VÆSp// îË&ÆèŒMU mwm' i^ISS '"""-Va- Eagles Exit Playoffs Page 7, Section B Shawn Bicklc, of Bowmanville, got a pleasant surprise when his parents wanted him to run a wire up through the basement's crawl space to another room. While down in the crawl space, he discovered several old bottles, including a small, clear bottle from J. Higginbotham & Son Druggists, Bowmanville, which he is holding. The bottle from the druggists is dated 1894. Shawn found the bottles scattered underneath some of the bricks in the crawl space last month. He has donated his find to the Bowmanville Museum. IX ' Clarington's Community Newspaper Since 1854 A James Publishing Community Newspaper Wednesday, March 5, 1997 143nd Year Issue 9 70c + 5c G.S.T. = 75c by Lorraine Manfredo Staff Writer It's not fair to say the federal government is the "last hold-out" in a plan to bring a $10 billion experimental experimental fusion lab to Darlington, says MP Alex Shepherd. The federal representative for Durham Riding was responding to a question from Rotarian Jim Schell, during a speaking engagement at the local service club on Thursday, February 27th. "It's very easy for the municipality municipality to say get on with it," but taxpayers taxpayers must remember it is their money they would be gambling on the success of the experiment, Shepherd said. The idea of a fusion lab became public three years ago when a committee committee with the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) identified Canada as one possible site for a multinational multinational lab. The Darlington Nuclear Generating Station or the Bruce nuclear development site are the two possible Canadian locations for the ITER lab. While proponents of the Darlington site point to the creation of thousands of construction jobs and other highly-specialized jobs for the area over the 30-year life of the project, their dreams won't get off the ground without a $1 billion commitment from the Canadian government. Under the ITER proposal, Canada would put up $1 billion dollars dollars in return for a combined $10 billion from other partner countries, among them the European Union, Japan and Russia. "The issue that concerns the federal federal government is the financial risk," Shepherd said. Expensive energy projects of the past such as the Alberta tar . sands and the Hibernia oil fields "have all been disasters," and one of the reasons reasons Canadians pay such high taxes, he added. "The federal government wants some assurance that half way into the project our partners will not disappear disappear " and leave Canada holding the bag to finish construction and then decommission the site 30 years down the road, he said. Russia's struggling economy gives Shepherd an added reason for caution, since that county is supposed supposed to put up nearly a third of the foreign investment. There is no assurance this is going to generate any new energy sources, he added and pointed out Canada has a long term commitment commitment to fission, not fusion. "England has backed away from their fusion program and the United States has downgraded their own budget in this area." he noted. While Shepherd concedes the project could be a great generator of jobs and provide a boost for science and technology, he sees no need to abandon a business-minded approach to the proposal. Canada did not send a letter of intent by a Dec. 1996 deadline, but Shepherd says the idea remains on the drawing board. "The situation is continuing and we are still looking for answers." Camping Out Pre-schoolers Marilyn, Alèx and Steven cook up some camp food during "Heat-Wave" activities at Edna Thomson Child Care in Bowmanville last Thursday. The idea for the heat wave was a spin-off from a Caribbean theme that came up during Heritage Week. The totals have been tallied, and the scores are in. The latest municipal expense and salary figures show Clarington's mayor earned $64,894 in 1996. That takes into account Mayor Diane Hamre's position at the town hall, mileage, conferences attended, her regional pay, and her pay as the Chair of the Durham Non-Profit Housing Corporation. Mayor Hamre earned $35,005.69 as Mayor of Clarington, plus a further further $22,705.20 in remuneration and expenses at the Regional Council level. In addition, she was paid $3,120 as chair of non-profit housing housing in Durham. Other pay included reimbursement for mileage and expenses, including attending conferences. conferences. Next in line are Regional Councillor Larry Hannah who received $42,523, and Ann Dreslinski who received $41,537. Regional Councillor Carson Elliott took home $39,141. Their pay includes $15,849.60 for serving on local council, plus a further $21,840 for regional council duties. Additional pay is in the form of reimbursement for mileage and conferences or serving on other boards and committees. All regional councillors and the mayor participate in one regional committee and are appointed to various various boards. Councillors Hannah © An unknown culprit broke into the Clarington Animal Shelter sometime Saturday evening, March 1st. Police say a window was smashed to gain entry to the building. building. The only thing missing was a cat. and Elliott are with the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority and Councillor Dreslinski is with the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority. Locally, Councillor Mary Novak received $17,652, with Counciilor Pat Pingle earning $16,971 and Councillor David Scott taking home $16,269. Local councillors receive a basic salary of $15,849.60. They also earn remuneration for serving on various committees and may claim mileage and conference expenses. Councillor Scott is the only member of Clarington Council who did not submit a claim for mileage, conferences or other expenses. One-third of the basic pay of a municipal/regional council member is tax free. Municipal staff report expenses and salaries of elected officials annually. Residents "Ranting and Raving" Over Narrow Streets The mayor of Clarington doesn't want the municipality municipality to make any more mistakes mistakes when it comes to planning planning subdivision streets that are too narrow for parking. Mayor Diane Hamre told members of the General Purpose and Administration Committee the streets are so small now that "people come in ranting and raving" about them. She suggested landscaped landscaped parking lots in new subdivisions may be an answer. But, aside from discussing discussing the issue, elected officials took no further action at Monday's committee committee meeting. After a "three-hour road run on Saturday, I know it's a disaster out there," said Mayor Hamre in reference to parking woes on subdivision subdivision streets. She noted while there are some places along Bowmanvillc's historic streets that are narrow, there is no reason why today's developers have to follow yesteryear's standards. The mayor pointed out that, in some subdivisions, there arc so many cars parked on either side of the streets, it is hard to manoeuvre manoeuvre around them. Councillor Larry Hannah added,- "both adults are working, so two vehicles are automatically at the houses." He pointed out that when a teenage child gets a license, another car is added to the driveway and in,'most cases, to the streetscape, Mayor Hamre wondered out loud if it is'time to ask developers "to dedicate an area for landscaped parking lots." The . council committee did not make any formal recommendations to the Planning Department over the problem of parking in subdivisions. Four Charged With Passing Counterfeit Bills Three Oshawa residents and one Whitby resident have been arrested and charged with passing counterfeit money throughout Durham Region. Police said charges were laid last Thursday, February 27, and Monday, March 3. Detective Sgt. Ian Wootten, of the Durham Regional Police Services Major Fraud Unit, told The Canadian Statesman "there were three males and one female arrested and charged." The investigation continues into the passing of 89 bills in Durham. They included counterfeit $50s and $ 100s, along with some $20 bills. No one had been arrested and charged from Clarington as of Tuesday morning, March 4. "This is a high number of incidents, but we don't anticipate the number to increase," said Det. Sgt. Wootten. The pattern has been in the past that "a number of bills will be flooded into an area, and then we look for the number to drop," he said. Det. Sgt. Wootten added, "about one-half of the bills have been exchanged at fast food restaurants and convenience stores. The people are usually buying something small to convert the counterfeit dollars into legitimate legitimate tender." He noted that anyone with a business should be wary of $50 and $100 bills being used to buy one or two dollar items. The number of incidents in which counterfeit bills were passed in Durham reached 138 in January and February. That's already close to the total of 141 reported in 1995. However, it is still far below last year's figure of 315 counterfeit bills reported in Çurham Region. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC COMING UP -- Attention blood donors! This month, there will be a Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic at the Lions Centre on Beech Ave„ Bowmanville. It begins at 12:30 and continues to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19th. New donors are always welcome. WRONG NUMBER FOR HAPPY TRAILS GROUP -- An incorrect incorrect phone number for the "Happy Trails" People Living with Cancer Support Group was inadvertently published by The Canadian Statesman last Wednesday, February 26. The correct phone number to register for this self-help support group is 623-3691. Please ask for Kathryn Roberts. We apologize for this error. STATESMAN MENTIONED IN PIERRE BERTON BOOK -- Several readers have drawn to our attention the fact that a book review in The Canadian Statesman was briefly mentioned in Pierre Berton's recent book entitled "My Times." The author was recalling public response to his book entitled "The Smug Minority" which was published published back in the late sixties. He recalled that a reviewer in The Statesman first said he disliked the book, but later changed his mind and praised it. "Who could ask for more?" Berton writes. The comment comment appears on page 382. DOG LICENCES AT THE DOOR -- The Municipality of Clarington is bringing the sale of dog licences right to your door. The . program is expected to not only ensure more pets are licensed, but also educate the public on the merits of licencing. For example, it's far easier easier to locate a lost dog if it is wearing a proper tag. Clarington has hired a local entrepreneur to market the tags. He may be the only business business owner in Durham who doesn't mind saying his business is "going to the dogs." See our story inside on how the door-to-door licencing will work. RAVE REVIEWS -- From all reports, the Bowmanville Senior Public School production of "Oliver" was a big hit. The production -- - which was a first for the school -- involved literally hundreds of students, students, as well as staff and other volunteers. Congratulations on a job well clone by everyone. Let's hope this kind of drama production can become an annual tradition. It's a valuable learning experience and is fun for the audience, cast and crew. LIBERAL HEALTH CRITIC VISITS -- The Durham East Provincial Liberal Association will welcome Gerard Kennedy, MPP for York South and Liberal Health Critic, to a meeting this evening, (Wednesday, March 5) in Port Perry. He will address the Durham East Riding Association at their annual general meeting which commences at seven p.m. at the Kinsmen Hall. rnniL ,, ■ Cs,--1L Baarbe -- "It's a Boy" Carruthers -- "Its a Boy" Condon -- "It's a Girl" Gazley - "It's a Girl" Harness - "It's a Girl" Jackson - "It's a Girl" Lane - Cole -- "It's a Girl" McGuey -- "It's a Boy" Vànderkooi -- "It's a Boy" Tighe - Bullen -- "It's a Boy" Totals for '97 Boys 14 Girls 10 Report Shop the Rest Buy from the Best! Trr ÉLÊF Your locul Generul Motors dealer for the past 25 years, 166 King St. E. Telephone 623-3396 a mes Publish 5 " COMPANY LIMITED Printing Professionals Since 1854 Telephone: 623-3303 62 King St, West Bowmanville Bowmanville's Movers (or50 Years, Telephone 623-4433 A complete denture iery[ Telephone: 633-4473 3 Oeorge Street, BowmanyWle^j