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t I Fanadian Statesman, Bowmanville, June 27,1990 lore Highlights from B.H.S. 100th Anniversary Reunion V Solution May be Near for Controversial Fence Law n umm H || ■ I : After several months of discussion, Newcastle Council may be getting ready to change its controversial fenc : ing regulations. A number of homeowners in new subdivisions have told Town Council that they do not want ravine lots fenced by the municipality. And at a meeting Monday night, one member of Town Council said she would be prepared to eliminate the ravine ravine fencing requirements from agreements agreements between developers and the municipality. Councillor Diane Harare noted that there is a discrepancy between new subdivisions where open lands are fenced and older neighbourhoods where homes abutting ravines and open spaces are not routinely fenced by the municipality. "There isn't enough money in the coffers to go around and fence them all," observed Councillor Harare. And she added that new residents are being being treated differently from older ones. In Monday's Council agenda, letters As the Bowmanville High School 100th Anniversary Anniversary Reunion came to a close on Sunday, former students students and staff came together one last time for a Pan- r \ ■. j ' * A \ Mr. and Mrs. Don Austin were among the many persons in attendance at the dapces at the Recreation Complex, ■Kit" l -A-» -- ■»-- V aa mm mi 'mm Xm 8H '•F'$ WW r ■: / ; ^ f, V- Mtssasa&L:- ■»': ■ Looking for familiar faces. This display is from the 50's and 60's. cake Breakfast at the high school. No doubt lining up for food in the cafeteria brought back many memories for former students. Roofers Want To Start Work To Beat Heat A contractor working on the new addition to the Vincent Vincent Massey School has requested requested a temporary exemption exemption to the Town's noise bylaw. bylaw. Newcastle Council - learned Monday night that the roofer at the school is seeking permission to start work at 5 a.m. The current by-laws allow .work to"take place between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. The exemption was requested requested for an eight-day period. period. Elected officials voted to refer the issue back to the request to staff for a report to the next meeting of the general purpose ana administration administration committee. Councillor Pat Deegan said that he believes the extension extension in the noise by-law was requested because workers cannot work on the roof after the temperature has risen. Regulations May v Bfe Changed ijbr Boarding Houses Tougher regulations on boarding houses will be considered considered within the Town of Newcastle. Durham's Regional Council Council has asked area municipalities municipalities to consider passing local by-laws governing the operation of boarding houses. houses. Sample regulations introduced introduced by the Durham Region Region would govern such matters matters as the number of residents in a lodging house, staffing, fire safety, nutrition, nutrition, and record-keeping. Standards for kitchen facilities; facilities; dining areas; and washrooms washrooms would be other matters matters that could be governed in a boarding house Dy-law. Town Council voted Monday Monday night to refer the Durham Durham Region's request for a by-law to municipal staff for a report. The report will be presented presented at a future meeting of the general purpose and administration committee. From Page One environmental hearing. The group has also called for the Town to oppose Hydro's decision to proceed with engineering for a new nuclear station until hearings are concluded. concluded. By proceeding with preliminary engineering, engineering, Durham Nuclear Awareness Awareness claims that Hydro may force a future future decision to be made in favor of nuclear power. Mrs. Elston reminded Council that by investing $240 million of capital into engineering a nuclear generating station, Hydro is taking the risk that future environmental hearings will decide decide in favor of nuclear power. She noted noted that every preferred option listed by Hydro in its plan for energy production production in the next 25 years includes a nuclear facility. She said Hydro has a bias in favor of nuclear power. On the other hand, the impartial hearings which are held as part of the were received from two more neighbourhoods neighbourhoods in which the fencing of ravine ravine lots was questioned. Eighteen residents of Remi Court in Newcastle Village objected to the plans for a chain link fence bordering a nearby green belt. Residents of Peachtree Ores., in Bowmanville, also told Council that they prefer not to see the compulsory fence built at the rear of their property. property. "It's going to turn into an administrative administrative nightmare," warned Councillor Harare. Several other members of Town Council expressed agreement with Councillor Harare's position. However, the fence requirements are currently being studied by the municipality's municipality's solicitor. Town Council decided not to make any decision until a legal opinion has been received. Residents who expressed concerns over the fencing issue will be informed before any further action is taken. environmental assessment process would include topics such as the need for nuclear power, the technological alternatives, alternatives, and the potential sites for a new generating station. "I think that what we have to do is believe in the environmental assess-' ment process...We cannot circumvent it in any way," said Mrs. Elston. Newcastle Council has referred the request of Durham Nuclear Awareness Awareness to its staff and its lawyer for a report. report. A coalition of environmental groups including Durham Nuclear Awareness has written a letter to Ontario Premier Premier David Peterson stating that Hydro Hydro should not be conducting site- specific assessments prior to receiving approval from the Environmental Assessment Assessment and Review process. The Ontario Ontario premier has been asked to request request Hydro to cease these activities pending the completion of the Demand/Supply Demand/Supply Plan nearings. SUV I -liM • V ; • hÜ 1 Vx\l it -j tv v»* Read All About It! At 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Wednesday, June 20, Checkers Variety Variety at 1500 King St. East in Court! ce reported a break and .enter had occurred at the store; dimrarftKe course of the night. AÆfâp, " Durham /Regional Police report that' the front'window was smashed, and 200 cartons cartons of cigarettes were loaded loaded into two green garbage pails. The incident was videotaped, videotaped, and police have the tape in their possession • •• Borson Construction, of Newcastle Village, reported to Durham Regional Police that their 1981 Ford cube van had been stolen from their sales office on Monday, June 18. At the time of the theft, the van contained $20,000 worth of power and hand tools in the back. The vehicle was later recovered recovered in Oshawa. legic report that a theft totalling $15,800 occurred in the Village Village of Newcastle sometime during the early hours of Thursday, June 21. The theft included two 1988 Bombadier Sea-Doos and a 1989 EZ-Loader Trailer. Trailer. The items were taken from the owner's driveway. The Acres Restaurant on Taunton Road in Orono, re- Police Report ported a theft to Durham Regional Police on Saturday, June 23. Someone broke in over.-* night and stole 10 bottles of liquor and 2 stereo speakers. Police have no suspects'. É5 If you're walking home late at night, and happen to see 50 pink flamingos walking walking the streets, don't be alarmed. Your eyes aren't playing tricks on you. At 3:45 a.m. Sunday morning, Durham Regional Police received a call from a resident reporting that the Dr. Michelle Albert M.D., C.C.F.P. is pleased to announce the opening of a practice of FAMILY MEDICINE including obstetrics at the Church Street Medical Clinic 191 Church Street, Bowmanville 623-0323 Appointments now available for new patients. Tidbits from Around the Region OSHAWA - A constable from Oshawa's 17 Division has been charged with the following criminal offences: attempting to obstruct the course of, justice, misconduct misconduct in the execution of process, fabrication of evidence evidence and uttering a forged document. These, charges are in relation to the issuance of City of Oshawa parking parking tags. The accused has been suspended and will appear appear in Oshawa Provincial Court July 5. In announcing announcing the charges, Chief Dave Edwards said investigations under the Police Act are also being conducted. conducted. WHITBY - Hockey great, William (Billy the Kid) Taylor, Taylor, who started for the Oshawa Generals during the 1937-38 seasons died Tuesday, June 12 at Whitby. General Hospital at the age of 71. Following his junior career, which culminated with a Memorial Cup winning winning season, he joined the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League. He was a member of thé Stanley Cup Maple Leafs of 1941-42 and then served in the armed forces in the Second World War. WHITBY- Durham's Welfare expenditures are up 93.8 per cent over May 1989 to $3.5 million. In addition, addition, welfare rolls swelled by 49 per cent to 5,999. Durham Region put an extra $2 million in its budget this year to help pay for welfare increases but that money is already allocated, with more than half the [ year remaining. Regional Chairman Gary Herrema ; supports the province paying all welfare costs. He ' says the Durham Region's tax increase would have ; been trimmed down to nine percent this year. But., welfare costs increased it to 11.2 per cent. PORT PERRY » A citizens' group in Scugog Town- ■; ship says taxes may double in the next five years. The E , which calls itself Citizens Against Unjustified.. (CAUT), says that if the current tax hike of; 13.2 per cent continues for the next five years, taxes for most property owners will be double what they were in 1990. CAUT held a meeting last Thursday at the Port Perry High School to question local elected officials officials about property taxes. Approximately 200 at- : tended. Oronb Seniors Receive Grant Despite Missing Application The Orono Senior Citizens' Citizens' Group will be given a $150 grant from the Town of Newcastle. Council approved the grant even though an application application for the funds was not received before the deadline. In a recent letter to Council, Council, the seniors' group explained explained that "although the application was mailed in ample time, the grant appli cation has not been received to date by the Town Offices." Council agreed to approve approve the grant for the seniors seniors even though it was somewhat late. "The seniors in Orono sent .this request by mail at the appropriate time and it wasn't, received," received," said Councillor Stapleton. Stapleton. "What else can we do?" he asked. flamingos, and a homemade sign had been removed from their front lawn. i Police have no suspects. - ;oucr;i : («vtr' A Scarborough man was charged with criminal negligence negligence causing bodily harm after an accident at Mosport Park this past weekend. Durham Regional Police report that a man and his girlfriend were sleeping in a tent at the park, when a Ford van ran into the tent, partially running over an occupant. occupant. He was treated for minor injuries. Super Saver Sale 4-Head VCR by GoldStar ■ Perfect pause and frame advance ■ Variable slow motion ■ Cable ready ■ 8-event - one year timer ■ Remote control ■ Full auto function Valued at $599.95 fill This and More For Only $ 399 9s 52 Free Movies... Rent One Get One FREE We have a store full of bargains just for you! 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Box 100, 62 King Street West Bowmrmvillo, Ontario, L10 3K9 623-3303 Your Community Newspaper Since 1884 SHOPPERS DRUG MART OPEN SUNDAY JULY 1 (CANADA DAY) and MONDAY JULY 2 A lew Shoppers Drug Mart locations may bo closed due lo mall and olhce building roslric lions Please call your nearest Shoppers Drug Marl lor their holiday hours "+S> GO Train Service Extension to Oshawa and Bowmanville Notice of Project GO Transit Intends to extend GO Train service to Oshawa and Bowmanville, as described In the recent Provincial Government announcements. This extension will take place In two phases, with service to Oshawa commencing in September 1990 and to Bowmanville In the spring of 1991, One existing Lakeshore trip will be extended to operate westbound westbound In the morning and similarly lo return eastbound In the afternoon, using existing ON mainline tracks east of Pickering. The OshawaVIA Rail station will be modified to provide a bus loop and expand the parking lot by 500 spaces. Construction will start on July 30,1990, and is scheduled lor completion in September 1990. Out-of-servlce trains will be turned at CN's Slmcoe Yard during this Initial extension. In Bowmanville, at a location nol yet selected, a new basic station and parking lot will bo built, Including platforms, ticket sales booth, bus loop, and a pocket track north ol the CN mainline. Several prospective sites (or the station arc presently under review. GO Transit has received an exemption to Ontario's Environmental Assessment Act for the extension of GO Train service lo Oshawa and Bowmanville, The public Is invited to comment on this project for consideration by GO Transit before any final design decisions are made; any groups or individuals wishing to comment on or be Involved In the design must Indicate their Interest to GO Transit, preferably In writing, within 30 days. Please address declarations ol Interest to Paul Johannsson, Manager of Engineering, at GO Transit, 1120 Finch AvenueWest,Toronto (Downsvlew), Ontario M3J 3J8; telephone, (416) 665-9211, Government of Ontario Transit. William Wrye, Minister, ion l\trsons, Chairman. TRANSIT -o 1401 ,! GO ttt i PICKERING -I- -I- ttSAJAX 'CN OAYLY ST. O INTERCHANGE -- TOWN / CITY LIMITS • FUTURE GO STATION SITES DURHAM REGION N x WHtlHY X VICTORIA ST. WEST L VICTORIA ST. N EAST V w i/5 in -C ■H- • CN SIMC0E YARD 421 // GI.OOR. li st. w. NOT to scale • GO/VTA OSHAWA (CONFIRMED) BOWMANVILLE , (UNCONFIRMED)