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18 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, October 28, 1986 ound N'Abou GREENBANK Regional council has approved a recommendation from the public works department for the overhauling of well number 1 in Greenbank and also number 4 and number 5 wells in Cannington. In his report to council, Chief Administrative Officer, Don Evans, stated that according to maintenance schedules, it was imperative that these wells be overhauled in order to maintain an uninterrupted supply of water to the towns. Internaticnal Water Supply Limited supplied and installed the wells in 1976, and as they are the sole supplier for the work, Evans stated no benefits would be derived if tenders were called. By-law 205-80, which deals with the region's purchasing and tender- ing policies and procedures, allows the manager of supply and services to deal with one company without calling quotes only with the approval of council when the work has an estimated value over $10,000. As the 1986 water supply budget provided an amount of $19,000 for the combined work at all three wells, council approval was necessary and was received. Work is expected to start immediately on the maintenance of the three walls. WHITBY A settlement in the two-month old strike by 18 employees at Whitby Hydro has been thwarted because the hydro commission refused to bargain for itself, choosing rather to let the Municipal Electrical Association (MEA) call the shots, says a union spokesman. Brooklin resident, Rick Sidler, steward for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 636 stated the provin- cial association has now taken charge of the negotiations. Hydro chairman Gerry Cox, disputes this, stating that although an MEA staff member is assisting in the negotiations, the commission is in- volved and aware of each proposal made. Mediation in talks between the two sides broke off last Tuesday with no further talks scheduled by provincial mediator Murray Lapp. Whitby workers are seeking pay parity with their peers in Ajax who earn $1.38 an hour more. BOWMANVILLE A seven storey condominium proposal has been returned to staff by Newcastle council in order that concerns of neighbouring residents of the former Canadian Pacific property at Scugog and Wellington Streets can be heard. Ed Finan, representing area residents, said the condominium *'would affect the serenity and quiet atmosphere' of their neighbourhood. He added many old trees would probably have to be removed and traffic would in- crease. He also raised concerns about the safety of children going to school just east of the proposed development. n, spokesman for the developer of the proposed condo 90 percentjof the units would haye two bedrooms and closed balconies and that there would be a recreation area complete with pool and sauna. The 850 to $1,450 square foot condominiums will be sold for between $90,000 and $175,000. } He pointed out that the developer has worked for 10 years to get ap- proval to build on the site. In 1972 council changed the zoning on the pro- perty to allow for a higher density development. REGION The three senior superintendents at Durham Board of Education have received a nice 4.25 percent pay increase, hiking their salaries to between $75,000 and $79,000 a year. The seven area superindents were not left out, as they will also get a 4.25 percent increase, which will raise their annual income to between $70,000 and $75,000. Salary committee chairman, trustee lan Brown of Whitby, indicated the raise will be retroactive to September 1, 1986. Brown stated the salary now brings the superintendent's stipened more in line with counterparts in boards of similar size throughout the province. The boards referred to are members of the Association of Large School Boards of Ontario. PICKERING A Pickering hockey player who cut an opponent's throat during a fight last year has been sentenced to 30 days in jail. A Whitby district court jury deliberated for more than three hours last Friday before coming forth with the guilty verdict of aggravated assault against 18 year old Rod Kammerer. Sheldon Leonard, also 18, of Stouffville, testified Kammerer was be- ing led to the penalty box after a fight during an all-star game in Uxbridge on November 18, 1985, when the accused skated back and kicked him in the head with his skates. The blade caught him between the chin and throat area, causing a gash that required over 40 stitches to close. The college student stated the in- jury kept him out of school for a week. Kammerer had denied the accusation, stating he unintentionally kicked Leonard when he lost his balance while linesmen were restraining him He added he engaged in the fight after Leonard attacked' the Pickering goalie on several occasions Assistant crown attorney Tom Fitzgerald said the injury went beyond the routine bumps and bruises associated with the game of hockey "This was no accident but an assault," said Fitzgerald REGION A rainy September and an influx of unemployed workers from Alber- ta are being blamed for a jump in Durham Region's welfare cases for a second time this year. The region's finance committee learned last week that the number of people on welfare in Durham escalated to 2,835 in September, and increase of 141 cases from the previous month. The gross expenditures for September were $1.2 million, 18.8 percent higher then predicted in the budget. Don Evans, the region's Chief Administrative Officer stated social ser- vices commissioner Doug Johns attributed the increased of case loads to an inclement September which affected construction workers and farm workers. Despite the increase, welfare costs are still 5.29 percent lower than the region expected, leaving a net savings of $120,000 to date. United Way is waiting for some requests The Whitby-Oshawa-Newcastle United Way Speakers' Bureau is awaiting requests from community groups, schools, businesses, etc., to inform the public of the many ser- vices offered by the 42 United Way agencies. Films and speakers will be tailored to the individual audience at no cost to the organization. The Bureau has thirty volunteers ready and willing to volunteer their time to any groups making requests for speakers. , Contact the area chairmaii® for Whitby- Margaret McFayden at 668-6531. The Speakers' Club is available all year round as well as during the annual fundraising Campaign. 'What if' by Susan Beerey Do you ever worry about 'What ~ If?" You should, we all should. What if your child was kidnapped, what would you do? They're gone now, but 'What If." I should have driven them, if on- ly I said no. If only we could turn back the clock, but "What If." We all spend hundreds of dollars each year insuring our homes and our cars. There isn't any replace- ment insurance to safeguard our kids from life's "What If's." Get involved with Block Parents. We need your support. We're just a phone call away. Can you afford to say "But What If." I can't and when you think of it, neither can you. "MACKEY & BAILEY McDonald's manager, Bob Smith was happy to draw the lucky winning tickets in the Brooklin-Whitby Block Parent Association draw last Saturday. Brooklin resident Heather Bray, president of the Association holds the box of entries. Smith was also presented with a plaque in gratitude of his assistance to the program over the years. This years winners were: Mrs. Sinclair, Whitby $50; Tipania Napper, afghan; Mary Winson, quilt; Tim Glover, tree; Linda Walsh, picnic table. BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS Thursday Afternoons - 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. 7 Campbell Street ( 4 1 6) k 5 5-448 1 Brooklin IF NO ANSWER CALL (416) 723-1107 immediately west of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce 136 Water Street, Port Perry 985-9009