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I t Sports CoiVMUN'iTY Calendar DiïORiALS PORTS, • Clarington's Community Newspaper Since 1854 • A James Publishing Community Newspaper Wednesday, February 4, 1998 144th Year Issue 5 700 + 50 G.S.T. = 750 Curfew for Youths? A night-time curfew could be the outcome for Clarington youth if the Durham Regional Police Services approve the possibility of such a by-law. On Monday afternoon, Councillor Troy Young asked that the municipal Clerk's Department-contact the police for their input on such a by-law.. He also asked that the Committee to Assist Youth and the three local Business Improvement Areas be contacted contacted as well as other municipalities that have placed cur fews on their young people. Each of these groups will be asked for advice. Young explained there are some local residents who are concerned that the loitering by-law is ineffective. "I don't believe it (a curfew) is the solution," he told councillors. "But, let's look for information and sec if we can do anything in the future." He asked that the findings be referred to Clarington's councillors. Lishmans Will Leave If Rezoning Denied by Laura J. Richards Staff Writer Bear- TJ Casey (right) his parents, Debi and Jerry, and friend Sean Mitchell (left) used the latest snowfall to sculpt a momma bear tucking in her baby bear with a bedtime story. The snowy bears on Orchard Park Drive in Bowmanville were quite a sight, and had motorists slowing down to take a closer look. -photo by Lorraine Manfredo flsrasfflsaiiMBaE Clarington's chance to be a part of the international international fashion scene could be all over if the Lishmans don't get permission to proceed with their Clarington project. Bill Lishman told a public meeting on Monday, Feb. 2, "if this (rezoning) does not go through, we're out of here." He was representing his wife's company, Paula Lishman International, during a meeting of Clarington's planning committee. So, it's back to the Planning Department for a(l the comments made bf 23 people dliVing the three and one-half hour session which aired opposing views on the proposed fur garment factory and design studio. The facility is to be located on 20.54 hectares of property north of Taunton Road, west of Lcskard Road. On Monday morning and afternoon, 17 people voiced their opposition to the proposal to rezone a former gravel pit and landfill landfill site to a Rural Employment Area. Currently, the property is zoned as Agricultural (A) and Environmental Protection lands. Kendal area resident El va Reid and many of those in opposition to the proposed location told councillors, there is plenty of industrial land for this project and said agricultural agricultural land must be protected. Reid noted agriculture is this area's largest industry, industry, bringing millions of dollars a year. "We have the largest agricultural community from Toronto to the Quebec border, and we have never experienced a crop failure," Reid stated. She asked the councillors councillors to remember the farmland farmland which "is yours to protect and mine to use wisely." Other Clarington residents residents asked the council to think about the outdoor education centre to the south of the property and the sensitivity of the cold water habitat for many fish, including rainbow trout. The creek also serves as their spawning grounds. Dan and Rhonda Hooper asked some councillors councillors to "honour their pre-election promises of not rezoning agricultural land for this proposal." Other issues were the proposed septic system and the amount of water to Continued on page 2 Carbon Monoxide Kills 1 0% of Homes Making Residents Sick ■-- by Lorraine Manfredo Staff Writer Few homes are without smoke detectors today, but it seems the majority of homeowners are just starting to wake up to the dangers of carbon monoxide. Since the tragic deaths two weeks ago of a father and son in Toronto, who were slowly poisoned when a squirrel's squirrel's nest in the chimney trapped the toxic gas, sales of carbon monoxide (CO) detectors have gone through the roof. Local retailers found themselves selling out last week and issuing rainchccks to customers. "We're swamped with requests," said Lorraine Chin of Home Hardware. "A lot of people arc buying two -- one to put on each level." Jennifer Sexton, public relations manager for Canadian Tire, said several stores in the Greater Toronto Area noticed a definite increase in sales of CO detectors after the recent fatalities appeared on the news. "The demand initially started in the Toronto area but we weren't surprised to see it extend out a little further Work to Include Asbestos Removal Nursery Kids Moved For Construction by Lorraine Manfredo Slaff Wriler About 45 nursery school children will be moved to a new location when contractors begin work at the former Lions Centre in Bowmanville. The Beech Avc building, purchased by the municipality municipality in December to be used as an Older Adults' Centre, is slated for renovations this month. The project will include the removal of asbestos. A letter sent out this week to parents of nursery school children says the upcoming construction will include removing asbestos from the old hall. The part of the building that presently houses the nursery school contains no asbestos and therefore the Continued on page 2 into the province," notes Sexton. The brisk sales please Clarington Fire Prevention Officer Randy Reinert. "I'd like to see every home that has fossil fuel appliances appliances have a carbon monoxide detector." Propane, oil, and natural gas heating systems all have potential to produce carbon monoxide, as do wood stoves and idling autos. "There is a greater potential for risk today than 10 or 20 years ago because our houses are so much more airtight," airtight," explains Reincrt. It is estimated that one out of ten homes has carbon monoxide at levels high enough to affect the health of the occupants. Right now, the law is clear on smoke detectors. Because people were not changing batteries, all new homes built in Ontario must have smoke detectors on each floor electrically interconnected. Reinert notes Continued on page 3 World Backyard Ball Hockey Champs Although the bodies may be getting older, the spirit is still strong among the participants of the World Backyard Hockey Championships held on Saturday at the Strikes' Beech Avenue Ice Palace. With many of the original combatants forced into retirement due to age and parenting responsibilities, the draft system recruited recruited a number of new players to this year's champions, the Wilsonless Marauders. Members of the winning team, pictured with their Milton's Beer and Wine Works trophies, are Larry Callahan, Kevin "Buck" Eves, Bob Strike, Spencer Spencer, and Chris Callahan. wê HOMEWARD BOUND -- John Vcldhuis was last reported in Florida and well into the final leg of his trip around North America in his most recent letter. We understand that he's completed about 11,000 kilometres kilometres and has about 5,000 to go. He's raising funds for scholarships that will help students from Haiti study in Canadian universities. If you would like to help out, contact the St. John's Anglican Church. January 21st to launch the organization. Of course, more members from the business community arc still needed. Eventually, this group will serve as Clarington's major economic development agency. In a story inside this edition, the interim Board of Trade President updates members of the Rotary Club on progress thus far. RATEPAYERS REACH MILESTONE -- The Newcastle Ratepayers Association has finished a highly successful year of operations. operations. In the coming year, they hope to address a number of concerns, including re-planting trees on King St„ policing in the village, improvements to Foster Creek Park and installing gates at the Bond Head Cemetery. A letter to the editor in today's edition outlines further details of the organization's work to date. They have 91 members. MARATHON MEETING -- Nobody keeps track of these kinds of things, but the Clarington planning committee meeting on Monday must have set some kind of record. The matter under consideration was the Lishman rezoning proposal. Discussions lasted three and one- half hours and included 23 speakers for and against the concept. The topic now goes to municipal staff for a review. After that, the whole process will, no doubt, be repeated, But, this time, Clarington Council will need to make a decision. WRONG BROTHER -- A caption appearing under a photo in last week's Statesman incorrectly identified one of the BIA members making making donations to the Durham College Creating Futures Campaign. In fact, the man in the photo was Ron Hooper, and not his bother, Dan. Our apologies for this mix-up. STRENGTH IN NUMBERS - The newly-formed Board of Trade has recruited over 100 businesses since a successful meeting held RUDE NOISES -- It wasn't the length of the meeting that caused the public address system in the Clarington Council Chambers to sputter Monday. It seems as though the cause was some water splashed on a microphone switch by one of the councillors who was pouring a glass of water. The councillor, no doubt, prefers to remain anonymous. The mishap made it more difficult than usual to understand proceedings in the Council Chambers. And the noises made by the faltering system were a little on the rude side! La*s,j Shop the Rest Buy from the Best! Your local General Molars dealer , for the past 2G years, , 25*1 166 King St, E. f.Mtk Tolophone 623-3396 James Publishing COMPANY LIMITED Printing Professionals Since 1854 Telephone: 623-3303 62 King St. West Bowmanville Bowmanville's Movers for 50 Years. 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