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/ JJ O J. / A A„ V. Jx, i "ïïs%/ X s ", \ â t W V N/ Piffu lii ' y •' , ex A , Xi» A J- I x ' : -W ^4 V. y "■ V;./ y# C r ] H ; "'x i=i<L*4>/ H f r . t r\ r -t^V/b/.'Y^.f'%-4'y Â>/|5j Xji I r 14 |1|M 3 |i ê'vlrW v v 905-623-3303 44 Pages Wednesday, November 9,1994 Bowmanville, Ontario 140th Year 560 -t- 40 G.S.T. = 600 Issue 45 , |L tnouon y4 tnou 'fcmcV JT n irn r 1 L! il V 1 Grime bv I- jr -j a tl ,y (f~~~ > i XtetiS 7 S»f 4: G •■h-JJ VV-n I if (y U Police Get Tough After Vandalism and Break-ins by Laura J. Richards Local youth, not transients, arc the cause of almost a dozen incidents incidents of vandalism and break-and- enters in Bowmanvillc's business area, says a representative of the local local police detachment. "We've been laying some charges charges and our officers are finding the problems are being caused by local kids," said Inspector Jim Adams of 16th Division of the Durham Regional Regional Police. Inspector Adams said he is going going to spread the word within the local local division, "we're going to lay charges where we have evidence." Currently being investigated are two incidents that occurred on Halloween Halloween night, Oct. 31, when two women were hurt after their vehicles had been egged. Burlington Family Holds Lucky Key to New Home Kelly Bouchard of Burlington, who has four young children and a husband Dim, was winner of the fully furnished and equipped new home at Aspen Springs, in Bowmanville on Sunday (November 6). She as the 334th person out of 500 who held the lucky key to the house. Altogether, 500 people were given a key to the house, but only one of those was the winner that opened the door. A crowd estimated between 4,000 and 5,000 people showed up Sunday at the Aspen Springs new housing site for the promotion by Radio Sta tion Q107 and the Kaitlin Group, builder of the home. The promotion began August 31 when an elephant from the Bowman- villc Zoo carried the key to the Canadian Canadian National Exhibition. Q107 Radio Radio -gave a key to every 107th caller for the next two months while it broadcast from the new home, which became known as the House that Jake Built, after Q107 personality Jake Edwards. More than 30,000 went through the home, and at Thanksgiving visitors visitors donated more than 3,500 pounds Continued on Page 20 ■ç.. 1 . t. i t 1 A-.jVj X x.. .i..i*. A _? r -•.i ,i VOTING NEWS - Time is running out for candidates in die important municipal election. Some electors have already already cast their ballots at the Advance Poll last Saturday. There's a second Advance Poll being held today from 10 to 8 at the Administration building on Temperance St. or the Odd Fellows Hall in Orono. By now, everyone should be aware that the actual Election Day is next Monday, Nov. 14th, but if you are still uncertain how you'll vote, we suggest you read the several pages in this newspaper, showing candidates and information they've submitted. REMEMBRANCE DAY - This Friday, Nov. 11th, there will be three special services at cenotaphs in Bowmanville, Bowmanville, Newcastle and Newtonville. Orono's seivice organized organized by Sterling Mather was held last Sunday. This is a unique occasion because it will also be a reminder that Canadian war veterans were involved in the liberation of the Netherlands from the Nazis in the spring of 1945. Many of our citizens who came here from that country after after World War II, will have vivid memories of that event, almost 50 years ago. SANTA'S COMING -Shortly after the political winners are chosen, the next big event to hit this community will be the Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, Nov. 19th. We understand understand entries for floats, fillers and individual participants participants will be accepted up to Nov. 14th. Anyone interested in enjoying the experience of marching or riding in the big parade should phone one of its longtime organizers and supporters, Edie Cole at 623-2405. No doubt more information information about this year's show will be included in our newspapers next week. 1 THE ODD COUPLE - Looking for something to do on a cold and drab November evening? The Bowmanville Drama Drama Workshop is performing the comedy, "The Odd Couple"-The Female Version, Wednesday, November 23rd through Saturday, Nov'26th at 8 p.m. in the Bowmanville Bowmanville High School Theatre. Prices are quite reasonable at $7.00 for Adults, and $5.00 for Seniors and Students. Please call today lor tickets to 623-2059 or 623-4732. FOUR SCORE YEARS - Congratulations are in order for a former Long Sault correspondent, Grace Smith, who on Sunday, celebrated her 80th birthday, with a party at the old Orange Hall in Tyrone where she had participated in many square dances over the years. She has a host of friends who called to extend best wishes and we join them. Coincidently, the matriarch of the James family, better known around here as Mama, happens to be marking marking the same event as we are writing this on Tuesday. She's wonderng when she'll be able to retire from making up the classified pages, writing obituaries and weddings. Much too young to retire, she's needed to keep us in line. STROKE SUPPORT GROUP - Bi-weekly meetings are held at Relioboth Christian Reformed Church in Bowmanville. Ann Capon, from the Heart and Stroke Foundation, lias accepted an invitation to speak to the group on Wednesday, November 16, at 1:30 p.m. "One woman was hit with a flashlight which left a gash on her forehead and the other was attacked by five or so individuals," the staff sergeant explained. A number of arrests have been made regarding incidents of assault made on Halloween. Inspector Adams Adams noted there were individuals arrested arrested who fall under the jurisdiction jurisdiction of the Young Offenders Act. While the department has taken some heat from a few local residents for these arrests, Inspector Adams notai someone is going to have to take responsibility for their older children. ■ As far as the inspector is concerned concerned it should be the parents do- ■ ing that. With charges under the Young Offenders Act, parents will have to show up to court with their sons and daughters v/ho have been charged. "That's a requirement of the Young Offenders Act," he said. "Every time you charge a young offender, you have to contact the parents or guardian and they have to appear in court too," Inspector Adams Adams explained. With almost two dozen incidents of vandalism, and break, enter and thefts happening in Bowmanville Continued on Page 3 'Alvin and Diggs'Raise Funds at 0107 House Draw Memorial Hospital's fund-raising duo of "Alvin and Diggs" were busy Sunday morning raising raising funds during the Q107 house giveaway in the Aspen Springs development in Bowmanville. Besides the excitement of the house draw, organizers expected to raise more than $10,000 for the hospital. Above, Alvin (Robbie Bilcox) and Diggs (Tom McAleese) received some extra encouragement encouragement from Hospital Foundation Chair, Anna Strike. Mayoralty C by Lorraine Maufredo Some slinging criticisms were hurled at Mayor Diane Hamrc by political opponents during last Friday's Friday's all-candidates' meeting at the Bowmanville High School. Mayoralty candidate Ann Cow-, man spoke cut against'feefty legal fees incurred during Hantrc's term, while Reg Willatts, also vying for the mayor's chair, shook his head over an $18,000 promotional flyer for tire town that he said featured more councillors than local businesses. businesses. "Poor decisions must stop," Ann Cowman charged in her prepared speech to approximately 150 voters attending the forum hosted by the Bowmanville Business and Professional Professional Women's Club. "That means ates Square Off not burying items such as half a million million dollars in legal fees in the budget, budget, or putting a fire station in the middle of a recreation complex." Approximately 150 voters attended the forum hosted f - by the Bowmanville 1 B&P Women's Club. Reg Willatts said he found some of the spending decisions "disgusting." "disgusting." He targeted an $18,000 flyer intended to promote the town. "It has a picture of the mayor on the front, a picture of council on page two, and a picture of David Letter- man on the back! It features just two local businesses." Alluding to the recently complet ed Ken Hooper Memorial Fire Hall which was the centre of a debate regarding regarding out-of-town contractors, Willatts said the town should keep employment local. He suggested on future projects 30 to 40 percent of construction jobs should be Glaring- tun lop tent. Diane Hamrc opted to rely on her record of what she called "open and honest government." She said the town's mayor must know his or her role within the Province's Municipal Municipal Act and communicate honesfly about what can and cannot be achieved. The mayor should bring knowledge, experience and understanding understanding to the position. All three mayoralty candidates were asked to state their stand on fu ture development of the Oak Ridges Moraine. Here, at least, they were all in agreement. "We haven't any choice," said Ann Cowman. "Legislation won't allow any development." Reg Willatts said: "I wouldn't favor favor any development at all. I say leave it as it is." All candidates were asked to state their stand on the Oak Ridges Moraine. Diane Hamrc said: "The province has put a freeze on development and there definitely can be no aggregate extraction." Regarding the development of in- Continued on Page 3 Honors by Lorraine Manfredo The official opening of the Ken Hooper Memorial Fire Hall on Hwy. 2 was held on November 4th, one month in advance of 24-hour municipal fire protection. Members of the Hooper family, elected officials, members of the fire department as well as fire chiefs from across Durham filled the spacious spacious new hall to mark the occasion and remember Ken Hooper. Ken Hooper began his political career in the mid 1960's and spent close to three decades in office. Ken Hooper began his political career in the mid 1960's and spent close to three decades in political office. office. He was known for keeping accurate accurate pulse of the electorate. I-Ic was the regional councillor for ward Two when lie died earlier this y air. Master of Ceremonies Fred Horvath, Horvath, Clarington's facility superintendent, superintendent, noted' that although Ken was very quiet, he asked questions at timely intervals, He said Hooper questioned sinking thousands of dollars dollars into the old Church Street station station when it became clear a new facility facility would be needed. Firefighters have.been in the new hall since October 28th. Clarington Fire Chief Michael Creighton said moving to the new hall was "wonderful" "wonderful" after being slational so long in the cramped quarters on Church Street. The new hall features a six-truck garage, a kitchen with enough cupboard cupboard space for two working shifts, a fully-equipped exercise room, and male and female washrooms, each with shower stalls. Asked if the dual-gender facilities facilities were a sign to expect female firefighters in the near future, the chief indicated female firefighters could be hired if there were posi tions open and qualified applicants were available. Round-the-clock fire protection commences December 1st, in accordance accordance with an agreement between the Town and Ontario Hydro. The director of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, R. J. Strickcrt, said die million-dollar facility facility is a good long-term investment investment for the nuclear generating station station as well as the residents of Clarington. Continued on Page 2 Mayor Diane Hamrc (left) joins Florence Hooper in unveiling a portrait of the late Ken Hooper at the grand opening last week of the Ken Hooper Memorial Fire Hall on Hwy. 2 in Bowmanville. Friends, family and fire officials paid tribute to Hooper who served in public office for close to three decades, The ceremony was also to mark the advent of round-the-clock municipal lire protection. Meet Clarington's Municipal Election Candidates ... Pages 4-11 Police Seek Public's Help in Fighting Theft and Vandolism ... Page 20 Courtice Teen Wins Award for Battling Leukemia ... Page 1, Sect. 2 "f ■ - ■ -jThe Stork Market Report IvM if/ //ryj (Y Ay MOIIUISON-It's a (iirll SCANLON-It's « ltov! irW Sit 1'agc 14 * • 1 * **♦*♦'♦ Ttl'l'lNS-AliAIU - It's a Girl! Total This Year Boys 97 Girls 91 PRESTON W( • IIHove Si! 623-4433 Bowmanville Shop the Host (SJ Buy from the Best! ff-WWl v hj "O Your /iv<i/ ( iV/ii'/d/ Motors ilni/n I'nr tin 1 /hint yriiru. 25ll, A 10(3 King St, E. 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