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8-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, June 6, 1990 From Around the Region United Way The Northumberland Branch of the Canadian Red Cross may soon join the Northumberland United Way. If this comes to pass, the Red Cross will no longer have to con- duct its own campaigning to raise funds. Cobourg Extends Recycling Program An lIth hour decision was made by council in Cobourg in an effort to safeguard the county recycling program. Despite an agreement bet- ween the seven member municipalities in the Nor- thumberland Recycling group to continue it, the blue box program is in a shambles. Cobourg announced plans to provide bridge financing for the purchase of capital equip- ment from Northumberland Recycling Ltd. Council Wants Input Port Hope council feels it's being left out in the cold about Nor- thumberland County's plans to build itself a new headquarters. Mayor Don Chalmers said that they had not been told why they need a new building. Despite the suggested 9 million dollar price tag, Chalmers claims to have heard nothing else about it. Assault Program on Hold A $5,500 grant to fund a six month wife assault program at Port Hope and District Hospital may not begin until September executive director Bill Clarke said. The delay is because of nursing shortages. New 15 Million Dollar Program A new 15 million literacy pro- gram will help immigrants and refugees learn English and French and help them find well-paying jobs. Immigration Minister Barbara McDougall said that the new in- itiative will improve our efforts to help newcomers, especially women, join the mainstream of Canadian society. Smoking Rules Get Boost Port Hope and District Hospital executive director Bill Clarke are pleased that the hospital is to stick with its smoking rules. Now visitors may not smoke in the hospital, pa- tients may only smoke in the lounge, and staff may only smoke in designated areas in the cafeteria. The smoking rules are the result of a recent three year accreditation earned by the hospital. Firm defends buses Area school buses supplied by Trentway-Wagner are safe, says the manager of the company's Port Hope division, following complaints. Archie Goth said all buses are regularly inspected and complaints followed up. Crack down on dumping A crack down on illegally dumped garbage is underway at the Cobourg detachment of the OPP. There have been numerous com- plaints from rural areas in Hope, Hamilton, and Haldimand townships over the past couple of months. A conviction under the En- vironmental Protection Act starts at $53.75. A lot more expensive than tipping fees. New Licence First Onceits new licence takes effect on July lst, Port Hope's Cameco uranium refinery will be the first facility subject to the new pro- cedures monitoring uranium emis- sions. The proposed changes are currently in the public consultation process across the country, but will come into effect in Port Hope on July lst. Beaver Foods Win Appeal Beaver Foods Ltd., is going to get another chance at a bid to serve lunch to Cobourg and Bowmanville High School students this fall. After listening to a presentation by the company, the Northuimberland and Newcastle Board of Education decided to hold off awarding the contract to Versa Foods. Assurances Asked For Members of Port Hope's En- vironmental Study Committee sought assurances from the federal government to the cleanup of low level radioactive waste in the town. There are over 1.2 million tons of low-level radioactive waste across Ontario. About one third of it is spread throughout 200 to 300 sites in Port Hope. Attempts to Make Building Saleable The sale of the existing Nor- thumberland County headquarters at William and Burnham Streets, might fetch less than 3 million dollars as is. That is about one third of the cost to build a new head- quarters. Amidst all of the concerns, some county councillors are still not con- vinced a new building is needed. A zoning change from the present in- stitution designation may make the building more marketable. Hospital Board to Keep Doctors as Members Port Hope's hospital board will continue to welcome doctors as members and is sending a letter to the Ontario Hospital Association to underline their value. The hospital's chief of staff, Dr. Paul Hazell said, "medical input at the board level keeps lines of communication open." Cat Adoption Month Fails Council at Port Hope voted against the proposal to proclaim June Cat Adoption Month. The Northumberland branch of the Humane Society had asked council for its help in publicizing the socie- ty's second annual national cam- paign. Some councillors voted against it for fear of starting a trend, to proclaim every month for something. Dump needs millions It could cost Port Hope up to 6 million dollars to extend the life of the Highland Drive landfill site until the county waste management master plan takes effect. Apartment plan flounders A local entrepreneur's plans to build a 15 two bedroomed apart- ment building in Port Hope are likely dead. Councillor Ron Smith told council that there are too many demerits against the location on John Street. Hospital contracts housekeeping services Housekeeping services at Port Hope and District Hospital will be taken over by VS services of Toron- to, following tendering by the hospital. The housekeeping staff effected will get other jobs within tle hospital. Federal abortion law passes 'It's depressing', says Pastor Glenn Schaeffer, president of Cobourg and Area Right to Life. Dr. Michael Green, a local obstetri- cian, who does not perform abor- tions said that it was unfortunate that performing an abortion could again become a criminal offence in Canada. The bill, C-43, passed third reading by a nine vote margin -140- 131. Reeve balks Hope Township Reeve Roger Wilson said that it wasn't fair to make the township pay the costs to close one rail crossing and put up gates at another. Wilson said that the township budget had been set, and there wasn't any money left. Art Clowes, CNR co-ordinator of regulatory affairs said that the town would only have to pay for the gates while CNR would pay for the fenc- ing brought up to the gates. Track Fencing a Must Urban areas where the public could gain access to railroad tracks are supposed to be fenced, CP Rail public affairs manager, John Cox said last week in the wake of a Cobourg boy having his leg severed by a train. While CP Rail admits public areas should be fenced, Cox said it is difficult to monitor the many miles of track. Workers Upset By Delay Members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 749, fil- ed a grievance against the Town of Port Hope because of a delay in signing a new contract. The employees have been without a con- tract since February, even though both sides have signed a memoran- dum of agreement on a new con- tract in March. Town Hall Renovations A $61,987 renovation project on Port Hope's Town Hall could start next week. The renovations include the demolishing of former police offices to make way for administra- tion offices. The project is expected to take two months to complete. GO Extension Kills Project The extension of GO Train ser- vices to areas around Toronto may have killed a private proposal to set up a commuter rail network. The group, headed by Paul Pagnuelo, president of the Toronto - Peterborough - Havelock Line passenger association released a $33,000 study on the feasibility of the Canadian Commuter Rail ser- vice at a news conference last week, at the Ontario Legislature. Cobourg and Port Hope helped to finance the study which is designed to in- terest Bombardier Inc. in setting up the rail service. The private plan was dealt a potentially lethal blow in April when Nixon announced in his budget that the province would extend GO services to the outlying areas. Ford and GM in a dead heat It was participaction day last Wednesday and the two auto giants, GM and Ford were to meet the challenge of being the best in participaction. It was a dead heat with 99 percent participation. One Ag. office to now serve Durham Region The Minister of Agriculture an- nounced last Friday that the Bowmanville and Uxbridge Agricultural offices would be closed to be replaced with one central of- fice. Staff from both present offices would be transferred to the new location at the intersection of Highways_12 and 7A. Al three main parties now have candidates in Oshawa The three main parties have nominated candidates for the up- coming federal election in the Oshawa riding to replace Ed. Broadbent. Mike Breaugh will represent the NDP, Kathy O'Flynn the liberals and Bill Longworth the conser- vatives. Rail service could he a sustainable venture Paul Pagnuelo, president of the Toronto-Peterborough Passenger Association in commenting on a re- cent report said it was found that a private rail service provided by Bombadier could be financially sound. A two-way fare between the two centres would be $233 comparing with $22 charged by VIA when it ran the service. Big demands of the auto industry Bob White, president of the CAW, has announced the demand of higher wages, job security and increased leisure time from the auto industry in the upcoming round of negotiations. White did admit that there is factor of over capacity in the 1- dustry. Asking for further water study in Ashburn The Region of Durham and the Town of Whitby are seeking fun- ding from the province in order to carryout a further study to resolve water problems in Ashburn. Earlier this year a report noted that 65 percent of wells tested in the shallow acquifer in Ashburn didn't meet prôvincial drinking water guidelines. (Continued on page 10) " KITCHEN CABINETS " CEDAR POSTS " SQUARED TIMBERS " BUILDING SUPPLY " HARDWARE * BARN STEEL ON HWY. 35 - 1 MILE SOUTH OF PONTYPOOL PRESSURE TREATED PINE - 1" x 6" x 5' 1"' x 6" x 6' 2" x 4" x 8' -16' 2" x 6" x 8' - 16' 2"x 8" x 8' - 16' 4" x 4",x 8' *-105 $1.49 ea. $1.78 ea. .35/foot .551f oot 75/f oot .75/foot 6" x 6" x 8' - 16' $1.981foot COMMUNITY LIAISON GROUP NEWCASTLE SITING TASK FORCE Low-level Radioactive Waste Management COURTICE COMMUNITY INFORMATION MEETING THURSDAY, JUNE 7,1990 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EBENEZER UNITED CHURCH The Newcastle Community Liaison Group Want To Hear From You The Port Granby Low Level Radioactive Waste Site poses a health threat today. Some action MUST be taken. A committee of local residents, the Newcastle Com- munity Liaison Group, was set up to provide informa- tion to and feedback from the public and will ultimate- ly prepare a report to Council with recommendations as to how best to deal with the problem of radioac- tive wastes in the Town of Newcastle. BEFORE RECOMMENDING AN APPROPRIATE COURSE TO FOLLOW, THE GROUP NEEDS TO KNOW WHAT INDIVIDUAL VIEWPOINTS ARE. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR HOW THE SITING PROCESS WORKS AND TO EXPRESS YOUR OPI- NIONS. Other information meetings will be held in most of the communities within the Town of Newcastle. Watch for a listing in the local papers. For further information contact: Janet Mayer; Facilitator Newcastle Commun ity Liaison Group (416) 623-0720 ROKA LUMBER & FIREWOOD CENTER MILL YARD 705-277-3381 OSHAWA 416-434-6665