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V MJ. Hobbs Students Return for Reunion Shelley Farrow, Gloria Venasse and Marlene Kuzenko take a look at a yearbook from MJ. Hobbs Senior Public School and some of the other displays mounted on the walls of the gymnasium. The school celebrated its 30th anniversary on the Thanksgiving Weekend with an Open House and opening night program Friday, October 10th, followed by a day of sports and reminiscing on Saturday and a dance Saturday evening. Residents Ask Councillors to Reconsider Lishman Proposal by Laura J. Richards Staff Writer Residents opposed to the rezoning of a former Orono area gravel pit to create a new headquarters for a fur designer continue to question the environmental environmental soundness of the project. An application by Paula Lishman International Limited, which was sent back to the planning department in September for further processing, is for a large, bermed facility with parking space for 100 people and a raised septic bed. The 'factory' north of Taunton Rd. and west of Leskard Rd. would be the headquarters for the internationally-known internationally-known knitted fur fashion firm. 1 On Tuesday night, Oct. 1^, four Orono area residents residents brought forward their questions about the proposal. Rhonda and Dan Hooper, along with Brian Woods and Linda Gasser, asked councillors to reconsider reconsider any plans put forward forward by the Paula Lishman International company via Bill Lishman. Dan Hooper said he has learned what an "earth- dome" form of architecture architecture is, thanks to an article in an August 1992 issue of Harrowsmith magazine. He noted that his concerns are related to the earth- dome's closeness to Wilmot Creek. He also listed issues related to fire codes, and the communal Renowned author, speaker and successful Investor sewage system. He wanted to know: "will we have written guarantees that our wells will not be affected with this and future development development to these lands?" Another problem lie has with the project is the safety safety aspect of the entrance into the property off Taunton Road. He has hopes that the company's plans include paying for the upgrades needed, rather than putting the costs on the shoulders of the taxpayers. • Woods wooed his listeners listeners with a speech liberally liberally sprinkled with references references to animals, fish, and birds as he listed many species and then compared the councillors to birds, During his take on the situation, Woods said "an in-depth study should be done to determine the impact of sewage load on buried aquifers in this hydrogeologically sensitive sensitive area." With all the good things about the creek and surrounding surrounding woodlands at a premium, Woods asked that the Lishmans look elsewhere to build. "After, looking over the pros and cons of the situation, situation, in my simple common common judgement, I came to the conclusion that Father Goose should fly south. No, not too far, just to a serviced industrial site, instead of an inappropriate environmentally protected permanent agricultural reserve. "With this migration, many people, including myself, would be willing to assist him in his dreams and ambitions," Woods noted. Gasser told councillors more details arc required. She's looking for any and all information, and noted most of it should have been provided by the planning department's first report to the General Purpose and Administration Committee in September. "PD-110-97 is a best a preliminary description of the proposed development and is of limited use as an information tool. It is imperative that planning reports give specific details about applications From page 1 at 238 Division St„ Oshawa and searched the residence and a vehicle. Officers seized a large quantity of child pornography pornography in the form of computer computer files, video cassettes, photographs and magazines magazines showing very young pre-pubcscent children engaged in explicit sexual activity with adults, animals animals and other children. Seized items include computer computer files, believed to number in excess of 10,000; 500 video tapes; a so that the public can develop informed opinions and - formulate specific questions. When the public public is given only vague and incomplete information, the debates that ensue generally generally deteriorate into emotional and uninformed fruitless exchanges. "This ends up polarizing polarizing members within the community needlessly," Gasser stated. Clarington Mayor Diane Hamre told the residents residents that the first report introduced the application, and was only the first of many steps. She asked the Planning Director to write a "status report, have another public meeting, and answer Mrs. Gasser in writing." computer with related hardware and software; and a camera. Arrested at the residence residence and taken into custody custody was Daniel Hancock, 30, of 238 Division St., Oshawa. Hancock is charged with 13 counts of possession of child pornography, 12 counts .of distributing child pornography pornography and one count of making child pornography. pornography. On Oct.. 2, Hancock was released from custody on a recognizance with a $5,000 surety and with conditions. The accused is scheduled to appear in Ontario Court (Provincial Division) in Oshawa on Nov. 6, 1997. Police said the three- year undercover child pornography investigation conducted by members of Project P began in November of 1994 and recommenced in March of 1997. The investigation is continuing. GORDON PAPE INVITES YOU TO A FREE SEMINAR This will be Gordon Pape's final seminar in Durham Region this year! YOU WILL LEARN Charges Laid in Pornography Case • How to build a successful RRIF • Where to put your RRSP money -- and what to avoid • Top Mutual Funds for your RRIF • How to beat GIC rates by more than 50%, with low risk • What you need to know about seniors' clawbacks Timothy Findley's Work Celebrated At Trent WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1997 - 7:30 PM The Oshawa Holiday Inn LIMITED SEATING • CALL 430-4122 TO RESERVE YOUR SEATS TODAY Presented by: Tom Corby, Fortune Investment Corp 71 Albert Street, Suite 6, Oshawa, ON Co-sponsored by FORTUNE INVESTMENT •GHutiPunuNiiv Well known radio personalities personalities Peter Gzowski and Shclagh Rogers will host a gala banquet October 18, the climax of a three-day celebration celebration at Trent University of the work of Timothy Findley. The literary event, called Can You See Me Yet? Timothy Findley in Person, takes place October 17-19. Organized to celebrate Findley as novelist, short- story writer, essayist, screenwriter, screenwriter, dramatist and teacher, it will feature lectures about Findley's work by academies from across Canada and around the world, readings by well-known Canadian writers, a book sale and signing signing by participating authors, and films about Findley, The Clarington/Courticc Independent, Bowmanvillc, Saturday, October 18, 1997 Page 11 The Ontario Legislature has adjourned until November 17th. This recess is a welcomed relief from the daily business of the house. These past couple of weeks have been raucous, with daily sessions until midnight, debating a large number of bills. It should be understood that the Standing Committees arc unable to travel and listen to public input while the House is in session. During this recess, the public will have an opportunity to give their views on a variety of bills. For instance, Bill 160, "The Education Quality Improvement Act", will hold public hearings as follows: October 20, 21st, 22nd, in Toronto, October 23rd, in Chatham, October 24th in St. Catharines, October 27th in Thunder Bay, October 28th, in Sault Stc. Marie, and October 29th in Ottawa. The Standing Committee on the Administration of Justice will receive public input on Bill 160. The Clerk is Doug Arnott at (416) 325- 3506. The Select Committee on Ontario Hydro Nuclear Affairs will meet every week during the recess. The Committee Clerk is Donna Bryce (416) 325-3675. As a member of this committee, I will not be in my constituency constituency office as much as usual. Cabinet Changes You arc probably aware of the cabinet changes. I am very pleased that Durham will have two ministers. The Hon. Jim Flaherty (Durham Centre) is the Minister of Labour and The Hon. Janet Ecker (Durham West) is the Minister of Community and Social Services. The changes were expected and I am sure will re-focus our government. I was pleased with the changes especially, the Hon. Elizabeth Witmcr as the new Minister of Health and the Hon. Dave Johnson as the new Minister of Education. Durham is well served by all five members. Julia Munro (Durham York) is a committee committee vice-chair, Jerry Ouellette (Oshawa) is a committee vice-chair and I am Chairman of the Ombudsman Committee. All five Durham members are committed and dedicated. Each one of us always remembers that we were elected to address the problem problem of spending a million dollars an hour more than we take in as revenue. Government deficits and debt arc simply future taxes for our children. Change is difficult difficult but not impossible. The candidates for the municipal election have all filed their papers. Over the next month, we will see many signs and hear many promises. promises. My only observation is that I want to question each candidate on taxes and hold them to their promises. Senior Busters Telemarketing often targets targets seniors and is frequently a fraudulent activity. The Ontario Provincial Police in partnership with senior citizens citizens have launched "Senior Busters", to fight this insidious insidious type of crime. If you know of anyone or you require information, please call 1-888-495-8501. Our Minister of Environment and Energy, the Hon. Norm Sterling announced some time ago, a $200 million Provincial Water Protection Fund. This $200 million dollars will assist municipalities in building building municipal water and sewage facilities. Municipal applications must be submitted submitted by October 31st, 1997. Durham College Is planning ahead. Our community needs full-time Diploma and Degree Programming. Have you given your $5 yet? 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