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Page 6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc. Wednesday, December 9, 1998 New Executive for Orono Horticulturists The Orono Horticultural Society held its Christmas Show and annual meeting last week where they installed their executive for 1999. Pictured with the One and Two-Year Directors arc President Carol Mostcr't (first on right), Vice President and Secretary Lorna Atkins (first on left), and Treasurer Flora Sharpe (second on left). tetter to the Editor Was Raise Justified? You be the Judge Dear Rick: While we are trying to digest the pay increase the regional council gave themselves, and stomach the increase in property taxes, we get another slap in the face from our local council. It seems our Mayor and some council members went behind closed doors to give themselves a pay increase. This was done on the advice of a hired consultant. It would be interesting to see how much they paid him. It must be nice to vote yourself two pay increases in one year and say you deserve it. This is showing nothing but contempt and a lack of trust to the taxpayers who really had to work to pay for this. Is this about fairness, pay equity or just plain pork barreling? "You be the judge." Because, come election time, the voters will be. Yours truly, Ernie Roberts Saving Trees From Destruction Council Looks at Tree Preservation by Michelle Wyton Staff Writer Tree assessments may soon be required before new subdivisions are given the go- ahead. Clarington Council is hoping that lightening up the Woodlol Preservation Bylaw and tree preservation preservation requirements in subdivision subdivision agreements will give better protection from premature or unauthorized tree removal. Councillors see the regulations as being particularly important important on lands waiting for future development. A report from the planning planning and development staff, presented to council this week, suggests a number number of changes to the system, system, including a plan which would require developers to provide a tree assessment, prepared by a qualified forestry consultant, consultant, with the subdivision subdivision application. The assessment would identify the condition, amount and , type of site vegetation and outline areas where tree ; preservation is possible. "Including the tree • assessment at the time of application will show the general location, age and condition of the trees," said Franklin Wu, chief administrative officer. "That information is enough for staff to assess if the developer has done their'best to keep as many trees as possible." "Once the plan is approved, the developer must document each and every one of the trees to be preserved and put a value on them," he added. Currently, a tree preservation preservation plan, is required from the developer before execution of a subdivision agreement. But, there is no financial penalty or fine if trees in the plan arc removed. Although staff did not suggest a separate letter of credit for preserved trees, by making the tree assessment assessment and preservation plan a condition of draft approval, the value of the trees would be included in same letter of credit currently currently required from dcvel- Street and Park Lighting Contract Langley Utilities Const. Ltd., of Bowmanvillc, will provide lights in Clarington parks until December of 2000. Only one bid was opers. Mayor Diane Hamre called the assessment a step in the right direction. However, she is still concerned concerned with lots being cleared, before a proposal lor development is submitted submitted to council. "One of the things that is still lacking is that it doesn't give us a protection protection if people clear the land before making an application," she said. "I want to make it so that nobody that owns land for future development can go in and clear all the trees so that they don't have to do a tree assessment." Bowmanvillc resident Evylin Stroud spoke on the issue, saying that a tree assessment was not enough. "I had been in support of the report as it was first received on the tender and other potential bidders indicated either that they could not be competitive or that they did not have the necessary equipment. During the 1998 year, the Municipality of Clarington spent about $52,000 for electrical services on street and park lighting. Roy Nichols Motors Expanding Clarington Council is one step closer to giving Roy Nichols Motors Ltd. in Courtice permission to expand the car lot onto adjoining vacant land. The process has been in the works since the application application to re-zone the land was submitted in December of 1996. Since that time, there have been numerous public meetings and changes made to the site plan in an effort to address the concerns of neighbouring residents. "There have been a number of concerns surrounding surrounding this expansion," said Mayor Diane Hamre. "At one time we were in danger of having a business business tell us they were going to leave." Final approval for the re-zoning application is expected next week. It will allow the expansion of the existing business to include the construction of a future used car sales office. The proposed zoning zoning bylaw would limit the permitted uses of the land to a motor vehicle sales establishment. written in draft form," she told council. "At that point, the recommendation from staff was that a tree inventory be required at the subdivision application stage. Staff also recommended recommended that a letter of credit for the value of the trees to be preserved in the Tree Preservation Plan would be required through the subdivision agreement once the Plan is approved." "Unfortunately," she added, "staff bowed to the requests of the developers and watered down their original recommendations." recommendations." A tree inventory would be a detailed mapping of all trees on the lot. It would include their type, age, health, location and value. Kelvin Whalen, chair of the Durham Chapter of the Urban Development Institute, told council that a tree inventory would not only be costly but unnecessary. unnecessary. "Many trees just can't be saved because they sit in the middle of a lot or a roadway," he said. "An assessment is better because it gives a more general look at the site and will identify if there are any unique situations - such as a 100-year-old maple." Councillors Troy Young and John Mutton are concerned concerned that an assessment is not enough, but that a full inventory would be too much. "I want more information information on the inventory and assessment," said Councillor Mutton. "I think there has to be some kind of inventory done." Peter Saturno, president of the Oshawa Durham Homebuilders Association, was also on hand and said that although homebuilders agreed in principal with the tree preservation requirements there are a number of issues not addressed in the report. "Damage done to trees by vandals or by parties unknown is not addressed," he said. "Also, it may be impractical to try and save trees which are old or diseased." The report has been referred back to staff to reexamine reexamine these concerns and the merit of requiring a full inventory at the proposal proposal stage. OBITUARY Robert (Bob) Gill Sr. passed away suddenly on Saturday November 7, 1998 at the age of 79. He leaves behind his wife Mary, son Irving, daughters Dixie and Pat, ten grandchildren, two great-grandchildren great-grandchildren and his sister Bertha who resides in Langley, B.C. The Gill family arrived in Bowmanvillc in September 1954, having purchased the Royal Theatre on King Street, which they operated until its closing in 1969. Many fine movies were shown at the Royal and some older citizens will recall the "Chariot Race" down main street to promote the spectacular epic "Ben Hur". In the 1960's when television encroached on the movie business and attendance dropped drastically, the theatre was sold and the Gills looked for another enterprise. Thus in the early 70's Robert and son Irv bought a few acres of marsh at the mouth of Bowmanvillc creek and proceeded to construct construct what is now the Port Darlington Marina. The Marina celebrated its 25th anniversary last year. Robert loved the outdoors and was a member of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters. He also belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Florence Nightingale Lodge No. 66 of Bowmanvillc. Robert and Mary enjoyed travel and over the years visited many Asian and European countries. Robert will be sadly missed by Mary and their family who wish to thank their many friends and neighbours for the cards of condolence beautiful flowers and the donations to Robert's favourite charities, charities, The Salvation Army, The Red Cross and, more recently the victims of Hurricane Milch. All have been gratefully received and acknowledged. V & A Services Custom Framing For All Your Needs OPEN HOUSE Monday, Dee. 14lli to Saturday, Dee. 19th Open Mon. to Fri. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sal. 10 n.m. to 4 p.m. 15% Off Selected Pictures and Framing HWY«? Paper Tole * Art Show On-going Demonstrations - Enjoy Refreshments - Gift Certificates available - a great stocking staffer! B I 91 nAsniHF.nn. MEAmiscnr. > 71 Mearns Crt., Unit 3, Bowmanvillc (905) 623-8241 0J,|'. m; 40th Birthday Celebration Still sporty at 40! Happy Birthday Calvin from all your family. §>t. Snbvctu's $ vcsfbytcnnn Cljurclj 47 Temperance St. N. Bowmanvillc Minister: The Rev. Hugh Donnelly Christmas Services Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday, Dec, 13th Church School Pageant Sunday, Dec. 20th Choir Cantata Thursday, Dee. 24th 7 p.m. Community Worship 11 p.m. Communion ©j.p. a Trinity United Church Church and Division Streets Bowmanvillc, Ontario Church Phone Office Phone 623-3912 623-3138 Rev. Dr. Frank W. Lockhart, M.A., M.Div., M.Th., Th.D. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13TH, 1998 White Gift Sunday 10:30 a.m. - "God's Gift of Light" Nuracry Core and Church School Available ©J.P. A Win» Welcome lb All Visitors &t. haul's llmteij Ctjurci) 178 Church Street Bowmanville Rev. Nancy J. Knox, B.A., M.Div. Organist: Mr. Douglas Dewell Church Socrotaiy: Helen Mclnnes 623-7361 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13TH, 1998 Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. ADVENT 111 "What Do You Want For Christinas?" You are invited to St. Paul's LIVING NATIVITY Sunday, December 20th Monday, December 21st Tuesday, December 22nd 7:30 p.m. Nimiory Caro for Pro-School Children livery Sunday , If you'ro now to llowmimvlllo, wo Invito you 19 to malm St. PuuI'm vont* t'huroh Itomt). Council Briefs Glady Brown Don't Miss a Single Issue { Catch all the news, sports and advertising that make up our community. '.tegory 1 .ibscribers who wish to pick up their vn subscription at our offices niter ■n.m. Wednesday. You will be given •rd to present each week when you Sub, G.S.T. Total per year jtpvour Statesman, $25 $1.75 $26.75 j|^^B£ nadn $30 $2.10 $32.10 "0 $107.00 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13Tn, AD VENT III 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 9:15 a.m. Contemporary Service 11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer Each Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion and Laying-on-ol-Hands lor Healing. @j p Rector --Tire Reverend Canon Byron Yales, B.A., S.T.B. | Capsule Comments with Neale McLean, B.Sc. Phm. Asthmatics who use motered-dose inhalers ("puffers") will get more medication to the lungs if they use a "spacer". Aerochambor is an example of a spacer. It reduces the need to synchronize the activating of the puffer with the breathing in of the medication. Speaking of puffers, it's good to remind users that after inhaling the spray, it is extremely important to hold your breath for about ten seconds to ensure the mist permeates the lung tissue. Exhaling too quickly blows the medication out reducing the effect of the dose. Many people use medication in the form of a patch. Patch medications are used to treat menopausal symptoms, nicotine addiction, angina, chronic pain and motion sickness. When discarding a used patch, fold it in half and tuck it back into the foil pouch that's supplied, this will minimize the chance of it getting into the hands of children. What do you do when you miss a dose of a medication that is supposed to be taken routinely? Should you take it as soon as you remember? It depends on how long it will be till the next dose and the type of drug it is. Best advice? Ask your pharmacist. We are ready, willing and able to give you sound advice in all matters pertaining to medications. See you in our pharmacy soon! Pharmacist Orthotist Bowmanville Clinic Pharmacy Ltd. 222 King St. East Bowmanville, Ont. Free Deliveries (905) 623-7611 ©i.p. THE SPINAL COLUMN What is the most important health related question you can ask? For many, it's "what type of medication do 1 need to relieve my headaches?" or "who do I need to see to fix my ulcers?" Others, who are aware of the potential side effects of today's medications ask, "what herb should 1 take for my arthritis?" or "what type of alternative care can best fix my allergies!" The real question that we need to be asking is "what can i do to make my body healthy enough so that 1 don't suffer from headaches, ulcers, arthritis or allergies". This is the shift in thinking that will be necessary to create a healthier world. Fortunately this trend is beginning to make an impact. The May 20, 1998 edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association published a research paper entitled "Wiry Patients Use Alternative Medicine", it became clear after reading this article that the general population is quickly moving towards alternative channels of health sources. The article concludes that "the majority of alternative medicine users appear to be doing so, largely because they find these health care alternatives to be more congruent with their own values, beliefs anti philosophical orientations toward health and life." This search for optimal health demands an understanding about what that means. A lot of people think that health means not having a specific disease or symptoms. If you don't happen to be in bed with the flu or struggling with a bout of indigestion, does that mean you're healthy? The most important thing to realize is that health is more than just that period between illnesses, or the absence of symptoms. Health can only be judged by the way your body adapts to the physical and emotional changes in the environment. For example, if a healthy body is exposed to a flu bug, it should be able, if it's working right, to neutralize the effects of the virus. What happens when the normal function of the body breaks down and you get sick? When we rely on drugs, even natural drugs, we arc attempting to do the body's job for it, In fact, relying on drugs to treat ailments can actually hinder the body's own unique abilities to fight disease. There are very few health care approaches that arc specifically geared to helping the buily achieve its own level of health. Chiropractic actually lias that as its sole purpose. Chiropractors aren't trying to eliminate symptoms and they definitely don't Introduce anything foreign into the body. They work on the premise that the body's own inner wisdom is always trying to create a healthier state on its own. So, the major health question we have to ask is not which pill to take, it's whether we want to create wellness or treat illness, Focus on getting your body truly healthy, through diet, exercise and chiropractic, and it will do all the treating and curing that's possible. To Ictint more tilioul chiropractie, health and tvcllncss, Dr. Herron provides a Tuesday night health talk at Herron Family Chiropractic, 98 King St. \V., lioivmanvlllc. Scaling is o/fen limited so RSVP can he made by phoning 623-5509, The workshop runs each Tuesday from 6:00 p.m, to 6:30 p.m, and is entitled "Half Hour To Health". 0 ,„