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8 - Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, December 11 , 2002 Council to seek input from 407 Community Advisory Committee Clarington council will be looking to a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for advice on the proposed Highway 407. The CAC which will consist consist of at least ten people appointed to the committee and one member of council. Groups such as the Clarington Board of Trade, Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee and the Local Architectural Conservancy Association will be invited to appoint members. Linda Gasser, in a presentation presentation to Council on November 18, asked councillors councillors to consider striking a committee of community stakeholders to provide strategic advice to Council from a community perspective. perspective. Gasser also requested that the merits of hiring a transportation consultant be explored. "Clarington, of all the area municipalities in Durham Region has the potential to be the most effected by the Highway 407 East Completion," stated stated Gasser at that meeting. Gasser along with Steve PootHovkAiula. Initiative HOLIDAY HOURS All Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Office locations in Port Hope will be closed for the holidays from noon, December 24, 2002 until January 2,2003. Please call prior to Dec. 24 regarding Construction Monitoring: 905-885-9488 «W.NV y «v«>W 1*1 s-,v, &£&«<*» Giruifiii Wilson were appointed by council as Clarington 1 s representatives representatives on a 17 member Durham Region committee established by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to provide input on the Environmental Assessment in progress. It was noted in the Planning Department report before council on Monday evening that 44% of the proposed highway completion through Durham Region is in Clarington. The municipality will be requesting funding from the Province for a consultant, to review the Needs Planning Report and the Terms of Reference being created by MTO for the highway. The Planning Department report does state, "It should be noted, however, that it is very unlikely that the Ministry would fund a consultant." consultant." Staff estimate the cost of reviewing the two reports by a consultant to be in excess of $15,000. The terms of Reference for the Highway 407 Environmental Assessment are expected to be finalized over the next two month. Clarington's Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. Frank Wu says that even with an early budget approval, Municipal funding funding for the consultant could not be in place in time for the Terms of Reference review. "I cannot think of a project project that has the potential to impact Clarington more than Highway 407 does," Clip and Save said Linda Gasser in her presentation to Council Monday night. " As your planning staff have advised you, waiting for the annual budget process will be too late to deal with the important important phases of the Environment Assessment process, the phases at which a municipal response can have the most impact. A consultant can help you flag fiscal impacts in addition to other impacts so the payback payback in that area alone can be huge and prepare you for future budget processes." Council approved the formation of a Community Advisory Committee and will advertise for members to sit on the committee. They will also be seeking from the Ministry of Transportation the necessary necessary funding to retain a consultant consultant who would assist Clarington in reviewing the Terms of Reference for the Highway 407 Environmental Environmental Assessment. The size and make-up of the committee are yet to be determined. "This is an extremely valuable opportunity for all residents from Clarington to make their views known and to learn about the process of developing this highway through Clarington," stated Linda Gasser following the meeting. "Involvement early in the process is where public participation can have the most impact," she said. r WASTE DISPOSAL SITES 2002 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE The Region of Durham operates full waste disposal sites in the following locations: 1640 Ritson Rd. N. 1623 Reach Street Brock Sideroad 17 Oshawa Port Perry Brock 905-433-2050 905-985-7973 705-437-2933 These facilities will operate on the following holiday schedule: Tues. Dec. 24 Closed Tues. Dec. 31 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Wed. Dec. 25 Closed Wed. Jan.1 Closed Thurs. Dec. 26 Closed Thurs. Jan. 2 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Fri. Dec. 27 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Fri. Jan. 3 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Sat. Dec. 28 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Sat. Jan. 4 8:00 am to 4:00 pm The Region of Durham also operates a waste facility at 3590 Edgerton Rd. in Blackstock. This site is only open Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. 0 ■S' fit 3 a </> 01 < <0 The next Youth Dance will be held on Friday, December 20, 2002. The cost is $5.00 per person. We are looking for some parent volunteers to help chaperone the dance. Call and leave your name if you are available to help. Our Annual Christmas Tree lighting was held on Saturday, December 7. It was a great success. Thanks to the Ganaraska Country Cloggers and the Kendal Beavers for providing the entertainment. Also special thanks to Sylvia Neal for making the delicious chili and to Enid Brewer for making the apple cider. With New Year's Eve just around the comer it is time to start planning. We are going to be holding a New Year's Eve DJ Dance and potluck buffet. Tickets will cost $10.00 per person. Call to reserve your tickets early. The Kendal Play Group meets every Wednesday morning at 9:30. If you would like more information please call Karen at 905-983-5720. The Kendal Community Centre is available for rentals. Consider it for your kid's birthday parties. It is a lot easier easier than having the kids all at your house. Call for more information. The Kendal Community Centre is always looking for volunteers to help with events or to join one of our committees. committees. The Centre is for the entire community, so show your support and come out, volunteer and enjoy our facility. facility. For more information on upcoming events or information information call 905-983-5204. Shelter launches fundraisng campaign Besides breaking ground on the 2,000 sq. ft. addition to the new Bethesda House location, location, the shelter for abused women and children also has a new logo. Elizabeth Szuch of Blackstock was the winner of the shelter's logo contest, with her entry which organizers organizers feel most accurately accurately reflects their goals, in portraying a loving caring community. The shelter shelter which has been operating operating since March of 1995 was forced to close its doors last spring due to a recurring mold problem. When the addition and renovation to the Queen Street Bowmanville home is complete, Bethesda House will once again open its doors as a 15 bend emergency shelter shelter to women and children in crisis. A ground breaking ceremony ceremony was held on Monday morning, December 2nd at which time the new "Building Hope, Changing Lives' fundraising campaign was launched. Fundraising Chair Margaret Booth announced that interested persons could purchase actual building building materials; bricks, stones, windows, windows, doors etc. for set prices and the names of the donors would be added to a mural to be painted on a wall within the shelter. It is hoped the newly renovated renovated shelter will be open next Spring. While the shelter shelter has been closed-- women and children in crisis were redirected to other shelters in the Region. 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