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4 The Canadian Stafesman. Bowmanville. December 3, 1975 Section Two P-1ro blems Foreseen by Entwisle In. Mobile Home Park Developments AccoI-ding to Coun. Kirx Entwisle, there could be a future of prnblems for tenants who move into a mobile home retirement park. Coun. En twisle, Chairman of the town's Planning Advi- sory Committee, is concerned about the relationship that two mobile home park developers have offered to have with their tenants. The two developers to which Coun. Entwisle refers are Ridge Pine Park Ltd. wbo propose a development of near 1,000 mobile homes soutb of Newcastle Village, betlween the lakeshore and the CNR lines, and Durham Mobile Retirement Home Develop- ment who offer lans for an 800 unit park in tE southeast corner of the Town of New- castle. Having voted approval in principle of the Ridge Pine proposaI on Sept. 2, a move spearbeded by Coun. Ann Cowman. council found itself granting "equal status" to the Durham proposai on oct. 6. The developers must now obtain Durham Regional re- zoning agproval of tbe sites as mobile homne parks both, of which are presentiy zoned agricultural . /TrrEÊ4ff TA94 J«T/If WMT.TOSD AfO tW A N«~., W/I/P YV«/ 1DeW"titt Mobile Welding 16 Liberty St. N. 623-5703 Bowmanville Discussing the Ridge Pine Park, Coun. Enfwisle explain- t'd "the basic deal is that the developer selis the houses, and the purchasers lease sites on which the homes are erected." The original-leases offered under this arrangement would be for a period of 20 years, the maximum legally allowed. Coun. Entwisle notes 'this caised concern to people like me because one can envisage a development containing 1,000 homes being simpiy closed at the end of the 20-year term. The councillor adds that the response to, such concern off ered by Ridge Pine was to operate the park on 10-year renewable leases, an offer which bas failed to safisfy Coun. Entwisle. "If over the course of years the developer, for various reasons, wishes to have bouse owesmove their houses from bis property-or in other words not renew their options -1 believe that be bias the power to do so. Coun. Entwisle explains that such could be done by the dcx eloper simply lowering the standard of maintenance of roads, water sewage service, and increasing the rents. "The developer could make living ini the park so uncom- fortabte for the home owners that tbey would be forced perbaps to seli their units back to the developer at firesale' r rices, the councîllor bc- ieves. As control of ail' matters sucb as streefs, ights, sewers, stores and so on, witbin the park would be under the band of the developer, Coun. En- twisle feels that "lby getting rid oi the old uni ts and their owners and replacing them witbi new units or newý owners, a developer could increase bis rent revenue." In tbis light the councillor also believes the home owner wbo was unhappy in the park would find diffi 'culty in having it moved to another. 'XVile these units are described as mobile, the liketibood of their being accepted in any other mobile home park is minimal", be says. "Tbey are not much more mobile than the superstruc- ture of a well-built traditional home. " Altbougb the firm bas offer- ed f0 grant the fown $100,000 to be used in the event tbey fail to maintain the services, Coun. Entwislebelieves the break- down of that amount at $100 per home is insufficient, Coun. Entwisle is bowever, not attempting to accuse Ridge Pine Park of operating in bad faitb. He notes that "with the best intentions in the world if could falfer financially and be unable to live up to ifs obligations to residents of the park." He furtber suggest that the etbies of the present owners of the proposaI may be im- peccable, but wonders wbat migbt occur if tbey sbould die and the ethics of a future owner differed. Wbile leveling the same criticism on the Durham proposal as be did the Ridge Pine Park, Coun. Entwisle is additionaliy concexrned about, tbe problems of transporta. tion, tax assessment and building standards connectec witb botb proposais. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FIELD DAY Four wheel drive vebicles took to the traits on Sunday, Nov. 29, at Burketon in a field day event sponsored by the Central Ontario 4X4,Club. The event was held at trails located on the east side of Regional Roald 57, just south of the CPR railway bridge, and the contest was open to any owner of a four wheel drive vebicle. Two main events were featured on Sunday, One was an obstacle race tbrough trails af the site and the other was a slalom race througb an adja- cent gravel pif. The Central Ontario 4X4 Club bas about 45 members, including several from Osh- awa and Bowmanville. Fair's Graïnd Champion Owned by Robi. Flett This is a photo of the first prize five-year-old Holstein cow,, Theynor Hagen Cindy Ex, owned by Robert Flett of Oshawa. She was awarded the Grand Championship at the Royal Winter Fair recently. A four-year-old Holstein, also owned by Mr. Flett, Roydon Marquis Wanda, won first and was sold the same evening for $25,000 to Mr. Sneesby of England. Favors Income Stabilization 'Developm nt Pa GetsQualfedla attended the Royal Winter Fair on Wednesdav. Laura Buttery spent Satur- ,day night with Kim Borchuk, Basic Black is just not basic any more. It's'Gorgeous! ,..and it's found at Courtice High School, cele- brated with a Sadie Hawkins dance on Friday night. Many Bruce Taylor had some interesting, though flot very encouraging, farm production statistics to relate to the Bowmanville Rotary Club recently. As an executive director of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and the owner of a 210 acre mixed farm near Enniskillen, Mr. Taylor is in favor of a farm income stabilization policy to build the flagging confidence of Ontario farmers. Sunset Lodg-e Residents Keep Extremely Busy The residents of Sunset Lodge would like f0 sh-gre with you some of their acÉivities during this past faîl. The Ministerial Association bolds Sunday Services. Mrs. Gilcbrist bas Wednesday affernoon services. On Thurs- day afteroons, Mrs. E. Philp and Mrs. Abrams of Tyrone, come in for a program. On Tuesday evenings, Rev. and Mrs. Amacher and Mrs. N. Gibson bring f0 us their musical tatents and are assist- ed a t times by Mr. W. Woolley, Tbe C.G.I.T. gf-oup from the Sf. Andrew's Preshyterian Cburcb visit us the third Monday evening of each montb. Ladies from the 'Mothers Group in Enniskillen visit with uis once a month, deserve to pay Iess for car and f ire insurance They do at Abstainers'. Recause our experience has shown that abstainers have fewer accidents, fewer home fires. Thats why we can in- sure feor Iess. If you're a non-drinker, can you afford flot to ýlook into Abstainers' insurancé for your home and your car? Osborne & Shank( Ins. Agency LIU. 108 Liberty St. N. Bowmanville - 623-2527 ýBSTA1NERS' INSURANcE COMPANY Ihe only Canadian Company providing automobile ,Ind fine însurance exclusively tu abstainers. Four students fromn the Senior Public School have chosen, as their Setective Period, to be witb us once a week. Mr. B. Snowden comes in regularly witb music in wbich we enjoy. Bingo rules Friday affer- noons. Mondays and Tuesdays are upen for games, crafts, letter wri ting for the resi- dents, reading to those Who don't see (o redd, outside walking. T.V., operas, etc. A background of recorded music sets the set ting for each day. Eacb morning we gather together for a group programn where we do our exercises, sing songs, share any new items, bave readings, and discussions. Once a month we bold a council meeting witb dîfferent residents sitting at the meeting where we brîng any suggestions and com- plaints so tbey may be passed on fo the Administration. One birtbday party a monfh, witb the trimmings, enterfain- ment and cake serves for those witb birtbdays in thaf month. Our Noveniber party was bigbiigbted with the presence of Mr. Doug Moffatt MPP, as he presenfed a plaque f0 Mrs. E. White Who ceiebrated her 9th birfhday. Our Hallowe'en party was a great success, witb most residents in costumes and the room decorated for fthe occa- sion,' a grand time was bad witb some stafing, "If would be fun f0 have Hallowe'en twice a year." Residents took part in the 'Kinsmen Colored Leaves Tour", the dress rebearsal at the Higb Scbool of "Guys and Dolîs", the "Santa's Parade", "la film and luncheon at the Legion." On Nov. 12, Rev. Gilcbrist came in and held a com- munion service for the resi- dents. This service meant very mucb f0 fhem as they are unable f0 attend such services at their churches. To ail those Who do come and share their fime wifh us we deeply appreciafe if. Anyone wisbing f0 visit with us would also be most welcome. ~~iOO% SOID-STATE f or a Clofu Critas andYer- ondEnj oyment sestseoection! The SEILLE .G4748 Bold and massive Mediterranean styled console. Half-squared pilasters flank the front. Full, reverse breakfront base with concealed casters. Dark finished Oak color (G4748DE) or Pecan color (G4148P), with the look of fine, distressing. Genuine wood veneers and select hardwood solids on top. Front, ends and base of matching simulated wood material. Cabinet size: 30"1 H, 3814" W, M18" D. Add 312" to depth for tube cap. Hlarvey 3Smi"th Radio and TV 56 Duke Street 623-2015 Bowmnanville Your Authorized Zenith Dealer JL