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The Clarington/Courticc Independent, Bowmanvillc, Friday, June 18, 1999 Page 3 Wljc Clarington 3nbepenbent She Courttce 2(nbepenbent m Produced weekly by James Publishing Company Limited Publishers of The Canadian Statesman P.O. Box 190,62 King St. W., Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3K9 P.O. Box 2000,1712 Baseline West, Courtice, Ontario L1C 2S8 905-623-3303 Fax: 905-623-6161 C (/uA X CONTflOlUO Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. lnternet-statesman@ocna.org For 145 Years, Our First Concern Has Been Our Community Publisher - John M. James Assoc. Publisher - Rick James Plant Manager-Rick Patterson Ad. Manager - Brian G. Purdy Editor - Peter Parrott Production Supervisor - Ralph Rozema, Tim Bowers, Kevin Britton, Suzanne Christie, Sharon Cole, Roy Gray, Laurens Kaldeway, Steve Kraayvanger, Barb Patterson, Sean Pickard, Tyler Sellick, Jim Snoek, James Stephenson, Vance Sutherland, Matt Syer, Jim Tuuramo Advertising Editorial Terry Davey, Laverne Morrison Brad Kelly, Jennifer Stone, Michelle Wyton Office Supervisor-Angela Luscher, Junia Hodge, Grace McGregor, Nancy Pleasance-Sturman, Marilyn Rutherford, Michele Rutherford Council Won't Endorse School Prayer by Jennifer Stone Staff Writer Durham Regional Council decided : Wednesday not to endorse a recommendation recommendation to reinstate school prayer. Council had received a letter from the Township of Front of Leeds and Lansdownc asking for support of a resolution resolution passed there. The resolution said, "Violence has greatly increased since Bible reading and prayer has been taken out of schools." The township hopes to garner support support from other municipalities before petitioning the federal and provincial government, along with the Minister of Education and local school boards, to have the practice of school prayer reinstated. But at least two members of Durham's council said they felt the resolution is inappropriate. "I can't support something that marginalizes such a large group of society," said Scugog councillor Ken Gadsden. Ironically, Durham Council continues continues to recite the Lord's Prayer before •each meeting. In spite of that, Ajax mayor Steve Parrish was vehement religion and politics should not be linked. "This nation is founded on the idea of separation of church and state," said Parrish. "Every religion that exists in this world exists in this country. What docs it (school prayer) say to all the people in our jurisdiction who celebrate celebrate and practice all kinds of religions, religions, some of which are not of the Christian faith?" "I take offence to a resolution that would directly attach a couple of recent incidents to prayers solving all the problems," added Parrish. Council voted down the endorsement endorsement of the resolution 17-5. Oshawa Man Bitten by Snake A 22-year-old Oshawa man remains in serious condition in the Intensive Care Unit of Lakeridge Health Oshawa after being admitted for a snake bite to his hand. Refused Treatment At about 1:50 a.m. Wednesday, Durham Regional Police officers responded to a disturbance call at Oshawa General Hospital where a man was refusing treatment and attempting to leave the hospital. Officers learned from hospital staff that the victim's injury was considered serious, and that he should remain at the hospital to await the arrival of an anti-venom scrum that was being transported by OPP from Toronto. The victim advised police that he had been bitten while walking through a park, but later recanted his story and advised police that his pet pygmy rattlesnake rattlesnake had bitten him. It is believed the victim was hesitant in seeking medical attention for fear of prosecution. prosecution. Police went to the victim's residence residence on Cedar Street South in Oshawa and took control of the snake, which was later turned over to Northwood Exotic Animals in Scagrave. Homicide Suspect Arrested In Durham A man wanted in connection with the Toronto murder of a thrcc- ycar-old child and the wounding of the child's father was arrested arrested in Durham Wednesday. Wednesday morning, at the request of Toronto Homicide detectives, detectives, members of the Durham Regional Police Service Tactical Support Unit (TSU) and Canine Unit went to 15 Barnes Drive in Ajax to search for a suspect suspect in the death of three-year-old Brcanna Davy. Davy's father remains in hospital hospital in Toronto with serious injuries sustained in the incident. At about 3:20 p.m., after a two- hour search of the residence by heavily armed members of TSU, a man was located located hiding under a JANES R. YANCH TRUSTEE IN BANKRUPTCY DIANE E. COUTURE • ESTATE ADMINISTRATOR Personal and Business Bankruptcy Including all other Insolvency Services OSHAWA 122 Albert St. 721-7506 AJAX 50 Commercial Ave. 619-1473 COBOURG 72 King St. W. 372-4744 OJ.P. SATURDAY AND LIVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION KIDS KLOSET 34a King St. West, Bowmanvillc (905) 623-9331 Stop in for Cfo OFF Huge selection of clothing, equipment, and toys!! Thurs., June 24th to Sat., June 26th SALES 'LEASING ^ OVER 40 QUALITY USED CARS ANDTRUCKS OVER 200 NEW VEHICLES IN STOCK ON SALE NOW VISIT US TODAY AND TAKE A LOOK AT THE BESTI Everybody Loves Sparky Laura, Sarah and Kelly Nelson got a chance to hug Sparky the Fire Dog at Loblaw's in Bowmanville recently. They were showing their support for the Fire Department at a barbecue which raised money for a number of charities charities and the Fire Department's the Risk Watch Program. The program will also benefit from funds raised at this weekend's Rubber Duck Derby at Bowmanville Creek. Festivities get under way at 11 a.m. and are expected to last until about 3 p.m. INT0WNE GALLERY & GIFT SHOPPE Walter Campbell *99"" framed Many others including "Wedding Ring" Ideal Wedding Gift 7 King Struct East, Bowmanville 623-6411 IS: « fiSfeV i blanket in the basement. The suspect, 21-year-old Craig Curtis Patrick, was taken to the Ajax-Pickcring Community Police Office before being turned over to Toronto Police. Patrick appeared in court Thursday to face charges of first degree murder and attempted murder. Clarification A story which ran in Wednesday's edition of The Canadian Statesman indicated indicated a Bowmanville woman had been- bitten by a Staffordshire Terrier. 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