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$10 Million Mosport Seeks Damages The owners of Mosport Park have decided to launch an action to have Clarington's licensing and outdoor outdoor music concert by-laws declared declared invalid. "We will be seeking costs against the municipality in the Division Court Matter, as well as proceeding vigorously for damages in the amount of $10 million," stated Harvey Harvey Hudes, the President of Mosport. Mosport. Mosport's announcement comes High Bacteria Levels Close Local Beaches The beaches at Port Darlington and at Bond Head have been closed by the Durham Region Health Department Department High bacteria counts were apparently apparently the cause of the closure. Mayor Diane Hamre told councillors councillors of the ban on public swimming swimming at these sites during a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Administration Committee on Monday. She.noted the Health Department monitors the water at the beaches along Lake Ontario for bacterial counts. on the heels of Clarington Council's decision to appeal the ruling of a Division Division Court. On July 8th, the Divisional Court ruled that major outdoor concerts arc a permitted land use at Mosport's Mosport's 720-acre site. The majority ruling of the provincial provincial division court could set a precedent, said Clarington's lawyer, Dennis Hefferon on Monday. The appeal would be heard by the Ontario Court of Appeal, and Hefferon could not say exactly when, the case would be heard. However, he did note "there will be no new witnesses or new evidence." evidence." "It will be on legal grounds -- questions of law," Hefferon told reporters reporters after lengthy committee and council meetings held on Monday, July 18. Mosport President Harvey Hudes is disappointed with Clarington's latest move. A media release from Mosport on Tuesday afternoon, July 19, states: "Mosport is disappointed, once again, as it tried to have the matter resolved by mutual agreement." agreement." POLITICAL RUMBLINGS • Clarington's municipal council had a busy day on Monday, trying to clean up all the outstanding outstanding issues before taking their summer holidays. They'll be back at it in early September, but their vacation won't be so restfol this year because an election is coming up in November and already already the rumor mills are hard at work. Of course, the top prize, the mayor's job, takes priority for ambitious representatives, so naturally quite a few local aspirants are considering their chances chances of getting enough voter support to win that seat. At the moment, moment, no challengers are in the fight against Diane Hamre, but it won't be long before the combatants disclose their intentions. Shades of Summer T^? e < ^ a J" c , ai ?P c i I I ai ^ regular attendees at the Newcastle were keeping cool under an umbrella while they were playing Public School YMCA Day Care Centre were out in full force w jth some toys last week The hot, sunny weather made this two-week session ' _ Pho to by Laura Richards entitled Water Works a cool idea. Laura, Katie and Bryce mm u n CHAIRMAN'S ELECTION - While this local-political activity activity is going on underground, there are two other.higher steps to be considered. At Durham Region level, titeie'i a move under way to change things so the chairman's job, held for some time by Gary Hcrrema, becomes part of the municipal election instead instead of it being an election by the regional councillors. The suggestion doesn't appear to be making any headway, mainly because Herrema is popular, and also because such a widespread widespread election would be most costly for candidates. If Mr. Herrema were to retire from the scene, a change might be approved, approved, but not tills time. THEN WE GET TO GORD - Finally, we have arrived at the provincial scene. Earlier, it looked as though Bob Rae and his . NDP government would be seeking a new mandate this fall. They've been spending money they don't have, like it's going out of style, allegedly to create jobs, but politically to enhance their popularity with the voters - a normal operation in preelection preelection procedures. Our incumbent MPP, name of Gord Mills, must have his whole staff working overtime preparing letters to editors, etc. and generally getting ready for the upcoming fray. So far, we haven't heard of much action by either the Liberals or the Conservatives. BERRIES PROVE POPULAR - We are delighted to report that the BIA's annual Strawberry Social was a great success on Saturday - Once again they ran out of shortcake, served by the St. John Anglican Marthas, and the music by The Jazz Cats was great. So, next year, the supplies will have to be increased considerably considerably to meet the demand. Next on the BIA's promotion list will be the Moonlight Madness Sale event in August. KIN CARNIVAL RERUN - Bowmanville Kinsmen Club is hoping for better weather from August 4th to 7th as they take another run at their annual carnival. They held it earlier, but ran into a batch of inclement weather that dampened their net proceeds proceeds extensively. Again, it's being held at the Bowmanville Recreation Centre Complex at the west end of town, so please make a date now to attend and enjoy the various games and the fireworks as well. Over the years, their community involvement involvement has been of great benefit here, SUMMER CLOSING - Memorial Hospital's summer closure of the operating rooms will be effective July 24 to August 7th. The closure is for elective procedures only; hospital officials stress that surgeons, anaesthetists and nurses will be available for emergency cases, and procedures such as Caesarian sections will take place as scheduled. For more information, please contact contact the hospital at 623-3331. GANARASKA ADVENTURE - The July issue of Cures, the journal of the Clarke Museum & Archives has just arrived. Its front page feature deals will) the Great Ganaraska Countryside Adventure that was extremely popular last year and is returning August 27th and 28th this year. More details will become available available in die weeks ahead, The Clarington Older Adult Centre Centre Committee will be operating programs programs for persons over 50 years of age at the Bowmanville Lions Centre Centre this fall. "'Die committee has made an agreement with the Lions Club tv use the main floor rooms every Tuesday from September 13, 1994 to June 27,1995 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.,"said committee spokesperson Annabel Sissons. She addressed a meeting of Clarington councillors Monday. The committee would be using the Lions Centre free of charge. Programs to be featured will include include a "one-hour fitness class, a one and half-hour craft class, and a two hour 'Time for Me' program," Sissons said. There will also be lunch for those who reserve ahead of time, and a lot more activities. Sissons noted: "By offering a variety variety of activities and time choices, residents of Clarington over 50 years of age will feel at home. "New friendships, new skills and relevant information will be acquired," acquired," she explained. A permanent seniors' centre has been proposed for the Bowmanville fire hall once the new fire station is completed late this year. "By using the Lions Centre for programs and activities this year we will have established a substantial membership in preparation for the renovated facility." It is hoped that 25 people will - f-.r ei.ch program. With a nMi' ber of .programs during the day, mt rvmmiltdt wants to sedVome of litem 'run concurrently instead of ejoe after the other. } 'This is an interim step, "Sissons explained. However, die committee would be reluctant to share the space at a renovated fire station with 1 youth- oriented programs at this time. "We are not ignoring the youth, we want to do an inter-generational program sometime,"Sissons said. However, the needs of the older .adults are at the front Of the committee's committee's minds, she said. In a prepared speech to the members members of the General Purpose and Administration Administration Committee, Sissons and Don Welsh, said, their group o Vi ü B has been working towards a centre since 1988. Looking at the idea of combining a youth centre and ain older adult centre in one building, Don Welsh' had this to say: "When this committee committee was informed that an application was being made through the Canada Ontario Infrastructure program, it was our understanding this would be for seniors' activities. "Apparently, this is not the case. Turn to Page 14 Clarington councillors have voted voted to reduce the maximum number of containers for curb-side trash pick-up to four from five. The change takes effect on January January 1,1995. "I think it's a wonderful idea," said Councillor Ann Drcslinski. She noted that when she has been out and about on garbage collection days, "very few people have five garbage bags." f bnea aonea Croc s O' J Clarington animal control officers officers are investigating what they hope is just a case of "Sec you later, alligator." When the tenants of a Nash Road apartment moved out earlier this week, they left behind their five- foot alligator. The reptile was discovered by the Sheriff's Department in the basement basement of a vacant Courticc home early early Tuesday morning. It was basking under a sunlamp in a specially- constructed 10 foot by 10 foot cage, complete with water and plenty of live fish. The Sheriff notified Durham Regional Regional Police, who dispatched an of ficer to the scene and contacted the Clarington Animal Control Office. Animal Control officers tire hoping hoping the tenants will return for their pet in the next few days. In the event the alligator and its owner arc not rc-unitcd, then Animat Animat Control may seek die help of agencies such as the Humane Society Society or a zoo to house the creature until until a suitable home is found. "We don't want to see any animal animal destroyed," says Fred Horvath, Facility Superintendent. Despite its comfortable surroundings, surroundings, die abandoned alligator was last reported to be "shedding crocodile crocodile tears" out of loneliness, "I don't think it will be that much of an issue with residents," Councillor Councillor Drcslinski continued. This is a way to get homeowners to participate in backyard composting, composting, states a report from Public Works Director Walter Evans. "New Ministry of the Environment Environment and Energy Regulations require require that, beginning on Jan, 1, 1995, municipalities with a population population of 5,000 or greater must have a backyard composting program. "At the present time, Durham Region Region has a backyard composting program, which includes advertising the program and selling compostcrs to Durham residents for $15, which is considerably below cost," the report report says. Other changes beginning January 1 arc: • there will be 50 street litter receptacles receptacles to replace the present 22 in Bowmanville, Orono and Newcastle Newcastle Village; • mral residents will be required to put garbage out on die same side of die road as their mailboxes; • white goods (large household appliances such as refrigerators) will only be picked up on the last collection of die month in the rural areas; and • Browning-Ferris Industries (die municipality's garbage pick-up contractor) contractor) will be required to supply and deliver to each householder a calendar providing information on regular and holiday pick-up dates, and special pick-ups for Christmas trees. Service for apartment buildings is also discussed within the report from the Public Works Department. "The annual single fee for apartment apartment buildings of six units or more will be discontinued and the apartment apartment building owners will be required required to make their own arrangements arrangements for garbage collection." The reduction in bags and other services is to make the system more cost-effective. z Library Program Produces Readers" Two Clarington Paralympic Athletes Seek Medals in World Championship ... Page 7 Kids Learn Basics of Pet Care ... Page 1, Sec. 2 The Stork Market Report BUHKK - It's a Hoy! TALSMA - It's » Hoy! mums-it's a nirii TAX - It's it Girl I ♦ ***♦. See Page 14 TODD - It's a Hoy! Total This Year Boys 66 Girls 55 AREHOllSF ' m.wWX EVERYDAY DISCOUNT PRICES zZi King's?,W. 728-4601 Oshnwa S) Shop the Rest Buy from the Best! flEZuSBOSSBM bam Your local General Motors dealer for the past 25years. 1GG King SI, E, Tolophono G23-3306 (TO -C3) PRESTON We Move U! 623-4433 Bowmanville