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________________________________________.......T.s...~ nuPmayf#-I 60 unit dwelling complex and Theatre plan for B owmanville A proposai to develop a ten-theatre complex in Clarington as well as a proposai for a 60 unit single/seniors dwelling in the middle of Bowmanville were subjects of a public hearing at council on Monday. A proposai for a 60 unit singles/seniors dwelling with a seniors drop-in centre was the subject of one public meeting. The proposai has been sent back to planning staff for a further report when al agencies have reported as to their comments. Seventy percent of the dwellings wili be one bedroom while the remainder will be two- bedroom units. The proposed dwelling complex, 3 storcys, is to bc located at the corner of Wellington Street and Temperance Street in Bowmanville acmoss from the Bowmanville Library. The proposed complex is a project of the Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corpor- ation with capital funds and operating subsidies being provided through the Ontario Ministry of Housing. The Seniors' Drop-In Centre on the main floor is to be a joint effort and funded between the Housing Council Briefs A proposal from the Com- munity Services department to put the Brownsville Community Centre up for sale was tabled on Monday. Staff have been in- structed te liaise with citizens i thc area as te the possibilty of the centre continuing te operate. The centre located on Golf Course Road bas operated as a community centre since March of 1974 serving thc community and groups from other amas. The department had met with Carol Phillips who had advised tiiat thic exising Board could not continue te operate the hall. There Corporation and the Municipality of Clarington., The Housing Corporation is, seeking to duplicate, the amnenity areas as have been s0 successfui in a similar project in Port Perry. The Port Perry complex includes a lounge/quiet room, activity room with attached kitchen, craft/workroom, outdoor patio/terrace and other feutures that has provided an atmosphere of community. The project will have 77, parking spaces, some under ground and with the above parking lot being linked with the existing parking lot of the Court House building. A rezoning application was also the subject of thc public hearing session which involves a ten-unit movie house complex by Odeon Cinoplex Theatres. The proposai is on land owned by Willsonia and the Municipaiity and which is the matter of a land'swap. The complex is to be located on the north side of Highway No. 2 just west of thc Ken Hooper Memorial Fire Station i west Bowmanvile. This complex, 32,000 square feet, is located beside another Willson sia projeccl of 40,000 square feet. are some outstanding büls. In speaking with Counc. Ami Dreslinski she there seems to some interest in the community that the community centre continue te operate and that this should first be investigated before putting the building up for sale. An issue of a paymcnt of a $200.00 insurance deductible by the Municipalities Insurance Company was tabled until such time as Mrs. Hodgson of Davids Crescent, Orono, could be present at coundil. The Municipality's insurance company bas stated they are not responsible for the payment and have denied the dlaim. Jolm Howard Society ore sees ims orexpansion The John Howard Society of Durhamn Region is about to begin a $400,000 fund raising camnpaign to expand its facilities and maintain the quality of service it provides te the community. The Society is looking for ways to continue services at present level through corporate donations and volunteers in the fund raising campaign. The John Howard Society offers several prpgrams to meet many of the communitys needs, such as "Employment Counselling" and "Crime Prev ention". Although some programs are funded by the United Way, the John Howard Society must fundraise to upgrade its own facilities and equipment. This is an opportunity for the people of Durhama Region to give their community a helping hand. This not-for-profit organiza- tion is also looking for interested individuals from various areas of expertise to volunteer as Board members. Applicants wiil be required to Nqew9 eventa from the N/C Board ofEdcto Trustees with the Northum- berland and Clarington Board of Education bas decided to allow the distribution of materials from the Ontario Parent Council which have been a source of recent controversy. Both the Ontario Public School Board's Association and the Ontario Public Supervisory Officials' Association have raised questions about the material and if it was appropriate for the Ontario Council to send the material directly to the schools rather than through the school boards. The Associations also raised the issue of possible parental concern about the 'political nature" of the materials. The provincial parent organizations argues that parent councils should be involved in the approval process for schools and school board budgets and the hiring and performance review of teachers, administrative and other school staff. The Northumberland and Clarington Board of trustees bas endorsed parent advisory councils but ruled out setting up councils with a wide mandate as supported by tie Ontario Parent Council. The local board is allowing the distribution of the materials to the local schools but will include a covering letter saying the board does not endorse this particular model of parent council. Royal Commission recommendations Director of Education Dick Malowney bas informed trustee that senior administration bas assigned all 167 recommendation from the recent released Royal Commission on Leamning report to board committees for review. He noted if there were areas that are feit well within their purview, then the board could move ahead wîth them. The local board bas officially entered into a major partnership attend monthly evening meetings to develop, approve and evaluate agency policy. Members are expected to be informed on organizational matters, debate issues and contribute to overal meeting agendas. Interested candidates should forward a detailed resumne or letter outlining experience and current work to Chair, Board Development Committee, John Howard Society of Durham Region, 492 Simcoe Street S., Oshawa, Ontario. Phone Lynne Saunders 905- 579-8482 for further information. agreement with IBM Canada which it is stated is the "most significant partnership" of its kind in Ontario, according to an IBM executive. Approval for the agreement came late Wednesday at the local boards first budget meeting. 'Me next step is further discussion of the cost - $400,000 for the first year of the program. Dave Meldrum, manager of computer- and information services for the board, said, if approved, the board would equip ail grade one classrooms with at least four computers. Jan Pomnery, co-ordinator of currculum, -notes, "The computer is another tool for teachers which wili reinforce the basics and introduce new concepts and thinking skiils.. It expands educational opportunities for students and meets their individual needs." flic company can supply the hardware, the operating system, the training, a user-friendly approach and the software. The total cost of the proposal is about $5 million but by leasing the fit year's cost will be reduced to $400,000. Ontario Forest 41 Industries Association Wydues the industry use 4herb icides? $hle herbicides are just one tending alternative, they have proven so far, to be the safest and the most effective, practical and economic method available. The forest industry iargely depends on the use of conifer species such as jack pine and black spruce. However, as these species regenerate, they must cornpete with other vegetation. Herbicides are used only to slow down the growth of competing vegetation, s0 that the tree species trying to regenerate has a chance to take hold and get established. In its report, the Ontario Independent Forest Audit Committee noted that "without vegetation control, nuxed species conditions can develop ... in which poplarfrequentiv becoines dominant and the original, pure spruce and jack pine stands becomne converted to mixed softwoodl mixed wood conditions. " When this happens, not only does industry lose valuable species, but the original stand composition is changed. Members of the OFIA use proven, registered chemical herbicides that meet the stringent requirements of both the federal and provincial governments. In addition, through the Code of Forest Practices, com- panties have cominitted to using these only in the absence of effective and economnical alternatives. ®rN TARIOS FORESTINDUSTRY COME IN, ERE OPEN WILDWOOD \A~~ PARADIGM TRAVEL Your local Travel Consultant for the Durham Region Minnie Kaldeway Offers a wide range of personalized service at jjc home or office. 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