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Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, June 5, 1996 13 rom the Past Choose Queen of Local Tops Group Hydro to Take Up Options Buys 700 Acres For Power Station Options to purchase 700 acres of land in Darlington Township two miles west of Bowmanville, which were negotiated six months ago, will be taken up by Ontario Hydro. "Discussions with planning agencies and tests at the site indicate indicate it is suitable for construction of a power station at some time in the future," Hydro Chairman George Gaihercole said today. At a meeting last Friday, Darlington Darlington Township council gave approval in principle to location of the power plant. During the six- month option period, Hydro received received approval of its plans from provincial provincial and district planning bodies. Tests of the soil and base rock as well as the lake-bed indicated the site was feasible for construc tion of the future station. The site, immediately west of the St. Mary's Cement Co. plant and south of Highway 401, is part of Hydro's long-term planning. "In areas of rapid expansion it is necessary to obtain property well in advance of when the plant itself is needed," Mr. Gathercole said. No decision has been made as to the size or type of plant that would be built. VOLUME 117 16 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 1971 15d Per Copy NUMBER 21 Thursday was an enjoyable night at the Lions Centre where a large gathering gathering of ladies dedicated to removing excess poundage paid tribute to two of their numbers who had been most successful in their endeavors. At right is Lynda Maw, chosen as TOPS Queen because she had reached her reducing goal. At left is Jean McLean who graduated in the Keep Off Pounds category because she had maintained her lower weight for six months. CHIEF URGES FIREWORKS BAN The Victoria weekend may have been a holiday for most people, but not for the, men of the Bowmanville-Darlington fire -brigade. While others played they worked . . . and worked at the expense of others playing too. From Friday evening until Tuesday morning morning they were called out on 13 fires. And, according to Fire Chief Jim Hayman, every one of the blazes was started by careless handling of firecrackers. It was the worst fire record:in an interview Tuesday that for a Victoria Day weekend]he felt fireworks should defin- the Chief could remember in| itely be banned from the town the 29 years he has been asso-iin the future, eiated with the local brigade. "It is the only answer." he It prompted him to remark' (turn to page twoi Students Remember Commonwealth and Citizenship Day Will Construct Scugog Footpath Council Will Apply for Special Development Loan For Two Specific Projects I Bowmanville council will Reeve Stephen and Clerk- take advantage o£ benefits Admtn. Mcllroy and apply accruing under the Federal-lfor Its loan allowance under Provincial-Municipal Special! the scheme. Development Loan Program. ! The amount -- $21,572.50, ; In a meeting held on May! based on $2.50 per head of 17th, Council voted to accept population. Citizen Issues Writ Claiming Negligence Caused Him Damages BAND CONCERT SUNDAY This Sunday evening at 8:30 o'clock, the 60-piece Bowmanville High School band «'ill present a free concert on the grounds at R 16 k* ons Centre, j a re port from commltteel The loan, applied throughout in failing to keep in re- neecn Avenue. I members Coun. Bell, Deputy 1 : uijrn to. page two) Ipair and free of ice and snow, ranged through the Lions Club i The Municipal Corporation of the Town of Bowmanville has been issued a writ to appear in court to answer charges laid by Bowmanville resident Stuart McLean Car- son of 22 Jane Street. The writ, dated May 7th, was tabled in the regular council meeting of May 17th, and referred to the town's insurance insurance Company. General Accident Co., without comment comment by councillors. Mr. Carson's claim is "for damages sustained by him on or about the 3rd day of March, 1971, resulting from the negligence negligence and breach of statutory duty of the defendant (the corporation), and by reason of the default of the defend- INCORRECT NAMES Multiple Car Crashes Keep OPP Busy During Weekend We have a roupie of corrections corrections to make in names 1 that appeared in recent ; Statesman editions. Under | the Rotary Student Ex- i change picture, one of the i The Newcastle Detachment:reached extreme proportions names should have been \°f the Ontario Provinciallon Highway 401 during Mon- Fred Ryan, not Ered Payne. Police investigated 27 motor day afternoon. According to Under the Kinsmen Club's vehicle accidents over the the. O.P.P, there were times Cystic Fibrosis piclurc we ! holiday weekend. Three in- it was stop and go as far back listed Donna Brunt as one Ivolvcd personal injury, two 'as Newtonville. of (lie walkers and that °f them serious. i The heavy traffic on the should have read Donna | There was a high flow of '401 was good in one respect, Brock. Our apologies. ilralfic on all major roads. Ill ituhn to page twoi DISPLAYS PAINTINGS Mrs. Eileen Van Nest, welt known local artist, has several of her paintings on display with the Oshawa and District Artists in the Mall at Oshawa Shopping Centre. Elizabethville Wl Holds 60th Anniversary On Tuesday, May |8th, Elizabethville United Church was transformed into an historical display auditorium during the fiOth Anniversary celebrations of Ate local Branch of me Women's institute. These ladies modelled ancianl liais and held a dress worn the sidewalk along Queen Street entering the intersection intersection of Brown Street in the said town of Bowmanville and in failing to warn the public of such disrepair." Issuer, of the summons was, the County Court of the Unit-i wea 'm -- <- --■'■ohoim' ed Counties of Northumber-|Did you misa it? Well, if you *. 6 , ■ , vhat u nt - land and Durham in Cobourg.'did there is always next year. 5 -° lo teU everynne what.ents. Last Friday was Common-1 The pupils of South Cour-ilhe day really signifies. Their; Each class took part in thl and Citizenship Day.'Hce Public School didn't forget audience -- the entire studentiprogram which was presented io Wnii if though. They even put on a^body and between 40-50 par- under the front canopy of the m*- 3 11 • wei 'i 11 y° u Lu,v.„ 4 « 4«11 i TURN TO PAGE TWO) Neither Party Happy BITS up PIECES t Arbitration Report Gives D'ZXr T ni V li/it-m fUnco UirtV-i IlMMrter palm rlntvn ■ Town Police $1,225 Raise 'manville Town -Police a one' Wear wage contract which includes includes a $1225 across-the-board pay increase. much earlier in this century. They are, from left to right, Mrs. Eva Longyear, Prosidoni Mrs. Irene Beatty, Mrs. Edna Morris, Mrs. Lcta McAllister and Mrs. Viola' Muldrcw. Ollier photos of the colorful event will appear next week. , I BREEZY -- Let's hope those high winds calm down a little this weekend or participants in the Grand Prix of Canada motorcycle races at Mosport will have considerable trouble establishing half decent times. Races begin at 1:00 p'.m. on Saturday. Many of 1 An arbitration report has the top international riders will be on hand for this [been handed down giving Bow- " manvillp Town .Pnlirp a nnp- one. t t t r r . IMPROVEMENTS -- Northumbcrland-Durliam Member of Parliament Russell C. Honey, Q.C., advises that he is still battling with the post office over-their proposed consolidation of mail processing for this area at Oshawa instead of Bowmanville. He suggests that his constituents cannot stand any more "improvements" such as those that have been made in the past few years introducing two to five day service instead of one day as it used to he, when he was first elected in 1962. t t 1 t 96TH BIRTHDAY - Congratulations In that active young lady, Mrs. P. F. LeGreslcy, R R. 3, Newcastle, who celebrated her 96th birthday on May 19th and invited members of her family to her home for a delicious buffet. Her grandson's wife Mrs. Farncombe LeGresley made a special cake for I he occasion, but otherwise the hostess did mnsi of I he work herself She's great! + F 4 4 r RED SHIELD -- Don't forget next Monday. Hie Salvation Army canvassers will he touring the town, trying to bolster their Red Shield Annual Appeal campaign funds. They do such wonderful wonderful work with that money that no know you'll want to help with your contribution. t : v ; HAIRCUTS -- Remember I he Miles for Millions marchers? Already, they've turned in over $17,000 in this area, but may he running into opposition from a new movement launched this week in one of the Toronto dailies. It proposes In set aside June 12th as "Haircuts for Hundreds Day" when Hiosc with dangling locks will obtain sponsors who will pay money to see them get their hair cui down In reasonable reasonable length, and keep it that way Parents will probably probably be the biggest supporters of this campaign. v t t t ACTION -- The lion. Paul Hcllycr, former Liberal cabinet minister, has quit the party caucus and on Monday announced formation of I a new political group called Action Canada Hint 1 should be most interesting to watch, Mr. Hcllycr is a capable administrator and energetic politician politician who may make some progress with'his program, although he certainly will have an uphill uphill fight against the established parlies. There's ' certainly room for improvement and we wish him well, if only to awaken the old line parties lo the pressing need for smile positive action in ' solving Canada's problems. ï v ; + i BAD YEAR -- The death of Canada's lop woman , stunt pilot Sally Wagner on the- weekend added j another tragedy for this area that was most unusual. It will be recalled that earlier, instructor Ross Wannamakcr died in a farmer's field west of Burko- tnn and there was another small plane crash in the Oshawa area as well. Sally Wagner performed here some years ago during a celebration at Pine Ridge School The report, released by~ arbitrator William Overy of Oshawa on May 3rd, is thei result of an arbitration hear- LUMBERLAXD OPENS On Thursday evening at inc held on Anril "4th between 7:30 ' 0shawa Wood Pro- thl Bowmanville Police Assod ducls ' ncw Warehouse Lum- the Bowmanville Police Asso , her|and wil| be officially opened by City of Oshawa _ dation and the Police Negotiat- FIREWORKS POSTPONED | ing Committee of the Bow-! The Rotary Fireworks dis- imanville Town Council. : ^ 0I " ro er Gra ' lam Coulter, play planned for Monday I The awards and decisions Located at McMillan evening was cancelled due to iare mandatory under the Police] Drive and Bond Street in poor weather. According to Act and binding upon both Oshawa it is the first self- a Rotary spokesman, the parties. serve warehouse for build- show has been put off in- i The raises will cost the toxvn ing materials to be opened definitely. I turn to page twoi ; in this area. Museum Opens Thursday Evening These three attractive young ladies, Anthea Francis, Jane Williams and Nancy Heavyscge, will demonstrate their skill at macramé (threads knotted in decorative patterns) following the Kith annual opening ol Bowmanville Museum nn Thursday ai 7:30 p.m. Their demonstration is only one of tho. attractions to mark the museum's 10th birthday. Members of the square dancing Bashful Bows will perform nn the lawn, Harry C. Alim will have niic n[ his locomotives there l and there will also be a balloon birthday cake.