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Sh SS a TT cA Report from Queens Park By Gord Mills MPP Durham East This week I want to share with you a statement I made in the Legislature about the new all-day bus service for Durham and Peterborough Regions. I am including this statement verbatim as I feel this is an is- sue of great importance to con- stituents in my riding. I will continue to fight on your behalf for better transportation servic- es. "Today, I want to thank the Transportation Minister for re- storing public transportation service to Durham and Peterbo- rough residents. I know not eve- ryone is happy, but these new all day bus services are an im- portant step. Some of my con- stituents would like to see a train service. I would like one, too. But we can't do everythig we want, especially in our cur- rent economic times. This is a Council tables gravel zoning An application to re-zone a large parcel of land in southeast Scugog Township for gravel ex- trication has been tabled by lo- cal council until the applicants first get an amendment to the Region's Official Plan. "We (local council) have no jurisdiction to deal with the re- zoning until the Official Plan amendment is approved," Scu- gog Mayor Howard Hall told the applicants at a public meeting in the council chambers Mon- day evening. The application to re-zone 550 acres was filed from Emedi Lumber of Downsview. Brothers K. and V. Emedi and their father appeared in front of council at the public hearing Monday. They said that several years ago when they opened a gravel pit in Manvers Town- ship, they were given re-zoning before completing tests for soil and water suitability. "That's not the way the pro- cess works here," said Mayor Hall. "You must get the change to the (Region's) Official Plan first, before we will re-consider are-zoning. The land in question is in Concession 1 in old Cartwright Township, and part of lots 20- 23. Mr. Emedi said he conduct- ed some test drilling on the property two years ago that re- vealed quantities of gravel. Several nearby property owners attended Monday's pub- lic meeting, but it broke up when council said the matter was out of its jurisdiction. At one point there was an angry exchange between the Mayor and Mr. Emedi Sr., who complained that the Township had turned down an application RR EMMERSON INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED 193 QUEEN ST. PORT PERRY. ONT. L9L 189 (416) 985-7306 ALL LINES OF GENERAL INSURANCE A Division of National Victoria 1 Year Annual Interest 10v2% 5 Year Annual and Grey Trustco Rates Subject to Change without Notice 0%" for estate homes on the proper- ty and is now turning down the application for a gravel pit oper- ation. The Mayor kept repeating that the re-zoning must follow the Official Plan amendment from the Region. MPP defends decision to p start. We have acted quickly; we are listening; we are responding to their needs, and we will con- tinue to listen to the people, working with them to find the best possible alternatives. These consultations will contin- ue. Public transport service has been held hostage by suc- ceeding federal governments. The Liberals slashed the Have- lock/Peterborough service to Toronto. The Conservatives re- stored the train, then cynically cancelleditlast January. The New Democratic gov- ernment is providing a reliable, cost effective public transporta- tion service that balances the interests of all our residents. The new all-day bus service will serve more people in more communities, better than one train service running only twice a day. Bus service also saves the tax-payers substantial dollars. It costs $500,000, train service $2.2 to $3.5 million. The figures LIC Tena PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, December 18, 1990 -- 15 rovide buses speak for themselves. Again, I know everyone i8 not happy. But even Transport 2000, a national rail passenger lobby group agrees that at this time, a traditional commuter rail service to Havelock- Peterborough is simply not cost efficient. Transport 2000 wel- comes the bus service. 5% Stuck for what to give him for Christmas?' The government is working in partnership with the people to improve public transporta- tion. We will try to find viable alternative with which every- one can live." Like you, I want the best possible public transportation system for our area. I promise to keep working on your behalf to make that happen. How about a really powerful Fencer to save chasing cows. GALLAGHER M800 for a lot of fence, M120 for 10 or 12 Acres, or B150 Car Battery Powered for the Ranch. - Maybe a Digital Fence Tester to help find faults on the fence. - A Cut-out Switch cuts the walking in half finding faults. - A Live Wire Handler. Just the thing for junior to give dad, : and only $3.95 too. E ¢ WALTER WRIGHT ELECTRIC FENCER SERVICE - ot Call: 416-986-4818 J Nee. THE DERSONAL TOUCH Floral & Gift Shop 209 Mary Street - PORT PERRY - 9859360 Pa THE DIRSONAL TOUCH pe Floral © Gift Shop 209 Mary &t., Port Perry 9859360