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Page 2 TIil' Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, February 18, 1998 Council Briefs Agenda on Web Site Clarington residents who arc plugged into the Internet will be able to access the agendas for Council and General Purpose and Administration Committee meetings.. Mayor Diane Hamre made the announcement announcement on Monday, Feb. 16, and noted, "this will bring us one more step closer to making meetings and the agendas more accessible to local residents." Jennifer Cooke, the Tourism, Marketing and Economic Development Officer, told councillors once on the web site, residents can click on the Clerk's Department section. There, they can find the agenda or go through the alphabetical listing. "We will try to keep this as up to date as possible," she said. There was only one apprehensive councillor. Mary Novak wanted to ensure that councillors would still be the first to scan the agendas. "I don't want to get a phone call from a local resident and not know what they're talking about," she explained. You can access the web site at -- municipality.clar- ington.on.ca Building Worth $5.4 Million In January, 51 building permits were issued by the Municipality of Clarington. The permits were for construction valued at $5,379,316. Included in the statistics were: $3 million worth of residential construction; $1,731,800 in commercial construction; and $569,000 for industrial buildings. A couple of the building permits included four business business locations at the Valiant property at 1414 Hwy S., Courtice, along with construction related to a restaurant restaurant on Hwy. 401, between • Newcastle and Ncwtonvillc. No Jewellery at Aquatic Facilities Community Services aquatic.facility staff will not be allowed to wear any kind of jewellery when on duty, says a new policy examined by Clarington councillors. councillors. The policy states employees arc to remove all decorative decorative jewellery, including earrings and body pierced jewellery before starling duties on deck or in the water. Also, patrons of these facilities arc to follow the same rules, since jewellery could impede rescue and jeopardize the safety of a rescuer or patron. It is noted in the policy that medical alert identification identification is viewed as a "special circumstance." Staff will inform individuals wearing such identification of the potential hazards in the aquatic setting. Defibrillators in Service Soon Defibrillators will be on fire trucks from each fire station in Clarington as of March 1. By the end of February, each part-time and full-time firefighter will have gone through training on the heart-starting devices, says Deputy Chief Bill Hesson of the Clarington Fire Department. He told Clarington councillors so far the department department has collected $62,000 towards the cost of the equipment. The goal set by the fire department was $70,500. Police Briefs Monday, Feb. 16 Asking Questions --- A 12-year-old Kendal area girl reported that while she was riding her horse a man stopped her and asked her questions about the horse and wanted to ride it. Suspicious person -- A • 16-ycar-old Bowmanvillc girl was. asked to get into a light blue mid-sized car by a man in his 20's with black, shoulder-length hair. The girl didn't comply with his request and there was no contact. Sunday, Feb. 15 Theft -- A compact INVESTIGATE THE BAHA'I FAITH! FOR RECORDED MESSAGES ABOUT THE BAHA'I FAITH, ITS TEACHINGS & PERSPECTIVES ON SOCIAL ISSUES... PLEASE CAIU 1-800-433-3284 disc player was stolen from a vehicle while it was parked at Bowmanvillc High School. Computers taken -- About $35,000 worth of computer equipment was stolen from AMK Metal on Simpson Avc., Bowmanvillc, This was the third time the company had been hit by culprits in the past three months. The unknown persons gained entry to the building by smashing a large window on the south side. Stolen vehicle -- A Victoriaville, Quebec, man reported that his 1996 International Tractor Trailer was stolen while it was parked at the 5th Wheel Truck Stop. The trailer and cargo -- eight rolls of four by four aluminium aluminium -- were valued at $108,000. The trailer was later recovered in Cobourg, minus the cargo. Police are investigating. Saturday, Feb. 14 Door Damaged -- A Bowmanvillc woman was awakened by loud banging noises and called out her husband's name, since she thought heard him arriving home. When she got up, she found the side door had been kicked in and called 9-1-1. There was about $500 worth of damage damage to the house. 1 Help Save The Environment and SAVE PLASTIC NEWSPAPER SLEEVES Bring in 100 plastic Newspaper Sleeves from your Clarington/Courtice Independent, and you can place a classified advertisement mr 1/2 Price Value up In $20.00. Limited to one coupon per customer. Hurry! Limited Time Offer The Bowmanvillc Caitabtan âtateëinan 62 King Si. West 623-3303 Bowmanvillc Go Tornadoes!! Grade seven student Carrie LcBcl came up with the name Tilley Tormklocs to win the Dr. Ross Tilley Public School contest for a sports logo and nickname. nickname. The new nickname now appears on athletic uniforms worn by all school teams. Being an avid soccer, volleyball and basketball player, Carrie will get her chance to wear the uniforms. Rowdy Teens in Downtowns From page 1 nesses and the community hall. "The kids arc smoking and drinking, and being loud," he said. Once that begins, the kids "try to offend people with their language," he said. While some people might find this inoffensive, inoffensive, there arc still others "who arc afraid to walk down the street," he said. Some of the recent incidents incidents have include the trashing of a french fry truck, and sexual activity behind stores. Hope was quick to note that this is not a representation representation of the majority of teens in Newcastle. "This is the minority of teens. But, at limes, this problem concerns everybody," everybody," lie said. He then noted lie is not the only person who thinks this way. "I'm echoing what others others have said in conversations conversations with me," Hope said. Bowmanvillc's Problems In Bowmanvillc, the problems have escalated to the point that under-aged teens unable to get cigarettes cigarettes "began pulling items off the store shelves at one stoic," says DBIA Chair Ron Hooper. Hooper told The Statesman on Monday afternoon, "the BIA is trying trying to work out a solution." solution." The members of the downtown business owners' owners' association arc hoping the teens leave the four corners and will head, instead, to the new youth centre. "It's going to be interesting interesting to see if it works," Hooper said. He noted that the four corners and municipal building square has always been a draw to local teens, but "it has gotten worse in the last little while." From skate boarders pursuing a place to practice practice to kids crowding around the telephone booths just south of the intersection, to intimidating intimidating local residents as they're walking by, the downtown area has become a place where people people don't want to be at night. Hooper says business owners arc concerned because their customers arc telling them "that they're seared" to come downtown. Currently, there is a no loitering by-law in place, but it lacks teeth, he said. "We're asking the municipality to put teeth into the by-law. I'm not saying that they pul in a curfew," lie said. Hooper, like those lie represents, just wants the problems to slop and for the downtown to be "the friendly place we're trying to make it," Hooper said. Currently, Clarington's municipal staff arc researching information on the idea of a curfew. The idea was brought to council by Councillor Troy Young of Ward Three. Young says the problems problems have lessened somewhat somewhat since the theatres, McDonalds and Burger King opened, but there are still some teens who arc causing havoc. "Residents arc telling me the police can't do anything anything because the by-law doesn't have any teeth," Young said late last week. "I don't want a curfew. I don't think it will work; but we have to start with some sort of direction." So, the process has begun, with the police, he said. "We want to hear...we want to know from the police what could we pass that is cnforbeablc," Young said. Orono Quieter In Orono, things are different. Dan Banting, of Daniel G. Banting Fine Firearms & Collectables and Chair of the DBIA, says he's not heard of any complaints other than "kids skateboarding on the street." As far as lie is concerned, concerned, Orono doesn't have tile same problems experienced in Bowmanvillc or Newcastle. Above: Display for Blue Hewn Guiding al the Kinsmen's Bowmanville Home Slime May 1997. We Salute Guidina! February IS - 22, 1998 L Celebrate Thinking Day! Each year in Guiding we celebrate February 22 as "Thinking Day". This date marks the birthdays of Lord and Lady Badcn-Powcll, the founders of the Guiding and Scouting movement around the world. It is a time to reflect and ------ „ remember our sisters involved in Girl WiT mm T D Guides and Girl Scouts in over countries. Thinking Day-encourages an awareness of the contribution and amazing talents required in creating an organization, which today is proclaimed the largest women's organization in the world. Although many changes have taken place .in the world around, us, the environment environment as well as personal personal rights and freedoms, Guiding has remained an activity which appeals to many age groups. The most recent addition has been Sparks, which is the youngest branch of Girl Guides of Canada, for girls aged five and six. Continually changing with the limes, you will meet families w'hcrc all the women are involved in various aspects of Guiding and share a special connection. After the fond memories of being a Brownie, many mothers wish to see their daughters involved in a local Brownie pack. Volunteers arc the foundation of Girl Guides and probably exceed the original expectations of our founders. But, the fact remains that without the diligence of Lord and Lady Badcn-Powell visions or the contributions of local leaders, commissioners, advisers, or volunteers of all descriptions, the solid foundation around the continent continent would not exist. So, on February 22 we remember the dedication of our founders; we also reflect the uniqueness, dedication, and spirit which exists in today's world wide Guiding Movement. Thank you to all the volunteers who give their time, energy and talcnts in creating and delivering programs which encourage the development of young girls into socially responsible citizens. This is a contribution which cannot be measured. The Beginning of Guiding and Scouting Robert Stephenson Syrntli Badcn-Powcll was born in England on February 22,1857. Badcn-Powell, universally known as B-P, was a well respected military officer in India and a national hero in the Boer War in South Africa. After returning to England, lie began writing a book about games for young boys called, "Scouting for Boys", which became very popular with thousands of children. In 1909, he called a rally, at the Crystal Palace in London, to bring together those who were practising the Scouting games. Thousands of boys showed up to meet Badcn-Powell, as well as a handful of enthusiastic girls. Thcy also wanted to participate in similar types of programmes. Enlisting the help of his sister, Agnes Badcn-Powcll, these girls wishing to be called Girls Scouts, were named Girl Guides. Agnes quickly set up the Girl Girl Guide GUIDE-SCOUT WEEK Above: A spark painting painting her Blue Heron Rally kit bag al the Blue Heron Division Rally June/97. Left:Tliird Maurers Girl Guides, Alena Celsie and Emily Chambers suited up al the Bethany Eire Hall, Bethany, Ontario November/97 Above: Blue Heron Division Sparks, Brownies and Leaders racing racing to the finish at our Division Rally al Camp Ademac June/97. Abov i : Third Manvers Girl Guides participating in the Bethany May Day festivities 1997. Guide headquarters and became president of the Association in the United Kingdom. The Guiding movement began to spread with enthusiasm. By 1910, the first Guide company in Canada was registered as 1st. Si. Catharines Company. In 1912, Robert Badcn-Powell met Olavc St. Clare Soames. They soon discovered that they shared the same birthday and felt it must be a special sign. Robert and Olavc fell in love and were married in London, England. B-P's family spent much of their lives travelling around the world to visit the young men and women involved in the Guiding and Scouting movement. Even after Robert's death in 1942, Lady Badcn-Powell's commitment to Guiding did not falter. Olavc shared the same love of Guiding and Scouting, and carried on her husband's dreams, until her death in 1977. Units began sprouting up in many countries including Canada. Since that time, Guiding has grown to include over 132 countries around the world. The Guiding program is continually changing to accommodate the world in which we live and work. But the same Ideal and Spirit exists today, which Lord Badcn-Powcll built the foundation of Guiding and Scouting on. A Message from the Desk of the Area Commissioner am proud as a member of Guiding to represent the largest Girls and Women's organization organization in the world. Girl Guides of Canada - Guides du Canada challenges today's young women to reach their potential and empowers them to become the leaders of tomorrow. And, as we celebrate the Birthday's of our founders - Lord and Lady Badcn- Powcll, we acknowledge together the contributions of all the volunteers in leadership and administrative roles who give of themselves every week. 1 also would like to thank the residents of our communities for their continual support with our calendar and cookie campaigns, It is the support and effort of every one of our members that makes this an incredible organization. Girl Guides of Canada offers fun, friendship, challenge and adventure to all girls aged live and over. That includes Mom too! Pam Allin Mite Hewn Commissioner Him lllillON DIVISION Blue Heron Division was horn in September 199-1 and to celebrate our new crest (inset) was launched at our Division-wide rally at Camp Ademac September 1995 with 500 girls attending. Our division encompasses Ncwtnnville and Newcastle tin hike Ontario west to Bowmanville and Courtice, north to Hampton, Enniskillen, lllackslock, Caesarea, Nestlelon and Janetville and the towns of Bethany and I'ontvponl. Ear further information please contact our Division Commissioner I'amAllln at 95.1-6006 or EAS 9SJ-I067. Above:- MARSHA our Blur Heron mascot enjoying a beautiful day al Camp Adenine near llhuislnck, June 1997. 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