NEW HOMES RISE AS ISLAND’S ‘GATEWAY’ SEES MARKED EXPANSION

The Guardian -'I'he Evening Patriot

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The town of Borden, with a population of some 800. and serving as one of the major out- lets for the province insofar as unports and'exporting are con- curred, not to mention the an- nual flow of tourists to and from the provmce, has had the most successful year financially in 115 history.

Mayor Gilbert C. Bell. going into his third term of office. and that "The town has the largest surplus in its history as alter all bills were paid, includ- ing the purchase price for the attteltic field, parametrer $16,000 remains orutnary revenue".

Both Mayor Bell and Town Clerk Frank W. Westhaver, however, expressed the opinion that the town is not growing as rapidly as it should. or at least. as fast as it could. One of the main issues halting pro- gress and growth. the two men noted. is what they term the “indecisiveneos” of the state- ment that a causeway will be constructed to link P.E.I. and the malland, with Borden as the Island terminal.

"BLACK CLOUD”

Mr. Wesmaveracidw-thet the causeway issue. “is just hang- .ng over this town like a black cloud". He pointed out that if Borden was implemented terminal for the causeway, the town would shrivel up and even face prospects of becom- ing a ghost town.

He contiumred that the ferry and railhcad facilities employ a large number peope at Borden. and this is a solid en. terprise with guaratneed ploymcnt. 0n the other hand. If a causeway were constructed. M11 Wes believed that people would no longer build or

invest in Borde- and conse-

ats surplus over

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the causeway taste was settled 0'19 Way or another", Borden would stand to

"not fair to do to any

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Together. young and Charlottetown more

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- cipal projects have been ed. but the

then.

there should be some definite word on this matter".

Both town officials thought that a cameway would tend to drive people to mainland catt- tres to trade. thus damaging Island economy. They said Bor- den in its present state has a task to exist by itself since no immediate retailing or large commercial outlets are close at hand, such as inland towns ex- perience.

STREETS PAVED

In addition to the tidy bal. once sheet at the town for the past year, all streets have been paved except for three quarters of a mile and the co.op housing project has been completed. The construction of these new homes necessitated the building of a new street. which has named Belvedere Avenue. This street was also paved and curb- ed. The project was carried out through the 60-40 agreement with the provincial government. thus leaving the town to pay only 40 per cent of the total cost.

'lhe $72,000 sewage project was completed abOut a year ago cxce or a few minor addi- tions such as catch basins and part of the outfall. this was completed early on

Mayor Bell 'said the drainage problem has been almost elimin- ated due to the catch basins in- stalled in the combination syn. tem.andhesaidthatitthls policy is carried out and a few more added each year. the problem will eventually be erased for all time.

A sports field was purchased and it will continue to used for that purpose under marriage. mcnt of the athletic club.

PIER WIDENED

With respect to projects to be undertaken this year. the town will “sit tight". No large muni- slot- of the a proach along Borden pier will likely be completed in April. This work is being done by the department of transport.

The roadway along the pier

.hasalwaytsbewahazard to

moving traffic since it allows

pending community if is.

Borden — gateway to Island— greets thousands of visitors

.only for the meeting of two

vehicles. not permitting safe passage by the line of vellu'cles awaiting ferry crossings.

The federal government also will execute another project in this area the construction of a second ferry dock. This dock will be next to the newly widen- ed piecway and is expected to he the "floating" type to used probably by the Confeder.

atton.

Mayor Bell also hoped the town would lay some sidewalks this year. e said he had been in touch with the centennial u committee with regards to t 1964 centennial celebrations and the desire

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lights be installed on Trans- nada through Borden.

John W. Skinner Petroleum

John Skinner with the head of- fice at its present locatloon on Kensington .

Two trucks with two-way ra- dios which were installed last summer due to the increase in business deliver oil and ot products to Charlottetown and eastern Prince Edward Island customers.

Last year a service man was hired to repair faulty furnace burners. A 24 hour service is offered.

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Robert C. Barwise Petroleum Products with head office 245 Elm Avenue started dealing with Shell 01! Products in 1961 carrying a complete line of pet- roleum products.

He is presently delivering all do and around Charlottetown and to the rest of western Prince Ed- ward Island. He also supplies two garages. Cruwell's Service Station in Rustico and Trans-

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he said there is between six and

m. solid rock. making

Skinner. Barwise carry I Shell products on P.E.I.

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An interesting suggestion of landscaping improvement was made by the town clerk. Mix? Westhaver said a tourists’ first impression of Borden is lowered because of the red clay banks that annually fall over f and further. He suggested that the federal government build an abutment along the shore- line behind the residential area of the town so that as he saidl "instead of red banks we can: have grass to the waters edge"

He supported his suggestion with the fact that along the, shore there is no mud bed. He‘

eight inches of sand, and then an abutt- nrent definitely feasible.

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FARM TO

MARKET! .

Prince Edward Island farmers are providing themselves operative produce marketing service.

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From the time their produce is delivered to the Co-op Warehouse ship, railway car, or ironSporf truck it is handled by experienced employed by and working for farm people.

powerful voice in the marketing of their farm products.

You, too, can share these benefits. Join the Co-otperoiive.

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or loaded on produce men

They also know that through their Co-operofive they have gained influence and

Summerside CO-OP Assn. Lid.

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FEEDS AN‘D EGGS PHONE 436-5114

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a . Three trucks with recently in- stalled two-way radios installedf in each offer a speedy deliveryl and twenty-four hour service. ‘

Dow's shows good progress

Dow’s Mens wear store openy ed March 22. 1962 in the old Greendal Men's Wear store on Great George Street.

Previous to opening an exten- sive face-lifting job was carried‘ out with complete renovations to the inside and front of the store.

George and Frank Dow. the owners. managers and clerks of the business have had a good deal of experience in selling men’s clothing. George has been selling clothing for the past 10 years all over the island.

OFFER BUDDHA GOLD

Temple visitors in Burma buy gold leaf to press on statues of Buddha as offerings.

Parade of Progress!

old. these firms. each in its own field of endeavour are making secure for the family and laborer. They provide jobs. taxes. merchandise and services necessary to make Charlottetown and vicinity the over ox-

me of the humans lines fen- tured at Dow's include Hyde Park suits. Tooke and Van Hous- ton shirts and Utex jackets. High school and college jackets are also available.

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