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OT -- BEN #7 va vshaanbeW - RATE 93S THOY 18 -- PORT PERRY STAR --'5i@sony , May 23 1989 Fight over sight for dump likely headed for court Rob Streich "GTA, go away," was all that could be heard outside the Durham Regional Council chambers last Wednesday morning. An hour before council was scheduled to convene, black- armbanded protestors were crowded in the Regional Build- ing. Regional Police were visi- ble about the chamber as Coun- cil prepared to make a decision on whether to join the Greater Toronto Area Waste Disposal Plan. Following seven hours of deliberations, Durham Council passed the motion 21 to10infa- vour of the Waste Management Committee's recommendation to enter into the Greater Toron- to Area waste plan. 50 upset protestors stormed out of the chambers jeering and threaten- ing the council. They prom- ised that, "this isn't the end of it!" Don't do this to Whitevale Many people were upset by this decision because it calls for the creation of a "Megadump" near Whitevale when the Brock West site closesin 1992, Opponents to this plan find fault with the need to create a dump for 4 million tons of Me- tro Toronto waste, not just sat- isfying the waste needs of Dur- am. They asked why another dump had to be found in Picker- ing, and why it needs to serve 'the requirements of Metro? This site, referred toas P1, was opposed by a dozen delega- tions from concerned citizens and organizations throughout Durham. In response to pleas made before council a month earlier, the Region modified the legiglatiol to maintain 'ownership and control of the site. Council also included a clause to reserve the right to 'negotiate additional tipping 'fees and other financial consid- erations with Metro. : But the final version of the proposal met with no less resis- tance than the original. Protestors demanded that Durham keep the promise -of : October 19, 1988 when Council passed a motion stating that, "Once Brock West is closed, Durham will not accept any- more garbage from Metro." People from Whitevale, * Cherrywood and other parts of (Pickering spoke against the P1 Hear ye, hear ye! NOTICE SC CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Latcham Centre, Queen Street, Port Perry MAY 31st, 1989 7" Doors open: 7:00 PM for Renewal of Membership Formal Meeting: 8:00 PM -- Election of Officers. Please turn out in support of your local association. ~ for further information call --° Andy Grant 985-9698 or H.J. Fitzpatrick 985-2121 sites' suitability. They argued that the hydrology had not been tested and would probably be unsuitable, thus uiring a heavily engineered solution. In addition to points raised about the value of preservin this piece of prime agricultura land, and the value of a tran- quil neighbourhood to the peo- ple of Pickering, it was brought 'to the attention of Council that this area has several sites which are archeologically sig- nificant. One thought which many of the groups left for council to mull overis that the 60,000 peo- ple of Pickering and many other disgruntled people through the Region would have a final say on the next election day. Legal Problems Two prominent lawyers representing PACT (Pickering- Ajax Citizens for the Environ- ment) were the first to speak before the Council Wednesday morning. David Estrin, a specialist in Environmental and Plan- ning Law, and Morris Man- ning, the foremost expert in Ca- nadian Constititutional Law, addressed the legal problems with Durham's imposition of the P1 landfill site and entry intothe GTA. Mr. Manning presented his case based upon the su- preme laws of the land, the Ca- nadian Constitution. "It is my view that having reviewed the proposed by-law .and relevant case law, that the Region would be acting illegal- ly," to go ahead with the P1site, © said Manning. Section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights insures the life, liberty and security of per- son. Section 15 explains that everyone is entitled to equal benefits and protection of law. What this case is based on is the denial of rights-to Dur- ham residents which other On- tarians receive, illegal under section 16. a : Further to that section, one cannot discriminate on the basis of membership in a partic- ular group. This decision would have the effect of imposing a burden or disadvantage on this - particular group of residents. The security of the person clause has been taken to in- clude Health matters and eco- nomics. This proposal will have a distinct impact on local roperty values, may result in . job loss and potential helath YOUR LOCAL UGOG PROGRESSIVE a a A, rN HS DP H SsSrr@'f'sy:zc roblems with the leak of poll- utants into the groundwater system. In summary, Mr. Manning said to the Council, "You are - breaking the Charter of Rights of Canada." Provincial Politics ~ Nora Stoner, MPP for Dur- ham West, appeared before Council to endorse the actions of the protestors and to ac- knowledge that she would fight the battle at Queens' Park . Mrs. Stoner is well known for her environmental stance. She approached Premier Peter- son to withdraw the offer of the P1lands, but was refused. Mrs. Stoner plans tokeep lobbying the premier and cabi- net toreconsider the plan. She referred to the Re- gions' actions as, "Tantamount toslavery. Durham is prepar- ing to sell a child." MPP Stoner suggested ne- gotiating to have Toronto leave the Brock West site six months 'early. That additional capacity would provide enough room for six years of Durhams' waste, and eliminate the need for the creation of another site. When asked if she was ready to cross the floor over this issue, Liberal Stoner explained that she thought more good could be done within the gov- ernment, then against it. What happens now Protestors hold that this . has only been the first battle in along war. They are beginning to prepare themselves for a campaign to gain public sup- port and legal ammunition to stop the development. The people of Whitevale are not going to give up on their community, nor are the people of Pickering going to allow someone to dictate what condi- tions their children will have to grow up with. Now that Durham has en- tered into the GTA, they will need to wait and see how Toron- to will react to their "take it or leave it" fees Fe osal. Dur- ham Council claimed they would hold fast to theirplan to maintain full control of the site, and demanda greater financial contribution from Metro. : If Metro does not want to enter into that sort of agree- ment, Durham would be off the hook, - explained Waste Com- mitttee Chairman John Aker. According to Metro council minutes, Toronto's decision to join the GTA will only be made upon completion of their own master plan for waste disposal, still months inthe future. We Deliver The Keep. yourself WH LRA Intrepid Cottager by Cralg Nicholson (c. 1988 All Rights Reserved) THE DRIVE Talk about ludicrous! Every Friday night we leave the city like rats fleeing a sinking ship. Sundays, it's lemmings back to the sea. Between, a four to six hour round trip bra about 36 fleeting hours. Undeterred by traffic, weather, s traps and a riot of stuff, kids and , we make the trek - always on guard for that elusive road that will get us there faster. Always on guard for flat tires, empty gas tanks, skunks, closest bathrooms, farm fresh veggies, open chip trucks, detours, road kills and car sick passengers. Always on guard to make it to town before the stores close. All in the name of fun! It's usually 15 minutes out that a little voice from the back - pipes up, "Mommee-ee, I've gotta go!" which leads to a heated discussion about exactly whose responsibility it was to address this porcelain problem before leaving: After everyone and the family dog has put in two cents worth - simultaneously, it usually turns out that everyone took the tyke who resolutely refused to co-operate until now. What in- credible control. ° 30 minutes out is when someone remembers the steaks left again on the counter at home. Another heated discussion, this one a draw. Unless I can get us to town before closing time, it's hot dogs for dinner two weeks in a row. The kids cheer. I can hardly wait for Sunday and the smell of 2 day old meat. The dogs drool. 40 minutes and the inevitable chorus arises from the back: 'When are we gonna eat?!?"' My tummy lurches and my wallet spasms at the thought of fast food again. But as the name implies, fast is what counts in the race to town. Besides, it's probably as good as 2 day old steak. An hour and the gas gauge hovers at "E"'. Who was sup- posed to fill up before leaving? Another discussion, less heated, more resigned. This time it was probably me. Where is it written' that separate stops have to be made for everything? We need a service centre every mile or so. 90 minutes and auto pilot, a trance induced by too much stress and the urge to throttle someone or thing. An even more pressing urge makes me wish I hadn't raised so much fuss about stopping. It's hard to drive with your legs crossed. 103 minutes. The rain slicks on the windshield like heavy oil. Someone should have replaced those wipers. Why is it that every bad driver in the world has to be on the same road? 0.K,, o.k., I should have bought new wipers. A trance-shattering chorus starts up in the rear; this time it's my particular favourite "99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall." But the first number is 999. Is there no mercy? At least they don't seem to be able to sing and NEED anything at the same time. How long is this drive really?? Longer since that guy in front is only doing the speed limit. What does he care if the stores are closed? 950 beer bot- tles and counting. Itould use one myself. Where did he learn how to drive? How come the slow pokes never turn off? The wife just nodded off. So much for share and share alike. Where are the dotted lines when you need them? The radio is all static - I get an arched eyebrow and frown from the spouse, as if a little music or static could éven be heard over the beer song. 900. It couldn't be lite beer, that would be too short. 146 minuges, 23 seconds. Time is standing still, except in town. Is it my imagination, or is the chorus fading slightly at 755 beers? Maybe it's lite after all. The spouse is dead to the world. We'll all be if I don't stay awake, 747 now and only a whisper. Definitely lite. It's actually getting uiet. What a frightening sound. I can still make it to town seconds to spare} No hot dogs for me! Tstart humming. It's '99 Bottles 0 ' i : irs ' 148 mihutes. This strétch is always so black. The final curve: town beacons in a Vegas of lights. This is go- ing to be tight! Good bye hot dogs, hello....... 111 NOT AGAIN! Hello hot dogs, the stores are closed already. Except for the trusty brewers retail. How many beers does it take to "drown a hot dog? I hot dog it out of town, counting down from 999 ., i v i 120: two hours. I turn into our lane. It's wonderful to see the cottage still standing. I'turn off the car and take a deep breath. And listen. To the sound of nothing; of serenity, of an Desig 11 the great bultioofs. A wet tongue slurps my ear. I hope 's a dog. Bd Ak Grope figugh the dark, fumble with keys, open door - ppheww! Who forgot to. throw out those hot dogs last weekend? No discussion, it. was me, Fetch and carry. Fetch dogs, carry one kid, two, three. Fetch bags, boxes, shoes, toys, food; water; carry wife. I