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Communal services policy upheld ^ Orono Wrekiy Urnes, Wednesday. October 11, 2000 - 7 The Capitol Theatre presents Road & other stories River Road & Other Tyson joined novelist Stories is a new theatrical The Regional Communal Sewer policy has been upheld, at least for the time being. A reconsideration motion put forward by Pickering Mayor Arthurs, and seconded by Clarington Councillor Mutton, did not get the majority needed to get it on the table, at last Wednesday's regular meeting of Durham- Regional Council. The Regional Policy was being challenged' to permit the construction of a private communal sewer system, to service and facilitate the development of homes around an Ajax golf course. The Regional Communal Services Policy; OPA 60, states the use of Regionally owned and operated communal communal services in rural settlements settlements will only be considered considered to address health and environmental problems. • Provincial policy requires the Region to assume responsibility responsibility for private communal systems in the event of Bowmanville - Durham MPP John R. O'Toole announced that Bethesda House in Bowmanville; will receive $40,000 to hire transitional transitional support workers. The funding is part of the Harris government's new $5 million transitional support program to help abused women to break free of domestic violence. "Our government will not tolerate domestic violence," said Mr. OToole. "Victims of domestic violence In this community and throughout the province will get the help they need to escape abuse. "This is welcome news for -the Durham Riding," Mr. O'Toole said'. "Bethesda, House is a lifeline for women facing domestic abuse and for their families. It has been strongly endorsed by all sectors sectors of the community and these funds show the province's continuing support." support." Transitional support workers workers will work with abused women to help them develop transition plans and become familiar with and use ' resources in their own communities. communities. For example, a woman could be assisted with accessing local community community counseling, educational programs, or affordable housing. default by the owner. The cost of operating these systems systems far exceed conventional municipal sewer systems. The Planning Staff recommendation recommendation to turn down the application from Cougs Investments Limited was approved by Regional Council on September 6, 2000. : A Notice of Motion was tabled at that time, to reconsider reconsider that decision at the next Regional Council Meeting, on September 20, 2000.. At that meeting, .the Reconsideration Motion was accepted, by a 2/3rds majority, majority, and the previous council decision was overturned in a 13-12 vote. Mayor Arthurs then gave notice of another Reconsideration Motion, to allow Council to vote again on the matter at their next meeting, October 4, 2000. On October 4, the motion was lost in a 15-14 vote. The Reconsideration Motion needed a 2/3rds majority to get it back on the table. The Harris government will also provide an additional additional $5 million annually to help children who have witnessed domestic violence in their homes. TMs early Intervention Intervention program will help children children understand that domestic domestic violence Is not their fault and it will help mothers support support their children. Specific funding decisions for this program are expected by the end of the month. "We have consulted with provincial and national women's organizations, child welfare groups, front-line violence violence against women service providers and other experts in the community," said Community and Social Services Minister John Bafrd. "We have listened and are responding to their calls for additional programs to help women and their children break free of domestic violence." violence." ' IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE IN THE ORONO TIMES 983-5301 entertainment inspired by the story songs of Ms, Tyson. Sylvia Tyson is a musical legend. legend. Catapulted into major international stardom as a member of "the popular folksinging duo,Ian & Sylvia in the early 1960's, Ms. Tyson has become equally successful successful as a singer-songwriter in her own right. In 1993 she joined her colleagues Cindy Church,- Caitlin Hanford and the late Colleen Peterson in Ontario's Public Libraries want to make a little noise. We're looking to the future. If you think public libraries are still just about books, you can file that thought under fiction - we're In the computer computer age now! During the week of October 16, 2000, Ontarians of all ages and cultural backgrounds backgrounds are invited to connect connect with their local library. Timothy Findley, Veronica Tennant and Joe Sealy on the celebrated National Tour of The Piano Man's Daughter. This experience inspired her to undertake this exciting new venture, River Road. The wry, witty, heartwarming, heartwarming, honest and poignant stories stories of the astonishing Sylvia Tyson, and this marvelous artist's uniquely luminous personality both emerge from this wonderful new show, which has' been generously either In person, or via the Internet. Find out how the library has embraced the computer age to make information information and all points of view available to everyone. At the Clarington, Public Library we're showcasing a number of services at the library. First, we kick the week off early with the launch of Sunday hours at the Bowmanville Branch on October 15th, 1 p.m - 5 p.m. Second, we invite you to visit your local branch to see displays of materials that used to be In our collections . . . we've come a long way! Third, sign up for Free Internet training or attend one of our workshops - there are * still spots for intermediate training, so sign up at your local branch today! Fourth, enter the Electric Library Canada Online Research Contest and have the opportunity to win $500. to Chapters.ca Online! Celebrate your Library! SUBSCRIBE TO THE ORONO WEEKLY . TIMES $25.00 2 1/2 to 6 years, limited spaces. Year round, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please call (905) 983-5016 web: www.zoocamp.net I 3667 Concession 6/ 1 K. R. #1/ Orono, LOB 1MO Jungle Col World ♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦ GOLF CLUB ♦♦♦♦ Corner of Taunton Rd. 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