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7 Motorcyclists Ride for Sight Bodybuilder Pumped Up Homes and Gardens p lyj j^j ^ iîl iÜli» 3 SFOsll Pg. 2 AD FEATURE Sec. B, pgs. 4-7 <> a 1 (I || j ; ; v> J _. , / \}À - Clarington's-Community Newspaper Since 1854 • z Mv4? I <$> %> ijy e-y ^ v A James Publishing Community Newspaper Wednesday, May 13, 1998 144th Year Issue 19 700 + 50 G.S.T. - 750 Varcoe Rd. Development Also Fire Demolishes Skateboard Ramp at Orono Park The skateboarding ramp in Orono's Princess Park was completely destroyed on Saturday, May 9. The $1,500 ramp, along with four picnic tables valued at $600, were destroyed by a fire believed to be set by local youths, says Inspector Ross Smith of the Clarington Community Police Office. But that was not the end of the damage, he said. The culprits also got into the clubhouse, broke the door, damaged the counter top, fridge, microwave, a clock and a chair. The inspector said those damages have been estimated at over $250. . He noted that when police arrived at the scene, the fire department had been called and extinguishing extinguishing "a large fire." Scrub-a-Dub High school rugby players Katharine Found (left) and Joanne Brathwaite put some spiff, and shine on the head custodian's car during a fund-raiser at Courtice Secondary School on the weekend. The car wash and yard sale was held to raise money for a teacher whose eight-year-old son is recovering from cancer. -Photo by Lorraine Manfredo Includes Seniors' Residence : Health Care Centre Brings 14 Doctors to Courtice by Laura J. Richards Staff Writer Blossom Time Earliest In 30 Years by Laura J. Richards Staff Writer It's believed to be the earliest apple blossom season season in 30 years. But when it arrived last week, it was still a surprise for local growers. Fred Archibald, of Archibald's Orchard and Winery, told The Statesman the one thing that they feared -- a heavy frost -- has not happened. "There has been virtually virtually no frost damage." With that in mind, both he and his wife, Sandy, arc hoping for a long growing season this year, especially with such "an even spread of blossoms." It is this even spread of blossoms that keeps bees from 22 hives swarming the orchard. While the trees were far from covered covered in honey bees, the simple hum of their wings could be heard among most branches last Friday. This is the one thing the owners of the orchard needn't worry about, ensuring their blossoms are pollinated. The cavorting cavorting bees arc supplied by a beekeeper from Omemec. Archibald did admit they have been concerned about some of the other risks involved with the early blossoming, including including frost. "We had a touch of frost last week," he said as he. pulled off a blossom from a tree. The blossom seemed healthy to this reporter's eyes, but Archibald pointed to the edges of the flower to show the crinkling the frost had done. One of the weather risks most farmers dread is hail. "It's a danger and always a possibility," Archibald noted; While some folks blame El Nino for many things, Archibald says if good wçather continues to happen, Ontario growers arc going to reap the benefits. benefits. "A long hot summer -- this could be an opportune Committee Will Lobby for 24-Hr. Courtice Fire Service Waiting years to phase in 24-hour fire protection service for Courtice is "unacceptable," says Bev Azevcdo. The Courtice resident wants the Municipality of Clarington to move quickly to bring in round-the-clock service at the fire station on Trulls Road. And she is forming a committee to keep the issue on the public agenda. Last week she presented at petition to the town containing containing over 400 signatures. The committee is the next step to getting action, she said. Azevcdo points out that her community rivals Bowmanvillc in population, and yet only the Bowmanville fire station is manned around the clock. Anyone interested in sitting on the committee or anyone wishing to share their views or experiences is asked to call Bev at 436-0835. growth season for wine makers." The heat will bring out the sweetness of the fruit, he said, as he spoke of the climate from a wine-maker's perspective.- perspective.- And it's this other side of the apple business that has been reaping awards over the past 12 months for the local winery. The first came last fall in a New Zealand based wine competition. Archibald noted that their Spice Winter Apple Wine -- a product similar to an ice wine earned a medal in "the first contest we ever entered." The wine won a silver medal. Earlier this spring at the Wine & Cheese Show in Toronto, their Sweet Apple Cherry won a Bronze Award and the Spiced Winter Apple brought in a Silver and Bronzes. The ground-breaking ceremony was held on Tuesday, May 12, for the $3 million three-storey Courtice Health Centre and the $8 million four-storey White Cliffe Terrace Ltd. Seniors' Residence. The two buildings will be located on a four-acre lot on the northeast corner of Varcoe Rd. and Hwy 2 in Courtice. Harry Horricks addressed the group gathered for the occasion, including five Clarington councillors, along with Divcrsicare and Oshawa Clinic representatives. He extended thanks of all those involved in getting this project project off the ground. Dr. Ted Monchcsky, of the Oshawa Clinic, noted that the clinic is "the largest medical group in Canada, with 70 physicians wlio have many patients in Courtice." Of those doctors, many have hospital privileges at Memorial Hospital Bowmanville, and have identified Courtice as a growth area which needs doctors. Dr. Monchcsky agrees "this is an under-serviced; area." "We arc going to give this area a first-class facility with 14 family doctors, two dentists, one optometrist, and a chiropractor," he said. "There will be after hours and weekend hours, along with diagnostic services provided here. There will be a pharmacy for patients and for those in the seniors' residence." residence." And, for those who thought it would never happen, Dr. Monchcsky observed: "We will be able to make house calls to the seniors' building." The Courtice Health Centre will have 30,000 square feet, will be fully accessible to the physically disabled Continued on page 2 Councillor Says Don't Cut Nuclear Plant Safety Zones Clarington's councillors are asking municipal staff to investigate plans to reduce the 10-kilometre safety zone around nuclear plants. Regional Councillor John Mutton brought a motion before council to support the current 10 kilometre-zone- around the power stations. Persons within that boundary! would be warned in the event of a nuclear accident. t A provincial nuclear emergency plan had proposed a: reduction in the "primary warning zone" to three kilo-; metres. Mutton asked that there be community input before implementation of the new standard. He also asked that a more detailed standard for public notification and direction be included in the new emergency plan. "I urge you to support this," Mutton said. "I won't let dollars stand in the way of public safety. I know Continued on page 2 A] IN THE PINK -- Fred Archibald shows off the beautiful beautiful while blossoms -- with a hint of pink -- in his orchard on Liberty St, N. -lEli WOULD THAT BE MUCH MOOO-SIC? -- Much Music came to J. Schwarz Livestock in Bowmanvillc on the weekend to film some of the cool cows on the premises. The Holsteins will appear in an upcoming promo. But we understand that this is not a first for the local bovines. It's actually the fourth production to be shot at J. Schwarz Livestock. In fact, some of the cows filmed on Saturday, May 9th, were veterans of an earlier promo spot for Bravo. Alan Schwarz, who helped facilitate the shoot, says the weather was gorgeous gorgeous and the cows hit their marks. "The Much Music crew were well-organized and seemed to enjoy being in the country," lie added. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC --■ The next Bowmanvillc Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic is at the Rchoboth Christian Reformed Church at 130 Scugog Rd„ on Wednesday, May 20. Hours arc 12:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. As always, new donors arc especially welcome. COOKBOOK WINNERS -- Congratulations to the following readers readers whose names were drawn in our Company's Coming cookbook contest. Each of our winners will receive the Company's Coming low- fat cookbook. They include: Wilhclmina vanBoxtel, Helen Jennings, Claire Milne, Christine Edgar, Mrs. G. Walker, Mrs. Barbara Ramsey, Maureen Tridcr, Ruth Goycttc, Lorna Lappalajncn and Gayle McLean. NUKE MEETING TONIGHT -- Don't forget the important meeting meeting this evening (Wednesday, May 13th) to discuss issues pertaining to the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. It's at Bowmanville High School from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Senior Hydro personnel will be on hand to discuss pubjic safety, environmental performance, employee safety and production performance. LIONS HOST COURTICE CARNIVAL -- The new Courtice Lions Club has a big line-up of special events this weekend during the Courtice Lions Carnival. The fun takes place Thursday, May 14th to Monday, May 18th. Special events include carnival rides and other attractions each day. There is a full slate ol entertainers Saturday on stage, commencing at 11:30 a.m, Classic cars will also be arriving at the carnival on Saturday at 10 a.m. It all takes place at the Courtice Complex on Highway Two and Courtice Rd. (With parking in the nearby Courtice Secondary School). Sec the advertisement for further details. ALMOST HOME -- John Veldhuis is close to completing his Ride Around America. At last report, he was in Washington, D.C., which means there's certainly less than 1,000 miles to go. 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