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V bwmanville library -62 TEMPERANCE ST. BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO Strawberries Hit the Spot for All Ages L1C3A8 EOVJLIE 870731 j Umm, umm, good! It's that time of year again commonly commonly known as strawberry season. Eight-year-old Jamie Kent prepares to take a big bite out of a fresh berry. The strawberry season only lasts approximately 28 days, so it's best to hit the patches early. All reports say that this is one of the best crops in years and they won't last long. r g e|a % L is. JkJf by Carolyn Hepburn Regional Council will decide today on the fate of a proposed shopping mall in Bowmanvillc that has been "fought bitterly" by the downtown Business Improvement Association. At a meeting last week, Durham Region's Region's planning committee denied an application by Pythbow Developments Developments Ltd., to allow the company to build a plaza on 16 acres of land on the southeast corner of Wavcrlcy and Baseline Roads. This is Pylhbow's second application application in six years. The first was denied wiTE m iwo years ago after an Ontario Municipal Municipal Board hearing. Regional planning chairperson. Councillor Marie Hubbard, says that the population and growth statistics just don't support a mall in that area at this lime. "We realize that the Waverley Road area would like to have som ï anchor stores, but the population growth in that area just isn't large enough at this time," she said. The Newcastle council supported Pylhbow's second application but according according to Councilor Hubbard, some councillors arc now changing their minds. "We arc putting up the new arena, and that will serve as an anchor for Bowmanvillc," she said. "We'll be putting in sidewalks to connect the recreation facility to the downtown core," she added. While Pythbow's application has been denied by the regional committee committee and may be rejected by regional council later today, Councillor Hubbard Hubbard says that the council would back any plans to develop the land for Turn to Page 2 623-3303 400PferCopy Issue 24 BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 1087 133rd Year Building Boom Slows Permits Anyone who has applied for a building permit recently will be familiar with the possible six week wait. Still, at the committee meeting earlier earlier this week, Planning Director Terry Edwards, explained about the delay and what is being done to help the situation. "Building activities are exceeding last year at this time," he said. He added that a staff shortage has, also slowed down the approval of building permits. Therefore, the planning department has just hired one building inspector to ease the workload. There was a delay in hiring the new inspector while the depart- MP Lawrence Not Too Hopeful on Boundaries by Jeff Hubbell People who are fed up with having their electoral boundaries shunted in Durham-Northumberland may not have much of a choice, said MP Allan Lawrence Thursday. Mr. Lawrence had presented a paper to a Commons Standing Committee Committee detailing why a proposed redistribution redistribution of Durham-Northumberland Durham-Northumberland should not take place. He claimed that the plan involved dismembering the riding and placing historically linked areas with regions with which they had nothing in common. common. He suggested, in his own paper, that a new riding should be created north and west of Oshawa, to make up for the rapid growth. Such a move, he argued, would distribute the voting voting population more evenly, without affecting,Durham-Northumberland. "The Standing Committee heard me and about 30 other presenters who were also angry about changes in their areas. They summarized it (the paper) and sent it back to the Electoral. Boundaries Commission. Heaven knows what thëy'll do with it," he said. ' i Mr. Lawrence said that apart from the Standing Committee's perusal, he's "beginning to have doubts" that anything will come of his recommendations. recommendations. "They only have 30 days to turn the recommendation into non-change- able law," he said. "And I rather suspect suspect they will regurgitate the same stuff." Lawrence said he won't know much more about the fate of his proposals for another month. He also said he will be pressing to change the Electoral Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act because it "is kind of a silly one," he concluded. ment searched for the most qualified applicant, according to Mr. Edwards. While it can take seven to eight hours to do a proper inspection, the planning department tries to do the initial footings inspection in 48 hours. "The footings are the most important important inspection and if we can't make it within 48 hours, the individual can proceed," said Mr. Edwards. The department is ordering stickers stickers to leave on buildings that have been inspected to notify the person that the planning department has looked at the property. Often it is difficult difficult to arrange a time where the applicant applicant and an inspector can be there at the same time according to Mr. Edwards. Edwards. Concerns were raised by councillors councillors that some applications may. be ; ..held up through other agencies such as the Health Department or the Conservation Conservation Authority. Mr. Edwards explained that if there iç. goit\g ijv be a delay, the planning department will normally notify the applicant so they can provide the required information to the concerned agency. While the six week delay may seem extreme to many applicants, according according to Mayor Winters it really isn't that bad. "Other municipalities are taking 13 or 14 weeks," said Mayor Winters. With the hiring of a new inspector, and the use of the stickers, Mr. Edwards Edwards is hoping to get the department back on its original two week target for processing building permits. Basai FATHER'S DAY - We have to be somewhat sneaky on this one or members of our family will think we may be writing a commercial with ourself in mind. But, come to think, two of our three offspring probably will still be on the road for that eventful day, so we're probably out of luck anyway, unless we can use that T don't mind you being late with the gifts." The big day is this Sunday, June 21st... all day. QUIET STRIKE - SO FAR - Post Office Letter Carriers Carriers are now officially on strike, we understand and will be participating in rotating strikes to disrupt disrupt mail delivery and persuade the Crown Corporation Corporation to come up with a deal they feel they can accept accept with dignity. As of Tuesday, things were quiet in this sector, but may not stay that way, according to reports. ANOTHER CAR WASH - This Saturday, the Bowman- ville Optimist Club is all set for a Car Wash to raise funds for their community work among young people. people. They are holding it on the Bank of Montreal parking lot from 8:30 until all the customers are taken taken care of. They probably won't be too annoyed if it rains on Thursday or Friday to dirty up the vehicles so they'll feel the need by Saturday. At the moment, we wouldn't like to bet they'll have nice weather for the event, but one never knows. We wish them well. SENIORS HERITAGE DAY - Community Care and Bowmanvillc Museum are combining forces next Wednesday, June 24th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a Seniors' Heritage Day in the gardens and on the premises of the Museum on Silver Street. It's all free and quite a program has been lined up. See you there. 75TH ANNIVERSARY - Next Wednesday, the Hospital Hospital Auxiliary to Memorial Hospital, Bowmanvillc, will hold its 75th Anniversary Birthday Tea» including including what looks like a wine and strawberry social, plus a mini Fashion Show by Leisure Lady at the Lions Lions Centre at 2 p.m. Tickets available from Leisure Lady or call 263-2934. Is that 'mini' fashion show the length of the show or the skirts? Just asking. CORRECTION - It seems there was a typographical error in the Pontypool News last week that was our fault not the correspondent's. Pontypool UCW gave $800 NOT $300 to the central treasury. ■f' Ji LHLMlcKML ii m mImIe v . >. i ... ;• :._. ;■... .. .-jw'-* BIG AND DELICIOUS - The warm, wet weather has done wonders for the strawberry crop this year and we had a perfect opportunity to try the flavor when Ted Watson brought in a basket of the huge red succulent succulent beauties. Don't forget to check the Coming Events columns for upcoming socials and if you can bend easily, check the display columns for 'Pick Your Own' 't last loi spots. They won' season long, so make the most of the BASEBALL AT ITS BEST - Despite the fact that our Cowan Pontiac - L&L Tool Jr. Orioles baseball team is having a great season, the crowds have been deplorable. This Sunday at 1, they are taking on Little Britain at Soper Creek Park and would be delighted if the stands were filled to overflowing. Lend a hand, please. QUINTE AIR SHOW - Somebody phoned, wondering if we knew what time the Quinte International Air Show starts at CFB Trenton. Unfortunately, the news release doesn't mention the time, but it's not this weekend, it takes place June 27 and 28 and we would think it would probably get under way around 9 a.m. END OF SEASON - In this edition there are photos of both Ontario championship teams who went all the way to the top during the winter months. Both the Midgets and Bantams are now fully equipped with rings, jackets and medals that will make them the envy of all the other teams. Maybe next year the others will be inspired to follow in their footsteps. But, they'll have to be prepared to work hard to make it. That's how these two teams made the grade. STATESMAN BAGS - It would be appreciated if parents parents of boys and girls who have delivered The Statesman Statesman in recent years would take a minute to unearth the paper carrying bags that were used. We have suddenly suddenly discovered that our supply is exhausted and several of the new carriers need them badly. We will be happy to pick them up if helpful citizens will phone 623-3303. Thanks In advance. CHAMBER GOLF - Next Wednesday, the Chamber Chamber of Commerce in Bowmanville is holding its annual golf tournament when all the area hackers hackers will be competing for top honors at Bowmanville Bowmanville Country Club. Tickets are available from Ron Strike at 623-8791 or any Chamber director. director. Water Booster Needed Before New Subdivision by Carolyn Hepburn The development of a 196 lot single dwelling subdivision north on Liberty Liberty Street depends on the construction construction of a water booster pumping station station north of the C.P. tracks on Scugog , Road. At the town's general purpose committee committee early this week, councillors heard how the lack of water pressure is preventing development of those lands north on Liberty St. just past Meadowview Blvd. "Water distribution is the principal limiting factor to development in this area," Reg Webster, a consulting engineer, engineer, told the meeting. Mr. Webster, who has been retained retained by an overall group to look at how to provide water for the whole parcel of land north on Liberty St., said that the booster pumping station would have to be put in before construction construction of any new homes could begin. This would increase the water pressure pressure district, allowing the implementation implementation of full urban services, including including sewers and water to all homes. There would be an extension of the existing sewer on Liberty Street. Turn to Page 2 'Area Citizens rr o Have input )n GO Route ■ by Carolyn Hepburn ! | Town of Newcastle residents will b'ave a chance to express their views during a study to assess the extension of GO Train service from Whitby to Oshawa. Presently, the Ontario Government is planning to extend full train service service from Pickering to Whitby with the extension scheduled for completion completion in the fall of 1988. The study to assess the expansion of train service from Whitby to Oshawa is a joint provincial-municipal provincial-municipal undertaking and involves the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, Communications, GO Trànsit, and Durham Region. Information centres are being set up in Newcastle, Whitby, and Oshawa for public participation. Those from Newcastle wishing to express any views on the extension of train service service may attend an information centre at the Lions Club in Bowmanville Bowmanville on June 23. The centres will present information information on costs, environmental effects, level of transportation that will be provided, and the ecomonic benefits. Earlier this week at the committee meeting, Ian Williams, Consultant Project Manager, M. M. Dillon Li- Turn to Page 2 Caning Chairs Takes Much Patience Don Robins is a man with great patience and skill. He is seen above as he works to cane a chair as part of a demonstration at Clarke Museum on June 14. There are seven steps involved from start to finish in the caning process, but the time and effort is worth it when one sees the beautiful finished product. News on Postal Strike Local mail delivery has not yet been disrupted, although the rotating strikes at Canada Post have entered their second day. A spokesman at the Bowmanville Post Office said yesterday that although although the strike has been called, it will still be business as usual at the Bowmanville Post Office. He said rural route deliveries will continue to take place and added that outlying post offices in the villages will not be directly affected by the strike. The Bowmanville Post Office will also remain open since inside postal workers are not part of the strike. Although Canada's 20,000 letter carriers arc currently involved in rotating strikes, the Durham Region has not yet been hit. Union executives executives have warned, however, that the strike could come to the area "at any time". ST MARYS CEMENT CORE arysGr Msatompan, yinr iki n' a 01 •in Wu ■Vise \c\v • -r " ■ •: St. Marys Cement Celebrates 75th Anniversary 4 with Great Party Some anniversaries arc worth celebrating in a big way. That's exactly what the St, Marys Cement Company did for their employees on June 13. Pictured above, from left, MPP Sam Curcatz, Jean nie Wrinkle, Betty Mela, Cliff Mela, Plant Manager, Bowmanville St. Marys Cement Company, and Gene Wrinkle, president of the St. Marys Cement Company. The two ladies are receiving plaques commemorating the anniversary.