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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 4 Jul 1984, p. 1

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ovide ' Clear Vision 9 ULJ * S BOÜLIB Sun Visors intei**~~- S457J] : / ; O Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard is predicting an upsurge in the number of new houses built in the Town of Newcastle this year. "I am convinced we are going to see more housing development here in the next 12 months than we have seen in the last few years," Mayor Rickard observed at a meeting meeting of the general purpose and administration administration committee Tuesday. He said after the meeting that he expects the town to have an additional additional 100 to 200 housing units starting starting this fall. Most of the activity will be in Courtice and Bowmanville, he added. The town's most recent building progress report shows that building permits were granted to $1,451,030 worth of development in all categories during the month of May. That represents an increase of approximately approximately $200,000 above the value of permits granted in May of 1983. Mayor Rickard stated that he doesn't foresee any massive development development in a single area, but added that growth will occur in the estate-type residential housing market in Courtice as well as in the Bowmanville urban area. In predicting a modest housing boom, Mayor Rickard added that there appears to be an improvement improvement in the economy and more confidence. confidence. He adds that residents are finding the town an excellent place to live. "People who have moved in here are really excited about the community atmosphere." Councillor Marie Hubbard, a member of the Durham Region planning committee, said she* would agree with the Mayor's prediction prediction of greater growth in the local housing market. Councillor Bruce Taylor noted after this week's committee meeting meeting that interest rates will be one of the main factors in deciding whether the town gets the kind of housing growth it is hoping for. But Mayor Rickard says he expects expects interest rates will be favorable favorable because both the Canadian and U.S. governments are likely to be entering elections this fall. W? / hf ' .iia/ Oi • " ' v / AM ■Juàl llsi:jjUL jsgi-lSlflfcSII 4SI 1 ' * - ' C/' : - U • v v Issue 27 26 pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JULY 4,1984 25 c Copy ■y 130th Year Recycling Program Could Reduce Tax Incoming President A1 Strike awarded these sun visors to members of his executive last week during the inauguration of new directors for the Rotary Club of Bowmanville. The president explained that the visors were intended to give the directors "clear vision" during the 1984-85 term of office. President AI Strike succeeds Jack Locke as head of the club. The new executive took office Thursday, June 28, during a dinner meeting held at the Bowmanville Golf and Curling Club. Members of the executive include: Ray Simser, vice president; Del Watson, secretary; John Manuel, treasurer; and directors A1 Cole, Pat Mothersill, Len Jay, Jim MacSween, Ken Hockin, and Past President Jack Locke. Here, A1 Strike presents a visor to Vice President Ray Simser. Ontario Hydro's Project Supports Almost 10 9 000 Ontario Hydro's Darlington project project is supporting a population of almost 10,000, according to detailed statistics compiled by Ontario Hydro in January. Sue Stickley, community relations relations officer for Hydro, noted last New Arena Study to Be Funded by Hydro Ontario Hydro has agreed to pay part of the costs involved in a feasibility feasibility study for a new Bowmanville rtXXi'Mcî. ,, A letter received by the town's hydro liaison committee last Thursday Thursday noted that Hydro would be prepared prepared to participate in the launching launching of the arena investigation. "This study will be measuring changes in usage and demand patterns patterns for the facility and relating these to population changes due to Darlington Generating Station," said Ontario Hydro's John McCredie in a letter to Hydro Liaison Committee Chairman Marie Hubbard. A decision on the financing of the study would be the subject of an agreement agreement between the municipality and Ontario Hydro. The matter will be discussed further with representatives of the Town and Hydro before an agreement agreement is reached. week that the number of individuals individuals employed at Darlington plus their families is 9,672. "This is a very strong employment centre for local people," said Miss Stickley. Recent data on the Darlington site was presented last Thursday, June 28, at a joint meeting of representatives representatives from Ontario Hydro and the Town of Newcastle. The Hydro data also indicated that more than three quarters of the Darlington workforce is living within a ,50-kilometre radius of the generating station. Of the 3,210 Darlington employees employees on the payroll in January, 79 per cent were living in the Region of Durham, Northumberland, Peterborough Peterborough and Victoria Counties as well as other locations within 50 kilometres of the project. However, some Darlington workers workers did move to the area in order to be close to their work. The majority of individuals moving to the community community chose to live in Oshawa. But the Town of Newcastle was a close second choice, followed by Whitby and Port Hope. Statistics based on the Darlington Darlington workforce as of January, 1984, were received for information when the town's hydro liaison committee committee met last Thursday, June 28. The Town of Newcastle could begin operating a recycling system for household wastes as early as this fall. The program of recycling newsprint, newsprint, tin, and glass will not only save the environment, but also save tax dollars. This benefit was pointed out by councillor Diane Hamre at a committee committee of council which met on Tuesday. She noted: "The less garbage garbage they put out and the more they utilize recycling, the less it will cost on their tax load. Ron Dupuis, director of public works, told elected officials Tuesday Tuesday that he is working on a program in which a private recycling firm would provide daily curbside newspaper newspaper pick-ups. The firm would also pick up metal and glass from a drop-off point at the Town of Newcastle Newcastle Works Department Yard in Bowmanville. Households would dispose of newspapers with their weekly garbage, garbage, while tin and glass could be taken to a bin at the Works Department Department depot. The recycling firm Library in Need j( ]^f ore $ Rcfpaih ' The Bowmanville Library is due for another round of repairs. Members of the town's general purpose and administration committee committee voted Monday to proceed with the calling of tenders for roof replacement on the Bowmanville Library Building. The town's roofing consultant has estimated the job will cost $20,000. Town staff noted in a report that considering the present condition of the roof it is recommended that immediate action be taken to correct correct the situation before further deterioration deterioration occurs and future damage damage results. The committee recommendation now goes to town council for final approval. ANOTHER YOW? - We just received a letter from a chap in Hanover, Ontario who is contesting the uniqueness uniqueness of "Rose," the Bowmanville Zoo's "Yow." Our reader sent along a letter with documented proof that cross-breeding of cows and yaks is quite common in the Himalayas. However, the cross-bred product in the mountains is called a "Dzo" so we feel safe in saying that "Rose the Yow" is still a unique item. THEY'RE WATCHING US - Alan Connell of the Bowmanville Zoo informs us that he has also received received some information contesting the claim that "Rose" is a one of a kind animal. Apparently, a daily newspaper read about "Rose" in the Statesman, and subsequently put the story on the Reuter News service. service. From there it went across the Atlantic into Europe and Asia. The end result was that the Bowmanville Bowmanville Zoo received an article about yak-cow cross-breeding. The only problem is that it was written in Russian! The Soviets have surveillance for just about everything. GOLD MEDAL WINNER - Newtonville runner Silvia Rueggev is creating quite a name for herself with her winning style. However, a 26-year-old from Cobouvg, hit the spotlight this week with a gold medal win in the Olympics for the Physically Disabled. Disabled. Frank Mazza and three other handicapped Canadians took first place in the New York special Olympics, winning the 4 x 100 meter relay. It is especially especially remarkable considering that Frank has only one arm and all the other competitors used two. A truly remarkable accomplishment for this young and determined athlete. RECREATION HOCKEY MEETING - There will a meeting to organize next season's recreation hockey hockey league. For all coaches and interested parents, the meeting will be held this Sunday, July 8th at 11:00 a.m. in Court Room One at the Police and Fire Building. The meeting will deal with the upcoming season, games and practices. ORANGE PARADE - Last week, it was mentioned that the Orange Parade this year would be held in Beaverton on Saturday, July 7th. We have since been informed that it will be held on Saturday, July 14th, not the 7th. We stand corrected. Parade time is still 2:30 p.m. AREN'T YOU HUNGRY - Esso's experiment in joining forces with Burger King at its service centre east of Newcastle on Highway 401 will be officially launched Tuesday, July 10th. The Grand Opening will be attended by top officials of both organizations and should be a gala affair, with a reception in Toronto following the ceremonies. WINDSOR VALLEY PLACE - Congratulations to Mario Veltri and Walter Frank Real Estate on the opening of their new development, Windsor Valley Place on Nash Road. Two custom built model homes are on the site, located just west of Courtice. COBOURG HIGHLAND GAMES - For those of you with a trace of Scotland in your heritage, you should make a trip to Cobourg this Saturday for that town's Highland Games. Many events are planned for the weekend including caber tossing, hammer throwing, throwing, and plenty of highland flinging. Should be a grand time. BLACKSTOCK TRACTOR PULL - For all those tractor pulling enthusiastists, Blackstock will be hosting its annual pull this Friday and Saturday at the Blackstock Fair Grounds. Should be exciting with several local entries competing. OOPS! - On the front page of last week's Statesman, we had a picture of the Kinsmen reunion. We had all the members listed and in order. However, we did slip a little bit by spelling Byron Brunt's name "Bunt." Sorry about that Duke. lEEISi . MïMÊË&Mê'. V would also haul away waste paper from the Town Hall. "I think this is a modest, yet fairly sizeable approach," Mr. Dupuis told the committee. He added that if recycling proves workable in the Bowmanville area, it could be expanded to other parts of the municipality. The scheme was generally approved approved by the committee on Tuesday. Tuesday. However, Mr. Dupuis said it would take until September before a final recommendation would be made to council. He recommended that a nonprofit nonprofit private firm called Durham Recycling Inc. be selected for the project. The firm started as a volunteer volunteer group in Oshawa in 1976 and today provides a collection service for newspapers in Oshawa. The company would be willing to participate in a comprehensive advertising advertising program to make the public public aware of this service. Councillor Diane Hamre expressed expressed one reservation about the program. program. She asked how it would affect the work of the Boy Scouts who use paper drives as a major fund-rais ing program. He replied that Durham Recycling would be willing willing to work with the Scouts so they could complete their customary newspaper collections. The principle of waste recycling was generally supported by coun it's Newcastle council which will take responsibility for honoring the 11 of the town's most outstanding citizens this year. The general purpose committee had the option of selecting citizens of the year through an independent committee or by the decision of elected officials. And the committee has recommended recommended that council assign itself the task of chosing those men and women to be honored for their contribution contribution to the community during the town's first 11 years of history. The citizen of the year program was endorsed by all members of council, including some who had felt that the choices should be made cillors at this week's committee meeting. "I think it's a good program to start," said Mayor Garnet Rickard. He added that he supports the idea of beginning in Bowmanville since it is the town's largest urban area. by an independent committee. "I think this is something that we should really be proud to get started," said Councillor Diane Hamre. Councillor Bruce Taylor called it an excellent program. Persons eligible to be nominated include candidates who are volunteer volunteer workers, outstanding sportsmen, or someone recognized both outside and within the town for their contribution to society. In this bicentennial year, one nomination will be made for each of the eleven years in the Town of Newcastle's history. Thereafter, the award will be made annually. Newcastle Council will Select Town's Outstanding Citizens Police Chase Ends with Fatal Accident in Courtice second vehicle, Timothy Pearce, 25, of Summit Drive, Caesarea, is in Sunnybrook Medical Centre. Police said the car which went through the red light at the Courtice intersection was fleeing a Durham Regional police cruiser when the accident occurred. occurred. The car had failed to stop when it was clocked at 120 kilometres per hour in an 80 kilometre zone on Highway 57. It was followed south to Highway 401, then westward to Courtice Rd and north to the intersection of Courtice Rd. and Highway Two. The incident is still under investigation. A fatal crash at the corner of Courtice Rd. and Highway Two claimed the life of a 51-year-old Oshawa woman shortly after 6:30 last Friday morning. morning. Durham Regional Police said the victim died when the car in which she was travelling was struck broadside by a vehicle which had run a red light while fleeing a Durham Regional police cruiser. Dead is Dulcic Kvadney McLcary, of 41 Springdale Cr., Oshawa. Her son, 21-year-old Michael McCleary, who was driving the car, is in serious condition in St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, The driver of the

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