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Ês 416-623-3303 42 Pages Wednesday, April 8,1992 Bowmanville, Ontario 138thYear 560 + 40 G.S.T. = 600 Issue 14 Bike Race Flattened Despite Best Efforts Of Event Organizers by Laura J. Richards Even though a Durham Région police superintendent did his best, the international bicycle race proposed proposed for the Enniskillen area will not happen. On Friday, April 3, in an interview interview with The Statesman, Town of Newcastle Mayor Diane Hamrc said the road occupancy permit will not be granted to the cycling club which had requested permission to hold the race. She said in her discussions with Durham Regional Police Superintendent Superintendent Alex McMurray, attempts were made to find some way of holding the event. The superintendent superintendent tried "to look at things every which way," Mayor Hamre recalled. However, now the worst possible scenario for race organizer Fred Garriques, has come tmc. He and 450 disappointed race entrants entrants will not be able to participate in the Enniskillen area race on Monday, Monday, May 18. Mr. Garriques, the president of the Ajax Cycling Club, is extremely disappointed with the way the application application has been handled. However, he still figures he has one glimmer of hope left. "There is an NDP meeting to- :,night (Tuesday, April 7) that I hope ho attend," said Mr. Garriques. At the meeting, he wants to discuss discuss the matter with his government representative. "A government official has more clout and can confront the police," regarding this issue, he said. Mr. Garriques docs not think that it is right for the cycling race to be denied access to the roads -- especially especially since it would be "well marshalled." marshalled." If the worst comes true, he said, it will mean that everyone will have to be contacted to tell them the news. The route, was to begin and end in Enniskillen. The course was chosen because the uphill finish into the village of Enniskillen would have been appreciated appreciated by spectators, said Mr. Garriques, Garriques, The club had made arrangements to have first aid facilities available, portable, toilets for participants, flag persons at intersections for traffic control, post-event clean-up and pace cars at the front of each category category of racers. The Town of Newcastle council gave its blessing to the event during its meeting on March 23. However, the municipality's approval was conditional on the club being able to obtain a road occupancy permit. COURTICE MEETING - All residents of Courtice and area will be looking forward to being involved in the general meeting of their Community Association tomorrow, April 9th at 7:30 p.m. in Courtice Secondary School. We understand there are many items to be discussed, such as fund-raising for the proposed community centre and plans for other activities. LAMB AWARENESS - This Saturday, April 11th, will see the Bowmanville Lions Centre on' Beech Avenue transformed from its regular operation and become a haven for lambs. The event is called Lamb Awareness Day, a glorious opportunity for citizens to see such fascinating occupations as sheep shearing. There also will be a meat cutting demonstration, plus several draws for cuts of meat, and a craft display. Please check the advertisement in this edition for more details. WE'RE COUNTRY - Something new was added to the local music scene on Sunday in Newcastle Village Community Hall. We came upon it by accident while in the area taking photos of the Optimist Club's spaghetti dinner. Being naturally nosey, we checked to find out what was going on at the hall. We soon learned that the Durham Region Country Music Showcase was holding its first session featuring only Durham Region talent. Next big show will star our own Tim Taylor on May 10th from 1 to 4:30. Johnny Burke's band was on stage on Sunday. FLOAT YOUR FANNY - None of our staff members was entered in Saturday's "Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny" race in Port Hope, but the town was represented by seven Bowmanville Kinsmen Club members, Peter Bruce, Reg. Suggitt, Wayne Hodge, Grant Snowden, Willis Shortt, R. P. Smith and Randy Cruickshank.They apparently had a great time and were featured on Peterborough television with their crazy craft. They were taking pledges they'd make the trip to raise funds for CF. LEGION "BASH" NIGHT - It sounds rather ominous, but really isn't, we have learned. All war veterans arc invited to attend this annual event that's taking place at Branch 178 Legion headquarters on King St. East. It gets under way at 8 p.m, this Saturday, April 11, and lasts as long as you are enjoying yourselves. EASTER COMES NEXT WEEK - By now most of our readers will have adapted to Daylight Saving Time and will be prepared for the next major event on the calendar, Easter Week, with Good Friday on April 17th, following by Easter Sunday on the 19th. We have already heard about the Good Friday walk from Newcastle to Newtonvillc, starting at 1 p.m. And no doubt will hear more about special sunrise services, pancake breakfasts, etc as we come closer to the Easter events. This is just a reminder so you can make the necessary preparations. GOOD RESPONSE - Quite a few readers have phoned in to tell us they are delighted with the narrower Statesman which handles better and is easier to hold up without straining your arms. So far, no complaints have been received, although one chap thought it should be shorter from top to bottom too. Now the first edition is out of the way, we're working on other improvements for the months that lie ahead. X z 'The Stork DEVRIES- It's a Boy! Market Ref RICHTER - It's a x>i1 Boil t w J FwJl PfMMM MARLOWE - It's a Bo y! WANNAMAKt It's a Boy! R- REKKER-h'saGiil! 1 See llillli Total This Yet WRIGHT - It's a ir Boys 32 Girls 36 Boy 1 111! J , u Minor Bantams Capture Second Ontario Championship The Destinations To Go minor bantam Bowmanville Toros had plenty to celebrate on Sunday afternoon after defeating Chatham 3-1 in game five of their six-point series, capturing the OMHA All-Ontario 'AA' title seven points to three. The win made up for Saturday's loss at the Darlington Sports Centre Centre when Chatham sent the local fans home by winning the game 4-2 to stay alive in the series. For details on the team's second consecutive Ontario title, see page six. xfi P Even the Mayor May be Living in Illegal Apartment by Laura J. Richards Bowmanville'-; local . councillor is questioning die trend towards more high-density housing and fewer fewer traditional single family homes. Councillor John O'Toole said Monday, that he didn't think people in rental units help to "foster community community spirit." Councillor O'Toole made his remarks remarks during the regular bi-weekly meeting of the General Purpose and Persons to be Named Part Of Task Force by Laura J. Richards A list of 15 persons who will serve on the Mayor's Task Force on Economic Development will be made public during the Town of Newcastle Council meeting . next Monday night. The idea of launching a Ipsk force came up after approximately 70 area retail owners and industrial owners/managers converged together together for an early morning meeting soon after the new councillors were elected. "There were 70 people who showed tip and bounced around ideas," ideas," said Ward Three Regional Councillor Ann Dreslinski. The people will be representing a number of commercial and noncommercial noncommercial enterprises in and around the Town of Newcastle. "There will be someone from Durham College, someone from the Federal Business Development Bank and representatives from the retail trade through the BIAs," said Councillor Dreslinski. "There will be a good cross- section," she said. However, there won't be a town councillor on the task force. "It's not a political committee," said Councillor Dreslinski. The people on the committee will be volunteering their time and efforts. efforts. However, the task force will be given a budget, she said. It is hoped that the Task Force will come up with other industries willing to move to the town to set up shop. "We're looking for clean industries industries -- similar to What we have now," Councillor Dreslinski said. Administration Committee. The committee was reviewing housing -Santis in the n-nnieipaiity as seen in I lie town's annual housing report. The document predicted that the trend towards "compact' housing will likely continue. It noted that only 38 per cent of proposed new housing consists of single detached homes. Twenty two per cent are semi-detached or link units; 24 per cent are townhouses and 16 per cent are apartment units. Last year, it was semi-detached/ link homes which were the predominant predominant form of new housing under construction. They accounted for 39 per cent of the new dwellings. The municipal housing report slated that 782 new residential units were created in 1991. During the past five years, an average of 1,144 units were being constructed annually- annually- According to housing policies introduced introduced by Town of Newcastle staff, a new housing mix should be proposed. This would mean 70 per cent of new development would have low density residential units; 20 per cent would be medium density and 10 per cent high density," states an Official Official Plan amendment prepared by the town's planning staff for further. review. The proposed housing policy would also require 25 per cent of all new residential units to be defined as "affordable housing" and it would encourage the production of rental accommodation. "This document is changing the town, Councillor O'Toole warned. If this becomes policy, there is no way to change it." The policy could "change the very fabric of this town," he said. Adding fuel to the fire,.Mayor Diane Hamre told committee members members that she knows there are many illegal apartments in Bowmanville. "It isn't a horrendous thing," she told committee members. "It is a reality -- everyone has to have a place to live." And it's not as if the illegal apartments apartments don't exist, because they do, Mayor Hamre pointed out. In fact, she herself may be living in an illegal apartment, she noted to committee members. Continued on Page 2 Separate School Board Reduces Tax Bill by .8% For Town of Newcastle ratepayers, ratepayers, separate 'school taxes will be slightly lower this year. Alan Baylis, a local separate school trustee, said Tuesday that the Town of Newcastle separate school tax rate will actually decline by .8 per cent. He attributed this to an increase in assessment growth within the municipality. municipality. Separate school trustees approved approved an $82 million budget on Monday night at a special meeting in Peterborough. The average tax increase across the entire separate school board was 4.98 per cent. The Town of NewcasUc is likely to give a green light to plans for an addition to the Trinity United Church, in Bowmanville. Trinity has applied for permission permission to rezonc its property in order to build a 40 x 70 square foot multipurpose multipurpose community facility. The building could be used for meetings, banquets, and recreational activities. The project was approved by Newcastle's general purpose and administration administration committee on Monday, April 6. However, it still requires approval at a full meeting of Town Council next week. Trinity United Church is located on a one-third hectare parcel of land on the northeast corner of Division and Church Streets in Bowmanville. The Church had to apply for re- zoning to change the present zoning: Urban Residential Type One Exception Exception (Rl-12) to a zoning which will be appropriate for the building of an extension. The rezoning will allow the church to proceed with the addition without adding 74 parking spaces to the property. Municipal staff said in a report that the town owns two municipal municipal parking lots which "are usually usually under utilized" during the evenings evenings and weekends." This space has been used by patrons patrons of the Church's activities "without conflict" before, town staff added. The church is also looking for permission to have a setback in the rear yard of only 6.4 metres (21 feet) rather than the town's required 7.5 metres (24.7 feet). During a public meeting on March 16, Rev. Frank Lockhart told GP&A committee members Trinity United Church "is an important asset asset to our community." The addition would help the church provide needed services to the area. Historically, the church has been at its present location since 1850. The congregation had the building expanded in 1890. The surrounding land uses include include Carevicw Manor, residential homes, a municipal parking lot, a fire station, and the Salvation Army building. "The proposal appears to conform conform to the applicable Official Plan policies," Newcastle's planning staff said in its comments on the proposal. CARPET WAREH0U! EVERYDAY DISCOUNT PRICES » 4-H Member Selected for British Trip See Page C Sec Bowmanville Museum Opens For New Season See Page 4 PRESTON 1F@ Move It! 623-4433 Bowmanville