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■4! f usa®' f JJ by Andrea Adair > The technically preferred ro e for Highway 407 was announced by the Ministry of Transportation last week. Representatives from the ministry met with Durham Regional Councillors Councillors last Wednesday to explain how the'route was selected. Doug Coutts, from Parker Consultants Consultants Limited, the firm working on the What's Inside The Statesman Residents Concerned ^ About Incinerator A Night Meetings ^ For Council Nixed O News Media Visit ^ Trauma Centre It) EVERYDAY DISCOUNT PRICES King St. w. 728-4601 Oshawa MORE KEYS - Another string of keys has arrived at our office on King St. W. So, if yours are missing, missing, we might just have them here. We also have the names and phone numbers of several people who have found keys at several locations in the area. We're still hoping that someone will come up with the metallic sign that either fell off or was removed removed from the Editor's car. It says James Publishing in blue lettering. OUR THANKS - Our alert readers readers won't let you away with any inaccuracies. Andy Krummenach- er phoned to correct an error the Editor made many years ago when he spoke on apples in his Parliamentary days. He said the chapel marking the famous William William Tell's bow and arrow trick with the apple was in Italy. The Krummenachers knew better. They have seen the Tell chapel in Kuessnacht, Switzerland. We stand corrected, but have no idea where the original information came from. Hope Mr. Tell's agent doesn't sue KITE RODEO - We'd like to or- : der a fair amount of breeze for this Saturday, May 25th, but no rain, thank you. The Optimist Club of Bowmanville is staging its 7th annual Kite Rodeo that day, starting at 10:00 a.m. and finishing at 4:00. This is for ages 5-12, but adults would be welcome welcome and might like to help. There are 200 free kites, plus free hot dogs and drinks. Lots of fun for everybody at Waverley Rd. Park. 1 g CAR WASH - The Great Pine Ridge Kinettes will be out in full force this Saturday, May 25th, complete with buckets, hoses and drying equipment. We were going to say chamois, but couldn't come up with the plural. Would that be chamoises? Anyway, by now you may have concluded that they are holding a car wash from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Where, you might well ask? It's at the parking parking lot alongside St. Francis of Assisi church and school in Newcastle Newcastle Village. CLOCK DISPLAY - Hooper's Jewellers have lined up a display that should be most interesting, especially if you are fascinated by heritage clocks. It's being held at their store, King Street West in Bowmanville on Saturday, May 25th from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and they are featuring a guest expert from Whitby, named Earl Pascoe, whose knowledge in the field is reported to be extensive. Drop in and enjoy his comments. INSPECTION - Local citizens may have noticed members of the Bowmanvile Sea Cadet Corps doing doing some drilling on one of the area parking lots recently. They weren't getting prepared for another another Gulf War, but were putting the finishing touches on their parade parade routines in readiness for their annual inspection this Sunday Sunday afternoon at the arena in Newcastle Village, starting at 2 p.m. No doubt the officers and recruits recruits were pleased to learn the government has not taken any action to cut their strength so far. The public is invited to attend. 0:; . 'a/N >vcastle section of the high- wa, aid -fiere were a number of environmentally environmentally significant features in the area they had to be aware of when selecting selecting a route. He noted that the Oak Ridges Moraine, Moraine, agricultural operations and Mosport Park were all considered in the process of establishing a proposed Highway 407 corridor. The selected route crosses the Oshawa boundary down to the Sixth Line in Newcastle south of Solina. It continues north of Hampton, travelling travelling south of Leskard before terminating terminating at 35/115 highway. An additional reason for the selection selection of the route is that this route will be closer to the 401. "It is costly and creates more impacts impacts to extend major roads to get up to the north," Mr. Coutts said. "Beginning further south is more effective effective in terms of the demand aspect and in the cost in developing roads," Mr. Coutts said. The route, he said, was also the recommended recommended choice from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ministry of Agriculture. Agriculture. "It affects more residents than the other two routes but it is the best overall overall in terms of the other criteria," he added. Newcastle Councillor Diane Hamre said she thought the highway was something the region badly needs. While she was pleased that the Oak Ridges Moraine and agricultural lands were taken into consideration, she was also concerned about the length of time land in the area will be "frozen" before the government will purchase the land. Pat Reynolds, project manager for the highway, said the province won't acquire land earlier than two years, prior to the project beginning. But, he said, the province does have a "hardship case" method of financing whereby it can discuss advanced land purchasing in the event of difficulties. He said this will be one of the issues discussed when open houses are held in the area next month. Regional Chairman Gary Herrema said he was pleased with how the ministry ministry was approaching the project. "I think the public will be pleased as well," he said, noting that there are going to be some hardships but that the issue of land purchases would be out in the open where it can be discussed. discussed. Cliff Lumley, Project Director, said the key element of the 407 study is to protect the corridor. Once the route is designated, residents residents and the municipalities can "get on with their lives". The highway will ultimately cost $1 billion for construction. It is not known when construction will begin. From Highway 48 in Markham to Courtice Road, in Newcastle, the highway highway will be 10 lanes in width. The highway will change to eight lanes from there to highway 115 and will be 61 km in length. A public information centre will be held next month on June 20, from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Tyrone Community Centre Centre to discuss with the public the preferred preferred route and the reasons for the selection. selection. Jh ip/! f # ft fn SI'S LUU/fdrv A-' j tllllllllll lllllllllltul À Will! ■ MITCHfll 1 I lltolElllllElllillljilUlll ^£352(5333380 in iiiiiiiiiiiiiiwiiiiiiiiir «4 ra{i}-- » Mi>ltin»| 'S' wwmw r~ TAUNTON AD |TOWN | T OF 10 12 3 4 5 'TOW ^ V-i-=CALE IN KILOMETRES \A rn NEWCASTLE The preferred route for the proposed Highway 407 is shown here pictured in red. The Ministry of Transportation will be holding a public information centre on June 20 from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Tyrone Community Centre to discuss discuss the route and how it was selected. Xll w 623-3303 Fax 416-623-6161 Wednesday, May 28,1991 Bowmanville, Ontario 24 Pages 137th Year Issue 21 56$ + 4$ G.S.T - 60<E PRESTON We Move It! 623-4433 Bowmanville Racing Season Starts at Mosport Park "W M ifli Wheat ?■« ", , ><-. ■ ^ ♦£, S 1 • ' There is no way you're going to convince us that the small umbrella Jean Clement of Dunrobin, Ontario, is holding will be able to stop his car should the brakes fail. Actually, he was' using the umbrella to shield himself from the sun prior to the start of the ProtecvCanon Formula 1600 race at Mosport on Monday. It was the first weekend of racing at Mosport and fans couldn t have received a better weekend, with bright, sunny skies throughout. Heritage Week Kicks Off by Laura J. Richards The Town of Newcastle's third annual annual Heritage Week starts this Saturday Saturday with a big parade in downtown Bowmanville commencing at 11 a.m. The opening ceremonies, which take place at the Town Hall just before the parade, mark the launching of almost two dozen special events that make up Heritage Week '91. The activities include a fireworks display, a raft race, yard sales, a Teddy Teddy Bear's, Picnic, bike rodeos, and lots more. The following is a summary of the events slated to take place during the week. For More Heritage Week Information, See Pg. 14 After Saturday's parade, you'll want to check out the auction presented by the Bowmanville Museum and the ; Bcjwmanville Business Centre on Tem- '• "! pwance' Street, where a Heritage Week puctiojji will be under way. While you're,A on Temperance ' Street, don't miss the Hire a Student Awareness Awareness information booth set up by the Student Employment Centre. The Visual Arts Centre is the place to be for two days running if you're into silk painting workshops. Call them for more information. If you live in Newcastle Village, there are plenty of things going pn also during the first day of this special week. First there is a raffle ticket booth and a Teddy Bear Clinic at the Newcastle Newcastle Village Community Hall from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. There is also a refreshment refreshment booth being set up by the First Newcastle Scouts. You might want to stop at the booth while browsing browsing at the yard sale and sidewalk sale sponsored by the Newcastle B.I.A. And to top the day off, in a delicious way, the Bowmanville Kinsmen Club is hosting a Lobsterfest at the Newcastle Newcastle Village Community Hall from 6:30 on. Sounds yummy! • Sunday starts off with; a delicious pancake "Breakfast sponsored by the Br/jwnsdale Community Hall on the r~ vEUi Town Centre F aces Clean-up Problems by Laura J. Richards A committee of Newcastle council is recommending that the former Specialty Specialty Paper Products site be cleaned up in order to meet safety and property property standards. According to the Town of Newcastle Property Standards By-Law, land must be kept clean and free from rubbish rubbish or other debris and from other factors causing other unsafe conditions. conditions. The committee is recommending that the developer of the site be charged for the service, plus any interest interest which accumulates between the time the clearing of the land occurs and the time the bill is paid. The property, which is the site of the historic Dominion Organ and Piano Piano Company, had been cleared to make way for the Bowmanville Town Centre Complex. That development was to include stores, commercial floor space, and condominiums. Now, the Temperance St. site has fallen into "serious disrepair," said a letter faxed to developer Jayson Schwarz from the Town of Newcastle, Mr, Schwarz told members of the town's general purpose and administration administration committee Tuesday night that he does feel responsible for the land. However, he said he hasn't any money to put towards the clean-up sought by the municipality. Currently; he and his lawyer are gearing up for a court battle with a bank pertaining to the development of the site. "At this time, I don't have a pocket," he told GPA members, "If I win, I will have lots of money to pay the bill. And if the bank wins, it has lots of money." Coming to the town, he said, was the only option he had, since he finds himself "caught between a rock and a hard place." "I'm not running away," he assured committee members. Councillor Pat Deegan told follow council members that it "takes a big man" to come back to tell the municipality municipality why work on the site has not proceeded. "I have to give you a lot of crqdit," said Councillor Pat Deegan, "most people would have just walked away," However, other councillors wore more interested in making sure the taxpayers would not be picking up the tab to clean up the land. "Nature" is being blamed for an incident incident which occurred at the Bowmanville Bowmanville Zoo on Monday when its Asian elephant elephant took a swing at its trainer. The mishap occurred in the zoo's show ring during an afternoon performance. performance. 12-Year-Old Asks For Bicycle Park by Laura J. Richards All 12-year-old John Bickell wants is a bicycle park so he can help "keep bicycles off the sidewalks, to be out of the way and to keep out of trouble." He explained it all in a letter he wrote to the Town of Newcastle Council. John nervously stood behind the podium podium during Tuesday evening's general general purpose and administration committee committee meeting to explain his request. Dressed in a white shirt, black pants, a tie, and sneakers, John told general purpose and administration committee members, he didn't know what a staff report to the committee said. However, once it was explained, he agreed it was "fair." A report from the town's community services department says the Recreation Recreation Leisure Services Master Plan to be completed in the near future will address bicycle and fitness trails throughout the area. The 1991 capital budget, approved by council, outlined a plan to review all municipal and publicly owned land to identify potential potential routes. This would mean identified parcels of land would have to be acquired acquired ahd_developed. John's appearance before the general general purpose and administration committee committee was the result of a 250-name petition he had presented to the Community Community Services Department for a Bicycle Bicycle Park. The committee recommended that the report be received for information. information. "It is nice to see a young person take an interest," said Councillor Diane Hamre. After the committee adjourned for a break, John talked about what ho would like to see in a bicycle park. "A lot of jumps and excitement with whoop-dec-do's, he said. Whoop-dee- do's, he explained, are a series of jumps coming one right after the other. other. "It's fun." Newcastle Golf Club Road. The breakfast breakfast takes place from 9:30 a.m. to. noon. Once you've feasted your tastebuds at breakfast, treat yourself to the Environmental Environmental Fair at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex. You'll find oodles of information and some fun too. The "Raging Grannies" are reported to be an interesting singing group which will make an appearance at the fair. Starting at 5 p.m., there's another food extravaganza in Newcastle Village. Village. The Newcastle Lions Club is ■ cooking up a chicken barbeque just for you. On Monday, May 27, there will be an open'house hosted by the Bowmanville Bowmanville Wood Chips at the Lions Centre, Beech Avenue, Bowmanville. They will be chipping away from 7 to 10 o'clock. On Tuesday, May 28, there will be a Citizens Forum hosted by the Bowmanville Bowmanville Toastmasters at St. John's Parish Hall. The forum starts promptly promptly at 7:30. On Friday, May 31, there are three ! Turn to Page 4 The show area was evacuated as a safety precaution, but there were no injuries. Two other elephants, Angus and Sheba, were brought in to perform, perform, while the misbehaving elephant was taken back to the bam. Michael Hackenberger, the trainer who was in the ring at the time of the incident, explained that Vance, who weighs about 10,000 pounds and is 19 years old, became a "little aggressive." Mr. Hackenberger said the problem occurred because Vance is in "must" -- a term used to describe bull elephants in mating season. This state, he explained, explained, is similar to "rut" in deer when male deer fight with other males in an attempt to establish authority and dominance in order to breed with the females. "During the show, I was like the dominate elephant," he said, explaining explaining that Vance was trying to gain authority. authority. The elephant took a swing at his trainer, but missed. Mr. Hackenberger said no one was injured during the incident, nor was the elephant. "We're leaving him alone in the barn for a while to let nature run its course. He'll be fine in a couple of weeks," he added. Vance has had his share of problems problems in the past couple of years. During the summer of 1989, Vance broke his leg during one of the performances. performances. The elephant was going through a routine and walking on his hind legs when his leg snapped. Vance was placed in a giant sling in the barn at the zoo to ease the strain on his leg. At that time, Memorial Hospital Bowmanville and Oshawa General Hospital lent their assistance' to the zoo by taking x-rays of the animal's leg. During that time Vance was also x- rayed with equipment Ontario Hydro uses at Darlington Nuclear Generating Generating Station to locate buried pipes, After weeks of recuperating, the elephant's elephant's leg finally healed. Mr. Hackenberger said the leg healed an inch or two shorter than the other legs and one can notice a slight settling of the leg when he steps. But the animal isn't in pain, the trainer notes, and ho added that Vance "is living a comfortable life." For the next couple of weeks, however, however, he'll be leading that comfortable life away from other elephants. M ' ■ ■ - 1,-7 ?>• " ' V 4; « ■ , U •'. X-, Ir.f vVtrXv-h.. " ■ r J V, W ; >. Effort Just Shy Of Qualification Jay Mothcrsill shows the strain of trying to get every inch out of this attempt in the Junior Boys' Triple Jump event at the DYSSAA Track and Field Meet at Civic. Fields in Oshawa held last Wednesday. Wednesday. Unfortunately, Jay came up a little short, and was unable to qualify qualify for the OFSAA Regional Meet today today in Oshawa.