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Meetings for the organization and every year. planning of the biggest Santa Claus the best Senior and Junior works. fun and maybe get a little bit of The theme of this fall’s ex ­ The judges also hope to introduce Parade between Toronto and travaganza is “Santa Claus is Com­ exercise in while you ’re at it, you ’re t Montreal got underway last week. a new trophy this year which will guaranteed a fabulous time. ing to Town” which will feature be presented to the best filler in floats, clowns, and musical groups. For further information or to This year’s parade is scheduled the parade. notify the Santa Claus Parade Com­ to set off down the streets from Cen­ And making a return to Bowman- mute of your intention to partici­ tral Public School towards Memo­ With over two months left to pre­ ville this year following several pare, there is still plenty of time to pate in the parade, please contact rial Park at 10:30 a.m. on November year s absence will be the popular any of the following: 17,1984. make your contribution to this York Steel Band from Toronto, a year’s parade. The Committee is in­ Parade Chairman-Charlie Trim Now entering its twenty-third band that thrills crowds on all occa­ viting all Service Clubs, groups or at 623-3908; Secretary-Darla Allen season, the Santa Claus Parade has sions. any interested citizens to enter a at 623-1277; Floats-Ede Cole at 623- developed into a tremendous event, After the long march down Bow- float or filler in this year’s Christ­ 2405; Fillers-Marie Baker at 623- which draws participation from manville ’s main street, the Commit­ mas celebration. 5656; Costumes-Lynn Killingbeck at 623-4228; Bands-Jim Baker at 623- various local groups and attracts tee will be judging the entries Even if you just want to come out more and more enthusiastic crowds which will see trophies awarded to 5656; and Advertising-Marg Crago and have some good old-fashioned at 623-2259.

f ) ^ ;\]b j;i%\ '"Tfi I llxbv -7 fl EB i ,\! : I 1^12, I X ;; • 1 (iMâi r L r 1.1/if'-//!.' ,• !" 1/ f , : ■"'■■■■ ' • y c 'T<, ■ ■■ ■ ., / - ; V Issue 38 32 Pages ____ BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19,1984 35 e per copy 130th Year x Slaughterhouse Plans Hit Opposition A council committee has rejected slaughterhouse situated on the us have decided to reside here,” meat cutting, meat processing and plans for a slaughterhouse south of proposed site,” said A1 McKay, a said Mr. McKay. He suggested that specialty meat business. Animals Tyrone, after hearing that the delegate from a committee oppos­ a slaughterhouse should either be would be slaughtered no more than majority of residents in the im­ ing the abattoir. located in a less populated rural two days per week and a maximum mediate vicinity feared the plan­ He added that of the 21 property area or in an industrial park. of 20 would be on the site at any one ned abattoir would lower property owners closest to the site, 17 have Five opponents of the project ad­ time. values. recorded their opposition. Newcastle Village was busy Saturday afternoon when the local dressed the council committee The 32 x 64 building would cost Chamber of Commerce held its Fall Festival. The major attraction of “Eighty-nine households are “The present zoning is agricul ­ Monday. They indicated that they between $60,000 and $70,000, he strongly opposed to a ture and this is the reason many of the Festival was the parade that wound its way through the village. were afraid the slaughterhouse said. Many floats took part as well as these young riders whose battery pow­ would not only lower property Several farmers told councillors ered trikes wheeled them around the parade route. More photos of the values, but also endanger the water they supported the abattoir. They parade appear on the front page of the second section. supply and generally interfere with argued that it is needed because no their enjoyment of their property. other slaughter facilities are avail ­ However, Bryan Davies, a sol­ able in the immediate area. icitor for the owners of the meat . Tom Pleasance told councillors Technicality Ends Hearing processing facility, told members of that the building would save him a the town ’s general purpose commit­ drive of 17 miles to a An Ontario Municipal Board been filed one day after deadlines tee Monday that the size of the oper­ slaughterhouse out of town. hearing into the development of for objections. ation is modest. Lawrence Avery expressed a land off High St., in Bowmanville Reg Willatts, one of the High St. “This is not intended to be a similar view and stated that a was adjourned last Thursday after residents in opposition to the large-scale slaughterhouse, ” he slaughterhouse is an essential part ruling that citizens who oppose the CEAN development, said after the said, in outlining the plans of his of a farming community. “It’s an ex ­ development had failed to give hearing that he is disappointed the client, Wilhelm Ullrich. He said it tended part of a farming opera- satisfactory notice. residents did not have the chance would be used in the family-owned Turn to Page 2 The member of the OMB presid­ to state their case. ing over last week’s hearing agreed The group had objected to the lo­ with legal arguments preventing cation of a road leading to the sub ­ the board from hearing the case. division, arguing that traffic and F ate Excludes Lawrence Approximately 90 residents have headlights would interfere with signed a petition indicating their existing houses on High St. opposition to plans for the 50-unit subdivision on vacant land behind Library to Receive From Mulroney’s Cabinet High St. Mr. J. Wigley, solicitor for CEAN *4,000 for New Books An unusual set of circumstances making by ,M>.v Mulroney was his Newcastle’s library system will excluded Hon. Allan Lawrence longtime friendship with the Hop. Investments, told the hearing that a group of six residents in opposi­ receive an additional $4,000 for new from a post in Prime Minister Brian George Hees of Northumberland. books if a recommendation from Mulroney ’s cabinet this week. He had supported Mr. Mulroney in tion to the project had failed to note their reasons for objecting. Old reg ­ the town ’s general purpose commit­ Naturally, he was disappointed, his leadership bid last year while tee sees final approval at next but “It’s not the end of the world,” Mr. Lawrence backed Mr. Crosbie. ulations did not require reasons for objections. An objection alone week’s meeting of town council. Tractor Pullers Donate to Big Brothers he told The Statesman in an inter­ Once the Prime Minister had de­ As a means of cost-cutting, the li­ view on Tuesday. cided to reward Mr. Hees by making could be filed with the OMB. The Big Brothers of Newcastle received a donation of $261 as a result But new regulations state that brary’s book budget has been Mr. Lawrence had been the Jus ­ him Veterans’ Affairs Minister trimmed by approximately $12,000 of this month ’s Bowmanville Tractor Pull held at Thistle Valley Park. tice critic as a member of Her there was no way he could justify both a notice of objection and the Roger Swan (left), a representative of the many organizers and particip­ reasons must be presented. this year. Majesty’s loyal opposition in the another cabinet post in the neigh ­ However, the possibility of in­ ants who took part in the pull, is shown here as he presents the cheque previous government and had done boring constituency of Durham- Because of the irregularity in the to Murray O’Brien, vice president of the Big Brothers. way in which the matter was ap­ creasing the municipal grant to the a tremendous amount of work pre­ Northumberland. library was recently investigated paring for a possible take over by At this point in time, Mr. Lawr­ pealed, the OMB ruled that it did not have jurisdiction and could not by a joint committee of councillors the PC party. With this background ence says he will have plenty of and library board members. and the fact that he was Solicitor- work to do in Ottawa to keep him hear the case.. Fire Prevention Open House A second objection to the project Their recommendations were General and Consumer and Corpo­ busy. And there’s always the possi­ considered Monday at a meeting of Newcastle’s fire department has up displays in part of thé parking rate Affairs Minister in the Joe bility of obtaining some future post­ was also considered but it was ruled out of order because it had the general purpose and adminis­ announced plans for an open house lot east of the Police and Fire Clark government, it seemed ing. tration committee^ at Fire Station One, in Bowman­ Building. Inside the fire station, reasonable for him to expect that ville, as part of Fire Prevention slides and movies will be shown he might play a related role in the Week activities starting October 8. and there will be a free draw for a new government. “Because of the tremendous re­ smoke alarm and fire extinguisher. But, it was not to be. Newfound ­ sponse last year, again we will be The committee recommended ap­ land’s John Crosbie and former inviting elementary school stu ­ proval of the arrangements for Fire Prime Minister Joe Clark were dents and their parents to visit the Prevention Week, subject to final given top spots in the new cabinet. WIN A TRIP FOR TWO TO FLORIDA - This Saturday, RED CROSS DISPLAY - The local branch of the Red Open House at Fire Station One,” confirmation from town council. Clark took over External Affairs, the Canadian Statesman will be sponsoring the Cross will be setting up a display in the Bowmanville r : said Chief Jim Aldridge in a report The week’s activities also call for with Crosbie going to the Justice United Way Yard Sale and Auction at the Bowman­ Mall on Saturday, outlining all the services the or­ to the town ’s general purpose and a formal proclamation of Fire Pre­ role, wiping out Mr. Lawrence’s ville High School gymnasium. Besides picking up ganization provides. The display will be at the Mall administration committee Monday. vention Week by the municipal hoped for spot. some great treasures at bargain prices, you could from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The fire department plans to set council. The second factor in the decision win a trip for two to Florida. You don ’t even have to buy anything, just fill out an entry form and bring it to the sale on Saturday. Remember, all proceeds HOUSE LEAGUE HOCKEY MEETING - The W 3>, from the sale will go directly to United Way commu ­ BMHA / House League is having a general meeting nity services. For more details, about the draw and this Sunday, September 23rd at 3:00 p.m. All parents the sale, see the advertisement in this week’s States­ are encouraged to attend so that any myths and man. ______misunderstandings can be cleared up. The meeting takes place in Court Room One at the Police and PLEASE HELP US NOW - There’s still time to do­ Fire Building. nate items for Saturday’s sale. Please bring any­ thing that you can contribute to the trailer parked in the lot across from the Bowmanville Senior Pub ­ LEGION WEEK UNDERWAY - Just a reminder that lic School. If you have no way of getting your arti­ Legion Week is in full swing at Branch 178 headquar ­ cles to the trailer, please call Preston Transport at ters. All members and non- members are invited to the Queen Street headquarters, plus on Saturday 623-4433, or the Canadian Statesman at 623-3303 for I free pickup. Please put a suggested price on any night, a dance is planned to close out the week. Call items you donate. Thanks. the Legion Hall for more information. SILVIA COMING TO SALE - Our local Olympic marathon star, Silvia Ruegger, will be on hand KAWARTHA DOWNS NIGHT - This Saturday Saturday morning at the Statesman / United Way night is Bowmanville and Hampton Night at Yard Sale to meet her many fans, and help sell Kawartha Downs. Besides the races on Saturday, souvenir United Way programs. Silvia is now attend­ many events are planned to recognize visitors from ing Guelph University and has taken time out from Bowmanville and Hampton. The races start at 7:30 her studies to help the United Way campaign. Let’s p.m. For information or transportation, call 623- give her a warm welcome on Saturday morning. 3811. INTERESTED IN SCOUTING? - Anyone interested TERRY FOX RUN - Pledge sheets are now available in joining the Salvation Army Beavers, Scouts or for the annual Terry Fox run on September 23rd. Venturers may register by phoning 623-5680 or 623- The 10 kilometer run is slated to start at 9:00 a.m. 2689 for information. All boys are welcome. at the Memorial Park clubhouse If you are in­ terested, pledge sheets may be picked up at NOW THAT’S EMBARRASSING - Last Sunday, we McGregor Drugs or Beaver Lumber. thought we would get in a little pre-season shotgun practice at the Orono Turkey Shoot. With all the STILL COMPETING - Ex-hockey pros Tom confidence of an experienced hunter we stood up Simpson and Steve West have been going strong Flag-Raising Formally Launches United Way Campaign and blasted the small target about 75 feet away. Our recently in two sporting functions. They played for first shot scored a respectable seven hits on the a Whitby slo-pitch team in a championship tourna ­ Mayor Garnet Rickard hoisted the flag Monday president of the Oshawa, Whitby, Newcastle United target. However, our confidence was shattered when ment in Rochester, and lost. But, they switched to morning to formally launch the 1984 United Way Way and Maurice Preston, campaign chairman for a young girl levelled her barrel and fired 14 pellets their old sport, as members of Buster ’s Roadhouse Campaign in the Town of Newcastle. Assisting His the Town of Newcastle. This year’s United Way goal into the 2"x3" card. We think we’ll stick to shooting hockey team and won their first tournament of the Worship at the Hag-raising in front of the Bowman­ is $1,728,000. with cameras for a while yet. season in Pickering. ville Police and Fire Building arc: Rick Gay (left) tolU'r ‘X X:;XV'-