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2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, September 8,1993 Neighbors Fearful of Lions and Tigers External Affairs Minister Visits Ross Stevenson Barbecue '■ From Page One pic from getting too close to the animals, animals, residents said. One of these residents was Diane Sonc. She told councillors that she visited the monks at their residence to alleviate her apprehensions regarding their project. However, she was disappointed. disappointed. The trip "produced the opposite result," result," Sonc said. "The gates were wide open, the bam doors were open. The bam is a considerable distance from the house and there were no signs of people." She said she was sickened by the possibility of anyone having access to the bam, especially children who do get mischievous on occasion. "1 left the city for the peace and quiet of the country. Now 1 live with the roars of lions." Murray Lcgge warned committee members he would hold each and every every council member responsible if anything anything happened to his family, relatives or friends, if council approved the rezoning rezoning of the property. Another resident was A1 Michaels who owns a farm near the Pantas' property and leases 12 acres from the couple as well. In order to harvest the vegetables he and his family grow, he has had to rely on "off-shore labor." However, he has discovered since the animals belonging to the missionaries missionaries were brought in late in June 1993, they are "petrified" of what could possibly happen to them as they work bn the 12 leased acres. Michaels told committee members that because of the potential danger, he,could lose his trained workers and' he would have to start from scratch again, training new people. If that were' to happen, ho would lose the market he has spent five years in building up. Another neighbor, Marlyn Peterson, Peterson, asked about the Exotic Animal By-law which was supposed to protect municipal residents from potential safety and health problems which could occur due to the proximity of large exotic felines, birds, primates and reptiles. He told the committee how carefully carefully he and his wife selected this area to move to in May 1992. ■ "We investigated the zoning, as we viewed this as a major investment," Peterson continued. "We arc vigorously opposed to this (rezoning), " he said. "The loud roars arc terrifying our children. They are no longer permitted to play alone in the backyard if my wife or I cannot , be with them," he noted. He, like many other residents at the meeting, admitted they were concerned concerned because they could "no longer provide a carefree and safe environment" environment" for their children. Diane Sonc said: "An approval will change the nature of this area." Judy Metcalf, who lives one mile west of the Panta property, asked the committee members to focus on the lack of security at the bam where the animals are being kept. - Looking at the home where the monks would be living, she said: "That is a beautiful home. But, they will have more square footage tnan the animals." Barb Humphrey who lives east of the property told the committee she wants to know more about the retreat space -- how many people are expected expected to use the property as a retreat, sewage issues and the like. While some questioned whether or not the Missionary Church of St. Francis Francis of Assisi was connected with the, Catholic Church, Father Vic of the St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Clarington, told the committee that "There is no connection, period." Wolfram Klose, owner and operator operator of Exotic Orono Cat World, said the committee \ members would be opening the municipality up to more of the same treatment, if they allowed the rezoning application to proceed. "I think I started the right way," Klose told those in the chambers. "We did everything the Health Department said to. "And we have never had an accident, accident, knock on wood," However, he went on to say, he and his wife have taken precautions to ensure the visitors to their business are protected. yHe stated what is fair to one person should be fair for another. He then stated he was not in favor of the animal animal sanctuary. Liz White, of the Animal Alliance organization, wondered why dogs and cats from other municipalities would be brought to Clarington to the sanctuary sanctuary when there were animals that need sanctuary here. White also discussed the safety issue issue by saying, "the fears of public safety arc well founded. "A cat or monkey getting loose from the facility would be almost impossible impossible to track down," White said. She pointed to two cases in the Niagara Niagara area where a cougar evaded pursuers pursuers and two monkeys also avoided being captured. One of the monkeys carried Hepatitis B. THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING DURHAM REGION Take notice that the Regional Planning Committee will consider at a meeting to be held on: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21,1993 AT 10:00 A.M. PLANNING DEPARTMENT BOARDROOM 1615 DUNDAS STREET EAST, WHITBY 4TH FLOOR, LANG TOWER, WEST BUILDING, WHITBY MALL MODIFICATIONS TO THE DURHAM REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN (1991) AND THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE FORMER TOWN OF NEWCASTLE A request has been made by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington to modify the Durham Regional Official Plan (1991) and Amendment No. 41 to the Official Plan of the former Town of Newcastle. Details of the modifications are as follows: She agreed with the neighbors who thought it wrong to "bring animals in, set up the facility and then apply for rezoning." Speaking in defense of the Missionary Missionary Church of St. Francis of Assisi Assisi were Rev. R. MacKcnzic and his lawyer. The lawyer told the GP&A Committee that the church is a registered registered charity since "there was some doubt cast in that direction." Speaking on the issue of security at the sanctuary, he said in the one- quarter of a century old organization "they have never had an escape." Rev. MacKcnzic then spoke on issues issues neighbors of the project had raised. "People work with the animals on a daily basis -- we're on top of the safety issue," Rev. MacKcnzic stated. He said the fencing for the property property and for a stand-off area within ,the bam (which has been retro-fitted for the animals) is coming. They, arc in fact, "being manufactured as we speak." The fences and. supplemental outfitting outfitting to the cages currently house a lion and lioness, three Siberian tigers, a couple of black spotted leopards, a couple of orange spotted tigers, two Canadian mountain lions, two monkeys, monkeys, an injured crow, a hawk, love birds and some smaller birds, Rev. MacKenzie said. While the lawyer for the church centred on the safety aspect, Councillors Councillors David Scott and Larry Hannah wanted to know why this particular location location in Clarington was picked as the new site for the church's sanctuary. They also wanted to know why a "lease to purchase" agreement signed in December of 1992 did not allow them enough time to apply for rezoning rezoning for their project. With that, the councillors wanted to know why the organization waited so long before applying for rezoning of the property. Rev. MacKenzie said due to a problem between a previous landlord and another tenant in a building in which they were located before, they had to move quickly into another location location here in Clarington. Mayor Hamre told Rev. MacKenzie MacKenzie she was "surprised that you came in without checking the by-law." Councillor Hannah said at the end of the discussion just before the rezoning rezoning application was denied by the committee: "Since December 1992, there was a strong intent of the organization organization to move in." However, their attempt to bring in the animal sanctuary was "through the back door" by establishing the sanctuary sanctuary first and then applying for the required required rezoning, he said. Councillor Mary Novak, who appeared appeared to be sympathie during some of the discussion, voted for the deqial.l So did all.Clarington's councillors. -;. '. Councillor Novak ended the discussion discussion by saying she felt "the spfety of humans was placed secondary to that of the animals." f Murder Charges Laid Following Strangulation A 28-year-old Whitby woman was found dead in her Craydon Road apartment on Saturday, Sept. 4. The woman, Jackie Fulton, was killed by strangulation. Her 26-year- old male companion has been charged with her death, The Durham Regional Police Services Services Criminal Investigation Branch is continuing its investigating of the case. Secretary of State for External Affairs, Perrin Beatty, made a short stop-over at Durham MP Ross StejS venson's annual barbecue in Blackstock on Wednesday night, Sept. 1. He is shown here speaking witlii; Middle Road resident Kirk Kemp (left) who ran on the Tory ticket during the last provincial election,/ and Mr. Stevenson. Branch 178 (Bowmanville) Royal Canadian Legion LEGION WEEK September 19 to September 25 Sunday, September 19 FREE Corn and Hot Dogs Sunday at Noon 5:00 p.m. Refreshments 6:00 p.m. Dinner 1 Tickets $ 10 each Monday, September 20 Open Euchre 7:30 p.m. in the Club Room .! \ Tuesday, September 21 Open Crib 7:30 p.m. in the Club Room Wednesday, September 22 Bingo - at 7:30 p.m. in the Upstairs Hall Friday September 24 Meat Roll in the Club Room at 8:00 p.m. followed by entertainment at 9:00 p.m. Saturday,September 25 Dance 9 - I a.m. Free Admission Public Welcome to all events i) an increase in the maximum gross leasable floor space allocated to the Courlice Sub-Central Area; ii) inclusion of Official Plan Amendment Application File No. OPA 92- 003 being a 8,100 square metre (87,190 sq. ft.) of commercial development; and iii) incorporate changes to the text and map of Amendment No. 41. The site of the subject modifications is indicated on the map below. TOWN OF NEWCASTLE \ Subsequently, the Regional Council will consider the recommendation of the Planning Committee at a mooting to bo hold on: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29,1993 AT 10:00 A.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS BUILDING 605 ROSSLAND ROAD EAST, WHITBY The report related to the proposed modifications Is nvollablo (or Inspection In the offices ot the Planning Department, 1015 Dundno Street East, 4th Floor, Long Tower, West Building, Whitby Mail, Whitby, Further Information can bo obtained by calling Grant McGregor at (41C) 720-7731 (Whitby llno)/(416) C8G-1C51 (Toronto Lino). Rnquosts to make n presentation boforo the Planning Commiltoo concerning concerning the proposed modillcollono must bo forwarded to Dr. M, Michael, M.C.I.P., Commissioner ol Planning, Box 623,1015 Dundas Stroot East, 4th Floor, Lang Towor, Wool Building, Whitby Mail, Whitby, Ontario LIN CA3, and should bo rouolvod by Frldny preceding tho Planning Commiltoo mooting, Requests to ninko a presentation boforo tho Regional Council concerning the proposed modifications must bo forwarded to tho Regional Clork, Regional lloadquwloio Building, Box 023, GOG Rosolnnd Rond East, Whitby, Ontario LIN GA3, and should bo rocolvod 40 hours prior to the Regional Council mooting, FILE NO,:OPAOO'QB7 Code 5343 Gary Horromn C,W. Lundy, A.M.C.T. NOW OPEN! 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