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20 The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, September 28,1996 Fall Festival in Newcastle Village Pancakes made by the folks who put out fires will be the featured treats at the Newcastle Village Fall Festival Festival next Saturday, Oct. 5. But that's not all. There will be a craft and bake sale, a barbecue and the Optimist Club Pie-Eating Contest And the fun doesn't stop with the food. There's a lot more at the FaU Festival, including including the BIA Bed Race and the Lions Club Walk-a- Dog-a-thon with two distances distances of five kilometres and 10 kilometres. Lively square-dancing that will take place. For the little ones there will be a Children's Bike Decorating contest, games, face painting by the Big Brothers Association, clowns, and K-C the Bear on a Bike. Also available will be some local folk ready to be dunked in a dunk tank and the Newcastle Historical So ciety will have an open house. Be sure to bring your wallet, wallet, as the merchants of Newcastle Newcastle are organizing a terrific terrific sidewalk sale and the Clarington Library Branch is holding a book sale. To top off the day's events, there will be a Chamber Chamber of Commerce Evening Dance at the Newcastle Community Community Hall. Tickets are available at 987-4395. Still to be Decided The fate of the old fire hall on Church Street, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, is still unknown. * A report from the Property Manager to Clarington's general general purpose & administration committee says more information information is being requested from the Clarington Youth Committee. The committee has been working towards transforming the old fire station station into a youth centre. Clarington's Property Manager, Fred Horvath, states in his report that mu nicipal staff have "continued Necessary modifications to review the existing build- would include a ramp access ing layout and design as it re- IQ the main entrance; the in- lates to the proposed Youth stallation of washroom facili- Centre. This preliminary re- ties; improved ventilation and view has been completed and improved fire safety equip- several modifications will ment need to be incorporated into Funding in the amount of the building design if a Youth $70,137 for the modifications Centre is to be established." would come from the 1995 The report is quick ' to budget's allocations and the point out that "modifications Canada Ontario Infrastructure would be necessary for any Program, proposed tenant arrangement, Horvath adds the modifi- sinçe the existing use was cations won't take place until limited in terms of occupan- an agreement is in place for cy." the use of the former fire hall. NEWCASTLE LIONESSES HELP FOOD BANK - On September 5, the Clarington Clarington East Food Bank received a $150 donation from the Lioness Club of Newcastle to help stock their shelves. Presenting the cheque to food bank coordinator Beth Lamb (left) are Lionesses Betty Adams, Kaye Quinney; and Kay Powell. Ms Lamb says monetary donations are always welcome to help purchase fresh meat and eggs for clients. clients. Non-perishable food items, especially, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter and canned vegetables are also currently in short supply. In addition to the Food Bank donation, Newcastle Lionesses have given $300 to Memorial Hospital's equipment campaign and also purchased a six-person tent for Girl Guides. Seniors or those who are gram for this winter. during the 1997 budget delib- physically disabled can In a report to the council's erations. breathe a sigh of relief now - General Purpose and Admin- The program cost $40,175 - Clarington's Public Works istration Committee meeting, during the winter of 1995 to Department will be sanction- it is noted that the future of 1996, which is about 35 per ing the snow clearing pro- the program will be discussed cent of the total contract. cornerskii Community 0 ' 1 IN BOWMANVILLE NEWCASTLE Townhomes and 40* Lot Detached Heritage Homes in a Friendly Hometown Community Setting Detached Freehold Bungalows 5 on 38' &45 1 Lots from $149,990 The Kaitlin Group* BOWMANVILLE lows & 2 Storeys from $129,990 (905)623-7027 or (905) 427-8605 4 TOTCeONK) d HWr.401 905-427-8605 1-800-305-6849