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Hospil ; 1 Helps • ; : Summei uunuui is , r; . Back in Business O "Pressing Matters" Recalls Our Past d) Section 2 Look for Our "Cool Coupon" Flyer in this Issue PRESTON We Move It! 623-4433 Bowmanville g™ . -rjjfflTOrrnuStto-. FIRE CLAIMS - We've just received received information that will be of considerable interest to anyone who had clothing at Cliffcrest Cleaners when the disastrous fire took place recently. A Claims office office will be available in the parking parking lot at the rear of the cleaners today, Wed., July 24 from 12-5, Thurs., July 25 12-5, Fri., July 26 12-6 and Sat., July 27 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. All claims for damaged goods may be presented at the times listed above. NO ORONO - Sorry to advise readers of the Orono News column column that its author Isabelle Challice is either on a sit down strike or is taking a few well deserved deserved holidays. We think it's the latter and are hoping she'll be back on the job next week. Don't think she went to Mexico with another of our staff from Orono who delivers Mrs. Challice's news here every Monday. Stay tuned. BAD VIBES - Her Worship Mayor Mayor Marie must have been in a vile mood Monday when she apparently apparently made several caustic comments comments concerning one we made about her appearance at the recent recent big fire and called us "Juvenile "Juvenile Journalists." All we said was that an election must be in the offing. Was that so awful? Surely, in an election year every person worth his/her salt, seeking election, election, weighs every major move carefully to determine if it will be helpful politically. Of course, those in public office are expected to attend many functions of varying varying natures, either because of curiosity, curiosity, a feeling that it's a duty , or to make political Brownie points. LONG FIGHT - We are among those who would like to take our hat off to the supporters of Participation Participation House who have been working for years trying to help folks who can't help themselves. They've raised funds, acquired land and been stalled by the province and the town when they finally got to the point where they were ready to proceed with building. But, they haven't given up and will once more state their case at an OMB Hearing next Monday at 10:30 a.m. This time, we hope good results will come their way and their battle will have been won. THANKS - Francine Nicholas and her family wish to thank everyone everyone in the community who helped them in the past few months. You may recall that she and her four-year-old daughter were victims of a shooting on May 29. The community responded responded with great generosity in providing providing food, financial donations, and furniture. This help was most appreciated. We're pleased to report that Francine and her daughter are both out of hospital and have made good progress. YOUTH DRAMA - This will be a good week to find out if young dramatists arc also good cooks. They are holding a bake sale from 8:30 a.m. until everything's sold at the Bowmanville Mall this Saturday, July 27th. All proceeds proceeds will be in support of the Youth Drama Club's production of Robin Hood to be held in the Visual Arts Centre August 21 to 24. Please lend a hand. GORGEOUS GLADS - Once again we must express our deepest deepest gratitude to Bertha Barnes of the Base Line who grows some great gladioli in her garden and every year brings in a beautiful bouquet to our office. This year's crop looks to bo oven better than Inst year's and the whole staff is enjoying the gorgeous flowers. Many thanks. ' Region's Pre-Paid Lew System Could Raise House Prices bv $20,000 , Is Developers will nuu willing to come to Durham Region if a proposed 22 per cent increase in lot levies is put into place, Durham Region Councillors were told during last Wednesday's meeting. A standstill will occur because developers developers will be required to pay service service charges up front, Urban Development Development Institute chairman Claudia Feider said. "This will have an effect on poten- CTAQ $ o ÜT ^ V r tial homebuyers," said Ms Feider. "This will cause the homeowners to bear the brunt of the costs." However, this action will help stop a developer from "holding other developers developers for ransom," said Town of Newcastle Newcastle Mayor Marie Hubbard. The standstill will give "an opportunity opportunity to monitor terms of direction" for the area, said Mayor Hubbard. A slow down will help "creative thinking" to happen. - Some of the recommended changes to the lot levy fees structure include: • the up-front payment system; • a $331-per-umt charge on waste disposal to help pay the cost- of garbage garbage pick-up and recycling; • a general purpose charge of $424 per-unit to help pay for services like hospitals, police and social services; and, • an almost 11 per cent jump in lot levies. "The region will be looking for 100 per cent of the levy payment up front," said Ms Feider. "But there are other options." At this time the levy for sewage and roads is paid in two installments. The first installment is paid at the administration of the subdivision agreement. The remainder follows when the building permit is given. Lot levies have doubled over the last five years, Ms Feider told Regional Regional Council members. What it comes down to is new home buyers can expect to pay "in excess of $20,000 more on their homes," said Mayor Hubbard. TB Rfifcv vSfgsm ÏF%4>f & AX < Wednesday, July 24,1991 Bowmanville, Ont 56$ + 4$ G.S.T. = 60$ Waterlogged... Just how much water did firefighters use during the Cliffcrest Cleaners fire last week? Deputy Chief Hugh Doherty estimates that the six trucks on duty used about 1.3 million gallons of water during the blaze. To put that into perspective, that's enough water to fill about 80 swimming pools! CARPET E EVERYDAY DISCOUNT PRICES King St. w. 728-4601 Oshawa Residents Object To Youth Centre by Laura J. Richards Residents concerned about the lowering lowering of their property values, their children's safety, and the protected flood plain voiced their opinions at Monday's public meeting on the Kennedy Kennedy Youth Detention Centre. Town of Newcastle councillors heard 11 people who live in the proximity proximity of the area involved--west of Holt Road and east of Rundle road, and one kilometer north of Nash Road. Bérnie Melanson, who lives at the south end of the property where the proposed youth centre is to be located, told council the residents' children walk to the school bus stop. "The traffic will be a threat to our children," he said. But that isn't all, he continued. Safety is a major factor in not bringing bringing the proposed youth centre to the area. The dense bush on the corner where the centre would be located would hamper pursuit attempts by police if a youth escaped the facility, he told the committee. "This facility would deter investment," investment," Mr. Melanson said. Whereas, the money that would be put into the new facility could he easily easily put into the old one in Ajax, he said. "The money could readily upgrade the other facility," Mr. Melanson pointed out. , "My wife visited the youth centre in Turn to Page 2 Park Proposed For Hampton A report on providing a park for Hampton residents was received for information by the Town of Newcastle's Newcastle's General Purpose and Administration Administration Committee. Elliot Park, which comes under the jurisdiction of CLOCA, could be developed developed as a community park if the Town is willing to accept responsibility for maintenance and the development of the facilities, states a staff report. However, before anything concrete can be done, two factions of the Hampton Hampton residents must reach a consensus. "There appears to be two strong groups within the residents having din ferences of opinions with respect to the park design, says the report. Town of Newcastle staff will continue continue to work with the group but will not take a position as to the preferred design, design, "as both points of view arc acceptable," acceptable," states the report. Who is your favorite merchant in town? We'd like to know who you think .is doing a great job of providing their goods ana services, while at the same time promoting better business in our town. And...after you have made your decision, decision, we will recognize that merchant merchant with an advertisement in The Canadian Statesman. So why are we doing this? Because we think that businesses should be honored for going that extra kilometer of providing service to their customers. It also gives other businesses businesses an opportunity to see what customers customers like about shopping in other people's stores. It's an easy way of seeing seeing why some businesses thrive even during the worst of times. But what's in it for you? Each month, a name will be selected from all ballots received and that lucky winner winner will receive $100 in Statesman Bucks. They can be used just like cash at any participating merchant. Please take the time to read the advertisement advertisement on Page 7 of Section 2, and help us promote better business in our town. Residents Complain of Excessive Dirt Blowing from Excavation --i 1Â5C by Mei-Lin Stichbury Penfound Drive residents in Bowmanville should be able to open their windows again by the end of the week. For the past two weeks, tractors have been levelling the ground off of Baseline Road, preparing it for construction. But clouds of dust and dirt from the site have been wafting towards the nearby homes on Penfound Drive. Rod Adams, from the Ministry of the Environment, said the development company will be spraying the ground with an oil-based compound that binds with the soil to keep it from blowing around, Mickey Cryderman, a Penfound Drive resident said she and her neighbors have not been able to open their windows because of the dust and dirt created by the construction. "The dirt settles every where," Ms Cryderman said, "I had become so frustrated with having to clean and dust my home everyday that I just keep my windows closed all the time now." "You don't want to go outside by Laura J. Richards A nervous planner from G.M. Sernas Sernas and Associates Ltd. faced the Town of Newcastle Planning and Administration Administration Committee on Monday morning, Planner Joseph Guzzi was faced with the task of explaining how his client, Melody Homes, constructed homes on land that should have been rezoned for those particular, buildings before construction took place. "It was an error missed by the consulting consulting company and the Town," said Mr. Guzzi. During the preparation of site plans it was found the driveways for a proposed proposed townhousc unit block would not comply with the town's Entrance Policy, Policy, This meant three proposed homes could not be connected by common walls. The units proposed would not go against the entrance policies but a amendment to the By-law was needed. The report regarding the rozoning of the properties involved was referred back to staff. This type of rezoning application is is something that does happen to developers, developers, says Mayor Marie Hubbard. "It is not uncommon for the developer developer to make minor changes," she said on Tuesday. 'This tinkering is not illegal illegal or improper." However, the "punitive action taken at Monday s meeting is against the homeowners ready to go into the buildings," buildings," said the Mayor. because the dirt gets in your hair and on your skin, so you stay indoors." "But keeping your windows closed all the time means that there's no ventilation. And with the temperatures we've been having these days..." Ms Cryderman and her neighbor, Murray Hill agreed that they have felt like prisoners in their own homes. Besides keeping their windows closed all the time, except for at night, they have to keep their children indoors as well, said Ms Cryderman who has three children, including a three- week-old baby. Her three-year-old daughter, Jana, has bronchitis and must be kept indoors to prevent her from coughing. Mr. Hill's son, Tim, is allergic to dust and is asthmatic. After being outdoors, said Mr. Hill, Tim must use an inhaler as the dust makes it difficult for him to breathe properly. For this time of the year, it is normally unnecessary for his son to use an inhaler, added Mr. Hill. Furthermore, Ms Cryderman and Mr. Hill said they, along with others on the street, have experienced coughs from the dust that has been circulating in the air. Adrian Coolcn, of the Town of Newcastle Public Works Department said they have received a number of calls from residents in regards to the problems created by the construction taking place in that area. "Wo arc aware of the problem," said Mr. Coolcn, "but the Town has no recourse in the matter." And at this stage of work, there is no applicable bylaw to ensure that dirt and sand wouldn't circulate near Turn to Page 2 Resource Centre Still Draws Fire by Laura J. Richards An abutting landowner to the proposed proposed Newcastle Family Resource Centre is still against the project, he told the General Purpose and Administration Administration Committee on Monday. The proposed centre would be located located in the former Multi-Care Unit owned and operated by Memorial Hospital, Hospital, Bowmanville. "This proposed project will have a negative impact on our property values," values," said Bob Willsher, a Church Town Gives $ 400 For United Way The Oshawa-Whitby-Town of Newcastle Newcastle United Way will be getting a grant from the Town of Newcastle to be put towards the cost of their "Hospitality "Hospitality Night" on Saturday, August 3 at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex. Complex. Originally, United Way Director, Chris Mondes, requested a user-fee waiver for the banquet facilities at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex. However, the members of the General General Purpose and Administration Committee Committee voted in favor of a $400 grant rather than a waiver of non-fee use of the facilities. The reason for the action can bo found in the staff report. It states, "approval "approval of Mr. Mondes' request for exemption exemption from payment will set a precedent precedent which could inundate both staff and Council with similar requests and, ultimately, have a negative impact on the Department's budget projections," Street resident in Newcastle Village. "There have been a number of changes over the last two months which make it difficult to know what the developer has in mind," he told the committee. Mr. Willsher told committee members members he is concerned about the concentrated concentrated noise level a child care facility would bring to the residential neighborhood. neighborhood. His other concerns include other proposed uses of the building by the developer and the amount of traffic the facility would generate in the neighborhood. On the list provided by the ICinrow Investment consultant a fife and drum band could practice within the building. building. The list is only a "wish list," Ken Slater told committee members on behalf behalf of Kinrow Investments. "These are proposed theoretical uses of the building," he told committee committee members. "Some of these we have contacted and many others we have not," Mr. Slater said. Planning Committee Chairman Diane Ilamre told committee members and Mr. Slater, she is also concerned with the different proposed uses of the facility. "You have taken a shot gun approach approach from the very first and its muddying muddying the water for you," said Chairman Chairman Ilamre . in reference to the manner in which the matter was being discussed. At the end of the discussion with Mr. Slater she told him, "I don't think Turn to Page 2 Ride em Cowboy j How long can one stay on top? Graham Fry of the Ontario Rodeo Association kept his knees in and stayed on top of the situation as the mechanical bull shook him around like ice cream whirling in a blender. Other association members, including the Snooks family of Port Periy, were on hand to talk with folks interested in rodeos during the Bowmanville Business Centre's Wild West Days