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OnWoIyimes W d"ayone .. . ........... Newtonville Aive1 by Peger Mullan Gord Milis comments on construction of 407 highway' "For those les fruat.. gomng on for another week. In front Armstrong and Tara Lambert. These youngsters at Newtonville (1-r) Devon Sutton and Brent The Salvation Army will be Public School remind one and ail of Vanstone; standing (1-r) Bonnie, picking up donations from the their community food and toy drive Bragg, Sarah Frank, Shannon school on Decemnber l7th. Little Scoops . A word of thanks from the Rebekahs Once again Heather Rebekah Lodge members wish to thank al wbo donated to the bazaar. Tbanks te all who attended and enjoyed-the tea and social hour. The winners of the prizes were: Quilt - Ileen Smale, Wbitby; Pillow - Lynne Robinson, Orono; Picture - Barb Wood, Bowmanville; Christmas Decoration - Mary Forrest, R.R. 1, Orono; Doîl & Wardrobe - Sarah Lane, Bowmanville; and Teddy Bear - Jean Butler, Bownianville. M.PP. Durhamn East A number of constituents have written to me, and li some cases have corne to see me, over the proposed route of Highway 407 through the Town of Newcastle. There has been a wide difference of opinion expressed about the suggested route together with the presentation of alternative routes. 1 trust this letter will help clarify some of these issues. In the route selection, the effects on the agricultural community as a whole as well as existmng idividual operations were major factors ini route selection. Selection of the southerlY route li Newcastle locates the highway i proximity to southern areas presently experiencilig urban growth and least encourages future pressure for increased developinent i the more northemn areas. With regard to route alternatives on or north of the Oak Ridges Moraine, there are several factors that must be considered. The moraine bas been identified as a Unique and environmentally significant area. It is considered a key feature in the natural environment of the Greater Toronto Area. lI July, 1990 the province announced an "Expression of Provincial Interest" in the Greater Toronto Area position of the moraine, and more recently in June, 1991 released Imp lemnentaion Guidelines to protect significant features and control development. If a route north of the moraine was a practical solution, there would still rernain indirect effects on the moraine and other lands. It is also important to note that to take the proposed Highway 407 from its approved terminus at Hilghway 48 in Markham to north of the moraine, it would be, necessary to cross a significant portion of the moraine. Natural and social impacts in the areas north of mhe moraine would also be involved. With regard to the services to be provided by Highway 407, a route north of the moraine is not a reasonable alternative. The location of the facility must support the planned growth and development and needs of the Regional Municipaiity of Durham, its area municipalities, and the Greater Toronto Area. The route proposed was developed in discussion with local municipalities and is based on mheir planned growth. The spacing between Hlighway 401 and Highway 407 is a consideration of planned and approved population densities and the ability of this spacing to provide adequate roadway and transit servie. With the projected populationi increases and initiatives for economnicdevelopment in the Greater Toronto Area, comes the need for additional transportation and other support services. Unfortunately, mhese changes do not occur without effects on, existing conditions. The review that will be conducted under the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act will include an examination of the need and justification of the proposai as it relates to effecis on issues such as agriculture andothers.,Where changes in the proposed route are unavoidable, the Ministry of Transportation will continue at each stage to identify measures to minimize or militate effects. There will be no final approvals or construction of the proposed Highway 407 until the study bas met the requirements of the Environmental Assessient Act. Barb Shetier and daughter been many open houses and a Samantha were caught up in the variety of craft sales in and around Christma spiritrecently at a local the area this year. craft show and sale. There have Folks are cautious and particular, perhaps mhis year more than ever, in their selections of Christmas gifis and treasures. Sunday Shopping seems to be doing olcay though, from what I - Report cards go ou t Thursday, December 12; Friday mhe 13th is a P.Aq. Day. - Those interested in helping out with the annual Christmas Turkey Dinner at the schýoo may contact Darlene Zacbanowich at 786-2665, or the scbool at 786-2550. -Be sure to circle December 17 on your activity calendar; the popular scbool Christmas concert is set beginning at 7 p.m. Al welcome! - Carollers! Meet at Ron and Arlene Pbillips' about ten to seven next Wednesday evening. Everyone welcome; refreshments afterwards. - Happy Anniversary, December 12 to WaIly and Inez Boughcn of Newtonville. Wc send our very own "Unofficial Mayor of Newtonville" and bis wife 'congratulations and best wishes for mhe future! - Moins of the First Newtonville Guides are remindcd that the annual Cbristmas dinner is schcduled for next Thurnday. December 19th, noticed mhis past weekend. There are many specials and people are more ready to malce a purchase, onc 1e they bave looked and compared carefully for price and quality. -December lSth is Food Bank Sunday at Newtoriville United Church. - Also December 15, Newtonville Hall presented "Newtonville Conimunity christinas" at 6:30 pin. Like to participate? Cal Debbie Dunbam at 786-2194. Ail welcome. - Avon sale now on tbroughout the day and evenings ail week until December 2lst. "Loveto see you!*" it is s0 nice to see the lights coming on in Newtonville, Christmas would't be mhe saine wimhout mhem. Hope youlIl keep in touch. "Have a super week." ~Te AmpS of C elado Viftge akg Chat, antd, Ta Rgom Main Street, Orono, - Phono 983-9779I * Gingerbread House $18.95 Dutch Christmas Bread. Large $4.50; SmaIt $2,25 Almond Rings $6.00 - Almond Sticks $3.75 Assorted Christmas Cookies $1.75 doz - $2.25 doz. *SmaU MNince Tarts $3.50 doz. - Sausage Rolis $2.95 doz. * Christmas Pudding $2.99 I Fruit Cake $4.00Olb. Yuie Loge, large $10.50; Small $4.25I We also have a Large selection of Pastries. Marzipan Frits and Dutch Glfts