1 ' MMRW -- - - States need for environmental protection After almost four months the -ý Ontario Environmental Assessment Advisory Committee report has been made public. The report was submitted to the Minister of the En- vironment on November 15th con- taining fourteen recommendations for the protection of the environ- ment iii the Ganaraska head water areas and in general the Oak Ridges Moraine and the province. The Minister of the Environ- ment, the Honourable Jim Bradley, asked the Advisory Committee for its advice on the adequacy of the ex- isting environment planning and approval process to protect the Ganaraska Watershed in view of potential developments in the area. Rumored and eventually con- firmed purchases of hundreds of acres of farmland in the 7th and 8th concessions of Clarke east of Highway 115 for development pur- poses aroused local residents over the effect it could have on the en- vironment. These concerns were ex- pressed to council of the Town of Newcastle and eventually the forma- tion of Save The Ganaraska Again (SAGA) organization with both parties seeking a hydrological study to be undertaken prior to such pro- posed development. The assistance of the Minister of the Environnent was sought, who in turn commis- sioned the Environmental Assess- ment Advisory Committee to study and advise the ministry. The Advisory Committee held a public meeting on September 7th in the Newcastle Town Hall with sub- missions being presented for almost a period of five hours. Area citizens, SAGA, the Town of Newcastle, Township of Hope, the Region of Durham and others all made submissions generally seeking protection of the Ganaraska Water- shed and the Oak Ridges Moraine. The municipalities referred to ex- isting planning policies and in some cases pointed to some inadequacies. The Advisory Committee receiv- ed close to 50 submissions, written and oral. A class of Public School children in Newcastle Village also wrote individual submissions asking protection of the environment. The fifty page report outlines the submissions and ends with fourteen recommendations which in general call for environmental protection of the watershed, the Oak Ridges Moraine and policies to establish for such protection. In speaking with Kathy Guselle, head of SAGA, she said, "I'm six feet off the ground, it is everything we could have hoped for." Guselle, was however, cautious on what ac- tion the Minister may take on these recommendations. The Advisory Committee recom- mends that the Minister should urge the Region of Durham to carry out studies as part Qf its current Offical Plan review as to the nature and ex- tent of ground water in the watersh- (Continued page 3) Hydro takes 25 year plan to the public Pi~bIish~d Eirerv Weduesdav Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, January 10, 1990 Opposition registered over Best Road rezoning application An application for rezoning of agricultural lands to industrial by Stewart and Jean Wood of Best Road north of Orono has run into opposition by some area residents. The rezoning would allow the ex- pansion of a trucking business and the erection of a second dwelling to be also used for office purposes. The trucking business now operating out of the Wood's pro- perty is a non-conforming use. On Monday a public meeting was held by the Town at which a number of residents objected to the proposed rezoning noting of noise from five a.m. to eight p.m. and the banging of tail gates especially in the winter months. In objection it was stated that two years ago the Woods had operated five trucks which now numbers nine and that soon it would be a twenty-four hour opera- tbon. Those objecting also stated that Best Road was not suitable for truck traffic being narrow and with sharp hills. It was suggested that if the application was approved the proponent should finance reconstruction of the road. Kenneth Winters said they had. purchased their residential lot some 20 years ago and for the area to become other than residential it would appear that their life's work had been for nothing. Stewart Wood in speaking at the public meeting said they had no in- tention of going beyond the eight trucks even though the'y had licence for ten.. He said they had no inten- tion to expand beyond the eight vehicles. The trucking operation was established on the 125 acre farm in 1973. It was pointed out in the plan- ning report that at that time the property was zoned Agriculture (A) and that the trucking operation would not have been a legal use of the land. Under the Durham Region Of- ficial Plan the lands are zoned Per- manent Agricutural Reserve with use designated for agriculture and farm-related use. It was also pointed out however that the municipality may zone to permit the continuation, expansion or enlargement of existing uses. But it was pointed out that council must be satisfied that the rezoning and expansion would have no adverse effect of surrounding land uses or implementation of the Official Plan provisions. Further the report states that a se- cond dwelling on the lands should be for farm related purposes. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food bas also objected to the pro- posed rezoning application. The proposal to rezone has been returned to staff for a further report taking into account all com- ments at the public meeting and the receiving of comments from other public agencies. Ontario Hydro is taking its 25 year Balance of Power Plan to the people through a series of Open Houses across the Province with an invitation for all residents to par- ticipate. Such Open Houses are be- ing held in Bowmanville this week, January 10, 11 and 12 in the Bowmanville Comrnunity Centre, Highway 2 and Regional Road 57. The chairman for Ontario Hydro, Robert Franklin, in December released a report titled Providing the Balance of Power, in which he stated the number one priority is to encourage customers to use electricity more efficiently. This is to be accomplished through the introduction of a conservation and energy efficiency program which, he claimed, was the most ambious in North America. "It could reduce future growth in de- mand by 25 percent," he said. Ontario Hydro in their effort to meet demand over the next 25 years and to maintain power lost through the decommissioning of some aging plants intend to: - purchase power from independent producers. (Continued page 4) Well another New Year's Eve bas come and gone. As bas been the case for many years the Great Pine Ridge Kinsmen NewYear's Eve Dance was a sell-out and our big- gest success ever. We, the Kinsmen, wish to express our thanks to all those who attend- ed and supported our Kinsmen club. I am pleased to announce that our D.J. John Homan, was, as always a crowd pleaser and has been booked for the 5th consecutive year December 31, 1990 (get your tickets early). I would personally like to con- gratulate Kin Owen Ferguson for the outstanding job he did chiaring one of our clubs major fund raisers. The Kinsmen would like to take this opportunity to formally thank all of the businesses which donated and sponsored our New Year's Eve Dance: The Village Bake Shop; Stutt's Pharmacy; Wendy B's; Wallace Auto Supply; Rolph's (Continued page 3) Another report sought on Station Street' Orono On Monday Counc. Hamre noted to council that a car had slip- ped over the embankment on Sta- tion Street west (the old railway track road). She said she knew that there had been a number of reports concern- ing this road and its narrow condi- tion. "But lets take one more look", she asked. A motion was passed calling for a report from the Director of Public Works on the possibility of widen- ing the road. The report will come back to a future General Purpose Committee meeting. Install officers at Orono Masonie Lodge Happenings... TOWN HALL EUCHRE RESULTS The euchre results for the Orono Town Hall for January 3rd with 12 tables. High score Berniece Moffatt with 87; Bill Grady with 82; Carol Hooper with 79; Robin Alldred with 78, Carl Todd, Myrtle Wood and Art Compton all tied with 76. Low scores were Tom Wilson and Olive Little. Winners of the draw were Don Thompson, Wally Boughen (2) and Tom Wilson. Euchre is held every Wednesday evening at 8:00 p.m. Ladies please bring lunch. YOUTH DANCE FRIDAY NIGHT St. Francis of Assisi School in Newcastle will be holding a Youth Dance on Friday, January 12th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The dance is open to children Grades 6 through to Grade 8, music by Randy Cowan, hosted by the Great Pine Ridge Kinettes. Admission is $3.00, and refreshments are available at cost. CAREGIVERS Caregivers - a first support group meeting will be held at Trinity United Church on Monday, January 15, 1990 at 1:30 p.m. Everyone welcome! On Thursday evening of last Milîson, Bro. Alister Rezario, Wor. Kiaas Schoenmaker, Wor. Bro. week close to 150 attended the in- Bro. Jack Ogden, Wor. Bro. Blaine Wm. Lofgren, Master, Rt. Wor. stallation of officers at the Orono Moffat, Wor. Bro. John DuvalI, Bro. Charles McCaw and Rt. Wor. Masonic Lodge Temple with many Bro. Wayne Martin, Wor. Bro. Bro. G. Bilboe. visiting brothers from neighbouring John Berry, Bro. AI. Mote and Bro. Following the installation dinner lodges in the district. Jerry Garnet; (Front row) Rt. Wor. was served and a social evening en- Pictured above officers installed: Bro. Wayne Bailey, Wor. Bro. joyed. (Back row) Wor. Bro. H. E. 35C Single Copy nu Another New Years sell-out at arena 1k