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£®«É*g'® , w Fund UC3A8 MTAR[q toUlB - n SU! I ma i|/f i @ 4 y tii 0 You've heard of the famous "last spike". Well, in this case, you're witnessing witnessing the drivi ng of the "first spike" in the construction of the new recreation complex at Highway Two and Highway 57, in Bowmanville. Some of the organizers behind the project gathered last week t'o officially raise the billboard which marks the location of the complex and advertises the Skate 88 Fund-Raising campaign. Driving the ceremonial nails are Newcastle Newcastle Mayor John Winters and Larry Forsey, who painted the sign. Looking on are (from left): Joe Caruana, acting director of community services; George Moore, of the arena project committee; Arnot Wotten, Ward One Councillor; Al Strike, chairman ofthe campaign planning committee; Larry Kotseff, the Town of Newcastle's Chief Administrative Officer and Eleanor Colwell, secretary of the campaign planning committee. Unfortunately, Mrs. Colwell cannot be seen because of the angle of the photo. Beside Mayor Winters and Larry Forsey are (continuing left' to right): Hal McKnight, Ward Two Councillor; George Van Dyk, of Van Dyk Real Estate; Hannu Halminen, of Halminen Homes; and Garnet Rickard, a member of the campaign planning committee. The sign was donated by Halminen Homes and Van Dyk Real Estate. Look for further announcements as the arena construction and fund-raising plans proceed. Bowmanville Regional Councillor Marie Hubbard is the chairman ofthe arena project committee. She was absent from the sign-raising because of a prior commitment as chairman of the Durham Region Plahning Committee. JSSL by Carolyn Hepburn ' Ontario Hydro will announce the Construction of four more reactors at Darlington Generating Station once /the September provincial election is over, said a Greenpeace spokesperson spokesperson on Thursday, August 27. John Willis told a press conference held in Bowmanvillc's court building that the Ontario government knows of the plans to build four 800- megawatt nuclear reactors to add to the four that arc already being con- structcd. A July 26 Toronto Star editorial, titled titled "Hydro's Secrets", claimed that "a report on Ontario Hydro's supply/ TV© /Tb I F * È O demand options lias been ready for some weeks." It added that "Hydro Chairman Tom Campbell, with the blessing of Premier David Peterson is keeping it in a locked drawer." Ontario Hydro community relations relations officer, Suzanne Slicklcy, says' that the "Demand/Supply Option Study" report that Willis says is being kept under wraps is not even completed. completed. The report, which is behind schedule, doesn't recommend construction construction of more nuclear reactors, according to Stickley. "Ontario Hydro won't be announc- ara Ikis II w® f M/S x7* > .Æ7 * Jits Ti <n ing plans to build four new reactors, she said. Evidently, Willis and Greenpeace's Nuclear Awareness Project, along with the local Durham Nuclear Awareness group disagree. Willis said he based his allegations on information supplied by an "informed "informed source within Hydro". While Willis wouldn't elaborate about the informant, he said that the person didn't work at Darlington, but was "very reliable". "It's ridiculous to have to rely on covert leaks in Hydro and the Ministry Ministry of Energy to find out what's going on," said Willis. Part of an open letter to David Peterson, released at the press con-, ference, questions the impartiality of decision making when Ontario Hydro reports to the Minister of Energy, Vince Kerrio. Kerrio's Deputy Minister Minister is Mary Mogford. the wife of Ontario Ontario Hydro Chairman Tom Campbell. Dave Martin, ofthe Nuclear Awareness Awareness Project, told the press conference conference that the utility should be governed governed by an impartial body. He suggested that since natural gas rates fall under regulations, "electricity (rates) could be set by the Ontario Turn to Page 2 l |r4i Ml'S f Çk Wednesday, September 2, 1987 40*! per copy 133rd Year Town's Library System Seeks Advice from Public by Grctchcn Ballantyne The Town of Newcastle Public Library Library is beginning a major study to review library services in the municipality municipality this fall. It hopes the benefits of the study may be seen within a year. The library has hired a consulting firm to conduct the Needs Assessment Assessment Study which calls on the public to comment on library service requirements. requirements. Three public meetings are scheduled for October and a survey survey will- be conducted from September September 8th to September 15th.. "This is a major review that will consider the most basic of needs right to top priority decisions," said Barbara Barbara Baker, Chief Librarian. "People can express what they want to see done with the library facilities to suit their specific needs." The review, funded by the Town of Newcastle and Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Culture, comes in response response to the revised Public Libraries Libraries Act of 1974, which emphasised the need of libraries to provide services services unique to the needs ofthe community. community. j Barbara Baker explained that since 1974 no major review hasmeen <- - ' V - Green Light for Hospital Ontario's Minister of Health said last week that Memorial Hospital will receive an additional 15 chronic care beds. The announcement by Murray Elston on Wednesday, August 26, was part of a $36.8 million program which will create 306 new beds in five Durham Region hospitals. "We have firmly committed ourselves ourselves to the major task of rebuilding and rejuvenating Ontario's hospital system to ensure that every resident has access to the best possible health care into the 21st century," Mr. Elston said during a news conference in Ajax. Richard Elston, executive director of Memorial Hospital Bowmanville, said that the additional chronic care beds will be part of the renovation and construction program planned for Bowmanville's hospital. The extra beds will bring the total number of chronic care spaces at Memorial Hospital to 45. Memorial Hospital had hoped to have a total of 45 chronic care beds in its new addition and the announcement announcement by the minister last week makes the allocation of additional beds official. official. Memorial Hospital's executive director director noted that the chronic care facilities facilities will be contained in the new, four-level hospital wing. The addition addition will also house out-patient facilities. facilities. In announcing the new hospital beds for the Durham Region last week, Health Minister Murray Elston stated that construction is expected to start in Bowmanville this November November and be completed in 1989. An additional 58 chronic care and 60 acute care beds for Oshawa Gen eral Hospital was also announced at last week's news conference. The Health Minister said construction will start in 1991 and be completed in 1993. Port Perry Hospital will gain 22 chronic care beds. Whitby will have an additional 36 chronic care beds and there's an allocation of 70 chronic care and 45 acute care beds for the Ajax and Pickering General Hospital. All of the new facilities listed above are to be built by 1993. The Health Minister also noted that the allocations to the Durham Region are part of an $850 million provincewide provincewide budget to allow capital construction construction for Ontario hospitals. Last week's announcements take into consideration the recommendations recommendations of the Durham Region District Health Council. undertaken in the Town of Newcastle and the libraries have just been run on a year-to-year basis dealing with immediate needs. The Library Board plans to use the recommendations resulting from the study to develop a master plan of long range goals for the library. The Board will then take this plan to the province province in search of funding. "We are more than willing to consider consider massive change in the library services," said Ms. Baker. "But public input is crucial to the success ofthe Needs Study." There arc a number of issues that the study must deal with. One is how Newcastle is changing and how these changes affect the library service needs of its residents. In addition the study will ascertain the community's opinion of present library services and views concerning changes needed in the library system. It will consider the number of library branches, their locations and what services should be given priority. Ms. Baker said that the library has been pulled in a number ofdirections over the years. Some users want the services to continue as they have. Others want the services they were (p çoffcvpd in another municipality. >Needs' Study hopes fiir a high participation level from the Town's citizens, and encourages opinions that will help the library reflect the lifestyles of the public. Locations for public response include include the library branches in Bowmanville, Bowmanville, Newcastle Village, and Orono. For other location sites call Newcastle Public Library at623-7322. Newcastle Mayor has Reason to Celebrate jîf,UlAW , " s SUKSS 4 ill' WITH Last Thursday was a big day for Mayor John Winters and his wife Jean. In the afternoon, he gained considerable notoriety and had a great time when he won the annual Mayor's Bathtub race at the Canadian National Exhibition. Later, he brought along tjis trophy to a private' pSrtÿ ' at Jimmy's Flame-Broil, King Street West, Bowmanville, where friends had gathered to honor wife Jean on her memorable 40th birthday. Holiday Schedule With Labor Day falling on a Monday, the deadline for Classified Advertising and News Reports for the Sept. 9th issue is Friday, Sept. 4th at 8:00 p.m. Thank you for your co-operation. Premier Puts GO Train On Track for Oshawa The wait may be over! Ontario Premier David Peterson announced last week that the GO- Train will reach Oshawa by 1990-91. At the ground breaking for the GO Station in Whitby, on Tuesday, August August 25, Premier Peterson said to "expect "expect it by 1990." "GO will be extended to Oshawa, no if ands or doubts about it. Is that clear?" said Peterson.; The Whitby station, at the corner of Brock Street and Highway 401, had up until last week been the end ofthe $150 million rail extension eastward from Pickering. Pickering. "We're going through with the environmental environmental assessment and you can expect it by 1990," said Peterson. The environmental assessment, route selection and preliminary engineering engineering should be completed within six months, according to GO President Lou Parsons. Shortly after the studies arc complete, complete, the funding for the project will be allocated. Since the Liberals came into power in 1985, Oshawa and area politicians have been pressing the Liberal government government for a commitment on the extension extension of GO-Train service. The original plans for the eastern extension ofthe GO service called for the line to end near the Oshawa/Town of Newcastle boundary in the vicinity of Highway 401. BIG WEEKEND -- It's the Labor Day weekend with a holiday on Monday, back to school on Tuesday, no postal services from Friday to Tuesday, a fall fair In Port Perry, a Tractor and Truck Pull at Orono Fairgrounds Fairgrounds on the holiday at 1 p.m. and if that isn't enough, there's another outdoor movie at Liberty Pentecostal Church parking lot on both Saturday and Sunday at dusk. ADVANCE POLLS -- Anyone who will be unable to vote on Election Day, Sept. 10th will be able to cast his ballot at advanc epolls being held Thursday, Sept. 3, Saturday, Sept. 5th and Monday, Sept. 7th between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Check the advertisement advertisement in this edition for locations. EXPANSION -- Congratulations are in order to Howard Howard and Kaye Quinney of Newcastle, owners of Sted- mans in that community. This week, they announce the take over of the Stedmans store in Bowmanville and their many friends will wish them every success in their ambitious venture. Howard may have to retire retire from playing hockey with the senior squads to look after business. IMPROVEMENT -- We neglected to mention in last week's Statesman the tremendous improvement that took place on the east beach road shortly before before the arrival of Jocelyn Muir on her marathon swim. Someone had done a great job of smoothing out the potholes to make driving more comfortable. comfortable. Thanks from all those who enjoy visiting the beach area to watch the boats come and go. FLAG THIEVES AT WORK -- A note advises us that some senseless citizens have again stolen Canadian flags from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch in 'Bowmanville and the Cemetery as well. The thefts have been reported to Durham Regional Police and we'd be delighted to publish the culprits' names if they should be apprehended, unless they come under the ridiculous protection of the Young Offenders Act. IN FINALS -- Our Durham Dairy Princess, Elaine Barkey, has made it to the finals of the annual C.N.E. competition. The contest is now down to the final five and things are looking good for Elaine. Keep your fingers fingers crossed. FIVE BEAUTIES -- We've just received the information information that five young ladies have submitted their entries entries for the Durham Central Agricultural Society's beauty pageant at Orono Fair on Thursday, Sept. 10th. They are Sherry Mclnnls, Newtonvtile, sponsored sponsored by Newcastle Recycling; Sharon Stapleton, Newtonvtile, sponsored by East Durham 4-H Club; Sonya Fallows, Bowmanville, sponsored by Branch 178 Royal Canadian Legion; Leanne Reid, Kirby, sponsored by Kirby Burger, and Lisa Morris, Orono, sponsored by The Apple Blossom Shop. Possibly there may still be more contestants to rte for the crown. SHORT WEEK -- Because of the Monday holiday, the deadline for accepting classified advertising for next week's Statesman has been set back to Friday at 5 p.m. instead of Monday at 4:30 as usual. Anyone with news or display advertising would do our staff a big favor by sending it along to the office a day earlier than usual. We still have staff on holidays. REGISTRATIONS - Brownies, Guides and Pathfinders Pathfinders as well as new and already enrolled members members should make a note that there will be registration registration at the Salvation Army Hall, Liberty St. South from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 17th. GET OUT THE SWIM TRUNKS - The Newcastle Aquatic Club is gearing up for a new season and registrations registrations begin this week. See their advertisement on page 6 of this week's Statesman for more information about dates and times. You'll also notice several other registration notices in this edition for everything from hockey to bowling and gymnastics. Get involved, involved, it's a lot of fun, M tf 1 | 1 I I 1 1 I 1 I Hampton Raiders Capture All-Ontario Ball Hockey Championship After winning the Darlington Ball Hockey League Championship last weekend, the Hampton Raiders captured captured the All Ontario title, defeating York in an exciting exciting 3-1 contest on Sunday night at the Darlington Sports Centre. With only 48 seconds left in the game, and the score at 2-1, goaltender David Smith saved the day as he blanked a York shooter on a breakaway. The Raiders' Brian Kennan added an empty net goal to secure the win for the local club. The champions are shown above with their trophies after the ceremonial parade around the arena with the championship trophy.