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y 2 The Canadian Statesman K/eeiUiuUk, Bowmanville, Saturday, March 20,1993 Car Wash and Donut Shop Slated for Newcastle Village Former BIA Chairman Honoured A businessman looking towards setting up a car wash and donut shop in Newcastle Village appears to be getting some support from Newcastle's councillors. The proposed development on Highway Two, west of Albert St., in Newcastle Village was discussed Monday at a meeting of the town's general purpose and administration committee. George Bilissis and Ken Pappas told the members of the committee that they weren't informed about the different permits that they were obli gated to obtain for the business venture. venture. They pointed their fingers at the Town of Newcastle Planning Department for delaying the project. Mr. Pappas wants to have a 169.1 square metre car wash in addition to a 166.3 square metre donut shop off Highway Two. The members of the General Purpose Purpose and Administration Committee heard comments by Mr. Bilissis and his representative, Mr. Pappas, before before making their decision. Although the municipal planning staff had recommended against the Super Cities Walk in Oshawa On Sunday,. April 18th, more than 13,000 Ontario residents are expected to participate in the Super Cities Walk for Multiple Sclerosis and show how their feet can make a difference. difference. Locally, a walk will be held through Camp Samac and along Sim- coe St., Oshawa. "The Super Cities Walk is the fastest growing walking event in the province. It gives health conscious people the opportunity to improve their fitness, have some fun and help the tens of thousands of Canadians who have multiple sclerosis", said Don Aitken, Fundraising Chairperson for the MS Society. Early on the morning of April 18th, Super Cities Walkers will gather gather in 11 Ontario communities for a leisurely stroll along routes from 2 to 20 kilometres. The routes will take walkers through local parks, recreation recreation areas and picturesque city streets. All routes are fully accessible. accessible. Light refreshments, special vehicles vehicles to help weary walkers, and first- aid are provided at each rest stop along the route. At the finish line participants participants are invited to enjoy a delicious delicious lunch and great entertainment while they rest their feet and relax. "I enjoy walking for exercise because because it is so easy, inexpensive and gives me an opportunity to get a closer closer look at my community," said Don Aitken. "I would encourage anyone and everyone to sign up for the Super Cities Walk." To register for the Walk simply pick up a brochure in your community, community, fill-in, then fax 1-416-922-7538 or mail your registration form to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. For more information, call the toll-free number . 1-800-268-7582. Walkers raise money money by securing pledges and earning wonderful prizes. Benefit Concert On April 17th Canadian duo-pianists, Mel and Holden Bowker, will be the featured performers at a benefit concert at Grace Christian Academy on April 17th at 7:30 p.m. The Bowker Brothers Brothers have performed over 1500 concerts concerts throughout Canada and the United States in addition to appearances appearances overseas. Their unique two- piano stylings have been featured on college campuses, in many of the leading churches of North America and on several nationwide television programs. As recording artists they have released a number of albums and their music is frequently played by radio stations around the world. The Bowker Brothers program is family-oriented and includes a wide variety of stylings ranging from standard standard hymn tunes to contemporary gospel songs. Their creative keyboard keyboard arrangements, skillfully performed, performed, produce a concert of the highest musical quality - yet the Bowkers relaxed manner and natural sense of humour create a warm, informal informal setting for the evening. Be sure not to miss this entertaining and inspirational concert. Grace Christian Academy is located on Hwy. 28 North, 1 mile north of Trent University. University. Tickets will be sold at the door or can be ordered in advance. rezoning of the land to allow the development, development, committee members asked that the staff recommendations recommendations be tabled. This means that the property owner will have further opportunities opportunities to work out obstacles in the way of the project, including matters related related to the amount of frontage available. Mr. Bilissis informed the committee committee that the Ministry of Transportation Transportation has told Mr. Pappas that the location does not have enough frontage frontage for the business being proposed. Mayor Diane Hamre asked the committee members that the owner be given a break by tabling the report report until Mr. Bilissis talks to the Ministry of Transportation regarding regarding the frontage requirements for a commercial entrance. The ministry requests that commercial commercial establishments should have a minimum of 31.5 metres frontage and the property owned by Mr. Bilissis Bilissis has frontage of 22.36 metres. A comment from Mayor Hamre regarding the fact that Newcastle Village does not have a car wash facility facility in its limits went far. Within the Planning Department staff report, there have not been any negative comments about the proposed proposed commercial establishment. However, one letter from an abutting resident makes the request for privacy fencing to be put up. When Mr. Bilissis approached the General Purpose and Administration Administration committee members on Monday Monday morning, he stated that he had been misinformed about the municipal municipal zoning process by planning department department staff. But Mayor Diane Hamre told him, "The onus is on the owner. You have to contact the Ministry of Transportation and they will tell you what you have to do." When the committee decided to table the document, they also made it a point to ask that the Planning Department contact Mr. Bilissis and tell him about the present status of his zoning application. sin Iftlllf Hill l|§g! Outgoing Chairman, George Webster (left), received a special recognition recognition plaque from the Bowmanville Downtown Business Improvement Improvement Area last week. The plaque was presented by board member member A1 Strike during the Annual BIA All-Members' Meeting on March 8. Mr. Webster stepped down after 15 years of service, urging members to keep the BIA a strong organization. Community Services Thanked The Community Services Department Department was thanked by the Town of Newcastle Mayor for having consulted consulted the Bowmanville Legion before making a decision regarding the New- tonville Cenotaph. Ontario Hydro approached the department department for an easement on the Cenotaph Cenotaph property at the four comers in Newtonville last year. In a verbal request, Ontario Hydro staff asked for an easement across the land for the purpose of erecting a light standard to be installed in connection with upgrading planned along Highway Highway Two in Newtonville. According to the Community Services Services Department staff report on the item, the street lights are designed to be located along the south side of Highway Two, transferring to the north side near the junction of the highway and Regional Road 18. "The location of the pole line on the north side of the street is preferred due to the locations of existing buildings buildings on the south side of Highway #2," Community Service Dept, staff said. The six metre wide .easement will be used for the installation of a light pole in such a way that it will not interfere interfere with the operation, maintenance maintenance or aesthetics of the Cenotaph. The town will receive $140 for the easement and the light now illuminating illuminating the Cenotaph will be mounted on Ontario Hydro's pole. The Legion has been kept apprised of the request by the utility and they have voiced no objection to the easement. easement. The General Purpose and Administration Administration Committee agreed to the terms suggested by the Department of Community Community Services. ■ ■ The Canadian Statesman Published by James Publishing Company Limited A Family Owned Business Serving Local Residents Since 1854 The HJufauU* is published 52 times per year and delivered free of charge to more than 17,000 homes and businesses in the Town of Newcastle. Please direct all inquiries and suggestions to: The Canadian Statesman WeeÂMeU* P.O. Box 190,62 King Street West Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3K9 416-623-3303 À Weddings, Anniversaries and all occasions 3 books to choose from (books may be taken overnight) FREE Wedding photo and write-up in She Canadian statesman with each invitation order vf!