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The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, November 20,1996 Page 3 Clarington Rents Courtice Complex Space to Daycare A representative of Memorial Hospital Bowmanville has Victoria Girling, the Vice-Chair of the hospital board, asked Clarington Council why the municipality decided to addressed Clarington councillors on Monday night, Nov. 25. rent space at the new Courtice Community Complex to a She said, "this municipality needs at least five extra doc- daycare facility. tors to locate here. To do this, we need to be able to offer a Memorial Hospital had been one of the bidders for the physician locations." . 5,500 square feet of available space. The hospital had Girling noted the one doctor practising in Courtice sends planned to use the property for doctors' offices. his patients to the Oshawa General Hospital, not the Bowmanville hospital. RECYCLE or DEMOLISH Newcastle Public School The Newcastle taxpayers committee says "Let's give this problem detailed consideration' on the following and other grounds. Question #1 - If the old school's condition was as bad as presently alleged, why were our children in it until a few months ago? Our Answer - It's not in that bad of shape. Question #2 - If portables that are costly and inefficient and without sanitary facilities, will be needed almost immediately, why not spend the cost of demolition plus portable costs on bringing old school up to standards? Our Answer - Seems like a sound suggestion. Question #3 - What's the hurry to demolish - it is not interfering with the new school. Our Answer-Demolition of course, destroys evidence. Question #4 - Since public monies paid for the school are the taxpayers not entitled to a voice in its future? Our Answer-Of course we should be heard. Question #5 - We feel this important issue and other alternatives should be given careful consideration. Do you have an opinion? If so phone either Dick Lovekin at 987-4897 or Pauline Storks at 987-4253 © j P / "This municipality needs at least five extra doctors to locate here." "The community centre should serve the community at large," she said. She pointed out that "there are already several several day care centres in the area which are not at their capacities." capacities." Girling added that, while the day care centre/family centre centre can afford to pay the municipality $12 per square foot, World AIDS Day On December 1 Sunday, Dec. 1, is World ADDS Day in Clarington. A letter to Clarington Council from Gerald Dafoe, executive executive director of the Canadian Public Health Association, says: "On this day the toll in individual suffering and the social costs of AIDS will be acknowledged; but it will also be a time of hope, recognizing the achievements of AIDS education, awareness and research programs and the contributions contributions of thousands of individuals individuals in providing compassionate compassionate care for the afflicted." the hospital would be an invaluable resource at the complex. "This (other bid) will provide less stability than a much- needed family practice," Girling said. In response to questions from the hospital representatives, representatives, Clarington Mayor Diane Hamre replied that all the bidders were competing on "a level playing field." Clarington councillors decided in favour of staff recommendations recommendations to the lease the space to "Warp Zone," a licensed daycare and indoor family playground. The owners will have a five-year lease, with first right of refusal to negotiate for additional terms. The daycare centre placed the highest bid for the rental space at the complex and the hospital's bid was the lowest, at $4 per square foot per year. Besides the hospital's bid, a Montessori school tendered a price of $5 per square foot for 2,500 square feet of the available space. from Guys & Gals 77 tax included Call 623-1341 28 Division St., Bowmanville ome *i¥ome T arm Wishes for Christmas at \B Van Belle Flowers CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE NOVEMBER 28,29,30 - COURTICE LOCATION ONLY FEATURING: * Free Carnation for Everyone * Free Poinsettia for first 50 customers each day (purchase required) * Wonderful Specials - Come and Browse Holiday Celebration Bouquet A traditional holiday arrangement with a red votive candle will brighten any celebration and add just the right touch of festive cheer. An elegant centerpiece makes a perfect gift for home or office. 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