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BOHHANVILLE LIBRARY 62 TEMPERANCE ST. EOHMANVILLE, ONTARIO MAR 1 91988 Wri L1C3A8 bohlib SE0731 md Win $10! See Bi s andPieees fût Details WKMi i§1 Wm The mayor's office went a little snakey on Tuesday morning. A visit from Toronto animal keeper, Bill Valliere and his pal Boobs, a 160 pound Indian python, came as a bit of a shock to Newcastle Mayor John Winters Winters and his staff. Mr. Valliere explained that he wants to move his Endangered Animal Sanctuary (82 sick and injured animals) from an East York Plaza to 50 acres of land in Darlington. He thought the mayor would be more receptive to the idea if he got a chance to see the Sanctuary's "friendly" pets first hand. Fortunately Fortunately he left his lions, tigers and six other pythons at home. Boobs is pictured above with (left to right): Mayor Winters; Frank Haines, public relations for the Sanctuary Sanctuary and founder Bill Valliere. Separate School Crowding Resolved by Gretchen Ballantyne After three difficult years, parents of separate school children have finally finally been rewarded for their patience. patience. On Monday evening, March 7th, Peter Roach, Director of Education for the Separate School Board, told a meeting of parents and board members members that the accommodation crisis, facing St. Stephen's School and St. Joseph's Joseph's School could immediately be resolved. That's because the Catholic secondary secondary students will move into their own facilities as of September. The board recognized that space freed up at St. Stephen's School could now be reorganized to accommodate students from the crowded St. Joseph's School. After much debate and consideration consideration of various alternatives the majority majority of parents present on Monday night agreed that by 1989 St. Joseph's should accommodate students from junior kindergarten through to grade six and St. Stephen's would house students students from junior kindergarten to grade eight. The director said he would present this decision to the Separate Separate School Board this month. Although this plan appears to solve the immediate accommodation problems problems at both schools, the solution may not be a permanent one. The director cautioned parents not to believe this is the end of the student Condo Project Denied for North End Bowmanville A 40-unit condominium in north Bowmanville has been denied despite an offer from the applicant's lawyer to meet with town staff and area residents residents to discuss concerns. The three storey, semi-luxurious townhouse condominiums were to be built on a 1.08 hectare parcel of land on the west side of Liberty Street, north of Concession St. A report that was before Newcastle councillors at the administration meeting on Monday, March '7, recommended recommended denial of the application. Despite Despite an attempt to have the matter tabled for 60 days, the vote was in favor favor of denial. The packed meeting room containing containing many spectators who had come in protest of the development was clearly in agreement with the decision,' which must still be . passed at next week's council meeting. William Morrison, a Concession Street homeowner, told the meeting "that any amendment (to. allow the development) would drastically alter the character of the area." A petition of over 120 names that was attached to the town staffs report made it clear how many area resi dents are also strongly opposed to the proposed condominiums. Concession St. resident, Roxann Brown, told the meeting of her concerns concerns for the increased traffic that any such development would create for the area. "The increased traffic onto Liberty ■ Street would make a busy corner at Concession even busier," said Mrs. Brown. She estimated that the 40 to 80 cars that could accompany such a town- house development would make the Concession Street corner "impassable." Unless the town is prepared to initiate initiate a strong "tagging and towing" policy, the proposed subdivision could become inaccessible to fire and garbage garbage trucks, as the residents spill out into the streets in search of parking, according to Mrs. Brown. Irv Gleiberman, lawyer for the applicant, applicant, assured councillors that a meeting could be arranged .between staff and residents, to discuss, concerns. concerns. However, town councillors voted to deny the application at Monday's Monday's meeting. There was no debate among the councillors. Don't Dump On Us by Carolyn Hepburn Metropolitan Toronto is looking at a Bowmanville and a Darlington site for use as an "interim" garbage dump according to Mayor John Winters. The Newcastle Mayor disclosed Metro's plans ■ after attending a closed-door meeting with Durham Region and Metro Toronto officials yesterday. "Residents should be aware be- cause Metro wants to dump all over Newcastle," Mayor Winters said. He described one of the sites as being being "on the doorstep" of Bowmanville, within lands designated for industrial industrial use. The second site is alongside the Darlington Provincial Park. The Bowmanville location is part of the industrial land south of highway highway 401 between Lake Road and Bennett Bennett Road (which is already slated for development as an industrial park). The Darlington site is just east of the Darlington Provincial Park. While Mayor Winters admits that the proposals may be a "red herring" to throw everyone off track, he wants Town of Newcastle residents to be aware that consideration is being given to the two local sites. The Newcastle locations are To page 2 EEZZ22 623-3303 Issue 10 Wednesday, March 9, 1988 Bowmanville, Ontario 134th Year 28 Pages 50<t Per Copy shuffling that has occurred over the past few years. "There will be difficulty maintaining maintaining J-K to six at St. Joseph's. There is tremendous growth planned for this area. If we're correct we could gain 40 students a year in the St. Joseph's Joseph's boundary," said Mr. Roach. Parents had anticipated an end to their troubles once the secondary students students were removed from St. Stephen's Stephen's to their new rented facilities located in part of the former Pine Ridge Training School. This change allows the 114 children previously moved to St. Joseph's to return to St. Stephen's. However the director suggested that the accommodation facilities as they stand now will not be sufficient and new schools will be needed in the future. future. This implied the possibility of further shuffling of elementary students. students. J (1/ Several parents wire disappointed at the new, 1 / of future changes. "You are asking us to continue uprooting uprooting our children from school to school. They make their fri'ends at one school, are sent to another, then back to the old one. Now we must anticipate anticipate that they may tie moved again. It just isn't healthy/ 1 ' said one parent. j The director pointed out that the new schools he had mentioned were a number of years down tne road. He said the school board was considering property in the north end of Bowmanville Bowmanville and south of Courtine. "We have to be aware of the need and plan for it now. A new school will be necessary and the board must already already be thinking that way," he told the audience. Both principals for Bowmanville's two separate elementary schools fully supported the split between the schools. "I think the agreement is the best solution. It will enable us to keep families together, which is what parents parents want," said the principal for St. Joseph's. The reasoning behind placing the grade sevens and eights in one school is that St. Stephen's has better physi- ■ To page 2 Hampton Bridge To be Ready Soon Hampton's Mill Street Bridge is expected to be back in operation by the end of March. That information was revealed in a memo presented to Newcastle councillors councillors at the general purpose committee committee meeting on Monday, March 7. _ The removal of the old rotted bridge took place in late January. Public works department personnel claimed that the steel beams that support the bridge's deck were so badly rusted that traffic could not be safely supported. supported. A Ministry of Transportation Ontario Ontario "bailey bridge" will be used to replace the old structure and both vehicular vehicular and pedestrian traffic are expected expected to flow again in the next few weeks. ' For many area residents it can't be a moment too soon. Despite the announcement earlier this week, Hampton resident Bill Richardson still plans to present a 358 To page 2 No Regular Fire Help from Oshawa The Oshawa Fire Department has vetoed plans to assist on a regular basis basis with fire fighting responsibilities' in the Courtice Urban Area. But that doesn't mean they wouldn't be available available to help in an emergency. . , Newcastle Fire,Chief Jim Aldridge (âMM&ed kv councillors/ at. a meeting on (Monday, Mardi 7, that five Oshawa Fir e Department would help out if the town was short staffed. He told the meeting that there is a "mutual aid" agreement throughout the whole of Durham Region to supply additional manpower to a neighbouring neighbouring municipality if needed. The Oshawa Fire Department's decision decision not to assist full-time in, Courtice Courtice throws the question of fire protection protection back into the town's lap. In a report from Chief Aldridge, it is indicated that fire department staffing levels will be included in the 1988 budget deliberations. In his final reply to the request for fire protection help in Courtice, Oshawa Fire Chief Gary Hooper claimed that "ten firefighters per shift times four shifts for 24 hour coverage coverage would be required for Oshawa to provide manpower for the Courtice area." An aerial truck would also be needed to respond to the highrise and townhouse developments. Newcastle Mayor John Winters expressed disappointment that a deal couldn't be worked out with the Oshawa Fire Department. Sunshine Winner Cashes in on $1,000 m ■\ 'I v /À-"." : M Rose Anger is $1000 richer. She was the lucky winner of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Downtown Business Improvement Area's (DBIA) "Sunshine Sale Days" draw. The draw for the grand prize of a trip for two to Florida or $1000 in "BIA Bucks" was held on Saturday, March 5th. Mrs. Anger chose the money, which she will be spending in participating Bowmanville stores. The winning ticket was entered at Childs Ladies Wear on King St. The owner, Marion Childs, and her grand-daughter, Melissa Lycett, presented presented the money to Mrs. Anger on Monday. She said she didn't think she would have any difficulty spending the money in Bowmanville's downtown downtown shops. . Tewn's/Plarming Director Leaving for Whitby Firm The Town of Newcastle's director of planning is stepping down. Terry Edwards, who handed in his resignation on Friday, March 4, will be taking on a position with an engineering engineering consulting firm, G.M. Sernas, Sernas, in Whitby. His last day of work will be April 15. "It is a sad day for this municipality," municipality," said Councillor Marie Hubbard, who is the regional planning committee committee chairman and the councillor in charge of the town's planning department. department. "Mr. Edwards is a notable planner ... who has always put the concerns of the town's residents first," said Councillor Hubbard prior to the administration administration meeting on Monday, March 4. For Mr. Edwards, it is a "career move" that comes with "mixed emotions." emotions." "I will miss the tremendous people I've worked with" said Mr. Edwards. Edwards. < Xet, the town hasn't lost him com- 'pletely, as he and his family will still call Bowmanville home. "Bowmanville is very much a part of my life," he said. Mr. Edwards joined the town's planning department in October 1978. He was promoted to director of planning planning in February 1982. Looking back over the last few years, Mr. Edwards explained that one of the greatest challenges has been, and will continue to be, coping with the rapid growth that is coming to the town. In 1987 alone, over 1400 new homes were built in the Town of Newcastle. In one way or another, every one of those homes passed over Mr. Edwards' Edwards' desk. Councillor Diane Hamre thanked Mr. Edwams for his "fantastic contribution" contribution" Ito the town. Without a doubt, he will sorely be missed. WRITE THIS HEADING -- Our creative minds could not come up with something intelligent and legal, so we are asking the public to submit a clever heading for the snake photo above. The best heading will win $10 worth of Statesman Bucks. Phone 623-3303 by next Tuesday at noon with your best one-liners. PLAYOFF TIME -In this area, young hockey players and some not so young are spending weekends meeting other teams in combat to decide playoff winners. It's a time of great joy or sadness all depending on winning and advancing to the next round, or losing and experiencing experiencing the agony of defeat. We would suggest that readers pay close attention to the sports stories that arc appearing in this newspaper. They will tell the story of how our teams arc making out as they seek provincial championships. ST. PAUL'S SERIES - There may still be some tickets available lor the popular first concert in the St. Paul's Performing Arts Series scheduled for March 23rd at Bowmanville High School. It will feature the Jest in Time Theatre, an exciting five member touring company company based in Halifax. Contact Doug Dewell 623-2086 or Janet Rice 623-2601 for tickets. EASTER SEALS - Now that Mac and Norma Ransbcrry have held their successful Kidney Foundation dance, the next item on the agenda should be the Easter Seal fund raiser to help crippled children. In this area, the Rotary Club hopes and plans to raise $14,000, but they need the help of all citizens to do it. Please mail your contribution to the Bank of .Montreal, Bowmanville Branch today. Better do it before you start working on your income lax return, you'll probably be more generous. generous. Many thanks from those youngsters who will benefit benefit from your help. MARCH BREAK - Planning to be in town during the annual March Break next week? It would be h good idea to take advantage of the 5th Annual March Break Bonanza program for children 6 to 12 years old. We understand there are still openings in some of the events, Just call 623-3392 and they'll fill you in on the details. Better do it quickly and avoid disappointment. JUNIOR OPTIMISTS -Bowmanville Optimists will be holding a general information meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 25th for all interested youths in grades 7,8, & 9 (ages 13-15) who might be interested in becoming becoming a member of a Junior Optimist Club here. Any parents parents who are bringing their sons or daughters to the teen dance that evening would be welcome to stay and ask questions about the project. Teen dances are held at the Centennial I.O.O.F. hall, Queen St., every second Friday from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. HILLS WERE ALIVE - The sun was bright, the weather weather was perfect and on Saturday at Kirby's ski hills, everybody appeared to be having a great time, getting in as many runs as possible before the end of the season. season. Some of those zooming down the hills were really special; they were the blind skiers and their helpers who were enjoying themselves. Four members of Bowmanville Bowmanville Lions Club were lending a hand by cooking lunch at an outdoor barbecue. It was quite a picture that may not get publ ished this week; we are somewhat crowded for space. MAPLE SYRUP TIME -Those cool nights and bright days should bring on the sap How in the several maple tree areas nearby. If you haven't visited a maple bush and learned about the methods used in making maple syrup, you arc missing a delightful and interesting experience. experience. J .v ïÆ M Ground Breaking Marks Start of New School Staff and students of Monsignor Leo Cleary Catholic School recently celebrated the ground breaking for their new school facility on Courtice Road North. The ceremony, which was attended by local politicians and many area well-wishers, was held on Thursday March 3. Construction on the now $1.7 million school is slated to begin immediately, and school officials hope to occupy occupy the building by this fall. Helping with the ceremony m: ■ - %» , v -, ut>v. • arc, from left: MPP Sam Curoatz (kneeling), Newcastle Newcastle Mayor John Winters, Monsignor Leo Cleary (for whom the school is being named), Eugene Brahaney (chairman of the Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland Northumberland and Newcastle Roman Catholic Separate School Board), Councillor Ann Cowman, Sister Roberta Cleary, Bob Burke (trustee with the separate school board) and Sister Celine Cleary.