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No Hy Construction of the Darlington and Wesleyville generating stations is under review by Ontario Hydro. But there is no word on whether either of the power stations being bult locally will be delayed as a result of the review ordered by Ontario Hydro's board of directors last week. Hydro's study of all construction -programs across the province follows the most recent forecast on the demand for electrical energy in the future. Sue Stickley, community relations officer for Ontario Hydro, told Town of Newcastle officials Monday that the most recent predictions show' demand for hydro will double every 12% years. Earlier forecasts had suggested that the demand would double every 10 years, she said. 30-Year Low In 1977, Ontario Hydro's electrical production grew at a rate of only 2.2 per cent, the community relations officer said. That's the lowest increase in Hydro's output in 33 years., Miss Stickley told Newcastle councillors that there was a threefold reason for this lower growth. Speaking at a meeting of the planning and development committee, she explained that these included the impact of higher electrical rates, the effect of conservation efforts by power users and slower economic conditions. Iro Decision Yet In her comments on the effects of Hydro's review of the needs for electrical power, Miss Stickley said that Darlington and Wesleyville will come under the provincial review along with all other construction projects. No One Knows "It doesn't mean anything will happen to them because no one knows the answer yet," she addod. Five hundred and fifty-four persons are presently working at the Wesleyville generating station in Hope Township. Foundations for buildings at the one billion dollar oil-fired power station are taking shape. Here at Bowmanville, site prepar- ation is underway at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. A contract for preparing the Hydro site was worth just over $24 million and was awarded in the fali. At Monday's meeting of the planning and development commit- tee, Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard said that he had been talking with an Ontario Hydro official associated with the Darling- ton Generating Station in order to discuss the possible effects of the Ontario Hydro review. Not Affected "There has been nothing yet that has been said that is going to effect the Darlington Generating Station," Mayor Rickard stated. He said he has been told that Darlington will not be affected. After meeting with Town of Newcastle officials Monday, Miss Stickley said that a committee of Ontario Hydro's board of directors will conduct the review of Hydro projects. She said she has heard that a report on the matter is expected in April. However, no definite date for the completion of the report has been confirmed. Estates Given Nod An estate residential housing project located north of the Third Concession, off Liberty St. has' received draft approval from the town's planning and development committee. G.A. Hodgins, a consultant for the developer of the project, informed the committee Monday night that the plans call for 46 estate-type homes. Their prices would be in the $100,000 to $125,000 range. Mr. Hodgins estimated that con- struction of the homes would take place during a three to five year (Turn to Page Two) In order to predict warm water discharge movements from the Darlington Generating Station now under construction, Ontario Hydro is doing considerable research with working models in its hydraulic laboratories. On February 9, Newcastle Town Council and Town officials toured the labs for a first-hand explanation and demonstration. From left to right are: Fire Chief Jim Hayman; Councillor Don Allin; Councillor Bob Dykstra; Ontario Hydro Flow Systems Test Engineer Klaus Faisst; Public Works Director Jack Du am; Town Manager Albert Guiler and Councillor Bruce Taylor. ~I1~ 124th Year 623-3303 tan BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1978 Issue 8 38 Pages 20c BITS & PIECES DRAMA WORKSHOP - Are into the final stages of preparation for their March 2, 3 and 4 performance of 'U.T.B.U.'. For the conven- ience of shoppers, a booth will be set up in the Bowmanville Mail on Thursday evening, all day Friday and Saturday until 6 p.m. Tickets for each performance will be available, and some of the group will be on hand to discuss the production. Senior Citizens will be able to attend the Thursday evening performance free of charge, or Friday and Saturday nights at student rates. More info will be published in next week's paper, but don't wait till then to buy your tickets. The High School auditorium is not that big! LEGION LOTTERY - The hard-working Legionnaires advise that they could use a little more help with their weekly lottery tickets. There are still a substantial number to be sold and the money is for worthwhile purposes. The price goes down $1 each week so you haven't lost out on the value of the ticket. (Turn to Page Two) ****** ************************** King St. Complex Clears Plans to construct an eight storey tee Monday recommen s that the out before construction can Degm. apartment and commercial complex land midway between George and Ted Samuel, owner of the building on King St. East in Bowmanville are Ontario St. be re-zoned to allow the site, told the committee that three moving ahead. complex to proceed. houses on King St. must be removed A resolution from the town's But details such as the height of to make way for the project. An planning and development commit- the buildings must still be worked underground parking garage is Pictured above is a granddaughter of the famous Secretariat, along with her mother and proud owner Vic Croutch of R. R. 1, Janetville. The filly was born last Thursday at the Croutch farm. The sire was First Secretary, the first born son of Secretariat. The dam is an exceptionally well-bred Appaloosa mare, Bar's Baby Sister, owned by Vic and Katherine Croutch. They have exclusive Canadian breeding rights to First Secretary. Mr. and Mrs. Croutch have lived in Janetville for 16 years. Vic is a construction superintendent with Inducon Construction, and Katherine runs The Tack Shack located at the farm on Janetville Road. Hurdle proposed for the King St. develop- ment, with access on to the front street. "I am certainly in favor of having this project proceed as fast as it p ossibly cari," said councillor Bob ykstra, chairman of the munici- pality's planning and development committee. George Howden, town planner for Newcastle, told the committee that if the new building is constructed according to the same height restrictions applied to the nearby Veltri building, its height would have to be reduced. Under these restrictions, about 14 units may have to be removed. If, however, the provisions of the Durham Region official plan were enforced, the building height could be raised an additional four stories. A motion approving the re-zoning for the building also states that details on height must be worked out with town staff and officials with the Durham Region. (Turn to Page 2) Ne wspaper Will Test Info Phone Service The James Publishing Company intends to test a temporary informa- tion service, the town's community services committee was told Monday. John E. James, managing editor of the company told the committee that he would be willing to promote the information service, and supply a special telephone number for a three-month trial period. No specific date has been set for the trial period. Persons in need of information could dial this number and receive assistance. Company staff would record the type of information requested, and submit this to Newcastle council in a report. Council would then consider whether or not it wishes to help the town's Social Planning Council in efforts to establish a full time information service. Elaine Barber, of the Social Planning Council told the commu- nity services committee that although the S.P.C. is interested in helping to form an information centre, it doesn't have the data necessary to decide whether one would be worthwhile. A unique display for Valentine's Day seemed to catch the eye of everyone who passed by the display window of the Optical Boutique shop last week. The present manager of the shop Elfi Krohn of Hampton, had the cake especially made to promote optical fashion along a Valentne's Day theme. By moving the cake in front of another photo, as the picture above shows, the impact of Mrs. Krohn's arrangement has even a stronger effect. Select Sehool Name St. Stephen is the name for the new separate school that will be built in Waverley Gardens this year. The name was suggested by a resident of the area who submitted it to the Peterborough - Victoria - Northumberland and Newcastle Separate School Board. The board chose the name last week from among 10 other suggestions which were also forwarded to their offices in Peterborough. The $1.1 million school on Rhonda Avenue will have eight classrooms as well as a library and gymnasium accommodating students from the western area of the town. At least half of the 507 students presently enrolled at St. Joseph's School will transfer to the new school. St. Joseph's school principal Bob Gutteridge said that construction on the two storey school will begin by the end of March and is expected to open for classes beginning in September. The saint after whom the school is named was the first martyr of the Christian faith, Mr. Gutteridge explained. UMM