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i "www.durhamregion.com THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, SEPTEMBER 11,2002 PAGE A9 Equipment trashed at schools BY CRYSTAL CRIMI Staff Writer CLARINGTON - The first clay of school was frustrating and disappointing for some public board students. Lord Elgin in Bowmanville and Newcastle Public School pupils returned . from summer vacation to find some of ; their playground equipment burned ;dovvn. The fire department responded to • those files and several other blazes believed believed to be the work of vandals Labour Day weekend. "It hurts the students and demoralizes demoralizes tlie community," said Brian Harris, principal at Newcastle PS. "There's a lot of frustration on why some people do this and l think that's not only the feeling feeling of the community, but the staff and students as well." Tire object of destmetion early last Monday morning in Newcastle was a Tiny Tikes playground set containing four slides and a fire pole. A fence has been placed around its remains For safety safety reasons. There is no estimate yet of how much it will cost to replace. "The primaiy kids have no play ground. Normally we would have 75 to 95 students using it during theday on recesses, recesses, lunches, and mornings," said Mr. Hairis. "Recreation programs are in place to help entertain the kids." It is probably most disappointing to the students who entered Grade I, the principal suggested. One student approached approached Mr. Harris and said he had been looking forward to finally getting to use the equipment and now that lie is old enough to, it's gone. "The kids arc sad. They had a lot of questions to why someone would do that," said Mr. Hams. Students at Lord Elgin shared the disappointment disappointment last Tuesday when they discovered their big slide was ruined. "The slide was set on fire, it's one of those plastic ones," said Nancy Pitt, principal. "It's the twisty kind of slide, a really nice one... (The students) were disappointed. We're fortunate there's one on the other side." Anyone with information about any of the fires can phone die Clarington Fire and Emergency Department at 905- 623-5126. Durham College Continuous Learning It's Worth Repeating GRAND OPENING COURTICE LOCATION 2727 Courtice Road & Hwy #2, Courtice (905) 432-7744 L-R Sue-Ann Reid, Cindy Sommerville, Clarington Mayor- John Mutton, Christa Lumb and Tara-Lee Sellick, were all on hand for the opening of the new location. The Pickering Markets METRO EAST TRADE CENTRE September 14th - Classic Car Cruise The first 10 cars will receive $10 worth of Market MOOLAH. Enjoy 50's and 60's music. Bring a non-perishable food item and receive a ticket to win some great door prizes. Septi 15th 1 - 3pm Magic 94.9 FM presents the "Defend Your Gender" Contest Sept. 21st & 22nd Talent Search Contest hosted by Susan J. Model * Talent Management * the Toronto Academy of Acting Call Now to Register. Winner will be presented with a scholarship to the Toronto Academy of Acting to train for film and television. Piano Sale Sept. 26th 4-9pm Sept. 27th 12-9pm Sept. 28th 9-5pm For more information on any of these events please call Karen at 905-427-0754 ext. 231 OPEN EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 9:00am to 5:00pm 1899 Brock Road, Pickering For Vendor inquiries, contact us ut: (905) 427-0754 Ext. 222 Check us out on our website: www.pickeringmarkets.com Just Like Magic!! Vicky Boland Singer/Songwriter Lost 70lbs. & 75 inches & spent her summer touring Europe with her first CD! You can do it too! Lose up to 28lbs. by Thanksgiving. Grand Opening Specials on until Sat., Sept. 14th/02 "specials valid in all 3 clinics. (905) 697-9484 243 King St. E. BOWMANVILLE (Bowmanville Mull) (905) 432-6999 1330 Rltson Rd.N. OSHAWA 1 (Rltson and Taunton) NOW OPEN (905) 725-4146 1345 King St.E. OSHAWA 2 (King and Townlino) WolulTi Mmiitiv'titviu mill Null www.horhnlmaglcsy.toms.com 4 m 1 1 X V Continuous Learning It's that time! We have a program for you. 911/Emergency Response Business Computers Court & Tribunal Agent Early Childhood Education Healthy Living Health and Wellness (RN/RPN post-certificates) Languages Law & Security Administration • Legal Administration/Law Clerks • Leisure & Recreation • Medical Administration • Motorcycles *" Police Foundations • Public and Private Investigations • Teaching and Training Adults » Technology Sign up for fall 2002 courses! Courses are available in three different venues: in-class, online and correspondence. For course information, registration and a free course book call: 905-721-3052 or 1-888-627-1191 or visit www.durhamc.on.ca/part-time