HomeMy WebLinkAbout94-107926 x 29 cm binder, 44 pages, compiled by Pearl Brooks
"Women's Institute, Kinsale Ontario
Jan 1980.
Pearl Brooks"
"Happy New Year
This card is from the Lowtherville W.I. in Venlinor Isle of Wight my birthplace,
where I was visiting in Sept. 1979.
I called on a friend Mrs. Amy Maybee and She was telling me about her W.I. meetings.
So I asked her to take greeting from out Kinsale group. That is why we have cards from
her
AC 94-1079"
"This attractive new ""sigh of the times"" was erected about three weeks ago at the site
of Pickering Gold and Country Club. The site has been owned by the OLC since 1974,
adn was constructed in conjunction with the proposed Seaton development.
Seaton sign enhances club
PICKERING- It could be a sign of things to come. The nameplate reads: Seaton Golf
and Country Club.
Making enquiries, The Tribune learned that the Ontario Housing Corporation, proposing
a city of 90,000 in North Pickering, has ownership of what was once the Pickering Gold
and Country Club. Hence the name Seaton, the same as fhas been proposed for the
new
satellite community.
Colin Spithoff, Project Development Officer feels the name is natural. He also thinks the
sign is quite attractive as will the other buildings be once they receive a fresh coat of paint.
The golf course has been leased out since 1974, Mr. Spithoff said.
Seaton - Named After Lieutenant Governor
Seaton has been selected by Ontario Land Corp. as the official name for the new
community within the town of Pickering in Durham region.
The name for the new community was selected in honor of Lord Seaton, Sir John
Colborne, lieutenant governor of the Province of Upper Canada from 1828 to 1836.
Lord Seaton did a great deal to encourage immigration and agriculture in the rural area
around York (Toronto). Through his efforts, land in the Pickering area was set tied by
English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh families. He set up immigration agencies to provide
government funds to needy immigrants in return for their assistance in building roads,
bridges and market facilities. In addition, Lord Seaton sought to improve access to
education for people of all economic circumstances and, to this end, founded Upper
Canada College in 1829.
The College marked its 150th anniversary this year with the attendance of Prince Philip
at its jubilee celebrations October 26th.
Construction of services in Seaton will begin in 1981 with occupancy of first housing in
1982.
"
"Seaton plan ridiculed
PICKERING — Strong opposition to the planned community of Seaton was apparent as
members of the public attacked the Ontario Land Corporation (OLC) during a recent
meeting at Pickering High School.
Bob McDonald, Chief Executive Officer of OLC, presented the plan for the community of
90,000 people, referring to the booklets published by the developers.
Reg Rose, Chairman of the Durham Planning Committee, asked municipal leaders to
""hold their fire"", and allow members of the general public to present their concerns to
the group.
Robert McCauley, counsel for Whitevale Resident's Association, said the people he
represents aren't trying to be ""obstructionistic"", but the plan should be studied
according to the impact it would have on people living in the area at present.
""It may be a viable and needed project, but then maybe only part of it is necessary now,
"" he said.
Other concerns were the class of land the city would be developed on, which is contained
in class one and two prime-agricultural zones.
Many speakers noted that the Pickering area isn't attracting industry, and were worried
that the calibre of industry wouldn't be the best.
Some voiced the concern that industry like the liquid waste plant planned for Ajax would
find the site appealing.
The problem of inadequate school facilities in the Pickering, Ajax, Oshawa area at
present prompted many listeners to wonder whether building more schools was the
answer.
Many citizens felt it was hard enough to get services for children now, and creating
more schools would only complicate the problem. Until schools are built, if the plan
goes ahead, children living in the new community would have to be bused to neighboring
schools. Timing of construction of the facilities is up to the individual boards.
Isobel Thompson, a resident of Whitevale, called the plan ""garbage"", and
""in the wrong place at the wrong time.""
""The plan was forced on the public and most of us didn't agree with the original
concept at all,"" she said.
An area developer summed up the views of the people in attendance by saying,
""Century City didn't work, why should this?""
Spur growth
PICKERING — Trustee Linda Carder told The Tribune that the proposed Seaton
development will do ""wonders for the area around Claremont, spurring industry,
commerce, and employment.""
""Claremont is only four miles from the site, and many people will likely commute
from here to Seaton,"" she said.
During a public meeting at Pickering High School, Jan. 29, Mrs. Carder spoke on
behalf of the Durham Board of Education.
""The Seaton developers have made three information presentations to the Board,
and through the results of an impact study have found that the planned city would not
substantially increase the mill rate.
She concluded that the Board will continue ""to work with the Seaton planners,""
if and when the project goes ahead.
Many at the meeting noted that before schools are built in the new community,
children will have to be bussed to Claremont and Valleyview, causing overcrowding.
Mrs. Carder responded by saying the schools could accommodate the extra enrolment,
noting there are presently 100 spaces at Claremont. ""Give Seaton 20 to 30 years,
and eventually the residents living there will move into rural areas such as Claremont,
Brougham, and Greendwood, bringing slow growth to these communities,""
she added.
"
A collision between a gravel truck and an 18-car C.P.R. freight train at a level crossing
on the Brock Road in Pickering, last week, killed one man and created havoc along a
section of the Toronto to Montreal line, Driver Frank Hanlon of West Hill died instantly.
A train conductor suffered back injuries. -Alex Law, Ajax Advertiser.
"At Brock Road level crossing 7/2/80
Dump truck crashes CPR train
PICKERING — A 35 year old West Hill man was killed and a trainman slightly injured,
last week, when a southbound gravel truck plowed into the second locomotive of an
18-car C.P.R. freight at a level crossing on the Brock Road near the 4th Concession.
Frank Hanlon of 9 Amiens Road, died instantly. His tractor-trailer, empty at the time,
was torn apart by the impact. The engine was found 200 feet down the track.
Freight cars were scattered like matchboxes along the railroad right-of-way, forcing
closure of the line for two days.
Angus Cameron of Etobicoke, a C.P.R. conductor, suffered injuries requiring treatment
in Ajax-Pickering Hospital.
Close by the crash scene was Nancy Nelson of Toynelvale Road, Pickering. She was
on mail delivery in the area and passed over the crossing just as the flashing lights and
bells started operating. Seconds later, she heard a screeching of tires and felt the ground
shake. Looking back, she saw cars of the train high in the air and falling on top of one
another. She described it as ""like a nightmare—like in the movies when you see such
things happen in slow motion.""
Mrs. Nelson said she went immediately to aid the truck driver, but he was already dead. S
he then turned her attention towards the conductor riding in the caboose that was lying
on its side.
Mrs. Nelson is wise to problems experienced by gravel-truckers. Her husband is in that
business. She claims they're difficult to stop, particularly when loaded and travelling
down-grade.
The Hanlon truck was empty, but the driver failed to brake in time. It's not known if he
failed to see the signals or thought he could make it across in safety.
Snowplows going rusty
STOUFFVILLE - With snow-plowing and road-sanding reduced to a minimum this winter,
how are Dept. of Highways' crews putting in the time?
Not sitting around the potbellied stove playing euchre, that's for sure explained district
foreman Bill Blackstock when Tribune reporter Lyne Couturier dropped into the Stouffville
depot, Monday.
Throughout the year, seven full-time employees comprise the staff. However,
from Dec. 1 to March 31, twenty-one additional men are hired. Ordinarily,
the extra help would have numbered twenty-four, but due to snow-free weather (so far),
personnel has been cut by three.
The saving, Mr. Blackstock explained, will be mainly in fuel and equipment operating
costs.
The rather weird winter allows the men time to patch roads, repair signs and guardrails
and take care of drainage.
This work is done during the day. The nights are spent on maintenance, including
buildings and machines.
""There's certainly enough to keep everyone busy round-the-clock,"" the foreman stated.
The depot operates four snowplows, four sanders and one grader. The district includes
Hwy. 48 from Steeles Avenue to Ballantrae; Hwy. 7 from Yonge Street to Brougham
and Hwy. 47 from Ringwood to Uxbridge, a distance of about sixty miles.
Here in Whitchurch-Stouffville, Mayor Eldred King described the saving so far as
""minimal"". He noted that staff employees must still be paid whether they're plowing s
now or doing other jobs. With February just ahead, the mayor's keeping his fingers
crossed. ""I'll know better in two months time,"" he said.
"
"21/2/80
Death shocks hamlet
By MILDRED McTAGGART
GREENWOOD — The community was shocked to learn of the sudden death of
Mr. Ross Scriver, early Friday morning. Rev. A.M. Butler conducted the service
Sunday afternoon from the McEachnie Funeral Home, Pickering. Sympathy is extended
to Mrs. Scriver and family.
The Greenwood Hunt Club enjoyed a social evening at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Milton Pegg, Saturday night.
Deanne Puder won the Intermediate Public Speaking competition at Valley View School,
last week. Patty Baun placed second.
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Henning were at their cottage near Monteagle on the weekend.
On Sunday afternoon, close to 30 friends and relatives called on Mr. and
Mrs. C.E. Pegg for a surprise house-warming party and pot-luck supper.
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Morden had the family home on Sunday. The occasion was a birthday
dinner for daughter-in-law Brenda.
Don McLean of Mississauga called on his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Don McLean of
Greenwood, Sunday.
A familiar area landmark disappeared, Feb. 4 when the Kinsale United Church
was destroyed by fire.
The annual meeting of the Greenwood Recreation Association will be held at the
Community Centre, Thurs., Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. Officers for 1980 will be elected.
On Feb. 28, members of the Good Neighbors Club will travel by bus to the flower
show in Toronto.
White's Road May Get Interchange 13/2/80
PICKERING - The Pickering council heard recently of the possibility of an interchange
being constructed at Highway 401 and White's Road Cliff Lumley of the Ministry of
Transportation and Communications appeared before the executive committee of
council the last Monday in January. He outlined five alternatives for an interchange
as he made a presentation in regards to the future White's Road and
Highway 401 interchange.
He said prior to the widening of Highway 401 to six lanes the ministry met with the
Pickering council to explain improvements to the Brock Road interchange.
At the time the ministry was prepared to close the Liverpool Road interchange.
But on the Pickering council's insistance the ministry kept the Liverpool Road
interchange open until such time as the White's Road interchange was opened.
Ratify contract
DURHAM REGION — Elementary school teachers and the Durham Board of
Education have ratified a collective agreement for the 1979-80 school year.
The contract expires Aug. 31, 1980.
Increases are 7.4 per cent and 7.5 per cent on the salary grid.
The range goes from a minimum of $11,300 to a maximum of $30,429.
The principal's salary base extends from $31,307 to $36,140.
The pupil-teacher ratio was a major issue. Beginning in September of this year,
it will be 23 to 1.
With these problems solved, the Board settled back to begin negotiations for the
1980-81 contract, Feb. 27.
28/2/80
Wage hike denied
DURHAM REGION — Regional council has rejected a proposal to raise chairman
Walter Beath's salary by seven per cent.
Beath now earns $35,528, and the increase would have given him an additional
$2,387. Council did, however, vote to give the chairman added benefits already
received by other senior staff members, such as life and health insurance coverage.
2/7/80
Fifteen agencies benefit
Funds increased
PICKERING Fifteen organizations served by the Ajax-Pickering United Way,
will each receive $140,000, the result of the 1979 campaign.
This compares to $118,550 allocated, an increase of eighteen per cent.
Benef itting agencies include — The Ajax-Pickering-Whitby Association for
Retarded Children, Big Brothers Association, The C.N.I.B., The Red Cross,
Community Care, Distress Centre, Handicapped Children's Swim Program,
Hostel Services, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Oshawa and Dist. Credit Counselling
Service, Pickering-Ajax Family 'Y' St. John Ambulance, Social Planning Council,
Victorian Order of Nurses, and Simcoe Hall Crippled Children's Centre.
"
"FEBRUARY 28, 1980
Honor church sponsor
By Mildred McTaggart
GREENWOOD — Rev. A.M. Butler welcomed members of the Greenwood Cubs
and their parents to Sunday service, Feb. 24. A framed certificate of appreciation
was presented by Kenn McTaggart on behalf of the Owasco District, to the Greenwood
Church, for their sponsorship of the Scouts and Cubs. It was received by Rev. Butler on
behalf of the congregation. The occasion was Baden-Powell Sunday.
A pot-luck supper was enjoyed in the evening.
Mrs. George Moore of Stirling is visiting with Mrs. Ross Scriver for two weeks.
The Intermediate Girls' Basketball Team at Valley View School won again, Friday,
in a tournament with Ajax District. This week, they will play against Whitby.
Players are - Patty Baun, Pat Cinduit, Sharlene and Wendy Carson, Emily Duncan,
Tammy Fournier, Alison Gilmore, Heather McGregor and Joanne Smith. The coach is
Jim Olsen, a Grade 8 staff teacher.
Ken Brooks, Beatrice McLean, Kenn McTaggart and Alfred Pegg were appointed
members to this session at a congregational meeting, Sunday.
Walter Pascoe was released from hospital, last week. Mrs. John Stevens, a patient in
Toronto General Hospital, is also home again.
The annual World Day of Prayer will be held March 7 at 7:30 p.m., in Mt. Zion Church.
The annual meeting of the Greenwood Recreation Association will be held at the
Community Centre, Thursday (to-night) at 8 p.m. Officers for 1980 will be elected.
Members and friends of former School Section No. 1 met in the C.E. building,
Saturday evening for games of euchre.At Greenwood
Flu prevalent
20/3/80
GREENWOOD — Many folks have been stricken by the flu bug in recent weeks.
Still recovering are - Mrs. Don McLean, Mrs. Raye Griffin, Mrs. Margaret Frew and
Mrs. Frank Webb.
The Good Neighbors Club will meet at Whitevale, March 25. Mr. and
Mrs. Austin Metcalfe will show their slides on Newfoundland.
William Allen of Thunder Bay, accompanied by a niece and cousins from Belleville,
visited with Mary McLean, Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Pegg and Doreen Turner of Orillia, visited relatives here, Saturday.
Stuart Smith and several friends are enjoying a week's vacation skiing in Vermont.
Good Friday service for the Greenwood-Mt. Zion charge, will be held in Greenwood
Church, April 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Young people participated in a Church-In, Sunday evening assisted by Mrs. David
Rothnie.
Many attend
By Mildred McTaggart
GREENWOOD -World Day of Prayer service at Mount Zion United Church, Friday,
was well-attended. Sunday School children sang several songs, accompanied by
Karen Jamieson. Rev. A. M. Butler spoke on drugs and the need for many young
people to find alternate lifestyles. Bernice McLean displayed slides on Thailand.
The Mary and Martha Unit of the UCW met at the home of
Mrs. Elsie Heaton Thursday afternoon.
The Kinsale Women's Institute will meet at the home of Mrs. Stan Nicholson,
March 19 at 2 p.m., with May Brown and Marjorie Warden in charge.
Mrs. A. M. Butler left for England, March 6, to visit her daughter, Mrs. Adrian Zagni.
Mr and Mrs Milton Pegg enjoyed dinner, Sunday,
with Mr and Mrs Joe Pegg and family, Oshawa.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Jones and Mr and Mrs Allan Jones of Toronto were guests with
Mr and Mrs Kenn McTaggart, Sunday.
Members elected
By Mildred McTaggart GREENWOOD
Donald Jamieson is the chairman of the Official Board at Greenwood United Church.
Others elected at a meeting Jan. 29 were: Janet Crawford, secretary - treasurer;
Pearl Brooks, manse; Mildred McTaggart, representative to presbytery; Allen Car-son,
alternate representative.
The Adult Club met Feb. 8 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fiss.
Mrs. John Stevens is a patient in Toronto General Hospital.
The girls' team from Valley View School, won the intermediate basketball tournament
at Uxbridge High, last week. Fourteen entries took part.
Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Pegg, Saturday evening included -
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Dallin of Whitby; Mr. and Mrs. Don Pegg, Jeffrey, Kevin and Susan;
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Brooks, Rosalie, Michael and a friend of Michael's; and the guest of
honor, Mrs. Pearl Brooks. The occasion was Mrs. Brooks' birthday, Feb. 9.
"
Brian Jones of Claremont receives his war-paint before rehearsing his part in
"Little Mary Sunshine", to be performed by Pickering High School students,
Feb. 21, 22, and 23. Brian plays an Indian cheif this year, but for the past two has been
involved in "Anne of Green Gables", and "Scrooge". JoAnn Thompson
"'Little Mary Sunshine’
Local boy enjoys acting
PICKERING — For the past two years, Brian Jones of Claremont has been involved
with theatre production at Pickering High including ""Anne of Green Gables"" and
""Scrooge"". This year, Brian is playing the role of an Indian Chief in ""Little Mary
Sunshine"", to be presented Feb. 21, 22, and 23.
It's a melodramatic, romantic comedy, set in the Colorado Rockies, and virtually the
whole school is participating to some degree. The sewing department is making the
costumes; the art classes has a hand in the props and back-drops; the business students
are handling tickets and promotion; and the band, under the leadership of
Virginia Sullivan, is providing the music.
There are about 40 in the entire cast, making use of talent in all grades.
The students have worked hard on the play since September, and many may have
felt that opening night would never come. But tonight, hopefully everything will come
together on stage.
Harry Snowden, a teacher at Pickering is directing and producing the play, and Tracey
Marek, also an instructor, has provided coaching for the vocals. And without the careful
prompting of Diane Mically, a blind grade 13 student, the actors would be unable to
repeat their lines. The C.N.I.B. assisted Diane by converting the entire script into braille.
Local actors include, Paul Rodgers, of Claremont in the role of forest ranger;
and band members Ron McMullen, Linda MacKie and Michelle Mooney,
also of Claremont.
Nineteen year old Diane Mically, totally blind since the age of four,
is an inspiration to the students and staff at Pickering Dist. High School.
She's in Grade 13. Jim Thomas"
"Blind girl inspires students - staff
By Jim Thomas
PICKERING Nineteen year old Diane Mically of 1838 Appleview Road, Dunbarton,
is a Grade 13 student at Pickering High. She's totally blind.
This impairment, in itself, doesn't make her special. It's her attitude, her positive outlook
that has proved an inspiration to teens and teachers alike.
The greater the challenge, the greater her determination to meet it. Her involvement in
extra-curricular activities staggers the imagination. For example: she plays the piano,
also the flute in the High School band. She's learning the trumpet and wants to master
both the oboe and clarinet. She was the prompter in a recent school play called
""Little Mary Sunshine"" and is singing in the chorus for ""Brigadoon"" at Woburn
Collegiate. She's studying ballet at the Denise Lester Dance Academy,
Dunbarton and enjoys anything that pertains to literature, drama, languages and crafts.
She also loves animals and all areas of conservation. She makes many of her own
clothes.
Diane had a sight defect at birth. At age four, she lost her vision completely.
She attended kindergarten at Dunbarton, then transferred to the W. Ross Macdonald
School for the Blind at Brantford where she continued from Grade 1 through Grade 12.
In 1979, she was chosen ""Girl of the Year"". She also received an English proficiency
prize and an Outstanding Achievement award. It is Diane's desire to go on to university
and major in music. To make integration a little easier, she felt it best to finish up her
secondary education in a more natural environment. Pickering offered the courses she
needed with special emphasis on music.
Prior to the start of the September term, she visited the school with her mother and
learned the layout of the halls, rooms and stairs. ""That was before the crowds came,""
she said. Noise created by other students tended to cause some confusion but it wasn't
long before she knew her way around, even without a cane.
Diane has nothing but praise for everyone at P.D.H.S. ""They've been very cooperative,""
she says. On occasions, she notes with a smile, teachers write something down on the
board without repeating it. ""I have to remind them"".
Diane's greatest satisfaction comes with rejoining her student friends at Brantford.
She's been back five times, making the trip by train -- alone. She also walks to ballet
classes when weather and roads are good.
Diane plans to spend two years in Grade 13. The extended time she feels, w
ill make the adjustment to university that much easier. It will also allow other students an
opportunity to learn the very special qualities of a very special girl.
Pickering High To Present Little Mary Sunshine
By Elaine Benton
By special arrangement with Samuel French of Canada Ltd. Pickering High School will
be presenting the stage production of Rick Besoyan’s Little Mary Sunshine.
The play takes place early in this century at the Colorado Inn high in the Rocky
Mountains. In it, the Colorado Forest Rangers meet the young ladies of
Eastchester Finishing School who are visiting the Colorado Inn.
Of particular interest are the pursuit of a renegade Indian named Yellow
Feather and the Chief of Kadotas, who makes a land ownership claim with the
Supreme Court of the United States.
The production boasts a cast of thirty students and a pit band composed of school
band members. Approximately two hundred to two hundred and fifty students of the
High School are involved in the production. Little Mary Sunshine is a light,
satirical spoof of the old-style music hall operettas. It contains many a laugh,
and we are sure that you will enjoy it.
Performances will be held on February 21, 22 and 23, and tickets can be
purchased for $2.00 by students with I.S. cards, by children and by senior citizens;
and for $3.00 others. Please come out and join us for this special event.
We appreciate your support.
"
"Beauty in a winter wonderland
At this time of year, beauty is everywhere- especially in the cool,
blue calmness of an open stream, surrounded by sparkling white snow,
out of which bare branches peep. With spring only six weeks away,
scenes like this will be changed by the warmer weather.
The Tribune's outdoor photographer, JoAnn Thompson,
was north of Claremont Conservation Centre on the 7th Conc.
of Pickering when she spotted this pretty, nature setting.
JoAnn Thompson"
"George Pegg, Blake Street, Stoufville, has had no formal training in music,
yet he can play two instruments, the bass horn and the saxophone and performs in
both the Stouffville Citizen's Band and the Silver Jubilee Club Kitchen Band.
He doesn't consider it work, just fun.
----Jim Thomas"
"George Pegg
Senior musician
STOUFFVILLE George Pegg's greatest love in life is music.
Although he's had no formal training, he can play the saxophone,
the bass horn and before that, the slide trombone.
This interest was born at the early age of five when, as a little lad, he would listen to his
mother play hymns on the organ as the family gathered round for a time of singing.
However, it wasn't until about 1920 that he himself began to play. His first instrument
was the bass horn. Two years later, he joined the Claremont Citizens' Band and played
the saxophone.
With encouragement from wife, Sara, whose grandfather was a bandmaster,
George has made music come alive to the enjoyment of many individuals and
organizations.
At 77, he's active in both the Stouffville Concert Band and the Silver Jubilee
Club Kitchen Band.
When he's not blowing his horn, George can likely be found enjoying the beauties of n
ature — the birds and the flowers. He's a member of the Pickering Naturalist Club.
He also likes gardening and writing poetry.
If it's true that musical talent is inherited, then the Pegg family is a case history.
George and Sara's two daughters, Nola (Mrs. Harold Harper) of Claremont and Gladys
(Mrs. Walter Brickwood) of Bradford were active in Markham's marching band while
Phyllis (Mrs. Clark Major) of Brooklin plays the piano and electric organ.
The Silver Jubilee Club's Kitchen Band has proved a tremendous success. George has
as much fun playing in it as audiences have listening to it. The Stouffville Concert Band
holds rehearsals every Monday evening at the High School.
It is work? Not when it's fun and George enjoys it to the full.
Annandale Golf Course became part of Duffin’s Creek last week in one of the heaviest
rainfall’s on record. (photo by Linda Catto) 26/3/80"
"6/3/80
Student drafted by CFL
By
Mildred McTaggart GREENWOOD — Wesley Woof, a 4th year student student at
Waterloo University, has been drafted by the Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian
Football League.
The annual meeting of the Greenwood Recreation Association was held Feb. 28.
The following officers were elected - Chairman, Peter Holmes; Secretary, Penny
Blackburn; Treasurer, Bill Smith; Directors - John Head, Pam Head, Rudy Joss,
Kenn McTaggart, David Parr, Pat Pegg and Ken Talbot.
Tim Talbot's model car won sixth place for speed in the Pinewood Car Derby for the
OWASCO district.
The Intermediate girls basketball team at Valley View School, won another tournament,
Saturday at Bowmanville. Fourteen clubs were entered.
The Adult Club will enjoy an evening of square dancing this Saturday evening at
8:30 p.m., at the Mt. Zion Community Centre.
The annual World Day of Prayer Service is this Friday at 7 p.m.,
in Mt. Zion United Church.
Unit 2 of the U.C.W. will meet at the home of Mrs. Ken Brooks on Monday, March 10 at 8
p.m. Barbara Pegg has the program.
The annual oyster supper will be held on Sunday, March 30 in Greenwood United Church.
Sittings have been scheduled for 4 p.m., 5:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available
from Doug Morden (683-6217).
"
"Birdwatchers
Spot 73 species
26/3/80
PICKERING — Thirty-three observers spotted a total of 9,928 birds of 73 species in
the annual Christmas count taken Dec. 26.
The group, divided into fourteen parties, covered about 400 miles by car and 66 miles
on foot.
Three species were new including a Blue-Winged Teal, a Gray Catbird and a
Rose-Breasted Grosebeak. Sixteen other species were found in 1979 but not in '78.
These are underlined in the following list.
Great Blue Heron-1; Mute Swan-2; Canada Goose-821; Mallard-475; Black Duck-353;
Pintail 9; Blue-Winged Teal-1; Greater Scaup-42; Lesser Scaup-3; Common
Goldeneye-186; Buf-flehead-78; Oldsquaw-83; Common Merganser-120;
Red-Breasted Mergan-ser-25; Sharp-Shinned Hawk-1; Cooper's Hawk-
t 2; Red-Tailed Hawk-84; Rough-Legged Hawk-3; American Kestrel-13;
Ruffed Grouse-30; Ring-Necked Pheasant-3; Glaucous Gull-8; Iceland Gull-1;
Great Black-Backed Gull-37; Herring Gull-653; Ring-Billed Gull-317; Bonaparte's
Gull-17; Rock Dove-380; Mourning Dove-420; Screech Owl-1; Great Horned Owl-9;
Long-Eared Owl-4; Belted Kingfisher-2; Common Flicker-3; Pileated
Woodpecker-4; Hairy Woodpecker-24; Downy Woodpecker-97; Blue Jay-219;
Common Crow-317; Black-Capped Chickadee-709; White-Breasted Nuthatch-69;
Red-Breasted Nuthatch-12; Brown Creeper-12; Winter Wren-2; Long-Billed
Marsh Wren-1; Gray Catbird-1; Brown Thrasher-1; American Robin-11;
Golden-Crowned Kinglet-15;
Ruby-Crowned Kinglet-1 Cedar Waxwing-152 Northern Shrike-4 Starling- 1,606;
Yellow Rumped Warbler-1; Common Yellowthroat-1; House Sparrow-1,225;
Eastern Medowlark-1; Red-Winged Blackbird 46; Rusty Blackbird-7; Common
Grackle-11; Brown-Headed Cowbird 8; Cardinal-95; Rose Breasted Grosebeak-1;
Evening Grosebeak-336; Purple Finch-1; Pine Siskin-5; American Goldfinch-106;
Dark-Eyed Junco-317; Tree Sparrow-281; White-Throated Sparrow-19;
Swamp Sparrow-9; Song Sparrow-10 and Snow Bunting-4.
Participants in the count were - George Scott, Pat Catling, Sheila McKay,
Steve
Varga, David Simms, Larry Licht, David O'Brien, Margaret and Reid Wilson,
Edna and Robert Crosier, Margaret Bain, John Lamey, Steve LaForest,
Jeff Warren, John Sabean, Tommy Thompson, Chip and Linda Weseloh,
Lynn McIlveen, Harold Richards, Fred Barrett, Murray Speirs, Reid Barclay,
Miles Hearn, Edgerton, George, Don and Patricia Pegg, Jack and Nell Laird,
Rob Nisbet and Dave Ruch.
Dagmar Borchert and Elly Gurtner spotted the Rose-Breasted Grosebeak.
Rob Nisbet observed the Gray Jay.
The area covered in the count was the original Pickering Township.
The results are published in ""American Birds"" by the National Audubon Society.
Trial resumes on fish deaths
CLAREMONT — A leaky valve allowed ammonia water to seep into a nearby marsh
joining Duffin's Creek, the operations manager of Claremont fertilizer plant told a
provincial court hearing, Thursday.
Jean Cheval was testifying for the defence in the trial of United Co-operatives of
Ontario, charged under the Fisheries Act.
It is alleged that this pollutent was responsible for the death of many trout in the
stream flowing south from the company site.
The trial continues, March 24.
Mr. Cheval noted that any problems with valves cannot be detected unless the entire
system is taken apart. This, he said, is done once a year, before the operation begins
in the spring.
He pointed out, however, that the amount of ammonia in the line that leaked,
would only be about one-tenth mat found in samples taken by a government biologist.
He said he had no idea where the extra ammonia might have come from,
except from the plant that was built ten years ago as a temporary structure.
A permanent location is still being sought, he stated.
"
"THE TRIBUNE, THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 1980 13
Pickering naturalists
Bluebirds
are seen
By MILDRED Me TAGGART
GREENWOOD — Two bluebirds were seen, Saturday morning, by Pickering naturalists,
during a hike through the Claremont Conservation Area. Bluebirds have almost become
extinct in recent years. To encourage their return, club members have placed about 75
nesting boxes throughout the district. Following the tour, the group returned to the home of
Edgie and Betty Pegg for pancakes and maple syrup.
Dale Pascoe returned Sunday from Florida where she spent a week with a group of
young people from the Ajax Baptist Church.
Good Friday Service for the Greenwood-Mt. Zion charge will be held
April 4 at 8 p.m., in Greenwood Church. Special music will be provided by children from
Mt. Zion.
Mr. and Mrs. David Henning and family of Monteagle, spent the weekend with Mr. and
Mrs. Gerald Henning.
Mr. and Mrs. Brian McTaggart and Adam of Seagrave and Linda Eastwood of Port Perry,
were guests of Mildred McTaggart, Sunday.
The general meeting of the U.C.W. was held March 17 in the Greenwood Church with
Mrs. Herb Middleton in charge. The worship was conducted by Beatrice McLean with
an Irish theme. Mary McLean read the story of St. Patrick and Irish hymns were sung.
Members of the Ajax U.C.W. were guests.
10/4/80
Top school
GREENWOOD — Valleyyiew Public School made its mark this year in the Durham
Region basketball championships.
On Tuesday evening, April 1, the Valleyview girls won the Major Basketball championship
against Thorah 25-16 at Uxbridge.
Earlier last month the boys team won their final game against Sunder land 21-20;
winning the final basket with 3 minutes left to play, to become the Durham Regional
Minor champions.
Valley View School
3/4/80
'Open house'
By Mildred McTaggart
GREENWOOD — lit was Open House at Valleyview Public School, March 27,
giving parents an opportunity to see many displays entered in the Science Fair.
First and Second prizes were awarded as follows; Grade 8 - Len Waltham -Electro
Plating; Rob Lawrence - Liquid Nitrogen; Grade 7 - Tim Alma - A Solar Engine;
Alison Gilmore and Jenny McCullough - Soap; Grade 6 - Jennifer Alma -Microwave
Ovens; Shawna Foxton and Irene Hirlehey . - The Telephone; Grade 5 - Lisa
Christensen - The Telephone; Tim Talbot and Michael McTaggart -Magnets.
William Brown, Sr., was recognized as honorary steward at the Palm Sunday service,
March 30 at the Greenwood United Church. Rev. A.M. Butler conducted a
short -induction service for the newly-elected elders. They are -Beatrice McLean,
Ken Brooks, Kenn McTaggart and Alfred Pegg.
Good Friday Service will be held April 4 at 8 p.m. in the Greenwood United Church.
Mount Zion children will provide special music.
There was a record attendance of over 300 at the 30th Annual Oyster Supper,
sponsored by the Greenwood congregation. Cooks included Ken and Michael Brooks,
Stan Nicholson, and Bill and David Clark.
Unit two of the UCW meets at the home of Mildred McTaggart, April 7 with Marjorie
Morden in charge.
Beatrice McLean attended the United Trust Co-operative and the Credit Union
League Convention at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Goodwin have returned from a three-month holiday in Florida.
"
"Ugly duckling now queen of the pond
Winter turns to spring and the ugly duckling becomes a graceful swan.
This wonder of nature was enjoyed by dozens of visitors to the Claremont Conservation
Area, Sunday. Jo Ann Thompson
Show-sale
April 80
By Mildred
McTaggart
GREENWOOD — The Shuttlebug Weavers' Guild are holding a show and sale,
Thurs., May 1 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Greenwood Recreation Centre.
The Good Neighbors Club will meet at Whitevale, April 29. Mel Dempsey of St. John
Ambulance will speak on the subject of First Aid.
Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hicks are home from Florida.
Mr. and Mrs. Don McLean attended the opening of the new Bayfair Baptist Church,
Dunbarton, April 13.
Mrs. Yearly is a patient in Oshawa General Hospital. Her many friends wish her a
speedy recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pittman have sold their home on Salem Road.
Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Pegg hosted a bridal shower, Sunday afternoon for Ruth Cruikshank
of Agin-court.
The Kinsale W.I. met at the home of Irene Shortt, Pickering, Wednesday afternoon.
The following officers were elected: President -Marion Young; Vice-President -
May Brown; Secretary-Treasurer - Lorraine Nicholson; Convenors - Mrs. M. Stell,
Mrs. Doug Morden, Beatrice McLean, and Mildred McTaggart. The curator is
Mrs. J. Crawford.
Margaret Frew was pleased to have her daughter, Mrs. Hitchcox of Cape Elizabeth,
Maine, visit with her recently. She was accompanied by daughters Susan and Jennifer
and son, Mark.
Mrs. J. Crawford was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Crawford, Oshawa,
Sunday. The occasion was the first birthday of her birthday of her granddaughter Wendy.
The Mary and Martha Unit of the U.C.W. will hold a luncheon in the church, May 1 at
12:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Joyce McLean, president of the Oshawa Presbyterial.
"
"10/4/80
Champs
By MILDRED McTAGGART
GREENWOOD —
The 1979-80 basketball season has finished in grand style for Valleyview Public School.
The girls intermediate team won the Major School championship for all of Durham.
A game was played at Uxbridge High School against Thorah Central from Beaverton.
Valleyview defeated Thorah 25-16. The season has been very successful with the girls
winning two major tournaments. They lost only two games out of 40. The boys also had a
fine season, defeating Sunderland for the Minor School championship, 21-20. The boys,
coached by Mr. Noble, include Warren Ellis, Ken Foster, Rod Scott, Kim Alma,
Danny Fisher, Terry Fisher, Richard Gilmour, Doug Cherry, Lenny Waltham and
Rob Lawrence. The girls team, coached by Jim Olsen include Tammy Fournier,
Alison Gilmour, Patricia Conduit, Emily Duncan, Wendy and Sharlene Carson,
Heather McGregor, Patty Baun, and Joanne Smith.
The girls of the 4-H Homemaking Club recently held a luncheon at the church. Later,
they entertained with a skit entitled, ""Wasting Energy"". Leaders are Brenda Swedlow
and Janet McTaggart.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Webb had dinner on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Post and family.
Guests with Mr. and Mrs. Don Beach on Easter Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Tony Huleatt
and Amy of Claremont, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Oberson, and Aili of Oshawa,
and Michael O'Sullivan.
Rev. Margaret Butler has returned from England where she visited her daughter
currently convalescing following surgery.
Mr. and Mrs. George Hill and family of Whitby and Mr. and Mrs. John Wright and
family of Blackstock visited on Easter Sunday with Mrs. Roy Hill.
Michelle LaBrie was a guest, Sunday, with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Brooks and family.
Fertilizer spill
KINSALE — Last week, The Tribune and other media, reporting on the evacuation of
more than 100 residents from this community, attributed the cause to an overturned
tanker truck.
This was wrong.
What actually happened, a hose on a 1,000 gallon tank of liquid fertilizer ruptured,
spilling most of the contents into the atmosphere.
Norman and Donald Eyers, operating the unit at the time, fled the scene when the
connection broke, escaping injury. Others weren't quite so fortunate.
Ten people and three firefighters were treated in hospital and later released.
Honored
By Rosemary Timms
CLAREMONT — A retirement tea for Betty Pegg, leaving the teaching profession after
more than 30 years, was held June 3, at Claremont Public School. Mrs. Pegg taught at
Claremont for 11 years. She will be greatly missed.
The Golden Age Club will meet today, June 5, at 1:30 p.m. in the clubhouse.
The Claremont Golden Age Club will hold a euchre night every Tuesday at 8 o'clock in
the club-house during June, July and August.
Claremont United Church Women's Evening Unit will hold a picnic June 9, on the
church grounds, as guests of the
Afternoon Unit. Clara Carson is in charge of the program.
Claremont Continuation School reunion buffet supper will be held Saturday,
June 14 at the Baptist Church, with two sittings, 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are by reservation only. They can be Obtained by calling 649-2309, or
649-2611.
A special Bible School program will be held in Claremont United Church, June 23-27,
from 9:30 a.m. to noon. They are in special need of baby sitting help.
For more information, call Karen Marks at 649-3030.
It was TV time for the Melody Makers of Markham Barbershop
Chorus of Harmony Incorporated this week. The group was featured on Classicom
Television, June 4 in a half-hour show. Chorus members include - Jean Drake,
Jan Brook and Rosemary Timms.
Mrs. William Evans and Glen Evans have returned from Australia and a visit to the
World Plowing Match site at Christchurch. They also visited points of interest in
New Zealand, Hawaii and the Fiji Islands.
Mr. and Mrs. Lome Amack, Bob and Corrie, returned recently from St. Catharines,
where they attended the 49th annual meeting of the Federation of Naturalists of
Ontario at Brock University.
"
"Top award
April 17, 80
By
Mildred McTaggart
GREENWOOD — Congratulations to Lenny Waltham, a Grade 8 student at Valleyview
School, a 1st prize winner with his entry on ""Electroplating"" at the Durham Region
Science Fair Competition in Oshawa. In addition, Lenny was the over-all winner in the
Physical Science division and received the C.U.P.E. Trophy. Congratulations too go to
Tim Alma of Grade 7. Tim received an Honorable Mention for his Solar Power Machine
and received a prize donated by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation.
Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Joss have returned from a three-week holiday in Switzerland where
they enjoyed some skiing and visited with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Morden, Mary-Lou and Tim Logeman, enjoyed dinner, Sunday, with
Mr. and Mrs. Lome Slute of Utica.
The Adult Club enjoyed dinner, Saturday evening at the Town and Country, Markham
Road. Later, they met at the home of Brian and Kathy Beckett for a social hour.
Mr. and Mrs. Edgie Pegg report the sighting of a rare European Goldfinch in the
Leslie Street area of Richmond Hill, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Henning, Mrs. Mary McLean and Beatrice and Mr. and
Mrs. David Henning and family attended a service of baptism for Kenneth Gerald
Henning, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Henning in Oshawa, Sunday. Later,
they enjoyed dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs Kenneth Kiely, Oshawa.
Pickering's Bay News, Wednesday, April 30, 1980.35
Pickering Naturalists
Owl rehabilitation
OWL REHABILITATION
Thursday May 1, 1980,
The Pickering naturalists are honoured to have a famous couple,
Kay and Larry McKeever, present a program about their owl rehabilitation
research centre at Vine-land, Ont. Through painstaking work and devoted love for
these fine birds, the Me-Keevers have built an outstanding and highly respected
program for helping injured and sick owls. Kay speaks of each of them as though they
were her personal friends. Not only does she care for the sick ones but has brought little
ones into the world, and trained most of them to survive in the wild again.
Join us at the Rouge Hills Library, Rougemont Dr.,South of Hwy .2 in Pickering,
at 8:00 p.m., thursday May 1, 1980.
Organizer: Kathy Beckett 839-2772.
Fishing at Greenwood
It was children's trout fishing day at Greenwood Conservation area on Saturday 24th
May. The event was another activity organized to celebrate Ajax 25th Anniversary
as a Town.
"
"Tenders for old schools are rejected as too low
Mar 1980
OSHAWA — The market for used schools appears weak this year:
The Durham Board of Education has rejected tenders submitted for the purchase of
four of its surplus schools.
Education director Ken Munro said lenders for the purchase of King Street Public
School in Oshawa, Audley Public School, Brooklin Public School and Cherrywood
Public School were well below what the board expected.
The board now will have to decide; whether to re-tender, list them with a real estate
firm or hold on to the properties until the market improves.
The highest tender for the Audley School was $40,000 and for the Brooklin School
$76,000. The highest bid for Cherrywood school was $25,000. The board did not
disclose the bids for King Street school.
GREENWOOD
Mar 30 1980
We are most pleased today to recognize the years of service to the Greenwood
Congregation of Mr. William Brown Sr. and to constitute him an honorary Steward.
We are delighted, too, to induct today to the Session of the Greenwood Congregation
the following people elected by the congregations Beatrice McLean, Kenn McTaggart,
Kenneth Brooks, and Alfred Pegg.
Seaton plan 'botched from beginning’, critics say
Mar 1980
Seaton, the proposed town that was scuttled by the province Thursday, has turned out to
be ""the most expensive white elephant in Ontario history,"" New Democratic Party
leader Michael Cassidy charged yesterday.
Cassidy said the ""whole project has been botched from the very beginning.""
But, he said, ""it makes sense for the government to admit it blundered rather than go on
pretending they could develop the town.""
Housing Minister Claude Bennett has said the government won't start Seaton for at least
five years.
The proposed North Pickering town on $280 million worth of provincially-owned land was
intended to house 78,000 people by the year 2008, but development hasn't kept pace
with projected figures.
Liberal Party treasury critic David Peterson (L—London Centre) said yesterday the
government's scuttling of Seaton is ""a drop in the bucket beside $800 million in land
the province has assembled.""
The interest the government is paying on that $800 million worth of land would keep
several Ontario hospitals open, he said.
Peterson said despite Bennett's contention Seaton was only delayed and not killed,
""it's deader than a doornail and it's a shameful waste of public funds.""
He said the expropriations, takeovers and evictions ""which have caused so much
heartache for Ontario residents were all done because the Davis government wanted
to reshape the face of the map.""
The government is holding onto the $800 million worth of land because it can't even
sell it for two-thirds the price originally paid for it, he said.
A spokesman for Ontario Liberal Leader Stuart Smith, who is vacationing in Montreal,
said ""the government's plan for North Pickering was ill-conceived in the first place and
we are glad the government has come to its senses.""
The spokesman said ""it was a complete waste of $280 million of taxpayers' money
and another example of bad government planning.""
"
"For some, bitter legacy all that's left
By Marilyn Dunlop Toronto Star
Three years ago. tomorrow, Roy Bam-brough and his two daughters were forcibly
escorted from their home by bailiffs, evicted by the Ontario government which had
expropriated their land.
Bambrough's 12 acres were part of the 25,000-acre land parcel in North Pickering the
government intended to turn into a new town to be called Seaton. Building was to start in
1982.
The government plan sounded the death knell of the Bambroughs' family dream.
""It was one of those possibly impossible dreams,"" Bambrough said yesterday,
""of three generations living together passing on information from one generation to
another.""
Yesterday Bambrough learned his dream had been destroyed ""for no useful purpose.""
Housing Minister Claude Bennett announced the project was ""being buried"".
Not that Bambrough is sorry the project has been scrapped. ""It would be a disaster if
they had gone ahead,"" he said.
But he is still bitter and angry it ever began, causing havoc in the lives of hundreds of
people. The government expropriated 730 properties. Several hundred others were sold
voluntarily.
Bambrough's wife, Sheilah, had her first heart attack when she learned in 1972
the government planned to take over their land. She has had seven more heart attacks
since which Bambrough blames on the strain. ""I've had one myself,"" he said.
His daughter, Helen, he says, ""weeps every time she goes by the place.
It is now occupied by nine unrelated hippies and one female child.""
Bambrough fought the province for five years before he was evicted.
""I think I was the only one physically forcibly removed,"" he said.
Would he go back and try to piece together his dream? ""Claude Bennett must
answer one question first,"" he said. ""Is the government prepared to register a notice
of abandonment of expropriation?""
As it now stands, he said, ""the corpse (of Seaton) is strangled but buried alive""
The civil service retains title to the land. It would also depend on the price and how
long it takes to wind it all down. ""I've been licking my wounds for three years and now
I'm ready to come out fighting.""
The North Pickering plan also created chaos in the lives of Heather and Terence
Dinsmore and their three children. ""Our way of life was destroyed,"" she said
yesterday. ""That was our dream home. We were very happy there. We've never
adjusted, never found a place since where we were happy.""
The Dinsmores live in Brooklin today. They sold their five acres with a 10-room cedar
chalet and stable in 1972 for $45,000. They were among the first to sell. ""We were
told that if we waited for expropriation we'd get less,"" she said. ""We've been in debt
every since. We now have a little house on a small lot. We had to sell our animals.""
Mrs. Dinsmore, a nurse, worked part-time seven years ago. ""Now,"" she says,
""I have to work full time just so our family can survive.""
She goes back to see the North Pickering house every month. ""I have for seven years.
There are kids living there and there's garbage all over and it looks like a wreck. It's
been rented out since 1974. There is nothing I can do about it but I have an awful lot of
anger.""
Would she go back? ""I don't believe it would be possible,"" she said. ""We couldn't
afford to buy back our own place.""
But even if they were offered it for the price the government paid them,
""I'd have to think about it."" She was one of 27 homeowners who complained to then
Ontario Ombudsman Arthur Maloney, about the price they were paid after they found
those who held out for two years got much more. The case of the 27 is still before the
Supreme Court of Ontario.
Lawyer Eugene LaBrie, who built much of the beautiful home on the 100 acres he and
his wife owned, reacted to Bennett's announcement with numbness. ""After eight years
of this you get sort of numb and that is the way I feel now.""
LaBrie continues to live in his house, renting it from the government.
Godfrey approves Bennett's intention of renting to young farmers ""but Bennett has
not said on what terms. It should be long leases — 99 years — so a farmer can feel he
can leave the land to his son. When people think it is not going to be theirs next year,
they don't care about the land.""
By Mildred McTaggart
GREENWOOD — Mrs. A.J. Brady of Whitby, was elected president of the Southern
Ontario Women's Institute at its 81st annual meeting at Claremont United Church,
May 22. Other officers elected were: Mrs. Clara Warren, Port Perry, 1st vice-president;
Mrs. C. Thompson, Port Perry, 2nd vice-president; Mrs. J. Coates, Port Perry,
secretary; Mrs. D. Andrews, Cannington, treasurer. Named convenors were:
agriculture and Canadian industry, Mrs. Ellis Britton, Claremont;
education and cultural activities, Mrs. Edward Kelly, Blackstock; citizenship and
world affairs, Miss Isobel Gregg, Sunderland; public relations, Mrs. Isobel Annis,
Brougham; resolutions, Mrs. Madeline Cawker, Port Perry; curator, Mrs. Mildred
McTaggart, Greenwood; federal representative, Mrs. H. Wotten, Blackstock.
"
"Green and White Craft members (from left to right) Eileen Philp, Janet Crawford,
Betty Goodwin, Pat Scott, Mary Marlin and June Johnstone watch as Patricia Pegg
demonstrates some weaving
techniques.
photo by Barb Niddrie
Betty Pegg and Jackie Maidlow do a little crocheting at the Greenwood Community
Centre. photo by Barb Niddrie
Crafts group in Greenwood
DURHAM - Most New Year's resolutions are a drag. Why not try making one for 1980
that is creative and enjoyable? Beginning in January, the Green and White Crafts group
will hold classes in weaving (beginners and advanced), crocheting, oil painting,
and picture framing.
Located at the Greenwood Community Centre on Greenwood Road north of Taunton
Road, Green and White would like to welcome anyone in Durham region who is
interested in learning more about these crafts or expanding their present knowledge.
For weaving enthusiasts, a fully equipped weaving studio is provided, containing
Dorothy table looms and two four-harness, 45-inch floor looms.; Everyone supplies their
own materials.
Classes are held Monday, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for the advanced weaver and in the
afternoon from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. for beginners. Instruction is provided by
Carrie Oliphant and Ellen-Beth Hobbs.
Oil painting classes take place at the same time as the weaving instruction but in
another room of the centre. Kay Parker of Claremont is the instructor.
On Tuesday, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Sue Langton will show you how to crochet.
Henry Nelson of Nelson's Hobbies gives instructions on Monday evenings on how to
frame pictures. Time of the class is not yet available.
All classes run for 10 weeks and they have a minimum of eight people in each class.
The cost for each session is $15 a person.
On Thursday, January 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Green and White are holding an open
house and registration for persons interested in viewing some of the work produced.
For further information, contact Eileen Philp at 683-4403.
"
"A tour of old graveyards like this one in Highland Creek illustrates the risks early
pioneers took when they first settled this land. Disease and accidents were a part of
daily life. With little or no medical aid many babies died/in their first years,
(photo by Steve Salmaniw)
No flat trouble here
GREENWOOD - Wally Biernacki, chairman of the Pickering museum committee,
starts up the old Rumely Oil Pull tractor on exhibit in front of the gas and steam barn.
Scenes like this one were common in the early 1900s as thousands of farmers across
Canada began spring planting.
Steve Salmaniw photo
Barns—
More
important than the house
By John R. Spilsbury
The importance of the barn to the successful establishment of the settler, indeed any
farmer, is often overlooked.
When the settler arrived at his wilderness parcel, there were priorities. First, he had to
build a cabin for his family and shelter for whatever livestock he was fortunate enough to
possess. Second, he cleared sufficient land for a crop to see the family through the first
winter. Third came the barn with more livestock to put in it. A quotation from the excellent
Canadian book ""The Barn"", by Arthur and Witney illustrates the point. The reference
refers to the observations of visitors from overseas on seeing pioneer farms.
""Some (visitors) arrived at a time when the barn could be described as big as
""pallaces"" and the house by comparison, diminutive and cramped. On enquiry,
the farmer would tell his visitor that after seven harvests, some said nine,
a proper house would be built.""
The barn was vital to the family's survival. The farmer built his own house,
but the barn—that was different. Neighbours from miles around would help him raise a
barn, and the ladies would organize the food to feed them. Building a barn and feeding
the men that built it required skills long gone from our scene. The men knew where they
fit in the master plan. The job got done with a minimum of orders, confusion or accidents
and barn raising was very dangerous work.
The ladies too, also from years of experience, prepared the food for a hundred hungry
men, with no organization problems. Men too old to work on the barn set up long tables
in the shade and the women served the food. Hundreds of pounds of it.
If the pressure was on, a barn could be raised in two weeks because the community from
miles around would drop everything to help. That's the way they worked in those days.
It was a social event too. Most barns in this part of the country were raised with the aid
of a few barrels of beer and a barn dance to warm it up when it was finished.
"
Lieutenant-Governor Pauline McGibbon (left) and Gwen Mowbray of Kinsale,
chat outside the old Greenwood Schoolhouse Library, following its official opening,
Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Mowbray is chairperson of the Greenwood Library Board. 1980
"Greenwood school now a new library
By JIM THOMAS
GREENWOOD — On the outside, it's still every bit ""the little red brick schoolhouse""
that's maintained a place of distinction high atop Greenwood hill for the past 120 years.
On the inside, everything is changed—and beautiful. The building, erected in 1860,
has undergone an interior metamorphosis that surpasses the imagination.
It's now a library.
Visitors, viewing the transformation for a first time, Sunday, were loud in their praise of
what's been accomplished.
""Who would have believed it?"" said a former student, staring out a huge rear window
into the valley below.
For board chairperson, Gwen Mowbray, it's a dream come true. She had a vision of the
possible. However, until everything started falling into place, she wondered if the end
result would ever be realized.
Sunday's ceremony added the final touch. The Honorable Pauline McGibbon,
Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, cut the red ribbon across the front door and
declared the facility officially open.
Cost of the project was $112,000. The Ontario Heritage Foundation provided
$36,000; Wintario, $7,500; the Brougham Citizens League, $2,000 and the Town of
Pickering, the rest.
Mrs. Mowbray praised the co-operation she and other members of the Library Board
had received, including help provided by M.P.P.'s Bill Newman and George Ashe.
Board associates include -Donald Kitchen, Julia Mooney, John Coates, Hubert Wank,
Joyce Lawlor, Agnes Blakeley, Alan South and John Gilmour. The branch librarian is
Edith Morgan. The chief librarian is Thea Driesschen.
While a new chapter is being written into the history of S.S. No. 9, long-time
community residents still like to recall something of the old; how the original site was
purchased for $49.47; how the school was built for $1,039.00; how the overseer
(architect) was paid $39.72 and how the bricks were hauled from Samuel Adamson's
yard, one mile to the east.
They like to look up at the bell and remember how it was acquired from St. James
Cathedral, Toronto; transported by boat to Frenchman's Bay and hauled by ox team
to the property. It cost $99.
Greenwood's population was 450 at the time. The school's enrolment
(during the winter months) was fifty-five.
Of real significance to Chapter 1 of S.S. No. 9, is the fact that John Diefenbaker's
father was a teacher here, back in 1899.
Several platform guests addressed the gathering, Sunday, including the
Lieu tenant-Governor. One very important person who has endeared herself to
everyone in the community, is Mae Brown. Her presence lent a nostalgic dignity to the
ceremony.
The Library, convenient to Valley View School, will be open to the public every
Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m., and Saturday from
10 a.m. til 12 noon. There are currently 4,200 volumes available now and these
will be increased as the wishes of the people become known, Mrs. Mowbray said.
The thousands of little red school-houses that dot Ontario's countryside fell on hard
times during the I960'; when the educational system was re vamped. School boards
were amalgamated into regional or county groupings, making it more practical to
centralize schools and bus children in from rural communities.
Closed and boarded up, the schools were left to rot or sold and converted into homes.
Few of the schoolhouses have survived either the educational changes or their
conversion into homes, but Greenwood Public School has weathered the changes well.
Today, in its second life, the Greenwood Library pays tribute to those bygone school
days with a collection of Canadiana and historical books. The library will also house
and display library records dating back to 1893.
John Diefenbaker
One of the more interesting bits of memorabilia on display will be the scribblers of a
4-year-old Johnny Diefenbaker, the school's most famous student.
The late prime minister attended Greenwood Public School from 1899 to 1903 and
was taught ""by his father, William"".
In 1957, during the middle of his first campaign for prime minister,
Diefenbaker took time out to visit his old school. During the reunion with his
Greenwood school chums he told a crowd of 200: ""Schools like this one represent
something in our history that time and events cannot replace or destroy.
This type of school, not as modern as the ones we have today, helped build the
character of the pioneer citizens of this country and made Canada what it is today.""
"
"14 Pickering's Bay News, Wednesday, June 4, 1980.
Diefenbaker's old school becomes a library
By Charlotte Gentles
The old Greenwood school, built in 1860, was officially opened by Lieutenant Governor
Pauline McGibbon as a library on last Sunday. The old school house where John
Diefenbaker, former Prime Minister of Canada attended school and his father was a
teacher, has been restored and turned into a library.
Lt.Gov.McGibbon said she is an avid reader. Prior to her appointment to office she
was a patron of the Metro Toronto libraries. Her honour said she felt that television
encouraged children to read. They see a program and want to know more about what
they have seen so they go to the libraries and search for the information that they are
looking for.
Her honour said libraries express the character of a community by the type of books the
shelves contain. Through the reference books and types of non-fiction books on the
shelves one receives an indication of what a community is like.
She referred to her previous visit to Greenwood. ""This is my second visit to this
community in a relatively short time. On my previous visit here I had the pleasure of
officially opening your museum village.""
At the conclusion of the various brief speeches the vice-regal party and dignitaries
left the dias and walked to the Old Greenwood School House Library door.
Lieutenant Governor McGibbon cut the red ribbon and Miss May Brown, 91, the oldest
living graduate of the school, unlocked the school house library door.
She was presented with a framed sketch of the historic building by the chairman of the
Pickering library board, Mrs.Gwen Mowbray. Her honour said she was thrilled to
""receive a momento of this historic occasion.""
During the speeches library board member John Coates said, ""the Durham Region
Board of Education gave the building and the land on which it stands to the people of
Pickering. When the library board was instituted 12 years ago the board had 60,000
volumes in the libraries of Pickering. In 1968 there was a circulation of 62,000.
It is now up to a 200,000 circulation. The board has 1,200 Canadiana volumes,
half of which have been restored, and the other half are in the process of being restored.""
The director of the Durham Board of Education, Ken Munroe was presented with a
framed sketch of the Old Greenwood School House Library by Ward 3 councillor Gerry
Fisher. Mr.Munroe congratulated the library board of Pickering and particularly
Mrs.Mowbray for the work and effort they put into ""bringing about this event.""
Left to right Aide De Camp Major Peter Marani looked on as Mrs. Gwen Mowbray,
Pickering Library Board Chairman and Miss May Brown, 91, the oldest living graduate
of the Greenwood School enjoy Lieutenant-Governor Pauline McGibbon recalling her
visit to Greenwood last year. (photo by Charlotte Gentles)
"
"Former Agriculture minister
To leave politics
DURHAM-YORK: William G. (Bill) Newman, former Minister of Agriculture in the Davis
Government and an M.P.P. in the provincial legislature since 1967, has announced his
decision to retire.
Mr. Newman made the disclosure at the annual meeting of the Durham-York Progressive
Conservative Riding Association. No nomination date has been set to choose a
successor.
Bill Newman, a resident at R.R. 1, Ashburn, first became involved in politics as a
councillor, deputy-reeve and reeve in the Twp. of Pickering. He was elected to Queen's
Park in '67, then re-elected in '75 and '77. Prior to taking over the agricultural portfolio,
he headed up the environmental ministry.
Health problems forced him to give up the agricultural post last year. His decision not to
seek re-election was made on the advice of physicians, he said.
WM. NEWMAN
Left to right Aide de Camp Major Peter Marani holds framed sketch of the Old
Greenwood School House which had been presented to Lt. Gov. Pauline McGibbon by
Pickering Library Board Chairman Mrs. Milton (Gwen) Mowbray. Lt. Gov. McGibbon
shook hands with Mrs. Mowbray after the ribbon was cut declaring the Old Greenwood
School House Library opened, (photo by Charlotte Gentles)
"
"Pickering High School Ontario scholars, 1980
Michael Arnts
Mark Bain
Walter Bentley
Anna Davis
Marilyn Dunnill
Kelly Flattery
Dan Gibson
Regina Grzywatz
Joseph Henein
Marian Hunter
Jacqueline Koenders
Karin Kueper
Michelle LaBrie
Grace Loney
Anne McLean
Ronald McMullen"
"Glyn Morgan
Mary Mowbray
Wendy Murphy
Susan Near
Lauraine Newell
Nick Ovsenek
John Pontone
Yee Wah Quan
Manoj Ravindran
Wanda Romaniec
Barbara Sanderson
Keith Tapscott
Linda Thomas
Ophelia Tong"
"A 'golden day' for respected Balsam couple
M.P.P. Bill Newman (left), a close neighbor and friend, presents and engraved plaque to
Mr and Mrs Burnett Jamieson of Balsam, on the occasion of their Goldon Wedding
anniversary, Saturday. The highly-respected couple have one daughter, Marean
(Mrs Dick Ward) of Claremont; one son, Donald, on the home farm and eleven
grandchildren. They were married May 28, 1930. --Jim Thomas"
"4th Cons. Puckern’s
Whitby's McQuay family
The house, set back on the south side of the road, is a story and a half high with a gable
roof and end chimneys. The walls are now finished in roughcast, and there is a long porch
across the north front. A wing to the rear, housing the kitchen, forms a T, party filled in at
the southeast angle by a single-story lean-to. The most interesting feature is the strange
asymmetrical front with two entrances—that to the left with a single window to one side;
the other toward the west and set slightly off center between two windows. The windows,
in sash of six panes over six, and the four-panel entrance doors with heavy projecting
bolection molds suggest a date in the 1840s or early 1850s. The porch, with its heavy
posts rather reminiscent of turned wooden pumps and fretted brackets in bold
arabesques, suggests a slightly later improvement.
Sean Kilpatrick McQuay was born December 20, 1956, was raised on a farm in Whitby,
Ontario, by a Glaswegian mother and a Canadian father. He is an artist-writer whose
work paces the border between utter nonsense and extreme seriousness.
He has traveled extensively throughout Britain and Europe and is happy to wander and
draw and draw and write and write and wander. He worked at the Robert Me-,
Laughlin Gallery, Oshawa, on and off for the past three years, and is now attending the
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in Halifax. His drawing of the MeQuav house
appears above.
James McQuay
Coming from Tyron, Ireland, about 1843, James McQuay eventually landed in York.
Looking for a place to homestead with his wife Sarah, he headed east on foot.
At the village of Pickering he turned north, hoping to find rich fertile fields to grow his
crops. After trekking a few miles he found what he was looking for. There before him
were two hundred acres of land on Lot 6, Concession 3.
McQuay first erected a log cabin for shelter and started to clear the land. He was soon
able to build a delightful-looking, frame house. In order to enhance and shelter the house
from the wind he planted a row of pine trees in front. To build such a home was costly to
a man beginning a new life in a country foreign to him. James 'solved the problem by
working during the evenings, cutting timber off adjoining property for twenty-five cents a
night. In time he was able to assemble his sturdy house and provide spacious bedrooms,
kitchen, living room, and parlor for his growing family. About the time his home was
completed and barns erected James donated the northwest corner of his land for the
construction of a school.
During the 1880s the McQuay family hosted an annual Strawberry Festival. Everyone
would stop what they were doing and gather at the McQuay homestead for a day of
socializing and dancing to the sound of a fiddle. The festival was usually held during the
strawberry-picking season and everyone took turns hosting the festival.
Eventually the McQuay family left the homestead in 1894. Since then many owners have
come and gone, everyone having changed the house a little to suit his tastes.
A few years ago the entire house was stuccoed over, covering the natural wood.
A construction firm now owns the house and property. Although the house is still lived in,
its fate is uncertain.
"
"TORONTO STAR, MONDAY, JUNE 2,1980
Woman receives good servant medal
Mrs. Vera Conant of Oshawa was recently honoured when she was presented with the
award of Good Servant Medal.
The award was presented by the Canadian Council of Christmas and Jews to citizens
who are more than generous with their support of the community.
Mrs. Conant is the 92 year-old widow of Gordon Conant the former mayor of Oshawa,
former Attorney General of Ontario and former Piemier of Ontario. She is the mother of
Judge Roger Conant of Pickering. Mrs. Conant was active in the formation of the
Historical Society of Oshawa and District. She was honored on Sunday, May 11,
Mother's Day when the Medal was presented to her at the ceremonies held in the
Oshawa Civic Auditorium.
Mrs.Conant also received a thrill in April when her grandson, Armand G.R. Conant,
B.Eng.LL.B
was called to the Bar in Ontario. He is practicing with the law firm of Cassels, Brock in
Toronto. Armand represents the third generation of Conants to become lawyers.
His father, Judge Conant was a lawyer before his appointment to the Bench. Judge
Conant
for several years practiced law from his office in Ajax. He was a member of the first
council for Ajax when the town became incorporated 25 years ago. Judge Conant was
also the first deputy-reeve of Ajax when he was elected to the first council.
He represented Ajax on the Ontario County council.
May 1980
Armand G.R. Conant B.Eng LL.B. son of His Honour Judge Roger G. Conant and
Mrs. Conant and grandson of the late Hon.G.D.Conartt, former Attorney General and
Premier of Ontario, was recently called to the Bar in Ontario and is practising law in the
law firm of Cassels, Brock in Toronto. Armand attended Pickering High School,
Neuchatel Junior College in Switzerland, received his engineering degree from the
Royal Military College in Kingston and his law degree from McGill University in Montreal.
"
"Claremont School
Two-day reunion
CLAREMONT — A two-day reunion program, that will bring together former teachers
and students attending Claremont Continuation School, prior to 1950-51,
is almost complete.
Several hundred are expected, many from distant places. The dates are June 14 and 15.
Saturday's activities will include - an 'open house' at the school with registration
beginning 1 p.m. A brief program will follow at two. The guest speaker is The Honorable
Keith Norton, Minister of Community and Social Services. He's a former student. Ex-staff
members will be introduced.
Class pictures and other momentos will be on display. Refreshments will be served by
the Scouts and Cubs.
To keep the children occupied, the Claremont Lions are organizing a ""family day"" in the
Park. A buffet supper will be served in the Claremont Baptist Church, with two sittings,
one at 4:30 and another at 6:30 p.m. Tickets (by reservation only) are available by calling
640-2611.
Two dances are planned at night, one outdoors (weather permitting), on the giant sports
pad in the Park and the other in the Legion Hall. If conditions are unfavorable, the park
dance will be moved to the Community Hall.
The reunion will conclude with two worship services, using both the Claremont United
and Baptist Churches with luncheons to follow.
Hon. Keith Norton
Reunion speaker
CLAREMONT — The Hon. Keith Norton, Ontario Minister of Community and Social
Services, will be the guest speaker, June 14, when Claremont Continuation School
holds a staff-student reunion.
Keith is a Claremont 'native', receiving his elementary education here and graduating
with honors from Pickering High. He was the recipient of the coveted all-round boy
award in Grade 13.
A graduate of Queen's University, Kingston, he taught high school in Whitby before
returning to Queen's to study Law. He set up a practice in Kingston and remained there
from 1971 until his election to the
Ontario Legislature in September, 1975. He has served as ' Parliamentary Assistant to
the Treasurer, the Hon. Darcy McKeough and was appointed to his present post in
February, 1977. Keith is single and still lives in Kingston.
Weather permitting, the official part of the reunion program will be held on the grounds
outside the school School photos ""from the good old days"" will be displayed inside.
There will be games in the Community Park for the children with a dance on the sports
pad and in the Legion Hall at night. A euchre is also planned in the Community Hall.
On the following Sunday special services will be held in the Claremont United and
Baptist Churches at regular times.
Ted Curl of Whitby and Lillian Allbright, Claremont, chat with Reta Laushway (right)
at Saturday’s school reunion.
"
"It was a reunion like no other held in Claremont as former teachers and students of teh
Continuation School (1908-1951), participated in a Homecoming Weekend.
Nine members of the faculty attended including Dr. N.F. Tomlinson (seated) and
(left to right) - Margaret Hosie, Herb Caskey, Lois Linton, Annie Ported, Doug Bacon,
Del Catherwood, Della Mooe and Reta Laushway.
THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 1980
Former stuents and still not living too far apart are Dorothy (Graham) Gibson (left)
of Port Perry and Alma (Redshaw) Coates of Brooklin."
"Reunion recalls 'golden rule days' at Claremont Continuation School
Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15 are the dates for a gala reunion of former staff
teachers and students at Claremont Continuation School. This picture will recall many
memories for the class of 1930-31. REAR ROW (left to right) - Miss M. Blakeston
(teacher); Arthur Lloyst, Gordon Borland, Russel Gray, Roy Miller, Robert Miller,
Gordon Stephens , Joe Ward, Kenneth Dopking, Ross Wilson, Philip Fingold,
Mr. H.Caskey (principal). SECOND ROW (left to right) - Grace Loyst, Hazel Bacon,
Grace
Selman, Marian Kilpatrick, Alma Pugh, Kathleen Beelby, Velma Legett, Islay Green,
Muriel Dunn, Margaret Baylis, Rosie Fingold. THIRD ROW (left to right) - Mary Phillips,
Marjorie Ward, Mildred Pegg, Enid Cook, Gladys Evans, Dorothy Spencer,
Jean Stewart, Myrtle McCartney, Dorothy Linton, Flossie Duerden, June Forsyth,
Jean Gregg. FRONT ROW (left to right) - Earl Booth, Earle Cook, Carl Dopking,
Borden Middleton, Bill Tomlinson, Joe Tran, Gordon Graham, Ralph Stephens,
Ted Tomlinson and Herb Brown.
"
"Ontario W.I. annual
By Mildred McTaggart GREENWOOD —
Mrs. A.J. Brady of Whitby, was elected president of the Southern Ontario Women's
Institute at its 81st annual meeting at Claremont United Church, May 22. Other officers
elected were: Mrs. Clara Warren, Port Perry, 1st vice-president; Mrs. C. Thompson,
Port Perry, 2nd vice-president; Mrs. J. Coates, Port Perry, secretary; Mrs. D. Andrews,
Cannington, treasurer. Named convenors were: agriculture and Canadian industry,
Mrs. Ellis Britton, Claremont; education and cultural activities, Mrs. Edward Kelly,
Blackstock; citizenship and world affairs, Miss Isobel Gregg, Sun-derland;
public relations, Mrs. Isobel Annis, Brougham; resolutions, Mrs. Madeline Cawker,
Port Perry; curator, Mrs. Mildred McTaggart, Greenwood; federal representative,
Mrs. H. Wotten, Blackstock. While Canada may not be competing in the Olympics,
seven top athletes from Valleyview School, journeyed to Oshawa this week to compete
in the field and track competition for Ajax area schools at the Civic Field. Those making
the trip were; Jennifer Spratley, standing long jump; Tina Luciano, shotputt; Ken Foster,
high jump; Jenny McCullough, long jump; Gregg Butler, long jump and 200-metre dash;
Bess Carson, 400 and 800-metre dash.
Mrs. Margaret Frew, Paddock Rd., was pleased to have her three sisters, Delia Jones
(and husband, Howard), Mrs. Evelyn Jones of England, and Mrs. Patsy Keily of Toronto,
visit her for two days last week.
Mrs. Sadie Yearly was released from hospital, Saturday. Joe Pegg of Oshawa,
will be guest soloist at the church service next Sunday. Rev.
A.M. Butler and Beatrice McLean, gave a report of the Bay of Quinte Conference at last
Sunday's service.
The sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. Irvin Perkin in the loss of his wife,
Jean, at Sunnybrook Hospital, Saturday, May 31.
4-H delegate
Brian Jones, R.R. 1, Ashburn, has been selected from Durham Region to attend a
Provincial 4-H Leadership Camp at Dorset, June 15 to 22. Other
delegates are - Diane Jebson, R.R. 3, Beaverton and Craig Stephen, R.R. 1,
Brechin. Brian is the son of Murray and Evelyn (Dunkeld) Jones, Mt. Zion.
JEAN M. PERKIN
PERKIN, Jean M. entered into rest on Saturday, May 31, 1980 at the Sunny-brook
Medical Centre Jean M. Laing beloved wife of Irvine B. Perkin of Greenwood,
dear mother of Dr. Gordon Perkin and his wife Elizabeth of Mexico and loved
grandmother of Scott and Stuart. Rested at the Trull Funeral Home, 2704 Yonge St.
(at Alexander Blvd.) from Monday for funeral service in the chapel at l pm. Tuesday,
June 3, 1980. Interment Listowel Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy,
contributions to the Ontario Heart Foundation would be appreciated.
Kinsale Area
Evacuation
By Mildred McTaggart
GREENWOOD — An overturned tanker truck, east of here near Kinsale forced the
evacuation of an estimated 250 residents of that community. The transport was
carrying ammonia nitrate and the highly toxic fumes sent several to hospital.
All roads leading to the accident scene were blocked off by police until the danger
had cleared.
Mr. and Mrs. Bertan Wilson of Barrie visited with Mildred McTaggart and other
relatives in the area last week.
Friends will be sorry to learn that Mrs, Maude Stell is seriously ill in Toronto General
Hospital.
Rev. A.M. Butler and Beatrice McLean returned on Sunday from the Bay of Quinte
Conference at Kingston.
The official opening of the new library in the old Greenwood schoolhouse,
will take place on Sunday, June 1 at 2 p.m. The Honorable Pauline McGibbon
will attend along with other dignitaries.
Following the pancake breakfast, Sunday, an interesting church service followed,
conducted by Doreen Middleton and Pat Beach. This being the 200th anniversary
of the Sunday School movement, Don Goodwin told of Robert Raikes, the man who
introduced this program. Other participants included - Mae Brown, Milton Pegg,
Elva Henning, Lloyd Morden and Lisa McTaggart. They told of some of their
experiences in Sunday School activities through the years.
On Friday, June 6, the students of Valley View School will present
""The History of Greenwood and Surrounding District"". The program, starting at
1 p.m., concludes a History Enrichment Project that has been undertaken through the
months of April and May with the help of local people. Assisting the students have
been -Mary McLean, Gwen Mowbray, Mae Brown, Lillian Gauslin, Mildred McTaggart,
Bill Brown, Bill Clark and Milton Pegg.
"
"Pickering tomatoes have more radiation
Although, a study conducted by Ontario Hydro revealed that tomatoes grown near the
Pickering nuclear plant contained more tritium than tomatoes grown elsewhere in the
province, the amount of tritium in the tomatoes at the Pickering location is minute,
according to a Hydro official.
Tritium is produced in CANDU Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors
(the kind of reactor at the Pickering plant) by the interaction of neutrons
with deuterium in the moderator and heat transport systems.
Tomatoes grown near the Pickering plant contained 10 times more radiation than
tomatoes grown at Leamington, in the Holland Marsh and in the Niagara Peninsula
according to the study. .
But if a person ate 50 pounds of tomatoes a year from Pickering, he would receive .
1 millirems of radiation. The maximum amount of radiation a person can safely absorb
in one year is 500 millirems.
The study was partially conducted in a greenhouse on Sandy Beach Road,
beside the nuclear plant in Pickering. It was conducted in order to investigate the
feasibility of building an agricultural park at the same location.
Such a park would have the advantage of heated water from the plant the year round to
grow the crops, rather than going to great expense to heat the water by other means.
Hydro is working in conjunction with the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Producers
Marketing Board and the Ontario Energy Corporation to use the heated water to the
advantage of an agricultural park, rather than altering the environment by dumping the
heated water back into Lake Ontario.
The Pickering plant must now abide by an environmental regulation to return the water
to Lake Ontario only 11 degrees Celsius hotter than the temperature at which it was
extracted.
The agricultural park would also put to useful advantage the land surrounding the
nuclear plant, which would otherwise remain empty to allow for a regulated distance
between the plant and the rest of the community.
Nuclear plant greenhouse
This greenhouse, situated beside the Pickering nuclear plant, grew tomatoes for the
study using electrically heated water. If an agricultural park.is built beside the plant,
waste heat from the plant would be used to heat the water. The greenhouse is a
2,000 square foot prototype greenhouse, consisting of double polyethylene roof and
corrugated Fibre glass walls, according to the report.
"
"May 1980
Markham's Blake Annis joins distinguished crowd on the occasion of his ninetieth
birthday
On Saturday, Blake Annis of Markham, celebrated his 90th birthday — but not alone.
More than 200 guests attended an 'open house' in his honor in the Christian Education
Centre at St. Andrew's United Church. Included in this number were thirteen, all 90 years
and over. They are pictured here: Rear Row (left to right) - Charles White, Unionville, 94;
May E. Brown, Greenwood, 91; Elbert Closson, 90, West Hill; Perry Hadcock, 91,
Markham; Winton White, 91, Balsam; Maude Scott, 90, New Liskeard; Andrew Glen, 93,
Locust Hill. Front Row (left to right) - Lillie Poynter, 98, Markham; Pearl Booth, 92,
Port Perry; Blake Annis, 90, Markham; Vera E. (Smith) White, 91, Balsam; Jemima Petty,
92, Markham and Grace Cutting, 94 of Scarborough. Mr. Annis, a descendant of a
United Empire Loyalist family that settled in Scarborough in 1793, was once a member
of the famed Green River 'Shamrocks', Ontario Soccer Champions. He served ten years
on Pickering Twp. Council and farmed until his retirement in 1950. On the morning of his
90th birthday, he borrowed a car from his friend and went for a lengthy drive. Along with
many messages of congratulations was an engraved plaque from William Davis,
Premier of Ontario.
"
"2 Pickering's Bay News, Wednesday, June 4, 1980.
Pickering Museum survived airport expropriation to see another day
Story continued from page 1
Steve Salmaniw photo
Harness shop
a beef ring barn, another small barn and a church shed, the Bible Christian chapel with its
'erected A.D. 1853' sign still proudly hung on the front, the Collins house, the Cole house,
a blacksmith's shop, the Oddfellows Hall, the hotel and the harness shop. People in the
fashion of the day walk slowly from home to home. It is quiet, almost peaceful.
Brrrrrrm! The golden silence is broken by the steam and gas barn motors.
And Wally Biernacki comes out, grease and sweat and all and greets you with an
old fashioned hello. The barn is Wally's pride and joy. He's been on the museum
committee since 1972 and he and his helpers have spent over 200 man hours in the
shop just in the past three of four weeks getting it ready for opening day.
The engines are lustre bright and look ready to roll once again.
""This is a newly erected gas and steam barn,"" says Wally. ""We found that it would be
cheaper to build it than to move the old one from Brougham.""
What did the preparation involve? Wally looks around the building. ""Readying,
engine testing, repairing, moving, placing, greasing, painting, oiling,"" he says.
""I think we have one of the better displays and varieties in Ontario,"" Wally adds quickly.
""By September we'll be in pretty good shape for the History in Action weekend
(Sept. 13 and 14)"", he says of the work he and ten other men still have to.
do on the machines. ""We'll have all of the engines working by then.""
""Actually this site is better than the Brougham site where everything was
so jammed together,"" he says. ""There's stuff in here that you couldn't buy anywhere.""
How did they come across all the engines and motor' ""We hear of something at an
auction and we go and look at it and if we like it and our budget can afford it, we get it,
"" Wally says.
Now that they're finally open what does the future hold for them? ""We're going to
emphasize school tours,"" states Wally. ""We have much to offer if not a little more than in
certain other areas. Why should local schools bus the kids up to Upper Canada or the
Black Creek Pioneer Village, when they've got this one right in their own back yard?""
You sit and look up around the barn. Engines from days long passed, made by
companies long since forgotten like Leonard and Son, Hewitt and Sons, D.
Darvill and Company, Evans and Redpath, Belliss and Morcom, Sheldon, Babcock,
Briggs and Stratton Listers, Ellis, Gilson, Mogul, Fairbanks Morris, Massey-Harris and
Stirling tell of another time and place when this country was just starting to industrialize.
And then the tourists start to arrive, gray-haired and stooped, and they remember when
they were young and these new inventions saved them many man-hours and money,
and they are young once again.
Entrance fees are $3.50 for a family, $1.50 for adults, $1 for high school students and
50 cents for elementary school children. Pre-schoolers and senior citizens are allowed
in free of charge. For an unusual outing call the Department of Parks and Rec,
683-2760.
Oddfellows Hall
Steve Salmaniw photo
GREENWOOD - The Whitevale Christian Church (or Oddfellows Hall) was donated to
the museum by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Cooper. It was once located on the Altona Rd.,
'north of the
5th Concession, in the village of Whitevale. It was built in 1869. The Oddfellows bought
the building in 1901, and held their meetings in it until 1966.
"
"A benefit concert is being held today for two-year-old Denise Swedlo,
the York region girl who lost her left arm six weeks ago despite a 13-hour attempt by
surgeons to reattach it.
All proceeds from the concert at Greenwood Community Park, 10 miles east of
Markham, will go to the Hospital f or Sick Children.
Denise, daughter of Earl and Brenda Swedlo, of Locust Hill, near Markham,
is now at the Ontario Crippled Children's Centre being fitted with an artificial limb.
""Denise is in very good spirits,"" her grand-mother Elsie Swedlo said yesterday.
""That's quite something considering what she's been through.""
Denise lost her left arm and the thumb and index finger of her right hand when she fell
into the blades of a tractor-mower being reversed by her grandfather.
Reattached
She and the severed arm (packed in ice) were rushed to Ajax-Pickering Hospital and
then transferred to Sick Childrens where a surgical team worked nonstop for 13 hours
to reattach the arm below the elbow. A week later the arm had to be removed because
blood had stopped flowing to the limb.
Arm operation unsuccessful
GREENWOOD — A thirteen-hour operation that temporarily re-attached a two year old
girl's left arm, has failed. Denise Swedlo had to have the limb removed when the blood
flow stopped and attempts to re-induce it were unsuccessful.
The injury occurred when the child was caught in the blade of a mower on the
farm of her grandfather, Herb Middleton, Greenwood. Her right hand was also badly
damaged.
The seriousness of the injury plus the age of the girl made surgery difficult,
Dr. Ronald Zuker of the Hospital for Sick Children said.
Denise is the daughter of Earl and Brenda Swedlo, R.R. 1, Locust Hill.
Tragic accident
By Mildred McTaggart
GREENWOOD — Two-year-old Denise Swedlo, daughter of Earl and Brenda Swedlo,
is improving in the Sick Children's Hospital, Toronto. Denise lost part of her right arm
and her left thumb in an an accident with a riding mower.
Re-attach girl's arm
GREENWOOD — Physicians at Toronto's Sick Children's Hospital are hoping and
residents of this community are praying that an operation to reattach the left arm of a
two year old girl, severed by a hay mower, Saturday, is successful.
Denise Swedlo, daughter of Earl and Brenda Swedlo, Greenwood, suffered the injury
on the farm of her grandfather, Herb Middleton.
According to reports, the child was rushed first to the Ajax-Pickering Hospital and then
to Sick Children's by helicopter. The arm, packed in ice, was sewn back on during
'miracle' surgery that lasted thirteen hours. A team of doctors and nurses,
headed by Ronald Zuker, a plastic surgeon and Norris Carroll,
an orthopedic specialist worked into the early hours of Sunday morning to repair the
damage. The little girl's right hand was also injured.
Friends of the family said the grandparents, on whose property the accident occurred,
""worshipped"" their granddaughter, taking her with them at every opportunity.
Prayers for her recovery were said in Greenwood United Church, Sunday morning.
BENEFIT CONCERT FOR LOCAL GIRL
There will be a benefit concert held at Greenwood Community Park on Sunday August
10, from 2-7pm.
The concert is on behalf of Denise Swedlo, a 2 year old local girl who recently lost her
right arm and most of her left hand in a tragic accident. Master of Ceremonies of this
benefit will be Bill Johnson of CHOO Radio. Performers will include Pat Riccio Jr. and
the Ann Murray Musicians, Sweet Country and special guests appearing will be
Pamela Cannon, Ray MacGilvary (The Islander), June Eikhard, Bunty Petrie
The Brian Gatto Band and Aidan Mason.
All proceeds will be placed in the Denise Swedlo fund c/o The Hospital for Sick
Children, 555 University Ave. Admission will be $3 per person, $1 for children under
12 accompanied by an adult. Pre schoolers are free. Tickets may be purchased at the
gate and light refreshments will be available. Bring your family, bring your lawn chairs.
Greenwood Community Park is located 2 miles east of Brougham, 100 yards south of
the Greenwood General store. To reach Greenwood, go north on Westney Rd. from
Hwy 2. South on Village Rd. to store.
"
"Anniversary services
By
Mildred McTaggart GREENWOOD — Anniversary services at Mount Zion Church will be
held this Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Rev. A.M. Butler will speak in the morning,
and Rev. Paul Erb in the evening. Music will be provided by the Sunday school choir and
Dr. and Mrs. Vince Winder of Uxbridge.
A shower was held for Mary Lou Morden and Tim Logeman at Greenwood Church.
Their marriage will take place Oct. 4.
The Good Neighbors Club will meet in Whitevale Church, Sept. 30 at 1:30 p.m.
Ruth Garden will present the program.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Pegg, and Mrs. Pearl Brooks attended the Gem and Mineral Show at
Scarborough Town Centre, Sunday.
Beatrice McLean is in Toronto for three days this week, attending the International
Cooperative convention.
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Benz, Lawton, N.Y., visited Mrs. Ray Griffin, recently.
The annual beef dinner of Greenwood Church will be held Sunday, Oct. 26.
Congratulations to Mrs. Janet Crawford on the arrival of two granddaughters in August:
Janet Marie Hodgins, Vancouver, and Nancy Diane Crawford, Oshawa. Rosalie Brooks
was home for the weekend from Western University in London.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Tait, their children Amanda and Colin, returned to their home in
Greenwood last week after a ten month stay in Italy. Ed, who plays the bass violin with
the Toronto Symphony, went to Italy with his family to study music.
Diane, his wife, often plays the second violin with the Toronto Symphony and does free
lance work.
The Good Neighbors' Club went on a trip to Midland and the 30,000 Islands last
Tuesday.
On Wednesday, the Weavers' Guild enjoyed a bus trip ,to the Shaw Festival.
Mrs. Maude Stell's health is improving at the Toronto General Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Morden hosted a reunion of about 40 members of the Kindree
family, June 15.
Mrs. C.E. Pegg entertained the teachers and assistants of Claremont Public School
at a luncheon in her home on June 26.
No services will be held in the Greenwood United Church during the month of July.
Rev. A.M. Butler and his family will be on holiday.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Phelp of Montreal called on Mr. and Mrs. Milton Pegg last week.
Aug 14 1980
By
Mildred McTaggart GREENWOOD — More than $1,800 was taken in at the benefit
concert for Denise Swedlo, 2, at Greenwood Community Park on Sunday.
And there's more to come. Another $200 or more is expected to be realized after all
the receipts are in. A cheque for the first amount was presented by Ken McTaggart to
nurse Judy Knighton of the Hospital for Sick Children. The money will be placed in the
Denise Swedlo Fund. Denise lost her right arm and part of her left hand in a tragic
farm accident last month. A crowd, estimated at close to 1,000 turned out for the
afternoon of music arranged by Pat Riccio.
Don McLean has been driving the tractor and wagon for the visiting paraplegic
patients at the Claremont Conservation Field Centre this month.
The visitors, who are sponsored by The March of Dimes, come from all over
Ontario to the Centre. Each group has a counsellor and stays for 10 days for a
program of picnics, sleepouts and entertainment by the local people.
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Talbot spent a week's vacation in Vermont.
Mr. and Mrs . Neil Pascoe and Jason, were at their cottage at Loon Lake,
near Haliburton on the weekend.
The sympathy of the community is extended to Ed Pascoe and family in the loss of his
brother, Walter, of Port Perry. Funeral services were held Friday at McEachnie
Funeral Home, Pickering.
Sympathy is also extended to Mrs. John Torrance in the loss of her husband,
Aug. ft. Funeral services were held Monday at Dixon Funeral Home, Markham.
Rev. Margaret Butler is seriously ill in Wellesley Hospital, Toronto. Her daughter,
Mrs. Adrian Zagni, arrived from England on Friday.
BUTLER, Rev. Margaret Florence (Millen)
At the Wellesley Hospital, Toronto, on Friday, Aug. 29, 1980, beloved wife of
Rev. Arthur Melvin Butler, dear mother of Michael Donald of Toronto and Robert Eric
and his wife Christine of Guelph and Alison Clare (Mrs. Adrian Zazini) of Ipswich,
England, loving grandmother of Gregory, Paul Butler of Greenwood, Holly Lynne and
Jennie Erin Butler of Guelph and Alexander Robert Zagni of Ipswich, dearly loved
sister of Nora Irene (Mrs. Frederick Graesser) of Toronto, also survived by one
nephew and two nieces. Funeral arrangements incomplete. For further particulars,
please call McEachnie Funeral Home 683-2171, Pickering. Please omit flowers.
Donations mav be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Mission and Relief
Fund of the United Church of Canada. Ag30,S2
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"Milestones remembered
1980
On Tuesday eveningm July 29, eight couples were honored on teh occasion of wedding
anniversaries exceeding fifty years that had not been celebrated in a formal manner at
Stouffville's Silver Jubilee Club. In attendance for the happy event were:
Front Row (left to right) - Bert and Beth Lickorish, married 63 years (Nov. 11);
Charlie and Mabel Feasby, 58 years (Feb.21); Wes and Sue Schell, 56 years (Feb.7);
George and Sara Pegg, 54 years (Oct.14); Rear Row (left to right)- Elmore and Flora
Barkey, 53 years (Sept.14); Bert and Mary Batt, 53 years (Aug.31); Sherman and
Velma Arnold, 54 years (Oct.30) and Ed and Pearl Brownsberger, 57 years (Aug.15)."
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