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i 16 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, September 28,1994 Durham Regional Police Report Monday, Sept. 26 A Bowmanvillc resident turned in a single shotgun for destruction. A, Bowmanvillc resident reports being assaulted by a known person at the Senior Public School in Bowmanvillc. Bowmanvillc. An Old Scugog Road, Clarington, resident reported a dirt bike having been stolen overnight. A resident of Regional Road 57 in Clarington reported that, during the morning, someone had stolen $5,000 worth of items from his home. Ontario Home Week Sept. 25th to Oct. 1 Sunday, Sept 25, to Saturday, Oct. 1, is Ontario Home Week. This year's theme is "Home Ownership...A Community Celebration," Celebration," states a letter written by Anita M. Witty, the President of the Durham Region Real Estate Board.. This annual celebration was begun begun in 1980 by the Ontario Real Estate Estate Association "to stress the importance importance of property rights. "Over the past 13 years, this has become a province-wide celebration enjoyed by hundreds of communities," communities," Witty wrote in her letter to council. During September, there have been a number of special "open houses" throughout the region where people can enter ballots to win $5,000 towards a down payment, payment, an interest rate reduced mortgage, mortgage, $750 towards the Land Transfer Transfer Tax, a moving certificate, a legal fee certificate, a free appraisal, a free home inspection and many more prizes. The draw is to take place today, Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the Durham Region Real Estate Board office in Oshawa. Apple Blossom Award Winners Announced at Council Meeting by Laura J. Richards The wait is over for the 63 people people who had their front gardens at home or at work nominated for the first-ever Clarington Apple Blossom Awards. On Monday evening, Clarington Council recognized the winners of three Apple Blossom Awards and also saluted all nominees. William and Dorothy Jewell, of 6560 Middle Road, were the winners winners in the rural residential category. Andrew and Helen Hay, of 62 Orchard Orchard Park, were the winners in the urban residential category the Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home received received the award for commercial/ industrial properties. Each of the winners received a plaque and apple blossom buttons from Clarington Mayor Diane Hamre. Jim Cameron, Clarington's Parks and Cemeteries Supervisor, told council members on Monday night, the people who were awarded certificates certificates and plaques contribute to "the community spirit" of Clarington. Dave Hinton, one of the people in charge of judging the 63 property owners' front lawns, told council and all those gathered in the chambers chambers that all three wards were represented. represented. "There were 17 properties in Ward One, 25 in Ward Two and 21 in Ward Three," Hinton noted. He said it was probably due to the publicity in the local papers that residents learned of the awards.. Within the three categories there were: 34 properties entered in Urban Residential, 25 in Rural Residential and four in Commcrcial/Industrial. During a brief slide show, Hinton noted the properties were "a kaleidoscope kaleidoscope of views," which made the final selections difficult. After each of the members of Clarington Council had a turn at presenting certificates to property owners for participating in the Apple Apple Blossom Awards, Mayor Hamre thanked the Bowmanvillc, Newcastle Newcastle Village and Orono Horticultural Societies for taking part in the event. She also noted the significance of the symbol chosen for the award. "The apple blossom was chosen in the 1980's by council when former former Mayor Garnet Rickard suggested suggested the town's flower be an apple blossom," Mayor Hamre said. "I'm sure Garnet Rickard is pleased" with the new heights his favorite flower has been taken in this municipality, Mayor Hamre said. "I thank those who allowed their properties to stand in the categories. They're all very beautiful and you're all winners and so is the municipality," municipality," the mayor added. After the presentations, the Mayor Mayor invited all the participants to a Imlf-hour reception. A representative of Orono Park reported reported that someone broke into the snack bar by demolishing the door. A man reported $180 was taken from him while asleep in a bunk house. When he awoke, his wallet was lying on the floor. A Woodlanc Court, Oshawa, resident resident reported the theft of a locked bike from Courtice Secondary School over the weekend. Sunday, Sept. 25 A Soper Creek Drive, Bowmanvillc, Bowmanvillc, resident reported the theft of a bike from the A&P Store located at King and Liberty Streets in Bowmanvillc. Bowmanvillc. Unfortunately, the bike was left unlocked and there arc no suspects. A 6th Concession Road resident's bam was demolished by a fire. The blaze was caused by the severe storm that passed through during the night. The owner of the Armstrong IGA , store in Orono reported that unknown persons entered the store by smashing a front door. They removed a small amount of money and cigarettes. Saturday, Sept 24 A representative of the Card and Gift Shop, located at 243 King Street E., Bowmanvillc, reported unknown persons used a counterfeit 50-dollar bill to pay for items. Friday, Sept 23 A representative of Laberimi En- House Tour Raises Funds for Trinity Church Kitchen $|M: m* r Y - ! ■ M mm r " I ■ r 'ir-W '■>- ' * - I terprises, located at 157 King St. E., reported someone had broken into the Licence Bureau overnight by prying the door open. The culprit, or culprits, took $3,091 in cash and cheques. A woman reported being hit by her " 20-year-old boyfriend while in the parking lot of a local grocery store. Community Care Month in October An 'Open House', a Meals on Wheels Workshop and a Free Yard Work Day, will be part of this year's Community Care Month in Clarington. A bazaar arid fall luncheon are also scheduled for October, which is Community Care Month. A letter to Clarington Councillors from Janet Rice, Chair of the Clarington Clarington Community Care Advisory Committee, states: the month is "to honour the work of volunteers who provide home support services to older and disabled residents." Over 600 visitors attended the Trinity United Church Historic House Tour on Sunday, September 25. Saturday, Oct 1, marks the 17th Eleven of Bowmanville's most historic and scenic homes were on display. Here, Patti Kay, Lori Kay, birthday of Community Care in this Tracy Sachdeva and Ann Hilbom are pictured outside one of the stops on the tour. Funds raised by this community. project will help complete the new kitchen in the Trinity United Church. ELCOME TO 1995 COWAN PONTIAC BUICK NEW CAR SHOW!! j i&TSZZf Celebrating 25 Years of Service! \ '-1/ -Y.v- •• ar r "S&Stiu -•* W B 56-" r 6e Ail Afet* ""SS SAFETY DISPLAY IN ACTION SHOWING: * Air Bag Deployment in a simulated Car Crash complete with Crash Test Dummies! * Actual Safety simulation of the Anti-Lock (A.B.S.) Braking System and of course the All New 1995 Pontiacs, Buicks and GMC Trucks .. featuring the 1995 Bulck Riviera Thursday, September 29, 6-9 P .m. Roses for the first 60 Ladies • Refreshments • Door Prizes Friday, September 30 New Car Display • Refreshments • Door Prizes Saturday, October 1 Barbecue 12 noon to 2 p.m. - Magician 2 p.m. New Car Display • Refreshments • Door Prizes jt-t-- IHr V f □ □ nj 'V ■ ■ i - • , / BOWMANVILLE -- ONT. 166 King Street East Bowmanville Telephone 623-3396 ©