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10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, April 27,1994 Section Two by Lorraine Manfredo Clarington's Economic Development Development Officer, Todd Letts, was the keynote speaker at the Thursday, April 21st, meeting of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Rotary Club. _ Mr. Letts told members and guests that as EDO he is committed to creating creating the kind of economic climate that will attract new business to the area, keep existing business operating here, and generally improve the quality of life for all residents. "I believe that more government doesn't create jobs ... more business does," he said. "I've tried to incorporate incorporate this philosophy into the economic development office," he added, "to ensure ensure that you get a maximum return for your tax dollar." Clarington has never had an Economic Economic Development Officer prior , to hiring Mr. Letts. The budget for the first year is $189,000. Letts is responsible for developing strategies to promote job creation through attracting business, encouraging encouraging local entrepreneurs, and offering help to existing businesses as they strive to compete in the global economy. economy. It's not just new industry that will result in jobs, the guest reminded his audience. It's also new retail and wholesale ventures and tourism. When the Economic Development Office was established this past January, January, the unemployment statistics for Durham were at 14%. A mere $10,000 in industrial construction was underway in Clarington. There was a total of 250,000 square feet of business business space vacant. By the end of the year, Mr. Letts hopes to have made some gains in these three areas. Included in the action plan for 1994 is a data-base of vacant commercial commercial and industrial land. Letts also hopes to search the Greater Toronto Area for potential industrial targets and keep a second up-to-date database database on these. He was questioned as to whether his office would consider producing an ad campaign similar to the Town of Vaughan's which encourages businesses businesses to leave over-taxed Toronto and set up in V aughan. Broadcasting widely would be beyond- beyond- Clarington's current budget, Letts noted. However, plans for a 7- minute video and a 20-minute audio tape are in the works. The audio tape will be ideal for distribution to target business owners to listen to as they drive home through rush hour traffic, Letts says. A new investment brochure is also planned, as are graphics for display booths. Newsletters featuring success stories of local business people, and other valuable information such as tips (Hi customer service and notice of public meetings, will be printed. "It's important to keep the information information flowing," he said - The EDO will also support the lo cal community groups via informa tion-sharing and speeches. In the past three months, the Eco nomic Development Office has an swered 50 requests for informatioi from both within and outside the mu nicipality. One of the drawing points of Bow manville is the downtown, and revita lization here will be another key are of concern for Letts. He's please with the efforts of the Downtow: Business Improvement Association. "Bowmanville is doing a fine job, Maple Grove 4-H Club Visits "This is a true variety show in the ^ld-fashioned sense of the word," Richards says. "We are on the lookout lookout for every type of act - tap dancers, dancers, folk dancers, doggers and square dancers, musicians, jazz and concert bands, singers - soloists, duets quarters quarters and choirs, cabaret acts, comedians comedians and novelty acts." The Jubilee event helps break stereotypes stereotypes about seniors" Burnett adds. "It makes people realize that seniors, are talented, active and energetic. These unique concerts give people an opportunity to perform for a large and appreciative audience at Roy Thomson Hall, and feel good about themselves. The wealth of talent is truly outstanding". Here's what some performers have said about their experience as part of the Jubilee. "The joy we feel from participating participating in the Jubilee is something that is difficult to put into words! What an experience - thank you". Westminster Chimes. "Thanks again for the opportunity to participate in another great concert concert series." West Pany Sound Sequin Sequin Seniors Old Time Band ; and Dancers. "On behalf of the band our compliments compliments for a fine presentation of seniors talent. What a joy and pleasure pleasure for all to experience that the 'old has become new". Metro Reservist Band of the Salvation Army. To arrange an audition, please contact: Richbum Entertainment Inc. 260 Queen's Quay West, Suite 2805 Toronto, Ontario M5J 2N3 Please send your name, address, telephone number of contact and a brief description of your act (including (including age/age range of performers) of phone (416) 962-3819. Bowmanville Kinette Club Celebrates 38th Anniversary he said. "One of the reasons I was attracted attracted here was the health of the downtown." Rotarian Val Gardiner thanked the speaker on behalf of the club and suggested suggested his office consider removing downtown parking meters as a way to revitalize die core. A similar move took place in Port Perry. Mr. Letts was then presented with a token of appreciation from the Bowmanville Bowmanville Rotary Club. Katharine Found The Maple Grove Acting Acade my visited the Oshawa Little Theatn on Thursday March 24 th. Our guide, Myma Balis, was terrific. terrific. In the two hours, she showed us the theatre and explained all about it. She showed us the makeup room with bright lights. We also went to the back stage and down into the orchestra orchestra pit. We watched actors rehearsing for their upcoming play called Nunsense. It sounds like a wonderful play. Their youth group is putting on Peter Pan. Tickets will go on sale in April. T ,v You can become a member of Oshawa Little Theatre by paying a fee of five dollars. Before Oshawa Little Theatre was built, the group performed at East- dale. Working in a theatre means a lot of hard work, especially just before a play opens. It means working strange hours and sometimes involves travelling. travelling. Theatre is like a roller coaster. Lots of up and downs, but lots of fun and excitement...and you always want to do it all over again. Katharine Found Maple Grove Acting Academy Press Reporter Bowmanville Rotarians heard from Clarington's Economic Development Development Officer, Todd Letts (centre) at last week's luncheon meeting. A newcomer to Clarington, Letts has had 12 years of experience in economic development and ran his own consulting firm for a time. Thanking their honored guest are Club President Joe Sweet (left) and Rotarian Chris Mendes. The Bowmanville Kinette Club held its 38th birthday celebration dinner on Wednesday, April 20, vith an inter-club meeting. Taking part in the party were a number of past presidents of the club, includ- ng: Cathy Wiener, Helen Dunn, Dorothy Raine, Pat Schell, Lee Cooke, Barbara Borutskie, and Joan ivans. Missing from the photo was Vicki McCann. m i$p fjii w # yr : ! FÆk IF,! GO Train Service Expansion Oshawa West to Oshawa East Study Notice of Submission GO Transit has submitted its environmental assessment report for the extension of all-daÿ GO Train service from the- Oshawa GO/VIA Station to the eastern end of Oshawa. The proposal will largely utilize existing rail corridors and provide two new commuter stations in the City of Oshawa. As part of the expansion program, a layover facility will be located in Clarington (formerly Newcastle). The proposal will also include construction of two new exclusive GO Train tracks from Thornton Road north to the CP Rail corridor at Stevenson Road, Oshawa, and the construction of an expanded CP Rail corridor through Oshawa to the easterly terminus station in the vicinity of Bloor Street and Harmony Road, Oshawa. You can review the report during office hours, Monday to Friday, at the Ministry of Environment and Energy, GO'S head office, or the clerk's office of these municipalities: Regional Municipality of Durham 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Town of Whitby ' 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, GO Transit 1120 F inch Ave. W., 2nd Floor Toronto (Downsview) 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. City of Oshawa 50 Centre Street South, Oshawa 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Town of Clarington (Newcastle) 40 Temperance St., Bowmanville 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ministry of Environment and Energy 250 Davisville Ave., 5th Floor Toronto 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you wish to comment on the report, submit your comments in writing by June 30, 1994 to the Ministry of Environment and Energy, with a copy to GO Transit: GO Transit Oshawa West to Oshawa East Document Environmental Assessment Branch Ministry of Environment and Energy 250 Davisville Avenue, 5th Floor Toronto, Ontario M4S 1H2 Attention: K. Hawker, Environmental Planner Phone: (416) 440-7003 ■ GO Transit Oshawa West to Oshawa East Document GO Transit 1120 Finch Avenue West Toronto (Downsview), Ontario M3J 3J8 Attention: G. Ashbee, Senior Project Engineer Phone: (416) 665-9211 ext. 211 GO Transit is the interregional public transit sen/ice for Toronto and area, operated by the Toronto Area Transit Operating Authority, a Crown agency of the Province of Ontario Ontario TRANSIT