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2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, July 10,1991 Letter Says Workers are "Performing Very Well" Following the publication remove the six inch hazard, load on Beech Street, three of a photo last week, show- The author of the picture employees were then left to ing a town sidewalk laying had earlier indicated his dis- finish the job while the recrew recrew at a local site, a copy of approval with the location of maining seven went on to a letter concerning it has the walk as well as to the the next site on Wellington been received. length of walk being re- Street, in front of Northcutt It is a memorandum from placed. However, in our Elliott Funeral Home, to re- Don Patterson, Manager of judgement the section desig- place 100 feet of sidewalk, at Operations, to Walter nated to be replaced was in which time four employees Evans, Director of Public the proper location and remained and three went on Works. ' length. to do a third pour in Orono. It reads: " The picture was taken at In my estimation the size "The picture showing the 7:40 a.m. The crew had been of the crew was correct; to workers being idle was tak- dropped off just prior to that dispatch the forces in any en on Thursday, June 27th time and the concrete was to other way would be more at 7:30 a.m. The crew con- arrive at 7:30. However, the costly ana less efficient than sisted of three full-time Pub- concrete did not arrive until the manner in which the lie Works employees and 7:45 (15 minutes late) and work was performed, seven students. The picture the employees, expecting the I have contacted the was taken on Beech Street concrete at any time, were Leadhand, Bill Bickell, and on the west side, second assigned to wait a few min- suggested to him that we house south of Concession utés until the concrete ar- completely support his ac- Street. rived. tions in the handling of the The existing sidewalk in All the employees were crew and that he should car- above-noted location had a properly attired with safety ry-on and ignore the unflat- six inch step which had ex- boots, safety vest and hard tering comments made by isted for many years. In or- hats. the newspaper, der to protect the Town from The days schedule (previ- The crew is performing liability claims on this mat- ously arranged) was that ten very well and the completed ter, it was decided to replace of the employees would start sidewalk looks, very^profes- a short section of walk and with the first portion of the sional in my opinion." High costs may eventually force municipalities municipalities to toss their curbside blue box collection program on the trash . heap. Some of Newcastle's elected officials fear that the costs of picking up recyclable recyclable materials may force residents to empty their blue boxes at centralized depots rather than enjoying pick-up at the curbs. Ward Three Regional Councillor Diane Hamre said on Monday that the blue box program is "bankrupting the Region of Durham." "I don't know how long we can go on picking up a blue box at everyone's door and paying staff to separate the stuff," she observed. As an alternative, she suggested that householders might continue to use the recycling boxes but take them to a central area where the contents can be picked up. This is the sort of system which she observed working successfully in some American communities communities several years ago. At a meeting of the general purpose and administration committee on Monday, Newcastle councillors recommended recommended that this municipality support the tendering for blue box collection at residential curbs. However, Newcastle is also suggesting suggesting that the contract not be awarded until the Durham Region can confirm that funding for the program will come from sources outside the local coffers. Newcastle's public works staff stated stated in a report to the committee that the Durham Region is paying $141,000 this year for the blue box program in the Town of Newcastle. But the report from town staff added added that Durham will not fund the collection collection of recyclable materials in 1992. And that means the Town of Newcastle Newcastle could be paying an estimated $277,000 to keep the program in operation. operation. The Town of Newcastle could also be asked to foot.the bill for collection collection of recyclable materials in the "igloo" "igloo" system. The report also stated that the budget budget for garbage collection, garbage disposal disposal and recycling could climb from $2,972,000 this year to $3,831,000 in 1992. Councillor Hamre said that the public public must be made aware of the costs associated associated with the environmental protection protection they are asking for. "I think it's time we started telling the public: 'You've got to be part of the solution too." "I agree wholeheartedly that it's time for the general public to be participants participants with us," said Mayor Marie Hubbard. Helen MacDonald, one of the leaders leaders in the town's environmental movement, movement, said this week that she doesn't believe in discontinuing the blue box curbside pickup system in urban areas. areas. She adds, however, that rural homeowners do not presently have curbside pick-up for blue boxes and she believes they should continue to take recyclable materials to a central location. Mrs. MacDonald stated that if urban urban residents are asked to take recyclable recyclable materials to a central depot, it would be a "disincentive to recycle." She also noted that statistics indicate indicate people are willing to pay more to protect tne environment. "Blue boxes were never supposed to be a money-making venture. Garbage collection is not supposed to be a money-making money-making venture," she said. New Sign Greets Visitors to Newcastle Village Rubber Stamp Approval Given to Town Cheques Newcastle's town council- ' lors have given blanket ap- • proval to over 4,800 cheques 1 issued by the municipality - between February and May. 1 The approval came at a - meeting of the town's gener- al purpose and administrait administrait tion committee on Monday. " And it drew objections •'.from Bowmanville regional •' councillor Ken Hooper who claimed that the' transactions transactions were being rubber- stamped without members of council knowing the particulars particulars of the cheques. A list of the cheque numbers numbers for the months in question question was part of a longer report report on "continuity and cash activity" for the months of February and May. The report from the treasurer's department was endorsed by the majority of Newcastle councillors at a meeting of the general pur- Orono Resident Seeks Election An Orono resident has announced her intention to seek the Ward Three regional regional councillor's post in the November 12 municipal election. Ann Dreslinski said yesterday yesterday that "the representatives representatives of this municipality Ann Dreslinski Police Briefs On June 3, a nine-year- old boy reported that an unknown unknown suspect stole his bike from the side of his house on Strike Ave., Bowmanville. A 10-speed black LeCir- cuit sport/racer was found on the front lawn of a house on Strike Ave the same day. July 3, on Sunset Blvd., in Newcastle Village, a man reported that an unknown suspect stole his wallet from his vehicle. A woman on Sunset Blvd. in Newcastle also reported several items stolen from her vehicle. A Downhnm Dr., Bow- mnnville, resident reported that eight CDs wore removed removed from her home. On July 8, a Scugog St. Bowmanville, woman reported reported receiving threatening phono calls from a male suspect. suspect. A Trull's Rd, Newcastle, resident reported her wallet and rings missing after returning returning home from shopping. shopping. will be facing major challenges challenges in the next few years, while having the dual responsibility responsibility of serving the best interest of the municipal municipal corporation and being aware of and responsive to the needs of the electorate." "It is my intent to listen to the people, to be accessi-. ble, ana to approach each issue issue mindful of the interest and well-being of those who live, work and play in this community," she added. Ann Dreslinski has maintained maintained a strong interest in the community through a number of voluntary positions. positions. She is chairman of the Orono Town Hall Board, a member of the Orono DBIA, and a member of the Orono Woods Walk Park Committee. Committee. She is employed by the Durham Farmers County Co-op. Auctioneer Chosen as Canadian Champion Newcastle councillor Frank Stapleton was the top Canadian in an auctioneering competition competition in Montreal recently. recently. He placed second in North America. Mr. Stapleton has been auctioneering for 20 years and says he has wanted to be an auctioneer auctioneer since he was a child. "One of the tricks to auctioneering," he said, "is mind over matter. Just say what you're supposed to without thinking about it. Or else you'll get flustered." Mr. Stapleton, an auctioneering auctioneering instructor in Woodstock, has also been named vice president president of the Auctioneers' Association of Canada. Ho sells a wide variety of merchandise including including antiques, real estate, estate, and vehicles. pose and administration committee. But Councillor Hooper objected to the fact that the cheques were being approved, en masse, without councillors being informed of all the details. "I think this is wrong and I will not support it," Councillor Councillor Hooper stated during the meeting. He said afterwards that he has urged Town Council to get more détails about the cheques they approve on a regular basis. Councillor Hooper wants to see cheque numbers, amounts, and details details about each cheque available at the meetings where the expenditures are formally endorsed by elected officials. But, he adds that the majority majority of Council will not support that request, claiming claiming the information would be too much work. Councillor Hooper believes, believes, however, that with the use of computerized record-keeping, the details could be easily provided. "It's not too much work in this day and age," he said. The Ward Two councillor said he believes that a cheque issued for catering at a staff seminar is among the cheques approved at the latest latest committee meeting. He drew Council's attention to the catering bill at the final council session of June. Councillor Hooper also believes believes that there may be two other cheques for similar catering catering services which have been issued. In her report to the general general purpose committee on Monday, Treasurer Marie Marano stated that due to a shortage in staff, a cash activity activity report had not been prepared on a monthly basis but was being submitted for the months of February to May. The treasurer added that the format of monthly reports reports will resume with a summary of financial information information for June. Town Plans to Protect Beach The Town of Newcastle plans to spend $23,275 to protect municipally-owned land from erosion by Lake Ontario this year. The work, which consists of the placement of armour stone and backfill along the shoreline, will take place at a lot on Cedar Crest Beach in Bowmanville and at the foot of an unopened rond allowance allowance (Park St.) at Bond Head. Protection of two other larger stretches of bench in Bowmanville and Bond Head has been proposed for 1992. Newcastle's general purpose purpose and administration committee voted Monday to recommend that town council council approve the program of erosion protection as outlined outlined by the municipality's public works department. The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce erected new signs last Friday to replace the existing signs welcoming motorists to the village of Newcastle. A dance was held by the Chamber of Commerce last April to raise money for the signs. Standing Standing by the signpost erected at the east end of Newcastle are some of the representatives representatives of the Chamber of Commerce. They include Dr. Rod McArthur, Keith Swan (sign maker), Charles Gray, Heather Griffin, Helen Simpson, Barbara Chicoyne and Mabs Barr. m That's how much Canada Post has ^ J Z proposed to increase the cost to mail I ■ The Canadian Statesman each year. -- E MB Z fj Please read below to determine how Z the new rates will affect you. Category 1 Sub. Delivery G.S.T. Total Subscribers who wish to pick up their own subscription nt our offices niter 11 n.m. 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He also stated that the developer developer should make provision for the added school and recreation facilities which the new residents of this community community would need. He pointed out that although the weather at the site is pleasant in the summer, the climate can be "vicious" for nine months of the year. Indoor recreation facilities are needed by the growing Newcastle Village community. community. "I'm not here to argue against progress...but what we put in there should be consistent with the area's ability to support it," he stated. Erskine Duncan raised the issue of shoreline protection. He stated that the development must not contribute to erosion of the shoreline. Evylin Stroud told the committee that she is concerned over the fact that this project will use up agricultural agricultural land and. will have an impact on environmentally sensitive lands. She also warned that shoreline erosion could occur. Ms Stroud pointed out that a similar proposal for a lakefront community in the Newtonville area was rejected in an earlier decision by Newcastle Council. Newcastle's councillors have made no decision on the merits of the project, project, but have referred the matter to their staff for further processing. And both proponents and opponents of the development agreed to one thing: they see the need for public meetings between the developer and residents. "We most definitely have every intention of meeting with the public," said Maureen McCauley, the Bramalea spokesperson. A Good CAUSE for Council Town councillors have been invited to express their views on the future of downtown downtown Bowmanville. Newcastle Council was invited on Monday to participate participate in the upcoming CAUSE (Community Assist for an Urban Study Effort) project which will take place in late September. Alan Strike a co- chairman of the CAUSE steering committee, noted that members of council will be asked to make their pres entations on September 26, commencing at 1:30 p.m. Other community groups, businesses and individuals are also invited to participate participate and there will be an open invitation to the public to express their views. The CAUSE Event will take place September 26 to 30 and consists of a thorough thorough review of downtown Bowmanville by a team of architects, planners, landscape landscape architects and students. students. After a weekend of studying studying issues related to the downtown and obtaining all available information, the group will produce a report on possible directions that the community can take in the future. "We think it's a great opportunity opportunity to take a look at where we're going," Mr. Strike said at Monday's committee committee meeting. The CAUSE study is sponsored by the Downtown Business Improvement Area and the Town of Newcastle. 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