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Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, September 18,1991 3 by Rick James It's time to hang up the helmet and throw away the keys. This ain't fun anymore. For more than 17 years we've been riding motorcycles. motorcycles. We've ridden 11,000 clicks to California and back. We've taken it north to cruise the winding roads of cottage country. We still enjoy getting getting up early Saturday mornings mornings to get out and tour the countryside and greet dawn's early light. Unfortunately, we're afraid it's going to have to stop ... unless someone can convince us that drivers on Ontario's roads and highways can be made to obey basic laws in the Highway Traffic Act. Over the last five years or so, driving skills in our community community have slipped badly. " Some of the problem can be .attributed to the large number , of cars that now use our town's streets. But, most of ■ the problem can be blamed on the impatient and reckless attitudes of today's motorist. Highway 401's speed limit limit is 100 km/h. Have you ever tried driving 100 km/h, on . 401? We don't recommend it if you own a Pinto or you'll be a Fireball when you're ' rear-ended. Average speed on 401 is now 120 and climbing. Plus, the shoulders of the highway are now fair game for passing. Drivers on our local streets now see the eight-sided red signs as an inconvenience inconvenience that only slows them down between intersections. intersections. That's where we motorcyclists motorcyclists pay the price. Unfortunately, Unfortunately, we don't have a great defence system against vehicles that run stop signs. We've got first hand experience experience on that one. We're not talking about cars versus motorcycles here. We're concerned about driving driving habits in general. The only difference is that you stand a chance in a car. So, what do we have to do to remedy the situation? Raising the driving age to 18 or 21 is not the answer. That just pushes the problem a couple of years into the future. future. Plus, lot of jobs for 16- ycar-olds require them to drive. How about mandatory driver's education for all new drivers, regardless of their age? Foreign drivers who apply apply for licences should also receive mandatory driver's education to familiarize them with our highway rules. Limit newly licensed motorists motorists to day-time driving for one year, and limit their number number of passengers to one. After After dark, a fully licensed driver driver would have to accompany the student and his passengers. passengers. How many times have we read about the six or seven seven kids who were killed when their high speed car went out of control at night? Increase speeding fines to the point where at least 90% of the drivers would have to "Joyce, how do you spell 'juggling'?" E6e Canadian Statesman 62 King St. W., Bowmanville 623-3303 Since 1854 Your Neighbor, Business Partner and Friend -- Opinion and Comments r~ JL ■ i Another Side Presented in Tractor Trailer Debate slow down. Then maybe the police could concentrate on the remaining 10% of idiots whose "pedal to the metal" attitude can be lethal. As it stands now, everybody speeds making enforcement impossible. And of course, the big one. Lifetime suspension for driving while under the influence influence of drugs or alcohol. That is of course, assuming nobody nobody gets killed before the offender gets caught. After the fact, and we open the criminal code. Driving is a privilege that too many of us abuse. The high speeds, the dangerous manoeuvres, the wilful disrespect disrespect for other vehicles on the road cannot be tolerated. Our high stress, rush-rush attitudes attitudes have extended to our driving habits with deadly results. results. Unless something is done to re-educate Ontario drivers, there's no doubt that our big two-wheeler will be heading for the auction block. No doubt there will be some who read this and laugh it off as more propaganda against bad drivers. For anyone anyone who feels that way, we invite you to join us the next time our scanner jolts us from our sleep at 2 a.m. to take pictures of an accident that has killed six or seven kids. After seeing something like that, maybe then you'll pay a little more attention to the rules of the road. First Aid Is Available The Oshawa Branch of The Canadian Red Cross Society offers certified Standard and Emergency First Aid courses once a month to members of the community at large, or to special interest groups of eight or more. First course this fall will be held Saturday and Sunday, Sunday, September 21 -22. First Aid training can mean the difference between life and death. First Aid is the immediate immediate assistance provided to a person in physical distress to maintain vital functions 1 tintil qualified help can be obtained. All First Aid courses are taught by Red Cross certified First Aid instructors. Certification Certification is valid for three years. Emergency First Aid: An introductory eight-hour course which teaches basic skills to deal with life-threatening situations. situations. Standard First Aid: An in- depth 16-hour course covering first aid skills and knowledge necessary to deal with a variety of life-threatening situations. To register, please call the Oshawa Red Cross at 723- 2933, or stop at the office at 45 Bloor Street East between 8:30 and 4:30 Mondays through Fridays, Fridays, at least one week prior to course date. Dear Sir: My husband is the gentleman gentleman under attack by the "Disturbed "Disturbed Citizen" in your August 28, 1991 letter to the editor. Please allow me equal space to clarify a few erroneous statements statements made in that letter. Firstly, my husband has only been bringing the company company truck home overnight on occasion occasion since May. The first two nights coincided with the trucker blockade of Hwy. 401 when he could not have readily got back to the company yard in downtown Toronto. Since this time, both my husband and his company realized the benefits benefits of reducing unnecessary commutes when it is feasible to do so. Fortunately, my husband's company supports their employees employees 100%, still, I did not appreciate this "citizen" telephoning telephoning my husband's boss and trying to cause trouble for us there. This brings me to my second second point. At no time did anyone anyone approach my husband to voice their concern or dislike of him parking in front of our home. The first indication we had that anyone was unhappy was when the police woke us one night. Our neighbour had apparently apparently called under the pretense of reporting a "blocked driveway". driveway". In fact, the only driveway driveway blocked was our own and there is certainly no law against that. I ask you, sir, if the police wanted . a truck moved, would they not sec to ti that it was? However, the officers officers apologized to us for disturbing disturbing our sleep and assured us that in the absence of posted signs stating otherwise we had as much right to be on the street as campers, vans, and other vehicles. The writer suggests the sudden sudden increase in parking at home was out of spite, when in fact it was an ironic coincidence coincidence that a change in policy in dispatching occurred around this time. As I'm sure you are aware, trucking is a day and night seven day a week industry. industry. Obviously realizing that certain persons were upset, my husband endeavoured to im prove things by gaining permission permission to park his trailer in an empty lot some distance away and bringing only the tractor home. To suggest his car was there also is absurd! If my husband husband is driving the truck then obviously his car is in the company company parking lot downtown. Furthermore, when my husband husband comes home the truck is parked until he is on duty again. I fail to sec how this is a threat to children and being a professional, his vehicle never moves without a through inspection inspection and conditions being safe to do so. I agree the sheer size of a tractor-trailer is intimidating and not much to look at cither, Insurance Agent Blames Problem on Government but would not a more reasonable reasonable person have avoided the time and effort spent on unpleasantness unpleasantness when a neighbourly neighbourly chat would have accomplished accomplished their aim? Sincerely, Julia Laird Dear Mr. Parrott: I wonder why the media resorts to sensationalism to catch reader attention. In particular particular I am referring to headlines headlines of an article or column that arc completely out of context with the story. In the Canadian Statesman, Statesman, September 11th there was an article by Ms. Richards Richards headlined: - Insurance Nightmare for Owner - ! Being Being an insurance broker myself, myself, I have my share of Insurance Insurance Nightmares and the most recent of course the possibility possibility of a Government Owned Auto Insurance Plan. Thankfully, we have awak ened from that horrific nightmare, nightmare, Ms. Richards' article, however, was not an insurance insurance nightmare at all. Insurance Insurance policies arc subject to various clauses and conditions. conditions. There was no mention in the article that Mr. Wallace had been misled or had no understanding of this condition. condition. The night mare is the bureaucratic hoopla of our local local government. We in the insurance industry industry take our share of punches below the belt, so please don't misplace your condemnation condemnation in our direction. Sincerely, Pauline Mote.AJJ.C. Vice President Ever Thought of Writing? The Statesman welcomes Guest Editorials and Letters to the Editor about any topic that interests you. All material is subject to editing by The Statesman and all submissions must be signed by the author. A Look Back at the Stories That Helped Shape Our Community Sports Cars Arrive for Grand Prix LAUNCH CENTENNIAL PROJECT CAMPAIGN he iSanadian man VOLUME 112 14 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1966 10c Per Copy NUMBER 33 Announce Details of Fund Drive Tuesday afternoon, this Lola T70 sports car arrived in town after being flown over from England. It caused considerable comment from visitors at Mutton & Gould's service station, Scugog St., where it is being housed and sympathy was extended to owner Sidney Taylor of England because the new plastic front hood was damaged when the car shifted on its trailer on the way here from Malton. This photo shows the business end of the over $20,000 car with mechanic Ronald Bennett discussing with Ron Mutton some of the complicated machinery. machinery. It will be driven by Dennis Hulme, a New Zealander now living in England England who will be making his first appearance in Canada at the Grand Prix :4fris Saturday at Mosport. . Councillor Ken Nicks who is responsible for raising the necessary funds for Bowman- villc's Centennial Project, reports reports the following money-raising money-raising activities, which he hopes will raise approximately $10,- 000. This amount, together with a Federal grant of about $14,000.00 will enable the Centennial Committee to provide provide the parks in town with much needed up-to-date playground playground equipment. The kick-off date for the appeal wilt start with a tag- day under the direction of Arthur Hooper. This will take Ex-Clerk Didn't Apply for Grants Town to Borrow $268,000 To Finance Various Projects Undertaken in Past Years Mayor Gets $500 Raise ■ Odd Vegetables Joined Together On Thursday morning, when the Editor returned to his office after peddling papers, hi* desk had taken on a new, look. Instead of belnr a mess of piled up papers, It appeared to be a grotesque repository for freak vegetables. From Mrs. O. C. Ashto.n!» garden in Enniskillen, there was a large thrce.-ln-one t llsh that brought' many creating comments. Ken Kilmer, R.R, 5, had brought in some queer-looking queer-looking Cherokee Red potatoc* that also were joined together. together. One was a composite of about five spuds and the other four. This must be the year for multiple Siamese Siamese growth. FRIDAY BREAK-INS The last two Friday evenings have been costly ones for several several Bowmanville residents. , Last Friday, between 5:50, «»ii .««.a and 7 p.m„ four homes were! V-Vken Into In tho town and|S ]r to J 1 ."™? d ,™ n L?J ■'un-thief or thieves took c«shl&" r Jw r T «"* '■*« Pj' d totalling $°57 I between January 1st and Jan- The previous Friday, three! uary 31st. and three per cent houses were entered for a total; on pajd between Fcbru- At the meeting of Town Council held in the Council Chamber on Monday evening it was decided to support a resolution of the Town of Elmira Elmira to request the Ontario Provincial Government to establish establish grant schedules which will assume that the major portion of at least 80 per cent of the funds for elementary and secondary education come from the higher levels of government. government. Three By-Laws recommended recommended by the Finance Committee were given three readings and passed. These were No. 1983 to allow a discount on prepa i d taxes; No. 1984 amending the Garbage By-Law; and No. 1085 authorizing an increase of $500 per annum in the Mayor's remuneration. (An account account of the Finance Committee's Committee's report regarding these recommendations is published published elsewhere in this issue.) Council also passed an amendment amendment to the Zoning By- Law. This authorizes the implementation implementation of the recent changes to the Official Plan. Councillor Glenholme Hughes Hughes told council that in order order to resolve some of the complex matters arising out of (TURN TO PAGE TWO) Amend Discounts For Prepaid Taxes End Garbage Charge Build New Large Home for Transport Company place on Friday evening, Sept, 30th and Sat.. Oct. 1st. A house-to-house canvass is planned (or Monday, Oct. 3rd, under "tne direction of the Bowmanville Kinsmen Club! and the Kinettes, and other interested groups. Ralph Whyte who is another member of the Finance Committee Committee has been working on this phase of the activities. Stan Dunn will be in charge of a 50-50 draw which is hoped to be the main source of revenue for the committee. Tickets will be available the (TURN TO PAGt TWO) Radio Operators Offer Assistance During Emergency On Monday evening Ken Hooper on behalf of a group of Citizen Band radio operators' operators' offered their voluntary assistance to the town in any emergency. This . offer was made at the regular Council Meeting, and it was accepted with appreciation on a motion by Councillor Glenholme Hughes, seconded by Councillor Councillor Annie Oke. Mr. Hooper, a former councillor, councillor, said that this group of 15 radio operators want to offer their services entirely on a voluntary basis without any fee in any emergency when available. He explained that almost half of these men belong to the Bowmanville Fire Brigade. He asked that the authorities authorities in Darlington Township, Newcastle, and Orono be informed informed of this offer. Mr. Hooper told council that the names of the group-of 15 Citizen Band radio operators and their code numbers will be listed with the police, EMO, and other organizations. Councillor Ken Nicks stated that the Centennial Finance Committee would like permission permission to hold a Tag Day on ..Sept . Saturday, October 1st and house to house canvass Monday, October 3rd. He Is the Chairman of the Centennial Centennial Finance Committee. 1 Councillor Oke moved that council concur to these (TURN TO PAGE TWO) loss of $415. Police have issued a warning warning to all citizens to lock their homes securely if they are going to be away for more th«n a few minutes ... especially especially on Friday evenings, Also, report any incidents im- mediateiy to police. . 1st and 28th. This was authorized when Town Council Council on Monday evening adopted adopted the report of the Finance Committee. Included in the adoption of the Finance Committee report were plans for the amendment of the Garbage By-Law to cl- imlnatc the . special charges for regular garbage pick-ups. Provisions will also be mode that occupants of commercial or residential buildings may request additional pick • up other than those normally pro-' vided for by a payment of SO per call in the case of commercial commercial p&pcrties, and $3 per call for residential properties. At the Finance Committee meeting the chairman. Councillor Councillor Glenholme Hughes, said (TURN TO PAGE TWO) WOMAN ACCOSTED On Tuesday evening, a Bow- manvllle housewife was called over to a car opposite the Salvation Army by a man ask- ing directions to ■ a boarding house for school teachers. He claimed to be working for a firm that did business of an undisclosed nature with school teachers. When she couldn't provide the information requested, he invited her to get into the car with him. She left immediately immediately and later reported the incident incident to police. The man was wearing a grey twqed jacket, had straight light brown hair, weighed about 170, clean shaven, fair complexion, blue eyes, with a slight impediment in speech. He was driving a light blue 63 or 64 Chev. Award Diploma for Completing Course Calf Draw Nets $822-Ice Fund A fat calf donated to the Orono Artificial Ice Fnnd Committee netted a sum of $822,00 for the Ice fund. The calf domted by Harold and Bob Moffat of Orono wa* presented as a prise for a lucky draw. The committee was .busy during the two days of the Fair seiHnr tic- ketp. on ,thç , animal wjtk. total *aki amounting to rzz-flo. The draw waa held at 1:19 o'clock on Saturday, Sept. 10th, with Dr. John Werry of Bowmanville being the lucky winner. Dr. Werry, in h!s generosity, returned to the Artificial Ice Fund, a sum of $100.00. Thus In all, the calf netted the Ice fnnd a total of $822.00. Work is already well underway on a large, new building that will soon house all the operations of Preston Transport Limited. It is located on land at the corner of Base Line and Martin Road in Bowmanville Bowmanville and is expected to be ready for occupancy by November 1st. The architect's sketches above show a front and side view of the structure that will be 100 feet by 75 feet. It will include a large warehouse for storage of used household furniture as well as commercial commercial storage, office space and garage facilities for more than 20 large and small vehicles owned by this company. Preston Transport started in business in 1947 under the late R. D. Preston of Maple Grove who died in June 1960. Since that time his son Maurice has been in charge of the growing company that now provides transport services for several of the largest Bowmanville factories and also handles household moving services to anywhere in North America due to being affiliated with Allied Van Lines Limited. This will be the first light industry installation in the Waverly Road, Martin Road area. NARROW ESCAPE Last Wednesday evening, John Albert Cameron, 181 Mill St., Oshawa, had a' narrow narrow escape from serious injury. injury. or doeàh. when-hla .car stalled on the CPR tracks. A freight train was coming from the east at the time, fortunately slowing down to pick up a car at Bowmanville, Mr. Cameron was able to jump from the car seconds before It was hit by the locomotive. The car was pushed 300 feet west of the crossing. Course Starts This Month Red Cross Branch Sponsors 13-Wk. Home Nursing Class (Bds and (Pi* At the meeting,of the Board of Directors of Memorial Memorial Hospital Inst Wednesday John Slcrhuls, the Comptroller, received his diploma for the successful completion of the two year extension course in Hospital Hospital Organization and Management, sponsored by the Canadian Hospital Association. The course included included 28 lessons and 28 assignments, also one month each year at the University of Manitoba. The presentation was made by Hospital Board Chntrmnn Keith Jackson. Reading from left to right In the photograph are James A. Bell, Chairman of the Public Relations Committee, Chairman Jackson, Mr. Slcrhuls, and Bernard Holden, tho Hospital Administrator, Administrator, teces NO CAMPING -- At Mosport this weekend, camping camping will be allowed but on a restricted basis. Only cars with out of Ontario licence plates will be permitted to camp. It seems there just aren't enough policemen available to enforce the liquor control laws. Does this mean that Ontario residents residents drink more than those from other provinces or that they are more obstreperous when they have had a few? t t t t t BOOM --- Last night saw a quick reversal of form for Bill's Billiards softball team. They appeared well on their way to taking Kramp's for the town title, but the furniture folks set them back on their pratts by whitewashing them 7 to 0. Next game Thursday and-one Sunday afternoon. One never knows what will happen so be on hand for both games, -Could it be that bandaged coach Jack Mantle may have made the difference? t t- t + t MYSTERY 7 --- Kaye's Sports Wear, King St. West have cleaned out their shop, ready for new-comers to take over. This week the attractive front was removed by Bill's Glass and Mirrors and now high boards have been installed while changes are being made. No official word has been released on the type of establishment that will be taking over. t t t t .t . ' . RETURNS -- Racing driver John Surtees will be back in town tomorrow, his'first visit since, he cracked up at the Grand Prix last year at Mosport. His many friends and admirers will.be giving him a'warm welcome and will wish him every success in the race. t ■ t t t t POWER BOATS -- The Editor received a call on Sunday from Jerome Rice of Windsor who with his parents," Mr. and Mrs. Bud Rice, was visiting • his grandmother Mrs. Charles Rice, Ontario St, Jerome took part in the annual Lake Ontario International International Pro-Am Power Boat Marathon from Oshawa to Toronto and return on Saturday. Unfortunately, Unfortunately, they experienced some" trouble and only came up with a second. t t t * t PLAYERS -- Last call Is out for players wishing to participate in the Commercial Hockey League (formerly Local 189), If interested, contact "Buck" The opening meeting of the Bowmanville and District Branch, Canadian Red Cross Society was held Wednesday evening, Sept. 14th at the Branch Headquarters 9% King St. East, Bowmanville. The president, Mrs. R. Spry, opened the meeting with prayer and welcomed those iresent. It was encouraging to ,iave two new faces in the group but discouraging that so few persons attended these meetings. It was decided by those present to run ads in local papers in the hopes of Interesting more people in the Branch programmes. A successful Blood clinic was held in August and the hext one will be Wednesday, November 2nd at the Lions Mrs.' G. Forsey reported that two families had been looked after with clothing (TURN TO PAGE TWO) LIVE ORCHESTRA This Saturday evening, la the Sailors Lounge at the Flying Dutchman there will be after dinner dancing from 9 to 12 featuring the Lee Rose trio. Reservations should be made early. In recent weeks, quite a few area couples have been attending these enjoyable get-togethers at the Dytch« Junior Farmers Call Here on Four-Day Tour Cowle, Peter Staecy or Lloyd Stalnton Immediately, Immediately, The teams will be picked tills Sum Erv Brooks Supertest,' Mutton ■ & Erv Brooks Supertest,' Mutton ■ & Gould Shell, Bryson's Smoke Shop and Walter Frank Rest Estate. 1 t t t t RECOVERING -- Information was received this morning that Peter G, Newell o( Newcastle is making progress towsrd recovery following the gravel truck-car Occident lost Wednosdey morning. morning. Mr. Newell wos badly burned nnd considerable considerable skin grading will be required over e long period, He also suffered concussion and i sever» scalp laceration, but no broken bones. This week, 28 young men who cither own their own forms or arc forming with their parents took o four-day tour through several counties In this area, under sponsorship of tho Ontario Dept, of Agriculture, Jr. Extension Branch. Each farmer represented Ills county. One of tho points of call was Glen Hae Dairy, Bowmanville,, where In the upper photo, tho visitors arc being shown tho operation by Proprietor Bob Stevem, Later, they called at Mac Frew's farm In Newcastle, Don Staples, Orono, Allan Foster, Kendal nnd Bcv Gray, Hope Twp. before leaving for Cobourg and other points In tho district, .They were accompanied by Carman Hamilton, Director Jr,. Extension, Ont, Dept, of Agriculture Agriculture nnd Dr. Bob Shonrd, Soil Science Dept., O.A.C., Guelph. Ill the lower photo, alongside the bus, they were joined by Mr, Stevens and A, O, Datrympte, Agriculture Representative for Durham.