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W> ! # r>ý k1kj -'I ..45 'lVoeekf 'Tmes Servîng Orono, Newcastle, Newtonville, Kendal, Starkville ORONO, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25,1995 Staging a "Show of Collectibles" in Newcastle Gana-qraska Watershed studyprgesgahd The proposed Watershed plan for the Ganaraska River stili lives following a meeting of the Authority last Thursday. The members approved procecding with the first Phase of the plan with the possîbility of deferring the Second Phase to 1996. The Authority in 1992 approved a strategy that resulted in the priortizing of all water- courses in their jurisdiction for the undertaken of watershed and sub-watershed plans. The Gaaaraska Watcrshed was set as the firt priority. In November of 1993 the Authority set a target cost for the project at $200,000 and submitted for fuading from the province for 50 percent of the project. Ln November of 1994 Phase One of the project was approved with the naming of the consultants. A month later a public meeting was hcld to introduce the project and due to many objections a second meeting was called in January in Canton. As a resuit of the Canton meeting, where again views were diverse to one another, it was suggestcd that a citizens writing committee be formed to assist with Phase One of the report and to some the thouglit that the entire watershed report be completed. 'Me Ganaraska set out further terms under which the citizen's (Continued page 12) Do't forget to attend the "Show of Collectibles" which will bc on dispbay in the Historical Room, Community Hall, Village of Newcastle on Friday, January 27 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. and Satuday, January 28th frmi 1o 4 p.m. -Old toys, gamnes, books and memorabilia from thie 1920s to 1960s will be showa aloag with a private collection of old egg cups, some antique itemns and scrapbooks. Browse through the archives, enjoy a game of crockinole, if If John Norman and Roy Hellinga of Whitby have their way the Maicipalîty of Claringtoa will bic on-ine with the budding Durham Freenet expected to be in operation la June 1995. Thetwo mca of Durham Freenet addrcssed Clarington council on Monday outlining Uic advantages of a Freenet service to the Region of Durham aad to you wish and rem inisce of pleasant memories. Evcryonc wclcome. Free admission. The event is spoasorcd by the Newcastle Village and District Historical Society. The above dolis from the 1950s and on loan by Susan Cawker. The model horse drawn fire engine, a pumiper and horse wagon, would have been used at the turn of the century. Note the water tank under the wagon that would have supplied the small Cbarington. It was statcd that al municipalities would lie approached for support and Uiat ail could benefit by the establishment of sucli as a Freenet service. "Wc nced to have Uic support of ail municipabities," stated Norman. Durham Freenet lias asked Claringtoa for a start-up sum of $7,700. which amouat would one inch hose on the drum with water. The body of the wagon would have beca filled witli large 3' hose that would have been connectcd to the ncarest fire hydrant. The itemn on toan from LyInn Lovekin was built by1 her patemal graadfather, Frederick John Davidgc who was bora in 1870 and workedfor the Toronto Fire Departmnent. Mrs. Lovekin holds a dog which she lias loaned to be on display January 27 and 28..' increase to $15,000 in Uic second year and at which point would bc a maximum. Norman pointed tonlany savîngs in the operation of thc municipality that would more than compensate for Uic charge being asked. At thc present time an application fias beca made to Uic provincial governmeat for $200,000 as start-up money.-The annual operational budget was suggested to reacli $450,000. "About .30 cents a -hcad, in Durham".' It is cxpcctcd that a decision from Uthc province wilh bc available la April. Council members werc tohd that at some point the systemn would become self supporting. Norman said the Economic Departmcnt of the municipality would ike to lic a part of the Freenet program. The services of Freenet would lie available to individuals at no cost but who would be asked to (Continued page 9) Looing for University, Centre at Durham College .Durham College President, Gary Polonsky, addressing Durhamn Regional council last week stated that he ani a volunteer committee which have been together since 1989 see the aext three months as crucial in gamning support from the province for a- University Centre at Durham College. He asked support from council calling for an endorsement in principal, to remain involved and to communicate wîtli the Minister of Education and Training seekîng an announcemeat of government approval by April of this year. With an approval this April from the province Polonsky could sec the enroilment of studeats in the University Centre in September of 1996. The Durham College presi- dent cîted five reason why there should be support from everyone for a University Centre. The University means the linking of general knowledge and workplace knowledge; it makes for affordable access to an education; provides the abiity te sustain higli scale, higli economic values in a global knowledge based economy; it would attract new knowledge-based industry and as well enrich cultural life of tic community. The volunteer committec is working with three universities: Trent, York and Ryerson to create a partnership The centre would offer degrees such as: BA, BSc., BScN, Engineering and MBAs. t could aLso offer some innovative degrees. t would also offer an applied research capacity., Polonsky said Uiececst would be but a drop in the bucket compared to an university of comparable size. Staring up cos were estimated at $2 to $3 million. The peietsaid-although- the main campus would lie in Oshawa satellite campuses could be developed in neighbouriag commuities. t was pointed out that Durham College lias the infrastructure in place and that this could bc strengthened by Uic dcgrec componient of Uic Centre. Approval of the request made by Polonsky came easily for counicil members. The Centre would take up propcrty on botli sides of C onlin Road, la north Oshawa. Volunteers retire from ire dept. Two long time members oi the part-timc complément of firefigliters have retired from active duty of Uic Claringtoa Fire Departmcnt. Their retirement took effect as of December 3lst, 1994. Deputy District Chief Jack Mercer of Uic Orono Fire Station turned la lis badge which bhlas hcld for many ycars dating back to the days of the Clarke Township department. He is the hast of four related Mercers to sec duty on Uic local fire department down through the years datinE back to lis grandfatlicr, Harr) Mercer. Mr. Mercer's trne total' to some 38 year. Sarn Brerton, District Chef a the Newcastle Village Station i! another long timer supportini fire protection in lis community He lias served almost 29 years. Asks Clarington to be a member of proposed Durham Freenet system CHappenings .... Blovk Parents volunteers needed The local Block Parent Association is in need of volunteers to assist with the program. The group meets once a month, on a Tuesday, for a two hour period from seven to nine. The meetings are held in Court Room One, the old Fire hall in Bowmanville. Those interested to help please cali Constance Bedding 983- 5478 or Carol Barrabail 623-7585. A Lively evening dinfing and entertainmneft The Orono United Church hlas organized a livcly attraction for Saturday evening including a Lasagna dinner being scrved at 5 p.m. followed by a Silent Auction and a varicty show starting at seven. For reservations cali Sharon McCartney 983-9617 or Donna Morrison at 983-9107.