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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, May 19, 1976 i 60 Residents At Ham by Peter Parrott A group of residents, mainly from Ward 1 (Darlington) in Newcastle, were told last Friday that large scale growth is possible in Burketon Sta- tion. As for the hamlets such as Enniskillen, Hampton, Solina, Tyrone and Kendal, the addition of only a few houses per year is recom- mended. Karl A. Reichert, a sanitary engineer with Underwood MeLellan and Associates Limited, told about 60 resi- dents who met in the M.J. Hobbs School that these re- commendations are based only on technical matters -- mainly, providing good water and sewage services. Mr. Reichert's firm has recently completed a report on 37 hamlets in the Durham region and regional council has decided to use the report in drafting the official plan for the Durham region. That plan is scheduled for release some- time in June. Mr. Reichert, in discussing the future of some of the hamlets in Newcastle, said that Burketon Station, with a present population of 150 could expand by 500 in the future. This is because the studies completed by his firm seem to show few problems with wells or sewage in Burketon. Individual wells in Burketon were able to put out 25-100 gallons of water per minute and that's plenty, according to Mr. Reichert. A tap running at full volume will deliver five gallons to the minute, he said. Mr. Reichert said that hamlets such as Enniskillen, Hampton, Solina, Tyrone and Kendal were not suited for large scale growth because some of their wells could dry up if many more houses were built. He described overall ground water supplies in the Durham Region as "spotty" but in replying to questions from the audience, he said there were exceptions to the overall rule of spotty water supplies. "You can get~fooled," he said. "It's possible that you could drill wells in the area and come up with a real good one." In describing the hamlet study, Mr. Reichert said "I think we're pretty close to being right". If additional housing was built in Burketon, the Under- wood and McLellan study recommends that it be located on one and one-quarter acre lots. This would make certain there was lots of room for tile beds and septic tanks. A, minimum lot size of one and one quarter to oneand one half acres was recommended for new housing in all of New- castle's hamlets. Residents at the meeting decided they wanted to see more public discussions on hamlets and that such ,dis- cussion should take place in individual hamlets. Tyrone, YELVERTON Sympathy of the community is extended the three brothers and six sisters and their families, on the sudden pass- ing of their brother, Mr. Neil Kerr on the weekend. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Hurren who were married in Yelverton United on Saturday. The Yelverton U.C.W. catered for the dinner that followed with the wedding dance held later at the Janetville Community Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Stinson and Jo-Anne were weekend guests with friends in Niagara Falls - trying out their brand new 442 Olds. Some boat! Mr. and Mrs. Ray Robinson and family were guests at the wedding of their niece Miss Lois Henderson, a daughter of Mr. Gordon Henderson and the late Dorothy Henderson, in Toronto, on Saturday. Mr. Clare Robinson and Miss Lorrie Hofstetter were honoured with a pre-marriage presentation in Plattsville on Sunday. We obviously neglected to mention the name of the groom in the reference to the Wilson - Bottomby wedding in last weeks news. The victim - Mr. Rick Wilson. Sorry fella! Mrs. Terry Malcolmi set something of a record locally with her various activities on Sunday. Brenda left chiurch after 12:30 a.m. after presid- ing at the electric organ at the morning churchi service, went to the hospital at 1:30 and presented Terry with Terra Joan before 4:30 on the same afternoon. Congratulations. Seeing the wolf beat a path to the door is not an unusual experience for most of we beef producers the past couple of years. This week, a wolf was seen less than 100 yards away at Malconia and seemed not a whit perturbed by its proxim- ity to the tractor and its operator. It was carrying a dead lamb in its mouth. The T"a first games of the SE i in the Lake Scugog Leg;ue were rained out. Next Sunday Port Perry at Yelver- ton. As of late Sunday evening, following a deluge of rain, there is water, water every- where; water is inundating the fields even where not found during spring run off.i An estimated 2-3 inches fell in this area in a few hours. let Study Enniskillen, Solina, Orono, Newcastle, Kendal, Enfield, and Mitchell's Corners were some of the villages suggested for public meetings. The residents also passed a motion calling for the hamlets to be deleted from the region's official plan until the public meetings are finished. Mayor Garnet Rickard told the people that "If you want public meetings, we'll come to you." Mayor Rickard said it was his understanding that the region would allow certain amounts of growth in some hamlets and it would be up to the municipality to draw up the details. So long as the local municipality didn't suggest something like cramming 5000 people into one of the hamlets, he region would not likely >bject, Mayor Rickard said. KE N DA L The District Annual of Durham West Women's Insti- tute was held on Tuesday, May 11th in Trinity United Church, Bowmanville. Those attending from Kendal W.I. were Miss Catherine Stewart, Mrs. G. Cathcart, Mrs. W.H. Foster and Mrs. R. Elliott. The memoriam for deceased members was given by Ken- dal W.I. this year. Mrs. Foster and Mrs. Cathcart presented it. There was a public meeting of parents and ratepayers in Kendal Publie School on Wednesday evening, May 12th. The Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Edu- cation was represented by two trustees, Mr. W. Carman and Mr. G. Cameron, with Mr. Gowing of the Board adminis- tration. Mr. Gowing explained their proposal for the fall term. It was being recom- mended that Kirby and Ken- dal be considered as one unit with one principal and one staff. This aroused a stiff discussion among the parents and ratepayers. There was a Tupperware Party at the home of Mrs. R. Elliott on Monday evening. Mrs. Gladys Andrus was the demonstrator. Kendal School auditorium was packed to capacity on Saturday evening to hear the Kendal Country Jamboree. It proved to be a lively toe-tap- ping program of music and singing from beginning to end. Mr. Keith Wood was master of ceremonies for the evening. The members of the Couple's Club Orchestra; a group of four young people from Brook- lin. and numbers by Donald Fonk and Robin Ibbotson, Danny Webster and a dashing fashion show proved to be a most wonderful program. The proceeds are to go to the Sunday School. The teachers of the different classes were called to the front for recog- nition. The treasurer, Miss Corrine Turansky, reported $248.00 had been taken in. Keith Wood thanked everyone who had contributed in any way to the evening's program. The evening ended with lunch being served. Mr. Argus Curtis is a patient in Bowmanville Hospital. Miss Ann Foster of Toronto was home with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Foster for the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Downes attended the 100th annivers- ary service of Trinity Angli- can Marsh Church on Sunday. A tent on the church grounds with speakers helped accom- modate the crowds for the service. Over 300 attended the service. BURKETON Mr. R. Cochran spent a few days in Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville. He is much improved in health and able to be home again. Mr. Ted Holroyd, Bowman- ville, was a visitor of Mr. and Mrs. F. Hoirovd and family during the wee~k. Several from this district at tended the special rally held in Civic Auditorium, Oshawa, speaker Pastor Barry Moore in charge. Mrs. H. Grace and David attended a surprise birthday party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Grace and family in Oshawa during the week. Mrs. D. Buma and family,. Bowmanville, were recent callers at the home of Mrs. Archibald and family. Mrs. A. Abrams, Tyrone, called on friends in the village during the week. Mr. and Mrs. C. Rahmn, 4 Enfield, having sold their farm are now living in an apartment in' Bowmanville. Mr. and Mrs. Rahm have been residents of this district for many years and will be greatly missed. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Lee, Oshawa, were callers of Mr. and Mrs. H. Grace, Saturday. The public school children enjoyed a trip to the Toronto Zoo on Friday. Mr. F. Pamery had the misfortune of spraining his arm. Better health is our wish. Don't add hospital costs to your other farm costs. St. John Ambulance says, to avoid costly accidents be alert when working around mach- inery and check all equipment regularly.