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'Y i ; a.n Driver of the Year Section 2 Goodyear Eagles Eliminate Trenton In Four Straight Kendal Resident Makes It Big In Royal Alex Theatre Section 2 Red Tape Bogs Down Future Construction Of Highway 407 Strong Support and Opposition to Condo Plan by Chris Clark A proposed seniors condominium complex in Bowmanville is evoking strong emotions from opponents ana proponents alike, long before Newcastle Newcastle council has even voted on the issue. At a scheduled public meeting to discuss the proposal at Monday's general general purpose and administration committee committee meeting, councillors heard passionate passionate arguments from both sides. The 150-unit condominium development development is proposed by John Rice and O.P. McCarthy and Associates for the area directly east of Scugog Street between between Wellington and Church Streets in Bowmanville. Plans also call for a 700 square metre commercial facility as part of the project. Town staff has yet to make. a recommendation to council regarding the application. Ed Fini an, spokesman for a committee committee of citizens living in the vicinity of the proposed building, warned that 150 condominiums in the area would create grave traffic problems particularly particularly around Central Public School and at the level railroad crossing nearby. nearby. He also told councillors that "the residents of Wellington and Scugog Streets relied on the present zoning by-laws upon purchasing their properties." properties." He added that the residents are not opposed to a development of lower density on the property. Many of those opposed to the com plex went out of their way to emphasize emphasize that the issue, in their eyes, is not one of rejecting seniors, but rather is strictly a planning matter.They obiect to the plans of the developer, who has held the land for many years. Several people voiced their support for the project, lamenting the fact that seniors in Bowmanville often move to Oshawa or beyond because condominium condominium facilities are not available when they choose to move out of their houses. houses. Reverend Ed Schamerhorn predicted predicted that the facility would "help us keep our seniors at home (in Bowmanville)." Bowmanville)." He added, when questioned, that he lives adjacent to the proposed site of the development. Answering complaints that the building will not fit in with the architectural architectural atmosphere of the area, Lloyd Woods said that he has "confidence in the. developer to create a building in • which the town will be proud." But Sharon and Mike Trudeau, who live on Scugog Street, expressed their concern that the large complex would cast a constant shadow on tneir home. "This development will completely alienate alienate us as residents," Mr. Trudeau complained. Several other citizens offered their opinions on the project before Peter McCarthy, of O.P. McCarthy and Associates, Associates, gave his presentation. He suggested that 150 units of seniors seniors housing would bring about the same number of people into the area as would a medium-density development development not reserved for seniors. Seniors units, on average, house fewer people than do other residences, he said. He reported that traffic consultants retained by his firm predict no drastic changes in traffic patterns in the area. "These people will be seniors. They don't have the same traffic patterns as we do. They're spread out over a day, not focused during the rush hour times," he told over 150 people who had packed the council chambers to hear both sides of the argument. The commercial portion of the complex, complex, Mr. McCarthy said, will be ancillary ancillary to the residents' needs and will not compete directly with established businesses nearby. When questioned, the developer said that the building would be managed managed by an elected body of residents. He also said that 120 people have expressed expressed a definite interest in purchasing purchasing one of the units, although the price has yet to be determined. Councillors asked iquestions but gave no indication about how they might vote on the proposal when the time comes to do so. The matter was returned to town staff and will come back for councillors' consideration after after more information becomes available, available, enabling staff to make a recommendation recommendation on the controversial proposal. p*RPir-^n WAREHOUSE)»^ EVERYDAY DISCOUNT PRICES s King s?. w. 728-4601 Oshawa J TOUGH CHOICE - Those citizens citizens looking for entertainment in this community will have to make up their minds soon where they arc going tonight. The Bowmanville Bowmanville Business & Profes- ..sional Women's Club is sponsoring sponsoring a Fashion Show at the Lions Centre at 8. And at 7:30 p.m., it's the first concert of the St. Paul's Performing Arts Series at Bowmanville High School. CRAZY WEATHER - Mother Nature Nature appears to be having a problem problem deciding on the type of weather weather she should be supplying for the second week of March. On the 'weekend, there was freezing rain that not only resulted in many car accidents, but also left lights flickering. flickering. Then on Tuesday morning, morning, the mercury dipped below zero Fahrenheit, preserving the ice covered sidewalks. It's supposed supposed to be above freezing this weekend, we hear. CREDIT LINE - In last week's paper we neglected to include a credit line to Len Clement for the inset photo of one of our firemen firemen who was injured at that Newcastle house fire. Mr. Clement: Clement: is a restorer who happened upon the scene at just the right time and took some excellent colored photos. BOOM BOOM - The Editor just received a news release that had him wondering if he was being recalled by the army. Not so, they are planning to have their Cougar armored vehicles firing 76mm cannons on March 11th at CFTA Meaford and thought we might like to take some photos for publication. publication. Sorry, we'll have to pass this one up. That's one sound we are not too eager to hear again. But, it's good to know the militia is expanding in strength and skill. One never knows. UP TO PEOPLE - Congratulations Congratulations are tendered to former Port Perry Mayor Jerry Taylor who is heading up their hospital expansion fund campaign. They have reached the $1.75 million figure in donations and are about to undertake a house to house mailing to add another $250,000 to the total. Good luck! ORATORS - This should he a big weekend for public speakers. On Saturday, March 11th, Council Two of the International Training Training in Communication organization organization is meeting at The Flying Dutchman here. There's a speech contest with clubs from Oshawa, Kingston, Ottawa and Toronto participating at 4 p.m. followed by a dinner at 7. Also, the second second section of the Legion's public speaking contest gets under way Sunday afternoon at Branch 178.Drop in and hear some great speeches. : IT'S SEAL TIME - That Easter [j Seal Telethon over CBC on the weekend was most successful, and, no doubt, encouraged many ; citizens to consider making a do- ; nation to this most worthy j cause...crippled children. Bowmanville Bowmanville Rotary Club is deeply 'I involved in this project and i urges everyone to join them in ; "Backing a Fighter" by donating to Easter Seals through those attractive attractive pink envelopes. *'* Ul rat;' 623-3303 Fax 416-623-6161 Wednesday, March 8,1989 Bowmanville, Ontario 34 Pages 135th Year Issue 10 50$ Per Copy We Move It! 623-4433 Bowmanville Rotary Club Asks for Your Help with Easter Seals Campaign The Easter Seals Campaign is in full swing in the Town of Newcastle. Bowmanville Rotarians are anxious to receive your donation. This year's Timmy is eight- by Chris Clark The Bowmanville Rotary Club has launched its 1989 Easter Seals campaign. campaign. Rotarians have mailed 15,000 letters asking Town of Newcastle residents residents to make their contributions and help meet this year's goal of just over $4 million in Ontario. The Easter Seals Society raises money to help thousands of children from birth to age 19 who have moderate moderate to severe physical disabilities as a result of cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, multiple conditions, conditions, rare syndromes, and accidents causing spinal damage or amputations. amputations. Last year, Bowmanville Rotarians purchased various equipment and devices devices for children, sent many to summer summer camp, paid for transportation to hospitals and other destinations, and helped finance home renovations needed needed to make homes more liveable for year-old Kevin Sharkey who has spina bifida. He is joined here by his younger sister, Melanie, at a recent Rotary luncheon. disabled persons. The $13,500 they spent in providing these services represents represents half of the total they raised. The other half is sent to the Society. Speaking at the club's campaign kick-off meeting last Thursday, Peter Arnott, director of service club relations relations with the Easter Seals Society, re minded those in attendance that full 96 percent of the funds spent eacl year by the organization to assist chil dren are donated by the public. Only four percent of the total is contributed >7 :h by government. Th Thus, the annual campaign is very important if the Society and the 228 affiliated service clubs in Ontario are to continue providing valuable services for the disabled and their families. This year's local Timmy is eight- vear-old Kevin Sharkey who has spina bifida. One of the most popular events is the annual Christmas party staged by Councillors Firm On Landfill Plans The Town of Newcastle has reiterated reiterated its strong opposition to fhrther landfill activities within the boundaries boundaries of the municipality. Responding to an application by Laidlaw Waste Systems Ltd., to "infill" at its current landfill facility northwest northwest of Newtonville, councillors on Monday passed a motion objecting to any further expansion of the site. Their motion was approved at a meeting of the general purpose and administration committee. Laidlaw has filed a request with the' provincial minister of the environment, environment, Jim Bradley, to be exempt from certain environmental assessment procedures procedures because they will be putting garbage within the previously ap^ proved dumping area. However, to do so they will need to move a natural gas pipeline, and according to councillors councillors the move would represent a serious serious environmental threat. Councillors made it clear that they consider the "infilling" proposal akin to further expansion - something they have opposed vigorously on numerous occasions. Speaking in support of her own motion, motion, councillor Diane Hamre said that some of Laidlaw's statements in a letter letter sent to the Minister of the Environment Environment were misleading. In part, the letter reads, "this landfill landfill meets the waste management needs of the area Town of Newcastle and part of the Region of Durham." _ Councillor Hamre complained that since none of the municipalities in Durham use the site, Newcastle included, included, "it's misleading to imply that we, the hosts, would be the beneficiaries." beneficiaries." Municipalities to the east of Newcastle Newcastle are the primary users of the landfill site. The motion also calls for council's position on these matters to be_forwarded be_forwarded to Mr. Bradley immediately to assist him in deciding whether Laidlaw Laidlaw will be partially exempt from environmental environmental protection processes, as requested. requested. Heritage '89 Starts Last Week of May The Town of Newcastle will celebrate celebrate its past, present and future with a nine-day festival this spring. Heritage f 89 has, as its goal, the bringing together of various communities communities making up the Town of Newcastle. It's an opportunity to renew old acquaintances acquaintances and meet new neighbours while participating in a wide variety of special events taking place across the municipality. "Just a few of our Heritage '89 events include a parade, a concert, a flea market, a barbecue and a pancake breakfast," said Fleurette Simmonds, Chairperson of the Heritage '89 Committee. Committee. She notes that about a dozen events are already part of the Heritage '89 schedule. More will be added to the line-up as details are finalized. Moreover, local schools are also participating participating in the program through a number of heritage-related studies. One of the schools' projects has been the development of a Heritage Week flag based on designs submitted by area students. "Heritage '89 will promote the various various regions within the municipality and show how diversified we really are. Our objective is to tell the world about our town -- about its past, present and future," the chairperson said. The special week will also help boost tourism. In addition, it will provide provide a means of fund-raising for the various groups which participate. "Service clubs, hall boards, sports organizations and cultural groups are all welcome to join the Heritage '89 effort," effort," Ms. Simmonds added. The official opening of Heritage '89 takes place Friday, May 26, with the raising of the Heritage '89 flag at the Town Hall in Bowmanville ana a brief opening program. Saturday, May -27, marks the first day of activities. At 10 a.m. there will be a commercial parade in downtown. Turn to Page 2 Bell Surveys Village the Bowmanville Rotary Club. Mr. Arnott Arnott said that some families look forward forward to Easter Seals Christmas parties parties for weeks and months because it occasionally is the only Christmas they have. The 1988 Bowmanville party party was the largest and most successful yet. The Society administers a number of programs in addition to the fine work which local service clubs provide. One is the nursing program. The East- Turn to Page 2 Bell Canada has begun a survey of telephone subscribers in Newcastle and Orono Villages to determine whether they want toll-free access to the nearby city of Oshawa. Under new criteria approved by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Telecommunications Commission in September September 1988, Newcastle qualifies for extended area service (EAS) to Oshawa. By paying a higher monthly fee for basic service, Newcastle subscribers will be able to call Oshawa toll free. A majority of the subscribers in Newcastle Newcastle must approve the service change before it will be implemented. The survey survey is now under way, and will conclude conclude April 1989. Orma Lyttle, Section Manager Busi ness Office said calling patterns demonstrate demonstrate that a significant number of Newcastle residents call Oshawa on a regular basis. "Our latest figures show that in June 1988, 80 per cent of people people in Newcastle made at least one call to Oshawa," Mrs. Lyttle said. The CRTC criteria require that at least 60 per cent of people in a community community wanting EAS must have placed calls to the larger centre in order order to qualify for the service. In addition, addition, rate centres in the two communities communities must be no more than 40 miles apart. Newcastle and Orono are two of approximately approximately 120 Ontario communities which are now eligible for EAS. Sur-' veys of all qualifying centres will take place during the next six years. Creative Crafts at Knox Christian School t For the past six weeks, students in grades four to eight at Knox Christian School have been spending part of one day each week on craft projects. A total of 13 crafts arc represented at the school and these range from pottery to knitting to cooking and carpen try, These three students were part of a group which was assembling _ wreaths from dried apples. Shown with tneir creations are, from left: Angela Reitsma, Nicole Verkuyl, and Gena Jaspers-Fayer,