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2-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, June 13, 1973 orono.weekly times Second Class Mail Registration Number 6368 Published every Thursday at the office of publication CONFIDENCE IN ORONO BUSINESS SECTION! There would appear to be considerable confidence in the future of the Orono business section with the present trend in alterations and development of at least one new enterprise. More may also be in the offing as work commences in the reconstruction of the corner store at Centre and Main Streets. Orono Electrie is well on its way in completing alterations and a considerable extension to their show room area. The store also now bas a much larger storage area as well as a new repair centre. Next door to Orono Electric the Snelders are preparing to open their new restaurant in two or three weeks and here again the alterations for the restaurant and barbershop bas been extensive. Across the road the creation of two stores may well result in new businesses coming to Orono in the very near future. Earlier this year the Orono Times completely revamped their operation in Orono. The Durham Farmer's Co-Op are also extending their storage area to meet increasing demands. The changes noted certainly must indicate a future for the Orono business section or at least confidence of the various business enterprises. To ail the best in the future. VANDALISM Property owners in the Mosport area must be wondering if ever there is to be relief to vandalism of property by some race fans who see fit to use private property as camp grounds as well as a back door entrance to the race circuit. Well we can sympathize with these owners for the problem is greater than the individual can actually cope with and with increased activity at Mosport conditions are not likely to improve. In fact it could get worse if remedies are not forthcoming. lt is hardly likely that the attitude of those who have no concern for private property to change. A farmer's field, crop or fence bas no meaning, as bas the fact that admissions are charged for entry into Mosport. The remedy must be a concerted effort of the many, principle involved from Mosport to the Township, the Police and the Province. It could be suggested that Mosport through proper fencing and patroling could cut down on the fence jumpers and thus the trespassers. Also those concerned and this could also involve the municipalities must improve the main approaches to Mosport to move traffic more conveniently and speedily. This would allow the closing of some of the back roads into Mosport and thus make it possible to control who goes where more effectively. STILL UNUSED To the best of our knowledge the $7,400.00 allotted to Clarke Township through the winters work scheme still is unused. With less than two weeks remaining under the plan it is unlikely that it will benefit the municipality or any of its boards. This is unfortunate because the local taxpayer is actually the loses both from ethetic improvements and a small tax reduction. Perhaps the fact that such funds are not used to a great extent lies chiefly in the make up of the present municipal system and especially soin the smaller centres. The municipal staff is strictly of a clerical and administrative nature. Other than the road department there is no one available to organize or direct the work. The larger municipal units do have staff available for various undertakings and these centres do benefit from the make-work schemes. It is one possible 'reason to support tha larger units of government which are soon to come into existance. Construction darns-pond With the arrival - spring, we will ajain be receiving many inquiries from land owners requesting approval to construct or improve dams and ponds along streams on their properties. The most common request is for approv- al to construct a private pond for fishing or general recreat- ion' purpdses. Such an undertaking is subject to the provisions of The Lakes and Rivers Im- provement Act. Section 10 (1) states that no person shall construct a dam on any lake or river, (a) until the location of the dam bas been approved in writing by the Minister, and (b) until the plan and specific- ations thereof have been approved in writing by the Minister. In this Act a "dam" means a dam or other work, forward- ing, holding back or diverting water. A "lake" includes a pond, while a "river" also includes a creek and stream. IF YOU HAVE SUCH A PROPOSAL IN MIND THE FOLLOWýING PROCEDURE APPLIES Upon receiving an inquiry from an individual regarding construction or improvement of a dam, this office provides the person with relevant literature. A site inspection is also arranged by our field staff so thait his proposal can be assessed. Consequently, the inquirer is provided with the necessary guidance prior to the submis- sion of his application and construction plan. A site inspection during the early planning stage of the project facilitates the processing pro- cedures and precludes many plan alterations. The Engineering staff of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food may also provide valu- able assistance in the prepar- ation of construction plans. The above-mentioned Act provides for the use of waters of the lakes and rivers of Ontario and to regulate im- provements in them and to provide for: (a) the preserv- ation and equitable exercise of public rights in or over such water; (b) the protection of the interests of the riparian owners; (c) the use, manage- ment and perpetuation of the fish, wildlife, and other natur- al resources dependent on such waters; (d) the preserv- ation of the natural amenities of such waters and on the shores and banks thereof; and (e) ensuring the suitability of the location and nature of improvements in such waters, including their efficient and safe maintenance, and opera- tion in a reasonable manner. Any inquiries you may have in tis regard should be directed to the Ministry of Natural Resources, 322 Kent St., W., Lindsay, Ontario. PAPERS SOLD AT THE FOLLOWING STORES The Orono Times are sold at the following stores in Orono; Middleton's Confectionery Stutt's Pharmacy M&M Variety [We Xeed 3Aem BarVe,al! H.O.P.E. submits brief on landfill The main opponent to a proposal by CP Rail to construct a sanitary landfill site near Port Hope came out with all guns blasting Friday. A brief submitted by the Help Oust Pollution Escalat- ion (HOPE( committee stated the proposal was "completely devoid of social acceptance". In the second day of environment board hearings investigating the proposal to construct a 470 acre site, Alice King-Sculthorpe charged the experts were being equivocal about the nature of the proposal. "Experts always say they think this will happen, they expect this will happen, or this could happen. But they never say for sure what will happen,' she said. Mrs. Seulthorpe said there were three primary issues involved. "We feel very strongly that the concept of long-term landfill sites are outdated. We believe no municipality should be allowed to dump waste on another without its permission and we're concerned with the pollution of the landfill site of this size. The brief stated that CP Rail had not attempted to establish whether the proposal was essential, whether it was in the public interest, and whether there were any prac- tical alternatives to the met- hod of landfill. The HOPE committee claims to have a membership of more than 800people. The brief charged it was unethical that in order to approve the application to construct the site, the Minister of Environment must overrule a municipal by-law, the wishes of the people in the area and their local, provini- cial and federal governmental representatives. Members of HOPE, it ob- served, want to preserve the quality of life they have found in the region. "In recent years many people from the crowded city have sought the peace and cleaner air of this region and native residents have remain- ed for generations because here they find the quality of life they desire." OBJECTIONS High among the list of objections in the brief was the warning that serious environ- mental damage could occur if plans are allowed to proceed. Were a sanitary landfill operation allowed to proceed, the damage to the area would be irrecoverable. The water table would be disrupted, animals and birds would flee from the noise and clamour of the trains and bulldozers. The only habitat that the site would provide would be on for too many gulls, thousands of rats and millions of insects," is complained. The submission charged that CP Rail in the formal application to construct the landfill site, said the dump would be operated for a period of 25 years, but in its public relations brochures, the figure is 15 years. Appoint special O.P.P. drug squad The Honourable John Yare- mko, Q.C. Solicitor general for the Province of- Ontario, today, announced the format- ion of a special O.P.P. drug squad. Effective July 1, 1973, the Ontario Provincial Police will assume increased responsi- bility for drug law enforce- ment in the Province of Ontario. O.P.P. Officers will handle their own investigat- ions, lay charges and process exhibits, which until now, have been turned over to the Royal Canadian Mounted Po- lice. To effect this change in policy, the O.P.P. are forming a 35 man drug enforcement section. This unit will be part of a new branch within the Special services division. The new branch will also enforce liquor and gambling laws. The O.P.P. officers will be working with É.C.M.P. and municipal police officers in joint forces operations throughout the province. They -ill be located at Metrovolitan Torontq4 WIndsor, Sarnia, London, Kitchener, Hamilton, Orillia, Peterobourgh, Osha- wa, Kingston, Ottawa, Sud- bury, Thunder Bay and Ken- ora. These units will concentrate on the more serious drug offences such as tràfficking and importing, with emphasis on hard narcotics such as heroin and cocaines. The addition of this new enforcement capacity is due to the heavy increase in drug seizures by O.P.P. members the connection between drug abuse and other criminal activity, and an awareness of the potential danger to health in the widespread, use of narcotics and dangerous drugs. Commencing June 18, 1973, the 35 O.P.P. members will attend a two week drug invéstigators course taught by specialists from the O.P.P., R.C.M.P. Federal Health and Welfare Department, and United States Bureau of Nar- cotics and dangerous drugs. HOUSEHOLD HINT UNUSED DRUGS CAN BE A DANGER TO YOUR HEALTH!!! Drugs don't last forever. 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