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50VM4W7H ~ I 7G-.Ar„, 7,000 Chic wSÊfMm n *50,000 Kendal Barn Fire This fire on a farm southeast of Kendal early Sunday Sunday morning caused an estimated $50,000 loss. Seven thousand chickens died in the fire, although another 2,000 chickens, some pigs, and about two-thirds of Losses have been estimated at $50,000, following a fire on a chicken farm southeast of Kendal early Sunday Sunday morning. The blaze was reported at approximately approximately six a.m. at the farm of John Oudyk. Firefighters saved about two- thirds of the L-shaped barn but approximately approximately 7,000 chickens died in the fire. Two thousand of the birds were saved as were the pigs which occupied an undamaged section of the building. Platoon Chief Gregg Corden said efforts efforts of the firefighters were helped by the close proximity of two ponds which provided a good source of water to douse the blaze. Equipment from Orono and Newcastle Newcastle responded to the call. Firefighters were also summoned to a number of grass fires and false alarms during the holiday weekend. One vehicle fire was also reported near Mosport. On Tuesday morning, May 20, the IBS W)ùX:i S | v-S the barn buildings were saved. Firefighters from Newcastle and Orono responded to the alarm at the property owned by John Oudyk. fire department (extinguished a fire in a tractor trailer vehicle loaded with 45 gallon drums of aviation fuel. The vehicle was eastbound on Highway Highway 401 just west of Newtonville when the mishap occurred. The fire is believed to have, resulted resulted from the rear wheels catching fire and then igniting the wooden flooring of the trailer. Damages were estimated at $600 and there were no injuries. Fire stations in Bowmanville and Newcastle responded. M B It"' CvO ."J , ; o . -r- "i fg% i] iri r" - ■ Z . Parking in downtown Bowmanville will increase to 25 cents per hour if members of the town's business community community agree. At a meeting yesterday, the town's general purpose committee discussed discussed a number of changes in the parking scheme, including an increase increase in parking fines and provision for a month-long parking pass. In the end, the committee voted to refer the proposal to the town's BIA for a final review before steps are taken to increase thé fees and fines. "I don't feel comfortable with it at all," said Councillor Frank Staple- ton. To me, it's a 150 per cent increase in the parking." He added that the 50 per cent increase increase in parking fines would also be a "tough pill to swallow". But Councillor Diane Hamre noted that even the recently-proposed parking schedule is a bargain. "When j \\ > v-v 9 -- you compare us to other municipalities, municipalities, we're still a lot. lower than most," she said. The councillor reminded the committee committee that the fees have not been raised in some time. She also pointed out that higher parking fees are needed in order to continue to upgrade upgrade parking facilities. Otherwise, the costs will have to be taken from the tax dollars. Councillors were advised that the BIA had already been consulted on the changes and was generally in agreement. agreement. "The proposition is one that the BIA has discussed and they are in support," said Town Clerk David Oakes. However, Chief Administrative Officer Officer David Johnston reminded council council that the business improvement area consists of independent members members who may not agree with all the suggestions. V I'-™*' V For example, shop owners tend to be wary of the monthly parking passes proposed for the lot at Church St. and Division St. The proposal which will go to the BIA fora final review sets the hourly rate for on-street parking and in the Silver Street Parking Lot at 25 cents. The hourly rale for off-slrcct parking parking in the lot at Church and Division St., Bowmanville, would be 20 cents per hour and a monthly rate would be set at $32. Town Clerk David Oakes stated in a written report to the committee that "...additional lands might be purchased purchased for parking purposes much sooner than under the present system if a revised system of rates and fines were introduced into the parking program of the municipality." At present, the downtown commercial commercial core of Bowmanville has parking for 331 vehicles. Name Change Move Scuttled Newcastle council won't be changing changing the municipality's name from the Town of Newcastle to the Town of Bowmanville. That's the conclusion which could be drawn from a committee meeting on Tuesday in which the subject was raised once more. Chief Administrative Officer David Johnston estimates that the cost of changing vehicle signs, stationery, signposts, promotional materials, corporate seals, and other items would be in the order of $10,000 to $20,000. He noted that during industrial tours some manufacturers have pointed out difficulties associated with the town's current name and confusions that have' occurred from time to time with packages being sent to the Village of Newcastle as op posed to the correct address. The administrator noted that listing listing all hamlets of the town in alphabetical alphabetical order under one section of the phone directory referred to as the Town of Newcastle has been discussed. discussed. "It would be inappropriate for staff to comment on the political implications implications that may or may not result as a consequence to a name change," he concluded. "However, council no doubt will have to consider such consequences consequences carefully." The administrator's report comes in reply to a 1983 survey sponsored by The Bowmanville Statesman. At that time, just over 2,000 responses were received from a coupon which was published in this newspaper and posed the question "Are you in favor of the municipality name Town of Newcastle being changed to Town of Bowmanville?" Over 1,900 voted yes. When the change of name was suggested in 1983, council voted to refer the matter to staff and the mayor to bring forward a report on the implications of the change. | A resolution passed by council latç lost month requested that th'dy adj-.. ministrator bring forward a repdrl oiV-J that request. . c ' However, the general purpose committee committee declined to discuss thé issue on Tuesday. A resolution to receive the item for information went unseconded unseconded and the committee then moved to other business. 'I Love Downtown Bowmanville Sale' Storage Space Is Scarce Sta *£®ZÎ! a 7 29 TVio Pivot "T T r\vo rinxitntmim Rnw. The Town of Newcastle may soon have to decide where to store significant significant historical artifacts formerly contained in the museum of the Darlington Darlington Provincial Park. Town Clerk David Oakes said in a report to the general purpose committee committee on Tuesday that the materials were placed on exhibit in the log cabin erected in Darlington Park as a centennial project in 1966. Mr. Oakes noted, however, that there's a shortage of storage space. And he recommended that the municipality municipality rent a temporary storage area at a cost of about $70 per month. This suggestion surprised some members of council. "We've got all kinds of buildings," said Councillor Marie Hubbard. The clerk noted, however, that the items are incalculable value in many instances and he noted that the Bowmanville Museum also lacks a storage area where these items could be kept. The committee voted to refer the matter to thp full board of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Museum. In the meantime, the report from the clerk's department department will be tabled. by Stephanie Chapman The first "I Love Downtown Bowmanville Bowmanville Sale " will be held on May 29, 30, and the 31st. The first day of the sale is called "Seniors Love Downtown Bowmanville Bowmanville " for senior citizens. Those merchants merchants who are participating in the sale will display a poster advertising that those senior citizens who show their senior citizen card will receive a special discount on any purchase on that day. The second day of the sale is "Wil- mot Creek Loves Downtown Bowmanville" Bowmanville" for the residents from Wilmot Creek. Merchants will again display Turn to Page 2 FITNESS--Further to a photo in last week's Statesman where Town Council was arrested for not being fit, we have two items dealing with the matter. Oshawa YWCA is offering a free class at Waverley Public School on Tuesday, May 27th from 8:10 to 9:10. This is a co-ed aerobic class tied in with national physical education. We also note that on Wed., May 28th, Town of Newcastle residents are urged to do at least 15 minutes of physical activity and report that activity to the town's special 'Fitness Hot Line.' This will help the town compete against Ajax and Uxbridge for the title of the most fit municipality. The phone number to call is 623-5733. LAMPREY CONTROL -- A news release advises that Dr. J.J. Tibbies, Director Sea Lamprey Control Centre, has advised that preparations for the 1986 field season are under way. They'll be performing sea lamprey control control at Bowmanville Creek, Wilmot Creek, Graham Creek, Cobourg Brook and Trent River as well as other locations on Lake Superior and Lake Huron. Their past efforts must have produced good results, we didn't notice any lamprey marks on the several Rainbow Rainbow trout we saw on opening weekend. CONVOCATIONS -- This Saturday, another group of Durham College graduates will be honored at the morning and afternoon Convocation ceremonies. A Durham College graduate, now employed by Courtice Steel Ltd., Frank Wisniewski will be the morning speaker and Dr. Keith W. Slemon, well-known Bowmanville Bowmanville physician and past Board Chairman of Durham College will speak at the afternoon ceremonies. ceremonies. He's just returned from Expo '88 and may include include some of the details in his address. SPORTS HALL OF FAME -- Another major event is also taking place in Oshawa this afternoon and evening evening at the Civic Auditorium. It's the official opening of the Sports Hall of Fame which should be a tremendous tremendous event recalling the exploits of many athletes whose names are well-known here as well as in Oshawa. - CAR RALLY -- This Sunday you may see quite a few strange cars around that are participating in the Toronto Toronto Autosport Club's Discover Ontario Car Rally. The start will be at the 5th Wheel Truck Stop on Waverley Road and the finish will be at the Port Darlington Marina Hotel. Start time is 11 a m. and registration opens at 9 a.m. PARADE FEATURE -- The Ontario Lottery Corporation Corporation has a parade float and accompanying game mascots, mascots, 'Winnie' the Wintario Bear and Lottario's 'Early Bird' that are available for parades anywhere in the province. They are booked solidly for May and June, but might be available for our Santa Claus parade. For booking or further information contact: Ontario Lottery Lottery Corporation, 2 Bloor St., West, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3H8. COMPLAINT --■ Last week we received a telephone complaint from a rural resident who Is fed up with his driveway being cluttered with free newspapers and flyers tossed out of cars. Happily, this did not apply to this newspaper or any that we publish. They are delivered by mail. BAND CONCERT -- All citizens are invited to the Museum on Silver St. in Bowmanville this Saturday at l p.m. to hear the 70-member Senior Public School band perform on the lawn or the veranda, directed by Don MacArthur. They'll also be performing another concert at Port Darlington Marina on Sunday, June 15th. mrnMMmimMmmMKMmmmfflmmmwmmfflffîfflmœsm ? 623-3303 35 e Per Copy 1 Z^i§>V *% y ^ "OMÏ v * V 'V WWW V w Issue 20 30 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 1986 132nd Year Old Cars on Lawns Banned Town of Newcastle residents with rusted and abandoned automobiles on their property may soon be feeling the effects of the municipality's maintenance and occupancy by-law. Brian Irwin, the town's by-law enforcement enforcement officer, said recently that Newcastle will be placing greater emphasis on the enforcement of regulations regulations governing the disposal of old cars on private property. Absentee property owners who persist in leaving their holdings in unsafe condition may also be taken to task. The maintenance and occupancy by-law, which was passed in 1982, contains numerous provisions aimed at keeping property shipshape. It governs governs everything from the trimming of trees to the repair of roofs. But Mr. Irwin notes that the many unlicenced/auto wrecking yards in ri.he.town are of particular concern. He said tljat the by-law specifically states vehicles may not be lawfully stored in a yard. It reads: "Any vehicle vehicle including a trailer which is in a wrecked, dismantled, or abandoned condition, shall not be parked, stored, or left in a yard unless it is necessary for the operating of a business business enterprise lawfully situated on the property." The by-law officer explained that owners of lawfully licenced wrecking yards have been complaining about illegal ones for a number of years now. In the case of absentee owners, the municipality will be attempting to make certain the land is free .of hazards such as open wells or trenches and also is free of noxious weeds and rubbish. Mr. Irwin stated that provisions of the by-law are enforced on the basis of complaints received in writing. Generally, this means filling out a complaint form, although a letter is also acceptable. Since property standards may involve involve disputes between neighbours, some complainants request confidentiality. confidentiality. And, except in cases where the complaint must go to court, that request can be met. Generally a complaint will lead to an inspection by the by-law enforcement enforcement officer and (if warranted) a letter letter will be mailed to the owner, asking asking that deficiencies be corrected. He pointed out that property-owners are almost always co-operative when a problem is brought to their attention. "Better than 90 per cent of the letters of compliance sent out are complied with," he said. Some flexibility is allowed. For example, a property owner given 30 days to clean up a site may be granted permission to meet the town's requirements requirements within 60 or 90 days. Appeal.to a special tribunal called a property standards committee is also allowed. And, of course, the property owner is entitled to his day in court if necessary. Liberal Speaker Council to Lead Walk Representatives of town council are scheduled to lead citizens on a walk around the block next Wednesday, Wednesday, May 28, during the Participac- tion Challenge. The walks take place in Bowmanville Bowmanville at one p.m, in Tyrone at 10:30 a.m. and in Newcastle at 2:30 p.m. They commence at the community halls of all three centres. In addition, the Participaction Challenge features a half price day for swimmers and squash players attire attire Fitness Centre. There will be fitness fitness classes for a dollar sponsored by the YWCA upstairs at the Fitness Centre starting at 9:30 a.m. And local high schools will join the challenge with a swimming competition by students students from Clarke, Courtice, Bowmanville Bowmanville and Durham Christian High Schools. The goal of the day is to ensure that as many citizens as possible in the Town of Newcastle spend 15 minutes of the day in some kind of meaningful physical activity. It can include a sport, gardening, washing the car, or any other fitness pastime. And participants are asked to record their activity by calling the Fitness Centre on a special phone number. Another objective of the project is to improve everyone's level of fitness and health. And, in the process, the Town of Newcastle hopes to successfully successfully compete against the towns of Ajax and Uxbridge for the title of the fittest municipality. Plans for the Participaction Challenge Challenge were outlined at the town's general general purpose committee meeting yesterday. yesterday. The committee has also voted to congratulate the town's staff for their work on this special fitness program. Dr. Maurice Foster, M.P. for Algoma, will be the guest speaker at a fund raising dinner May 29th, 1986. The dinner, sponsored by the Durham Northumberland Federal Liberal Association, will be held at the Community Hall in Newcastle Village. There will be a reception at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at 7:30. For tickets, or further information, contact Riding President, Francine Newton at Hampton 263-2688. Service Certificates Presented to Hospital Staff at Reception Service certificates were presented last week to several members of Memorial Hospital's staff at a special presentation reception in the cafeteria. Those who received the certificates were, from the left, Tom Varley, 10 year; Doris Craig 10, Marion Burgess 15, Greta Luxton 20, ' Board Chairman Harry Locke, Darlene Bastianelli 5, Nancy Clarke 5, Board member Shirley Robson, Ken Ubsdell 15, Peter Thomas 10.