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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 27 Nov 1996, p. 2

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» 2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, November 27, 1996 Carbon Monoxide Detectors Protect Lives Three-year-old Bowmanville resident Aaron Berger shows the cracks in this secondary secondary heat exchange unit that was replaced last week in his parents' home. On Sunday night, Nov. 17, the carbon monoxide detector which had been recently relocated to his bedroom went off. Aaron would like everyone to know how important these detectors are and how much he appreciates his parents having relocated theirs to his bedroom. For the past three years the detector had been in the basement, and was taken to his bedroom a few days before the alarm went Off. He asks that everyone check their detectors detectors and the batteries in them, and to buy one for friends and families this year. Aaron Aaron would also like to say thankyou to George, of G.M. Mechanical of Oshawa, for taking the time to explain the proper location of the detector to his parents. Durham Regional Police Briefs Monday, Nov. 25 No stopping -- A vehicle driven by a 22-year-old Concession Concession Street, Bowmanville, resident slid on ice while trying trying to stop at a stop sign at Fourth and Scugog Streets. Instead of stopping, the vehicle vehicle struck a school bus which had just completed a left- hand turn. Fortunately, there were no injuries in the early morning collision. Shattered window-- A Rhonda Boulevard, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, woman reported that, while she was driving, a rock flew off a truck and struck her window. The impact caused the window to shatter. Alcohol and narcotics -- A man was found in a parked car on Lamb's Road, north of Concession Street, drinking. During a search of the vehicle, vehicle, police also found some marijuana. Fraud -- A 50-year-old woman was a victim of a credit card scam. No other details were available at 16 Division. Theft -- A complete computer computer system worth about $2,500 was taken from New- tonville Public School. No Sun-shine -- A person person reported observing a white male in his mid-20s wearing a ball cap take the Toronto Sun newspaper box from Moyse Drive at Courtice Courtice Road at.2:30 a.m. The person loaded the box into the trunk of an Oldsmobile Cutlass and left. Later, at around 1:35 p.m., a Toronto Sun newspaper box was located located on Courtice Road, south of the CPR tracks. It was seized by police. Sunday, Nov. 24 Mail box smashed -- A Bloor Street East, Courtice, resident reported dial her mail box and post had been smashed by an unknown culprit. culprit. Possible prints -- A bottle bottle from a house on Roser Crescent, Bowmanville, was seized after a break and enter. During the break-in, the unknown unknown suspecl(s) took a television, television, VCR and phone. The entry was through the upper windows of the home. Tools taken -- Unknown culprits entered the garage of a Living Court, Courtice, residence residence and took several tools. Deer hit -- A man from Milton, Ontario, was driving east on the 7th Concession when he collided with a large buck. The deer had run onto the road in front of the vehicle. vehicle. Fire -- Two youths were observed running away from die underground garage at the Veltri Complex. A small fire made from cloths was extin- 'guished. The suspects are unknown. unknown. Enjoy Hot Apple Cider and stroll through our Christmas corner filled with unique tree ornaments and gift ideas. Visit us soon. Orchard Park Furniture Gifts & Accessories 28 King St. W., Bowmanville 623-1131 ©j.p. Some know it as Liberty Street North, while others think of it as Regional Road 14. Still others know it as the Manvers Road. In Brief... Barbershoppers Stop in Bowmanville The Oshawa Horseless Carriagemen barbershop chorus will serenade shoppers at seven malls across Durham on Saturday, December 7th, including the Bowmanville Mall. Come out and sing along to the old favorites on Dec. 7th from 4:15 -4:45 p.m. The group will be singing at the Bowmanville Mall at that time. Flushed With Success One thousand water conserving conserving toilets have been installed installed in two months through Durham's Water Fixture Replacement Replacement Program which began began in late September. The goal. is to replace 7,500 old 13 and 20 litre (per flush) toilets with water efficient efficient six-litre toilets during the next two years. To participate in the program program contact the program administrators administrators at Green ReCAP - 571-7227. Students Mark Human Rights Day On Human Rights Day, Tuesday, December 10th, St. Stephen's Secondary School will be hosting a Citizenship Investiture. "Students will witness first-hand, an event in which they may not normally, have an opportunity to actively take part," says Principal Mary-Catherine Kelly. Don Benninger, chairperson chairperson for the Separate School Board, says: "It is hoped the students will develop an appreciation appreciation of the rights and responsibilities responsibilities of a Canadian citizen and a sensitivity to rights, opinions, and concerns of others, given the multicultural multicultural mosaic in which we live." Now, Clarington Council is looking into re-naming the thoroughfare in order give it a single identity. On Monday morning, Nov. 18, Paul Vaneyk of Concession Road 7 asked the members of Clarington's General Purpose and Administration Administration Committee to think about naming the stretch from Taunton Road up to Regional Regional Road 20 the 'Historic Manvers Road.' Historic Road Vaneyk said, "this road was always the Manvers Road for 100 years." He represented- a number of residents along the road who also wish to keep it known as the "Manvers Road." Vaneyk stated the road had been used "over 100 years ago to haul wood and grain from Manvers." He noted while some folks might be confused because of the Manvers Road near Newcastle Newcastle Village, the word 'historic' 'historic' could be used to indicate indicate the difference. Councillor Larry Hannah noted that the town's plan ning staff should look into the history of the road before presenting council with a recommendation. recommendation. Name Changes? A report presented to the GP&A committee on Monday Monday called several name changes for the stretch of road in question. The following arc the suggested suggested name changes which are now on hold until a further further review is completed: • the portion of Reg. Rd. 14 from Taunton Rd. to Cone. 7 would be named Liberty Liberty St.; • the portion of Reg. Rd. 14 easterly to Clemens Rd. (south of intersection) would become Cone. 7; • the portion of Reg. Rd. 14 north from Cone. 7 to Coric. 8 would be named Clemens Clemens Rd; • the portion of Reg. Rd. 14 easterly to Bethesda Rd. (south of intersection would be named Cone. 8; and, • the portion of Reg. Rd. 14 northerly from Cone. 8 to Reg. Rd. 20 would be known as Bethesda Rd. The alternative presented at the latest meeting of the general purpose and administration administration committee would be to call the entire stretch the 'Historic Manvers Road." Mayor Hamrc noted that the comments from Vaneyk would be considered, as would a petition from local residents. The planning department department will bring another report to a meeting of council at a future date. Fire Chief Suspects Arson in Monday's House Fire Continued from Page 1 He would like to see buildings buildings slated for demolition to be torn down as soon as possible. "They arc targets for people to set lires. Tearing them down eliminates the possibility of anyone getting hurt." Damage to the structure on Baseline Road is estimated at about $30,000. Although the. building is still standing, there is extensive damage to the inside walls and ceiling. Van Overturns in Single- Vehicle Accident Near Courtice The driver of this eastbound van emerged without serious injury after flipping his borrowed vehicle in the south ditch on Taunton Road near Grandview St. The accident occurred on Wednesday, November 20th, at about 3:30 p.m. Announcement Dr. John Balenko and Dr. Karl Vermeulen are pleased to announce that the Liberty Health Dental Centre 60 Liberty St. S., Bowmanville (across from the hospital) , will be open for extended hours effective November 30,1996 Appointments will be available SATURDAYS 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. For an appointment please call 623-7412 or 623-7100J New Patients are always Welcome ©j.p. Don't Miss a Single Issue Catch all the news, sports and advertising that make up our community. Category 1 Sub. G.S.T. Total Subscribers who wish to pick up their own subscription at our offices after per year 11 a.m. Wednesday. You will be given a card to present each week when you pick up your Statesman. $25 $1.75 $26.75 Category 2 $2.10 $32.10 Subscribers within Canada $30 Category 3 $107.00 Subscribers outside of Canada $100 $7.00 1 Subscription Order Form i i I Name: New Q I or i I Address: : -- Renewal | | I I Postal Code: Telephone No.: 1 | Please pay by cheque, VISA, MasterCard, or money order. | I VISA/MC Number: Expiry Datej____J f Je Canadian Mmn P.O. Box 190,62 King Street West, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3K9 Second Class Mail Permit No. 1561

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