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i I 2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, February 23, 1994 Police on Bowling Patrol During Big Brothers Fundraiser .Week in Review- y* © •# e#e :rjm miu***-*-^' ém um . \ : 8 pjg- A , 'Zkfryi _ • Æ !¥A ! ■' ■- ?.v, ■ : I Request to Exempt Bingo Games From Increase in Licensing Fees Clarington's municipal councillors councillors are recommending that bingos be exempt from a planned increase in the licence fees charged when local local fund-raisers operate lotteries. A recommendation from the municipal municipal clerk's department proposed an increase in all lottery-type license fees to three per cent. The current rate is two per cent of the value of the prizes being offered. It has been in effect for the past seven years. The call for bingo to be deleted from the fee increase came after Nyhl Sheehan, of the Royal Canadian Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary in Bowmanville, Bowmanville, told committee members the increase would cut into the profits profits made by the organization. The cuts would greatly affect the donations the Ladies Auxiliary : It looked like Durham's finest were in the middle of setting up an attack strategy when our photogra- make to a number of area and out- pher caught them at the Big Brothers of Clarington bowl-a-thon on Saturday afternoon. The municipali- of-town hospitals, said Sheehan, ty's new Inspector at Durham Regional Police 16 Division, Jim Adams, is seen here at the desk, ready "We support scholarships in five and able to take down the scores of his team members. high schools and the provincial le gion scholarship," Sheehan noted to committee members. "The Bingo we hold supports donations donations to Sick Kids Hospital in To- Public funds should not go to- subsidy from the Ministry of Trans- serves as the council's représenta- ronto, Memorial Hospital, the Salva- No Support for Town Transit System wards supporting a local transit system, system, states a report from the Clarington Clarington Public Works Department. In fact, "even with a 25 per cent m------z--; % Okppy Anniversary Tat&9{pm Im portation, municipal transit services generally operate at a deficit, which must be paid from revenue received from property taxes," warns a report from Walter Evans, the Director of Public Works. In 1993, municipalities to the west of Clarington operated their own transit systems, but relied upon revenue received from property taxes. taxes. Last year, the residents of Pickering Pickering paid $1 million towards their transit system, while Oshawa residents residents paid $2.1 million and Whitby residents forked over $840,000. Ajax residents paid considerably less than Whitby, but still paid $550,000 for the transit system. While the idea of a public transit system seems to have died at this time, Clarington councillors were supportive of the Bowmanville D.B.I.A. hosting a private bus service, service, as the organization did on Family Night in December 1993. Mayor Diane Bamre said it was "an excellent idea" and many people took advantage of the bus to get to the downtown that evening. Councillor John O'Toole, who A Our Angel Hits "The Big 4-0" Tomorrow! jfP' Happy 40Ph Cowboy Love Dad, Y J<kJ,M<kd Don't Miss a Single Issue Catch all the news, sports and advertising that make up our community. Category 1 Subscribers who wish to pick up their own subscription at our offices after 11 a.m. Wednesday. You will bo given a card to present each week when you pick up your Statesman. Category 2 Subscribers within the Municipality of Clarington. Category 3 Subscribers outside the Municipality of Clarington in Canada. Sub. Delivery G.S.T. Total $20 $20 $5 $1.40 $21.40 $1.75 $26.75 $20 $25 $3.15 $48.15 I 1 Nome:. Address: Postal Code: Subscription Order Form Tblophono No.:. I New ["] • or :: I Renewal | J 1 I -I Plcnso pay by cheque, VISA, MasterCard, or money order. ViSA/MC'Number:. . Expiry Date:. Elit Canadian W«tt P.O. Box 190,62 King Street West, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3K9 Second Class Mail Permit No, 1561 live on the D.B.I.A. said the group's ti° n Army, the Durham Regional members are looking at providing a Police Torch Run and the Dialysis system to other areas on Wednes- Unit in Oshawa. days which would become a theme day among the merchants in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. As for a formal public transit system, system, the councillors were not supportive supportive of the idea. In fact, Councillor Ken Hooper said he takes a dim view upon the whole idea. "I frown to think of starting a bus service -- it's not a money-making deal for the municipality," he noted. Currently the Ladies Auxiliary Bingo is held every Wednesday night and they pay out $182 every 13 weeks for a license to hold the event. In Clarington there arc only three Bingos held on a regular basis -- the one at the Legion, one at St. Joseph's Joseph's and another at the Browns- dale Community Centre. An increase of one per cent would cost the Legion's auxiliary another $7 per event held. Deputy Clerk Marie Knight told the committee that the increase would mean that instead of the fee costing the organization $14' per event it would cost the ladies' auxiliary auxiliary $21 per event. That would amount to $273 every 13 weeks. During the committee discussion a number of councillors noted their concern for the smaller bingos that are held in Clarington. Councillor Dreslinski stated that the increase to three per cent would not hurt a large commercial bingo hall, but will hurt the smaller events in Clarington. Mayor Diane Hamre agreed. Vandal Proof Parking Meters Don't Live Up to Their Name "Look at the three groups, they are part of this community," Mayor Hamre stated. She also mentioned the support by way of donations given to the different organizations by the Ladies Ladies Auxiliary. With the exception of bingos, all other lottery license fees will go up to three percent effective June 1, 1994. That will include the ever popular popular break-open (Nevada) tickets purchased purchased at convenience stores and events. Expenses for Councillors From Page One conferences and $9.72 for other miscellaneous miscellaneous expenses Ward One Councillor Mary Novak Novak claimed $571 for mileage. Ward One Councillor John O'Toole submitted submitted a claim of $84.11 for conference conference expenses. Councillors Ken Hooper and David David Scott did not request reimbursement reimbursement for any expenses. Councillors who serve on the Durham Regional council receive additional remuneration for their work as regional representatives. The new Bowmanville parking meters are not as vandal-proof as hoped. Due to either frozen meters or vandalized meters Clarington collected collected about $3,300 less this January than it did in January of 1993. Ill in Circus Tickets The Canadian Statesman has received 30 tickets to the Garden Brothers Circus at The Skydome on Saturday, March 5th. We'll be holding a draw to give away six lots of five tickets. Just fill out the ballot below, answering answering our Olympic Quiz Question. Bring the form to our office by noon Monday, Monday, February 28th, at which time we will make the draw. Photo copies or facsimilies of the coupon will not be accepted. All tickets are for the four p.m. show on March 5. Who is the Canadian ic silver.'medatist with the same first name as a famqiys rock star? Answer Your Name_ Phone No. Courtice Man Missing Since Feb. 10 Durham Regional Police are ask- shopping, says Sergeant J. Grimely ing for the public's help in locating °f ^ Du f h ^ R ÇS 10nal Police. Mr. During the month, a total of 22 meters were vandalized or frozen. Councillor John O'Toole told the other committee members that because because of the 22 non-working meters, he wonders if there should be any meters at all. He said it seemed strange to have spent $75,000 on vandal-proof meters meters that are not what they are touted as being. "The problem seems to. be getting getting out of control," the councillor said. "The old argument is why have them at all," Councillor O'Toole wondered out loud. Revenue from parking meters was $2,977. and from parking permits permits $172. Fines cost meter users $873 in January. Members of the General Purpose and Administration Committee decided decided to look into any guarantees regarding regarding the meters. The members have asked the. Clerk's Department to review the working relationship with the police regarding'the vandalism. ALTERNATIVE/SENIORS PROTECTION FAST AND SIMPLE FAST AND EASY WORRY-FREE Life Insurance for people between ages 25 and 80 years young but who have a hard time getting insurance for medical or other reasons. '"NO MEDICALS "'NO BLOOD TESTS "'NO X-RAYS '"NOEKGs"* HIGHLY AFFORDABLE Male 25 $28.00 per $1000 per year Male 50 $31.00 per $1 ooo per year Female 25 $27.00 per $1000 per year Female 50 $22.87 per $1OOO per year EASYPAYMENTS Annually - Monthly automatic THE COVERAGE The sum insured is GUARANTEED FOR LIFE GUARANTEED premiums FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL NOW 1-800-472-2318 or Write asking for Info kit: MrVMrs./Name/Age/Phone/Address The ALTERNATIVE-/ Seniors P.0, Box 392, Port Hope, Ont. L1A3Z3 Underwritten by North West Life and/or. Abbey Life. a missing Courtice man. Pierre Victor Gerrard Guindon, aged 44 years, left his Birchfield Drive residence on Thursday, February February 10th, driving his red 1989 Chevrolet Chevrolet Celebrity station wagon with Ontario Licence plate number 956 FFJ. He has not been seen since. Police are concerned about the local man, saying it is "out of character" character" for him to disappear. Before Guindon left home, he apparently apparently told his wife he was going Guindon had made arrangements to pick up his wife after work at 4:00 p.m. that same day. The missing man is described as a white male, 5'7" in height, 180 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. He wears regular eyeglasses. He was last seen wearing a multicolored multicolored ski jacket, dark blue jeans, a sweatshirt and running shoes. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Durham Regional Police at 579- 1520. BEGINNINGS FOR PARENTS/CAREGIVERS AND THEIR CHILDREN EIGHTEEN MONTHS TO THREE YEARS Guided by the Kindermusik teacher, the parcnt/carcgivcr and the child will actively participate in a world of music. In this joyful environment the child's musical instincts are encouraged and fundamental skills begin to begin. * MOVE * SING * LISTEN * PLAY * CREATE ZjÜfcv Spring Semester Begins March 16,1994 mAjk 1 Wednesdays - Oshawa Thursdays - Bowmanville . 15 Weeks • 35 Minute Duration • Tuition $80.00 • Home Materials $35.00 REGISTRATION: Trinity United Church, Bowmanville (east doors) on Tuesday, March 1,7-8 p.m. Further Information: Paula Hohmann 579-5073 The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington PUBLIC NOTICE WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS MARCH 1,1994 TO MAY 13,1994 Weight Restriction Regulations will be in force on all roads under the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Clarington from March 1,1994 to May 13,1994. The period of weight restriction enforcement has been extended for two weeks due to anticipated conditions as a result of extremely cold temperatures during the winter season. Vehicle loads are restricted to FIVE (5) TONNES PER AXLE, in accordance with the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act R.S.O. 1990, cH8, s122. MUNICIPALITY OF ( Jarinciton ONTARIO Walter A. Evans, P. Eng. Director of Public Works Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 Dates to be published: February 23,1994 March 2,1994 CS-Ind. 3979 Display Advertising Representative Our company requires a Display Advertising representative to serve our growing number of clients in the area. Successful applicant must have a desire to succeed, a positive attitude and a vehicle Is a necessity. Please apply in writing or call for an appointment, to: Advertising Manager James Publishing Co. Ltd. P.O. Box 190, Bowmanville UC 3K9 Telephone 623-3303 HOBB BARKER BERGIN CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Electronic Filing of your personal income tax return. We are a Revenue Canada authorized agent for ELECTRONIC FILING (EF1LE) of personal Income tax returns. Revenue Canada will process your tax return and refund much faster using EFILE. For further Information please contact the office nearest you. 200 Bond St. W„ Ste. 208 Oshawa 579-5659 118 King St. E. Bowmanville 623-9461