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gtwisittewM . ~-.A gmwewM I Page 16 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, July 28, 1999 More Water On the Way ueveiopers Construction Moved Back The look of north Bowmanville could soon change dramatically if area developers get their way. A group of residential developers is lobbying lobbying the Region of Durham to move the construction construction of the Bowmanville Zone 2 reservoir and feedermain from 2001 to the 2000 so that their developments can get under way. "This is not an unusual situation," says Mayor Diane Hamre. "Because of a lack of funds, the Zone 2 pumping station had to he deferred. The municipality would like to have that project done in 2000. It is important for the development of the whole northwest corner of Bowmanville." Region staff have been directed to continue talks with the developers to see if a financial agreement can be reached to get the project done sooner. Right now, construction is not set to begin until 2001. The Durham Region is also advancing the construction of a water supply system that would serve parts of Whitby, Oshawa and Courtice. The Region is trying to get that project started this year. A GOOD DEED -- Staff from the Salvation Army's Roblin Lake Camp were in Bowmanville last week, doing random acts of kindness for area residents. On Friday, drivers were treated to a free car wash on Liberty Street. Bowmanville was the staff's third and final stop before heading back to Roblin Lake for a month of sleep-away camp. While in Bowmanville, the group also worked at the Salvation Army's Vacation Bible School. Camp Staff Performs Random Acts of Kindness by Jennifer Stone ' Staff Writer . Rebecca Burditt says she and 10 other camp staffers from the Salvation Army's Roblin Lake Camp had a good reason for the nice things they were doing for Bowmanville residents residents last week. "We wanted to let them know that the Salvation Army is a church and not just a thrift shop," says the camp's program director. And they found a pretty good way of going about it, says Lt. Doug Stevens, who, along with his wife, Miriam, is Corps Officer and Pastor at the Salvation Army Bowmanville Church. "They've been going around doing absolutely untoward acts of kindness," says Lt. Stevens. Bowmanville was the camp staff's third stop before heading back to Roblin Lake Sunday in time for a month of running a sleep-away camp. Earlier in July, the group of young adults made stops in Cobourg and Lindsay. During their stay in each of the three towns, the Ministry Team ran Vacation Bible "We wanted to let people know that the Salvation Army is a church and a tnrift shop." Rebecca Burditt not just Schools during the morning hours. But in the afternoon, the group found other things to keep them busy. Thursday afternoon, the team took to the streets of downtown Bowmanville, handing handing out free cans of pop and magazines. "We explained we are a Ministry Team, trying to do random random acts of kindness. We had some good conversations once we got them talking," says Burditt. Friday, people driving by the Salvation Army Church on Liberty Street in Bowmanville were invited in for a free car wash. The Ministry Team is part of the Salvation Army's Ontario East Division. The largest part of the group hails from the Durham Region, while others are from Kingston, Ottawa and Napanee. Burditt says they all have at least one thing in common. common. "We really enjoy what we're doing and really believe in it," she says. Welfare Caseload Declines Community and Social Services Minister John Baird announced July 9th that more than 9,100 people stopped relying on welfare last month, making June the seventeenth consecutive month of people leaving the welfare system. "Our welfare reforms have helped more than 397,000 people get off welfare since we were first elected in June 1995," said Baird. "This unprecedented 17-month decline confirms what we have always known - our welfare reforms are working." 40 PINT DEHUMIDIFIERS BLOW OUT PRICE! £ftj /if» . .v ; M ■ : Mi? M h ^ w BAR FRIDGES Danby* 3.6 ft. SALE PRICE! MANY TO CHOOSE FROM New & Reconditioned Appliances Sales • Service • Parts Fridges • Stoves • Washers • Dryers • Built-in Products • Microwaves • Dishwashers • Gas Products • Freezers • Bar Fridges BUSINESS HOURS: Mo Thu;,-9a.m. m 8p.r' Taunton Rd., Hampton Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m (3 miles east of.Courtice). v.-rr.'x g|§ FREE DELIVERY ,, J» IN I 11 RENT TO OWN •12 MONTH TIRMO.A.C. Downpayment of $100 per appliance Taunton Rd. PADDY'S MARKET 263-8369 Police Briefs No Foul Play Durham Regional Police in Clarington don't believe foul play was involved in the death of a 37-year-old man on Cedar Park Road Friday. The man was found on his own lot, without vital signs. Police are awaiting results of a toxicology report before making a final ruling on the death. Fishing Equipment Stolen Equipment used for weighing and analyzing fish was stolen Thursday. Police reports indicate an employee of Anishnaabe Forestry Service of Peterborough was working at the end of Port Darlington Road near the boat ramp. Her backpack, which she had left on shore, was stolen while she worked. The backpack contained two brass Chatillon fish scales, each worth $150, along with a number of other related items. Courtice Break And Enter Durham Regional Police are investigating after a break-and-enter in Courtice last week. Police say the garage at a Centrefield Court home was entered sometime between July 20th at 10 p.m. and July 21 at 3 p.m. No attempt was made to gain entry to the house. A Mikita mitre saw was reported missing in the incident. incident. Meanwhile, police are also investigating another Clarington break-in which happened Friday at a Concession 8 home. Two televisions -- a 48" model and a 50" t.v. -- - were smashed during the incident. Reports indicate a blue pick-up truck may have been seen in the area at about the same time as the break-in. The break-in occurred between 3:40 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Seen and Heard LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! -- There arc a lot of film crews at work in Clarington these days. Apparently, a commercial is being shot on a road north of Tyrone. And, at the Bowmanville Zoo, a lion and elephant arc part of a documentary that was shot at the zoo site on Monday and Tuesday. Scents as though the documentary also included a cast of semi- naked cave-men (or cave- persons, to be exact.) Hope they brought their sunscreen sunscreen and read the town's new exotic entertainment by-law. CROP REPORT -- Did you know, the 1997 Ontario blueberry crop was worth $1.8 million at the farm gale and totalled 1.2 million pounds, The same year's raspberry crop was valued at $3.7 million and totalled about 2 million pounds. "CHICKEN SOUP" STORIES STORIES NEEDED --Do you have an inspirational, true story to share on love, parenting, parenting, achieving, goals, facing adversity, overcoming overcoming loss or other similar themes? If so, you might want to send your story to the folks who arc producing the upcoming book entitled "Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul." Length of the article should be one to five pages double-spaced, For guidelines, call toll-free 1-888-766-2446. You can send stories to The Raymond Aaron Group, 2- 9225 Leslie St., Richmond Mill ON. L4I3 3116. Fax: 905-881-8996, chickcn- soup@aaron.com. 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