The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, October 26,1994 5 Candidate Seeks Seat On Board of Education Charmainc Dunn, a resident of Bowmanvillc for ten years, confirmed confirmed her intention to seek a scat on the Northumberland-Clarington Board of Education in Ward two in the upcoming election. Ms. Dunn has served as Chairperson Chairperson of the Employment Equity Committee Committee and as a member of the Communications, Communications, Education, Environmental and Operations and Charmaine Dunn ; Finance Committee's for the Board , of Education. ! "It's an exciting time to be involved involved with educational issues," Ms. -.Dunn said. "There are a number of new initiatives that I would like to be ,a part of," she continued. : "There's growing interest from our parent associations, business and community in the creation of a local Parent Advisory Council." Charmaine explained that it will be an opportunity to improve communications communications and an important vehicle for valuable input in school policies such as codes of conduct, assessment and evaluation. A Native Advisory pouncil has also been established with Alderville Firts Nation. "As an experienced Trustee, I'm dedicated to working co-operatively with parents, teachers and staff in a way drat provides our children with a quality education suitable to the ever changing technological world," Ms. Dunn said. She stresses that while developing community partnerships and responding responding to the increased enrollment by planning new schools in Bowman- ville and Newcastle, the trustees must reduce spending. Ms. Dunn said, "This can be done by utilizing cost-efficient management management strategies, like restructuring transportation, while maintaining a high standard of education." Ms. Dunn emphasizes that it is imperative students have safe schools with a positive learning environment to ensure a successful education. Charmaine, bom and raised in Oshawa, is a five-year member of the Port Darlington Community Association Association and supporter of the preservation of the wetland in the Bowmanvillc area. Recently she received a Community Community Recognition Award from McLean Hunter Cable Systems for hosting 'Matador Country Music' (showcasing local talent). Ms. Dunn also co-ordinated a music music benefit for VOICE, an organization organization for hearing impaired children, this year and is presently auditing a course offered by Trent University at Durham College on Native Studies. Call 623-3948 for further information. information. Deputy Chief Robert Jarvest of Durham Regional Police headquarters headquarters in Oshawa was named Police Officer of the Year for 1994 at an awards banquet held Saturday night. The evening was hosted by the Durham Regional Police Association Association and the Oshawa Central Lions Club to honor retirees from the force and to select an outstanding officer for recognition. With communities all over Durham Durham still shaken by the shooting of three officers and two civilians in Port Perry last Thursday night, the mood at the Jubilee Pavilion was decidedly decidedly pro-police. When Chief Trevor McCagherty took the podium, he wasted no time assuring the audience dial the wounded police and civilians were recovering. His announcement was met with thunderous and sustained applause. The Chief reported that he found the wounded officers in good spirits when he visited them in hospital. He noted that the response to the Port Perry shooting demonstrated that the police forces within Durham are united. "Thanks to police intuition and help from thé public we were able to arrest a suspect a short time after the crimes were committed," he said. Officer of the Year Deputy Chief Robert Jarvest added his own praise for the force. After his own visit to hospital to speak with the recovering officers Jarvest recalled feeling "so proud to csty, integrity and loyally. His brief Bowmanvillc included: Ed Forgctle, be a officer in the Durham Region speech was greeted with loud ap- Marius Basic, 28 years; Stanley Bo- Police Service." plausc. sak, 31 years; and David Smith, 24 Jarvest was selected for his hon- Retirees from 16 Division in years. Police Request Public's Help Following Port Perry Robbery •The Durham Regional Police Service Service will have their Mobile Command Command vehicle stationed near the scene of the robbery at the Bank of Montreal Montreal in the plaza on 7A. Highway. The Mobile command vehicle will be there for the next few days from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. In particular, Police are looking for the following information...The Regional Councillor, Ward 3 My concerns are the lack of facilities for sport and recreation for youth and seniors in our new ' subdivisions. We must face this situation now before preschoolers reach the teen years. 13MMF3 v pan w Save 15 % ™ Lay-away NOW for Christmas Hooper's Jewellers 39 King St. W. 623-5747 Bowmanvillc One of the officers honored at the Durham Region Police Association's Retirement Dinner held in Oshawa Saturday night was David Smith (extreme right) of 16 Division in Bowmanvillc. Terry Ryan (left), of the Durham Regional Police Association, congratulates Smith while his wife, Camille Smith (second from left) and Clarington Mayor Diane Hamre look on. operator of a white van who may have seen the suspects enter the bank. Also, anyone else who may have seen them enter. Police are also looking for anyone who saw a red-coloured 82-88 Cama- ro in the Port Perry area on the day of the incident, Thursday, October 20th. Police are also asking anyone with any information on this incident to come forward. Even information which they feel might be irrelevant should be given to police as this could prove to be important. Those not able to visit the Mobile Command Vehicle should call the Durham Regional Police at 905-579- 1520. Meningitis Cases Continue to Rise The Durham Region Health Department Department confirmed on Tuesday that cases of viral meningitis are still cropping up in the area. Last Wednesday, a 16-year-old Clarington youth was diagnosed with viral meningitis but was released released from hospital and is recuperating recuperating at home. To date, there have been two cases cases of meningococcal diseases and five cases of viral meningitis in Durham. Durham. These occurred over the last three weeks. Because the symptoms of both are the same, the Health Department encourages those who have a fever, stiff neck, headache and/or rash to see their doctor. The doctor will order order laboratory tests to confirm the diagnosis. Police Officer of the Year Deputy Chief Robert Jarvest Elect Reg Wi Halts FOR MAYOR OF CLARINQTON Dependability and Trust ELECT IE Authorized by CFO for the Reg Willatts campaign © Watch for our annual Christmas Gift Guide to be published on Wednesday, November 23rd To reserve space for your advertisement please telephone Display Advertising S8t Canadian Statesman 62 King St. W. 623-3303 Bowmanville i * r. i emw™ « «*«ï »