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16 The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender, Bowmanville, Saturday, April 16,1994 Mayors Pledge Continued Community Co-operation Mayors of Oshawa and Glaring- "We are very happy with the ion have pledged lo continue the co- growth we are going through and all operation which exists between their the good tilings that are happening," Business Group Meets April 19 The next meeting of the Claring- ton Business Group will be held on Tuesday, April 19, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Hying Dutchman Hotel in Bowmanville. The cost, including including a light breakfast, is $8 per person. All are welcome to join us, for information please feel free to call Adrian Foster at 404-1693, or Bonnie Cunningham at 623-0677. The speaker this month' is Dr. Maureen Reed of Collis and Reed Research. Dr. Reed will discuss how small businesses can decide whether research would be a helpful course of action, some tips on how to set up in- house research projects and affordable affordable research alternatives. two communities. Speaking at a meeting of the Oshawa and District Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Diane Hamre and Mayor Nancy Diamond noted that such co-operation will improve the economic prosperity of both municipalities. municipalities. "I couldn't have asked for better co-operation and a greater effort," added Mayor Hamre in describing the co-operation existing between the Chamber and the municipality. Mayor Hamre noted that the Oshawa and District Chamber of Commerce now boasts 97 members from Clarington. "We've come a long way in a very short time as members of the Chamber," she said. In reference to economic development development in Clarington, Mayor Hamre noted the new addition at the Bowmanville Bowmanville Mall and also predicted the municipality's position in favor of a new shopping plaza in west end Bowmanville will be upheld at the Ontario Municipal Board. Lamprey Eel Spraying for Lake Ontario The Department of Fisheries and Oceans' Sea Lamprey Control Centre released the following information pertinent to the field program on Lakes Ontario and Erie in 1994. The Department, acting as the Canadian Agent for the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, has the responsibility for sea lamprey management in the Canadian waters of the Great Lakes basin, and in the United States tributaries tributaries of Lake Ontario. At the present time, sea lamprey control depends, mainly upon the carefully controlled application of selective selective toxicants (lampricides) to streams harbouring larval sea lamprey. lamprey. At appropriate intervals (normally (normally three. to five years) retreatments retreatments are required to minimize the escapement of reestablished sea lamprey populations. Portions of the following tributaries tributaries to Lake Ontario are scheduled for lampricide treatment in 1994. No stream treatments are scheduled for Lake Erie this year. Lake Ontario Canada - Rouge River, Covert Creek, Salem Creek, Salmon River. United States - Grindstone Creek, Sterling Creek, Red Creek, Little Salmon Salmon River, Lindsey Creek, Black River, Carpenter Brook. Although exact treatment dates are not known at this time, it is expected expected these streams will be treated during the period of April to September. September. Provincial agencies are notified of treatment dates, as are municipalities municipalities and individuals that may use these streams as a source of portable water. Agriculture irrigators will also be notified and asked to suspend irrigation irrigation for a 24-hour period surrounding surrounding the treatment. Lampricides arc lethal but harmless harmless to other fish species when delivered delivered in proper concentrations. However, However, if non-target fish species are weakened through spawning activities activities or by environmental stress, disease disease or pollution, they may be affected. affected. Bait minnows or other aquatic organisms that are confined artificially artificially may be susceptible to the lampri- cidc because of crowding and handling. handling. To evaluate the effectiveness of the controi program, the spawning run of adult sea lamprey will continue continue to be monitored through the operation operation of trapping devices on two Lake Eric streams: Big Otter and Young's creeks, and six Lake Ontario streams: Humber River and Duffins, Bowman- villc, Graham, Port Britain, and Shelter Shelter Valley creeks. she said. The Clarington mayor noted that the community lifestyle in this municipality municipality is one of the strongest points in its favor and makes Clarington Clarington "the best place to be." Oshawa Mayor Nancy Diamond was equally optimistic about her municipality. "We have some very positive things under way," she began. began. Among the major developments taking place in Oshawa is the modernization modernization of the airport. Work will be underway shortly. "We will have a modern regional airport to serve all of your businesses," she assured Chamber members. She also spoke of the $35 million worth of renovations being completed completed this summer at the Oshawa Centre Centre and a further $20 million in improvements improvements under way at individual stores within the Centre. Furthermore, Furthermore, she noted that 1,800 acres of housing are in the process of being developed. In reference to the importance of co-operation among municipalities, the Oshawa mayor pointed out that "economic development cannot be stopped at municipal boundaries." "Our future will be in cooperation cooperation which is now being shown in some municipalities politically" The annual meeting of the Oshawa and District Chamber of Commerce took place Wednesday, April 13, at the Holiday Inn, Oshawa. Back by Popular Demand! FACTORY Quality Leather Furniture Desks, New and Used Wall Units Returns from Stores, Obsolete Items from Showrooms, Manufacturer's Defects SATURDAY, APRIL 16TH SUNDAY, APRIL 17TH 10 a.m. -3 p.m. CASH & CARRY ONLY Plydesigns 401 EAST HWY. 115 AT.TAMBLYN ROAD, 0R0N0 Come out and see our Staff on How to Join the Co-op for further discounts! 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