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Cotlo Inn Residents Not too Happy But Many Resigned to Flood Plain While residents of Terra tod Cbdtvnbam are not too hippy with the Imposition of the Credit River foodplain lines many resigned It has no real effect us Mm Robert Footttt The family operates a convenience on the main street of Cheltenham which Is only a few feet from the river As far as we are concerned store The family has operated the store for the past years Previous to that they had operated a similar venture In Terra Cotta NOT NOTIFIED As far as Mrs knows they had not been notified of when the floodlines were to be established and what effect it would have on them No We have not been notified about the Hoodplain line We haven been officially notified of the Hydro line either said Alex Mackenzie also of Cheltenham The family has been living in Its home for the past 25 years During the interview he con tinned to decorate his home and showed no real concern on the topic How does he feel about the establishment of the floodplain lines We figure they should leave It alone We tried to get them to put in a dam about years ago but they said the valley was not big enough We haven t had a flood here since I think at that time the ice backed up at the bridge and the water came about a foot above the driveway said Mr MacKenzle OUTLINED IN ACT The regulations concerning the flood lines are outlined under the Conservation Authorities Act 1868 Under the regulations con is not permitted within the designated highwater mark and neither Is the dumping of fill nor the change of the existing course of any water body The conservation authority however may permit any of the above such work following consideration of the proper applications these regulations are enforced In all lands within the valley of the Credit River between Lake Ontario and the Credit Forks Station and In all lands within the valley of Fletcher a Creek in the town of Brampton between Steeles Avenue ana the dividing line between lots eight and nine Would the Credit Valley Conservation Authority allow construction In Terra Cotta or Cheltenham It all depends on the cumstances said Harry Watson general manager of the authority Each case is con sidered on its individual merits The approval would depend on the location of the property and any other circumstances that might affect It most cases it would not be allowed If we issue a permit I would think that we could be held responsible it anything hap pens said Watson HEARD AT COUNCIL The first Indication we had about the floodline was at the council meeting at the school said Mrs George Savage She was referring to a regular council meeting at the Credit View Public School November I suppose if we were going to build we would not be too happy about It but how do you buck the provincial government If it was a local bylaw It would be dif ferent she said The family has lived in Cheltenham for the past eight years and Mrs Savage said she does not think the restrictions will have any real effect on It David Andrews and his family live in a modem ranchstyle brick home in Terra Cotta Mrs Andrews said that they have lived there for the past six years From their well kept front yard they can look across toe road We were not notified Mrs Andrews I think we should have been She said the first indication the family got of the restrictions was during the summer after they had sold a nearby house The woman that purchased the home she said couldnt i permit to expand the bull- She had wanted to add a guest MORTGAGEAWORRY Brent Nelson lives down the road from the Andrews family onestorey frame home men the road and the river He has lived there for years Mr Nelson said be first heard of the floodlines at the council meeting held in the Credit View school He said he is not concerned about building or adding to his home but that he Is concerned about mortgage His present mortgage expires in three years What am I going to do If I cant get a mortgage The Imposition of the lines he said Is taking away the rights of the Individual I don care about an addition am concerned about the mortgage the authorities should give me a new one If I can get m said Mr Nelson The plans for expansion at the Terra Inn may be severely affected by the flood plain regulations Manager Eric said he was not aware of the regulations until recently when they were brought to his attention by a village resident It Is hard hitting however on the people who ore living ere and want to build or expand said Mr Dunlop HAVE TO EXPAND We have to expand here he said The large number of town guests have created a need for additional rooms he said and another beverage facility We were granted our liquor licence two years ago We are a necessity to the community we are only licensed place around here he added The inn owns property on the other side of the river said the manager The land he said is approximately acres We had hopes of perhaps erecting a small ski lodge and a tow because of the slope of the land All our hopes for a great expansion might be affected by this said Mr Dunlop An application for the ex will be filed anyway he said Mr Dunlop said the building housing the Inn was constructed in The establishment was opened for its present use in He estimated the Income of the business at per annum The Inn Is staffed by em during the summer and 25 in winter Thinking of Selling Consult a Realtor In US worth of ml aetata was sold through the Mot Up Listing Service of Brampton Real Board board at vlnfl to establish and tbs la a manner that tad retain public confidence and respect So If you are eon- tailing lock for to which only a Rea ltor am display ESTATE firm We have had so many problems here it is hard to work up enthusiasm over a new one said John of Terra Cotta We were not given any notice of the new regulations It seems to have just gradually come to light He said he was not opposed to the regulations They seem to have good Intentions SEVERELY RESTRICTED The problem he said was that people living below the lines were restricted In what they can do As to Inquiries about the notification of the area residents Harry Watson general manager of the authority replied We notified every municipality about It In February to March lost year We asked them to give the widest publicity possible and we sent out several press re The lines he said were calculated by a firm of consulting engineers on a regional basis The construction of reservoirs ho said has no effect on the lines Once they are constructed and full the runoff is the same It normally is The purpose of the reservoir construction is to store water In the spring to ensure a continuous flow in dry summer months he said Chlnguacousy municipal clerk Ken Richardson said that the conservation authority had advised the municipality about the high water lines but gave instructions only lhat the various municipal departments be In formed The conservation authority he said did have an article In the news media concerning the lines Are Snowmobiles Release Valves It is fact that Impaired ability has been found to bo a con factor in a high per centage of snowmobile cidents Yet most of the operators Involved were Most of them did not have even mark against their car driving record The Ontario Safety League wonders if the snowmobile is becoming a release valve for the frustrations and pressures of to days living In any case the excessive amount of drinking being done by Is having devastating results A snowmobile operator requires all his faculties unimpaired to safely control his machine under the conditions which he Is bound to meet Keen eyesight balance and fast reflexes are vital to safe and it is a known fact that alcohol these faculties as well as taking the edge off the enjoyment this fine sport If you want to work out your frustrations and pressures cut out the booze and let the snowmobile and fresh clean country air do the Job NORTH HALTON REPORT The largest of the Egyptian GEORGETOWN HERALD pyramids is with an weight of five million THURSDAY DEC 30 tons P8 During the week ending December If officers of the Ontario Provincial Police stationed at North Detachment worked a total of MB lours and patrolled miles on area roads Eighteen drivers for traffic violations and an additional received warnings six convictions were registered in Provincial Court In Milton Officers were required to In 48 general occurrences Included these Investigations were and enter 1 theft 1 disturbance persons charged for violating the Liquor Control Act premises found insecure by off on patrol and don complaints The remaining occurrences were minor In vehicles were involved collisions resulted In damage estimated to total Seven collisions caused damage to property only but the collisions caused rytoiSpeople have been summoned to appear n Provincial Court In Milton as a result of being Involved in these The causes of these collisions hove been attributed to Inattentive driving speed too fast for road and traffic con dltlons and following too closely Const J Accident Prevention Officer for North Detachment spoke to students at Stcwarttown Public School and Mary Hopkins Public School Waterdown about safety Once again many drivers have realized that snow and Ice cause slippery road conditions Make your holiday season and the coming New Year not only happy but also safe reduce speed and increase concentration during the treacherous winter con iltlons CONCRETE GRAVEL BUILDING SAND ROAD GRAVEL FILL and TOP SOIL GARNET BUD HAINES Glen Williams