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2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, November 28,1984 r-- A k SMALL TALK By Donna Fairey Ladies Slow Pitch Team Goes to Council for Help J Apparently there's mixed opinion in the sparse ranks of the federal federal Liberal cancans over the kind of foot which would be best put forward in the wake of the party's overwhelming overwhelming defeat. Some of the new Liberal Liberal blood, rare as it is, to take seats in the country's 33rd Parliament Parliament say the best game plan is to come out swinging. Among the rookies who have promised promised to take the offen sive are Hamilton MP Sheila Copps, Borough of York MP John Nun- ziata, Don Boudria from eastern Ontario and Newfoundland MP Brian Tobin. On the other hand, four year veteran of the federal legislature, Liberal finance critic Donald Johnston, is far less willing to run to the end of what remains of the Grits limb. In fact, Mr. Johnston says he plans to be as suppor- Surely now is no time for Liberals to roar around with their guns blazing. While the ea- tive as possible to the Tories in view of the massive mandate they received in the recent election. He goes so far as to suggest that any attack attack from the severely weakened Liberals at this point would probably probably backfire. I think he was benevolent in his assessment of the situation. situation. Hearing Continues ping Centre has one million square feet of retail space. "I don't think for a minute that the present erosion erosion which is going to the Oshawa Centre will ever stop." Mr. Claener told the board that he does not believe downtown merchants merchants will continue to prosper if a mall is built. He also stated that Stedmans' own data do not indicate that additional department store space is warranted. "Our sales per foot in Bowmanville Bowmanville do not suggest there's a need at the present time for expansion within the town," he explained. And loss of shopping dollars to out-of-town stores was also cited by supporters of the mall who arged that a large department store would encourage local shoppers to spend their money in town. Bowmanville businessman Bob Stevens told the OMB that an estimated estimated 70 per cent of the shopping dollars go out of town. Mr. Stevens assured the Board that the good businesses on Bowmanville's front street will continue to prosper regardless regardless of additional competition. "If Pythbow investors want to invest invest $10 million in Bowmanville, who am I to tell them no. I am prepared prepared to welcome them with open arms," said Mr. Stevens. John Shewchuk, also a Bowmanville Bowmanville realtor, told the board that he believes most people go to Oshawa for large-ticket items. "I think it's unfortunate that we don't have a major shopping mall here in Bow- From Page One manville," he said. Jack Locke, owner of two factories factories in Bowmanville, also addressed addressed the hearing. He said: "I'm in favor of any industrial or commercial commercial development within the town. " John Winters, an accountant who practises in Bowmanville, told the board that the mall will encourage more people to shop locally. "We have a market but we don't have the product and we don't have the resources," resources," he said. A total of 12 members of the general general public appeared before the Ontario Municipal Board Monday. The portion of the proceedings reserved for public comments continued continued Tuesday when Durham's Regional Regional Chairman, Gary Herrema addressed addressed the hearing and spoke in favor of the mall. The concluding speaker was Bowmanville Bowmanville resident, Bill Bagnell, who was in opposition. 11 ! am in favor of the Pithbow Mall in Bowmanville, Bowmanville, but the time is not right," he said. He also suggested that some existing stores would not survive survive if the development is built now. The hearing continued Tuesday when Jerry Sprackman, president of Landawn Shopping Centres Limited Limited was called to give evidence. Participants represented by legal counsel at the hearing include the Bowmanville Business Centre, the Bowmanville Mall, the Town of Newcastle, the Durham Region, and Pythbow Developments. i Levee will be Held Now by Diane Pickett Town Councillor Ivan Hobbs suggested this week that money intended intended for the town's New Year's Day Levee should be sent to Ethiopia for famine relief. Councillor Hobbs noted that the municipality was already supporting supporting a "Citizen of the Year" banquet on December 14 and he added that there would be only 17 days be-' tween the banquet and the levee. "It would be more creditable for us as a group to endeavor to support these people who are starving than to hold two functions in 17 days," he said. When council met Monday, November November 26, it overturned a recommendation recommendation from its general purpose purpose and administration committee and agreed to approve the New Year's Levee. Council also backed a later motion motion from Councillor Hobbs to send a token $500 donation to Famine Relief in Ethiopia. The money will come from the unclassified administration administration account. Van Belie Floral Shoppes ... much more than a flower store! 4 STORES • Highway No. 2 • King Sl,E„ Oshawa • SlmcoeSI. N„ Oshawa [ VAN BELLE ' Bowminïlil# •Tiaoemarksol Van Belle Gardens Ltd Snow Reminders to be Sent The Bowmanville Mall and some local gas stations will be receiving letters from Council reminding them to keep the sidewalks adjacent to their properties cleàr of snow. Councillor Diane Hamre had expressed concern about these particular areas at the general purpose purpose and administration committee on November 19. She introduced an amendment at the Council meeting, on November 26, that provides for letters to remind these businesses of their responsibility in this regard. Councillor Hamre feels that this is a more "positive and cooperative" approach than waiting for problems to arise and then letting the By-law Enforcement Officer Officer deal with them. NEW SET J From December 3rd to December 24th, 1984 -- ^ 5 Acrylic Nails *22. 50 iv.l.P. Hairstyling ^ 112 Waverley Road -- 623-6252 -- Bowmanville % gerness and enthusiasm enthusiasm of new members members is understandable, the coming months would be better spent at scrutinizing party policies and direction. The Liberal backside is black and blue from the kicking it received in the November election. election. If the party newcomers newcomers seriously entertain entertain trying to engineer a David versus Goliath siege against the Tories, Tories, they'll quickly discover discover that not only is the slingshot broken but there are few if any worthwhile stones to hurl at present. The people ofCanada have granted the Tories an opportunity to try and turn the country around. As Donald Johnston has further analyzed, the government government under Brian Mul- roney is enjoying a honeymoon honeymoon and Liberals, under the circumstances circumstances would be ill advised to consider attack. If the Grits decide they are bent upon picking on someone as a means of impressing the public, chances of success might be far greater if they were to pick on someone their own size. The number - one featherweight competitor competitor in their own class is the federal NDP party whose hot breath is on the heels of Liberal Liberal parliamentarians. The Grits hold a mere 10 more seats than the NDP which is a precariously precariously small gap separating the two. If either of the minority parties is to gain political political ground, it is unlikely unlikely to be achieved by punching wildly at the Tory stronghold. Seasoned Liberals are on target when they submit that now is the time to study, observe, monitor, assess and act like statesmen. Only a fool would go out looking looking for a fight when existing wounds haven't yet been licked. by Diane Pickett The "My Apothecary" Ladies Slowpitch baseball team has turned to the Town Council for assistance assistance in their ongoing dispute dispute with the league's executive. "We want a third party, preferably the Recreation Department, to just sit in and listen", said team coach Craig Greentree in a delegation delegation to the council on Monday, November 26. The councillors seemed sympathetic to his situation however they eventually decided not to become involved involved Mr. Greentree told the councillors that the league executive had acted unfairly unfairly and in contravention of the league rules when it banned his team from playing playing in the 1985 season. According to Mr. Greentree Greentree the allegations that resulted resulted in their ejection are "totally untrue, can't be backed up by any fact". The allegations were outlined in a petition that was circulated circulated when the "My Apothecary" team forfeited a play-off game at the end of the 1984 season. Mr. Greentree said that the "My Apocathery" team was given no opportunity to rebut thtf allegations, "no chance to state our case", before the membership elected to eject his team from the league. When asked if there were not other bodies he could turn to for mediation Mr. Greentree replied that the league was not affiliated with the Ontario Amateur Softball Association. He also mentioned that the volunteer Advisory Board, originally established established to arbitrate disputes within the league, had already already resigned because the executive had overruled them. Mr. Greentree said that Community Services should be concerned with the way the league is being operated operated because it is sanctioned by the Recreation Recreation Department and the league uses town property. He acknowledged that the league has not had difficulty difficulty resolving internal issues issues in the past and also admitted admitted that he had not asked for a hearing with the executive as he believed that the response would be negative. In response to his delegation delegation the councillors acknowledged his plea but generally agreed that it was not Council's place to become become involved. Councillor Diane Hamre commented that "we all feel very badly about what has happened, but...we have no business interfering". PAPERBOY/GIRL NEEDED to deliver in the areas of DEERPARK - ASHDALE Established route of 42 Available Dec. 5 Please apply to The Canadian Statesman 62 King St. W., Bowmanville 623-3303