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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, October 22,1997 Pace 2 Candidates Quizzed From page 1 once of about 50 that the town's Economie Development Department needs to be computerized to the point where staff could access its own local business business directory, and notify local business by e-mail to inform them in advance of any upcoming jobs going to tendering process. Local council candidate for Ward 3, Troy Young, suggested the Economic Development Office could be better funded, but also said individual business operators should take steps to promote themselves and make sure they arc competitive. competitive. "Once they know you're there, they can utilize utilize you, but they're not going to use you just because you arc local if your prices arc way out of whack." Ron Collis of the Claringlon Business Group prompted further discussion on the issue by asking whether the town could do anything to encourage large businesses to consider small local firms to fill their needs. Mayor Diane Hamre said: "We can't force large businesses to use you, but the municipality prefers to use local firms wherever and whenever possible." She noted that ever since setting up the marketing and tourism office the town has put together an up-to-date directory of over 1,500 local businesses. But being local is not enough. "The bottom line has to be the dollar, because its your dollar," I-Iamre said. Jim Schell, who is running running for the posiolion of local councillor in Ward 2 told the group in his position position at St. Marys/BIuc Circle Cement, the company company aggressively sets out to purchase locally where ever possible. He said small business should get aggressive aggressive too, by sending out flyers flyers and price lists to potential potential big clients. Jane Rowe, one of three local candidates for Ward 1, suggested small business could be promoted through liaisons among different groups throughout Claringlon. Parking problems downtown downtown were also a key concern concern among those in attendance. attendance. Suzanne Elston, hydro commissioner, said the very survival of the downtown core depended on a solution. Ron Hooper, president of the Bowmanvillc Business Improvement Association, said the merchants' merchants' group (with the town's co-operation) had reprogrammed reprogrammed street meters to allow two hours of parking parking for a loonie. The BIA, he said, is currently working working in co-operation with the town to explore the purchase purchase of the old Petro Canada lot on King street for additional parking. Mayor Hamre said the message that came through loud and clear, after hearing the concerns expressed at the morning meeting, was that Claringlon needs to have "our own board of trade." "There's is a lot more we can do better. We should be meeting on a regular basis. What I am hearing is a serious serious gap in communication." A show of hands revealled that over half of those in attendance supported supported the idea of a Claringlon Board of Trade. However, there was debate over whether a board chair's position should be paid or volunteer. The problem problem in the past with a local board of trade was that there were not enough volunteers to take on the task of running running it. While some small business business operators pointed to the professionalism a paid staff would lend to such a board, • others were reserving reserving judgement. '$ Restaurant* 401-Courtice Rd. South specializing In Dutch & Canadian Cuisine ... uc«i»dundwllbo MON.-TUES. -WED. From 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Order One Entrée Get One Free WITH THIS COUPON 0M.YUHTL WED, OCT.S, 199? THURS. - FRI, - SAT. - SUN. From 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Order One Entrée Get 2nd One 50% Off WiïHrHtSCOUraiOtllYUNTS.SWi,OCT.k w For Reservations call 1-905-432-2960 On November 10th, Elect âBMWistefii Local Council, Ward 2 • Proven Track Record • Past Council Experience 1985- 1991 • Experienced and Respected Businessman E Help Save The Environment and SAVE PLASTIC NEWSPAPER SLEEVES Bring in 100 plastic Newspaper Sleeves from your Clarington/Courtice Independent, and you can place a classified advertisement for 1/2 Price Value up to $20.00. Limited to one coupon per customer. Hurry! Limited Time Offer The Bowmanvillc Canabtan Statesman , 62 King St. Wcsl 623-3303 Bowmanvillc, 1*< y : "i ; . All Aboard! There were young men and older men, but not many women who participated in this weekend's Model Railroad Show at Bowmanvillc High School. The participants participants came from all over Ontario to 'play' with their models, display their layouts layouts and sell an assortment of model railroad goodies to hobbyists. These two model railroad engineers were in the middle of trying to figure out a slight problem problem when our photographer snapped their picture. Record Crowd at DBIA Apple Festival No matter how you slice it, the 8th annual Bowmanvillc DBIA Apple Festival was a big success. Garth Gilpin, Manager of the Bowmanvillc Business Improvement Area, estimates 15,000 visited the downtown Saturday, October 18th. Certainly, the crowd was the biggest in the history of the festival. "There's no question it set a record," he said. In recent years, rain and cold weather curtailed the turn-out, although atten- CORRECTION NOTICE We wish to draw your attention to the following in our current "Hot Deals" flyer that was inserted in our 'Storewide. Savings' flyer. Quaker State Super Blend 10W30'mj|tor oil, 28-9005-2. Copy reads: Reg. 6.88, Sale 4.97, Save 27% Should read: Low Price 4.97. 5W30 motor oil, 28-9004-4. Copy reads: Reg. 7.28, Sale 5.37, Save 26%. Should read: Low Price 5.37. Mastercraft 6-piece paint tray set, 99-0919-2, does not Include the brush as shown in the illustration. We sincerely regret any inconvenience we may have caused you. ®j.p. cnote342-97 zones:Toronto w 1 N o 1 B A L K 1 s H A R 1 0 V 1 D A M E N M A R 1 O w A N D s A N E A D A P T s N E E Z E D E N T B E A N B M N N W R O O N B C R 0 0 F L E V A N T E L U D E 1 T 0 T o 1 E T U 1 S A B E R c R O P R O D E T H A W S H E M s s P E D Answers to Saturday's Clarington/Courtice Independent Crossword Puzzle dance was still remarkable, remarkable, considering the weather. While it's difficult to guess the exact number in attendance, estimates could be made based on such factors as the 13 boxes of apples (each one more than a bushel in size) consumed by fritter customers customers alone. Some people had to park as far away as Lover's Lane. And the wait for attractions such as the kids' Big Apple Jump were an hour long. Nevertheless, every- . body seemed to enjoy the day. "At no time, did I hear anybody expressing anything anything but delight at the variety and interesting things there were to see or do at the event," Gilpin said. People were impressed with attractions such as the 31 craft vendors in tents up and down King St.; the young square dancers from Enniskillen and Hampton Public Schools; the big farm machinery display from Evergreen Farm and Gardens; the antique dealers, and the booths set up by about 21 community organizations who were fund-raising at the festival. Adding to the ambiance was at least a half dozen bands, strategically strategically placed along the street to ensure that those visiting the festival were never far from some foottapping foottapping music. Don't Miss a Single Issue Catch all the news, sports and advertising that make up our community. Category 1 Sub, G.S.T, Total Subscribers who wisli to pick up their per year own subscription at our offices after 11 a.m. Wednesday. You will be given a card to present each week when you pick up your Statesman. $25 $1.75 $26.75 Category 2 Subscribers within Canada Category 3 Subscribers outside of Canada $30 $2.10 $32.10 $100 $7.00 $107.00 Subscription Order Form Name:-- Address: - Now Q or n Renewal U Postal Code:. , Telephone No.:. Please pay by cheque, VISA, MasterCard, or money order. VISA/MC Number: Expiry Date: Il)e Canabtan Statesman P.0. Box 190,62 King Street West, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C3K9 Second Class Mall Permit No, 1561 Jerry White Host of Money Talks & Family Fortune on CFRB Radio Presented by: 1 Neil McGregor ,J Investment fl Advisor |H Fortune Financial Corporation 19 Salgog Streel, Bowmanville No Instruction If Teachers Walk From page I be assessed against students who choose to stay home. Students who opt to attend school for independent study may encounter picket lines by teachers. But, Bowmanvillc High School Principal Joe Hubbard said lie did not anticipate any intimidation directed towards students who may want to conic to school. "The job action by teachers is not against students students or against the board; if is against the government." Hubbard says his number one priority, in the event of a walk-out, will be the security of bis students. ; ' There arc 1,400 students who attend BHS. If there were more students than staff eould manage, or if there was a question of student safely or safety of board properly, properly, lie says lie would recommend the school be closed. Norlhumbcrland/Clarington School Board Chair Bob Willshcr said "the primary responsibility of the board is to ensure student safety." ;. Willshcr said lie was insulted by a recent letter from Education Minister Dave Johnson reminding the board of its obligations concerning student safely. "It's your job, Mr. Minister, to resolve this crisis created created by the previous minister," Willshcr said. ; He feels the school boards have been placed in an uncomfortable position between teachers and the province. "We're responsible for the system, but we liavc no input, no control, in discussions." A hotline has been set up for parents seeking information information on the status of local schools in the event of job action by teachers. The number is 1-800-263-7890, Ext. 800. CORRECTION NOTICE We wish to draw your attention to the following in our current Storewide Savings Sale' flyer. Page 9. Select Fit seat covers, 32-6920x/6942x. The illustration is incorrect. Also... I'Ve wish to draw your attention to the following in our current 'Giant Home Fix-Up Event' flyer. Page 7.3/4 peak-hp air compressor, 58-7953-4. The illustration Is incorrect. Page 12. Value-brand paint, 48-3157x. Copy reads: 9.99 - 17.99 each. Should read: 9.93 - 19.79 each. Page 14. 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