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i 4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, September 28,1994 Ontario Hydro Donates Darlington Fire Truck to Clarington Councillors Discuss Infrastructure Funding Methods Complicated wording and a tabling tabling motion halted a proposed Clarington Clarington Council resolution which was critical of the federal-provincial infrastructure program. The resolution expressed fears that the government job creation program was contributing to inflation. inflation. It suggested a change in the way the grants are awarded in order to stop this from happening. The resolution was tabled by Clarington Council Monday night, Sept. 26. It asked that the next round of grants be "structured in such a way as to fit into the normal grant mechanisms mechanisms and protocol such that the potential for creating an inflated market would be reduced." The resolution also called for the "timing of the completion of such projects to be left to the discretion of the municipality, so that maximization maximization of grant dollars can be achieved, with tenders called to match seasonal efficiencies." Ward Two Local Councillor John O'Toole said the infrastructure program program drove up the prices from contractors contractors during the first wave of funding. Costs increased so much that they "washed out much of the grant," he said. Ward Three Regional Councillor Ann Dreslinski said she would not support the motion. Her reasons were simple, she said. "The intention is probably right on. But it's a new program and the wording of the motion is too harsh." She noted that instead of going about the complaint in this way, it 6 Months 6.950% 1 Year 7.750% 2 Year 8.750% 3 Year 9.125% should be directed to the Chief Administrative Administrative Officer to handle through discussions with the local MP and MPP. Clarington Mayor Diane Hamre noted it's these two governments that were paying two-thirds of the cost of the projects. "We only funded one-third of the program. We're still ahead of the game," Mayor Hamre said. 4 Year... 9.250% 5 Year 9.400% 7 Year 10.140% 10 Year I0.350~ WE ALSO ARRANGE: • Second Mortgages • Credit Lines • Personal Loans It Pays to Compare - Call 697-3300 © DELCANO FINANCIAL LTD. MORTGAGES I Division Street Bowmanville Del's Mortgage Watch Today's Best Rate for First Mortgages. A fire truck from Darlington Generating Station has " been turned over to the Clarington Fire Department The 1979 Ford, which was used by the station's firefighting crew, will be deployed deployed as a training vehicle and as a stand-by, said Fire Chief Michael Michael Creighton. The track was officially presented to the Bowmanville Bowmanville station on Friday afternoon, afternoon, Sept. 23, by Bob Stricken, the Division Director at Ontario Hydro. Taking part in turning over the vehicle were: (from left): John McConnell, of Ontario Hydro; Hydro; Councillor Mary Novak; Deputy Chief Bill Hesson; Councillor Councillor Ann Dreslinski; Chief Michael Michael Creighton; Mayor Diane Hamre; Bob Strickhert; Ray Bester, Penny Waghom and Dave Myers. The fire track, which was given to the municipality free of charge, comes with rescue equipment, equipment, including shears, spreaders, air bags and the "jaws of life." Clarington Fire Calls Sept. 22 09:42: 106 Beaver St. S., assist ambulance ambulance 16:30: 1750 Hwy. 2, assist ambulance ambulance 18:35: 2 Nelson Rd., assist ambulance ambulance Sept, 23 04:02: Hwy. 401 westbound, éast of Mill St., vehicle fire 11:26: 2038 Nash Rd., alarm, no fire 19:03: 4452 Hill St„ Newtonville, assist ambulance 20:18: Solina Rd. & Taunton Rd., assist police 20:20: Liberty St. & Taunton Rd., assist police Sept. 23 22:31: 7666 Thompson Rd., Kendal, Kendal, rubbish fire Sept. 24 04:50: 19 King St. E., Newcastle, equipment malfunction 14:20: 4357 Green Rd., rubbish fire Sept. 25 10:16: behind 44 Penfound Dr., rubbish fire Sept. 26 ' 00:30: 120 Wellington St., detector activated, no fire 00:30:330 King St. W., natural gas leak 00:39:184 Church St., detector activated, activated, no fire 01:03: 5621 Main St., public hazard hazard 02:56: 2520 Concession Rd. #6, bam fire 07:22: Holt Rd., power lines down 07:32: Green Rd,, power lines • down 08:13: 165 King St. E., Newcastle, first aid 09:15: 132 George Reynolds Dr., public service 12:44: 116 Church St., accidental alarm 14:41: Thistle Valley Park, assist police Nominations Invited for Women of Distinction Annual Awards Program The YWCA is looking for nominees nominees from within the Durham Region to honor on the night of the 13th annual annual YWCA Women of Distinction Awards on Nov, 3,1994, If you know of a woman who deserves deserves to be honored within our community community for their contributions, contact Sharon Babbs at 721-2000 or at the YWCA's office at 576-8880. 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