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41noWekY TiesWdndaSpebr2 93-1 by John Veldhuis There is one question thatdoes not seem ta want to go away. This is the question "why, can the material flot be left where it is. What is wrong with the Port Granby dump site anyway. Why canÉt wc just leave it where t is?" k We have dealt with this question ~-on several previous occasions but since it kecps cropping up, we wiil deal with it-one more urne. The material in Port Granby Low-Level Radioactive site is a mixture of low-ievel radioactive waste which came from the Eldorado Refinery in Port Hope from 1955 until Uic 1980's as wel as toxic material particularly arsenic, which is a bi-product of the refining process. In ' addition to that, there are various other wastes, including chorine gas that have been durnped in the Port Granby site over the years. This material cannot stay where it is. It is ieaking into Lake Ontario the source of 4rinking water for 8.5 million people. The site does not meet any of today's more stririgent env iromnental and health criteria and there is a decommissioning order out frmm the Atomic Energy Control Board which indicates the material bas to bc moved. Your federal govcrnment has taken responsibility for the removal of this material. thc Town of Clarington has repeatedly stated their position that they want this material, ta which wc are an unwiiling host, remnoved from Port Granby. We have asked Golder Consulting to do a study to sec what it would cost and what would be involved in keeping the material (the wastes) in Port Granby. They concludcd that the material ta be left there would need remedial action costing over 32 billion dollars for the 10,000 years that this site would have to be kept under contrai. That is in 1990 dollar which would make the amount far above the 32 billion dollars estimated. How much we do flot know, but the reader can guess and work out the cstimated increase for hirn or herself., The engineers said that the method of keeping the material there would be ta build a containment wall of concrete and ,this would only bc good for 35 ta 50 ycars. The cstimatcd cost in the 1990 dollars was 60 million dollars. If we cstirnate that it would actuaily last from 50 years radier than the more conservative 35 year s, it still cornes ta an incredible amount of money and I do not believe the taxpayers are willing to subject themselves to that kind of future costs. So readers, those are some of the reasons why the materiai cannot be left whcre it is. We have a full report on that and it is available for you, for tic asking, just drop into the office on King Street in Newcastle Village and we will be glad to give you one frce of charge and talk with you about your concerns and your ideas about rcmoving the low- level radioactive and toxic wastes from Port Granby. Board Highlights Driver Education Starting in June, 1994, The Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education will no longer offer driver education programs. The board will allow private operators ta rent school space for this purpose. Unused Holidays At the board meeting heid September 23rd, trustees dcbatcd paying senior staff for unuscd vacation time. Because of Uicetirne requircd ta negotiate the provincial govcrnment's 1:social contract" locally, members of senior administration werc unable ta use their normal vacation time. Thcy are not allowed ta carry over more than 10 days of unused time past December. No decision was made on thc matter Thursday night. Fuel Savings New fuel contracts and energy conservation prograins mean the board wiil bc able ta use its savings in fuel costs ta wipc out the deficit in the snow removai budget. The deficit was incurred because of heavy and frequent snowfails Iast winter. Staffing Costs Administration prcpared a preliminary response ta a local ratepayer's concerns about, rising numnbers and costs of staff at thc board. The report notes that whilc the analysis by Hope Township resident Jack Foote details the increases, it does not eXplain them. The report notes that such p rovincial legislation or requiremecnts as pay equity, the emnployer health tax, and class size have played a significant raie in the increases in staff or in salary increases. Trustees voted ta refer ta Uic matter ta Uic Operatians and Finance, Cornmittee for further exploration. C larington CLG UpdateQ CPR courses offered in Bowmanville Durham Save-a-Heart is offering 2 CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) training courses at Uic Bowmanvilc High School ibis fali. Basic Rescuer: (12 hours in duration, $48.60 per persan) Monday nights, October 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8,7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Recertification of -Basic Rescuer: (6 hours in duration, $34.50 per persan) Monday nights, November 15, 22,7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Durham College newspaper places in top three The Durham College student newspaper, The Chronicle, won third place for Advertising Remember! "4 to 6 minutes is ail you have to act! a few hours is ail it takes to learn." Advance registration is required for ail courses by contacting Durham Save-a-Hcart at (416> 666-0995. Plcase do not contact the high school directly, cail Durhami Save- a-Heart. A RETURN TO GOOD OLD FASHIONED FLAVOUR..WITH, HAM There was a time, just la few years ago, when the expression "Old Fashioned"' was samething to be avoided. Those were the days of the "High Tech", the "New Wave". Funny how times change though, isn't it? Here we are in the 90's sur- rounded by every sophistication and technologicai advancement we ever dreamed of and yet... there's one thing we crave - it's to reture to the simpler things. A return ta honest value, and when it cornes ta the foods we cat... a return to good "Old Fashioned" flavour. SAround our house - ham was a year-round favourite. Ham and eggs for breakfast or mom's best glazed ham for that special Sunday dinner, nothing could match that great natural-smoked flavour. The brand mam chose back then was Schneiders and you know what, 1 find miyseif reaching for that same brand- narne myself, probably for the same reasons mom, did... quality, value, and taste. And one more thing that moî's generation didn't concerni itseif with.. -healthier chaices". While the ham 1 buy taday tastes just the way 1 remember, it's leaner than it was "back then". In fact, J.M. Schneiders Olde Fashioned Harn is approximately 94% fat- free, and that means more, pure meat for the money, which is a practical reason for putting ham o n your menu a lot more often. When it cornes right down toti, today's leaner, well-trimmed hams make a lot of sense to the "hurrîed cook". Beside the wonderful "heat and serve" ease-of-preparation, there's the versatiiity factor, and just think... there's neyer any waste... just great eating slice after slice. The folks at Schneiders take pride in carefuily preparing their famous hams so that ail you need ta, do is enjoy ail that "Old Fashioned" goodniess. Whether you enjay a thick, juicy Ham Steak BB'd ta perfection. succulent Ram Kebabs or one of the great new Ram Salad creations, you know you can trust the name r-LEYAY GORME with Lise O'Brien__ J.M. Schneider for great taste timne and time again. Now here are two "Hamn-azing" recipe ideas you're sure to want ta try. They've just recently been, developed by Schneiders Kitchen for you taO enjoy! HIAM & RED PEPPER BRUSCHETA, 3/4 cup (175 mL) Schneiders Olde Fashianed Ham, finely chopped, 3/4 cup (175 mL) bottled roasted -sweet red peppers, chopped 1 ta 2 claves garlic, finely >chapped 11/2 tsp (7 mL> fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 tsp/5 mL dried) black pepper ta taste 6 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick slices Italian bread, cut in haîf 3 tbsp (45 mL) olive ail 1/2 cup (125 mL) Schneiders Mozzarella Cheese, shredded In medium bowl, combine ham, red pepper, garlie, oregano and black pepper; set aside. Lightly toast bread slices.On large baking sheet, arrange toasted bread in single layer. Brush lightly with olive oul. Top evenly with ham mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Broul 2 ta 3 minutes or until cheese has melted. Serve immediately. QUICK HAM NACHOS 1 pkg (210 g> tortilla chips 11/2 cups (375 mL)-Schneiders Olde Fashioned Ham, finely chopped 3 tbsp (45 mL) pickled jalapefio peppers, chopped 2 green on ions, chopped 2 cups (500 mL) Schneiders .Colby Cheese, shredded 1 cup (250 mL) taco sauce (mild, medium or hot), 1/2 cup (125 mL) saur cream 1/4 cup (50 mL) fresh.coniander or parsley, chopped On larg e ovenproof platter or baking sheet, arrange tortilla chips. Sprinkle wîth ham, peppers and green onions. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake in 400*F (200*C) oven for 6 to 8 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with taco sauce, sour cream and coriander. Serve immediately. If ycoti ýhave rio:t, rece-ived a person>raIly-adcdressed card fo Elec ti>ri s Caniada co:rifirmirg yo ir i eistatolionthe voters list, eau nolw at 1 800 267-VOTE-U(8683). ELECTIOt4S CANADA The non11-par tisan a igelncv lespoz, fir the co7ldiict offederal elcctio. Excellence, in the Ontario Community Ne ppr Association Competition, recently. Ibis win represents the scventh consecutive year the paper has earncd a place in the top three in ibis competition. Bill Merriott, professor in the Advertising Administration Program, is pleased with tie win. The Chronicle is publîshcd by students in the two-year Journalism and Advertising Program s, as a hands on lab experience, every second week during the school term. The editorial content is written by the Journalisrn students and the advcrising is sold and crcated by second year Advertising students.