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PC Candidate Talks Politics Ntp* " - " ■ ÿ Policeman Visits Bosnia At the Plate with Blue Jay Reliever SPOR :» £4 j * * * 4 14 J * * t * ê • à* a * * S/ PQ* A James Publishing Community Newspaper Wednesday, June 17, 1998 144th Year Issue 24 70? + 5? G.S.T. 75? IfciiilI t-mm Police Raid Bush Party by Lorraine Manfredo Staff Writer Most nights, its just crickets and owls that break the silence in the quiet fields around Leskard, It was a far different story Saturday night when Durham Regional police broke up a rowdy bush party attended by an estimated 200 young people trespassing trespassing on private land. Cruisers arrived on the scene just north of Concession 7 around 9:30 p.m. Officers reported 50 cars parked along Leskard Road and turned dozens more away. Youths with photocopied maps had hopped a private fence onto fifty acres of reforested land. Armed with kegs of beer they were ready to revel the night away around bonfires. "It's summer," says Constable Steve Weeks of 16 Division in Bowmanville, and it's no coincidence that the past week was the first since schools finished. finished. While some rural residents might shrug at what is a familiar end-of-school ritual, Weeks and other police are not so complacent. "It's dangerous," he says. "With bush parties there is always the potential for drinking and driving or a person who has been drinking could wander out on the road." Or in Saturday's case, falling off any number of high bluffs in the dark. Police reported several liquor act violations, violations, including minors in possession of liquor and open liquor in vehicles. They are keen to warn parents about the risks of bush parties "You don't know who is going to be there, and you arc far from help." And with the dry weather the potential potential for forest fire damage is tremendous, P.C. Weeks said. Carin Peel, who runs an equestrian business on the fifty acres couldn't agree more. She only learned of the party on her land Sunday morning when she found several broken trees, a damaged fence, huge bonfire pits and broken beer bottles littering the trials where she exercises her horses. In several places carelessly tossed Continued on page 3 Rural Residents Say Fluorescent Signs a Tax Grab by Laura J. Richards Staff Writer Glow-in-thc-dark numbered numbered roadside house identification signs are a tax grab say rural residents. residents. In response to the number number of calls councillors have been receiving from local rural residents, the council decided to table the idea, until a report is completed. Clarington Mayor Diane Hamre told councillors councillors on Monday night, June 15, that her phone has been ringing off the hook since stories about the move were in the press last week. "I can't remember the last time I had so many calls over an issue," she said. The reflective blue and white number signs would be professionally installed and would cost rural residents residents $25 per household. There are about 5,000 rural households in ■ Clarington. Mayor Hamre said there are residents out there who don't want to be put into the situation of having to pay for the new and improved signs. Continued on page 2 Young boys make a determined dash to the finish finish line during one of the fun, physical events scheduled scheduled at Solina park on Saturday, June 13th. The annual community fun day also featured a dunk tank, horseshoes, sunny weather. summer snacks and perfect - photo by Lorraine Manfredo Pregnant Woman Injured In Street Brawl Nine police cruisers were called to the scene of a street brawl that spilled out of a Bowmanville bar Sunday night. According to Sergeant Jim Grimley of the Durham Regional Police, several officers, nine cruisers and the paddy wagon responded to a 2 a.m. call on June 14th about a fight near the intersection of King and Division. One woman was struck in the head by a beer bottle bottle and a pregnant woman was punched in the stomach. stomach. Police reported that about 100 unruly onlookers onlookers gathered around and taunted police, as they tried to restore control. Several arrests resulted from this public ruckus including fighting, intoxication intoxication and assault. Police are continuing their investigation into this incident. Different Type of Roll-Over Five Bowmanville males ages 20 to 25 spent some time early Tuesday morning, June 16 trying to roll over a 1997 Plymouth Horizon. Inspector Ross Smith of the Durham Regional Police Clarington Community Office noted that the incident took place south of King St. on Division St. in Bowmanville. Police were called at 2:20 in the morning. morning. The compact car suffered suffered dents to its fenders and scratches. The total damage is estimated at under $5,000. It is unknown if the males had been drinking prior to the incident. Nuclear Plant Welcomes New Vice President by Laura J. Richards Staff Writer There's a new face sitting in the Vice-President on Site's desk at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station this week. Newcastle area resident Charles Packer, has been on the job since Monday, June 8 getting a feel for the job and preparing to tackle his objectives and goals. On Tuesday morning, June 16, he was introduced to the local media, Packer, prior to this month was the Director of Operations and Maintenance at the nuclear station. "It happened very quickly" he told reporters, Originally from Bristol, England, he was with Electric Utility CEGB, UK (now British Energy) from Continued on page 2 Charles Packer SEE YOU IN THE FIFTIES -- Don't miss this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday's Fabulous Fifties Sidewalk Sale. There are special events each day. But, just a few of them include the Memorial Hospital benefit auction at seven p.m. Friday, June 19; the classic car show on Saturday and the beach volleyball courts (at both Division and Temperance St.) this Saturday. Tons of real beach sand are trucked in for the occasion and, miraculously, cleared away at the end of the day. It's a most ambitious undertaking. DON'T FORGET TO DUCK -- Duck over to the Bowmanville Creek Valley, that is, for the Third Annual Duck Derby. There's a $5,000 prize for the person whose ticket number matches the number of the duck that's the first to cross the finish line on Saturday. Proceeds benefit the hospital and local Scouts. And, of course, there's still time to get a ticket, but you'll have to act fast. The Duck Derby itself is at 11 a.m., with many special events taking place alongside the race. Don't miss it! CONCERT IN THE PARK -- The Lincolnaircs arc the featured performers Thursday night, June 18th, in the free outdoor concert scries at Rotary Park. The music begins at 7 p.m. This popular group was originally formed in 1958 and two of the original members arc in the reunited band which has been playing rock and roll music of the fifties and more since 1993. What better way to introduce the Fabulous Fifties Festival! The concert is sponsored Bowmanville Business Centre and The Canadian Statesman. SIMON-SEZ -- This year, The Statesman will be hosting a giant Simon-Scz competition at Saturday's Sidewalk Sale. We doubt that Guiness carries records on this kind of contest. However, we'd love to see the entire street full of participants. Ross Metcalf, undoubtedly undoubtedly Clarington's best-known music man, will be "conducting" the contest. contest. The action starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 20, in front of The Statesman office. And, of course, no Fifties Festival would be complete complete without our hula-hoop contest. It's set for 10:30, immediately after the Simon-Scz game. WHERE'S THE FIRE? -- Had a news tip last week from a reader who saw a few firefighting vehicles in a neighbourhood and thought we should check it out. Actually, in this case, everybody was safe and sound. The firefighters were simply conducting checks of fire safety plans, smoke alarms and smoke alarm batteries. We'll be seeing more of them in the next few months. Throughout the summer, the fire department -- complete with the big red trucks --- will be in local neighbourhoods conducting the safety checks. And, il you don't have an alarm or battery, they may even give you one. 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