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The Week in Review, OSHAWA--General Motors guards, salaried staff and workers were hit with two different types of news last week. Guards and salaried staff will hot be receiving their annual $500 Christmas bonus this year. Oshawa workers were not the only GM employees to have their bonuses cancelled. GM cancelled a $500 bonus for all its salaried staff in Oshawa and throughout North America in November. The move will save the company about $50 million. The second group hit with unpleasant news consisted of the workers at GM's two car plants. They will face a seven-day layoff immediately after the Christmas holidays. The layoff will affect 7,500 staff who work on the Chevrolet Luminas and Buick Régals. They were originally scheduled to return to work on Jan 2. *** PORT PERRY--The Township of Scugog has been given a capital grant of $30,333 to be used to build three new baseball diamonds, reports the Port Perry Star. The money, which is to be delivered in two payments, was the result of an application made at the beginning of the Ontario government's fiscal year. The money represents the one-third portion to be paid by the government. The other portions of the proposed $90,000 price tag on the facilities to be built will be paid by the municipality and the Port Perry Minor Baseball Association. It is predicted that the construction of the three new diamonds will meet needs of the community for the next five to eight years. The construction of the new diamonds is the first phase of a long-term project to improve recreational facilities in Scugog Centre. *** OSHAWA--A, 44-year-old Oshawa woman has been charged with two counts of Attempt Murder by the Durham Regional Police. Donna Knox allegedly struck her 53-year-old husband Ronald Knox and her 16-year-old son Brian over their heads reportedly with a baseball bat. Mr. Knox is presently in the hospital and listed in . critical condition while the couple's son was treated and released. The Durham Regional Police' ; Services are still investigating the incident. Ms Knox was to appear in court on Monday for her bail hearing. . . • . Durham Regional Police Briefs A West Beach Road resident resident reported on Dec. 9 that sometime between Nov. 14 and Dec. 8 an unknown suspect suspect stole the speakers out of his truck. *** On Dec. 9, a Nelson St., Bowmanvillc, resident reported reported that between Dec. 8 and Dec. 9 an unknown .suspect or suspects tried to enter a residence by removing the first window pane. The suspect suspect was not able to remove the second pane and left. *** A Downham Drive, Cour- tice, resident reported that a known suspect stole $1,000 worth of collectable coins from his coin collection. *** A 25-year-old Courticc resident who has been having problems with obscene phone calls reported the last call to the police on Dec. 6. At that time, the police confiscated a tape recording of the call. The woman told the police that the male voice is the same one who has called her previously. At this time, there are no suspects. An Audrey Court, Town of Newcastle, resident reported reported on Dec. 8, that youths threw eggs and snowballs at his house. *** On Dec. 8, a Broadlands Crescent, Courticc, resident reports that an unknown suspect suspect or suspects smashed the passenger side window of a vehicle. *** On Dec. 6, a Clemens Road, Tyrone, resident reported reported that an unknown suspect suspect smashed the side window window of his vehicle and attempted attempted to remove the stereo. *** On Dec. 6, the owner of Byam's General Store, local- Skateboard Robbery On Dec. 9 two male youths were robbed of their skateboards at gunpoint in Courticc. The boys said they were threatened with a black metal handgun pointed by a white male youth, who said, "Give me your skateboard." United Way Presents Achievement Awards Sikkens Translucent Interior Finishes Cetol TS Interior Satin CetolTS Interior Gloss Central Paint and Wallpaper 295 Ritson Rd. S. Oshawa 434-3939 United On Thursday, November 28th, the Oshawa-Whitby-Newcastle United Way held their 1991 Checkered Flag Awards at the Flying Dutchman Hotel Hotel in Bowmanville. The celebration was a means of applauding company canvassers' efforts to date. The evening also served to recharge the team during the last laps of the annual charity drive. This group of employees from General Motors accepted one of dozens of framed certificates awarded awarded to various companies in the region during the evening. United Way officials officials are predicting a shortfall in their $3,125,000 goal this year. However, However, they need only 90 cents from every Durham resident to put them over the top. ■ ■ ■ cSSb® to NEWCASTLE LUMBER LIMITED Saturday, December 14"' WE PAY THE G.S.T. On Cash and Carry Only Sunday, December 15 th WE WILL BE OPEN 12 noon - 4 p.m. WE PAY THE P.S.T. Sunday only all cash and carry (no deliveries) pwf/fl 361 King StrGGt East HOURS: Mon.-Wed. 8a.m.-6p.m. ItUiiinnntlM ZX ZX-1 AH O TtlUrS. ■ Ftl, 8 8.ITI, ■ 7 p.m. Newcastle 987 - 4713 Sat. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. llbWlê GUARDIAN DRUGS PRESCRIPTIONS and our Everyday Specials 50 Mill Street North at King Street "WE DELIVER" WE ARE OPEN SUNDAYS 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 987-3435 and 987-4309 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, December 11,1991 3 Santa Kept Busy with Youngsters in Downtown Bowmanville ed at 2748 7th Concession, reported the store was broken into. About 16 packages of cigarettes were taken. *** On Dec. 5, two 14-ycar- old females were apprehended apprehended for suspected shoplifting by store security at Shopper's Drug Mart in Bowmanville. They were arrested and turned over to the Youth Bureau Bureau for questioning. They were then released on a caution. caution. *** On Dec. 5, a Holt Road, Town of Newcastle, resident reported that an unknown male suspect broke in a rear door window and then fled the scene. Two other males, one white and one black, were reported to be involved in the heist too. All three robbers appeared appeared to be between 15 and 16 years of age. The skateboards skateboards that were taken were valued at $200 each. Two-year-old Matthew Wright's second visit with Santa in as many years, was better than the first time, said his mother, Lori. Matthew appeared to be a little shy, even though he now knows who Santa is. Santa and his helpers, Alicia Fogarty and Tanya Barrett, have staked, out the four-corners in Bowmanville as their location to listen to Christmas wishes from young and old alike. Santa will be there on Saturday, Dec. 14 and the following Saturday, Saturday, Dec. 21, between 10 a.m. and 12 noon and be- ■ tween 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Santa's visits are made possible by all the Christmas elves in the Bowmanville Bowmanville Business Improvement Area. This year, Santa is seated in a red sleigh and he's protected from the elements by an overhead canopy. Newcastle Fire Dept. Report Dec. 4 14:21: 68 King St. E., assist police 14:25: 264 King St. E., detector detector activated, no fire 15:23: 47 Liberty St. S., detector detector activated, no fire 15:36: 264 King St. E„ detector detector activated, no fire Dec. 6 16:05: Concession St., cast of Liberty Dec. 8 03:33: 97 King St. E„ Newcastle, Newcastle, detector activated, no fire 14:39: 97 King St. E., Newcastle, Newcastle, detector activated, no fire 20:12: 127 Cove Rd., assist police Dec. 9 10:37: 29 Kingswood Dr., assist police 17:29: 45 Devins Lane, equipment malfunction, no fire 17:56: 20 North St., vehicle accident, no fire 18:53: 4311 Hwy. #2, children children playing with open flame, tools or equipment cause fire, damage estimated at $2,500. frtf Pet of the Week DUCA CREDIT UNION MORTGAGES (1 YEAR 8.75%) (2 YEARS 9.00%) (3 YEARS 9.50%) (4 YEARS 10.00%) (5 YEARS 10.00%) "Closed Mortgages With Special Prepayment Privileges." Better "Banking" for Everyone Mro « r » 1ËA •* i i is -A. a i HI 136 King St. E. Bowmanville 15 Charles St. Oshawa 623-6343 728-4658 Manager: Paul Muller WiBowdalc**, Toronto, Rcxdalc, Etobicoke**, Scarborough, Richmond Hill, Newmarket**, Brampton, Orangeville** Oshawa, Bowmanville ♦♦Open on Saturdays 9:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. r i Virgil will make a protective and loyal companion. companion. He is a one-year-old hound mix who gets along well with other animals as well as people. He is a rich, chocolate brown, with amber eyes. He is obedient and fairly quiet. Animal Shelter 623-7651 Sponsored by: ONTARIO Please participate in our 2nd Annual Christmas Food and' Toy Drive. Your generous support will help families in our community enjoy this Christmas season. Please drop off non-perishable food and/or an unwrapped î^toy to one of the participating offices. Proceeds will be distributed through the Salvation Army prior to Christmas. Thankyou! Sponsored by the following community minded Independent Insurance Brokers Hamilton Insurance Service Main Street, Orono 983-5115 Matthews & Associates 83 King St. W., Newcastle 987-3200 James Insurance Broker Ltd. 26 King St. E., Bowmanville 623-4406 Petley Hare Limited 103 King St. E., Bowmanville 623-6100 * Blyleven Stoter Insurance Hwy. #2 West of Bowmanvill 623-5300