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4 - Orono Weekly Times Wednesday, June 30, 2004 Kennels Continued from front MacDonald said she felt her dog camp was being singled out because it is unique. She vowed she would take the Municipality to the Ontario Municipal Board if the amendment amendment passed. MacDonald asked Ward Four Councillor Gord Robinson, "You're ready to toss me off agricultural land, it's dogs now, what's next, pigs?" Brown suggested in her presentation that perhaps commercial commercial kennels should be restricted to industrial areas if they are in business only to make money, and kennels interested in all aspects of dogs should be left in agriculture zones. Bruce Ellis of Thompson Road spoke up at Monday's meeting in support of the new amendment. Ellis spoke at the April 5th council meeting con cerned about the prospects of a dog camp operating on property property situated behind his. "At no time did we ever want to dictate dictate what anyone can or can't do on their own property," he stated. "Our general concern was for the environment and the watershed," Ellis stated. "This has nothing to do with 'not in my backyard' syndrome," syndrome," said Ellis, who moved to the Kendal area three years ago. "We are a residential community, community, zoned agriculture, and we are just trying to protect our neighbourhood." With the new zoning amendment in place, council can determine if new kennels can be accommodated at the proposed location and the use is compatible with the surrounding surrounding land uses. To obtain a kennel license in Clarington, one must be a member of the Canadian Kennel Club, have a minimum of five acres, and meet the zoning zoning requirements. MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD. SERVING DURHAM REGION SINCE 1841 ALL FUNERAL SERVICES PREARRANGED AND/OR PREPAID BURIAL - CREMATION - TRANSFERS "WHERE PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE IS IMPORTANT" FUNERAL DIRECTORS PAULR. MORRIS DOUG R. RUTHERFORD GARY M. CONWAY DEBRA D. KELLEHER 905-623-5480 4 DIVISION ST.. BOWMANVILLE ■ AT QUEEN ST. O Ubratc at 'TZôtoManoUU /Huscum 37 Silver Street Thursday, July 1 si, 2004 Old Time Sack Races start at 10:00 AM Opening ceremonies al NOON with Flag Raising and Birthday Cake Main Stage Entertainment provided by the band Nothing Serious & The Magically Hip Magic Show New this year "The Heritage Tent" Walk back in lime with old time activities including paper making, print blocks and candle making Guided lours by I lorse and Carriage of I lisloric Bowmanvillc join us for a fun-filled afternoon with jumping Castle, Face Painting, Cotton Candy, Looney Raffle, balloons and free Birthday Cake For more information call 905-623-2734 SfjonsoH'il by ClobnITut h Final Reading for MPP John O'Toole's Irish Heritage Day Bill QUEEN'S PARK - The Ontario Legislature has given third and final reading to legislation legislation that declares March 17th as Irish Heritage Day in Ontario. John O'Toole, MPP for Durham, has on four previous occasions introduced private member's legislation to proclaim proclaim Irish Heritage Day. His latest attempt, with Bill 33, proved successful when the Legislature gave the Bill third reading Wednesday, June 24. "You might say it was the luck of the Irish," said Mr. O'Toole. "I am grateful for the support of all parties." Mr. O'Toole noted that Ontarians of all backgrounds enjoy celebrating St. Patrick's Day. "This is a tribute to our multi-cultural background in Canada and Ontario," he said. "My legislation doesn't create an official holiday, but it does empower the Province of Ontario to declare March 17th as Irish Heritage Day. It's an opportunity to recognize the contributions made by citizens of Irish descent to the success of Ontario." "As an MPP, I am privileged privileged to promote the traditions, traditions, values and heritage of all citizens across Ontario," Mr. O'Toole observed. He added that, as a person of Irish heritage, he is proud of his roots and the contribution contribution of the Irish to the building of Ontario. Irish immigrants were among the earliest settlers settlers in Canada. In 1845, they began settling in Ontario in large numbers while fleeing the potato famine. The Irish brought with them their values of hard work, devotion to family, family, service to their community and the hope of a better future for all. In my Durham Riding, our Irish heritage can be seen in place names such as Tyrone and Enniskillen. We are proud to recognize the new Durham Irish Association of Canada. Great Canadians such as Timothy Eaton, Marshall McLuhan, Thomas D'Arcy McGee, and the former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Hilary Weston, all share Irish heritage. r ioard woul The Orono Town Hall Board would like to thank the following for their generous donations in making the 200T Orono Summer Concert Series possible: Municipality of Clarington Orono DBIA Councillor Gord - Robinson SILVER SPONSORS;; Ell-Rod Taylor Sand ft. Grave Orono Veterinary Hospital Roy Forrester dlife Fitness Orono Country Cafe Hamilton's Insurance : Orono Weekly Times Please join us Garden urdock's Music Charlie Reid Robert Jackson Redwing Farm Apogee Productions Orono Electric evenings at the Orono Bandstand! Thank You TO THE BEV ODA TEAM TO ALL MY VOLUNTEERS TO ALL MY SUPPORTERS TO THE PEOPLE OF CLARINGTON-SCUGOG- UXBRIDGE FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS TO DIRK BRUINSMA, VIRGINA ERVIN, TIM LANG AND BRUCE ROGERS FOR A GOOD CAMPAIGN. BEV ODA elected Conservative Party of Canada Candidate for Clarington-Scugog-Uxbridge Conservative Party of Canada