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2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, June 27,1984 Rosie the Zoo's Yow Is Best Publicity Town Has Had Third Brownies Fly Up to Girl Guides From Page 1 asking them to send us a letter and a photograph," Alan says. But he adds that it will be two years before they'll be thinking about finding a mate for the cuddly youngster who resembles a shaggy calf. She combines many of the features features of yaks and cattle. Unlike yaks, which snort, Rose moos like a calf. Her coat is a burgundy shade, midway between that of a highland cow and a yak. But her hair more closely resembles a yajc. Like the offspring of a domestic cow, she grows rapidly. Zoo employee Karen Salmon feeds her bottles of milk and is regarded regarded by the youngster as a substitute substitute parent. But Alan notes that although although she's a friendly animal, all artments in Courtice Approved Unanimously A planned 510-unit adult apartment apartment building planned for Courtice received unanimous approval from Newcastle's town council Monday night. "This is probably one of the largest pieces of development that this town has been faced with for some time," said Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard. He was describing the first phase of a 64-acre project located north of Nash Rd, off Courtice Rd. "I think this is probably one of the most unique developments that has been handled in the Town of Newcastle and probably the Durham Region," remarked Councillor Councillor Marie Hubbard, the town councillor responsible for Newcastle's Newcastle's planning department. Elmer Pollard, owner of the site, said he hopes to see the project underway underway by August 15. One of the site's unique features is the amount of open space. The buildings will occupy only a small portion of the land, with remaining property devoted devoted to a park and golf course. The first 230 units are to be occupied occupied about 15 months after construction construction begins. Buildings will be designed in "stairsteps" so that apartments have large outdoor terraces. terraces. Final approval of the project had been delayed last week until the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority and the Durham Region had an opportunity to comment on an overall plan for the neighbourhood neighbourhood in which the apartment is to be located. Having received comments from both agencies, Planning Director Terry Edwards said he is ready to recommend that the development go ahead. "I think we have done the best we can, given prior approaches and prior designations," he said. Councillor Diane Hamre noted that the Courtice area has been designated designated for development as far back as 1959. A public meeting has been held to discuss the project with neighbouring neighbouring residents. Although the first phase has received a green light from council, the land use for other portions of the property including including a block of land adjoining single-family homes has been deferred deferred for a decision at a later date. The first phase of the development development which was approved by council council this week has an estimated cost of $20 million May Have Found a Way m From Page 1 " aimed at eliminating expensive corrections at a later date. "We're not making the decision for them," he said. The Bowmanville councillor added that other municipalities may have similar problems although although they haven't been made aware of them yet. Elected officials learned last week that it will cost over $70,000 to re-connect 18 sewers' : Waverley subdivision. The ground pipes have been cr nected so that household flows into the storm drainage sys tem and then to the Bowmanville Creek. j Newcastle council will b»f paying half of the total bill for correcting in the under- )ss-con- sewage the error. Ron Dupuis, the town's director of public works, said the improper connections occurred about 10 years ago, during the transition from local government to regional government. Therefore, it's uncertain uncertain whether inspectors from the Town of Bowmanville, the Town of Newcastle or the Durham Region i were responsible. "We are in a situation that occurred occurred during a time of change as far as jurisdiction goes," he said. Similar cross-connections had to be repaired in a Bowmanville subdivision subdivision on the east side of town last year. In that instance, household sewage was emptying into the Soper Creek. the attention seems to be turning Rose into a slightly spoiled yow\ For instance, she has been known to stamp her hoofs impatiently if her keeper is late with her food. "She seems to know she's the star attraction of the place," he adds. And so long as she remains good-natured good-natured and friendly, Rose can look forward to a long career as an entertainer entertainer of visitors to the Bowmanville Bowmanville Zoo. The 45-pound baby was the result of an accidental mating between a Scottish Highland bull and a female Tibetan yak. Both parents were on exhibit at the High Park Zoo in Toronto when the bull strayed into the yak pen. The rest, as they say, is history. Experts say that yaks have been known to mate with native cattle near their own habitat. But the chances of cross breeding between Scottish highland cattle and Tibetan Tibetan yaks are about as remote as the distance between Scotland and Tibet. At first, the Bowmanville Zoo was disappointed because although the offspring was cute, it did not appear Lions Celebrate 50th Birthday The Bowmanville Lions Club entered its 50th anniversary year Monday night when the 1984-85 slate of officers and directors took charge of the club. "This year we celebrate celebrate 50 years of Lionism," said incoming incoming president Klaas De- groot. • The new president of the Bowmanville Lions announced that one of the highlights of the year will be a visit from the Club's international international president. Ireland's Bert Mason, the head of Lions International, International, will be visiting visiting the Bowmanville club May 28, to help celebrate celebrate the anniversary. Mr. Degroot added that the Bowmanville Lions pla|n to bürn tl^e mortgage oft the Centre as part of this year's celebration. The mortgage is the result of renovations and an addition to the Centre on Beech Ave. The Lions plan to retire that debt in their 50th anniversary year. to be a marketable animal. And, strictly speaking, the mongrel has no real worth to animal buyers. But the zoo hadn't counted on her publicity publicity value. Parents and children visiting the Bowmanville Zoo are curious about the newly-invented animal and everybody asks to see the yow. As the town's latest celebrity, Rose is putting Bowmanville on the map. And Alan Connell jokingly suggests that the sign at the entrance entrance to Bowmanville should be altered altered so that it reads "Bowmanville: "Bowmanville: Home of the Yow". He says there are no plans to have her hoofprints embedded in the sidewalk at the corner of King and Temperance St. At least, not yet. And so, the story of the little calf with the mixed-up pedigree has a happy ending. And the Bowmanville Bowmanville Zoo admits that the cameras, the interviews, the inquiries, and the publicity have been good for all concerned. The situation is summed up best > when Alan Connell says: "She's been a lot more fun than a yak has ever been." Bowmanville's Third Brownie Pack earned'their wings last Tuesday night at their meeting at the Memorial Park Club House. The former Brownies, now members of the first Guide Company are pictured here with their leaders : (front left) Vicky Harris, Ellen Kilmer, Kelly MacDonald; (second row) Lisa DeGooyer, Kim MacMaster; (third row) Linda Downey, Joan Brannagan, Penny Kelly, Marion Henning. An Example! ? ) For Our Children On Saturday, June 16 a group of men met at Waverley Public School parking lot, some walked and some came by car. They all waited for a bus to arrive, and whén it did they promptly climbed aboard with their coolers of refreshments. refreshments. ■Letter to The Editor The bus left the parking lot shortly after noon. At about 6:00p.m. the bus arrived back at the school and several of the men staggered off, (at least one with an open bottle of beer in his hand) and went over to their cars. One man managed to weave his way over to the school where he proceeded to urinate against the building, another man stumbled to the front of a car and relieved himself while facing Waverley Road. Other men unloaded coolers from the bus, and beer cases were stacked in the bus. The men then got in their cars and drove away (one over the curb). What kind of example is this to our young people? Possibly several laws were broken: alcohol in a public place, Insurance! For Rates or Service CALL Ernie Harvey 623-2527 Treacy & Harvey Insurance Brokers Ltd. 68 King St East Bowmanville ^ISwIsISfRepST SERVICE CALLS 00 M2, Mel Samells 25 Years' Experience 185 Church SI., Bowmanville 623-38B3 Van Bene Floral Shoppes ... much more than a flower store! 4 STORES • Highway No. 2 • King St. E.,Oshawa • StmcoeSI. N„ Oshawa • King SI. W., Bowmanville indecent exposure, impaired driving, what about our children's children's safety in this residential area, when men can't walk straight let alone drive a car? Does this teach our children respect for others' property? What about the indecent exposure, exposure, there were several children playing in the school yard. We wonder about our young people's morals and behaviour behaviour these days, perhaps they are only following the example of adultst?) of this calibre. I hope these men can police their friends in public in the future and perhaps set a better example for our young people. I feel this is a sad reflection on today's society that an enjoyable afternoon must depend on the use of alcohol, and that this type of behaviour is considered acceptable by these people. A Waverley Area Resident Dr. James Cunningham is pleased to announce the relocation of his practice to 98 King Street West (formerly Glen Rae Dairy) Bowmanville on July 3rd, 1984 Phone 623-2533 CORRECTION NOTICE Due to an error on the part of Miracle Food Mart, the following advertisment which appeared in Miracle's Summer Food Adventure supplement inserted in this edition was incorrect: Page 12 Save 30' lb. Product of U.S.A. Canada No. 1 Grade Red Plums $1.74 per kg. 79' per lb. This item should have read: Save 20' lb. Product of U.S.A. Canada No. 1 Grade Red Plums $1.74 per kg. 79' per lb. Miracle Food Mart regrets any inconvenience this may have caused our customers. miracle foodmart