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{ Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, February 12,2003 > 3 From Around Home by Roy Forrester I'm forgetting about birds this week, mainly due to the fact that I tucked, a pad and a pen in my pocket (as in younger days) and tramped off through a snow storm, and with a handful of others, attended the Public Information Centre regarding our water system in Orono. The meeting was held in the Oddfellow's, Rebekah Hall. The water system is under the jurisdiction of Durham Regional Public Works as are other such systems throughout the region. Regional Public Works staff along with their consultants provided information as to a recent ground water protection study. The study defines the geographic geographic area contributing water (capture zone) to the two municipal wells. The study further further identifies potential contaminant contaminant sources that may exist within the wellhead Protection Area for each municipal well. The wells are just north of Concession Road 5 and west of Ochonski Road. The pump house is visible from the Concession Road. The study has been most extensive including soil investigations investigations along with drilling seven test wells, pumping tests, well monitoring and underground underground stream flow measurements. measurements. It was pointed out that contamination contamination should be prevented prevented from occurring by using proactive ground water protection protection programs such as the Wellhead Protection Program that has been undërtaken on the Orono water system. Those attending the meeting meeting were told that a third well north of the present wells is a consideration for the future. The underground water flow (Capture Area) for the two Orono wells, was a most interesting part of the presentation. presentation. The capture area starts some six to seven home lots south of Taunton Readjust east of the homes along O'Chonski Road. It continues south to cross over O'Chonski Roac| north of the parking lot at thei Tree Nursery lands and finally flows south to the well- head area of the two wells. It was stated that it would take a period of 25 years for the water to travel this distance some 4 kms. It is reassuring that we are being protected with such studies studies and undertakings which were not available just a few years back. Attending the meeting brought back thoughts of the battle in getting a municipal water system in Orono. I had to go to the files at the Orono Times and it had to be in 1962 l or late 1961 that approval was given by the property owners for a community water system. The first vote for a municipal municipal water system recorded a 70% 'NO' vote. Two years later the odds changed with a 70% 'YES' vote. A member of the Ontario Water Resources had stated before the first vote that it would take two votes. "It's the way of the electorate." Letters to the Editor Dog and pony show Dear Editor Regardless of the latest fear- provoking label coined by the Bush camp--"weapons of mass destruction," reality should prevail. The latest "Powell Presentation" at best was a "smoke and mirrors" - "hide and seek" - "prove nothing" demo. The US apparently has surveillance surveillance capabilities allowing them to follow a golf ball around the world--yet they will not make the exact locations locations of Iraq's mobile chemical chemical "dog and pony" medicine show public. The rest of the world will support the US and UN when indisputable evidence is tabled to show Iraq is guilty of non-compliance. Kelly Adams Orono Respect Continued from front that ruined one .of the rinks, one boy thought it might be fun to ruin the piece that we had just spent hours on filling in the cracks and repairing. When the young man was asked to give us a break, his response was "Cry about it! You don't own the millpond you cry baby." Respect is a big issue here. We have recently welcomed the Girl Guides to come for a night of skating, and birthday parties too, and they have had a lot of fun. We would like to express to you that the pond is not ours, and we have never claimed it to be ours, but we do live beside it and hope that you will respect it. Ms. Jackson, will we be considered considered the bully or the hero if we one day have to pull one of your children out of the pond? John & Rose Verkuyl Orono It was in January of 1963 that Harry Mercer and myself representing the Orono Police Trustees of the day, attended a Clarke Township Council meeting seeking their approval on the financing and calling of tenders for the water system which was granted. It was also at the same meeting that the Police Trustees and Township Council saw eye to eye to extend the Orono Public Library to the Clarke Public Libraiy. It was going to cost Orono residents some $1.00 each going it alone while if the library served residents in the Village and Township the cost would be reduced to a mere 10 cents--the reason why today it is the Clarke Libraiy. Letter to the Editor Community spirit on ice Dear Editor, Thanks for the opportunity opportunity to respond to Mrs. Jackson's letter. I note that Mrs. Jackson invites the community down to skate on the Pond. It comes as some surprise to me that she thinks an invitation is necessary. necessary. Members of this and the wider community have been using and sharing the Pond for many years. I have seen sunny weekends weekends when over 100 people where skating and shoveling patches and paths all over the pond. People coming together COMMUNITY continued page 4 SS>jj, 2(0 50 th ylnniversary Allan & Shirley Dillon J-fappy ÇoCcCen Anniversary Love and Best Wishes, your family Oh my goodness, Oh my golly, Look who is 70 and still looks jolly! J.R., Victoria, B.C. i * «tari T/HnSr/ScttM The family of Dini and Klaas Schoenmaker would be pleased if you would join us in celebrating their 50 th Wedding [Anniversary on Sunday, February 16, 2003 from 2 pm - 4 pm at the Durham County Senior Citizens' Lodge, 200 Station St., Orono, Best Wishes Only A/ ■\ Saturday. February 15 Kendal Eagles Euchre Tournament - Kendal Community Centre, $ 10/person, cash prizes, 50/50, doors open 6 p.m., cards start 7 p.m. For tickets call Bert Reid 905-983-9659. Saturday. February 15 St. George's Anglican Church Valentine Tea, Pie Sale & Nearly New Clothes - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Parish Hall Mill and Edward Sts., Newcastle. Come out and buy your favourite pie, new to you clothes then stay and enjoy a delicious bowl of soup, sandwiches and squares for only $6. Everyone welcome. Saturday. March 1 Tyrone United Church Chicken Pie Supper & Auction - 6 p.m. at Tyrone Community Centre. Adults $10; Students $5 (toddlers free). Tickets call Sharon Trudeau 905-263-1022 Beginning March 3 Are you looking for work? - Gain creative and effective job search skills in the Job Finding Club. Meta Vocational Services in Bowmanville is offering a 3-week job search program from March 3 to 21, 2003. You will learn how to access the hidden job market, effective interview skills, preparing resumes and cover letters and more. The Job Finding Club is sponsored by Human Resources Development Canada. For more info contact Cathleen Lycett at 905-697-8887. Beginning Tuesday. March 4. "Just Me & The Kids" - Crossroads Christian Assembly presents a 12-week seminar series for single parents and their children. Works with both parent and child addressing varied and complex issues facing single parent families. One time fee of $25 includes weekly meal for parent and up to 2 children ($5/additional child.) For more info and to register please call ^church office 905-987-9955, Jf