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It is neil following a still possible that the decision ccupied most of on the water plan could be ay afternoon. modified, delayed, or thrown astle resîdents out altogether. king water from Mayor Optimistie t some time in But, Newcastle Mayor îe lake-oriented Garnet Rickard said last week would replace that he is optimistic about thei ells. upcoming vote.1 news is that "I think we have our work1 ncil will have a cut out for us two weeks from i nge its mind on today," he told a group of e water supply Newcastle residents at a ie next council public meeting to discuss1 eptember 15. water and sewer billings last1 the motion to Wednesday evening.1 vcastle But, he also said he thought the Newcastle water plant would be given final approval. And, even if the 2.8 millionz plant is not approved, then it may be a more modest, $2.8 million plant is not approved, then it may be a more modest, $2.2 million system that would get the green light from the Regional Council. A $2.2 million plant wouldt serve a population of about 5,000. Size Considered Certainly the size of the new plant was one of the things under consideration at theS meeting in Whitby last Wed- nesday. The proposed $2.8 million system would serve a popula-r tion of 10,000 --- just two or three thousand fewer resi- dents than the current popula-E tion of Bowmànville. The reason for the construc-f tion of such a large plant in at village now containing 2,100r people is an economic oner according to Regional Workse Commissioner, R. F. Richard- son. The commissioner said in the meeting last week that even a small water treatment plant would cost over two million dollars. He said that the extra money -, - - amounting to about $565,000 - - - would buy a lot of cheap water. He added that if the more expensive plant were built, not all the equipment necessary for a population of 10,000 would have to be installed at once. But, the $2.8 million plant to supply 10,000 residents is larger than the earlier plant proposed for 7,000. It is larger by about $565,000. Wants Smaller Plant I guess it's the $565,000 that I want to speak about," said Oshawa councillor, Allan Pilkey. He said he would support a smaller plant that would serve the population of 7,000 recommended in the Durham Region Official Plan. However, Works Committee Chairman Puterbough told Councillor Pilkey that 2.2 million would not buy a plant for 7,000 people. He said it would supply only 5,000. He also stated that $2.2 million would supply 5,000 people, $2.6 would supply 7,000 and $2.8 million would serve 10,000 residents. Buying a Cadillac Whitby Councillor Jim Gartshore said spending the $2.8 million was like going to buy a Volkswagon and getting a Cadillac. He also questioned whether there would ever be 7,000 people in the Village of Nçwcastle in the, near future. The councillor said that in essence, there were two choices: either the council could do nothing or it could build a new water plant. He added that if the council were to turn down the plant, there *SS,,S,,,S,, S,,,,, e e e e e e e e e e e e o e e e e EVENING REGISTRATION DURHAM COLLEGE EXTENSION COURSES INOSHAWA TUESDAY SEPT. 14 THURSDAY SEPT. 16 MONDAY SEPT. 20 6:30-9:00 P.M. 0 e, e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e would still be a water problem in the Village of Newcastle. Councillor Allan Dewar said that if it wasn't for the water quality problem he would be happy not to build the water- works at all. Council or Dewar said he wanted to know how serious the health problem with the village's well system really was. Mr. Richardson replied that if you could get good ground water from wells, then you probably wouldn't think about a lake oriented water supply for Newcastle. Second Well Unfit He said the village's second well contains water that is unfit for normal consumption. A recent report states that the well has nitrates at unaccep- table levels. The first well has given the village trouble in the past, the commissioner added. Mr. Richardson said the new plant is admittedly an expensive solution but he described the water supply in Newcastle Village as "shaky." Speaking in favor of the new plant, Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard said the waterworks makes good economic sense. The mayor said he could forsee a population of 5,000 in the village of Newcastle. He noted that subdivisions for 500 residents have already been approved and subdivisions for another 3,500 have been given favorable consideration by the Town of Newcastle. He added that he is not aware of any other munici- pality in the Region with both major railroads, both major highways and land offering the chance to pick up 200 acres of land in one block. "I think we should go with the large plant, Mayor Rick- ard said. Councillor Lyall agreed on the plant too, arguing that it would solve water problems in the village for generations to come. The only Newcastle council- lor voting against the water plant was Ivan Hobbs. He argued that more considera- tion should be given to the idea of running a pipeline-from the Bowmanville water plant to Newcastle. The councillor explained that industrial land as far west as Bennett Road would soon have to be serviced with water and a pipeline running as far as Bennett Road would be a large part of the way to Newcastle Village. Works Commissioner R. F. Ritchardson said it would take 15 to 18 months to build the new water facilities and the plant could get underway in the spring of 1977 if all the necessary approvals were given. Most of the expenses would be financed by an interest free e I Cable TV is a convenient service that enables you to watch distant television stations without any aerial on your roof. The signals from several stations are received by a large, New Subscribers Only SHAW'S Janet and Bruce Brown participated in Judging Day at the Peterborough Exhibition in August with 4-H members from six counties. They both placed and . will receive awards in the competition with over 150 other young people. John Ayre placed first in the 4-H Sheep Club Achievement Day at Blackstock Fair last Saturday. John goes on now to compete in the Showmanship class at Orono Fair. Mrs. June Nichol, Scott and Lori of Wayne, Penn., U.S.A. spent last week with June's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Wood. Arline Ayre was a lucky winner at the C.N.E. last Monday when she won a $100.00 gift certificate from the Dominion Stores Extra- vaganza. Last Tuesday the 4-H Land- scape Gardeners' Club had loan from OHAP (Ontario Housing Action Program). The loan would be repaid over three years. A total of $420,000 would be provided in the form of a subsidy from the Ministry of Environment. Payment for the plant would be distributed over all water and sewer users within the municipality of Durham. Ulithir c vpnr - Regional Gladiolus Society, the members had chosen interesting projects to en- hance the appearance of their country homes. These pro- jects ranged from roadside gardens; a poolside rockery; the seeding and levelling of a new lawn; backyard fencing to provide privacy; ground cover and shrubbery to con- ceal and beautify unsightly corners and interesting flower beds to call attention to the farm name; to the attempt of several members who took over, planned and managed the entire family flower and vegetable garden. The projects all showed the fine results of considerable time and energy by the 4-H'rs and were judged according to a detailed scoring sheet pro- vided by Mr. Don Glover of the Dept. of Agriculture. The their Car Touri ment Day whe gardeners visite the homes andg thirteen membe ed their tour as the spacious, b dens of their lea Mrs. Clarence they siso took a the work of their and Mrs. Tink se lunch to culmina of fine 4-H work As well as beautiful gladiol their sDonsor - summer. Janet was chosen to represent Bowmanville High School because of her skills and involvement in the B.H.S. Athletic program and the camp was a fine training session in the organizing and leading of group activities. It was a very strenuous athletic program as well as class instruction in officiating and directing games. Each camp member was respon- sible for organizing and carry- ing out one entire class. There were 216 girls (ready for Grade 12) at this camp, from all parts of Ontario and Janet was very impressed by the incredible organization there and the smhooth running operation of the entire camp. Gordon and Doreen Barrie and family were dinner guests of the Johnston family in Toronto last Sunday. 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They end- who took part in this Achieve- week holiday in England and s they viewed ment Day were Janet Brown, Europe and enjoyed a family beautiful gar- John'David Killeen and get-together with brother ders - Mr. and Michael Locke. David and June and family, Tink. There Ane and Lloyd Ayre spent Ajax and sister Margaret and a final test on the weekqnd with Mr. and Phil Eldridge, Schomberg at club and Mr. Mrs. DoWMcKenzie, Lachute, their Aunt and Uncle's - Ross erved a picnic Quebec and attended the and Thelma Lane and moSt of ate a summer Anderson-Bradley wedding on their family, after Ie picnic. Saturday. Friends of Mrs. Eva Bragg groingthe Janet Bragg attended the will be pleased to know that growing the Ontario Athletic Leadership she has returned home after is provided by ~~ ~~ rCulsm o aOrlirngthe herentnde saconresia - -1 Bu F..% R-