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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, July 28, 1999 Page 3 Bits and Pieces CLINIC COLLECTS 185 UNITS A total of 185 units of blood were collected last Wednesday at the Canadian Blood Services Clinic held in Bowmanville. The results were typical for a summer clinic. BOOK PUBLISHED -- A wonderful wonderful book of photographs and memories from Oshawa's Parkwood Estate has just been published, published, It offers 60 historical photos, along with captions and other written written material. When it was completed completed in 1917 at a cost of $100,000, the Parkwood residence was the most expensive house in Canada. The latest latest book on Parkwood was written by Stephanie Beatty and Susan Gale Hall. COUNTRYSIDE ADVENTURE -- The Durham Countryside Adventure will be back again this September. Dates are September 18th and 19th. You may recall that this weekend program allows folks from Durham Region and beyond to enjoy what our rural lifestyle has to offer. Highlights of the tour include local farms, gardens, orchards, wineries and artist studios. Of course, there's an opportunity to purchase plants, produce and crafts. PERFORMANCE IN THE PARK -- Brass bands and bagpipes will be taking over Rotary Park this Thursday evening, July 29th, for the free weekly concert. Under the direction of Pipe Major Jim Scott, our own Bowmanville Legion Pipes and Drums will be performing tomorrow night. They'll be followed followed by the Harmonie Brass Show Band which is famous for both its German music and its big band swing, and pop selections. The sponsors are Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home and Canadian Tire (Bowmanville). The music begins at 7 p.m., rain or shine. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy some music for a summer night. MUSEUM NOTES -- The Clarke Museum and Archives reports that attendance last year hit 6,428. The collection at the museum now numbers numbers 16,610 artefacts which include textiles, farm equipment, photos books, paintings and othcr artefacts. The museum is located at Highway 35/115 and Regional Rd. 9, in Kirby. Hours are from 11 a.m. to four p.m. each day, except Monday when the museum is closed. A FIRST FOR CLARINGTON -- Thanks to the work of Anthea Rowe, local volunteers, the Molson Local Heroes Program and the Municipality of Clarington, there's a new beach volleyball court in town. It's located at the Courtice Community Complex and, we believe it is the first beach volleyball volleyball court to be built in a public park. Area Man Faces Numerous Charges A routine traffic stop resulted in a number of charges being laid against a Courtice-area man. Sgt. Ted Dionne, of the Durham Regional Police Clarington Community Office, says an officer stopped a truck for a traffic violation at the intersection of Nash and Trulls Road in Courtice just before 4 p.m. July 21. When the man was asked to produce identification, he gave the officer the ownership ownership and insurance papers for the truck. He did not produce a driver's license. Dionne says the man then gave police a false name and date of birth. He later admitted who he really was, says Dionne. He was arrested on an outstanding outstanding warrant, and his vehicle was impounded. When the vehicle was impounded, police found what they believe to be a number of stolen parts on the truck. The parts included a grille and mirrors from a newer model pick-up truck. Police said 27-year-old Trevor Bogdanow, was charged with obstructing police, two counts of breach of recognisance, two counts of breach of probation, and possession of stolen property property over $5,000. He appeared in court in Oshawa for a bail hearing. Dog Dragged Behind Truck in Bewdley The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is investigating investigating after an incident Tuesday, July 7, in Bewdley. Ontario SPCA agents from the Northumberland Humane Society were called to the small town near Port Hope after a crowd of about 30 witnesses said they saw a man drag a dog behind a truck for 1.3 kilometres. "The person who reported reported the incident (said they) saw the man tie the dog to the bumper, and watched him drive until the dog collapsed," collapsed," according to Agent Dawn McMurray of the Northumberland Humane Society. "Then he got out of the car and forced the dog back onto her feet, and dragged her again." McMurray says onlookers onlookers finally forced the man to stop, but he escaped before police arrived. The dog, a one-year-old female rottweiler described by McMurray as "beautiful, gentle and friendly," is in serious condition at a local animal hospital. Her custody custody has been transferred to . the Northumberland Humane Society, which is using ' its special "PAIN Account" to finance her veterinary veterinary care. "The veterinarian has advised us that she will require extensive veterinary care, which will be very costly," said McMurray. "Any donations to the PAIN Account to help offset these costs would be greatly appreciated." The suspect's identity is known, and the Northumberland Humane Society expects to charge him with cruelty to animals. If convicted, he could face up to six months' imprisonment imprisonment and a fine of up to $2,000. He can also be banned from owning animals animals for up to two years. Vicky Earle, Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario SPCA, does not believe the punishment is severe enough. "These penalties are just not acceptable. Nothing has changed since the Holly incident, which received national and international attention in the summer of 1996 when an Irish setter was dragged behind a vehicle vehicle and suffered very serious serious injuries. The Ontario SPCA has been aggressively aggressively advocating with federal and provincial governments for more appropriate penalties penalties for crimes against animals." animals." Donations to cover the cost of veterinary care for the dog can be sent to the Northumberland Humane Society at: 371 Ward Street East, Port Hope, Ontario, LIA 4A4. The phone number number is (905) 885-4131. Strike Can be Averted: Hargrove Talks Begin with Big Three General Motors of Canada and the Canadian Auto Workers have opened talks for the 1999 collective bargaining bargaining session. Emerging from Attention Insurance Policyholders If You Are Receiving Demutualization Benefits, Call Me To Find Out How You Can Minimize The Tax Consequences. Call Investment Advisor Ted Trueman at (905) 434-7286 RBC DOMINION SECURITIES Professional Wealth Management CORRECTION NOTICE Attention customers of TD Bank, 39 Temperance Street, Bowmanville. Our July 14,1999 letter addressed to you was printed with an incorrect phone number. Our correct phone number is (905) 623-2514. We apologize for any inconvenience. 39 Temperance Street, Bowmanville Phone: (905) 623-0317 Fax: (905) 623-8602 the first meeting on July 20, CAW President Buzz Hargrove said he was optimistic that things would go smoothly this time around. "I'm very optimistic optimistic that we can do this without a strike," he said. "I don't see any major issue that should cause any of the companies to dig their heels in. Hargrove described the meeting meeting with GM of Canada vice president, president, personnel, A1 Green, as an opportunity opportunity for "staking out ground" and not for finding answers. "We spent three-quarters of an hour identifying key priority issues with the company and making preliminary preliminary arguments as to what the company company can do to accommodate those," said Hargrove after the meeting. Hargrove said he also reminded the auto maker that they enjoy a substantial substantial labour cost advantage in Canada and that products coming out of the Oshawa plants arc top products products for the company. company. "Pensions arc our number one priority," priority," said Hargrove, Also on the list is a "sub stantial increase in our wages and improvement in our cost of living protection." protection." The union is also interested in starting a banked overtime program to give employees the choice of taking the overtime pay or banking the time to be taken at a later date. Green emerged from the meeting to say that pensions, pay and benefits and finding alternative alternative methods of production were all important issues to the employees and the company's competitiveness. Mike Shields, president of Local 222 in Oshawa, has been named chairperson chairperson of the GM Master Bargaining Committee. He will represent employees employees not only in Oshawa but in London, St. Catharines, Scarborough, Woodstock, St. Thcrcsc and Windsor. Opening discussions discussions were also held this week with Ford and Chrysler. The CAW is not expected to announce a target company for pattern pattern bargaining until September 10, said Hargrove. The deadline for negotiation negotiation is September 21. In the Hayfield Literally hundreds of visitors toured Clarington's "We're in the Hayfield Now" daylily farm near Orono on the weekend. Here, Tony Mullins digs up one of the many plants sold during during the two-day Open House. Don't get hung-up over high pricef^.. J R. MILLS APPLIANCES Sells For Less, Guaranteed! GERAT0RS •Adjustable shelves • Adjustable freezer shelf • 10 year warranty *668 ALL REFRIGERATORS 17 cubic ft. 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