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Wednesday, May 10,2006 Orono Weekly Times - 7 O'Toole asks province to take action on biosolids QUEEN'S PARK - Durham MPP John O'Toole today called on the provincial government to take action on a Municipality of Clarington resolution resolution concerning the control of paper fibre biosolids. Mr. O'Toole said in the Ontario Legislature that the Municipality of Clarington has passed a resolution that says the Durham Region should not allow the mixing of compost with these biosolids until recommendations recommendations of a provincial experts' panel are followed. The Durham MPP said there has' been ongoing concern among citizens and local government government -over the impact of paper fibre biosolids on the environment. The materials are used as a soil conditioner and also mixed with sand to form sound absorbing berms". "What is being requested is provincial oversight on how this material is applied in the environment," Mr. O'Toole said. "It has been over a year since an expert panel tabled its findings with the Ministry of the Environment, but there has been a lack of action from the Province." Mr. O'Toole has introduced his own. Private Member's Bill (Bill 24) to require that a person person obtain a certificate of approval from the Ministiy of the Environment before spreading or storing sewage sludge, other biosolids and products derived from them. There is no shortage of valuable advice and input on the.direction this government should take," Mr. O'Toole said. "What we have is a shortage of action from the. provincial government. government. I am asking the Premier to directly respond to this question." It pays to bank at DUCA Advantage #6 MORTGAGES (Great rates plus Bonus Share.s) Variable Rate Mortgage 5 Year Mortgage 5.25%t 5.40% Call 1-866-800-DUCA or visit www.duca.com Rales subject to change without notice. For current rates call your local branch. Bowmanvllle Branch ' Whitby Branch Manager Tom Broadfoot Manager: Paul Muller 200 King Street East Tel. (905) 623-6343 1818 Dundas Street East Tel. (905) 728-4658 Financial Services „.yonr Credit UtHon! bowmanville@duca.com whitby@duca.com | *WV wut II Ir-yr"'* NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME . ' Family-owned and operated by ' Carl Good, Funeral Director, and Joyce Kufta 386 Mill St. S., Newcastle 905-987-3964 www.newcastlefuneralhome.com "Caring for our Community ", The Window Dressing Exhibition by Jane Ecoles was officially opened on Sunday afternoon. The exhibition of dresses and paintings of them at the Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre are oh display until July 31st. Pictured at Sunday's opening are - left to right: Jane Ecoles, Artist; Richard Toms, Executive Director of the Clarington Museum and Archives; and Martha Rutherford, Museum Administrator. garbage go? The first part of the results on the Durham/York Residual Waste Study are in and we want to hear what you think. We invite everyone to come out and discuss your thoughts on the waste study and the results of the systems Join us and voice your opinion We need your ideas on how to solve our communities' garbage issues. , On Wednesday May 17,2006 Public Delegations will.be received at Durham Region Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby. Delegations Sessions are from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. In Meeting Room 1B, Main Floor and from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in Meeting Room LL-C, Lower Level, Please register for your 5 minute delegation before the May 17,2006 sessions by contacting: BARB BOFFEY at (905) 668-7711, ext 3731