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It's all "Show Biz" It has appeared to be apparent for some time that it has been all 'Show Biz" as far as the Region of Durham has been concerned over waste management. Rhetoric dribbles from the source and studies pile upon pile. The recent meeting in Bowmanville sponsored by the Public Liaison committee of the Durham Waste Management committee was a prime example. Its not the fault of this par- ticular committee but thé parameters set by the Region under which they are called upon to operate. The two Bowmanville meetings were shallow in substance and merely a rehash of a McLaren report that was submitted to the Region at number of years ago. It's all programmed to provide an illusion that something is being done. Of course something is being done -they are wasting time and money as was the trip to Europe to gain all the latest in waste management of which we have since heard nothing about. The crowning cap came on Monday when John Win- datt, speaking on behalf of the Port Granby-Newcastle En- vironmental Committee and addressing the Town of Newcas- tle council, spoke of the cool reception his group received from the Regional Works department. The department had been asked to assist witli a Toxic Waste Exchange. Windatt said the proposal was dashed with cold water. As far as the Toxic Taxi which we understand does transport toxic waste to the Brock Depot could be brought to the Bowmanville event for the local committee but would not be used to transport any toxic waste. It would be there as a show piece. As a result of this keen interest from the Region the planned event has had to be down-scaled. One may ask what has the Region done in the past few years in waste management other than create illusions and dribble rhetoric. Would you sign my petition? Last Thursday evening in attending the Newcastle Public School Science Fair we met Amanda Galea who was one of 93 students with an entry in the fair. Amanda's entry was hydroponics which she was quick to explain to anyone who would listen and this was the case when she was ap- proached by this reporter and photographer. After her explanation as to her attempt to grow lettuce manoa uJaea hydroponically she askeca it I would like to sign her petition? "What's it about," was asked. "It's about saving the earth," came the reply. "Why yes I'd like to sign your petition." With the signature placed on her petition the subject of conversation turned from hydroponics to just how we would save the earth and what Amanda was doing to save the earth. "I recycle," she said. "I try not to be wasteful and I purchase, where possible, environmentally friendly products," she continued. Amanda buys no products with CFCs due to the Ozone layer depletion and looks for Green Products at Loblaws. It's quite a list for a young girl and above all there is sincerity and commitment on Amanda's part which is refreshing to see and hear. The other aspect of this evening was the Science Fair itself. Certainly a worthwhile project and one having a great deal of educational value as well as promoting individual creativity and enthusiasm. Its a step beyond the daily classroom learning experience. Recently two teachers in this area, Jane Eccles at Bowman- ville High and Gary O'Dwyer at Cobourg St. Mary's received the Marshall McLuhan award for their creative approach to the subjects they teach. Its one step above which does require that extra effort but must be rewarding. It was one step above for the organizers of the Science Fair at Newcastle of which Jean Hoy was co-ordinator. But it was evident amongst all the hustle and bussle of the kids that it was also a learning experience and an enjoyable experience. Is this not what education is all about or at least a goodly por- tion of it? Toxic waste plan (Continued from page i) to the rural area. "Where are te home composters?" "Will our only contribution to the garbage crisis be to infect our community with the Laidlaw Landfill site?" he asked. Windatt said many toxic wastes are now going into Iandfill sites which they shouldn't. He said the Brock Toxic Waste Depot was just too far away from Newcastle and people have no viable alternative at the present time for disposal. He asked if the Toxic Taxi would Kendal News Sunday was a sunny windy day, there was a good turn out at Church, the choir was in fine voice singing the Anthem, "He could have called Ten Thousand Angels." Following the singing of the old hymn, "Jesus Bids Us Shine," the children's story was about being hurt. Rev. Ransom asked how many of the children had been hurt, and how did it make them feel. Some said they felt like crying, some felt sad, some angry. He then asked if they knew of any people that were hurting. They spoke of the people starving in other coun- tries and the ones who were homeless and hungry right here in our own country. When asked how they felt in the dark, what a lighted match meant to them, when lit in a dark place, he said thats like the words of the hymn, Jesus is a light in the dark, and bids us be a light to help all people. Rev. Ransom based his Sermon on, "Suffering produces En- durance." He likened pain and suf- fering to what happens if when you are building something, you drop a heavy object on your foot, before the brain jets the message that the be operating in Newcastle but felt that such would not be the case. "The people are ready and the need is now," he said. Both Councs. Hamre and Han- nah expressed their surprise to the response from Regional works ana said they had heard nothing about the proposal. Counc. Hannah said he would like to see Windatt present the pro- posal before the Waste Manage- ment committee. John Windatt said it was getting too late now to properly organize the-event and stated that the com- mittee could not undertake the whole affair on their own. He did say during the discussion that the Region would have sent the Toxic Taxi to the exchange only for display purposes and then take the Toxic Taxi home. Windatt said they also had in- tended to have an information booth available at the one-day waste exchange. Hopper resigns (Continued from page 1) Gaining no support at these discus- sions Hooper again tried on Mon- day night to have his request sup- ported. It was to no available with no member of council supporting his suggestion. As a result Hooper said without such information he was not able to carry out his duties and asked coun- cil to accept his resignation as head of the fire department and that the Striking Committee appoint another member of council to that position. "If I don't know where the money is being spent how can I have control," he said. Hopper referred to the purchase of a video camera and a sofa which he has said no one knows who authorized these particular pur- chases. Hooper also said he had re- quested previously that he be pro- vided with staff operating policy sheets but said he has never received such sheets. He was assured that they would be made available. Further the councillor said he had asked for a list of surplus equip- ment which also he had never been provided with. He said he has seen such surplus equipment beingsold by the town which he has had no nowledge. The councillor said it was his opinion that council should be aware what is being sold as surplus before it is put up for sale. He was assured that the listed surplus property would not be sold until he had been provided with the list. foot is hurting, you think, why didn't you have on your safety boots, but when the brain gets the message we ask why did that hap- pen. Why do we have to hurt, and suffer pain, when a child is born with a defect, we ask why did this have to happen. There is no answer to these questions. What do we do with pain and suffering? Learn to live with it. Suffering can teach you endurance, the will to set it aside and get on with living. God gives us suffering to strengthen our Faith. Don't forget that on Sunday, April the 1st, the U.C.W. will be dedicating a Sacramental Cup, in, memory of Mabel Elliott and Annie Cathcart. All welcome. A pot luck lunch and a time of fellowship to follow. The March meeting of the Kendal U.C.W. was held at the home of Susan French with 10 ladies pre- sent. Margaretta Stevens spoke about Armenia, which today is a small state within the U.S.S.R., but it is a country with a very long history is known as the cradle of civilization, being the first country in the world to adopt Christianity as the state religion. All then enjoyed watching a video of the apprecia- tion service held in February, Helen Wood had taped this and brought it in to show us. The next U.C.W. meeting will be held at the home of Ann Dilks on Wednesday, April 4th. We are sorry to hear that Mrs. Helen Little is still in the hospital, also Eleanor Foster is in hospital, sorry to report that Doug Cathcart had a run in with a log while work- ing in the bush. We wish them all a speedy recovery. On Sunday afternoon, about thirty adults and children enjoyed an outing to Downes sugar bush, where they enjoyed a horse drawn wagon ride out to the bush, visited the animais in the farm, saw lots of antique farm machinery, then retur- ning to the sugar shack to see the. sap being turned into syrup and having a feed of pancakes, sausages and maple syrup. It was rather cool and windy, but no one seemed to take notice of it. A good time was had by all. Sap collecting is certain- ly different nowadays to what it was when I used to go to the sugar bush as a youngster. No more emptying the sap pails and maybe sneaking a sip or two. Of course it didn't taste like the syrup but we thought it was good... Orben's Jottings... Did you ever figure to see the day when you would spend $59.00 for a pair of jeans your mother would have nag- ged you to throw out? by P. Lowery St. Saviour's Anglican Church MILL STREET, ORONO, ONTARIO Rev. Douglas W. Hall 987-4745 SUNDAY SERVICE and CHURCH SCHOOL 9:30 a.m. ORONO GA TES OF PRAJSE' BIBLE MINISTRY 5414 Main Street Orono, Ontario Inter-Faith Full Gospel SERVICE 11:00 A.M. Rev. Lyle L. West Office 983-9341 Personal Ministry Rev. Margaret F. West Res. 983-5962 Counselling ORONO PASTORAL CHARGE Minister: Rev. Fred Milnes 983-5502 Secretary: Marlene Risebrough Orgahist: Kirby Martha Farrow Organist: Orono Stella Morton SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 1990 KIRBY 9:30A.M. ORONO 11:00 A.M. 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