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Free Movies Help Food Drive for Salvation Army The Canadian Statesman. Bowman ville, December 19,1990 3 Tenants Association Card SingingiWCWmas Family Nigh i Formed for Beaches Summer residents of the West Beach have recently formed the Port Darlington Tenants' Association. The purpose of the association, association, a press release states, is to act as a liaison organization organization between the membership membership and individuals and organizations organizations involved in the ong-term plan for the preservation preservation of the lakeiront area. They state that since their tenancy for the past few years has been on a yearly basis, they want to work with the landlords to create greater security about their continued status as tenants. The association is hoping to foster co-operative relations relations with those organizations organizations that share a common interest in the lakeiront. These include other beach associations, CLOCA, the Harbour Company, and other other levels of government. "We hope, that by developing developing a close and amiable relationship with these groups, we can more clearly ascertain what will be the future of our cherished lake- front area." Region Learns New Information About Dealing with Trash : The Bowmanville Optimist Club invited children from throughout the community to attend a free screening of a Christmas movie on Saturday in the Bowmanville Mall. The only requirement for admis- a donation of food or toys to the Salvation Optimist Club organizers esti- Thompson, Brett Griffin, Chelsea Caldwell, Tovah Caldwell, Andra Kent and Sarah Campbell are examining examining one of the boxes of toys. With them are: Heather , sion was i 'Army Christmas drive - mate that about 150 youngsters attended the matinee. uy Here, movie-goers (from left) Jason Griffin, Stephen Ding, Ding... Round Two! * Ij Si ii at S! \\ s si I, £ & ■ Dear Sir: First of all, I would like to thank you for publishing my letter of December December 3, 1990, regarding my criticism of your advertising policies. Obviously, you must have agreed with my position, position, or you would not have printed my : comments. ;;;; I do, however, take exception to being being called, "Nelly." I am not a horse. I also, do not see the humour in suggesting suggesting that my style of writing is good therapy for me. I write because I enjoy it, not because it is good for me. 1 Regardless, with your permission, I would like to contribute a weekly col- fu'mn that would 1 address issues of con- J cërri .to all. For example, I would like to express my viëws on the murder of several college women in Montreal last year, and the attitude of men towards ; women before and after that terrible : incident. If you are looking for a name for Griffin; A1 Vaillancourt, Optimist Club Project Chairman; Chairman; Jim Wintonyk, Vice President of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Optimists; and Captain Gary Cooper, of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Salvation Army. Police News An owner of a shop in Courtice reported a break and enter and theft at his business on Dec. 17. Several power tools with an estimated estimated value of $2,300 were stolen. stolen. On Saturday, a resident of Bowmanville parked his vehicle at the Oshawa Centre. Centre. It was struck by an unknown unknown vehicle on the left side. That vehicle then left the scene of the accident. this column, might I suggest we call it "A Bea in My Bonnet." It's catchy, and works nicely with my name. Please let me know if you are interested interested in this column, ana the amount of remuneration I could expect. If you are not, I am sure that one of the other local papers would leap at the opportunity. opportunity. Sincerely, Ms. Bea Woods Town of Newcastle. Editor's Note: Whoa again! It's catchy alright, and we hope we don't catch it. First of all, remuneration is simple...there ain't any. If you can live with that salary, -you have just passed your first lesson in journalism. Secondly, so long as you stay within our guidelines, regardless of what you may believe in, we will consider using your material when space is available. As the saying goes...the ball is now in your court. DURHAM'S ONLY "TOTAL SERVICE NISSAN DEALER" • SALES • SERVICE • LEASING • RENTALS • BODY SHOP • PARTS • RETAIL • WHOLESALE MIDWAY MOTORS ü imissan 1300 Dundas Street East Whitby 668-6828 Customer First OUR VOLUME SELLING MEANS YOU SAVE! The owner of the Tangle- wood Tavern reported that the tavern was broken into ^through the night of Saturday, Saturday, Dec. 15. Someohe used ■ â tire iron to gain entry through the front door. A local resident reported the theft of jewelry and 15 compact discs from his home after a party. The total amount of property stolen is estimated at $1,200. The door window at the Bowmanville Museum was broken over the weekend. The estimated damage was $20. There were two thefts at the Petro Canada Gas Bar on Dec. 13. The first person drove up in a black Trans Am, filled up the vehicle and then left without paying for gas valued at $41. The second second incident occurred when a man in a blue Honda CRX or Civic put 47.8 litres of gas into his tank and then left without paying for fuel valued valued at $30.17. The Durham Region learned a little more about the implications of dumping its garbage business last week. Council, at its last meeting meeting of the year, was given copies of a letter sent to the chairmen and works chairmen chairmen of regions within the Greater Toronto Area. The letter expanded on the statement the environment environment minister made in the legislature in late November concerning the province's role in waste management. Those plans call for the province to form a public sector waste authority to find a waste disposal site. They also include intensifying intensifying waste reduction methods and establishing a new office office for waste reduction in the Ministry of the Environment. Environment. Durham Region Public Works Chairman John Aker said the actions council took in terminating the work being being done on the Whitevale site and the five candidate sites were correct. After meeting with the minister again last week, Councillor Aker said "I understand understand clearly what the region is responsible for and not responsible for". Newcastle Councillor Diane Hamre wanted assurances assurances from Regional Chairman Chairman Gary Herrema and Councillor Aker that if they were going to offer advice and. assi^tencefJpJihe ;,proy- • ince; that the p^éerice won't be expecting'tnem-TOdivulte information^'on : (they, candidate candidate sites. Councillor Aker said any long term site needs to have a willing host and the site would nave to be large enough for a minimum of 25 million tonnes of garbage. He felt there wasn't an area large enough in Durham Durham for a site that size. Chairman Herrema said the advice they will be giving giving the authority will be on what Durham is doing in the way of the 3R's. He added added that the province will be advertising to invite people to make bids on hosting a site. Oshawa Councillor Jim Potticary questioned how much money was in the waste reserve fund since the minister's letter states, "It would be appropriate for the new Authority to assume these assets since it also will be assuming the responsibility responsibility of finding new disposal capacity." But Councillor Aker said the minister stressed she would prefer to leave the funds where they are to be used in aggressive waste diversion diversion and reduction programs. programs. The Region has $16 million million in reserve. The public sector authority authority will be given its mandate in March, Councillor Aker said. Bits & Pieces CORRECTION - Last week's paper mentioned that construction had started on the new medical medical building on Liberty Street South. Unfortunately, Unfortunately, we labelled it as the Liberty House Centre. Centre. It should have been the Liberty Health Centre. Centre. Our apologies for the error. COMEBACK - The Editor's Editor's eldest son who writes 'Pressing Matters" couldn't resist sending along a Globe & Mail clipping clipping that provides some backing for his feelings about the Oka standoff and his designation of those- native sons who participated. It tells of efforts efforts being made to obtain obtain compensation from the province for closing their illegal multi-million dollar cigarette and high- stakes bingo hall operation operation that employed 800 Mohawks and bankrolled Warrior militancy. There was a purse snatching on Thursday, Dec. 13, in Bowmanville. À 68- year-old woman had her purse snatched by three white male youths while she was walking home with her groceries. A small amount of money was taken. There were no injuries. | v V V IV fV V I v y L., tv The finest gifts come in small Choose from a wide assortment of gold jewellery, diamond rings, Longines Wittnauer watches for men and women, family rings and "Daughter's Pride" rings. If you simply can't decide, try a Gift Certificate Certificate from Cathy's Gold, the perfect gift! 78 King St. W., Bowmanville -- 623-1933 The Council of West Durham District Boy Scouts of Canada WEST DURHAM DISTRICT SCOUTS CANADA wishes you the Best of the Season and a Prosperous 1991 MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A SAFE, HAPPY NEW YEAR From the Kinsmen and Kinetics of Bowmanville, Ont. To all the members of the Canadian Armed Forces Stationed overseas on our behalf MIDDLE EAST GERMANY-HAITI CYPRUS - CENTRAL AMERICA PAKISTAN - AFGANISTAN - IRAN/IRAQ ' All of Your Efforts are Truly Appreciated THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM ™ HOLIDAY CLOSURE OF SANITARY LANDFILL SITE THE CARTWRIGHT and SCUGOG TRANSFER STATIONS will be closed on Tuesday, December 25 and Wednesday, December 26, 1990, for the Christmas Holidays. Normal operations will resume on Thursday, December 27,1990. These sites will close again on January 1, 1991, for New Year's Day, and re-open on January 2,1991. W. A. TWELVETREES, P. ENG. COMMISSIONER OF WORKS », : ifï»> 10 -sL - - * : -, ", ■ ■ 'sr'iffA pFy -y . : ;u . / • V r z ' ;<S y ' „ w "« j. 'N mild 1 / ■ .,1 xl S*-." % / ' - *1p .•rjw „ a WA ||M^: . ; r /* ■WV.»,»... ■ ! Dr. Emily Stowe Public School, in Courtice, had a family night Christmas assembly assembly on December 17 that consisted of a carol sing followed by hot chocolate and candy canes. Pictured here, hanging a oversized candy cane on the Christmas tree, are grade four student David Coffin and senior kindergarten student Robynne Mé- ringer.