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ft nnw.ni | .tmuistti Total Market Coverage ofClaringtonfrom the Publishers of The Canadian Statesman • A James Publishing Community Newspaper Saturday, November 28, 1998 144th Year Circulation: 21,265 Christmas Comes To Clarington It's a sure sign Christmas is almost here. Last Saturday, November 21, downtown streets were lined with thousands of people, people, out to enjoy Bowmanville's 37th annual Santa Claus Parade. Among the more than 60 floats, bands and other attractions in the parade was this one, entitled Christmas Memories. It was created by Canadian Tire. -- Photo by Jennifer Stone More Cops by Michelle Wyton Staff Writer The Province of Ontario officially announced funding for its Community Policing Partnership program Tuesday and Durham Regional Police has qualified for 42 new officers. In anticipation of this announcement, Durham Regional Police have already hired 25 new officers to be deployed throughout the Durham Region. Clarington will get two of them. The two recruits, one arriving in December and one in April, will come to the force straight out of police college. college. Once they complete their three-months with a training officer, they will work out of the Clarington Detachment. There are still 17 officers left to be hired in Durham Region. Of this group, Clarington's Inspector Ross Smith hopes to get two. "We are aware that two are coming to us," said Insp. Smith. "After that, the decision has not been made as to where all of the remaining people will go." "There are a number of factors that are looked at before the decision is made," he added. "When they are all taken into account, we will be given the appropriate number of people for this area." Factors include: the number of calls for service, the response time and the population. Bob Boychyn, chair of the Police Services Board, said it has not yet been determined if and when the full complement of 42 additional officers will be hired. "We're in the process of doing a staffing study to see how many people are needed and where," he said. The officers are part of the Community Policing Partnerships program, a five-year partnership aimed at increasing police visibility and presence. The Ontario government has committed to providing matching funds for up to 50 per cent of salary costs for these newly-hired officers. The balance of the salary and Continued on page 3 Christmas Shopping Season Kicks Off in Bowmanville by Jennifer Stone Staff Writer Downtown Bowmanville will kick off the Christmas shopping season with a little little Moonlight Magic next week. The event, which will feature lots of activities, happens Friday, December 4th. Downtown streets will be closed from 6 p.m. until midnight, says Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA) spokesman Garth Gilpin. The tree-lighting ceremony ceremony will take place on Temperance Street North, starting at 7 p.m. Bleachers will be set up to accommodate those who wish to take part. A carol sing-along will take place, m and Mayor Diane Hamre will be on hand to throw the switch on the Bowmanville Rotary Club's Tree of Hope. The children won't want to miss the event, which may even feature a surprise guest. "We're hoping for a visit from Santa Claus," shares Gilpin. After the Tree-Lighting, Santa and his wife will wander about downtown, visiting with the children they meet. Starting at 8 p.m., visitors visitors to the downtown area will be able to enjoy horse- drawn wagon rides. As well, a bell-ringing choir will help set the mood in front of the Bank of Makes Move On Nuke Waste Clean-Up Montreal. Later in the evening, the St. John's Choir will entertain with Christmas carols. And the Salvation Army will have people downtown, playing musical instruments, says Gilpin. Also downtown for the special evening will be a wood carver, who will display display his hobby. "The stores will be open until midnight, and may have specials throughout the evening," says Gilpin, adding warm drinks, cookies, and even surprises for the children will be available from the merchants. After Moonlight Magic, Santa will be in downtown Bowmanville every Saturday and Sunday until Christmas. He will be in his "real" sleigh next to the Bank of Montreal on Temperance Street from 10 a.m. until noon, and 2 to 4 p.m. For just $3, children children can have their photo taken with Jolly Old St. Nick. The photo will be mounted into a frame. Gilpin has some advice for people planning to attend the special events next Friday. "If you're coming down to the tree lighting, come before 7 p.m. if you want a seat in the bleachers," he says. Nativity Scene Vandals proved the old adage, "Nothing is sacred," when a nativity scene outside a local church was damaged in broad daylight last week. At about 2:45 p.m. Monday, November 16, damage was done to (he Christmas scene outside the Salvation Army Church on Liberty Street in Bowmanville. Three males are thought to be responsible for the incident, incident, says Durham Regional Police Inspector Ross Smith. The matter is under investigation. by Michelle Wyton Staff Writer The Municipality of Clarington is taking its first step towards solving its low-level radioactive waste problem. After meeting with officials officials from the Ministry of Natural Resources on Monday, council decided to start the process to establish a contract with the government for the hiring hiring of consultants. These experts will look into flic Various options for storing the waste. As well, the municipality will establish a local advisory committee to get residents' input into the issue. ; "This is definitely long overdue," said Mayor Diane Hamre. "This will allow us to look at the issue in detail and make a decision on what kind of solution is best for Clarington." Hope Township and the Town of Port Hope are also dealing with the low- level radioactive waste issue. Recently, Hope Township Council decided to build a facility to store its own waste. Port Hope is in the process of hiring a consultant to look at its options. Clarington's low level radioactive waste storage site is located near Port Granby, not far from the Hope Township and Clarington boundary. A report from the consultants consultants could take as little as six months to complete, depending on the direction from council. Council must decide whether to' ask the consultants to consider the option of Clarington hosting waste from the other two municipalities. "That will be council's decision," said Mayor Hamre. "I hope they will not close any doors, because in my opinion it's not until you get all of the details that you can make a proper decision." To date, the federal government has spent about $22-million trying to find a home for the waste which originated from Eldorado Nuclear in the 1930s. The government spent more than two years trying to come to an agree- Continued on page 2 Man Hurt When Stove is Thrown An afternoon get-together between two Bowmanville men turned ugly last week when a stove was thrown at a man. According to Durham Regional Police Insp, Ross Smith, the two men got together over a few drinks Friday, November 20th, at a King Street apartment, when a man "became disturbed." The resident of the apartment was assaulted and a cookstovc was thrown on top of him, The incident occurred at about 4:30 p.m. The 33-year-old victim was taken to Lakcridge Health Bowmanville and treated for injuries to his hands and face. Durham Regional Police are investigating, and charges are pending. New Fund Helps Community Groups The Clarington Community Fund is ready to accept donations. Wendy Orton, executive director of the Community Foundation of Durham Region, told Clarington councillors councillors Monday that the new Clarington-spccific fund is up and running. "The Clarington Community Fund is available for contributions from anyone in Clarington who would like to contribute to this community on a long-term basis," she said. "The donations received from Clarington residents residents will be held in perpetuity and will be used to support support charities serving the Clarington area." The Community Foundation of Durham Region began in 1996 and is a permanent fund that is invested, with the interest being given back to the community in the way of grants. The permanent fund is built by individuals, individuals, companies and groups committed to strengthening strengthening the community. "As our capital grows, so does the future of the community," community," she said, "Because the capital is never spent, our donations work every day to provide funds for local charities and we will always be here to work with them to ensure progress," The Clarington specific fund will allow donors to earmark earmark their money to be spent specifically on projects serving the municipality. The foundation is looking for community members to sit on the Board of Directors to ensure appropriate representation from the area. As well, the foundation hopes to set up an advisory committee comprised of individuals from Clarington to help dctcr- Continued on page 3 /lllstatef EaBBffE ,|l,j/<V. © RatKoShadt. 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