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Jr. A Eagles Fly Info 1997 Countryside Adventure , Big Brothers Needed - l; 1 \> JOUi'irtt'ivlLLt ■ r r.:>,S17 PÛV1LIB LlC3ft8 bU,IL S' Clarington's Community Newspaper Since 1854 A James Publishing Community Newspaper Wednesday, September 17,1997 143rd Year Issue 37 700 + 50 G.S.T. = 750 ...And it's Still Growing! This gigantic zucchini got its start in Frank Caruso's backyard greenhouse in the spring. Since then, the Courtice gardener's squash has grown to the outrageous outrageous length of seven feet, eight inches! It's so long, in fact, that a small hole had to be dug under the arbor where it hangs from the vine. Still, Frank doesn't doesn't think his veggie will be ready to pick until October. He plans to share the seeds with friends and neighbours. -photo by Lorraine Manfredo Orono in Pictures by Laura J. Richards Staff Writer The year is 1993. The flood waters of the Mississippi River arc threatening to creep over its banks, putting the town and residents of Belfield, Illinois at risk. Local folk have begun sandbagging their properties, properties, but are getting more and more worried as the days progress. The destruction keeps getting closer as the rain continues. continues. On Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 15 and 16, Orono was partially trans formed into a small town in Illinois for the film entitled entitled "Flood: Who'll Stop the Rain." Local residents who weren't hired as extras for walk-bys were either staying staying away from Orono's downtown or watching the action from across the street. Everyone was hoping hoping to catch a glimpse of the stars. . Richard Thomas, known to many fans as John-boy Walton of the scries 'The Waltons,' plays Herb Dellenbach, a farmer who is the key character in the story. Pal Malloy, United Way Aims For $3 Million by Lorraine Manfredo Staff Writer The United Way of O s h a w a -W hit b y - Clarington is tinning to raise $3 million this year to help its 40 member agencies maintain programs programs which help 80,000 local people. The $3 million target was announced on September 11 at the "Wing-off" campaign launch. More than 500 volunteers volunteers crammed the General Sikorski Hall in Oshawa to sample the finest chicken wings prepared by 14 area restaurants. Judges select ex Opens 00ÏÏ1S An estimated crowd of 4,000 turned out to the opening day celebrations at the Courtice Community Complex. Highlights at Saturday's opening included included live musical entertainment entertainment in the reception hall, kayaking and snorkcling demonstrations in the pool, storytelling in the library, and a hot air balloon balloon near the parking lot, Clarington residents from pre-schoolers to senior citizens, dropped by to have their first inside look at the $6.5 million complex that has been under construction on Courtice Road since last fall. Everyone seemed happy with what the facility facility has to offer. Most were impressed with the 20,000 square foot library, the pool area with its double twirl slide and separate wading area for tots, the adjoining fitness fitness room as well as the community hall, meeting rooms and daycare facility. "Finally the dream has come true. And what a beautiful dream it is!" exclaimed Clarington Mayor Diane Hamre. "This is truly a family facility." She said complex would be a great benefit to the residents and a boost to the economy. "The construction of the Courtice Community Complex alone created an estimated 910 person- weeks of work and will result in increased busi- ' ness opportunities in our area," Ward One Regional Continued on page 3 the best wings. But the real winner is the community, according to United Way organizers. The United' Way is rerunning rerunning its T 996 campaign theme -- "An Idea Whose Time Has Come." It's a theme that sums up what the United Way has been doing for 50 years, says Campaign Cochair Cochair Charlie Morison. "Helping to solve problems problems at the community level, people helping each other, one campaign helping helping a great diversity of need and promoting great efficiencies." Last year, the United Way acheivcd $2.86 million million -- just missing its $3 million target. "It would have been easy to drop the goal," adds Campaign Director Robert Howard, "but the truth of the matter is we need more money." Government funding cuts have severely affected many agencies and, as a result, many new worthwhile worthwhile programs may only get off the ground with the Continued on page 3 played by Canadian actor Kate Vernon, is a U.S. Army engineer who is given the task of prompting prompting the residents of Belfield into action to try to save their town. On Tuesday morning, Sept. 16, bright and early, the actors, crew and director director were positioned on Park St. along the south side of the Orono Town Hall. They were setting up a scene in which Dellenbach . (Thomas) meets Malloy (Vernon) for the first time in many years. In the story, Malloy and Dellenbach had been sweethearts. Early Monday afternoon, afternoon, Sept. 15, Gabriel Hogan as Bobby Dupea and Mairon Hogan as Beth Dellenbach rehearsed their lines and got ready for a shoot on the west side of Main Street, while area residents looked on from the east side. Officers from the Durham Regional Police Services held back traffic, The Clarke Branch of the Clarington Library became one character's home and the armoury now housing Apogee Productions was dolled up as the Sheriff's Office of Gardiner County. Location Manager Joe Barzo told The Canadian Statesman on Tuesday settling settling on Orono for outdoor shots took a bit of time. "We came out for a tour in early August," Barzo recalled. He, along with Producer Susan Murdoch, toured the area, looking Continued on page 2 Richard Thomas aka "John Boy" Lotto Luck Newcastle resident Rejean ("Reg") St. Martin was the winner of a $250,000 Encore jackpot in the September 3rd Lotto 649 Draw. The steamfitter for AG Simpson in Oshawa bought his ticket at the Piggly Wiggly store on King St. W. He said his plans for the money include paying off his mortgage, buying buying a car and getting some financial advice. Prior to winning the encore prize earlier in the month, his biggest win was $10 playing Lotto 649. » ' ■ # A white male in his early 20-s attempted to rob the Guardian Drug Store at the comer of Hwy 2 and Courtice Road on Monday night, Sept. 15. The lone male entered the store and pointed a firearm at the pharmacist, says Inspector Ross Smith of the Durham Regional Police 16 Division. Nothing was taken in this robbery and the suspect left the building on foot to a waiting getaway car. No description of the culprit has been given out by the nolice me police. V. . ..... ■■■- ,, ■ CHILD IDENTIFICATION AT IGA -- This weekend, parents are invited to drop by Graham's IGA in downtown Bowmanville to get an identification package for their children. children. On Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, IGA stores will be participating participating in the Kraft Kidcare program. At the Bowmanville store, volunteers from the RCMP will be fingerprinting children and volunteers from Durham Regional Police will be doing the photographs on both days. The photos, fingerprints and other identifying information will be placed in a "passport" which parents can keep on file. The RCMP will also be running a barbecue during the event and the fire department will be on hand with safety information and Sparky the Fire dog. It all takes place right in front of the stoic and everyone is welcome. Hours arc 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days. LEGION WEEK BEGINS THIS SUNDAY -- A full slate of activities is planned for September 21st to September 27th in celebration celebration of Legion Week. Sunday, September 21st, the week begins with a pancake breakfast breakfast at the Legion from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Other highlights include a roast beef dinner, euchre, cribbagc, bingo, spaghetti dinner, pub night, darts tournament and meat roll. KINSMEN SPONSOR TV BINGO -- The Bowmanville Kinsmen remind everyone that Super TV Bingo will be offered each Saturday night from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on CHEX TV. Proceeds support community projects. projects. BE A BLOOD DONOR -- There's a Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic under way today in Bowmanville. It's from 12:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lions Centre on Beech Avc. If you're reading this paper on Wednesday, you can probably still catch the clinic. Your donation would be most appreciated. BUSY, BUSY, BUSY -- Whoever said no news is good news never worked for a community community newspaper. Between the opening of the Courtice Complex, the Durham Countryside Adventure, plus all the barbecues, barbecues, corn roasts and fund-raisers that kick off in September, we're swamped. Please bear with us as we attempt to slot all of the information into the pages and editions available available in The Statesman and Independent. And, keep the information coming. It's great to be this busy. 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