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The Canadian Statesman, Bowman ville, Monday, December 30, 1996 3 The Year in Review From page two cation of the site is on Scu- gog Street, near the t- intcrscction with Church Street. The courts have determined determined that the municipality is now the legal owner of a downtown Bowmanville building containing a store and apartments. The building, located 53 King St. E„ housed Annis Jewellers, several several apartments and a former video arcade. The former owners owed the municipality municipality $60,459 in back taxes as of November 1995. Adult students in Claring- ton don't want to lose their chance at a high school diploma. diploma. A group of 50 present and former students from the Centre for Individual Studies is planning to make an appeal to trustees at the April 2 Northumberland-Clarington School Board meeting. APRIL The Northumberland- Clarington Board of Education Education confirmed that it is sending sending layoff notices to 312 teachers, educational assistants, assistants, secretarial staff, custodians custodians and cafeteria workers. The decision came at a closed session of a school board meeting on March 28. Notices Notices were to take effect Aug. 31 for the teachers. All seven bids made by companies wanting to build the Courtice Complex have been rejected by Clarington Council. The companies will be asked to submit new prices, prices, based on deleting some items from the complex. The building is to include a public pool, library and meeting room. A six-year-old girl and her 74-year-old grandmother were found slain in their Bowmanville home on Tuesday Tuesday morning, April 2. A 45- year-old man taken into custody custody at the scene was later charged with two counts of second degree murder. The nays have it! A majority majority of Clarington residents doesn't want to have anything anything to do with a proposal to include Clarington in the GTA. In a survey, a total of 2,801 residents voted against the inclusion of Clarington in a Greater Toronto Area Council. The number of "yes' votes reached 48. The question question put to residents was "Do you support Clarington, or a part of Clarington, becoming a part of the GTA Council as recommended by the Golden Task Force Report?" Police have few details to add to what is known about the double slaying in Bowmanville Bowmanville earlier in April. Inspector Inspector Jim Adams of 16 Division Division says the man who called the police 9-1-1 number number is the same person who was later arrested and charged with two counts of second-degree murder. Ronald Ronald England, 45, had been in custody since his arrest on Tuesday, April 2. Six-year- old Jennifer England was buried on Saturday, April 6, during a quiet ceremony held locally. The Regional Municipality Municipality of Durham has received high marks from Moody's Investors Investors Service. The company's company's Public Finance Department Department in New York confirmed this through a news release. The major credit strengths of Durham include conservative budgetary practices. Ontario Hydro supporters arc hoping a thick petition and a giant rally at Queen's Park will convince the Harris government to abandon the idea of privatizing Ontario Hydro. A group called The Ratepayers for Public Ownership Ownership has been spreading its message from Cobourg to Pickering since February. Their slogan is 'Our Ontario includes Ontario Hydro.' There will be a lot of unhappy unhappy faces when people find out who did and did not receive receive money from Glaring- ton's reduced municipal grant fund. In 1996, the councillors trimmed die amount available for grants to community groups to $70,000 from $100,000. The number of Durham Region councillors will be dropping by at least 25 per cent or eight seats for the next election. That's the view of a Clarington councillor who is chairing the Durham Region's restructuring committee. committee. Currently, there are 32 regional councillors, including including the mayors of each Durham municipality. Chanting students, teachers teachers and sympathizers held a peaceful demonstration outside outside Durham East MPP John O'Toole's office on Friday afternoon, April 19. The demonstrators were met by O'Toole 20 minutes after the demonstration began. He told them there just isn't enough money in the provincial coffers coffers to avoid making cuts in budgets. MAY Taxes levied by the municipality municipality went down this year by .3 per cent which means this year's figures will be about the same as last year's, says the town's treasurer. treasurer. However, the property owners will see an increase for both the public and separate separate school boards at $8 and $2 respectively for an "average" "average" residential property. Durham MP Alex Shepherd Shepherd will support the inclusion inclusion of 'sexual orientation' into the Canadian Human Rights Act. He says the results results of an independent poll conducted in his riding influenced influenced his vote. A new mandatory group education program will replace replace the mandatory test for drivers age 80 and over. Group sessions will review traffic situations and make suggestions for correcting driving problems and minimizing minimizing risk. Road tests could still be used if test results and •performance' in the education sessions showed they were necessary. Mayors of the Greater Toronto Toronto Area have set their sights on hosting the 2008 Olympic Games. At a meeting meeting in Bowmanville on Friday, Friday, May 17, they agreed to look into the possibility of bringing the summer games of 2008 here. The mayors will be sending a letter to the Canadian Olympic Association Association to find out details and express an interest. JUNE The first annual Clarington Clarington Rubber Duck Derby Deaths CHURCHLEY - Cyril Royal. At Oshawa General Hospital, Monday, December 30, 1996, in his 72nd year. Cy Churchley beloved husband for 47 years of Elizabeth Winn of Oshawa. Funeral times to be announced. Arrangements in care of the Ross Funeral Chapel, 135 Walton St., Port Hope. WHITE - Marilyn. At Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville, on Sunday, December 29, 1996. Marilyn White, aged 60 years. Eternal companion of Doug. Dear mother of Bill White, Connie Ludlow, Laura Theriault and Sara Ann Clark. Sister of Lorna Motyl and Lorraine Drew. Sadly missed by 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at the Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division St. N„ Bowmanville, on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Society, Sick Children's Hospital or to the Genealogical Society. LIEFFERS - Carolina Marla. After a short Illness, In Bowmanville, on Saturday, December 28, 1996, In her 88th year. Carolina, dearly beloved wife of the late John Lloffers. Loving mother of Greta and her husband the late Elgin Oostlnga of Oshawa, Ted Lloffers and wife Carolyn of Orono, Martha Dunflold of Oshawa, and the late Cornells Lloffers. Will bo sadly missed by six grandchildren and six groat grandchildren. Relatives and friends wore received at McIntosh Anderson Funeral Homo Ltd., 152 King St. E„ Oshawa (433-5558) on Monday from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 ■ 9:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Gortrudo's Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday, December 31,1996 at 10:00 a.m. Interment Bowmanvlllo Comotory. Donations In memory of Carolina to the Parkinson Foundation ol Canada would bo appreciated. brought hundreds of people to the Bowmanville Creek area on Saturday, June 15. Five thousand rubber ducks were tipped over the side of the Hwy 2 bridge for a grand splashdown into the creek. Money raised from the event went to Bowmanville Hospital, Hospital, the Clarington Fire Department Department Learn Not To Bum Program and the 7th Bowmanville Bowmanville Scouting group. Clarington may soon have a transfer station for household household trash. Members of the municipal council learned Monday, June 17, that Laid- law Waste Systems Ltd. wants to set up a garbage transfer station near the 115/ 35 and Hwy 401 interchange at the foot of the Darlington- Clarke Townline Road. Clarington councillors have voted in favour of a three-day modern music festival festival to take place at Mosport Park Friday, July 11 to Sunday, Sunday, July 13. Mosport is expecting expecting between 60,000 to 90,000 visitors at the EDEN Musicfest '96. It is though that many of the attendees will be camping, and will be staying within the confines of Mosport Park.The modem rock music adventure will include include groups such as The Tragically Hip, The Cure, Tracy Bonham and Cibo Matto. Continued Next Week Parliamentary Page Continued from Page One Jackie admired tile members who argued fairly, and was surprised surprised that so many seemed to rely on volume to get their point across. "People would shout at each other, but I don't know why, because they would always get stopped by the speaker." One day, the speaker had his Sergcant-at-Arms eject a couple couple of MPPs for unparliamentary unparliamentary behavior, she recalls. "If the opposition says the government is lousy or anything anything mean, they have to withdraw withdraw it or they can gel kicked out. "It's their job to say what they think the government is doing wrong, but they should do it in a civilized way." Without the speaker, the house would "go wild," she says. Everyone treats him (the speaker) with obvious respect. By watching her own MPP, Durham East's John O'Toole, she learned how members express the concerns of constituents. constituents. "They will address the house, say something of interest about their riding or ask the Ministers questions." Community Care Raffle Deaths The Clarington Community Care Raffle was held on Friday, Dec. 20. Winners for four prizes were drawn by woodworker Tom Woodlock, who carved the serving tray held by Irene Peebles (right) Chair of the Community Community Care Local Advisory Committee. The tray was won by Pamela Barone in Whitby; the hand-made wooden sewing basket was won by Chris Magnin in Newcastle; the child's riding wagon was won by Anna Yokes; and the 1st prize wooden chopping block was won by Elizabeth Elizabeth Sears of Bowmanville. Mayor's Predictions A lot of work goes on outside outside chambers, she adds. MPP's have to attend many meetings to represent their ridings. A major highlight of her time as a page was a fancy lunch with former Lieutenant Governor Hal Jackman at his beautiful two-storey suite where foreign ambassadors and other dignitaries arc frequent visitors. Less opulent, but just as memorable, was a trip to the attic at Queen's Park, which was full of old office furniture and coat-racks. Jackie wonders if she might be too shy to be an MPP herself, herself, but she is interested in studying law. It is a form of training that could eventually lead to politics. "A lot of MPPs were lawyers or went to law school. Law training helps them light for themselves and stump the government." MPPs must be prepared to answer their critics right away. Using big words helps, she says. "You don't have to be loud. You just have be able to stand up say your piece of mind without without hesitation. " From Page One which would actually play host to the material, has been extended as far as she knows. ÉÉ>t. Sfotyn'ü $ Anglican Cïmrdf) Temperance St. S., Bowmanville SUNDAY, JANUARY 5TH, 1997 Epiphany 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 9:15 a.m. Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion Each Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion and Laying-on-of-Hands for Healing Rector - The Reverend Canon Byron Yates, B.A., S.T.B. ©j.p. a Trinity United Church Church and Division Streets Bowmanville, Ontario Church Phone Office Phone 623-3912 623-3138 Rev. Frank Lockhart M.A., M.Div., M. Th. SUNDAY, JANUARY 5TH, 1997 10:30 a.m. The Parables: The Good Samaritan ©j.p. A Warm Welcome To All Nursery Care and Sunday School 63 Otherwise, it would be back to the drawing board for all players. "The package for the host would require that the federal government keep all the jobs there," she said. Deep River, north of Pembroke, is the location of a community of scientists who work for the Atomic Energy Control Board facility. Looking backwards at 1996, the mayor noted her disappointment disappointment with finding out that the Ontario Championship Rodeo won't be sponsored by the Bowmanville Kinsmen and Rotary Clubs at the Durham Central Fairgrounds this year. She didn't know if Mosport would be pursuing, the oppor-, tunity to sponsor thé event. '. However, she. is "hoping the municipality can find.a way to keep it here." She pointed to a number of other matters which were dealt with by the council, including the user fee issue and the continuing continuing issue of dog control. Next year is an election year and Mayor Hamre noted she has decided to run for the mayor's seat again. "I think that, with all that has happened and will happen, ■ this is not a time for me to leave this behind," she said. She added: "The health of this municipality is very important important to me." CONNERS - Richard Christopher. Alter a courageous battle with brain cancer, Rick passed away at home on Saturday, December 28,1996 in his 42nd year. Rick, beloved son of Lawrence and the late Doreen (Gaylord) of Bowmanville. Dear brother of John and his wife Pat of Port Perry, George and his wife Sharon of Bowmanville. Loved uncle of Jo-Anne and Stephen and great uncle of Tyler. Friends mây call at the Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St., Bowmanville on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in our Chapel on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Donations to Memorial Hospital Foundation in Rick's memory would be gratefully appreciated. HUMANITY INVESTIGATE THE BAHA'I EAITH! U >k' Kh i ■WIKI) Ml - PttASt (All: 1-80(1-4 H-1284 Capsule Comments with Neale McLean, B.Sc. Phm. When taking medication orally, it is important to take enough fluid with each dose. Water is the fluid of choice and at least 8 ounces will do the job of getting the medication into your stomach. This is especially important if you take medication at bedtime. We hear a lot about the wonders of garlic and onions to keep us healthy. Dutch scientists studied onion-eaters and compared them to onion-abstainers and found reduced stomach cancer in those who ate at least half a small onion daily. Your doctor takes your pulse as part of a physical examination. The first doctor to use : the pulse as a diagnostic aid was the Greek physician Galen in 170 A.D. Peak-flow meters are an essential part of good asthma control. They give an Instant snapshot of your asthmatic condition. 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