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1 -- 905-623-3303 28 Pages Wednesday, December 1,1993 Bowmanville, Ontario 139th Year 560 + 40 G.S.T. - 600 Issue 48 mS^s 1 mm IS i 55515 mSBil - ^5 51 lüü Miracle Mart Food Goes To Salvation Army Meals A truckload of perishable items from the local Miracle Mart has been shipped to a Clarington food bank with the blessing of both management management and union workers. Several skids of milk, yogurt, wrapped cheese, whole hams and sliced deli meats were loaded up into a Salvation Army truck Tuesday Tuesday afternoon, destined for the local food bank. Family Services employee Glen Dennis of the Salvation Army said he was "ecstatic" to accept the donated donated food. It'll go a long way to helping the hundreds of families in the area that come to the Salvation Army for assistance, assistance, he said. "And the need is growing all the time." According to Miracle Mart store management there are still perishable perishable items remaining in the grocery store freezers. Food shipped out yesterday yesterday was released because it would have spoiled otherwise. Striking workers were advised by union officials earlier this month to allow Salvation Army trucks access to the loading bay so that perishable food could be sent to food banks. Workers say they were pleased to co-operate and get the food to the needy. Last week, the Salvation Army picked up vegetables and fruits from the locked grocery store. "All that went to waste was some beet tops and some really leafy greens," Dennis said. Cashiers and meatcutters with locals locals 175 and 633 of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union have been out on strike since Nov. 18th when talks broke down. The union is protesting the company's company's plans to roll back wages, close several of the 63 stores in the province and lay off as many as 700 workers. Picket lines have been set up at the Bowmanville Mall Miracle Mart as well as at the local A&P, which is Miracle Mart's parent company. The central issue, the workers say, is job security. There is no word yet when contract contract negotiation will resume. 23 DAYS TO GO - Because Sunday Shopping has become a popular fact of life, there's still plenty of time left to pick up presents for those hard to buy for folks who have everything. And our friendly local merchants will be delighted to take care of your needs either in the. regular hours each day or this Friday, Friday, Family night until midnight. At James Publishing, we're serving hot mulled cider and cookies, plus offering great bargains bargains on subscriptions and other stuff. Drop in when you are downtown and say Merry Christmas or just Hello, depending on how you feel. TÛUGH START - Canada's new Minister of Finance, Honorable Honorable Paul Martin, had a difficult baptism of fire on Monday when he made his first major speech since being re-elected. Unfortunately, his main message was that we were head over heels in debt and some radical changes would have to be made in spending to correct the situation. Just where and how to begin begin creating jobs and chopping expenses without losing popularity popularity is the next problem facing him and his brand new government. government. Ontario's Premier Bob Rae, so far, hasn't been able to solve the same problem. Frankly, there's no easy or quick solution solution as we shall soon find out OFFICIAL OPENING - Plan to attend the official opening of Newcastle and District Historical Society's new home at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4th. The special ceremony will take place in the former Memorial Library Room at the Newcastle Community Hall and many dignitaries have been invited, including members of the Massey family some of whom attended the hall's original opening. Clarington's mayor and councillors will be there and LACAC will present the mayor with a Heritage Designation Plaque. The room will be open to the public and refreshments will be served from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4th, and Sunday, Dec. 5th. TOUGH GOING - Life hasn't been easy on the picket line for Miracle Mart strikers since they went on strike last week. Most of the weather they've encountered has either been quite chilly or very wet. No word has been received at this office about further talks being held with company officials or any progress being made toward a settlement of the dispute. As this is being written, one of our photographers is preparing to take a photo of perishable food products being removed from the store and delivered to the Salvation Army. ••••■••■■•■a ONE MORE PARADE -Your youngsters will be happy to hear that dear old chubby Santa Claus and his elves will be holding forth at a specially constructed shelter near the Bank of Montreal in Bowmanville this Saturday morning from 10 to 12 and 2 to 4 in the afternoon. He'll be looking for you. Oddly enough, we've just heard that he or his twin brother will be in Whitby that day as well, taking part in their annual Santa parade. Port Perry had theirs last Saturday and Santa got soaked, but suffered no permanent after effects. It's a tough life, but somebody's got to do it. •eeeeeeeeeee CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - Knox Christian School on Old Scugog Rd„ in Bowmanville is the site of a big Christmas bazaar and auction this Saturday, December 4. It begins at 2:30 p.m., with the auction commencing commencing at 6 p.m. You'll find lots of Christmas shopping opportunities opportunities at this event. In addition to the craft sale, there will be baked goods, refreshments, games, prizes and child care. The auction features hundreds of items generously donated by local businesses. Sec the advertisement on page four for further in- fonnation. , The Stork Market A Report I'ROUT-SOL- It's a Boyl Total This Year Boys 87 Girls 101 : : , : r*rA - J '<$. (t m m nil Clarke Strikes Volleyball Gold Members of the Clarke High School senior boys' volleyball team, from left, Chris Yeo, Jay Hansen (#9), Tom Tamblyn, Aaron Aaron Staples (#6), and Phil Plath, celebrate the Ontario championship championship they won at the OFSAA volleyball finals held at their school on Saturday evening. Clarke recorded a straight sets 15-5, 15-9 victory over'West Elgin in the gold medal match. For more de- (h- tails on tfre victory, see page 9. A, -Photo by Brad Kelly RIDE Program Starts Dec. 1 st by Laura J. Richards The 1993-94 RIDE (Reduce Impaired Impaired Drivers Everywhere) Program Program officially begins today, Wednesday, Dec. 1. However, officers started setting up stop-checks on Sunday, Nov. 28, in District One, said 16th Division Inspector Jim Adams. District One covers Whitby, Oshawa, and Clarington. Clarington. ' "On Sunday, 900 vehicles were stopped and four people have been charged, so far," added Inspector Adams. The RIDE program is having a positive impact, the inspector noted. "More and more people just don't do it (drink and drive)," he said. "People are so aware of the risks involved in impaired driving. The education is getting better." The education and the high profile profile of the program is helping to fight the higher-than-normal incidents incidents of drinking and driving that occur during December. "Christmas and the RIDE Program Program are synonymous," he said. The RIDE Program is a year- round operation. But, it is during this time of year, when people are making merry, that the police in District One join forces in combatting combatting the problem. For those who are stopped and are not charged with any infraction under the Traffic Act, the police will have a surprise. Last year, the police officers handed out coupon booklets to the driving public. While it is unknown what will be given out this year, Inspector Inspector Adams is sure there will be something provided to motorists as a thank-you for their co-operation. by Laura J. Richards _ , The deadline for applications to For appointments, parents receive a Christmas Hamper from need to bring in their children s the Bowmanville Salvation Army hcallb cards and information regard- Focd Bank is coming up on Mpn-.^8'* e: i r finançai status* day, Dec. 6. ( ( "We've been talcing applications \ for the last two weeks," said Isabelle Jones of the church's Family Services Services division. "After Dec. 6,1 can't guarantee a Christmas Hamper," she said. As of Tuesday morning, Nov. 30, 120 families and individuals had already already applied for Christmas assistance. assistance. "120 families and individuals had applied for Christmas assistance." Jones said this represents more applicants than they had last year at this time. The grand total of people receiving receiving hampers for Christmas in 1992 was 217. Jones said this year's total could top last year's, if the applications keep coming in at the rate they have been received to date. Of the 217, some only need food. Others needed presents, while still others needed both. To apply for a hamper, area residents residents who are in need of some help arc urged to make an appointment with Jones. United Way Needs $650,000 for Goal The United Way has reached 78 to 79 per cent of its goal of $3.05 million in Durham Region. 1CM- This'could be a cheque stuti from ctv Unemployment Insurance, ,zom Social Assistance or from their pension. It could even be from a paycheque, since not all people who need help are unemployed. "We need to verify that they need help," Jones explained. The Salvation Army also needs to know if the person or family has applied anywhere else. This is to ensure ensure there are no duplications. In the past, both food and gifts have been requested. This year, although although food is still welcomed, there is an added need for gifts. • "The emphasis is on trying to get gifts -- especially for boys 16 years and under," Jones stated. Items like models that they can put together, hockey sticks, basketballs, basketballs, and sweatshirts with popular team names on them would be appreciated. appreciated. "Over the last couple of years we have had more boys in'families than girls." The same seems to be holding true for this year. Games that the whole family can play are also being requested. Those who donate gifts are reminded reminded that gifts should be unwrapped. unwrapped. However, if someone wishes to include wrapping paper and ribbon with the gift, that would be helpful. Jones says while high-priced gifts are nice, she would rather see money spent in such a way that more people get a gift or two and no one would go without. To help those in your community who can't meet the needs of their families for. Christmas, the Salvation Army Family Services Branch needs your help. One of the ways is to sponsor a family. In this case, the sponsor is given information on the family. For example, the sponsor is told, what the family's sizes are, the types of toys and games they would like, clothing sizes for the parents and food requirements for a hamper. Currently, the needs in die food bank are for dry cereals and peanut butter as well as dried foods such as pasta, rice, and legumes. Flour, sugar sugar and all other baking supplies can always be used. Also needed are the boxes of stuffing, so the loaf of bread a family gets doesn't go to stuffing the Christmas turkey, Jones noted. While fresh fruits and vegetables are welcomed by families, the food bank does not have the facilities to take them this early in December.. Continued on Page 2 by Laura J. Richards Two new policing programs are going to change the way Clarington residents see law enforcement officers. officers. Helping to change people's views about the Durham Regional Police Force will be the new head of die Durham Regional Police 16th Division in Clarington. Inspector Jim Adams, of But, that isn't as easy as it could be. "This is a different community dian Oshawa," said Inspector Adams. Adams. In Oshawa, the police bicycle patrol patrol can get on the bikes and immediately immediately begin their duties. Here in In cold hard cash; that is $2.4 Oshawa, arrived in Clarington on million which has been pledged to- Monday morning, Nov._29. Hejook wards the umbrella group tiiat ensures ensures funding to 200 programs in Clarington, Oshawa, and Whitby. Campaign funds support programs programs which benefit youth, elderly, over from Inspector Bruce Pugh who has been transferred to the Durham Durham Regional Police division in Pickering, The two new programs will in- handicappcd and disadvantaged C * U( * C P°'j? c on Lieyelos in the sum- Durham Regional residents in Whit- mcr monl ls anc an adopt-a-school by, Oshawa and Clarington. Campaign Director Robert Howard Howard said, "This is the lime to turn good intentions into action. It is time to climb onto the wagon." program. The bicycle program was instigated instigated in this municipality by Inspector Inspector Pugh. He laid down die foundations foundations to build upon by finding Turning thoughts towards action businesses which would help pur- is what Howard expects of those. c . hasc lh Ç two bicycles needed for who were asked previously to do- die patrol, natc to the United Way. , So . fl M'c bikes have been ac- In Clarington, United Way dona- quired. All that is left to do is to lions may be dropped off at die complete the logistics of the pro- Turn to Pago 2 8 ram ' HpWi , 1 aSL Inspector Jim Adams Clarington, the police cyclists have to take the bikes to the community where they arc to patrol and then ride for three or four hours. However, while the plans are bound to be different, the reasons for bicycle patrols remain the same. "The community will get to know the officers and die officers will get to know die people in the community," Inspector Adams explained. explained. . Inspector Adams is also planning on involving the police constables in die community by means of another project involving local students. Through an "adopt-a-school" program, officers will be able to have contact with school-aged children children on a regular basis. "In 18 Division die officers signed up to take a particular school," Inspector Adams explained. explained. A similar arrangement would probably be used here. The constables will dicn "drop in occasionally to get to know die office office staff and teachers and dicn to talk widi die children." In tiiis way, the officers become someone the students know. This Continued on Page 2 [PRESTON] We 'Move it! 623-4433 Bowmanville Moonlight Goodyear Madness In Announces Winner jlfep Bowmanville . of Spirit Award H6y This Friday Night See Page 1 Sec Pages 6,7,8 TmP Section Two