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< "M 905-623-3303 20 Pages Wednesday, January 26,1994 Bowmanville, Ontario 140th Year 560 + 40 G.S.T. = 600 Issue 4 m Clarington Looking Forward 1o *2.5 Million of Federal Funding The Municipality of Clarington is eligible to ask for $2.5 million under the new federal-provincial infrastructure infrastructure program signed on Monday, Monday, Jan. 24. This money is part of the $852 million to be invested in the Greater Toronto Area under the Canada- Ontario Infrastructure Agreement. This is the federal money Prime Minister Jean Chretien has been promising since the election in October. October. "The amount includes total funds committed by the federal and provincial provincial governments, plus contributions contributions from individual municipalities, school boards, colleges and universities," universities," says an announcement from Canada / Ontario Infrastructure Works. The money slotted for municipal programs such as bridges, heritage buildings, expansions, restorations, water and sewer facilities, water treaUnent plants, and road-building , will be given priority for funding in this province-wide financial booster shot. In Clarington, the wish list includes includes "the Courtice Recreation Complex and road work projects," said Public Works Director Walter Evans late Tuesday afternoon. While he is still unsure of a lot of the conditions to be applied to the money, Evans has heard the projects must be finished in 1995 to qualify for funding. The allocations to municipalities such as Clarington are based on a formula which takes into account population and households. Allocations Allocations to school boards are based on enrolment. School boards, both public and separate, could receive as much as $3.4 million from the federal- provincial program. • Both boards would have to raise a portion of that amount locally. However, the majority of the funds Turn to page two SHORTAGE IS CRITICAL - As the desperate appeal of the past two weeks has failed to produce sufficient blood to meet the demands, the Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic here next Wednesday, Feb. 2nd, is most important. It will be held at the Lions Centre, on Beech Avenue in Bowmanville from 12 until 8 p.m. If you are a new or previous donor, please do your utmost to be in attendance at this clinic. There are no worthier causes than this one. It's a matter of life. ROASTING HERREMA - The Honorable Chairman of Durham Region, Gary Herrema, will assume a new role on Thursday, Feb. 3rd. He will be paying the price for also being associated with the Liberal party. The hot seat has been set aside, especially for him, at the General Sikorski Hall, on Stevenson Road, North, Oshawa, where his so-called Liberal friends will do their utmost to subject him to every abuse they can think of. It's called a roast, with a former S litical friend, Bill Ballinger as Master of Ceremonies. Tickets are 0 each from members of the Durham East Liberal Association, 985-9250,263-8045 or 436-2771. Dinner's at 7 p.m. DISSENSION IN DURHAM - No doubt many readers, especially Liberals, will recall details of the executive battle that took place some time ago at the federal level here. One-issue Pro-Lifers took over most of the executive positions, despite the best efforts of long time Liberals to prevent their election. The anti-abortionists had the numbers to carry the voting. Since that happened, a federal election has taken place and Liberal Alex Shepherd has been elected, without support from his party executive. Now, it seems, there is a movement afoot to correct the situation by electing a new executive slate at the annual meeting, probably next month. Those involved in the protest are urging new and old members to send in memberships so they'll be able to vote when needed. Could be an interesting period ahead. NEW LOOK TELETHON - Television viewers have a treat in store for them when the Variety Telethon is held to provide funding and services to special kids province-wide. Better mark it on your calendar today because it will be held from the Harbour Westin Castle Hotel, Toronto, starting at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5th and continuing through' to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6th on the Global Television Network. The Children's Charity has added a western twist to its overnight section, with perennial favourite Ronnie Hawkins hosting part of the show. Popular Mr. Dress Up will also play a part in the entertainment, which is spectacular, and all for a good cause. LUCKY WINNERS - It took four years of playing Lottario each week for them to win big, but Sam and Jacquie Galea feel it was well worth the effort because they won $121,534.10 with a second prize ticket. The Newcastle couple plan to use their winnings to pay off their mortgage, buy a new vehicle and take a family vacation with their two children. The winning ticket was purchased at Mike's Place in Newcacstle, where the happy couple probably are planning to continue buying Lottario tickets in future. OFF WITH THE BEEF - This writer would be the first person to ever state publicly he finds it hard to believe the ladies in the area find it necessary to attend TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) clubs. We haven't heard of any men joining, but, looking around, can see why they should be interested. Believe or not, there are three TOPS groups in Bowmanville, meeting Tuesday and Thursday evenings. There's one afternoon chapter that's been formed in Courtice. They are meeting Thursdays from 1 to 3 at Ebenezer United Church, Courtice Rd. and Bloor St. Don't suppose those great church suppers have anything to do with the need for them, do you? If interested in joining or if you want more information, please call 436-7706. CAREGIVERS GET HELP - We have some good news for those who arc providing care for an older, chronically ill, or disabled family member or friend. A support group has been formed and, in cooperation with Trinity United Church, is meeting on the second Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the church hall. You'll learn from other Caregivers more about the illness or incapacity of your loved one. Please contact Janice Kroft at 623-4123 Sec Page 12 The Stork Market Report DONALDSON-It's n Hoyt PARE-It's n Girll LADD - It's twin Girls! SARGINSON-It's n Girll • ••••••• •■■■■ V •««•**•« MASON-It'sa Girll SG1HSSLER-It's a Girll ; NOLTE - It's a Girl! THOMPSON - It's a Girl! Total This Year Boys 5 Girls 13 Synchronized Swimming Exhibition to be Held at Fitness Centre Sara O'Reilly, Robyn Parashyniak and Melissa Davis, of the Nanuk Synchronized Swim Club are shown here during a training training session at the Fitness Centre pool in Bowmanville. The club will be holding an exhibition of synchronized swimming next Sunday, January 30, from 5:30 to 6:30 at the Fitness Centre. Anyone interested in finding out more about synchronized swimming at the competitive or recreational level is invited to attend. Registration of new swimmers will take place at that time. by Laura J. Richards The 407 super highway may be built sooner than you think. At least, that's the word from the Ontario govemmentlasl. week. . A media releti-jc from jobs* Mario Mario has announced that two bids to finance, design, braid, maintain and operate Highway 407 are now being evaluated by the provincial government. government. The first stage of construction will build the highway from Highway Highway 403 in the west to Highway 48, near the western boundary of Durham Durham Region. The highway will eventually stretch to Highway 115/ 35 in Clarington. Transportation Minister Gilles Pouliol says his ministry is reviewing reviewing bids from Ontario Road Development Development Corporation and Canadian Highways International Corporation. Corporation. The new freeway is to be an alternative alternative route to Highway 401, bypassing bypassing Metropolitan Toronto. Charges Laid After Tobacco Found in Cars Police seized 350 cartons of illegal illegal cigarettes worth approximately $30,000 from two vehicles early Tuesday morning, Jan. 25. Inspector Jim Adams of Durham Region Police Services 16th Division, Division, told The Statesman the OPP had stopped one vehicle at 2:30 am. at 401 and Courtice Road. At that point they seized illegal tobacco and a number of cartons of cigarettes. It was the first of two vehicles stopped on Tuesday morning. The second one was stopped by local police police officers. "Our officers were responding to assist when they noted a suspicious vehicle on Baseline Road," said Inspector Inspector Adams. It appears the two vehicles were travelling together and while one was being detained, the driver of the oilier vehicle decided to travel back to find out why. It turned, out that a 1993 Ford Tempo was stolen from Waterloo. The license plates were stolen from Tcmagami. A 24-ycar-oid Cornwall resident faces six charges. They include possession possession of a stolen vehicle and stolen stolen plates, brcacli of probation, possession possession of a narcotic (hash oil) and die possession of illegal cigarettes under the Excise Control Act. "Its construction will generate more than 2,500 jobs this year," states the jobsOntario media release. The project, which will come under under the jobsOntario banner, is ex- .prd ley crt;av.r up to 26,000 jobs. . >') Speaking at last Timtsday's dinner dinner meeting of the Laborers International International .Union of North America, Local Local 183, in Toronto, Premier Bob Rae said: "We challenged the private private sector to come up with some new ideas on how to get the job done. The combination of private sector expertise, of jobsOntarioCap- ital funding, and the decision to make 407 a toll road will mean the new highway will be built in record time. "The Ontario-based companies involved in the 407 bidding have gained valuable experience they can use across North America and overseas. overseas. It's a new way of doing business business that creates both expertise and. economic opportunity," Premier Rae continued. Speaking with Clarington Ward One Councillors Larry Hannah and Mary Novak, The Statesman has found out that they are ndt really surprised with the provincial! move. But, Councillor Hannah said he is surprised with the timing. He has been talking* with residents residents who will be affected by the building of the 407 through Clarington. Clarington. "People have been talking to me about the selling! of their land," night, Jan. 24 after the council meeting. meeting. Most people are "questioning when it's going to happen. They are looking at the long-term effects." "I've looked at where jit's going to go through," Councillor Hannah continued. And he doesn't like the idea of people losing their homes and property to a highway. However, people are being realistic, realistic, Councillor Hannah noted. But, being realistic doesn't stop them from feeling "left in limbo," he said. Local Councillor Novak thinks people will be "surprised at the quickness" of the project Although Durham East MPP Gord Mills could not be reached for comment on Tuesday, his Executive Assistant, Dan Danielson, said Clarington Clarington residents should not be worried. worried. Danielson says the portion of the 407 to go through northern Clarington Clarington is still another 20 years away. However, other sources wishing; to remain unnamed at this time, arei predicting the 407 will be coming; here sooner than that. Councillor Hannahjsaid on Monday A $140,000 consultant's project to improve productivity at Clarington Clarington Hydro has been discontinued mid-way because of insufficient commitment from the Commission and staff. Consulting fees of $58,800 have already been incurred by the Commission Commission for eight staff training sessions sessions and workplace analysis as conducted conducted by Humanagemcnt Ltd. The consulting firm was hired on Dec. 3, 1993 to increase effectiveness effectiveness and productivity through train ing and improved management systems. systems. Results of the training sessions were reviewed weekly by Clarington Clarington Hydro staff and consultants. A team of three productivity experts experts with Humanagemcnt worked until January 12, the day before the Commission unanimously agreed to abort the project On January 13th, the Clarington Hydro-Electric Commission agreed to discontinue management consult- Turn to page two Clarihgton Council has passed/two resolutions which take away municipal credit cards from Clarington staff. Now, if someone within the administration needs a credit card, Clarington Council Council must approve its use. Also, the Treasury Department Department lias been told to refer any expense claims to council if the claims "are not in conformity conformity with the existing bylaw bylaw and policy." Both motions introduced by Ward Two/Bowmanvillc Councillor Ken Hooper and seconded by Councillor John O'Toole and Councillor Larry Hannah respectively, were passed in recorded votes. The two councillors voting against each motion were Ward Throe Councillors Ann Drcslinski and David Scott. Prior to voting on the actions actions to be taken, Councillor Hooper said he thought it was "my obligation" to give the reasons why the motions were required. He added: "There won't be a 53 minute dissertation." dissertation." Councillor, Hooper was referring referring to Mayor Diane Ham- re's remarks at the last council meeting on Monday, Jan. 10, when she spoke almost an hour about expenses tallied up on her municipal credit card. Councillor Hooper stated that between August 1992 and September 1993 there were purchases of $5,453.12 made on municipal credit cards. "These were gas... restaurant restaurant meals, including tips," said the Ward Two councillor. When Councillor Hooper was asked by Councillor Scott if there were any "wrongdoings" "wrongdoings" resulting from the credit cards issued to municipal employees, employees, councillor Hooper gave the following reply: "Since mileage expenses are paid for, then they don't need to fill up their gas tank up on the municipal credit card." After the vote, Mayor Ham re stated, "Happy New Year! Now we can gel along with our job." [PRECTONj We Move It! 623-4433 Bowmanville St. Marys Cement Juveniles Win tern*!' Silver Stick Title Pi) ■MB See Page 9 Green Gables Comes to Hampton Jr. Public School See Page 18 CARPET WABEH0USÏ EVERYDAY DISCOUNT PRICES a Kino si. w. 728-4601 Oshawa 3