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14 March 19-25, 2011 HORIZONS 2011 This vacant land between Willoughby Drive and Earle’s Lane on the southside of Carbonear has been grubbed out to make way for a 49-lot housing development to be known as Willoughby Estates. — Photo by The Compass MUNICIPALITIES Selling itself as a service centre Carbonear is building a reputation as a regional hub BY BILL BOWMAN Deputy Mayor Ches Ash said a total of 41 expand as the retail, health-care, financial, “Significant new business and home con- TRANSCONTINENTAL MEDIA—CARBONEAR business and housing permits were issued educational, recreational, entertainment and struction as well as an extensive capital last year — 31 for residential housing units residential centre for the entire … region,” works program is also anticipated to take ayor Sam Slade believes 2011 is going and 10 for businesses. Ash said. place in 2011.” Mto be even better for 2010 when it More than $6 million in permits for new “As a result of our central location and the Council hopes to carry out extensive capi- comes to housing developments in construction and renovations was approved. ever-increasing services provided … we offer tal works projects this year to replace or Carbonear. “These statistics demonstrate a continu- strategic advantages and conveniences for improve water and sewer services, install Council is negotiating with two develop- ing and growing confidence in the town and those who choose to live or do business here.” curb, gutter and sidewalk; and pave or resur- ers interested in building homes in Willough- an endorsement of the services, opportuni- Construction is expected to get underway face roads. by Estates, a 49-lot housing development on ties and benefits it offers,” Ash said. this year on a new $15-million elementary The town has applied to the provincial the town’s south side, he said, and one the He said the town has established itself as a school. government for funding to carry out the work town gets its money back from the sale of the diversified and expanding service and distri- “We look forward to unprecedented devel- under a multi-year program. property to a developer, it will benefit from bution centre for the Trinity Conception area. opment and construction activity beginning an increased residential take base. “Carbonear continues to develop and this year,” Ash said. 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Club House: 709-535-3625 W Y Super money making President 1-709-535-6565 Office OFFERS MANY SERVICES While visiting scenic Twillingate Islands, we invite you to visit our many attractions.... opportunity 150 Docks with electric hook-ups, Visit Sea Breeze Park & Campgrounds 1-709-541-3339 Cell repair shed, laundry, shower Visit Long Point Lighthouse & Country Outport Tea P.O. Box 1167 1-709-654-2177 Office and kitchen facilities Room 3-13 Premier Drive Free to join and 2-Boat Lifts (1-30 ton lift and 1-40 ton lift) Visit Platform & Site...Long Point Lewisporte, NL 1-709-654-2130 Fax Winter Storage View the Atlantic Ocean and Sunsets free information View Whales & Icebergs A0G 3A0 We have dozens of properties. Open 24 Hours. May 1-October 31 Visit the Dinner Theatre with Meals & Entertainment Call Albert for a “FREE LIST.” Sandra 654-2130 or View Queen Victoria Rock Formation Tel: (709) 535-6400 www.lewisporteyachtclub.ca View Murals of the Great Northern Copper Co. (the Lewisporte’s full-time Realtor. other amenities located in the area, Fax: (709) 535-6411 Kayla 654-2177 0-4868609 old copper mine) at the Town Office 26 years serving all within two to three minutes Cell: (709) 682-3499 walking distance www.kaylah.youthjuice.com Lewisporte and Area. Crow Head, Newfoundland Toll Free: 1-866-770-7758 “I’m #2 because Proud Supporters of Safe Boating [email protected] [email protected] 0-4864038 0-4873315 my clients are #1.” 0-4878038 0-4864041 709-884-5651 Derrick Dalley, MHA Fudge’s Contracting Wade Verge A DIVISION OF DENNIS FUDGE CONTRACTING MHA The Town of Twillingate Working to Brighten Your Future Lewisporte District Iceberg Capital of the World Lewisporte Area www.townoftwillingate.ca Development Association The Town of Twillingate invites one and all to P.O. Box 248 come visit beautiful historic Twillingate Island. P.O. Box 569 Cell: 541-1915 Lewisporte, NL Enjoy the scenic and rugged coastline. District of The Isles Lewisporte, NL A0G 8A0 A0G 3A0 Experience the warmth and friendliness of its of Notre Dame or 541-0231 people. Visit the various museums, Long Tel: (709) 535-8555 Minister of Business Point Lighthouse and Viewing Platform. Walk Fax: (709) 535-0418 P.O. Box 430 • GENERAL CONTRACTING TOLL FREE: the many hiking trails or just leisurely relax on • EQUIPMENT HIRE one of the many beaches. View Twillingate Twillingate, NL, A0G 4M0 1-877-585-0515 from the highest elevation point ‘The White E-mail: lada @nf.aibn.com Toll Free: 1-888-783-9990 • COMMERCIAL & Hills Hiking Trail and Viewing Platform’ – 304 (Derrick Dalley) 709-884-1223 RESIDENTIAL Local calls: feet above sea level; you will be amazed! (Assistant) 709-884-1226 SNOW CLEARING (709) 535-2131 (Assistant) Take a boat tour to view whales and majestic By the Bay Craft Shop & Museum icebergs. Don’t forget to drop by during the Fax: 709-884-1227 • SUPPLY & INSTALL Fax: (709) 535-2138 Annual Fish, Fun and Folk Festival. Roma Barrett • 535-1911 E-mail: [email protected] CONTINUOUS E-mail: [email protected] Barry Porter • 535-3900 0-4870270 [email protected] EAVESTROUGH [email protected] 0-4864145 Have a safe trip and enjoy your stay. 0-4870268 0-4863804 0-4864057.