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WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY,- DECEMBER 23, 1981, PAGE 19 No Port Whity sewer without an agreement Local man wins scholarship Jamie Kroekenstoei of Whitby (right) is seen here being presented with the Mast Feeds Scholarship for academic standing and proficiency in the Animal and Pouitry Science Course at the Ontario Agriculture Coilege. He is being presented with the award by Ross Hay (left) of Master Feeds. The award was given during a recent ceremony in the War Memorial Hal of the University of Guelph of which the college is a part. -Photo courtesy 0f Guelph University CONT'D FROM PG. i Canada. A few years ago, the water and sewer rates were determined on an average consumption of 60,000 gallons a year but Ihat has deciined by 10,000 gallons. The increases ap- proved by council are approximateiy two- thirds of what was recommended by staff. The user rates are used to support a water and sewer budget of ap- proximatly $21.26 million, The drop in .lhe pro- posed increase could have an affect on major repair and other capital projects pianned 'by both the Town of Whitby and the Region of Dur- ham. It could mean that some roads wiii flot be improved and regular maintenance done t0 water and sewer pipes couid be deferred or spread out over longer periods. Another victim could be the long awaited Board offers teachers 9.8 % p ay h like Negotiations belween the Durham Board 0f Education and its secondary school leach- ers should resumne after the Christmas break but they may not be as friendly as before. The reason for that is the leachers, repre- sented by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federalion (OSSTF)' District 17, have taken exception 10 a press reiease issued by the board. In that stalement, the board detailed ils current bargaining posi- lion on the outstanding items which mainly cen- tre around salary. Trustee Pat Maltson (Pickering), said, "The Durham Board of Edu- cation has offered its. teachers a 9.8 per cent increase for 1981-82. " This means Ihat a classroom teacher would earn a maximum of $36,685; departmenl heads would earn $39,985; and, principals would gel $49,470. Matîson indicaled thal this offer was richer than previous ones aithough the mediator in the negolia- tions "felt that the Corridor ICapers By MARY MCEACIIERN Call 72S-8967 wîth news tems for this column. DR. ROBERT THORNTON SCHOOL Thanks to the Bread Man in the Whitby Mail. Students of Dr. Robert Thornton Public Schooi would like t0 thank the 'Bread Man' for making their hot-dog sale a success by suppiying such fresh buns and donut.s. Mrs. Cook's grade 2 ciass wouid also like to thank hlm for the courtesy shown the ciass during their visit to his store in the Whitby Mail. NEW STREET LIGHTS ON KENDALWOOD RD. Thanks to Joe Drumm! If you have suddenly discovered Kendaiwood Road is stili there at night, it's due mainly to the sparkling new ights dotted along the way. For years the road has been poorly iighted. This, of course, was no problem because traffic was sparse. Things changed. Gibb-aqd Ken- dalwood Raod have becomne a coliecting Iink ahd' with it a driver's speedway. With the addition of the new lights we will at Ieast be able to see the speed- ing cars, and hopefully the cars will be able to see people and houses and lawns and maybe flot speed. It sure is great. Tbanks Joe for the iovely Christmas greeting to Kendalwood area residents. Before 1 close, Joe, just have some one cut the scrub bushes at the cor- ner of Nicol and Kendaiwood t0 enabie people to see the cars corning aiong Kendaiwood. THORNTON INTERESTED PARENTS The TIP. executive would like to thank ail the parents who contributed t0 the 'Treat Day' at Dr. Robert Thornton Schooi. Il was a great success. dislrict's iast position of $37,470 could not achieve a settiement. " Another issue of con- cern is staffing levels and Mattson pointed out that a recent fact fin- der's. report "was not convinced by the teacher representalives that there was a com- peliing workioad or ciass size argument whicéh would influence the board to change its current staffing ieveis significantly." The board aiso main- tains thal 115 offer is in life with the provincial averages for teachers. "The aerg maximum salary, on provincial comparison, is $36,526 for teachers a'nd $48,898 for princi- pais. " Don Curran, the chief negotiator for' District 17, said last week that the board's statement "bld no lies." however, he main- tained Ihat it was "the kind of thing that could destroy the friendly relationship" the two sides have enjoyed in the collective agree- ment process to date. 0f the board's com- parison of teacher The baking goodies that remained were donated 10 local nursing homes for their holiday parties. Also a White GifI collection of five boxes of food was donaled 10 the Salvalion Army. We appreciate the work done by Jean Gray and Sandie Croucher, who assisled Mrs. Grace Deianey, a teacher at the school, 10 organize the collection of food gifts for the Saivation Army. Thanks everyone. WE~STMINSTER UNITED CIIURCH Thursday, December 24 at 7 p.m. wiil be a Christ- mas Eve family service. SPIRIT 0F CHRISTMAS Residents of Jones Court in the Corridor displayed the true spirit of Christmas this year. Some dozen or more Jones Court neighbours con- gregated in their area and sang Christmas carois 10 ail their friends on Stewart and surrounding streets. The frosty Sunday evening did not daunt their en- thusiasm as they went from door bo door caroiling. Mrs. John Visser of Stewart Street would like to say 'Thank You'. Your 'Joy to the World' was s0 beautiful and your spirit of the true meaning of Christmas was s0 touching, il brought tears 10 her eyes. God bless you ali. MERRY CHRISTMAS This will be my iast coiumn, Untl January 1982, To all Free Press Readers, A Happy Holiday 10 you. To Mike and Marj Burgess, We extend our sincere thanks, 'For madng room for the Corridor tidbits, And sometimes our pranks. Yulelide greetings 10 our town fathers, Il's quite an honour you see. To have the Ma'rigold as our symboi, I'm sure they chose it for me. Seasons greetings to Joe Druxm Who has made Kendaiwood Road fighler, His persistence paid off, Making our Holiday Season brighter. To the Caroiers of Jones Court, Who gave their neighbours a treat. Singing our favourite Christmas carols, To ail - On their Corridor street. To everyone - A very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. salaries, Curran said it was the kind of infor- mation "which makes them look good. " H1e also said that teachers in the Durham board have more stu- dents than their coli- eagues throughout the province. Whiie his class size averages 32, Curran said most leachers oniy have 27 or 28. Thé Oshawa mathe- matics teacher said that the district is not bothered by the board's release although they couid be if another is issued. Mattson justified the release saying the board is anxious 10 prove that "6we're bargaining in good faith with the teachers. " Both Curran and Maîlson say they want a settiement and are wiiiing to go back to the table next month. The teachers' con tract expired on Sep- tember 1. Winter elected Trustee Art Winter (Oshawa) was re- elected to a third year as Chairman of the Durham Board of Education last week. Another Oshawa trus- tée, Lloyd Clarke, was acciaimed 10 the posi- tion of vice-chairman. Winter, 61, defeated former vice-chairman- Bill McCracken of Ajax. McCracken was nomi- nated for the position of vice-chairman but de- clined. Winter, a former public schooi principal is now entering his sixth year on the Durham Board. H1e succeeded former chairman Yvon- ne Christie Who resigned from the board to run for the Ontario Législature'. Pringle Creek Corbett Creek Diversion Sewer for Port Whitby. The project has an esti- mated cost of $2.65 million and was deferred for financiai reasons in 1981. Regional Councii may defer il another year for the same reasons. However, one region- ai councilior said pri- vateiy that the sewer wiil not be built until the Town of Whitby signs a development agreement with Kesmark Holdingtý Limited which hopes t1o redeveiop part of thý Port Whitby harbor area. Kesmark's proposaI,-à cannot go ahead with the diversion sewer. Weekly Horoscope Week of lDer. 27 ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19) r'inancial transactions favored. A social event should be fun. But don't be outspoken now. TAURUS ýApr. 20-MNay 20) Mechanical problems possible. Seek expert help. Be careful around equipment, gadgets. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Make a list of priorities. Don't tell aIl you know. Messages will bring good news. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Your ideas impress others. Work with those who like action. Mental capacities are high. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22>) A good time to buy boots, footwear. Beware of a Pisces. Remember, computers aren't foolproof! VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) A good time to revive old traditions. Home and famly are important. Stress enjoyment. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Legal settlements favored. Decision niaking at a high. A gamble or a risk may pay off. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) A friend needs medical attention. Weather related accidents possible. Don't argue politics. SAGITI'ARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) A stranger cornes into your life. Be receptive. This individual could make a difference. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19> A time of celebration. Watch your health. but have fun. Move joyfully through this period. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Home repairs favored. Fix up a room. Light exercise will help. Try drinking fruit juice. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. -101 Hobbies and hobby related items favored. Avoid animals. Plan to do some social work. u sst* 'Os, ail the best for you and your family. -ONTARIO MOTOR SALES LTD. CH EV, OLDS, CADILLAC & CH EVY TRUCKS 140 BOND ST. W., OSHAWA 725-6501