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Z ewwQlieRi..- 1 ■ ininikAU InwrSMisai Page 20 The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, December 5,1998 Region Seeks Delay in Designation of Airport Lands Durham's regional council is hoping public meetings among citizens and government agencies will free up some of the more than 18,000 acres of Pickering land set aside for an international airport. Regional Council approved a resolution Wednesday which calls for Federal Transport Minister David Collenettc not to declare the lands as an airport airport site. Further consultation consultation between all stakeholders stakeholders and Transport Canada was requested before such a designation takes place. Part of those discussions discussions would determine how much of the site would actually be needed for an airport. A representative of V.O.C.A.L. (Voters Organized to Cancel Airport Lands) told councillors councillors Wednesday that the entire site designated for the airport would never be required, even if the international international airport plans took flight. "They have four times the amount of land necessary necessary for an international airport," said Stephen Frederick, a spokesman for V.O.C.A.L. "Designating all that land, for that use, would be Christian Music Assembly Performs Concert Dec. 16 At Maranafha Church The Ontario Christian Music Assembly will present present an evening of Christmas praise in Bowmanville Wednesday, December 16th. The musicians will be performing at the Maranatha Christian Reformed Church, (Highway 2 East) at 8:00 p.m. After their 12th successful successful Roy Thomson Hall Concert in Toronto in front of a capacity crowd, the 100 member mixed choir, brass and band under the direction of Leendert Kooij, will be presenting their 38th annual Christmas Concert here. They will offer a mix of traditional carols, popular Christmas Songs and Upcoming Events SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 BOWMANVILLE DISTRICT DISTRICT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SOCIETY -- Will host their annual bazaar and auction on Saturday, December 5. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. with the auction starting at 5:00 p.m. This grand event includes something for everyone; crafts, games, great food, furniture, tools, art and much more. Bring the whole family to Knox Christian School, 410 Scugog St. for an afternoon afternoon of fun. BASKET OF LOVE AT LOBLAWS -- A Basket of Love at Loblaws, Bowmanville, 2375 Highway #2, on Saturday, December 5 from 11 a.m. till 5 p.m. There are crafts, silent auction, food, games and fun. Plus special special guest Toronto Blue Jays, Paul Quantrill will be there from 4 - 5:00 p.m. There will also be a gala dinner serviced with Paul Quantrill as the guest of honour. Tickets are still available, A chef from the Royal York Hotel will be cooking that evening. Proceeds go to Grandview Children's Centre. For tickets call (905) 623- 1428 to reserve your setting. setting. CHRISTMAS AT HORSE FARM -- On Saturday, December 5 between 1 and 4 p.m., the Trillium Morgan Horse Farm in Orono will host its ninth annual Christmas Festival. The general public public is invited to visit the farm and cast their votes for their favourite stall in the popular Stall Decorating Contest. There will be demonstrations and tours, along with the occasional antique carriage carriage ride. Hot apple cider will be served to the guests and door prizes offered. MEN'S BREAKFAST -- White Ribbon Campaign is holding a Men's Breakfast on Saturday, December 5. It will be held at St. Paul's United Church, in Bowmanville, from 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Come and support support action against violence violence against women, beautiful gospel melodies. Audience participation and organ solos by accompanist accompanist Andre Knevel will add some variety to the entertainment. For tickets, call Henry Semplonius at 623-7196. Tickets are also available at the door. a tragedy," he added. He also noted that redevelopment redevelopment under way at the Pearson International Airport is expected to be sufficient to meet the needs of the travelling public to the year 2030. The V.O.C.A.L. spokesman, who was accompanied by over 50 members of his organization, organization, spoke in favor of the option of a meeting among stake-holders. In the meantime, a delay in designating designating the lands was requested. Pickering Mayor Wayne Arthurs and Councillor Maurice Brenner, also of Pickering, introduced a resolution designed to help clarify the future of the airport lands which were first acquired by the federal government about 27 years ago. Mayor Arthurs said local decision-makers should have ownership of the decision-making process. He also added that 2013 is believed to be the earliest date that the airport lands would be required. £Ie said some long-term planning for the land, with participation by local stake-holders, is needed. "There are approximately approximately 12,000 acres that will never be needed for an airport or airport related purposes," he added. One possibility is to designate some of the airport site as an agricultural preserve. Councillor Brenner described the course of action as "the beginning of a consultation process that should have started 27 years ago." A resolution to consult the community and delay designation of the airport site was passed 18-7 in the regional council chambers in Whitby Wednesday, November 2. Durham's decision will now be referred to the federal government. government. Despite its latest request, Durham Region has made no change in its official stance in favor of a Pickering airport. Support for the airport remains part of the Durham Region Official Plan. "Whether or not we agree with the airport is not the issue before us today," said Mayor Arthurs. My Favourite Teletubbie Three-year-old Esther Stephens, of Bowmanville, was just thrilled to be able ' to spend a few minutes with her favourite purple Teletubbie before Bowmanville's Santa Claus parade. The 37th annual event attracted huge crowds to the downtown downtown area November 21. The Downtown Bowmanville Merchants Welcome You One and All and wish you a Happy Holiday Season. FREE PARKING In the Silver Street Parking Lot and the Division and Church Street Parking Lot and all of Downtown Bowmanville December 21st to December 25th. VISIT SANTA AND HIS ELVES SAT., DEC. 5-12-19 at the Bank of Montreal 10 a.m. to 12 noon and 2 to 4 p.m. Have your photo taken with proceeds going to the Salvation Army. =r ... =Er !§|§§F" --' * i §1 n psslil cr : >- : ;T;ç j 1 ' ? (j V. . : Gift Wrapping at most stores! EXTENDED STORE HOURS Beginning Dec. 6, Mon. - Fri. 9 - 9; Sat. 9 - 5; Sun. 12 noon - 5 (AT PARTICIPATING MERCHANTS) mmm . . 1 - it mmMmL'.., M i,r:ÀÉ&