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t 4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, February 3,1993 Big Brothers Bowl for Millions Starts on February 13th Unique Telephone Ring Would Alert Residents to Emergency Approximately one year ago when the Town of Newcastle's Director of Public Works became involved with the Darlington Nuclear Emergency Plan, he wasn't impressed. One year later though, his opinion has changed. "A year ago, I felt that the public notification system was not the best," Walter Evans said at the General Purpose Purpose and Administration Committee meeting on Monday afternoon, Feb. 1. Now, as Bell Telephone begins working on a digital simultaneous calling system, an automatic dialing system is being put into place. The automatic dialer sends out calls one after the other, Mr. Evans said. "It will take about two years for the digital calling system to be developed," developed," Mr. Evans explained. With this system, a telephone would emit a sound different from a regular telephone ring, to tell people Downtown Bingo Hall Needs Town The Big Brothers' annual Bowl-for Millions fund-raiser is underway this month. And to help publi- ADDTOVcll Lvllvf cize the event, a banner has been installed above the lanes of Liberty Bowl. It's to remind everyone to rr give generously to the campaign or perhaps to seek sponsors and bowl a few frames themselves for the Plans for a bingo hall in down- benefit of Big Brothers. The sign has been generously donated by Swan Signs, of Bowmanville. Once town Bowmanville need a letter of again, Liberty Bowl is providing its facilities free of charge for the February 20 Celebrity Day event, approval from the Town of Newcas- This year's objective in the Town of Newcastle is $13,000. Shown above, helping to install the banner tie Council. . are, from left: Tom Gatchell, chairman of Bowl for Millions; Keith Swan, of Swan Signs; Little Brother A committee of council has rec- Ryan Bones and Elmer Banting, Vice President of Big Brothers of Newcastle. ommended that such a letter be drafted by staff but referred to council council for final approval before being sent to the Ministry of Consumer Relations. Appearing before the General Purpose and Administration Committee Committee on Monday morning was John Rinn of Bingo Country, from Brampton. Mr. Rinn told committee mem- v.bers that a bingo hall would be a place for charities to raise money. "The hall would provide employment employment and pay local business taxes," he told the committee. He would be willing to pay the business improvement improvement area (BIA) tax levy, he said. "We operate 42 halls throughout Ontario," he added. Locally, the company runs bingo halls in Ajax, Oshawa and Cobourg. . The location of the hall is a building which formerly housed a furniture store on King Street. Committee ..member John O'Toole asked Mr. Rinn if he was aware that the building had been a bingo hall before it became a furniture furniture store. Mr. Rinn replied that he knew the previous bingo operation had lasted six weeks before closing. Mr. Rinn said the bingo hall proposed proposed by his firm would operate seven days per week. to turn on their radios or televisions for more information. Mr. Evans told committee members members that a public education system would have to be put into effect to teach people what to listen for. The education program would be helped by a regular mailing to keep up with the population growth within the town, he said. On Monday, the town's general purpose and administration committee members decided to set in motion the part of the project which will.see six consultants vie for a precise action plan for Newcastle and Oshawa. The system, which would be paid for by Ontario Hydro, would also see an up-to-date telephone list of people within the primary area done. A method method for keeping the list updated would also be developed. The Darlington Nuclear Emergency Emergency Zone is considered to be the first 10 kilometers surrounding the Darlington Darlington Generating Station. ■ Happy 35th jl ' Ap i ■ ■ MW' X ■■ X ,, mm Anniversary Love Jim, Barry & Robyn and Families , Police Briefs Durham East MPP Gord Mills and Little Brother Ryan Bones get in some practice for the Big Brothers' Bowl for Millions fund-raiser which takes place this month. Celebrity bowlers will be raising funds' in the Celebrity Day event on February 20, at Liberty Bowl. Anyone interested in obtaining a pledge sheet or more information is invited to call the Big Brothers at 623-6646. IT "It's nearby... and it's free!" Help with your taxes is probably closer than you think. We're opening a temporary tax office right in your area! You can choose from a variety of forms, guides and pamphlets, or talk to us about your tax situation. If you have questions about any of your tax papers, - bring them along. We'll be happy to give you the answers. Oshawa Shopping Centre King Street West and Stevenson Road South Oshawa Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Open February 15,1993 to April 30,1993 ■ ■ Revenue Canada Revenu Can.idn / ^ # 11*1 1^1 Taxation impôt V fil If l( If i Monday, Feb. 1: A Trudeau Drive, Bowmanville resident reported that an unknown suspect suspect scratched his vehicle with a key. The vehicle was parked in the driveway driveway at the time. A Boulton Street, Newcastle, resident resident reports a scratch on the front window window of leased property. An Abbeywood Crescent, Cour- tice, resident reported that an unknown unknown suspect entered her locker at M. J. Hobbs School and removed a walkman and headphones. Sunday, Jan. 31: A Thornton Road, North Oshawa, resident reported that a 1986 Polaris Indy snowmobile was stolen along with son's truck overnight from Kingsway Gate in Courtice. A Raona Blvd., Markham, resident's resident's stand at the Bowmanville Flea Market fell victim to theft overnight.. Numerous items were removed. Sus-t 1 pect is unknown. V Bowmanville Senior Public School was entered by way of the south door. Unknown suspects damaged the school office and supply room. There was also the theft of some money. Saturday, Jan. 30: A Sundance Circle, Oshawa, resident resident was driving eastbound on Hwy 2 when a pedestrian was sighted staggering staggering across the eastbound lanes of traffic. The driver .of the vehicle swerved to miss the pedestrian but the person staggered in front of the vehicle vehicle and was hit. The pedestrian, a Whitby resident, received minor injuries. injuries. A Mill Street, Newcastle, resident reported a vehicle was stolen after leaving it running outside of Buster's Tavern. Friday, Jan. 29: A Hwy 2, Town of Newcastle, resident resident found out what happens when there is a build-up of creosote in the chimney pipes of a woodstove. The result is a fire. Town of Newcastle Fire Department members attended the fire and extinguished the blaze. About $100 damage was done. A Queen Street West, Toronto, resident resident was arrested when he was found lying in a snowbank along Hwy 2 in front of the Canadian Tire Store. We're here to help PINEWOOD CENTRE FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROEMS 416-723-8195 (24 HOURS) A part of the Oshawa General Hospital The Newcastle Community Liaison Group invites you to a PUBLIC MEETING Monday, February 15th at 7:30 p.m. Guest Speaker: Bob Pollock, Ph.D. Topic: "Successful Waste Removal" at Newcastle Community Hall The Topic: The Port Granby Low Level Nuclear Waste Site YOUR PARTICIPATION IS VITALLY IMPORTANT. YOU CAN BECOME PART OF THE SOLUTION TO LOW LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE IN THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE iV'S* 404-0525 TORONTO LINE 686-1642