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On.Weekly Times, Wedrtesday, May 8, 1992.-I . Afler lunch in the Ganaraska' C(arke 9îhIScfioofqWews A small group took part in a SAGA walk directed by Bill Bunting and Roy Forrester last Sunday. The above pictuire followed lunch in the woods under ideal weather conditions. A second and third walk are being held for the next two Sundays. An open letteri to al supporters Well, SAGA finally had its day in court (nearly 4 weeks, actually), and the long-awaited Ontario Municipal Board Hearing to decide the future of Kirby Heights Subdivision (better known as Reid/Reynaert) is all over. Going, frorn April 6th to Apnil 29th, the whole process was thorough, exhausting, and as close to a match between David and Goliath as anyone would want to sec. This Hearing was the first testing of the Provinc ial Interim Guidelines for the Oak Ridges Moraine, and was also specifically focused upon protection of the Ganaraska Headwaters. The Interim Guidelinies were introduced last July, not to stop all development on the Moraine, but rather to determine whiere on thec Moraine it would be feasible to have development, because this extremnely sensitive land-form hlas rnany areas whecre no developmen)t should occur at all. SAGA hias fet all along that this particular parcel was one of those areas too senlsitive to build on, given that a major branch of the Ganaraska River crosses the northeast corner. As well, there are sevcral streams, wetlands, and marshy bogs on the property, all of wich are part of the Ganaraska Headwaters. This is an exampleof what exists al through the Ganaraska area, and until a Watershed Plan for the V'badwaters is in place, SAGA believes no development should -'occur., The, proponents wanted to show that this property could be developed if the right studies and safeguards were set in place. Over the first two weeks thi's premise was explored, through very detailed planning and hydrogeological reports, al done by outstanding experts. But even with their proposed plan of subdivision which included many new conditions of approval, SAGA's defence was that this was precedent setting, would have seious cumulative impacts, and was a poor example of eniv ronmental planning. There were good days ,and bad a ys throughout the Hearing, but a definite highlight was the evening Town Hall Meeting, a meeting requested by the Chairman Morley Rosenberg, to allow people for and against thîs application to express their opinions. This was truly au of SAGA1 example of the demnocratic process in action. It became clear by the third week into the Hearing that environrnental planning and ecosystem_ planning, SAGA's position, were concepts completely foreign to the traditional planning, albeit revised, being expounded by the proponents. The profound impact of this developrnent off-site cannot be rneasured, and therefore makes it more imperative than ever not to allow any development in the Headwaters until studies are done and much more is understood, about cumulative impact, both on- site and off-site. A decision on die Hearing will not be handed down for several weeks. Both sides in this precedent - setting case will be anxiously awaiting this important decision. SAGA would like to take this opportunity to thank the many supporters who turned out for the Hearing whenever they could. Your initerest and enthusiasm was greatly appreciated by the SAGA Executive.- For further information and highlightýs on the Hearing, SAGA invites all members to corne to their Annual (leneral Meeting on May l4th, at the Orono Town Hall, 7:30 p.rn Please bring questions for guest speaker, Toby Vigod, whio will address, arnong other issues, new plans for streamlining the 0MB process. Everyone is welcomne for the public part of the rmeeting, at 8:15. ]Refreshrinenits will be served, and there will be no charge for admission. Regional workers stage protest Regional employees at the Durhamn Homes for the aged took their demands to the Regional building last Wednesday when regional counicil was meeting. The workers' contract expired 16 months ago and since have been without a contract. The Union state they want five percent which amount bas been granted to most other Regional workers. t has been pointed out that workers at the homes for the aged looking after the elderiy do not receive as much as those at the metro Zoo looking after the animals. An average salary for home for the aged workers is set around $22,000 annually. "The Future Staris Here' From the Principal Sornetimes it sceers we are too successful, if that is possible, at Clarke High Sehool. Our school play The Worst High School Play in the World, had to changed to Tuesday, May 12, We dnesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 14 because several of the actors are members of our championship School Reach team. The original dates were the sarne dates as the Ontario School Reach Championships. The students are good but they cannot be both places at the sarne time. Therefore the play was rnoved to the new dates. We hope you will corne and see the play. Year after year Clarke High School under the direction of Mr. Amesbury produces well acted Guns are dangerous Guns are just plain dangerous, or s0 I arn always rerninded by those who have neyer handled one before. Funny how ignorance always sounds so absolute. Guns are not dangerous. Mine have beenl on a gun rack for ten years and 1 arn amazed at how little trouble they have gotten into on thecir own while I wasn't looking. Guns are only potentially dangerous as are cars, knives and household cleaners, all of which kill more people each year than the legal use of guns. Accidents are bound to happen with firearms but can be avoided by the use of Soule common sense safety habits. Lets look at car accidents as a comparison. t seems to be part of everyday life nowadays that' people die in car accidents. Unless àt is a friend or relative we don't give it a second thought. Considering that a large percentage of auto fatalities are alcohiol related 1 would consider the word accident a little inaccurate. t requires intent on the part of a person to make any objeet lethal, its just easy to blame unnecessary death on guns bucause we dont need them to get to work everyday., In my opinion impaired diving and murder are the sarne thing except that one is waiting to happen and the other is premneditated. What bothers me iz that politicians under pressure frorn anti-gun lobbyists continue to put their efforts in the wrong conte xt. Each time a new bill is passed it fails to deter the criminal use of guns while making life for law abiding gun owners more difficult and expensive. Murder involving guns and armed robbery are becoming more common mainly beause the legal consequences are just not frightening enough to convince criminals not te use them. 'm not sure what the candidates. If you corne you will, enjoy yourself. The cost is $6.00 per adult and $3.00 for children under 12 years of age. As cost of post-secondary education escalate we try to assist students and parents to pay for college and university. To this end Clarke High Sehool students Services is having an: 0.S.A.P. Presentation (Ontario Student Assistance. Program). The financial aid counisellors from Durharn College will be at Clarke High School on May 7th at 10:30 a.m. to assist students in filling out their O.S.A.P. This mnust be completed as the processing of applications usually requires 6 to 8 weeks. Due to the fact that grants and loans are based on personal financial need; parents are also solution to gun related violence is but I arn sure that less crimes involving guns would occur if the penalty was life without parole. Maybe death by firing squad would more appropniate, a littie poetic justice for the, 1990's. Tom Gustar Will case up on restaurant inspection Due to budget cuts this year the Durham Regional Health -Services department will have to cut-back on restaurant inspections.- 1Only those facilities considered to be in the high risk are can expect continued regular inspections. Inspections will be cut by fifty per cent for the year with the reduction of one staff member to the inspection team. fariwrs welcome and encouraged to attend this presentation. This past weekend somne students went to Trent University from Clarke High Sehool for a 3 day retreat. Students were shown what University life was like and were given timetables much like University students. Many seminars were attended including ones of Transition Issues, Hydrology, Classical studies, English Literature and Popular Culture. As well there were Iabs in Biology, Spectroscopy and Physics. Students from throughout the N & N Board attended and many positive comments were stated. Students had many changes to mingle and also enjoyed times in the swimming pool and the gymnasium. Overall a very enjoyable trip. Prepare, for summer with YWCA f itness programs Fitness enthusiasts - prepare for the summer by getting mnto shape now with the YWCA Fitness programs. For individuals who enjoy a fast-paced workout - try our Intense Workout. This class bas an aerobics section based on the group's ability (high/low impact aerobics may be used) plus challenging strength and flexibility exercises. Call now for further information-and registration. Classes begin May 13,- 1992. Contact Natalie or Vanda at the YWCA office, 623-9922 or drop into the office at 133 Church Street, Bowmanville. ýMciirRzt THE OSHAWA DOWNTOWN FARMERS' MARKET IS SEEKING POTENTIAL VENDORS FOR A SATURDAY FARMERS' MARKET TO BE HELD IN DOWNTOWN OSHAWA STARING, MAY 30,1992> interes tedi agricuitural and arts and crafts vendors are requested te attend the foilowing registration sessionis: TIME: LOCATION: May 12,1992> 12:00 - 2:00 P.m. 6:00 -9:00 p.m. Auditorium - McLaughlin Public Library 65 Bagot Street, Oshawa, Ontario Arts and Crafts vendors are requested to bring a sample of their work. Space for arts and crafts vencfors wilI be limited. For further information, please cati Susan McGregor, Chairperson of the Oshawa Downtown Farmers' Market Steering, Committee at 725-7351, ext. 202 (8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. weekdays). M,