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Wednesday, April 8, 2009 Orono Weekly Times - 3 Paid Advertisement Newcastle Recycling 4849 Conc. 4, Orono, Ontario LOB 1MO To fellow business owners and taxpayers: Newcastle Recycling wants taxpayers and businesses to rec- ognize that Clarington Council has an anti-business agenda. As business people, we expected, particularly in the middle of a significant recession, that town council’s objective would be to encourage and assist economic development, not to attempt to close down a local business that employs dozens of people not to mention all of the “spin off’ economic activity that our busi- ness generates. Town Council and the Planning Department have decided that our scrap yard is not a legal use in our present location, in spite of the fact we have been operating there for more than 50 years. A legal proceeding was undertaken by the Town and as a result of a court decision released last week, we are now being told that we can only operate what the Town calls an “automo- bile wrecking yard” and not a “scrap yard.” If someone deliv- ers us an old car or an old washer or dryer, is it not all just scrap metal that is going to get recycled? Why is Clarington being so anti-green? In today’s green society, one would think a town council would want to encour- age recycling. Apparently that is not the case here in Clarington, where council’s actions are going to result in a local recycler going out of business, or significantly downsizing. Newcastle Recycling has been a good corporate citizen. In fact the municipal fire department come and train their rescue techniques with the jaws of life on our property. This dispute with the municipality did not arise as a result of a complaint from any citizens. There were no complaints about our busi- ness. We are in good standing with the Ministry of the Environment. Why would Clarington want to shut us down? At this stage we simply want citizens and businesses to con- sider the following consequences that are going to rest from the actions of your local Council: 1. Employees will be laid off and there will be economic pain. 2. Equipment will have to be returned. 3. The Town will collect less tax money which could have been used for soccer fields, baseball diamonds, parks etc. 4. The Town has spent thousands of tax dollars to shut down a long standing business that contributes significantly to the local economy. How does any of this make sense? Especially in theses eco- nomic times. Is this a good way to spend taxpayers money? Be forewarned local business owners, Clarington is a difficult place to conduct business. Jim Hale Tue Rancu Resort BETHANY Presents EASTER SUNDAY Tue RANCH REsorT BETHANY ‘Presents, Orono Horticultural Club Show Chair Lorna Atkins and assistant Peggy Blaschke with one of the winning arrangements at the March 26th meeting of the Club. &% Orono Business Improvement Association Basler Egg Sant Saturday, a7 lth * the fun starts at 10:00 a.m. Surprise visit from the 10:00am To 2:00PM Dinner StartINc aT 5:00PM Easter Bunny The Egg Hunt takes place on the Orono Public Library lawn George Grosman Trio &> Hope to See You & the Whole Family there! ~ It’s Free! ll sunday ain aacn || Satay Ape 2um | of | RE FOSS77- 1942 FOSS77-1942 wo om tm Benefit Concert for Orono United Church SATURDAY APRIL 25TH 7:00pm Featuring the Adams Family & Friends SPECIAL GUESTS Dolley, Luke Puckrin, Haydee Grant, Sally. Ryba, Grace Ryba & Don Barraball. ADULTS - $10 * 16 & UNDER FREE DOOR PRIZES * RECEPTION FOLLOWS 6) or by calling O.U.C. office 905-485-5502 or \\ )) June or LaVerne Heard 905-983-5169. (©) ~ Happenings ~ af ril 11 2009 Easter Egg Hunt - Sponsored by the Orono BIA, 10 am on the Orono Library L Saturday, Api 11-2009 Jazz Blues Night Dinner and Show - The Ranch Resort Bethany. George Grosman Trio, Cocktails 6:30pm, Dinner 7: 00pm, Show 8: 00pm. Dinner pkg. $35 per person, Show only $15. Call 705-277-1942 or www. com Wednesday. April 15 2009 Daffodil and Decor Event - Newcastle Community Hall. 6:30pm, Speakers at 7:30pm $5 admission. Thursday. April 23 2009 Abbamania - Newcastle Community Hall. 8:00pm. Tickets $30 each Call Rex Pattison 905-987-4430 Saturday, April 25 2009 C.O.A.A. 3rd Annual Wellness Expo for Older Adults - Clarington Secondary School, 10am to 2pm. For more info. call 905-697-2856 Saturday, April 25 2009 Benefit Concert for O.U.C. - Bluegrass & Old Time Country Music, 7:00pm. Adults $10, 16 and under free. Tickets at Apple Blossom Flowers, Main St., Orono or by calling O.U.C. office 905-485-5502 or June or LaVerne Heard 905-983-: 5169. Friday, May 1, 2009 Visual Arts Centre Wall to Wall Sweepstakes for Cheapskates - 7pm, kets are $125. Call 905-623-5831 or visit www.vac.ca for more information. Z