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that point I knew it was over," Mr. White said. “I left it for the four months hoping they would change their minds, but they didn't." Mr. White was not the only perâ€" son affected by the closure as there were men’s, women’s and children's leagues, as well as special needs league that used the facility every The bowlers most afiected by the closure are perhaps the Markham Bowlers, which is a group of about 30 special needs area residents who bowled every Sunday afternoon at the centre. ‘ - They lobbied council a year ago to keep the centre open. The Markham Bowling Alley on Hwy. 7 has agreed to let these bowl- ers use their lanes on Wednesday nights, but because the lanes are in the basement. not all people can participate. The men’s league has since dis- banded, according to Mr. White, while some women are bowling in Uxbridge. For the most part. the children have abandoned the sport. “It’s basically taken an activ- ity away from the town," Mr. White Town waiting on building owner “We have some people that have The Stouflvflle Bowling Centre’s days became numbered early last year when Mr. Chang brought a proposal before council to change “I can’t tell you how much we miss (the Stouffville lanes)," Ms Anderson said, adding the Markham facility has been accommodating. “ (But) we miss the homey feeling of the bowling alley in Stoufiville.” some trouble going up and down the stairs,” said Barb Anderson, head coach of the Markham Bowl- ers. One player has to go down the stairs on his backside. b What do you think of this issue? E-mail jmason@ynng.com The men’s league has since disbanded, according to Mr. White, while some women are bowling in Uxbridge. For the most part, the children have abandoned the sport. HAVE YOUR SAY “They can leave it empty (but) we don’t like to see that kind of thing.” Mr. Emmerson added. “It’s their building, they can with it what they want. Obviously, it’s disappointing the bowling alley is closed.” Calls made to Mr. Chang this week were not returned. I “It’s starting to become an eye~ sore and there’s a couple of busi- nesses trying to run there (on the east side of the building),” Mr. Bart- ley said. to bowling alley portion of the building at 6378 to 6388 Main St into a medical clinic. The five sec- ond floor apartments had to also bevacated. ' “‘(Mr. Chang) assured me he would let me know when things are ready to go," Mr. Emmerson said earlier this week “He’s not con- tacted me to say he is pulling out or doing something different.” Councillor Richard Bartley, who represents the ward where the building is located, said something needs to be done with it. At the time, Whitchurch- Stoufiville MayorWayne Emmerson called it a “great proposal." As of April 2008, the town received an application for a site plan from the building’s owner, but nothing more has been brought for- - with files from Hannelore Volpe “WVMMMWM* First and foremost. the best and easiest way to lower the cost of your car insurance IS to shop around. The rates charged by different insurance companies to insure the same driver, with the same car. for the same coverage. can vary by hundreds and even thousands of dollars. So it pays to shop around. Take a look at the table below. BUT, where do you start? This IS where lnsuranceHotline.com can help. lnsuranceHotline.com is an independent rate comparison engine that gets quotes from over 30 of the top car insurance companies in Canada. presents you with the lowest 3, and then matches you up with a broker or agent that can set up your policy. The service is Fast, Safe and FREE. So if you are keen to save big on car insurance, why not give lnsuranceHotline.corn a try? The average rates in Ontario for car insurance are set to increase in 2009, with some insurance companies getting the approval to increase their rates by over 10%. Are you prepared to pay more? Given the economic slowdown. how can you ensure that you are not overpayung for car insurance and getting the lowest rate possnble for your dnvnng profile? How To Reduce Your Car Insurance Costs? Car Insurance Rates Are Increasing - Are YOU Prepared To Pay More? savanna-ram may-Q .mwmemfi. 3', v swufiiue‘smlmaammraby, pews; 2009 7 DANIER Save time, save money. .ca