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416-623-3303 22 Pages Wednesday, February 5,1992 Bowmanville, Ontario 138th Year 560 + 40 G.S.T. = 600 Issue Five < " \ A Family Owned Weekly Newspaper Serving Bowmanville and its Surrounding Communities Since 1854 x / Freeway Link Part of Highway 407 Project "Son of407" Runs East ofCourtice -- by Laura J. Richards An cight-lanc freeway link to connect Highway 401 to the proposed Highway 407 was introduced to Town of Newcastle Newcastle representatives on Monday morning, Feb. 3. "The link stops at the 407 and would have no affect on the moraine," said Michael Michael Chiu, of the consulting firm of McCormick Rankin, based in Mississauga. Mississauga. Driver Killed After Leaping from Auto A Wellington, Ont., man died Monday Monday night after he apparently jumped from his moving vehicle on Highway 401 in Bowmanville. The incident occurred in the east- bound lanes of the highway, east of the Liberty St. interchange, said , a spokesperson spokesperson for the Ontario Provincial Police. Police said a.man jumped into the path of another castbound vehicle and was subsequently run over by four other vehicles. The highway was closed for three hours on Monday night, so police could investigate and clear the'road. Police said William G. Teskcy, 36, of Wellington Ont., died in the incident. "The major agriculture farm operations operations will be north of Highway 407," he . told the members of the General Purpose Purpose and Administration Committee. The technically preferred route lies just east of the Courticc urban area. The link would be situated east of Hancock Road and would cross Hancock before reaching Pebblestone Road. The route would have interchanges at Bloor Street, Highway 2, Pebblestone Road, and Taunton Road. The two major major interchanges would be from the 401 and at the 407. The "technically preferred route" takes into account six major areas which would be affected by the throughway. They are: natural, social, economic, cultural and agricultural environments and transportation and engineering. The location of the route, said Mr. Chiu, takes into account the analysis and views discussed by the public, municipal municipal staff and govemement agencies during during the first round of talks. General Purpose and Administration Committee member John O'Toole questioned questioned the continuance of earlier ideas of mass transportation routes. "Today's mindset is one person per car," Councillor O'Toole said. And it's time to re-think that idea, he told reporters after the meeting. Continued on Page 2 LAST CALL - We've put this item at COOKIES COMING - A hot news the top of the column because, probably, flash just came in off the wire service, there isn't much time left. Tonight at 8, advising us and our readers that the the Memorial Hospital's Auxiliary is Bowmanville District Girl Guides will presenting a Variety Night at Bowman- be launching thejr annual Cookie Cam- villc High School, featuring tire one and paign this Saturday, Feb. 8th. No doubt only Ross Metcalf as emcee, Ross Cot- further details will be released as the ton, Anna Luckai, the Country Four, the drive for more sales continues in order Blue Angels, Virtue Guitars and BHS to raise funds for their many worthwhile Brass Ensemble and Flute Ensemble, projects. We just received a sample box Tickets may be available at the door if and they are delicious..Bless 'em! you hurry. MEMORIES - That three-hour Country Gold special on CBC-TV last weekend must have stirred many memories in this neck of the woods. It certainly did for this writer as we kept thinking how the late Jim Coyle would have been in his glory listening again to Don Messer, the Shelburne Fiddle contest, former New- tonvillc ranch owners Ian and Sylvia Tyson, Tyson, Stompin' Tom Connors and so on. FREE SKATE - If the cool weather holds and not too much snow arrives, the largest crowd in history should turn up at Port Perry's Ice Palace on Lake Scugog this Saturday for a free skate from 5 to 9 p.m. The huge ice surface is being maintained by volunteers and so far this year, Mother Nature has been cooperating beautifully with ideal weather conditions. You might want to get out your blades and join the party. LOOKING UP - Still on a music entertainment entertainment theme, we are delighted to report report that Mel Angovc (623-9133) and Dave Climenhage (983-9494) have joined forces to get a community concert concert band formed here. This area could certainly use one and there should be lots of experienced musicians around, just rarin' to pucker up and start blowing up a storm. If you are one of them, the two eager beavers listed above will be overjoyed to hear from you. YOUTH DANCE - The Great Pine Ridge Ki nettes are staging, what they hope will be, another successful Youth Dance for Grades 6, 7 and 8 students, this Friday, Feb. 7th at Orono Town Hall from 7 to 10 p.m. For some unexplained reason, the participants arc not allowed to leave the hall till 10 o'clock, without permission'from the Kinetic sponsors. HOW MANY GO? - Just received a news release from Sharon Grose, Executive Executive Director of the Ontario Vacation Farm Association, promoting an interesting interesting idea. Apparently, they have almost almost 100 farms listed whose owners will welcome visitors for varying lengths of time, and varying amounts of money, no doubt. You'll even be able to help with the farm chores, if you wish. Just a superb way to mark a St. Valentine's Valentine's holiday with your special someone, it says. The address for more details is. R.R.2, Alma, Ont., NOB 1A0 or check at your local OMAF office. Market Report STTRRETT-WOOD - / TZ /x- Its a Boy! Boys 10 Girls 12 ^See Birth Notices On Page 14 j PLAYOFFS - The Goodyear Jr. C Eagles Eagles are way ahead of the Toronto Maple Leafs now. They already have not only made the playoffs, they won their first game on Monday in Cobourg and last night took them on again in the second game at Bowmanville's luxurious Complex. Complex. Our late report tells us that the Eagles won 6-0 last night and now will take on Cobourg in the third game on Sunday night in Bowmanville. Do we smell a sweep? A good crowd on Sunday would sure help the cause. BLOOD DONORS - For those who received received their Statesman on Wednesday, there is still time to head for the Bowmanville Bowmanville Lions Centre to donate a pint of blood. The Red Cross blood donor clinic will gladly welcome you until 8 p.m. tnxifXTi m 1 H 11 1: ' 4 S W & v"A ■ '{) *£STt'lCAf 1 ' 1 Tl ■IVRTTÏf* t: il an OïP €11 lLJi.%/ JL L/ d JL JL Hi jL dlliv ■ il il CILâ. â r lk T -Newcastle Councillors Want to Keep Issue "Above Board" by Laura J. Richards Newcastle Councillors have decided they will all be involved in future meetings meetings pertaining to the name change process. process. Last month, Mayor Harare and the Town's chief administrator had met with MPP Gord Mill's to discuss the process of altering the Town of Newcastle name. But, at a committee meeting on Monday, Monday, Town Councillors decided they all should participate in such discussions. Ward Two Regional Councillor Ken Hooper wants to make sure that any decisions decisions made regarding the name change are "all above board." Councillor Hooper recommended to the General Purpose and Administration Committee that all councillors be on any committees dealing with, the name change. "I don't want to leave any doubt in anyone's mind" about the process, he told committee members at Monday afternoon's afternoon's meeting. Ward One Regional Councillor Larry Hannah said the intent of the recommendation recommendation is "in the best interest for Mayor Diane Harare as it lakes the onus off one person." However, during the meeting, Mayor Harare warned committee members they would be turning future meetings into a "political fiasco." Near the end of the discussion, Mayor Hamrc also told the committee she would "rather not have anything to do with" the name change issue. She also said, "I wish people would relax and trust," the process and the people people involved. Nevertheless, the committee passed a recommendation calling for all councillors councillors to be part of the process. The suggestion suggestion will be referred to a full meeting of town council on Monday evening. Councillor Hooper said he is "obligated "obligated to bring this out" because people would begin to think tire process "is rigged." Local Ward Two Councillor John O'Toole, who seconded the recommendation, recommendation, said the involvement of council- by Laura J. Richards It's the size of a building going into his neighbourhood and not the sort of people who will live in it that concerns one Newcastle Village resident. He addressed addressed members of a town committee on Monday. ' He said one of the things he objects to is the 120-foot roofline which will be part of a proposed residence for dcvcl- opmentally handicapped persons. An application for a 22-unit town- house condominium complex in Bowmanville Bowmanville has been temporarily put on hold. The General Purpose and Administration Administration Committee tabled the proposal for two weeks to give the developer a chance to smooth out problems outlined by an abutting property owner. The triangular-shaped parcel is bounded by Martin Road to the west, Regional Road No. 57 to the east and an existing townhouse development north of Alonna Street, to the south. Gord Baker who owns property on Marlin Road, below the proposed lors would keep the process simple. "Ultimately this (issue) will come back to us," said Councillor O'Toole. The two committee members took issue issue with a meeting on Jan. 24 between Local resident John Garvin's back yard looks over a piece of land which is slated for construction of the semidetached semidetached building which will house 10 people. The residence is to be built on Monroe Monroe Street, east of Mill Street, in Newcastle Newcastle Village. Mr. Garvin is against die rezoning of the property. Continued on Page 2 planned condo complex, told the GP&A committee members he is concerned with the proposed location of a garbage disposal unit and several other issues. The unit is to be located almost directly directly in front of his residence. Mr. Baker is also concerned with the removal of part of an earthen embankment embankment along Regional Road 57. He told committee members on Monday, Monday, that the removal of the berm will increase the amount of noise from the regional road. "Highway 57 is a major traffic area," he said. "The berm was created for the protection of residents in the area." Durham East MPP Gord Mills, the town's Chief Administration Officer Larry Kotseff and the mayor. "The purpose of the meeting was to initiate discussion regarding various procedural procedural aspects related to the name change," states a status report prepared for this week's committee session. During the Jan. 24 meeting, four main areas were addressed: procedural alternatives; lire process to determine a suitable name; various aspects of tire Regional Regional Municipality of Durham Act that will require amendment and the concurrence concurrence of the region regarding the name change. "This motion will slow down the process," process," said Regional Ward Three Councillor Councillor Ann Drcslinski, in reference to Councillor Hooper's suggestion. "I felt this clouded the- issue and I couldn't sec any need for it," she continued. continued. The status report was received for information information by the committee on Monday. Planned on Hold . Mr. Baker said the traffic study undertaken undertaken by the applicant was done at a lime when there is a low ebb of traffic on Highway 57. Mr. Baker also said he thinks the developer developer has not planned enough parking spaces for the complex. "There won't be enough parking spaces for people who have two cars. They will be parking on the hill," he warned. Mr. Baker will be meeting with the developer over the next two weeks, before before the matter is brought before the Town of Newcastle's general purpose and administration committee again. Several Issues Put Townhouse Condo Local Gymnast Reaches for Top Honors See Page i Business Helps mm Students with HpB Careers Using HHpfll Co-op Program See Page 13 K Hydro Making Plans to Deal With Energy Issues in 2014 See .1 Ü e 16