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This is considered ta be the highest point on the Oak Ridges Moraine. At least it is the highest elevation in the Ganaraska Forest which in itself is part of the Moraine., It was commonly called "Tower Hill" The name must have originated with the construction of the tower which rose above the hill. There would be few, if any, in living memory who could remember the "Tower" îtself. The "Tower" was constructed in 1913 and the accompanying picture of it at the time was produced by Mr. John Lowery of the Kendal area. Mr. John Lowery of 1913 was the grandfather of John Lowery who now lives in Kirby with his wife Phyllis. The "Tower" was erected by the Federal Govemment of that tîme, t carry out a Geodetic Survey o f Eastern'and Central Ontario. A geodetic Survey must establîsh three points each of which is located a long distance from the other. The survey was conducted by a method known in Trigonometry as Triangulation. A light was placed an the top of each Tower mnd these lights could bc seen much farther than the daylight horizon. Using the lights, accurate bases could be located. Then angles and distances on the graund, survey, were conducted during the daytime. In effect it was similar ta establishing a base ina in modem survey. The accuracy of the mapping in that area in 1913 was quite incredible. These are somne sidelîghts ta this story. During the First World War of 1914-1918 there was considerable speculation that the flashing of the night lights was in some way connected ta the German espianage. Many of the local citizenry wvere quick ta judge new arrivaIs in the community as being linked ta surreptitious activities. I ar nfot certain any of these clandestine activities .can be clearly docurnented- Matiy of the local youths used the ý,,wrta demonstrate their daring at great heights. One, Walter Therteli, of the Kendal area was known to climb the railing at the top and balance on his head. This local entertainment might wake latter days of'some one like Evel Kenevel. The "Tower" was removed at the close of the War, or the Survey, whichever came first. A small concrete monument and a plaque was placed at the base. The pictures'of the "Tower' in 1913 shows a landscape denuded of trees. Man had already removed the timber for marginal agriculture. lmmediately east of the "Tower" is "Lookout 1H11l". This was a popular place in latter years toý survey the Ganaraska Basin, particularly during "auturnn colour tours." Looking out today one cmn see the large areas of reforested Ganaraska. On the southern slope of the 'Tower Hill" there is stili an unfortunate reminder of erosion and lack of planting.. t is believed the hilI itself had an elevation of nearly 1200 feet and the tower projected another 85 feet. Close to the site of the Lookout 1H11l there is a stark cross commemorating the crash of a plane when three airmen lost their bearings retui-ing from an airshow. This was, of course, at a date much later tha ur "Tower' story. Heights of land are always i nspiring, witness the many attempts man makes ta climb mountain peaks. For me the inspiration remains in the words of the hymn! "Unto the hili around do 1 lift up my langing eyes." These are indeed the "hills of home" for many of us. JOB PRINTING Orono u Weo.ekîy Times Main Street, Orono Letter to the Editor Dear Roy, An open latter ta bath yaurself and council. I was ana of the people who took part in the garbaga reduction program in the Ganaraska area. Although 1 feel we did well, much more can ba dona, if wa have the proper facîlities. These are soma af the ideas 1 have came up with because of my involvement in the programn. 1) Set up more recycling dapots. 2) Put a tear out ad in the newspapers for compostars. Sea the results, then order them 0or all af Durham. 3) Remove garbaga from aur tax bill. This convanienca is responsible for the increase in aur garbage, ask anyone! Let the company bill the users - they can afford it. 4) Or reduce the garbage output allowed ta 1 or 2 bags a week. That, is all that should be picked up. People will have ta learn the bard way if it is nat picked Up. 5) Educate people on how ta use the three R's. Many of us. are willing ta help. 6) Christmas is coming and along with it a tremendous volumn of garbage. Start the three R's now. 7) Get in touch with Thana Cochron of "Superwood Ontario Ltd." Mississauga, Ont. Thay recycle styrafoam and plastic. There are probably many other companias like this we should get in touch with them immediately. 8) Lastly I think everyone should take the Garbage Reduction Challenge from Oshawa ta Maple. lien they can really find out what garbage is all about. Landfill is terrible. We don't want this problem comiîig up again and again. Stop it now!!! PLEASE. Lovie Cathicart $500, 000 worth ,-of equîpment beîng înstalled Students at three Nor- thumberland and Newcastle, Board of Education schools along with the Board business office will be linked by a new computer system that is being installed on a trial basis. Digital Equipment of Canada is installing some $500,000 worth of equipment for the link-up of which the board will test from January thraugh ta June. Digital is installing the equipment at no charge to the board and will -be. used on a trial basis. Dick Malowney, director of education, lias stated that the kids are benefitting fram an awareness of the must up-tordate rechnology available anywhere. He also, said that staff will be participating directly in upgrading their own skills and knowledge of the technology. Schools involved in the trial are: Dr. Emily Stowe public school in Bowmanville, Dr. Pawers public school and the High schaol in Port Hope. It has been suggested that the local board may be ane of a few that have managed to integrate two parts of the local organization. When the project is completed the equipment will go back ta Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, December 5, 1990-11 PUBLIC NO TICE TO ITS CITIZENS The Atomic Energy Contrai Board is holding a public meeting on the renewal of the Port Granby Waste Manage- ment Facility Operating Licence and ather tapics. Ail in- terested ýparties may attend. DATE: Wednesday,-December 12,'1990 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers Municipal Administrative Centre 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario The Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 13, 1990 in Canference Raam 116, Holiday Inn, Oshawa at 10:00 a.m. ta discuss this matter. fPatti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T. Town Clerk Town of Newcastle 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario LiC 3A6 Dates of Publication: Wednesday, December 5, 1990 Wednesday, December 12, 1990P..36 NOTICE ELECTRICITY RATES Effective January 1, 1991, rates charged for electricity ta aur customers (in Bowmanville, Newcastle Village and Oroha> will increase an average of 8.9% . This n otice is pravided ta meet the legal requirement far advice ta cansumers befare the increased rates take af- fect. Purchases of bulk power from Ontario Hydro take over 80%o/0f this Commission's revenues. This cast wilI in- crease by the same 8.9%/. Plans far continued reliable supply of electricity in Ontaria depend heavily on conservation and improved efficienicy of electricity use by consumers. These strategies also have the advantage af reducing hydra bills. The 1991 rates are: RESIDENTIAL - par 2 months -First 500 kWh 10.80 (D per kWh -Remaining kWh 6.22 iz par kWh -Minimum Bill $12.00 GENERAL SERVICE - par month Demand -First 50 kW no charge -Over 50 kW $4.65 par kWh -Transformer Allawance $0.60 par kW Enargy -First 250 kWh 10.80 (D par kWh -Next 12 250 kWh 6.65 e par kWh -Remaining kWh 4.79 ie par kWh Minimum Bill $6.00 Customers wishing to determine the impact of this in- crea se could recalculate a previous bill at these- rates and compare totals. Rates are subject to approval by Ontario Hydro. If Bill 0-62 is passed as planned, the 70/ Goads and Ser- vices Tax wili be addad to charges for electricity used on and after January 1, 1991. NEWCASTLE HYDRO-ELECTRIC COMMISSION Box 130, Bowmanville, LiC 3K9 Telephone 623-4451 Corner Hwy. 2 and Lambs Road At ter Hours 623-4452 ýLïiýC- e P.O. 3567