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2 The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender, Bowmanville, Saturday, January 22,1994 Mayor Looks Ahead to Prosperous 1994 From Page 1 adapting to a changing economy. Residents will soon hear about the Crombie Commission's Waterfront Waterfront Study findings, which will aid in creating long-term plans to develop develop the local waterfront lands. Later this month, the town will head into an OMB hearing regarding regarding the west Bowmanville commercial commercial development. An expansion of the existing Bowmanville Mall is already underway. underway. "We want to retain the beauty and history and all that is good about our downtown," the mayor assured assured her audience, and pointed out that it would be possible to preserve the historic core while linking it with new retail development in the town. "Shopping dollars pour out of this community because we don't have the shopping facilities people need in their daily lives," she said. Also set for 1994, is a review of an 18-month development charge freeze, a review of residential plans for the Bowmanville Creek area near the Vanstone Mill, and the completion of Rotary Park, which will be located at the foot of Temperance Temperance Street. The park will feature a walkway and a bridge over the Bowmanville Creek. Looking back at some of the Trent University at Durham College Spring Session: 31 January - 26 April Introductory courses offered two evenings per week (Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs): English 105: The modern period and its roots History 100: Canada: selected problems t Psychology 101: Intro to psychology Sociology 100: Intro to social analysis For a brochure or information call: (905) 723-9747 or (705) 748-1229 achievements of '93, the mayor said: "The top of the list has to go to our name change as determined by the electorate in the last election. Hamre said she was pleased with the smooth transition replacing the twenty-year-old name, "Town of Newcastle" with "Municipality of Clarington," and was thankful that opposition to the new name had died down. "This will give us an opportunity to make ourselves better known across Durham Region and the province." province." Other highlights of '93 cited by Hamre were: the establishment of the new RCMP detachment on Baseline Rd., meeting a Social Contract Contract obligation of $500,000 without any layoffs or tax hikes, and the $13.2 million payment from Ontario Hydro to settle outstanding legal commitments following construction construction of the Darlington Nuclear Gen- . crating Station. The money will go, in part, toward toward the construction of a new Fire Hall at Hwy. 2 and Regional Rd. 57. The money will also provide for a fully-trained, round-the-clock fire crew. But, the cost of payroll will be Home Care Program Expands its Services The Home Care Program, a division division of Durham Region Health Department, Department, has expanded its services to meet the growing needs of Durham Durham Region. A new, Integrated Homemaker Program (IHP) is under way to provide support to adults with physical challenges and seniors who need assistance with personal care. The program provides supportive supportive assistance to enable individuals to remain independent in their own homes. Access to this program does not require a doctor's referral. Adults with physical challenges and seniors requiring assistance with personal care may contact the Home Care Program office at 430- 3308 or 1-800-263-3877. gradually transferred to the town within ten years' time. All through 1994, residents will be invited to participate in celebrations celebrations marking Bowmanville's 200th birthday, the Bowmanville Zoo's 75th and to many established events, such as AppleFest, the Oro- no Fair, and more, that have never lost any of their public appeal, the mayor said. Last summer's Great Ganaraska Countryside Adventure, which grabbed the attention of urban folks all the way into Toronto, should be a go again in 1994, she said. These popular cultural events are largely the work of volunteers, who deserve a great deal of credit, the mayor said. Mayor Hamre noted that the recession recession had hit everyone hard and that all levels of government are pressured to do things cheaper and more efficiently. However, she said: "If government government stops spending, that's a lot of money that's not going into your businesses." The President of the Oshawa and District Chamber of Commerce, Gerry Duffy, earned a chuckle from the audience with his suggestion: "Well, why don't you leave it (the money) with us in the first place," following the mayor's address. The Oshawa and District Chamber Chamber of Commerce has over 800 members. Almost 100 are established established in the Clarington area. as « f** » »# i. ii, ^ > j I » Smart diners at the Lions Semi-Annual Roast Beef Dinner last Sunday evening left enough room after the hearty main course for a slice of one of sixty-seven delicious pies. A packed house of more than 250 turned out to the Lions Centre for a mid-winter meal of hot sliced beef, mashed potatoes, carrots, com and roll. All agreed it was a wonderful social event as well as a gourmet delight. 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