to Town Council last Monday evening by Roscoe and Maclver, Architects, Hamilton. The firm was then instructed to prepare detailed drawings for this large modern building. building. Roscoe and Maclver were the architects for the îçV Bowmanville Public Library. Building. Thé new Police Station and Fire Hall will be constructed on the site of the former town shed and pumping station. The view of the model above shows the west side of the building and its Church Street front on the right side of the picture. It will contain a spacious Fire Hall, Police Station, offices, cells and a court room - council chamber. Backon Council Mesrk* K. Frsnt On Monday evening, Maurice I. Prout, 91 High St., Bowmanville, Bowmanville, returned to Town Council, filling a vacancy, created created by Paul Chant's resignation. resignation. Mr. Prout, a member of the 1965 council, was born and raised in Bowmanville. Ho has been on the Board of Directors of Memorial Hospital for four years, is Vice President President of Local 1B9, URWA and has been on its Bargaining Committee for about 20 years. He has been employed at Goodyear for 28 years. Council Approves Model Of Fire Hall, Police Station To Be Built on Church St. Eager Firemen Nearly Clobber Helpful Top' Someone as yet unidentified unidentified pulled the fire alarm at the fire, hall early Monday Monday evening and brought volunteers racing from their homes to answer the call on » useless Jaunt, Police are checking. Incidentally, early Friday morning Police Constable John Bird thought he was in for it. He was directing traffic traffic at the corner of King and Division when one fireman's fireman's car came racing from the east and three more came at him from south of King. For a moment, he thought he was going to lie caught In the mtdde. He waved his flashlight so hard that It flew out of Ills hand and lilt a curb. Fortunately, there was no accident, but firemen have been warned to take It a bit easier for their own protection. His Worship Mayor Ivan Hobbs at the meeting of Bowmanville Bowmanville Town Council held on Monday evening welcomed Councillor Maurice Prout, and said he was glad to have him back on Council again. Councillor Councillor Prout having had the next highest vote in the last municipal election fills the vacancy created by the reslg* June 17th the Requisitions for Secondary School purposes have been revised. The total requisition from Bowmanville, which had previously previously been approved by council, had amounted to $276,176.74. The new requisition requisition now called for by the board from this town is $277,- 276, an Increase of $1,109.26. nation of Paul Chant. He was The board asked for council's a member of the lost Town approval of this new amount. Councillor E. J. Bundle, sec- Council. Bowmanville has received the Canadian Highway Safety Council's Citation Award for 1965 in recognition of the absence of fatal accidents in the town's streets during that year. This was announced at the.council meeting. By-Law No. 1978 was given its third and final reading. This is the by-law to authorize authorize the construction of ' watermain on Queen Street. By-Law No. 1979 to authorize authorize the" issue of debentures in the capital amount of $49,000 for public school purposes was given three readings, signed and scaled, A letter from the Durham County District High School Board informed Council that In reference to the Ontario Municipal • Board decision on onded by Deputy-Reeve Wesley Wesley Flee, moved that council concur to this request of the Durham County District High School Board. .The motion was carried. Roscoe and Maclver, Architects, Architects, Hamilton, presented a model of the proposed new Fire Hall and Police Station Building to be constructed on (TUnM TO PAGE TWO) Donate Tables to Senior Citizens ■ Mwmanvlllc's Senior Citizens organization Is now llro proud possessor of four new folding tables mid 111 chairs that they will put to mod use for tho weekly weekly sessions on the lawn of the Museum, They received this donation last Thursday afternoon from the Ladles' Auxiliary to the lloyal Canadian Legion, Photo shows the presentation with, from left to right, Auxiliary President Mrs, Mary Wcslover, Mrs. Pimente Knight, Chairman of the project and Mrs, Annlo Clap)), a member of both groups who suggested tho gift, At right, Mrs, J, Morgan, Morgan, secretary, and ltussell Gilbert, president of tho Hr. Citizens, VOLUME 112 14 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 1366 lüc Per Copy NUMBER 27 Farmers' Union to Continue Protest Tractors Return to Roads Highway tractor picketing demonstrations demonstrations will be resumed within 10 deys it was decided at an all day Ontario Farmers' Union executive meeting held et the Flying Dutchman Motor Hotel on Monday, The announcement announcement was made by President John Dolmer after the meeting. Next week's demonstrations will be province province wide and the tractor processions will constitute the OFU's official picket line, President Dolmer stated. "You can expect more tractors "on the province's roads thin you have ever seen before/' he said, and explained fhet the delay in starting is to give farmers time to finish harvesting the hay crop. The UFO president explained that farmers farmers ire asking the Ontario Provincial Government Government for a guaranteed $4 a hundredweight of industrial milk. They are supposed to receive.that receive.that amount already, but after trucking costs are deducted the figure is closer to $3.65, Mr. Dolmer asserted. The milk issue is only one of the Ontario farmers' many grievances, he added. (TURN TO PAGE TWO) Close Seven Schools In Twp. of Darlington Barbers Raise Their Prices If you want or need s haircut, you would be wise to get one before next Monday, Monday, July 11th, when prices will Jump a quarter to $1.50 here. There la no way of escaping escaping the Increase in this area because Orono and Newcastle Newcastle barbers arc also boost- .iqg their ratef, The new ratca were set at a meeting of local and area barbers here on Tuesday evening. For more Information, check the advertisement on page 3 of this edition. (Bits and (Pit wees CARNIVAL -- First service club carnival of the season will take place this Friday evening at Memorial Park when the Kinsmen will be endeavouring endeavouring to raise funds for their community work. The colorful affair will open at 7 p.m. with a Judo demonstration featuring Oslinwa Simcoc Hall members, followed by the customary games of skill and the Pontiac draw around 11 o'clock. + + + + + APPROVAL -- Manager Jim Bourko of The Flying Flying Dutchman Motor Hotel advises that his establishment establishment has received tentative approval for a licence to serve liquor with meals, However, lie stresses that many inspections are still to he made of the renovations now underway before final approval approval will be obtained, + + t t + OLD COIN -- Luther Nicholls, Carlisle Ave., lias an 1884 copper in his possession that he found In 1046 at Calabogic while digging in the garden. That is the second old coin we've heard about in the past couple of weeks, t t t t t CHANGES -- Two stores along King St. are in the process of major alterations, Dykstra's Variety Foods arc applying heavy cedar slabs that will certainly change tho appearance of tills busy store and Bryson's Smoke Shop Is going In for stone and a fresh paint job, Across the way Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kerr of Goodbrnnd Fabrics arc busy applying white paint to their store and also to L. C. Mason's legal office. t t t t t ANTS -- Tills must be one of the worst years in history for those miserable little ants that have 'built in radars or something that can spot a potato chip, a cake crumb or anything else in the food lino around the house, When we tried to buy ant traps on Tuesday to scare off the insects, several stores in town were sold out of them, Our conclusion conclusion was Hint a great many people were having trouble witli them this year. t t f t t KEYS -- Ever lose your keys? It Is a dreadful experience that wo underwent over the weekend. Included were house keys, office keys, post office and so on, Fortunately, after much searching they were located In a garbage bucket. We had picked up some of the accumulated debris outside tho office, dropped by careless kids or adults, and apparently dropped the keys in tho bucket along with the junk, Believe me, there were anxious moments over a two-day period. t t t t t HEAT -- Just for the record, wasn't that a scorch, lug weekend? It was almost too hot for anything hut stretching out In tho coolest water one could find. Fortunately, It was almost Ideal weather for haying, except the heat must have been almost almost unbearable for thoso farmers who were doing it. However, It would appear to ho over for the moment, anyway, hut wo shall remember those 100 degree temperatures for a while, Charming Visitor from Scotland A reorganization of the public school system In Darlington Darlington Township will result in the closing of the schools at Haydon, Long Sault, Enfield, Enfield, Bradley's, Baker's, Providence Providence and Baseline No. 4. The pupils from these school sections, who will be In Grades 1 to 6 in September, September, will attend other schools. All pupils in Grades 7 and 8 will attend the M. J. Hobbs Senior School, near Hampton. Bus transportation has been arranged. Pupils living on Concession 9, Burketon and all others in the Tyrone. ._and ••Bethesdn areà5' , wiii "Sttchd." ' PupUs who have been attending attending Haydon School and live on Concession 9" will attend attend Burketon School. All others will go to Tyrone and Bethesda. Pupils from the Long Sault School will also go to Burketon. Grade 1 students at Enfield School 1 will go to South Cour- tice, and Grades 2 to 6 will go to North Courtlce. Pupils from the Bradley School will be similarly allocated. Grade 1 to 3 students who attended Baker's School will go to Solina and Grades 4 to 6 to North Courtlce. Grades 1 to 6 at Providence School will go to Shaw's. Grades 1 to 6 at Baseline, 2, 3 and 4 will attend South Courtlce School; while those In these grades from Union School will attend at Enniskillen. Enniskillen. This area has a distinguished and most charming Scottish visitor, Miss Elsie Gal!, left, who has been touring seven counties in Canada since April. She is the; delegate to Ontario under the International Exchange Program and is a member' of the Scottish Association of Young Farmers' Clubs. Her home is at Yokieshill, Mintlaw Station, Aberdoqnshiro, where her family has 500 acres devoted; to mixed farming, including 200 head of Angus cattle and a large number of sheep. At the conclusion of her visit with Miss Pat Knox, R.R. 1, Hampton, right, this weekend,.she has 12 days of free time and plans to visit British Columbia, stopping stopping at the Calgary Stampede on the way back east. In the picture, she and Miss Knox are taking a quick look at The Canadian Statesman's most recent edition. Hdspital Board Will Proceed With $5,000 In Renovations Glcnholmc Hughes, the Immediate Immediate past chairman, was nominated to • the Ontario Hospitals Association Board of Directors at the meeting of the Board of Directors of Memorial Hospital, held In the Board Room at the hospital recently. A letter had been received from the O.H.A. concerning nominations. James Bell moved that Mr. Hughes* nomination nomination to the O.H.A. Board be forwarded to Toronto. This was seconded by Mrs. W. Harold Harold Gibson, Clarke Township, and carried. Those attending at the board meeting here were Chairman Keith Jackson, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Bell, Mrs. Gibson, Dr. A. F. McKenzie, Tom Cowan, H. A. Barron, Darlington Township, Township, Harry Jose, Newcastle, James Stutt, W. Rex Walters and A. M. Thompson. The board's Secretary-Treasurer, Secretary-Treasurer, R. J. Dilllng, was also present at the meeting, ns was the Hospital Administrator Bernard Holden. Chairman Jackson thanked (TURN TO PAGE TWO) Break Ground for New Crippled Children's Centre On Tuesday afternoon, many civic ami govern- ment leaders and donors participated In an historic event, tho sod-turning lor the new Simcoc Hall Crippled Crippled Children's School and Treatment Centro, Bloor St, East, Oshawa. The Centre will also servo many children from this area who are already regular attendants attendants at the present school. T'lio estimated $,'170,000 project Is within $24,000 ot being completely financed, In recent weeks, the campaign was given a tremendous lift by grants from the provincial and federal governments. governments. Contributions from Individuals and local governments governments would still ho welcomed, The above photo shows tho actual sod-turning ceremony with Ontario s Minister of Health the lion. Dr, Matthew 1), Dyntond assisting David Samells of Bowmanville one of tho students. Others, from left to right, ltay Alild of the Crippled Children's Society, Mayor Lyman Gifford ot Oshawa, Building Fund Chairman Frank McCallum; Albert Walker, MPP and Mrs. IL Milieu, President of the Women's Welfare League, The students are at left and directly at rear Is Win. Tldosburger, ropre; settling Bowmanville llotary Club's Crippled Children's Children's Committee, lie, and Don Murray of Woodland Products, Newcastle, wlm was also present, have licet; active In supporting this worthwhile project. The Town of Bowmanville also contributed a slzenblu donation, iiut to date, mum of the surrounding municipalities lias helped tho fund with financial support.