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i w A' Æ>Â 'I Tg W 3 ^r-iviY 15-623-3303 , July 13,1994 Bowmanville, Ontario 140th Year 560 + 40 G.S.T. = 600 Issue 28 Mosport Wins Court Battle With Clarington Over Outdoor Concerts by Laura J. Richards Major outdoor concerts arc a permitted permitted usé of Mosport's 720 acres, stated a majority court ruling on the battle between the Municipality of Clarington and Mosport owners. Two out of three Division Court Judges were in favor of Mosport's view, that the current zoning on the property allows for the staging of concerts. "I feel vindicated," said Harvey Hudcs, President of Mosport on Monday morning, July 11. "It was nice to fight city hall and win," Hudes noted of the ruling made on Friday, July 8. Hudes would not comment on the amount of money it cost to fight city hall, but pointed out between the two parties it was probably a lot of money. He also noted it was "a waste in this tough economy" to have to go to court. While major outdoor music festivals festivals are what Mosport wants, Hudes figures it probably won't be until next year that the company will be getting one together. One of the music promoters and organizers Hudes is looking at to run the shows is CPI. This is the same company Clarington Clarington Councillors wanted running the show when bargaining was taking taking place between Mosport and Clarington lawyers were trying to iron out an agreement earlier this spring. "CPI is the most qualified, experienced, experienced, is local and their people know the site," Hudes said. Clarington's legal advisor Dennis Hefferon told reporters on Monday night, July 11, both Mosport and Clarington won items in the case. Hefferon said, Mosport is allowed allowed to hold their massive concerts and Clarington is within its rights to demand public health and safety standards are met Hefferon noted this area of the special event by-law was upheld as being valid by the divisional court which heard the case. As for the amount of money spent by the municipality to fight the battle, Hefferon wasn't telling Continued on Page 12 | NO SPECIAL SERVICE - An advertisement in this edition, I placed by the municipality, advises that Decoration Day will be I observed this Sunday at Bowmanville and Bond Head cemeter- j ies, but no special services or parade will be held this year. Please take note. DIDN'T STAY FOR GAME - As this is being written on Tuesday morning, we're trying to catch up to three local members members of the "Dukes of Harmony" barbershoppers chorus who were competing Saturday at the International Barbershop Championships in Pittsburgh, Pa. That's also the town where the All-Star ball game is being played Tuesday, but Ken Hock- | in of Hockin Real Estate, Ivan Wooley of Pontypool and Rowland Rowland Coombes of Taunton Road arrived home Monday night. We hear they sang their hearts out, but unfortunately they didn't win the title. Better luck next year. MAKES GREAT SOUP - Early Monday morning a woman carrying a large carton of greenish vegetables came into our front office. The main reason for her visit was to show us an amazing mutation that will be appearing in this week's Independent. Independent. Mrs. Phyllis Price, from the popular farm market east of town, also brought along quite a few magnificent broccoli bunches, some of which will be transformed into the most delectable delectable soup one can imagine. Thanks from a staff member who already has enjoyed a broccoli casserole. TRAINING PAYS OFF - We've just been reading an article about a near drowning in Lake Scugog, involving a 17 month old youngster who was in the water for about 10 minutes before being discovered. Luckily, a friend of the family was nearby and had CPR training. He and another friend went to work and revived the girl who, we understand, is making a remarkable recovery, recovery, The rescuers are being recommended for a citation for their actions, proving once more the value of proper training. CHANGE OF ADDRESS - As of next Tuesday, July 19, the new address for the Alzheimer Durham's Oshawa Group will be the Oshawa Executive Centre, 419 King St. West., Suite 205, Oshawa, Ont. LU 2K5, Telephones: (905) 576-2567 Fax (905) 576-2033. They meet third Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. Next meetings July 20th and August 17th. CANADA DAY BIRTH - Belated congratulations are extended extended to Ted Witherspoon and Janet (Preston) on the safe arrival of their Canada Day baby girl, Emily Grace, on July 1st, 1994, weighing ,6 lbs. 15 3/4 ozs. No doubt grandparents, A1 and Phyllis Witherspoon and Helen Preston will be happy to babysit this special child anytime. APPLE BLOSSOM AWARDS - For those residents and business business owners who take pride in their properties, you'll be interested interested to know the town wants to honor your efforts. The Apple Blossom Awards program is open to all property owners who have made an effort to beautify their front yards and gardens. Nominations forms arc available from the Community Services Department at 623-3379. Judging will take place in August and will be based on appeal, maintenance, contribution to the neighborhood, neighborhood, design features and environmental friendliness. Sec the advertisement on the back page of section two for more details. details. BIA STRAWBERRY SOCIAL - Here's a reminder that the BIA Strawberry Social will be held this Saturday, July 16th from 12 noon to 3 p.m....or until the Strawberry Shortcake disappears. disappears. A marquee tent will be erected on Temperance Street North where customers can enjoy their shortcake, whipped cream, and iced tea for a mere $2.50 The Jazz Cats will also be on hand performing Dixieland music. All proceeds from the events will be donated to the Memorial Hospital Foundation. m-m <*:$*' aft " § p Bowmanville Youngster Spreads Safety Message at Fiesta Parade When tire War Amps Play Safe/ Drive Safe float appeared on June 19th in this year's Oshawa Fiesta Parade, it was joined by seven members of the War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program. One of these champs is James Jordan, 9, of Bowmanville. James is a left arm amputee from birth. An enthusiastic champ, he rode the parade float as Safety Ambassador, watch-. ing for danger and helping spread the safety message along the way. Part of the War Amps Play Safe/Drive Safe Program, these floats appear across Canada spreading the Association's unique safety message and encouraging young children to play safely and adults to drive safely. But Officials Concerned About Accessibility and Alternatives by Laura J. Richards Memorial Hospital Bowmanville has a role to play in die eastern end ' of Durham Region. That is what Executive Vice President of Operations Eric Hannah Hannah told The Statesman on Monday, July 11. Hannah was speaking about the Durham Region Acute Care Study that the public has until Monday, Aug. 1 to comment on. "We are looking to offer more here as the population grows," Hannah Hannah said. Clarington is supposed to go through a major population growth spurt over' the next several years, and Memorial Hospital wants to grow accordingly, he said. Currently, Memorial Hospital has departments for general medicine, obstretrics, long-term care, surgery (in and out-patient) pediatrics and intensive care. According to the Acute Care Study, while Memorial Hospital will not be down-sized as the Uxbridge and Port Perry hospitals will be, the full-service hospital for this area of Durham Region will be Oshawa General Hospital. "Oshawa General is a good re gional hospital and a high-end secondary secondary hospital, but I don't think it tan be a vtjhole region secondary care hospital," Hannah stated. Memorial Hospital came off better better than the two northern hospitals. "The changes proposed for Bowmanville Bowmanville are minor. They are in the Tong-stay' area." Pediatrics patients will now be transferred to Oshawa. Hannah estimated estimated there would be about 100 extra extra patients a year for Oshawa General General Hospital. The Acute Care Study takes a look at the hospitals in Durham Region, Region, but doesn't take a look at two major areas of concern Memorial Hospital wants to point out. Accessibility and alternatives. Hannah noted, "We want to know why we weren't allowed to grow. We feel we could offer programs programs and make them accessible to residents of Clarington." The study empowers the Ajax/ Pickering Hospital and the Oshawa General Hospital as being the two major hospitals in the region. "These arc considered to be full- service hospitals," Hannah said. Hannah secs this as being short sighted with the growth expected in Clarington. Residents iiom Du; ham Region are obviously seeing this matter in the same light. Within the Hospital's reaction paper a number of comments from the paper are shown to underscore what accessibility means to real people. people. One resident noted in regards to Oshawa General Hospital: "It's only a 25 minute drive, but it's a long drive without a licence." While accessiblity is one of the Continued on Page 12 Public Officials Face Tougher Conflict of Interest Legislation From Provincial Government Changes regarding conflict of interest interest legislation are coming for those who are involved in municipal politics, school boards, police villages villages and public utilities commissions. commissions. Clarington Mayor Diane Hamre pointed out to councillors on Monday Monday night, July 11, the changes will affect everyone in the municipal election this year. A letter from the Minister of Municipal Municipal Affairs, Ed Philip notes the provincial government has been working on this issue for four years. ruu I vUl The legislation will require politicians, politicians, school trustees, public utility commissioners to disclose: • sources of income; • interests in real estate holdings, businesses and certain stocks and bonds; and, • any liabilities that relate to those assets, such as a mortgage on their home or farm. The disclosures do not mean people people have to disclose any figures. Also, the public will be allowed to access the information provided by going to the particular offices of elected officials. But that's not all. Within a document supplied by Continued on Page 2 by Laura J. Richards Church Street residents who didn't want their street widened to 31 feet can rest a little easier now. Clarington Councillors passed a recommendation to hold the footage to 28 feet wide its was suggested at last week's meeting by Church Street resident, David Wing. This comes after a petition, a number of representations made to the municipal council, residents' meetings with Walter Evans the Director Director of Public Works and a video was shown to council members last week. Brown Street resident Brent La- victoirc was one of the vocal members members of the Church Street communi ty group opposed to the widening of the street to 31.2 feet. At Monday night's council meeting meeting he noted after being told a motion motion would be made to whittle down the width, "this is terrific news. "During the last meeting with Mr. Evans, he told me, this was probably one of the toughest decisions decisions he has ever made," Lavictoirc said he commended the Director of Public Works for his efforts and time spent working on the project. He noted Evans had met with himself not just during working hours, and for that Lavictoirc Lavictoirc was grateful. Property owner Penny-Ann Davidson Davidson told councillors dial she and other residents only wanted to save the historical street and its ambience. ambience. Clarington Mayor Diane Hamre noted to the delegations that Evans had told her the decision to shorten the width of Church Street, was a difficult one. "He told me that is was not an easy tiling to deal with. He was very troubled about it. The 28-foot wide from edge-to- edge road will not allow for parking on the street. The recommendation to reduce the width came from Ward One Regional Councillor Larry Hannah who is also llic Chair of the Clarington Public Works Committee, All of council supported the recommendation. recommendation. / \ Cyclist Completes Cross-Country Trek to Visit Newest Family Member ... Page 7 Clarke High School Student Wins Logo Design Contest ... Page 1, Sec. 2 Bowmanville High School's Ontario Scholarship Winners ... Page 6 & 7, Sec. 2 The Stork Market Report CHILDS - It's a Girl I KRAAYKNHOF - It's a lloyl **♦♦♦» Mm KOWLIiR - It's aGIrll TL 1+3 ♦♦♦♦*♦ ° ^OvVIlOOGHIIOOM - It's a (,! * » ♦ * * VANSON-It's a lloyl • » i « ♦ » See Page 14 irll VKHNSTKA- It's a lloyl ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦ *♦♦♦♦* WITHERSPOON - It's u Girl! Total This Year Boys 63 Girls 53 EVERYDAY DISCOUNT PRICES Km,'gw. 728-4601 Oshawa Shop the Rest n Buy from the Best! TuEuvXï..u.V'fK Your limit General Motors dealer for the post US yours, ïiTt 160 King St. E. f 2^th Tolophono 623-3396 We Move It! 623-4433 Bowmanville