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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 25 Sep 1996, p. 26

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16 The Canadian Statesman, Bowman ville, Wednesday, September 25, 1996 Section Two Warmer Water Poses Danger to Creek Rainbow Trout and Salmon Wouldn't Survive If something is not done soon, Bowmanville Creek could change from being a cold water creek to a warm water creek. That warning was presented presented to Clarington Council on Monday night, Sept. 16, Ontario Home Week Sunday, Sept. 22, to Saturday, Saturday, Sept. 28, has been declared declared as 'Ontario Home Week* in Clarington. A letter to Clarington Council from Dean West, president of the Durham Region Real Estate. Estate. Board, notes' this year's theme is 'TTiere's no place like home ownership.' West writes: "What better way to show 'community spirit' spirit' than to have our local municipalities municipalities recognize the importance importance of home ownership and private property rights?" In Brief... Students Plan Food Drive Grade 10 students from St. Stephen's Secondary School will be conducting their second annual community community food drive Wednesday, October 16. The students hope to approach every residence in Bowmanville, requesting requesting non-perishable food items for distribution through local food banks. Trustees Seek Workfare Facts Trustees with the Northumberland and Clarington Clarington Board of Education say they need more information information about the province's province's Workfare program before they'll consider making work placements available in schools or on school property. A request from Durham Region Social Services Department asking for information information on possible placements has been referred referred to the Chairperson's Committee pending further further detail about the Workfare. Co-op Head Earns Award Jennifer Kearns, Head of Co-operatiye Education at Clarke High School, was the recipient of a Leadership . in Learning Award fronftlie Northumberland Northumberland and} Clarington Board of Edtiçàtion. Kearns ééi recognized at an awards ceremony in Cobourg oh September 18 for organizing a very successful successful "Take Our Kids to Work" project. Last year, 1,500 Grade 9 students across the board spent a day in businesses alongside a relative or volunteer. volunteer. The Board is planning its next "Take Our Kids to Work" day November 6th. by David Lawson of the Bowmanville Creek Anglers Association. Cold water is necessary for the health of the rainbow trout and salmon currently found in the creek. They wouldn't survive in a "warm water" environment. Lawson asked council set up a committee to look into what can be done to stabilize the waterway as a cold water creek. During his delegation to Council, Lawson noted "the river is widespread and this is causing it to get warm." Some work has been already done on. the creek to stabilize the banks. Lawson estimated it cost $1,500 to hire a backhoe and place large rocks along the banks. This creates a narrower creek bed. He showed the councillors councillors the erosion which has taken place through a series of slides. Lawson told councillors, "I am not looking at money to finance the project." He added the municipality municipality can build on what has been accomplished so far with Rotary Park and the stairs and bridge leading to the creek valley. "Let's make that a starting point," he urged. From there, he urged elected officials to create picnic areas, walking and bike trails. He suggested the municipality municipality "encourage local companies, businesses, and the community to become involved." Lawson also extended an invitation to the politicians to tour the creek valley lands. Councillor Mary Novak led off the questions to David Lawson by asking if the anglers have approached the local service clubs. Lawson replied he wanted wanted to first approach council "to get the ball going." Council voted to have Clarington's Chief Administrative Officer meet with - all department heads about setting up a committee to deal with the problems raised by the representative of the Bowmanville Creek Anglers Association.' F IT CARRIED ANY MORE PASSENGERS OR CARGO, IT WOULD COME WITH WINGS GRAM it, JAM it, STUFF it Tull of: 4xS. sheets, of.plywood, PVC piping for an unassembled toilet, 7 futj dozen boxes of coo] missing, the do easy recliner. 4 sleeping bj bug spra§§ in-laws ■; a Guide troop with 40 chocolate ones are and mate Dad's 7G's e ant farm, the 6 man tent, entire contents of your en fridge [ove, your inyl sofa, the friend's apartment, à bathtub, antiques, lawn chairs, or a kid's wading pool, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera,.. 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