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Highway Centre Employs 200 NEWS. o V BHS Salutes Ontario Scholars ,pg. % 1 Sheldon Kennedy Rolls Into Town SPORTS.. -pg-13 arington's Community Newspaper Since 1854 • A James Publishing Community Newspaper Wednesday, July 8, 1998 144th Year Issue 24 700 + 50 G.S.T. 750 Goat Clicker, the goat who was ordered out of Bowmanvillc, has found a homc-away-from-homc. Karen Puk, who adopted adopted the animal and raised it for the past three months, says she's taken the pet to Orono Jungle Cat World where owners Wolf and Chris Close have agreed to look after her. In fact, Clicker is so well trained that she's being used in the zoo camp program where kids can get better acquainted with the animal kingdom. Puk says she can't afford the maximum fine of $5,000 mentioned by the municipality's by-law enforcement officers if she failed to get the goat off her Bowmanvillc property. She doesn't disagree with the by-law that prevents urban residents keeping farm animals. But, she docs believe people who are merely trying to do a good turn for an animal should have some relief from the regulations, especially especially if the animal in question is not causing any problems. "I don't disagree with the by-law. I just wish they had a little more compassion compassion for people's feelings feelings and people who have looked after an animal in need," she explains. She adds although the goat lias found a new place to board, Clicker is still her pet and she plans to take the goal to her property in the country every chance she gets. She also says she appreciates the support her friends and neighbours gave her on the issue. Lishman Proposal Clears First Hurdle Paula Lishman International has received approval from a committee of Clarington Council to establish a new headquarters for its fur fashion business near Orono. The committee recommended approval of the site north of Taunton Rd. in a near-unanimous vote on Monday, The matter now goes to Clarington Council for final approval and must also be endorsed by the Durham Region. The decision is Perfect weather, good food and an opportunity to have Canadian flags 1 painted on your face! What more could anybody want at a Canada Day celebration? Paige Sheppard and Laura Tansley are shown above at the Canada Day events at the Bowmanvillc Museum July 1st. The program included races, music, a magic show, the singing of O'Canada at noon and flags everywhere. Parents Object to School Boundaries Courtice parents say they don't understand why the public school board has decided some students in the neighbourhood of the new Lydia Trull Elementary School won't be able to attend that school when it opens in the fall. For various reasons, 22 .students are being sent to several different schools rather than the new building building which they had been Region Rejects GTA Mega-Board If a new mega-board is established to co-ordinate municipal government in the Greater Toronto Area, it won't have the support of Durham Region councillors. Regional council voted almost unanimously on June 30, to reject the concept of a Greater Toronto Services Board. A resolution passed 21-1 by regional council claims that the board will be, in form and function, "another level of government in the GTA." Durham's elected officials also called for a moratorium moratorium on further provincially-initiatcd municipal change and restructuring proposals "to allow municipalities time to deal with recent provincial initiatives." Councillors also fear that, although all Toronto area municipalities will be represented on the GTSB, it's Toronto that will hold the power. "This is a Toronto- dominated, Toronto-controlled agenda," argued Councillor Brian Nicholson. "I can't, find any constituents constituents in my area who think it's a good thing to get sucked into paying Toronto's bills. Scugog Mayor Doug MolTatt pointed out that although the GTA has $585 million worth of annual agricultural. agricultural. production -- a figure larger than the output of PEI, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia -- the report makes no mention whatsoever of agriculture. Mayor Diane Hamrc said the latest draft of the GTSB proposal is more palatable than earlier ones because it gives each municipality a voice and allows for a review after three years. Nevertheless, she also voted against the resolution. She said the GTSB is being imposed because it would take responsibility for matters once handled by the Province of Ontario. "Someone has to co-ordinate and do all the things they (the Province of Ontario) used to." looking forward to attending. attending. Bill Pearce is one of the parents affected by the boundary decision. He notes that his daughter, who will be going into grade one, will travel by bus to the Courtice South School. That trip will be necessary even though her house is 62 feet from the Lydia Trull School. Lydia Trull School has been twinned with Courtice South. But, boundaries set by school administration mean nobody in the community immediately surrounding Lydia Trull school can attend the nearby school until grade two. On the other hand, some students from more distant neighbourhoods neighbourhoods will be attending attending Lydia Trull School for grades JK to 1. "There's no excuse for not letting the kids walk to this school," said Pearce. He adds that if the board's decision isn't overturned this year, he hopes it can be changed in the future. "Some of the parents have gotten awfully angry," he said. Karen Marth, another concerned parent, notes that some students who had been attending Courtice South for many years as out-of-boundary students have been told they will have to change schools this fall because the board is enforcing the boundaries now that a new sister school has been built. Among, the students no longer eligible to. attend Lydia Trull School arc those who were formerly. Continued on page 2 also subject to an appeal process, which means it could be referred to the Ontario Municipal Board. Clarington councillors backed the project despite objections from 629 groups and individuals who commented to the Clarington planning department. A total of 121 citizens expressed support for the project. "The Department has never received such a huge volume of submissions related to one development proposal," said Clarington's • planning department in a report before the committee. In approving the proposed proposed 2,500 square metre fur garment manufacturing and design facility, Clarington councillors closed the door on any other form of manufacturing manufacturing at the site. An amendment amendment introduced by Councillors John Mutton and Charlie Trim removed wording that described the location as a prestige employment use and specified specified that only fur garment manufacturing or garment manufacturing would be permitted. "I think it closes a loophole that would otherwise otherwise exist," said Councillor Mutton. He was referring to residents' concerns concerns that the site could include other manufactur- Continued on page 2 Charges Laid in Abduction Durham Regional Police arrested two men at gunpoint last Thursday night and later charged them in connection connection with the abduction and robbery of a Courtice jeweller. Police said members of thb Robbery Unit stopped a car bearing stolen licence plates on a plaza lot at- King St. W. and Park Rd. In Oshawa. The suspects had to be dragged from the car through a smashed window. window. Both men were wanted wanted in connection with the June 21 abduction and robbery of a 44-year-old Willowdale man who had been attacked in his underground garage and forced into the trunk of his car. The man was driven driven around for five to six hours before being taken to the Courtice Flea Market where he operates operates a jewellery stall. The victim managed to set off a burglar alarm after his captors broke into the flea market Continued on page 2 NOW PLAYING IN THE PARK -- This Thursday night's featured entertainment at Rotary Park is The Pine Ridge Brass. This quintet comprised of two trumpets, French horn, trombone, and tuba, plays classical, contemporary, baroque, Broadway numbers, marches, opera and pop compositions. And there arc opportunities for their talented soloists to display their skills. Sounds like a concert you won't want to miss. The performance starts at 7 p.m. Admission is free, thanks to the generosity of businesses who sponsor these events, Martin Gerrits & Sons and Morris Funeral Chapel are the sponsors of this performance. performance. The concerts continue, rain or shine, for the remainder of the Lange's will supply a Kodak single-use camera for only $5 to the first 100 families. They'll also process the film from those 100 cameras at a 50 per cent discount. So, there's no excuse for missing out on this contest. Also, the top 25 pictures will be eligible for a $250 draw prize. There's an article and advertisement on page 5 listing further details. summer. MAKING THE CUT -- There was some good-natured banter between MPP John O'Toole and Mayor Diane Hamrc over who should wield the knife to cut the Canada Day cake at the Orono Park last week. Naturally, it was suggested that the provincial government BLOOD DONOR CLINIC -- Blood donations are especially important in the summer months, when vacations stop some donors from giving. And yet, the need is as great as it ever was. Next Wednesday, July 15th, you are reminded to give the Gift of Life at the Rchoboth Christian Reformed church on Seugog Rd., in Bowmanvillc. Hours are 12:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. BELIEVE IT OR NOT -- Last week, we did a story on a Bowmanvillc grandmother whose name somehow was put on the „. „ . - mailing list for an x-rated catalogue. Kac Piper says the same day our is quite accomplished in making cuts. The last we saw ot them, the art j c ] c appeared, she also received a card congratulating her on the mayor and MPP were taking turns slicing and doling out the treats in uj rt | 1 of - her an d offering a free gift consisting of a copy of a par- the'true spirit of provincial - and municipal co-operation. If only the two levels of government got along that well all the time. Carol Shepherd, wife of MP Alex Shepherd, stood in for her husband at the Canada Day celebration. He was attending a ceremony in Port Perry for folks who wanted to rc-affirm their vows of Canadian citizenship. All in all, it was a fantastic Canada Day, with big crowds at all the special special events and picturc-pcrfcct weather. GET THOSE CAMERAS ROLLING! -- The "Day in the Life of Clarington" photo contest starts in just one week. Space docs not permit permit a complete list of details here, However, you can call the Town Hall or the Tourism Office at 623-3379 for all the information. Lange's Foto Source is providing a Kodak' DC 25 digital camera as first prize. That's a $400 value, lit conjunction with the contest, ent magazine. We'd be interested in hearing of any other accounts from our readers about unusual unsolicited mail they've received. Give us a call with your story. MAGIC CARPET -- It may not fly, but the Bowmanvillc Library is certainly pleased with its new carpet. The building was closed for a few days last week in order to complete the facelift. Everybody is invited to drop by and see the results. FISH FOR FREE -- For the entire weekend, 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 10 through to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 12, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources will lift the mandatory requirement for all Canadian resident adult anglers (over age 18 and tinder age 65) to carry a licence to fish. [itwmLj Shop the Rest [a^ Buy from the Best! ^OHO/ic^ 0UICKL7D. ^ Your local General Motors dealer _____ for the past 25 years. rEtiTi 166 King St, E. f.H* Tolophono 623-3396 liSZS James Pub COMPANY LIMITED Printing Professionals Since 1854 Téléphona: 623-3303 62 King St, West Bowmanvillc Bowmanville's Movers for 50 Years. 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