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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, October I, 1997 Neighbours in a Flap Over Pigeons Page 3 From page I our backyard with our friends for backyard barbecues," she said. Her partner, Peter Portlock, began his deputation deputation to council by noting that his real estate values have plummeted since the pigeon loft went in. In fact, lie stated, "1 wouldn't have bought the house, if I had known." He said, no one's hobby should impact on another's right to use their backyard. Rick Towncnd, another Okc Road resident, says there arc basically three problems with pigeons in the area: the appearance of the lofts, the bird droppings and the decline in the appearance of the neighbourhood since the birds moved in. Mark Ainsbury lives eight houses away from the racing pigeons' owner and says the birds fly at such a low altitude that they scare his children. . "His hobby should be in a farm area, not in a subdivision," subdivision," Ainsbury said. On the side of the pigeon owners and trainers were a number of local residents, including Karl Wintcrstcin, who said racing pigeons are "thoroughbreds" within "a world class hobby." Wintcrstcin is with the Canadian Racing Pigeon Union and lives in Claremont, north of Pickering. A Newcastle resident and member of the Bowmanville Racing Club, Ted Brown, told councillors this area has always had strong supporters of pigeon racing. He cited a number of local people who were involved in the sport, including Roy Forrester (former (former owner of the Orono Times) and Ivan Hobbs (a former mayor of Bowmanville). "Neighbours arc more cooperative if you control your hobby," Brown pointed out. "It's your hobby not somebody clsc's," he said. "My birds do not land on other's houses." Joe Marlirc of Hancock Road told the Council that lie is a pigeon fancier and a real estate agent/broker who noted that living near a pigeon owner will not "affect the resale value of a home." Helen Hunt, a next door neighbour to the Courtice resident resident with the pigeons, says she doesn't have a problem with the winged creatures, and she moved in after the pigeons did. "My family has put in a pool, a hot tub, and a two- tiered deck in our backyard, and we use them," she said. Most notably, she adds, she has never had any problems with pigeon droppings and rarely has a pigeon landed in her yard. Residents Object to Road Closing Losing weight is a healthy experience. At the COUNSELLING One to one weight counselling in the privacy of your own home. Call for details 728-7656 Established in 1983 "Enjoy our low fat living plaiT^ From page 1 industry. She added that, while the municipality has been able to save 60 per cent of the marsh from degradation, it should go further. "Why stop now? Let us refuse big business." Lynda Dostie made a plea to councillors' hearts when she told them that she likes to ride her bicycle up and down the road near her parent's home. "Leave nature alone. Tonight, when I went outside, I saw a rainbow and made a wish to save the marsh," said the young girl. David Ashcroft asked councillors if the council was trying to get this deal together together because of the up coming election. "1 don't want to see the next council to overturn your decision. 1 hope you will-do something to encourage the new council to continue," Ashcroft said. One couple, Ted and Maureen Remington,of Cedar Crest Beach Road, noted they thought the process including s Restaurant* 1 401-Courtice Rd. South specializing in Dutch & Canadian Cuisine licensed uiwllbo MON.-TUES. -WED. From 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Order One Entrée Gel One THURS. - FRI. - SAT. - SUN From 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Order One Entrée Get 2nd One 50% Off WITH THS COUPON ONLY UNTILWED, OCT. 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VISA/MC Number:. . Expiry Date:. ®l)e Cflitainatt Statesman P.O. Box 190,62 King Street West, Bowmanville, Second Class Mail Permit No. 1561 L1C3K9 the work with the Waterfront Regeneration Trust to be "satisfactory" "satisfactory" and Ihcy both look fora speedy implementation. During a presentation made before the public meeting, meeting, local residents heard that the plan is lo construct a bridge 32 metres wide, allowing allowing one lane with a sidewalk on the south side. Construction on the bridge would begin in the spring of 1998 and would be completed in the fall. A report on comments from residents, and recommendations recommendations will go before councillors at next Monday morning's, Oct. 6, General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting. z~ lie HU; 19 Scugog St. (corner of King & Scugogj Bowmanville 697-2380 Came in and browse among the beautiful gifts and hand made crafts. We carry a full line of folk art supplies and many wooden projects finished or unfinished. 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