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"A Family Tradition for 128 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, July 18, 1995 - 9 Council stays out of drainage fight Building inspector calls argument 'civil dispute' By Kelly Lown Port Perry Star Township Council will not get into the middle of a battle over drainage, which its chief building in- spector calls a civil dis- pute. Gordon MacLaren ap- proached council last week demanding some- thing be done to fix a drainage problern on his land, that he says was created when a next-door neighbor carried out work on his lot on Chalk Lake Road. The work resulted in water drainage from the neighbor's lot across Residents left in the dark Many Scugog Township residents were without - power for more than one day after last week's storm. Residents of Scugog Is- land and Cartwright were without power from just after 3 a.m. Saturday morning until late Sun. day, according to Gary Ross, line supervisor for Ontario Hydro. Crews were out repair- ing damage throughout the weekend, with power being restored to most are- as by 9 p.m. Sunday night. As of press time, Mr. Ross said there were still approximately one dozen customers still without power. Most of the damage was caused by high winds and fallen trees, which knock power lines to the ground, he said. , While Ontario Hydro crews were busy repairing major damage, Scugog Hydro customers were not affected by the storm. Lo- cal crews were out during the storm repairing minor damages. his property, Mr. MaclL.ar- en said. Paul Milligan, the town- ship's building inspector, told the planning commit- tee Monday that the prob- lem is a civil one between the neighbors and that the township had fulfilled all of its obligations. Mr. Milligan said the water drainage orignated on Mr. MacLaren's prop- erty and that only 24 per cent of the water on his neighbor's lot has the po- tential to drain onto the adjacent lot. Of that, he said one third does not makeit. Certificates Rates Subject to Change without Notice) The fear of setting a dangerous precendent by paying for any drainage work led the committee to turn down Mr. MaclLar- en'srequest. Regional Councillor Marilyn Pearce wanted to pay for a portion of the work, saying if the case goes to court, the munci- pality could be responsible for more than a share of the estimated $1,500 cost. Mr. MacLaren told council last week he had talked to a lawyer and will take the matter to court, naming the muncipality as a defendant if neces- sary. rr 1] DJ TAYLOR INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. 169 North St., Port Perry LOL 1B7 Guaranteed Investment G.1.C. FIVE YEAR 6.75% PHONE 985-8416 cliters Toute, Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. funeral home. Sometimes unexpected events in life take us by surprise. When those situations arise, it's nice to know there are people we can rely on to help. People who follow the Golden Rule and treat others the way they would want to be treated. Wagg Funeral Home is your Golden Rule When faced with the unex- pected loss of a loved one, you can depend on our caring staff to be understanding and compassionate. The way we would expect to be treated in the same situation. ™ WAGG FUNERAL HOME LTD. " Me Dermott Poanalaker Chapel MYLES G O'RIORDAN - Owner/Manager/Funeral Director Port Perry Res 985-0608 216 Queen Street 985-2171 Dependable Service to the Community Since 1846 The Heat Is on ON NEW WHEELS MAKES GOOD DEALS ON USED W WHEELS! $19,700 $17,900 94 Buick Regal Custom Coupe, 14,000km $19,900 94 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 4 door, - $17,900 94 Pontiac Grand Am Sedan, $14,900 93 Buick Regal Ltd. 4 door, 67,000km 93 Pontiac Sunbird LE Sedan, 41,000Knge.........ccovvveenreneennnn. $11,900 92 Buick Regal Custom 4 door, 57,000km $13,500 19% Models Now On Order : it Clearout Prices IRER IT, BP PONTIAC BUICK LIMITED 10 Vanedward Drive, Port Perry 985-8474 | "Serving Port Perry & Durham Region since 1976"