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OronoWmky11m.%We....... .....4~ Unfuri Celebrate Durhamflag Al memabers of council were anniversary of the Region of Scott, Ann Dreslinski, Mayor on hand Monday momning for the Durham which came into Diane Hamnre, Councs. Larry raising of the Celebrate Durhami existance in 1974. The region is Hannah, Mary Novak, Carson '94 flag at the Municipal 'Square endeavourirtg to advertise évents Elliott, John O'Toole and Jennifer in Bowinanville. of interest in their weekly Cooke of the Clarington The Celebrate Durham '94 is calendar.< Community Services departinent. ini recognition of the twenth Pictured aboveCounes. David One would have to wonder if the Municipality of Clarington is unique in Ontario or even perhaps in Canada., The residents and taxpayers arc making it an easy go for council members to save mioney. Nobody seems to want anything. Perhaps the question could bc asked "if it is stijl serviceable why tamper or try to fix if,., If's safe to say that the batting average for approval of municipal projecis 50 far this year isat about ai the saine level as that of wins for the Blue Jays. It could be said that taxpayers are looking for a real drop in the mil rate this coming year due to a huge surplus at the end of 1994. A lot of things could bc said but the fact is residents have registcred opposition to a number of proposed projects carrying a total cost figure of some $2.25 million. First, taxpayers jumped on a possible plan of spending $750,000 wo beautify the land- scape on the south-east side of the Bowmanville Recreation Com- plex. A major portion of ibis money would have been other tda the local municipalities. The cosi bas been dropped. A planned sidewalk and asphali boulevarde on ihe east side of Liberty Street from Highway 2 to Concession Street in Bowmanville is not receiving accolades from those living in the ý,poAsed wo the sidewalk and no support ai all for an asphali boulevarde. The residents voice the need of a crosswalk, relief of parking congestion at the North End Market and elirnination of long line-ups ai tbe Four-Way Stop intersection. There is complaints that Liberty Street bas been turned into a highway due to in- creased traffic from new development. Possible COsi Of tlfe project $200.000 to $300,000. The proposed $800,000 Church Street reconstruction plan has also corne in for concern of local residents. The project of widening the road and sidewalk will increase more traffic, reduce the value of property, increase pollution and increase the noise level. The project carnies an esumiated price tag of $800,000 of which one-third would corne from Clarington. Residents wants some major changes before they give ap- proval. And back in Kendal the residents seemn to be able to handle spring flooding and have provided a petition opposing a storm sewer undertaking at an estimated cost of $400.000. There are a few potholes that could be looked after however. a letter and petition states. So goes the affairs of the nation - let sleeping dogs sleep. Community 'Care forms new support group There is help available to Clarington women who are having trouble adjusting to their new community. The Durham Region Community Care Association recently formed a support group for women experiencing difficulty coping with day-to-day struggles, small children, life changes, financial difficulties, stress, caregivers burden and social isolation. SThe givup meets weekly in Bowmanville and provides an opportunity to meet other women in the saine position. For more information on the group contac t .anice Kroft at 623-4123 or Mary Ann at 987- 3933. Municipal Briefs The General Purpose committee of Clarington met on Monday in the counicil chaxnbers. Council members received a brief verbal report from Bernie Chandler of Deloitte and Touche, Municipal auditors. Mr. Chandler said the municipality was in _a firm financial position showing a surplus of $2.5 million for the year 1993 w hich compared witb $2.4 million for the previous year. He stated that there was one concern that being an increase to 22 percent in unpaid taxes. He said some action should be taken to correct this amount of unpaid taxes. The auditor did say however there was an upside to the problemn as penalty charges were increas ng. The committee recommends the amending of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Municipality to allow the development of two building lots on property owned by Francis Quantrili, Main Street North, Orono. 'ne two lots face on the Taunton Road. TMe loi sizes are a little over one acre. There were no objections lodged against the creation of the lots. Town staff are t0 study development of parking facilities offstreet in Bowmanville. A recent CAUSE report stated that existing lots were poorly lighted and designated. The study is wo consider the linkage of parking spaces in the downtown and wo consider the ease of pedestrian tmffic 10 the lots. The study is wo take, 6 wo 9 months. There was considerable discussion as to the Ontarijo Governmrent P lanning Reformi proposal that is w bring in a new land planning system. It was noted that there appoarod to bc a number of conflicts between provincial policy and the municipality's proposed new Official plan. This was especially s0 as to the mining of aggregate in the municipality or the protection of aggregate deposits. Building permits up to the end of May 1994 have more-than doubled over that for the samne period in 1993. There bas been 3421 housing starts this year compared to 164 for the same period in 1993. Counc. OToole said counicil sbould have concern for the declining imbalance of indus- trial/commercial assessment to that of residential assessment. He suggested industrial/commercial could now rest at 14 percent. ýMayor Hamnre said council could flot have it both ways if they continue to approve residential developinent. Counc. Hannah said that commercial assessment follows a build-up of residential development. Counc. Dreslinski suggested that their reports should include the ratio betwe en the various forins of assessinent so that council members could keep up to date. A report showed an amount of $1.281 million distributed through the différent departinents ini the development charge reserve fund. The, largest amount $980,422 is allocated to Community Services. Revenue from dog licences, increased considerably this year for the frst five monh period. 1A total of $5,290.00 has been collected for the period compared to $1,930.00 during the same period in 1993. 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The trailers are red in color and have varlous markings of LAIDLAW CARRIERS INC. The lead trailer bas an aluminum headboard and bears unit number 4019, with an Ontario licence plate, D48954. The pup, trailer bears unit number 4020, with an Ontario licence plate, D48955. A $1000 reward is posted for Information leading 10 the return of the cargo. The cargo consists of 32 bundies of 1V x 6", f ive feet long. The lumber is green and has been pressure treated. If you have Information leading to the location 0f the above, please oeil Rober Il Frew at 1-800-263-8383 or thé Durham Regional Police at 905-683-91100. Ail cails wili be kept confidential. Whio vants a road program, or beautIfication? Taxpayers tardy, in the spending of taxdollars à