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4 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, July 9, 1991 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Heath Cres. residents petition council about noise at Mother Jackson's plant By Scott Anderson The residents of Heath Cres- cent presented a second peti- tion to Scugog Council regard- ing the noise levels of a neighboring factory. e 15-name petition out- lined the residents concerns with the high noise levels from the Mother Jacksons Open Kitchen facility which is adja- cent to Heath Crescent. _ In the petition the residents identified four key problems as a result of the facility's 1990 ex- pansion and requested council to act on their concerns. These concerns identified the noise from the factory's use of contin- uous fans; oscillator boiler vol- ume; the frequency and volume of the delivery trucks to the plant; and noise from the gar- age facilities, nna Henderson a resident of Heath Crescent presented the Jekition to council and out- lined the concerns of the resi- dents. Mrs. Henderson told council that they are affected by the present conditions in a number of ways. Their sleep is interrupted due to the con- stant noise of the machinery and garbage being dumped into the dumpsters. Their freedom of choice is also taken away from them. Mrs. Henderson says the residents must keep the windows closed at night in order to escape the noise, and they are forced to use gir condi- tioning when many would pre- fer the cool night air. The residents also argue that the enjoyment of their back- yards are lessened due to the noise of the trucks delivering both air and flour to the plant. They claim they must move in- side to escape the noise, some- times up to three hours in dura- tion. While the workers, equipped with adequate ear protection, work with the trucks. Mrs. Henderson, along with Paula Copithorn a fellow Heath Crescent resident, played a vid- eo tape recording documenting the noise and activity of the plant. It is the residents' feeling that some of the noise could be eliminated if the company was to alter the design of the plant to allow for the delivery facili- ties at the other side of the plant. "It's been a multi-million dol- lar expansion, and if it takes some more money for them to fix their mistake then they should do it," Mrs. Henderson said. She said the residents have hired a consultant, Kube Envi- ronmental, to look into the problem and it has determined that there is an existing noise problem. Noise is not the only concern of the residents, however. There is a problem with rats as well. Mrs. Copithorn claims there has been a number of reported sightings of rats and their nests in the yards, attracted to the area by the rancid meats from the dumpsters placed not more than 15 yards from the fence. They were also seeking by- law changes to affect the place- ment of dumpsters near their properties. Mayor Howard Hall acknowl- edged that there was a problem in the area, and agreed that some sort of solution must be found. He informed the resi- dents that the Township has been in contact with a consul- tant and would notify them of any findings. Earl Cuddie, Admistrator- Clerk for the Township, said there were existing by-laws in effect that dealt with the noise problems in the area, but were often hard to enforce. Break and enter A break and enter at the Petro- Canada station in Nestleton on July 2 is being investigated by Durham Regional Police. According to police reports, the shop at the back of the sta- tion was broken into, and a transmission and motor for a 1968 Ford model vehicle was taken. Approximate value is $8,000 to $10,000. The Port Perry Star 188 Mary Street, Port Perry SRST AC ¥ 2 IC PORT PERRY av AREA COMMUNITY CALENDAR Port Perry and Area Community Calendar will run each week in the Star and will provide local non-profit organizations an opportunity to receive coverage for their important approaching events. Listings in Community Calendar are absolutely Free to any non-profit group. Copy must be submitted in writing before 5.00 p.m. on Thursdays prior to publication to be included in the next edition of the Port Perry Star. Profit making groups may also receive a Free listing in Community Calendar, provided a paid advertisement has been placed in the Star advertising the same event. Send in your written upcoming event this week - and take advantage of a Free Listing in the Port Perry Star's PORT PERRY & AREA COMMUNITY CALENDAR TUESDAY, JULY 9 Royal Orange Lodge No. 399, ® Purple Hill Banner Dedication ® and Band Concert to be held at Blackstock Recreation Center - ® 7:00 p.m. : THURSDAY, JULY 11 #2 Festival Days Country '91 - ¢ Timberwolf in Longhorn Saloon; © Karaoke in Festival Tent and : Best Dressed Contest in ¢ Latcham Centre. : FRIDAY, JULY 12 Ek Festival Days Country '91 - ¢ Kiddies Parade, Children's ¢ Show, Country Amateur Show, ¢ Karaoke, Golden Slippers. (see Eads for times) ® FESTIVAL DAYS WEEKEND ¢ 6th Annual Port Perry Ringette - Men's Lob Ball Tournament. Friday, to Sun., at Lakefront diamonds. SATURDAY, JULY 13 Festival Days Country '91 - E Pancake Breakfast, Mountain ®t Bike Race, Bath Tub Races, Arm : Wrestling, Karate Demo's, 50's ¢ Dance featuring Pink Cadillac. 2 (see ads for times) SATURDAY, JULY 13 Beef Barbecue at Myrtle United Church, Myrtle Station. In aid of furnace fund. Tickets available by calling 655-3023 or 655-8034. Adults $10.00, Children under 12 - $5.00. SUNDAY, JULY 14 Bass Buster Fishing Derby, sponsored by the GM Tool & Die Fishing Club. Weigh-in at ramp at north end of Scugog Island - 6 am to 4 p.m. More BI information call 985-9021. FRIDAY, JULY 26 Flea Market at Community Nursing Home - 10 am to 4 § p.m. Vendors spots available. § Call Kim Mitchell 985-3205. JULY 30 - AUGUST 2 or AUGUST 6 -9 Scugog Shores Museum will be holding two, week-long Day £ Camp sessions for children § aged 7 to 10. For more § information call the Museum § Curator at 985-3589 CULLEN (RDS on Evening Entertainment Enjoy a Musical Revue called "KALEIDOSCOPE" Showtime 8:30 PM plus a "Spectacular" Garden Light Display DINNER SPECIALS from 5 PM - 10 PM d CATITURC 1 IL. - 668-6606 Open 7 days a week 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Reduced admission after 7:00 pm for Entertainment and Garden Light Display