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- ýron ýWkýlTimý-sedý-.dy, April 8, 1l998ý Subscriptions $21.50 + $1.50 G.S.T. = $23.00/year. Publications Mail Registration No. 000368 Publishmng 50 Issues Annually at the Office of Publication 5310 Main Street, P.O. Box 209, Orono, Ontario LOB IMO E-Mail Address: oronotimes@speedline.ca Phone/Fax (905) 983-5301 Publisher! Editor Marg Zwart Death and taxes Five years of no increases in the Municipal portion of our tax bill has finally caught.up to us, as we ail knew it would. We also knew this was the year it would happen-- the first budget of a new council. The figures for the final blow are not out yet, and won't be for a few months. The Provincial Govemnment has not figured oui yet how muchto download onto our Region. 1 feel like 'mn on a bit of a tax holiday. To bad it'sthe type of holiday where you play now and pay later. It is a rare enough occasion when the passing of one per- son has as much impact on a village as Sparky's passing did. Anyone walking the mai n street on Thursday j usi had to know something was wrong. Athick cloud of gloom hung over the village thatday. Sparky demanded nothing and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Sparky did nothing to draw attention to himself, and in his own quiet, unassuming way, was a. good friend to some and a friendly acquaintance to most of the village, il is for that reason his passing will leave a big hole in this; his comn-, munity. Regional Meeting met. (continued from page 1) She also asked if they could be assured, without detailed design review, that the cost of needed upgrades in the area be as estimated frorn $200,000 to $250,000. 11'As had other speakers Mrs. Hooper asked that an Enviromnental Impact Study be undertaken. Elva Reid In voicing her major concemn spoke of the implication 'the proposal would have on the agricul- tural land base. She said approval would allow the industrialization of agricul- tural land and such approval would be precedent setting. She bas since noted that the Durhamn Federation of Agriculture has the sarne impact concerns. Bill Wood also spoke in opposition of the proposal noting an impact from, airplanes and noting that the Wilmot is one.of the best cold water strearus, better in production per volume than the, Ganaraska River. He questioned the suitabilit y of the sand soil for a major septic system and that the building would be no more than 174 feet from the Wilmot. Also he said the proposed operation was not a dry. operation thus causing more concerns. Wood suggested planning goals were preservation and enhancernent of the natural enviromnent. Roy Forrester said he objected to the creation of Rural Employment Areas whiÉch was precedent setting and opened the door for rnanufacturing and indus- trial developrnent in the rural areas of Durhamn. He referred back in Urne when residential strip developrnent, 10 acre lots and- 40 acre lots were allowed in the rural areas. They are not allowed to-day, he said, Rural Employment Areas are a similar costly system. Linda Gasser made references to the' entranceway and access road/right away asking the Region to formerly communicate its position. She sald she was aware It was a legal issue b ut' that it must be addressed by the applicant and the Region. She also made references to the alrstrip and the storage of ultralight air- planes. Mrs. Gasser said the application also requires manyfinancial implications and that itwould be prudent that the Region and Clarington însist upon a financlal plan. She indicated that the Llshmans' withdrew their application in Uxbridge Townslu.p due to cost. Letters t'O the Editor Ot RONO WEKLY TuiEs I read with interest your recent article on Kate Lang's upcomldng sacrifice ln support of the Canadian Cancer Society and aIl those who lose their hair while undergoing Chernotherapy treairnents. Being bald is becorning very trendy, Officer Lang will deflnitely be in fashion and there are many advantages to not having any har... e You can save a lot of rnoney, (frorn ail those hair care products that you no longer have to purchase) e You won't have to waste Urne in the mrnomings fLxing your hair - They say that afterwards, your- new hair will grow in thicker and healthiÉer (some- Urnes darker too!) * You can experirnent with new looks, everything frorn a basebal hat to a whole array of knit caps,- or follow the western wave with a Stetson ... and not have to worry about getting Hat-Hair! * You no longer have to won-y about getting overheat- ed, you becorne aware. of each little breeze that passes Mayor Harnre, who attended the rneeting addressed the committee stating that rnany innuendos have been stated in presentations on the Lishrnan application. She said that the airstrip was not on the lands affected by the application and that ultraliglits would be for personal use. The Mayor said that the rnunicipal planning staff bas neyer before gone into such detail as they have on this application. It was also sald that all information is not'in as yet. Mayor Hamre noted that the Regional Uishman report was not before cornrittee and that they await the ful report before rnaking a decision. e You are doing sornething to aid a wonderful cause and offering support to many individuals who sincerely appreciate your sacrifice e You will not be alone in your new look, and neither WilIl... Thank you, from Elizabeth Zedic-Storey Friday, April 3, 1998 Dear Marg, Re Lucy Wood's sad tale of woe in yesterdays edition of The Weekly limnes; I gotta tell ya that these poignant, heart breaking letters about the poor children, who, for gener- ations to corne (if the Lishmans build their plant) will be denied the right to enjpy nature at the outdoor learning centre, is really sounding like a broken record. 1 would mention here that 1 have nothing to gain or lose, whether the proposai becomes a reality or not. However, I do bave grandchil- dren who use the fadfiity, and, I expect they will continue to do so, regardless. In fact, they rnight even learn how nature, ANDj light industry can live together in harrniony. With Lishrnan' s plan, it would seem that this- "valuable" property will be improved considerably. what with the planting of nurnerous -trees, landscaping, etc. Also, I don't r eally believe that this partic- ular piece of land is all that "valuable". Environrnentally, or financially. Otherwise the Lishrnans would have looked elsewhere. So, rets get on with it, peo- ple. Quit using the "poor chil- dren" as an excuse. And don't try to tell anybody that this is fertile farm land or sorne sort of nature reserve. It's quite an ugly piece of property which couldn't grow diddily-squat. Cail it wbat is. An abandoned gravel pit. The pristine head- waters of Wihnot Creek will 7777N .. ........ ýký stay that way, if indeed they are pristine, lrregardless of the properties presently bor- dering it, with their septic systerns, and what-have-you. ('[ou may wish to check out the washroorn facilities at the learnïing centre itself). I'm sure you'll fmnd that life, and nature, will go on as it bas. Who. knows, maybe it will even improve? Regards, Bob Rotz, lrby, Ont. COUNCIL NOTES.. 1Aif Annis asked council for a letter indicating they have no objections to the Off-track Betting establishment he plans to run at 1, King St. W. in Bowmanville. Licensing of the establishment is handled through the Provincial and Federal Governments. The Municipality is asked for input, but they can not deny the appli- cation. Councillor Trim asked if the Bowmanville Business Improvement Association agreed with this type of estab- lishment in the downtown area. Trim stated that a similar estab- lishment operates in Newcastle, but it is well oui of town. This wagering operation wilI be open five days a week from 12 noon tili midnight. The applicants have to prove three things to the licensing body, 1) that they are a good corporate -citizen, 2) that they are a good neiglibour, 3) ade- quate parking. When the motion came to a vote, it was losi. *At the close of Monday's meeting Councillor Young stood up and said that he want- ed to publicly apologize for his involvement in last weeks Domitrovic issue. "I could have acted a little more -profes- sional," he stated. Since Monday's meeting, Young said he heard that a few delegations are now afraid to come forward at council.