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Everyone is talking about infrastructure infrastructure these days. It means different different things to different people. But I have a clear sense of what it means to the people of Ontario: it means jobs. And, at the end of the most serious economic downturn in more than 50 years, it also means hope. All of which leads me to write something this week about Highway 407. The main job of Highway 407 will be to relieve traffic congestion on Highway 401, something that, for everyone who travels that way daily, can't come soon enough. Congestion on the 401 is estimated to cost the provincial economy more than $2 billion billion a year in wasted time and lost productivity. In addition, the population population of the Greater Toronto Area, which includes us, is expected to grow by 13.4 per cent in the year ending 2001. That's 630,000 new residents! residents! To address this situation, and in support of the government's commitment commitment to creating jobs, we announced the accelerated construction of Highway Highway 407 as Ontario's first toll highway. highway. The project will be managed through an innovative public-private partnership. It's a new way of doing business and it is already paying dividends. dividends. It has saved Ontario taxpayers more than $200 million to date, by pointing out improvements to the. original design. A key benefit of this new partnership is that the work will proceed much more quickly - and at significantly lower cost and risk to taxpayers - than would have been possible with the government going it alone. The proposals now under review to build the first portion of Highway 407, from the QEW in the west to Highway 48, come from two groups of companies. The Ontario Road Development Development Corporation and Canadian Highways International have submitted submitted their bids on the finance, design, construction, maintenance, and operation operation of the highway. More than 40 companies, comprising a significant part of Ontario's road building industry, industry, with years and years of experience experience in the field, make up the two consortia. They include some very familiar familiar names from the ranks of construction construction with consulting firms, major banks, and other financial institutions. institutions. The stretch of 407 between Hwy. 400 and the 427 is expected , to be ready by 1996. The 68 kilometre stretch bypassing bypassing Toronto to the north, is expected to create 26,000 jobs. But the spinoff spinoff benefits - jots and in firms and industry lined to the development and construction of the 407, could bring that total nearer to 100,000. The stretch of 407 between Highway 400 and the 427 is expected to be ready for use by 1996. The tall revenue coming from the use of the hi ghway will be dedicated to offsetting design, construction and operating costs. The province will have the right to take over the highway from the selected consortium at terms spelled out in the contract. On the local health care front, I am really encouraged by discussion I have been able to have with Ministry of Health officials and with the Minister Minister Health. I believe that a radiation facility at Oshawa General Hospital is just around the comer. This will come as real hope to relieve the extended extended trauma and travel associated with the daily trek to Toronto for treatment. I have read Lyn McLeod's task force report on cancer care, "Crisis "Crisis in Waiting". The report is simplistic simplistic and offers no new information or insight into cancer treatment for the province. Her report is based on an outdated Ontario Cancer Treatment Research Foundation report. One in three Ontarians will develop cancer sometime in their lives. The Liberal report is an irresponsible attempt at using this issue for political gain. In fact, Lyn McLeod admitted that there is no crisis at present. This time of the year, all of us arc struggling to come to grips with our income tax. For many people, the income income tax return can be a problem. But I have news from the >--dilute of Chartered Accountants <• Ontario, that they are prepared to assist low- income people who are elderly, disabled, disabled, or new to Canada. To be eligible eligible for assistance at a CA clinic, total income must not exceed $15,000 without dependents or $22,500 with dependents. For help call Mr. William William Scoffield at 416-885-0320. By the time this week's column is published Spring Training for me will be over. I mean, the Legislature will have reassembled for the Spring Session. Work-wise, there hasn't been any difference really. With the exception of the Christmas break, my time has been consumed sitting on various committees. The coming months promise to be very busy. Last week, a relative in Great Britain Britain sent me a news clipping in which a Conservative MP there, suggested how the Civil Service should be cut. Speaking in the House of Commons, he said, "The only way to prevent growth of bureaucracy is to decimate civil service numbers, brutally, swiftly swiftly and without mercy. The decibels of the screams that follow are the best index of success." But, as one wag said, "Has John Major the resolution resolution to say, like Lady Macbeth: 'Infirm 'Infirm of purpose! Give me the daggers!' daggers!' Given that kind of scenario, our Social Contract seems positively good news - doesn't it? Finally, about selling tobacco products in pharmacies. Those who argue against the elimination of tobacco tobacco sales in pharmacies claim that tobacco sales there arc natural and universal. Nothing could be further from the truth. The code of ethics of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain states that as of March 1987, members should not sell tobacco tobacco or tobacco products from registered registered pharmacy premises. Similarly, tobacco cannot be sold in the pharmacies pharmacies of Australia, Sweden, France, Belgium, Israel and Argentina, to name just a few countries. Until next week - take care and share a smile with everyone you sec. Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, March 23,1994 inions and'Comments Report from by Alex Shepherd, M.P. IAMT Could Lead to 60 New Jobs In could mean 60 direct jobs and dozens of spin-off positions if we can entice the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing Technology (IAMT) to move to Durham. Located in Ottawa, IAMT is a branch of the National Research Council. They conduct research into innovative technologies, in collaboration collaboration with manufacturers, to be used in the production of manufactured goods. IAMT is prestigious, it has built a well-deserved reputation integrating technology, jobs and know-how which in turn can get products and manufacturing techniques into the marketplace. But so what? It's prestigious, it's full of academics and futurists, does it all mean anything to you and me? Yes it docs, if they move here, as we rapidly move into the next century century we'll be creating a technological network that stretches world-wide. We'll develop a reputation in the region for being at the forefront of technological change. We'll show the world our manufacturers are just as competitive as anyone anywhere else in the world. To date, I've met with many people people in Ottawa to impress upon them that Durham College is the place to build the institute. Gary Polonsky, president of Durham Durham College, has consented to donate land to build IAMT a research facility. facility. I've met with and received assurances assurances from Regional Chairman Gary Herrema and Oshawa Mayor Nancy Diamond that they will kick in mu nicipal taxpayers' money to build IAMT a building of their own on Durham College's campus. The region has also consented to pay the moving expenses of founding IAMT staff. As you can tell, getting them here will be a team effort. And everyone at the federal and municipal level of government understands this is the only way to get them here. I'm proud of all the co-operation everyone has given me. Currently a number of other areas in southern Ontario are trying to get the facility but I think it has come down to Durham and Brantford. I'm working at my end, I've asked municipal politicians to help at the local level, now let's all keep our fingers fingers crossed. If you are new to Bowmanville... would like to call on you with Housewarming Gifts and Information about your new location. Call Your Hi Neighbour Hostess Rhoda Holt 623-7070 Long Time Member Opens Daffodil Tea Wait for Word from New Board As of this morning, municipal officials were unable to state what the mill rate would be for taxpayers taxpayers in the Town of Bowmanville and it is believed the same situation applies throughout the district. The new Board of Education is still working on estimates and has yet to come up with their final figures. It is expected that education costs will increase by a considerable amount but nothing definite has yet been announced. Until all the estimates have been received, the municipalities and area townships will be unable to set the mill rates that will be used this year. Also, until that time they cannot establish the Basic Shelter Exemption figure for home owners and tenants. Canaiitmi jstat^tnati VOLUME 115 16 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 1869 15f Per Copy NUMBER 14 Held ah Centennial Hall Crowd Cheers Performances by Goalies Springlike Decorations Attractive Setting for Hospital Birthday Party At the Memorial Park Clubhouse pn Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Ernest Mitchell Mitchell officially opened the annual Daffodil Tea, by reviewing some of the •chicvements the association had attained during her many years of membership. membership. Mrs. Mitchell is shown above, about to cut the ribbon, assisted by the Association President Mrs. Murray Bate. The Hospital Birthday Party Tea was held last Wednesday afternoon In Centennial Hall, Queen Street, by the Women's Hospital Auxiliary. The President, President, Mrs. E. R. Thompson and Mrs. William Morrison, Director Director of Nursing at Memorial Hospital, received the large number of patrons. Mrs. Ross- Special Speaker Beat Stephen's in Third Game Outstanding Performance By Hoopers Gives Them Basketball Championship Major Hiroshi Asano A special Missionary service service will be held at the Salvation Salvation Army Citadel, Division St., on Tuesday, April 8th, «tartine at 8 p.m. when the guest speaker will be Hiroshi Asano of Japan. Major Asano,, a skilled musician, musician, was born in Osaka, Japan's second largest city, end is a third generation Salvationist, Salvationist, his father being now n Divisional Envoy In the Tokaido Division and his mo- thcr Home League Treasurer of the Nagoya Corps. When the Army was dis- banded during the second world war, Major Asano worked worked In an aircraft factory and during that time, he says, lost • TURN TO RAGE TWO» Hooper's Jewellery came up with an outstanding effort last night at the High School gymnasium, walloping Stephen Stephen Fuels 55-27 to capture the Town Basketball League championship. None of the games In the best of three series were close as Hooper's took the opener 39-27 and Stephen's tied it up on the strength of a 49-30 second game victory. "Joe" Burgess, the playoffs' most outstanding player, once again led Hooper's, scoring 16 points, while Tom Pearson turned In a fine 12 point performance. performance. Jim Beam clicked on ten foul shots, with Don MacDonald also collecting ten, half on fouls. "Mort" Rich- ards rounded out the scoring IMPATIENT POOCH Mr, and Mrs. Ken Nicks, Lovers Lane, have quite an unusual dog, a Dachshund, that put on a performance this mornnlc on King St. Mrs. Nicks left H In the car while she went Into one of the stores. The dog became became a bit Impatient after a few minutes, so casually started blowing the horn to attract attention. Apparently, It does this every time somebody leaves It In the car longer than It feels Is necessary. with seven points. John James was the losers best with six, Dave Taylor and Bob Trew each collecting five, Cliff Meta and Frank Mohun four apiece, Jim Moor- craft two ana Ted Dadson i single point. Hooper's in command throughout, led 11-7 at quarter quarter time, increased the margin to 21-7 at the half and made it 35-18 heading Into the final quarter. The Fuels had 14 fouls called called against them in the first half to three by Hooper's. The final fouls against total was 43 against Stephens and 19 on the Jewellers. Mohun drew four technicals late in the game when he wondered If the disparity in fouls was due to the fact that referee Paul McArthur was wearing the same color sweater sweater as Hooper's. You just can't trust these sports editors -- a former referee referee too! . OPEN THURSDAY UNTIL 9 In order to provide service to their customers, merchants merchants In Bowmanville will be open until 9 p.m. on Thursday, Thursday, the day before Good Friday, Regular business hours will prevail on Saturday and Monday. Post Office Service for Good Friday Post Office hours for Good Friday, April 4th, will be as follows: teller Carrier Carrier Service--Nil, Rural Route Service--Nil, Wicket Service--Nil. Mall will be despatched as folldws: Closing time for West mall 6:00 p.m., closing time for East mall 7:00 p.m. Full service will be given on Easter Monday, April 7. well R. Callan was the general convenor, and the Immediate Past President Mrs. Lloyd Ayre. was co-convenor. Mrs. W. M. Rudell and Mrs. William M. Wilson, the secretary, secretary, were In charge of the lovely decorations. Mrs. S. G. McMurter, a past president, was the public relations con- The spacious hall presented beautifully spring like appearance. appearance. The walls were adorned with large yellow and mauve plaques which were enhanced enhanced with sprays of daffodils daffodils and cyclamen. The stage was effectively transformed into a vernal ;lade with two high philodendron philodendron trees, six pleasing Mountbatten evergreen trees, and a profusion of yellow and mauve chrysanthemum and white cyclamen plants with the flower pots wrapped In mauve foil. They were flanked flanked by two seven feet tall forsythia bushes which had huge butterflies amidst the multitude of yellow blossoms. Two large white latticework screens formed the background. background. The tall trees, ever- (TURN TO PAGE rir'VXN) Drummer Boy Coming Sun. For Jamboree The Bowmanville Department Department of Recreation, Country and Western Jamboree will hold forth In the Bowmanville Town Hall on Sunday evening, evening, April 6th, 1969, 8:00 p.m, The guest artist for this Sunday's show will be Denis Elgie, the drummer boy. The Jamboree will also feature feature the Hoedowners Band, Bothwell & Luxton, Smith & Tabault, Sally Walker, Ted Hallman, "The Par ITuee", Mrs. Vince Prout and Bev Vandenberg. FIND WALLET A wallet containing a sum of money wai found Wednesday and can be claimed by Identifying aama at Police Office. Carruthers Opposes Proposed Extension Of Compensation Act Hooper's Jewellery Wins Basketball Title BITS m© PIECES I DISCOVERY -- Jim Coombcs, owner ol Thistle Volley Park north o£ town, noticed something dangling in one of the trees at the park over the weekend. He approached carefully, wondering if it might be something from outer space. There was a white plastic container hanging from what appeared to be a parachute. No little green men come out so he went closer and finally brought it down. It was weather Instrument called a Radiosonde that had been sent aloft by .the Mcteoroligical Branch of the Dept, of Transport Needless to say he was relieved, + t + + + FISH -- -- After last week's Statesman was published, the Editor received one coll pointing out that It only costs $1 for a smelt fishing licence bill $3 for all types of fish. So far wo haven't had on opportunity to check It, but presume presume It Is right. Also, another caller advised that boys under 19 and all women don't have to have fishing licences. So, he suggested tho answer was If you arc going fishing without a licence, lake along your wife or 18-year-old son to hold the pole II tho warden shows up. Seems reasonable, If true, t t t + t FINES -- The Ontario Government announced this week that fines for speeding, careless driving and other Traffic Act offences will be upped considerably considerably In on attempt to persuade drivers to be more careful. Last year In Ontario 1,5110 persons died In traffic accidents and 71,000 were Injured. Careless driving can now bring a Jail term of six months instead of three. t t t t t RETURNS --. A few weeks ago, the Chamber of Commerce sent out queillonalro* to business establishments asking them for their opinion on changing tho aimunl Simla Claus 1'arado jo a Sunday, Instead of Saturday, So far, only alimit 10 have replied with opinions spill down llic middle, Others lire requested to return the qiicslloiinlro wills llielr decision ns quickly os possible, t t t t t WELCOME - The Editor had a brief visit last week from Charles World, Consumers fins district mam nger who Is retiring after 52 years with tho company, fie was accompanied by Ills successor Geoffrey Mllburn to whom we extend a warm welcome, t t 1 t t UNDHIt(lltOUNI) -- Experts have hern hrmiglv In by the Watcrwurki Department of the Public Utilities to check nut the storm sewers on Church Kl. West, mid make certain they lire clear mid ill garni shape In-fore widening u[ Ike street begins inter tills year, t l t ♦ t SIXTIETH -- Congratulations to Mr, and Mrs. Creighton llevllt of Jane St. who celebrated their OOtli Wedding Anniversary with tlu-lr friends and relatives In Cartwright on Sunday, Regrettably, Tho Statesman photographer, because of oilier commitments, commitments, wan unable to record the event (or posterity „„ n.w, n u ,,, Mum, i.uii „„ , hut It is hoped the family will semi In a report 'iriiii; balk tow, Joe lluigvsi, Turn I'otuiuu, Jim Ream ami llaiolii Ycllowlw. I and picture oi tho occasion fur later publication. A resolution Introduced by Mr. Bukator <L), Niagara Falls, was strongly opposed In tho Legislature by the Member Member for Durham, Alex Can- ruthers, on a number ol grounds, Tho resolution called for the broadening ot the powers ot the Workmen's Compensation Act to Include Iniurlei and Incapacities Incapacities sustained oil the job, and the Increased cover, age to be financed by savings accruing from investigators not having to determine whether an employee was or was not actually working on the Job at tho time the Injury or in. capacity was sustained. The resolution, Mr. Car- ruthors stated, would extend the benefits ot the Workmen's Compensation's Act Into the field ot welfare. At the present time the member asserted the cost ol benefits resulting from Industrial Injuries Is borne entirely by Industry. To broaden broaden the Act to Include ol! Job injuries, he said, would result In Industry assuming costa for which it had no responsibility. ITUHN TO PAOC TWO) While practically all of the games were good during the big Minor Hockey Day on Saturday, the Tyke battle really caught the fancy of the fans. They played a full game with no score and both goalies kicking out many shots that* appeared to be labelled for goals. It was not until the second overtime period that tho Americans' Ken Cowlc, assisted by Wayne Whiteman, came through with a counter to win 1-0. The goalies were so good that Recreation Director Bud Fanning called them to centre Ice for special attention at the end of the game. They are Larry Bishop, left, of the Americans and Barry Henning of the Hornets.. Area Contestants Do Well At Kiwanis Music Festival Bowmanville are* contestants contestants were to the fore In the Kiwanis Music Festival last week in Peterborough. Ontario Street School, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, won first place In the folk song class for school choruses; while Newcastle Public School were given similar standing in the school chorus class for Grades .7 and 8. M. J. Hobbs School, Hampton, Hampton, was first In the unison singing class for boys chorus- ^Bcthcsda School, Darlington, Darlington, took first place in the unison class for one-room schools, Newcastle and Kirby Schools were first and second, respectively, In the Grade 3 and 4 chorus class. The Kirby School was also first in the triple trio class with Newcastle second. In the (TURN TO RAGE TWO) BASEBALL ENTRIES Any parties interested In entering teams in the Eastern Ontario Baseball Leagues, in all age classes, are asked '.o contact either Jim Lutton or Mike McArthur in Oshawa. Bowmanville managers should telephone cither Jim or Mike by Friday, April 11th at the latest. „ Nine Schools Participate in Girls' Gymnastic Meet 1 .ramie'* ll.ukelb.ill crown went In Hooper'* Jewellery Iasi night h".. - hr v clniilu-ral Slcphi-M Furl* 55 In 27, Mcinhcri of tin- win- ; mi inw, Ini in right. linn Ml-llmialil, Mint Itti'haula anil Chrtrlio Juu llmnsi. Turn l'ciiiaun. .Inn llcillli anti lluiolti YollowWcS. I Courtlce Secondary School'* largo aymnailttm win a buiy ain't all day Saturday when nlhlolt-i from nine district achoola took part In tho Lake Ontario beç. ondaty School Girls' gymnastic meet. .Schools partie • paling Included Courtlce, Alas, Ontario Ladles' College, College, Cliiiki-, Eaitdalc, Anderson, Pickering, Henry St, and O'Neill (torn Oshawa who won tho champion ship with a margin of more than .0 point*. Courtlce was In third sped. Till* picture alimv* sumo of the action on tho mats, with other athlete* jilting on the floor, waiting tlu'lr turn tn compote. In- top throe performer* lit eucli division will lie eligible for tho I'OHSA meet In Tvonton on April I2tli.