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bowmanville library 62 TEMPERANCE ST. BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO Puck Droppu LKm bohlib 903731 rts Schickedanz Christmas Classic The official puck dropping ceremony for the Schickedanz Schickedanz Christmas Classic Hockey Tournament was held at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex on Thursday, December December 28. Participating in the ceremony were, (1-r) Gary Herrema (Durham Regional Chairman), Claritta Schickedanz' (sponsor), Garnet Rickard (Honorary Chair man), Bob Schickedanz (sponsor), Mayor Marie Hubbard, Hubbard, Joe Caruana (Director of Community Services for the Town of Newcastle). Taking the face off were the captains captains of the Saltfleet and Bowmanville Peewees. The participants were escorted onto the ice in a full-length limousine. by Andrea Adair Ontario Hydro, last week, received approval to increase the power of their first nuclear reactor at Darlington Generating Station by 20 per cent. This means the station can produce 150 megawatts of electricity - enough power to supply a city with a population population of 90,000 to 100,000. Sue Stickley, communications officer officer at Darlington, said they will be able to start supplying that electricity to Ontario's electrical grid, but said because because they are still doing testing on ! the unit, the power isn't guaranteed. Ontario Hydro had sought approval to increase power on the unit earlier this month but the matter was deferred deferred because of unresolved safety issues issues and a dispute with the Town of Newcastle. The Atomic Energy Control Board, the body that regulates the nuclear industry industry in Canada, said that although Hydro is confident in the shutdown system in the unit, no further increases increases in power would be granted until AECB staff confirmed the analysis. "With respect to the questions related related to the fire plan and building code raised by the Town of Newcastle," a press release states, "The Board was satisfied that these matters were either either resolved or in the process of resolution." resolution." Fire Chief Mike Creighton agreed that the fire plan wasn't a major issue any more. He said as far as the Ministry of the Solicitor General was concerned, the issue was resolved. "What we have is a plan that meets Ontario Hydro's and the Fire Marshal's Marshal's approval and we have a plan that meets our approval," he said. "Now we have to hash out the differences differences between the two plans." Mr. Creighton said, the Town of Newcastle is now "in a position where we have to come to some sort of agreement...combining agreement...combining the two plans or convincing convincing them our plan is the one." Ms Stickley said the fire plan met the requirements laid out for fire plans by the fire marshal's office and said it was her understanding it wasn't an issue any longer. The AECB further stated that it is satisfied that "any such unresolved issues issues do not affect the nuclear safety " of the unit 2 reactor at Darlington. Ms Stickley said she thought Onta rio Hydro in general would be pleased about the power increase because something would finally be coming out of the station. "I think the people here were really pleased because it means they can start producing electricity. And that's really the product we have been working working for years to produce," she said. Ms Stickley expects the AECB staff will have reviewed the shutdown software software in three or four weeks and, with their approval, Hydro expects to have up to 100 per cent power shortly after that. "The schedule looks pretty good," she added. Town Planners Expect To Set Records in 1989 Development has become a hot topic in the Town of Newcastle and 1989 will be no exception to that trend. Looking back at the past 12 months, it would seem as though 1989 will be another record year for growth. Frank Wu, the director of planning with the Town of Newcastle, said 1989 was again a record year for new construction in the municipality. "We definitely surpassed the value of building permits last year," he said. Final figures on growth in 1989 won't be available until later this month when the statistics for the months of November and December have been compiled. The most recent figures available are for a ten-month period up to and including October. Mr. Wu said those figures already surpassed the town's 1988 performance. A report containing those statistics was printed in a general purpose and administration committee agenda in November. The value of construction for residential, commercial and industrial sectors in the town, the _ report indicated, all were on the rise in 1989. The document indicated that new buildings valued at over $215 million had received permits in the first 10 Turn to Page 2 623-3303 Fax 416-623-6161 Wednesday, January 3,1990 Bowmanville, Ontario 24 Pages 135th Year Issue 1 50$ Per Copy Call us before you list. Your next move could be both professional and profitable 623-4433 Bowmanville j NEW SYSTEM - This week, we !j begin a brand new distribution j system of delivering The Ca',nadi- 3 jj an Statesman papers in the i | Town of Bowmanville. The changeover has meant a great deal of work for quite a few staff members. Please bear with us as we gradually eliminate the bugs. In the long run, it should mean faster and better delivery. LIGHT PAPER - You will notice that this week's Statesman is much lighter than has been the case over the past few weeks. This always happens when New Year's day comes on a Monday. No doubt bv next Wednesday the i January sales will be under way and we'll be more or less back to !i normal. CLASSIC TOURNEY - In spite it of the dreadful weather last week, all the teams made it to the big Schickedanz Classic hock- i ey tournament last week, with several local teams winning in the competition. Congratulations are extended to those in charge of organizing the event for a job well done. Many photos of teams and individuals appear on the Sports pages, taken, we're proud to say, by Brad Kelly whose Minolta Minolta was working well. BANISHED'-Well, those dedicated dedicated anti-tobacco folks have fi- i nally achieved almost their ultimate ultimate success in eliminating the weed from the work place. When this writer came to work this af- ! ternoon, one of our puffing employees employees was standing outside, having a smoke. Somehow, it didn't seem right to this ex- puffer. Remember when growing tobacco here was a major cash crop that provided much work for our citizens? There isn't much of , it left. Wonder what will be banned next? GOOD & BAD-Over the holi- ! days wo went nil to pieces and i! took in a couple of movies. Wo ; ; aren't puritans, but Family Business Business was a foul stinker in our j, opinion, while Steel Magnolias was well worth seeing, Street language of the lowest kind appears appears to be hitting the screen. Wo nope it stays well away from newspapers. ED LEAVES • Best wishes and thanks are extended to Oslmwa's favorite son, Ed Broadhcnt who leaves the federal NDP leadership leadership after more than a decade and takes on a now job in Mon- •| trcnl that sounds much bettor than a Senate appointment, lie certainly has earned it, Wonder who will succeed him and when tho by-election will bo held? May- | bo there will be hope for other than an NDP candidate, but it's \ doubtful. Many Resolutions for VO by Lorna Miller Resolutions. Everybody makes them. Everybody breaks them. Resolution is defined in part, as "mastery over self, self-control, moral and perseverance." are high ideals to ascribe to, iy amidst the temptations to- over-indmgeaeJ(i that accompany accompany the festive season. There are some resolutions that are not so personal, but reflect an interest in the public good. These were the resolutions resolutions that members of the Council of the Town of Newcastle, the Mayor and some of our leading citizens have ventured to voice to The Statesman. In the following paragraphs, they are outlined for the public record. And we'll all benefit, as a community, if they are seen through to fruition. Mayor Marie Hubbard would like to see Town Council working in concert concert to get a review of the Official Plan. "We must protect our open spaces spaces and headwaters," she said. She also felt that the present plan for development development would "not be good in the long run for the Town. "We have to protect ourselves from the upper echelons of government and refine the planning process." She was also concerned about the work force that now resides in the Town and has a long commute every day to work in the city. "We have the people living here who are seeking employment within the Town itself. We must attract more industry of a high tech nature to the town and also expand commercially." The Mayor has had complaints about the cost of commuting in both lost hours on the highway and in the actual dollar expenditures associated with commuting. Mayor Hubbard also hopes that the citizens of the world can unite under the banner of peaceful co-existence rather than seek out and magnify superficial superficial differences. Four Charged in Orono Drug Bust Four Orono area residents have been charged, following a $1 million drug seizure which took place during a series of police raids on December 22. The arrests and the seizure of cocaine cocaine and marijuana occurred at a Main Street apartment in Orono and an RR 1 Kendal residence. A further search of a wooded area north of Eliza- bethvillo produced about 70 pounds of marijuana Tho drugs, which included two kilograms kilograms of cocaine, have an estimated street value of close to $1 million. Also found was at least $9,000 in cash. Police said the drug bust was the result of a combined effort by several police departments, Tho Durham Regional Regional Police Force, the ROMP Oshawa detachment and officers from the Peterborough District OPP Crime Unit and tho OPP Drug Enforcement Branch in Toronto participated, Two search warrants wore issued. The persons arrested include two R.R, 1 Kendal residents and two residents residents of Main Street, in Orono. All are charged with having possession possession of drugs lor tho purposes of trafficking. trafficking. Councillor Ken Hooper also voiced concern about the unequal balance of residential and industrial development. development. "I just hope that the Town can attract more industry to get the tax rate down in a more even keel with residential. The ratio of residential to industriel right, npw is 86 per cent to 14 per cent". j Councillor Hooper also feels that "many industries want to locate closer to major cities. But, space is being filled up and maybe the Town will be considered as a possible alternative." He went on to say that he would sooner see action than promises in this situation. Councillor Hooper adds that he never never makes personal resolutions because he "never keeps them." Councillor Larry Hannah would like to see a slowdown in residential growth. And he feels that there will be a decided slowdown "because of the GST (Goods and Services Tax) and the implementation of the educational lot levies." Councillor Hannah, who has been appointed head of the Joint Waste Management Board of Durham Region, Region, says that "there will be a major décision about recycling in Durham in 1990," and he expects there will be "a zillion meetings of this board before the issue of waste management is settled." settled." He further predicts that Council will have to decide on a "Durham only or the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) waste disposal plan in 1990." The good news, he says, is that the repairs to the Townline Road which buffers Oshawa and Newcastle will be "bumped up from 1391 to 1990." Also, there will be a "cool million dollars spent on Regional roads in 1990 besides besides the cost of the Townline project." Fire Chief Michael Creighton doesn't make personal resolutions because because he "can't keep them." So he just had one resolution for the municipality's municipality's fire department and that was "To try and improve the existing services in whatever way we can with the manpower manpower and equipment that we have and grow as need be." Our new Postmaster, James Wi- neck, has resolved to be a good father to his expected child. The blessed event will take place in early February and James is looking forward to being a great "first-time" father. "I quit smoking last year so this is all I want this year," he adds. Pat Mothersill, President of the Bowmanville Rotary Club, would like to see the membership increase in the Turn to Page 2 New Yea?"s Baby Arrives at 8 a.m. Tho Farrow family, of Bowmanville, had a happy start to tho docado when their daughter Kristi enmo into tho world on January 1 at 8 a.m. Kristi's mom Shone Auxiliary, baby sonting tho gill to mother and daughter. )ir (laughter Kristi came into mo worm on «January i at o a.m. Kristis nn Shofloy, (seated), was presented with u gill yesterday from the Hospital xiliary. She received a silver engraved baby cup for giving birth to the first l\v of 1090. Wilma Coombos, president of tho Auxiliary, is soon hero pro- Booklet to Prepare You For Nuclear Emergency Residents of The Town of Newcastle will be getting important news in the mail next week. Since this has to do with plans for responding to a nuclear emergency at Darlington, residents arc urged to read carefully the contents of the information information package which should begin arriving at area homes by next Monday. Monday. "Planning for an Emergency" is the title of the booklet being distributed by tho Province of Ontario, Ontario Hydro and the Region of Durham. It contains data needed in the event of a nuclear emergency at Darlington Generating Generating Station. All households, workplaces and institutions institutions within the primary evacuation evacuation zone (10 kilometers of Darlington Generating Station) will bo receiving tho booklet starting January 8. Its contents range from a description description of how tho public will be notified about an emergency to suggestions outlining wlmt you can do now. If an emergency occurred, the pamphlet stales, the public will learn of it by police cars with sirens and loudspeakers or by door-to-door visits by emergency personnel. ' Radio and television stations in this area will also ho transmitting informa lion about the emergency and giving instructions for residents to follow. Tho booklet also explains evacuation evacuation routes and lists tho location of reception reception centres residents may he re quired to visit if the emergency resulted in an evacuation. For example, residents of Bowmanville, Bowmanville, in the event of an evacuation, would go to a reception centre set up at Clarke High School. Depending on the area in which they live, residents of other parts of the municipality would go to reception centres at Durham College, Iroquois Park in Whitby or the Orono Arena. Tho information booklet contains a pull-out section with a map that tells you exactly where you would be required required to go. There is also information outlining what to do if you are requested requested to stay indoors due to a release of radioactivity from the Darlington Generating Generating Station. Ontario Hydro is encouraging everyone everyone who receives the booklet to read it and discuss its contents with their family members. Information sessions to discuss public public enquiries and concerns will be held at the end of January, with representatives representatives from Durham Region, tho Office Office of the Solicitor General and Ontario Ontario Hydro in attendance. The dates and locations of the meetings meetings will he announced later this month. Residents who have not received a copy of the booklet by January 12 or who would like additional information should call the Darlington Information Contre at 023-7122. Although the Skate '88 fund-raising campaign is officially over, hard work by several dedicated volunteers last year paid off with a $50,000 donation from General Motors of Canada. Skate '88 Chairman Garnet Rickard was more than pleased to accept the first instalment of the donation from General Motors representative Gordon White, centre. Gordon is also the chairman of the Skate '88 Industrial Division. At far right is A1 Strike, chairman of the Skate '88 Recognition Committee, who was on hand for the presentation. A community centre room at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex will be named the McLaughlin Room to honor the contribution. G.M. Donates $50,000 to Skate '88