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ERRCC ABA dL Slade) a --- Ta a a ats - Ed wr Sm me ui SRE) AS a NE pd 10 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, July 25, 1979 Marina, ratepayers dispute continues to boil (From page 3) that the trailers are a legal non-conforming use. The dispute between the marina and the Honey's Harbour ratepayers group is a complicated one going back several months. In December of 1978, the two sides worked out an appar- ent compromise which would allow the marina site to be severed from a 117 acre farm ant re zoned. At that time the ratepayers agreed that ten trailers could be permit- ted on the marina site of seven acres, and the group would not oppose the severance or the re-zoning. Shortly afterwards, however, 'Mr. Iglar stated that he was informed. the ratepayers would not go ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE & CRAVEN FOUNDATION ANTIQUE CARS 4 Saturday, August 11th 11:00 a.m. roo BL OLD ARENA 9th ANNUAL WESTERN WEEKEND Sponsored by Scugog Chamber of Commerce along with that compromise agreement, and this spring the group asked council to take legal steps to have the trailers removed. A legal opinion from the Township lawyer indicated that the trailers are indeed contravening a Scugog zoning by-law. In March of this year, the marina owners were granted a land severance for a marina site of 15 acres, and since that time have put the remaining 102 acres up for sale. During the long discussion in council Monday night, Mr. Iglar charged that the Honey's Harbour ratepayers group has acted in bad faith by rejecting the compromise agreement worked out last December. Mr. Iglar also charged that William Cohoon, one of the ratepayer's group that has been in opposition to the marina expansion, is now attempting to purchase the 102 acres and has had tests done on the land recently to determine if there are gravel deposits. That statement came as a shock to Scugog Mayor Jerry Taylor, but councillor Jerry Jackman said the Township Works department did carry out tests a couple of weeks ago for gravel deposits. He added it is not unusual for the Works Dept. to test for gravel. Mr. Iglar said the owners of West Shore Marina do not wish to sell the 102 acres to Dr. Cohoon, and would take steps to put a halt to any proceedings of this sale. While there apparently has been a considerable amount of bad feeling generated between the Maina owners and the ratepayers group, councillor Jerry Jackman conceded Monday night that if the previous owner of the marina swears in an affi- davit that trailers did exist on the site and are now a legal non conforming use, it would have a crucial bearing on whether the Township proceeds further with legal action to have the trailers removed. Missing pets.... 'Where, oh where, has my little dog gone?' moans the nursery rhyme character, and many pet owners today echo the chorus. When dogs and cats go astray, chances are the animals will be Midas Muffler Shop, 227 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa 576-8111 Midas Muffler Shop, 1220 Dundas St. oh Whitby 668-1065 impounded by municipal officials. The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food appoints staff to inspect pounds and to ensure cap- tured pets are treated well. Dr. R.S. Moore, Veterinary Services Branch, Guelph, says the public is often unaware of the regulations concerning housing, sanita- tion, and general care of animals in a pound. "The poundkeeper must care for an impounded dog or cat at least three full days excluding the day the animal is caught, Sundays and statutory holidays,' says Dr. Moore. "Even if an owner does not claim his pet, the pound operator may keep it as long as he wishes." Ontario law requires the operator of a pound to take all reasonable steps to find the owner if the impounded dog or cat has a tag, name plate, or other identification. The ministry has found that the majority of pound operators work hard to find homes for suitable pets. Pound operators must notify the nearest office of the Ontario Humane Society or an affiliated society, if the pet has identification. Records must be kept on all animals. If your pet goes astray, contact the municipal office for information about the animal control service in your area and supply the officer with identification details. Search your neigh- bourhood and enquire if any- one has seen your pet. Child- ren are especially alert to pets and can be helpful. Place an advertisement in your local newspaper or on public service radio programs. Investigate local animal pounds and shelters to see if the pet has been caught or reported. Above all, don't lose hope after the first few days because many kind-hearted people often provide shelter for pets before calling the animal control service. Dr. Moore says a few precautionary measures should be taken before your pet goes wandering. "Jot down an accurate description of your pet including colour, breed or type, weight, age, and destinctive marks. Record your pet's licence number, tattoo, kind of collar, or any detail that might help in identification. A photograph can be useful." Most important, respon- sible pet owners should keep their animals under control at all times to prevent stray- ing. Make sure your pet wears a collar with its licence and identification tags.