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Councillors Want Action on Radioactive Wastes Will the low level radioactive waste be taken away from the management site near Port Granby or will it stay? That is the question Clarington Councillor David Scott put to fellow-councillors on Monday morning, Jan. 6. Councillor Scott noted that the federal deadline for negotiations over finding a new site for the material has come and gone. Deep River had been touted as a host for the waste. However, negotiations were required to estab lish what Deep River would get in exchange for having the waste shipped to that Community- Community- Councillor Scott asked the councillors at the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting for an update. Replying was Clarington Mayor Diane Hamre, who said perhaps Council should prepare prepare a resolution or letter to send to the federal federal government and Deep River Council "urging "urging them to continue their discussions." Correspondence sent to them "must not be seen as taking sides," Mayor Hamre added. The 300,000 cubic metres of low level radioactive waste located at Port Granby is from the former Eldorado Nuclear Ltd. refinery refinery in Port Hope. According to previously released figures by the Clarington Community Liaison Group in October 1995, the major contaminants are thorium thorium 230, radium-226, lead 210, arsenic and uranium 238. Memorial Hospital Welcomes First Baby Of 1997 See Page 16 1k m Clarington's Community Newspaper Since 1854 A James Publishing Community Newspaper Super Jail? Not in Clarington, MPP Says by Laura J. Richards Staff Reporter As far as the MPP for Durham East knows, there has been no move by the Ontario Realty Corporation to purchase land in Clarington for a GTÀ super-jail. John O'Toole told The Canadian Statesman he believes speculation regarding a Clarington location for a super-jail to serve up to 1,000 prisoners is unfounded. O'Toole adds he is "aware that lancl^has been studied by the Ministry." He says there were probably a few locations in Durham Region "under consideration." consideration." But, nothing has been decided decided for this area. He noted he would "have difficulties difficulties with choosing Clarington as a site for the super-jail." He cited Clarington's status as a high- growth area as being one of the reasons the institution should be located elsewhere. O'Toole noted that in his riding, BLOOD DONOR CLINIC -- The Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic in Bowmanville is set for next. Wednesday, January 15th, at the Lions Centre on Beech Ave. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Your donation is all the more important in view of the critical blood shortage which has been experienced recently. New donors are welcome. And, if you're not a new donor, this should serve as advance notice of the i next clinic. ON A LIGHTER NOTE -- 1997 is looking bright so far. At least at the four corners of Bowmanville. Downtown Business Improvement Area insiders were pleased to report that the Christmas tree at the Bank of Montreal was still twinkling at full strength as of Sunday, January 5th. In previous years, the tree had been hit by vandals vandals stealing the bulbs. DBIA elves had stocked up with spare bulbs this season, but not a single bulb has been stolen. They're taking this as an early sign of a very bright new year. We hope they're right. PIPING IN THE HAGGIS -- Our thanks to organizers of the upcoming Robbie Burns Night for treating the Statesman staff to a lunch of roast beef and haggis on Monday. Last year, ; Rick James wondered in a column exactly what haggis was made.-of and he received a recipe for the traditional Scottish dish. This year,, we had a chance to sample the real thing. It was piped to our office with with due ceremony, just before noon. This will be the ninth year the Purple Hill Orange Lodge has hosted a Robbie Burns Night, in honor of Scotland's most famous bard. Robbie Burns Night is Saturday, January 25th, at the Baseline Community Centre. For tickets, tickets, call 623-3521 or 623-2405. You'll enjoy not only the dinner and the traditional Address to the Haggis, but also, a dance. By the way, the haggis is quite tasty. You might compare it to a somewhat spicy meatloaf. But our eyes are still watering from the five-alarm, industrial-strength industrial-strength horseradish that accompanied the roast beef. Now that's how horseradish is meant to taste! NAME CHANGE -- Clarington has gone through another name change...but it won't affect as many people this time around. Those impacted by the name change live along Sommerscales Dr. in Bowmanville. The municipality has dropped one of the double 'm's' in the address. Therefore, the street will now be spelled Somerscales. Apparently, a glitch occurred when the Region of Durham approved the name as Sommerscales and the incorrect spelling went unnoticed -- until recently. But now we're curious over the historical significance of the Somerscales name. We should know who the street was named after, but we're drawing a blank so far. Can anybody out there provide further information? The Stork Market Report Alton - "It's a Boy" Hartwell - "It's a Boy" Hebert - "It's a Boy" Minicola - "It's a Girl" Snoek - "It's a Boy" Usher - "It's a Girl" Young - "It's a Boy" Totals for 1997 Boys 5 Girls 2 Wenesday, January 8, 1997 143nd Year Issue 1 70? + 50 G.S.T. = 750 which covers a large area, including including a part of Manvers Township, many of those who work in the Lindsay Jail, the two Peterborough jails and at Millbrook, are his constituents. constituents. A super-jail for the GTA would have a large catchment area, he said. Millbrook, which currently has a provincial jail holding up to 200 prisoners, could be in the running for the new facility. O'Toole noted the people of Millbrook are "used to having a jail nearby." It would be a location worth spending more time considering considering because it is zoned for such a facility, already, the MPP said. A provincial prison would house offenders who are serving time for offences which have brought them sentences no longer than two years less a day. The super-jail will be electronically electronically monitored and more efficient, efficient, MPP O'Toole said. jifls* f ® , 6 Ï ® î 1 -« t f 9E5S ¥ -, - av ' iv ! / The Purple Hill Orange Lodgcmclivered a piping hot haggis to The Statesman staff on January 6th. Piper Bill Sinclair clears the way along King Street for haggis-bearers Doug Delaney and John Weslover (rear). The spicy mix of oatmeal, suet and meats is traditionally served on January 25th to mark the birthday birthday of well-loved 18th-century Scottish poet, Robbie Burns. For the past nine years, the Purple Hill Lodge has been hosting the Robbie Burns Night celebration in Bowmanville. -- photo by Lorraine Manfredo Clarington Sets Costs for Births And Deaths Clarington is proving it -- death and user fees are the only sure things in life. Municipal councillors are proceeding proceeding with a recommended $25 fee to register a birth in the municipality municipality and to issue a birth certificate. certificate. It will also cost $25 to issue a burial permit. A report to Monday's General Purpose and Administration Committee from the Clerk's Department states even though these fees are new, the marriage licence fee of $75 is not. The new fees are to compensate the municipality in providing the services. Last year, there were 410 births recorded in Ciarington, along with 286 deaths and 179 marriages. It is noted that Memorial Hospital Bowmanville and all three local funeral directors "have been contacted and have not expressed a problem with the implementation of these new fees." Courtice Plaza Clears Planning Hurdle by Laura J. Richards Staff Reporter With 1997 just off the mark, Courtice is already becoming a hotbed of commercial development in Clarington. On Monday, Jan. 6, Clarington's Planning Committee approved the construction of a 1,341 square metre (14,429 square foot) plaza. The bylaw bylaw approving the development will be examined examined and voted upon at the next Clarington council meeting Monday, Jan. 13. The subject property is located north of Hwy 2, across the street from the Harvey's/Swiss Chalet restaurants. The almost two-acre property will have the parking out front, with the storefronts visible from the road, said Randy Jeffery of Birchdale Investments Ltd. Jeffery noted, "it is our intent to conform with the new Official Plan." When asked about the number of drive-in restaurants planned for the site, Jeffery told councillors "there could be one or two drive- throughs." During the public meeting regarding the development, Bridle Court resident Judy Campbell noted her concern with a "hamburger alley" scheme for the development. She said she accepts the land being zoned for commercial use, but wants to ensure the development development is of high quality. Campbell said the property owners on Bridle Court "have got some pretty expensive properties. properties. So I hope this council takes into consideration consideration our concerns. We would like something nice and as good- looking as possible." She was also concerned about the amount of traffic that could be generated by the new plaza. During the committee's discussion on the approval of the plaza, it was noted that the traffic traffic along Hwy 2 will most certainly be impacted by the development. However, until traffic warrants it, traffic lights will not be installed, said Councillor Larry Hannah. Clarington councillors are recommending that Durham Region monitor traffic at this location location on a regular basis. Mayor Hamre suggested "monitoring twice a year" to see if signals are warranted. Alternatively, if there is a lot of traffic, but the Durham Region does not agree that a set of signal lights is needed, "we could end up paying for it ourselves," Mayor Hamre' said. e by Lorraine Manfredo Staff Reporter A major building expansion now underway at 222 King Street East should wrap up early this summer. The Bowmanville Professional Building, which presently houses the offices of several medical practitioners, practitioners, is getting a whole new storey, a new roof, as well as extensive extensive upgrades to the interior and exterior. Architect J. Reg. Freclhy said: "the clinic is essentially doubling its present capacity. New doctors arc coming and \yc're making space available for them." The third floor will offer an additional additional 7,400 square feel. New offices will encircle a central shared reception reception area to maximize the available space. A new elevator at the front of the building will improve access for the public. The original flat roof from the I960's is being traded for a sloping metal roof in slate grey "to be more sensitive to its surrounding urban context," explains Freethy. f $ Architect's Rendering of renovations to the Bowmanville Professional Building. A new third floor will bo added, almost doubling tho building's capacity. The expansion has been in the planning stages since June of '96. Solina-based Gerr Construction started work three weeks ago and is expected to complete the job by June '97. All offices will remain open throughout the construction period and there will be no disruption to patient services. Occupants of the building include two dentists, a sleep clinic, an anesthetist, anesthetist, and a number of general practitioners. practitioners. The existing clinic pharmacy is also being expanded, Freethy adds, and there will be upgrades to the stairs and front lobby as well as modernized finishes for the floor, walls, and ceiling ceiling in the public areas. J. R. Freethy is a Bowmanville- based architect who is currently working on a number of projects in Durham, including a restaurant in Bowmanville and a school expansion in Pickering. Harrison [CSSOJ Specialists In Heating and Air Conditioning SALES • SERVICE • INST 350 Lake Road, Bowmanville ■ 623-5516 Shop the Rest Buy from the Best! Your local General Motors dealer for the past 25 years. _ 1G6 King St, E, f.jSth Tolopliono 023-3396 vSjjjjS Canadian Tire presents Automotive Rustproofing from $49.99 Tho now Cleon, Clear Otlorloss Solution tor nwlal proloctlon. "3Tm i Bowmatwllle's Movers for 50 Years. 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