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t i The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, December 10,1986 New Chairman for School Board Cubs Entertain Marnwood Residents with Christmas Carols Fire Report Donna Fairey, centre, gets to keep her gavel as she leaves her position of chairperson of the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education. Last Thursday night, former vice-chairperson Bob Willsher was acclaimed as the new chairperson but the "impossible" occurred in the vote for a new vice-chairperson. vice-chairperson. There was an incredible three-way tie. In the final ballot, Verna Shack- leton was elected to the position. Record Number of Homes From month of September was $150,100," said Dr. Michael. Single family detached detached homes averaged $143,079. "First time home buyers and renters renters in Durham, face extremely limited limited housing choices in terms of price, location and type of unit," the commissioner said. He indicated in his report to Durham's regional council that growth may become more moderate in 1987. Factors such as consumer resistance resistance in new house prices, the ex- Page One pected upturn in mortgage interest rates, reduced affordability, and an increase in income tax and sales tax may contribute to a more modest economic outlook in 1987. In the final quarter of 1986, continued continued strong economic growth was forecast as the result of favorable interest interest rates, a buoyant housing market, market, continued consumer spending, in addition to "continued employment growth and solid business and consumer consumer confidence in the economy." DAVE HILLS BUILDING SERVICES Complete design, drafting and construction service. CUSTOM HOMES - ADDITIONS RENOVATIONS - ETC. Telephone 623-1495 ' r 1 I J'\ !\ YOU ARE INVITED to attend a ' Pre-design Discussion with the Architect for a new LUXURY CONDOMINIUM APARTMENT This informal meeting will be held in the Forum, Victoria Hall DECEMBER 11,1986 Please come either 3-5 p.m. or?-9 p.m. J.M. Rolph Rito Investments Ltd. 372-8767 • Cobourg • Funds Possible For New Arena The new Bowmanville Arena may be eligible for funding under the Ontario Program for Renewal, Improvement, Improvement, Development and Economic Revitalization Revitalization (PRIDE). In a report to council on Monday, Planning Director Terry Edwards said the Ministry of Municipal Affairs Affairs felt the arena might be a potential j destination ■ for - the funds.T? "While fhere, have' been no guarantees provided to the effect that such a project project is eligible, Ministry staff have indicated that it was a matter worthy of further discussion," Mr. Edwards Edwards said. He recommended a revision revision to the Official Plan which designates the whole of Bowmanville as a Community Community Improvement Area. That recommendation, which was approved by council, means the arena may be eligible for funding under the program. Newcastle Village and additional sites in Courtice were also amended as possible possible community improvement improvement areas. The report said that modifying modifying the Official Plan to include include new Courtice areas and Newcastle Village prevents prevents a need for future amendments if the town learns that the areas are eligible. A -r, ,r- AHF.T et £ I £ THE GREAT STOCKING STUFFERS £ 1 & * £ £ * £ £ I & * I s £ * Ï I S I i * k | 1 k k £ GIFTS THAT ARE SURE TO PLEASE * i £ Fire Occurrence Call Sheet Stations 1-4 December 1/86 0056 hrs. Fire call. December 2/86 1026 hrs. Fire call. December 2/86 0114 hrs. False alarm. December 2/86 0901 hrs. Vehicle accident. December 3/86 1750 hrs. Chimney fire. ! December 4/86 1252 hrs. False alarm. • December 4/86 1845 hrs. False alarm. . •* December 5/86 2037 hrs. False alarm. December 7/86 1344 hrs. Fire call. The 4th Bowmanville Cub Pack is pictured here singing a few old time favorites as they were invited to carol at Marnwood House last week. The cubs also gave out candies and mingled with the residents. CORRECTION OLD SOUTH ORANGE JUICE: Has no size. IT SHOULD READ: 12 1 /a II. oz. tin COUPON FOR KRAFT PEANUT BUTTER: (save .40) (price without coupon 1.69) IT SHOULD HAVE READ: (save .50) (Price without coupon 1.79) COUPON FOR HABITANT DELI PICKLES: (save .90) (Feature price 2.59 without coupon) IT SHOULD HAVE READ: (save .30) (Feature price 1.99 without coupon) A and P apologizes for this error and' any inconvenience it may have caused our customers. CB T JUITL lUrLuMOt £ Council Briefs Town council confirmed a decision made at last week's General Purpose Committee meeting to award a contract for sidewalk clearing to G. W. S. Landscaping in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. The decision was made "forthwith" at the GPA meeting and G. W. S. Landscaping Landscaping had already begun its contractual work for the town prior to Monday's final decision. The move follows some earlier concern about the low bidding price offered by G. W. S. The company had said it could do the work for $652 per call out, which was $400 cheaper than the only other bidding company. Councillors had wanted a review of the bidding process process to learn how such a great cost difference could exist. But they have now agreed to award the contract to G. W. S. Public Works Deputy Director Director David Gray added last week that his department department has been satisfied • with the previous jobs performed performed for the town by G. W. S- . Council was a-dittie-bit curious about a "heated dis- ; ciis'sion" which' arose at the V Nov,3 meeting of the Clarke Township Museum Board. The discussion, which Councillor Diane Hamre took part in, was based on the town's recent inquiries into a possible third storage facility for museum artifacts artifacts from the Clarke and Bowmanville museums. According to Councillor Hamre, the "heated discussion" discussion" arose because one board member felt the plan was just a stalling tactic to delay the storage problems currently faced by both museums. At the same time, council was curious about the money currently being saved by the museum board. The Clarke Museum board has $13,300 in bonds and $18,694 in a savings account. account. Councillor Ann Cowman wondered if it was normal practice for a museum to have such funds on reserve. Councillor Hamre then explained that the museum received funds a few years ago from the Ontario Hydro Impact Fund for the Darlington Darlington Generating Station and was ordered to save the money for the anticipated future expansion. She said the money would be used to offset the municipality's municipality's costs when an expansion expansion does occur. Courtice Park will be participating participating as a non-member in the Central Council of Neighborhood Associations Associations for the next three years. The park was granted the non-member status because because they are outside the geographic boundaries of Oshawa, which the CCNA mandate actually applies to. CCNA Chairman R, Crouticrsaid Courtice Park would be allowed to attend the sports council meetings for the next three years with the hopes of creating a similar similar sports council for Courtice, Courtice, The CCNA is an advisory board for recreational facilities facilities in Oshawa. Van Belle Floral Shoppes ... much more than a flower store! 4 STONES • Highway No.] • Kins St. E„Oihiwi • Simeon SI. N„ Oihswo „ • Kins SI, W., VANKIIC* lownwnvllli I *Tf lOomaMn ol V,in Belle (liiuem till,