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6-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, November 14, 1990 Froàm__Around the Re gion Councillor asks for a review of the bine box Whitby councillor Joe Bugelli has asked for a review of the Blue Box program. Bugelli suggests that Nlue box pickups be held every two weeks rather than once a week. He said he would ike this considered within the next thirteen months. Within the thirteen month period hie said there would be a new permanent collection handler hired acting throughout the Region. Dredginga of harbour awaits January report Port Hope is awaiting a January report as to the future of the Port Hope harbour before taking any action on dredging of the harbour. t was stated that if a new pleasure harbour is to bec-developed around the corner there would be no reason to dredge the present basin. This decision is also conting ent on the federal government providing funds for such a new harbour. Durham Police to conduet investigation Durham Regional Police are -to undertake, an independent investigation that an off-duty Port Hope police officer had undertaken an assault on a complainant. Following the investigation the Port Hope department will consider whether a violation of the Police Act has been made. Wants to purchase Ganaraska building The Town of Port Hope wants to be first in line for the purchase of the Ganaraska Region Conservation building which could become surplus due to the amalgamation with the Otonabee Region Authority. t bas been suggested the site and building could make an excellent county tourist centre. Camborne water system now a request Citizens in the hamlet of Cambomne are seeking a municipal water system which has been estimated to cost $1.14 million. A communal well now serves 63 lots while another 115 are seeking the extension of the systemt. Port Perry group presents Oklahoma The Scugog Choral Society is presenting the musical Oklahoma. It is being staged in the Port Perry Town Hall on November 15 - 17, Novemnber 22-24 and November 29 - December 1. Tickets $ 10.00 now at Smith Music Lui, Port Perry. United County United Way at 70 percent-1 The United Counties United Way reached 70 percent of its, qbjective lu the six week campaign. /IFle target had been $ 275,000. 'he fund will remain open fW further donations. Oshawa shelves office space increase The City of Oshawa bas received a report outlining a cost of $18'million for new offices which is expected to be needed after the year 2000 due to expansion in the City. 'Me report bas been shelved for the time being. Other alternatives have also been considered with a smaller price tag. Oshawa shies away from airport management plan The City of Oshawa shuns any idea that their airport would be managed by a newiy formed federal authority. Council suggests the loss of local autonomy. It bas been suggested that a niew fêderal authority could be formed to maniage some 12 airports in south Ontario with possible plans of taking some of the traffic off of Pearson International in Toronto. Oshawa no longer to seli animais for research The City of Oshawa will no longer sell dogs and cats that show up at their pound for research. A number of delegations to a recent council meeting spoke against the plan that bas been part of the city's policy. Other delegations stated to change the system would hinder research beneficial to manldnd. Reports to be available free of cost Landowners whose lands are within the envelopes of 'the candidate sites for a Durham regional dump are to receive a 121- page report outlining the procedure undertaken to make the choice- of the candidate sites. The report is also available to others either at municipal offices, at libraries or by paying a $30.00 charge. Cobourg has edge on Port Hope According to figures from a recent report on crime across the nation Thie Town of Cobourg bas a greater incident of crime than that of Port Hope. Port Hope record was set at 57 acts of crime of violence in 1989, comparing with 143 for the Town of Cobourg. Cobourg has edge on Port Hope According to figures from a recent report on crime across the nation The Town of Cobourg bas a greater incident of crime than tbat of Port Hope. Port Hope record was set at 57 acts of crimes of violence in 1989, coînparing withi 143 for the Town of Cobourg. Ready for the first snow fal The Ganaraska Forest Centre is prepared for an influx of cross country skiers. The first snow fall will bring the numerous trails into play which have already been prepared for skiers. The Centre bas been a popular haven for cross country slders for the past number of years. A Creative Christmas Tips for Parents The Famnily Education Resource Centre of Durham House is offering a workshop for parents to enrich their families' Holiday Season. There will be craft ideas that can be undertaken with the children. The craft shop is-being offered at the Bowmanville Nursery School on November 29th from 7 to 9 p.m. Cost $8.00 per person. Further information 579-2021 or 686-4353. Bowmanville Museum Post Card Show The Bowmanville Museum is holding a Post Card show with exhibitors present with their personal collections. There will be piano selections on the Jury- Dominion piano along with refreshments. The event is being held on November l8th fromn 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. $2.00 per aduit, children $LOO0, failies $4.00. Port Hope Hospital plans to be smoke free The Port Hope Hospital expects to be smoke free by April lst, 1991. A smnoke room will be available for those unable to leave the hospital building. It will be far away from the front door. *.1 I.,' Claims nuclear energy the best choice Joseph Howieson, Cobourg, a' former governiment advisor to the governmnent on nuclear energy, has told the Port Hope environmental advisory committee that nuclear power is the best choice if Ontario Hydro is to re-open the Wesleyville site. He said contînued advancemnent in waste disposai techniques and the safety of the CANDU reactor make the nuclear choice an easy one. Hc said compared to any other choice for a generating plant nuclear bas a 'clear edge. Local defend above- grouind waste storage Members of a federal panel lookîng into disposing highly radioactive waste by burying it in the Caniadian Shield were toild last week a meeting to look into other methods of storage. 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