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Orono Weekly Times, 22 Jul 1992, p. 8

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O - 0Oro no W q3î.kl y Tl imes, %W dn..rid"Dy, JuI1y 22, 19 92U Wins CIBC Barbecue A' Robert McEachiren was the winner of a Canadian Imperal Bank of Commerce, Orono Branch, boan draw with the prize Geralton may' for receipt of Patrick MacCullough, chairman of the Federal government task force on nuclear waste, has told the Port Hope Community Liaison Group that a strong petition is now being circulated in Geralton, Ontario, calling for the Town ta withdraw from the process as a possible centre to receive nuclear waste from Port Hope, the Town of Newcastle and Hope Township, Up to this point Geralton and Deep River have been two communities which have remained in the process as centres ta take the low level nuclear waste if it is to bc moved. If Geralton drops out only the, centre of Deep River will remain being a gas barbecue. McEachren receives congratulations from the' branch manager, Bob Pollard. be a doubti nuclear wa as a centre ta possibly rec< waste. Whien the process stai 1988 there were a nuni centres which had shc, possible interest as being community for the waste. that time centres have dr out one by one to the poi only twa are now involvc that could well be reduced1 The Town of Newcas remained vehement that thc must be remnoved frair Granby. Recently appoiri were made to a new Coni Liaison Group in Newcast are expected to comi meetings ta carry out the1 of the Fourth Phase. (~aroI's it. With ahl the controversy involved with the IWA's proposal of a dump site in the Town of Newcastle, it seemns like a good idea to remind everyone that there are ways to reduce the amount of household garbage we produce. Surely, by now, everyone is familiar with the three R's. Yes, reduce, reuse, recycle. You've heard it often enough, but have yau really made a conscious effort ta make themn a part of your household? Recycling is a popular thing among many households. Theý blue box program is widely used by those it is availablc ta. To those who are nat fartuniate enough ta have blue box pick-up, mnany do make tlc time and effort ta colcct, and save their recyclables an-d bring thern ta the reýcycling depats located in their community. Yau can Icave your aluminlum cans, bottIcs, ncewsp)apers. Facilities for- recycling are expanding. You can now drapaoff your household batteries at thc depo)ts,. Facilities for dropping off your number two irecyclahie plastics were made available on Canada Day. Tires are saved-and droppe i l ta be re icyclcd. Recycling is weIl and good, Ganaraska and Ministry of Environment search for causes of beach pollution 1In an effort to deterînine the source of water pollution at the Garden Hill Conservation Area and at the Cobourg beach the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority and the Mmnistry of the Environment have joined forces. In the past water pollution at Garden Hill and Cobourg has resulted in the closing of the beaches. The two groups hope to bc able to determine the source of the pollution. The project is being undertaken through the Rural Beaches program and investigation will be undertaken to determine what pollutions are evident and determine where they are coming from. The new program, is beîng -fully funded by the Ministry of S the Environment which is also rtaking place in other centres LSt across the province where similar s e closures are being made of beaches. eive the It is expected to take two years arted in to complete the necessary studies. red in The local studies were started in beof April of this year. ),e a hs A total of 18 locations have a> os been selected for testing, which S ince for the Garden Hill Pond will lropped include ail tributanies which enter int tatd the Ganaraska River. In Cobourg edad the sites are on the Midtown ta one. Creek and other Creeks that istle has provide water to the creek. ie waste <If the source of pollutant is n Port found in the rural areas the tments Ganaraska and the ministry will imunity join forces to help solve the Jie who problem or problems. mence If the source of pollution is process in a box with foil lining. Is the same product or a suitable substitute available in bulk or at least packaged more favourably. Rring your own canvas bags to the grocery store. >If you find you stili need to use a bag, opt for paper. If it has to be a plastic bag reuse it the next time you go. If you are buying something that could easily fit in a purse or a bag that you have front another store, kindly tell the salesperson that you do flot need a bag. Keep the (Continued page 9) E but there are other options that you have ta consider. Reduce. All' those bits of paper add up in the dumps. Avoid excessive packaging. Is it really necessary ta buy the products that came packaged in a plastic and then put found in an urban area the, mumicipality and the ministry will be involved in finding a solution ta the pollution problem. A technical steering committee will consist of two representatîves from the Ministries of Agriculture and Food, Health and the E'nvironment.. The commîttee will mecet four times a year to keep abreast of the findings. Public representation will also be sought from, the area municipalities, and the farm community. Michaeland Sheila Spooner ROSE - ARBOR -ANTIQUES EARLY CANADIAN PINE - DRIED FLOWER ARRANGEMENT1S HOURS: Saturday, Sunday and Holidays - 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. AISO BY APPOINTMENT OR BY CHANCE (416) 983-9091 6179 Andrews Rd. 4.8 km. east of Hwy. 11/3 R.R. 1, Kendal, Ont. LOA 1EO on Clarke 6tb Cone. mark M. Stapleton fkçstoration & eproduction 6720 Leskard Rd. N., Orono 983-6098 We specialize ini Historîcal Restoration and Reproduction of Century Homes. Also ail types of General Carpentry. MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD. Established in 1881 623-5480 - 4 Division St. Bowmanvilte PRE-ARRANGED=AD PREPAIO FUNERAL SERVICES AVAILABLE MERVYN B. KIELLY Barrister andSolicitor LAW OFFICE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE - REASONABLE RATES Free Initial Consultation 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 623-4444 Evening an d Weekend Appointments Available Corner Church and Temperance Sts., Bowmanville mie CAI7ERING CONNECTION ON THE SPOT CATERING Weddings - Anniversares - Ail Banquets CHEESE TRAYS - MEAT PLATTERS - SALADS Fred &pat ricia Storsbergsn Orono 983-9679

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