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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