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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 28 Nov 1992, p. 3

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The Canadian Statesman KJceAtHlex, Bowmanville, Saturday, November 28,1992 3 Museum's Friends Host Christmas Sale On June 4th, die long list of 57 can- now and June, when the expected site Debated Joyce Trimmer, Mayor of didate landfill sites for Durham was for Durham is announced, much work the City of Scarborough, at the Canadi- announced. What followed until the remains to be done. I will be in support a n Bar Association, Municipal Law short list of five sites was announced of all those working to produce evi- Meeting, on Bill 90 (to allow one on Friday last., I hope is never repeat- dence that the site in Newtonville isn't apartment in a house, and encourage ed. The subsequent anxiety and pres- environmentally acceptable for the the installation of a garden suite or sures placed upon many constituents waste from Durham. I find it passing "granny flats." and myself, were also something I strange that the the site is on the short Held meetings with municipal offl- hope never happens again. list when it was originally ranked 6th c ial from Tiny Township to discuss Throughout the process that fol- in choice, and wasn't supposed to even their concerns oyer Simcoe County relowed, relowed, I remained confident that given make the short list. Out of the five fi- structuring. the criteria set out, the clear agricultu- nal chosen short list sites to accomo- Joined with Orono Public School ral land in Blackstock, in Port Perry, date Durham's waste, the Laidlaw site children, Brownies, Cubs, Guides and and the sites along Lake Ontario, in Newtonville has been ranked 5th in Scouts, for carolling at The Lighting of would never make the short list. I suitability. Christmas at Orono Town Hall. At- maintained that position at the July It will indeed be a strange turn of tended the Bowmanville Santa Claus demonstration on the bridge over Hwy. events if the Newtonville 'site, now Parade, with the Lieutenant Governor 401. I repeated my opinion at public ranked last among five choices, ever of Ontario, the Hon. Henry Jackman, meetings, in the press, and in private becomes the first choice when subject I conducted my regular monthly discussions with many people who to an even more detailed environmen- constituency clinic in Port Perry, fol- considered they would loose their tal examination. lowing the parade. And on Sunday af- farms. Last week, in addition to my normal temoon, I officially opened Our Lady In August, I met with the Minister routine Queen's Park duties, I repre- of Victory Senior Citizens Residence, of Environment, to press for an early sented the Minister of Municipal Af- for the Premier in his own riding of date to announce the short list of sites, fairs at the final London Annexation York South. This was denied in order to thoroughly public hearings. Carried 2nd Reading Commencing November 30th, the assess and incorporate the massive of Bill 61 (The Toronto Islands) Legislature will sit until midnight until Sharon Knapp (left) and Gladys Ashton were among the volun- amount of public input generated through the Legislature for a vote, the Christmas recess. I'm really look- jeers on duty at the bake sale, craft sale and tea room in St. Paul's through the public consultation pro- Represented the government at a din- ing forward to Christmas break! United church following the Santa Qaus Parade. The Friends of the cess. This input included more than ner to honour the visit to the Legisla- Until next week - remember, the lf< ™ rw, tpi,» 1 000 letters, 2.000 telephone calls 100 ture of The Rt. Hon. The Lord Weath- best safeguard for the younger genera . , - , . . . ■. - , briefs. People provided information erill, the former Speaker of the British tion is a good example by the older event gives shoppers a chance to get into the Chnstmas spint by , . r , . • u tt r „ " ctnrlimr tnp.ir irinshTifls shnnmntr Museum annually host a bake sale and craft sale on Parade Day. The about the candidate sites that could House of Commons, only come from living on or near the land. The process worked! The I.W.A.'s site search consultants will now examine the remaining sites in more detail to identify the most environmentally environmentally suitable sites. Between Museum Displays Hand-Printed Christmas Cards On Sunday, December 6, from 1 p.m.: to 4 p.m., the Clarke Museum and Archives will be presenting a demonstration of hand-crafted wood blocks for printing Christmas cards. The demonstration is part of the special special Christmas Exhibit and is supplementary supplementary to the fourth annual Christmas Christmas edition of the museum journal, Curos. Everyone is invited to try printing a greeting card using hand brayers and inks. Admission is free and there are candy canes fo~ all. Please note the following museum museum holiday hours: The museum will close at noon on December 24 and remain closed until January 1st. It re-opens January January 2. Remember that the museum is open year-round from Tuesday through Sunday. It is best to call ahead if you wish to use the archives. archives. Bowmanville Museum Hosts Edwardian Yule Don't forget to mark December 5th and 6th (Saturday and Sunday) on your calendar! Those are the days for the Bowmanville Bowmanville Museum's Annual Edwardian Edwardian Christmas Open House. The museum will be open from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. oh both days. The museum will be extensively decorated in. the traditional manner. Seasonal homemade refreshments will be served and admission is free. On Saturday, music featuring Al- lanah Coles will provide the entertainment. entertainment. On Sunday, St. John's Anglican Anglican Church Choir will sing a variety of hymns and carols. Sunday is the day we draw the winning ticket for our raffle. First prize is an original Diane Henderson watercolour painting of the museum. museum. Tickets are still available at the museum at a price of $1 per ticket. ticket. Also, remember to visit the Museum Museum Shop. It is full of unique items that make great Christmas gifts. For more information, please call the Museum at 623-2734. generation, starting their Christmas shopping. 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