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mgr» jas-rxiiKtr xx 2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, October 19,1994 S U e„,T W rSmnFourD^ g Fenton Week «Qggg p 0m0 g ra p|-,y" Runs October 25 to Nov. 22 Grade Two students from Dr. Emily Stowe Public School took a tour of the Courtice Fire Station last Friday for Fire Prevention Week. Firefighters introduced the children to the different kinds of trucks used in the course of saving lives. Above, the equipment on an aerial unit is explained. New Look for Old Fire Hall by Laura J. Richards A Peterborough architectural firm will be redesigning the interior of th'c fire station on Church Street so it can be used by the community. The Bowmanvillc fire station's interior is to be redesigned in a generic generic manner so it can be used for a variety of functions, "including but not limited to a seniors centre, youth centre and private sector functions," states a report from the Community Services Department. The initial use, though, will be to house a Seniors Centre, the report says. Greer Galloway Architects & Engineers Engineers will receive $31,500 for the completion of Part A and Part B of these sections of the project. Part A will provide "a detailed profile of various facility compo- J3k MUNICIPALITY OF at in q ton ONTARIO PUBLIC NOTICE 1995 MUNICIPAL GRANT PROGRAM The Municipal Grant program was initiated to fund programs organized by volunteers to provide services not provided by the Municipality. Applications for Municipal Grants are now available for local organizations that provide social, health, recreational and/or other services that directly benefit the Municipality of Clarington and its residents. Applications can be picked up at: Community Services Department 3rd Floor Municipal Administrative Centre 40 Temperance Street Bowmanvllle, Ontario APPLICATIONS COMPLETED IN FULL WILL BE CONSIDERED BY A1995 GRANT IF RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 1B, 1994 CS - Ind. 4866 © nents, examining the current condition condition of the structure, its architecture, mechanical and electrical systems, and how they will be incorporated into the new design. Included in this portion of the proposal is an analysis analysis of the parking facilities associated associated with the intended uses of the building." The rest of the building will also be evaluated as to optional uses for its future. "Part B provides for the preparation preparation of a design and report complete with cost estimates, special requirements, requirements, accommodations, etc. Before the final design approval, the successful successful firm will provide contract documents, evaluate tenders", field investigation and contract administration." administration." The Peterborough firm, which has an office in Clarington, was one of 11 consultants which bid on the contract. Of those 11 firms, one was from Bowmanvillc, three from Oshawa, two from Whitby, and one each from Brampton, Barrie, Toronto, and Ajax. The renovation of the fire station has received a lot of attention over the past six months as two community community groups have wanted to call it home. The two groups are the Clarington Clarington Older Adult Committee and the Clarington Youth Committee. The Clarington Older Adult Committee has been working towards towards the goal of a centre since before before this council was elected. In fact, within the report it is stated, stated, "the funding requested was intended intended to support the initiative to renovate the existing Fire/Court building to accommodate use by older adults and seniors." Though the Youth Committee recently recently completed a survey that is intended intended to support the need for a youth centre, the report notes "it does not fully investigate the feasibility feasibility of operating a 'youth centre' in the municipality." Also noted within the report, is the fact that the Durham Region Non Profit Housing Corporation plans to construct a complex on the former site of the Dominion Piano Factory on the comer of Wellington and Temperance Street. "We arc further aware that the Non Profit Housing Corporation's Development proposal to the Ministry Ministry of Housing is based on the indu-, sion of a Seniors Centre involving, some type of participation by the local local municipality," the report says. Accordingly, municipal staff are in discussions with the Housing Authority Authority over the role the municipality municipality will play in this project. Willi these factors in mind, the department will be reporting to the next council regarding, the future of the Bowmanvillc Fire Station building. building. Teacher Resigns from Catholic Board After Assault Conviction A Catholic school teacher from Peterborough, convicted this month on charges of indecent assault, has resigned from the Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland, Clarington Clarington Separate School board. Frank Russell, age 45, was suspended suspended from his position as religion education consultant in September of '93 when the assault charges were first laid. The charges went back to 1976- Don't Miss a Single Issue Catch all the news, sports and advertising that make up our community. Category 1 Subscriber» who wish to pick up their own subscription at our offices ntlcr 11 n.m, Wednesday. You will be given n enrd to present ench week when you pick up your Stnlcsmnn. Category 2 Subscribers within Cnnndn Category 3 Subscribers outside of Cnnndn Sub. Delivery G.S.T. Total $20 0 $1.40 $21.40 $20 $5 $1.75 $26.76 $20 $80 $7.00 $107.00 I I Name: Subscription Order Form Address: I I Ncw D| Renown] □ I Postal Code: Tblopbono No,: Plonso pay by cheque, VISA, MasterCard, or money order. VISA/MC Number:.. , Expiry Date: f 6t Canadian gttttmau P.O. Box 190,62 King Street Wost, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3K9 Second Class Mail Permit No. 1561 79, when Russell was a teacher at Lakcficld Elementary School outside outside Peterborough. Nine charges centering around inappropriate touching and fondling were laid by seven former students. The victims were all male and are now in their mid-twenties. Russell was found guilty on four counts on Friday, October 7th. He is scheduled to receive sentencing on November 21sl at Divisional Court in Peterborough; His resignation from die board was accepted on October 11. According to Don Folz, Director of Education, "The board felt tills was a matter of great concern. We were pleased to bring it to some conclusion. Now we want to get on with the healing." Folz said the board already has policies in place to deal with charges charges of criminal offences, but meetings meetings will be held to discuss what, if anything, can be done to protect students, students, staff and the board in future. He noted that the charges were laid after one former student, who was undergoing counselling, came forward as part of his therapy. An anti-pom course scheduled to begin next Tuesday evening at Courtice Secondary School is attracting attracting the attention of teachers, police officers, church leaders and members of the media, says instructor instructor Susan Shetler. The course is entitled: "A Case Against Pornography" and runs for five weeks from October 25th to November 22. Sessions begin during the sixth annual White Ribbon Week which, is a national campaign to draw awareness to the harmful effects of pornography. "In the class we will share our awareness of how much pornography pornography is escalating. There are definite links between pornography and the breakdown of family and relationships, relationships, and with the criminal element," element," says Ms Shetler. Shetler has been involved in groups opposed to pornography since 1987. A second instructor will be Barbara Laing, a nurse and educator educator with background in sociology. Speakers from the Metro Toronto Police morality squad and from York University are expected to be booked Issues such as the Eli Langer Langer paintings and Triple X adult video video rentals will also be discussed. The course is intended to spark debate about pornography's effects on society -- in particular teens -- and the way society views women and how women view themselves. Shetler is constantly dismayed by the general apathy she encounters regarding pornography. "People think we're just talking about Playboy or Penthouse. Sure, that's how it started, but now we're talking about abuse -- sexually explicit explicit violence." And pomographers are aiming all the time at a younger" audience, Shetler warns. We're concerned about the Virtually Virtually Reality that's coming, phone sex hotlines that teens are using, and Fire Dept. Report , Oct. 13 12:13: 23 Lover's Lane, detector activated, no fire 12:38: 23 Lover's Lane, equipment malfunction 17:01: 24 Sommerlea Court, rubbish rubbish fire 17:36:1462 Nash Rd., rubbish fire 17:44: 2480 Concession #4, rubbish rubbish fire Oct. 14 13:41: 2440 Hwy. 2, unknown odor investigated 16:14: 240 Toronto St., rubbish fire 19:37: 2 Jackman Rd., unknown odor investigated Oct. 15 15:48: Spry Ave. & Baseline Rd., grass fire 16:04: 38 Liberty St., vehicle accident accident 18:06: 84 Rhonda Blvd., rubbish fire 23:01:32 Jane St., assist 23:17: 31 LoscombeDr., assist ambulance ambulance Oct. 16 03:56: Darlington Park Rd. & CN tracks, vehicle fire 11:23: Varcoc Rd. & Nash Rd., assist assist 12:59: 243 King St. E., malicious false alarm 14:06: 112 Concession St. W., grass fire 15:56: 2590 Taunton Rd., vehicle accident Oct. 17 04:15: 79 Doreen Crcs., assist ambulance ambulance 04:30: 45 Rayncs Ave., detector activated 17:14: Hwy. 2 & Ccntrcficld Dr., response 17:56: 2878 Concession St. E., public service 19:25: 71 Sandringham Dr., rubbish rubbish fire Oct. 18 03:06: 441 King St. E., rubbish fire, vandalism 03:43: 12 King St. E., Olympia Restaurant, undetermined cause even video games, she adds. One issue of major importance to the discussions will be that of censorship censorship versus freedom of expression. expression. "We've got to decide what freedom freedom of expression was meant to protect, she suggests. "We have to consider if something slanders other groups or incites violence. We have to draw a line somewhere." ■») A Case Against Pornography will be held at Courtice Secondary' School on Tuesday evenings from 7 1 p.m. to 9 p.m . Course fee is $35 and registration* takes place on the evening of Octo-. ! her 19th at the school between 7 and' 9 p.m. or after that date by telephony ing Neil Torric at 623-6505. Parents Prefer Guarded Crossing To Reconstruction of Trulls Road MUNICIPALITY OF ( Clarington ONTARIO PUBLIC NOTICE NATURAL ICE BINKS Tho Municipality ol Clarington, Community Sorvicos Dopartmont Is inviting any organizations and Individuals Intorosted in providing natural outdoor Ico rinks tills winter to volunteer their services. To provide a natural Ico rink requires the combined effort of a committed group ol voluntoors. Initial asslslanco will bo provided by tho municipality. Ploaso volunteer today, INTERESTED GROUPS MUST VOLUNTEER NO LATER THAN OCT. 31 ST BY TELEPHONING 623-3379 ext. 232 CS-4065 © Parents in Mitchell's Comers don't want a recommended $700,000 expenditure to reconstruct Trulls Road from Taunton to Firner Street. Instead, they want a painted crosswalk and a crossing guard. Mitchell's Comers resident Kathy Kathy Ferguson told the members of the Clarington Planning Committee on Monday, Oct. 17, the expenditure expenditure was not the solution being sought. Deb Butson noted that the money would be wasted when it came time to put in services in the hamlet. "Aren't the roads tom up for services services to be pul in?" Butson inquired. When her suspicions were confirmed confirmed by the Works Department, she said the reconstruction was not required by the community. The report from the Publiq,: Works Department suggests a multi- ' tude of actions that should be taken,i- Besides the reconstruction of Trulls.i Road, it is also suggested that street lights be installed from 1576 Taun-" i ton Road to 1727 Taunton Road if» ' residents are willing to pay foi 1 ' 1 them. *, Clarington Mayor Diane Hamre 1 intervened and asked if they were sure all they wanted and needed was,; the crossing guard and the painted,) walkway. Both Ferguson and Butson reaffirmed reaffirmed their stand on both accounts.,? The committee received the niner,;; page report from municipal staff and;: then asked the Public Works Depart- ment to look into the providing of dicse two items. .(■, DAVID WING FOR LOCAL COUNCILLOR - WARD 2 I AM COMMITTED TO: 1 Attracting business and Industry to Clarington lo lessen the lax burden for flic privalc sector. 1 Improving Bowmanville's recreation facilities. Preserving and promoting Bowmanvllle's downtown core. Furthering the Al ls and Culture In Clarington. ON NOVEMBER 14TH, 1 ASK FOR YOUR SUPPORT WING, DAVID Authorized by the CT'O for tin» David Wing Campaign, ©