; I CLARINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, 62 TEMPERANCE ST. BOWMANVILLE ONTARIO L1C3A8 EXP.: MARCH 27,2000 Bowmanville's Movers for 50 Years. Telephone 623-4433 Clarington's Community Newspaper Since 1854 • Wednesday, July 7, 1999 145th Year Issue 27 70t? + 5? G.S.T. = 75t? ■j: "ii'lr V, : ; v ,;.> 'V- , : - V © © © HesiII The Durham Regional Police Traffic Management Unit ^investigating after a Canada Day collision which claimed the lives of two people. Police say the collision occurred just before 2 p.m. at the intersection of Enfield Road and Concession 6, just north of Mitchell's Corners. Dennis Williamson, 28, of Port Perry, was driving a 1989 Ford Escort, westbound on Concession 6 when the car collided with a 1994 CMC pick-up truck. The truck, which was northbound on Enfield Road, was driven by Nick Yaroshuk, 69, of Ajax. Both drivers and a passenger in the tmck, 61-year-old Margrete Yaroshuk, were transported to Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Dennis Williamson and Margrete Yaroshuk were both pronounced pronounced dead at hospital. Nick Yaroshuk was treated and released. An investigation into the accident is continuing. Heat Wave Breaking Today by Jennifer Stone Staff Writer Yesterday's public weather recording from Environment Canada contained contained the three little words many people have been waiting to hear -- "becoming "becoming less humid." After temperatures which shattered records in many parts of the province over the past few days, local residents may find today's predicted high of 26° Celsius and Environment Canada's promise of "less humid" weather a welcome relief. Normal temperatures for this time of year, according to Environment Canada, include a low of 14°C and a high of 27°C. But, Sunday and Monday, with the humidex factored in, it felt more like 40°C outside. Lakeridge Health 1 Bowmanville director of critical care Marion Tink says the heat and humidity have had an effect on people in Clarington. "There has certainly by Jennifer Stone Staff Writer ' Come on in -- the water's fine in Clarington. That's the message from the Durham Region Health Department after the first round of water quality testing at local beaches this summer. E. coli levels at the three beaches tested in Clarington -- - Bowmanville Beach East and West, and Newcastle Beach Central -- were well within acceptable limits. Results based on samples taken last week were released Friday. Though Clarington's beaches were still in good shape, five beaches in Durham Region -- two in Oshawa, and one each in Ajax, Whitby and Brock -- were closed after the testing. Samples arc taken weekly, during the summer on Mondays and Tuesdays, They are sent to Peterborough for testing and results arc released by Friday of each week. Sixteen beaches across Durham Region are tested. Bowmanville Beach East and Newcastle Beach Central each had 33 e.coli per 100 millilitres of water while Bowmanville Beach West had 15 e. coli per 100 millilitres. Beaches arc only closed if there is greater than 100 e, coli per 100 millilitres of water, says Neil Mattes, Senior Public Health Inspector with the Region's Health Department. Mattes says Clarington's low readings make swimming out Continued on Page 2 1 II been a change in what people people have been coming in for since Saturday," says Tink, adding breathing difficulties and heat exhaustion top the list of complaints. Tink says a number of- people trapped in a traffic snarl on the 401 near Newtonville Sunday arrived at the hospital, suffering as a result of the heat. "A lot of people weren't prepared (for the delay) and, of course, didn't have fluids with them," says Tink. Tink cautions against drinking caffeinatcd products products or alcohol during periods periods of extreme heat -- caffeine caffeine tends to act as a diuretic, diuretic, and alcohol can lead to vasodilation, causing people to sweat more. Both can lead to dehydration. She says it's best to take in at least one glass of fluid -- preferably juice, water or sports drink -- per hour in order to beat the heat. "A lot of people wait until they're thirsty, and that's too late," she says. Associate Medical Officer of Health Dr. Donna Reynolds agrees with Tink's suggestion regarding fluid intake. She says it's also important to ensure children stay hydrated -- even if you have to bribe them with more fun sources of fluid like popsiclcs. Reynolds also says people people who have to be outside should "ensure you stay out of the sun, and modify activity to minimize the stress on your body." Another group to keep an eye out for during periods of extreme heat and humidity is the elderly, says Reynolds. "Phone and check up on them to make sure they're getting sufficient fluid," she advises people with elderly friends and family members. members. Older people, she suggests, suggests, should set up a buddy system, perhaps with a neighbour, to check up on one another. "The elderly have a decreased sensation of thirst, and can dehydrate more readily," says Reynolds. And those who insist on maintaining outdoor fitness activities during a heat wave also get some advice from Reynolds. "It's not healthy to run or do exercises at midday," says the doctor. Reynolds says during peak heat, people should be attempting to stay where it's air conditioned -- even if it means a trip to the mall or the movie theatre. Air conditioning has caused problems in some areas of Ontario since the heat hit. Many public utilities utilities organizations have reported black outs or hugely hugely increased consumption of electricity, mostly thanks to increased use of air conditioners, conditioners, over the past few days. But here in Clarington, Dave Clarke of Clarington Hydro says everything seems to be under control, "We have been hitting some high loads but our system system peak hits in the winter," says Clarke. More Car Thefts Across Clarington by Jennifer Stone Staff Writer Durham Regional Police in Clarington have their hands full lately, looking into a string of car thefts. The theft of property from vehicles has also been reported. At least four vehicles were stolen in the municipality between June 30 and July 5. Two of the thefts occurred in Courtice, on Moyse Drive and Townline Road. As well, a 1995 Grand Prix was stolen from a King Street residence in Haydon, and a 1989 Sierra truck is missing from a Remi Court home in Newcastle. The car stolen from Townline Road was later recovered in the south end of the municipality. Thieves also attempted to make off with two vehicles in Courtice, on Nash Road and on Thornberry Crescent. In both cases, ignitions of the vehicles were damaged, but thieves were unable to make off with the cars. A resident of Fieldcrest Avenue in Courtice reported his van had been broken into in the early morning hours of Monday. Thieves managed to gain entry to the vehicle by removing a rear door window. A large quantity of tools was taken. A vehicle on Lillian Crescent was also broken into during the past week. Police reports indicate several items were taken in the incident. Anyone with any information on the wide variety of thefts and attempted attempted thefts is asked to call Durham Regional Police at (905) 579-1520. Traffic Chaos On Hwy. 401 ■A rolled-over tractor trailer brought traffic to a standstill on the 401 eastbound Sunday morning. 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