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Orono Weekly Times, 17 Nov 1993, p. 1

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ORONO. ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17,1993 volS. ofO, Nu. &fi Group play s at St. Saviour's Youth Service Stapleton fight cornes to tri-umphant end by Carol-Ann Oster With the IWA announcement of Durham Region's preferred dump site location,, the Stapleton Family and, indeed, ail of Clarington breathed a huge sigh of relief. Durham East MPP Gord Mils was told of the IWA's decîsion on Wednesday afternoon, by the Minister of the Environment. He passed thegood news on to the Stapleton Family at the home of Glenn Stapleton, on Friday morning. A year ago, Mr. Milîs sent the family a postcard simply inscribed, "Keep the Faith". It was this posteard, that he mentioned to the Stapletons, when he told them he would be over on Friday morning to discuss the IWA decision. This simple statement of Mr. Milis gave the family the hope that they desperately needed. Needless to say, the family is absolutely thrilled with the decision. Shirley Stapleton says that they are very happy and are now, once again, enjoy living on the farim. "It is a relief to know that no one can take away our home and oui farm," says Shirley, a sentiment which is echoed by daughter Bonny. For years, the Stapletons have had an on-going fight in their efforts to keep the land that has been home to the family for generations. The battle began in late nineteen eighties, with the Hale plan to expand the existing dump. The battie contînued with Laidlaw, and esc alated with the Interim Waste Authority search, beginning with the release of the (Continued page 5) "Spirit In The Sky" rang out at St. Saviour's Anglican Church on Sunday when the local "No N4ame Band" Darin Lewis, Ryan' Tomlinson, Michael Tlomlinsoni and BMaine Tait provided the background for Shelly Molica ini leading the audience through a number of chorus of "Spirit In The Sky". Interim Anglican Minister, in The St. Saviour's Youth his sermon was thought Group organized the service and were very much a part of the service throughout. The event was held to further emphasis youth's partin-theý church. The Rev. Bob Hartley, provokcing-in hîs approach for both dhe youth and adults in the audience. In closing the service Rçv. H-larley said 'Everybody did their part and it all camne together", whicb indeed it did. Remembrance Day service at Newtonville Crombie attends coun cil meeting discussing aspects Of Waterfront Study David Crombie, Chairman of the Ontario Waterfront Regen- eration Trust addressed a public meeting and members of councij on Monday as to plan under the jurisdliction of the Regeneration Trust. He said the overaîl plan was a matter of the preservation and regeneration of the Natural -and Cultural Heritage of the lakefront from Trenton to Niagara Falls. He said it wasknown as the Lake Ontario (lreenway. Mr. Crombie said the Trust does have concern for beaches, fish and wildlife along with water, air and land quality. He spoke of the recreational and' tourism value of the waterfront trail which he said was not meant to 'bc a shore-line trail. He further stated there was no intention to expropriate lands for the trail. He further stated the trail\ was no myth and that it was important but that the rights of individuals will be protected. Mr. Crombie spoke of the diversity of one municipality to another and that what mîght suit Clarington may well no, suit another municipality. He, noted some problems in Claring-ton which included the Darlington Generating Planit and that of St. Mary's Cernent and its, future, plans for extraction of lime Stone. H-e said lie would like to see ail parties present for a round table discussion sometime in the future which hie would arranfe. Clarington was holding a public meeting on Monday when the general public could have input to the Waterfront Study which was in stage three. Mr. Crombie said he was generally in agreement with the plan but mentioned that there was' still a lot to do and that the plan would take many years to comaplete. in answering questions from council members he said he could not put a trne period'on the completion of the Waterfront Greenway. He said there would be concerns as to fish and wildlife and that most of the work would be done by the municipalities and the Conservation Authorities. He said Provincial Parks will become part of 'the Greenway and municipal parks. Reverend David Black, from Newtonville United Church, with Newtonville residenu, and Legion member Emerson Jones, au the Newtonville War Memorial for the remembrance day Services. "The Lîghtîng of Chrîstmas" Starting at 6:30 p.m. with Children Carolling Santa, Hot Dogs, Hot Chocolate, Music by Concert Band Quintette. Free Draw Ct"hristmnas Craft Show.- Nov'em ber 19 and, 20 VnI -8;7- Nn- 4.,;

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