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A ESE RR" any JE rn #2 AERA rads ik \ ¥ y 18 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed., November 25, 1981 Taylor to argue for major housing project Scugog Mayor Jerry Tay- lor and Regional councillor Lawrence Malcolm will try today (November 25) to con- vince Durham council to approve a massive residen- tial and golf course develop- ment proposed on land in the southwest corner of Scugog Township. On two occasions, Scugog council has given its unan- imous endorsement to the proposal by Ridgeland Hold- ings, but Regional council will hold a crucial vote on whether to amend the Dur- - ham Official Plan to allow the development. Mayor Taylor and coun- cillor Malcolm will have JE Ss HARD-TO-PLEASE RELATIVES 2 {HARDCOVER § BOOKS # J their work cut out for them in front of Regional council, as the proposal is being strong- 'ly opposed by a ratepayers association from the Chalk Lake area, and by Durham's planning department. In addition, the planning committee for Regional council voted three to two last week to recommend that the official plan amendment be turned down by the full council. Mayor Taylor said prior to the meeting that he will "argue strongly" to con- vince the Durham council that the development is a good one for Scugog Town- ship. oi OSHA poe By: al Bo) A Ty 11s 4 FOR SEE USFOR THESE NEW ARRIVALS: (JThe Art of Robert Bateman [JThe Game of Our Lives by Peter Gzowski ) [Canada -A History of Photographs y [JHarrowsmith Cookbook - (JTheAcquisitors by Peter Newman Si [Best of Canada Cookbook a w [Black & White & Never Right J) qa, s .. Plus Children's & Young Adults if 1} Hardcover Novels Also Available! RN - 3) 5 port perry 4 (o 235 Queen st. - Port Perry - f » a 4 n id [SIE Lr Ta Wr Zeal Sle. MINI CINEMA 985.8535 Stationery & /4 Office Supply ol 985-7383 0) 4 WY **3SHOWSONLY** NOVEMBER 27 - 28-29 Thursday & Saturday: 8P.M. Friday: 7 P.M. In the Dark Ages, Magic was a weapon. Love was a mystery. Adventure was everywhere... And Dragons were real. Fri:9P.M. ADM TTanCE Rssrinicrao ICES NOVEMBER 26 - 27 - 28 Sat.9:40P.M. NOTE: Saturday Double Feature DRAGON SLAYER...8P.M. TEXASCHAINSAW...9:40P.M. Sun.8P.M. Ridgeland Holdings is pro- posing a nine hole golf course and an estate residential development of 76 homes, probably in the $200,000 range. Mayor Taylor says that Scugog can use the added assessment the homes and golf course would generate. "*Scugog doesn't seem to be having much luck attract- ing new industrial assess- ment, so we have to look at this kind of housing," said Mayor Taylor. The vote at Regional coun- cil could come to a north- south or urban-rural split as some councillors from Osh- awa believe that major de- velopments in Durham should be directed towards parts of the Region that now have services. This proposed develop- ment would not have mun- icipal services, but would have private septic and well systems. EArlier this year, Scugog Township council gave its unanimous support to the project, and the council re- affirmed its position at the regular meeting Monday afternoon. However, a lengthy report by the Region's planning staff says approval of the development would change the yural nature of the area which now is made up of 234 acres in lots 3 and 4, north of the Chalk Lake Road, and east of Regional Road 23. The report says the devel- opment would create a new community of about 250 people, larger than many of the existing hamlets in Scugog Township. And the report says the Central Lake Ontario Con- servation Authority has "raised some serious envir: onmental concerns' with respect to a proposed road to Regional 23, and sensitivity to forest wildlife and terrain. The Region has also re- ceived a least four written submissions from property owners in the Chalk Lake area who are opposed to the proposed development on environmental grounds. It is expected that members of the Chalk Lake ratepayers association will address Reg- ional council on Wednesday. If Durham council app- roves the Official Plan am- endment this week to permit the development, it is ex- pected that Chalk Lake prop- erty owners will ask the Ontario Municipal Board for a final ruling. Ontario crime rate level with the national average If you are worried about crime, Ontario is neither the safest place in the country to live, nor is it the most dangerous. Statistics released recently by the provincial Department of Justice reveal that the rate of violent crime in Ontario is slightly above the national average; higher than the rates in the Atlantic provinces and Quebec; lower than the rate on the Prairies, and lower by a long shot than the rate in British Columbia which is the highest in Canada. And Ontario's rate of vio- lent crime has increased Jvery slightly from 1975 to 1979, from just under 600 per 100,000 population, to just over 600. The rate in B.C. has climbed to almost 950 per 100,000 population, And ironically, the statis- tics throw some cold water on the time worn cliche that big cities are the breeding ground for crime, while life in the small towns and villages is much safer. Again, looking at the rate (per 100,000 population) there is more of certain kinds of crime in small towns than in big cities or medium size cities. The rates for attempted murder, fraud, break and enter, are all higher in towns and villages than in cities. And surprisingly; the rate for total crime (all federal and provincial statues and BIGBROTHERS ASSOCIATION OF DURHAM Big "Brothers ln Action SEE USAT THE Santa Claus Parade Visit Boyd House Miniatures Acomplete miniature shop, specializing in miniatures for the beginner, builder, child and collector. 57 Crandell St., Port Perry, Ont., 985-7034 municipal by-laws) is highest in the towns and villages. Ontario's homicide rate is 2.1 per 100,000 population (1979). That is the second lowest rate in the country, and since 1972, the rate in Ontario has been below the national average. B.C. and the Prairies have the highest homicide .rates in the country. And just how are police forces across the country doing when it comes to clearing crime (either by charge or otherwise)? Well, they are holding their own. In 1977, the" clearance rate for all crime was 52.4 per cent. In 1979, the clearance rate increased slightly to 52.6 per cent. These clearance rates range from a low of about 30 per cent for property offences to a high of almost 80 per cent for violent offences. And contrary to another popular myth, the statistics indicate that women are not necessarily involved in more crime. The number of women charged with crime as a per cent of the total number of persons charged has remained pretty much constant from 1972 through 1979 at slightly more than 11 per cent. In 1977-78 (the latest year figures are available) Ontario spent $100 per capita on justice services, just below the national average of $101 per capita. VON activities up The October nursing report of service submitted by District Director, Mrs. Nancy Hopgood, once again shows an increase in visits by the V.O.N. in the Durham Region. A total of 2478 visits in October showed an increase of 54 visits for the same period in 1980, and the case load is steadily increas- ing. Our casual part-time compliment is returning to. normal proportions with three additions. Two nurses who are Oshawa-based, Mrs. Cathy Sturch and Mrs. Helen Kearns bring general surgi- cal and high-level teaching skills. One additional week- end relief staff member will augment the Sunderland- Port Perry nursing team. We arenow insurance hrokers andwe give you choice. Allover Ontario, independent agents became insurance brokers on Oclober 1st, 1981. 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