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k PAGE 20, WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JULY 6,1989 o imn r r Phone 668-6111 'I Renascent opens Praising the record of the Renascent alcoholism treatment programs, Ontario Health Minis- ter Elinor Caplan took part in opening ceremonies for the centre in Brooklin last week. "Seventy to 80 per cent is a -tremendous success rate," said By Mike Johnston Fearing a precedent would be established, Durhan regional council, by a vote of 14-12, denied an application by Lak- eridge Links Golf Course last Wednesday to build an estate residential subdivision and nine- hole golf course south of Brawley Rd. The 31-lot subdivision would be adjacent to the recently opened Lakeridge Links 18-hole golf course at Brawley Rd. and Durham Rd. 23. Council voted to refer the application to the current review of the Region's rural lands. "This is permanent agriculture land. Whitby staff, regional staff and planning committee have all rejected this," said Uxbridge mayor Gerri-Lynn O'Connor who added her municipality has four similar applications. (Whitby council approved the applica- tion.) "If we set a precedent and do this we will particularily hurt the north," she said. But Whitby councillors, all of who supported the application, disagreed. "If we want to attract industry we need the decision-makers," said regional councillor Joe Drumm. Hie said the estate resi- dential housing proposed is the type of housing needed to attract "the movers and shakers." Bruce Summers, who is pro- posing the subdivision, told coun- cil the present farm is "stony and wet. "This is a very poor farm for anyone considering farming,» he said. Caplan, referring to the percen- tage of guests who remain sober after treatment at the three centres operated by Renascent. The Brooklin location, to be called the Paul J. Sullivan Treat- ment Centre for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, is in the former Pickering councillor Doug Dickerson agreed with Summers. "Anyone who would get on a tractor to farm that land is a damn fool," said Dickerson. "We are not breaking the rules, we are changing them, that's our job," said Whitby coun- cillor Marcel Brunelle, who noted Summers "simply wants to extend the golf course (Lakeridge Links) into bad agricultural land." But Region planning commis- sioner Mofeed Michael warned that approval could harm farms already in the area. "Any intrusion of any other uses in the area would have an effect. A good farmer can make an old farm work," said Michael. Council decided to move the application to the study of rural lands in the region which is expected to be completed before the end of the year. Garden tour on Sunday The Brooklin iorticultural Society will hold its annual 'Gar- den Tour' on Sunday, July 9, noon to 4 p.m. The tour will include interest- ing and unique gardens in and around Ashburn, Brooklin, Osh- awa and Whitby. Tickets and map are available on the day of the tour at Grass Park, Brooklin. Cost is $5, and includes refreshments. Carnwith mansion, and is the first to be owned by Renascent. "The price was right," said Sullivan, founder of Renascent 19 years ago and recovered alco- holic with 37 years of sobriety, about the decision to locate in Brooklin. Donations by cor- porations, banks, foundations and individuals paid for the capi- tal project in Brooklin. The ministry pays ail operat- ing expenses for Renascent. Clan said the ministry pro- vides $1.3-million a year for the three centres for operations.The ministry also gave a $150,000 grant for Sullivan House. Caplan noted the importance "of being there for our neighbors" and of individuals taking respon- sibility as she discussed the work of Renascent. "We come togetner as com- munities...to reach out and help those who can't help them- selves." She noted that despite the threat posed by crack and other drugs, alcohol remains Ontario's biggest drug problem, with one person in five affected. Although Canadians drink less than they used to, alcoholism among women has increased. Renascent, she said, helps more than 1,000 alcoholics each year. One of the centres is for women only. "Women are more likely to complete a program run b female counsellors," she note referring to counselling perfor- med by former alcoholics at the centres. Sullivan, recognizng the work done by board members, staff. and management, said of the counselling method that "This type of treatment works. It takes one to know one and they know, what works." Whitby councillor Marcel Brunelle attending in place in Mayor Bob Attersley, said the centre was "begun in contro- versy" but noted that "What is happening here is tremendous." Hfe said the centre, which aroused local concern when first proposed, is now "the pride of the community. "They've done an. excellent job with this house." Renascent centres stress the importance of the program of Alcoholics Anonymous in the recovery of the addicted indivi- dual. Sullivan House can accommo- date 32 guests for the four-week recovery program. The waiting list for treatment is now October. 'J'he Atkinson Charitable Foun- dation donated $5,000 to the Renascent Treatment Centre in Brooklin last vear. The donation was used to pro- vide furniture and equipment for the centre. The foundation was estabi- ished in 1942 by Joseph E. Atkinson, owner and publisher of The Toronto Star until his death in 1948. The foundation distributed more than $1 million in 105 new and continuing grants during 1988. ONTARIO HEALTH Minister Elinor Caplan with Renascent founder Paul Sullivan at the opening of the Sullivan House in Brooklin last week. Free Press photo New Yorkers at pienie By Delibie Luchuk As a result of the balloon release at last year's Canada Day community picnic in Ash- burn, *the Shomper family of Angola, New York, met some "really friendly people" at this year's picnic. Sharmen Porter, 16, released a balloon at last year's picnic and the balloon was foun by Larry Shomper, at Forestville, N.Y., about 30 miles from Angola. Shomper gave the tag from the balloon to his daughter, Andrea, and she corresponded with Por- ter. The Porter family, in turn, invited the Shompers to visit Ashburn, and to attend the annual picnic with them. The hompers were honored1 guests at the picnic Saturday, making the first cut of the Canada Day cake at noon Satur- day. 'They really enjoyed them- selves,and were very impressed with how friendly everybody was. They told us this without our asking," mom Barb Porter said. Approximately 400 to 500 people attended the picnic, spon- sored by the Ashburn Centennial' Community Centre board. Events included a pancake breakfast, sideshows, games for the kids, children's and adults' races, a Canada Day photo, a scavenger hunt, and a tug - of-war. The Lions' Club served ice cream and pop throughout the day. Estate sells for $2m With more than 9,000 sq. ft. of link pathways throughout the living space, 24 acres of land and 24-acre property. a two-acre pond, it's no wonder "The previous owner is in the Hawk's Nest estate in Whitby precision manufacturing which is received five offers to purchase. reflected in the fine detail of the The property, originally listed home," explains Plitz. "He took at $1,945,000, fetched more than great pride in building this 'one $2-million in just under two of a kind' home, ensuring that months. It is located off Dagwar only top quality materials and Rd. in north Whitby. workmanship were used in its "Its close proximity to Toronto construction." was a major drawing factor for Also included are luxury many people," says Carol Plitz, amenities such as an inground the Royal LePage sales swimming pool with a cabana, a representative in Ajax who listed regulation size tennis court, 3,000 and sold the property. "The buyer square feet of terraced decking, a who purchased the Hawk's Nest hot tub, a gazebo overlooking the wanted the best of both worlds -- pond, and a separate building on the charms of country living with the grounds for special occasions. easy access to downtown Toronto. The Hawk's Nest is featured on the cover of the Spring 1989 Constructed out of bradstone, Cariage Trade Catalogue. Copies the home features 15 generous of the catalogue can be obtained size rooms. The driveway leading from any Royal LePage up to the house is *,nsd, with Residential, sReal, Estate - office white birch trees,. while-.brdgesçcossjanda.--.s Region rejects subdivision, golf course development