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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 14 Jan 1976, Section 2, p. 6

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6 T"e Canadian Statesman. Bowmanville, Januarv 14. 1476 Section Two il ppliesStall To Any Road Closings, Cross ing Upgradings Newcastle Council Jan. 5 concurreci wicn a recommen- dation of the Public Works Committee to request that until the town's plannin process is com pleted, ail proposed road closings and upgrading of lev.el crossings within the town be held in abeyance. Coun. Kirk Entwisle briefly questioned the resolution but was advised by Coun. Ken Lyall that the resolution is basically a means of stalling, a practice not unusual to Newcastle council, until it is determined which way deve- lopment is going to go. The accepted recommenda- tion of the Works Committee will now go forward as a request to Secretary of the Ralway Transport Commit- tee, Mr. J. d'Avignon. The action was felt neces- sary on Lne basis that the Regional Planning and Dev- lopment Commission are cur- rently reparing the official plan o fthe Region and the town's Planning Advisory Committee is considering a comprehensive restricted area by-law. The railway have apparent- ly been proposing to close a number of crossings. OBITUARY EVERETT JOHN FICE Evertt John (Buckey) Fice died suddenly at the family residence, 148 Centre St. N., on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1975. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fice, he was born August 28, 1897, at Tyrone, Ontario, -and was a resident of Oshawa for most of his, life. Mr. Fire red from the General Motors of Canada truck éhassis north plant in 1960. He was a member of UAWA, Local 222, a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 43, a member of Orange Lodge, number 399, Purple Hill, and a veteran of the irst World War. Mr. Fice is survived by his wife, the former Ina Hobbs Henry. He was predeceased by Doug Moffatt, M.P.P. By Doug Moffatt, MPP Durham East As most people in Durham East are aware, Ontario Hydro is preparing to build what will be the world's largest Nuclear Generating Station when it is completed in 1384 or 85. The proposed development will be situated just west of Bowmanville on 1,000 acres of land owned by Ontario Hydro on the shores of Lake Ontario. As a result of this proposed development, members of the Coun- cil of the Town of Newcastle and myself attended a special meeting with representatives of Ontario Hydro and the Town of Port Elgin, in Port Elgin, site of the Bruce Generating Station. The purpose of the meeting was to enable us to find out more about the Darlington Station and at the same time have an opportunity to discuss with the representatives of Port Elgin the problems and developments that had occurred in their area while the Bruce Station was being built. A number of points were raised at this meeting, and as a result I later tabled questions in the House to all the Ministers. I asked them whether their Ministry would be involved in studies of the Darlington Generating Station, and to what degree would the development affect their Ministry. Unfortunately, the Government chose not to answer the questions I asked and only selected Ministries will be commenting on the environmental aspects of the Darlington Study as prepared by Ontario Hydro. What I wanted, and what the Town of Newcastle wanted, was a fairly comprehensive study of the total effects of the station on the entire community. As things stand now, only the environmental assessment report of Ontario Hydro will be reviewed by the following Ministries: Ministry of Energy; Natural Resources; In- dustry & Tourism; Environment; Health; Agriculture & Food; Hous- ing; Treasury; Economics & Inter- governpintal Affairs; Labour and the Resources Development Secre- tariat. It is noteworthy that the Ministry of Transportation and Communications and the Ministry of Education will not be examining this project. It seems to me to be very important that these two Ministries be added to the list. The road systems in the area will need to be updated to handle traffic, which will increase during construction and remain heavier once the plant is staffed. There is a definite need for a great deal more, information before the Town of Newcastle or the Region of Durham or the elected represen- tative of any Government either give a go ahead or say that at this time they don't think the Darlington Station is needed. It is my contention that we shouid noti make decisions of this magnitude without having all of the facts at our disposal. It seems to me that Ontario Hydro is being a little bit reluctant in this case. At times Hydro talks as if they want to give out all the information so that informed citizenry can make a decision, and in the next instance they attempt to give us only part of the story. I am sure that you will agree with me when I say that until Hydro and the Ontario Government are prepared to divulge all the facts about the proposed station, the people in the Town of Newcastle and the Region of Durham are being asked to buy a "pig in a poke." If we are to benefit from this particular proposaliwe need to know exàctly what the cost to the community will be. There are many advantages to the installation. A good numbet of jobs will be created - but there are tremendous draw- backs to it as well. Disposal of the heated water from the nuclear station into Lake Ontario poses severe problems for the environ- ment. And at this time Ontario Hydro does not have a suitable method of disposing of waste nuclear products. This aspect of the station must be dicussed as honestly and accurately as possible. If you have views on the project I hope that you will drop me a hne at Queen's Park and let me know how you feel. And here's another phone number you may wish to clip. ZENITH 33220 is a direct toll-free line to the Ministry of the Environment so that you can report pollution as soon as it occurs. The Ministry advises that it is important to call immediately so that an officer can check out your report before the pollution dissi- pates, as is often the case. u. The Japanese group had aiready struck camp before the Canadians were ready to leave and the Scouts from that country had done a fine job of cleaning up. The Jamboree ended on August loth and the local Lillihamer paper published an editorial in English bidding farewell to their 17,000 guests. According to Mr. Hartwell, 1979 will be the year of the next international Jamboree. That event will be held in Iran and will be a co-ed venture. Letter to the Editor January 7, 1976 Re: Board of Education Salary Cuts Dear Sir: Your frot-page coverage of the School Administrators' decision to accept the Anti- Inflation limit of $2,400 per year provided interesting readingy They are to be congratulated upon what ap- pears to be a genuine show of good faith. It is to be sincerely hoped that we do not lose our good administrators to other areas, as sugested in your article. Per aps their appeal may prove successful for them in the end, but in the meantime, their apparent willingness, to continue serving our schools is commendable and mi ght serve as an example to other groups in similar circum- stances. John Manuel, Bowmanvlle Items of Interest The Hospital In-Service Vol- unteers were the guests of the Recreation Committee, to a delicious Christmas Tea Party. Each Volunteer was pre- sented with a lovely Red Carnation upon arrival, and Mrs. D. Childs received a beautiful plant arrangement of Mums, Sweetheart Roses and Baby 's Breath. Mr.. Elston Hospital Administrator, donated a huge cake suitably inscribed. Many hours must have gone into the making of the delectable cakes and cookies Darlington Auto King St. and Waverly Road Centre Bowmanville Tune-Ups - Carburetors Electrical Repairs Complete Lubrication Please Phone 623-6900 for Appointment jHOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday ohn Ballantine - Jay Rogers atYour Service * the dependency rate of benefit (effective January 4, 197>) a flexibility in maternity benefits (effective February 1, 1976) c coverage for persons aged 65 and over (effective January 1, 1976) If you would like more information about these and other changes, pick up the brochure "What happens now..." at your local UIC office. Unemployment Insurance Canada Robert Andras, Minister, Manpower and Immigration Assurance-chômage Canada COMPANY WUDE SA LE January 19th to 24th ail mTerchandise records, tapes, cassettes, books, glft ltems, Bibles, and many, mnm , more Items. * except Sunday School supplies PLUS some special reduced items UP TO 507X OF HOURS Mon. Tues. Wed. til 6 Thurs Fri. Night 'til 9 Sat 6 No Mail order or charge accounts on this sale *On Source IFor MIlYour Needs- Report on Norwegian Scout Jamboree Given To Local Rotary Club By Liz Armstrong More than 1300 Canadian Boy Scouts had the oppr- tunity of a lifetime fast summer when they attended the World Jamboree in Lilli- hamer, Norway., Altogether, there were 17,000 Scouts from all over the world involved in the month long event, and Jack Hartwell talked to the Bowmanville Rotarians about the experi- ence last Thursday. Mr. Hartwell, who holds a long record of service in Scouting and is presently an Akela with the 7th Bowman- ville Cub Pack, accompanied the Canadian contingent ta the World Jamboree which began in mid-July. According to'Mr. Hartwell, the experience was very, worth-while on the whole, though he did have a few word of advice to those who screen the applicants for future international events. Generally speaking, the Canadian Scouts were well, represented and displayed good discipline, though a few o of the members were too immature to appreciate the opportunity, Mr. Hartwell said. The minimum age for the participants was 14, and at that age a few of the boys simply weren't ready to cope with the responsibilîties. Mr. Hartwell did add that the two Scouts who were chosen from Bowmanville were excellent choices. Prior to departure, the Scouts who had been selected to attend the Jamboree from Bowmanville, Cobourg, Peter- by his first wife, Leta Gilbert, four daughters: Mrs. Percy Beirness (Marion), Mrs. Gary Winton (Louis), Mrs. Ray Fowler (Elva), Mrs. Gordon Brown (Elsie, ail of Oshawa, and seven sons: Wilmer,, Stanlev. Lorne. Earl. Allan, Morley, all of Oshawa, and Ralph, of Thunder Bay. six sisters: Mrs. Roy Terwille- ý ar (Shirley), Mrs. Emma obles, Mrs. Minnie Lyon, Mrs. Frank Gates (Alma), Mrs. Verna Corby, Mrs. John Lindsay (GertIe), ail of Oshawa; two brothers: Wes- le y, of Bowmanville, and Edward, of Oshawa; 35 grand- children and four great-grand- children.' Funeral services were held Friday, at Armstrong Funeral Home, followed by interment at Groveside Cemetery, with the Rev. Alfred Woolcock officiating. Memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. borough and Trenton, took recorded on his watch. part in a training session on The site for the Jamboree the 24th of May weekend at a was 150 kilometers north of Trenton campsite. Companies Oslo and Mr, Hartwell likened of nine boys and one leader the scenery to green, hilly were made up, and the regionslhe has seenin Ontario. participants were taught how he location for internation- to cook over a woodfire, smce al gathering was huge. The the average Canadian Scout is area was divided into 10 usually trained for outdoor sub-camps named àfter var- cooking on Coleman stoves ious towns, countries and primarily because of "environ- provinces in Scandinavia, and mental reasons. the site was open to the publie The Scouts that Mr. Hart- from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. well accompanied, flew by 747 At the opening ceremonies, jet direct to Copenhagen, all of the Scouts gathered in Denmark for a few days of the shape of a hand with five sightseeing before proceeding fingers, which symbolized the to the Jamboree sitd in five sponsoring Scandinavian Norway. nations working together to En route to Lillihamer, part make the Jamboree a success. of the group also stopped of at The Scouting contingents Sweden while others extended from around the world had their visit in Denmark. During been told to expect tempera- his commentary on slides tures as low as 40 degrees taken throughout the journey, Fahrenheit, but a heat wave Mr. Hartwell pointed out that drove the average tempera- many of the streets in Sweden tures up to between 85-90 are made of cobblestones and degrees during the event. And an effort is made to preserve since Lillihamer is on approx- these aint roadways intact imately the same latitude as even after construction work Yellowknife in the North-West has been done. He noted too Territories, the hours of that sundials are prevalent in sunlight were long. In fact, the many places, and that the Scouts didn't even require timepieces were accurate to flashlights at 10:30 p.m. when withîn five minutes of the time they put up their tents, and the sun rose at 3:30 a.m. To co-ordinate such large numbers of participants, Mr. Hartwell said that all of the activities' were computerized. For example, if some of Canadian boys wanted to go on a hike, the computer would inform them if the group was fully booked or not. The official languages of the Jamboree were English and French so communication was no barrier to the Canadian Scouts. One thing that our d s V essboys resented however, was deseve o pa th fact that the Quebec forcr and Scouts were kept separate from the rest of the Canadians f ire insuranC because their leaders didn't want the two groups to mix. They do at Abstainers. Throughout the Jamboree, Because our experience has groups of Scouts from differ- ent countries exchanged bad- shown that abstainers have ges and stories and provided fewer accidents, fewer home entertainment from their na- fires. Thats why we can in- tive countries. sure for less The last night of the Jamboree, the big event was If you re a nor-drinker, can an international hike in groups you afford not to look into of eight with each participant Abstainers' insurance for your coming from a different home and your car? country. Later, they had a campfire together and Mr. Osborne & Shank Hartwell pointed out that it was an ideaI opportunity for Ins. Agency Ltd. the boys to make new friends. 108 Liberty St. N As Mr. Hartwell noted, "the Bowmanville - 623-2527 name of the game was no trace camping"--in other ABSTAINERS' INSURANCE COMPANY words, leavng the campsite The only Canadien Company proviadng auomob as clean and undisturbed as it and fire insurance exclusively to abstainers had been before the tents went Twice a Year We Get a Loose Scrooge. We, the staffat MURRAY JOHNSTON'S STORE for Fine Men's Wear, persuade the Boss to really cut lose with a real Barn Burner of a Sale. So here it is again -- starts Thursday 15th January and this sale is a dandy - especially when everyone is trying to save a dollar to go to Florida. Corne on in - we like to see him squirm. cent changes to Unemployent suranceAct nay Tfecnert YOU. The cncern such things as: *B voluntarily quitting your job (effective January 4, 1976) * flexibility in sickness benefits (effective July 1, 1976)- 104 Consumers Drive (Off Hopkins St.) Scripture Press Building - Whitby Council Can't Even Agree On Taking Coffee Breaks Humor again prevailed mo- Coun. Tink noted that he felt mentarily ampngst Newcastle a cup of coffee during the Councillors on January 5, meeting to be just as impor- the result of a discussion about tant as a cigarette. taking coffee breaks during Coun. Ivan Hobbs, however, such meetings. suggesting that council meet- Bowmanville Jaycee Jim ings "drag on longenough Robinson, present at the now",opposedtheidea. meeting primarily on another A vote approved -the matter, made the suggestion expenditure being included in that council should include a thebudget and Mayor Rickard sum of approximately $30 in additîonally reminded council the 1976 budget to purchase a thàt no smoking orconsump- coffee pre, for the benefit of tion of food and beverages is to themsèlves and regular atten- take place within the confines ders ait counil sessions. of the council chambers. Coun. Ann Cowman, belle- At anrate,Jay ee Robin- ving it to be a wise suggestion, son advised councsl that coffee rose to ber feet and introduced was available for the evening a motion to thiat effect whic C in the lobby outside the was qucksy seconded ugg chambers, compliments of the Coun. Bru:tbTink.uJaycees and the Rice Brothers aditonll emndd oul

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