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MIQ Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, May 20, 1998 -7- Hydro hosts public meeting Clubs cc Orqjanizations Bowmanville Toastmaster Chairman Toastmaster Nancy Barries chose as the theme "Capitalizing On Our Talents" at the May 12, 1998 meeting. Toastmaster Karen Martin elaborated on that therne when she gave the impromp- tu speakers a talent and an impedimerit to the develop- ment of that talent. Onie tal- ent was a hockey player suf- fering from absent miridedriess. To overcome this impedtmerit Toastmaster Gordon West put a bell on the puck. This solution wonri hm the best Table Tapics tropliy. -Toastmaster Irerie Bob Harrison, Manager-Programming at the Darlington Nuclear site, shows Ivan Martin the valve that caused the heavy water spili at the power plant last month.' According ta Bob Strickert, site Vice President, a valve like this one was tightened too mucli causing it to malffinction. Hydr o (continued from page 1) a 0% rating. Darlington's objective is to work in harmony with the comn- munity explained Strickert. He recognized the fact that for the last 5 or 6 years Ontario Hydro's relationship with the community was poor. Sînce then the plant has made great strides ta become community partners. Strickert explained that now they hire and buy locally. Seven km. of water- front trail and sports fields on Hydro property are open ta the public. They have funded the Municipal -fire hall, and the police use their road for driver training. Following Andognini and Strickert presentations, public was given the opportunity ta ask questions. Suzanne Elston asked about the new emergency evacuation plan that has been reduced from 10 km. ta a 3 km. zone surrounding the plan. Mr. Andognini responded "aur pal- icy is ta commit ta what ever the Province says they require, requirements are currently 3 km. Elston's next question was iregards ta the heavy water spill at the plant an April 24. "This spill gaes a long way ta destroy your credibîlity, first we had a spill of 100 litres, then it was 427 litres, how do we know it wasn't 4027 litres? .What will you do ta rebuild that trust? asked Elston. Strickert explained that when the spill was discovered, the information centre was'opened right away. He went on ta explain that "as soon as we found out it was 427 L we sent out a press release and admît- ted aur mistake." The original estimate of 100 litres was made from a puddle on the floor said Strickert. A few questions were asked about the nuclear waste stored on the property at Darlington. Andognini explained that the only waste kept at the facility, are the spent fuel bundles, which are kept in pools of water. AlI other contaminated waste is sent to the Bruce plant for decontamination. In closing Andognini explained that it will take at least two years to see measur- able improvements at Ontario Hydro Nuclear, and five years ta complete the turn around. The public were encouraged ta visit the information dis- plays, fill out a questionnaire, and have refreshments- before they lefi the meeting. You could have Osteoporosis and flot even know it. Osteoporosis strikes one in four women and one in eight men over 50. It causes bones to weaken and break le ading to disability and the loss of independence., Knowing your risk factors and early diagnosis can keep you from the breaking point. For more information caîl the Osteoporosis Society of Canada. f3 Osteoporosis Society o/ Canada :-800-463-6842 Konzelniann provided each of the three speakers with perti- nent and unique introduc- tions. Toastmaster Jeif Hancock earned the accelades of the assembly with lits winning speech "The Importance of Planning"' an outstanding evaluation. Toastmaster Mike Sullivan earried the best eval- uation trophy. Corne anid join us any Tuesday evening 7:30 - 9:30 to see Toastm-asters ti action. For more information please cail Irene Korizelmanri 983- 9423. The regular meeting of the Newcastle Lions Club was held on May l3th, ini the training room of the Bowmanville Goodyear Plant. The meeting was called ta order at 7:00 p.m. by Presiderit George Rtckard witli 28 members preserit and Harper Kelsey as a guest. A lovely cold dinner con- sisting of salads anid deli meats was served compli- ments of Lion Charlie Trim anid The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Ca. Mfter dtiner Lion Terry Graham took the opportunity ta thank the Lions for their support thts past year as he performed the duties of Zone Chairman. Iri the comirig year. as Regional Cliairman Lion Terry commerited that lie will need the same quality of support and mucli more of it and after the ftrst of tlie year as lie-interids ta run for Vtce District Govemnor. Chosen for Members Wlio's Who this week was. Sierd DeJong. Lion Sierd was bain in Holland, came ta Canada wlien he was 10 years aid, and went ta sciool at Lakeport, Graftori and Newcastle. Sierd then went ta work at GM and ti recent years lias held the position of traîner of tidustrial power equipment. Sierd married Jackie Garrod in 1964 and they have two chfldren, Derek who is married, and Tammy wlio will be getting maniîed riext year. Sierd lias been a member of the Club for 32 years and lits hobbies are wood working and gardentng. Guest Speaker- Lion Charlie gave a vexy interesting talk on the history of the Goodyear plant from tt's start in the late 1890s ta date. The Lions were then given a tour of the plant by Charîte and Ian McPliee wlio is in charge o f the training room. Lion Charîte was thanked by Brenton lRtckard. Tharik you letters were read, from PDG Brentori Riekard for the surprise party, celebrattng lits 50 years ti Ltonism and from David MclIntyre Park Chairman Doug Harris for a donation ta the park. A third letter was read from the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington listing their Environment Week dae Ma 31 Jn0e1l Newcastle Lions News You a re invited to th... lOOth Anniversary Orono Town Hall May 22 -23 1:30 to 5 p.m. Opening by Mayor Diane Harnre Frîclay at 1:30 p.m. featuring... Memnory Lane Displays, Mernorabilia, Scrap Books, Old Photos & Movies Enterta inrnent Show your "Treasures" Table Ail Welcome -, Free Admission . .......... ........... accomplishments of the past year and their continuing need of the Lions support. Dr. Roy Rowsell, returned a donation that had been given by the club to help, a young Guyanian boy and his parent while recetvirig treatment ti Canada under the Herby Fund. Dr., Rowsell comment- ed that the donation may be required at a later date as another child with a very stg- nificant heart defect may corne to Canada through the Herby Fund. If this can be accomplished some financial help would be greatly appre- ciated. It was also decided that the club will doriate $200 to the Maxire Hutchirigs ti- trust fund for Gregory, who camne from Newfoundland for a ltfe-saving bone marrow transplant.