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i 12 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, February 27,1985 Section Two Queen's Park Report By Sam Cureatz M.P.P. Ceresdale Fertilizers Sponsor Crop Workshop The construction of Darlington Nuclear Generating Station was approved by the Ontario Ontario Government in 1978. As you know, the plant is located on a 1,200 acre site in the Town of Newcastle, on Lake Ontario. When this four-unit station is fully operating in 1992, it will provide 3,524,000 kilowatts of electricity. This is enough power to serve a city of 3 million people. Further, Darlington Darlington will employ about 600 workers. Darlington was approved approved for many reasons. First, it was selected because of its proximity to residential, residential, industrial and commercial energy markets. Also, the site has transportation access, access, an abundant supply supply of cooling water from Lake Ontario, and excellent bedrock for station foundations. Another of the main reasons for Darlington's Darlington's approval is that it will help Ontario Hydro meet its commitment commitment to provide reasonably reasonably priced energy in the future. Presently, nuclear energy accounts for a third of the energy in Ontario. The construction construction of nuclear generating generating stations such as Darlington will in crease the amount of electricity produced from uranium and reduce reduce our dependence on imported fossil fuels. As well, nuclear energy is a clean fuel, and that's good news for the environment. Plants such as Darlington Darlington cost more in the first few years than power generated from a coal-fired station due to high capital costs. However, the cost of Darlington's power should average 50 per cent less than the cost of power from coal- fired stations. Ontario presently has 3 fully operating nuclear nuclear generating stations. stations. If we had relied primarily on coal as a source of power generation, generation, our electricity rates would be at least 25 per cent higher than the present rate. Recently, Ontario Hydro Chairman Thomas Campbell, predicted predicted that the utility's 1986 rate increase will be only 3 or 4 per cent -- lower than inflation. This is partially due to increasing sales and lower interest rates. But, he further believes that hydro rates will be even less in the future, especially in comparison comparison to utilities in the U.S., which continue to depend heavily on fos sil fuels. This will give Ontario industries a better edge over their competitors. In the long run, Ontario Ontario will save over one billion per year when all nuclear plants, such as Darlington, are in full operation. I was of course pleased that one of Bill Davis' final duties as Premier was the opening of the Darlington Darlington Generating Station's Station's new Information Centre. As you may know, a second ' transmission line connecting the Cherrywood Transformer Transformer Station to the Bowmanville Switching Switching Station is scheduled scheduled for completion by the summer of 1987 to be available for the start of power transmission transmission out of the first 2 units at Darlington in 1988. This year, preparation preparation work for the transmission transmission towers will begin. Assembly and erection of the towers will start in 1986, with the stringing of the conductors conductors scheduled for the latter part of that year for completion in 1987. Cleanup and restoration restoration of work locations will be an ongoing activity activity during construction. construction. Many Activities Planned for Students in March Break Maple syrup demonstrations, demonstrations, swimming, swimming, magic, and skating skating are just a few of the activities which youngsters youngsters can enjoy in town during the March 11 to 15 school break. The Town of Newcastle Newcastle community services department will be accepting accepting registrations for its March Break Bonanza between February February 15 and March 1. Participants can join the fun by registering at the community services department in person or through the mail. The events begin on Monday, March 11, with a trip to the Purple Woods Conservation Area for a maple syrup demonstration. This will be followed by skating ■ and tobogganing tobogganing at the Enniskillen Conservation Area. On Tuesday, there will be movies, swim games, and a coloring contest at the Fitness Centre. Skating will be the order of the day on Wednesday, March 13. Everyone is invited to bring his or her Cabbage Cabbage Patch Kid to a skating party at the Darlington Arena between between 1:00 and 2:30. Participants are also invited to dress like a Business Skills Update ACT NOW! JOIN AN ADULT STUDENT CLASS INTERESTED IN ADVANCING THEIR BUSINESS POTENTIAL * EARN FOUR CREDITS* MAY EARN YOUR GRADUATION DIPLOMA * FREE TUITION* FREE CAREER COUNSELLING THIS IS A PACKAGE PROGRAMME FOR MATURE ADULTS BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER 1985 Four Credit Courses Offered * BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS * TYPING/OFFICE PROCEDURES/WORD PROCESSING * BUSINESS MACHINES & BUSINESS MATHEMATICS * ACCOUNTING FOR PERSONAL AND BUSINESS USE * ADDED FEATURE: CO OPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE APPLY FOR DETAILS & BROCHURE BEFORE MARCH 15 BY CALLING MS. CAROLINE NAPLES, DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS EDUCATION BOWMANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 623-4416 - 9 a.m. • 4 p.m. MONDAY ■ FRIDAY GENERAL INFORMATION MEETING, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20,1985 AT 7:00 p.m. IN THE B.H.S. LIBRARY All cbureee will be offered both morning end afternoon If Justified. SEPTEMBER 1985 TO MAY 1986 Should you have any questions about a portion portion of the transmission line which may affect you, please contact: Mr. Dennis Boyd, Construction Construction Contact Officer, EV 291, 800 Kipling Ave., Toronto, Ont. Phone: 1- 416-231-4111, ext. 6311. For matters relating to property or any crop damage claims, please contact: Mr. Charlie Ricketts, Regional Property Agent, Central Central Region, 5760 Yonge St., Willowdale, Ontario. Ontario. M2M 3T7. Phone: 1-416-222-2571, ext. 471. Ontario motorists are now required to keep their headlights on longer due to an amendment to the Highway Traffic Act. It is now necessary that drivers switch on their headlights a half hour before sunset and keep them on a half hour after sunrise. Previously, Previously, headlights' were to be turned on 30 minutes minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise. sunrise. Evidence shows that accidents can be decreased if motorists keep their lights on longer. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications has also announced that the amount of property damage in reported motor / vehicle accidents accidents has been increased, increased, from $400 to $700. All motor vehicles, including motorcycles, mopeds and off-road vehicles will be affected affected by the change. The new property damage level was raised to reflect "the continually increasing costs for parts and labour to repair motor vehicles which have been involved in accidents." accidents." I am pleased to see the momentum growing for a North Oshawa community centre, and time permitting, I will be looking forward to the annual meeting of the project which Laura Collins, the present present President, informed informed me will be taking taking place Thursday, March 7th at 8 p.m. at the North Oshawa Park Clubhouse. Ceresdale Fertilizers was the sponsor of a crop workshop held Friday afternoon in the Orono Arena. There were about 40 farmers in attendance and the purpose of the program was to provide the latest information on the production of corn and silage crops. Shown above, from left, are: Bill Kilmer, of the Fertilizer Institute of Ontario; Grant Hancock, manager of Ceresdale Fertilizer, and Dale Cowan, of Oxford Agripro. Cabbage Patch Kid and ribbons will be awarded. Thursday will be gym day at the Bowmanville Senior Public School. In the afternoon, there will be more swim games at the Fitness Centre. The week concludes Friday night with a one- hour magic show by Paul Don at the Bowmanville Bowmanville High School Auditorium. Show time is seven p.m. Further information is available from the Town of Newcastle Community Services Department. Gome, talk to us. Here in Oshawa and Area, many homeowners like you have spent a lot of time and money to enjoy a more comfortable home. But the question question remains: "What else can I do?" Your Ontario Government's free HEAT SAVE CLINIC can help you with the answers. Come, talk to us. A Worthwhile 20 Minutes. Come and bring all your questions to the HEAT SAVE CLINIC. Normally it takes about 20 minutes, but we'll spend as long as you want to discuss weatherstripping, caulk ing, insulation, heating equipment. We'll look for the most practical, low cost things you can do to enjoy a more comfortable home. Be sure to take note of the heated floor area of your house, and your heating and hydro costs for the last year. Then visit your HEAT SAVE CLINIC soon. Remember... It's absolutely free. IMPORTANT REMINDER: Bring your House Size and Energy Bills. Ontario Ministry Honourable ol George Ashe Wif Enorgy Minister W Energy Ontario A joint project ol tho Ontario Ministry ol Enorgy and tho Oshawa Chamber ol Commerce.