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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 3 Sep 1997, p. 3

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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, September 3, 1997 Paae 3 September is Big Brothers Month This month has been declared Big Brother Month in Clarington. On Thursday, Aug. 28, Lucas and Justin Shaughnessy joined Clarington Mayor Diane Hamre in proclaiming the month. Currently, there arc 18 boys waiting for Big Brothers in Clarington. Adult males over age 20 arc matched one-to-one with a boy aged six to 16 and arc asked to commit three to four hours per week to establish a friendship with a youngster who lacks a consistent consistent male role model in his life. For more information call Executive Director Nancy Scott at 623-6646. Durham Regional Police Report Monday, Sept. 1 Riding mower gone -- A Courlice resident told police that a riding lawn mower was stolen from a backyard over the weekend. Charges laid -- A RCMP Hold Yard Sale Sept. 6th The RCMP Bowmanville Detachment will be holding a giant yard sale on Saturday, September 6th, to raise funds for the Bruce Dcnniston Bone Marrow Society in support support of little Jessica. The Yard Sale will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the RCMP detachment located at 415 Baseline Road West. Bring the whole family down for face painting, dunk tank (dunk a Mountie), barbecue, and bake sale. Mosport Praised for Labour Day Race Weekend From page I "The security was different from last year...they were more gentle, and they had the people entering the grounds quickly." Prior to last year's Eden Music Festival held in July, vehicles were parked all over north Clarington roads and the 115/35 highways, waiting to gel in the gates. A number of incidents occurred that greatly upset local residents. "The organizers must have directed the vehicles off Hwy 35 because there were no backups backups on Lcskard Road," she said. Councillor Dreslinski noted that she talked to a number of people on site who were "quite complimentary" towards the new management. "I talked to some car drivers some of whom have been here before and some new drivers. They were impressed." The regional councillor recalled that at the camp sites she saw "a lot of families camping together." She added, "a playground was built last week and completed completed by Friday. When I looked at it, it was packed with kids and their moms." Municipal Clerk Patti Barrie Registered Assets Over $300,000? DID YOU KNOW THAT 50% OF YOUR RRIF MAY HAVE TO BE GIVEN TO THE GOVERNMENT 180 DAYS AFTER YOUR DEATH? If you want to avoid this situation, come to our Free Estate Planning Workshop. Our Guest Panel of Estate Planning Professionals . will share strategies with you to: ; • Preserve Up to 90'% of y ou f RR IF-'aft'dr ÿoür Estate i s; , wound up ; .J'.i'L • Increase cash flow and decrease tax • Decrease risk and incrcase.portfolio growth Estate Planning Guest Panel: Brian Hall, LL.B., Es MW Planninx Lawyer Peter Ilobb, C.A., Parmer, Ilobb BakkerBergitt Hill Pat Chamberlain, Estate Plamiinx Specialist Neil McGregor, Financial Planning Consultant 2 FREE ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOPS Entry by Ticket Only Tuesday, September 16 or Wednesday, September 24 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Lions Centre Beech Ave,, Bowmanville LIMITED SEATING - RESERVE YOUR FREE TICKETS TODAY CALL (905) 623-2414 (24 hr,.) Presumed by: FORTUNE Neil McGregor, Financial Planning Consultant investment Fortune Invesiineht Corp. "-§t WEST DURHAM Cfcto DISTRICT West Durham District Scouts Canada Registration ■ Beavers (5 - 7) C-Cubs (8-10) S-Scouts (11-13) V-Venturers (14-1.6) R-Rovers(17-...) 5th Bowmanville (B,C,S) Salvation Army - Liberty St. S. Sept. 10,1997, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. 9th Bowmanville (B,C,S) (Beavers and Cubs) at Ross Tilley School Sept. 11,1997,7:00-8:00 p.m. (Scouts) at Central Public School Sept. 9, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 11th Bowmanville (C,S,V) Church of Jesus Christ of ■ Latter Day Saints Sept. 4,1997, 7:00 - 0:30 p.m. For into - H. Coutts 987-5288 tstOr.ono (B,C) New - Co-Ed Scouting ' Orono United Church Sept. 8, 1997, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. For info - P. Secord (905) 786-2687 • 1st Maple Grove (C) Maple Grove United Church Sept. 4, 1997, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Require leaders 1st Hillcrest Heights (B,C) Zion United Church, Mitchell's Corners Sept. 8, 1997, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Require leaders - call K. Downs 436-3462 1st Pontypool (B,C,S) For Info-J. Marnoch (705) 277-2496 Please bring your Health Card number with you to registration. Wish to become a leader? Please call Pat Davies, District President (705) 277-2684 Wendy Harris, District Commissioner... (905) 263-2979 ©j.p. 4th Bowmanville (B,C,S) Vincent Massey School Sept. 3,1997, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. For info - D. Winkle 697-2222 7th Bowmanville (B,C,S,V,R) Trinity United Church Registration available for Vent/Rovers For Into-623-6155 10th Bowmanville (B,C) Lord Elgin Public School Sept. 4,1997, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Limited space available 1st Newcastle (B,C,S) St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School Sept. 8, 1997, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 1st Hampton (B,C,S) Hampton Community Centre Sept. 10,1997, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 1st Enniskillen (B,C,S) Enniskillen United Church Portable Sept. 8,1997, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. For info-S. Richards 263-2132 1st Manvcrs (V) For Info - P. Davies (705) 277-2684 1st Bethany (B,C,S) Bethany United Church Sept. 9, 1997, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. said Clarington had not received complaints from local residents over the noise levels from Mosport. She said the volume was monitored throughout the weekend by a consultant. "We monitored the noise levels on the east end of the track and they were high readings," readings," she said. However, even then, with a hot-line set up by Mosport there were not any complaints by local residents, she said. "The residents, all of them, had the telephone number, but there were no phone calls" on the weekend, she said. Barrie noted early Tuesday afternoon, "So far, we've heard nothing from them." Courlice woman reported being assaulted by her cx- husband. She reported being grabbed by her shoulder and being pushed to the floor. The case is under investigation. Sunday, Aug. 31 Dog complaint -- A 39- ycar-old man said a German Shepherd lunged at him three times. The matter has been referred to the municipal bylaw bylaw department. Stuff stolen -- A Gainsville, Florida, man and a Glenallcn, Virginia, man reported that their clothing had been ransacked while in a trailer at Mosport. The two men had been in their racing clothes when the culprits struck. Scalping tickets -- Four men between the ages of 29 and 54 were caught selling tickets to a concert outside Mosport Raceway. An unknown number of tickets was seized for the investigation. investigation. Someone in house -- An elderly Newcastle woman was awakened during the night as an unknown person -- possibly female -- walked by her bedroom carrying carrying a flashlight. Police noted that the person gained entry through a rear basement window. The woman reportedly reportedly screamed and scared off the culprit who left empty- handed. Dangerous driving arrest -- A 49-year-old Quebec man was arrested for dangerous dangerous driving at the Mosport track. The man had been operating his vehicle on the track after racing had finished for the day and was waved down by a track employee. Police said the employee's hand was struck by the vehicle's vehicle's side view mirror. Then, an officer attempted to flag down the vehicle and was narrowly missed. There were no other injuries. Mother arrested -- A Clarington woman was arrested for assaulting her II- year-old son. Police said the boy bad been punched and grabbed by the throat. The Children's Aid Society has been called and the incident is under investigation. Damaged camera -- A representative of World Sports Enterprises from North Carolina reported that a television camera worth $750,000 had been pushed off the scaffolding at Mosport Park. Damage was described as substantial. Liquor Smuggling Network Disrupted Approximately 1,800 bottles of illicit alcohol have been seized by the RCMP and nine people apprehended in the recent bust of an illicit liquor smuggling ring. Three of the individuals are from Durham. The investigation into the smuggling and sale of illicit alcohol took place over nine months. The RCMP Customs and Excise section in Bowmanville worked in co-operation with the Durham Regional Police Services, as well as RCMP Detachments in Milton and Newmarket. ( Those accused have been released on a promise to appear in'Oshawa court on October 15th. OPEN HOUSE Dr. K.A. McPherson and Associates invite you to. view a large selection of quality eyewear by OWP Wednesday, September 24,1997 t from,6:30 - 8:30 p.m. • 45 Liberty Street North'; Bowmanville ; • 623-3252 •' O " :■ OPTOMETRIST a n Everyone welcome! ^ Have you seen it? THE ALL-NEW 1998 NISSAN ALTIMA GXE STARTING FROM *21,398 INTRODUCTORY 6.8% LEASE SPECIAL $04 Q/Month ^ 1 + Taxes • 36 monthtdmH M ? 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I P 1 D ■ M 1 L D R E D T O 1 T 1 c O R A L 1 o O Z E E L L A A D A G E L A R A M A L L N O T E D A M A N Answers to Saturday's Clarington/Courtice Independent Crossword Puzzle MIDWAY Ü The GTA's only Award of Merit Nissan Dealer I 1300 Dundas Si. E., Whitby (905) 668-6828 ^Success^ull^ervin^Durham^inc^960^ v? GLENHILL DUNDAS ST. E z SX * o o HWY. 401 * c n * y ~ur CD X H Don't Miss a Single Issue Catch all the news, sports and advertising that make up our community. . Category 1 Sub. Subscribers who wish to pick up their own subscription nt our offices after 11 n.m. Wednesday. You will ho given a card lo present each week when you pick up your Statesman. $25 Category 2 Subscribers within Canada $30 Category 3 Subscribers outside of Canada $100 G.S.T. Total per year $1.75 $26.75 $2.10 $32.10 $7.00 $107.00 Subscription Order Form Name: Address:. New Q 01 j--I Itcncwnl |_J Postal Code:. Telephone No.:. Plcnso pay by cheque, VISA, MasterCard, or money order. 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