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r -- By Steve L.ahy Ii was with ome relief ta learn that the Town'sý planning and development committee did not allow two additional major developments to proceed. Currently, the official plan for the Brooklin area projectsaa BROOKLIN PHARMACYO 6F~5 BAI flWIN ST. e BROOKLIN e LOB iCO '905- 655- 3301 Renascent WaIk-a-thon On Sunday June 2nd the Renascent Centre for Alcoholism and Drug Addiction is holding their Sth' annual Walk-a-thon to raise money to support the centre. The Renascent Centre operates- a 28 day program designed to help clients achieve lasting abstinence from alcohol and addctve rus.The program is cnsieredoneof the most successful programs in Ontario. Registration is at the centre in Brooklin between 9:00 and 1:00. There will be a B.B.Q. and "Polkaroo" will be there for the kids. The 10 K walk through the rolling hilîs around Brooklin is a wonderful way to spend a Sunday. For more information please cal Bey Thompson at 655-8484. i i:f:i:.I:I:.f:I:I: population of 10,000 by 2011. Should those two additional developments - onie on the west side and the other east - proceed, it would likely mean the village would prow much larger and m3zch faster. Brooklinites have always prided themselveB on the congemial,. rural feeling of the village. The smal size of the village is an important factor in this. Brooklin is people- sized - you can easiiy walk or ride a bike from one side ta the other. Brooklin is aiready what developers ail over North America are trying ta, build - they cail it % neo-traditional.' rm not sure 'neo- Brooklin' can be built, after al commu.nities3 are made up of people not buildings. And buildings can be thrown up much faster than people can come together and become a community., That is why it is so important for Brooli's population ta, grow siowly. A commulnity is a precious and delicate thing. It takes time and effort to integrate new people - on everyone's part, new and aid alike. And at a projected 500 ta 600 new residents each and eveiy ý3rooklin 1t year, this will be a challenge. But even this. rate of growth is probabiy not in the best and short- term interests of the two developers. And they may, appeal the committee's decision ta stick ta the original plan of 10,000 by' 2011. It wauld seem a tad undemnocratie 'if a Town or a community cannot contrai itsaown rate ofgrowth. But stranger things have happened ini the world of municipal politics. However, ini this instance, any battie wiil have the developers currently building homes ini Brooklin fighting alongoide the Town. PLANT AUCTION 'This years, Brooklin Harticultural Society plant auction will be held' Saturday, May 25, starting at 10:30 a.m., ini Grass Park. Normally heid on a weekday eveming, the auction, i an outstanding opportunity for gardeners ta, pick up 'some annuais, perennials, seedlings, trees, shrubs,. vegetables and house plants. Ail have, been grown illage (Shoppe ladys' clothiers proprietiwss ConniefJIeron 57 Baldwin St. P.O.. Box 459 Brooklln, Ontario LOB I CO r < Tel. (905);655 -.3474 &whanting gifis in 'Tuhe arlour"- Houri: Mon - Wed 9:30 - 5:30 Thunu & Ffi 9:30 - 8:00 Sat 9:30 - 5:00 by society members and friends. Get pianting and grawing til from those who know. Proceed support our 'local garden clu which, by the way, is celebratin its 75th anniversaq. Lunch wi be available affer 11:30 a.m. The society is responsible for th civic beautification of the Brooldi business area, the library, pas office, Legion, Graus Park, are churches and some commulnit centres. The next meeting of the Societ3 which includes the spring flowe show, is tonight (Wednesday starting at 8 p.m., at Brooklii United Church, with speak Berthý Barnes on 'Growing Grea Gladiolus.' PANCAKE BREAKFAST St. Leo, Church wiil host pancake breakfast Sunday, Ma 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at th Brooklin Community Centre. Cos for adults, is $6, children $ Everyone weicome. HoMlECRAKI'S A re'inder that entry forms fo ail eévents at' the spring fai homàecaftcompetitionýancd 'dispia are available at the library. Har to believe, but the fair is only couple of weeks away. Steeeay's column appew - ever week, He an be reached . 65-439 r 5-5888 (fax). L .OHIP COVERAGE* *Basic therapy & percentage of Chiropractic Page 12, Whitby Free Proua. Wefriesday. May 22,1996 -~-'{BROOLN} - Challenge of change