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BB m & U' fre Durham Regional Police stopped a total of 8,860 drivers in the second week of the R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign. The spot checks resulted in 22 licence suspensions for 12 hours and a further eight people were charged with driving with over the legal limit of alcohol in their bloodstream. During the same time period (December 2nd to 8th) 10 impaired drivers were arrested and charged by officers on regular patrols. Last week, R.I.D.E. was in operation in Pickering, Whitby, Ajax and Bowmanville. Since the program was launched at the end of November, Durham Regional Police stopped over 12,000 motorists, issued 36 licence suspensions for 12 hours and charged 15 with driving over the legal limit of alcohol. A further 15 arrests for impaired driving were made by officers on regular patrols. Santa Kicks Off Festive Shopping Season Santa arrived in downtown Bowmanville last Friday night to mark the community's community's official launching of the festive season. The Moonlight Magic event included carol-singing, the lighting .of Bowmanville's downtown Christmas tree and, of course, an appearance by Jolly Old St. Nicholas. There were musical performances throughout the downtown and horse-drawn wagon rides for everyone. In many of the downtown downtown stores, merchants welcomed shoppers with Christmas refreshments. The Moonlight Magic event marks the start of extended evening shopping * hours in the downtown. Santa will be available for consultation at the four comers each Saturday, and the week before Christmas, there will be free parking. Clarington's Community Newspaper Since 1854 A James Publishing Community Newspaper On With The Show, This is It! 11 Screen Cinema Opens This Friday A brand-new, 11-screen Cineplex Odeon theatre opens in Bowmanville this Friday, December 13th, with a hot new line-up of the latest flicks. Construction has just been completed completed on the 32,000 square foot Clarington Place Cinema located at 111 Clarington Boulevard at Hwy. 2 and Regional Road #57. Opening titles are: Space Jam, The Mirror Has Two Faces, Sleepers, Daylight, Jerry Maguire, Mars Attacks, Jingle All the Way, The Preacher's Wife, Ghost and the Darkness, First Wives Club, and Star Trek: First Contact. Special features at the multiplex multiplex movie-house include plush seating for 1,200 with convenient cup-holders. Food concession fare includes a range of snacks from traditional hot-buttered popcorn to frozen yogurt and even aisle service from wheel carts when the concession counter gets busy. All auditoriums are accessible to the physically handicapped and are equipped with devices for the hearing impaired. With the opening of Clarington Place Cinemas, Cineplex Odeon Corporation will own and operate 298 screens in 59 locations across Ontario. Wednesday, December 11,1996 142nd Year Issue 50 700 + 50 G.S.T. = 750 Christmas is for Kids Courtney Goodmurphy was among those attending the annual- 1 Bowmanville Rotary Club Christmas party for kids laét Thursday, 1 December 5. Courtney is shown with a talented clown who accompanied accompanied Santa on his visit and made balloon animals for the children. The party was held at Trinity United Church. P, K( The head of the Music Department at Bowmanville High School is being hailed as a musical pioneer. Ron Parker is to be presented with a $2,500 provincial provincial award from the Educational Computing Organization of Ontario on Friday, December 13, for launching one of the first high school courses devoted to electronic music. Each year, this organization of educators gives out two awards in Ontario to recognize innovative uses of technology in the classroom. Mr. Parker started the electronic music program at the high school in 1984 as an addition to instrumental uves Musi music. In 1986, he expanded it to a course of its own. This was one of the first courses of its type in Ontario "Now, all high schools in this board (Northumberland/Clarington) have the program to some degree," he says. "The potential electronic music has for teaching music is unbelievable, especially for kids who don't have musical background," he says. "You can get them to the product right away and then you can move to the theory." He adds it's a great way to get students to listen to every style of music. by Laura J. Richards 'Staff Reporter The North Clarington Ratepayers want Mosport to put an earlier curfew on its outdoor concerts concerts in 1997. Clay Taylor, spokesperson for the association, says they would like to see the curfew set at 10 p.m. But that's not all. Taylor told Clarington councillors councillors on Monday night, during the council meeting held in Newtonville, "the complaint hotline hotline wasn't available 24 hours per day." Murder and Kidnapping Suspects Have Hearing Dates The suspect in a Bowmanville murder case, and the suspect in an abduction and sexual assault case are both facing pre-trial hearings in January 1997. Ronald England, 45, will be in Oshawa Court on Monday, Jan. 27, for a pre-trial hearing. He was arrested and charged on Tuesday, ) ;='April i|, 1996, with two counts of 1 second-degree murder. England was arrested after two stabbings took place in a Duke Street home. Marian Johnston and six-year-old Jennifer England both died from multiple stab wounds. Coulson Donald Woolner is the suspect in the abduction of a four- year-old Bowmanville girl which took place on Oct. 9, 1996. The 21-year-old man of no fixed address was charged with kidnapping, break and enter, forcible confinement and sexual assault. Woolner will be in court on Monday, Jan. 20. England will appear on Monday, Jan. 27, 1997. Both pre-trial hearings will take place in the Oshawa Courthouse. Besides that, "when one person called to complain, they were told to call the ratepayers' association," Taylor recalled. Also, there were problems associated associated with the traffic, parking, and security. Mosport representative Bernie Kamin told councillors at the beginning of the meeting, the concert concert season of this past year was "a learning experience." And it is through that experience experience that Kamin and the rest of the Mosport management team found glitches and are working on solving solving them. They have advised the municipality municipality that an Eden Musicfest II concert is in the works for the summer of 1997. One area of concern was parking parking at Mosport Thursday night, before the official opening of the festival. Kamin noted, "next year the traffic will go along the 115 to Reg. Rd. 20, because there aren't as many houses along that road." Internal traffic will hopefully be funnelled along unopened road allowances, he added. The parking problem won't happen next year because the areas will be ready to receive people and their vehicles much earlier, Kamin said. And the lack of security, which many residents complained about, will be remedied. "The security people weren't into place immediately. We learned a great deal about security forces and breakdown in communications," communications," Kamin said. As for breaking the curfew times, Kamin was quite adamant that this and the increased sound, levels would not recur in 1997. "We have told everyone that the ultimate cure is to have a police officer at the sound board and in the production area who will enforce the levels. "Come hell or high water, the sound will be reduced," Kamin promised. A report released from Clarington's Chief Administrative Officer, Bill Stockwell states, there were a number of times when the sound levels went over the limit set by the municipality as acceptable. The report states these problems will be addressed "prior to Continued on Page 2 Make It a Safe Christmas by Laura J. Richards Staff Reporter Courlice Secondary School students Susan Lane and Kathryn Barkcy have gone out to area schools to teach children about fire safety. They are joined here by Lucky, the mascot of the Clarington Fire Department, at the Bowmanville Station. They want to remind everyone to have a safe and healthy Christmas by following die basic fire prevention rules outlined in the accompanying article. Clarington has had one death due to a fire in a home this year. For Randy Reinert, the Fire Prevention Officer for Clarington's Fire Department, that is one death too many. Reinert says according to statistics, "sixty-nine per cent of all fires were residential in Ontario between 1985 through to 1994. In ninety-two per cent of all fire deaths, people died in their homes." He says during this time of year, when people begin to get ready for Christmas, there are many things to remember. "It is really important, that matches and lighters are kept away from kids. It can get hectic, and parents can't always be watching their children, but it's important to keep these items out of their reach," the fire prevention officer observes. Reinert says there are several common sense rules people should follow: • If you use an artificial tree, get one that is made of fire retardant material. • Never use real candles on a tree. • Never leave a candle unattended. • Remember that space heaters need space. • If you arc getting a real tree, ensure it is fresh -- especially especially if you are buying it pre-cut. Tap the tree on the cut (butt) end to see if any needles lull off. "Don't buy a Charlie Brown tree," Reinert says, in reference reference to trees which are dry and quickly losing their needles. "The average living room size tree can burst into flames and be reduced to ashes in 20 seconds. A dry tree is a fire hazard." • Store the real tree outside until you arc ready to bring it inside. Continued on Page 3 VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS -- Bowmanville and area businesses combine modern-day merchandising with the tried-and-true values of quality and customer service. And that's the kind of tradition evident evident in our Victorian Christmas advertisements which appear in this edition of The Statesman. Join our Victorian couple, portrayed by Kelly and Scott, on a tour of Bowmanville and area businesses. And see how the best of the old and the new can work together in harmony. harmony. CHRISTMAS SCHEDULES -- With Christmas falling in the middle of a week, December 25th is really sneaking up on everybody. everybody. The Statesman and Clarington Independent will publish early on the week of December 23 to 28. So, we are asking our advertisers, advertisers, correspondents and anyone sending us press releases to please notice the schedule which appears as an ad in this edition. We'll have further details here next week. LIVING NATIVITY -- This year, St. Paul's United Church will present its popular "Living Nativity" for the 13th season. The nativity nativity will be enacted on December 18th, 19th and 20th outdoors at the church. The presentation is free and includes live animals and a participatory participatory carol sing. Join the congregation any of the above evenings and take a journey back to Bethlehem. THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING -- On Saturday, December 14th, at 2:30 p.m., the Russia Junior Hockey Tour stops in Bowmanville. For the second consecutive year, a touring Russian team will play the Bowmanville Eagles Junior A Hockey Club. The game promises to be a good one. And it's an opportunity to see some of the young Russians who are well on their way to becoming NHL superstars. GET INSURANCE -- Here's a reminder to motorists who might be foolish enough to drive without proper vehicle coverage: The Ontario Provincial Police highway rangers are conducting a blitz to ensure drivers are carrying legitimate insurance. People convicted of driving without it can face fines of $5,000 to $25,000. So far, 185 have been nabbed. TOY DRIVE -- The Statesman's annual Toy Drive has been a big success, judging from the number of donations received thus far. And, it's not too late to contribute. Bring a new, unwrapped toy and we'll give you a free three-month subscription to The Statesman. All toys will be turned over to the Salvation Army for distribution to local families who need them. 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