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h * v" ,-623-3303 48 Pages Wednesday, April 20,1994 Bowmanville, Ontario 140th Year 560 + 40 G.S.T. = 600 Issue 16 Outdoor Concerts Possible Despite Residents' Petition ■--Mosport Agreement Could be Signed by April 25th -- by Laura J. Richards The document is being reviewed Mosport and Clarington Council by councillors and the municipal so- are studying an agreement which Heitor this week, would allow outdoor concerts at Elected officials will get another Mosport Park. look at the paperwork at the council Town E.D.O. will be Issued Credit Card with Conditions While many credit cards have been turned in at Clarington Municipal Municipal Building, one is going to be issued issued in the near future to a new face. • He's Clarington Economic Development Development Officer (EDO) Todd Letts. . A report from the Chief Administrative Administrative Officer, Bill Stockwell, suggests suggests that a credit card be approved with à $2,000 limit for the EDO. While the council directed earlier this year that "all credit cards be turned in to the Treasury Department Department and not be used again unless approved by Council in advance for each occasion," Stockwell requested an exception for the new EDO. "The requirements of the Economic Economic Development Office are such that the EDO is expected to conduct many of his business meetings over lunch or dinner. As such, he is expected expected to cover the cost of these expenses expenses and recover the funds through the submission of expense reports once the individual's personal personal credit card statement is received. "This process may lead to the payment of carrying charges by the individual, since the reimbursement may not be received prior to the due date of the statement." To keep a lid on expenses, the EDO's spending will be monitored by the CAO through a monthly approval approval process. BACK AT WORK -- Guess who showed up at 8 a.m. on Monday, the one day the second-in-command arrived late for. work? You got it, the publisher is feeling well enough to try one hour stints at his desk, just long enough to keep an eye on what's going on around here. He's not quite ready to resume his Wednesday afternoon paper route, but we're happy to report that he can at least accompany Momma in the car while she delivers delivers them. TABLOID SECTION TWO -- You may be looking for the traditional format of the second section in this week's States- :.j |r,man„,but.insteadyoii'llrind:a.colorfultabloid formatWe made* the change in response lo many requests from readers. In it you will find many items that have always been in The Statesman, plus a few new ones like a financial column, a comer for little kids, Max Haines' Crime Flashback, a business directory, plus much more. We'd appreciate hearing feedback regarding this idea, so please give us a call at 623-3303 to offer your opinion. YARD SALES AND COMING EVENTS -- You will also notice the classified ad section has been moved to the second section as well, making it easier to carry and read while driving to the dozens of yard sales in the area. There's lots going on in the area this time of year so please check out the yard sale and coming events ads in the second section. TOP BUSINESSES-- Congratulations to Jack Locke of L&L Tool after being honored as the Business of the Year by the Oshawa and District Chamber of Commerce. A round of applause applause also .goes to developer Mario Veltri who shared the Business Person of the Year award with Oshawa accountant Howard Smith. Two other Bowmanville companies, Goodyear and the Bowmanville Foundry, were finalists in the Business of the Year category as well. At a time when it is very difficult to compete, it's wonderful to see local businesses being recognized recognized for their efforts. CONCERT BAND PLAYS ON -- For those who enjoy the live performance of a concert band, you'll want to attend a performance performance by the Clarington Concert Band on Thursday, April 21st at the Orono Town Hall. There is a full program of enjoyable enjoyable music and there is no admission charge, although donations would be welcomed. A SPARE WHAT? -- In this profession, you come across some wording that makes you read sentences very carefully. In the story and photo cutlines for the Hospital Hop, the outline read that some of those in attendance dressed in the style of the 50's with a spare "butt" behind their ears. Although some of us knew what that meant, others in the editorial department didn't realize that "butt" referred to cigarettes. You can't be too careful. careful. NEW COUNCILLOR -- Congratulations to Carson Elliott who will be adding his own style of charisma to council meetings meetings after being selected as the regional council successor to the late Ken Hooper. Carson also dropped off a book to our office entitled, "The 776 Stupidest Things Ever SaidTo give you an idea of what councillors can expect from Carson, one of the sayings in the book reads, "Telling it like it is means telling it like it was and how it is now that it isn't what it was to the is now people." Too confusing for us. TREE PLANTING --- Scouts from the Hampton area will be busy planting trees on Saturday, April 30th at Stephen's Gulch. As part of the Trees for Canada program, the Scouts will be seeking pledges, and the one who collects the most will receive a Blue Spruce tree of their own. That would certainly look good on our lawn! meeting on April 25 when the negotiated negotiated agreement is set before them. The concert plans could be approved approved at that time. However, over 300 Mosport neighbours who don't want the concerts concerts have signed a petition expressing expressing their view. Three of their representatives attended attended Monday's meeting of a Clarington Clarington Council committee. Heading the delegation was Lome Butterfield, who presented general purpose and administration committee members with a petition signed by 310 residents living within within earshot of Mosport, All of the residents residents are in opposition to the outdoor outdoor music concerts. Btitterfield said there are no conditions conditions under which area residents would give their blessing to a rezoning rezoning allowing such performances. "They never want concerts again," Butterfield stated. Tony Krebelj, who represented Continued on Page 3 Parking on Prince St. Causing Problems for Cars parked along Prince Street (near Memorial Hospital Bowmanville) Bowmanville) are upsetting local residents, Clarington Councillors have been informed. Keith Kelly told Planning Committee Committee members on Monday morning morning he, and many other area residents, residents, would like to see something done. "Some hospital staff people are parking along the street instead of in thè parking roi^";Ktilÿ)îrttedr t.'$■; While that may not be a problem) on some streets, Kelly explained that, due to the resurfacing of Prince Street last year, the road is now narrower narrower than before. • i When coupled with the problem 1 of heavy trucks going to and from grocery stores, and speeding traffic, the problem is worse than expected. Kelly told the committee, "the parking by-law has got to be enforced." enforced." Mayor Diane Hamrc suggested that any report on the matter be held up until the hospital can be contacted. contacted. "The hospital needs to deal with the hospital staff parking on the streets," Mayor Hamre said. Concern Aired Over Safety at Creek Bridge A fight involving youths at the bridge crossing the Bowmanville Creek, south of the old Bowmanville Bowmanville Arena site, was the topic of discussion discussion between council members and the vice-principal of a senior public school on Monday. Speaking on behalf of the school administration was Dyan Amirauet, of the Bowmanville Senior Public School. She asked a number of questions regarding the newly- installed bridge. Amirauet noted concerns regarding regarding the height of the bridge, the fact that there is no life-saving gear nearby, nearby, and no telephone for emergencies. emergencies. This could make the bridge a dangerous place to be. While the school is able to keep the students busy during lunch time, there arc students who arc pennitted by their parents to go off the school grounds, she added. As it is, there has already been one fight in the creek valley between between senior public and high school students, Amirauet said. Mayor Diane I-Iamre told Ami- rauct the police department's Continued on Pago 2 Stitching a Rainbow All the colors of the rainbow are sewn onto this Crayola quilt exhibited last weekend at the Annual Annual Quilt Show held at Stj^Therese Roman Catholic Church Hall. The event featured. 95 spectacular spectacular entries and attracted twiqe the crowd of last year. Host Helen Lavender, above, shows die colorful colorful crayon, design quilted by Diane Labine. Another highlight of the event was a quilting demonstration by The Solina Silver Set ladies and apprentices. -Photo by Lorraine Manfredo A new 63-space child care centre will be built in Bowmanville's Aspen Aspen Springs subdivision with the help of a $219,000 jobsOntario capital capital grant from the Ministry of Community Community and Social Services. Durham East MPP Gord Mills announced the funding on behalf of Social Services Minister Tony Sili- po on Friday, April 15th, in Newcastle. Newcastle. Mills presented the cheque to Small Miracles Child Development Centre,which also runs a daycare in Newcastle Village, The new child care centre is expected to open in the fail of 1994. Small Miracles was granted the one-time funding for leasehold renovations, renovations, and to purchase toys, equipment equipment and furnishings for its planned Bowmanville location. Tiic Kaitlin Group Ltd., developers developers of the Aspen Springs complex, is constructing a shopping centre in the growing community in which the new child care centre will be ■ housed. "This is great news for families in Bowmanville and a boost for the local economy as well," said Mr. Mills. "In the short term, it will pro vide jobs for about nine people for approximately four months, and permanent permanent jobs for educators and other care-givers when the centre opens." The new child care centre is expected expected to open in the fall of 1994. It will be licensed to provide care for up to six infants, 10 toddlers, 32 preschoolers, preschoolers, and 15 school-age children. children. It will be located on Martin Road. At present, 300 families live in the Aspen Springs community, with several hundred more homes cur- rendy under construction. Kelvin Whalen, director of land development with the Kaitlin Group, estimated that there will be as many as 3,000 homes built in the surrounding area over the next several several years. "\Vc congratulate Small Miracles on getting their funding and we look forward to working with them to create a first-class facility," he said. Mr. Mills said: "Economic times at die moment arc extremely difficult, difficult, but providing financial assistance assistance to non-profit child-care projects projects like Small Miracles is a high priority widi this government. I'm delighted dial Mr. Sitipo's Ministry, Small Miracles and Kaitlin arc working together to provide dds new facility in our community." He offered his best wishes to the Small Miracles group on die new venture. JobsOntario Capital is a five year, $2.3 billion fund announced in the 1992 provincial budget to help create jobs. It is a key component of the provincial government's economic economic renewal strategy. Tory Campaign May Turn to Video For '95 Election ...Pages Enniskillen Man Recalls Cycling Championships ...Pages Carson Elliott Chosen as New Regional Councillor ...Pg. 16 r : WTTie Stork Market yjf5 L Report /isle vUc y COLE-It's a Boy 1 ^ *>'*>>* L See Page 16 Total This Year Boys 34 Girls 28 j [PRESTON] We Move m 623-4433 Bowmanville Shop the Rest , Buy from the Best! Your local General Motors dealer for the past 25years. 16G King St. E. Tolophono G23-3396 CARPET WAREilOUsfjL, EVERYDAY DISCOUNT PRICES XI King St w. 728-4601 Oshawa