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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, October 3,1984 z * v '. 1 g % +& ! SMALL TALK % ■ ™ By Donna Fairey j Planner Reviews Sign By-law The next door neighbour neighbour vowed that we would be less impressed impressed with the tree when it began to bear fruit. He was right. Certainly the various greenery which surrounded surrounded the place had little or no bearing on our decision to buy it. And like babes in the forest, we greeted with delight the news that the huge tree about a dozen . feet from the back door was a black walnut. How marvellous, I imagined, imagined, to have our very own supply, of nuts. I was thinking in terms of a six quart basket or so. The "or so" at harvest time turned out to be several bushells and they're still dropping. \ Indeed, one is wise to \ avoid the underside of 'a walnut tree during harvest unless there's no alternative. The landscape situation at home makes ducking by our tree unscathed impossible. impossible. The truth is, we presently run within its range like commandos commandos zig-zagging a path through a mine field trying to avoid a hit. Moreover, the walnut bombs are wrapped in sticky green casings that appear to share the same adhesive properties properties as Crazy Glue. If you're lucky and miraculously manage to escape the air blitz, there's no percentage in thinking you're home- free. The walnut green berets berets blend harmoniously harmoniously with the lawn, lying in wait to turn an unsuspecting ankle. Surely there are those passers-by who suspect our stumbling about the yard lately, is either the early effects of a debilitating debilitating disease or the results of an alcohol binge. In an attempt to disarm disarm the enemy as it hits the battlefield, we have captured sufficient walnuts to open our own nut meat factory. So prolific is the supply that come Christmas 1990, we'll be roasting 1984 walnuts over an open fire. To say the least the remaining ground fruit is certainly in overabundance. overabundance. Attempting to retaliate, a counter attack was launched based on a misplaced presumption that the lawnmower would annihilate annihilate the entrenched entrenched unwanted. But, the futile exercise was like trying to feed cement to a kitchen gar- burator. Alas, we have surrendered surrendered to the great walnut walnut tree. Meek captives of its overwhelming bombardment, we are its obedient slaves - bowing, scraping and doing our best to stay out of its line of fire. Should we somehow manage to screw up sufficient sufficient courage to launch a coup against its tyranny, we understand understand a market exists that will pay handsomely handsomely for its body. Apparently the walnut walnut tree, because of its excellent technical qualities, is one of the most sought after woods in North America for furniture manufacture and cabinet making. We're told that helicopters have been known to make night raids on walnut trees in the heart of New York City. Rural Building Concerns Discussed at Council From Page 1 tional traffic and also fear that the new houses across the road will endanger endanger existing wells. The representative of the residents residents also warned that approval of houses in this location could set a precedent for similar expansion on vacant rural land alongside houses. The committee also heard concerns concerns from Don Welsh, of .the Durham Region Federation of 'Agriculture 'Agriculture who saiti the intrusioti of residential dwellings could damage damage local agriculture. i. "We are concerned what the longterm longterm effects will be in the Town of Newcastle if we continue to approve approve these rural lots," he said. He said other farmers could be encouraged to sell their holdings for residential use -- a move that would not take into account the long-term need for food and for productive productive land. Councillors made no immediate decision on the application for an additional 16 lots on Bellwood Dr. Elected officials opted for a resolution resolution from Councillor Cowman which would see the town seek clarification from the Durham Region Region over the development of residential residential clusters in rural areas and in open space areas. Specifically, Durham has been asked to review official plan policies regarding infilling infilling in residential clusters and other built-up areas not currently recognized as clusters in Durham's official plan. Councillor Cowman said she didn't agree with the size of the lots proposed for Bellwood Drive. But she indicated that larger lots may be appropriate at this location.. Later in the meeting, the committee committee also approved a resolution introduced introduced by Councillor Harare and calling for planning staff to prepare a policy on rural and open space development. Those guidelines will be considered by the committee committee at a later date. "I would like to see us consider and hopefully adopt a policy statement," statement," she said. She added that a guideline would ensure that all those asking for permission to develop property would be treated equally. The question of fairness was also raised by Councillor Ivan Hobbs during Monday's discussion. "I could support a firm rule. But I don't want to be wishy-washy to the extent that someone comes before us and we accept, while someone else comes before us and we reject," reject," the Bowmanville local councillor councillor said. Mayor Garnet Rickard suggested that a policy on agricultural land use would mean a better understanding understanding of the problems being faced. But Councillor Marie hubbard warned that everyone has his or her own view and that council will not reach a single position. "That isn't going to happen," she said. Councillor Ann Cowman also opposed opposed the resolution to develop a policy at this time. "You can't force people to go and live on an urban lot. in Courtice," she said. CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE (( FIRE PREVENTION WEEK n PLAN A DATE TO VISIT YOUR FIRE DEPARTMENT DURING FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCTOBER 9th to OCTOBER 13th, 1984 OPEN HOUSE DAILY 9:30 to 3:30 DEMONSTRATIONS OF EQUIPMENT DAILY, FILMS AND SLIDES FREE DRAW FIRE EXTINGUISHER- EMERGENCY LANTERN - SMOKE DETECTOR Fire Department # V' 0clobor3,190^1 A tall, straight specimen specimen will reportedly fetch an astounding price, for the buyer is likely to multiply his investment investment by slicing the wood into lucrative veneer. However, the tree on the home scene stands firm. Thank gawd that this year's bombing is in its latter stages for household members are beginning to develop a Henny Penny complex. Each day I remind remind myself that "no" the sky is not falling in." I should have twigged at the outset that our neighbour friend wasn't speaking with a forked tongue. When we hinted that he might trim any bothersome branches hanging over his property, his eyes brightened and he straightaway ran for the limb snippers. There are some, however, however, who have to have a walnut fall on their heads in order to get the picture. New Fast Food Outlet Bowmanville residents are just three to four months away from being able to order hamburgers, fries, milkshakes, and breakfasts from a new fast food outlet at the southwest corner of King St. and Scugog St. Jimmy Chow, owner of the King Garden Restaurant, has launched a new fast food outlet which will include include seating for 100 and an outside terrace where 50 to 80 can enjoy summer meals. And the two-acre site will offer plenty of parking for the take-out trade. Ground-breaking ceremonies for the newest addition to Bowman- ville's commercial core were held today (Wednesday, October 3.) Mr. Chow said Tuesday that is building the restaurant because he feels Bowmanville needs this kind of fast food outlet with a modern kitchen and large dining room. He expects to hire between 30 and 40 full and part-time workers when the restaurant opens its doors in three to four months. Mr. Chow, who will continue to own and operate the King Gardens Restaurant, hasn't yet decided on a name for the new enterprise. But he expects that it will simply be known as "Jimmy's". Some members of council have reservations about changing the Town of Newcastle's sign by-law if the changes would allow billboards up to 50 feet high alongside provincial provincial highways. "I've got some concerns that we're stepping too far down the road to being lenient," said Councillor Bruce Taylor. He made that observation while members of the town's general purpose purpose and administration committee were reviewing a draft by-law containing containing changes in rules governing signs in the town. Planning Director Terry Edwards explained that up to 400 metres from provincial highways, the existing existing provincial sign regulations would apply. Beyond that limit, he suggested new regulations which would allow signs to be progressively progressively larger às the distance between between the highway and the sign increased. increased. Signs could be located a maximum of 600 metres from provincial provincial highways and they would have to be spaced at least 2000 metres from other billboards. Councillor Taylor noted that a sign of 44 feet would be the same height as a farmer's barn. "The question in front of us is how monstrous monstrous do you want signs to be?" said Councillor Taylor. Councillor Ivan Hobbs suggested that billboards are no great asset to either the traveller or the coun tryside. "If I had my way, we'd eliminate eliminate this kind of sign totally," he said. It was pointed out by Councillor Ann Cowman that the town originally originally prepared a sign by-law because because it wanted to control billboard advertising. "We didn't want the 401 in our town looking like a highway in Florida," said Councillor Cowman. Cowman. The town's planning director prepared prepared a suggested amendment in the by-law because of a request to build a billboard larger than the ones allowed in the town's by-law. Mayor Garnet Rickard suggested that the town should earn revenue from billboards erected in the municipality. He suggested a fee comparable to charges for building permits would be appropriate. "I don't have much objection to it (the proposed by-law) so long as the municipality gets some benefit," he said. The discussion ended when the town's planning director was asked to bring back a new report which would take into account the concerns concerns raised by the general purpose committee. Elected officials were told that any alterations in the municipal sign by-law would have to be advertised advertised to the public so that citizens could have a chance to state their opinions. Library Union Settles After nine months of negotiations, negotiations, staff of the Town of Newcastle Library system have reached their first collective agreement with the Library Board. "It looks like we have a contract that satisfies both the Library Board and unionized employees," said Don Hargest, chairman of the board. Mr. Hargest said the agreement increases the base wage for library staff by five per cent retroactive to April 1. A spokesman for Local 74 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees Employees said the usual provisions for seniority, job postings, and grievance grievance procedures are contained in the pact. The contract also gives library library staff the same benefit package package as the one provided to employees employees of the Town of Newcastle. Mr. Hargest said the monetary settlement increases the base wage by five per cent, retroactive to April 1. The contract will be in force for a one-year period. Thwkste you it works... FOR AH OF US Van Belie Floral Shoppes ... much more than a flower- store! 4 STORES • Highway No. 2 • King St. E„ Oshawa • Slmcoa St. N„ Oshawa • King St. W., Bowmanville THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM THE HOLIDAY CLOSURE OF SANITARY LANDFILL SITE The DARLINGTON LANDFILL SITE will be closed on Monday, October 8, 1984, for the Thanksgiving Day Holiday. Normal operatioris will continue on Tuesday, October 9,1984. W.A. TWELVETREES, P. ENG. 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