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Betty Chatterton honoured "Let's set the record straiglit there are no plans for parking lot at Library" Another protest has been registered with the Municipality of Clarington over a possible development of a parking lot on thc grounds of the grassed area at thc Clarke Public Library. A letter from Patricia Browning and Stephen R. Wood was 'received by council on .Monday evening ini which stlong opposition was written to any m ove to "uglifiacation' and dest 'ruction of what littie green areas there arc ini the Village." The letter also states that in shopping in Orono the two have neyer had a problem in fînding parking. Counc. Scott said Ilets set the record straight there are no plans to develop a parking lot on the library grounds." ,Mayor Hamre said she had been receiving letters opposing any move to create aparking lot on the grounds. She said no resolution had corne be fore counicil as to a parking lot although she was aware that it was considered at a meeting of Uic Orono Business Association. 1Counc. Dreslinski who was absent from Uic meeting has said that she also has received a number of letters in opposition to any such proposal. 1Betty Chatterton has been the organizeýr of Uic Heart and. Stroke Foundation February campaign in Orono for over 16 years. During this time she has scen many changes, but she lias always been there to take on Uic challenge of organîzing the village for our door to door campaign. Betty and her group of dedicated volunteers have raised in excess of $46,000, during this time. Whcn youl think of Uic size of Orono, that is an incredible accomplishment. When Betty told me that she was stepping down, 1 was truly sorry to sec her leave. Hlowevcr, I know Uiat it will give her and her husband Uic opportunity to travel, which thcy love. WiUi Betty resigning, it Icaves a vacant spot in our important Campaign. If anyone would be interested in working with me on the Campaign, in February, 1 would appreciate hearing from Uiem at 571-1582. As Betty steps down, we have to say a very big HEARTFELT Uianks for Uic Lady with HEART. Ganaraska administration s uggests $50,OOO study, The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority admin- istration seeks support for the expenditure of $50,000 to devise a business plan to identify sources of revenue that could be realized from thc forest and Uic Forest Centre. Scott Berry, spokesperson for CiGanaraska, has told Uic Port -,.e Guide that it is clear somnething has to bc donc to try to ensure that Uic forest continues to be available for recreation and education. The forest is now used for cross country skiing, hiking, biking, hunting and horseback riding. The Forest is also the centre for thc Forest Centre wherc an educational programn has been in operation for students both on a residential and day basis. It has been stated Uiat several of Uic buildings associatcd wiUi the educational programn, the dormitory, the kitchen, dining roomn and recreational hall are well beyond their lifespan. It has been estimated Uiat $600,000 will be needed to replace such building at Uic Centre. .According te Mr. Berry the government through jobs/Ontario will provide one-third of the $50,000. The remlaining monies will have te bc put up by the conservation authority. The spokesperson said that administration were able to designate sucli funds by shifting from other alottments but this would require approval from Uic board of Uic authority. The proposal has been sent to Uic cight'municipalities within Uic (Continucd page 3) Clarington consIders appeal Court rifles music festivals are a permitted use at Mosport Park Mosport officiais on Monday announced that they felt vindicated in winning their lawsuit with the municipalîty of Clarington. The decision was brought down late on Friday laSL The litigation was wiUi regards to Mosports zoning rights to stage concerts on ils land in north of Uic municipality on 700 acres. In rendcring ils decision thc court stated, "There will be a declaration that the use of Mosport Park for outdoor music festivals or concerts constitutes a permitted use." The decision was a majority decision of three judges. The municipality has always stated Uiat b y-law 8463 did not allow for music concerts in Mosport. Some months ago the two parties endeavoured to corne to an agreement as to a licence and conditions that would permit music concerts to bc held. At Uic time Mosport Park had signed the conditions which included stringent traffie controls, a telephone hot line, off-property police protection along with police and fire safety measures. Promoters were also to provide insurance Uiat would compensate property owners for damage due to music concert attendees.' Clarington counicil turned aside thc signing of Uic agreement although their staff and that of Mosport had-agreed upon the conditions. The issue was defcated by a tic vote at counicil with Couns. Dreslinski, Scott and Mayor Hamre voting in favour and Councs. Hannah, Novak and OToole opposing. 1Alth ough the courts' have ruled Uiat outdoor music concerts may be, held at Mosport Park under zoning by-law 8463 the promoters of suchl a concert must obtain a licence from thc Municipality which would regulate thc event. The licence would limnit paid attendance, it would require adequate policing along with Uic promoters paying th-le cost of policing. It would also require a fire safety plan if required by legîslatîon and the promoter would be responsible for the damage to or loss of fire equipment. The promoter must also provide $10- million in liability insurance and coverage forproperty damage outside of Mosport Park property. In speakcing, with Harvey Hudes of Mosport on Monday he said he doubted that a music concert could now bc held Uis year. Mr. Hudes said Mosport had tried to reach an agreement with Clarington but everytime they mccl the Municipality in negotiations the conditions got tougher. He also said that council tumced down their own conditions early this ycar. In speaking with Bill Stockwell, CEO, Tucsday morning he said council had considered reports on the issue in camera and would make a decision as to a possible appeal next Monday at council. Travels over 3600 kilo miters, Erin Parker and her bike and equipment In late April, Erin Parker, daughter of Lee and Sylvia Parker of Orono Northi made the final decision that she would. indeed travel homec from Victoria by bicycle. The biketnrp wasn't a snap decision for It had been considered for a number of months and detailed planning had been undertaken. The route had been set using Uic 1976 Olympic Voyageur Trail map for bikes that set out the route from Montreal to (Continued page 4) Vol. 58, No. 27 .......... ........... ...... ............. A41W dlu 5e Ul ul l'o ec iitmes ty Serving Orono, Newcastle, Newtonville, Kendal, Starkville .. ..... ... . ............ .. .... .................... ......... ..... .................... ....... ....... .......................... ............ ............. .......... .. .. ... ORONO, -ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JU LY 13,1994