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1 t ii\ VJ «*• al F r v Dear Editor: An Open letter for publication publication in Ontario Community Community Newspapers Polls show that most Canadians Canadians are opposed to nuclear nuclear power; we don't want the risk of a serious nuclear accident, we don't want to generate even more radioactive radioactive wastes, and we are naturally naturally alarmed when studies show an increase of childhood childhood leukemia around nu-' clear facilities. Despite this, Ontario Hydro, our publicly- owned utility, has recently announced that it wants to build an,many as 15 more nuclear reactors, in four different different stations. The possible sites are Darlington (in Newcastle, near Oshawa), Wesleyville (near Port Hope), Bruce'Nuclear Bruce'Nuclear Power Development (near Port Elgin & Kincardine Kincardine on Lake Huron), and on the North Shore of Lake Huron Huron (between Bruce Mines and Espanola). We have all seen Ontario Hydro's multi-million dollar prdjpoganda/advertising blitz in : newspapers and magazines magazines and on TV. Much of the. advertising gives lip service service to conservation -- what they don't tell you is that only about 5% of the cost of Reaction to "Control" at Town Hall Dear Sir: I would like to add my name to the list of people who are concerned over the "crôwd control" that was exercised exercised at the evening meeting! meeting! of Town Council on February February 26 when people were gathering to present the petition petition to council regarding changing the name back to Bowmanville. I would agree with many of the concerns that other people have raised but there are 2 points that bother me that I have not seen mentioned. mentioned. 'The first is the cost for the • policemen. Even if the Town Council did not have to pay for the policemen in attendance because it would be considered "normal security"^'we, security"^'we, as taxpayers, were saddled .with, ..an unnecessary unnecessary expense. T find it difficult difficult to believe that there were 8 policemen who had nothing else to do so they were assigned to the Town Hall to protect our esteemed council from the dangerous rabble rousers who were bent on the destruction of everything in their path. I rather suspect that the policemen policemen had to be paid overtime overtime in order to attend this meeting and the taxpayers foot the bill for that. Another, Another, more chilling possibility, possibility, was that the policemen policemen were pulled from other tasks: therefore, we would have been underprotected in some other legitimate area in order to provide police coverage for this charade. The second thing that worries me is that this indicates indicates that the Mayor is so far removed from tne people of this town that she was unable to judge how people were thinking on this issue and that she felt this type of control was necessary. How can she represent us if she does not have her finger on the pulse of the community? If tne reports in the paper are true, that other councillors councillors did not' know that the extra "protection" had been asked for. I can only assume that the Mayor was the person person responsible for the actions actions taken. There have been many other large meetings in the town where feelings have run high and confrontation was more likely. Meetings on the Nuclear issues, Eldorado, Eldorado, the dumps or even the possible closing of the Orono branch of the public library. I don't recall there being oven a single policeman in attendance at any of the meetings I attended nor do I recall the fire code being invoked invoked ns an excuse. I didn't hear oven a whisper of violence violence when the name change was mentioned. What on earth possessed the Mayor to bring out the heavy artillery? artillery? There were more policeman policeman in evidence at the Town Hall on February 26 than you can see at the Berlin Berlin Wall those days. Is this on indication of the stylo of local government wo can.expect can.expect in the future? Sincerely. Evylin Stroud their proposed plan is dedicated dedicated to demand management management (including conservation). conservation). Hydro has claimed that the cost of the plan will be $61 billion, but the real cost including inflation and interest on borrowing will be $200 billion or more. The single largest cost will be for nuclear power expansion. A recent study done .for the Ministry of Energy identified identified the possibility of 8300 megawatts of peak demand reduction through efficiency improvements by the year 2000, at an average cost of 2.6 cents per kilowatt hour - - less than the cost of nuclear nuclear power! Hydro's plan calls for only 2000.MW of induced efficiency improvements by the year 2000. The difference difference represents the capacity of more than 7 Darlingtonsized Darlingtonsized nuclear reactors. A real commitment to efficiency efficiency could eliminate the need for any nuclear power under Hydro's lower load forecast. Obviously, there is even more potential for electricity • demand reduction if we are willing to pay a little more for our electricity. Concern for the greenhouse greenhouse effect has been cited as a reason for building a dozen or more reactors. 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Nuclear is, at best, ineffective as a solution to global warming, "and at worst, will divert money and efforts away from the real answers. The public should not sit back while our utility seeks approval for unnecessary and massive expansion of nuclear power. Many environmental environmental groups are preparing preparing to take part in the public hearings at the environmental environmental assessment later this year. Everyone should write to Hon. David Peterson, Peterson, Premier of Ontario, Queen's Park, Toronto, M7A 1A1. He is ultimately responsible responsible for the decision. For more information or to • get involved, write to Nuclear Nuclear Awareness Project, Box 2331, Oshawa, L1H.7V4. Yours truly, Anne Hansen Irene Kock Nuclear Awareness Project, Oshawa. Mulroney is a "Cool" P.M. WE TAKE TRADE-INS New & Used BOWMANVILLE APPLIANCES 47 KING ST. w. 623-8160 F. L. CULLEN CORP. LTD. Plumbing Division WATER SOFTENERS Supplied • Installed • Serviced FREE Water Tests ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS Sales and Service 24 HOUR SERVICE 920 Farewell St., Oshawa 725-9731 FAX .I3I-790S Dear Editor. At this time I join thè ranks of the many concerned citizens who are questioning the methods and secret agenda of Ontario Hydro. We often do not hear of a problem until we experience one ourselves and then we find many similar experiences experiences among our friends and neighbours. Ontario Hydro is not telling telling us the whole story. It is not telling us that the so called office of information is in fact an office of propogan- da, misinformation and censorship. censorship. Ontario Hydro is not telling telling us that the location of the Darlington Nuclear Generation Generation Station is wrong. Why would any clear thinking thinking organization locate a nuclear nuclear plant in a growing urban urban area? What would happen if there was an accident and sixty thousand people have to be evacuated? Ontario Hydro does not tell us that if there should ever be a major accident at Darlington the so called emergency plan will not work. It will not work because Ontario Hydro, through its office of misinformation is trying to brain wash the citizens citizens into a state of apathy and false confidence. Why should anyone even seriously seriously consider the evacuation plan if he or sne is constantly constantly told there will be no accident accident at Darlington? I wonder wonder if the people at Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, Bo- pal, India or Hagersville were told that an accident could never happen? • Ontario Hydro does not tell us the real costs of nuclear nuclear energy. The costs of mining the uranium ore and the destruction of thousands of acres from the mine tailings tailings plus the cost of refining the yellow cake and the toxic, toxic, radio active wastes scattered scattered in Port Granby, Welcome Welcome and Port Hope. These costs are not being discussed. discussed. The projected costs of cleaning up these three •sites alone has been estimated estimated to be as high as $750,000,000. Ontario Hydro does not tell us that in addition to the 12.5 billion dollars to build the Darlington Station there is the. cost of looking after the radioactive wastes from the station for hundreds hundreds of thousands of years. Ontario Hydro does not tell us that all of this money could provide viable alternatives alternatives to nuclear energy which would benefit mankind mankind or could pay the national national debt of Canada or some other country. It does not tell us this but then what did you expect from the office of misinfor-. mation. John Veldhuis. Dear Mr. James, Reference my letter to you February 8th, subject ENCOUNTERS WITH CANADA. I was nervous going onto the train and all the way to Ottawa. When I first arrived at the Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre, I was shown the dorm where I shared accommodation accommodation with girls I had never met before. Then we were asked to gather in the gym where we played many "ice breaker" games so we could all get better acquainted. acquainted. There were approximately approximately 128 girls and boys from all across Canada. I even got the opportunity to use my french. Throughout the week we had a chance to buy many souveniers and swap pins and buttons. We went to many places of interest. We visited the Museum and Art Gallery; the Parliament Buildings and the Senate; the House of Commons and the Peace Tower. We also visited the Supreme Court of Canada. We had a bus tour of Ottawa and some nights we went swimming, to the corner store, to plays and to monologues. The week's theme was "Journalism and Communications" Communications" and emphasis was placed on this. During the day, speakers came into the Centre and gave presentations. presentations. One day a journalist came in to help us prepare newspapers which we had. to create for a debate, simulating simulating a case before the House of Commons. The debate was on capital punishment and BOY, was it dramatized! dramatized! On Thursday, we all went to 'Parliament hull for Canada's Canada's Flag Ceremony and its 25th Anniversary Celebrations. Celebrations. Twenty of us were chosen to be the Media and were able to be with the real Press. I personally met Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. Mulroney. After the ceremony we were invited back for hot apple cider and appetizers ■ in the Centre Block. It was really appreciated after the freezing, cold ceremony. That evening we held a variety variety show for all the "actors" "actors" and "actresses" amongst us. What a blast. On the last day we went shopping, had a graduation party followed by an all- night dance. There are many highlights highlights of this trip but the most memorable for me was talking, and joking with the Prime Minister. He's cool. Getting to make new friends experiences will always and sharing a week full of fun and happy exp is something I will remember. The train ride home was depressing for me because we were separated, but not for good. We'll keep in touch...for SURE! I gained a lot from this trip and would gladly recommend recommend it to my friends. Thank you for helping to make it possible. Sincerely, Stephanie.Steel. Bowmanville. Ontario. IS DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS -- This is the theme of the main exhibit at the Bowmanville Museum this season. Over 300 dolls of all kinds are on display and most of these are from the recently-acquired collection of Mrs. E.J. Roantree, of Kingston. The display galleries have been refurbished this year and they will highlight the history of some of Bowmanville's major commercial enterprises. There's also a 100th anniversary display for the Bowmanville High School. On Sunday, April 1, the museum will show off its new exhibits during an Open House held between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Admission Admission is free. If you cannot attend on Sunday, you're welcome to drop by during the regular hours which commence April 3. The hours will be: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sundays. If you have any questions, please call 623-2734. HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE - This is the fascinating fascinating topic which will be discussed at the Bowmanville Library this Thursday, March 22. In a recent news release, release, the Library notes that homeopathic medicine is practised worldwide. Thursday's lecture \yill discuss now this form'of treatment differs from 1 '.;traditional medicine by stimulating a person's ability to.heal himself. himself. Dr. Isaac Chan will be the guest speaker. The program lasts from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and you can register at the Information Desk or call 623-7322. MAC USERS MEET -- Durham Region Apple Macintosh Macintosh users are invited to attend a meeting in Brooklin on Wednesday, March 28. The evening's program is entitled "Modems". This is an opportunity to learn how to communicate with other computers, access various various mainframe services and bulletin boards. The meeting takes place at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Thomas Church. The meeting is sponsored by Macintosh Users East. SPAGHETTI SUPPER - This Saturday, March 24th, it's the annual Spaghetti supper sponsored by the Jack and Jill Club of Trinity United Church. Hours are from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. You can order, your advance tickets from the offices of Trinity United Church (623-3138) or from James Insurance (623- 4406). WOOD CARVERS AT MAPLE SYRUP DISPLAY - This Saturday and Sunday's exhibition of maple syrup production. at the Purple Woods Conservation Area will include an added attraction. Charlie Mesher, and Paul Ward will be on hand to demonstrate the carving of ducks and other birds from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sugar bush tours will run throughout the day, at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. All tours leave from the " ing lo RETIRED TEACHERS - A recent news release parking lot. from the Durham Retired Teachers notes that the group has 675 members spread over 25 towns and villages villages in the Durham Region. They've organized a telephoning telephoning committee to help communicate with members members and are publishing a newsletter entitled "Dustoff. The spring annual meeting will be held on welcome^ to join with those celebrating their special Saturday, June 2. 1 ' BIRTHDAY PARTIES -- Birthday and anniversary parties are an important monthly event at the Oshawa Senior Citizens' Club. All club members are welcome to join witn tnose ceieorating their special days each month. The next birthday parties wilf take place on April 17, May 15, and June 19 at the Seniors Centre on 43 John St. W. PANNING FOR GOLD - Thar's still plenty of gold j in the streets of downtown Bowmanville. And with each trip to your favorite stores, you'll get a chance for the big Gola Rush prizes of $500 or possibly more in "BIA Bucks". Pick up your lucky nugget and then check the number on your nugget with the one that is posted each week. There will be a total of four lucky numbers announced during the month of March. And, of course, a number of downtown shops have special displays and sales connected to the 1990 Bowmanville Gold Rush. ATTENDS COLLEGE IN U.S. - Steven Jaspers- Fayer, of Bowmanville,_has been accepted for enroll- nient at Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa. Steven is a senior at Durham Christian Secondary School and he is the son of George and Sylvia Jaspers-Fayer. Dordt College, in Sioux Centre, enrolls approximately 1,000 students in more than 40 academic programs. SKATEBOARDERS NOT ALLOWED - Downtown streets in Newcastle and Orono have both been added to the list of areas where skateboarding is prohibited. At its most recent meeting, Newcastle Town Council passed an amendment to its skateboarding by-law which states that Main Street in Orono, between Park St. and Centre St. will not have skateboard traffic. n . .. -, . -- --~v The skateboards have also been prohibited on King , as being of prime importance. Rural Dignity St., in Newcastle Village, between Beaver St. ana P ny , P s rura * Canadians to make their voices XT - 11 oi A • ei 1 1 ' heard, MAJOR ART EXHIBITION -- The East Central Ontario Ontario Art Association will be holding its juried show in Bowmanville this year. The 32nd annual juried exhibit exhibit will take place at the Visual Arts Centre on Saturday, Saturday, April 7. The show opening takes place at two p.m. on that date. This exhibition will continue until April 22 during the regular Visual Arts Centre Hours. The show will be open Tuesday to Saturday from noon to four p.m; Thursday from noon to eight p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to four p.m. RURAL REVITALIZATION DAY -- Today, March 21, has been declared Rural Revitalization Day in Canada. The day has been declared by an organization organization known as Rural Dignity of Canada. The continued continued operation of rural post offices has been one of the main objectives in the campaigns of this organization. Since 1986, over 400 of the country's 5,200 public rural rural post offices have closed their doors or been privatized privatized by Canada Post. However, Rural Dignity believes believes that their efforts have helped to slow this trend in the past. Farm foreclosures, VIA Rail cutbacks, and major upheavals in the fisheries industry on the cast and west coasts are some of the issues cited by Rural North St. A similar by-law was was passed earlier to forbid skateboarding in downtown Bowmanville. The Town is, however, working on establishing portable skateboard ramps which can be set up in suitable offroad offroad sites at five locations within the municipality. Academy ... Lindsay on Friday, April 6. The story portrays n group of Canadian soldiers who became entertainers in World War 1 and continued to entertain after the war as they look their show to London, across Canada and oven to the Broadway stage. The same show will also be performed on Wednesday, April 25th, hero at the Bowmanville High School Auditorium as part of the St. Paul's Performing Arts Series. PHILATELISTS MEEt'""t1io 34th annual stamp exhibition will be mounted this Saturday, March 24, by the Kawnrthn Philatelic Society. It takes place in the Rock Haven Motor Hotel, Peterborough, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A dozen dealers and numerous other exhibitors exhibitors will lie present. Admission is free. PRESS PHOTOGRAPHERS EXHIBITION - Eight photojournalism of the Durham Region will bo displaying displaying their work at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery next month, The show, entitled On Assignment, will run from April 20 to Juno 3. Both black and white and color prints will lie displayed. An exhibition of work by the Oshawn Art Association will take place from Thursday, April 12, to April 29. This is the Association's Association's 23rd annual exhibition. ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS - The Big Sisters of Newcastle, Oshawa and Whitby want you. The organi- zation is seeking special people who wish to become a Big Sister, lo further explain this program, there will be an Open House at the Big Sisters' Office tonight (Wednesday, March 21) in Oshawa from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Big Sisters' headquarters is at 387 Simcoe i?oc nnei moro mformation can be obtained by calling 4uo-09ul, GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETS - Tuesday, April 3, is the next meeting of the Whitby-Oshnwn branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society, The meeting meeting commences at 7:15 p.m. in the Whitby Public Library. Library. Mary Lynn Williamson, curator of the Scugog Shores Museum, will bo the guest speaker. Her topic: "Practical Ways to Preserve Your Documents and Paper Records." INCOME TAX HELP Seniors requiring n little assistance assistance in getting their 1990 income tax form ready for the tax man can turn to the Town of Newcastle Community Caro for help. 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