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@ THE OSHAWA TIMES, Mendey, December 31, 1962 Plebiscites Feature Bowmanville's Year (Editor's Note: The follow- During | 1962, more than doubled the number of births compared with the fumber of deaths, There were 414 births and 173 deaths, four still births and 45 marriage li- cences were registered by th Division Registrar. ' TAX COLLECTION Current tax collections have been good and the collection of arrears has progressed since council instituted the tax regis- tration procedure. ELECTIONS The town did not have a mun- feipal election in 1962 because of the biennial election system that Was approved by the electorate in 1959. However two votes. were held this year. The first was the Sunday movie and sport lebescite and the second was Bowmanville e four liquor questions. A total/Verage rooms, of 30.49 per cent of the eligible|men's beverage rooms, 1801 to voters indicated their approval|1124; dining lounges, 1754 in of Sunday sports and movies,/favor, 1230 against; and liquor town council processed $1 by- laws. Perhaps the most signifi- cant was the third reading of Bylaw 1833, providing for the construction of a sanitary sewer, watermain and bridge to ser- vice the industrial area on the Base Line road. This bylaw had been given two readings by the 1961 council, however, final 4 enactment was deferred, pend- ing a firm commitment by an iolesre to locate in this area, In November, the bylaw was > given third and final reading JACK REID 1783 to. 1160; 1367 and has been implemented to the extent that construction tenders have been called. During the year, the Ontario Municipal Board held one hearing in the town for purpose of approving zoning changes throughout the}, community, FINANCE The 1962 annual budget amounted to $932,767.42, an in- crease of $66,315.42 over 1961. In- creased assessment and a small surplus, however, assisted to the extent of a slight reduction in the local mill rates. SEWAGE ~ 0 peer i Si OS ue ga nc at OY ee ys HY Plant Highlight In Mayor's View By MAYOR IVAN M. HOBBS The 1962 town council seemed to be one of the most active in recent years, The co-operation of committee chairmen and the various departments has been most helpful in making this a very successful year. Highlight of the year would seem to be the decision of the N. E. Sweet Co. to locate its new plant in the Base Line in- dustrial area. Council's decision to service this area indicates the interest and enthusiasm prevailing in re- spect to. the promotion of Bow- manville's industrial possibili- ties, Every effort has been made and will continue to be made in future. A new 1,000 gallon per day sewage treatment plant was anew and went into opera- ion, ROADS In 1962 the roads and streets department laid five and six- tenths miles of pavement, which has left very little unpaved road- way in the town. There were 134 building per- mits issued during the year totalling $785,831.75. These in- cluded 112 residential permits MAYOR HOBBS our industrial expansion pro-|' gram. From a financial standpoint council's spending has been in line with the prepared annual estimates In 1962, the mill rate was re- ( ge Rg are a gee eatntee ae Year Marks Record At School For Boys JOHN BAIN eins Si boat be c for 8, Bowmanville, Ont.) This past year has seen an unprecedented number of boys being sent to the school for training. Most of this influx| A appeared to be the result of our rapidly expanding popula- tion in the province; that is to say, there is a greater number of children between the ages uf 10 to 16 years 'to get into trouble than ever before. As a result of cs | to cope with an overpopulated school, all facilities were strained to the utmost. However, despite this, we feel we had a very. successful year, Our facilities were increased with additions to our staff, parti- cularly in the academic and vocational field. As a result, boys were offered a wider range of courses in regard to and vocational nt of Education inter- mediate tertificate (Grade 10) was given to boys successfully passing their exams. This year also saw the open- 1959), a new sheet metal shop,the Bowmanville and Cobourg|money was to be and a new paint shop. Also, a renovation program was under- taken in the auto mechanics shop, with the building being completely re-equipped. CHIEVEMENTS The schoo] Bugle Band had.a most successful year, being well received in the various communities in the area, En-' gagements were played in Osh- awa, Bowmanville, Orono, Camp Borden and other centres. The schoo} Cadet Corps com- pleted a 'ucst successful sea- son by spending two weeks at Camp Borden under canvas and receiving high praise for its efficiency and efforts. The corps' Bugle Band was 'nvited to return ts Camp Borden in August to lead the - "passing out" parade for the Cadet Corps of Western Ontario. Our corps also won the physi- cal training championship' of Eastern Oniario, taking the Strathcona trust challenge tro- phy from Ashbury College. ATHLETICS This year, a soccer team was entered in the junior district league and a!though they failed door sports yy -- was the feature' spi A This fall a Gini has meant the resuming of our in- volleyball, basketbal, swine ong, and floor hockey 4 @ have also entered a team in Bowmanville Midget Hockey Series and our team is undefeated so far this season. Joseph Bruneau, Faces Charge Of Extortion -- HAMILTON ig yt y Hope was charged Saturday with exhortation after police staked out a street ya where Police said a Hamilton busi- hessman was threatened a man who told him to leave at a certain corner. Police were called and they man to mark the money and do- as he had been told. . Police declined to identify the a or the nature of the extor ion, FESTIVE SEASON Christmas saw more than 200 boys being their honor to travel to their homes all over the province fot a holiday vacation. The are placed on their honor to re- turn to the school on schedule. BIG TROUT CATCH HAMILTON, N.Z. (CP) = placed on|Two local -businessmen 203 trout in three days of fishing on Lake Taupo: The sh boysjaveraged a little over pounds for a total weight of pounds. The Noavioet" anion On behalf of. the staff and|84 pounds. boys we would like to express best wishes for a happy New| Year to all the people and organizations of the district who through their interest and sup- port have helped to make our' year so successful. FREQUENTLY ILL TOKYO (Reuters) -- Japan- ese get ill, on the average, twice a year and spend 26 days Concie eee to your questions about SPACE '| Are satellites free of gravity?. .. Once a rocket is in space how without the complicated launch- a year in bed, according to the welfare ministry here. Colds and other respiratory ailments account for. 33.1 per cent of the illness. (for both repairs and new dwell- mits, (two for new establishment and 17 for repairs and altera- tions); one industry, one separ- ate school and an apartment building. ing apparatus used on earth? In January Reader's Digest read the answers to these and 12 other major questions about space. Get your copy today. duced slightly and every effort will again be made to hold the rate without limiting the services required by our taxpay- ers. There were 637 in favor of Sun-|lounges, 1602 for and day movies and 457 against; 696) against. The latter two questions fm favor of Sunday sports andjfailed'to have the required 60 451 against. per cent majority. In October, Bowmanville's| BYLAWS electorate rejected women's be- During 1962, Bowmanville eee sar During the year, approximate- ly 9000 feet of sanitary and storm sewer was laid through- out the town and a plan was formulated to extend and replac considerable storm sewers in the to make the playoffs, they had a satisfactory season. An inter-school track and field meet between St. John's training school, Uxbridge and ing of an addition to our voca- tional training shops which in- cluded a replacement wood- working shop (the original shop was destroyed by fire in Feb. HERE ARE THE SIMPLE CONTEST RULES @ Have the doctor state the exact time and place of baby's birth, sex and name, plus the name and address of the parents in Whitby, using the coupon at the bottom of this page. Entries must be made only on the coupon provided on this page. @ Send or bring same to the Whitby editor, Whitby office, The Oshawa Times, before 12 noon January 17th, 1963, the closing date. Re _-- @ The baby born to legally married parents residing within the Town of Whitby, first after midnight on December 31 1962, will be declared by the judges winner of the 1963 First Baby Contest, providing that due entry is made on the certificate below aig og signed. The first baby need not ang og Ay born in Whitby, but the parents must be bona-fide Whitby residents. THE TOWN OF WHITBY'S FIRST BABY OF 1963 BORN OF WHITBY PARENTS WILL RECEIVE A GREAT MANY VALUABLE GIFTS The Merchants of the Town of Whitby have joined together to welcome the first baby born to the Town of Whitby par- ents. The handsome gifts to be given by these merchants to the first arrival in the New Year are an- nounced in the ad- vertisements on this page. CLIP THE CERTIFICATE-OF-BIRTH COUPON BELOW . .¢ BE SURE THAT IT IS PROPERLY FILLED IN. Greetings to the FIRST BABY of 1963 = We take great pleasure in presenting to the Mother of the first baby in '63 a suitable Gift, To The First WHITBY BABY IN 1963 We are proud to present a pair of LA PARISETTE SOFT SOLED BABY SHOES Made by Canada's Monufacturer of Infants' Shoes. COLLINS SHOES 119 BROCK ST. SOUTH WHITBY To Whitby's FIRST BABY of 1963 A Suitable Gift From YOUNG MODERNS 668-5022 FLOWERS to Delight Her We will give a beautiful arrangement of flowers to the mother of the First Whitby Baby Born in 1963. J. BURTINSKY FLORIST Best Wishes TO THE First Whitby Baby of 1963 It will be our pleasure to present you with a Curved Handle SILVER FEEDING SPOON BEAUTY CLINIC. WHITBY JEWELLERS Whitby Plaza 306 DUNDAS WEST 135 BROCK ST. SOUTH With Much Pleasure... We would like to present to the First Baby of 1963 A Suitable Gift Compliments otf COURTICE PHARMACY BROCK ST. N. WHITBY Congratulations FIRST BABY OF 1963 The Town of Whitby We are proud to present you with a suitable gift HILLCREST DAIRY WHITBY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL DUNDAS ST. WEST FOR THE FIRST WHITBY BABY OF 1963. We would like to present a suitable gift compliments of ALLIN'S DRUG STORE WHITBY To All -- Happy New Year The Oshawa Times Certificate of Birth Our baby was Oomi-ot: 3.55 cas OF OT. ae i och i ces 08 Congratulations to WHITBY'S FIRST BABY OF 1963 A Suitable Gift Compliments of JURY & LOVELL LIMITED 317 BROCK ST. S. WHITBY PLAZA 668-3394 BEST WISHES FOR 1963 -- . : NG se day of January, 1963. Parent's Name.... . Address. . Nome: of baby. ......... Signature of parent Sex of baby Attending Physician.......... ! certify that the above-mentioned baby was born at the time stated herein. fevele eferetetefetare «