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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 18 Sep 1991, p. 2

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2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, September 18,1991 The Week in Review Trent University Asks For Funding from Town Trent University's request for a contribution contribution to its scholarship fund has been steered to the Town of Newcastle's treasury department. Dr. John Stubbs, the president of Trent, appeared at a meeting of Newcastle Newcastle Council on Monday to seek a scholarship scholarship contribution from the municipality. municipality. There are students from this area who would benefit from a scholarship, Dr. John Stubbs told councillors. "We have raised $13 million of the $15 million goal," said Dr. Stubbs. "This represents 87 per cent of the fundraising fundraising campaign." The "For Tomorrow" campaign is only two years old, Dr. Stubbs noted. One-third of the students who attend Trent University live within 100 kilometers kilometers of the university. This "young university," as Dr. Stubbs called Trent, has to find new ways "to generate funds." The request for a $5,000 grant each year for the next five years would total $25,000. The endowment would bear the name of the Town of Newcastle Scholarship when distributed to students. Town staff will review the university's university's request and make a recommendation recommendation in the future. Bike Ban on Hwy. 115/35 The Town of Newcastle ucalion. decided on Monday, Sept. 16, A letter written by P.L. to refer the question of ban- Dorton, Traffic Analyst from ning bicycle riders on Hwy the Ontario Ministry of 35/115 to the Norihumbcr- Transportation, states, "the land-Ncwcasllc Board of Ed- ministry is recommending Free Lunch Kicks Off Legion Week Corn on the cob was served piping-hot last Sunday Sunday afternoon, at Branch 178 of the Royal Canadian Legion in Bowmanville. The Legion invited everyone everyone to dig into the free hot-dogs, corn and cold drinks. The barbeque marked the start of Legion Week in the municipality. *8,985 1991 Topaz L • 4 door, air, automatic, AM/FM stereo, power mirrors. Over 50 in stock ready for immediate delivery. Not exactly as illustrated. Rebate applied plus freight, taxes and license. Limited time offer. 623 HWY. H2 AND MAPLE GflOVE WEST OF BOWMANVILLE 668-5893 1120 DUNOAS ST. E. WHITBY World Champs Display Talents in Tournament that bicycles be prohibited on Highway 35/115 from Highway Highway 401 to the junction of Highway 35 and Highway 115 (Enterprise Hill)." The speed limit on this four-lane divided highway is 90 kilometers Councillors at Monday's meeting wondered how many of the cyclists using the road attend Clarke High School. OPP Seek Aid In Hit and Run On 07 September 1991 at 11:40 p.m. three pedestrians were walking southbound on Durham Regional Road 17 (Main Street Orono) and onto the ramp for traffic going southbound on 35 Hwy. When walking along the right side of the ramp and just before it merged with 35 Hwy. one of the youths Daniel Daniel Buckley, aged 15 years, of R.R. #1 Orono, was struck by a vehicle which was either entering 35 Hwy. or southbound southbound on 35 Hwy. The victim received serious serious injuries in the accident and was taken to Memorial Hospital in Bowmanville. It is believed the youth was struck by a side view mirror on the passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle" responsible made no attempt to stop and proceeded southbound on 35 Hwy. The vehicle is believed to be a pickup truck or van. The Ontario Provincial Police, Newcastle Detachment Detachment requests that if any person person has knowledge of this accident, accident, please contact their office at (416) 987-4060 or 623-3384. Harold McLaughlin, (at left) and his brother, Roy, demonstrated their considerable skill in horseshoe pitching on Saturday, Sept. 14, at a Lions Club horseshoe tournament held in Bowmanville. The McLaughlin brothers brothers once beat the World Hprseshoe . Champion in a match. Harold says it was "one of the proudest dnyti çjThis life " Proceeds from the Lions Club tournarfient go to SightFirst,-an'organization dedicated topreventing blindness. blindness. , Hats Off at Clarke H.S. Firemen Were Busy Last Week Sept. 10 08:18: 30 King St. W„ Bowmanvillc. Equipment malfunction. Sept. 11 09:12: 26 Varcoc Rd. Rubbish fire. No dollar loss. 14:14: 401 Eastbound at Newcastle Esso. Vehicle (no fire). 14:38: 2758 Solina Rd. Rubbish Fire. No dollar loss. 19:52: 1840 Nash Rd. Rubbish Fire. No dollar loss. Sept. 12 08:32:68 King St. E. Assist Assist policc/ambulance or other other agencies. 09:13: 47 Liberty St. S., Bowmanville. Detector activated. activated. 16:52: 5 Whitccliff Crl. Detector Activated. 20:52: 47 Liberty St. S„ Detector activated. Sept. 14 12:07: Ann St. W„ Rubbish Rubbish Fire, No dollar loss. 13:11: On Hwy. 115/35. Rubbish Fire. No dollar loss. 21:10: N/E Comer of Bennett Bennett and # 2 Highway Rubbish Rubbish Fire. No dollar loss. Sept. 15 02:16: Scugog St., north of Hwy #2 Vehicle (no fire). 11:13: S.T. Worden Public School. Detector activated. 16:50: 44 Third St. Ruptured Ruptured water pipe, 18:25: Taunton Rd., West of "Paddy's Market," Rubbish Rubbish Fire. No dollar loss. Sept 16 04:05: 47 Liberty St. S„ Bowmanvillc. Detector Activated. Activated. 11:33: Waverley Rd. S., Bowmanvillc. Assist police/ ambulance or oilier agencies. 16:22: 1608 Taunton Rd. Cooking equipment fire. PORT PERRY--One month after a dog had gone missing after a fatal crash near Port Perry, she returned home. Jesse, a beige and white Labrador retriever cross, turned up at her home in Ajax on Sunday. Despite flyers being distributed and constant searches for the dog, most people had almost given up hope of finding her. She may be skinny and smelled like a cow barn on Sunday, but she is finally home. AJAX--The collision of two cars and a pick-up truck has resulted in the deaths of a man and a woman. Dead are 71-year-old June Blundell of Kirkfield, Ont. and 56-year-old William Bell of Whitby, Ont. The collision occurred at 2:50 p.m. on Monday when a 1988 Toyota was travelling westbound on Taunton Road. It crossed over the centre line and struck an eastbound 1988 Plymouth operated by Ms Blundell. Ms Blundell's vehicle spun around and was hit head-on by a westbound 1986 Nissan pick-up driven by Mr. Bell. Ms Blundell's husband, Harold, suffered chest injuries and was admitted into the Ajax/Pickering General Hospital. The accident is under investigation by Durham Regional Police officers in Pickering. OSHAWA--It was a case of entrapment. The beavers that used to live in the Wilson Road pond are now in Parry Sound due to the efforts of Oshawa animal control centre. Three beavers, with help from their human captors, were taken to a pond with 300 acres of land suitable for beavers and their dams. Oshawa decided it was time to move the little critters when they began eating their neighbor's trees, said area councillor Jim Potticary. During the beavers' stay in Oshawa, they became almost as famous as Eric Lindros. • From Page One accept those rules, they feel a ban on hats is going too far. Hugh Hubbs, principal of Clarke High School, said following the walkout walkout that the school felt the hats "were becoming somewhat of a distraction." An announcement read last Wednesday Wednesday morning stated that Clarke High School takes pride in its businesslike "school tone" which is conducive to learning and success. The announcement went on to say: "A contributing factor to our school tone is our appearance. And therefore, today hats or headgear may not be worn in the school." The Clarke principal stated that no students were directly suspended due to the hat controversy. "Any student who persists in wearing a hat is welcome to come back to school when they decide to follow the school rules," he added. Mr. Hubbs said there is "no foundation" foundation" in the claim that the ban on hats would lead to an even stricter dress code in the future. Mr. Hubbs said that the day after the protest most students were back in the classroom and the high school was functioning functioning normally. He said over 100 students walked out on Wednesday, but added that some students students were those who didn't have classes classes and merely went out to see what was , going on. They went back to classes later. later. Clarke High School has an enrollment enrollment in excess of 500. Don't Miss a Single Issue Catch all the news, sports and advertising that makes up our community. Sub. 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Expiry Date: For More Information About The New Rates, Please Phone Our Office At 623-3303 E6e Canadian statesman 62 King Street West, Bowmanville, Ontario One Ballot Covers All Look for a composite ballot ballot at the municipal election November 12. Town of Newcastle council council has approved a ballot which will see all offices up for election printed on a single single sheet. In a report to the General Purpose and Administration Committee last week, town staff said the ballot will replace replace the use of five different ballots for Mayor, Regional Councillor, Local Councillor, Hydro Commissioner and School Board Trustee. It is also supposed to make the "process easier for the Deputy Returning Officers," Officers," said the report from municipal staff. Newspaper Carriers Wanted To deliver door-to-door on Friday afternoons or evenings or Saturday mornings. Distribution in Bowmanville and urban area of Courtice. 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