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When I Groi BOWHANVILLE LIBRARY 62 TEMPERANCE ST. BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C3AB BOWL IE 87073 ie a Fireman Pif xL/ ^ XVv s 1 f w m ffi o Iff •Jj,y H/Ê a / ) \ ay 9 r Q by Rob Savage The results of MP Allan Lawrence's talks with government officials over the future of Eldorado's waste disposal disposal sites may become public this week. Mr. Lawrence has invited all concerned concerned citizens to a meeting in Port Hope this Friday night where he and Gerald Merrithew, Minister of State for Forestry and Mines will discuss Eldorado Resources Ltd.'s proposed nuclear dump sites. The meeting is at the Lions Centre, Port Hope on Oct. 10 and begins at 5 p.m. Advertisements for the meeting say the federal cabinet minister will be talking about "The Disposal of Low- Level Radioactive Wastes." Members of the public are invited to "meet, hear and question" Mr. Merrithew Merrithew during the meeting, the ads say. What isn't said is whether an official official announcement of the federal government's government's position will be given at that time. Mr. Lawrence declined to give exact details about the meeting. He said there would be no point in having having the meeting if its purpose was prepublicized. prepublicized. But he did emphasize that the meeting meeting would be important. "I think you better be there," he said. Thé meeting follows speculation that the Prime Minister's Office would tell Eldorado to put a "hold" on its proposals until they looked into a 1985 report on nuclear waste. That report was done by a study team headed by Erik Nielsen. In the report, Mr. Nielsen had recommended recommended the creation of a task force some time this year to determine "op timal disposal methods" for low-level wastes. Last week, Mr. Lawrence said stories saying the Prime Minister's Office would be requesting a "hold" were premature. He said he would discuss possible options with Mr. Merrithew and that those .options would then be taken to cabinet. But he added that no immediate actions actions are in the works. Mr. Lawrence Lawrence said it was a "lengthy process" and that the federal government would need time before they make a decision. Now, it seems possible some type of decision has been reached. Regional Chairman Gary Herrema said the regional subcommittee opposing opposing Eldorado will be meeting with Mr. Lawrence prior to Friday's public meeting. However, he didn't speculate speculate on what would be said. Jim Allin, Citizens for co-chairman of "The Safe Environment," said he's convinced Friday's meeting will be important. He said Mr. Merrithew Merrithew wouldn't be coming to this area unless there was a very good reason. He added that Eldorado's opponents opponents are still working to keep the fight going. An inteiMlemoninational church service is being planned for this Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. by Rev. David McKinnel of the Enniskil- ten-Tyrone Pastoral Charge. Mr." Allin said Rev. McKinnel is busy contacting other religious leaders leaders for the service, which will be held beside the proposed site in Tyrone. The Environmental Assessment Review Panel also continued on its course, with open house sessions being held this week to brief people on the scoping hearings that are scheduled to begin in two weeks. Issue 40 BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1986 400 per copy 40 Pages Review of Residential Lots Fire. Prevention Week has been designated as October 6 until October 12 this year and the Town of Newcastle, Bowmanville Station, appears to have recruited David Bickell as their first new firefighter. David was among the grade one students from Vincent Massey Public School who visited the fire station on Tuesday, October 7. The students toured the station, learned simple fire prevention methods and hopped on the back of the big yellow fire truck. Newcastle's councillors are planning planning to hold special discussions about the future of rural estate lot subdivisions. That decision came from the Gen-. eral Purpose Committee on Monday after committee members reviewed one of the more recent requests for an estate subdivision. A report from Planning Director Terry Edwards warned councillors about the number of estate applications applications being made. He said there could be serious impacts if they were all approved. His report said staff is looking at six official plan amendment applications applications which propose the creation of 229 estate residential lots. V It also said that of the 226 lots on the 14 existing residential estates, 104 lots aren't being used. Mr. Edwards said the creation of more estate residential subdivisions. could draw development away from the existing hamlets and urban areas. He said that's contrary to the Durham Region Official Plan. "We should very carefully consider what we're approving," Mr. Edwards said. He noted that the creation of large subdivisions could lead to greater pressures to extend urban services to rural areas and to further develop the rural areas. Mayor John Winters agreed that Turn to Page 2 Hydro Rates to be Hiked Forty Days and Forty Nights By 5.5 Per Cent Next Year Following review of the Ontario Energy Board's report on 1987 rates, Ontario Hydro's Board of Directors has approved an average rate increase increase of 5.5 per cent effective January January 1. The increase is lower than the 5.9 per cent, rise recommended by the' Ontario Energy Board, and higher than the 4.9 per cent increase proposed proposed by Ontario Hydro earlier this year. The new rate reflects changes in Hydro's financial outlook since the original proposal, said Dane MacCar- thy, Vic e President of Marketing. "It also recognizes o^r customers' need for safe, reliable;and reasonably-priced reasonably-priced electrical service," he said. The 1987 increase will represent an addition of about $2.20 a month to the bill of a typical (850 kilowatt-hour) municipal residential customer. Municipal utility customers could pay a bit more or less, depending on the individual utility's costs. by Tammy Hill It has rained and it has : poured, breaking all precipitation records since the mid 1840s. I Since. September 1,1986,211.15 mi limetres (almost e'ight inches) of rain has fallen, compared to 91.10 millimetres millimetres during this time in 1985. Farmers will bear the brunt of the bad weather this fall. Almost every crop in the Durham Region has been affected by the downpours. Sweet corn, white beans, squash and pumpkins have taken the worst beating. Any sweet corn still sitting in the fields is unharvestable, leaving Several People Injured in Two Separate Accidents approximately 2,000 acres to rot. Farmers growing white beans have experienced a 50-75 per cent loss, bordering on complete destruction. |: r iÿ'ÿppkins are ready now, but 20 to 25 - \ pfcrç 'cent'have 1 been damaged. Harvesting should be underway for soy beans and grain corn, however the rain prevents farmers from entering entering the fields; Fresh vegetables seemed all right until last week and may still make it through the weather if the rain holds off. Their quality is described as satisfactory. The only crop that appears riot to have suffered much damage are apples. apples. Farmers are experiencing some difficulty entering the fields. John Finlay, of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, said: "The apple crop is an extra good size this year and their colour colour is good." This year's feed crops have also been hit. Hay has been average and below average all year and the price of silage corn is dropping. "Over 10 per cent of the winter wheat didn't even get planted," said Mr.Finlay. "A rainfall like we have had effects everything," Mr. Finlay said. "If this rain continues it will only get worse. It was a proud moment for members of the First Bowmanville Girl Gui des on Tuesday, September 30. Rosanne Cook, a member of the First Bowmanville Bowmanville Guides, was presented with her all-round cord in a ceremony held at the Memorial Park Clubhouse. She is shown here with her mother,'Violet Cook, who is pinning the award on her daughter's uniform. ■ Firefighters and paramedics rushed to the site of a single car collision which occurred on Saturday, October 4, at 12:50 a.m. The 1980 Buick Skylark was travelling southbound on Solina Road when the 22- year-old driver struck a tree at the sixth concession, totalling the vehicle. The driver and two passengers were taken to Oshawa General Hospital to be treated for injuries. The driver has been charged with impaired impaired driving, United Way Fundraisers Reach $640,000 Mark After approximately three weeks of fund-raising, the Oshawa Whitby Newcastle United Way campaign has collected more than one-quarter of its objective. Sandy Cunningham, a spokesperson spokesperson for the United Way, explains that $640,000 has been raised to date. That means the fund-raisers have achieved 29.77 per cent of their objective. objective. "It's starting to pick up momentum now," Ms. Cunningham said in describing describing the efforts to date. By midmonth, midmonth, most of the canvassers expect to have completed their tasks. The Oshawa Whitby Newcastle United Way has an objective of $2,150,000 which will be raised in a total of eight weeks. Your contribution benefits 42 United Way agencies. Two seriously injured people are among the six hospitalized hospitalized last Thursday night following a motor vehicle accident at Pebblestone Hoad and Trull's Hoad. Sherry Bell, 16, (if 506 Normandy l)r„ Oshawa, remains unconscious unconscious at Toronto Western Hospital, while l lie seriously injured man is at Oshawa General Hospital. Four others, including the driver, were taken to Oshawa General General Hospital with minor injuries, The accident occurred occurred after the 19112 silver Capri driven by a 20-year-old Whitby woman skidded through a stop sign at the intersection intersection and hit a telephone polo. Damage to Hie car was estimated at $4,000. FIRE PREVENTION -- All this week from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Town of Newcastle Fire Station No. 1 will welcome visitors as part of their Fire Prevention program. program. There is also a display at Bowmanville Mall Thursday Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 11 until 3. This newspaper is also featuring sponsored sponsored photo advertisements of each firefighter serving the Town of Newcastle, along with scveral pagcs of fire prevention articles. THANKSGIVING -- As this is being written, the sun is shining and there's no sign of rain which is something something for which we certainly arc thankful, especially if it continues. Keep in mind that this weekend we celebrate Thanksgiving with a holiday on Monday and special church services on Sunday. Provincial Police will also be enforcing their 'Strict Is Fair' program dealing with speed and booze. GLASSES FOUND -- Someone lost their sports binoculars binoculars at or near the corner of Wellington and Scugog in Bowmanville, where they were found. Phone 623-2601. PC WOMEN -- The annual meeting of the Ontario South Central District Progressive Conservative Assn, of Women will be held tomorrow, Thursday, October October 9th at Centennial Hall, Centre St. S., Whitby. More details available from Eleanor Colwell at 623- 7542. TO THE RESCUE -- Last night, there was some unexpected unexpected and unwarranted action around the James Publishing Publishing Company's buildings and truck. We're just assessing assessing the damage to the vehicle, and friends at Preston Preston Transport and Cowan Pontiac have come to the rescue, solving our delivery problem. Many thanks, we were desperate. QUITE A PARADE -- An advertisement in this edition announces a meeting this Friday in Port Hope with the federal mines minister as a special guest speaker. This, of course, has aroused considerable speculation that an announcement may be in the wind, cancelling Eldorado's Eldorado's plans for a waste dump at Tyrone. This would be a more or less natural follow up to the premature story that came out last week. If it doesn't happen, there may be another parade somewhere similar to the one on Saturday at Port Granby. That certainly was impressive. impressive. FITNESS WAREHOUSE -- Following up an item we published last week, we've been informed that Randy Yurko's new 4,000 sq. ft. Fitness Warehouse will be located in the former Glen Rac Dairy building at 98 King St. West, opening late November. On Oct. 15 at Bowmanville Mall, advanced memberships at considerable considerable savings will be discussed. INCREDIBLE MIKE MANDEE -- The Town Sports Oldtimers hockey team has quite a project under way to raise funds for their expenses and also to donate to the new arena fund. After seeing mcntalist Mike Man- del perform at the Marks Theatre earlier this year, they approached him to do a show here and he accepted. accepted. It will be at Bowmanville High School auditorium auditorium on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. and advance tickets arc now available at reduced prices from Hooper's Jewellers, Heritage House Restaurant, Heavy Haulers Gas Station at 401 and Waverlcy or by calling 623-3878 or 623-4888. You won't want to miss it. CANADIAN KNIGHTS - New members are now being registered for the coming season by one of the world's best drum and bugle corps, the Canadian Knights of Peterborough who have been here several times at parades. Any persons interested should contact Roycc Williamson, Program Director at 1-705-652-7004. REUNION TIME -- This weekend, former students of Courlice Secondary School will be gathering for a great reunion to mark the school's 25th anniversary. No doubt many memories and escapades will be recalled and friendships renewed. NEW CARS -- The new 1987 automobiles have arrived in local showrooms and will be on exhibit starting Thursday. Drop in and look them over, they are now ready for delivery to your home to replace what you are in. •i gyp t.y.'V tiAvt ' yw-X <v,< tv ' hv v*v(£ Wo • ■ > ) ixStivaWi'