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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 18 Jul 1990, p. 2

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2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, July 18,1990 Officers Elected for Newly Formed Newcastle Optimist Club UXBRIDGE -■ An 18-year-old girl was injured last week after falling off a golf cart at the Mill Run Golf Course in Uxbridge. Andrea Paradine was a passenger passenger on the cart which was being operated on the parking parking lot when she fell and hit ner head on the pavement. pavement. She was taken to Uxbridge Hospital and transferred to Sunnybrook Hospital where her condition condition is listed as critical AJAX - The bank of Nova Scotia located on Westney Road in Ajax was robbed last Thursday. Durham Regional Regional Police report that a man entered the bank, confronted confronted a teller with a hold-up note and demanded money. The suspect was given a small amount of money money and fled the bank and area. He was described as being black, between 35-40 years of age, 170 cm tall, 73 kgs in weight, wearing a blue jacket and pants, black hat and dark glasses. No weapon was observed. The incident is currently under investigation. OSHAWA -- An Oshawa couple are nearly $53,000 richer after winning the second prize in Lotto 649 on July 14. A grocery clerk at Knob Hill Farms in Oshawa,-Valerie Henderson, 34, and her husband, Gary, won $52,995.50 in the draw. They have no plans to spend the money as yet. Rezoning for Best Rd. Site agree of a Penny Kearney is the president of the newly- formed Optimist Club in Newcastle Village. She is shown above with (from left): Rot McKenna, President President of the Optimist Club of Oshawa; Terry De Guerre, one of the new club's two vice presidents; and Ron Brown, Lieutenant Governor for Zone 11. The officers officers for the club were elected last Thursday, July 19, in Newcastle. The club will officially receive its charter charter in October. A group of Newcastle community members have announced they have formed the Optimist Club of Newcastle Newcastle Village to conduct service service projects benefiting area youth. The Optimist Club of Newcastle Village is affiliated affiliated with Optimist International, International, one of the world's largest and most active service-club service-club organizations. With 167,000 members in 4,000 Optimist Clubs across the United States, Canada and the Caribbean, Optimist Clubs conduct a wide range of service projects reaching over 4.8 million young people people each year. Major Optimist programs include Just Say No, Optimist Optimist Youth Appreciaton Week, the Optimist Oratorical Oratorical Contest, the Optimist ' Essay Contest and the Optimist Optimist Junior World Golf Championships and many others. Officers elected to lead the Optimist Club of Newcastle Newcastle during its first year are Penny Kearney as Presi- Newcastle Council has reed to allow the rezoning a parcel of land on Best Rd. for use as a transport or cartage depot. The by-law approved by the municipality on Monday also permits one additional single detached dwelling on the site. The . rezoning was ap- dent, with Joan DeGuerre and Diane Tressider in the roles of Secretary and Treasurer. Treasurer. , Club vice presidents include include Terry DeGuerre and Dave Sim. Elected to the board of directors were Ter- ry-Lynn Sim, Richard Weiss, Garth White, Richard Richard Welch, Fran Harvie and Marianne Yeatman. The Optimist Club of Newcastle will meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the community hall. A charter presentation banquet for the new Optimist Optimist Club is being planned for October, with the date to be announced later. Officers of the club will be installed publicly at that time, and a formal induction will be held for all charter members. The new Optimist Club is sponsored sponsored by the Optimist Club of Oshawa. For information on the Optimist Club of Newcastle Village, contact Terry-Lynn Sim at 987-5732. proved on a vote of 4-3 after Council agreed to reconsider an earlier decision which denied denied the rezoning. Irwin Hamilton, solicitor for a group of residents living living on Best Rd., said that if the rezoning was granted, his clients will be referring the decision to the Ontario Municipal Board. Nuke Waste Meeting The Community Liaison Group investigating low level level waste at Port Granby will be having a public meeting tie' ' - " Care view Approved From Page One conditions for the residents. She stated that in the past, the standards were poor and people were drifting drifting in and out. She described described the environment as unstable. "As soon as this ■lady came, it was evident that something new was happening at this place,"' she added. Elizabeth Comeyea reminded reminded Councillors that reducing reducing the number of residents residents allowed at the home would come as a severe blow' Come join the fun at Downtown Bowmanville's Sidewalk Sale July 19, 20 and 21 * Great Buys all over town * Caribbean Parade * Calypso Bands * Fashion Show * Pancake Breakfast See great displays of sailboards, skycraft and limousines. AND MAYBE win a FREE trip to the Bahamas. M$ ric patients, she noted that large, institutional settings are not' humane and do not rehabilitate people. "It seems, as a society, that we are afraid of those less fortunate fortunate than ourselves," she added, noting that nonprofit nonprofit housing propulsais usually draw large numbers of opponents. "Under this mayor's leadership, leadership, we have become, in my opinion, much more humane humane as a community," she said. Councillor Stapleton said that he is glad to see that many of the allegations sur- to 15 to 20 human beings who call Careview home. "I have found it to be a quiet place with a caring atmosphere," atmosphere," she said. A recommendation calling calling for the rezoning of Care- view was passed by a 3-2 vote. Councillors Hannah, Hooper and Hamre voted in favor and Councillors Wot- ten and Stapleton were opposed. opposed. Mayor Marie Hubbard Hubbard and Councillor Pat Deegan declared conflicts of interest. Councillor Hamre stated that Ms. Forrest is doing everything she can to improve improve conditions at Care- . rounding Careview view. And she reminded her been proven false. But colleagues that the municipality municipality had previously issued a building permit to permit the expansion of the facility. She also noted that although although the Durham Region sprenas millions of dollars on homes for the aged, it still doesn't have the high ratio of washrooms per resident that Careview has. She noted that although many residents rely on government government benefits for their income, there is no government government funding going to Careview. Careview. In reference to the fact that many of Careview's residents residents are former psychiat- noted that the nearby residents residents remain concerned. "I think their concerns are valid." valid." He said that he believes part of the problem in the past has been the number of residents. And that's one of the reasons why he supported supported the reduction in the numbers. numbers. with Newcastle's elected officials. officials. Town Council agreed with a request from the committee committee chairperson, Garnet Rickard for a meeting with Council. No date for tne session session has been set. In a letter to Council, Helen MacDonald, a mèm- ber of the Port Granby/ Newcastle Environment Committee, stated that she is concerned that the CLG continues to review the position position that Newcastle must consider being a "host" com-' munity for the Port Granby waste. She noted that this view is contrary to resolutions passed by Town Council which called for a complete removal of the waste to some location outside the municipality.----' "I suggest that the process process is not working in the best interests bf this commu- t a he Deputy Chief NEW FIRE HALL The official opening of the new Enniskillen Fire Station Station has been moved to Friday, Friday, July 27. The opening will occur at noon. Selected Items during our Sidewalk Sale Thurs,, Fri,, Sat., July 19 - 20 - 21 THE VELVET BEAR GIFT SHOP Complimentary Gift Wrapping Closed Monday 129 King St. East Bowmanville 623-8100 Is introduced The Town of Newcastle has a new deputy fire chief. Hugh Doherty's first day on the job was Monday, July 16. He was introduced to members of Town Council during the regular bi-weekly Council session by Fire Chief Mike Creighton. Chief Creighton noted that the new deputy has worked on the City of Toronto Toronto Fire Department for 10 years. He has expertise in the areas of both fire suppression suppression and fire prevention. In his new job, he will be responsible for fire prevention, prevention, fire suppression and staff training. nity," she added in her description description of the CLG actions to date. Her letter was referred to the meeting between members members of the community liaison liaison group and Town Council. Council. Newcastle Mayor Marie Hubbard promised that Council would not be "snowed" by the CLG. Bridge Link A Necessity, Council Says Town Council is not about to change its mind over the need for a bridge linking Newcastle Village to its most westerly subdivi- . sion. At a meeting on Monday, Council decided that the bridge over Foster Creek is necessary in order to connect connect the Foster Creek subdivision subdivision with the rest of the community. The bridge allows allows the extension 1 of Edwards Edwards St. In a letter in this week's Council agenda, Edward St. resident Gertrude Gray stated stated that persons living on the street nave voiced longstanding longstanding objections to the extension. She noted that the extension extension would result in the "disruption "disruption of a quiet village street." Councillor Diane Hamre stated at Monday's Council meeting that the majority of residents.in Newcastle Village Village supported the construction construction of the bridge across Foster Foster Creek. "They wanted the bridge built so that the development development would have ac- ' cess to the community," she added. Mrs. Gray's letter was received received for information. z July 19-20-21 Sidewalk Sale Savings! 1 ^ Discount on all In-stock Vitamins and Minorais Foot Reflexology Session beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 21 Seasiona continue during the day. Many more in-store specials ' e-01de Health Shoppe 116 King St. W., Bowmanville Telephone 623-6222 •'.I• 'o August 3-5 Rock Concert Boasts 15 Canadian Bands Concert Plans Continue. Newcastle's municipal councillors have finalized conditions under which they will allow a rock concert at Mosport Park next month. They are now awaiting confirmation that the municipality's municipality's requirements have been met. Requests detailed at' a meeting of Newcastle Council Council on Monday call for a $9.8 million insurance policy on the event. In addition, a deposit deposit of $30,000 has been requested requested in order to cover damages which may occur to neighbouring property. Newcastle's solicitor has been asked to represent the Town's interest in finalizing the concert plans. Councillor Ken Hoopeç said Tuesday that he understands understands the concert promoters promoters haye until Friday to comply comply with the, requests set forth by the municipality. Truly Amazing Productions Productions have announced a nadian bands for a tihree day rock concert on August 3-5 entitled "Summer Sounds '90". It will be the first Canadian Canadian event of its kind to be an environmentally safe show. A self contained town for 25,000 people will be constructed constructed that will include 24 hour ambulance, first aid, food and beverage concessions, concessions, and medical staff. It will also contain an on site recycling depot and 200'licensed 200'licensed security staff. The bands scheduled to appear include: Fridav- Partland Brothers, Blue Rodeo. Rodeo. Saturdav-Razorbacks, Regatta, Kim Mitchell, Dou§ and the Slugs, The Pursuit of Happiness, Rik Emmett;. Sunday--Andy Curran, Helix, Helix, Lee Aaron, The Northern Northern Pikes. Colin James, Bachman Turner Overdrive! Comic duo Maclean " & Maclean are the M.C.Vfôr the entire event, and special guest comic M.C. "Frenchi#' McFarlane will also make { PPei Tickets for the concept went on sale Tuesday, June 26. ' Welfare Load Is on the Rise From Page One in the 1990 budget will be used, additional additional funds kept in reserve will be used, and social services may have to come back and ask Council for more money if projections to the end of 1990 don't change. If everything continues as it is, health and social services could be looking at a $300,000 to $500,000 net deficit by the end of the year. Roughly $230,000 of those costs are actual welfare welfare payments. The remainder repre-. sents administration costs. • Basic welfare costs are legislated by the Province, which the Region must pay. The Province contributes 80 percent percent to payments while the Region pays 20 per cent. Trash From Page One -li.v hazardous household wastes. Newcastle Mayor Marie Hubbard' suggested that the Durham Region should have additional depots where residents can drop off hazardous household chemicals. "I think the Re., gion has to diversify more," she said. ; John Veldhuis, another member of- the Port Granby/Newcastle Environ-] ment Committee agreed that a collec-; tion area for hazardous wastes is nec-i essary. ] Councillor Larry Hannah suggest-': ed, however, that the fledgling Toxic] Taxi program may be operating; throughout the entire Durham Region* in the future. j The Toxic Taxi picks up hazardous» waste from individual households soi that it can be safely eliminated. , Î Read All Aboutit! In the Pages of The Canadian Statesman A subscription to The Canadian Statesman keeps you informed of all the local news, sports and advertising specials in your community. 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