PAGE 20 WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1987 Household waste study will be made The Region's works department will be studying the collection and disposal of such household wastes as paint, pesticides, and other toxic in-house chemicals during next year's budget talks, according to works commissioner Bill Twelvetrees. The commissioner indicated his staff has discovered several methods of collecting such waste but, so far, all have proved to be expensive. He said recent one-day blitzes in the Metro Toronto area, which allowed the public to drop off household chArniical wastes at a :entral area, proved to be too expensive. "I don't know which way to turn," said Twelvetrees, adding that the Toronto experiment showed it cost in the neighborhood of $150 to get rid of two cans of paint. "I know it would be nice to have it, but the cost is expensive, even for a modest benefit." He added the Region did not now have a suitable location to dump household chemicals nor anywhere to collect them. Household chemical wastes are Christinas Shopping in Brooklin? You can't aff<rd to drive past unique affordable gifts, antiques and collectables with the charm of christmas past at: Trinkets & Treasures 3 miles west of Brooklin Hwy 7 at Audley not allowed to be dumped in regular landfill sites. Regional councillor Gerry Emm, chairma n of the works committee, had ' previously expressed his concern that most household toxic wastes end up mn green garbage bags with regular garbage and find their way to garbage dumps where they seep into the ground. "I don't like it, but it's a fact of life," said Emm. "People know they aren't supposed to put toxic waste in with their garbage but how else are they going to get rid of it at the present time?" There appear to be two options available to get rid of household toxic waste: integration with regular garbage pick up, or a permanent hazardous waste facility. But either would prove to be costly according to Twelvetrees, who points to the $30,000 to $100,000 it cost for the various Toronto experiments. He indicated the Ontario Waste Management Corporation is considering building a treatment and disposal facility for household toxic waste in West Lincoln County and the firm of Simcoe Engineering has put forward a proposal for a permanent industrial and household hazards waste collection site at the Duffin Creek sewer plant in Pickering. He said Metro Toronto is also making arrangements for household toxic waste disposal at six facilities including the Brock West dump. He said when in place, Durham residents would also be able to dispose of their toxic waste at that site. th Anniversary th Rental Special Sunday to Thursday Most tapes $.79 to $.99 New releases $1.99 Friday or Saturday Most tapes $.99 to $2.49 New releases $3.50 Offer good until November 30. 1987. Brooklin location only. Rates arc per day. Special machine rental rates also available. 76 BALDWIN ST. BROOKLIN 655-3306 Crime Stoppers Crime Stoppers and Durham Regional Police are asking for the public's help in solving a number of fires which were set in Ajax during the late night of Sept. 4 this year. Between 10:30 pm. and midnight, six fires were deliberately set, causing about $700,000 damage. The most serious of these was at Midway Carpet, 39 Harwood Ave. S. A passing motorist spotted the f ire which had been started on the rear loading dock and attempted to put it out but was unable to do so. The fire department was called, but unfortunately the building and contents were destroyed. The adjoining buildings were saved but suffered smoke damage. A re-enactment of this fire will be shown on CITY-TV Channel 57, Cable 7 on Thursday, Nov. 12 during the 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. news. It will also be shown on CHEX and CKVR-TV on Friday, Nov. 13 again during the news. Fires were also started at the following locations•: The Salvation Army Thrift Shop, 29 Harwood Ave. S. (mattress and box spring set on fire); The rear of the Tanning Centre, 33 Harwood Ave. S. (Gar- bage drum set on fire); Optical Traders, 56bHarwood Ave. S. (Fire set against the back door); Goderich Tube & Steel, 151 Mills Rd. (Fire damaged rear loading door and truck trailer); Murray Rug & Tile, 120 Hunt St. (Fire started in an abandoned van). Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for these f ires. Were you in the area at the time of the fires? Did you see anyone? Call us if you have any idea who the culprit is. Crime Stoppers will also pay for information leading to an arrest in any serious crime. Crime Stoppers has now been in operation in the Region of Durham for more than 18 months and has been very successful. However, there seems to be some confusion and reluctance in using the two special Crime Stoppers phone numbers. Hopefully the following will clarify use of them. The Crime Stoppers phone numbers do not go through the police switchboard but go directly into the central Crime Stoppers office. Ther222-8477 number can be used in the Ajax/Pickering areas without charge. The 1-800-387-8477 number is toll free and can be used practically anywhere in Ontario. It doesn't appear on a phone bill and can also be called from any pay phone, again without charge. Callers are never asked for their names and therefore never have to go to court. The Crime Stoppers office is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday to Friday, but is closed on the weekends. If at any time a person feels that they have information on a crime which should be given to police right away, they should call the local police emergency number. People with information on any crimes should call Crime Stoppers. If in doubt, call and let police decide if the information is relevant. Only they can tell. If any further information is required please contact Sergeant Sandy Ryrie either at the Crime Stoppers numbers or through the local Durham Regional Police phone number. Al contacts are kept confidential. Ashburn news The ladies bible class met at the home of Florence Ashton last Wednesday evening. We were pleased to have Judy Hillis.share with us her slides and exriences she had while living in Tanza with her family from 1968 until 1971. Our next meeting will be Dec. 9 when we join together with the Women's Missionary Scoeity for our Christmas supper meeting. The men folk are also invited to join with us. Last Sunday morning Rev. McEntyre's sermon title was "The Greatest Cause in the World," choosing as his text St. Matthew 6, verse 33. Ron Ashton and Bill Gardner read the scripture readings. Next Sunday, nov. 22 will be the sacrament of holy communion at Burns, with Rev. Dorothy Bulmer officiating. On Monday, Nov. 30 the consultation group will hold an open meeting at 8 p.m. in the church. White Gift Sunday will be on Dec. 13. The church school will hold their Christmas party that same day. A full breakfast will be served at 9:30 a.m. sharp, followed with a Christmas program with each class taking part. It was gratifying to see such a fine turnout to hear The Torchmen on Sunday night. The evening concluded with a social hour in the church hall. Heart fund campaign The Whitby chapter of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario is now organizing the February cam- paign to raise funds for research. Erma Wood (668-3687) is the volun- teer contact for Whitby. "When people volunteer to help with the Heart and Stroke cam- paign, it's because somewhere, something has touched them per- sonally and caused them to get in- volved," says Wood. Port Whitby fishing group formed About 30 residents gathered Sunday to form the Port Whitby Sportfishing Association, to act as a voice in any matter which impacts upon fishing enjoyment. Nigel Schilling will chair the membership, with vice Bernie Williams and secretary-treasurer John Martin. Schilling said there was much debate Sunday about who will be members and about the name of the group. Membership will be strictly limited to people who fish out of Port Whitby, whether from shore or from boat. He said the group was formed because of concern about Town plans to redevelop the harbor area ("We don't want to be overlooked") and also because of Town interest in the formation of such an association to represent fishing interest. Schilling says the harbor "desperately" needs a fish cleaning station and more adequate boat launching facilities. Book winners During Ontario Library Week celebrations, patrons visiting the Whitby Public Library were invited to participate in a book draw. Trevor Jamieson was the lucky winner of the children's prize, an autographed copy of Phoebe Gilman's book, 'The Balloon Tree.* Joyce Byrne won the adult draw. Catherine Haley's 'Ontario. The association, before it was officially founded, made a presentation on the tourism importance of sport fishing before the Tourist Association of Durham Region (TADR). Responding to needs By SCOTT FENNELL Ontario riding MP Today I would like to advise you of additional initiatives this government has taken to provide assistance to victims of crime. I have had particular interest in this area for quite some time now. My awareness of the need for more governmental response grew from my involvement with Don Sullivan, the founder and past president of Victims of Violence, a self-help group for crime victims. The federal government is increasing funding to provincial and territorial criminal injuries compensation programs to innocent victims of violent crime; $27.2 million over the next three years. A new Victim's Assistance fund will be established to support the development by provinces and territories of programs and services for victims. The amendments are as follows: - creation of a victim fine surcharge to bne imposed on those convicted of offences under the Criminal Code, part III or IV Food and Drug Act, and the Narcotic Coritrol Act. Revenue from the victim fine surcharge would be used for victim's services and programs; - provide authority for the use of victim impact statements in the courts; require the courts to consider restitution in all cases involving damage, loss, destruction, and bodily harm; - require the courts to assess the loss to the victim and the offender's ability to pay; _ allow the use of photographs as evidence so recovered stolen property can be returned promptly to victims of theft; - extend the discretionary and mandatory publication ban of the¯identity of victims of sexual assault and extortion. I believe we all cannot do enough to help victims of crime through the emotional and traumatic upheaval after experiencing violent crime. This government made a promise in the Throne Speech to address these issues, and these amendments do exactly that. qmmmý rý