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«1; i New Land Severance Policy Will Increase F ees by $600 An effort by the Region of Durham to establish a consistent rural land severance policy will mean increased costs for farmers who wish to apply for permission to divide their land and build a home. However, some Newcastle councillors councillors believe that the extra cost will provide farmers with a better guarantee guarantee against the hassles of a disgruntled disgruntled residential neighbour. At present, Newcastle residents wishing to sever land to create additional additional lots must pay a $400 fee and make their request to the land division committee which processes their application application and issues a decision. Regional council plans to bring land severances across Durham under the jurisdiction of the regional Official Plan. Under the proposed new system, ap- Identifie ation Day at Museum If you have ever picked up or found an object and wondered what it might be, this Sunday, July 9th, is the day to bring it to the Clarke Museum. Between the hours of one p.m. and four p.m., archaeologists Lawrence Jackson and Heather McKillop, from Northeastern Archaeological Associates, Associates, will be at the museum to assist visitors in identifying archaeological materials. I- On the same day, Curator Mark Jackman and Conservation Officer Jennifer Jones will be conducting demonstrations demonstrations on proper care ana handling handling of artifacts and outlining some of the aangers they could present. Scholars at C.S.S. The Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville, July 5. 1989 3 Another Successful Fishing Trip for Big Brothers \ \ l plications for land severances will be registered as amendments to the Official Official Plan. The fee per application for official plan amendments is $1,000. The steep fee increase sparked debate debate at a Newcastle council committee meeting Monday when Councillor Frank Stapleton said that the $600 increase increase was not fair to farmers who wish to set up a retirement residence on their farm property. Councillor Stapleton, who does not sit on Regional Council, complained, "you are taking the decision for local farm severances out of local hands and sending it a little further to the Region." Region." But Mayor Marie Hubbard, who is the chairman of planning and development development on regional council, said that the intent was to create a more fair and equitable system. "In some ways we lift a cloud and bring severance applications applications under one umbrella. The land division committee changes policy when it wants." Councillor Diane Hamre, also a regional regional councillor, said that "for political political reasons, the decision of division committee is always getting changed by someone. For $600 extra, the farmer farmer will be saved the hassle of a neighbour neighbour who is constantly complaining. ' Councillor Hamre mentioned cases in which people pay $400 to get their land severed, build a home, and then move within two years. Often, she said, the next owner of the home begins begins to complain about noise and spray and other farm-related activités. Councillors Stapleton and Arnot Wotten voted against the report which was forwarded to Regional staff to assist assist in the ongoing study of Durham's rural land development policy. Theresa Bergmann 94.17% Helen Bakker 89.67% Bryan Beatty 88.67% Michael Salo 86.00% Ü5S$- : ■ i'MwkJmÊÉSÜ The Big Brothers Association of Newcastle participated participated in a special event on June 29. The Bowmanville Creek Anglers' Association organized a fishing derby for Little Brothers. Thirteen Little Brothers and five Big Brothers spent three hours hoping to catch "the big ones" on Lake Ontario. While the fish were lucky enough to escape, everyone enjoyed themselves and feasted on barbequed hot dogs when they made it back to land. Pictured kneeling in the photo above are the Little Brothers who participated. The captains and some of the Big Brothers are standing behind. More Than 400 People Enjoy Strawberry Social Frank Canonico 85.17% Tana McDaniel 85.17% Erica Mosolancyki 84.67% Marcus Ryan 84.17% Wesley Werry 81.67% ■> r fti l'iM' f Dean Macko 84.17% The Bowmanville Lions Club held another successful Strawberry Social on June 25. Over 440 people gathered at the Lions Centre in Bowmanville to feast on salads salads and enjoy strawberries for desert. Pictured here showing what was the highlight highlight of the meal are: Don Allin, president of the Lions Club; Norma Lewis, president president of the Lioness Club; and John Lewis, incoming president of the Lions Club. SAVE on selected book orders. "We have the largest selection of wallcovering books in town!" CENTRAL PAINT and WALLPAPER 295 Ritson Rd. S., Oshawa 434-3939 William Jennings 81.50% William Kollaard 80.50% Deanna Barnes 80.17% Town Hall To Get New Computers Newcastle Town Hall soon will receive nearly $200,000 worth of new computer computer equipment designed to help staff cope with the rapid rapid growth of the town. À committee of council voted in favour of the purchase purchase on Monday. They accepted accepted the lowest of several bias for the contract which was that of Computerland. at $191,716. Staff explained that older computer equipment equipment will be re-implemented to allow for better costing analysis and maintenance analysis. The highest bid was for $361,864. DURHAM'S ONLY "TOTAL SERVICE NISSAN DEALER" • SALES • SERVICE 1 • LEASING • RENTALS • BODY SHOP • PARTS • RETAIL • WHOLESALE MIDWAY MOTORS Q NISSAN 1300 Duiul,is Slincl List Whitby 668-6828 Customer First OUR VOLUME SELLING MEANS YOU SAVE! Although there weren't any fish caught at the fishing derby held for Newcastle s Big Brothers Association on June 29, everyone participating in the event had; a good time. Here, Dave Lawson of the Bowmanville Creek Anglers' Association shows Little Brother Jimmy Bedding how to hold a fishing rod. SUMMER GAMES -- The Canada Games are taking place this year in Saskatoon. The events will occur August August 13 to 26 and include events ranging from archery •to wrestling. Over 3,000 athletes are scheduled to compete compete at the Canada Games, which are the largest national national amateur sporting event in Canada. SLOW PITCH TOURNAMENT RAISES ARENA FUNDS -- On Saturday, August 19 and 20, there will be a Slow Pitch Tournament at Memorial Park, in Bowmanville. Proceeds from the event will go towards the Bowmanville Bowmanville Recreation Complex fund-raising effort. There's room for 16 teams and there are prizes for the winner of each division. For further information, call Doug McFeeters at 623-4616 or Pat Marshall at 623-7069. The tournament is sponsored by the Junior C Eagles hockey club. Gift Items at Velvet Hean 129 King Street East Bowmanville Telephone 623-810O