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In addition to the guns, over 2,000 rounds of ammunition and other assorted items related to firearms firearms have been submitted for destruction. destruction. All of the firearms and ammunition ammunition were displayed to members of the media who attended a press conference conference at the Durham Regional Police Police Property Bureau in Oshawa on Thursday, July 28. v • With incidents where weapons are used on the increase; police are happy with the results of.ttie latest amnesty. But, Staff Sgt. Sandy Ry- rie was quick to point out that those taking advantage of the program aren't the "bad guys." "We aren't going to be naive in thinking that the bad guys are bringing bringing their guns in, because we know they 're not," he said. He noted that violence in any typé of criminal incident is on the rise. In particular, it is on the rise in those crimes involving drugs where a dramatic increase in guns and weapons has been noticed. ; What the amnesty allows is for citizens to turn in unwanted firearms to eliminate the possibility of them falling into the wrong hands. Ryrie urged the public to "get the guns out of circulation," by bringing them down to police headquarters. headquarters. Arrangements can also be made for police to come and pick up the firearms. "Get rid of thé hazard. Guns aren't needed in the house," Ryrie pleaded. The first firearms amnesty was • . Turn to page two HELP SAVE A LIFE - Can you imagine how happy you'd if you were able to save someone's life? Well, you might just be able to do that by attending the Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic being held today from noon until 8 p.m. at the Lions Centre, Beech Avenue in Bowmanville. The Blood Banks are always in short supply during the summer, so please lend them some of. your precious blood; there's still time. BLUEBERRY TIME - Our official tasters received a real treat last week when a basket of blueberries from Charles Stevens' Wilmot Orchards arrived at our office. Staff members eagerly checked them out and proclaimed them delicious. Later, some of them found their way into a scrumptious pie that was consumed consumed with relish. This year's crop apparently is excellent and plentiful, which is good to hear. Our thanks for allowing us to be your offivlal iastefsE """" - Medieval Knights Part of Clarington Day at the Ex Celebrations If you happen to be in the vicinity of the Bowmanville Town Hall Thursday morning, Aug. 4, you just might see a couple of guys like these. They're knights from the "Medieval Times" dinner and shows which run at the CNE. Recently the knights appeared at; the Orangeville Medieval Festival and showed the cheering and jeering crowds just what they were rnade of! Tomorrow, the knights will be in town to promote activities planned for "Clarington Day at the CNE" on Wednesday, Aug. 31. Mayor Diane Hamre will be knighted at 1 p.m. Other things to see will be the CNE Air Balloon and the CNE mascot. There will also be an appearance by our favorite elephants from the Bowmanville Zoo. For those who are hungry, there will be refreshments for sale, with all proceeds proceeds going to the United Way campaign. ANY LIBERALS OUT THERE? - That question may be answered answered this afternoon and evening. If the hot, comparatively dry weather continues, there should be a large crowd at Mac ■ and Norma Ransberry's farm, on 115/35, north of Orono, for the Liberal annual baibecue. According to reports, there will be loads of food, probably some horse-drawn rides for youngsters and music. Guest speaker will be Gerry Phillips, MPP. We would assume that Alex Shepherd MP will also be there. The event starts at 4 and lasts until 8 o'clock. We almost forgot to mention that hopeful candidates George Khouri, and Doug Bird, probably will be on hand to do some politicking BUSY MONTH AHEAD - We've just been going over the events that will be occupying the time and talents of local citizens citizens in the weeks that lie ahead. Starting tomorrow morning, there's the preview of the Clarington Day at the CNE, complete with elephants, medieval outfits, hot air balloon rides, etc. That will be taking place on the Town Square, Temperance St. and should be exciting. On Saturday, there's "Everything Under the Sun" at the Visual Arts Centre from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. At Enniskillen Enniskillen Conservation Area, a Purple Loosestrife Workshop will begin at 7:30 p.m., followed by the 8th annual Show and Shine from 11 a.m. on Sunday at the same location, with some great cars on display. That's only this week's roundup. The rest of August and Sept, will be just as busy. Whoops, we nearly missed mentioning this weekend's Kinsmen Club Carnival rerun rerun at the Recreation Complex. It begins Thursday and continues continues through to Sunday. CLUBS JOIN FORCES - One of the biggest events of the year is coming up late in September, but we mention it this week because it's a joint effort by two of our local service clubs. The Bowmanville Kinsmen and Rotary Clubs are involved involved in presenting the Ontario Rodeo Association 1994 Finals Finals at the Orono Fairgrounds on Sept. 23,24 and 25, with most of the events that attract large crowds at the Calgary Stampede every year. You'll be able to see all the spectacular events at Orono. Tickets are available at Cathy's Gold in Bowmanville, Stereo Trend in K-Mart Plaza, Oshawa and Wild Willy's in the Whitby Plaza. REMEMBER THIS NAME - Every so often there appears a young shining star in the world of sports that just might make it to the professional level. After watching the final round of championship play at the Oshawa Golf Club, 16-ycar-old Derek Gillespie certainly displayed enough raw talent to catch our interest. interest. We watched him for nine holes as he hit monster drives and delicate chips on his way to a final round of 69. He also fired a low round of 65 in this year's Ontario Amateur. At age 15, he won the Ontario Junior title, and is competing in the U.S. Junior Championship at the end of August. This kid is on a roll and will surely be picked up by an American college. If you gel the chance to sec him play, be sure to take it. He's the best we've ever seen in all our years of competitive golf. Gord Mills, MPP for Durham East, announced last week that the Province of Ontario will provide a grant of $248,999 to the Northum- berland/Clarington Board of Education Education to update classroom technology. technology. The grant will also improve technical education programs in secondary secondary schools. The funding announced by Mills is part of the Technological Education Education Program and Equipment Renewal Renewal Fund. This is a five-year, $60 million initiative through which approximately approximately 600 of 730 eligible secondary secondary schools in the province have received provincial money to develop develop new curriculum in broad-based technologies. School boards across Ontario submitted requests for funding funding earlier in the year. The money allocated to each school will help establish broad- based technology programs that emphasize emphasize problem-solving activities Oshawa Man Injured in Fall From Bleachers An 83-ycar-old Oshawa man was airlifted to Sunnybrook Hospital Hospital on Saturday night, July 30, after a 5.9 metre (19.35 feet) fall at Mos- port Inspector Jim Adams of 16 Division Division in Clarington said, "he fell from the bleachers at the top of the grandstand where he was standing." "At that time, injuries included internal bleeding, a tom bowel and spleen. He had bones broken in his left leg and pelvic area," the inspector inspector said. He was taken to Memorial Hospital Hospital Bowmanville and then airlifted to the Toronto hospital where he remained remained in the Intensive Care Unit on Tuesday morning,. The Durham Region Police arc investigating the incident. and student-centred projects. The fund assists boards in acquiring new computers and other equipment needed to implement programs in communications, construction, technical technical design, hospitality services, manufacturing, personal services, and transportation. "We're committed to providing our students with the skills and resources resources they will need to be prepared prepared for tomorrow's knowledge and technology-based economy," said Dave Cooke, Minister of Education Education and Training. "The local grants I'm announcing today will allow the students of Durham Durham East to acquire valuable skills through improved technological education," education," said Mr. Mills. "In collaboration collaboration with school boards, schools and the community, we will be able to bring the benefits of improved technological education programs to more of our students." Successful funding of applications applications required a commitment to ongoing ongoing community participation. For example, several of the selected schools have established mentoring programs with professionals in local technology-related firms. A part of the funding announced today may also be used to train teachers in program program development and in the use of new technologies. "There are seven schools altogether altogether from the Northumberland/ Clarington Board of Education which will be receiving this funding. funding. Three of these schools are in Durham East," Mills noted. They arc: Bowmanville High School, Clarke High School and Courtice Secondary School. Bowmanville resident Doug Bird has announced he will be a candidate candidate for the Liberal Party nomination nomination in the provincial riding of Durham Durham East Bird, who is an Uxbridge/ Stouffville ambulance supervisor, is a lifelong Bowmanville resident. He is married, with two children. Doug Bird "We've got our roots here. This is where we want to make an impact," impact," he said. "I don't like the way things are' being run now. I decided it's time for less talk and more action," he explained, when he described his reasons for seeking the candidacy. He adds that the health care system system is his field of expertise, but notes that he is interested in all the issues. "We can put bilingual road signs on highway 401, but we can't keep hospital beds open," the Liberal nomination candidate added. He believes government must first supply the basic needs of its citizens citizens before it proceeds with "extras." "extras." As a candidate, he promises to meet a wide range of constituents and listen to what they have to say. "Sometimes, when people get elected, they lose sight of the fact that they're there to represent the will of the people. "I want to be the voice for the will of the people in this riding," Doug Bird said. Thus far, there has been no announcement announcement concerning the date of a Durham East Liberal nomination meeting. Such a meeting would select select a candidate for the next provincial provincial campaign. The provincial election is expected expected some time within the next year. Animal Sanctuary to move from Newtonville ... Page 5 Courtice athlete heads to Tae-kwon-do World Championships ... Page 8 Library Computer provides latest health information ... Page 1, Sec. 2 See Page 12 The Stork Market Report KRAZAO - It's a Boy! 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