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The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanvillc, Friday, June 4, 1999 Page 3 Œïje Clarington ïïnbepenbent She Courtier 3nbepenbent m Produced weekly by James Publishing Company Limited Publishers of The Canadian Statesman P.O. Box 190,62 King St. W., Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3K9 P.O. Box 2000,1712 Baseline West, Courtice, Ontario L1C 2S8 905-623-3303 Fax: 905-623-6161 Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Internet - statesman@ocna.oig c oikt N CONTflOllfO For 145 Years, Our First Concern Has Been Our Community Publisher - John M. James Assoc. Publisher - Rick James Plant Manager - Rick Patterson Ad. Manager - Brian G. Purdy Editor - Peter Parrott Production Supervisor - Ralph Rozema, Tim Bowers, Kevin Britton, Suzanne Christie, Sharon Cole, Roy Gray, Laurens Kaldeway, Steve Kraayvanger, Barb Patterson, Sean Pickard, Tyler Sellick, Jim Snoek, James Stephenson, Vance Sutherland, Matt Syer, Jim Tuuramo Advertising Editorial Terry Davey, Laverne Morrison Brad Kelly, Jennifer Stone, Michelle Wyton Office Supervisor - Angela Luscher, Junia Hodge, Grace McGregor, Nancy Pleasance-Sturman, Marilyn Rutherford, Michele Rutherford Fate of Body Shop Undecided Clarington Council has put on hold a decision over whether it will close down Joe's Auto Body Shop on Courtice Road due to zoning restrictions. restrictions. ! The issue has been outstanding lor a couple of years and .on Monday shop, owner Joe Dbmitrqyic: ' appeared" before Clarington Council to ask for an extension on the year he was given to relocate his shopi . .:... "I have four real.cstate agents looking looking for a new location ftif me, but there is nothing in Courtice," he told council. council. "There is available land, but there arc no available buildings." Town staff discovered that the area on Courtice Road, near Pebblestone, was not zoned for commercial use in February of 1.997 Presenting letters to council from the real estate agents outlining his efforts, Domitrovic said he wanted to stay in Courtice and needed more time to relocate the business. Domitrovic is currently running his auto body shop out of his home on Courtice Road, near Pebblestone. Town staff discovered that the area was not zoned for commercial use in February of 1997. After months of trying to work out a compromise, Clarington Council decided to deny the zoning change back in 1998 and gave Domitrovic a year to move the business. Voting to deny Domitrovic an extension, Councillor Jane Rowe says the issue has been going on for too Jong. hi; i. .... "I thought that last year at this time when we gave him the extension it was very generous," she said. "He was told something had to be done and he's had a great deal of time on this issue." "I don't really want to sec a business business shut down, but I would like to see it as a legitimate business with the proper zoning and following the bylaws," she added. Council was divided on the issue, with Councillors Rowe and Schell and Mayor Diane Harnre voting against the extension and Councillors Mutton, Young and Trim voting in favour of it. Councillor Troy Young said that he is in favour of giving Domitrovic a bit of extra time because of the effort he is putting into finding a new place. "I know lie has been looking," lie said. "And I know how long it takes to get something done through the planning planning and building. So, Pm willing to give him one more year. Then, that's it." The matter was put on hold for two weeks so that town staff could bring forward a report on all outstanding issues in the case. Bucket of Bucks The Power Workers' Union at Clarington Hydro has raised $1,000 for Big Brothers of Clarington through the sale of Ice Storm video tapes at the Kinsmen Home Show. On Wednesday, June 2nd, Rod Plain (left), Utilities Steward, presented a bucket of monopoly money to Jenny Walhout, of Big Brothers. The "play money" represents the real cash donated to the organization. Looking on is Don Snowden, a Big Brother and also a steward with the Power Workers' Union. Community Spirit Alive in Hampton by Michelle Wyton Staff Writer Helping others and improving the community is the focus of the newly-formed Hampton Community Association. "We want a way that people who need help will be able to get it without being embarrassed," said Betty Munro, who along with her husband, Rev. Bill Munro, has been helping to organize the group. "We arc open to dealing with any issues from recreation concerns to emergency situations." situations." The first meeting was held last Thursday, with about 20 residents in attendance. An executive was set up, with Judy Gibbons taking the helm. The proposed charter for the group says they will "undertake projects and initiatives for the overall benefit of the citizens and provide a common voice for the concerns of the citizens." Membership is not limited to those living in the hamlet. The group is open to people within the boundaries of the 4th Concession and 7th Concession between Holt Road and Liberty Street. "We're trying to get together some community spirit and make this a really vibrant place to live," said Munro. . They already have a list of ideas to consider, including the possibility of a millennium project, a community library, a work project for the youth and a Welcome Wagon. The group got its start after the com munity began pulling together to assist the Kantor family during a difficult time. Now, Wilma Kantor is serving on the executive and says that it's important for everybody in the community community to get involved, . 'T think; .it's: very, important,because in any ; emergency, be it a fire or loss of a job, that the community be there to help," she said. Although a date for the second meeting has not yet been set, the group has been gathering at the Hampton Community Hall on Scugog Street. ODEON Council to Decide How to Allocate Homelessness Dollars ✓ STAR WARS EPISODE 1: THE PHANTOM MENACE (PG) Fri-Thurs: 12:30,1:00,2:00,3:30,4:00, 5:00,6:30,7:00,8:00,9:30,10:00,11:00 (3 SCREENS-NO PASSES) ✓ THE LOVE LETTER (PG) Fri-Tbus: 1:15,3:45,7:15,9:40 ✓ THE MATRIX (AA) Frf-Thure: 1:35,4:25,7:30,10:15 ✓ INSTMCT (AA) Fri-fburs: 1:20,4:10,7:10,9:50 ✓ ENTRAPMENT (PG) Fn-fbus: 1:45,4:30,7:35,10:05 ✓ NOTTMQ HILL (PG) Fn-Tburs: 1:30,4:15,6:50,9.35 (2 SCREENS-NO PASSES) ✓ THE THWTEEMTH FLOOR (AA) Fri-Thurs: 12:45,3:00,5:10,7:45,10:10 ✓ THE MUMMY (PG) . Frf-Tburs: 1:40,4:20,7:25,9:55 1 An Extraordinarily Powerful, Mysterious And Moving Psychologies! __ Thriller!' *** ANTHONY HOPKINS CUBA GOODING, JR. IN5TIKCT fo>HZh?«r"l TI9 by Jénnifer Stone ' Staff Writer Durham Regional Council will have another look at how it will spend homelessness '■dollars allocated by the Province of Ontario'. Durham Region was provided with $120,000 in funding through the Provincial Homelessness Initiatives Fund. 1 Originally, the Region's Health and Social Services committee had recommended recommended spending more than half of the money on community services coordinators. coordinators. Twenty-five thousand dollars was allocated to rent arrears loans for the working poor, and a further $20,000 was to go into a community trust fund. The remaining $10,000 was to he set aside for emergency shelter funding for the homeless. But Council, at a meeting on Wednesday, June 2, asked the committee committee to have another look at how the money is being spent. "I'm a little concerned," admitted Osliawa Councillor Brian Nicholson. "More than 50 per cent of the monies being brought forward here arc being spent on staff rather than those who arc in need." As well, Nicholson said the Region should come up with some funding to go along with the money provided by the province. "At the very least, if we believe it's (a) serious enough (problem), we should step forward as a Region and assist the fund," he said. Health and Social Services Chair Larry O'Connor said the decision on how the money was to be spent was made in accordance with provincial guidelines. At the request of Clarington Councillor John Mutton, the matter was referred hack to the committee. A new distribution plan for the funds is expected at Council's June 16 meeting, CHRYSLER'S* SALES • LEASING OVER 40 QUALITY USED CARS ANDTRUCKS OVER 200 NEW VEHICLES IN STOCK ON SALE NOW VISIT US TODAY AND TAKE A LOOK AT THE BEST! 7.1 a Summer Camp Season Approaches The Municipality of Clarington is looking for boys and girls from four to 15 years for their summer day camp program. The camps, run out of the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex and the Courtice Community Complex, arc divided into four categories depending on age group: Kindcrcamp is for four and five years, Discovery Camp is for ages six to eight. There is an Adventure Camp for nine to 12 years and a Leaders in Training Camp for 12 to 15- year-olds. During a typical day, campers will participate in arts and crafts, games, sports, drama and activities based on weekly themes. Swims, library visits and occasional trips arc planned as well. The camps run from July 5 to August 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There is an early arrival of 7:30 a.m. and a late departure of 5:30 p.m. for those who need it. There is no extra cost for those who arrive early or leave late. The final week of camp is dedicated to friendship and memories and will include an overnight camp- out, complete with campfire and skits. Parents arc invited invited to attend and participate in that event. The Leader in Training Program is offered to young people interested in developing developing leadership skills. This program will include program program planning, communication, communication, child management and group dynamics. Each child will receive a resource manual, manual, T-shirt, certificate and performance evaluation. For more information call 404-1525 or 623-3379. Registration forms are available at the Clarington Fitness Centre, Courtice Community Complex, Rickard Recreation Complex or the Community Services Department at the Town Hall in Bowmanvillc. A single week of camp will cost $75, with multiples of two weeks set at $ 127. Costs are lowered slightly for weeks that fall during a holiday. JAMES R. YAHCH TRUSTEE IN BANKRUPTCY DIANE E. 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