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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, December 4,2002 - 5 Village Constable Continued from front according to the Mayor's letter. Constable Greg Knopp began his duties as rural constable in August of 2002, as did the Bowmanville Constable. Ron Hope of the Newcastle Business Improvement Association said the news was tragic. "It's like taking a fire hall out of service," he said in a phone interview with the Times on Monday. Newcastle's business business community was very appreciative of the increased police presence through the Village Constable program which they feel has reduced the incidence of crime in the downtown downtown core. Constable Tom Martin has done such a wonderful wonderful job, said Hope. He's built up such a good rapport with the youth and earned their respect. 'In so many places the police are thought of as 'them,' not here," said Hope, "Tom's one of us." Durham Regional Police Chief Kevin McAlpine stated to the Orono Times reporter at noon Tuesday that he had not yet received Mayor Mutton's letter, and that the Mayor's perception perception of what was happening to the Village Constable program program was not the reality. According to McAlpine, Clarington will be adding an extra shift of officers, working from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. when the impaired drivers and mischief makers are out and about. The village constables will be reassigned reassigned to platoons responding to calls for service. There is some discussion at the local level as to how a village constable constable will service their assigned area and respond to calls outside outside that area. "We threatened years ago to look into private policing," said Hope, maybe we'll have to look at that again. Clarington Concert Band and Newcastle United Church Choir present A Christmas Concert A program of seasonal favorites including J. deHaan's Christmas Fantasy, Handel's Hallelujah Chorus and A Canadian Brass Christmas as arranged by Howard Cable Sunday, December 8th, 2002 at 3:00pm in Newcastle United Church 84 Mill Street South, Newcastle Admission is free, however free-will offerings will be accepted during the performance. Band and Choir will be under the direction of Mr. Barry Hodgins and Mrs. Elizabeth Chidley, respectively. for more information call 905-697-8956 or visit www.geocities.com/claringtonconcertband X v m* 24F-- -r.>■ ' vy-: Fry fn 1Ï 'k », E ZM'-> .. ;•(/ ;i v\r >>> V i %■ It's your last chance this season to experience an 0\dçL fashioned Christmas in \he Country Saturday, December 7th, 10am--5pm Browse through our century home, decked in yuletide fare and enjoy the ambiance of yesteryear. Visit our country *' shop, filled with the treasures you love. § featuring: pine furnishings period 'Reprodue lions j âeentéd Candles ^ Christmas Weor Bearington B^ars Country <£> Victorian fleeents \ The Wooden Carousel 90S Regional Road 42 (Clarke-Darlington Townline) Bowmanville, Ontario • (905) 697-0919 V' Regular Store Hours: Tues. - Sat., 10am - 5pm BOXING WEEK SALE A m: r? Fs. 84 y ;/, fe 1 X ' v ; y<\'rs DECEMBER 20, 27 & 28th, 10am - 5pm •:-m v > ' y/m' . ,/k'"A V" o Orono's Neighbourhood Watch team received a certificate from the Durham Regional Police in recognition of their three years as volunteers with the program. Block Captains receiving the certifacte at their annual meeting last Tueasay at Marianne Winter's house are, left to right, Rural Constable Greg Knopp, Shirley Fice, Marianne Winter, Gloria Wilkins, Carol Bailey, MaryK Hardy, Rob Wallis, Pat Landers, Flo Sharpe and Ann Snoek. Community by Isabelle Challice On Wednesday, November 27, Community Care held their annual Christmas party in Orono United Church hall. An excellent crowd was in attendance and all admired the lovely Christmas table decorations. decorations. A delicious full course turkey dinner was served and enjoyed by all. The community group of young folks were thanked by our leader, Mrs. Dini Schoenmaker for the lovely meal. Our delightful entertainment entertainment was provided by about 25 members of the Bowmanville Seniors group, who performed an excellent musical menu of Christmas music while Mrs. Margaret Farrow accompanied on the organ. One of their members was our very own Pat Lycett. Our Community Care group sends holiday greetings to our community. SWa 11 Continued from page 3 Ottawa, New York, and three days later it had a fishing hook in its foot which caused an infection. On January 23rd it was caught and treated for lead poisoning and was last reported at Hamlin Beach, New York, not far from Rochester. Though the penned pair of Mutes at Helpards are less than thrilled with the Trumpeter swimming in their territory, Helpard says he's not going to interfere with the swan. The Orono Crown Lands Trust wishes all the best for the holiday season. Thanks to all the Stewards and members of our community who support the Trust with their generous contributions of time and money. Orono Crown Lands Trust, a registered charity, provides stewardship of the 600 acre Orono Crown Lands in partnership with the MNR. 2003 Stewardships are available now in Orono village; they make a wonderful and continuing gift. For more information call 905 983-5970 Orono Crown Lands Trust "Caring for Tomorrow" sfi