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2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, July 22,1992 : The Week in Review: BIA Pet Show Attracts Furry Friends Ladies'and Gents'Murals at Visual Arts Centre Four Locations Suggested For Senior Citizens' Centre by Laura J. Richards Four potential locations have been listed with the Town of Newcastle Newcastle for a possible Senior Citizens' Centre. "There are four suitable sites for a senior citizens centre," said R. Martindale, the Director of Planning with the Greer Galloway Group Inc. "The first is at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex, the Vanstonc Mill Site, the. Wellington Seniors Apartment Complex and the southeast southeast comer of Temperance and Wellington, the former Specialty Paper location," said Mr. Martindale to the Monday morning meeting of the town's General Purpose and Administration Administration Committee. The centre would be available to , all seniors 55 years of age and older for recreational and social activities. However, there are three community community groups which would benefit the most from the centre, Mr. Martindale Martindale noted. They are the Town of Newcastle Community Care organization, the 55 Plus Moovin' and Groovin' Club and the Residents Recreation Activity Activity Program, Mr. Martindale said. By 2001, one out of every five people within the town will be age 55 and over, Mr. Martindale pointed out to committee members. He told committee members that by 1994,7,150 square feet would be needed for a seniors' centre. However, However, that square footage will double in five years time. By 2001, 14,000 square feet could be justified for 900 seniors, he said. Prior to the actual building of a facility a "portion of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Recreation Complex could be used as a temporary solution." This would also give the town an idea of how many seniors would use the centrally located seniors' centre once it is built, Mr. Martindale explained. explained. Through a telephone survey completed completed earlier in the study, the consultants consultants found out that many seniors are willing to pay for the centre through their taxes. The consulting firm has been working hand-in-hand with Jennifer Cooke from the town's Community Services Department and a steering committee throughout a five phase study. Bowmanville. High School student artists, Yolanda Jones and ^ Craig Cowles, (at right), did a tremendous job painting murals in the ladies' and gents' rooms at the Visual Arts Centre last week. The two .say they drew much of their inspiration from the Canadian Group of ; Seven. Joey Engel and Angela Marks, (at left), got a sneak preview of the finished murals last Wednesday. Fire Department Responds to 479 Ca Is in First Five Months COURTICE COMMUNITY COMPLEX FEASIBILITY STUDY INFORMATION CENTRE WHEN: Wednesday July 29,1992 TIME: 1:00 - 8:00 p.m. WHERE: S.T. Worden Public School (NW corner of Nash & Varcoe Roads) FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 623-3379 4293-CS-NI PUBLIC NOTICE TO ITS CITIZENS In accordance with Section 9(5), of the Pounds Act, RSO 1990, Chapter P. 17, notice is hereby given that one black and white billy goat kid was found in the area of Highway #2, Courtice, on June 29, 1992, ahd has been impounded. If you are the owner please contact the undersigned. ' Arnot Wotten Poundkeeper Town of Newcastle 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 3652-CS-NI by Laura J. Richards Approximately $1,258,500 worth of damage was caused by fires in the Town of Newcastle in the first five months of 1992. A report by town Fire Chief Mike Creighton to the town council's council's General Purpose and Administration Administration Committee (GP&A) states that the amount of property lost in blazes includes structural (53) and vehicular (39) fires. Fires attributed to arson accounted accounted for $453,800. There isn't any indication indication how many fires were considered considered to be caused by arson. Within the five month period the number of calls attributed to grass fires numbered 37, motor vehicle accidents 30, alarm activations 73 and medical assists 58. Burning complaints numbered 42, fuel spills 11, chimney fires 26, hydro wires downed seven, propane or natural gas leaks were three, mutual mutual aid call one and miscellaneous calls were 64. J Total calls to June 30 were 479. [ One of these calls was a train fire in Newcastle Village which Station Number One (Bowmanville) and Station Number Two (Newcastle Village) responded to. About $100,000 damage occurred occurred in a crew train during this fire on May 1. Another fire which caused substantial substantial damage was on June 20, 1992 on Nash Road ' in a house which was being renovated. Firemen from Bowmanville, Courtice and Enniskillen Stations responded and were there for about four hours. An investigation by the Fire Chief and an investigator from the Office of the Fire Marshal carried carried on for another two hours. The fire department is still waiting waiting for information leading to the actual cause of the fire. Over a three month period, April to June, the Fire Department responded responded to four fires in abandoned buildings and trailers thought to be acts of vandalism, states the Fire Chief's report. Several vehicles have been inspected inspected since a Motor Vehicle Inspection Inspection Program came into effect in January 1992. Some of the vehicles vehicles had to have major repairs to bring them up to snuff. "This is die first time that Fire Department vehicles have been required required to undergo such inspections," states Fire Chief Creighton's report. "These inspections were conducted conducted by the Public Works Department mechanics. "Although it was a costly venture, venture, the vehicles are all up to standard standard and should require only minor repairs after the' mandatory annual safety inspection." The report also looked at the Fire Safety House used for educational purposes within the town and has travelled to Ajax, Whitby and Uxbridge. Uxbridge. Fire Chief Creighton said the house "has proven to be a fabulous educational tool." Education does not end.with children, children, In fact, the fire chief, and deputy deputy chief have attended courses to "assist in conducting our responsibilities responsibilities as the senior officers of the Town of Newcastle Fire Department." Department." Also, the fire fighting crews have been taking Fire Inspection Training, Training, "which will enable crews to assist assist the Fire Prevention Officer in conducting inspections. Sam, (on the right), won the "tallest dog" title in the Western Weekend Sidewalk Sale Pet Show last Saturday. Owner Brett gives the big guy a hug. The pet show was hosted by Terribrae Pet Foods of Bowmanville. Happy 50th Birthday Mom Joan Madeline Ormiston-Crawford celebrates a half a century on July 25th. After decades of being a wife, mother and nurse she still continues to maintain her youth. Have a great day! Love Ken, Steve and Sue P.S. Sorry no pink flamingos this time! DURHAM DODGE CHRYSLER 799 BLOOR ST. 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