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WUMAffl/lUp I rur, « rmSic^ IV'."' 5 »*.WU6 sr - L1C3A3 ONTARIO mus Resources for Billiards Club Opening 880731 f » Bruce and Roxanne McDiarmid, of McD's Billiard and Recreation Club, give Durham East MPP Sam Cu- reatz some tips as he racks up the balls and makes the first break during the opening of their new premises. Mr. Cureatz was on hand last Friday night for the launching of the newest business in downtown Bow- manville. McD's, which is located in the former Kramp Furniture building, will offer billiards, darts, and snuffleboard in a club atmosphere. They are also dealers for billiard tables and accessories. The above group includes some of the well-wishers on hand for the opening. From left are: Judy Beitle, Roxanne McDiarmid, McDiarmid, Sam Cureatz, Bruce McDiarmid, Lori Felstead, and Tracie Bell. Ê Æ M/ Zfl) jfl) 9/ i by Carolyn Hepburn Newcastle councillors have voted to put a hold on future development in the Courtice area, until the present water problems are solved. The decision follows the dewatering of a number of private wells in the vicinity vicinity of Courtice water and sewer construction projects. In a move designed to put pressure on all parties connected to the problem, a meeting will be held between the mayor, developers, town, region and the Province of Ontario. While developments that are already already under construction or approved for construction won't be affected, it is hoped that a delay will be created in approvals for future development. Newcastle Mayor John Winters thinks it's time to play "hard ball" with Courtice area developers. "We have a bunch of Pontius Pilâtes washing their hands of the whole business," said Mayor Winters at Monday evening's council meeting. "We have to put pressure on to make sure that this problem is taken care of," he added. Once again, councillors listened as a group of de-watered residents asked for their help. Peter Wiltshire, a resident of Var- coe's Road, presented a letter to council. council. His correspondence is also being sent to Regional Council and the Ministry of the Environment. In the letter, Mr. Wiltshire tells how on June 19th of this year, his well ran dry, causing the pressure system to burn out. After installation of a new Turn to Page 2 T "»y 40* Per Copy 1. A 623-3303 i Issue 30 22 Pages JBOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 1987 133rd Year Tenders Expanded for Arena by Carolyn Hepburn The hoped-for September start date on the new Bowmanville arena may now be delayed as Newcastle councillors councillors voted to go with expanded public tenders for the construction. The consulting firm, Phillip Barratt Kaiser, was seeking council approval at Monday's meeting to go ahead and invite bids for construction of the arena arena from seven companies. (Four of these were recommended by Durham Construction Association (DCA) and three had approached the firm about offering a bid). But councillors rejected that option in favor of an open tender which could include all contractors. Most councillors felt that it would be in the best interest of the project if everyone everyone were allowed a chance to bid. "I personally think that we have to invite people to tender," said Councillor Councillor Ann Cowman. Echoing that was Councillor Frank Stapleton. Council Approves Hiring 2 The Town of Newcastle fire department department will increase by two full-time and 20 part-time firefighters, thanks to council approval at Monday's meeting. While the money for the two fulltime fulltime positions was already in the 1986 budget, the approval earlier this week sealed the deal. The addition of the part-time firefighters firefighters will increase the number of staff at each of the four stations to 25 part-time fighters. The two new fulltime fulltime staff will bring the total number of full-time firefighting personnel in the department to four (excluding the Fire Chief and Deputy). "It's a positive step for the community community and council," said Newcastle Fire Chief Jim Aldridge. He said he was feeling great about the decision. The department will first advertise ;ers internally for the full-time positions, .and Chief Aldridge believes it is only appropriate to give the part-time employees employees first chance at the jobs. In October, the advertisements for the part-time positions will be put in the local papers. The successful candidates candidates will then go through a six to eight week training course, before being being brought on stream in the department. department. The two full-time firefighters will join fire-fighting forces with the present two men, and they will be able to work as a team. Until now, the two full-time employees employees couldn't go to serious calls by themselves. They had to wait for several several part-time staff to arrive at the . station. When the two new men arrive, that problem will be eliminated. "I think that we should advertise," he said. "I don't want to leave anyone out in the Town of Newcastle for this megaproject," megaproject," he added. The seven companies on the list made up by Phillip Barratt Kaiser, include two Bowmanville firms, two Weston firms and one each from Co- bourg, Toronto and Oshawa. Don Clarke, senior vice-president, of the consulting company, says that "time is a problem" if the contract must go to public tender. "If we proceed and open up bidding I can see additional delays before soliciting soliciting bids," he said. "By keeping the list at seven,, .we and you will get a better responsejvnth a limited amount of bidders," he add : '* edt' Mr. Clarke also sees a problem with some of the more qualified contractors contractors dropping out of the bidding if there are many more bids received. Councillor Diane Hamre doesn't want to see a repeat of events such as those which happened with the tendering tendering for the new administration building. building. "We did the same thing with the administration administration building (kept the tender tender closed) and we took public flak," she told councillors. "I'm not up for another barbeque," she said. Councillor Hamre also questioned the Durham Construction Association, Association, saying that when Newcastle wanted to keep a closed tender for the administration building the DCA frowned on the idea. Mr. Clarke told councillors that the DCA recommended recommended that a closed tender might be the Turn to Page 2 CIVIC HOLIDAY -- Here we are, hallway through summer summer and enjoying a respite from the oppressive heat that hit hard in July. Monday will be a holiday for most foks, except those who are either manning essential essential services or trying to make a buck from the holidayers. The highways will be jam-packed with those heading for cottage country, so please drive carefully to avoid meeting emergency crews or helpful helpful police. ACTIVITIES GALORE -- For those who are staying around home, there will be quite a few events that would keep them from being bored. All weekend, starting on Saturday morning at 10, there's the Caesarea Regatta. And Cobourg merchants are staging their "Sesqul" celebration with a Sidewalk Sale & Carnival from July 30th to August 1st. Also at Cobourg Harbour, the Coast Guard has a display Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday, there an Antique Antique and Classic Car Show at Clarke Township Museum & Archives that should be interesting. For some exciting holiday activity, you may want to take in the Highland Dance Competition at Park- wood, the home of the late Col. R.S. McLaughlin in Oshawa. It starts at 8:30 a.m. on Monday and continues continues throughout the day. Tours of the spacious home will begin at 10 a.m., two for the price of one. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC -- No doubt the holiday weekend's weekend's events will be a drain on available supplies of blood in the banks, so the Red Cross Donor Clinic coming up next Wednesday, August 5th at the Lions Centre in Bowmanville will be most Important. It will start at noon and continue until 8 p.m. and there will be free transportation available by phoning 623- 9010. ELECTION CALL -- There are rumors and other indicators indicators flying around these days pointing to the probability of a provincial election in early September, September, probably the 10th or 17th. Premier Peterson Peterson is still being somewhat cagey on the matter, but he's not denying the possibility. And local candidates candidates are certainly eagerly awaiting the call after campaigning all summer. It should be a busy and exciting August in political circles. NO MAIL -- Citizens are advised that the Post Office will be closed during the Civic Holiday and there will be no rural route or letter carrier delivery or wicket service. Everything will be back to normal on Tuesday, Tuesday, August 4th, according to Postmaster Larry Sku- ratow. GO FISHIN' -- Eager anglers have been hauling in quite a few big salmon from Lake Ontario and have entered them in the Star's Salmon Hunt competition. competition. There's still plenty of time left to bring in a winner and this weekend would be an ideal time to try out your luck. They'll teU you all about it at the trailer alongside the CLOCA boat ramp at Bow- manvllle's harbor. Local Contractor Wins Dispute Over $20 Difference by Carolyn Hepburn A Bowmanville company has been awarded the contract for reconstruction reconstruction of Baseline Rd. from Soper Creek to Liberty St. at a cost of $417,407.00. The town's consulting engineers had recommended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Behan Construction, from Cobourg, at a cost of only $20 less. But in a motion by Councillor Amot Wotten at Monday's council meeting it was decided to give the contract to Boyle Excavating Ltd. Boyle Excavating President, David Boyle, spoke to councillors about the merits of hiring a local company. "We'd like to add local people;" he told councillors.; During a recess in the meeting, Mr. Boyle said that his company already employs local people but with the Baseline Rd. project, there's greater potential for hiring more. He said there will be other local workers, such as truckers, also involved involved in the project. Tom Behan, of Behan Construction, told councillors that his company had Turn to Page 2 Intersection Survey Shows No Need for New Traffic Lights There just aren't enough accidents at the corner of Baseline Road and Liberty Street in Bowmanville to warrant warrant street lights, according to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications Communications (MTC). But for several Newcastle councillors, councillors, and Mayor John Winters, that answer isn't good enough. Newcastle council has voted to write and inform the MTC of the continuing continuing problems at the corner, as well as the proposed construction of an apartment apartment building in the area. "The corner is very confusing," said Councillor Frank Stapleton. In a letter from MTC, it was stated that "collision records over the past three years, indicate that this intersection intersection is operating at a satisfactory Turn to Page 2 CORN ROASTS -- From now until the middle of September, September, there will be many com roasts throughout the area, Including several by political parties and other organizations. The first big one will be at Orono Park on August 12th sponsored by the Arena Improvement Improvement Committee. We suggest readers check the Coming Events columns in the weeks ahead for more of these feeds, they are great. SIBLING RIVALRY -- Remember the two newspaper brothers who went to California on their motorcycles. motorcycles. Well, over the course of 11,000 kilometers, some fierce competitions developed between the two easy riders. But now, it has moved into the area of computers, especially in the areas of graphics. For the past year, youngest son has been telling eldest son that he should! be selling his motorcycle (which happens to be much smaller) and buy a Macintosh computer. His wise words went unheeded unheeded for several months until last week when the eldest eldest finally broke down and purchased the amazing little machine. But... now he's calling himself an "expert", taunting youngest son with new typefaces and tricks off the Macintosh. However, he should know never to wave a carrot in front of the more experienced young one, who starts salivating when such a challenge appears. The only good thing about the whole situation is that they are 240 miles apart! Mother, what have we created!? Sod Turning Marks Start o f Renovations t - 1 * The sod-turning for the additions and rénovations at the present Courtice West Public School took place last Wednesday, July 22. The $2.3 million building program will add a gymnasium, library, .and classrooms to the school. One of the unique features of the building is the fact that the western wing can be used after school for community events. "It will be a focal point of the Courtice area for many years to come," said Bob Willsher, chairman of the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education. When completed, the building will be re-named the S.T. Worden Public School after former trustee Sid Worden, who represented the Darlington area on boards of education for 32 years. Mr. Worden was on hand last week for the sod-turning, along with two of the students who will attend the school. From left are: Shawn Avery, who is entering grade six; Mr. Worden; Principal Principal Robert Bolton; Heather Shulga, who will be starting grade four; and School Board Chairman Robert Willsher. ■ ' v * Balloon Festival Flies High in Cobourg Cobourg is in the midst of celebrating a big birthday loon Race, sponsored by General Foods. The event took these days. And, of course, a big birthday calls for some place Saturday and Sunday as part of the Cobourg ses- big balloons. A few of them are shown here at the Rotary quiccntennial festivities. Park during The Great Northumberland Hot Air Bal-