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Hydro Issues Report Card Him liPlK Gold for Toros At Silver Stick Qualifier Visu laum d Arts Centre ches New Year ■ UFESTY Is ' ' ' ••• mi î ê E v\/ ^ % fw.-i hx ¥ M/ 'Ml mm /X tif I O 1 * nu I 2C2/J 1 ^ A _ a © F 5 j fÿ 111 /fl I S 4> v' w'w <$ ï • Clarington's'Community Newspaper Since 1854 • A James Publishing Community Newspaper Wednesday, January 7, 1998 143rd War Issue 1 R.I.D.E. Arrests Up 27% The total number of drivers charged during the six-week holiday RIDE program was up 27% over last year. Out of 40,930 vehicles stopped at roadside checks in all eight municipalities across the region, 75 people people were charged with having a blood alcohol level over the legal limit. 40,930 vehicles were stopped at roadside checks Twenty-nine of those charged were also charged with "driving while impaired" because their symptoms of impairment were obvious enough that they were charged with both offenses. Police say they were able to uncover more drinking drivers this year, thanks to better deployment deployment of the resources available. "More officers were assigned to the RIDE team this year, and they made a special effort to set up spot checks near areas with a known problem or history of drinking and driving offenders," states a press release announcing the final R.I.D.E. figures for thew 97/98 season. During the six-week campaign which wrapped up January 4th, police administered a total of 745 roadside breath tests, handing out 130 12-hour suspensions to those who blew a 'warn' on the breathalyzer test. That was up 40% over 1996. RIDE officers this year .laid 43 other charges, more than double the number laid last year. Other charges included possession of narcotics, driving while suspended, possession of stolen property, property, dangerous driving and driving while underage. underage. 700 + 50 G.S.T. = 750 BBV jjJJ W fiSBfe IE ' SF ■ w&i cT'l ÉraVIV , ,: 7 , - Mr ' Dakota Garnet Duetta is Bowmanvilie's New Year's Baby. He became Memorial Hospital Bowmanville's first baby of 1998, arriving at 8:21 a.m. on Thursday, January 1st. Dakota is the first child of Garnet Duetta and Karen Furtah, who are pictured above, admiring their new son. He weighed in at eight pounds, five and one-quarter ounces. : weighed in at eight pounds, five and ' i. ■ , ' . Police Make Arrest After LCBO Theft by Laura J. Richards Staff Writer A 16-year-old Bowmanville youth has been arrested for a break, enter and theft which took place at 11:45 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, at the LCBO in Bowmanville. In that incident, the front window of the business located on Church St. had been smashed and a quantity of liquor had been taken, says 16 Division Inspector Ross Smith. Also, someone had tried to pry open the south steel door of the building with a claw hammer. It was during the attempt to pry open this door that the building's alarm was activated. "Two 16 Division officers responded to the call," the inspector said. The officers then found a group of youths in the downtown area and found that one of them "had been drinking." Upon further investigation, an arrest was made. Beside the LCBO, three other downtown Bowmanville businesses have been hit by culprits Continued on page 2 Claringion Planning Committee Meets Convenience "Inconvenient, Say Local Residents by Laura J. Richards Staff Writer Car Recycling Business Proposed for Bowmanville by Laura J. Richards Staff Writer An auto recycling firm is seeking permission to set up shop in Bowmanville's Industrial Park, on the south side of Highway 401. Global Automotive Recycling would like the property it is looking at on the south side of Lake Road, east of Butler Court, rezoned to permit the development of its business. business. The recycling firm would employ between 20 and 25 people. Anthony Biglieri, of the Plantactics Group Ltd., told Clarington's Planning Committee the building would be 59,290 square feet and the area where the recycling would take place as it « I,©alii Isme fJc¥tl hIv 0 You never know who might arrive at the annual Bowmanville Legion New Year's Day Levee. This red-coated gentleman receiving;! ration of punch from Norm Baker looked as if he may have taken a wrong turn in the War of 1812, But, we can assure you that he really does belong in the 20th Century. He's John Gauthier, of Coronet Military and Historical Miniatures. He is dressed in the uniform uniform of a lieutenant in the Royal Marines (1812 to 1815). would be in a central courtyard. Showing the councillors councillors a diagram of the building, building, he said landscaping would surround the structure structure and there would be a 1.8 metre fence around the business. The actual floor area of the building would be about 46,500 square feet. "At the front of the building would be the offices. And cars would be brought in from the back," Biglieri explained as he showed the diagram. "Inside the courtyard (paved in concrete and open to the sky) the dis mantling would take place. Everything would be recycled, recycled, and there would be no outdoor storage." Parts taken off vehicles would be packaged and stored on the premises. Those parts that are not reusable would be sent to LASCO Steel in Whitby, Biglieri added. As for marketing, the consultant noted that "everything will be put on computer and will be available for sale on the company's web site." At this time, the owners of the business figure they will sell five per cent of Continued on page 2 Many people want a convenience store in the Meiouy Homes subdivision on Liberty St. North, Bowmanville. But others don't want the noise, litter, and brightly-lit signs associated with the business. On Monday morning, Jan. 5, members of Clarington's Planning Committee heard from three residents residents who would rather that the proposed variety store for the south-east corner of Swindles St. and Freeland Ave. be located on the outskirts of the subdivision. Ralph Jenkins asked about the progress of an application application for a store on the south-east corner of Liberty St. and Cone. 3. He raised concerns over the parking of delivery trucks on the two streets, parking for those going to the store, and the store sign. "Will it (the sign) be continuous and where will it be facing?," Jenkins asked. As a close neighbour to the location, he also fears the devaluation of his property. He says if the store goes in he can expect his property property to be devalued between "10 to 20 per cent." When asked by Regional Councillor John Mutton about the need for a store in the area, Jenkins noted "it is; quite the walk" for those who need to duck out for a litre of milk and a loaf of bread. The nearest convenience store is located south of the four corners of Liberty St. and Concession Streets. Alfred Huggins of Freeland Ave., who lives right across from the proposed shop, says he would appreciate it if the signage to go on the building would not be neon. Instead, he would like regular signs with "spot lights pointing to the sign." Continued on page 2 DEJA VU -- Baseball legend Yogi Berra talked about experiencing déjà vu all over again. Marathon cyclist John Veldhuis had a similar experience while visiting a town in southern Texas, He was staying with new friends he made in that community when they asked him if he'd like to accompany them to an anti-nuclear dump meeting. Little did they know that the visitor they were entertaining had been fighting for a clean-up at the Port Granby dump site at the east end of Clarington for the past 20 years or so. Veldhuis describes his journey through southern Texas in a letter letter appearing in today's Statesman, DONATIONS OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT WANTED -- The Clarington Medical Equipment Recycling Program is seeking donations of good used medical equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers, which will be passed on free of charge to others in the community who need equipment. By recycling no- longcr-nccdcd equipment through this program, you will help someone and prevent the waste of good equipment. If you wish to arrange a donation or arc in need of equipment, please call the Region of Durham Red Cross at 723-2933. BUILDING UPDATE -- It would appear as though 1997 was a banner year for construction in Clarington. Building permits were issued to construction valued at just under $116 million over the past 12 months. That's the best showing since 1989. By comparision, the statistics statistics show that in 1996, about $68 million worth of new construction got underway. Residential growth showed the most activity, although there was a strong showing in commençai and industrial categories as well. THIEVES AT WORK -- Bowmanville residents would be well advised- to take extra security precautions precautions and to report suspicious activities to police. The reason is the recent increase in thefts -- especially Bowmanville. The Liquor Store and a number of other downtown businesses arc the latest victims. And you may recall that last week's Statesman noted break-ins at several of the town's industries. A number of car thefts have also been reported. We suggest that everyone everyone be careful! NEW YEAR'S LEVEE -- Durham East MPP John O'Toole and The Durham East Progressive Conservatives will host a levee at the Courticc Community Complex on Sunday, January lltli. Hours arc from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Shop the Rest [a^ Buy from the Best! Your local General Molars dealer _____ for the past 25 years. , , rSSl 166 King St, E. f.«fc [AnimnqJ To| 0 p| 10 no 623-3396 VglB James Publishing COMPANY LIMITED Printing Professionals Since 1854 Telephone: 623-3303 62 King Si. West Bowmanville Bowmanville's Movers for 50 Years. Telephone 623-4433 Stork F Couch - "It's a Boy" Gardlner-Mantel - "It's a Boy" Gobell - "It's a Girl" » /5i.m sley srs a 1 "ira a Glil" n Jones Parkin - "It's a u ..J