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2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, March 9,1994 m Mmjr Week in Review- y » V• ■ ■ ,, vv -- -- ■ . ■ I Community Groups Await Grant Announcements h ¥4 mm FIREFIGHTER HONORED -- Retired firefighter Howard Davies spent 30 years with the local fire department. A number of plaques were given to him by Clarington Mayor Diane Hamre and Fire Chief Mike Creighton during a retirement party held in his honor. He also received this limited edition print "Early Blaze." Presenting tire print to Davies is Rick Vanderkooi, on behalf of The Alert Fire Company. During part of his time with the department, Davies was the first Fire Prevention Officer. Residents Worried Over Courtice Subdivision From Page 1 nicipal Board Hearing in the late 1970's regarding the future of Pre- stonvale Road. It was decided that "Prestonvale Road would remain as it is," said Neill. Now, this decision seems to have been overturned with the Durham Region Official Plan, he added. The regional official plan, which was given approval by the province last year, sees Prestonvale changing from à collector-type road into an arterial route. This is not supposed to happen, according to the past verdibt, Neill told councillors. Neill mentioned the traffic problems problems now on Glenabbey Drive and stated there could be more of the same on Prestonvale with the coming coming of the new development proposed. proposed. "This is supposed to.be a.closed road," Neil explained. Another area resident expressed concerns about the messiness of subdivisions. Ann Mittag told com mittee members the newest subdivision subdivision along Glenabbey Drive and the connecting streets still has vacant lots, messy streets and two-foot puddles. puddles. "We call it the Ghost Town," she remarked to. councillors. "Now there is another mess to be made," Mittag said. She wanted to know why one developer developer would be given the go- ahead when another subdivision had yet to be filled. Speaking on behalf of Penta Stolp Corporation, K. Tunney, of Tunney Planning, told the committee committee the proposal by Stolp "doesn't have any high density housing." The highest will be in a low-rise apartment building which will be three or four stories high. Another Clarington resident, Robert Merrin, brought to the com-, mittee's attention the idea of blowing blowing dust from a site undergoing construction. construction. He noted that residencts south of the Aspen Springs development just west of Bowmanville withstood a great deal of dust in their homes a couple of summers ago during the first wave of construction there. He said several complaints had been made to the municipality and to the Ministry of the Environment by neighbors regarding the amount of flying dust. Jack Crosbie, of Stolp, told the committee members and those attending attending the public meeting, his company company would like to begin construction construction this year. They could do so, if the Planning Department speeded things up. At that point, Crosbie was told that the Official Plan was a top priority priority at this time, and that the Planning Planning Department had lost two of its staff to the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing taking place. As Councillor Ann Dreslinski put it: "I would not ask staff to speed up and staff can't speed up commenting commenting agencies' remarks." The proposal by Stolp has been sent back to the Clarington Planning Department for further examination and research. Community organizations will learn shortly whether their requests for municipal grants have been approved. approved. While the figures are not in completely completely regarding this area of the budget, very few groups got what they were asking for. Requests for $1,000 and less came from the Orono Senior Créés; Oshawa and District Credit Counselling; Counselling; Recreation & Activity Program Program (R.A.P.); Senior Citizens of Newcastle; Newcastle Horticultural Society; Epilepsy Durham Region; and FOCUS. These were approved as of Monday afternoon. But that could still change when the municipal municipal budget committee meets again on Friday. However, a couple groups did not make the cuts and a few large requests were whittled down to a size the budget committee was happy happy with. Armored Parki ng l\/l etres From Page 1 Area Study, 80 per cent of vehicles parked at meters on King Street remain remain for less than 30 minutes. The presence of the meters helps ensure this turnover. At times when the meters meters are covered or inoperative, vehicles vehicles have been noted parking and remaining remaining for the entire day at one spot, thus seriously restricting available available parking for shoppers." In early February, Police apprehended apprehended three youths ages 10 to 15 who they believed are suspects in this vandalism. Two have been charged under the Young Offenders Act while the third youngster who is under 12 years can not be charged. Police are requesting area residents residents to call if and when they see people abusing the parking meters. Call the dispatcher at 579-1520 for quick response. 6s the weather warms, people start to decorate. We're more than ready for you, with new spring arrivals, every day good values and lots of specials too! PAINTS Moorcraft Latex Eggshell Finish ideal 4UtflO 4gslwll Enanw* WHfTE Ml»' Most colours List Price $30.60 Moorcraft Latex Semi Gloss paints Ideal Latex Sealer wt Our reg. $15.95 IT'S NOT EXPENSIVE IT'S IDEAL! « I miïwn ■ GREAT SELECTION (We're helpful HELPFUL STA F F but we won>t bug y° u -) COMPETITIVE PRICES WHAT ELSE CAN WE SAY? Your Computer Colour Matching Specialists V m /j-* ••• v y WlWNtMIlll mm PAINT and WALLPAPER 55 King St. W. 623-5431 Bowmanville Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 8 - 6; Fri. 8 - 9; Sat. 8:30 - 5 VISA The Municipal Grant Program is to provide financial assistance to community organizations providing programs and services within Clarington. Clarington. Municipal grants are made available available from a pool of funds set at just over $100,000 This means an amount equal to two dollars for every person residing in Clarington is available for community groups to draw upon. The latest census indicates indicates the municipal population is 50,483. This year, a total of 37 applica tions were received for review -- 20 less than in 1993 -- for a total request request of $342,802. Last year, a total allocation of $248,148 was approved, including requests by the Clarington museums, museums, .the Visual Arts Centre and the local cemetery boards. On Friday, a number of municipal municipal grant requests will be reviewed by the budget committee. The committee committee includes all department heads, councillors and the mayor. It is expected the council will vote on the full budget Monday, March 14. own Soends $3.9 Million From Page 1 newer premises this year and there are plans to convert part of the old fire station into a senior citizens' centre.) •$750,000 for further development development of the Bowmanville Recreation Recreation Complex park facilities. •$670,000 for upgrading Princess St./Station St., in Orono. •$800,000 for the reconstruction of Church SL, Bowmanville. •600,741 for the reconstruction of Wellington St., Bowmanville. Each of the above proposals has not yet been finalized and is subject to further review. Under the federal/provincial program, program, the provincial government, federal government and the municipality municipality each contributes equally towards towards a project. The projects, which are being divided divided between the public works department department and the community services services department, will take up to two years to complete. Work begun in ; 1993 must be completed by 1996. Money for Clarington's share will come from the ($600,000) Lot Levy Reserve Fund for Community Services and the ($770,247) Lot Levy Reserve Fund for Public works. Don't Miss a Single Issue Catch all the news, sports and advertising that make up our community. Category 1 Subscribers who wish to pick up their own subscription at our offices after 11 a.m. Wednesday. You will be given a card to present each week when you pick up your Statesman. Category 2 Subscribers within the Municipality of Clarington. Category 3 Subscribers outside the Municipality of Clarington in Canada. Sub. Delivery G.S.T. Total $20 $1.40 $21.40 $20 $5 $1.75 $26.75 $20 $25 $3.15 $48.15 ! 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