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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, October 10, 1990-5 -Prom Around the Region Successful progress states Siting Task Force Jake Epp, Minister of the Federal Energy, states there has been a suc- cessful progress in a report from the Siting Task Force for Low-Level Radioactive waste. The report states the Task Force has worked closely with 14 com- munities including the current volunteer communities of Geraldton, Hornepayne and Deep River and those communtiies where the wastes are located - Port Hope, Hope Township and the Town of Newcastle. The report was issued on Septmber 21st. Township gets a raw deal Reeve Bill Finley of Haldimand Township claims the township got a raw deal from the Great Pine Ridge Health Unit when during a number of times in the past year the health unit has placed a stop work order on their 20-year-old Zamboni at the arena. The stop work order came due to tests showing an excessive carbon monoxide emission. Toxic waste"may threaten our children - Berteli Dr. Rosalie Bertell, an interna- tional expert of public health and a constant speaker in this immediate area, warned that children may be more susceptable to illness and ailments .if they reside near the storage of radioactive material. Bertell was speaking in Port Hope. She said the public needs to question the state of its own health and there should be methods available to track and plot abnor- mal trends in childhood diseases. Alderville Chief addresses high school students Chief Norah Bothwell of the Alderville First Nations recently ad- dressed students at a Cobourg Col- legiate stating that although she did not condone the violence at OKA it was necessary to raise public awareness. She said.natives do not want land back but rather compensation and a means of self government to deter- mine if they follow the Indian Act or not and to the point of looking after their own policing and educa- tion. Low turn out for Hope's ratepayers' meeting Only 17 people turned out for a recent Hope Township Ratepayers' Assoc. meeting. Six of the 17 were from Hope's Community Liaison Committee to dispense information and progress on the issue of radioactive waste stored in the municipality. A previous meeting only at- tracted ten residents. Hope Township has voted to continue the process but if the waste was to re- main in Welcome it would not agree to taking waste from other com- munities. Cobourg Harbour could be stop-over centre Cobourg is taking part in a pro- vincial tourist study that could result in Tour Boats and small ex- cursion cruise ships from Canada and the U.S. stopping over at the Cobourg Marina. It's pointed out that Cobourg lias many features within walking distance of the harbour and a natural for a stop-over spot. Continue study for nuclear powered hydro station Although there is an indication that the new NDP government in - 'rio may want to scrap nuclear i a power, Ontario Hydro is pro- ceeding with studies for nuclear plants. The three sites under con- sideration are Lake Huron, Darl- ington and Wesleyville. The studies started in May and will continue until near the end of 1991 at which point a decision will be made. Funds increased for Work Orientation Shops The federal government has in- creased funding for the Work Orientation Workshop programs. Nine students in Port Hope took part last year working in local businesses three days of the week and taking classes at school one day. Funding reached $6.2 million in Ontario last year. Board of Ed wants to build two new schools Although the local Board of Education has approval for two new schools with one in Port Hope for 1993 and one in Cobourg for 1992 they wish to build the two simultaneous and so are asking the province for such approval. Benefit dance for Durham Region Lung Association The popular Tradesmen are play- ing for a benefit dance for the Durham Lung Association to be held at the Moose Lodge in Oshawa on November 2nd. The Association is also holding a Better Breathing Course for adults with respiratory disease beginning on November 13. Further informa- tion 436-1046 Police warns of bogus $100 bills Durham Regional Police are war- ning about a new crop of $100 bills that have no value. People should be careful when accepted a $100 bill. To date those ceased start with a number AJL. Asking province for assurance no Metro waste The Region of Durham is asking the Ministry of the environment that the Province will not force Metro waste onto Durham when Durham establishes its own long- term landfill site. Newcastle fete those from the commercial sector The Town of Newcastle dined its business leaders at the Flying Dut- chman recently with 65 guests pre- sent. It was pointed out that 90 percent of new jobs created in a municipali- ty was done so by existing commer- cial and industrial enterprises. Arbour Theatre to Rock Peterborough The Arbour Theatre presents the Magnus Theatre production Rock 'N Roll, on October 23 through to 27 at Wenjack Theatre, Trent University. The Globe and Mail calls it a 'rollicking, kick ou the jams show." Further information 748-3022. Annual Quilt Show to assist United Way Everyone is welocme to attend the Annual Quilt show being staged at the Oshawa Senior Citizens Cen- tre, 43 John Street, Oshawa, Oc- tober 12 (lp.m.-8p.m.) and 13 (lla.m.-4p.m.). Admission $2.50 with proceeds going to the United Way of Whitby-Oshawa-Newcastle. Cars vandalized While attending a meeting held at the Cobourg Motor Inn, six Rotarians had their cars slashed. Two of the vandalized cars were parked in the Motor Inn parking lot while the other four were parked in the adjacent Fellowship Baptist Church parking lot. Management changes for GRCA Brian Hancock has left his position of chief administrative officer of the Ganaraska Region Conserva- tion Authority to accept a position as field services representative with Ontario Federation of Agriculture. A new administrative officer won't be hired until January 1 because G.R.C.A. will be working a management committee for the time being. Computer link speeds up well testing An $8000 purchase of computer software will be used in a hook-up between the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health unit and environment ministry labs in Toronto to speed up well testing results. Divert waste away from dumps Northumberland residents could have up to 61 per cent of garbage diverted away from landfills if the county waste management adopts recomendations from a draft pro- posal. The Resource Recovery study, completed by M. M. Billion, outlines a number of options the county could use to handle waste. (Continued page 6) TENDER SEALED TENDERS, clearly marked as to contents, for the roof replacement of the facility specified below, address- ed to the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle, Office of the Clerk, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanviile, Ontario, LIC 3A6, will be received on the forms and in the envelope provided until the specified closing time and date. Tender documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Office at the above address. Tender NW90-45 - Roof Repairs ' Newcastle Village Arena, Newcastle, Ontario Closing Time & Date: 12:00 Noon (Local Time) Thursday, October 25, 1990 The lowest or any tender not necessrily accepted. Mrs. Lou Ann Birkett Purchasing & Supply Agent Telephone: (416) 623-3379 ext. 268 Date of Publication Wednesday, October 10, 1990 P.O. 3878 r CANADA SAVINGS BONDS. THEY'RE SAFE, SECURE AND CASHABLE ANYTIME. Once again, it's time for Canada Savings Bonds and this year the sales period is from October 18 tQ November 1. Buy your new bonds wherever you bank or invest starting October 18. You may date your payment November 1, the day the new bonds start earning interest. Safe and Secure. Canada Savings Bonds are fully guaranteed by the Govemment of Canada. They never fall in value. Cashable Anytime. Canada Savings Bonds can be cashed at any time. Your money is always available when you need it. Good Interest. Canada Savings Bonds offer agood, competitive interest rate each year. This year's interest rate and purchase limit will be announced in mid-October. Details will be available wherever Canada Savings Bonds are sold. Don't be late! Remember, November 1 is the last day you can buy the new bonds at face value. But thebonds may be withdrawn from sale at any time. ON SALE OCT.181T NOV.i Canadâ