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"A Family Fradition for 128 Years" Sl 3 fd. fea al SHEL JR dublin lh Sil iain dE i lh i First Nation plans to conduct necessary tests of water, soil From page 1 This planning includes exten- sive environmental testing in- cluding water and soil tests. "We always had the intention (of conducting the tests), said John Chalmers, a consultant for the First Nation. "Nobody in- vests that kind of money unless you know you have proper sew- age and water facilities. Com- mon sense and good business lls us to do that." Mr. Chalmers said the soil and other environmental tests will begin in the next two to three weeks. Preliminary soil tests in the area have already been conducted. Representatives from the First Nation are also working closely with the Region of Dur- ham to address traffic concerns, Mr. Chalmers said. "These concerns have always been a concern of the chief and band members and we have eve- ry intention of dealing with these things," he said. Mr. Chalmers said many of these concerns were raised in planning meetings by Chief Gary Edgar before the proposal became public. "Both Gary Edgar and council members don't want something that will pollute them," he said. Among the decisions that must be made is the size of the facility. Rumors of it being a 2,000-seat, 25,000-square foot facility is exaggerated, Mr. Chalmers said. He noted large halls in Toron- to have difficulty attracting those large numbers and con- cedes it would not be feasible for the Scugog Island facility. "The size is something that is nofexact," he said. "We want to know what we can accomodate." Mr. Chalmers estimated the capacity to be closer to 800 peo- ple, noting they expect 200 to 300 to attend the Bingo planned for three days a week. But he promised when the fa- cility was completed, it would not be an eyesore. "This is going to be a show piece for the whole region and impact the whole region." Mr. Chalmers said the town- ship would not only benefit from the construction of the facility which will use local contractors, but will also hire in excess of 100 employees. Many have criticized the First Nation for not putting the facts on the table concerning the facility. Last week, Scugog Mayor Ho- ward Hall called on the First Nation to meet council concern- ing the plans. Uxbridge teen charged with * "I just want somebody that's connected with the project to tell us what their plans are as opposed to what ifs," Mayor Hall said. Council has been frustrated by the First Nation's refusal to provide concrete details. "My only point is that the facts aren't there and that has bothered us from the start," he said. But Mr. Chalmers said he is prepared to meet with council to discuss the concerns. A meeting was held last night (July 11) with Mayor Hall and himself. He is also willing to meet with council. "This has got to be a co- operative and working relation- ship," Mr. Chalmers said. "We certainly didn't want to scrap- ple with the municipality and the region." Mayor Hall has also called on the provincial government to provide specifics of the gaming code agreement. careless driving in roll over A 16-year-old girl faces a care- less driving charge after a sin- gle vehicle accident sent five people to hospital on July 6. Ontario Provincial Police say the 1990 GMC Safari, driven by the 16-year-old Uxbridge girl, was southbound on Fishpoint Road in Mariposa at approxi- mately 9 p.m. The vehicle slid into an adja- cent field before rolling over four times. Five of the six occupants were treated at Community Memori- al Hospital, including two fe- males and a male who suffered majorinjuries. Scugog Fire Department was also required to free some from the wreckage. 1525 Hwy. 7A between Manchester & Port Peny. 985-GOLF LS 3 Sandy Valentino and Paul Michel were united in marriage on May 14, 1994 at the Port Perry United Church by Reverend Robert LePage. Sandy is the daughter of Mrs. Elsie Valentino of Port Perry and the late Michael Valentino. Paul is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Michel of Raglan. Attending the bride as maid of honour was Michele Valentino. Bridesmaids were Chris Carter, Joanne Kroonenberg and Annette Rowat. Flowergirls were Carly Vehof and Jordan Loyst. The best man was Darryl Dallas and ushers were Rick Carter, Ron Baver and David Michel. Ringbearer was Nicholas Loyst. The reception was held at the beautiful Trillium Trails in Raglan. Special thanks to Judy Atkins for the magnificent wedding cake and the Brenda Casteels: for designing the Perry. gorgeous array of flowers. The happy couple continue to reside in Port J Your Eyes Have It In Port Perry. 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