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14 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, July 17,1991 Regional Police Unveil Crime-Fighting Computer by Mei-Lin Stichbury Last Thursday, the Durham Regional Police revealed newly-installed computers in police cruisers cruisers that will greatly assist assist officers in their duties. duties. Back in 1987, the Durham Durham Regional Police acknowledged acknowledged a need for a more efficient and more extensive communications communications system. The original system, implemented in 1976, was adequate for a fleet that consisted of only 70 vehicles. The voice radio system, however, became inefficient for the current fleet which consists of approximately approximately 180 vehicles. With the increase in police vehicles and the new 9-1-1 emergency number in effect, an upgraded upgraded system was desperately desperately needed to dispatch dispatch and receive information. The new computer system, system, totalling $1.35 million, million, consists of two components: components: a Computer Aided Dispatching (CAD) system and Mobile Digital Digital Terminals (MDT) for the patrol vehicles. The CAD system provides provides the dispatchers with immediate information, information, on calls and units, as well as updated reports on the status of calls. ix ; ; . H : Durham Regional Police officers now have a new partner in their cruisers. A mobile digital terminal which is shown beside the steering wheel in this photo Can link the cruiser with the Canadian Police Information Centre and the Provincial Automobile Registration Information System. This will allow police to have faster access to important information. The system will enable police to respond more quickly to 9-1-1 calls and to track down licence plate numbers with greater ease. Sgt. Dave Cowie is pictured in the above cruiser equipped with the newly-installed mobile terminal. The Durham Regional Police Service unveiled their $1.35 million computer aided dispatching (CAD) system in a news conference last Thursday. With readily available information, information, dispatching is made quicker and is more organized. The Mobile Digital Terminals will be mounted mounted on metal "tree" stands beside the steering wheel. The MDTs will be linked to the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) and the Provincial Automobile Registration Information System (PARIS) for quick access to licence plate numbers. The MDTs will allow officers to call up incident information ana also to transmit information to other cruisers or to the dispatcher. Police in their vehicles vehicles will be able to do their own checks without having to call the dispatcher, dispatcher, therefore the response response time is cut down. That's something which is very important in a vital vital situation, explained Staff Sgt. Derek Denson. John Rycroft, information information systems branch manager, manager, noted that the MDTs will also provide safety and functionality. "The unit is compact and everything is at the officer's officer's fingertips." He explained that the electronic keypad controls controls everything from the roof lights to the sirens. Deputy Chief Doug Bulloch called the new system the best possible state-of-the-art equip- ' ment on the market. "It is the best money can buy," he said. Sgt. Denson stressed, however, that humans, not computers, will be making the decisions. The computers merely aid the dispatcher or officer officer in making a quick and accurate decision by providing required information. information. "It's still a people- oriented system. We are not going voiceless, either. either. Between 90 and 95% of. contact will be verbal," said Sgt. Denson. Radio contact will still be kept between cruisers and the communications room. Training in 9-1-1 and MDT is still ongoing and is expected to be completed completed in the near future. TIPS 0N- HOW TO WRITE A CLASSIFIED AD THAT SELLS " , mectric, 19 cU - ft *' Ge ^f lce maker, automatic sold automatic ice u ^ oV mg, years old, ê • Q or best o * MWeen S ell immediate^. ooo-oooo 1. Use a KEYWORD. This immediately tells the reader exactly what it is you have to sell. 2. Make your description CLEAR and FACTUAL. State the year, make, model, color, size, and tell what condition the item is. Also state the special features. 3. State the PRICE. Successful Classified advertisers have learned that the price in an ad helps increase the chances for results. 4. If there's a genuine sense of URGENCY, say so. The words, "We're Moving" or "Must Sell Fast" suggests that readers respond immediately. 5. Include your PHONE NUMBER. Classifieds get results fast and often generate immediate sales. If you cannot be available to answer the phone at all times, be sure to specify special calling times such as "after 6 PM" or "Before 11 AM". If you need assistance ask one of our friendly AD-VISORS to help you word your ad. Call 623-3303 The Canadian Statesman Newcastle Independent 62 King St. W. Bowmanville CARTWRIGHT HIGH SCHOOL ONTARIO SCHOLARS 1991 Jennifer Fletcher Jennifer is a graduate of Cartwright High School. Jennifer will be attending the University of Guelph in the Akedemia Program. Jennifer Jennifer was awarded the University University of Guelph Presidents Scholarship. In addition, Jennifer also was the recipient recipient of the University Women's Women's Scholarship and the Canadian Canadian Principal's Association Scholarship. Dioxin Found in Lake Richard Green Richard is a graduate of Cartwright High. School. Richard will be attending the University of Guelph majoring in Agricultural Engineering. Engineering. Laura Jensen Laura is a graduate of Cartwright High School. Laura will be attending Trent University majoring in English. .Traces of dioxin were detected detected in four locations on Lake Ontario and Lake Superior, Superior, the Ministry of the Environment announced recently recently with the release of the 1991 Guide to Eating Ontario Sport Fish. Recently improved analytical analytical techniaues have ena-. bled ministry laboratories to test for 17 different toxic isomers isomers of dioxins and diben- zofurans. Significant levels of some of these dioxins were discovered in samples from the following locations: Lake Ontario: Jordan Harbour, for all tested sizes of lake trout; and the Credit River mouth for all tested sizes of lake trout and brown trout. Lake Superior: Peninsula Peninsula Harbour and Jackfish Bay, for lake trout greater than 55 cm. (22 inches) in size. A number of other Great Lakes and inland locations were monitored but their dioxin dioxin and dibenzofuran levels were found to be no higher than one to six parts per trillion trillion (ppt). The ministiy places places restrictions only on those fish whose dioxin level exceeds exceeds 20 ppt. The ministry also announced announced that long-term monitoring of Great Lakes locations has indicated declining declining levels of banned substances substances such as PCBs and mirex. In some areas of Lake Ontario, for example, declining levels of these sub- s tances have enabled the ministry to remove all restrictions restrictions on the consumption consumption of chinook salmon, cono salmon and rainbow trout up to 75 cm (30 inches). These and other findings are contained in the Guide to eating Ontario Sport Fish. The annual guide provides provides anglers and consumers with up-to-date information on recommended levels of consumption of sport fish from lakes ana rivers throughout Ontario and many locations on the Great Lakes and connecting channels. channels. Carried out in conjunction conjunction with the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ontario Ontario sport fish monitoring program is the most extensive extensive of its kind. The consumption consumption guidelines are based on Canadian federal standards, and are the most thorough of any jurisdiction in North America. Fish are collected and sent to the Ministry of the Environment ' laboratories where they are analysed for up to 60 different substances, substances, including mercury, PCBs, mirex and DDT. Yellowlees Clan Holds Picnic Aaron Lishman Aaron is a graduate of Cartwright High School. Aaron Aaron is planning a year of travel before attending University. University. Matt Massie Matt is a graduate of Cartwright High School. Matt will be attending Trent University majoring in English. English. Sharri Masterson Sharri is a graduate of Cartwright High School. Sharri will be attending York Univérsity majoring in English. Sharri is the recipient recipient of the York University 4 year Entrance Scholarship. Tanya McLean Tanya is a graduate of Cartwright High School. Tanya will be attending the University of Guelph majoring majoring in Business. Council Briefs The>':Toÿnjjm^ Newcastle. councillors .'gavfe" their endorsement endorsement to the Rolling Thunder Theatre Group of Ontario on Monday. This endorsement will not include any financial support. However, Town Council has passed a resolution resolution aimed at helping the group to receive funding from provincial ministries dealing with disabled people. people. A resolution endorsed by Oshawa City Council and now by Newcastle Council asks the appropriate provincial provincial ministries "whose, mandate mandate includes persons with special needs, to financially support the continuation of The Rolling Thunder Theatre Theatre Group." The Planning Department Department of the Town of Newcastle Newcastle will be receiving and then preparing a report for the Ministry of Housing. "The government wants to examine Ontario's housing housing problems and opportunities opportunities from a broad perspec tive as part of developing initiatives for future years," says a memo from Dave Cooke, the provincial minister minister in charge of housing. The Town is being asked to contribute views on a number of topics including: how to provide long-term support to municipal nonprofit nonprofit housing producers and the municipality's role in overall housing analysis and delivery. Through this process, the Town of Newcastle will help in the development of housing housing policy for the province. Submitted by Gladys Yellowlees Short On Sunday, July 14, about sixty members of the Yellowlees family gathered on the lovely spacious lawn of Karen and Don Dair and Tim, at Hampton for the 47th annual picnic. Included in the group were two very special people Steffan and Martin - twin sons of Lori (White) and Dan Shaw who were the centre of attraction, attraction, during the afternoon. After grace was sung everyone everyone heartily partook of the usual delicious meal of tempting hot dishes, salads and jellies - topped off with many mouth watering desserts. desserts. During a brief business meeting conducted by Karen Dair, it was announced that Harold and Lois Yellowlees had offered to have the 1992 picnic at their Solina Home . and Pat and Ross Kossatz volunteered to be the sports committee. Following this Harold Yellowlees had charge of a lively program of sports. For the children's races and contests contests each child received a prize. They enjoyed relays and a candy scramble, also. Several contests resulted as follows: The woman with the heaviest purse -- Gladys White The man with the most colorful. underwear - John . Yellowlees. The man with the most pennies in his wallet - Dennis Dennis Yellowlees The one who baked the latest, Sunday morning - Nancy Metcalf The one whose birthday was nearest July 14 - Michael Michael Metcalf - July 8 The one coming the farthest farthest to the picnic - Murray Yellowlees - Uxbridge The woman with the most buttons on her outfit - Pat Kossatz The oldest one present - Ada Yellowlees The one guessing the nearest number of cheese balls in the container - Harvey Harvey Yellowlees. The one who guessed the article in the mystery box - Dennis Yellowlees. As the attractive swimming swimming pool looked so inviting several spent an enjoyable time having a refreshing dip. A vote of thanks was extended extended to Karen and Don for their gracious hospitality and also to Harold Yellowlees Yellowlees for the fine sports program. program. Several group pictures were taken and a social time of visiting was eryoyed before before leaving for our homes with anticipation of meeting again next year at The Place: Harold and Lois Yellowlees Yellowlees (Solina) The Date: July 12, 1992. The Time: 12:30 noon See you there. Classifieds Classified Deadline Monday 4:30 p.m. • Deaths • PRUNER - Margaret. At Stratha- ven Nursing Home on Wednesday, Wednesday, July 17, 1991. Margaret Pruner of the Village of Newcastle Newcastle in her 73rd year. Beloved wife. of Raymond Pruner. Dear mother of Jack, David, Sharon, Larry, Lynda and Alice. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Resting at the Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home Thursday, 7 - 9 p.m. Mass for Christian Burial 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph's Church. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. 29-1SN TENNANT - Shirley at Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville, on Tuesday, Tuesday, July 16, 1991. Shirley Mof- fatt of Bowmanville, in her 55th year. Beloved wife of Lionel Tennant. Tennant. Dear mother of Mark and his wife Donna, and Lynn. Dear grandmother of Natalie. Daughter of Sarah and the late Allen Moffat. Moffat. Sister of Russell, Ron, and Leon. Resting at the Northcutt Elliott Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. North, Bowmanville, Wednesday Wednesday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Service in the chapel Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment Orono Cemetery. 29-1SN Congratulations Agios Restaurant on your 25th Anniversary Joe and Gwen JRL ENTERPRISES , ICE SERVICES 263-2063 328 RITSON RD. N., OSHAWA 725-4744 if busy call 725-2831 WIIOl.KNAl.i: A HI.' I All. DURHAM REGION'S WOOD SPECIALISTS IN Hardwood & softwood lumber dry kilns & dressing facilities including custom made trim; hardwood & marine plywoods as well as a complete stock of building materials. Congratulations on your 25th Anniversary Acres Restaurant W. Frank Deal Estate was instrumental in the sale of property to Day Leblanc of the Acres Destaurant 25 years ago. Best wishes and continued health and happiness. FRANK a Acres Destaurant Congratulations on your 25th Anniversary! ASTRO APPLIANCE SERVICE 623-7501 119 King St. E. Bowmanville 4 DAY PASS Evening PROGRAMME 1991 THURSDAY, JULY 18 Evening ... Demolition Derby FRIDAY, JULY 19 . 4x4 & Highway Truck Pull (Sponsored by Molsons), Kraft Peanut Bears. ADMISSION ADULTS $4.00 {Thurs & Fri.) | $5.00 (Sat, & Sun,) STUDENTS 14*18 YRS $2,00 13 & UNDER FREE FAIRTIME OSHAWA WHITBY JULY 18-21 SATURDAY, JULY 20 All Day & Evening: Baby Show 10:00am; Saddle Horses 8:30am; Heavy Horses 10:00am; Oxen Team Demonstration to be scheduled through out the day; Benny the Clown with Magic & Fun lor the kids; Demolition Derby Evening; Theatre Dance Academy scheduled through out the day!!!; GIANT MUD BOG All Afternoon; Horse Pull 4:00pm; Pizza Pizza Dough Boy 3;00-6:00pm, fun for the kids, SUNDAY, JULY 2 All Day: 'Smoothy & Crunchy the Kraft Peanut Bears with free colouring books with safety tips for the kids; Log Sawing Contest (Sponsored by Millwork) -- -- j I -- ■ y ■ i . i iwiwwu , iwufJi i i , uruy Ul luff I ,uupi I I, Saddlebred/Morgan Division 9:30am;GIANT MUD BOG all afternoon. ******** BINGO: Thursday & Friday evening: Saturday starting at noon BAVARIAN GARDENS: Thursday & Friday evening: Saturday from noon -11:30 pm CROWN AMUSEMENT MIDWAY: Thursday & Friday evening, Saturday & Sunday starting at 10am LADIES BUILDING & FLORICULTURE TENT: Open to public during the entire Fair LARGE ANTIQUE CARRIAGE & SLEIGH DISPLAY: On during the Fair plus many, many other exiting events! 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