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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 14 Mar 1990, p. 5

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V Hydro Speaker Reveals 25-Year-Plan to Rotaiy »y Li L ' Hydro: The 25 Year Plan Was the topic of guest speak- . or Jack Brown who addressed addressed the Bowmanville 'Rotary Club on March 8. ' . "The demand for electricity electricity will outstrip our ability to ; produce it by the turn of the '"century," says Mr. Brown, a ' member of Hydro's public relations relations and information department. department. "We have asked consumers consumers to reduce their demand 'for hydro. Every time you '"tùrn on a light switch, a generator somewhere in our the demand," Mr. Brown says. The utility is also asking industry for alternative methods of producing electricity electricity to lighten Hydro's load. To explain how the demand demand for energy accelerates, Mr. Brown used the analogy of driving a car at 70 kpm on the highway. As you approach approach a steep hill, in order to keep the speedometer at 70 kpm, you have to depress the gas pedal which forces more gas through the carbu- St. George's Anglican Church Village of Newcastle SUNDAY SERVICES 8 a.m. Holy Communion 11 a.m. 1st and 3rd Holy Communion 2nd and 4th Morning Prayer Nursery and Sunday School MIDWEEK Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion The Rev. Douglas W. Hall 987-4745 ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Located north of Bowmanville on Concession Four just west of Liberty Street SUNDAY WORSHIP 10 a:m. and 7 p.m. WED. BIBLE STUDY: 8:00 p.m. Rev. Richard C. Sowder 263-8333- Mid Rector Assoc. 155 Years of Community Service HMin's g|£' (Anglican Qlfynrclj Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario SUNDAY, MARCH 18TH, 1990 LENT III 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer week Communion Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. -- The Reverend Byron Yates B.A., S.T.B. -- The Honorary Asst. The Rev. A. D. Langley The Salvation Army Bowmanville Citadel •/Sr 75 Liberty St; S. <523^ CHURCH SERVICE TIMES: 9:30 a.m. -- Family Christian Education (Sunday School) 11:00 a.m. -- Holiness Worship 6:30 p.m. -- Praise Service Come and join us at a Community Church where Christ makes the difference. For more information call 623-3761 Corps Olficers/Pastors: Captain and Mrs. Shirran TRINITY UNITED CHURCH Church and Division Streets Bowmanville, Ontario Church Phone Office Phone 623-3912 623-3138 Rev. Frank Lockhart M.A., M.Div., M.Th. Michelle Morrison, B.A., M.R.E. SUNDAY, MARCH 18TII, 1990 10:30 a.m. "A Grain of Mustard Seed" Nursery Cure Available Church School: Ages ,'j to I-I m wA J&L Paul's ptmirir Olijurcl] Minister: Rev. N. E, Schumerhom, BA, M.Div, Organist: Mr. Douglas De well Church Socrolaty: Helen Mclnnea 623-7346 SUNDAY, MARCH 18TII, 1990 11:00 a,m, "Encounters On the Way to Jerusalem" 3. Encounter at Jacob's Well Sunday School - Klmlewivlun through High School Nursery cure for yiv-scliiiol children every Sunday If you're new I» Bowmanville, we Invite you lo make Si, I'niil's your cltnrcli limite The guest speaker at Thursday's Rotary Club luncheon was Jack Brown of the Ontario Hydro Public Relations and Information Department. Jack talked about the 25 year plan for which Hvdro will be seeking seeking approval soon. He also proposed some interesting ways which we can use to save on our electric bill. retor. This is also true with electricity. The greater the demand, the more generators generators have to be put into operation. operation. The more generators that have to be put into operation, operation, the more generating stations have to be built. It is a never-ending merry-go- round, and no matter where it stops, we can never get off. "The period we are entering entering now is comparable to the late '40's and early '50's," says Mr. Brown. "There was a sharp increase in demand for electrical power as the recovery of the country resulted resulted in an explosion of building, both commercial and residential as well as industrial. industrial. This is happening again. There has been a boom. By the year 2000 we will be unable to meet the demand for electricity with the present system. We are just meeting it now, and by as early as 1997, there will be brownouts, and blackouts reminiscent of those earlier years." With these shortages imminent, imminent, Hydro has come up with a proposal that will incorporate incorporate nuclear, fossil and thermal methods of generation. generation. Most crucial to the plan is time itself. Construction must begin soon in order to stave off electricity shortages. shortages. "We broke ground for Darlington in 1978 and will not become fully operational until 1993 or 1994. That's 16 years after beginning the project," Mr. Brown points out. So, what can we do to cut down costs? "Turn off lights; caulk windows; invest in good storm windows; make sure that the dishwasher and washer are full before use; use your microwave to cook (but not to defrost) food; don't pre-heat your oven; and keep your refrigerator refrigerator between 2 degrees and 5 degrees Celsius, and your freezer at -18 degrees" For more of the energysaving energysaving tips and a full explanation explanation of Hydro's 25 Year Plan, call Darlington Information Information Centre or drop by and pick up some brochures. You should know what's going going on with Hydro and how it will affect your lifestyle and pocketbook in the decades decades to come. During last week's meeting, meeting, Mr. Brown drew the winning name for two hockey hockey tickets. The winner was Jack Brown. Birthday congratulations to Vince Fletcher. Happy Anniversary to Ken and Cathy Cathy Koenderman. Merrill Brown led the sing song: You are my Sunshine. Sunshine. Rotarian George Moore introduced the speaker and Rotarian Rex Walters thanked him. Guests were on hand from Oshawa and Flora as well as a contingent from Newcastle Hydro: Harvey Partner, Chairman; Bud Moore, Manager; George Van Dyk and Pauline Storks, Commissioners. Ontario Hydro Representative, Representative, R.M. Wright, an energy energy advisor for the Central iiolesale Region, worked with Jack Brown on the presentation. What are the latest gadgets gadgets in the fight against electric energy waste? They include new, cool and not-as- blue fluorescent bulbs and water-saving shower heads. Watch for tne Ontario Hydro Hydro ads which feature money-back money-back coupons for the purchase purchase of these items. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Church St. til Temperance, in Bowmanville March 18th 11:00 a.m. Worship atul Sunday School Sermon: WHY YOU NEED MEEKNESS Inloimnllim -- 62.L.1432 Minister -- The Rev. Wayne Clmlterton, B.Se., li.l). B «JP#'! ■: ■ *■ .. ■ - ■' > «A*®:. And You Thought Just Your Basement Warm weather and heavy rains caused considerable flooding throughout the area early Monday morning. The Baseline Road, west of Hunt Street in Bowmanville Bowmanville had water overflowing onto the paved surface and town officials closed it to traffic. Other reports of floodings were received from roads in the Providence area. It was almost a repeat of tne 1980 situation when rains came while the earth was still frozen. Tne only real damage was at Bowmanville Beach where two of Irv Gill's Marina barges were carried out into the lake. One was carrying a 30' crane and tipped over. On Tuesday morning, the overturned overturned barge was still floating, with the submerged crane acting as an anchor. The other barge was recovered. The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, March 14,1990 5 'P&it&CfwUttÿ 'THwvitaye Ross and Barbara Stanley of Scarborough wish to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Raida to Brent, son of Brooks and Bernice Pearce. The wedding will take place May 19, 1990 at Ebenezer United Church, Courtice. Celebrates First Birthday Club Hosts Speaking Contest Two rousing renditions of "O Canada" one in English and one in French, provided an appropriate opening for the March 6, 1990, meeting, for this was the occasion of Toastmasters International Canada Day Speech Contest in Bowmanville. Chairman, TM Irene Konzelmann, ATM shared her personal reminiscences of discovering the friendliness friendliness of Canadians. In keeping keeping with the Canadian theme, each member of the head table was asked where he or she would take this country. Concerns ranged ocratic process, eliminating illiteracy, and promoting unity and understanding. With the firm but democratic democratic control of TM Konzelmann, Konzelmann, a concise and competently competently run business session unfolded. Parliamentary procedure was displayed at its best. A 'sporting' Table Topics session ensued as each speaker became an international international competitor in a sport about which his or her knowledge might be less than adequate. As Table Topics Master, TM Lou Mey- dam, explained, each impromptu impromptu speech is to have an opening, body, and conclusion conclusion and fill one entire minute. Some very imaginative imaginative examples of prowess were presented. Those assembled assembled selected TM Joe y. through improving the dem- Oshawa Centre Wins Award for Marketing The Oshawa Centre was one of nine Centres to win a Marketing Award at the Canadian Canadian International Council Council of Shopping Centre Awards banquet held at the Metropolitan Toronto Convention Convention Centre on Tuesday, March 7,1990. The Oshawa Centre received received an Award of Merit for it's "The Sale That'll Knock Your Socks Off" promotion. Held in April, 1989 to promote promote the spring footwear clearance sale, the event involved involved the donation of 36,000 socks from MacGregor MacGregor Hosiery which in turn were stapled to 36,000 cards reading, "The Sale That'll ■ Knock Your Socks Off". Upon return of the mateless sock to the Oshawa Centre, customers received a reduc-, tion in price on a pair of MacGregor Socks. Campeau Canada, owner of the Oshawa Centre, also won a MAXI award for it's innovative expansion of Galleria Galleria London in London, Ontario. Ontario. Christl's adventures with water polo as the best Table Topics speech. That made a double-header for TM Christl as he was also selected selected as the winner of the Spark Plug Trophy for contributing contributing the most life to the business portion of the meeting. meeting. Following the refreshment refreshment break, the moment for which we had been waiting arrived. In his introduction, Chairman of the Canada Day Speaking Contest, Steve Reilly, ATM, Area Governor, asked us as Canadians Canadians to consider what we are doing to ourselves. In the world at large; many positive changes in the political political climate seem to be occurring. occurring. Canada, on the other other hand, seems to be emphasizing its internal divisions. divisions. TM Reilly stressed that we must be positive forces for the strengthening of our nation. All speakers spoke on the theme: "Visions for Canada," from 5-7 minutes in English. Speaker #1, Deanna Hutcheson Hutcheson entitled herh speech, "My Question to You." Speaker #2, TM Sher Lee- tooze, spoke on "Visions of Canada by New Canadians." Speaker #3, TM Pat Pingle, who achieved her CTM with this speech, crossed the country with "My Visions of Canada." Congratulations to all competitors. The Canada Day Speech Contest, sponsored by Cana dian Clubs of Toastmasters International, is open to all permanent Canadian residents, residents, 17 years and older. What a delight that Deanna Hutcheson, a local high school student, was judged to have presented the best speech. Congratulations, Deanna. Deanna. Bowmanville Toastmasters Toastmasters supports you all the way. The next competition is at the Area level, March 21, 1990, at Oshawa Toastmasters. Toastmasters. The winner advances through the Division and District levels of competition and the ultimate winner presents his or her speech on Parliament Hill, Ottawa, on July 1st. We look for your continuing success, Deanna. Hi. My name is Matthew David Balenko and I celebrated celebrated my 1st birthday on March 5, 1990. My mom and dad are John and Debbie Balenko. Proud grandparents grandparents are Marg and Milt Corson, Jeanne and Peter Balenko, all of Bowmanville. 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