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Principal I AN' >p Pie Throwers Even if it is almost the last day of school, students are advised not to attempt this trick with their own principal. Jason Luxton and Corey Lachance were entitled to toss cream pies in the, face of Vincent Massey's principal because they sold the most spices in the school's recent fund-raising drive. The grade five students seem to enjoy the opportunity at a Play Day held at Vincent Massey Tuesday, June 21. Before becoming the target for the cream pies, Vincent Massey Principal Stan Green congratulated all students for their fund-raising effort this year. He announced that their work had raised $3,000 which will be used for purchasing more advanced classroom computers and special events such as school trips. Parking Lots Ready July 4th Bowmanville's downtown core should have over 100 new parking spaces available to shoppers early next month. A1 Strike, chairman of the Bowmanville Business Centre's parking committee, said yesterday that the new parking lots now under construction on Division St. and Silver St. are scheduled for completion by July 4. The Division St. lot (formerly owned by a group of merchants), will contain 90 parking spaces while the Silver St. lot will have 30, Mr. Strike told merchants attending a breakfast meeting Tuesday morning. Mr. Strike added that businesses will be more competitive as a result of the new parking facilities. The parking lot reconstruction is a joint project undertaken by the municipality and the business of downtown Bowmanville. The merchants' share of the cost will be the repayment of a $150,000 provincial loan along with interest of one per cent per annum. 'That loan will be repaid by thé Bowmanville Business Centre at a cost of $16,500 per year, Mr. Strike said. ')# A'V':J' ry 25* Per Copy Issue 25 623-3303 •A:" V >■ \ ' ivx > \r-,7 V ■' v I BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22,1983 28 Pages 129th Year I m Q .({ .,1. hM 'A/ ; .:Ui 11. % S s V Aj «41» «fi'iïa «JW . M xvil „4 1 (xii w a/ ; \ ,51 v T o h a ti n 1 if» \fpJ Si u O L m é 6,'tvl I School board trustees have approved approved the formation of a committee committee to study the implementation of alternate full day kindergarten in the Northumberland and Newcastle Newcastle Board of Education. The committee will be made up of a parent, trustee and educator from each of the board's three areas, plus a primary consultant and member of the administration. Bowmanville trustee Donna Fairey said she was happy the board had finally taken action on its promise to study the kindergarten kindergarten issue. - "As time wore on since that memorable meeting with parents there has been a growing number of people who had doubts the committee committee would ever be formed," said Mrs. Fairey. "I'm pleased to see it come forward." The committee will study the question of alternate full day kindergarten kindergarten with reference to local administrative issues and the experience experience of boards who use the system. system. A report including the committee's committee's findings will be published later this year. The board voted to form the committee committee after parents turned out in force to oppose a proposal to switch from half day kindergarten to full day classes. Trustees backed away from the proposal when angry parent accused accused them of trying to sneak the change through without proper research research or parent involvement. The wide ranging membership of the new committee is intended to allay fears that the board is trying to reach a decision without consulting affected parties. i Drugs Stolen When Robber Hits Hospital Twenty-seven vials of various drugs were stolen from the cardiac care room in Bowmanville Memorial Hospital's emergency department last Friday afternoon. The thief was confronted in the midst of the incident by a hospital staff member. The male suspect subsequently fled the scene Durham Regional Police are seeking the individual responsible for the theft based on a witness's description. The drug heist Friday was preceded by an earlier attempt ' Wednesday when an unknown person tried to break into the hospital's main pharmacy. Hospital administrator, Dick Elston, said this week that security has been stepped up considerably in view of the recent incidents. An alarm system has been installed in the general pharmacy area and heavy duty bars have been placed over exterior windows. Hospital Declares a Surpl Memorial Hospital has completed completed its 1982/83 fiscal year with a surplus of $44,872, members of Memorial Hospital Corporation were told last week. . "I am delighted to report that we are in much better financial shape than we were at this time last year," said Peter Schaffeler, treasurer of the hospital board. He made this observation at the annual meeting of Memorial Hospital Hospital Corporation last Wednesday, June 15, in Bowmanville. The treasurer noted that the pre vious year the hospital incurred incurred a deficit of $84,517. However, the hospital was successful in its bid to receive additional provincial funds to erase that shortfall. Richard Elston, executive director director of Memorial Hospital, pointed out that the hospital is entitled to keep any surplus it has earned, and is no longer required to return the money to the Ministry of Health. But, he warned that the new policy policy on surpluses and deficits also means that any shortfall will be the responsibibility of the local institu- BROTHERS -- On Saturday afternoon, a wagonload of Big and Little Brothers from this area had a great afternoon, courtesy of the Junior Farmers at Dale VanCamp's farm southwest of Blackstock. It was quite an experience for most of them to ride around on a hay wagon, seeing what goes on at a farm. Later, they enjoyed hot dogs and a bonfire. Unfortunately, we were working on a tight photographic schedule and missed them as they were way across a field when we arrived. ANOTHER -- Patricia Ferguson of Bowmanville entered a Father's Day contest, sponsored by the Bay and her letter was chosen out of 400 entries. Her father, former local baseball pitcher of note, Clint Ferguson was awarded $100 in prizes and Patricia won her favorite record. They also had their pictures taken. BEARS IN AREA -- Recently, there have been a couple of reports of black bears being seen quite near populated areas. One was seen close to New- tonville and this week our Pontypool correspondent reports that one was seen out that way. If you happen happen to encounter one, we don't think it would be wise to get into an argument, just make your own tracks. Wonder whatever happened to that cougar seen on 401? CAR WINNER --- Local Molson representative Scott Ellis was a big winner on Wednesday night in Peterborough during the Rotary Club's Crippled Children's Golf Classic. Scott aced the 18th hole at Kawartha and won a 1983 Ford Tempo for the hole-in- one prize. 1 BERRIES -- Finally, the strawberry season has arrived and in spite of their late arrival, the gift basket we received this morning from Kent's Berry Farm, north of Bowmanville, looks magnificent. Check the Classified advertisements for details of their whereabouts and other pick your own locations. This morning we also received a tip from Ted Morgan of the Bank of Montreal who recommended dipping fresh strawberries in a mixture of sour cream and brown sugar. He claims it is delicious, especially now that there's nobody in the area we know of produces Devonshire or scald cream. BALLYDUFF -- Good friend Fred Swann, BHS teacher who also moonlights a little by preaching at some of the outlying churches, advises that the Ballyduff Presbyterian Church is holding a barbecue barbecue this Saturday to raise funds to keep this place of worship functioning. If you are looking for an outing, outing, head out that way and enjoy the hospitality and the food. They'll be glad to see you. who CHAMPAGNE -- There are strawberry socials going on all over the place, but the Hospital Auxiliary next Wednesday at the Lions Centre will have something a bit different. They are serving a combination of champagne and strawberries. There'll be corks popping all over the place, Should be fun and raise some money for their organization to assist the hospital. GRADUATIONS -- The three senior public schools in the area will be holding Graduation exercises next week. Bowmanville's is at BHS Monday and Pines at Clarke High, with M.J. Hobbs following at BHS on Tuesday around 7 p.m. ANNIVERSARY -- Last week, Denis Pizzeria held a 10th anniversary half price sale advertised in this newspaper and nearly went wild trying to handle the customers. We hope by now that things have returned to normal and he's ready to keep going for another 10 years. MERCHANTS -- Drop down to Soper Creek Park this Sunday at 2 and watch the Bowmanville Sr. Merchants take on the Newcastle Lakers. It should be a close game between Bowmanville new players and many older ones, now playing for Newcastle. TRACTOR PULL -- And don't forget the Tractor Pull at Thistle Valley Park this Saturday where the dust will be flying as the big machines head down the track, tion. "The Ministry of Health will not be bailing out deficits that cannot cannot be attributed to significant increased increased volume and/or services which have not been approved for implementation by the Ministry of Health through the District Health Council," Mr. Elston said. Most speakers at the annual meeting mentioned the increase in thé number of patients served by Memorial Hospital during the past year. For example, a 14 per cent increase increase in the number of newborn infants was noted. That means that over 200 babies were born at Memorial Memorial Hospital in 1982-83. "This is no doubt due to the increase increase in the number of younger general practitioners in the last few years. It appears that the birthing suite may hâve attracted a number of mothers-tc-be outside our immediate immediate area," said Dr. Arthur Westgarth, president of medical staff. Mr. Elston, the executive director, director, pointed out that over the past three years there have been increases increases in activities. "With regard to the daily occupancy of in-patient beds, it has grown from 62 to 72 in a two year period," he said. "Average "Average length of stay has gradually decreased decreased for short term adult patients." patients." One of the highlights of 1982 activities activities at Memorial Hospital was the installation of ultra-sound service. service. Bowmanville Man Dies in Accident A Bowmanville area man died Saturday night from injuries sustained sustained when his car collided with a tractor drawn cultivator on Regional Regional Road 34 east of Oshawa. Dead is Michael Kennedy, 48, of R.R. 2, Bowmanville. He was pronounced pronounced dead at Oshawa General Hospital, Charged with criminal negligence negligence causing death is Dennis Shermeto, 18, of R.R. 2, Oshawa. Durham Regional Police say the cultivator was ill equipped in terms of bearing regulation hazard lights. The accident occurred about 9:30 p.m. According to police, the Kennedy vehicle, a late model Honda, was southbound on Regional Road 34 when it caught the rear portion of the northbound cultivator, The top portion of the car was sliced off as a result of the collision. Poolside Models Pose for Photo Workshop Julie and Terri, who are shown here at the poolside of The Flying Dutchman Motor Inn, seem to be all set for the first day of summer. They were models at a glamor photography and creative filter workshop sponsored by Lange's Photo Lab Inc., in Bowmanville. The workshop featured demonstrations of the Spectralstar special effects filter system as well as a slide show, photo exhibit, and general instruction. Councillor Taylor Takes a Plunge In he goes! Councillor Bruce Taylor took numerous fresh water dips Saturday at the annual Solina Fun Day when he agreed to man the dunk tank. A number of hot arms from the community of Solina managed to throw balls directly on target, dropping the councillor into the drink. He is shown above about to take another plunge. This dunking was compliments of Councillor Ann Cowman.