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Whitby Free Press, 18 Apr 1990, p. 9

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MWIIB FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 1990, PAGE 9 Planners stli have concerns about Lasco dump plan FROM PAGE 3 ministry's certificate, which exirsay 31, 1991, imposes a nubrof conditions on t he com- pany. One of the conditions ie that Lasco must transfer waste from the temporary dump into the permanient site, should the lat- ter b. approved. But fit'e denied, Lasco je then required te eubmit -a prooai concerning management of th e temiporary site. Me conditions do not specify that the temporary stored waste will be removed subsequent to, the expiry date," says Michael's reg9î. reinforoes the Region's concern that the temporary waste storage facility cou Id well become a permanent waste dis- poeal site. With no discussion, committee members recommended that Michael's report b. received for information and that copieb sent te Lasco, the Town Of Whitby and the ministry. Lasco (Lake Ontario Steel Company Ltd.) has proposed creating a massive landscaped bermn, composed of earth and waste, at its Hopkins St. plant. The bermi would b. capable of holding up to 15 years worth of waste material consietinof rub- ber, plastic, cloth and giass not recy ed when Lasco ebreds old cars for metal. The start of the full bermi awaits completion of an environ- mental asseesment review. Tihe company had been operat- ing a demonstration berm since 1988 as part of the preparations for the permanent berm. But the demonstration berm reached its capact of 175,000 tons of waste, s h company had no choioe but te begin dump- ing il! a temporary site. Thisdauxp bas the capacity for 125 000 tons. With 300 tons of wastepPro- duced daily, the company was foroed te start filling the tempor- ary duxnp or lay off employees involved ini the shredder ope- The Kidney Foundation supports research, patient services and public education. Please give generously. M_, THE KIDNEY FOUNDATION 0F CANADA We can't live without you ---- --c-»-- -- - RJKBB NS ration. The .oman ed it could not wait for the M'ýIon te pase an amendment approving the dump. Lasco claime it met the Region's stipulations by simply applyig for the amendment. Wiby council last week voted not teo p pose Lasc's application :9vie speclffic environniental conditions are,;net. These conditions include pro- per treatment of effluenit emanating from the dujp before it can be pumped intethe sanm- tary sewer syetem. Tr ent University at Durham College Trent University offers each year at Durham College about sixty courses in more than twenty subjects. The following courses wiIl be offered this summer: 7 May-31 JuIy (2 evenings/wee.k) eManagerial communications *Women in North America @Introduction to marketing eMathematical economics *Development anthropology *Can. economy since 1929 *lntro. to language (Anth.) *Modern Ontario (History) *Education & native peoples lntroductory psychology *Can. federalism since 1864 *Abnormal psychology *lntro. to computer science eSocial psychology *The American Renaissance *Introductory philosophy (English Literature) *Women, men and society *Drawing: an introduction *Introductory sociology 2 May-29 lune (3 eveningslwk) 3 JuIy-1 3 Aug. (4 days/wk) *Studies in English drama *The Renaissance lyric *Geology: an introduction *Deviance & social control *West European history Brochures are available at libraries throughout the region. Fora brochure, counsel- Iing or information on our Spring, Summer or Fali sessions, please visit.our Durham College office (1:00 to 7:00 p.m. from 9 April) or cail (416) 723-9747. Are You Ready >To Meet. Tomorrow's Challenges? DURHAM REGION ACTION COMMITTEE FOR TRAINING in co-operation with DURHAM COLLEGE and the sponsorship of the FEDERAL GOVERNMENT wiII be offerig he following rgrm for employed persons to begin in LATE APRILâMaNDE MýOTH 0F MAY, 1990. For more information on eligibility criteria and registration, please contact: DRACT 430-8511 Durham Raglan Ministry of Skills (5Dovelopmeni Ontario m+ DURHAM COLLEGE *Exquisite Customi Order Special Occasion Dresses *Distinctive Boys Suits and Separates Free Parking Sa turdays 39 Bond St. E. Oshawa 571-5435 nutrï/syste

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