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Orono Town Hall Volume 64, Number 18 750 GST Included Weekly Times 27Z' ■hh ■ Diane Harare was first elected to council on December 1, 1980 as Regional Councillor for Ward 3, which at that time represented all of Clarke Township. In November of 1991, Harare was elected Mayor of Clarington, and has been re-elected in two subsequent elections. When animal educator Scott Creed took his. animals home after work, he did not know he was making a by-law infringement. Creed handles the animal education at Orono's Jungle Cat World, and also takes a number of animals on the road in a traveling animal education exhibit. Appearing before Council on Tuesday, April 25, Creed requested exemption from Clarington's Exotic Animal By-law. Under the current By-law, Creed is allowed any •number of cats and dogs on his rural property, providing they are licensed by the Municipality. Though he has à Provincial Zoo License, Creed says he is not looking to opefl to the public. What he would like to do, is put up 2-3 enclosures on his 168 acre property, at 150 Tamblyn Rd. Orono. "I spoke to my neighbours," neighbours," Creed told councillors, councillors, "and they had no complaints. complaints. With Jungle Cat WnrW fiS tn 70 mètres awav. it makes no difference to my neighbours," he stated. "I would never house an elephant on my property," he stated, "it's not large enough." Nor would he- house a bear. He would keep six to eight different species of mammals and reptiles such as tyolves, tigers, lions, snakes, and an erotic parrot, in his enclosures. enclosures. Though he was unable to give a specific number of animals animals he would have on his property at any given time, Creed stated, "I'm not about to start a facility on my property property that would. conflict my credibility." • Mayor Harare wanted assurances that enclosures would be built to the same standards as at Cat World. Creed assured they would be, and added, "there's no negotiating negotiating when it comes to safety" safety" Creed was granted exemption exemption from the current By-law upon condition of final Bylaw Bylaw approval. Trees and safe kids It was an emotional Mayor Harare who told her fellow Councillors she would "not be seeking re-election this fall. "It's difficult, but I have no choice," she stated. "I'm exhausted, physically and emotionally, it's time for me to step back and give someone else a chance." Since Harare's announcement announcement Monday, Regional Councillor John Mutton stepped into the ring with Councillor Troy Young to campaign for the Mayor's seat. Of the current councillors, councillors, only Mary Novak has not declared her intentions for this fall's Municipal election. Local Councillor Ward 2, Jim Schell, is running for Regional Council Ward 1 and 2, the position currently held by Novak. Ward 1 Councillor Jane Rowe will seek re-election re-election to her current position. Ward 4 Local Councillor Charlie Trim, will be campaigning campaigning for John Mutton's seat - Regional, Councillor Ward 3 and 4. • Also throwing their hats into the ring are Steven Cooke seeking the Local Councillor seat Ward 3 along with George Khouri. Mayor Harare asked all of council to set their election apart from the council chamber. chamber. "I was elected Mayor to serve till the end of this term," she stated, "I know I can count on all of you not to become a lame-duck council to the end of the term." Councillor- Trim brought forward a pair of motions at the April 25th council meeting meeting that deal with quality of life issues. The "We Care About Our Young People Motion," sparked some debate among councillors, and received a 'nay vote from Councillors Rowe and Young. This motion, which did pass, seeks to establish a fund of up to $5,000, and invites merchants and businesses to voluntarily provide assistance and safety for children. 'Stores and businesses can provide temporary safe places for children and youth who find themselves in situations that may create fear and difficult difficult times for them' states the motion. The $5,000 is to be used for indoor displays and- educational materials. Though she agreed wholeheartedly wholeheartedly with the intent of the motion, Councillor Rowe said "I have concerns with spending $5,000 on this projects projects when , we already have Block __ Parents and Neighbourhood Watch programs. programs. Before we support this motion, we should talk to the BIA's to see what kind of participation we can expect to receive." Councillor Mutton, who seconded the motion, saw this as a natural extension of Durham Region's Children's Charter. "All children in Durham Region have the right to be protected from abuse in and outside the home," he stated. Councillor Novak says Continued on page 3 Seen and heard Kirby Centennial's Grade Two teacher, Suzanne Westheuser has been nominated nominated in the Toronto Sun's 'Teacher Of The Year 2000 Award'. fHappenings ... 1 ORONO AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Association is holding a Progressive Euchre Tournament on FRIDAY, MAY 5th at 7:00 p.m., Orono Arena, $10.00 per person. All proceeds toward Orono Arena Addition Fund. ST. SAVIOUR'S ANGLICAN CHURCH SALAD SUPPER St. Saviour's is holding their Salad Supper, Wed. May 17, 2000, Parish Hall, Adults $10.00, Two Sittings 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Phone Charles Gray 987-4551. SONGS OF NORTH AMERICA Featuring Mervyn Russell - Tenor, Ross Metcalf - Piano plus The Windwind Flute Choir, Friday, Maj( 5th at 7:30 p.m. at Orono United Church. Admission is $5.00.