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-OronWeeklyTd May 13, 1998 Wimot birds watch Guy Morey explains some of the identifying characteristics of the sharp shinned hawk. Guy Morey and Esther Allin, members of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Advisory Committee, orga- nized a Family Birding Day last Saturday. After a morning lesson on bird identification at the St. George's Anglican Church in Newcastle, participants were to meet at the nature area after lunch to identify as many birds as possible. Thanks Clarington for another successful year Big Brothers of Clarington would like to thank the com- munity for another successful Bowl For Millions Campaign. We are happy to announce that to date over $17000 has been raised for agency pro- grams. During Celebrity Week - February 15 to February 22 over 350 bowlers came out to support Big Brothers of Clarington by bowling one game, winning prizes and enj oying refreshments. Thanks to the many people who pledged money to these bowlers. Your support each year is greatly appreciated. Winners of the adult prizes were Grace Murdoch, Troy Young, Vivian Myers and Kathleen Martin. Winner of the watch for youth prize was Mike Coggan. They were among approximately 100 bowlers who raised over $65 in pledges and turned their money in by March 28. Thanks to Goliger's Travel, Livent Inc., Silks Cafe and Port Darlington Marina for the prizes. Team prizes were present- ed to the top four money rais- ing teams. The winners were Tim's Fifth Wheel, Avery Dennison, Tyrone/Enni- skillen United Church and Eastside Mario's. Thank you to Liberty Bowl, Winchester Arms, Eastside Mario's and King Street Bar & Grill for supplying the prizes. Thank you to Liberty Bowl for hosting Celebrity Day, Newcastle Bowling Lanes, Hooper's Trophy Centre, t- shirt sponsors and local newspapers for their excellent coverage. Thank you to the Bowl for Millions Committee volunteers, under leadership of Tim Powers, for their hard work from October to April to make this fundraiser a suc- cess. Big Brothers of Clarington depends largely on the Clarington Community for its funding. The agency does not receive government funding and 14% of-our funding from the United Way. The remain- der of Big Brothers funding is secured from Bowl For Millions and other fundrais- ers held throughout the year. Thanks to everyone in Clarington for supporting our 20th Bowl For Millions Campaign and your support throughout the year. Several stolen vehicle parts were recovered due to a joint investigation by two Durham Regional Police Units. The Police Street Crime Unit and with the assistance of the Major Crime Vehicle Recovery Unit, issued two search warrants that led to the recovery of stolen vehicles and parts. On May 5th, a search war- rant was executed at 7500 Highway 115. Several stolen vehicles were recovered, including a 1998 Dodge Ram pick-up truck, two snowmo- biles, a trailer and numerous vehicle body parts. On May 6th, a search war- rant was executed at 4491 Highway 2, in Newtonville. Two Chevrolet pick-up trucks as well as parts for several oth- ers were recovered at this address. Investigation revealed that Council Notes These notes were taken from the Municipal Council meeting held on Monday, May 11, at 7:00 p.m. Bob Howard of the Oshawa- Whitby-Clarington United Way Committee thanked council and staff for their tremendous sup- port to this years campaign. No temporary rezoning Councillor Mutton removed his motion to amend the zoning by-law to permit Joe Domitrovic to operate his auto body repair shop at the corner of Courtice Rd. and Pebblestone Rd. for the next three years. Councillor Mutton stated that after discussions with the Regional Solicitor and the Municipal Solicitor, he made the decision not to pro- ceed with the notice of motion. Mutton also said that he hoped the Municipality would give Mr. Domitrovic enough time to get his house in order, and that there would be a solution to this problem. GO Transit to Newcastle The municipality approved the expenditure of $3,000 -- their portion of the Region wide Transit Service Review. Mayor Hamre reported that she had received assurances from GO Transit that they would increase their service in Clarington to extend to the Village of Newcastle, at no cost to the Municipality. Extend emergency plan Councillor Mutton put for- ward a motion that the stan- dard for public alerting in the new Provincial Nuclear Emergency Plan be changed to apply to the entire 10 km Primary Zone and not just the 3 km Contiguous Zone. The Provincial Nuclear Emergency Plan that is current- ly being discussed consists of a siren system being placed at the perimeter of the Nuclear Power Plant, to notify the residents living within 3 km of the plant. There is no system in place now to alert those living within 10 km of the plant. It is under- stood that Ontario Hydro will fund the first system, but the funding for the 10 km alerting system has not been decided. There is some fear that if the Provincial Government is to fund this second system, they could down-load the cost to the Municipality. Mr. Stockwell, Municipal CAO reminded council that unlike the Pickering situation, we have a very good relation- ship with the people at Darlington. Mr. Stockwell said he would like to take the pro- posal to the people at the Darlington Nuclear Power Plant to get their input. Councillor Mutton stated "I will not let dollars stand in the way of public safety." Council referred the matter to staff and the CAO to get all the information they can on the matter. Councillor Mutton did not get a seconder for his motion. PITCH-INand show Civic Pride! late model vehicles, primarily General Motors trucks were being stolen throughout the Region of Durham. The vehi- dles were then taken to the Newtonville location and dis- mantled and then reassembled using other vehicle parts. Total value of recovered property to date: $200,000. Three persons were arrested and charged on the 6th of May, 1998 and further arrests are expected. Charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Exceeding $5000 is: Lairn Allin, 26, of 4491 Hwy #2, Newtonville. Trevor Bogdanow, 26, of 2942 Solina Road Courtice. Karl Knight, 20, of 58 Prout Drive, Bowmanville. All three males will appear in Oshawa Provincial Court, 850 King Street West, Oshawa on June 22nd, 1998. 3rd annual BeachdJam '98 Join us for a day of fun in the sun and support The Kidney Foundation of Canada. On July 11, 1998, The Kidney Foundation is holding the 3rd annual BeachJam '98. This recreational and competitive mixed 6's beach volleyball tournament will take place at The DOCKS entertainment facility in Toronto with proceeds sup- porting The Kidney Foundation. Tournament highlights include a serve-off contest, use of swimming pools, free massages, free entrance to The DOCKS for all partici- pants (provided they do not leave the venue)-and a day of great beach volleyball. Other activities available for a nominal fee include a paintball shooter bar, mini- putt, a driving range, pool tables, and a games room. A barbecue lunch is also avail- able. The team registration fee is $200.00 for a maximum of 10 players per team. Entry dead- line is July 3, 1998. Register before June 11 and your team will be eligible for our Early Bird Draw. Interested team should contact Hester at (416) 445- 0373 or 1-800-387-4474. "n, ARCarke High SchoolPs Academic Decathlon Teai would like to thank the following sponsors for their support: Canada Trust Mortgage Company, Bowmanville EDS of Canada Ltd. English Language Public District School Board No. Laidlaw Passenger Services Group, Bowmanville • Newcastle Lions Club * O.S.S.T.F. District #49 • Optimist Club of Newcastle 14 Partîcîpate in a Rural Daogue The Government of Canada wants to hear from Canadians in rural and remote communities. How can federal programs and services better support communities in rural Canada? What are the challenges and the opportunities for your community? Talk about these and other issues with your neighbours, community leaders, friends and family. Call for a workbook and send in your responses. Your input, submitted by July 31, will be important as the Govemment of Canada designs future pôlicies and works with other levels of govemment to strengthen rural commuities. Call 1-888-781-2222 Or consult the Internet at www.rural.ge ca Govenment Gouvernement du Canada Chop shop arrests