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i 16 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, March 16,1994 Taxpayers to Benefit from EDO Hiring by Laura J. Richards By 1999, Clarington won't be relying so heavily on its residential taxpayers to carry the load. Instead, Clarington's new Economic Economic Development Officer predicts there will be industrial and commercial commercial assessment taking up the slack. This economic progress will balance the explosion of residential construction construction which occurred in the late 1980s and early 1990s. "There will be new-found wealth within the municipality," said Eco nomic Development Officer (EDO) Todd Letts at the Inter-Agency meeting on Wednesday, March 10, at the Hying Dutchman Hotel. Mr. Letts was addressing members members of the municipality's community community and social service organizations in his remarks last week. "Shoppers will be happy with the hundreds of new businesses and the municipality will enjoy the lowest' unemployment rate ever," Letts added. added. In fact, Clarington will be a "leader in Durham Region," he noted. noted. That is the vision. While it may not be as lofty as the attempt to put a man on the moon, Letts told the Inter-Agency Group his vision is equally possible. Spring and Summer ;Fashions 20% off-3 Days Only Thurs., Fri., Sat - March 17 -18 -19 All Sales Final - No Exchanges or Refunds y cer is "impressed with the amount of training opportunities" there are within the Durham Region. He is also impressed with the amount of information sharing that goes on within the region and the municipality itself. He stated it is the networking systems already set into place and the ones being created that will help to get Clarington on the road to prosperity. "My job is to attract new jobs, promote tourism and retain the businesses already here." That, and some well-placed money money from the governments, will help this municipality achieve its goals. Letts applauds government money money being tunneled towards entrepreneurs entrepreneurs who need it. He said he recognizes that not all people with feasible ideas have the money to make a business fly. However, However, by. hooking these people up with venture capitalists, new businesses businesses can be created, as well as more jobs for this area. Crimestoppers Need Help Solving Robbery Crime Stoppers and the Durham Regional Robbery Squad arc asking for the Public's help in solving an Armed Robbery which occurred in Pickering on Wednesday, January 26th. At 4:00 p.m. the suspect casually walked into the Toronto Dominion Bank at 1822 Whites Road and approached approached the customer service counter. counter. The suspect then announced in a loud voice that he wanted staff and customers to get into the vault. The robber carried a red duffle type gym bag and handled the bag as if a gun was inside, The suspect wanted the manager to open the money vault but was unsuccessful because the vault was time-locked. The robber then took two tellers over to their tills and received an undisclosed amount of cash. He then ordered them back into the vault before he left the scene. " The suspect drove south on White's Road towards Highway #2 in a 1994 Buick Regal, 4 door, custom gold in colour. This vehicle was stolen stolen on New Years Day at 5:30 P.M. from a local car dealership in Pickering Pickering when a Break Enter and Theft occurred occurred and the vehicle was driven out through the rear bay door. The vehicle vehicle sustained rear end damage and a broken rear window. After the bank robbery the suspect drove to the Rouge Valley on Twyn Rivers Drive in Scarborough and robbed two males of their vehicle, ja 1988 black Chcv Bcrctta, bearing Ontario plates 790KHK. Before the suspect left this scene he set the stolen stolen Buick on fire. The suspect is described as male, white, 35-40 years old, 5'7" tall, slim build with a dark moustache. He wis wearing a pink ski mask or a scarf wrapped around his face, mirror type sun glasses, a blue puffy full length nylon woman's coat, dark pants, white running shoes and gloves. A re-enactment of this crime will be shown on CITY TV, Channel 57, Cable 7, on Thursday, March 17th during the 6 and 10 p.m. news. It will also be shown on CKVR TV in Barrie Barrie and CHEX TV in Peterborough on Friday, March 18th again during the news. Crime Stoppers is asking anyone with information on the Bank Robbery, Robbery, Break Enter and Theft, or the Robbery of the Scarborough vehicle to call Crime Stoppers or the Robbery Robbery Squad at 579-1520 ext. 355. Police Police would like to know where the stolen Buick Regal was between January January 1st when it was stolen and January January 26th when it was used for th'c Robbery. Did you see the vehicle parked during this time period?, If so call us, you will not have to identify yourself or have to go to Court. A Cash Reward of up to $1000 is being offered if your information leads to an arrest. '.Leisure L aây 21 King St. W. Bowmanville Telephone 697-1963 We Honour All Major Credit Cards FORM 1 PLANNING ACT, 1983 NOTICE OF THE PASSING OF A ZONING BY-LAW TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington passed By-law 94-28 on the 28th day of February 1994, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.0.1990, c.P. 13. AND TAKE NOTICE THAT any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the By-law by filing with the Clerk of the CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON, not later than APRIL 5TH, 1994, a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection. The complete by-law is available for inspection in my office during regular office hours. Further information pertaining to this matter may.be obtained by contacting the Municipality's Planning Department at 623- 3379. .• PURPOSE AND EFFECT The purpose and effect of By-law 94-28 is to amend Zoning By-law 84- 63, as amended, of the former Town of Newcastle, by changing the definition of "Motor Vehicle Sales Establishment". The subject by-law would allow the sales and rental of boats and boat accessories at all legal and legal non-conforming Motor Vehicle Sales Establishments within the Municipality of Clarington. Dated at the Municipality of Clarington this 16th day of March, 1994. NOTE: The Planning Act provides for appeals to be filed by "persons". Groups or associations, such as residents or ratepayers groups which do not have incorporated status, may not be considered "persons" for purposes of the Act. Groups wishing to appeal this decision should do so in the name or names of individual group members, and not in the name of the group. Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T. /7\. MUNICIPALITY OF I clarington ONTARIO Date of Publication: March 16,1994 CS-Ind. 5012 Clerk Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6 Todd Letts Clarington Economic Development Officer "It is important, when you start out, to find how you would describe specific objectives," Letts explained. explained. When he arrived in Clarington, he said he knew what the task ahead of him was to be. Wÿty job is to attract new jobs, promote tourism and retain the businesses businesses already here." Clarington's greatest strength is its people, he noted. The Inter- Agency group is a part of that strength, Letts said. EDO Hopes Residents Share in His Vision One of its weaknesses it that no one knows about Clarington. With the unemployment rate at 14 per cent, he stated, "This is my j reality."'. ' ' J'& In a jovial tone, he said, "I read this speech with apprehension. This is the first time I've read'this out loud. j / "Now I have to ensure this happens." happens." ./ f Looking at the group he told them, "I'd like all of you to share in this vision." With the development of the Durham Region's Economic Development Development Plan this year, Clarington has a role to play, Letts said. One of the municipality's greatest greatest assets is its "quality of life." "A survey in the Globe and Mail said the number one factor for in-, dustry to locate in a municipality is quality of life for its employees," Letts told the group. 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