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\ ) \ Knox School Holds St, Nicholas Bazaar mm. mM ■ MW'" 1 /i'-'V-'.çX/.. b-j 4y. UW-i The flaxen haired little lass above was one of hundreds who attended the annual St. Nicholas Bazaar at Knox Christian School Saturday. Five- year-old Anita Schievink of Bowmanville was caught admiring the beautiful handmade Christmas wreath which rings her face. The unique bazaar featured a host of sale items including crafts, baked goods, novelties, second hand treasures and plants. Games of chance and the presence of St. Nick and Black Peter were also highlights of the bazaar. j2 T E r 'iPE r> !/..! M A i\! V ' By Donna Fairey Government spending is recognized as one of the greatest factors in inflation and one of the first mandates of the newly elected town council will be to establish guidelines for the 1983 municipal Budget, said Mayor Garnet Rickard during an address at Newcastle council's inaugural meeting Monday night. r 'The responsibility to demonstrate leadership and for providing the required services in an affordable manner rests with this council," stated the mayor. "Since the formation of the Town of Newcastle, the emphasis has been on providing a sound financial base, adequate services in all our areas, urban redevelopment, a good road program, the completion of a master plan for culture and recreation and the expansion of fire services, x Mayor Rickard told the small crowd which attended the inaugural meeting. To streamline performance, particular attention has been directed to town policies and administration in the past two years, he said. "Looking ahead into a three year period, we are facing a tougher economic climate than most people in municipal government can remember,* stated the mayor. A cut back in federal and provincial dollars will create a greater burden on municipalities where the main source of revenue is the property tax, he explained. The ôi\ Lie-dab } '/ /; \ jf ' "j $ "/ : '• mayor said that a property tax increase in this time of economic decline is not acceptable. "Therefore, we need to thoroughly examine our operation, review sources of revenue and eliminate any unnecessary expenses. "In 1983 I would like to see a review of our road needs study and our planning requirements must be geared to the economy of the 1980s," said the mayor. With a culture and recreation Turn to Page 2 it N i;v-Ih- ; ; v; > vj y.i \ y t-: r -, ■ : x p '■ - \\ muU fe/ v-'f jHA'Jii,ft n / : ! i ■X '■ v : ,V- <■ ; : - .!/ .i U : ■ : : V '/V / : . . ■ X. 1 / ; j f-t If | \ " i , % j] if / J £ . > f'V •'/ V 48 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8,1982 25 c Copy 'DEC 0 11982 . s If'.. MEWC/' STLE PUDL.IC !. brary Challenger Withdraws From Race for Chairman Durham Region Council School Boards Must Work Together to Meet Needs Chairman Tells Meeting Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education trustees '.must pull together in the face of growing needs and shrinking funding if the young are to have the education they merit says Chairman Dr. Ian Wilson. Addressing the inaugural inaugural meeting of the 1982-83 school board Thursday night, Dr. Wilson said the challenges challenges trustees will face over the next three years are probably greater than any previously previously encountered. "We are faced with declining enrollment, financial restrictions, unemployment and an economy that, in the view of many, has been/ devastated and won't turn around in the short term," he said. If school boards across the province are unable to meet these challenges, Dr. Wilson told trustees, the young will be the ones to suffer. suffer. Everyone who goes through the education education system must have the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential, he said. Those who don't and fall by the wayside, won't enjoy their lives and will become a burden to society. - "XVe must make sure the (education system is adequately financed," financed," he told the meeting. meeting. "It's infinitely less expensive to provide provide for the young at the level of the education education system than it is to support them once they leave." Providing the proper care will be the responsibility responsibility of the school system and parents. One cannot function unilaterally unilaterally without the other, said Dr. Wilson. By Donna Fairey The race for Durham Region Chairman is off. In a surprise announcement Monday night, Oshawa Councillor John Aker withdrew from the two man contest leaving the path clear for incumbent regional chairman Gary Herrema. The election was to have occurred at today's inaugural meeting of Durham Region council. Councillor Aker said his decision to pull out of the race was made when he learned Monday morning that two committed votes from his own municipality had been lost. "Without them I knew there was no chance to win," he stated. The winner of a Durham chairman's battle is decided by an open vote of regional representatives. representatives. The victor must secure majority support from the 30 member council. Councillor Aker said the fare of the chairman's contest was sealed when Oshawa councillors Ed Kolodzie and Doug Wilson told him they were V throwing their support behind the incumbent. With the erosion of my base, explained Councillor Aker, I didn't think it was in the best interests of the region to pursue an open vote of council. "No good purpose would have been served by going through an election when I was convinced I couldn't win," he stated. Councillor Aker said his pursuit of the chairman's seat was done with sincerity and that the recent turn of events left him in a state of shock and disappointment. "Even with Kolodzie and Wilson on my side it would have been a close race," he stated. "Without them all chance disappeared." "It would have been divisive to go through an open vote at regional council," said Councillor Aker. "I telephoned Gary (Herrema) Tuesday morning to tell him I had withdrawn and that he could expect my support over the next three year term. / Turn to Page 2 ? ■<■' ( 1 •iv mi T Faces Region Constable A Bowmanville Durham Regional Police Constable was charged with careless driving following a police chase last week in which an unmarked cruiser flipped onto its roof. P.C. Donald Baumhauer, 35, miraculously escaped serious injury when the cruiser he was driving went put of control and overturned near the intersection of Durham PHOTO CONTEST -- Banner Passant's Century 21 Real Estate firm has come up with another interesting gimmick that ties in with Christmas. Remember their 'Witch Contest?' They are tying tying in with several local establishments offering prizes for the best Christmas photo. Pick up one of the circulars explaining details and get your camera working. MUSKIES COMING -- This Sunday evening at 7:30, Bowmanville Arena should be packed with Junior 'C' hockey fans because the league leading Lindsay Muskies will be in town to play the Cowan Red Eagles who have won their last three games. It should be an exciting contest. Don't miss it ! Road 57 and Highway Two. i The pursuit began in Bowmanville / when one marked cruiser and the/ unmarked car took chase aftér a! motorcylist about 2:40 a.m. Fridayl morning. ' Proceeding west on Highway Two, , the unmarked cruiser failed to negotiate the turn north at Durham Road 57. The car ended up on its roof in the ditch. According to a police spokesman, it was raining at the time of the accident. The cruiser is a write-off and damages are estimated at $10,000. Pursuit by the marked car was aborted when fog in the vicinity of the third concession made driving conditions dangerous. The motorcyclist was not caught. 1st Winner of Merchants Christmas Draw t&A ls. w W ilfctral •* ]0M: j 'li^ ' Jim Mutch of Bowmanville wajs the first of four lucky winners in the Christmas Shopping Spree Draw;. His $50 winnings may be spent at several of the downtown stores. The contest is sponsored ny the merchants Business Improvement Area (BIA) organization. The second draw for $50 will be made this Saturday and two draws for $500 will be made prior to Christmas. Entry forms are available in most stores to shoppers making a $5 purchase or larger. Shown above making the presentation to Mr. Burtch (left) is BIA manager Garth Gilpin. Balaclava Bandit Robs Subway Pizza of *350 A balaclava bandit struck Bow- manville's Subway Pizza shop last Wednesday night forcing an employee employee into a washroom and making off with about $350 in cash. Around midnight the thief entered the store at 242 King Street East through a rear entrance. A Subway employee was manhandled into a washroom where he was contained by the robber through threats of violence. According to Durham Regional Police, the robber was last seen running through the field at the rear of the store which leads to the Bowmanville High School property. Police say the thief was about six feet tall, medium build and was wearing a dark blue ski jacket, mitts, blue jeans and running shoes. His head and face were covered with a blue and white balaclava. Durham Regional Police are investigating investigating the incident. MUSEUM -- This Saturday at 7 p.m., Bowmanville Museum on Silver St. will be holding their annual Victorian Christmas party. See Coming Events for details. NEW LABELS -- To conform with postal regulations, regulations, The Statesman is putting a new computerized labelling system for mailed copies into use this week for Bowmanville and rural routes only. We may have problems at the start. Please call us at 623-3303 if you don't receive your paper or there is an error on your label. ANNIVERSARY -- Congratulations are extended to the 5th Wheel Truck Stop organization which is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Awards have been presented to 10-year employees and each of their locations has or will be holding special parties to mark the event. Rowmanville's will be on December December 11th. COLOR TOUR -- Again this year, Bowmanville Kinsmen will be taking senior citizens on a tour of the Christmas lights throughout this' area. Anyone interested in attending should call McGregor Drugs 623-5792. The tour will Be held Sunday, December 19th and surely there will be snow by then. SANTA VISIT -- Jolly old St. Nick, who was here recently in a parade, is making a return visit to town on Saturday, December 11th and again the following Saturday, December 18th. He'll be welcoming welcoming his friends at the Bank of Montreal foyer from 10 to 12 a.m. and 2 to 4 in the afternoon. He's also going to be in Newcastle as guest of the Lions Club this Saturday at 1:30 for their big village party. COMMEMORATIVE COINS -- Anyone wishing to reserve a limited edition gold plated coin commemorating commemorating Bowmanville's 125th anniversary is urged to contact Doug Jackman at 623-3785 to guarantee getting one. They will sell for $10. Nickel-silver commemorative coins are expected to be on sale in local stores and banks by December December l-3th at $1 each. . DIG DEEP -- More funds for their Christmas Cheer fund are still needed by The Salvation Army to take care of the many families urgently requiring help this year. Have you sent in your donation yet? Please do it today, you'll feel better knowing you've helped someone less fortunate. NO CREDIT -- That Jr. Division 1st prize float in the Santa parade was credited 4o 10th Bowmanville Bowmanville Beavers and the 10th Cubs weren't mentioned for all the work they did. Our apologies. CONCERT -- The three school bands at Bowmanville High School and the Senior Public School band will be presenting a Christmas concert on December 15th at 7 p.m. at the high school. UNICEF CARDS -- From Thursday to Saturday this week only, St. John's Church will be selling UNICEF cards at Bowmanville Mall. NICE GIFT -- Bowmanville Kinsmen are selling the album "Kevin - People Like You." He has cystic fibrosis and all money raised is going to that organization. They will be selling them for about eight more weeks at a cost of $8.99 each, and they are available at Hooper's Jewellers, Faye's Records or any Kinsman. They would make a nice Christmas gift. Si* m P ? if : , w V im Seven People Injured in Car-Truck Collision . A two vehicle collision late Tuesday afternoon at the Hwy. Two and Durham Road 57 intersection sent six people to Memorial Hospital. At about 4:30 p.m, a pick-up truck westbound on Hwy. Two driven by Gerardus Gerrits, 25, of R.R. 3, Bowmanville collided broadside with a car driven by Kathryn Ferguson, 24, of Enniskillen. Police say the Ferguson vehicle was eastbound on Hwy. Two and was negotiating a turn north on Durham Road 57 when the accident occurred. The five passengers and driver in the Ferguson car were taken to hospital by ambulance. The passengers were Cathy Allen, 25, Rick Allen, 32, Freddy Allen, 3 years, all of 31 Liberty Street North, Bowmanville; Corrine Desrocher, 19, and Justin Desrocher, 18 months, of 2 Barber Street, Bowmanville. The driver of the truck was treated and released. Freddy, Cathy and Rick Allen were transferred to Oshawa General Hospital. One of the passengers was removed from the car with the Bowmanville Fire Department jaws of life. Damage to the vehicles is estimated at $6000. The accident is being investigated by Durham Regional Police.