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Region Continued from front the facility that it is not a smoke free facility," says Daly. "Smoking is permitted in the facility except in designated designated non smoking areas." Following Daly's presentation, presentation, Councillor Larry O'Connor, former chair of the Region's Health and Social Services Committee said, "I am surprised we're having this discussion today. As members of the Board of Health our responsibility lies in the promotion of public health in the Region. Our responsibility is to protect employees, and protect people that go to public places." As a member of the Mete Nation, O'Connor said he -knew full well of the inherent right to self governement. He was also fully aware of the ceremonial use tobacco has in the culture. "This does not give us the authority to abro gate our responsibility, he said. "We have a responsibility responsibility to all patrons and employees," employees," he said. " We shouldn't be back pedaling. "Someone else will show up next week for an exemption." When a motion was made by Scugog Councillor Jim McMillen to exempt the Scugog Island First Nation from the Region's smoking ban, Scugog Mayor Marilyn Pearce said she would support such a motion. "Don't throw a good working relationship away," she said to councillors. "The Scugog First Nation is working towards a smoking by-law of their own, we should give them the means to do that," she said. The motion to exempt the Scugog Island First Nation from the Region's No Smoking By-law was adopted by a vote of 18 to 9. The amendment will have to go back to the local municipalities municipalities for their approval. Main Street, Orono Proprietors: Gary & Carol Vreeker • Wedding Cafes • Ca fes for all Occasions • Pastries - Donuts - Pies • Bread & Buns 905-983-9779 Closed Sunday and Monday !ilUUJ J I ORONO - Library Bandstand 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 14 - San Murata & Friends July 21 - Wildwing Flute Choir & Hamstrings String Quartet Wednesday, July 28 - Thneed (Rock Night) Thursday, July 29 - Clarington Concert Band Wednesday, August 4 - Jason Aiden McGill (Country) Wednesday, August 11- Adams.Family & Friends Wednesday, August 18 - McCormick (Bluegrass) :yVed., August 25 - Zeke Mazurek & Friends (Country) Sept. 1 - The Charles Street Band - - in the Parkette 7 p.ra. Tues., July 20 - Janette Desousa (Accordian & Vocals) 27. Johnny Burke (Traditional Country) - The Jazz Cats (50s-60s Jazz) : : iMMI liüiü 1 iJlîSlP- Adams Family & Friends (CountgVg 9 : „ „ . _ ««ill i*i yiJii Tues. 8 p.m. J* * Augus HMpgl Free Thursday Concerts - July 8. 7 p.m. - Cpuntiy Rock b* .11, III! VUtHlev. ation and economic competitiveness competitiveness in the Golden Horseshoe region. "This visionary plan comes at a critical point in time for the economic prosperity of the region," said Bob Onyschuk, Chairman of the Board of the Canadian Urban Institute. "It we want Toronto and the GTA to achieve first-tier status amongst North America's suc- GROWTH see page 7 Newcastle's 'Concert in the Park' last Tuesday evening featured the Horeseless Carriagemen of Durham Region. Concerts in the Park are held each Tuesday at the Gazebo in the park next to the Newcastle Community Centre. Concerts are free. Bring a lawn chair. Firefighter Continued from front the country during the Federal election campaign says Lee, yet Azavedo was the only firefighter firefighter to lose his job over them. The IAFF has been lobbying lobbying the Canadian government for years to fund response training in the handling hazardous hazardous material and weapons of mass destruction response for fire fighters. According to the IAFF the vast majority of Canada's first responders - firefighters, including those in Clarington, have not been trained to safely and effectively effectively protect citizens from the aftermath of a major disaster of a chemical, biological, nuclear or radiological nature. Clarington is training its firefighters to handle disastrous disastrous situations, says Fire Chief, Mike Creighton. The Ontario Fire Marshal's office has set out guidelines which the Municipality must meet. "We are training our people and meeting the guidelines," stated Creighton. "Right now the government of Ontario has put out what it requires of all municipalities to meet emergency emergency management. Every municipality has three years to hit the target." "The majority of our people people are trained to a certain level," he said. "We have reached the 'essential' level, we are proceeding to meet the 'expertise' level by 2006," he said. In dealing with a hazardous spill, Creighton said the 'expertise', Detox Environmental Environmental Services in Bow- manville, is just a phone call away. "Our people will contain contain the spill, and we have the resources just a phone call away to deal with these conditions," conditions," he stated." In addition, Ontario Power Generation has their fire fighting fighting and emergency personnel on staff. According to a news release issued by the IAFF last Thursday, the IAFF will fight through every legal means neccesary to get Azevedo re-instated, and fight for the right of firefighters firefighters to speak out when they see a threat to public and fire fighter safety. Both Mayor John Mutton and Municipal Chief Administrative Administrative Officer (CAO) Frank Wu are taking some time off work and were not available for comment. Acting CAO Marie Marano stated she could not comment on a personnel issue. "But, in regards to the question question of safety, Ontario Power Generation and the Municipality Municipality are very confident with the Municipality's ability to respond to any disaster. All of the proper training and appropriate appropriate measures are taken to ensure the safety of the community," community," she stated Harold Schaitberger, General General President of the IAFF stated, "The termination is an outrageous violation of the right to free speech and is an attempt by the [municipality] to intimidate and stifle a firefighter firefighter and union member who is responsible for public safety." July Li ^ The Country Fa come dressed as a pion tour the Clarke Muse ! make your own butt learn about pioneer l - HAPPENINGS ~ The Summer Heritage through* - All Heritage Camps tak which will take pi* OronoSummed Concert Series features San Murata & Friends - 7 p.m. at the Library Bandstand. Bring your lawn chairs. N ewcastie^ Vi Page Concert' presents Janette Desousa (accordian and vocals) - 7 p.m. at Newcastle Parkette. Bring a lawn chair. Ganaraska^tn^est Horse Club Fun Day and Yard Sale - 9 a m. at 3870 Cone. 7 (Ganaraska Rd.) Kirby. Yard sale runs all day - horse tack and household items. Bring your horse and enjoy the day. We'rtG» V tte^llayfield'Now Day hîy Gardens "Open Garden Weekend" - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Refreshments, food, parking. 4704 Pollard Road, Orono. 3711! Annua'nieef Barbeeue - Orono Park from 4:30 to 7 p.m. featuring The Jazz Cats. Adults $12; 6- 12 years $6. Proceeds to Orono Arena Fundraising.