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Page 2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, February 25,1998 Bowled Over for Big Brothers Une Up for Bowl For Millions The line-up at the Saturday afternoon session of the Bowl for Millions was sometimes as long as 15 deep, depending on what time people arrived. Taking care of getting folks through were Sally Barrie, Mary Sue O'Connor, Harold Ycllowlces, Jack Munday and Masoud Vatandoust. Organizers say they arc on target to raise $20,000 for Big Brothers in the Bowl for Millions. But, it will probably be some time in March before all the proceeds are in. Temporary Driveway a Jarring Experience Rough Ride to Newcastle School by Laura J. Richards Staff Writer Since the new school in Newcastle opened its doors, parents, staff, bus drivers and visitors have wondered about the condition condition of the driveway. Regional Councillor John Mutton has been trying trying to find a solution to the problem which has been jarring every vehicle and its passengers. Councillor Mutton says, "if this road was one of ours, the school board would certainly let us know about it." On Wednesday, Feb. 18, the councillor heard good news from Clarington's Public Works Department. "They (District #14 School Board) arc going to keep the road graded and they will keep an eye on it," Councillor Mutton said. "I am strongly encouraging encouraging them to put on a hard top," he added. Mark Galonski, controller controller of Plant for District 14, says the local school has been given the authority authority to call in a contractor to grade the driveway as required. "This year is particularly particularly bad because of the unusual hot-cold swings we've had," he said. The long-term solution is a new street which will lead to the school and be located cast of the building. building. However, the construction construction of that street depends upon approval of the subdivision proposed for the vacant land alongside alongside the school. Once the construction proceeds, the street will be the first priority, priority, Galonski said. The road/driveway goes from Beaver St. South and loops around the south side of the Newcastle Public School property up to the cast side of the school. Newcastle Public School Principal Susan Medd told The Statesman about 300 vehicles use the temporary road on a regular regular basis. The cars belong to parents parents dropping children off at the day care and school. There arc also three buses, one handi-transit bus, along with staff members' vehicles, Medd said. Over the past few weeks, the road has been graded by the construction company that has been installing underground pipes for the Esso station on Hwy. 401 cast of Newcastle. Willie Woo, a parent of a child who attends the school, says the driveway/road driveway/road "is just like a washboard." He would like to sec the road "graded and smooth." This type of treatment would be "of minimal cost," lie said. "The road doesn't need a blacktop -- just fill in the pot-holes with gravel," he suggests. If the Shoe Fits 000 Big Brothers of Clarington supporter and Ward Two Local Councillor, Jim Schell, worked the shoe rental counter as part of his volunteer duties during this past weekend's Bowl for Millions event. Durham Regional Police Briefs Weapon Found-- A switchblade found by a police officer at the corner of Temperance St. and King St., Bowmanvillc, in the early morning hours of February 19th was submitted submitted to 16 Division for destruction. Hits Deer-- A Bowmanvillc resident was driving along Hwy 2 near Morgan Road cast of Newcastle around 6:30 p.m. on February 19th when he struck a deer. Damage to the vehicle was minimal. Misses Deer-- A driver who swerved to avoid hitting hitting a deer on Hwy 2 on February 21 wound up in a ditch. The motorist was westbound around 2 a.m. near Brownsville Road cast of Newcastle when a deer came out of the south ditch. The car swerved to miss the animal and went into the ditch, where it rolled over. Two Thumbs Down -- Blockbuster Video staff reported a counterfeit $20 in their cash flow tin February 21. Detectives from 16 Division in Bowmanvillc have the matter under investigation. School Break-in -- Unknown suspects broke into Bowmanvillc High Life Insurance RRSPs Are Worth A Look Instant Tax Receipts OPEN UNTIL 8 p.m. ALL WEEK OPEN UNTIL 11 p.m. SATURDAY, FEB. 28 AND MON., MARCH 2 • j Appointment not necessary London , _ . Life Joe Reitsma, Representative National Quality Award Freedom55 98 Wellington Street, Bowmanville TMeedom to choose. £OQ QQQ7 Tliepoweftogettheie. yuD 0<:J ' 000/ THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC NOTICE WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS MARCH 2 TO APRIL 30,1998 Weight Restriction Regulations will be in force on all roads under the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Clarington from March 2 to April 30,1998. Vehicle loads are restricted to FIVE (5) TONNES PER AXLE, in accordance with the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act R.S.O. 1990, cH8, s122. Stephen A. Vokes, P. Eng., Director of Public Works Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street um'aihu Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 Dates Published: February 18 and 25, 1998 CS-Ind. 6232 @JP /7\. MUNICIPALITY OF Cjlarinqton Don't Miss a Single Issue Catch all the news, sports and advertising that make up our community. Category 1 Subscribers who wish to pick up their own subscription at our offices alter 11 a.m. Wednesday. You will be given a card to present eacli week when you pick up your Statesman. Category 2 Subscribers within Canada Sub. G.S.T. Total per year $25 ■ $1.75 $26.75 $30 $2.10 $32.10 Category 3 Subscribers outside of Canada . $100 $7.00 $107.00 Subscription Order Form | Nome: New [J J or n Address: Renewal U I Postal Code:. , Telephone No.:. Plcnso pay by cheque, VISA, MnstcrCnrd, or money order. | VISA/MC Number: lüxpiry Unto: I Slje Cftitabtan âtoesïiiiin P.0. Box 190,62 King Street Wes!, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3K9 Second Class Mall Permit No. 1561 Durham Briefs Pedestrian Killed in Pickering On Thursday, February 19th, 1998 at 9:00 p.m., a pedestrian was struck and killed while crossing Highway #2 (Kingston Road) in Pickering. The incident occurred just west of the intersection of Kingston Rd. and Glendale Drive near the driveway of the victim's residence. Jason Marquis, aged 17, was attempting to cross Hwy. #2 from the north side when he ran into the path of a westbound vehicle. Police said lie was struck by that car and knocked into the path of an eastbound vehicle, which also struck him. He was taken to Ajax and Pickering Hospital with serious injuries but pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Body Found Shortly after 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20th, 1998, a body Adrian George Huber, 23 years of age of 106 Broadview Avenue, Toronto, was found in a small dumpster located behind a commercial plaza at 1650 Bayly Street in Pickering. Police said the clothed body was discovered when a male attempted to retrieve a blue tarpaulin from the dumpster. The dumpster and contents were taken to the Ajax and Pickering Community Police Station, where the body was removed and then transported transported to the Coroner's Building in Toronto. An autopsy conducted on Sunday, February 22,1998 determined the victim victim died as a result of a wound inflicted inflicted by a sharp instrument. Salute to Jim Witty Raises $26,000 Durham saluted one of its own Friday night, and, in the process raised more than $26,000 for charity. The sellout crowd of 500 including TV personalities and local and visiting visiting dignitaries each arrived to pay tribute to retiring regional chairman Jim Witty. Event chairman Joe Dickson, and co-chair Doug McKay handed over a $26,275 cheque to the Jim Witty Endowment Fund which will be administered by the Community Foundation of Durham Region. Witty's wife Anita and their 3 daughters Cheryl Loysl, Kim Richards and Andrea Cain were with their dad for the presentation. Grant for Student Exchange The Multicultural Council of Oshawa/Durham has recently granted nine Joint Venture Projects of $1,000 each to local groups, towards a productive productive approach for cultural awareness awareness and to resolve racial conflicts within Durham Region, One of the projects to receive funding funding is a grade six student exchange at Ontario Street Public School in Bowmanvillc. The purpose of the exchange is to develop mutual respect and understanding of a different language language and culture through a Student Exchange Program with Chicoutimi, Quebec. Family Literacy Week The Region of Durham and many local municipalities have declared February 21 to February 28, 1998 as Family Literacy Week. This week provides the community with an opportunity to celebrate the importance of family literacy, If you wish to obtain further information information on Family Literacy Week please contact the Literacy Network of Durham Region at 905-725-4786. Crime Stoppers Bowmanville Robbery Still Unsolved Crime Stoppers and the Durham Regional Police arc asking for your assistance assistance in solving a Robbery that occurred in Bowmanvillc on November 28th of last year, Around 3:30 a.m. the complainant had occasion to he walking eastbound on Lake Road near Darlington Road when lie was accosted by a group of males in a vehicle. During brief conversation with the complainant, the thugs demanded money of him. Upon refusing their demands, two of the cul prits exited the car viciously attacking the victim, The complainant did attempt to defend himself himself but was overpowered by his numerous assailants. As a result of this attack the victim sustained sustained serious facial injuries requiring ongoing medical attention. Three to four males in their 20's or 30's arc sought in connection with this beating. One suspect with a mustache may have himself, sustained a broken broken nose during the incident. incident. The vehicle used, is described as a late model 4 door full size. Crime Stoppers will paya cash reward for any information that will lead to an arrest in this incident. Callers never have to give their name or testify in court and we do not use call display, Remember, Crime Stoppers is interested interested in "what you know, not who you are," Our numbers numbers arc: 436-8477 or I- 800-222-TIPS, Sergeant Kevin Slancy is the police co-ordinator with the Crime Stoppers program and submits this article in the interest of solving crime, School on February 21 around 2:30 a.m. The vandals vandals used a rock to smash a window and then entered the cafeteria. Nothing was taken. Suspects were gone when police arrived. Church, School Windows Smashed -- M. J. Hobbs A perfect fit for all your storage needs » as fesèL- Senior Public school reported on Feb 21 that unknown suspects had. smashed a school window some time during the night. Vancjals also smashed a window at Courticc Baptist Church overnight. j -- * ... Various sizes available (905)623-4000 ©j.p. 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