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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 2 Feb 1977, Section 2, p. 5

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Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Februarv 2, 1977 5 BHS Band Plans to Attend International Festival in Toronto During May Holiday At the recent executive meeting of the B.H.S. Band Parents, Mr. Elliott Tremeer, band-master, announced his intentions of entering our local Senior Band in the Interna- tional Bands' Festival to take place in Toronto during the holiday weekend in May. Pi feabdnt hovl siiyan announced that Robert Craig has accepted the position of Vice President for the coming year and Mrs. Sally Francis, Mrs. Colleen Locke, Mrs. Mary Chisholm, Mrs. Emily Slute and Mrs. G. Vander- meent will be the Fund Raising Committee for the Bank Parents. Treasurer James Schultz gave a satisfactory treasur- er's report and Mrs. Margaret Munday reported that the Concert Series tickets are selling well. Mr. Tremeer mentioned that one of the bonus concerts of the series will be the concert put on by Sudbury Consultants Charge Extra $4,300 for Plannina Studies Francis i Tennant Fuels R.R. 1, Orono, Ont.983-5693 The Town of Newcastle finance committee is recom- mending that council pay a $22,000 bill from planning consultants that were hired last Fall. .But there is an extra $4,300 on the consultant's bill that the committee hasn't agreed to pay. The group decided Mon- day, January 24th, that it wants a clarification from the firm of M.M. Dillon Limited explaining who authorized the extra work. M.M. Dillon is the consult- ing firm thatdrew up planning studies for Courtice, Bowman- ville and Newcastle Village last fall. The fi-m completed its work on schedule and the town adopted part of the Dillon reports as general modifiable schemes on how Bowman- H.S. Band when it joins our Band here on April 29th. Our Band will travel to Sudbury the weekend previous for the exchange concert there. The plans are also under way for a "Music Bowman- ville Concert" when all music students in town will get together to perform. This concert would include the Knox School Choir, The Senior Public School Band and both the Junior and Senior High School Bands. ville, Courtice and the Village of Newcastle will develop. But now that it is time to pay the consultant's fees, mem- bers of the finance committee indicated on Monday after- noon that they were puzzled about the extra money. In a letter from the consul- tant dated January 7, M.M. Dillon stated that $1I,300 was for preparing displays and maps for public review in Courtice and Newcastle Vil- lage. Three thousand dollars was spent on extra work on the Courtice plans in order to make them similar in detail to the work on Bowmanville and Newcastle. Mayor Rickard commented that the $1,300 could have resulted from a verbal under- standing arising out of a council meeting on November 8 but he said he couldn't account for the extra $3,000 spent on Courtice. "I certainly didn't authorize it," Mayor Rickard said. He added that former Coun- cillor, Ann Cowman, the chairman of the committee appointed to work with M.M. Dill on the plans, did not authorize any extra work. "Apparently it was an informal and not a formal authorization", said Council- lor Don Allin, the chairman of the finance committee. Councillor Edward Wood- yard said that if the consul- tants were given to under- stand that extra work was expected of them, he would like to know where they got the idea. I Letter 73 Alonna Street Bowmanville Dear Editor, Seems my last letter stirred up little comment except from our two more active past councillors. It seems to me that when a group of people place a man, Mr. Holliday, in political office when his platform is based on one issue, and one issue only, that they should also expect their other coun- cillor to be equally able to vote on that same issue? Yet in the council minutes of January 10th Mr. Taylor abstained from voting when selecting members of the Darlington Generating Station Liaison Committee. Voters in ward one elected two councillors yet in Hydro issues it seems they have only one. The biggest thing to hit Darlington since it was first settled and the people will have only half a voice at the municipal level and none whatever at the regional level! Is this what they deserve? I can do no more than echo Mr. Lyall's remarks. It seems they are going to do something to expedite matters at Hamp- ton, they are calling it the Planning Administration Committee, among other things they will be planning the planning the planner is to plan? Mrs. Cowman can be echoed in much the same way. It is disappointing that we cannot question council on its de- cision to select committees "in camera." Since we were both up for appointment to committees I guess we could be accused of the same prejudice that we might accuse council of, so the less said the better. Indeed, I think we may be meeting at meetings from time to time. Remember the candidate meetings when our regional candidates said they knew how much they would be earning and felt it was quite sufficient. Let us hope their memory is as good as ours and vote against any proposed increase, should it happen to gain majority support they then follow Mr. Lyall's ex- ample and refuse to accept the increase. I notice that the repairs to Bowmanville Arena are now complete, I was wondering if there will be a statement published (as to its financing) to reassure the taxpayers that tax dollars were not spent? Take a moment, if I may, to welcome Mary baek into our midst, happy to see you back again, guess the T.L.C. worked. Yours truly, Dennis Sadler Editor's note - This is a copy of a letter sent by the Durham Region Field Naturalists to the chairman of the AECB. Dr. A.T. Prince, Chairman, Atomic Energy Control Board, 270 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Dear Dr. Prince; At the January 17th meeting of the Durham Region Field Naturalists' Club, the follow- ing resolution was passed: "We are opposed to any extension of the present li- cence, now held by Eldorado Nuclear Limited, to continue to dump nuclear wastes and or residues in the present Port Granby site beyond the ter- mination of their present licence, expiring on January 31, 1977." Plans by Eldorado Nuclear Ltd. to expand their present waste disposal facility into an area of 650 acres are opposed by the DRFN in that this site consists of class two agricul- tural land. In addition, the site is in close proximity to Lake Ontario, and we are alarmed that no real safeguards are being employed to guarantee that this newly proposed operation will be pollution- free. We are not convinced that the social and environmental Community Group Learns Basics of Planning Process While town planning usually remains a matter between a municipal government de- partment and the developer, a few Waverley Community Association members were recently given a crash course on the subject. The briefing on planning operations at the association's general meeting was more than just a seminar for the audience because it dealt with a subdivision proposed for the land to the north and north- west of Waverley Gardens. One of the primary concerns that surfaced was over the importance for the develop- ment proposal to include an area for parkland. Town Planning Director George Howden, outlined the steps that a developer must- take before any project is allowed to proceed. A representative of One Fourth Investments, the de- velopment firm seeking ap- proval for the subdivision proposed for the parcel of land was also on hand to discuss aspects of their plans. Peter Fedemma, part own- er of the company, presented the main features included in the proposed project. The subdivision would have 37 single family dwellings, 66 semi-detached housed, 61 townhouses and about 120 condominiums in the final stage he said. The proposal also calls for over eight acres of parkland anç another acre reserved for a separate school to the south df the development. With the town's approval granted already, the firm is now awaiting a decision from the region to indicate whether the project can move on to the next stage. a iamber President s to thel concerns of area residents are being met. We would like to go on record as being opposed to the continuation of a nuclear waste disposai site under present conditions and regula- tions. The DRFN would urgently request that the Federal Government should establish a proper waste management procedure for our nuclear wastes immediately, and that they adhere to strict control and regulations. Furtier, we suggest that no expansion or continued dump- ing should occur at Port Granby (or elsewhere) until a full environmental impact and assessment study bas been completed, by the Federal Government, and by an inde- pendent firm, and until such time as a full public hearing has taken place. Reports or rumors that a refinery might also be con- structed at this site are yet to be confirmed, however. Such an installation would be welcome here in Durham Region due to our economic climate. With or without a refinery, we must be assured that the disposal of wastes will be carried out in such a manner that all possible safeguards and known tech- nology will be utilized. Sincerely, James M. Richards, Chairman, DRFN Conservation Committee Dear Editor, T.O.N.R.A. Meeting Jan. 17, 1977 There was a good turnout of ratepayers Monday, Jan. 17, not-withstanding the rather blistery winter weather, the items on the agenda were well attended to although not ail motions brought to the floor survived a vote. It was decided to support S.E.A.P. in their protest to the Atomic Energy Committee, for allowing the Port Granby Dump to continue. A suggest- ion that for the protection of our younger generation, a system of blockparents be introduced into the town was received with favour, it being explained that in other places this official recognized organ- ization is doing very good work, it was moved that the board takes up contact with other organizations and form a committee to be drawn from all the service groups and associations and report to the next meeting. The motion, that Tonra lobby our elected representa- tives until such time that they resolve to build a fire station in Courtice, was carried, it was noted that council on the same day had passed a motion to do so in principle, but that by itself will stop no fire, that station should be built and a truck placed in it and man- power be organized. Storefront lawyers, got a shortshift, better first get some input from the law- society, the same with a Town of Newcastle Ombudsman, Councillor Taylor, correctly pointed out, that much more use can be made of ail elected officials, ombudsman in their own right, and of Mr. Malon- ey's office, the Ontario Om- budsman. Just check your phonebook under the heading; Ombudsman Ontario. Malon- ey, Arthur QC. Toronto. 362- 7331. Public washrooms in down- town aroused little enthus- iasm, perhaps ratepayers wonder how much downtown will be left after all the banks have built their one-storey edifices around the four corn- ers, and there is always the possibility the banks being very competitive for deposits, that they will provide public washrooms in their new build- ings. Wonder which bank will show the most interest. Senior Citizen could also get no support at this time, neither did the idea of starting a consumer action program, our business people must be doing a fair job in dealing with the public. It was not till after the coffee break, that the Presi- Editor Ic dent ran into some road- blocks. Talking about changes in the constitution has seldom been a fruitful undertaking in The] any organization, and so it Of Con became il o'clock with no backwa worthwhile result, except for annual changing the name of direct- In a r ors to Vice-Presidents. This Tony must have been under the accomi influence of our southern Of cor neighbours. Bowma Next meeting is scheduled 'lut as for Feb. 21st., 1977 at which we Chamb hope to see many ratepayers, "We there are plenty of matters depth s important enough to ail of us shoppi which we can discuss in a free before atmosphere for the benefit of board the town. studyy Keep this date in mind, the ed a b unchanged constitution calls advisor for a new slate of officers munici being chosen which will be said. point one on the agenda. But, D. Brinkman conceri ment oc Dear Editor: ville, a dent for Memo to our Police and for 1977 Publilc Regarding Tractor Dow Trailer Trucks Drivers Mr. i There was a time when we obvious ail respected our truck drivers improv -they were courteous and a area w, source of help in the case of vitaiity need or emergency. ed aga What bas happened to this periph new generation of truck You drivers-driving like hell bent initiai for fury in weather conditions commil not fit for man or beast-and improv without any regard for the ance vw drivers of cars? Ontari They do not respect the added. speed limit in good weather let Other alone driving out of context which with the worst of weather merce conditions. the Bo There was a transport pile up at Cobourg on the B afternoon of January 29th. Sever Most of the pile up was attende needless-no way anyone could at Mrs see emergency lights flashing Enniski but these transport drivers enjoyed barrelled through as if it was Warder June, so that when they came provide up on'a accident there was no Society way they could stop. Of course Lois Ai they are quite safe sitting up Mrs. high in their gigantic struct- with M ures. It was just a miracle Zion. that there were no deaths. Mr.a Please someone discipline patient these drivers or else make pital. them a highway of their own improv and fight their battles on an Mr. B even basis. in Hos Is it the companies putting improv out these transports for speed- Mr. a ier transport-and more were r money? Or is it the type of and M. drivers? My voice is small and family we require much support from The J those who have influence. mostly Please help to make our Anyone roads safer. for this Involved pleaset TDRe ports o1 Bowmanville Chamber mmerce paused for a rd look at 1976 at its dinner on Jan. i9li. report¯by the President Brand, the group's plishments in the area mmercial growth in anville were signaled a major part of the er's work last year. accomplished an in- tudy of the three major ng centre proposals the'Regional planning and as a result of that your chamber present- brief to the planning y committee for the ipality," Mr. Brand the Chamber is also ned with the develop- f downtown Bowman- ccording to its presi- r 1976 and co-president 7. ntown Improvement Brand said "It became s to your directors that ement of our downtown as a first priority if its were to be safeguard- inst competition from eral shopping centres. r chamber has taken steps in sponsoring a ttee for a downtown ement area in accord- 'ith section 361 of the o Municipal Act," he r activities for 1976 in the Chamber of Com- was at work included wmanville Christmas URKETON 'al from this district d the U.C.W. meeting . J. Slemons home in ilien on Wednesday and d hearing Mrs. Lois n speak about services d by Childrens Aid . Lois is the former hton of this district. R. Davey spent Sunday r. and Mrs. S. Grant, nd Mrs. F. Dorland are s in Bowmanville Hos- We wish tham both ed health. Bob Clifford is a patient pital. We wish him ed health. and Mrs. Leslie Taylor ecent visitors of Mr. rs. Fred Taylor and of Port Perry. anuary thraw has been omitted this year. having items of news s column next week telephone 263-2796. NOWI LEATH ERCRAFT CLASSES will be held on THURSDAY.............FEBRUARY 17th THURSDAY...........FEBRUARY 24th THURSDAY................MARCH 3rd TUESDAY..................MARCH Sth TUESDAY ...................MARCH 15th All registrants must have a beginners kit or the basic tools contained in a kit. FEE - $2.00 per 2 hour lesson Instructor - Gary Pickard The Rowan Tree 133 Church St., Bowmanville For more information cali 623-9122 (Across from the water tower) Tandy Leather Authorized Sales Centre lick up a freec opy of our TD1) RSD brochure at any ID B ranch. Falk to our stalf and tind out \'w you can save. March st, 1977, is the last day you can quality for the 1976 tax vear -so see us rim-,11î1away. There's Something Special at "Uncle Benny's" SUBMARINE 242 King St. E. 623-6434 Bowmanville (Next to Beaver Lumber) REGISTER What you don't know may be costmig you money TORONTO DOMINION the bank where people make the difference 9 rn 1976 lighting program, and Bow- manville's sidewalk sale in mid-July. Prohibit Cycling The Chamber also worked to prohibit cycling on the main street and the chamber was one of the groups that cam- paigned for a change in the spelling of WaverIey Road. The Chamber had argued that the spelling should include a L"I'l- ý,l tradional "e" between the "1" and the "y". The Chamber was also the sponsor of tne Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade. As for the future, Mr. Brand said that the chamber has "a great deal of work on the stocks." He said that the proposed Darlington generating station is on the Chamber's agenda and he added that the cham- ber is watching the matter of the Eldorado refinery. Mr. Brand stated that the work the chamber faces in the coming year will necessitate the individual support of all members.

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