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1 i i PAGE 2THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, JANUARY 8,2003 www.durhamregion.com Police raids net drugs and guns Member of outlaw bike gang Black Pistons among accused BY STEPHEN SHAW Staff Writer DURHAM - An alleged outlaw biker was among three people busted in Whitby in one of several recent drug raids across Durham Region, police police say. Officers with the biker and drug enforcement units executed a search warrant last Friday at a Whitby apartment apartment on Brock Street North, seizing about 22 grams of cocaine, Durham Regional Police said. Two brothers and a woman were arrested. Samuel Carmen Patrick 39, Wesley Patrick, 36, and Lisa Michelle Humphrey, 24, all of that address, have been charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession for the purpose of trafficking. Wesley Patrick, n suspected member member of the Outlaws motorcycle gang puppet club known as the Black Pis tons, and Ms. Humphrey also face an additional charge of possessing crime proceeds. Meanwhile, drug officers were kept hopping over the holidays with a scries of unrelated raids that led to guns and drugs seizures, police said. On Dec. 22, in Clarington, the squad assisted uniform officers who had discovered a small marijuana grow operation in a home on Edward Street in Newcastle. Ten charges were laid against a 41-year-old woman, her 18-year-old son and a 17-year-old youth, police said. Officers seized two loaded guns and closed a pot lab during a Dec. 27 search of a Bruce Street residence in Oshawa. Two adults face 14 charges. Three days later the drug squad raided a Simcoe Street North home in Columbus, discovering yet another marijuana operation and two more guns, police said. A father and his teenaged son are charged with 18 counts. Alleged drug money, cocaine and a loaded handgun were recovered Jan. 2 and Jan. 3 following unrelated incidents incidents in Whitby, Oshawa and Cour- tice. RON PIETRONI RO/Statesman photo A smile and a song HAMPTON - Students at M.J. Hobbs Senior Public School hosted local seniors from the community community for lunch and entertainment that was provided by the school's choir and band. Choir members members Stefanie Kadykalo (left) and Amie-Lee Perri shared a smile and a song. Clanngtm Leading the Way ^ 905-623-3379 info@municipality.clarington.on.ca Clarington BOARD OF TRADE i - The Voice of Business ~ "Business development and job creation are key factors in developing healthy and vibrant communities". The Clarington Board of Trade and the Municipality are pleased to launch the Business Retention and Expansion Program (BR&E) into the Municipality of Clarington. The approach combines the initiative of community business visits with a systematic interview process, using community leaders and other citizens to make it work. This combination is the real secret to effective and well-managed economic development that leads to increased economic opportunities and improved quality of life in a community says, Suzanne McCrimmon, Economic Development Manager and Project Co-ordintator. For further information please contact Suzanne McCrimmon at the Clarington Board of Trade, 905-623-3106. Clarington Community Services Winter Session Recreation Programs Now that Christmas is over, it's time to line up your recreation programs for the winter sessionl! Programs will be starting early in the new yearl Guitar Lessons- Saturday January 11 Junior Drama- Saturday January 11 Drama for Kids - Saturday January 11 Rock n'Roll Jam -Sunday January 12 Introduction to Leadership - Thursday January 16 Register by EAZY REG, 623-eazy (3299) or online www.claringtoneazyreg.ca Please refer to your Clarington Winter Community Guide, or call (905)623- 3379 ext. 272 for information. iCLAHWOTON «23-EA7Y (32M) www.clarlngtoneazyreg.ca 'As!* i \ f . tV-s!" 0 Iff # <®f Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee T he Ontario Ministry of Transportation has initiated the Environmental Assessment study for the Highway 407 East Completion. The section of Highway 407 through Clarington will be approximately 48 kms. As well, a north-south, highway to connect Highway ,407 with Highway 401 is also proposed in the vicinity of Solina Road. Due to the scale of the project throuefri Clarington, the Highway 407 extension has the potential to significantly affect the entire community. In order to facilitate facilitate public input on the Highway 407 East project, Clarington Council is establishing a Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee and is requesting applications from individuals individuals interested in sitting on the Committee. The Committee will provide advice to Clarington Council, from a community community perspective, regarding the need and justification for the highway, the proposed Terms of Reference, and. the environmental, social, cultural and economic issues associated with the proposed highway. If you are a resident of Clarington and are interested in an appointment to this Committee, please submit your application to the Municipal Clerk's Department by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2003. Application forms are available at the MunicipaFAdministrative Centre and at the Municipality of Clarington website at www.municipality.clarington.on.ca. Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T.," Municipal Clerk Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 &T\ f'Jk *... \„ ■ CLARINGTON RESIDENTS The Municipality of Clarington has in effect By-law 93-144 as amended, a By-law which regulates the clearing away and removal of snow and ice from roofs of buildings and from sidewalks within the Municipality. By-law 93-144 states: -y-l/v ÿïfÿ EVERY OWNER/OCCUPANT IS TO ENSURE SIDEWALKS ABUTTING THEIR H&Zpï PROPERTY ARE CLEARED OF SNOW/ICE WITHIN 12 HOURS AFTER A FALL OF SNOW, RAIN OR HAIL. IN THE EVENT A FALL OF SNOW HAS AN ACCUMULATION IN EXCESS OF "TA sV S.iM g- m k 4 U 7V" 20CM, THE 12 HOUR TIME FRAME FOR CLEARING AWAY SNOW WILL BE EXTENDED TO 36 HOURS. • IF THE SIDEWALK REMAINS SLIPPERY, SUITABLE MATERIAL MUST BE SPREAD TO ALLEVIATE THE HAZARD. • SIDEWALKS MUST BE KEPT FREE OF SLIPPERY SURFACES, SNOW, SLUSH OR ICE, BETWEEN FALLS OF SNOW, RAIN OR HAIL. • THE MUNICIPALITY MAY HAVE THE WORK DONE AND THE RESULTING COST ASSESSED AGAINST THE OWNER. • NO NOTICE NEED BE GIVEN PRIOR TO ANY WORK BEING CARRIED OUT. WITH EVERYONE'S ADHERENCE TO THESE REQUIREMENTS AND EVERYONE'S EVERYONE'S DILIGENCE IN CARRYING OUT THE NECESSARY WORK, OUR SIDEWALKS WILL REMAIN ACCESSIBLE AND SAFE FOR CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, THE HANDICAPPED AND ANYONE WHO HAS OCCASION TO USE THEM DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. » SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CALL THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AT 905-623-3379, EXT. 239 m -• Your Input is Requested! 2 I n our continuing effort to deliver quality customer service, the Municipality of Clarington Is working with an Independent research company to design and Implement a confidential survey that covers a wide range of topics and provides you with an opportunity to express your views on this Important Issue. The survey Is completely anonymous and you can participate in a couple of ways. Surveys (by Department and for the Corporation Itself) are online at www.eoWt-n0d.com aa well, printed versions of these surveys are also available at the Municipal Administration Centre (town hall) at the Customer Service Desk. Completed surveys can be dropped off at the town hall and any of our recreation facilities. " ;■ iv w For more Information about the Customer Service Survey please contact the Communications A Tourism Office at 905-623-3379 or by small lnfoOmunlclpalltyclarlngton.on.ca www.municipality.clarington.on.ca