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United Way Looking for A Little More in '94 Goal The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville. Wednesday, September 14,1994 3 Durham Regional Police Report) "A Little More in '94" doesn't just relate to this year's United Way goal. At the '94 Campaign Kick- Off, 15 local restaurants will be serving more than 8,000 wings to volunteers, workplace campaign coordinators, coordinators, donors, and the general public to emphasize the need for everyone to help their community by donating today. You are invited to join the fun. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, Thursday, September 15, at General Si- korski Veterans' Hall, which is lo cated at 1551 Stevenson Road North in Oshawa. Campaign remarks will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the evening will feature feature a preview of this year's Campaign Campaign video. In addition to a chicken wing judging contest, events for the evening include the popular country and western group, Paul Wasson and The Burnt River Band, and a line dancing demonstration. Expected Expected attendees include a number of Oshawa Generals players. The United Way is grateful to the fowtf^fgggf The United Way is inviting everyone to dig into a sampling of the finest wings Durham has to offer at the Wing-it campaign Kick off to be held Thursday, September 15th, at General Sikorski Polish Veterans' Veterans' Hall in Oshawa. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. A delectable assortment assortment of over 8,000 wings will be donated by 15 restaurants, all vying to win a wing-judging contest. Entertainment for the evening will be provided by popular country group Paul Wasson and the Burnt River Band. with Elizabeth Belanger-Linkletter CTC ROMANCE IN THE CARIBBEAN When describing St. Lucia one word comes to mind - lush! Located deep in the Eastern Caribbean St. Lucia is dominated by the peaks of 3000 ft. volcanic mountains, with the most famous landmarks landmarks - The Pitons and nearby nearby Soufeiere - the world's only "drive-in" volcano. The unspoiled beauty of the island's tropical splendor and magnificent beaches is easily accessible on the small island - just 27 miles long by 14 miles wide. Visit Castries, the nation's capital, and roam the markets for local handicrafts handicrafts or try the Point Serraphine Mall for duty free goods. But above all, be prepared prepared to relax ... The St. Lucians invented the words "LAID BACK". THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW: Make sure you have a valid Canadian passport or a valid drivers license with photo and a birth certificate. Canadian dollars are widely accepted as are credit cards. If you have travel tips that you want to share in this column, column, call Blessings Travel Centre. Remember, when you think of Travel, Think of Blessings Travel Centre Vanstone Mill 623-0005 © NAPOLEON .napoleon Wood Stoves and Inserts • exceptional heating efficiency! • dynamic engineering • refined design • black or coloured porcelain • EPA approved • removable ash drawer • minimal clearances to walls • 5-year warranty Call us for a free in-home consultation stove and chimney needs. 585 Wentworth St. E., Unit #30, Oshawa ' 434-3878 •WOOD • PELLET NATURAL GAS-PROPANE following local restaurants for their generous donations: The Banker and the Bandit, Belamy's, Buffalo Wild Wings and Ribs, Casey's Grillhouse and Beverage Co., Corky's Restaurant, East Side Mario's, Mario's, Excuses Dining Lounge, The Oshawa Keg, Lighthouse Brewpub Sport Bar and Restaurant, The Lion and the Unicom, Melanie Pringles Restaurant, Mickey Finns Sports Cafe, O'Tooles Roadhouse and Restaurant, Restaurant, Tailgate Charlie's, and Warehouse 2 Sports Bar. United Way supports more than 200 programs and 43 non-profit agencies in our community. Proceeds from the annual United Way Campaign support more than 200 programs from 43 non-profit agencies in our community, from which over 80,000 residents receive direct benefits. Some of these local charitable organizations include Big Brothers, Red Cross, John Howard Society and the Association for Community Living. Anyone interested in helping their community by contributing to this year's campaign as a volunteer or a donor is urged to join The United United Way at this event. Monday, Sept. 12 A Concession Road 7, Newcastle, Newcastle, resident reported that an unknown unknown person stole her farm tractor. A Concession Road 7, Newton- ville, resident reported an unknown male exposed himself in front of her. The Fashion Exchange, located at 5341 Main SL, Orono, reported that the rear door had been entered and money was taken from the shop. A Newcastle resident reported a vehicle was kicked by a suspect who then attempted to scare her by driving his truck towards her vehicle. vehicle. A Taunus Court, Bowmanville, resident reported a vehicle was entered entered while parked on Meams Court. A representative of Vincent Massey Massey Public School, located at 10 Church St., Bowmanville, reported damages to a window. A representative of Darlington Auto Centre, located at 22 Silver St., Bowmanville, reported damage to a vehicle on the lot Pinedale Crescent, Courticc, resident's resident's home had an electrical fire which caused extensive fire and smoke damage. Damage is estimated estimated at $100,000. The fire began with a vehicle in the garage. A Quinn Drive, Bowmanville, resident reported a small fire behind a garden shed at the residence. A Wilmot Trail, Wilmot Creek, resident reported being threatened while in the parking lot at the Bowmanville Bowmanville Mail. Someone threatened to carve him up with a knife. Sunday, Sept. 11 A number of Hemmingway Drive, Courticc, residents reported the thefts of hockey equipment and a cellular phone overnight. A Strathallan Court, Courticc resident resident reported a vehicle tire being slashed overnight. A Centerfield Drive, Courticc, resident's vehicle was stolen overnight. overnight. It was recovered on Boundary Road, off Cochrane Road. It had been burned out. A Trull's Road resident reported being hit by a small car while walking walking northbound on Trull's Road. A Church Street, Bowmanville, resident reported someone tried to steal her car but damaged it instead. A Solina Road resident reported that unknown suspects entered a house through a bathroom window. The home owner's son found the two at the residence, but they fled the scene. The culprits left two vehicles vehicles in the area. Saturday, Sept. 10 A Cherry Blossom Crescent, Courticc, resident reported the theft of a bicycle from Courticc Secondary Secondary School on Nash Road. A Highway Two, Newtonville, resident reported a BB gun pellet through the front window of home. A Concession Road 8 resident lost control of a vehicle while travelling travelling along Rundle Road and ended up in the ditch. A Bowmanville area resident was wakened by something hitting the north side of his home. He went out with a flashlight to look and was struck by something on the left leg. A chase occurred, however, the unknown unknown culprit got away. Friday, Sept. 9 A representative of Cowan Pontiac Pontiac Buick, located at 166 King St. E., Bowmanville, reported a number of vehicles were scratched overnight An 18-speed bike was located near Peter's Pike Park in Orono by a town employee. An Old Kingston Road, Courticc, resident reported a video camera had been stolen. A Bernard Street, Bowmanville, resident reported being pushed by an unknown youth while working at the Bowmanville Mall. The person reported suffering from swelling to the head after falling against a metal post. An Alliance, Ohio, man broke a leg during a stunt-driving performance performance at the Orono Fair. He was taken to Oshawa General Hospital for medical treatment. Skate '88 Donations Total In Excess of $1.6 Million By Laura J. Richards The final installment of pledges and donations collected by volunteers volunteers for the Bowmanville Recreation Recreation Complex was handed over to Mayor Diane Hamre on Monday night, Sept 12. Before handing over a cheque to council for $87,334.89, Continuing Chair A1 Strike noted: "I'd rather not be making this presentation tonight" tonight" He was referring to the fact that the late Garnet Rickard, Campaign Campaign Chairman for Skate '88, would have been the person to present the final installment of public public contributions to the arena. Garnet Rickard, the Chairman of the Skate '88 campaign, died this summer. >•>: 'This brings our bank balance down to nil," said Strike, when he presented the funds to Clarington Council. He reminded councillors that, while the original fund-raising target target was $750,000, it was Rickard's dream to hit $1.1 million. That amount was later increased even further. "Then it was his dream to raise Santa Here Nov. 19 Santa Claus is coming to town on Saturday morning, Nov. 19, at 10:30. The Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade will follow the route it has taken in previous years from Central Public School to Memorial Park on Liberty Street. More information will be provided provided as the date draws closer. Take Kids to Work On November 30 Wednesday, Nov. 30, 1994, is Take Our Kids to Work Day in Clarington. Clarington. A letter from Gordon Crcssy, the president of The Learning Partnership, Partnership, notes that "65,000 Grade 9 students students across the Greater Toronto Area will go into the workplace with a parent, a relative or a family friend. They will spend the day in hospitals, plants, design studios, news rooms, offices and retail stores." The idea comes from a program called "Take Our Daughters to Work" initiated in New York City last year. In Toronto the program is sponsored sponsored by ScotiaMclcod, Bell Canada, Canada, Northern Telecom and the provincial provincial government, Crcssy writes. "First, we arc asking you and your employees to participate in this day and show the young jjcoplc of the Greater Toronto Area how an average day unfolds at your workplace. workplace. Xerox's Arthur Schlcsingcr, speaking of his firm's involvement in the New York program, said: "The day was magical." The program shows students "through direct experience, just how important skills, training and education education are to their success." Organizers also requested that the day be officially designated by Clarington Council. Elected officials officials agreed to do so, without hesitation. hesitation. $1.5 million, but privately he wanted wanted to see $1.6 million raised," Strike stated. The total of $1,611,940.89 tops that wish. "We are proud of our chairman," Strike said. He said he was also proud of the "hundreds, if not thousands, of people people who donated to the campaign." The slogan, "Let's Build it Together" Together" was spread far and wide and residents from across the municipality municipality donated money towards the new complex. After the cheque was presented, Clarington Mayor Diane Hamre said the fund-raising for the building of the complex was a community-wide évent. The complex was built because "everyone pulled together," Mayor Hamre said. P* Jp Joanne Pierik is now back at The Cutting Post comer of Church and Scugog Joanne works Tuesday thru Saturday ope to see you! 623-4551 - MUNICIPALITY OF ( ylarinctton ONTARIO NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE HAMLET OF ORONO MUNICIPAL CONTRACT CL94-12 Station Street will be closed to through pedestrian and vehicular traffic between Main Street and the Durham County Senior Citizens Lodge commencing Monday, September 19, 1994 until approximately November 30, 1994. An alternative route for local traffic will be available through the Ministry of Natural Resources Forestry Station to Princess Street. We apologize for any inconvenience incurred to the travelling public resultant to this reconstruction. Durham D has baH We're on 199. Cone