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RE I TE TE STi YONI roms sims rhe poe YIN Ad 2h NGS A IRE 14 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, June 9, 1992 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Scugog no place for dump, councillor says From Page 1 selection process was based on sound principles," he said. . Kemp was active throughout the selection pro- cess and served on the Regional Consultation Network, which is a group of people from publicin- terest groups. Although he doesn't like the idea of a landfill site in Scugog, Mr. Kemp maintains that if one of the sites is chosen he'll accept the fact that it was the most en- vironmentally acceptable site. Despite coming out in support of the process, he maintains that finding a landfill site doesn't address an even greater concern and that is waste reduc- tion. He says that while a dump will remedy the problem of gar- bage in the short-term, the long- term solution should be in find- ing ways to reduce garbage go- ing to these sites. But not everyone is pleased with the decision made by the IWA. Ward 1 Councillor Ken Car- ruthers, who represents an area where three sites were named, says "it is grossly unfair" that five of the 17 sites were named in Scugog. He says the sites named in his ward are good farmland and "should stay that way." "I just can't see why they would want to put a dump there." Councillor Carruthers argues that Scugog is no place for a gar- bage dump, as it is the centre of the Region of Durham. He says putting a garbage dump in the area will prove to be very deteri- mental to the area. The sites on Highway 12 are less than three miles from Port Perry and near . some important water sources. He says after visiting the sites, he is "reasonably comfort- able that the IWA will be hard pressed to take the sites out of service." But despite this belief, he still feels it is necessary to be pre- pared in case the worst hap- ns. "IT will do my best to organize the people and try to assure them that they have my sup- port. Itis important to work as a group." He urges all the residents to get out as a group to try to get the sites off the list. Although he was concerned about the number of sites named in the Township of Scu- gog, Mayor Howard Hall be- lieves the eventual site will not end up in Scugog. "I just don't believe the sites designated in Scugog will be dumpsites," he said pointing to the fact that the sites don't have any sewage to handle the lea- chate. Mayor Hall says when the fi- nal decision is made it will come down to the government having to make a decision between gov- ernment and free enterprise. He says if the government de- cides to handle the problem, the site will be in Whitevale in Pick- ering, which the government al- ready owns. But if the decision is left to free enterprise, he be- lieves it will be designated for the Laidlaw site in Newcastle. Despite his beliefs, he says he will do whatever he can to help the residents. He has already met once with the people whose farms are affected along High- way 12. An infofmation office has been established in Port Perry to provide the public with infor- mation. It is located at 1888 Scugog Street at the corner of Highway 7A and Water Street. The phone number is 985-3299. | Regional Road 8 Epsom Line 6 Regional Road 21 Mancheste i i [ X > Head & Port Perry I Zap n Beacock Rd Purple Hill Byers Road Reqionall Road 57 landfill site announcement: By Scott Anderson Port Perry Star For more than 140 years the Holtbys have farmed the land on Highway 12, south of Man- chester, but with one stroke of the pen it appears the Ontario government is about to change history. The Holtby's 100-acre farm Council ready to provide direction ili dtoth sed landfill sitesi the Toough co btn not pw on i wy Altho sions on the matter. Duringa session on Monday the councillors agreed to take its time in planning opposition to the five sitesnamedby the Inter- im Waste Authority (IWA). It was agreed by the members of council that it was impera- tive for council to provide direction to the residents that were af- fected, buttime wasneeded to plan an effective attack. "We definitely willbe Yhgortn those who are in opposition ayor He says council will be working on the proper reasons why they are opposed to the sitesbefore makinga formal profosel {Councillor Yvonne Christie declared a conflict of in- terest on the matter as the Christie family farm, which her brother-in-law farms, is nearone ofthenamed sites. to a landfill site1n Scugog," Regiona deci- oward Hall said. 1 Mile East of Port Perry on Scugog Island. Then 1/2 mile north of 7A Hwy. TWO BIG EXCITING DAYS! [2 NOON TO 5PM ON BOTH DAYS - RAIN OR SHINE! "ADMISSION: ADULTS-$3.00; STUDENTS-$1.50: SENIOR CITIZENS-$2.00 has been named as one of five potential landfill sites in Scugog by the Ontario Government's Interim Waste Authority IWA) on June 4. A total of 17 sites were named in the Region of Durham. The number of sites will be pared down to a single site by next spring. The selection of the Holtby farm has many shaking their heads, but none more so than the Holtbys themselves. "I really must question why they would want to take some of the most fertile farmland that's being actively farmed and turn itinto alandfill site," says Roger Holtby, who farms the land along with his father Murray. Mr. Holtby says the threat of losing the family farm, which dates back to his great-great grandfather, makes him angry. "I suppose I am angry. I think that until one's been born and raised on a farm, you can't real- ly appreciate how one would feel when told your farm is on a po- tential dumpsite." Mr. Holtby says the land, which is farmed strictly as a dairy operation now, is classi- _ fied as number 1 soil, which is very fertile and productive land. "Why they would want to take away prime land for a dumpsite is abig question," he said. Fred Christie, a local farmer whose family farms adjacent to the Holtby farm, says he was also surprised and shocked by the choice to locate the site on good agricultural land. "What I gather is that a real good landfill site must be on a real good farm," he says. He points to the fact that the land characteristics the IWA is seeking, including a clay base and no gravel, is the same fea- tures which make a good farm. The Holtby's 100 acres is only a portion of the 250 acres which is being sought to handle the garbage of Durham Region for the next 20 years. Other farms in the area have been designat- ed as well. The neighbors got together to plan their strategy at the Feas- by farmon June 5. Mr. Holtby says at this point the residents are reading the documentation and getting as much information as possible before deciding their plan of at- tack. A lawyer will also be con- sulted. The residents are also hoping that the people of Scugog rally behind the landowners of all the named sites to fight the propo- sal, which could affect Scugog immensely. _ "Some people are saying 'heck it can't be in Scugog', but I don't think the proposal should be taken lightly," he says. "I hope people are familar with the farm, realize they are about three miles from Port Perry, and understand the effect it would have on local business, real estate, and the quality of life in Scugog." SATURDAY, JUNE 20 & SUNDAY, JUNE 21 YOU' 1.1. 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