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> From Around the Region Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, June 15, 1988-11 Costly hurdles for proposed tannery A Toronto clothier designer is reconsidering a proposal to construct construct a tannery in Hope Township after council called for environmental, hydrological and engineering reports which could cost tens of thousands of dollars. Toscan Skin and Hide Co. would have to pay for the studies without any assurance that approval^ would be given. Forty residents were in attendance at the meeting when the proposal was brought forth. - C. , f -.: , • - f County wants control of garbage disposal Northumberland County is drafting legislation that if passed by Queen's Park would give the County control over all garbage disposal in the County. County. Council members were told that authority to operate landfill sites is crucial in avoiding a garbage crisis in the county. The County has voted to build a landfill site on Oliver's Road just east of Cobourg in Hamilton Township. It now seeks authority to build the site and operate it, Students need help with personal-home problems The Durham Board of Education is as<on§ the Durham Region Family Family Counselling Services to help with the mounting load of students needing help with personal and domestic problems. Family counsellors are already spending time with students in seven of the fifteen high schools in the Durham Board's area. A family counsellor states they are just not meeting the increasing need for counselling. The two groups are to meet to discuss the problem. Staying out of Metro's dump site surveys The Minister of the Environment, Environment, Jim Bradley, states that it is not the Ministries policy to get involved involved in any site examination that is now being undertaken by Metro in the Newcastle area. Bradley also states that . his Ministry has not received a formal proposal from Metro over the choice of any site. He also said that the ministry would look any proposal over seriously when and if received. A happy note for Handi Trapist Doug Manuel, manager of Handi Transit for Oshawa, Whitby, Newcastle, Uxbridge and Scugog states he is pleased with the increase of $10 million a year for five years from the Province for Handi Transit. Transit. The money is to be spread over 63 municipalities and @ expected to purchase 125 new vans and to upgrade service in many areas Seeking financial help from Durham Region The region's social services committee committee is recommending that Durham Region assist financially Hostel Services Inc., Sedna women's Shelter and Support Services Services Inc. and the Oshawa YWCA who in total are seeking funds of some $36,000. The groups provide emergency shelter for men and women and are running up deficits due to an unexpected unexpected demand. Fatal accidents increase in Durham Region Fatal accidents in Durham in 1987 increased to 21 compared with 18 in 1986. The 21 accidents resulted in 23 fatalities. Newcastle had three of the 21 fatal accidents with the major portion portion of accidents being in Oshawa. 600 spot parking garage for Oshawa Although there was some opposition opposition Oshawa council approved the hiring of architrects for a 600 spot garage costing $6.3 million, architect. architect. fees have been set at some $407,000. Town says 'No' to deer hunt The Town of Newcastle received ■ a letter from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Lindsay office, informing council that the Ministry was undertaking a Tour day shotgun only deer season in an area involving part of the southern portion of the Town of Newcastle. The area known as unit 72 runs Refinery to close in Oshawa Announcement has been made that Lantic Sugar Limited will close as of August 5th. 120 have been employed at the plant which has operated below capacity for the past year. Oshawa harbour is expected to drop one-third of its revenue which came through shipments to the plant. Blame for the closing has bee.n centred on the fact that increased amounts of U.S. sugar comes into Canada with few barriers. Down to presidential short list for Durham College The Presidential Search Committee Committee for Durham College has looked at applications from some 100 applicants applicants from which to name a new president for Durham College. A short list of candidates has been prepared for interviews and it is hoped that a new president will be named for September 1988. east from Highway 115 from County County Road 9 in the north to Lake Ontario Ontario in the south and east to County County Road 25. The hunt is to run from November 7th to November 10th. The Ministry points out that a similar hunt is held in the northern part of- the former Township of Clarke. The Ministry points out that crop damage and auto accidents call for the hunt to reduce the increase in deer population. It is also stated that additional enforcement offices will be assigned for the hunt and that hunters do need permission of property,owners to hunt on their lands. , Council received the letter and is to inform the Ministry they do not favour the hunt. Try the Classifieds they work ORONO WEEKLY TIMES Phone 983-5301 a Wedding? Be sure to view the selection,of Invitations Announcements Reply Cards and others at the Orono Weekly Times DOWIMTQWN ORONO 983-5301