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Waterfront woes Maybe the seagulls aren't aware of it, but there hasn't been a fish in Penetang Bay since 1970. That's is according to one local 'Fighting Cont'd from pg. 1 The use of nitrogen fer- tilizers is the other primary cause of pollution, said Penetang mayor Frances St. Amant. A policy to guide the future of the harbour is the goal of the committee, which is composed of political representatives from both municipalities that surround it. The key concern raised at last week's meeting by local residents was development -- especially of marinas - around the water. Some complained about the expansion of specific marinas, but committee members insisted on look- ing at the broad picture. There are about 1,500 docks in the bay according to one committee member. "We're fighting for the natural environment to stay alive," said a concern- ed resident. Referring to development and expan- sion of marinas in Penetang harbour, he said: "Tf we let this go on, the harbour will be turned in- to one big dock." Others at the meeting (about 20 in all) echoed these concerns. 'Don't develop the land," said one man. "Leave it in a wild state." For their next step, com- mittee members will meet in private to formulate a draft policy for the future of the water. Another public meeting will then be called to air comments about that policy. Until now, no single political body has been responsible for the bay. (Both Penetang and Tiny border on the harbour.) Because of this, local resi- dent Marguerite Ruth said she received the runaround from three levels of government when she complained about a specific marina development. "Nobody listens to us and everybody's passing the buck," she said. "These men are not worth their money." Four written submis- sions were received prior to last Wednesday's ses- sion, held in the basement of the Tiny Township of- fices near Perkinsfield. Two were from private Town docks will face crackdown: Charlebois Boaters who hijack spots at the Victoria Harbour town dock and use them as if they were private proper- ty should be stopped, village councillors declared last week. 'Charlebois "Some people are using them as full-time parking positions,"' Councillor Paul Charlebois said during last Thursday night's council meeting. "T don't know how you feel," he said to the two other councillors present, "but I feel that's wrong." The docks are supposed to be temporary parking spots only. Councillor George Czind| agreed with Charlebois's concerns, say- ing the docks are "'close to the heart of town and I think it should be limited parking." Charlebois ended discus- sion of the problem by vowing to stop the boaters. "We're going to have to take some action," he said. "We're going to have to do something about it." Page 4, Wednesday, June 29, 1988 man who has had extensive experience with area waters. A committee is considering developing a policy to guide the bay into the residents. The other two were from the North West Basin group (a citizens group formed largely to op- pose expansion of the North West Basin Marina) and from Trout Unlimited, an environmentalist lobby group. Tiny's deputy reeve, Peter Brasher, suggested a formal harbour commis- sion be set up. He also said that higher levels of government were letting area residents down. for environment': == "There are all these government agencies and they're doing sweet f.a. about anything," the depu- ty reeve told the group. No representatives of local marinas were present at the meeting. Canada's natural environ- ment Is captured for all time through our network of 30 National Parks. Our history lives and is commemorated at more than 80 designated National Historic Sites. Our National Parks are major recreation centres as well as home to many rare and unusual plant and animal species. New National Parks are now being established for the enjoy- ment of Canadians now and into the future. Planner gets 'dear John' from Harbour by Barbara Skelton Victoria Harbour has ter- minated the services of its planner, John Faulkner, without prior notice. The village sent a cer- tified letter to Faulkner on May 31 informing him that his services were no longer required. Faulkner wrote back on June 2 expressing his sur- prise at the "'bolt out of the future. A draft policy will be produced blue" decision without any followed by a public meeting. pre-discussion with him. He said later that a reason given him in a telephone conversation afterwards that 'he didn't "T don't necessarily have to share the same views as council," he said. He felt it was his job to give his opi- nion; it was up to council to make the decisions. Victoria Harbour Ratepayers' Association President Catharine Mackenzie said _ that Faulkner was the planner who guided Victoria Har- bour council through pro- ducing its official plan and its revised zoning bylaw, both of which were ap- proved. They were produc- ed quickly and at a very modest cost, she said. Mackenzie was the depu- ty reeve on council at the time and was also chairper- son of the planning board and later of the planning advisory committee. Fire dept. to hold tournament The Victoria Harbour Fire Department was given permission from the village council last week to hold a baseball tournament and set up a beer garden at the municipal ball diamond. The event is scheduled for Aug. 6. 80 \ Nation® prstore ates To find out more about the National Parks or Historic Sites near you and the programs Parks and Historic Sites Name the coupon below: poccccc--n----------- Yes, | would like more information on Canada's National they offer, complete and mail Address Apt. # City Prov. 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