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COLBORNE CHRONICLE \e. COLBORNE,ONTARIO ____________ FRIDAY, AUGUST 30,1974 KAYECUNLIFFE, EDITOR Tri-Homme's offer stated In an interview with the Anyone wishing to develop would expand the present would in no way jeopardize Chronicle on Monday more than two lots must sewage disposal facilities the chances of further ' meet these requirements, to cover the proposed 185 expansion in the village. Delbert McLaughlin and Joe Blackwood, part-owners of Tri'Homme, clarified the company's sewage proposal presented to Colborne Council last week. "We wish to point out certain facts," Mr. McLaughlin said "regarding the propoc!»l that residents will understand more fully what the company is of-feringmhqf town. Mr. McLaughlin and Mr. Blackwood, president of Twenty-one of the lots in the proposed development were approved by council in 1972. At this time a representative from the ministry suggested that the owners of Tri'Homme look into government so studies on sewage expansion and alternative purpose, presented plans as no more homes council last week, could be serviced until the Mr. McLaughlin and Mr. homes in the subdivision and provide further "Any planner will be facilities for an additional required to do exactly as 350 persons in the village. Tri'Homme," they said, as It was this proposal that all subdivisions must be Mr. Ray Manson of Philips acceptable to subdivision Planning and Engineering regulations and be ac-Ltd., who had been hired cepted by council on a by Tri-Homme for that subdivision agreement. "We are developing this subdivision because of the potential acute need for homes in revenue sewage disposal was ex- Blackwood were firm in Colborne," they said, panded in Colborne. At their statement that if the present there are very few present, the town is town and the ministry serviced lots in the village the company planning to working on a 20 per cent accepted this proposal it for building, develop 185 homes south of overload. Investigating a Colborne, stressed that the government plan to ex-company was fulfilling pand the facilities, Tri-requirements to meet Hommes considered it government standards. In would not be put into addition, they added, the operation until 1977 at the company was offering the earliest, so the company town a bonus. studied alternative According to regulations methods. The engineers a subdivision must be consulted presented a plan completely serviced, for an aerated cell that Mr. McLaughlin did not deny his statement of last week -that he would be resigning from his office of Reeve.."I certainly will not run again." he said. It was stressed by Tri-Hommes that the company is offering with their proposal $45,000 worth of disposal facilities to improve the situation in the village as well as a additional tax from the development amounting to $60,000 yearly for which there will be no cost to Colborne. Concerned Citizens meet to discuss sewer Colborne clerk attends university Members of the Concerned Citizens group in Colborne met this week to discuss the proposal for sewer expansion presented by Tri-Homme to council last Wednesday. It was established that Colborne's One of the points raised Rutherford, is anxious to concerned the Tri-Homme proceed with its 185-home proposal as inadequate to subdivision on the old meet these needs. The proposed aeration cell would increase lagoon treatment capacity by 1,000 persons, it was Allan Learmonth, municipal clerk of Colborne, was one of the 77 who recently attended the Sixth Annual Institute for Professional Clerks at Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y. Administered by the Continuing Education Center for the Public Service of University College, Syracuse University, the institute sewer system is working stated. "Six hundred and badly above capacity and fifty of these would it must be expanded. eventually live in the Tri-meets for one week an- There is no question Hommes Subdivision. The approval. If the sub-nually to discuss new in- about that, it was said. The lagoon presently services division proceeds, all new - crucial questions asked about 750 persons. It is development will be fur-were: By whom is the working at 20 per cent " "racetrack" property. They seek a firm commitment by Council for permission to proceed once sewers are available. Without proper sewage facilities their plans will receive government County Warden Ed the event was held at enjoyed an afternoon of Rutherford attended the Roddy was out relaxing on Blywood Acres and the races and general fun plus picnic and entered into a Saturday for the annual families of elected officials a corn roast. game of softball, one of the wardens picnic. This year and county employees Deputy Reeve Walter activities for the day. Will refinery pollute? those changes taking place in every community 1974. Certificates Achievement were awarded to all participants. ther concentrated in one 150 corner of the Village, takes care of Perhaps a more balanced Seventh annual flower show formation and practical skills necessary for greater understanding of system going to be ex- above capacity those changes takine nlace Pandedf? Howf 15 ,l1 P£ra™f:Ttajj?* , going to cost Colborne s 800 of the additional 1,000 development taking other ratepayers? and how can Where then is the ad- sections of the Village into i . the future development of ditional capacity to service account would be more Graduation for this class the village best be nan- the remaining half of the Sate for all con of derks was on August 16, died? village that has been B thegroup ' Several members of the waiting for sewers for suggested Concerned Citizens some time? it was asked. Association were present Another part of Mr. Another question arose, at the August 21 meeting to Manson's report called for Some of the 650 people that hear Mr. Manson, Tri- the expansion of the would move to the new Hommes' engineering existing sewer lines by subdivision will have to consultant, make his 15,000 feet. Quote: "It is presentation concerning expected that some 250 the company's proposal for additional existing the expansion of the premises could be served Colborne sewer system by the new sewers in- and reported their views, stalled under such a The Concerned Citizen program." The report Association is concerned assumes 3.5 people with the good planning and house; this means By Doug FitzMaurice When the proposed plan for the building of an oil refinery in the Colborne area was announced, many citizens expressed doubts concerning its advisability. The Concerned Citizens organization was formed to investigate the pros and cons of the proposal. After extensive research they believe that not only would it be unwise to have a refinery in the Colborne area - it would be disastrous. Recently the group interviewed Mr. Moysiuk, a former chemist of the refinery and helped form Burnaby Speck, an environment group. He was president of the group for two years. As a chemist and resident of Burnaby he makes an excellent authority on the effects of an oil refinery on the community, pollutionwise and economically. There is an opinion held by some people that a modern refinery can operate with a low pollution seepage. The facts prove otherwise. Mr. Moysiuk stated that though it is true that low polluti on output is possible, the cost is very expensive. Few, if any oil companies are prepared to take such precautions willingly. There is no reason to suppose the Colborne operation will be any different. Also there is a noise factor to consider. Refineries operate on a 24-hour a day basis and the noise is consistent. "The oil refineries in Burnaby admitted themselves that Continued on Page C 2 _ , _ orderly growth of the existing residents would be Colborne. The Colborne Hor- Gummer also took the village. Faster grow3th is brought into the new ticultural Society he d its prize for the best inevitable as has been system. Surely with the seventh summer flower arrangement in the show shown in the past few added pipes we also need show on Monday and many with his old-fashioned years. The Association the added treatment visited the Colborne United mantel arrangement. confirmed that it strongly capacity? It would seem Church Sunday School in the Gladioli single supports more industry that either the Tri-Homme rooms to view the many spike class for the white and more jobs for the subdivision or the rest of blooms and arrangements, bloom, winners were 1st, community, clean industry the village would be able to The show was divided George Gummer; 2nd not polluting industry such use the increased capacity, into nine classes with over Cecil Reed; 3rd, Gordon as an oil refinery. not both, the group 100 entries. For the best Monroe. What does the sewage decided. Gladiolus in the show, In the Yellow, winners system have to do with George Gummer took the were 1st, George Gum- growth? it was asked, and Why is Tri-Homme of- members raised the point fering to make a gift of the that first of all, small to $42,000. aeration cell to the medium industries need village? it was asked. The serviced land, therefore an Tri-Homme Corporation, adequate sewage facility is owned by Messrs. Black-necessary to attract this wood, McLaughlin and type of industry. Secondly, residential growth has not taken place in what is now considered good plannin. The Village of Colborne has developed in a sparse, strung-out fashion. Therefore, it will be costly find jobs. The treatment system offered by Tri-Homme does not extend Colborne's capacity to handle industrial sewage. Therefore it does nothing to provide serviced in-per dustrial land that will 875 attract industry to ribbon and for best annual, mer; 2nd Cecil Reed; 3rd, Karen Reed. George Continued on page C 2 Summarizing, the Association felt strongly that Colborne Council will do well to examine closely the sewage "package" offered by a corporation that includes its reeve and a member of the Planning Board. The Government of Ontario two months ago made an alternate plan available to the Council. Council on August 21, 1974, agreed to contact a government representative to hear details of this standard government sewage treatment plan. Senior Citizens Mr. Blyth and Mrs. George on the cob. Coffee was also of "Blythwood" served, to bring sewers to homes in royally entertained nearly While the orchestra took these "underdeveloped" 70 members of Colborne r time out for intermission, areas of the village Both Senior Citizens and their' we were entertained by a the Council's and Planning friends on Wednesday, marvellous pianist from Board's primary concern August 14. Peterborough. By the should thus be to en- name of Mr. Nichol, which courage infilling. In other The Seniors were taken all enjoyed it immensely, words, houses should be °y bus- (Montgomery Bus built to fill in gaps in Lines) thanks to Mr-existing streets before any James Montgomery, new subdivisions are genial owner and driver, constructed. Then all received heaping ice cream cone for dessert. To the question "How When we arrived we The orchestra then took over again with Mr. Blyth acting as choir leader, more old songs were sung, and finally all joined George Gummer stands with one of his prize-winning entries in the recent flower show. Mr. Gummer took two major prizes for gladiola and arrangement as well as other class categories. will this benefit the home- we.re ta.ken finj° ftheK arf owner-taxpayer"? it was Jf" d* SS± a. said that he will receive ^ LnT singing "For he's a jolly the sewers that he has been £uc ana 100 aolIar Per good fellow", followed by paying for in increased gaJ?ie' .. . . assessments all along. Thei\ the muorclles^ra Also, many property arrived -- The Cabin owners with extra frontage B°ys" " wno played and will benefit by being able sang old favorites such as to sever and sell a fully "Let me Cal1 y°u serviced lot. An adequate Sweetheart' and others, sewage system, although it There was a square for may seem slightly more dancing and several costly in the short run, will couples enjoyed that too benefit the individual Though one ady was heard home-owner in the long to laughingly say - Oh, run. It will attract rm out of wind-desirable industry which Cold drinks were served would bring increased to all present. Then came assessment and more jobs "hot dogs" with mustard for the village. 0r relish followed by corn applause and loud cheers. Mrs. Vera Kernaghan, president of Colborne Senior Citizens, stepped to the mike to thank Mr. Blyth and everyone who contributed to a truly grand afternoon. The crowd journeyed back to Colborne. Again thanks to Mr. Montgomery, havirg had a truly wonderful and enjoyable afternoon. Thanks again to Mr. G. Blyth and his wonderful volunteers - from the Colborne Senior Citizens. Well, that old man is back in town the upcoming Beef Barbecue, again and this time he caught Dressed or undressed we are not himself a streaker. This "aged" sure. Kinsman is planning to bring her to