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Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Orono Weekly Times - 3 EMISSIONS Continued from page 3 tional tax burden on the community that promoters are attempting to disguise in notso-clever ways. As far as emissions are concerned, it is indeed the epitome of folly to pretend on the international scene to aim for lower targets yet wilfully allow them to worsen the problem at the local level. This proposed incinerator is not something that was there before and that we are "stuck" with. Rather, it is a problem that we are creating, when we are pretending elsewhere to be comitted to solving it. The efforts of this country should not be jeopardized by the ignorance and/or arrogance of petty politicians who shamelessly ignore the facts compiled and presented by individuals, often at great personal costs. Moreover, the whole process has made it abundantly clear that the Environmen- tal Assessment process is indeed "broken", as the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario has pointed out. The federal government must join forces IMMEDIATELY with the provincial government to see that such crimes against humanity are not allowed to proceed, in Durham Region or elsewhere in the country. This means, amongst other things, shelving the nonsensical incinerator project, something that present and future generations will be immensely thankful for. In the same way that we need Global Vision at the G8 Summit, we need Local Vision at the Regional Level. The time for empty rhetoric is definitely past; now is the time for action, and a coordinated one at that. Durham Region politicians have demonstrated that most of them are not up to the task. Paul-André Larose, Ph.D., Oshawa BUDGET Continued from front page ment charge revenue is $1.6 million, with an additional $1 million shortfall in building permit fees, according to a report issued last week by the municipal treasurer. "There are only a few places to get that money," Abernethy said, "Reserves or taxpayers." A more prudent way to make up the shortfall is to look within the 2009 operating budget, according to the mayor, to see what can be done to cut costs and lessen the impact of that shortfall on Clarington taxpayers. Abernethy says he is holding staff's feet to the fire by his motion, something he promised to do when the 2009 budget was adopted. "The administration can not be responsible for making up the shortfall," Wu stated. "It is my responsibility to advise you we have a problem, and we collectively have to do something. We as staff have to make recommendations on what needs to be done." Wu promised a very comprehensive report for the August 31st Special Council meeting. "I will give you the whole story," he said, "I will give you a list of what needs to be done." The situation Clarington finds itself in is not a result of lack of ability of the people running the departments, according to Abernethy. Rather, the downturn in the economy is a bit worse than they thought it would be. A. Harley photo One of the headstones damaged by vandals at Bond Head Cemetery awaits repair. Cemetery vandalized Early Friday morning, vandals knocked over 66 tombstones at Bond Head Cemetery in Newcastle. A summer student working for the Municipality's Operations Department, noticed the damage at the cemetery on her way in to work on Friday morning. According to Bob Genosko, of the Operations Department, his staff assessed the damage and called police. Police investigators attended the cemetery Friday morning and estimated damage at over $10,000. Newcastle resident Ernie Spencer was at the Bond Head cemetery Friday morning, tending to the grave of his son, who he buried a few weeks ago. "This makes me feel like I'm going to be sick to my stomach," he told the Orono Times at the cemetery. Spencer's son's marker was not damaged. Bond Head resident Art Wynn was also at the cemetery. His wife's marker had been knocked over. "What can possess anyone to do this?" he asked. The municipality has hired a contractor to upright the markers and re-seal them. It should take about three days to complete the task, according to Genosko. Durham Regional Police urge anyone with information in regards to this criminal activity to call Durham Regional Police at 905-5791520 and ask for Det. Aylward or C/Const Bagg of 16 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau. Anonymous tips can be made to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1800-222-TIPS (8477). AGENDA Continued from page 2 of understanding of the needs of the constituency. Durham Region politicians have demonstrated that most of them are not up to the task and they seemingly have their own agenda. They do not seem to represent the people of Durham Region and they certainly do not represent me. Steve Fekete, P. Eng. Newcastle 905-983-5301 oronotimes@rogers.com ORONO WEEKLY TIMES Are you in an abusive relationship? Call Bethesda House 905-623-6050 1-800-338-3397 (For women with or without children.)