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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, April 20,1994 Durham Region Police Report Tuesday, April 19 A Bowmanville resident reported reported observing an unknown person looking in a back patio door with a flashlight. The person person also left a threatening note on the door. A Lamb's Lane, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, resident's 1982 Pontiac 600 caught fire while unattended unattended in the driveway. Damage of about $2,000 was done to the interior of the vehicle. The cause of the fire is believed to be electrical. Monday, April 18 A Hetherington Drive, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, resident requested that a SureShot rifle be destroyed. An Old Kingston Road, Courtice, resident reported that a rock had been thrown through the glass door of her home. When she ran outside to see who did it, there were no suspects. suspects. A Bowmanville woman reported reported receiving threatening telephone telephone calls. A representative of Vincent Massey Public School, located at 10 Church St., Bowmanville, reported that someone had removed removed the wooden skirting from the south side of a portable classroom. The skirting was found broken up in the play ground. A Bowmanville resident reported reported her vehicle had been scratched by an unknown object while parked in a townhouse complex. There are no suspects. A representative of Bow manville High School reported that four fire extinguishers had been found on the property. The Bank of Montreal re ported that, in a . deposit bag from a local business, a counterfeit counterfeit $100 bill was found. A Durham Regional Police officer in a police cruiser struck a deer on Highway Two at Stapleton Stapleton Road nearNewtonville Sunday, April 17 A Bethesda Road, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, resident reported an un known suspect gained entry into his vehicle by prying the passenger passenger door open. Once inside, several items were taken. A George Street,- W.,-New- castle Village woman reported her son's bike, stolen in November November of 1993, was located on Andrews Street. An Omemee resident reported reported losing his wallet in Heathrow airport in London, England. Saturday, April 16 A Courtice woman reported that her two and four-year-old daughters had been sexually assaulted assaulted by two people known to her. A cottage on Boundary Road, Orono, was entered. No items were taken, but an audible alarm was set off. Concerts Possible for Mosport Despite Neighbors' Opposition From Page One his parents on this issue, said: "There have been no complaints over the last five years because there have not been any concerts and family-oriented events are being held." 'We suggest you reject the re- zoning," Krebelj advised. He also noted that the report by the Planning Department should have included remarks from the regional regional health department, the fire and police departments. "What will happen if there is a large number of people who are hurt, as in the concert in Cincinnati?" Cincinnati?" Sznajdruk, of Murphy Road. He looked at Mosport's history of hosting music concerts. He noted that people were "virtual prisoners of their homes" during the last rock concert held more than a dozen years ago. According to reports in the local press, he said, "drugs were sold and consumed" during the concert. Sznajdruk added that with today's today's "well-armed" concert-goer, concerts take on a "sinister" note. As for the economic viewpoint, Sznajdruk added most business owners were lucky to break even, when they considered what was stolen stolen from them by the crowds. He Next with comments was Greg also said: "There will be no long Switch Thrown to Open New Hydro Sub-station t rrvMïpping%e switclf at ^1iëwèsfm^cipà'hÿd^;substatiori-dhi the comer of Bradshaw and Concession Street East in'Bowmanville is Pauline Storks, chair of the Clarington Hyrdro Commission. The $1,037,000 enclosed facility saw .44 kV lines installed on Liberty, Concession, Meams and, King Streets, along with 13.8 kV lines along Concession Street and Meams Avenue. The station was built by Gerr Constmction, of Bowmanville. The official opening took place on Thursday, April 14. BE KIND TO THE EARTH -- Special emphasis will be placed on being environmentally friendly this Friday as local groups plan a variety of activities for Earth Day '94. A letter from Janet Banting oh Page 4 of Section 2 offers some simple tips that we can use to make a difference, such as composting, not idling your car, and refraining from using disposable cups. As she says, "These tips alone certainly won't save the planet, but we have to start somewhere." term employment to be created." Speaking in support of Mosport's request for rezoning were four people. people. The first was Gord Hardy, who lives on Concession Road 8, Orono. He is one of two people who wrote to council regarding the application. However, he supported the venture. At the meeting, Hardy said, "We've never had a problem. The worst we ever had was someone stopping to àsk directions." Dan Holkema, an owner of the Skylight Donut outlets, told council concerts such as the one being discussed discussed could help put Clarington on the map. He submitted a letter to the municipal clerk, written in support of the rezoning. He noted that six other business owners, including the owners of the Flying Dutchman and V-Plus gas station are in favor of the application. "These people are going to need fuel, food and lodging," Holkema explained. Events such as these could help pick up sales and provide much- needed revenue to local businesses. However, while he supported the idea of the rezoning, his support was not without conditions. Holkema Holkema would, like to see that Mosport "deal only with an experienced company," company," have strong police support and the RIDE program in place. He suggested that music stop between between 10 to 11 o'clock at night and a telephone hotline be installed so residents can contact concert officials officials regarding problems. Concert Productions Inc. (CPI) Director of Festivals and Special Programing, Brad Parsons, also appeared appeared before the planning committee. committee. ' The Toronto-based live entertainment entertainment production company produces five to six hundred events per year, said Parsons. From "The Phantom," to shows at the CNE Grandstand, to festivities festivities held at the Markham Fairgrounds Fairgrounds last year, CPI produces events. Parsons said no matter where the company goes to produce an event, it works with the municipality. "In Markham we worked with the York Regional Police, the hospital, hospital, ambulance service, and had a bonded security firm working with us." ■ One of the comforts the company ■ could provide for area residents is to have security people on their property property to help alleviate the problems which occurred in the past. "We don't want to see trespassing," trespassing," he said. When asked if CPI had produced other concerts in rural areas, Parsons Parsons told him about the concerts held at Parlee Beach near Shcdiac, New Brunswick as one example. He went on to explain that the events CPI is looking at for Mosport would be held once or twice a year. Once established, they would take place in the following years as well. Parsons mentioned a number of quality bands that have been at other festivals including The Tragically Hip, U2, Wyonna Judd, and John Mellencamp. While he did not promise these particular bands and individuals, he noted the headliners would be quality entertainers. "It isn't likely that you would find the Rolling Stones or Pink Floyd at Mosport," he added. During a question period with committee members, Parsons noted that the only time the company has not gone back to a venue the second time has been for economic reasons. "Deal only with an experienced company, have strong police support and the RIDE program in place." Mosport Park would provide the company with an "attractive site." Arrangements would be made for police, security, ambulance services and for a hot-line if so requested of the company by the municipality. As Parsons put it, "I don't believe believe in not working with the police." police." Ward Three Councillor David Scott asked Parsons if CPI would be willing to be a third signature in the agreement being negotiated between Mosport and Clarington. Parsons said, "We have agreements agreements with municipalities all over the place." Parsons noted at the end of the question period that he would like to know as soon as possible what the council decides so he can follow a number of options, if council de cides against the rezoning application. application. Next to speak was George Rust- D'Eye, Mosport's solicitor. He handed in a petition with 320 signatures from persons who are in support of Mosport and CPI's intentions. intentions. On Tuesday afternoon, Lome Butterfield called The Statesman to state that there were only 13 signatures signatures on the pro-concert petition from people who live within a five- mile radius of Mosport There was some discussion with councillors over giving CPI exclusive exclusive rights to hold music concerts at Mosport Park. Rust-D'Eye insisted that the petition he handed in did not pre-empt other "responsible companies." companies." Looking at other matters, Rust- D'Eye did not go into specifics of the agreement with Clarington, although although he mentioned the document "will address the concerns of the residents." He also questioned the assumptions assumptions people are making about the type of clientele who go to concerts these days. Mayor Diane Harare agreed. "I was living in Tyrone at the time of the last concert. There were reports of nude swimmers in the mill pond and of people stealing milk. "But that was 14 years ago. Times have changed. In the last five to six years, there has only been one complaint regarding the noise," Mayor Harare said. Council will deal with the issue on Monday night during a meeting which will be televised on the local cable TV channel. with Elizabeth Belanger-Linkletter CTC Last week we discussed Europe and some of the things that it has to offer. 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