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2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, September,20, 1978 Bits &'Pie ces FIRST EXHIBITION - The first hockey game of the season will get underway Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in Bowmanville Arena when the Port Darlington Junior Eagles C's will play an exhibition game against a Junior C team from Wellington. New coach Bob Spooner will be directing play from the local bench. NEW BOOKLET - The Ontario Funeral Service Association h as publlshed an eight-page pamphlet that discusses the many items involved i the cost of a funeral. They are available through member funeral homes. We found one item most interesting. The cost of living has gone up faster than the cost of dying. Since 1971, living costs have jumped 68 per cent but funeral costs have only risen 42.3 per cent. How about that! Frankly, In spite of the bargain we'd prefer to stick around a while. WORK UNDERWAY- The extensive refurbishing of Bowmanville's King St. began in earnest on Monday morning at the west end and at the moment traffic has been cut to one lane each way. Drain pipes are piled along streetecurbs and the pave~ment is being broken up. Customners are urged to be patient because the end result should make for a vast improvement, long overdue. SOD TURNINGS - Two sod turnings occurred this week, for the new Seventh Day Adventist Church east of Bowmanville and the new Waverley Public School. Both should keep construction workers busy for several months before they are completed and become, usable assets to this commfunity. SUPER CENTRE- Congratulations are extended to the citizens of Mianvers Township who have done a tremendous job on the new community centre and arena project that was officially opened on Saturday. It's been well financed and the committee lias made certain 'the construction is up to standard. They stili need seating and a Zambomi ice machine but they'll comne intime, Nice part of it is that at the moment, the structure will be paid for when they raise another $18,000. They deserve a great deal of credit for their efforts. It's a building to be proud of. Sod Turning Cere-mony From Page One Seventh Day Adventist's Canadian Union Conference; Pastor Marvin Su.iter of the Ontario .Cofeence, and Pastor Harry Sackett of College Park Church. Paster David Toop of the Bowmanville Seventh Day Adventist Church, welcomed guests to the ceremony. Len Leatherdale introduced the guests- and pastor Harry ýSackett gave the invocation. A history of the cburch in Bowpmanville was presented by Pastor Gordon Pifher. After remarks from the guest and the ground reaking ceremony, Pastor Lewis Shipowik offered the prayer of dedication. Sea-Goin g Grandfa ther From Page One mented Mr. LeGresley. Fisherman's Son A quiet man, who bas spent bis life' farming, Mr, LeGres- ley's eyes light up as he recalîs bis sea-faring days as a young boy on the east coast of Canada . Born on the Gaspe, the. son of a fisherman, Mr. LeGresley made several jour- neys across tbe St. Làawrence on fishing schooners. He's been sbipwrecked, nearly drowned and watcbed whales come up alongside the schoon- ers. tHis isbing dafys ended wben te LGresley family in 1920 moved west to Newcastle and settled on a farm. But reminders of the sea's awe- some beauty appear in the paintings, photographs and the books' scattered tbrougb- out Mr. LeGresley's 125-year- old Victorian home. "Fisbing.was no life for a married man witb a family," says Mr. LeGresley. "Men would be gone ail summer and Due to our expansion and growth of our company, we require a full andlor part time floral designer. Must be experienced. S CalilMrs. J. Bebee with particulars ai 623-2275 between 9 -5 VAN BELLE Create a Beautiful Spring Garden "SPLASH" Bulbs Availoble October 1 -15 Blackt-ckBih Surprises Counci11ors Man Killed By Loader A 36-year-old Blackstock man died when a 25-ton front-end loader he was operating at a gravel pit ran over him. The body of Lloyd Harvey Gillbank of R.R. 2 Blackstock, was discovered under the left rear wheel of the loader Friday afternoon by, bis parents. The loader was in gear and still.running when the body was found. Police believe Mr. Gillbank's coveraîls caught on the door handie of the cab as he was backing out to step down. Mr. Gillbank was working alone in the gravel pit located on Lot 16, Concession 1 in Scugog Township. Saiboat Race HeId Saturd1ay Enjoying a sunny day and fair wind, 24 sailboats com- peted in the fifth Port Darling- ton Cup boat race last Saturday. Winner of the race was Reg LeGresley of R.R.3 Newcas- tie. In second place Peter Sullivan of Bowmanville and third place, Jack Dinsdale of Oshawa. During the first leg of the 10-mile course the boats headed into the wind, while the second leg involved' some tacking. The race was followed by a barbecue dinner and dance at which the cup was presented. Two Hit by Motorcycle A Toronto man was charged with careless driving Sunday following a motorcycle accident in which two persons were struck as they were standing on the side of a roaë in former Clarke Township. Durham Regional Police said this week that two vehicles were stopped on each side of the sixth concession in Clarke Township. Two passengers from one vehicle were having a conversation with persons in the second vehicle when the accident occurred. Police said Helen Enright, 50, of Burlington, was taken to Bowmanville Memorial Hospital. The second party was not seriously hurt. Police said Stephen, St. Marie, 21, of 2 Bracken Ave., Toronto, is charged with careless driving. He is scheduled to appear in Provincial Court, Bowmanville, November 20. The accident occurred at 11: 15 Sunday night. sometimes into the faîl." Owned Boats With one foot planted firmly on land and the other in the water Mr. LeGresley will neyer forget the sea. For most of bis life he has owned a boat, spending weekends sailing on Lake Ontario or cruising on Rice Lake in a power boat. Both bis sons are keen sailors. "I've always been mixed up with boats, my grandfather was a sea captain,'" says Mr. LeGresley. During the past summer, Mr. LeGresley estimates-that he sailed nearly 600 miles, making trips to Niagara, Kingston and across Lake Ontario to the U.S. border. As the days get shorter and the wind colder Mr. LeGres- ley's weekend sails are num- bered, but corne the next good dy you'll no doubt find the- winner of the Darlington Cup setting sail for a pleasant journey around the harbnr. Bilil Watson has been cutting the grass at'the old works departrnent uilding in Hampton for the past, 10 years at his own expense. This year hesubmitted a $144 bill to the town and officials aren't'quite sure what to do with it. Director of Public Works, Jack Dunham, told the town's finance and administration committee Monday night that since this work was not authorizedby the Works Depart- ment, Mr. Watson shouid not be paid. Mr.-Watson said in a letter to the, town that lie lives adjacent to the property and cuts the grassto keep the place looking neat. Councillor Ted Woodyard observed the property is situated in a built-up area and said, "if Mr. Watson hadn't been cutting the grass ail these years, we would have heard about it and been asked to eut Councillor Don Allin said he was afraid "if we approve payrnent of this, we might get a bill for the past 10 years." SThe matter was referred'to staff to talk to Mr. Watson and brine back a report. Approve Contract With Board A strike by maintenance workers With the- Durham Board, of Education was averted Monday after ,both, sides, reached an agreement on a one-year contract.. The settiement means a 4.4 per cent pay increase, for, the 350 maintenance workers who'belong to local 218 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees. Total cost of the pact is an extra 5.1 per cent for the sehool board. Before the contract was settled, the maintenance workers had been making between $6.37 per hour and $8. 59 per hour under the old agreement, The new deal includes some minor hikes in shift premiums, vacations and fringebenefits such as medical insurance coverage. 1Any outstanding issues between the school board and Local 218 are to be negotiated during the if e of this year's contract. Union members voted Sunday to endorse the settiernent with the Durham Board of Education. At a special meeting Monday, the agreement was approved by the school trustees. Maintenance workers at schools in the Bowmanvilie and Newcastle and Orono areas are not covered bv the agreement since they work for the Northumberland Newcastle Board of Education. Schools in Scugog Township and Oshawa are covered by the pact. .No ýControl of Hazards From Page One conditions in ahl areas. The document recommended Mr. Wight, " should be tailored to refleet local conditions and community needs. " Overdue? Councillor Don Allin said lie thought sucl a, step was "long overdue". He told the committee lie received several complaints just ôver the,. weekend from tenants of buildings that are not being kept up by their owners. Councillor Jasper Holliday was disturbed at town manager, Albert Guiler's report . that a fuli-time proprtystandards' officer would probably have to be hired to enforce the provisions of the by-law. He noted the town doesn't have money in the budget to hire an additional staff member. "I arn against any increases in staff at this time. Many by-laws can't be enforced because there is not enough staff and this would just be an additional one. If we consider and pass something of this description, we'll be infringing on some of the personal aspects of landowners. We'll be telling themn what they have to do with their land." Councillor Bruce Taylor observed that it will be quite a whiie before the town can legally pass this type of by-law. An arnendrnent to the Regional Officiai Plan which wili permit passage of a maintenance and occupancy by-law is stili awaiting approval b y the Minister of Housing Sorne public input may also be required, lie said. Manvers'Community Arena Holds.Officiai Opening with Large Crowd in Attendance The officiai op ening of the new Manvers Community Centre and Arena took place on Saturday, September ltb. At 3:00 p.m. the doors opened and for an bour people browsed througbout the building admnirinïg its size,, cleanliness and. brightly painted interior. Many people were fascinated by the size of the ice surface and the roomy dressing areas with sbowers. Eddie Shack was on hand- to greet and sign autographs. Minor Hockey and Figure Skating Registration was beld wîtb quite favourable response. Displays of art, crafts, hockey equipment were set up for folks to look at while waiting for the 4:00 p.m. ribbon cutting ceremony. Three trampolines were on hand on which youngsters could show their agility and there were games of chance for those who wished to play. Mr. Will Capeling, principal of Grandview Elementary ~chool was chairman for the day's events. Taking part in the ribbon cutting ceremnony were Reeve George Neals, Deputy-Reeve Lorne' Curtin, Dave Murray, Warden of Victoria County, former Warden Doris Winchester who turned the first sod for the building, Eddie Sback, guest of honour, the Executive of the Manvers Community Centre and Arena-Pres. Wilfred Richard- son, Treas. Jim Kloepfer and Secretary John Burn. During the afternoon Alex Joncas and Jim Tamblyn, representatives' of the Bow- manville Legion, presented to Wilfred Richardson. a cheoue for $2,500.00. Jim Kloepf er- of Kloepfer Insurance presented a cheque to Matt Muller for Minor Hockey. At 6:00 p.m. approximately 270 people sat down in the beautifully-decorated Community Centre to a delicious roast beef dinner served by the Manvers Auxiliary. Head table guests were Reeve George Neals and Mrs. neals, Deputy Reeve Lorne Curtin and Mrs. Curtin, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Richard- son, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kloepfer, Mr. and Mrs. John Burn, Eddie Shack, Chairman of Finance Committee Dave McReelis and Mrs. McReelis, Mr. and Mrs. Wîll Capeling. Many door prizes were iziven out, several speeches made and an attractive plaque unveiled with names of donors of $50000 and more to the A Musical Interlude at Waverley School Ceremony Hampton Resident Is Paint Horse' Q ueen for Ontario Manvers Cornmunity Centre and Arena Fund. After dinner the Kinsman Big Band Express of Lindsay, provided music for dancing. Many lucky draws were made during the eveing. Arnong the guests present for the Grand Opening were M.P. Allan Lawrence and Mrs. Lawrence and M.P.P. John Eakins and Mrs. Eakins. The plaque was made by Carl and Allan Smith. Most Trus tees Race For Sehool Board Most of the trustees representing the town of Newcastle on the Nor- thumberland and Newcastle Board of Education have decided to run in the November 13 election. Chairman W. H. Car- man lias served on the board for 19 years and says his main concern is maintaining the quality of education and con- trolling costs. The Ward Three trustee will be seeking another two- year term. Professing a deep in- terest in education, Sid Worden has been on the sehool board for 22 years. He says lie neyer went in with an axe to grind and just enjoys watching the system grow. 11e wiIl be running in Ward One (former Darlington Township). Bob Burke has been active on several com- mittees during his first termi on the board. "I've spent two years lear- ning and feel I am just at the point of being productive," hie says. Mr. Burke represents Ward Two (Bowrnan- ville). AI Werry, 'of Ward One, says lie hasn't made up his mind for sure yet but thinks hie will probably run again. "I've enjoyed the past eight years." A special area of interest to him is teachers' salaries. Vice-chairman Andy Thompson (Ward Two) and Margaret Ibbotson (Ward Three) stili un- decided. Thompson has served on the board for four years; this was lb- botson's first terrn. Jr. Redmen Beat Squad Front Oshawa A spirited team from Bow- manville High School handed its opposition a 20-0 defeat Saturday afternoon during a football game at OshaWa's Civic Fields. The Bowmanville Junior Redmen blanked the O'Neil Redmen of Oshawa in a Lake Ontario Secondary School Association (LOSSA) junior east-west game. Bowmanville's squad received the This Week trophy as the most outstanding team. I FLOWTTERSI ire Guard For Waverley Crossing Parents who have been concerned about their' cbildren crossing Waverley Road unattended te get te St. Stepben's Schoel can rest a littie easier now. At the recommendation of town clerk, Joe McIlroy, town council agreed last week to hire la crossing guardcVio-- this location. Mr. Mcllroy reported te council that after receiving a number of complaints, he placed a parking enforcement officer on duty at this crossing. She indicated there were 130 cressings made by cbildren at eacb time interval. mn Page One Hampton Junior Public School. Mrs. Newton told the Statesman that she enjoys baking, knitting and general bousebold work as well as gardening. She is a former Bell Canada employee wbo worked as a. business service representa-,tive. She still does eccasional part-timne work for Bell Canada. Mrs. Newton is a mnember of the Hampton Unitýed1 Cburch and bas been active on the board of stewards and the U. C. W. The upcoming municipal election will mark bier first bid for a scbool board post. In the most recent sehool board election, there was littie action in ward one (former Darlington Township). Both sebool trustees serving the area were re-elected by acclamation. *3STORE"SàIï&xî t4 ý Hlughway No, 2--IL * ~Oshawa l' SOON 4 STORES STRONG SlmcoeSt. N.,I VAN BELLE BOB "aDYKS3TRA'S CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS Friday, September 22nd,, 1978 4 KING ST. E. 7 o'clock p.m. Band frorn the Bowrnanvilie Senior Public Sehool perforrns at cerernonies marking the beginning of construction of the Waverley Public School. Guests taking part in the program are seated on the platform to thie left. HELP -WANTED WE'RE COMING HOME!! To our home town, where we started almost 25 years ago, in a homemade wooden greenhouse ai 18 Miii Lane in the northern part of the town. It is with pleasure to announce the opening of our 4th Floral Shoppe right in our home town at 31 King St., West (beside Rickaby's). Opening 10 o'clock Friday mor- ning September 29, 1978 (opening regardless of King Street construction). Watch for our Grand Opening. ,i7~ rn, Y' Z, x ai A 19-year-old Hampton woman bas won the titie of Ontario Paint Hlorse Queen at a competition beld at Picov Downs in Whitby last week. Janice Dowie, of R.R. 3 Bowmanvîlle, beat out six other finalists to win the crown. Sbe was judged on borsemansbip, poise and personality and will go on to represent Ontario in a national contest to be held in the United States this year. As first-place winner Janice received a beautîful bouquet of red roses, a silver herse bridie, leg wraps, a blanket for ber horse and a silver belt buckle witb Ontario Paint Hlorse Queen inscribed on it. A grade 13 graduate of Courtice Secondary Scbool, Janice bas been training herses since she was 15. Currently working in Toronto, Janice plans to attend Ryerson Polytechnical Institute next fali. R uns, For Sehool- Board