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by Andrea Adair A denselv-populated subdivision proposed for land west of Hunt St., in Bowmanville, has been vetoed by municipal municipal councillors. In a council committee meeting Monday, members voted against processing processing the application further. They decided there were too many "negatives" "negatives" attached to the proposal. Mayor Marie Hubbara, saying that council was never going to endorse the project, said: "We don't like the density." density." Masthead International Properties Limited applied in March 1989 to con- BLÔOD NEEDED - The February February Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic was scheduled to get under way at noon today at the Lions Centre. Centre. So, if you have forgotten about it and the heed for more blood in the bank, please make the effort to attend and donate some, of your precious, life-saving fluid before the clinic closes at 8. VALENTINE TOM - The Durham Durham Masonic Lodge of Newcastle Village is belatedly honoring their former chaplain, Rev. Tom Smith, with a Valentine Dance at the Community Hall at 8 p.m., Feb. 15th. This event will recognize recognize Rev. Tom's many contributions contributions to the community. Remember Remember last year when, at age 79, he walked 35 miles in the Terry Fox Run? He's now living in Wing- ham, but will return for this event, no doubt. For information on the dance and tickets, phone Jim Trimble 986-2977. MEMORABILIA - The highly revered Ebenezer United Church, just south of Courtice, is in the J process of celebrating its 125th a Anniversary and members have I plans to update their history il book. So, they are asking anyone who has any photos or articles that would be helpful, particularly particularly a picture of the old horse shed, to contact Kay Moore at 623- 5610. She'd like to borrow them. No doubt we shall also hear of events being held to mark the historic occasion. CORRECTION - An apology is in order to one of the new officers of St. Saviour's Anglican Church in Orono. In last week's Orono News Terry Riggers was listed as Deputy Warden, but his name got all mixed up and it came out as Rewigers. We hasten to correct correct the mistake and hope it didn't cause him too much inconvenience. inconvenience. t MAPLE LEAF - Information has just come in that Brothers Pizza las agreed to be the drop off point for any articles folks would like sent to our troops in the Persian Persian Gulf. A story in last week's Statesman gave details of the articles articles needed, including magazines, magazines, video cassettes, games, toiletries toiletries and underwear. Now, onë would think the government should be able to keep the lads supplied with underwear, but apparently apparently it's wearing out faster than expected, which is not unusual. unusual. The stress of war has nothing nothing to do with this problem, we hear. Brothers Pizza is located at 36 King Street East in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. OPENINGS - We're looking for- correspondents located in some of the communities in the surrounding surrounding areas, such as Hampton, Tyrone, Tyrone, Pontypool, Burketon, to mention a few. Anyone interested in keeping their villages in the news on a regular basis should contact our office and leave their name and phone number, so we can get back to them with information. information. The number to call is 623-3303, day or night. NEWCOMERS - A warm welcome welcome is extended to Linda and Dennis Moore who left here two years ago and are now returning to operate a new M & M Meat Shop on King St. East, More details details probably will be included in subsequent editions as their Grand Opening early in March, approaches. BOWLING DATÉ"- This Saturday Saturday is the opening day for the Big Brothers Bowl for Millions event at Liberty Bowl, followed by Celebrity Celebrity Bowling Feb, 16th. Sorry to learn that the town's Youth Bowlers lost a great supporter this week in the death of Harold Bennett. He will bo missed. struct a 409-unit subdivision consisting consisting of single family and semi-detached units, townhouses and apartments as well as two blocks of commercial space. The development was to be built on lands bounded by Baseline Road, Spry Avenue and Hunt St. The recommendation, denied by committee, was for the proposal to return return to staff for further processing. After hearing comments from members members of the public repeating previous concerns, council turned tne project down. David Lawson, addressing council on behalf of the Bowmanville Creek JL Anglers' Association, said they were concerned about the impact on the Bowmanville Creek, which runs through the development, and the impact impact on stormwater management. "Putting a residential area close to a creek causes many problems," he said, listing illegal dumping, vandalism, vandalism, and poaching as some of the difficulties. difficulties. John Willoughby, a resident of Spry Avenue, was concerned about increases increases in traffic and the environmental value of the piece of property. Development on the land could be regretted by council at a later date, he © n A? said. He suggested they consider turning turning the property into a park. One resident of the area, however, supported the application, saying he has lived on Hunt St. for 22 years and noted that the property slated for development development wasn't a nice-looking area. He informed councillors about the problem with people dumping garbage on the proposed site and with kids going going into the area at night. Information in the planning report noted that there were a number of agencies finding problems with a development development of that size on the land. The Central Lake Ontario Conser vation Authority is not in support of the proposal. The Authority explained that there are numerous areas on the land subject to flooding. The fire department also had an objection objection to the development, stating that the size of subdivision could put a strain on the existing level of service. At previous public meetings, the public stressed similar concerns. A planning report states residents were concerned about density, site access, development on environmentally sensitive sensitive lands and proximity to the Goodyear Goodyear plant. Turn to Page 2 What's Inside... Town Debates ~ Garbage Truck Color.... A Lions Earn Club's ^ Highest Honor O Coupon Clipper ~ Saves Lots of $$$ o Section 2 Eagles Win First --, Playoff Game, 11-3 a J ze : § 623-3303 Fax 416-623-6161 Wednesday, February 6,1991 Bowmanville, Ontario 26 Pages 137th Year Issued 66$ + 4$ G.S.T 60$ PRESTON We Move It! 623-4433 Bowmanville Little Visitor Enjoys Day Care Centre at New Courtice School Hey, this looks like a neat place to climb through! Jon- than and his father were among the many parents and athan Cowling spent some time looking into the YMCA other special guests who checked over the school's facili- Day Care Centre play area on Jan. 30 during the official ties and were impressed with what they saw. See story .< opening of the Dr. Emily Stowe School in Courtice. Jona- on Page 6, Section 2. ; No Assistance for Tornado Damage Residents Take Action to Address Problems of Pet Population Adopt-a-Pet Program by Andrea Adair A group of local residents is helping to solve the pet over-population problem problem through adoption and "foster homes." Nancy Armstrong, a Bowmanville resident who for the past year has taken taken a "hands on" approach to dealing with issues affecting animal welfare, has started the adoption program' here. It's part of the work of T.A.G.S. (The Animal Guardian Society). Their goal is to get animals out of the pound and unwanted homes and E lace them in a home where they will e safe and loved. In addition, they hope to educate the public about responsible responsible pet ownership. Responsibilities "We really want to raise awareness and get people to think about the responsibilities responsibilities of owning a pet," Ms Armstrong said. She was one of many people last By-law to Protect Municipal Parks A new by-law governing conduct in municipal parks is ready for council approval. At a committee meeting on Monday, members of council passed the new bylaw bylaw which will protect the parks in tne town. In the spring the entire by-law will be printed in local newspapers and signs will be posted at parks advising that the park is protected under the new rules. Under the law, people can't damage or remove any vegetation, buildings, or equipment located in parks. Animals are not allowed to be injured injured or disturbed in parks and any pet must be kept on its leash by its owner and kept under control. Persons are not allowed to operate a motor vehicle on the grounds of a municipal municipal park. A report from the Director of Community Community Services, Joe Caruana, states that tne by-law will inform users of' permitted and prohibited activities. "Only instances of persistent misuse misuse or flagrant disregard would result in individuals being charged," the director director writes. For further information on the law, contact the community services department department at 623-3379, month voicing concerns to Newcastle Council about animals from municipal pounds being sent to labs for research. At that time she raised the issue of implementing implementing aggressive fostering and adoption initiatives to ease the problems problems posed by a booming pet population. population. Concerning the pound seizure issue, she said council has made its decision. "I'm not pleased with it at all, but if that's the way it is we'll abide by it. But I'm not going to forget about the other issue, she said, noting that adoptions and foster homes are one way they are trying to deal with it. The group obtains weekly lists from the municipal pound to find out what animals are available for adoption. And they accept animals from members members of the public who can't look after their pet any longer. The group also wants to stop seeing animals being dumped in rural areas or being left at the pound because they aren't wanted any more. Education Needed She feels it's better for everyone -- owners, neighbours and pets -- if peo- § le put thought into acquiring a pet. he suggested visiting local pounds and vets to learn about financial commitments commitments involved with ownership, the time involved (animals need to be walked, fed and played with) and general general health care. Ms Armstrong and friends are ultimately ultimately encouraging responsible ownership. ownership. When animals are adopted from them, the new pet-owner must sign a form stipulating, among other things, that the owner agrees to treat the animal animal humanely during its lifespan. If, at any time, they feel they can't own the pet any longer, they must call T.A.G.S. instead of taking the pet to a pound, "The form is to get people to stop and think a little bit about what they are doing" she said. T.A.G.S. also visits the home before the animal is adopted to make sure adopting the animal will be the best for both parties involved, They provide a follow up phone call or a visit to make sure there aren't any problems. "We try to fit the right pet with the right family," Ms Armstrong said. In addition, her group asks that the owner have the animal spayed or neutered when it is old enough. "We want to try in every way possible possible to cut down on the pet over population," population," she said. Ms Armstrong added that she believes believes the low-cost rabies clinics held in the municipality are a good idea and suggests extending the concept to spaying and neutering. Encouraging Response She noted that people in the community community have already been helpful and encouraging towards the program, especially especially the workers at the local Animal Animal Shelter who, Ms Armstrong said, genuinely care about the animals. If you are interested in adopting or Turn to Page 2 Newcastle Councillors have decided not to provide any financial assistance to victims of the Starkville tornado. At a committee meeting Monday, councillors decided that they wouldn't support a recommendation granting the tornado relief fund raising committee committee money on a one-to-one basis. Some members of the committee felt such a move would be precedent-setting. Councillor Ken Hooper said he was afraid people would drop their fire insurance insurance and come to the town for help. "There must be other ways of raising raising money other than this," he said. Councillor Frank Stapleton said he saw the funding as government assistance. assistance. Arena to Get Excess Funds Funds remaining from the demolition demolition of the old Queen St. Arena in Bowmanville will be put toward the new arena debt. A committee of council decided on Monday that $14,558 would be applied to the debt. That's the amount left over from the $60,000 the developer contributed to demolishing the old arena. arena. Part of the original financing plan of the 1 Bowmanville Recreation Complex Complex included $175,000 financing from the sale of the old arena. Earlier this month, the town treasurer treasurer was asked to report on the impact the remaining money would have on the arena debt. Town Treasurer Marie Marano reported reported to council that the impact would be minimal. She noted that if the funds were applied applied to the 1991 mill rate to reduce taxes, the impact would be l/5th of a mill. The treasurer stated it "would not therefore significantly reduce the average tax bill." She added that $14,558 would have the same impact on the arena debt as it would on the mill rate. Last week the chairman of the Skate '88 fundraising campaign, Garnet Garnet Rickard, suggested the amount originally estimated as the funds received received from the sale of thé old arena be drawn from the park reserve fund and applied against the debt. Councillor Diane Hamre, at the committee meeting on Monday, said Turn to Page 2 gra serious reasons than a tornado," he said, noting that the maximum amount to be given out was $20,000. In January, Don Welsh of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Rotary Club, appeared at a Council session asking for financial assistance assistance for the victims of the tornado. His request came on the heels of the provincial government decision that the area doesn't qualify for 3-to- 1 disaster disaster relief funding from the province because only a few homes were affected affected and not tne entire community. The town treasurer, Marie Marano, said the town could contribute to the fundraising efforts which could then be reflected as a grant in the 1991 budget. Councillor Diane Hamre said the group was going to follow provincial.; criteria in distributing the funds and that the money would go to those most. in need. She said she felt the town's contribution contribution would encourage other corpora- : tions to make similar contributions. "The amount is minimal," she said. "It's there to encourage others to give, and shows the property owners all the community wants to help." The committee didn't support the funding. NewtonviUe P.O. Next to be Closed Another rural post office is slated to close. According to Ward Three Councillor Frank Stapleton, the NewtonviUe Post Office is scheduled to close as early as April or May. 1 The Newcastle Village post office is the first rural outlet to close in the municipality in recent months. It will cease operations as of February 7, with retail postal services for the village village now being provided at the Guardian Guardian Drug Store. Councillor Stapleton said he is now concerned about the fate of Orono and Hampton post offices. The Town of Newcastle is writing to. Canada Post and the local member of parliament to voice objection to the closing. The town is also inviting Canada Post representatives and Ross Stevenson, Stevenson, MP for Durham Riding, to a future future Newcastle Council committee meeting to address the town's concerns. concerns. K ■ ' February Flag Raising Starts Heart and Stroke Month The Heart and Stroke Fund kicked off "Heart and Stroke Month" with n flag-raising at Newcastle's town hall on Monday. The mayor and members of council came out in support of the organization and helped raise the flag. Irwin Hamilton, chairman of the campaign in the Town of Newcastle, told council last week the Heart and Stroke Fund hopes to raise $15,000 in the area this yc^ir. The amount collected last year was just under $12,000. Also pictured here are some of the numerous volunteers helping with the campaign.