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Whitby Free Press, 24 May 1995, p. 31

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Whitby Frue Press, Wednesday, MAy 24, 1995. Page 31 0MB hearing on Lynde',Marsh starts Monday PROM PAGE 1 than $1 million, he.estimated. Plans for a community of 5,000 pep1 and indutrial park next tte marsh have been proposed by the. Rose Corp., the Ontario government and Durham Region. Objections to the provinco's and Regon'os portions of the pro- ject were withdrawnearlier this month, but an 0MB hearing into Rose's proposai gota underway next Monday. The hearing will ho held in the Whitby council chambers hogin- ningatl10 a.m. Whtby residents Johanna Tito, a former member of the Savoy Lyndo Marsh (SLM) citi- zens' group, and Frank and Suse Eggert, filed objections last yoar to Town council's approval of three plans of subdivision for the pro ect =o;as roposal cails for a 560- unit su division :immediately east of ithe marsh, south of Vic- toria Street and wost of Jeffroy Street. Thei provne through the OntarioRalyCorporation (ORC), intends to build a 1,255- unit subdvision south of Victoria and east of Joffre, while Dur- hanm Regionrwill develop a 185- acre indutral park north of Victoria. But* earlier this month, Tito and the Eggorts droppod their opposition to the ORC and Dur- ham p lans in roturn for certain conditions. The moet significant of which is that Durham and the ORO will not build on any land within 120 metro. of the marsh until an environmental impact study han been undortaken. Theo study will dotermine whether the marsh will ho deterimentally affected by their parts of the. development. While conceding that the board could reject its motion for coes Morrison based his'estimate oJ the. companypes bases on several factors. Thone would includolegal, and consultants' fees, carrying chargea on the property, andbost revenue and intereot if the land had been sold six months ago. «It onds up getting passod on BROOKLNV 11Y SeovoL..y 'or. LEO THED The regional cro-country meet was hold at Trillium Traile last week and St. Leo managed a third place, compoting against 15 other catholic grade schools acrosa the region. Congratulations to ail runners MIONS LIGHTr UP Broolin's Lion Club is offeing a great doal on light bulbs and for a groat cause -- Canine Vision of Canada -- the. folks that train Ueigoe doge. Contact any LisClub momber and for only $10 you'ilroceive 10, 5,000-hour light bulbe. A good doal for a good BODY iMAGES Father Leo Austin Hfigh School (1020 Dryden Blvd.,, Whitby) is holding a special evening for parents on 'Body Image and eating disorders.' An important subject for muet teens, suail parents are welcome tu attend tonight (Wednesday),, May 2t at 7:30 p.m. REMN STAKF FAST TIi. Broolin Redmen got off to a good start against Fergus in winning their home opener. There is a new look to the team, and a now location for ail home gaines -- froquois Arena. The next home game goos Saturday, May 27, at 4 p.m, at Iroquois against Owen gr. LE(YS YARD SALE Saturday, June 10 is the date for St. Leo's Church annuel yard sale. Piles of great stuff will ho on view and on sale from 8 amn. until its gone or 2 p.m. - whichever cornes firet Space is available te rent and donated items would ho apreciated and picked up. ConactJÏmor Cora Vernooy at 655-3562. The church is located on Baldwin St. N., just south of Brooklin Conete. Ail proceeds go te the church. PANCAKEBEAAS St. Los annual pancake breakfast and bake sale (ail you can eat) will ho held Sunday, May 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Brooklin Cornmunity Centre. Dunk a politicia . a The three candidates for Dur- ham Centre in the upcoming provincial1 election will get dun- ked at the Brooklin Spring Fair. 'Me newly establishd St. Leo Council of Knights of Columbus will set up a dunking tank on Saturdat June 3. on the'-bal diainonda the fairgrounds. Dunking will be ¶held from 10 a.m. te, 10 p.m ., and those pur- chasingz balls will se. a nuxnber Action wanted PROM PAGE 6 victim of a similar incident) W'11 only b. the beginning of a long list of tragedies. In 1983, Robert J. Uffen released Report of the Ontario Commission on Truck Safety, a comprehensive study into truck safety in Ontario. To our knowledge, this report was virtuaily ignored by the government, and for 12 years truck safety has deteriorated and is now out of control. W. do not need valuable time and tex dollars wasted on more studies. As voters, we demand to know your party's intentions and resolve on remedying this severe public safety issue. Again, as this is a serious concern to ourselves and many others who travel Ontario highways, please respond as soon as possible. Worona famlily Whitby of politicians local hockey players, firefigfiters and others taking their turns in the dunk tank. Answers to Whitby Trivia from page 12 1. Although there were fairs held in Brooklin in the l9th century, the first of the modern Brooklin Spring Fairs was held on May 24, 1914. 2. Horse racing on the ice was popular at Port Whitby during winter more than 100 years ago. 3. Whitby had 300 telephones in 1915. 4. Nelson Cook, a Toronto artist, painted Mr. and Mrs. Peter Perry in 1836, the year they came to Whitby. to the people, who buy the houa.. » ho said. 1I only wish it could have been gut into the environmont. They ~ad that chance.» The latter was in referenco to a rojocted offer from the Rose Corp. te SLM in which the com- pany would have givon the oppononts several montha to find a buyer for the proporty. SLGM would also have roceivod $100,000 for the esitablishment of an environmental trust fiznd. But i return, theo0MB appoal had to ho withdrawn. How you choose to pay tribute to a life lived or make an expression of remembrance is a personal choice. Your Municipal Cemetery serving the Town of Whitby'and surrounding area. Located on the east side of Highway #12, north of Taunton Road.' For information please-eaul: 905-655-3493 MUNICIPAL CEMETERY THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY 0F DURHAM PUBLIC NOTICE DRAFT WATERFRONT REPORT The Regional Municipality of Durham lias preparod «The Durham Region LaeOntario Walerfont Report-A Draft for Discsson.n The Draft Report proposes policies to achieve.an aclive, attractie healthy and accessible waterfront The public. is invild b provide comýmenté on the [iraft ReportL An information session on the Draft Report Mil be held at the offices of the Planning Department on Tusa, Jun 20 1995, ai7:00 p.m. A copy of the Draft Report is available for reviow ai the offices of 1dm Planning Department Furiher information on the Draft Report may be obtained by contacting John Pichailidis of the Planning Depatnn at (905) 728-7731,. Toronto fine (905) 686-1651, Fax <954-62, « wileto: Durham Region Plnngearmt Box 623, 1615 Dues tets 4th Floor. Lang Tower, West Bikin Whtb Otai ALEX GEORIEFF,MCIP RP.P. cOMMISSMOER 0F PLANIÏâN Adveriisement ]Life in Agreement w-ith Victoriaville is a private prestigious enclave, a rustie retreat just a stral from downtown Wrhitby. Victoriaville, you see, has been dedicated ta the preservation of its natural habitat. There is a strearn, teaming with aquatie wildllfe, and lices that will continue ta play hast ta aur bird population. The hames in Victoriaville wilI baast gorgeaus and spectacular vistas. And yet, despite its genteel, country lifestyle, Victoriaville is just a few steps from al that matters. ..emergency healthcare, shopping, dining, entertainment and activities. Victoriaville ... what a perfect location for active 50 year olds and better, for emptynesters, for first time buyers, for seniors, and for familles. Living well is the best revenge. Go ahead... j ump for joy. Get hooked on the anticipation of your stress-free new life. Anticipate your communion w'ith nature... from your own luxuriaus, private and most natural habitat. Information 15 available by calling (905) 666-0255 or by dropping by the spectacular model home in the A&P Plaza across from Walmart or Mc Donalds on Thickson Road, South of Hwy 2. The Victoriaville Mansions: Where the convenience of the city meets the con-fort of the countiy. The Victoriaville Mansions: Excellence without - comparison. Nl*iaire s' 'y ----------- -461cf-

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