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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 3 Sep 1994, p. 4

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4 The Clarington Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, September 3,1994 Clarington Fire Department Report LIBERTY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Corner of Martin Road and Highway #2, Bowmanville Rev. Richard T. Hilsden, Senior Pastor DRIVE IN FILM Folk Art Studio Holds Grand Opening Owners of the Fireside Folk Art Studios presented Mayor Diane Harare (centre) with a hand-painted welcome sign on the occasion of their grand opening Saturday, August 27th. Bill and Karen Haire stock folk art supplies and offer classes for beginners, intermediates and advanced. The Fireside Folk Art Studio is located upstairs in the Waverley Road Plaza in suite 206. Municipal Candidate Wins Battle To Discover Costs of Legal Fees A municipal candidate for the in his bid to gain information with- Ward One local council post has ob- out paying for it. tained the figures it cost Clarington The commissioner's help "in the taxpayers to fight a lost battle with final analysis convinced Clarington Mosport. that cooperation was a far more use- In a news release on Thursday, ful approach than veiled secrecy and Sept 1, Gary Majesky announced obstruction," Majesky said, that the town spent "$125,473 of taxpayers' money in pursuit of a court challenge which Clarington lost at the Division Court. Now that these amounts have been disclosed, Majesky is hoping that a fyll and open community debate debate can commence during this election election campaign. Majesky was also told the total cost of legal bills since 1989 has been set at $1.1 million. Majesky notes his outrage that "a small municipality like Clarington is unable to find more cost-effective means of obtaining legal representation." representation." He would like the municipality to look at three options: • an in-house solicitor, • a pooled arrangement with another another municipality, and • a more competitive tendering of legal service contracts. Majesky also noted he was able to obtain the figures without having to pay a $500 fee the municipality was seeking. He said the costs paint a "bleak picture of a municipality," including both politicians and bureaucrats. Majesky indicated that Clarington Clarington needs elected representatives who understand and have experience experience with the legal process. He would like to see politicians who "are capable of making informed informed decisions without having to run to the solicitor on routine day- to-day administrative matters. "In the final analysis, taxpayers are footing the tab for a legal system that works against the best interest of our entire community, and which has cost Clarington its image as a progressive, liberal-minded, and friendly community in which to live and conduct business," Majesky noted noted in his news release. The Local Ward One candidate also said he thanked the Privacy Commissioner who offered mediation mediation assistance, which he felt helped Aug. 23 15:34: 147 Rhonda Blvd., public service, children playing 19:36: Townline Rd. & Bloor St., grass fire Aug. 24 00:50: Hwy. 401 & Mill St., vehicle vehicle fire 02:53: 180 Courtice Rd. S., vehicle fire, estimated damage $15,000, arson 09:24: 723 King St. E., Newcastle, grass fire 09:28: 260 Toronto St:, Newcastle, accidental alarm 11:08: 260 Toronto St., Newcastle, accidental alarm 23:00: 410 Waverley Rd S., grass fire Aug. 25 02:20: Hwy. 401 eastbound at Holt Rd., assist, vehicle accident 15:05: 1447 Concession #9, hay wagon fire, estimated damage $500, undetermined cause 20:53: 205 King St. E., assist 22:50:77 King St. W., assist Aug. 26 18:05: Regional Rd. 57 & Old Scu- gog Rd., vehicle accident Aug. 27 12:30: 2502 Rundle Rd., vehicle accident 15:37: 104 Glenabbey Dr., natural gas leak Come and Worship with us Sunday, September 4th, 1994 at 11 a.m. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church 623-3432 Temperance and Church St., Bowmanville Harvey Osborne B.A., M.Div. 623-0009 @ The true life story of Dave Roever, Sunday, September 4 At Dusk Liberty Pentecostal Church Corner of Martin Rd. and Hwy. 2 Bowmanville - Phone: 623-5100 SHOWN ON GIANT SCREEN - No Admission Fee - Aug. 28 00:16: Concession #6 east of Hwy. 115, vehicle accident 11:48: 264 King St. E., equipment malfunction 19:01: 14 Carruthers Dr., malicious malicious false alarm, residential occupancy occupancy 19:04: 60 Peter's Pike, public service service Aug. 29 00:38: Hwy. 401 eastbound, east of Courtice Rd., vehicle accident 01:05: South Service Rd., east of Darlington Park, smoke or steam mistaken mistaken for fire 16:37: 9752 Enfield Rd., grass fire 20:15: 31 Auburn Lane, rubbish fire Aug. 30 09:35:2318 Regional Rd. 3, assist 13:35: 1403 King St. E., vehicle accident 14:38: 120 Wellington St., detector activated, no fire Aug. 31 18:47: 1400 Ovens Rd., rubbish fire 19:31: 3156 Taunton Rd., vehicle accident, no fire Sept. 1 13:35: 264 King St. E., Bowmanville, Bowmanville, detector activated, no fire On Sunday, September 4,1994, Art and Lillian Hooper will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary. An Open House will be held at the Lions Community Centre, 26 Beech Ave., Bowmanville, from 2 to 5 p.m. Art and Lillian and their children invite all family and friends to share in this special occasion. "Best wishes only please" A LIBERTY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Corner of Martin Road and Highway #2, Bowmanville Rev. Richard T. Hilsden, Senior Pastor Come and be a part of the life-giving message of Jesus Christ with the BMi Wikeson One of the most .dynamic speakers in America, Rich Wilkerson conducts family crusades and special meetings nationally and internationally. His humorous style and power packed speaking have been the key to seeing thousands turn to Christ. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 623-5100 ■ FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 623-5100 Plan to attend! Help change your world and bring a friend SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 at LIBERTY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Corner of Martin Road and Hwy. 2, Bowmanville Sunday, September 11th - 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. ****** "Successful Living Seminar" by Rich Wilkerson Daytime Sessions: Monday through Wednesday 12 Noon -1:15 p.m. "Come as you are for a noon hour meeting of dynamic teachings... In a direct personal session with me. Bring your lunch, Bible, paper and pencil and get ready to listen and grow. " © - No Admission Charge -

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