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Lynde Creek diversion stopped, restoration work begins Alerted by nearby residents, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Central lake Ontario Con- servation Authority last week put,a halt to stream diversion work on a Brooklin property. Unaware that permits were required, Toronto's Somang Korean Presbyterian Church had the work begun to straighten a winding section of Lynde Creek on their property in Brooklin used as a prayer garden and picnic area. "They cut off the loops," said Don Wright, a plan- ning technician for the authority, about the work done with large equipment on Lynde. Wright and Jim Floyd, MNR field services technician, say the disturbed area will be "put back the way it was," after discussion of the matter with Rev. David Suh of the church. "It won't be difficult to repair," said Wright. Wright said an added problem from the work was the creation of an on-strearn pond, a concern to the authority because it could displace flood waters. The pond will be considered by engineers. The ministry generally disapproves of such ponds, said Wright, but he added that a bypass channel from the stream could be approved. The MNR's main concern with the unauthorized stream work is disturbance of the fish habitat, as well as siltation. Lynde Creek has a good rainbow trout run in the spring. Wright said the authority will issue a warning violation for breach of regulations and monitor the restoration work. Should restoration not be properly carried out, a violation is issued by the authority which then has six months to lay charges, said Wright. But Ellen Suh, wife of Rev. Suh, said the church has agreed to all conditions imposed. "We are foll'owing them now," she said, ex- plaining that the church only wanted to straighten the stream because of flooding but didn't know ap- proval was required. The church, on Lawrence St. in Toronto with about 100 members, has owned the Brooklin proper- ty for about two years. WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 30, 1987, PAGE 15 No capacity left in water supply system There is no longer any capacity available in the Brooklin water supply system for new lots. A report on the water supply was recently made by Town planning director Bob Short to council mem- bers. "When is the Region of Durham going to supply water to the com- munity of Brooklin?" Town ad- ministrative committee chairman Marcel Brunelle asked regional councillor Gerry Emm at a recent session. Emm replied that the water sup- ply is "up to private development." Brunelle then asked if anything could be done by the Region. "Development is close enough to Brooklin. The Region ought to be looking at them," said Brunelle. Durham Region takes over Brooklin water system By ROXANNE REVELER The Region- of Durham has assumed ownership of 11 water systems including one that serves Brooklin. In the years prior to regional government, a number of municipalities now within the boundaries of Durham, entered into agreements with the Ontario Water Resources Commission (a respon- sibility now assumed by the Ministry of the Environment) for the provision of water systems. Under these agreements, the ministry arranged for the construc- tion of various components of a municipal water supply system and financed the cost of construction. These costs, with interest, were to be repaid by the municipality over a 30-year period. During this period, the ministry retained ownership of the system with the provision that the owner- ship of the waterworks would revert to the municipality when the debt was paid off. In November 1960 and October 1961, a complete waterworks system was constructed in Brooklin at a liability of $143,599.22. Ten other similar systems, or com- munal wells, were constructed in Sunderland, Beaverton, Thorah, Newcastle, Orono and Port Perry between July 1957 and July 1974. At the beginning of 1974, the newly formed regional government inherited the financial respon- sibility for these projects. Each year following the Region's annual operating budget was a provision to meet the financial obligations associated with the 11 agreements with the Province. These plants have been operated by regional staff since 1974. The annual charges remitted to the Province for each project con- sisted of operating costs (debt retirement and insurance) and a contribution to a reserve account. Under the ministry's financing scheme, this reserve was used to establish a fund for each system to cover the cost of major repairs. Since the inception of this finan- cial arrangement with the Provin- ce, the area municipalities, and more recently the Region, have been making annual payments to retire the outstanding debt and to build up the reserve fund. These reserve funds are now in a surplus position, meaning the total of the reserve contributions, plus interest gained, is now larger than the amount of the loan. As a result, Region staff talked with their counterparts at the ministry concerning the possibility of using the reserves to pay off the balance of each loan. As of December 31, 1986, there was an excess of $47,000 after the loans were paid off from the reser- ve funds. These funds will form part of the 1987 surplus for the waterworks system, according to commissioner of Finance Jack Gartley. Gartley feels that any present or future costs associated with the ownership of the il water system facilities should be minimal even though the cost of repairs, or replacement of any given facility will now have to be financed by the Region. Now the change of ownership has been given approval by regional councillors, regional solicitor Shan Jain has been asked to review the bylaw with respect to terminating the agreements with the Province. Once this has met with the ap- proval of the Ontario Municipal Board and signed by the Region, the surplus funds will be turned over by the province and Durham will have clear title to, and com- plete operating responsibility for, the 11 water systems, including the one in Brooklin. Myrtle news By LAURAL HAMER A meeting of the congregational board for the Myrtle church was held following service last Sunday. It was decided not to have a turkey supper as the burden of providing a successful dinner falls on too few people. Myrtle dinners were well known and always sold out well Brooklin United Church news A good crowd of adults and children attended Promotion Sun- day on Sept. 20. The service for the installation of the teachers included a candle lighting ceremony in which a teacher, three students and a parent lit a candle. The young children went through the white gates as Maurine Reid sang "Open the Gates," signifying promotion into the next class. The sacrament of baptism was celebrated on Sunday, Sept. 27. The next celebration will be Oct. 25. Parents desiring baptism for their children should speak with Rev. E. Frazer Lacey. The sacrament of Holy Com- SEE PAGE 27 before the date, so the decision was tinged with sadness as another custom is laid to rest. Along the same line, there were not enough registrations for square dancing so there is no square dance club in Myrtle this year. The lack of participation is causing the board of the Myrtle church concern because Rev. Bob Rundle, a unique and prominent speaker, is scheduled for the an- niversary service on Oct. 4 at 2:30 p.m. The Jubilee Choir will lead in, and there will be lunch, all done to provide inspiration and a spirit of thanksgiving to the anniversary. Myrtie is becoming well known for it weekend produce stands. Need some apples, vegetables or a homemade pie? Drive up highway 12 and meet the folks at Myrtle. k Mary Housego (655-4003) manages the Community Calendar, a service for all organizations to call in their proposed dates to see if they conflict with reserved dates. BROOKLIN UNITED CIIURCII 19 Cassels Rd. East, Brooklin REV. E. FRAZER LACEY, B.A. B.D. SUNDAY WORSHIP & CIIURCIi SCIHOOL 11 A.M. Nursery Care available ALL WELCOME CHURCH OFFICE: 655-1418 69 Baldwin St. Brooklin, Ontario LOB ICO 3ion 655-4201 fornerhv THE HAIR STATION hours: Tues. - Fri. -'6 Sat. 8 - 4 Perns starting at $40.00 Shanpoo. Cut & St vie $17.00 LET US CREATE TUE LOOK FOR YOU Emm, chairman of the Region's works committee, said develop- ments were planned but he could not reveal them as yet. Brunelle said he intended to discuss the developments with Emm following the administrative committee meeting, held earlier this month. Department can handle all but major fires Brooklin is not as bad off in the event of a fire in the town as are some other communities in Durham Region, according to Whitby fire chief Ed Crouch. "We have enough water to ex- tinguish a house fire or a fire on commercial property. But if there was a major fire involving two or three buildings we would be strap- ped," says Crouch. He says the Region is addressing the problem and there is "talk" of running a supply line to Brooklin from Conlin Rd. "There are more critical areas in Durham that need water ahead of Brooklin, such as Courtice," said the chief. 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