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Clears way for Stephenson's subdivision Work on a new 22 lot subdivision at Stephenson's Point could get underway as early as this fall, if ob- jectors to the proposal are unable to find any other avenues to stall the project. An appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in mid-July this year by residents of the Stephen- son's Point Road area, who are op- posed to the subdivision, was dismissed last week by OMB member M.A. Rosenberg. In handing down its decision on July 24, 1987, Mr. Rosenberg stated that after carefully weighing all the evidence, the Board preferred the evidence of the defendents and was satisfied that the subject lands are designated Shoreline Residential in the Region's Official Plan, as well as conforming to the Official Plan. Stephenson's Point residents laun- ched an appeal to Zoning By-law C-87, which would amend the com- prehensive by-law so as to provide for the development of a plan sub- division consisting of 22 lots for single family residences. This is the second time this con- troversial project has been taken before the OMB since the parcel of land was purchased by Dave Haynes and Mayor Jerry Taylor Wearing the Ontario Tartan, from the Ontario Coat of Arms, the Ontario Provincial Police Pipes and Drums entertained a large - crowd at the Palmer Park gazebo Thursday, after parading down Queen Street. The band is a popular one, and has won many awards, playing some 60 concerts a year. After the band members performed in Port Perry, they were off to Maxville, Ontario to de- fend their championship status. Accident claims teen-aged girl A teenager new to the Janetville area was killed in a tragic accident east of Blackstock Saturday evening. Durham Police say Dana Lauralea Smith, 18, died instantly after being thrown from the car she was driving along the 4th Concession. Her family had just moved to the Janetville area (14th Concession Manvers), from Waterloo, on Fri- day, the day before. Dana, however, had been living with an uncle in the area for about a month. She may have been on her way to a welcoming party when the acci- dent occurred, at 8 p.m. According to police, she was travelling west on the 4th, when her vehicle, a 1984 Lynx, hit the north ditch and began to roll. Dana, who police say wasn't wearing a seat belt, was thrown from the car, which was a write off. A passenger in the car, Donna Mcintyre, 19, of Blackstock, was contained in the vehicle, and suf- fered minor injuries to her foot. Police say she got out of the car and flagged down a passing vehicle within minutes of the accident. She was taken via ambulance to Port Perry's Community Memorial Hospital. Although a full case of beer was in the car, police say there was no indication of drinking involved. over three years ago. Neighbours in the vicinity of the proposed 22 lot subdivision, which will front along Stephenson's Point Road, have objected to the project from the outset, but last week's rul- ing by the OMB all but brings the issue to an end. When contacted by the Star last week, Mayor Jerry Taylor said that he is very happy that the issue is finally over. He said, 'The residents have had an opportunity to go Vol. 121 No. 36 through the legal process and the OMB was satisfied the development in this area is compatible and con- forms to the overall planning of Scugog Township." When asked to comment on how soon he felt the lots could be on the market, Mr. Taylor said that they could possibly be ready by late fall, but that construction of any houses was unlikely until early Spring. Houses in the subdivision will be a minimum 1,506 square feet, and Wednesday, August 5, 1987 OMB decision gives project the green-light the Stephenson's Point Road will be paved from the 10th Concesion south, as well as being lined with street lights when completed. THE EVIDENCE During the four-day hearing held in the council chambers of Scugog Township offices in mid-July, there was much evidence presented by both sides. Speaking in favour of the propos- (Turn to page 7) Copy 50° 36 Pages No injuries in fire which levels Scugog Island barn Despite a raging fire that decimated a Scugog Island barn and caused approximately $700,000 damage, the Casteels family is ex- tremely thankful. Thankful no one was hurt, 'thankful the family home didn't catch fire, and thankful there was no - livestock in the barn at the time of the fire, which began Friday short- ly after 9:30 a.m. Mrs. Jo Casteels was the first one to notice the fire at approximately 10 a.m., but it was already too late to save the massive aluminum covered wood structure, which un- til a week before the fire, housed thousands of chickens. When she saw the flames, Mrs. Casteels had her 17 year old daughter, Tracy, call for help, and about 20 minutes later, Scugog Fire Hall No. 1 (Port Perry) firefighters arrived to find the building engulf- ed in flames. From that point on, their main concern was controlling the blaze, keeping it away from the house (mere yards from the barn) and nearby trees. Caesarea (Scugog Fire Hall No. 2) firefighters were called in to assist, while a truck from the Bowmanville Fire Depart- ment stood by in Caesarea. Although an ambulance was call- ed to the scene (near Sunrise Beach), no one was hurt. Durham Regional Police were (Turn to page 2) A Scugog Island chicken barn burned to the could be seen all the way from Omemee. See ground last Friday in a spectacular blaze that story for details.