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' i. : ' V :■ V • ■ ■ 3? - 6-623-3303 24 Pages Wednesday, September 29,1993 Bowmanville, Ontario 139th Year 560 + 40 G.S.T. = 600 Issue 39 :■■■iwxmxww «rV* : • : ■ ■ '■■■■■ j V : yg ÏÏWïï i : ■ ;■ : : j I.;:::;;::: . O: :,V : : : ■>:. ■ :■ / : ÿ: g;- -ÿ: ■' !' ■; ■ ■ . ■ . : : : ■, :. : : V.; ; ; : ■::! ;.v;: l W 1 J , Councillors Reconsider Hiring of Economic Development Officer by Laura J. Richards Town Council has overturned a previous decision to hire an economic economic development officer by the end of September. Instead, four council members want to take another look at selecting selecting the individual who will spearhead spearhead the municipality's plans to promote promote the local economy. This means the position won't be filled until early early in 1994. In a resolution, Councillor Larry Hannah asked that none of the three final applicants be offered the one- year term contract at this time. Instead, the councillors want a list of applicants based upon order and ranking to be provided to council council for immediate review. At the same time, a resolution passed by council adds: "in light of the resignation of the Chief Administrative Administrative Officer, and council's resolution resolution of July 12,1993, a meeting of council will be convened forthwith to define the duties of Chief Administrative Administrative Officer." In addition, municipal council is calling for a list of executive search consultants and their fees, with a view of filling both the positions of chief administrator and economic development officer by 1994. The municipality's former chief administrative officer, treasurer and planning director had earlier screened the 176 applications for the economic development post. From those applicants, three were selected for interviews. "We're now at the point where we're ready to make an offer," said Councillor Scott. - It's time to saddle up and get in shape for this weekend's round up time at Wes Down's farm south of Courtice where the Ontario Rodeo Finals will be taking taking place. With any kind of luck, the dismal weather of the moment moment will have changed and the sun will be shining, making for an exciting and most entertaining event, thanks to the Kinsmen sponsors. In this area, we don't see bucking broncos and Brahma Brahma bulls up close too often, so this is a rare opportunity. GOOD RECOVERY - When Sunday morning rolled around, it looked very much as though the Lions Club and Ted Watson had chosen the wrong days for their major events; a fall rain had chilled the air and soaked everything. Around noon, the weather pattern changed, the sun came out and everyone involved involved must have breathed a big sigh of relief as people began arriving to join in Watson's applefest at Maple Grove and the Lions SightFirst project, King St. East. ! PUZZLING - A news release on Canada Savings Bonds leaves us wondering why Bowmanville sales in 1992 were so much lower than those in neighboring Cobourg and Port Hope. We only had 252 applications for $397,000 while Cobourg registered registered 745 applications for $1,202,100 and Port Hope had 554 applications for $997,500. Maybe Rod Maclsaac of Peterborough, Peterborough, the CSB Payroll Savings Plan rep, was more active in those areas than here. He could be missing A bet, but it's his problem. Why should we worry? FREE YARD WORK - Once again, students of St. Stephen's High School are offering to provide a free yard work day for Bowmanville seniors on Wednesday, October 6th. A rain date has been set for Thursday, October 7th. Students are willing to do raking, yard maintenance, garden work, window cleaning or yard clean up. Seniors supply garbage bags, and other supplies. To register, please call Community Care office at 623-2261. You can't beat that for a deal. Councillor Scott later told his colleagues he has been interviewing candidates for jobs for 25 years and "I've never gone through this far without hiring." Councillor Dreslinski wondered out loud about the availability of the applicants and how a decision to delay delay the hiring would affect the credibility credibility of Clarington council. Councillor Mary Novak, who because because of a prior family commitment was not available for the final interviews interviews with the three applicants, staled staled she was supporting the resolution with "the best interests of the municipality" municipality" in mind. Councillor John O'Toole linked the delay in selecting the development development officer to the resignation of the chief administrative officer. He said since the economic development officer officer reports directly to the CAO, and Clarington's CAO has moved on, some councillors see this as a "dramatic change" which needs careful consideration. Prior to hiring another CAO who would also have to have expertise in the area of Economic Development, Continued on Page 2 Voters Will Choose From Eight Names On Election Ballot Eight candidates will be on the Durham riding ballot in the October 25th federal election. By Monday's deadline, the following following candidates (in alphabetical order) had registered with the Durham Durham returning office. They are: Durk Bruinsma (Christian Heritage Heritage Party), Judy Hurvid (Green Party), Micheal Larmand (Natural Law Party), W. Harry Pope (National (National Party), Lucy Rybka-Beckcr (New Democratic Party), Alex Shepherd Ï (Liberal Party), Ian Smyth (Reform Party), Ross Stevenson (Progressive, Conservative.) The Durham riding has an estimated estimated 88,000 voters eligible to cast their ballots. Advance polls are to take place October 16,18 and 19. Bowmanville gymnast Kristy McCaffery, 14, wowed the crowds at Watson Farms Sunday afternoon afternoon with this stunning leap off the trampoline. Her group, the Gemini Gymnastics Club, was part of a full slate of entertainment at the weekend apple festival. Other highlights included a petting petting zoo, cider-making demonstrations, and junior square dancers. TRAINING SESSION - It sounds as though the Heart and Stroke Foundation is warming up to an energetic fund raising campaign in the near future. They are holding what they call a brainstorming and training session for all Heart and Stroke Captains at 83 Hobbs Drive, Bowmanville, on Thursday, October October 7th at 7:30 p.m. If you'd like more information, please give them a call at 623-4125. Probably, they'd also like to hear from the stinkers who broke into their office in Oshawa last week and stole some funds and a computer. That's downright mean. CAR WASH & BAKE SALE - Those hard-working members and leaders of the Salvation Army's 5th Scouting group are among those hoping for nice weather this Saturday, Oct. 2nd. They are preparing for a combination Car Wash and Bake Sale from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the Salvation Army's parking lot, 75 Liberty St. South in' Bowmanville, and will welcome all customers with a big grin or at least a smile. Satisfaction is, of course, guaranteed as always. STILL TICKETS - Tickets at $25 couple may still be available available by calling 623-4690. They are for the Bowmanville Rotary Club's Bus Trip this Saturday, Oct. 2nd to the Christine Marshall Gallery in the Caledon Hills. Bus j leaves here at 11 a.m. and returns at 5 p.m. WHAT A CHOICE - Those on the voters' list for the federal election coming up on Monday, October 25th will certainly having a choice of candidates. As of today, there are 8 of them in the field, something of a record. w The Sto rk Market T ■Ah hi Re port X. JtfwJ/ AUSTIN - It's a Girl! BOEKEE-Ii'saGirll I'UK - It's a Girl! ROBINSON-It's a Boy! P j Y ' 1JUTLHR - It's a Girl! ROWAN-It's a Girl! EDGAK-IIERMENEGJLDO - It's it 13 iy! STRAIÎCIIE - It's a Boy! KORTSCHAGA- It s a Hoy! L See Page 10 Total This Year W--. Boys 70 Girls 86 j by Lorraine Manfredo Federal New Democrat leader Audrey McLaughlin was in Oshawa Tuesday morning telling voters that Canada must not compromise on its social support system despite tough times. Party faithful crammed into the 150-seat Omega Restaurant & Deli on busy Bloor St. W., not far from General Motors to hear McLaughlin MOE Requests Hearing About DETOX Plant The Ministry of the Environment is asking that plans for a waste processing processing plant on Bennett Rd. be referred referred to an Environmental Assessment Assessment Board hearing. DETOX Environmental Ltd. has until Oct. 8 to contact the Ministry of the Environment & Energy regarding regarding their plans. Last September, 1992, Clarington Clarington councillors requested a hearing before the Environmental Assessment Assessment Board. A letter from David Crump, Regional Regional Director with the ministry states: "Due to the large number of public concerns and the position of the Municipality of Clarington, I believe believe that it is in the best interest of the public for me to require that a hearing be held on this matter." At Monday night's council meeting, meeting, Councillor David Scott told fellow fellow members lie is pleased with the decision of the ministry to proceed with an environmental assessment hearing, Detox Environmental Ltd. wishes to establish a waste processing site at 322 Bennett Road. take a stand on the preservation of social programs, job creation and tax reform. Before making her campaign speech, she listened to the concerns of some of the seniors, students, single single parents, workers and business owners who had come out to meet her. A few voiced dissatisfaction about high tuition fees and poor job prospects. Others were angry at the GST, which they feel has driven customers customers to underground markets. There were complaints about the Senate and extravagant government perqs. One man earned a round of applause applause when he said: "The people who are talking about the deficit in this election are all making over $100,000 a year. The people who are talking, about jobs are ready to go to work tomorrow." McLaughlin stated that getting Canadians back to work was an NDP priority. "If we cannot give hope to our young people, then we are indeed a bankrupt nation. And that is the worst deficit," she said. The NDP has put forward an election plan to create 1.5 million jobs over the next five years through national infrastructure improvements improvements and other initiatives. Lucy Rybka-Beckcr, NDP candidate candidate in Durham Riding, said that the deficit could be controlled through fairer income tax systems and the elimination of entertainment tax breaks to large corporations to name a few avenues. McLaughlin said that the public should not believe that Canadians can't afford to maintain social programs. programs. Asked by reporters to explain the apparent surge in Reform Party support support in the polls, McLaughlin said that a lot of people did not, in fact, know what the Reform Party stood for. She had strong criticism for Reform Reform Party policies, which she said would create two tiers of medical care - one for the wealthy and one for the poor. Continued on Page 2 by Laura J. Richards A local councillor fears the worst may happen to the residents of Ncw- tonvillc when tire Interim Waste Authority Authority announces its preferred landfill landfill site. He fears the KK2 site, located northwest of Ncwtonvillc may become become the next regional dump. Looking at how the IWA has conducted itself to reach its conclusions, conclusions, Councillor David Scott warned councillors at the Monday night meeting, "we need to prepare our residents for die worst news. Councillor Scott referred to a report report by an internationally known engineering engineering firm which shows the in consistencies in the methods used by die Interim Waste Audiority to locate a dump site in Durham Region. Region. "This is an important document," said Council Scott. The report was commissioned by the Municipality of Clarington but paid for by the Interim Interim Waste Audiority under a program program which allows funding for independent independent study of the landfill proposals The KK2 site is situated on Stapleton Stapleton Road stretching from just south of the Laidlaw landfill site and west to Reid Road. The site covers 289 acres and is owned by four property owners. The report by Acres International Ltd. stresses "a number of unanswered unanswered questions" which may account account for "some important methodological methodological weaknesses," says die covering letter by Malcolm Martini, Manager of Planning and Environmental Environmental Projects. In the area of the screening process, process, the report points out: "The IWA's mandate in Durham Region is to find a single landfill site to serve the needs of the region for the next 20 to 25 years. 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