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Septeml k 56IW.-, VILLE LIB&W -- TE*P£i>fi»(z ~j -mmutfomm Big Brothei uc ,, s In New( BOULJE 9^1711 'Ud/Jl Bowmanville Woman Named to Bus Operators' Assoc. Lifeline Program Celebrates First Year of Service Visual Arts Centre Holds Annual Juried Show AECB Delays Issuing Licence for Darlington G.S. by Andrea Adair The Darlington Generating Station won't be given a start-up licence until safety concerns have been dealt with and the differences between Ontario Hydro and the Town of Newcastle have been resolved. The Atomic Energy Control Board, the nuclear regulatoiy body in Canada, Canada, decided last week to defer issuing a licence to Ontario Hydro. This will give the corporation time to settle its differences with the Town of Newcastle Newcastle and give AECB staff time to fur ther review the station's design and safety systems. Ontario Hydro had been asking for permission to run one Darlington reactor reactor at minimal power levels as a preliminary preliminary step towards putting the first 935 megawatt Darlington unit in operation. operation. Rene Levesque, president of the AECB, said in a press release: "We are very much aware of the considerable costs involved in a licencing delay for Darlington, but we must be satisfied that public and worker safety are assured." assured." Arvo Niitenberg, senior vice- president of operations with Ontario Hydro, said: "Under the circumstances the board made a very wise decision and we have no quarrel with it." He said Ontario Hydro recognizes the work that has to be done before a reactor can start up. He explained that the AECB had been asked to grant a licence to go to low power testing testing after they were satisfied with the computer shut-down systems in place. The computer system being used at Darlington, Mr. Niitenberg explained, is a newer design and, he said, "the board did not have adequate time to look at it." He said he had "no disagreement whatsoever with the board staff" and felt that within three to six weeks the items the board had identified as concerns concerns would be fixed. Mayor Marie Hubbard attended the Atomic Energy Control Board meeting to make a presentation before the five member panel, expressing the con cerns the Town of Newcastle had regarding regarding the licencing. She said she was "happy the AECB put safety as a concern." She stated that the Atomic Energy Control Board also decided Ontario Hydro and the Town of Newcastle should have more time to work out their differences. Mr. Niitenberg said the Atomic Energy Energy Control Board members were "very displeased with Ontario Hydro and very disappointed with the Town of Newcastle." He recalled that the AECB thought both parties were being inflexible and suggested they settle their differences. "We certainly took it to heart and ree with it," he said adding that the said it didn't want to see the Hyd pute before the Mr. Levesque "said: "The Board stands ready to reconvene on short notice notice if the situation warrants it." Hydro has said delays in starting Darlington will cost up to $20 million a month. Town and Hydro discussing their dis- lem again. BOOMING - In recent weeks, the commercial picture in this area has expanded considerably. In fact, the town's mayor, or one of her deputies, has been exceptionally exceptionally busy cutting many ribbons ribbons at grand openings. And our photographers have been recording recording the events. All we can say is, may they all be successful. LEGION WEEK - There are still several Legion Week events to attend. attend. The Ladies Auxiliary has a Bingo tonight at 7:30. There's a popular Ham Roll Thursday at 7 p.m. Friday is Pub Night, always loads of fun at 8 and Sterling Mather will be MC Saturday, with a dance to follow. Drop in and enjoy. MUM FESTIVAL - Thanks to Len Cullen and the folks at Cullen Gardens for sending along a colorful colorful arrangement that has brightened up our staff lunch break table. It was to let us and our readers kno \ that their Mum Festival is ili/ly under way with many differed '{displays as well. The costly fire^hey expert- . enced some months ago cer- j tainly hasn't slowed them down. FREE WATER , We feel fairly certain that last Saturday's an- j nual Rotary Club Car Wash was not as successful as it might have been. There just wasn't much point in having your car washed while it was pouring rain. We haven't heard if they are planning planning a rerun. This Saturday, the Optimists have another one planned planned and are hoping for better luck. -- CROSS WATCH - It's not Easter so you may be confused if you come upon a procession carrying carrying a cross along Highway 2 Thursday evening. It starts at St. Saviour's Anglican Church in Orono at 6 and will be joined by St. George's from Newcastle at Price's new Farm Market, then proceed to St. John's in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. The project is to celebrate celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Anglican Diocese of To- j ronto. CORRECTION - Our humblest apologies to the recently crowned young lady who won the prestigious prestigious title of Miss Durham Central at the successful Orono Fair. Her name is Traci Myles not Mills as we had it. BELIEVE IT OR NOT - Under the category of real dumb ; stories, we heard a tale of a novice baseball fan who saw the Blue Jays on television. While watching the American League umpires, she noted that they were all wearing hats with the letters AL embroidered on them. With that astute observation, observation, she commented, "Isn't it odd that all the umpires are named Al?" Oooh baby, that is dumb! MYSTERY - A couple of days ago, the Editor found a piece of paper of his desk giving details of Lobstcrfcst '89 Surf & Turf & Dance Saturday, Sept 30 at Newcastle Newcastle Community Hall. There is a number 131 on the paper. What he doesn't know is if it's a free ticket, copy for an advt or what. Maybe a Kinsman would let him know. BIG PARADE - With good luck the Newcastle & District DBIA folks will have choice weather for thoir big parade and fair this Saturday. For details, check the advertisement in this edition. And plan to attend. We've just learned there is to be a donation to the Memorial Hospital building building fund during the afternoon as well. 7^ 623-3303 Fax 416-623-6161 Wednesday, September 20,1989 Bowmanville, Ontario 32 Pages 135th Year Issue 38 50$ Per Copy We Move It! 623-4433 Bowmanville Everyone Joins in Annual Terry Fox Run $ United Way Campaign Kicks Off 2.9 Million Target '■H * ' ., j '•' 3 V ' The annual Terry Fox Run in Bowmanville this year had over 30 participants participants and volunteers helping to do their part to raise money for cancer research. research. The 10 kilometre run, sponsored by the Bowmanville Kinsmen Club, raised over $2,000. It was an early start but Baron, sporting his new Terry Fox Run t-shirt, didn't seem to mind. Baron's friend, Lindsay Hogg, is seen here helping him pose. Kevin Cahill, of Bowmanville, raised the most pledges. pledges. He collected $435. The United Way's 50th consecutive fund-raising campaign kicked off this week with the announcement of the $2.9 million goal. Walter Beath, general campaign chairman, disclosed the objective at a special volunteer luncheon held at Oshawa's Polish Veterans' Hall on Monday. Mr. Beath, who has been with the United Way since 1981, said the target target represented a 6.4 per cent increase over 1988. He called it a "reasonable goal" and said he felt the 2,000 volunteers in Oshawa, Whitby and Newcastle shouldn't have any problems achieving it. Following Mr. Beath's introductory remarks, Regional Chairman Gary Herrema and the mayors of Oshawa and Whitby, Allan Pilkey and Robert Laidlaw Site pointed as Tnji&h Solution For 2 Decades by Lorna Miller Regional Councillor Larry Hannah was an angry man Monday. He received a copy of an independent independent interim study on waste management management in the Durham Region and learned that a Town of Newcastle site had been pinpointed as a viable solution solution to Durham's garbage crisis. The Laidlaw landfill site, northwest of Newtonville, was one of four locations locations considered by MacLaren Consultants Consultants in the interim report. The report stated that if the site is approved, it would "provide a significant disposal alternative." The expanded site would be "capable "capable of handling 7,500,000 to 8,000,000, tonnes on the 40 hectares. It would be able to receive Durham Region's entire waste stream for approximately 17 years, Furthermore, with a 25 per cent reduction of waste due to recycling, the site capacity would extend to 22 years. The Laidlaw landfill site began as a local dump in the 1950's. In 1971, the Ministry of Mines and Resources licensed licensed it as a landfill site. However, an environmental review of the site has never been done. Turn to Page 2 Residents Object to Co-op Objections to the proposed Jackman Rd. co-op housing project surfaced once again at a committee of Newcastle's Newcastle's town council on Monday. About half a dozen area residents appeared before the town's general purpose and administration committee to object to the 72-unit Bowmanville development. The proposal calls for 42 row town- houses and two apartment buildings. Residents said they're concerned about about adequately servicing the site with streets, sidewalks, sewers and water. It was also noted that the requisite traffic study of the area was conducted during the August holiday season and did not accurately represent represent the traffic flow on the road. In fact, it was noted during the discussion discussion that the present road has already already been the scene of many accidents accidents due to the present heavy traffic. Residents pointed out that the property property is not zoned for a project of this nature, adding that the 13 single family family dwellings previously proposed for tne site would be more in keeping with the area's zoning. The co-op's potential neighbours are convinced that the higher-density development would be undesirable. "We arc not against a co-op project," said E.R. Eves, one of the residents speaking at Monday's meeting. "Wo just don't think this area is the right one. Other residents expressed concerns about the already near-capacity schools and the accommodation of children children in portables. In addition to concerns over servicing servicing the site, Jackman Road residents, Mr. and Mrs. Emile Salomon, also feared that chemicals and salts contained contained in the watpr run-off would be a threat to the natural environment. Although Newcastle council has yet to make its final decision on the co-op project, several residents expressed the view that Town of Newcastle officials officials have already decided that the project will proceed, Residents claimed that both Chris Smith, a consultant working on the non-profit project and Planning Director Director Franklin Wu have told them that the municipality wants the project and intends to proceed. _ The résidents and the representatives representatives of Bowmanville Valley Cooperative Cooperative Homes Inc. have held two meetings to sort out differences and concerns. But, due to some pertinent data not being available to Mr. Smith from various government ministries, he was unable to answer all of the Questions at the meetings, One angry resident emphasized that the answers and concerns were not addressed to the satisfaction of the residents. Marty Gishermnn, a representative of Durham Region Access for Afforda ble Housing Committee, said the development development would be a well-managed, well-maintained co-operative in which all residents would nave a say in the everyday running of the co-op. He went on to note that Newcastle must not have an "exclusive society, but must offer a range of housing opportunities." opportunities." Councillor Hannah asked if this was a type of home ownership to which the reply was, "it is a form of ownership - everybody has their own interest in the co-op." Councillor Arnot Wotten expressed concern to Mr. Smith over tne fact that residents had been left in doubt because certain answers to questions raised at the meetings were not forthcoming, forthcoming, "Why did you hold meetings if ou couldn't answer their questions?" ie asked the co-op's consultant. Mr. Smith replied that they had tried to answer as many questions as possible but the residents said "that's not good enough." Since the rent paid by up to 75% of the occupants of the , development would be subsidized to some extent, Councillor Pat Deegan said: "This is a subsidized housing project under a different different name." Ben Wells, another of the area residents residents addressing councillors Monday morning, said: "The only people who want this project are the people who don't live here." £ Attersley, signalled the start of the campaign by kicking a ceremonial football into the audience. Chairman Herrema, who presented the football, said the organization reached its goal last year and vowed it would do so again this year. "When there is a need, we fill the need," he said. Forty two different agencies are supported by the efforts of the United Wav. Agencies such as Block Parents, Community Care, Big Brothers, the YWCA, St. John Ambulance and the Canadian National Institute for the Blind are just a few of the organizations organizations that benefit from the annual fund-raising drive. Ninety two cents of each dollar raised go directly to United Way agencies, agencies, with only eight cents earmarked for administration costs. _ The. fund-raising campaign will continue continue into November with a number of events planned to help you show your support to the organization. On October 15 there is a Sports Collectible Collectible and Comic Book show at the Jubilee Pavilion in Oshawa. At the same place, later in the day, a Casino Night is planned. A charity ball and a flea market and craft sale are just some of the many other events scheduled. Look for additional information on United Way fund-raising in future issues issues of The Canadian Statesman. OMB Places Conditions An Ontario Municipal Board decision decision last week will allow for the upgrading upgrading of a concrete mixing plant located located just north 1 of the Port Darlington Marina. ; Although the OMB ruled that development development could proceed, it also imposed a number of conditions on the project. These are intended to better protect the area immediately surrounding the property, including Soper Creek. "The rezoning will go through but there has been some middle road found," said Gordon White, president of the Port Darlington Community Association. Association. The association had objected to the rezoning requested by Port Hope Ready Mix in order to modernize its plant. The association preferred to see the land given a "major open space" designation. However, the group is pleased with the conditions that have been attached to the development. Mr. White stated that the rezoning, as approved by the Ontario Municipal Board, will permit only a cement batching plant. This means that other commercial or industrial land uses would not be allowed under the provisions provisions of the rezoning by-lc.w. Some of the other requirements related related to the project include the diversion diversion of water run-off from the plant into the sanitary sewer system for treatment. Dust levels must be controlled controlled and other plans to improve the appearance of the site must also be implemented. implemented. These include visual barriers barriers around the site, and improvements improvements to the intersection at West Beach Road and Port Darlington Road! Owners of the property have stated that they plan to proceed immediately with the replacement of the present Port Hope Ready Mix plant with the new facility. The existing plant is almost 20 years old. Last week's OMB hearing lasted about three and one-half days and was held in Newcastle Village. A decision was rendered at the conclusion of the hearing. Giant Puff Ball Measures 60" Around If there's a category in the. Guiness Book of Records for giant puffballs, the one that Gord Sellers is holding should rate a mention, It measured about 60 inches in circumference. Ile discovered it growing along a roadside last week.