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\ f i 2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc. March 8,1989 i g§ Tidbits from " : : ■ l mwmmm __ __ _ -- w > r. Highway 407 is Victim of Bureaucratic Red Tape At Durham WHITBY -- Whitby council last week approved a $150 million condominium development put forward by Coscan development. The motion was passed unanimously; however, three councillors then supported supported a separate motion which opposed the lack of harbourfront walkway on the western edge of the development, complaining that the public was being cut off from the lake. But councillor Joe Drumm pointed out that the property has been in private hands for over 50 years and is not being taken away from the public. The proposal calls for 150 to 230 townhouses along with four 15-storey condominium buildings. There also will be a recreation complex. OSHAWA -- An unexpected strike by auto shippers in several centres across Ontario, has put in doubt General Motors'ability to continue production in Oshawa for more than two or three days. Without the truck drivers, yard workers, and mechanics the Oshawa plant soon will have nowhere to store the cars it produces. The surprise strike began when workers rejected a three-year contract which offered offered an annual wage increase of five percent. The 1.400 workers, province-wide, belong to the Teamsters and are striking in Brampton, Fort Erie, Oakville, Sarnia, Scarborough, and St. Thomas in addition to Oshawa. Negotiations may resume late this week. WHITBY -- Soap's Goodtime Laundry in Whitby is hoping to put a new twist the laundromat experience. experience. The business has applied for a dining room liquor license and hopes to open a combination laundromat/restaurant. Apparently, the idea is the latest rage in California and has filtered north. There has been no decision yet about issuing the license. PORT PERRY -- Fire protection services in Scugog Township soon will come under the scrutiny of the Ontario Fire Marshall's Office. Council has requested requested a study by the Fire Marshall following the presentation of a petition from firefighters demanding demanding the resignation of Fire Hall 2 Chief Len Scott. The motivation behind the petition is still unknown. Computer Art Show The 407 highway is coming, but oh so slowly. Newcastle councillors listened to an update from the Central Region Head of Transportation Planning, Dave Garner, Garner, on Monday. He outlined the lengthy, bureaucratic process which the provincial government will go through before tne 407 will ever extend extend east of highway 48 in Scarborough. Scarborough. Premised on plans from the 1960s, the corridor needed for the highway was protected north of Toronto to Highway 48. However, no land has been protected east of the division from Ajax to Highway 115 in Newcastle. Newcastle. In order to begin protecting the land for the proposed highway, the Ministry is conducting a study to justify justify its construction. This involves about two more years of work by consultants and officials. Following that study, a route selection selection study will go forward, sorting out the complex question of where the thoroughfare actually will be built. Rudimentary plans place the highway somewhere between the 5th and 7 th concessions in the Town Of Newcastle. Mr. Gamer said that since there is little little doubt that the highway will prove justified, the location report actually will begin before two years pass. Part of that study also will examine whether additional north-south corridors corridors are needed, "possibly at Regional Road 23 and just east of Oshawa," Mr. Gamer told councillors at the general purpose and administration meeting. He assured those listening that the route selection report would be presented presented for public viewing and discussion discussion when it is complete. He did not predict when the highway highway might become a reality, but there seemed little doubt that years will pass before anyone has to worry about cutting the ceremonial ribbon to open the expressway. Easter Seals Campaign OSHAWA -- The Durham Board of Education was hit with $220,000 worth of property damage, theft, and vandalism in 1988. That represents a 50 percent increase over the previous year. In addition to a marked increase in the number of broken windows throughout the region, a major break-in at Harwood Secondary School accounted, for most of the increase. increase. Trustees lamented the lost money and said that it could have been spent a number of other initiatives initiatives for students. From er Seals Society employs 38 Easter Seal nurses based in 23 offices around the province. They provide direct, consultative consultative services on the care and treatment of physical disabilities to families who can benefit from the service. service. Through The Easter Seal Research Institute, the Society sponsors research research into physical disabilities, preventative preventative measures, and new treatment treatment techniques. Since 1976 the Institute has provided over $2.5 million million towards projects seeking to improve improve the quality of life for future generations generations of children. As well, the Society partly funds the Easter Seal Communication Institute in the amount of $600,000 per year. This institute teaches a graphic communication communication system called Blissymbol- ics to non-verbal children. In addition, Heritage Week to Start Last Week of May, 1989 From Page One OSHAWA -- A residential fire took the life of a 25- year-old Oshawa man early on the morning of March 3. The victim, Benjamin Nicholl, had been living in a basement apartment at 68 Thorncliffe Avenue in Oshawa. The fire broke out at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Friday, chasing two occupants from the upper portion of the house into the street. The victim, victim, however, never emerged. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and no amount ofdamage estimate has been made. PORT PERRY --The Scugog Township landfill site will close at the end of March and the Township will begin hauling its garbage to the Brock West landfill site. As a result, the costs of garbage removal for local residents will skyrocket. The contracted garbage garbage collector will have to make the four hour return trip to the Pickering facility, increasing his costs tremendously. The date of the closing in Scugog surprised surprised some councillors. They had expected it to come later this year. OSHAWA -- With the resignation of Ed Broadbent as leader of the New Democratic Party, the granite slate known as Oshawa federal politics is starting to show a few cracks. The popular 14-year leader plans to remain as the Member of Parliament for Oshawa at least until the next election, but his plans for after that are unclear, likely in his mind as well. Already the names Mike Breaugh and Allan Pilkey are being run up the proverbial flagpole as possible successors successors to Ed. Bowmanvillc. Local businesses are welcome to enter floats or sponsor parade parade participants and may display their names on various entries. Saturday evening, there's a Heritage '89 Gala at the Darlington Sports Centre Centre sponsored by the Hampton Recreation Recreation Association. Sunday, May 28. the day begins with a pancake breakfast sponsored by the Brownsdale Community Centre. Later, there will be special events at the Harvey Jackson Memorial Park in Kendal. TTiese include a parade of classic cars and a ball game. On Monday, May 29, everyone's invited invited to an evening open house for seniors seniors at Forestree Place, in Bowman- ville. Wednesday, May 31, marks Partici- paction Day in the Town of Newcastle. This annual event encourages members members of the public to improve their physical fitness. And, since it falls midway through the Heritage Week celebrations, the day will feature fitness fitness and fun with an old-fashioned flavor. flavor. To date, there are two special events slated for Thursday, June 1. The Clarke Museum, along with the Port Granby - Newcastle Environment Environment Committee, will sponsor a con- Read All About It! In the Pages of The Canadian Statesman A subscription to The Canadian Statesman keeps you informed of all the local news, sports and advertising specials in your community. 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The exhibition was imported imported to Canada as part of the FUTURE Electronic Design Design Conference held recently recently in Toronto. The public is invited to view the exhibition at Durham Durham College weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Boy, Did We Goof This Time! Due to an error on the part of James Publishing, the McGregor I.D.A. Drug Flyer was inserted in the March 1st edition of The Canadian Statesman. It was not to be inserted until the March 8th edition. Therefore some advertised items may not have been available last week, and the flyer information is still valid this week. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused for McGregor I.D.A. Drugs and its customers. Page One the organization sponsors travelling diagnostic clinics in Northern Ontario. A team of medical specialists examines examines over 1,200 children annually. Two weeks ago the Easter Seals district district nurse in this area, Doris Hannah, retired and was honoured at a Rotary luncheon. Mr. Amott commented that she "is a great loss to our organization. They dont make them like that anymore." anymore." He said that nurses are the Society's Society's biggest budget item, and stressed tne minimal government assistance on which Easter Seals relies. If you have not received your envelope envelope yet, contact a Bowmanville Rotar- ian or look for the donation jars located located in numerous Town of Newcastle businesses. The 7,200 youngsters assisted assisted by Easter Seals in Ontario are counting on you. cert by "Tanglefoot" at the Clarke High School. On June 1 there will also be a roast beef dinner and dance in the Tyrone Community Centre sponsored by the Tyrone Athletic Association and tne Tyrone Community Centre. Entertainment Entertainment will be provided by "The Country Ramblers". The week will conclude Saturday, June 3, with a flea market at Courtice Secondary School sponsored by the Courtice and Area Community Association. Association. Also on Saturday there will be the re-opening of the Burketon Park and the annual Bowmanville Rotary Club Beef Barbeque held at the Bowmanville Bowmanville Recreation Complex. Since the celebrations are still in the planning stages, it is expected that many other events will be announced later. For further information, call Fleurette Simmonds at 987-1266 or 623-5939. On May 27, the Enfield United Church will be the site of a country quilt show and bazaar. This event takes place from 10 a.m. to four p.m. and will include between 65 ana 75 quilts as well as crafts, a display by a local artist, and a tea room. It's sponsored sponsored by the Enfield UCW, with funds used towards the maintenance of the Enfield United Church. 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