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2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, June 1,1994 Councillors Vote to Eliminate Troublesome GO Bus Stop Developer Wants Courtice Lands Included in Plan A GO-bus stop on King Street outside Kowal Real Estate and Hutton Hutton Insurance was eliminated by Clarington Council on Monday night, May 30. The reversal of a decision made by council in April will sec the number number of stops in Bowmanvillc decreased decreased to four along the King Street west-bound route. The remaining stops will be Simpson Avenue at the Bowman- ville Mall; a site next to the 7- Eleven on King St.; a site at George St. and King St. and the one across the bridge, west of the Vanstone Mill building. It was noted to council in a letter from BIA General Manager that the distance between the stop at the 7- Eleven store and the next stop at George Street is the same as the dis- Hydro Commission Chair Is Elected to Board of Municipal Electric Assn. Clarington Hydro-Electric Commission Commission Chairperson Pauline Storks was elected recently to serve on the Municipal Electric Association Board of Directors at the annual MEA meeting held in Toronto. Pauline Storks The MEA is the central organization organization addressing the concerns of 307 local utilities across Ontario. The Newcastle business owner is the first woman ever to be elected as vice-chair in District #1, the largest in the province, which encompasses 87 local utilities from Whitby east to the Quebec border. Storks will also sit on the MEA- RI (Municipal Electric Association Reciprocal Insurance) Board for the duration of her two-year term. Pauline Storks operates a ladies' wear shop in the village and has been an active member of the Gana- raska Conservation Authority for 14 years. She has been on the Clarington Hydro-Electric Commission for the past six years. She took over the position position of Chairperson last November, November, following the resignation of George Moore. Dr. Karen A. McPherson Optometrist wishes to announce a CHANGE OF ADDRESS effective Wednesday, June 1st New Address will be: 45 Liberty St N. Bowmanvillc L1C 2L8 Telephone number is unchanged 623-3252 @ CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW DRAFT OFFICIAL PLAN - MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRES The Official Plan is the principal document that guides the growth of the Municipality. A draft Official Plan has now been completed and will be presented for public consultation purposes. The Planning and Development Department is holding four Public Information Sessions regarding the Municipality of Clarington draft Official Plan. Planning Staff will be in attendance at the Information Centres to answer any questions and to review your comments. The Information Sessions are as follows: Monday, June 6,1994 Newcastle Village Community Hall 20 King Street Newcastle Village, Ontario 3:00-9:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 8,1994 Bowmanville Recreation Complex Highway No. 2 and Regional Road 57 Bowmanville, Ontario 3:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 7,1994 Orono Arena 2 Princess Street Orono, Ontario 3:00-9:00 p.m. Thursday, June 9,1994 Dr. Emily Stowe Public School 71 Sandringham Drive Courtice, Ontario 4:00-9:00 p.m. PUBLIC MEETINGS Pursuant to the Planning Act, the General Purpose and Administration Committee of Council will hold public meetings to hear your comments and to receive written submissions from residents concerning the draft Official Plan. The Public Meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. However, before the Public Meetings begin, the public will have another opportunity to review the draft Official Plan and speak with Planning Staff. These Information Sessions will begin at 4:00 p.m. The Public Meetings and Information Sessions will be held at the following locations: Tuesday, June 21,1994 Bowmanville Recreation Complex Highway No. 2 and Regional Road 57 Bowmanville, Ontario Wednesday, June 22,1994 Newcastle Village Community Hall 20 King Street Newcastle Village, Ontario Thursday, June 23,1994 Dr. Emily Stowe Public School 71 Sandringham Drive Courtice, Ontario Anyone may speak at the Public Meetings, If you wish to make a presentation, you are encouraged to register ahead of time, Committee will hear registered parties prior to other speakers. If you wish to register, please contact the Clerk's Department at (905) 623- 3379 prior to 12:00 noon, June 15,1994. Copies of the dralt Official Plan are available tor review at all branches of the Library, at the Municipal Ollicos, and have been provided to ratepayer and community groups, Copies of the dralt Official Plan can be purchased at the Planning Department at a cost of $20.00 for residents and $30.00 tor non-residents. Further Information may also bo obtained by calling the Planning and Development Department at 623-3379. Patti Barrio, A.M.C.T. Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P. Clerk Director Clerk's Department Planning and Development Department Publishing Dales: May 18, 25; Juno 1 CS-Ind. 3295© tance between the George Street stop and the one west of the Van- stone Mill building. That distance is 1,181 feet. The elimination of the GO-bus stop haS been at least one year in the making. The elimination of the King/ Silver Street Go-bus was recommended recommended at the April 18 meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Administration Meeting. Problems related to vandalism and rowdy behaviour at the stop at King St. and Silver St. prompted the move to eliminate the downtown stop altogether. It was also stated in the report, that the GO Transit authority says the "distance between stops would inconvenience riders, cut back on riders, seriously affect the elderly passengers, and reduce accessibility to downtown businesses." Town Needs Youth Centre, Council Told from page one ing the central location, this is where the committee is concentrating concentrating its efforts right now. Both Street and Simmonds noted Orono has had a youth centre in the past. "We have been looking at the whole community," Simmonds stated stated to council. It was also noted that, no matter where an event is taking place, youth go. "If there are programs available, the kids will find a way to get there," Simmonds noted. Clarington Mayor Diane Hamrc commended the committee on their work and dedication to area youth, but noted that the Bowmanville Fire Hall is slated to be a seniors' centre once the newest building is completed. completed. "The Seniors' Committee has been working towards this goal for five years," Mayor Hamre said. What began as a survey through the Rotary Club, has transpired into a movement to have a seniors' centre centre for events and programs. "It is a long-established committee committee and they have been waiting a long time," the Claringtpn noted.. J.....',*?/"' ; Stressing the immediacy oft the situation, Simmonds said, "Thçt is why we are here tonight, there rqally is a need." \ Councillors decided to ask, the Department of Community Services to review and consider the request of the Clarington Youth Committee. Pay Increase Is Rejected From page one Electrical Association (MEA) annual annual and District #1 meetings. Other expenses to be covered would be "additional out of town meetings or conferences where pay- 1 ment of commissioners' per diem and expenses has been approved by. the Commission." While the commission members approved their increase, the recommendation recommendation was moved by Marie Hubbard and seconded by Pat Pin- gle. Other members of the Clarington Hydro Commission are: Pauline Storks, George VanDyk, and Mayor Mayor Diane Hamre. During discussion of the issue, Councillor John O'Toole questioned the amount of money the commissioners commissioners make for the meetings they do attend. A developer of land in Courtice is concerned that his property won't be developed as quickly as he would like in the draft Official Plan of Clarington. "Since April 1989, we have been before you first to amend the zoning by-law," said Henry Stolp of Stop! Homes. Stolp Homes has property located located in the south-west Courtice community. community. at Bloor and Townline Road. Stolp said his development has been left off the Clarington Official Plan draft "The majority of our lands are not included in the Official Plan," he pointed out to council members. "The development of these lands is important because of the storm water retention pond on the property," property," he noted. "We request that our land be included included in a 20-year plan for the Courtice community," Stolp stated. "We are prepared to meet with the Planning Department as we want all our land to be included in the 20- year plan," he said. Stolp said his company has also been in touch with the Northumber- land-Clarington Board of Education. He said the board is looking to build a school within his development. Councillor Ann Dreslinski pointed pointed out to Stolp that, according to the draft of the Clarington Official Plan, development is to "start from the centre and go out" She called it, "orderly development." development." At the end of the council meeting, meeting, when the members dealt with the delegations, they decided to send Stolp a letter acknowledging his attendance and to let him know the Official Plan was to continue its public process. Weed-Killing Chemicals Concern Local Resident From page one In her own business, she uses two methods to combat weeds, one being insecticidal soap. She also told council there is another another method being researched in New Zealand. "Steam is being used, to kill weeds,", she told Councillor Mary Novak,' . when asked. about other methods of weed control. " Councillor John O'Toole asked if Clark's investigation also went into the area of noxious weeds. "No, I haven't," she admitted. "I would like to continue my research." research." However, to continue researching into this subject, she said she would like council to make some funds available to her. Clarington Council members decided decided to send her request not to use 2-4-D on public areas to the Department Department of Community Services for a review and report. Staying Inside the Lines Adam Hicks was one of the participants in Saturday's Bike Rodeo sponsored by Canadian Tire and the Bowmanville Optimists. Riders were judged on steering, balance, braking, circle riding, and maneuvering maneuvering ability. Five bicycles were also raffled off at the event. Don't Miss a Single Issue Catch all the news, sports and advertising that make up our community. Category! . ■ 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. 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