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More Than 2,C Come Home f B.H.S. Reunion NEWCASTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY SERVICES LIBRARIAN 62 TEMPERANCE STREET BOHRANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C3A8 NEWPU2 910301 90 3 Section 2 Junior Farmers Host Exchange Visitor from England Section 2 Ontario Hydro is spending millions of dollars on a nuclear generating station station which has not yet been approved. Suzanne Elston, a spokesperson for Durham Nuclear Awareness, told Newcastle Council Monday night that Ontario Hydro plans to spend almost a quarter of a billion dollars during the next three years on engineering the new plant. And she said the plant would be located at the site of the Darlington Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. "Ontario Hydro has already begun work on its next nuclear station, and expects to spend $18.1 million this year," Mrs. Elston said. SECURITY SYSTEMS Wireless Installations FREE Demonstrations NORTH STAR SECURITY 723-5988 986-4348 The preliminary work will require an estimated 40 persons in 1990. She explained that Hydro's spending spending plans surfaced during a recent hearing on electrical rates., In her remarks to Council, Mrs. Elston Elston stated that Hydro appears to be "intent on subverting the environmental environmental assessment process." She noted that a full-scale Environmental Environmental Assessment hearing is slated to begin early next year. And Mrs. Elston Elston said Hydro should let the Environmental Environmental Assessment process decide the fate of a new nuclear power station. Consequently, Durham Nuclear Awareness is also opposed to "site- specific" environmental studies being undertaken by Hydro in connection with future nuclear power stations. Darlington is one of the sites being studied. However, a spokesperson for Hydro says that the utility's environmental studies will not influence the outcome of the upcoming hearings on Hydro's 25-year demand/supply option. Sheelagh Lawrance, senior community community relations officer with Ontario Hydro, Hydro, said Hydro is planning now because because of the fact that nuclear generating stations require such a long time to develop. "We have to start our siting studies now in order to meet our in-service date of 2003," she said. The spokesperson added that "the decision to go nuclear has not been made." Nor has the site of a future nuclear nuclear power station been established. Ms. Lawrance noted that the North Channel, Wesleyville and Darlington are all under consideration. In view of the amount of lead-time required for building a nuclear station, Hydro feels it is justified in proceeding with environmental studies and planning. planning. "Perhaps it is a risk. But we feel it's a responsible risk," Ms. Lawrance said. The Hydro representative also stated stated that Hydro's environmental studies contain information which can be used regardless of future decisions made by the Demand/Supply Hearings. She said Durham Nuclear Awareness Awareness will be invited to participate in Hydro's environmental studies. "We want to hear their concerns and include include their concerns in our studies." Durham Nuclear Awareness is opposed opposed to any prior engineering of a new nuclear station. And it also opposes opposes Ontario Hydro's own environmental jE Jl assessment related to the building of- new nuclear plants. Mrs. Elston urged Town Council not to participate in the utility's environmental environmental studies related to the construe- - tion of a new power station. "I am concerned concerned that we are allowing Hydro to circumvent the process if we are to- participate in any way in this parallel environmental process." Durham Nuclear Awareness has called for the Town of Newcastle to refuse refuse to participate in Hydro's environmental environmental studies and to await the conclusion conclusion of the provincial Turn to Page 2 623-3303 Pax 416-623-6161 Wednesday, June 27,1990 . Bowmanville, Ontario 30 Pages 136th Year Issue 26 BO* Per Copy [PRESTON] We Move It! 623-4433 Bowmanville OH CÀNADA - You have to admit admit that while all the things that are going on in this country right now are disturbing, they are also exciting. Actually, they seem designed designed to attract viewers and readers to the mass media. Events are unfolding so rapidly it's difficult to keep up. First, it was Meech, then the Liberal leadership, followed by the liberation liberation parades in Quebec and now we have Her Majesty the Queen coming for Canada Day next Monday. Such continuing action is tiring. HOLIDAY - We wish you well if you are planning to hit the highways highways this holiday weekend and suggest you plan your times carefully carefully if you are heading through Toronto so you miss the rush hours. Also, we urge you to be more careful than usual if you are cottaging and swimming. There's should be quite a bit of summer left and it would be a shame to miss it because of an accident accident on the road or in the wa-' ter. WE'RE WORKIN' - The offices of James Publishing will be op- pen on the holiday, Monday (Canada (Canada Day) but it would be appreciated appreciated if news budgets and advertising copy could be submitted submitted a bit earlier than usual so we can begin putting the papers together together Ibefore Tuesday. Deadline for classified will be as usual at 4:30 p.m. SUNDAY SHOPPING - A former former Bowmanville boy certainly made headlines last week and may have changed shopping habits habits in the province. Ontario Supreme Supreme Court Justice James Southey ruled that the Sunday Shopping law was constitutionally constitutionally invalid and of no force or effect. effect. The province may appeal, but in the interim, some stores will open on Sunday and gamble they won't be charged. Good for Jim, the law at present is also pretty stupid ana certainly not fair. GREAT SHOW - From all the glowing reports and letters we nave been receiving, the Bowmanville Bowmanville High School's 100th birthday party reunion was far better than most of those attending attending expected. Congratulations are extended to those who promoted promoted and organized the event. It was a major undertaking that apparently was most successful, Please check the full page of photos photos in this edition. SOCCER FANS - Two coats and a pair of ladies' sunglasses were turned in to the canteen after the Ken Davies Memorial Soccer Tournament was finished at the Darlington pitches on the weekend. weekend. Should you be one of those wlio lost such items, they may bo claimed if you would phone 623- 2184. CANDIDATE - No doubt the Liberal delegates who attended the leadership convention in Calgary Calgary on the weekend will bo all geared up for the upcoming provincial provincial election, expected later this year. But t so far no candidates candidates lmvo indicated they are interested interested in running hero, against incumbent MPP Sam Curoatz. A release just arrived, saying the Liberal Nomination mooting is sot for Tuesday, August 14 at Blackstock at 8 p.m. Wo should know who's running very soon. almost comp ministrative j patient uses. A musical revue re-uniting student Rave Reviews for B.H.S. Reunion Musical o ; highlights highlights of the B.H.S. 100th Anniversary Reunion held during the weekend. Over 1500 ex-students registered for the event. The performers in this reenactment reenactment of past musicals and drama productions are: (from left) Jonathon Goad, Pat Marjerrison, and Karen Frank. See page two and page one of the second section for more photos. Lakefront Proposals Include New Marina by Lisa C. Brown A new centrally located marina .is one of the highlights of a proposed Bowmanville lakefront concept which was released Tuesday. According to Cynthia Van Dinten, strategic planner for the Town of Nevv- castle, a centrally located 500-600 slip marina is the best option for the development development of the lakeshore. It's part of a "Concept Land. Use Plan" which was released at a public information session held Tuesday, June 26, at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex. The plan is part of the Bowmanville Waterfront Study. Tuesday's meeting was the second in a series of information sessions designed designed to give residents of the Town of Newcastle a chance to view various options options for the future of the lakefront. The latest proposals, which were devised devised by F. J. Rcmdcrs and Associates, Hough Stansbury Woodland Ltd., Jack B. Ellis and Associates and Michael Michalski Associates included four options. options. Of the four, the consultants prefer one which features a 500-600 slip Marina Marina to be located just east of the existing existing marina entrance. According to Mrs. Van Dinten, the existing marina isn't big enough. She says that the centrally-located marina makes the lakeshore more balanced. balanced. . Areas on either side would bo designated designated for medium to high density development development and the existing residential developments on East and West Beach would no maintained. The concept includes public beaches, trails, a beach pavilion, public boardwalk, specialty shops, green bolts, pedestrian walkways and bike paths, The plan also includes transforming mi old farm house located on Iho lake front into a rostaurnnt/inn and recommends recommends a pedestrian bridge connecting oast and west sides of the area. The preliminary Harbour Aron Concept Concept also includes provisions for a "marketplace" which would include a GO Station, parking lot, information contre and hotel. Mrs. Van Dinten said that long Construction May Not be Complete Until Late 1991 Delays Hurt Hospital by Lisa C. Brown The $15 million expansion and renovation renovation project at Memorial Hospital Bowmanville may not be completed until well into 1991. It was originally slated for completion completion in the. fall of this year, but work is moving more slowly than anticipated, according to Gordon Willis, chairman of the hospital board. At the June 19 annual meeting of the Memorial Hospital Corporation, Mr. Willis related that the present construction strike is causing delays. According to Mr. Willis, "the lower level and the main floor of the new east wing have now been occupied. But, the completion of the two patient floors has been delayed by the present construction strikes." " . floor of the 1950's wing is : and now houses ad- aff and other . non- j {of the south. wi'.vg hasn't begun and (Mr. Willis feels fh. previously "shelled-in" area in the new east wing. This will accommodate an additional 14 patients. He said this was done, "to ensure proper patient care and to have the least amount of disruption and inconvenience." inconvenience." The hospital also received similar approval for the renovation of the emergency department which will be incorporated in the renovations of the south wing. In total, the hospital has received funding in the amount of $3.125 million million from the Ministry of Health to cover the above two projects. t The chairman also informed those attending the annual meeting of the Hospital Board that the new heliport will be operational as soon as the lighting is ready. At the meeting, Hospital President R. E. Elston stated that the financial picture for the ensuing year is not particularly particularly encouraging. "We 1 , have identified an under- funding for existing services of some $600,000." He blames the under-funding on new legislation, adding that there is no. external ability to recover such costs. He attributed the under-funding to factors such as "the Pay Equity Program Program of the province; the initiation of the Employer Health Tax in lieu of O.H.I.P. premiums; the initiation of the occupational health and safety requirements requirements and the capping at two percent of the growth factors relative to increased demand on resources." Doug James, hospital treasurer, feels that with the hospital operating margins remaining so slim, it is difficult difficult for the hospital to accumulate funds for the replacement of the equipment equipment and furniture. "In the future, the hospital will have to continue looking for support from the community and from the foundation for these needed capital additions," additions," he said. nine and range plans may see the marketplace located at the site of the present Liberty Liberty St. exit at Hwy. 401. She says that right now when you arrive at the lakefront it isn't very visually visually attractive. "We want to make the lakefront more attractive and open to the public." public." She also said that the plans they have arrived at are just concepts, and that they don't know what the end results results are yet. The consultants have been working on these plans since February and now they will gather information concerning concerning the public's response to the proposals. The finished plans will be brought forward to Newcastle Council in September. September. Parking Meters to Have Grace Period Town Council is spending an additional additional $3,325.55 in order to make the municipality's new parking meters a little more friendly. The meters will be equipped to provide provide a five-minute grace period for motorists motorists who have oyer-stayed their welcome. welcome. In late May, the Town agreed to buy 293 parking motors for a total cost of just under $29,000. Since that time, further discussions have taken place with the supplier and on Monday, Councillors wore told that the motors could bo equipped •with n timing mechanism that would allow a fivo-minuto grace period after the time on the motor expired. "This system has the advantage of circumventing the argument from the public that the motor had only just expired expired when they wore issued a parking infraction notice," said Planning and Development Director Frank Wu in a report to Council. He wont on to nolo that stnlrboliovo Iho benefits from Iho standpoint of public imago and public sorvico would bo woll worth the additional coal. Town Council agreed, could take between months. He did say, however, that the hospital hospital approached the Ministry of Health and received funding to complete a Museum Hosts Canada Party With clowns and face painting, the Bowmanville Museum is the place to be this Sunday. The Canada Party, which will be held at the museum on Sunday from one p.m. to four p.m. includes magicians, magicians, hot dogs and popcorn. There will also be a Read Canada Tent set up. It will feature celebrity readers such as Durham East MPP Sam Cureatz, and Mayor Marie Hubbard. Hubbard. The party is free and Charles Taws, Curator of the Bowmanville Museum says "the only thing you need to bring is your lawnchairsr [Objections to Skateboards Newcastle Village residents who live in the immediate vicinity of the Newcastle Arena are asking for the removal removal of a nearby skateboard facility. "From the start, this facility has greatly disturbed the peace and tranquility tranquility of our neighbourhood. The constant constant noise created by screaming, shouting, swearing, skateboards on wood, and loud music has made it impossible impossible for us to enjoy our properties both indoors and out," said a petition from those who live near the skateboard skateboard ramps. The approximately 22 residents who support the petition have asked that the facility be moved to the rear of the Newcastle Public School. In a letter appearing on the agenda of Town Council Monday night, they stated that this would allow summer recreational activities to be contained in a single area - a move which the residents described as being "better for everyone." Tne residents who signed the petition petition live mainly on Church, Edward, and Baldwin St. Their request was referred to the Town's director of community services for further investigation and for an immediate immediate report. Councillor Frank Stapleton, who chairs the Town's community services department, said that the director is already reviewing the residents' requests. requests. "He is looking at other alternatives. I don't know whether there is another alternative," said Councillor Staple- ton. The Town of Newcastle is in the process of installing five municipal skateboard facilities which are to be located in Hampton, Bowmanville, Courtice, Orono, and Newcastle. Students Help Promote Recycling Awareness in Downtown Bowmnnvillo's Canada Employment Centre for Students Students hold a recycling drive lor the stores in the Bowmanville Bowmanville Business Improvement Aron on Juno 26. The project was designed to promote environmental awareness awareness and also to allow the centre to become involved in the community. In total, the student placement officers collected live grocery carts lb 11 of material and lots of cardboard. Shown above are the four volunteers. They are, from left: Juno Hicks, Shannon Chaco, Scott Veals and Joanne Topi). Juno 24 to June 30 has boon declared Hire n Student Week. See story page 3.