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corno WeecltIe7s, Wediie.da~JnJf,2,19 Me I[I[III Makes donation to memorial Legion, bas "Ways and Means" to make Donation. (i-r) Doreen Park, Ways & Means Chairman; Tom Cowan, Hospital Foundation Chairman and Branch 178 President and Co- Chairman of the Committee, Jim Conneli. 'Town breakfast meetingý (Continued from page 1) consultants to set a plan for a short-terin and long terrni strategy. The consultants are to start their work in February and expect to take six montbs to complete the project. Jack Locke of Bowmanville, a guest at the meeting, said tbose in attendance was a cross-section of tbe municipaiity and that there was interest to help. "We have to get rid of the red tape." A representative from Goodyear said in tough tumes one bas to look from tbe inside - "we bave to look internally and there bas to be interaction between al parties." It wasstated by one attendant at the meeting, that he had set up three smaii businesses in the Town and bas neyer beard from anyone from the municipality. Herrema said he was surprised of late as to wbat otber municipalities bave to offer. He said the Region is weak in some areas and we do have to be competitive if we are to attract business and industry to this area.' Roy Forrester said the breakfast was the third such town breakfast he had attended and that the first two such events had not been followed up. He said there appeared to be a lot of interest present in doing sometbing and willing to help. He suggested that a sheet be available for those interested i forming a committee to furtber work for development in tbe town on wbich tbey couid place their names. "You know what 1 tbink of consultants - just check your sheives, for a judgement." He said be felt a lot could be done fromn witbin as had been suggested. It was pointed out that there was a need for a better cross section of the community and that financial institutions should be included. It bas been learned that a considerabie number have offered to assist through a local committee where debate cas continue. Blue Box operation is most costly service presented to the Memorial Hospital Foundation on Thursday, January 23, and received with tbe greatest of gratitude from Foundation Chairman Tom Cowan. "We raised the mnoney from the ongoing sale of Nevada Lottery tickets," noted Mrs. Park, ". .. and we are very pleased to make this donation to you today." The money -will be used where needed the most. Peggy Mullan Expenditures and revenue for the Region of Durham Blue Box program have a wide spread according to information provided at a recent meeting of counicil. John Aker, chairman of tbe works department stated tbat the Blue Box program is costing some $4.5 million while revenue from the prograrn is no more than $450,000. Some 20,000 tonnes of recyclables are being collected while 350,000 tonnes of garbage is being transported from throughout the Region to landfil. Blue box content if from 6 to 7 percent of tbat of garbage going to landfill a far cry from tbe expected 50 percent that is targeted for a few years down the road. Susan Duly, couniilor from Ajax, asked if the blue box programn was taking pressure off landfill to whicb Aker said he would have to leave that decision up to ber. Duly also said she understood that a lot of the recyclabies-were heing stock piled. Aker admits the blue box programt carnies a befty price tag but up to this point it bas flot meant an increase in taxation because rebates from Metro are carrying the outfall. Aker is to make a bid this week to the province for financial assistance for the blue box program. In speaking at council Aker said the cost of the program did not mean it would be disconinued. The Region recently signed a three year agreement for the collection of recyclables wbich in effect binds them for at least tbe next number of years. A miracle at Christmas Prior to Christmas the Cobourg Salvation Army Captain, Ken Graham, put out the message that $75,000 wouid be needed this year to fIl the needs of those who bad asked for belp. It was then that miracle started to happen resulting in $83,000 being collected tbrough the Army's kettle prograin in food stores and mails and tbrough direct donations. Ontario Lottery Corporation Société des loteries de l'Ontario Together we're making good things happen. Denounces i nolneration Suzanne Elston, an environmentaiist, addressed counicil on Monday speaking against incineration of garbage. She stated that agreements for incineration aiways carry a set quantity to be provided and that if the community cannot provide the required quantity garbage is brought from other areas. Elston also stated tbat energy from incineration is not economicai and that fly ash is a hazardous by-product. She made tbe point that incinerator built in tbe,70s are now being ciosed out due to tbe fact that tbey cannot meet tbe standards set. "On the surface it may seem simple", stated Elston, "and I would not liketo see this council fail into been part of incineration. It was stated that incineration could drastically affect the 3R programs and one couid expect to see more waste going to incineration. Council thanked Eiston for, ber 1presentation. East Central Ontaio Ajax - construct waterfront bike path Bracebridge - develop Bay Park Colingwood - develop cycling trail Richmond Hil - construct community centre Cette information est aussi disponible enfrançais au 705-9466182 u What do these, have to do with these? ENOR go o p.~ ~ Funds from lottery games are helping Ontarians enjoy sports. 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