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PAGE 4 THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, APRIL 11,2001 Around Clarington APRIL 11,2001 Homebuyers get the whole picture CLARINGTON - New homebuyers homebuyers could soon have a clearer picture of what their prospective neighbourhood neighbourhood could look like. One week after Mayor John Mutton Mutton asked staff to investigate the possibility possibility of requiring developers to show zoning on site plans displayed at sales offices, council has unanimously unanimously endorsed a motion to tighten the regulations. Local Ward 4 Councillor Gord Robinson brought forward a motion stating council endorse a plan to ensure ensure residents are given full disclosure disclosure of surrounding site zoning and other pertinent information when they are considering purchasing a new home in Clarington. The issue came to the forefront a few weeks ago, when residents from a south Newcastle community came to council to raise concerns after they discovered land adjacent to their homes is zoned to allow apartment buildings to be constructed. During a public meeting, the residents told councillors they were never informed by the subdivision developer the land could be used for this purpose and believed single family homes were to be built on the land. Recently, residents from the northeast end of Bowmanville told council the developer of their subdivision subdivision told them a sidewalk would not be built on their street. According to j the public works department, the street was always intended to have a sidewalk. At that time, council requested requested works' department staff visit all sales sites to ensure the correct information was displayed. Four-way stop proposed at Wellington,Temperance j BOWMANVILLE - Residents of a i downtown Bowmanville seniors' apartment building are requesting the municipality install a four-way stop at Temperance Street and Wellington Street. Sue Bottrell, manager of 95 Wellington Street, told council recently recently the residents are concerned about the number of accidents at the intersection intersection and the poor visibility due to parked cars and shrubbery. The request has been referred to Clarington's traffic committee for investigation investigation and consideration. "I agree that intersection is a bad one," said Mayor John Mutton, who noted he has also raised a concern about the intersection. Town hall to look at the past CLARINGTON - The history of Clarington could be showing up on the walls of town hall after council requested requested staff investigate a request to erect a plaque at the municipal centre in honour of a former police chief. Resident Myno Van Dyke has requested requested a plaque be erected in memory memory of Syd Venton, who served as police police chief from 1928 to 1956 and as a sergeant from 1956 to 1958 in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Councillor Jane Rowe requested staff bring back a recommendation on how council might honour many of Clarington's historically significant citizens, citizens, possibly including past council members, at the municipal centre. At the moment she pointed out, only "a few pastmayors" grace the halls of the building. "We don't have'anything documenting our history," she said. Yuk it up in aid of Community Living DURHAM - If laughter is the best medicine, the perfect dose is coming to Durham. The Oshawa/Clarington Association for Community Living is presenting "An Evening at Yuk Yuk's" on Thursday, Thursday, April 12. The show begins at 8:30 p.m. and will take place at the Yuk Yuk's in Ajax, located at 235 Bayly St. W. Tickets are $10 per person and can be ordered by calling Justine Carlyle at 576-3261, ext. 302. Job search skills offered in Bowmanville program BOWMANVILLE - The job search skills you need can be found in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Participants in the Job Finding Club can gain creative and effective job search skills offered by Meta Vocational Vocational Services, Inc. in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. The three-week program, which takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day, begins Monday, April 23 and ends Friday, May 11. Participants will learn how to access access the hidden job market, develop effective interview skills and prepare resumes and cover letters. The course will take place at Human Resources Development Canada, 200 King St. E., Bowmanville. Bowmanville. For more information or register, call Cathleen Lycett at 905- 697-8887. Foot and mouth disease information meetings for farmers So far Canada is free from the dreaded dreaded foot-and-mouth disease and the fanning fanning community intends to keep it that way. Fanners across Ontano are being encouraged encouraged by commodity organizations to attend information meetings in an effort effort to take preventive measures against the outbreak currently inflicting the United Kingdom and Europe. In April, meetings will be held across the province to provide background background infonnation on specific Foreign Animal Diseases. The meetings will focus on procedures to protect farms against the outbreak. ~ The Workshops are being sponsored through a grant from the Agricultural Adaptation Council and organized by several of Ontario's commodity organizations, organizations, including the Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency, Ontario Cattlemen's Association and Ontario Poik and Dairy Farmers of Ontario. On Thursday, April 12, at 7 p.m. there will be a meeting at Cambray Community Centre north of Lindsay and all farmers and members of the agricultural agricultural industry' arc urged by OMAFRA to attend in a press release announcing the meeting. For further information contact Paul Robertson at 705-374-4552 or w'ork at 705-953-9960. Sip :;:E: iwrflTTTZa Carrier Kora'! 579-4407 Wednesday, April 11,2001 • Home Outfitters* • Home Depot* • Future Shop* •T&C Small Engine* • McGregor IDA* • Rekker Gardens* • Bay* • Van Belle Gardens* •SAAN* • Sears* • Sport Chek* • Square Boy* Fiver not nccewarily in all papcis Rvmcmhci. all inscrlv including those on glossy papci. can he receded with die icst ul y mi newspaper through youi blue box Recycling piogram It's Always a Great Day at Goodlife Fitness Clubs in Clarington Goodlife Fitness Clubs has arrived in Clarington. Located at the Bowmanville Mall, this 17,000 sq. ft. facility has everything you need and the friendly staff to help you get in the best shape of your life. Production Manager Cheryl Badham says the response from people in the area has been overwhelming. "This club opened up with more members than any of our 52 other clubs in the chain," she says. "Clarington has welcomed welcomed us with open arms." The club features 60 cardio machines, the latest in strength training equipment, and free weights. It also has a tanning salon and a children's minding centre. Your membership includes everything at the club even fitness classes and the group cycling program. On April 26th the staff invites you to their open house from 4 to 9 p.m. when you can tour the facility, enjoy refreshments refreshments and have a chance to win lots of great prizes. One of the unique features of GoodLife Fitness Clubs is that your membership membership is honours honours at all of their locations. 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