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Y Famous "Flying Scotsman" Was Her Dad FEATURE.. , • Section % Page 1 Clarington Green Gaels Begin $40/000 Fundraiser o Section % Page 3 Section 2 Z Page 2 ■/vZW Mayor Warns of $ 150 Hike in Tax Provincial Downloading Blamed by Laura J. Richards Staff Writer Clarington's mayor predicts local residents will feel a pinch in their wallets worth up to at least $150, thanks to the provincial government's downloading program. "Taxes could go up $150 per average household," Mayor Diane Hamre told The Statesman following the Monday, Dec. 15, Council meeting. She said the municipality is "being penalized" for all the cuts it has made in the past. They must try do so again to cope with the so-called revenue-neutral changes in provincial funding. "There's no fat here. We've already cut the meat off the bone," Mayor Hamre said. "Other municipalities may have some, but we don't." The thing that really upsets the mayor is that "the numbers don't gel and this isn't revenue neutral...and there's no support numbers on how they derived these figures," she said. Mayor Hamre indicated that she is furious with Premier Harris' tactics to cut spending at the provincial level by saying, 'we need to cut spending.' "And then they cut us by downloading to us," the Clarington Mayof remarked. Continued on Page 3; Clarington's Community Newspaper Since 1854 A Janl&n'ùblishmg Loinmunity Newspaper Wednesday, December 17, 1997 143rd Year Issue 50 70tf + G.S. T. - 75tf Animal Advisory Committee Continues Clarington's Animal Advisory Committee's mandate has been extended for the duration of this council's term. Committee chair Todd Hoffman told councillors on Monday night, Dec. 15, since the first meeting meeting held by the committee committee on Dec; 12, 1996, it has been busy with creating creating a logo, working on a mission ' statement, arranging fundraisers, holding an open house, and devising programs for the Animal Shelter. Hoffman said, "on May 10, we held an open house in what will be the new animal shelter. One thousand people attended even with inclement weather and we raised over $700. On Sept. 20, the we held a Clarington Animal Day at the Bowmanville Zoo Day and raised approximately approximately $600." The members of the committee, he said, "appreciate the opportunity opportunity to provide practical input concerning the proposed proposed revisions to the Works Building, soon to be the new shelter, and everyone is anxiously ■ awaiting the start of the renovations." The committee arranged a discount partnership partnership with many local vets to reduce cost of spaying or neutering animals animals adopted from the shelter by $25. The program program began Oct. 1. Members of the committee committee have already begun to plan for 1998's special events. Another goal is to develop a proposal regarding a comprehensive comprehensive animal care and control control by-law which would include topics such as micro-chipping and permanent permanent licenses. Former Mayor To Municipal by Laura J. Richards Staff Writer The former mayor of Newcastle (now Clarington) has been Orono Armoury Will be Sold The Orono Armoury will be sold to Apogee Productions for a price tag of $88,400.. A report from Clarington's Property Manager, Fred Horvath, notes the company which has been leasing lire property property since 1995 has requested that its option to buy be processed. However, prior to buying buying the property, the company company wanted a couple of items worked out. These included permission to use the septic tank located on the abutting Orono Town Hall property, but only used by Orono Armoury, and a discharge of an old mortgage which is registered registered on the title to the property. In Horvath's report it is stated that "the municipality municipality will grant an easement to the purchaser until a sanitary sewer system is available. The cost of maintaining, repairing and replacing the septic tank will be borne by the purchaser." purchaser." In regards to the mortgage mortgage registered on the title, Horvath's report states a search "has disclosed a mortgage to secure $3,600 plus interest which was made in 1954 by the former former Township of Clarke as mortgagor with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada represented represented by the Minister of Defense acting through the Crown Assets Disposal Corporation. The mortgage mortgage matured in 1955." Funds from the sale of the property will go to the Building Maintenance and Improvement Reserve Fund rather than the Reserve for Municipal Acquisitions of Real Property Fund. The money will be used for maintenance maintenance and improvement projects in buildings owned by Clarington. RIDE 31 Drivers Twenty five drivers have been slapped with 12-hour licence suspensions and six people were charged with exceeding the legal blood/alcohol limit during the third week of Durham RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere program) December 8th to 14th. Durham Regional Police stopped 7,050 vehicles at roadside spotchecks this past week in Clarington, Pickering, Oshawa, Whitby, Sctigog and Ajax. In addition to the above offenses, police laid six other charges such as, possession of narcotics, driving under suspension and breach of probation. ; During the same: period, five other impaired drivers were arrested and charged by' officers on regular patrols. •. > Since the holiday RIDE program began in Durham on November 28th, a total of 24,475 vehicles have been stopped and 426 roadside breath tests were given. Police have issued a a total of 75 12-hour suspensions and charged 31 drivers with driving; while over the legal blood alcohol level. Fifteen drivers were also arrested by regular patrols. ' . j doing a bit of damage control control since Oshawa Mayor Nancy Diamond told those at the inaugural Regional Council meeting that Marie Hubbard had been appointed the chair of the Ontario Municipal Board. She has, in fact, been appointed to the OMB. But she will serve as a member of the board, not its chairman. "I was so embarrassed when I found out," Hubbard told the Statesman Monday as she recalled how the Oshawa mayor had inadvertently promoted her to the Chairmanship. The OMB is a proving cial tribunal to which individuals individuals or organizations can appeal decisions made by municipal councils. As for the'appointment, Hubbard said with a smile, "I was just thrilled." Hubbard noted that she considered it was time to do something ' which would enable her to use the skills and knowledge she has gained from her time on local and regional councils and in the plan-! ning committees of the; two levels of local govern-; ment. "I submitted my; resumé in mid-September,; made application and then: had my interview appoint-! ment with the Secretariat' of the province," she 1 recalled. ; Hubbard says the: appointment means that she now has "an awesome responsibility" as a member member of the board. Hubbard says she is "going to enjoy the challenges," challenges," They will take her across the province, as there is a lot of travelling. Comedy Calls Doreen Carpenter entertained members of the Moovin' and Groovin' seniors' club in Bowmanville last week during their "Christmas Special" celebration, celebration, She captivated the audience with her humour and her songs -- both comic and those that were on the serious side. STATESMAN'S HOLIDAY SCHEDULE -- With Christmas falling on Thursday, there are a few adjustments to our publication schedule to ensure the pre-Christmas paper is delivered on time and make certain our staff get some well-deserved holidays. So, the Wednesday edition of The Statesman will be published a day early -- - on Tuesday, Dec. 23rd. Our sister paper, Tire Independent, will be printed by Wednesday, with delivery on or before Dec. 27th. The Holiday Greetings edition appears in these editions. The deadline for classified and display advertising to appear in either The Independent or The Statesman next week will be this Friday, December 19th, at four p.m. HELP THE YOUTH CENTRE -- The Clarington Youth Centre, in Bowmanville, needs your assistance in acquiring furniture, electronics and other items for the Centre which is set to open early next year. If you can make a donation, please call Andrew Massey at 623-6814 for further information. STUFF A BUS -- The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #178. Bowmanville will have a bus parked in their parking lot at 109 King St„ E. from 7 a.m. December 20 to 7 p.m. They would like non-perishable non-perishable food items to help stuff the bus for the Bowmanville Salvation Army Food Bank and Christmas baskets for the needy. Come one and all to the Legion parking lot and help fill the bus with food. BAND PLAYS ON -- Seems as though the controversy over the Salvation Army bands and carollers visiting Oshawa General Hospital on Christmas Day has been resolved. In a joint statement, the hospital and Salvation Army said the Salvation Army's Christmas visits will take place as usual. The hospital has apologized to the Salvation Army for the misunderstanding about the traditional visit which includes a tour of many wards on Christmas Day and a visit on Sunday, Dee. 21, to sing and deliver "Sunshine Bags." BACK TO BETHLEHEM -- The St. Paul's United Church invites the entire community to visit their "Living Nativity" taking place Sunday, December 21st; Monday, December 22nd; and Tuesday, December 23rd. The re-enactment of the first Christmas takes place outdoors, in front of St. Paul's Church (178 Church St„ Bowmanville.) The program, which includes community carol-singing, and live animals animals for the stable scene, begins at 7:30 p.m, This is an annual tradition tradition for the St, Paul's United Church and it's always a moving experience. experience. HAPPY TRAILS GROUP FINDS A HOME -- We learned earlier in the month that the Happy Trails Cancer Support Group has found a new meeting place for 1998. They appealed through The Statesman for an alternative to their room at the Lions Centre, since the Centre will be undergoing some renovations shortly. St, John's Anglican Church will be the new home for the Happy Trails Group, beginning at 10 a.m. on January 6th. Shop the Rest Buy from the Best! Your local General Motors dealer for the past 25 years, 7MBn 166 King St. E. 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