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I I Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, July 11, 1984 11 C.L.O.C.A. Moves Into New Headquarters L O C A , by Peter Parrott kjL. The Central Lake Ontario " Conservation Authority has made its new home in Oshawa amidst the kind of scenic valley land it is responsible responsible for protecting throughout the Durham Region. Region. Last Wednesay, the Authority Authority formally opened the doors to a renovated factory office building which is to become its new headquarters. headquarters. The building was formerly formerly owned by Robson- Lang Leathers and it forms r -AVll paRT/c/pacnon* part of a 135-acre parcel located located along 1.5 miles of land near the Oshawa Creek. "Frankly it would be next to impossible to assemble a holding such as this," said Authority Chairman Joe Drumm. He predicted the site will become one of regional significance. significance. The building now serving as CLOCA's headquarters was constructed in 1862 by a manufacturer of farm implements. implements. Later, the property property became known as Rob- son-Lang Leathers and it operated in the south Oshawa site until 1977. Regional Chairman Gary Herrema noted that the acquisition acquisition of the headquarters headquarters site is the result of all levels of government working working together. "This has been a totally complimentary project." "The public will have the ownership of this land. I think that's the way it should be," the Regional Chairman said. Oshawa Mayor Alan Pil- key said the CLOCA development1 development 1 i^'further evi-. dence of the transformation occurring in the city. "This area of Oshawa is undergoing a transformation transformation both economically and recreationally. As examples examples of nearby economic transformation, he noted the construction of the Knob Hill Farms terminal and a new K-Mart shopping mall. Recent improvements to recreational facilities include include the construction of the board walk at the nearby Lakeview Park. While the Conservation Authority, which is responsible responsible for protecting watersheds watersheds throughout the Durham Region, has had seven different homes since it was formed in 1957, the CLOCA chairman said last week that the Authority finds it especially satisfying to move to a permanent site in Oshawa. "There's no fireplace like your own fireplace," he said. lUmmertim istDafrytime * Medium Cheddar $2.49 lb. $5.49 kg * American Low Fat Mozzarella $2.39 lb. $5.27 kg Above Specials on from July 4th to July 18th, 1984 Giant Ice Cream Cones 850 including lax spe< Warkwcrth Cheese House and Ice Cream Parleur (Hwy. 115 Newcastle at DX Station) HOURS: OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon., Tues., Wed. 9-7; Tluirs. 9-9; Fri. 9-10; Sat. 9-6; Sun. 9-9 TT't: Public Input Requested In Prov. Park Planning The public is invited to review review and comment on a proposed proposed draft management plan for Darlington Provincial Park. This plan outlines proposed guidelines and policies for the recreational use, development and management of this park. "We want public input, concerning concerning the future management management of this park", said George Scott, Ministry of Natural Resources' parks and recreation supervisor for the Lindsay District. "The intent is to manage Darlington much the same as it has been managed to date, including some facility improvements", improvements", said Scott. Darlington is located on the shore of Lake Ontario immediately immediately east of the City of Oshawa. This draft management plan is available, for review from now until September 14 at the park and the Lindsay District Office in Lindsay. For more information, telephone the park superintendent at Darlington at (416) 723-4341 or the District Manager in the Lindsay District Office at (705) 324-6121. te» This attractive building formerly used as the factory complex which has been a major employer offices of Robson-Lang Leathers is now the head- in Oshawa since 1862. The official opening of the quarters of the Central Lake Ontario Conserva- CLOCA building took place Wednesday, July 4. tion Authority. The building is part of a historic TELEPHONE 623-6555 JOHN MANUEL, C.G.A. Income Tax and Related Accounting Services 118 King St. E., Suite 2 Bowmanville, Ontario L1C1N4 The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority moved into its new headquarters last Wednesday, July 4, during an official opening attended by representatives of all levels of government. CLOCA has become the new owner of the former Robson-Lang Leathers plant located off Simcoe St., in Oshawa. The property includes an office building which has become the new CLOCA headquarters along with approximately 135 acres of scenic 1 creek valley property which will be preserved by the Authority. Here, Joe Drumm, chairman of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, cuts the ribbon with assistance from Oshawa Mayor Alan Pilkey (left) and Durham's Regional Chairman, Gary Herrema. 71 ) /v$:J M&fr f,\ U>#-.:/ /'M >7 vm OSHAWA CENTRE I **&>*'• 'ï' * v I I :;7 : v/;| m : : , ,.] L7 / >f S 7 7 - >"-r7 . | v, ' : .. , " '.V-, '7 I KING ST. OSHAWA SHOPPING CENTRE HIGHWAY 401 South East , : A' \ ^ r ' v A -1 ; it !• i > v; ! ■>. fb&XûWWè I ■ • hlHSW PARKING FOR OVER 5,000 CARS HOURS: MON. - FRI., 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. SAT. 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. g rr ", I JmP- ■: *#/7 I S -.vzy.-...,. J , ; .. 1 .,^1 : , : : , I :y-v > • : 1 , • I