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-- pe ------ ro o-- A i Koy A TS -- ---- i toa ao EE ean ar oa 10 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, January 14, 1992 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Ld Council rejects non-profit housing By Scott Anderson Township of Scugog Council has rejected a request from a de- veloper to include a Durham Housing project in a proposed subdivision. Ted Griffin, a principal in the proposed Vanedward Invest- ment group, was present at council on Monday to gauge council's opinion concerning the inclusion of some Durham Housing units in a subdivision planned for Union Avenue in Prince Albert. The group learned in Novem- ber that it had been selected by Durham Region Non-Profit Housing for consideration in a federal/provincial non-profit housing project. Mr. Griffin said the project, if given approval, would be a "$4- million boost to the construction industry." Mr. Griffin cautioned council that it might be some time be- fore another opportunity like this may come up. i "You probably won't get a chance for another (projett) for a few years if you miss this win- dow of opportunity," Mr. Griffin said. Mr. Griffin said although there were negatives as well as positives he recommended council go ahead with the plan. He was alluding to the fact the Vanedward project hasbeen receiving some opposition from "local residents opposing high density dwellings in the area. The residents are concerned the proposed project would be a con- siderable strain on the existing services. They cite as their main concerns the increased traffic in Hunter shoots self in chest A Scugog Township hunter narrowly escaped death after accidently shooting himself in the chest Friday. According to Durham Region- al Police, Wilfred (Robert) Ste- phens, 36, tripped over a log while hunting alone near Sea- grave. Mr. Stephens was carrying a 20-ga shotgun which dis- charged when he tripped. The birdshot pellets being used for ammunition, struck him in the left chest. He walked to a nearby house and was taken to Community Memorial Hospital in Port Perry, police say. 462 Paxton Street DR. JAMES TUCK wishes to announce the opening of his practice of Family Medicine in association with MEDICAL ASSOCIATES of PORT PERRY 985-9758 Giller 1881 Scugog St. Port Per 985-36 PRESENTS CUSTOMER APPRECIATION Draw to Take Place APRIL 15, 1992 \dim] ge RENTALS & SALES Zehrs Plaza Uxbridge 852-5 ze --TRIPFOR2TO MEXICO | 2nd 3rd -- 9h - ww - "oa » - 1 Entry with Paid Rental -- Men's Diamond RAUDECK Watch 'TERMINATOR 2' Jacket 4th -- 'BACKDRAFT' Sweatshirt 5th -- 'BACKDRAFT' Jersey 6th -- 'NAKED GUN 2 1/2' Hats (5) 7th -- 'BACKDRAFT' Hat 8th -- 'TERMINATOR 2' Sunglasses - Dutch Travel Mugs (2) the area. "There's good points and bad points," Mr. Griffin said. "But economically right now it's good." ~ But Ward 1 councillor Ken Carruthers, whose riding con- tains the controversial subdivi- sion, said neither he nor the res- idents in his ward would accept the project with Durham Hous- ing included. He added the resi- dents would not "compromise" with the developers. Area councillor Harvey Gra- ham also pointed to the nega- tives of the project. He said it is not accessible to downtown, and the residents would require public transportation to get to town. But Mr. Griffin argued there was not a closer location for the project. Mr. Griffin said despite the opposition to the housing, there was a need for subsidized hous- ingin the township, as Scugogis the only municipality in the re- gion without subsidized hous- ing. Although council unanimous- ly rejected the subsidized hous- ing scheme, Mr. Griffin said the housing development would go ahead. He did say he would hon- or council's decision, however. Housing, then neither do we," he said. for the developers would be to seek full sewer service for the subdivision. It has already been granted full water services. Mr. Griffin says it is possible the subdivision could see a start in'the next two or three years. "If you don't want Durham Mr. Griffin said the next step Council Briefs Bill 143 Public Hearings N Township of Scugog Council has given Ward 4 councillor Da- vid Dietlein permission to represent it at public hearings con- cerning along-term landfill site and Bill 143. During Monday's council meeting, council perused a text pre- pared by councillor Dietlein which he intends to use during the publichearing. The five-page text outlines councillor Dietlein's concerns about Bill 143 which gives the province the power to access pri- vate land without the owners consent. Councillor Dietlein argues Bill 143 "would prove deterimental to the property rights of Ontario residents." He fears the legisla- tion "will give the provincial government extraordinary power to enter any property in Durham." Councillor Dietlein also expressed concern that the minister of the Environment has also on given powers to "override an environmental review." He argues water supplies could be af- fected ifa dump islocated in Scugog. Although councillor Dietlein 18 unsure when he will be mak- ing fhe presentation, he said Durham Region will be heard on an. 27. NEW SUBARU LEGACY * ' N ) 1 ) STR Sugeest d Retail Price C & C Valued Customer Savines 'Suggested retail price of new (SFeRt7aY SRUTITI Ve FOTUVASIN A So LUNN] 3 WeTel '€S 100.000 kim. \W wou $15,495. SIV RIVE BS CY:Y00 A TURRET RSS GY gale le arranty plus many other options Freight extra. One only call C & C Motors 430-6666 ror details