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The Clarington Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, November 12,1994 [ Radioactive Soil Removed From School in Port Hope mmmm As part of the on-going Construction Construction Monitoring Program in Port Hope, the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Office is arranging arranging for the removal of some of the soil in the yard at St. Mary's Elementary Elementary School in Port Hope. This work is similar to that undertaken by the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Management Office in November of 1992 at the school. The work will commence on Monday, November 14, 1994 and will last approximately one week. During that time, part of the playground playground will be blocked off temporary fences and alternative arrangements will be made for playground purposes. purposes. As well, students in the two existing existing portables at St. Mary's will be moved to minimize distraction. These measures are necessary because of the noise and to keep children away from heavy equipment which will be working on the site. Work will commence on the addition addition to St. Anthony's School in the spring of 1995, and it will be necessary necessary to find alternative accommodation accommodation for the students during the construction construction of this addition. One option being considered by the Board is the temporary accommodation of these students in portable classrooms at St. Mary's. If portables are to be placed at St. Mary's in the spring of 1995 (or any other time), the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Office Office has recommended removal of soils to recognize the changing use of the site. Kinsmen Present Award to Rodeo Supporter On Tuesday, November 1st, at the King Street Bar and Grill, the Kinsmen Club of Bowmanville honored local businesswoman, Cathy Collacott, with a plaque of appreciation for her role in planning and co-ordinating events in the Ontario Finals Rodeo. With Cathy Collacott Collacott are Grant Snowden, Past President of the Bowmanville Kinsmen and R. P. Smith, Club President. Crime Stoppers Crime Prevention Tips for Winter Months The changing seasons and longer hours of darkness provide opportunities opportunities for criminals. "Night time doesn't have to be dangerous if people take precautions", precautions", said Sergeant Grant ARNOLD, ARNOLD, co-ordinator of Durham Regional Regional Crime Stoppers. "Don't make yourself a victim of crime." Crime Stoppers regularly receives tips identifying suspects responsible for a variety of street crimes, break- ins, robberies and other offences committed during the cover of darkness. darkness. "Investigators follow up Crime Stoppers leads and make arrests", said Arnold. "However, it would be better if people could be spared the trauma of being a victim." Statistics show the majority of muggings, sexual assaults and small business robberies occur during hours of darkness. From dusk to dawn there are fewer people on the streets, and darkness makes it difficult difficult for individuals to even witness crimes. Criminals prey on victims at night in an attempt to reduce their risk of being caught. To minimize your chance of becoming becoming a crime victim, Crime Stoppers Stoppers recommends staying in well- lighted areas and, whenever possible, walking with a friend. Walk confidently confidently at a steady pace and keep close to the curb. Avoid doorways, bushes and alleyways since they are hiding places for criminals. At home people should assure doors and windows are locked and exterior lights turned on at night. Automatic Automatic timers should also be used to turn on lights and a radio to give the house a "lived in look" at all times. Strangers should not be allowed into your home and proper identification requested from any service people." You can't be too cautious." Paul Brewer, Chairman on the Crime Stoppers Board, said businessmen businessmen can also take steps to protect themselves from criminals. Brewer said proper fencing, locks, alarms and full exterior lighting are necessary necessary to prevent burglaries at business facilities which are unoccupied overnight. overnight. Robbery prevention programs should also be established in businesses businesses operating through the night to discourage bandits, Brewer said. Convenience stores, gas bars and fast food outlets should be well lighted and avoid keeping large amount of money in cash registers. Employees should also receive training to help them from becoming a victim of crime. "Crime Stoppers has become an effective weapon in the fight against crime, but it needs the help of everyone everyone to keep our streets safe", said Brewer. So far, Durham Regional Crime Stoppers has been responsible for clearing 1233 cases and recovering recovering more than $5,950,000 in illegal drugs and stolen property. Statistics compiled by Crime Stoppers International International in Albuquerque, New Mexico show programmes around the world have been responsible for clearing almost almost 400,000 cases and the recovery of more than $2 billion in illegal drugs and stolen property. Durham Regional Crime Stoppers phone number is: 436-8477 that's 436-TIPS. •hr For Leadership ELECT ARNOT WOTTEN REGIONAL COUNCILLOR WARD I For information or transportation, call: 905-263-2512 ARNOT WOTTEN x REGIONAL COUNCILLOR WARD I Authorized by C.F.O. Campaign to Elect Arnot Wotten Regional Councillor Ward 1 © VOTE HAMRE Nov. 14 Niagara Falls Festival of Lights featuring Anne Murray and Ricky Van Shelton 3 DAY TOUR November 19th, 20th and 21st, 1994 > Motorcoach transportation • 1 Dinner • Top price ticket for Anne Murray • 1 Buffet breakfast November 19 • 1 continental breakfast and Ricky Van Shelton, • Duty free shopping November 20 2 Nights accommodation Hotel taxes Luggage handling Services of a tour escort TOURS Ringing In the New Year '95 3 DAY TOUR Rochester N.Y. December 30, 1994 Motorcoach transportation 2 Nights accommodation New Year's Eve party with dinner Viva Las Vegas Show Party favors Two cocktails ■ New Year's Day brunch • 1 Breakfast • Special Pathway gift • Travel bingo • Duty free and mall shopping • Hotel taxes • Luggage handling • Services of a tour escort Blessings Travel Centre in the Historic Setting of the Vanstone Mill iSjr in the Historic Setting oj the Vanstone Mill 116 King St. W. Bowmanville Telephone (905) 623-0005 ^ ©