Happy 29th Birthday DARLENE' from Mom, Dad and family College and staff in strike position Durham College Ad- ministration is hopeful that both the Academic Union and the Council of Regents will resolve a new contract to. avert a system-wide strike. We believe that it is the welfare of the students that everyone should keep in mind, and whose education would be disrupted in the event of a strike. In the interim, we are tak- ing steps to inform ad- ministrative and support staff, students and the general public of steps we will take if a strike should take place. The College will remain open for use of the students. Although, post-secondary classes will be postponed - computer labs and technical labs including compu4er aid- ed instruction will be available as well as student services. Support staff will continue to report for work,-Part-time and sessional teachers will be expected to continue their duties. We are considering various ways fori make-up in- struction for classes affected by a strike. Most Night School classes PC wome annual m The Annual Meeting of South Central District Progressive Conservative Association of Women was held on October llth. - 8:00 Centennial Bldg. Gold Room - Whitby. Our guest speakers were the Hon. George Ashe, Howard Sheppard, M.P.P. and Ross Stephenson M.P.P. Each in turn outlined hap- penings in their ridings and future projects. They were questioned by the audience of 50 and everyone was well satisfied. The Business Meeting was held after a short coffee break and the outgoing Presi- dent Marianne Zakarow gave a report on activities held in the past two years. She also informed the membership of her election to the Provincial Executive of the Progressive Conservative Association of M. :n in the role of tre rer. The election of of- will continue. Only about 20 per cent of the classes are taught by Durham College daytime teachers, so that ex- tension courses should not be drastically affected. Classes which have to be postponed will be made up at a later date. The public will be in- formed by local radio an- nouncements concerning any night school classes affected. Adult Training students are to report each day for classes as usual. The Durham College Open House, initially scheduled for October 26, is postponed un- til the strike situation is resolved. The services of the College's Industrial Liaison Department will be maintain- ed for industries in the Durham Region. We hope, however, that a. strike will not take place. We will be keeping close contact with the situation and will keep the public posted on developments. Jim Kirkconnell Community Relations, Durham College 576-0210, ext. 271 'n hold eeting ficers was conducted by Lor- riane Kudla - president of the Oshawa P.C. Association of Women. Results of the Election - President - Judy Moskaluk Secretary - Karen Merritt Treasurer - Gail Degroot Vice Presidents Durham West - Sue Kilgan- non; Durham York - Helen Redman; Durham East - Eleanor Colwell; Oshawa - Claire Boychyn; Nor- thumberland - Liz MccGaughey The executive was given their pledge of office by Marianne Zakarow represen- ting Pat Madigan the presi- dent of O.P.C.A.W. Our new president Judy Moskaluk addressed the assembled and outlined her thoughts for the next two years. The president set a date for her first executive meeting on November 13th at her home in Whitby. Newtonville water supply (Continued from page 1) wells. It was pointed out at the meeting that there was no guarantee that such wells could not again be polluted sometime in the future. The other recommendation submitted through the report was the installation of a com- munal water system which would be undertaken by the Region of Durham. The total cost of such a system with water for fire protection was estimated at $1.419 million at an average per lot cost of $10,015. without fire protec- tion the cost would be reduc- ed to $1.04 million or $8,023.00 per lot. This com- pares with an average cost of $7,407.00 for individual wells to service the 132 lots in the area. It was pointed out that the province would contribute 15 percent of the cost of such a communal system. During the discussion Walter Evans of the Public Works of the Region of Durham states that it had not be the policy of the Region to install new communal water systems and pointed to the fact that similar situations did exist in Manchester, Greenbank and Claremount and that in these cases the problem was to be corrected through the drilling of in- dividual new wells. Evans further said the pro- vince only paid 15 percent of the cost of a communal system while paying seventy- five percent of the cost of in- dividual wells. He further said he did not know what position the Region would take as to paying for the system and what amount the Region may want the in- dividual property owners to provide. However when Evans was questioned by Counc. Woodyard, he (Evans) did admit that the expenditure of a million dollars would have little effect on current water charges to those serviced through the Regional system. Counc. Hamre said she wanted to see some firm answers to the many ques- tions that now exist and she said the problem would have to be faced by the Region. Counc. Hamre noted that the Region was making major repairs to other areas where problems existed and could not see why the Region would not be concerned with the water supply problem in Newtonville. Counc. Hamre admitted that judging from phone calls the majority of residents in Newtonville didn't want a communal system mainly because of the taste of the water. She questioned if the recommendation for in- dividual wells was made en- tirely on the cost factor and stated that they could be back in Newtonville for further repairs in five to ten years if such a work was undertaken to correct the present situa- tion. Hamre also stated that if the Region didn't spend the money in Newtonville for a communal system theywould only spend it somewhere else in the Region. Evans did say that the Association of Municipalities in Ontario wcre pressuring the province to provide a 75 percent grant for such work rather than the present 15 percent. Mayor Rickard said it made no sense at all to drill 123 new wells for 400 people. He said the report recom- mendation for individual wells was weighted because of cost. The Mayor further stated when, the Region was formed tbe people of Newtonville were told they would share in the benefits of the Region but we are now telling them they are on their own. Mayor Rickard also stated there would be control over the water supply if it was a communal system. He also said he didn't want to see a Band-aid solution to the pro- blem. Council members gave ap- proval that the matter be referred to the Chief Ad- ministrative Officer to meet with the Region, Town staff, Health Services and to bring forth a report with all perti- nent information. It was also passed that council arrange a meeting with residents of Newtonville to present the report that was compiled by McLaren Engineering. Clarke High Sehool 22nd Annual Commencement Sat., October 20,1984 8:00 p.m. Public Welcome A FALL SPECIAL Super Savings on .. 2-PIECE SECTIONAL (Assorted Colours Available) $375.OO S. Mather Furniture 40 KING ST. E., NEWCASTLE, ONTARIO PHONE 987-4914 Ormi Weeklv Times, Wednesday, October 17, 1984-7 [ Japp Htngd...J LOCAL FAIR BOARD HAS SLIGHT SURPLUS In a rtport to the Durham Central Agricultural Society Fair Board on Monday evening Mrs. Arline ayre, secretary-treasurer, reported on the financial position of the annual fair stating there was a balance in the order of $3,864.00. There are still a few bills yet to be paid which have yet to be submitted to the treasurer. A major portion of the meeting was taken up discussing the most recent edition of the Orono Fair and as wellin making pins for the fair in 1985. APPROVE ORONO KINDERGARTEN TRANSPORTATION The Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Educa- tion gave approval last Thursday evening to a committee recommendation that one-way transportation be provided for some nine kindergarten students attending the mornig class at the Orono Public School. By using an existing bus route the school but will be transporting the kindergarten children from the school just prior to noon to the Orono Estates. The scheme was approved for the 1984-1985 school year.