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(2-Orno ooI~ ims, .d.sdyDeember14ï 194-*** Oro ow ek4 ýE17 Put~kar~ns MltpR Pu No icatbn 5310 Mali $re,: rono On 0 .9 K. M ........ ........ $17.00 pw anntsm The St. Mary's cernent issue David Crombie, chairman of the Waterfront Trust, is going to have to be more than a magician to satisfy ail sides as to the issue of St. Mary's Cement elixinating the West Side Marsh in their cernent operation. The debate, completed on Monday evening with three sessions being held, was a major cause for concerrus for a lot of people. It is an battie between economics and the environment but shaded with an agreement that dates back 10 1974 that somnewhat predates the concern for the cnvironment that is held by many to-day. There are times when the dlock just cannot be tumned back and this is one those times. St. Mary's Cernent developed their operation in Bowmanville on the fact that they had a licence from the Province to mine limestone over ail their lands including the West Side Creek Marsh. As well the lands were rezoned industrial by the municipality and this fact held up through an Ontario Municipal Board hearing. With this backing St. Mary s bas spent $200 million dollars i plant facilities; is one of tbe major industries providing jobs and taxes and through its exporting of cernent is a positive factor in the economy of the area, the province and the nation. It bas to be considered that this was a done deal years ago. To change the rules at this tine would not be a move that would enhance tbe stability of tbe municipality in the eyes of other industries. Would they flot tbink twice of investing in Clarington. St. Mary's Cernent bas made an offer to recreate abuffer wctland of sorne 35 acres to replace the 100 acres of wetland that would be eliminated with excavating east of Waverley Road. it appears that no0 one bas jurnped at the proposaI but it does bear consideration. There are reports of revitalizing wetlands in other parts of the province and aswell creating new wetlands. Ducks Unlimited with assistance frorn the Ministry of Natural Resources and other nature groups have been involved in wetland development. We should flot be acting witb a closed mind in the discussion of recreating another marsh to replace the existing West Side Creek Marsh. It appears the company bas the night to move its operation into the West Creek Marsb and one would have to doubt that the province at Ibis time wouid be willing to pull the plug and although the municipality bas opposed the proposai to mine the-West Side Creek area thcy have flot gone s0 far as to suggest they change the zoning and they arc not likciy to. This corner appreciates the stand the students have taken and would hope that they could have been out in front of the issue as to timing. 1That cannot be but we would hope, and as we expect the miming to cross the rond, that the kids would be part of the planning of the new marsh. That it would be an educationai opportunity for the kids and an even grenIer understanding of wetlands. The Noose Tightens As far as smoking is concemned die noose was tigbtened anodier notch ini enrly December. Many of the changes in the new Ontario Tobacco Control Act have been put ini place to restrict the avaiiability of tobacco 10 chiidren. .Smoking is now restricted in places where young people frequent and as weii the sale of tobacco is restricted for those under nineteen years of age. The age restriction will flot stop tobacco renching the younger kids but il makes il awkward 10 obtain and possibiy more expensive. Students are fmnding it is now ngainst the Act ho smoke on school grounds where in the past there was space designated in the schooi grounds for smoking. The Port Hope and Cobourg hospitais have set restrictions of smoking just outside die main door. Smokers must move away from the main entrance area before lighting Up. It is just being made more difficuitto 0fmnd an aren where smoking is in vogue or ailowed. The new Tobacco Control Act bas ndded further inconven-ience for the smnoker and duis could have as much effect mn setting an urge 10 butt out. Tobacco is isted as the leading cause of cancer in a 1994 report by Ontarios chief medical officer of health accounting for 25 percent of al fatal cancers. t is another step ahead in the baIlle of the smokes and hopefuliy il will be effective for ail ages. Council: tables request for Orono downtown crosswalk A request from the Orono Public School for a Crosswaik and a Crossing Guard in downtown Orono was tablcd at council on Monday even though the Public Works department recommcndcd thc crosswaik and dic hiring of a crossing guard. The approval also requested the kegion 'to instaîl tbe crosswalk and install thc rcquired signing as soon as possible. SThe report stated that a study was conducted on November 2nd from 3:30 p.m. until 3:45 p.m. wben the approved method of using a stop watch to measure the number of gaps in traffic whicb would bc considcred safe for children to cross thc street. The result indicatcd a dclay of 45 percent which is just under the approved warrant of 50 percent. t was noted Uiat the Main Steet in Uic business section is a LACAC stone house tour a success (Continued from page 1) raising public awareness of the architectural heritage within the community. The first building in Ciarington 10 be designatcd, 1979, as a heritage building wns that of the Kirby Scboolhouse now thc Clarke Museum. Since that time 50 properties have been researched and designated in the municipality. The presenit committee bas as its chairman, Diana Grendfield, Newcastle and vice chairman Tom Barrie of Bowmanviile. Other members: John Bizzell, sccrcînry, Eleanor Magder, treasurer, Janie Dodds, Lynn Lovekin, William Paterson, Counc. John O'Tooie and Isabel White of the Planning Department. St. Marys olTers new wetland (Continued from page 1) dlaim tbat' anyone witb a connection to the marsh knows it is a vibrant eco-system, flot mhe cesspool mhat St. Mary's made it out 10 be. Bncking them up was Chris Conti from the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authorit7y (C.L.O.C.A.) and Leah Houston and others from Youth in Action, a group of young people dedicaîed to saving the environment. Thcy gave further support to the fact that the marsh is a constantly changing and vibrant eco-system. The new wetland that St. Mary's is planning would take at least îwenty years 10 fully establish itseif, if il ever cstablished itseif through road with no0 stop controls or traffic iights. With cars parked along both sides of thc Street vision for die children is obstructed. The report stated five of thc cîght children that must cross thc street were crossing at C entre Street near Beckers which bas a limited sight distance. It rccommended that a crosswalk bc moved south to an arca opposite thc Apple Blossomn Shop. It furtber stated that this crossing would mean the loss of One Parking space on the east side of the road. The report also said the proposed location of the crosswalk had been discussed witb the Orono Downtown Business Association who felt the proposai was acceptable. The letter from the Orono Public School spoke of eleven childrcn that must cross Uic street and that a crosswalk would bc of use 10 senior citizens. Counc. O'Tooie asked thc cost of a crossing guard for thc school term. Mr. Evans providcd a cost of $6,000.00 for Uic year. At this point the issue was tabled for further investigation at ail, dlaims the defenders of the present marsh. St. Mary's needs the limestone found under the marsh for their long range production goals. Witbout it, they would have to transport their limestone from other areas. Overland transportation would require 250 or more trucks a day coming to the plant; there would be a truck commng or leaving the plant once every minute during an eight hour work day. Transportation by the lake would require the construction of an additional dock and increase the arnount of bonrs coming to the area by 120 a year. Both alternatives, would not be cost efficient, and would have an even greater impact on the local environmient. The earliest mining that would be donc on the site would not occur for another 10 ycars and would yield enough limestone for the next 50 years at the present output of the factory. Further discussion sessions were held on December 7 and 12 at the Clarington Council Chambers. David Crombie of the Waterfront Trust will report on the hearings in February of 1995. St. Saviour 's Anglican Church MILL STREET ORONO, ONTARIO Interlm Minister: Rev. Robert Hartley 993-9639 SUNDAY SERVICE, SUNDAY SCHOOL and YOUTH GROUP 9:30 a.m., ORONO PASTORAL CHARGE Marlene % ~ Risebrough, Secretary 983-5702 Church Office 9n35502 UPCOMING SERVICES SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18TH Christmûas Cantata Kirby United 9-30 a.m. Orono United 11:00 a.m SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24TH1 Christrnas Eve Services Leskard 6:45 p.m. Orono 8 p.m. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25TH Cbristmnas Day Services Kirby United 9:30 a.m. Orono United 11:00 a.m SUNDAY, JANUARY 1ST New Years Day Kirby United 9:30 am. Orono United 11:00 amn. 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