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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, October 5, 1983-5 From Around the Region Police Association objects to restraints The "head of the Durham Regional Police Association, Dale Allen, objects to the proposed extension of the Ontario wage restraint pro- ' grqm. Allen states the On- • tario program is keeping Ontario Ontario police behind those in other provinces in salaries. The Region of Durham has a force of some 375 uniformed uniformed officers with a first class officer earning more than $31,000 a year. Alcohol program receives U.S. award Bry-Lin Hospital in Buffalo, Buffalo, N.Y., has presented an award in recognition of the "notable contribution" an alcohol and drug program in operation at General Motors is having on those referred to the program. The program is operated by GM -of Canada Ltd. and Local 222 of the United Auto Workers in Canada. More than 17ÔG employees of GM in Oshawa have been referred to the program with two-thirds being rehabilitated. Wants kindergarten improvements The Durham Board of Education in an effort to better better equip kindergartens under their jurisdiction are to send a report to all principals of elementary schools outlining the basic needs in equipment for kindergartens. Principals will be encouraged encouraged to follow the list. A recent survey outlined that kindergarten in their jurisdiction jurisdiction were equipped to varying degrees as to the requirements. requirements. 53,000 tour GM GM of Canada in Oshawa welcomed more than 53,000 to their Oshawa plants during the 75th anniversary celebrations. celebrations. The doors were opened for I hi de days for the tours and GM fas well pleased with the turnout.of area citizens. Private encroachment on Cloca lands The Central Ontario Conservation Conservation Authority is prepar- • ing a report for their members pertaining to use of Conservation lands on the west side of the Bowmanville Creek by abutting citizens. The land was purchased from the Town of .Newcastle about. ten years ago and a survey this year showed that some citizens abutting the 1 conservation lands were using 1 lands for fences, buildings and a portion of a swimming pool. The lands are on top of the bank on the west side of the creek. The owners are asking for some form of approval for the use or possible purchase. Man taking rabies shots warns others to be careful t Art Kilpatrick, Concession in Oshawa, has started a series : of rabies treatments follow ing contact with his dog which attacked and killed a rabid fox. The attack was made in early morning. Kilpatrick warns others to be more aware of rabies and not find themselves in his position. Kilpatrick and his fiance, Pauline Tracey, are two of 77 who have been given rabies shots in the Region this year. Cases in Durham are down • , somewhat this year over last year but the incidents of rabies is on the increase in the province. Racquetball Club expands The Whitby Racquetball Club is expanding with a 2200 square foot fitness room equipped with the latest fitness equipment. The expansion expansion is to cost $500,000. Club managers said people are becoming more concerned concerned to keep fit and members are joining up right, left and centre. Some programs start as early as 6:30 a.m. Mill proposal being considered Central Lake Ontario Conservation Conservation Authority is considering considering an offer to purchase the Hampton Mill which has been abandoned for a number of years. An Ajax man is interested in the purchase purchase of the mill and renovating it into a private residence. Looking to the future Charles Pascal, president of Sir Sanford Fleming College, College, , said businesses and community colleges should share the new reality of higher education. He said too many post secondary schools are worrying about money, not education. Some changes Pascal plans for Sir Sanford is evaluating its human resources to ensure there is no waste, and adapt to woprens needs in education. Cooper takes top honours Charles H. Cooper took the best.in show honours during during the third annual fine arts show held at the Mill Gallery in Bowmanville. He was awarded the Kinsmen award for his serigraphy "skaters", Second place went to Jane Garland and third to Andrea MacDonald. May mothball new sewage plant A Cobourg Council committee committee doesn't want the new $16 million sewage plant closed closed until at least one year of operation. The Lucas Point sewage plant was once badly needed but now there is the possibility of mothballing it. The plant is to open Dec. 1 and would have to borrow sewage from a plant that processes processes 3.2 million gallons of sewage per day, compared to the 1.2 million potential of the new plant. The plant is to be mothballed because of a lack of industrial and residential residential development in the town of Cobourg, Spends night in Ganaraska Mark Fenton, a 14 year old Bowmanville Air Cadet, spent a night in the Ganaraska Forest, east of Highway 115, after losing his way during war maneuvers last Saturday. He was told by officers if he got lost a dirt road lay north of where he was which would lead back to camp, but he couldn't find the right dirt road. After many attempts he curled up under a tree for the night. Figure skating Peterborough The Peterborough Memorial Centre is proud to present for one day only "Symphony on Ice", starring Olympic World and Euro pean Champion John Curry. The show will also feature Jo Jo Starbuck and David Santee and other Internationally Internationally acclaimed skaters. The show is- on Friday, November 4, 1983 at 8:15 p.m. Cost $10 and $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, students and children. For more information phone (705) 743-3561. No rent increase for nursery school The Pre-School learning centre, a nursery school operating at Port Hope High School, has been spared from a rent increase faced by other organizations using classroom facilities of the Northumberland-Newcastle Board of Education. Madelaine .Currely, operator of the nursery school, protested to the board in August of the increase increase from the present $100 to $200 a month, in April and $300 next September. The vote by the Board not to raise the rent for the nursery was made without discussion or questions. Museum request surplus items Clarke Museum notes that the Orono fire department is soon to move and has asked., that surplus ilenis as the bell, helmets, fire nozzels etc. be made available to the museum. The request has been referred to the fire chief for comment. Minister opens Wilmot Creek The $70 million Wilmot Creek Retirement community on the shore of Lake Ontario was officially opened by Ontario Ontario Housing Minister Claude Bennett. - Bennett explained explained that there will eventually eventually be 860 homes located in a 200 acre site west ' of Wilmot Creek and south of the CNR main line with prices starting at $40,000. United Way seeks $1,595,000 The United Way ,of Osh aw a, Whitby and Newcastle are looking for contributions- so it can reach its goal of $1,595,000. The contributions support 74 agencies, in our area and one out of every four people. This years target is only a six percent percent increase over last years target. Next month a number of activities will run to raise money for" the less fortunate. Approve $3.43 million Port Whitby project Regional Council last week approved a $3.43 million sewer extension project for Port Whitby by a vote of 17 to 11. The project to be undertaken in. 1984 will require require the Region to debenture a sum of $1.4 million. Whitby Whitby claims the project will enhance development in the , area. . . Most of the debate on the issue centred around the debenturing of $1.4 million to which Counc. Hamre of Newcastle stated was "sheer lunacy". Jim Witty, finance chairrrtan for the Region also opposed the ; project of hav- ; '! 5> s s X Station Rahm'a St, Garage The Cralt Place HOURS:! Tues.-Sat.l Craft Place Rowe St., Orono Handcraft Gifts and Collectibles Crufts by Yvonne Trafford and Donna Hutton PHONE 983-5475 ing to issue debentures for the project. Mayor- Rickard and Councs. Cowman and Hubbard Hubbard from the Town of Newcastle voted in favour of the project. Mayor Pilkey of Oshawa said there was no assurance of development due to the project in the Port Whitby area. 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