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Freedom of the Region Bestowed on Ontario Regiment On Sunday afternoon on the lawn of the administrative building, Whitby, the Regional Municipality of Durham bestowed the 'Freedom of the Region' on the Ontario Regiment (RACAC). Durham is the first regional government to bestow such an honor on any militia or regular force unit. In addition to the regimental members, the parade included their cadet corps and band, the Ontario Regiment Association and one troop of the regiment's fighting squadron. Here, Regional Chairman Walter Beath, backed by the mayors of the regional inunicipalities, welcomes the Ontario Regiment's Commanding Officer, Lt.-Co. Michael J. Koster, C.D., AdeC. At left is Councillor Bill Clarke, a former member of the regiment, who was the narrator, describ- ing the background the details of this historic ceremony. Spending Ceilings Defeated Rejects Election Cost Limits When it comes to election spending in the Town of Newcastle, the sky is still the limit. At a meeting of Newcastle Council Monday night, a plan to clamp a lid on election expenditures was defeated on a 5-2 vote. This means that in the next municipal elections to be held in 1980, candidates will remain free to spend as little or as much as they please. Councillor Ann Cowman proposed the limits to election expenses this week and was supported by Councillor Ivan Hobbs. Under a notice of motion introduced by Councillor Cowman, a limit of $1,500 would be imposed on persons seeking a local council seat. Candidates running for regional office would have a $2,000 limit and persons taking a run at the mayor's chair could spend up to $6,000. In addition, Councillor Cowman's motion also called for all donations in excess of $100 to be disclosed to the public. "I think it's in the interest of the municipality to do this," said Councillor Cowman during debate on Monday. She noted . that her bIn Per Copy 1 .125th Vear suggested campaign ceilings were based on an expenditure of 25 cents per head of population in the Town of Newcastle. When the vote was called, Councillors Hobbs and Cowman voted in favor of election spending ceilings while Councillors Barr, Clarke, Holliday, Prout and Mayor Rickard were opposed. Mayor Rickard commented after the votedwas taken that he would be prepared to list his election contributions in the last campaign if others would do likewise. 623-3303 ~tt aT 44 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1979, Issue43 Wins 'Police Rookie of the Year' Award Seek Report on Region Industrial Dept. The Town of Newcastle wants to make certain that it is getting its money's worth out of the Durham Region's efforts to promote industrial development. Durham's development depart- ment costs approximately $300,000 per year, said Councillor Ann Cowman Monday evening and she added that the Town of Newcastle's share of that cost amounts to about $33,000 annually. "I am hoping that we can find out exactly what they do with our tax dollars," Councillor Cowman told members of Newcastle Council at this week's meeting. And Newcastle Council agreed to a motion sponsored by Councillor Cowman calling for a report on the Almost Full at *491,450 Three major gifts during the past week highlighted the SPLASH donations pushing the fund total a little closer to the overall goal of $500,000. Two local banks, Toronto- Dominion and Bank of Montreal notified the committee that their contributions were on the way. As well, the Kinsmen Club made a ¢ urther pledge to th-.one- offered- earlier in the original SPLASH campaign. Additional contributions are being received as the community appears determined to ensure that the pool is filled and the target reached. Community projects of this size have been a rarity in this area for some years. Residents have had to think -back to the building of the hospital to suggest a suitable comparison. The pool complex will be pointed to as a similar example of local initiative and pride. Contributions can be sent to SPLASH, c/o Box414~ BowmamàlkII and receipts are issued. Every dollar is more than a drop in the pool - it's a contribution to the community pride of the Town of Newcastle. Be a participant today! Kinsmen Raise Splash Commitment to $10,000 Bowmanville Kinsmen Club that had already donated $2,500 to the Splash pool-squash complex fund, increased their commitment to $10,000 and possibly more on Monday at the pool thermometer. They plan on giving the profits from their Bike-a-Thons for the next three years to the fund. Taking part in the presentation were, from left to right, Shirley McLean for Splash, Ron Hooper, Kinsmen Community Service Chairman, and President Art Evans. development department and its relationship to the municipality. Councillor Cowman's motion requests that the regional industrial department give a report on the number of jobs that it has been responsible for creating since January 1, 1974. An outline of the department's plans for the future of the Town of Newcastle has also been requested. Councillor Keith Barr said he agrees wholeheartedly with seeking this information from the Durham Region. He said that it is time we had up to date figures in the light of development which is proposed for the town. Councillor Bill Clarke said he wonders if the town has ever received any "good news" from the department and suggested that if the municipality is going to pay this kind of money "we'd be far better off doing it ourselves." Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard said Durham's director of development is waiting for an opportunity to visit members of council. Mayor Rickard pointed out that one recently scheduled meeting Turn to Page 2 Approve Mall's Third Phase - Development of the third phase of the Bowmanville Mall received clearance from Newcastle Council at a meeting Monday evening. At the meeting, a site plan agreement and rezoning by-law were approved by members of Council. However, the development in east Bowmanville still faces an Ontario Municipal Board hearing on November 26. Plans for the third phase of the mall call for a junior department store containing approximately 55,000 square feet and additional retail space plus underground parking for 20 cars. Twin theatres and extra store space are already under construction as part of the second phase of the Bowmanville Mall. The developrment agreement approved by Town Council, LDCM Investments Limited and Barmond Builders Limited, covers matters such as parking and loading, snow removal, landscaping and construction of sidewalks. Planning Director Don Smith said approval of a by-law dealing with the third phase of the mall expansion will allow it to be heard at the OMB hearing November 26. "It's rather important that this by-law does receive approval tonight," Mr. Smith said. Expansion of the Bowmanville Mall to include a third phase received approval in principle last July. At that time, Council noted that recent analyses confirmed that a junior department store was needed. In a double win announced last week, Durham Region Police Constable John Standeven, attached to Bowmanville's 16 Division, was chosen this year's most outstanding probationary constable with the force. For the first time in its four year history, The Father John Markle Award created by the Oshawa Bits And Pieces SPAGHETTI EATER - You can never judge a book by its cover nor a can by its label. An Oshawa man purchased a can of a leading dog food from a local grocery store but when he opened it, he discovered it contained spaghetti. Either the dog food company's production ran into a snag or they are now packaging special dinners for Italian dogs. He brought the misfit into our office last week and it certainly looked and smelled like spaghetti. NICE WHILE IT LASTED - It would seem our balmy weather of the past several days is depart- ing to be replaced by chilly winds that will again keep the oil and gas burners doing their thing. It was a pleasant respite but there probably won't be too many more of them before winter sets in. After all, it's almost November. HALLOWE'EN - This weekend there are Hallowe'en dances all over the area and the kids will be out in full force next Wednesday. On Tuesday morning early, somebody had had an early run at pumpkin snatching. One big one, split in half, was sitting alongside the trash can outside Frank's Variety and another was at the front of Rickaby's. No doubt there will be more. POPIPY WEEK - This year the Bowmîanville Legion Branch will be celebrating Poppy Week from Nov. 4th to 10th, contacting businesses and holding a tag day to raise funds for needy vets and community service work. Last year, $1,175.08 from the Poppy Fund was used to purchase a CPR machine for Memorial Hospital and the Provincial Legion Executive also spent $25,000 to equip a Urodynamic laboratory at Sunnybrook for use by veterans and non veterans. They also have under- taken to provide $10,000 a year to supplement salaries of technicians employed there. So buy a Poppy and assist them in their work. TURN 'EM BACK - This is the weekend when clocks are turned back one hour as we revert to Standard Time, which means an extra hour's sleep that was lost in the Spring. Someone told us that electric timepieces can be turned back without injury, but wind up ones should be turned forward until they reach the correct time. YEAR OF THE CHILD - Today is being cele- brated in many area schools as The International Day of the Child. Special exhibits and programs have been prepared, but they wiIl be hard to match the enthusiasm shown at the Forest planting pro- ject last Saturday north of Kendal in the Gan- araska Conservation Authority area. It was a great show that everyone enjoyed. CAREERS WEEK - All next week at Bowmanville High School, special speakers, about 40 in all, will be visiting the school to tel] the students about various careers in business and the professions. Parents also will be welconed at the sessions that get underway at 9:10 each morning and continue throughout the day. 1IVRI)IO MEETING - Next Tuesday from 7 to 10 p.i. there should be an interesting meeting at BHS when the pros and cons of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station will get a full discussion. Then, this Thursday night the sanie type of thing will take place concerning Durham Region. PEAR PICKING - Pete Neweli's pears on Bennett Road are ripe and waiting to be picked by anyone who has the energy. Anyone who takes advantage of his generosity must be prepared to accept all responsibility for property damage or injury. A donation to the Salvation Army as part payment would also be appreciated. Knights of Columbus for the top police rookie, enclecd in a tie. Constable Standeven received his shared award with P.C. Michael Ennis of the Ajax detachment during the police probationer's graduation ceremonies at the Oshawa Armories last Friday. Completing 18 months of rigorous training at the Aylner Police College and the force's in-service program, Constable Standeven was among the 31 graduates to receive a certificate. Their graduation marks the half way point to becoming first class constables. Everything is coming up roses for Bowmanville's 16 Division this year. In May, Bowmanville's Youth Bureau Detective Ron Parker, was chosen Durham Region Policeman of the Year at the force's annual awards night. Holding his awards, Constable Standeven is pictured here with his bride of two weeks. The couple reside near Orono. Man Injured in Leap From Upstairs Window As a result of a fall from his apartment window early Saturday morning, a 21-year-old Bowmanville man suffered multiple lacerations, internal injuries and a broken pelvis. Randy Masterson, 26 Division Street, still remains in Bowmanville Memorial Hospital's special care unit where he is now listed in satisfactory condition. After an unsuccessful attempt to jump out a north window, Mr. Masterson, reportedly influenced by a nightmare, leaped through an easterly window and landed on the sidewalk below. Assisted into a passing taxi cab, Mr. Masterson was transported to hospital where he subsequently underwent surgery. Numerous stitches were required to close the many wounds caused by the broken window glass. Durham Regional Police are investigating. a a 1 zbt