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Whltby Free Press, Wednesday, July 12, 1996, page9 Legaliity of sign bylawquetioned PROM PAGE 1i He specifically referred te a virtual prohibition of eiectronic mobile signa. Flashing arrow be permitted excep t t tm- porarily advertise business open- iIs a d relocations or events hed ynservie clubs and non- profit organizations. Most temporary signa will be banned and fines of up te $5,000 could be imposed onrepeat offen- ders. "Thia is a complete and utter ban that flies in the face of the charter,» said McPhail in dis- misaing a planning department report stating jut th e opposite. «You don'th ave the right te, ban it, you can only regulate and administer it," he argued. Whitby's b aw, which talces effect next Febètrar, is aimost a carbon copy of a Stoney Creek bylaw that has been challenged under the Charter or Rtighîta, McPhail said. ,The appeal is scheduled te, be heard i divisional court later, this year, he said. "I request that you watch with O utstanding STEPHANIE SUMMERS of Trafagar Castie School was one of the Whitby youth recipients of a 'Biflhday Achieve- ment Awvard,' recognizing outstanding achievemerit, during cftizenshiD) ceremonie s recently hetd at the Region of Durham headquarters buidirin WhItby. 1lb Fors BRO due diligence what happens,» McPhaii advised the committe. "If it's etruck down, this one wil follow.» But even if the courts upheld a ban on new mobile signs - except for a 30-day period te promote a business opening or relocation -- existing signs are stillprotected, McPhail claimed. "he (Ontario) Municipal Act states that anything that is dis- played before a bylaw is passed is a leoeai, non-conforming use," he said. Althougrh a byiaw te control the eroifration of mobile signa in Whitby was firat proposed No charges after death of ne wborn baby in Whitby home Durham Regionai Police saây they won't lay any charges i the death. of a newborn. baby at a Whitby residence June 27. "Theres no foui play indicated (and) no charges are laid, there- fore we are classifying it as -an unfortunate incident,» says Staff Sergeant Sandy Ryrie. An autopsy has been perfor- med on the full termn baby boy, found in a teilet, but Ryrie says he doesn't yet know the cause of death, adding «our investigation is ail over and done with.» Police were called te the Bas- sett Boulevard home shortiy after the baby was bon. SThe 21-year-oid mother and her child were rushed te hospi- tai where the baby was pronoun- ced dead on arrivaI. several years ago, a recommen- ded model did not come before council until 1993. Intendéd te i*nrove the esthe- tic quality of local streets and to eliminate potentiai safety pro- blima caused by signa obstruct- ing the view of motoriste and signa powered by fauity electricai equipmnent, the bylaw underwent several changes. The moat aignfcant was a modification oflte proposai te prohibit mobile signa. Measures contained i the oni- inal bylaw could have contra- vened the Charter of Rlghts, s0 the bylaw was tabled for further review by planning staff and the Town's solicitor. McPhail was among those objecting te the initiai proposai. However, in a report te, com- mittee staff conclude that the revised submission «should not breech the Charter of Rights as the regulations for temporary signa have been provided fairly and equitably within the com- munity.» Although he sympathized toaa certain extent with the esthetic arguments for a bylaw, McPhail insisted the overall thrust of the proposai goes too far. "Somewhere between the people's idea of a perfect streets- cape and the merchntd need for signa, somne kind of agreement on signage should be reached.» Despite McPhaills warning of a court challenge, councillor Don Mitchell was prepared te, take that risk. "We are trying very hard in this tewn te be different. We want te downscale them (signa) and make them refleet the corn- munity's character,» said Mit-. chell. «You (McPhail) may feel you have the constitutionai. riglit te impose your view of signa on the community, but this council reflects the views of the corn- munity and they want to, be free of that,» he said. "I dont think we shouid Wait in fear for that (court appeal) te happen.n Altou somne merchants teld him that having a mobile aigri is the "difference between staying in business or not» councillor Joe Drumm a;gree with Mit- chell. "That's what they believe, but this is what the community wants," said Drumm, a long-time advocate of restricting mobile '«ecommunity has a real interest in signage and how we adorn thefr town,» said councillor Marcel Brunielle. «By, and large rm happy with it and it's time for us to get on with it. Although it made a few minor changes, the committe. essen- tiafly left stafl's proposed model intact. Drumm attempted to have the bysiaw widened to prohibit elec- tion sgns on public property but could not convince anyone. to with committee's decision veteran council watchdog Bill Lovelock applauded it. "rve been fighting for this bylaw for over 10 years,' the Kendaiwood Road resident told committee. "I don't know if it wiii accomplish much, but let's make a stab at it,» he said. .Except for the aforementioned categories -- new business open- ings and relocations, service clubs non-profit groupa and chuixes -- ail other mobile- sin wili be considered illegai and muet be removed Within a «rea- sonable» period of tie, the staff Tem rtsaes signe will not be erttdon boulevards save for electioný signa, home buildera identification signa, public infor- mation signs, real estate. open house signe and utility pole pos- ter, signe. Temporary signa permitted on private property are lirnited to élection aigns, mobile signa, pub- lic information signa, real estate point of sale siçna and siibdivi- sionlcondominium biliboard Prt costinoe $75 -wilI be required for mobile signa, but the fee will be waïved for service clubs and church organizations. ,fic Agrand fireworks show By Steve Leahy The fireworks at the Brooklln Memoriai Park were a spectacular July 2 grand finale te the Whitby County Town Carnival. Lots and lots of people ahowed up. It seemed for a moment that it was Sprirg Pair weekend again with cars parked along the moade everywhere. Broolin's own Jef and Jeen Taber mastermind&'1 the display of fire and sparks a. vening long, and David Porter , if Port Fire Pyrotechnics of Plckering supplied of some pretty good fflrecrackers. The 'light-fantastic" summer evening was made possible thanka te the Optimiat and Octagon Clubs of Broolin along with the Sorbara Giýoup, Tribute Homes and Markborough Properties. EUROFEAN ADVENTUREERS Ashburn Scouts Bill Graham and Kevin Sonley will soon wing their way to the World Scouting Jamboree in Holand. They'il be spending their firat four days i London, England and joining up with the rest of the Canadian Scouting contingent. Prom there they go on to Hoiiand to spend 11 days with thousands of Scouters from nearly 130 countries. NEW ]ROOF Town of Whitby operations committee has approved funding tewards a new roof on Luther Vipond arena. SHKOW RETURNS Juiy 22 and 23 are the dates for the region'a largeat craft show. The Brooklin Sumxner Country Craft and Collectible Show will be held i Luther Vipond Memorial Arena on Winchester. Close te 100 exhibitors are expected and there will be a wide selection of country, Victorian, contemporary crafts including fok art, porcelain dolla, floral designa, bears, furniture, ceramics, jewefry, quilts, stained glass, pottery, carvinga and a whole lots more. Admission la $3 for adulta, $2 for seniors and children under age 10 get in free. For more information, calTime Stands Stili Productions at (905) 434-5531. MARS11 VOLUNTEERS Priends of the Second Marsh in Oshawa are looking for heip thia Saturday and next Saturday. The Second Marsh is a much-abused wetland that volunteers are trying te, rehabîlitate by identifying and planting aquatic plants. For a great hands-on learning experience on welands and the importance of natural shoreline, vegetation cail Patricia Parsons at 725-7351,, ext. 304. POND DIFFING There are many events happening ail summer long at the conservation areas in the Brooklin area. Enniaillen Conservation Area la only a 10-minute drive east on Wichester Road and next Wednesday JuIy 19 at 7:30 p.m. you can discover the secret life of a pond by participating ia pond-dipping. No, that doesn't mean you have te go for a dip, only your bucket or a smail net. Authority staff will show you the wonders and treasurea of nature i a coimmon pond. Juat dip your bucket or net and sSe what you can "flsh out." To register or for more information, calI Dawn at -the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Association office at 579-0411. ENVIRONMENT 5SHOW Saturday, July 22 is a big day for ids and their parents at Heber Down Conservation Area. Prom 9 a.m. to néon there will be puppets, crafts and activities organlzed by the Youth Environmental Services program. Punded by a federai governinent grant, this group of energetic students will create an educational and fun-filled morning for ldds of ail ages. Then after lunch, the CLOCA Players, will entertain everyone with their environmenta show featuring Barkley, Rigo and Stripes. There will be music, gaes purppets and atenies and of The events will be held ini the day use area -- juat look fe the big aigri at the main gate. To get te Heber Down, take Hlighway 7 west te Coronation Roed, turn left, go past Macedonian Village and take the next left turn (there is a aigri). Steve Leahy's column appears eveuy week He can be reached t 65-398 or 655-88<a) SBROOKLIN PHARMACY. 65 BLDWIN ST. BROOKLIN LOB ICO 905- 655- 330111 It's Camping Season... But Oh Those Bugs!! Citronella is a natural repellent discovered by U.S. military extracted from citronella grass researchers. The chemical from southeast Asia. Products odour of DEET interferes with which contain it, such as the instinct of mosquitoes, M "Natrapel" do repel black flies and no-see-ums ta mosquitoes and black flies: Iland on the skin and bite. But the repellent properties DEET is found in products Iast only 60 minutes. such as "Deep Woods Off" DEET (diethyl-m-toluamide) is and "Muskol" an ecellnt epelentConsuit your pharmacist.