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ELGV settles with Orica as OMB hearing continues carried out at the blast site. As well, the company’s lawyers submitted evidence from expert ecologist Mirek Sharp The Township of East with respect to Luther Marsh. Luther Grand Valley has Acting for the Township, agreed to minutes of settlement Thomson Rogers lawyer Jeff with Orica Canada Inc., which Wilker outlined the minutes of might be expected to mean that settlement, and said they had a portion of the 160-acre farm been arrived at after four owned by Klaus Friesecke near months of mediation. He conLuther Marsh can now be firmed that all Orica studies rezoned for Orica’s explosive had been peer-reviewed by storage facility. experts selected by the But Ontario Municipal Township. Board Vice-Chairman Donald In brief, these are the salient Granger has yet to hear from conditions of the settlement: entirely from opposed parties • Orica has agreed to a limDavid Reimer and Peter itation on the quantities of storTurrell and from about a dozen age at the site, to construct an residential participants who on-site spill containment pond remain solidly opposed to the and to monitor the water table zoning. and report annually. The The settlement did reports are to be peernot come easily for reviewed; either the township or • Beyond the federal Orica. And, whatever licensing, the company the outcome of the OMB would build a noise containhearing is, council mem- 633218 Hwy. #10 (Monora Park) DID YOU KNOW? ment berm and obtain a bers will have to face the provincial certificate of electorate in October with HOLMES TIRE little doubt they’ll have the wishes to thank all our valuable customers approval in that regard. It will regulate its hours of groundswell of public and suppliers for making our operation; opposition to the Orica site grand opening such a success • Orica is committed in their minds. Thank you for your support! Public interest in the out- From the management and staff of to rebuilding the bridge on Sideroad 21/22 and, come has not waned. This was Holmes Tire in other financial matevidenced by the movement of the hearing to the arena to Call 519-942-5555 Today ! ters, it will reimburse www.holmestire.ca the Township for all its accommodate the crowd. legal and consulting Orica’s lawyers have not relaxed, which might indicate planning and an evacuation costs in the entire proceeding, pay the Township $100,000 as that they don’t consider the protocol. At the outset of the hearing, a contribution to parkland, and battle to have been won despite the settlement. On Monday, Orica presented evidence from provide continuing contribuOrica lawyer Jane Pepino planner Paul Britton in support tions in support of community relentlessly grilled Mr. Turrell of the positioning of the Orica activities. The facility will be on just about every aspect of storage facilities and the sepa- assessed as industrial for tax ration of various components purposes; his opposition to the site. Many of his concerns might required to manufacture the have been addressed in the explosives – a process that is • Please turn to page A2 By WES KELLER
Freelance Reporter
minutes of settlement – but there remain disagreements about Orica’s safety record in the transportation of explosives, including an incident in which Mr. Turrell says his photos prove there was a “jackknifing” of an Orica vehicle, whereas a federal official said there was not. Much of the public opposition to the Orica presence has centred on an expanded facility and a popular perception that an on-site accident, spill or explosion would imperil the Luther March and Grand River and have a devastating effect on nearby residents. As well, there have been public concerns about transportation safety as well as emergency
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CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION: One of 53 cancer survivors who completed the first lap of a 12-hour Relay for Life at the Orangeville Fairgrounds from 7 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday raises her hands in celebration. Organizers of the first such relay in Dufferin set a fundraising goal of $50,000, but the 50 teams that took part collected over $100,000 for cancer research.
First Relay for Life raises $100,000-plus for cancer research By LINDSEY PAPP Staff Reporter
Organizers Lynn Lowe and Sherry Teeter challenged Orangeville residents to make the first Orangeville Relay for Life a success. The residents responded, and then some. A tentative goal of $50,000 was proposed. If the current
totals are anything to go by, Orangeville locals looked at that number and said, “We can do better.” According to the Canadian Cancer Society, the money raised has topped $100,000. Fifty teams registered to do the 12-hour event, from 7 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday. That worked out to 550 participants spending a night at Orangeville Fairgrounds that included an early-morning thunderstorm. Until a few years ago area residents could take part in a Caledon Relay for Life, but it was moved to Brampton. Mrs. Lowe says she knew Orangeville was a great community that would really support a local relay, and there was so much enthusiasm, participants “stayed awake through the night, dancing
around and doing field activities.” She says there will definitely be another relay in Orangeville next year. “So many people from the community came together and made it just a great time.” And 53 cancer survivors made it to the relay as well, most of them completing a Survivors’ Victory Lap around the grass track. Mrs. Lowe said it was a great turnout, but knowing there were many others out there, “We hope to get them out here next year.” Barry Edington, manager of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Dufferin office, commented that the survivors really made the event come alive for the participants and volunteers. “They made the community understand why we do what we do,” he said.
“The music was great, the site was great, the food was fabulous,” said Mrs. Lowe. “We had a little rain at the end, but we had plenty of warning and moved everyone inside.” When it was time to light the luminaries the volunteers helped Orangeville firefighters light them around the track. “It was a very touching ceremony,” Mrs. Lowe said. She attributes the event’s great success to all the volunteers, ranging from the committee volunteers to people who just came out and helped on the day. All proceeds from the Relay will go to the Canadian Cancer Society for cancer research. “We beat Georgetown,” Mrs. Lowe said proudly. “They’ve been doing it for five • Please turn to page A8
Campbell, Rose seeking re-election
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THE FRIENDS OF ISLAND LAKE will be staging their annual Fishing Tournament and Camping Weekend July 1011 at Island Lake Conservation Area. There will be activities for the children, prizes for the longest bass, pike, black crappie and yellow perch, and camping is available for $25 per night. Participants will include: Left to right: ILCA senior superintendent Bill Lidster, Mono Mayor Lorie Haddock, Friends of Island Lake chair Bob Shirley and Friends of Island Lake public relations director Wayne White.
Councillors Gail Campbell and Mary Rose have officially declared intentions to seek reelection when Orangeville residents go to the polls October 25. They join Deputy Mayor Warren Maycock as current council members who have decided to run. Mayor Rob Adams and Councillors Scott Wilson, Gary Kocialek and Sylvia Bradley have yet to announce their intentions. Ms. Rose and Ms. Campbell will bring a wealth of experience to the table. A former mayor, Mary Rose has served four terms as a councillor, while Gail Campbell has
served on council for 13 consecutive years. Ms. Rose’s current council responsibilities include chairing the economic development committee and the mayor’s senior advisory committee. Boards and committee involvement includes Theatre Orangeville, Georgian College, the Door Advisory Board and the Physicians Search Committee. “I believe that teamwork is essential for unique lower tier council such as Orangeville’s, with responsibility for hydro, police, fire, library and solid waste services,” Ms. Rose said in a press release. “I am thank-
ful for the ongoing support and trust of Orangeville citizens who have allowed me to work as part of a number of great teams over the years.” Over the course of her four terms on council, Ms. Campbell has garnered praise for her extensive committee involvement. While arguably best known for her role as chair of the accessibility committee, she has served with Heritage Orangeville, the joint fire advisory committee, firefighter negotiations committee, economic development commit• Please turn to page A7
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Orangeville Citizen/Free Press and Economist
Forum on local environment Issues set for June 25
$11,800 IN HAIR OFF! Kelsey Davis and Allison Whitten present a cheque to Headwaters Health Care Foundation with proceeds raised at Centre Dufferin District High School’s “Hair Off For Headwaters” fundraising campaign. About 25 students and teachers cut or shaved their hair to raise money for the hospital’s cancer program. With the support of the students, parents, teachers, friends and businesses in the community, CDDHS raised just over $11.800 for this great cause. Shown here (left to right): Allison Whitten, Catherine Matzig, Kelsey Davis and Joan Waechter.
Dear Rob; I’m a women in my early 40’s who does not have time for heavy exercise, what do you recommend? Reply: Women’s
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ance. Exercising regularly will give you much better health, attitude, weight loss and energy. The #1 reason for a lack of women’s fitness is the lack of any exercise. And a lack of exercise is one of the major factors in obesity. At Orangeville Women’s Health Club we specialize in women’s only fitness. Call me today for a free 30-minute fitness consultation.
The first in a series of Environmental Discussion Forums will be held at Trinity United Church in Shelburne, Friday, June 25, at 7 p.m. The evening has been planned to facilitate the need for discussion and exchange of ideas on current environmental and planning issues facing area residents. Speakers at the first Forum will include Ralph Armstrong whose family
has farmed in Melancthon for six generations, and his wife Mary Lynne, who recently retired after serving Shelburne for 20 years as head librarian at The Shelburne Public Library. Ralph will explain his concerns for the unique Honeywood Silt Loam Soil which is threatened by proposed plans for a massive open pit aggregate mine in Melancthon. Mary Lynne will speak about the loss of commu-
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PUBLIC NOTICE – PESTICIDE USE WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MELANCTHON The Township of Melancthon intends to control noxious weeds along the following rural roadsides: 8th Line N.E. from Cty Road 21 to 250 Sideroad N.E. within the Township of Melancthon. Using the pesticide Turboprop, active ingredient 2,4-D and Dichlorprop PCP #27967. Commencing on June 14, 2010 weather permitting and ending August 31, 2010 For more information call: DeAngelo Brothers 1-866-853-9333 Township of Melancthon 519-925-5525 Allen Braiden – (collect calls accepted) Road Superintendent
nity due to land acquisition and homestead demolition. Carl Cossack, a member of the North Dufferin Agricultural and Community Taskforce (NDACT), will speak about the growing apprehension for the water levels and the threat to the purity of the Headwaters should Highland Companies be successful in their bid for a licence to excavate 2,400 acres, 200 feet deep into the vital freshwater supply. Trent University biology major Joan Lever has done extensive research into Melancthon’s fresh water formations, the effects of wind turbines, as well as the emissions from garbage gasification plants such as the proposed Dufferin Eco Energy Park (DEEP). She will address the need for public input
into Melancthon’s Official Plan. The Official Plan, currently under review, is a long term planning policy that establishes land uses and planning objectives for the Township and is a guide to Council when assessing development proposals. This would include, among other things, wind turbines, mining, and infrastructure projects. Marni Walsh and Ruth Cruikshank, members of Trinity United Church, will address the public’s “desire to be informed” and encourage residents to speak to politicians about their concerns, both locally and globally. Ruth Cruikshank is also a member of “Kairos”, an ecumenical environmental and social justice organization long supported by the United Church. The series of forums is
designed to give area citizens the opportunity to come together in a relaxed atmosphere, become informed, and share ideas for better solutions to the growing threats to local health and environment. The evening will begin with the entertaining and eye-opening, short documentary “The Story of Stuff” by activist Annie Leonard. The award-winning 20-minute film describes our “culture of consumerism” and examines the consumer supply chain from the source to the dump. An open question period will be held following the speakers. Coffee and a light snack will be served. The Forum is free and everyone is welcome to attend on June 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. Trinity United is located at 200 Owen Sound Street in Shelburne.
First Relay for Life raises $100,000-plus for cancer research • From page A1
years, so that’s good for a first-time event. They’re raving about how successful it was here.” There are over 150 such relays in Ontario during June, Brampton’s being next weekend. The participants are
also raving and congratulating the organizers for the great night. “What was really great out there were the kinds of teams around the track,” Mrs. Lowe said. “We had church groups and high school and work people, people from totally different walks of life were
together there.” All kinds of people were celebrating life, working toward one goal together. “Unfortunately cancer touches everyone,” said Mrs. Lowe. “But at least in this regard we can get all the community together and help us to wipe it out.”
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