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She got as far as downstairs where the flames spread through the lower lev- Turn to Page 2 The Ontario Provincial Police detachment detachment in Newcastle village is closing its doors. Personnel who currently patrol Highway 115/35 and Highway 401 from the local station are being re- FIRE SCENE-Hoping to drive assi S ned t0 Whitby, a lesson home, firefighters took . !5 mc UIU f°™ e( * °JT lcers ^ two the two children inside afterwards clvl ian T s T W1 he affected by the to show the tragic result of playing playing with fire. move. However, the change is being made with a minimum of disruption HISTORICAL STUFF - Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Raby of 402 Harris St., Whitby, LIN 3C5 are wondering if any of our readers know the history of "Raby Head" which is the head of land located located at the foot of Darlington Provincial Park. They are members members of the Ontario Genealogical Society and are researching the Raby name. Was there a famous Raby for whom this piece of land was named or was it merely a landowner in the area? They can be reached at (905) 430-8603). They would appreciate appreciate a call. HAPPY BIRTHDAY - Yesterday, Sept. 6th, 1990, the New Democratic party celebrated its fourth year as the government of Ontario - the fiist NDP government ever to hold the trap- jj pings of power in this province. According to the rules of the " game, they have until next year at this time to call an election and, we suspect, will do their utmost in the meantime to solidify solidify their support with the electorate. We would suspect that, unless unless business and employment conditions improve considerably, considerably, they will face the same problems the Liberal government in Quebec is having. The natives there appear to be looking for a change, hoping a different group of governors will somehow come up with better answers. HEAR YE! HEAR YE!- If you are an experienced Deputy Returning Returning Officer or Poll Clerk, your municipality needs you to take part in the Municipal Election to be held on November 14, 1994 to elect councillors and others to look after governing the Municipality of Clarington. The notice about this didn't include information on the amount of remuneration for making certain the ballots were put in the right boxes and eventually counted, but if you've done it before, you'll have some idea of the pay and problems. Please contact Marie Knight at 623-3379 during business hours or come in to complete an application form at the Municipal Administration Centre, 40 Temperance St., Bowmanville. Bowmanville. LEGION WEEK - Remember what a great performance Ber- nie & Red put on last year at Branch 178 Royal Canadian Legion Legion in Bowmanville. Well, this year, during Legion Week which begins Sept. 19th, those in charge have been able to find some more pub humour and song folks, named "The Entertainers." Entertainers." They'll be on stage on Sat., Saturday, Sept. 24th at 8 p.m. and tickets at $7 each arc limited and available by calling 623- 9032. If interested, better make the call today. SPORTS DISPLAY - For the entire month of September, the Bowmanville Museum at 37 Silver Street, is featuring historical photos of sports teams from the 1890's until the 1950's. Hockey, Hockey, baseball and football teams arc the main categories. Artifacts Artifacts on display include old posters, Brookdale Roses jackets and trophies. And available in the Gift Shop is the latest copy of "Belvedere. This special issue was written by Bill Humber, noted local sports writer, and is entitled, "Baseball's Rise & Cricket's Fall In The Life And Times Of Colonel Cubitt And Reverend Climic of Bowmanville, Ontario," Cost $2.00 per' copy. The Museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 - 4:30 amd 1:30-4:30 on Sunday. For more information, contact the Museum office at 623-2734. OPEN HOUSE - Those Movin' & Grooovin' folks are getting ready for a super fall and winter program for seniors and over 50 citizens, On Tuesday, Sept. 13th, they arc holding an Open House at the Lions Centre, Beech Avenue, in Bowmanville from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. with the official opening ceremony at 1:00 p.m. Coffee, tea and refreshments provided by Memorial Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville, will be available all day. If you like what you see, memberships will be available, at $5 per year. to existing staff. "No employees will be laid off," said Inspector Don Beckett in an interview Friday. In most cases, the Newcastle staff will be transferred to the OPP detachment in Whitby. Inspector Beckett said the OPP is endeavoring to trim expenses wih- out reducing service to the public. "The social contract put us in a position position where we had to come up with some dollar savings," he said. He added that the provincial police police are trying to avoid cutting back staff, especially the officers on the road. "We've got to do these things to meet budget cutbacks." "Every municipality in the province province of Ontario is gong through the same kind of pain in trying to cut back," he said. Nor is the Newcastle detachment the only OPP facility to be closed. Other stations which were closed recently recently include ones in Welland, Stayner and Elm vale. The police are also looking at closing the Beaverton Beaverton OPF( detachment. \ "Basically, what we are trying to do is toldo things more efficiently from ont; central location," the inspector inspector explained. He added that the shut-down of the station is expected to be completed completed by the end of the year. The future of the building will be decided by the Ministry of Government Government Services. The ministry will likely be looking for a new tenant to take over the vacated site. \Clarindton Shows Its Colors Children from Clarington *s Adventure Camp were out in lull force during Clarington Day at the Canadian National Exhibition, Wednesday, Aug. 31. With many exciting activities for young and older alike, including the viewing of Simba, a lion cub from Orono Cat World, this youngster and companions chose "The Lion King" as the theme of their float for the afternoon community parade around the CNE grounds. This volunteer was painting the background of one of the float signs when caught in action. For more photographs of the exciting times during Clarington Day at the CNE, turn to the first page of the second section. -- Photo by Laura Richards iff sjtqea to vvor Mayor Hamre Says to Focus on Abuse and Shelter Issues, Not Politics by Laura J. Richards happen. Don't throw this chance Two groups wanting to place an away, abused women's and children's "Get your acts together and be Board of Directors spoke to the issues issues brought forward. "It's time to be concerned with the issues," instead of playing politics, politics, the mayor said. Appearing on behalf of the Alli- sheltcr in Clarington have been told concerned with the issues." to get their acts together, by Glaring- Mayor Hamre pointed to the fact ton Mayor Diane Hamre. that each of the delegations to the "It's time to stop the turf war," municipality's planning committee ancc House Women's Shelter & Mayor Hamre said on Tuesday meeting said they have had no con- Support Services board of directors night, Sept. 6. tact with Bethesda House members, was Dianne Chaplain who spoke on "We have two very caring groups The delegates, including an Alliance three issues: sufficient and protect- who know about pain and suffer- House spokesperson, raised objee- ed parking, space for all the activi- ing," she said. lions to a proposed Bowmanville ties to be done inside the house and "But, because of politics, this site for the Bethesda House shelter, in its yard, and the safety of the staff project which is so needed may not No one from the Bethesda House and residents. Race On for Liberal Nomination Keith Marlowe from the Vio- ! lence Prevention Council of Durham Durham Region wondered why Bethesda Bethesda House had not been involved with the Woman Abuse Protocol Committee sponsored by a number of provincial, federal and regional sources. The protocols offer guidelines by which facilities such as women's shelters operate. Turn to Page 2 A change in the way politics Dave Robinson, a Scagravc rcsi- I care about the community I dent and former National President in." of the Kinsmen Clubs of Canada, has joined the race to become a Liberal Liberal candidate for Durham East. He is the third person to seek the local nomination for the Liberal party party in the as-ycl-undcclarcd provincial provincial election. Robinson, a teacher at Port Perry High School, is Executive Vice President of the Durham East Liberals. Liberals. He has also been active on the Scugog Chamber of Commerce and in local amateur theatre. He was the manager and bookkeeper for a very successful restaurant for 12 years. "Our politicians need to be accountable accountable and approachable," the candidate said. "1 think my record of service to the community shows that Dave Robinson live arc conducted in Ontario would be one of his priorities. He favors die creation of an ethics ethics commissioner to ensure there is an honest and open government. He also would like to sec the MPPs' pension plans changed to ensure pensions cannot be collected before age 55. A reduction in political staff to save $2 million and legislation to regulate government lobbyists arc also part of Dave Robinson's platform. platform. Also high on his list of objectives for a new provincial government would be quality health care and better schools. Robinson adds that the next budget budget must contain "no new or in- Turn to Page 2 Orono Fairgrounds Gets $150,000 in Improvements ... 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