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2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, October 31,1990 'Safety Bunny' Has Important Message for Children Students and teachers alike at the Dr. Emily Stowe Public School in Courtice, are pleased to have a gymnasium gymnasium for assemblies and sports. The students on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 22 were: (front row) Bradley Sarginson, Stacey Fisher, Benny Bell, ribbon cutter Denise Junkin, Stephanie LaPointe Isn't it and Jilleen Snoxall. (Middle) Amanda Nippard, Leah. Brown, Shannon Piggott, and Conrad Nippard. (Back row) Steve Cole (sports co-ordinator), Steve Price, Simone Simone Black, Shawn Dickens, Mattew Iytkwinski, George Douglas, Bilal Hussain, and Principal Wally Pitt. J Hydro Committee From Page One The committee was suspended suspended in 1989 when differences differences over building permits between the town and hydro first emerged. Mayor Hubbard said she thinks the new committee process approved on Monday is "a better way to go." She noted that staff will have equal input on reports and issues can be worked out before members of the committee make a decision. "I think it is going to be a recommending committee," the mayor said, adding that it is long overdue and that she is looking forward to got- Read All About It! 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. i 1 | Subscription Order Form j □ Renewal Q Change of Address j Name: New d] 1 Address: 0I * Renewal I I j ting the process initiated. The special committee is established to deal with issues issues between the town and hydro "in a more direct, formal, formal, positive and timely fashion." Councillor Hannah was appointed to chair the committee. committee. Accident Kills Motorist on Taunton Road A Darlington Blvd. woman woman died yesterday afternoon as the result of a collision with a gravel truck. The accident occurred on Taunton Rd. cast of Harmony Harmony Road in Oshawa. The deceased, Linda Palmer, 37, of Oshawa, pulled out to pass another westbound vehicle, apparently apparently changed her mind, and tried to re-enter the westbound westbound lane. Upon doing so she struck tho north shoulder shoulder losing control of her vehicle vehicle and crossed into the enstbound lane where she collided with an enstbound gravel truck. A passenger in the vehicle, vehicle, Frederick McGibbon, 19. of Oshawa, received critical injuries and was taken to Oshawa General Hospital. Postal Codo: .Telephone No.. 13 months - $20.00 0 months - $11.00 Foreign - $60.00 Please pay by cheque, VISA, Mastercard, or money order. VISA/MG Number ... Expiry Date PIquho clip out «nd return this form with your payment, i -- W Cattabiatt gtattsmau P.O. Box 100, 03 King Street West Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3K9 020-3303 Your Community Newspaper Siuo» 1884 CORRECTION NOTICE Due to a print error In today's (this week's) Shoppers Drug Mart flyer, flyer, on page 1, PEPTO- BISMOL LIQUID Is advertised advertised at $3.79 each for 350 ml.. This should have road 230 ml., Shoppers Drug Mart apologizes for any In- convonlonco tills may liavo caused our customers. customers. SHOPPERS DRUG MART Block Parents of Newcastle held a special puppet Town of Newcastle Block Parent mascot, was the star show at the Bowmanville branch of the public library of the show. The organization is still in need of volun- on Saturday in honour of Block Parent Week. The teers. If you are interested or want to be a Block Par- show, called "Don't Judge a Book by its Cover", was ent contact Dorothy Chadwick at 723-9125 for more about not talking to strangers. "Safety Bunny", the information. Ribbon Cutting Opens New Gymnasium at Courtice School Tidbits from Around the Region OSHAWA -- Street merchants in Oshawa may find it tougher to peddle their wares because the city's municipal municipal council is looking at establishing a by-law to restrict selling and possibly grant the city power to seize merchandise sold on municipal property. Sidewalk Sidewalk sales and other special events would be exempt from the by-law. The by-law would be designed to target target flower, flags and t-shirt vendors but could affect newspaper boxes and real estate agents who have signs placed on boulevards. PORT PERRY -- The Toronto-Peterborough- Havelock Line Passenger Association is looking for a commitment from Premier Bob Rae concerning an extension extension of the GO line to Peterborough. The group has been attempting to contact both the premier and the transport minister to find answers but has been unable unable to secure a commitment. The president of the association, association, in a statement released last week, said the association wants an honest answer from the premier about whether he intends to stand by his August commitment commitment for the extension. The transport minister has said the premier's promise would have to be considered considered by the cabinet. AJAX - The CAW and Chiysler reached a settlement last week in their contract talks and averted having a strike. The company is still bargaining with the UAW in the United States. The new contract calls for an average average 6.4 per cent annual wage increase, severance payouts of up to $65,000 and early retirement if a plant closes. OSHAWA -• The Beer Store at the Midtown Mall in Oshawa was robbed on October 29 at 9:10 p.m. Durham Durham Regional Police say two of the store's employees and a male customer were forced at gunpoint into a beer cooler and watched by one robber while the other robber took an unknown amount of money from the money drawer. The suspects were last seen running south from the beer store to the area of Oshawa Creek. Police are looking for two white males in their early twenties. The first suspect was described as 6'1", 180 lbs, with short black hair, clean shaven and wearing wearing a dark blue bandana, green gloves, a dark blue or black coat, white running shoes and was carrying a handgun. The second man was 5'8", 150 lbs. with collar collar length sandy brown hair, scruffy beard and wearing wearing a brown bomber jacket, blue jeans, running shoes and a nylon stocking on his face. The Durham Regional Regional Police are requesting if anyone has any information about this robbery to call 416-597-1520 and to ask for the detective sergeant. Decision on Laidlaw Newcastle Library Prepares to Make Big Move From Page One and that money is still being spent to install devices that will protect protect the environment. But CCC is not happy with the facility. They are asking the MOE to: "bring an injunction against Laidlaw (or other appropriate measures) to immediately close the site"; require the" site to be fully rehabilitated to. ensure the safety of ' the environment and designate the infill proposal proposal under the Environmental Environmental Assessment Act. The CCC also wants to be kept better informed by the Ministry regarding corre- from I spondence Laidlaw LIGHT FANTASTIC - DJs Jim and Joyce Baker will be twirling the disks or tapes this Saturday from 9 until 1 at Orono Arena and Community Centre. A dance is being sponsored by the Orono Figure Skating Club, with the proceeds going to pay the expenses encountered encountered to make this year's programs even bigger and better than last year. It should be a great night to get your pins in shape for the winter winter season ahead on the blades. After watching the experts perform in Lethbridge last weekend, young skaters will realize what can be achieved by dedication. gral for ANNIVERSARY - Con- atulations are in order the Bowmanville Toastmasters Club who will be celebrating their 4th Anniversary this Tuesday night, Nov. 6th at the Lions Centre. They will welcome visitors because because it gives them an opportunity opportunity to show what they have learned since joining. They're also looking looking for new members. Como and enjoy, it will be interesting. - -'MVb. - - ... . . .'-I J srs'. ' . - - concerning their operations in the Town of Newcastle. "Our community 1 has lived with the environmental environmental legacy of this site for the past 20 years," Mr. Scott said. "We have had to fend off repeated attempts at expansion expansion over the past seven years and have been forced to try and anticipate Laid- law's next manoeuvre for the past three years." He asked council to. "take all possible legal' measures in your power to close the dump now." Mayor Marie Hubbard said she hoped the Minister of the Environment realizes a decision on Laidlaw has to be made quickly, saying the cost of the studies is being passed over to taxpayers. Increase in Enrolment From Page One "These are schools that have already been announced," announced," he explained. "The submission for the next five years includes an elementary elementary school for Bowmanville Bowmanville area students on the New Martin Road, a school in Courtice and another one in Newcastle." "Our track record for the past predictions has been pretty good," said Board Ward Two Trustee Allan Brunt. "We have the largest board so we have to look at very creative ways to finance finance a school in order to get a new one on board." "Only time can tell if our predictions are true. Wo look at town and development development plans to come up with reasonable numbers during our crystal ball prediction sessions. We are always playing catch-up when planning planning and building now schools," he explained. "Wo can't plan on schools without tho numbers," Mr. Brunt said. He pointed out that before funding from tho Ministry of Education is received, received, tho students must bo there. Otherwise, the school board has to pay for a school by itself. Jacob Vander Schee, Chairman of the Newcastle Public Library Board, cuts the ribbon on the first book drop chute in Newcastle Village as Library Director Barbara Barbara Baker watches. The book chute will be in operation starting Oct. 31 when the library library begins its move from Newcastle Village Community Hall to 50 Mill St. The chute will remain open after the move, although the library will be closed until November November 13. By that date, it will have completed its move to the new site just north of the Community Hall. The Town of Newcastle is ' objecting to an approval certificate certificate for a tire disposal site in the municipality. At a meeting on Monday, Newcastle Council stated its objection to an application filed by Newcastle Recycling Limited for a tire storage facility. facility. Council also wants a hearing held under the Environmental Environmental Protection Act regarding the application. A report from the director, of planning, Frank Wu, explains explains that under the EPA, the owner of a site with 5,000 or more used tires has to apply to the Ministry of the Environment to be able to store those tires. The site is located on Concession 3 in Clarke Township, directly across Graham Creek from the Laidlaw landfill site. □ "According to the owner, tires have been stored on site some 20 years," the report report says. There are 250,000 tires currently stored on the property. property. Inspections by the fire department department have been held at the facility and notices to comply were sent to the owner, the report states, ? "To date, the notices remain remain outstanding." Staff also believe tire storage at the site is a legal non-conforming use under town by-laws. ri l S I COMPANY ( .I.! .' 12% lli.75%111.: WILLIS FINANCIAL 243 King St. E., Bowmanville Mall 623-9400 Rales subject to change RED CROSS BLCCL LCNCC CLINIC Wednesday, November 7th at the Lions Centre -- Beech Avenue 12 Noon until 8:00 p.m. Free Transportation to the Clinic will be provided on the day of the Clinic by telephoning 623-9010 LIONS CENTRE WELLINGTON ST. enunen st. KINO ST. S •i _______ (3 HWY.NO.2 This message provided by Newcastle Lumber 361 King St. E., Newcastlo