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■ ■' " ' " ; V/^rfï I : - A2, A. L/l '\ggj£r N ■«bkS» v > 11 ^ vü / S f 7 : 416-623-3303 34 Pages Wednesday, November 6,1991 Bowmanville, Ontario 137th Year 56çt + 4ç: G.S.T. = 600 Issue 45 A Family Owned Weekly Newspaper Serving Bowmanville and its Surrounding Communities Since 1854 hi Winters Keeps Fighting To Get Name on Ballot Appeal of Similar Case Rules Faxes are Valid by Laura J. Richards Would-bc mayoralty candidate, John Winters, says he may still challenge decisions decisions which have kept his name off the November 12 ballot. The disallowing of a faxed signature on a set of registration papers is a violation violation of human rights, Mr. Winters said on Monday. "This goes beyond the election issue to a violation of my rights." The claims by Mr.' Winters, a former Town of Newcastle Mayor, seem to be strengthened by an Ontario Court of Appeal Appeal mling handed down last week. In an incident which is similar to the John Winters' situation, a North York separate school board candidate faxed his nomination papers from England. Like Mr. Winters, candidate Alain Masson was told by a lower court that municipal officials were correct in disallowing disallowing his papers. The candidate then took his case to the Ontario Court of Appeal Appeal where it was decided that the faxed form was valid. However, due to legal complexities, the Court of Appeal decision was not the end of the matter. The would-be candidate candidate must still take legal action under the Municipal Elections Act. üi SSÉiil Mr. Winters has not yet announced whether he will launch an appeal. But he thinks no one will be hurl if he continues continues to pursue the matter. "Who is going to be hurt by this," Mr. Winters asked. "Not the grocery clerk but only one or two people who questioned the validity of my papers." Mr. Winters said mistakes he made in the filling out of the form "were correctable," correctable," and he was made aware of them by the court. However, he said, mistakes made by the clerk's office were not pointed out. Mr. Winters also wants to know who asked to have his papers challenged. "The clerk has a legal obligation to say who's been poking around," said Mr. Winters. Mr. Winters' previous attempt to be placed on the mayoralty ballot ended on Oct. 25 in a Whitby courtroom. At the time Mr. Justice P. Hermison ruled a Notice of Registration which Mr. Winters Winters had signed and faxed on Oct. 11 was not valid. "It was neither prescribed nor approved approved by the legislation the method that he (Mr. Winters) used to forward Continued on Page Two RESPONSE - We urge readers to set aside a few hours before next Tuesday to read the replies from municipal election election candidates in this edition; there are about four pages of them, complete with photos. Franldy, in all our years of following following local elections, we have never seen such active participation by citizens. citizens. It bodes well for this community's future if this interest can be perpetuated following the election. BLOOD DONORS - If any of those hard-working candidates or their supporters supporters can drag themselves away from campaigning, they would be welcomed at the Lions Centre, Beech Avenue, today today from noon to eight p.m. There, those public spirited citizens could donate a unit of their precious blood to the bank so some unfortunate soul might survive because of that donation. If they could bring along a friend, it would be wonderful. MEETINGS - This is being written before before the candidates' get-together at Durham Durham Christian High School on Tuesday. But, there arc still two more sessions to go after that, before the balloting. Ward III Board of Education trustee candidates candidates and the public are invited to an open meeting tonight, Wed., Nov. 6th at 7 p.m. at Kirby Centennial School. And the final one is on Thursday, Nov. 7th at Newcastle Village Town Hall at 7:30, too late for us to report the results before the election. COMPLAINT - We understand an unofficial unofficial complaint was received at this office Friday because a photo and press release about the incumbent mayor did not appear on the front page as did the other three mayoralty candidates. We're sorry about that, but no one here recalls receiving or seeing such a release. We did check with the Town Hall in June and learned that Marie Hubbard had registered registered as a candidate. That information was inserted in the June 5th edition on the front and her entry into the race was also mentioned editorially later. NAME CHANGE - We hear that at least one class in Courticc Secondary School showed considerable interest in the 'Name Change' referendum on the municipal election ballots. Nick Kennedy Kennedy of Enniskillen, according to reports, made a verbal presentation that recommended recommended changing the Town of Newcastle Newcastle name to Town of Bowmanville and the class had a show of hands that approved approved the change. Nice to hear that school students arc getting involved in the municipal election process. SANTA'S BIG DAY - AU you children should be getting your letters ready for Santa, so tire helpers from the post office office will be able to collect them at the Santa Claus parade here on Saturday, Nov. 16th at 10:30 a.m. - that's a week from Saturday - The posties will also be handing out candy canes, so you won't want to sleep in that morning. Ho!, See you at the parade. Ho! BE WARY - Area citizens are urged to be careful and check thoroughly when someone offers to do work around your home. There are folks out there whose main interest is in gouging you for as much money as possible while doing a minimum .of work for you. Should you make contact with such a person or persons, persons, don't pay until the work is done or better still check out their credentials before before they are given the job. Don't be a sucker. CORRECTION - Veterans arc advised that the correct date and time for the church parade to St. Joseph's Church is Sunday, Nov. 10th. The parade will form up at Parkway Crescent at 10:30 a.m. for an 11 a.m. service. Also on Sunday, Nov. 10th, at Orono, the parade will form up at the Odd Fellows Hall at 1:30 and march to the Orono cenotaph for the 2 p.m. service. Elsewhere in this paper, these are listed for Monday, Nov. 11th which is incorrect. The annual Remembrance Remembrance Day dinner is being held at Branch 178 this Saturday, Nov. 9th. FIRST SNOWFALL - We are definitely definitely not too thrilled to report that someone just parted the curtain and looked out the front window where the first snow flakes of the year were making their way toward the pavement where they dissolved dissolved immediately. No doubt more will follow in the not too distant future, so we'd do well to pack up the lawnmower and locate the shovels and snow blower. RARITY - For the first time in many moons, our classified advertising department department reports that we have absolutely no births to report in the Stork Report this week. Usually, there are several of them, but not a one showed up this week. Just who can we blame for this, Mulroney, the recession or what? Better we should get back to normal and get the production line going again. ' Phone 436-7377' to make your pledge to the united way United Way ' a, r% 1 > egMS SEE* ÿ.&3\ ■ SW:., A" u J? h Leukemia Victim Leaves Sick Kids' Hospital for Florida by Laura J. Richards An eight-year-old Bowmanville girl will be taking a one-day dream vacation at Disney World, thanks to the Sunshine Foundation. She'll be celebrating the end of her chemo-therapy and radiation sessions at Toronto Sick Children's Hospital. Today, Wednesday, Nov. 6, Jolene Braun is going to Florida for a whirlwind whirlwind "Drcamlift" visit to Walt Disney World. However, for Jolene the excitement started last night when she got to stay in a hotel in Toronto and had supper out. Today, she had to be out to Toronto airport for 5:45 a.m. and tonight, when she arrives back at the airport, it will be about 11:30, said Jolene's mother, Linda Braun. However, Jolene won't be alone on this trip south, her mother said. She will be joining 77 other children who arc going going on the "Drcamlift." They will be spending a total of six hours at Walt Disney World. The children who have been selected to go on this all-expense paid whirl wind trip are those who arc lenninally ill, seriously-ill or who are severely physically disabled. And, to take care of any type of emergencies emergencies that could come up, a medical team consisting of a doctor, a physiotherapist physiotherapist and several emergency nurses will be with the children. However, "it's the kids' day," said Ms Braun. The entire trip is free of charge to the parents or guardians of the children going. going. "The Sunshine Foundation will cover your child's expenses for the day, while making memories that will last a lifetime, lifetime, said the letter from the foundation. "The day includes your child's round- trip air fare, admission to the Magic Kingdom, all the meals for the day (breakfast and dinner will be served on the plane), extended Blue Cross hospital coverage, as well as $35. U.S. spending money to ensure the purchase of a souvenir and also lunch in the Magic Kingdom," said the letter. The Sunshine Foundation will also supply each of the 77 children with a Sunshine hat and T-shirt to be worn on the trip. It will be the clothing which will help the children avoid the inevitable long line-ups at the amusement park, said her mother. Fifty members of the U.S. navy stationed stationed in Orlando will help attend to the children, who range in ages from seven to 17. Jolene will be paired off with a woman woman who works for the Sunshine Foundation Foundation on the Board of Directors. Jolene, who has spent almost three years battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia leukemia with chemo-therapy and radiation, radiation, is looking forward to her trip. She is a grade three student in Doris Falls' class at Bowmanville Central Public School. So how does she feel about the trip? "Excited." How does Jolcnc's mother feel about the trip? "I'm so excited, I just can't believe it," she said. Continued on Page Two Mosport and Town In Court Fighting Over Rock Concert Mosport Park Limited has filed a counter-claim against the Town of Newcastle Newcastle as the result of a legal dispute over a proposed 1990 outdoor concert. The concert, which was planned by Truly Amazing Productions in August of last year, had to be moved from Mosport Mosport because agreements could not be reached between concert promoters, Mosport and the municipality. At that time, the Town of Newcastle had been asking promoters to shoulder added costs such as the policing and fire protection which might be associated with the event. Newcastle also asked Mosport to execute an "idemnificalion agreement" before the concert could proceed. Mosport refused to enter into such an agreement, arguing that it was the owner of the site and not the promoter of the concert. In its counter-claim, Mosport stales that after the events connected with the 1990 concert, the Town of Newcastle took actions which attempted to injure Mosport or hinder it from carrying on its business. A number of instances were alleged by Mosport. These included matters related related to inspections of buildings and property, compliance with by-laws, and payment of taxes. Mosport also stated that the Town of Newcastle used its position as a municipal municipal corporation to attempt to have special special occasions permits issued by the Liquor Liquor Licence Board of Ontario revoked. "The defendant Mosport states that the actions and conduct of the defendants defendants to the conterclaim were highhanded, highhanded, malicious, contumelious, insolent, insolent, and vindictive," said the counterclaim. counterclaim. Mosport is asking for damages of $5 million for conspiracy to injure and punitive punitive and exemplary damages of $1 million. The Town of Newcastle,, its councillors councillors and senior municipal staff were all named in the recent legal actions launched by Mosport. The legal proceedings were filed in the Ontario Court of Justice, General Division, Division, on November 1. \7 <1 A ■ 1 6 Vnnfho A YTACtAr in lOUlilu miudlUu 111 ii tai There weren't a lot of disturbances on Halloween night, said an official with Durham Regional Police, 16th Division. However, there were two incidents in which individuals were throwing eggs at motorists in Newcastle Village and in Bowmanville, said Staff Sergeant Edward Edward Forgette. The incident in Newcastle Village occurred occurred at the comer of King St. and Mill St. A group of individuals dressed in blue overalls and wearing face masks were observed throwing eggs at passing cars. One male, who had eggs in his possession possession was picked up by police and charged with breaching probation, obstructing obstructing police and mischief. Between 60 to 70 youths were involved involved in egg-throwing at motorists in downtown Bowmanville. One of the youths arrested was observed observed shouting and gesturing at a passing passing driver. Another youth was arrested after he shouted at a motorist who stopped his car. The two youths, both from Bowmanville, Bowmanville, were arrested after the incident and released shortly afterwards. "There were no reports of individuals being assaulted with eggs," said Staff Sgt. Forgette. "But then, a lot of minor stuff goes unreported." People accept a lot of minor things and don't report them to the police, he said. However, there is not a great deal of out-and-out malicious vandalism on Halloween, added Staff Sgt. Forgette. We Move It! 623-4433 Bowmanville -MEET THE CANDIDATES- See Section. Two for Complete Profiles from Each Contender Seeking Your Vote Mdn H 1 PesÉs 1! » Pell 1 « MAs 1 » Isitta 1 ** CARPET WAREHOUSE ■H y i. i