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6 The Canadian Statesman, Rowmanvillc, Wednesday, January 12,1994 For Your Information Port Granby Group Offers Answers By J. Veldhuis A few days ago, a gentleman came to the office wondering how dangerous the material in the Port Granby low level nuclear waste really really is. He said, "I drove by the place and look at me, I'm still healthy". This humorous, but irrational type of thinking made us wonder, how many people really do know what is in the Port Granby lovy level nuclear waste site. Therefore, we thought we would bring you up-to-date. Since 1955, Eldorado Nuclear Resources, Resources, now called Cameco, has been dumping low level radioactive from its refining process in Port Hope, into the Port Granby dump site. At first, material was simply dumped in gullies but later on the material was placed in shallow pits and covered over with earth. Buried you might say. This waste material changed over the years as the process changed. At the beginning, radium was extracted. Later on it became a bi-product of the uranium hcxaflou- ridc extraction. So the wastes also changed. So we do not have just one type of waste, but roughly four different different types and therefore four different levels of radioactivity in the wastes. When the process was changed, the chemicals used to extract the radioactive radioactive particles also changed. So we have some wastes that has the consis tency of gravel or rocks. The other major contaminant is a particular nasty nasty type of arsenic. Arsenic, again which is not all consistently the same and which of course has no half life. It has been estimated at about one thousand two hundred tons of arsenic is located in the Port Granby dump. This material moves with the flow of groundwater and has already been seen to emerge out of bluffs at the Port Granby site. This material, which has no half life can be both good for a person in small quantities and lethal in larger amounts. Also located in the dump arc cylinders cylinders of deadly chlorine gas, as well as various other contaminants which are cither lethal or nasty. These materials materials should not have been placed in the dump in the first place. However, they are there and they must be removed removed because the dump site itself is not stable. It is moving and it is eroding. eroding. Therefore, the material must be removed and placed in a better waste management facility, one that meets today's more stringent standards. To look at how the material can be removed and how much of it ought to be removed, is the task of the Clarington Community Liaison Group. We arc well on our way to resolving resolving the various issues and to bring together a resolution and recommendation recommendation for you and for the É Bowmanville Physiotherapy & Sports Medicine Centre 191 Church St., Bowmanville, ON L1C 1T8 (905) 697-0477 ASSESSMENT and TREATMENT OF ALL ORTHOPEDIC CONDITIONS • arthritis • neck and back injuries • strains + sprains • sports injuries • bursitis, tendinitis • motor vehicle accidents • fractures • tennis elbow • knee injuries • carpal tunnel Registered massage therapy also available Council of the Town of Clarington in the near future. Your concerns, your input, your questions arc valuable because this process is a public process. It is an environmental assessment in progress. Therefore, all of your views arc taken into consideration and arc dealt with one by one. Please let us know if you have a particularly burning question that you would like us to address, or if you have concern that needs to be answered. answered. We arc always available for you, either individually or in your small group or even a large group. We have speakers available, we have information available. All we need from you is the invitation to present this material for your education. Licence Plates May Be Two Year Period The Ontario Ministry of Transportation Transportation is inviting vehicle owners to "take next year off' in an effort to streamline the process of registering vehicles. "Our government is always striving striving to provide convenient and efficient efficient service to our customers," Pou- liot said. "Last year, to make the process easier for the public, we extended extended the driver licence renewal period period to five years from three. Now we are offering the opportunity to extend the vehicle registration period." As of January 4, 1994, Ontario's 4.5 million owners of passenger and light commercial vehicles will have the option to renew their registrations every two years instead of one. "I know it is often difficult for vehicle vehicle owners to find time to make the trip to their local licensing office," said Pouliot. "Buying plate stickers less often will help, so everyone is welcome to renew for two years." This service applies to owners of passenger vehicles, motorcycles, mo- peds, snowmobiles and light trucks and vans weighing up to 3,000 kilograms. kilograms. The two-year option will also be available to rental companies. The annual cost to renew a vehicle plate remains the same. Hike Through Winter Wildlife at C.L.O.C.A. Looking for an adventure on a dull Sunday afternoon? Then join the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority staff on Sunday, February 6th at Hcbcr Down Conservation Area in Whitby. Authority staff will conduct a hike through the woods of Hebcr Down Conservation Area discussing discussing wildlife, animal tracks and other interesting topics about this special time of year. The tour is FREE to the public and will start at 2:00 p.m. from the WINTER PARKING LOT. Groups of 10 or more wishing to participate are asked to contact the Authority office office before Friday, February 4lh. Directions: The winter parking lot is located at the eastern end of Lyndcbrook Road. (Take Hwy. #12 to Taunton Road, go west 1 km to Country Lane Road then North to the stop sign, turn right and the parking lot is on the left.) Please wear appropriate footwear as the tour will not always be on trails. For further information and directions, directions, contact the Authority office at (905)579-0411. CLUES ACROSS 1. A treasure chest 4. Agreement 9. Regarding 10. Concerning a wife 11. A maker of mischief 13. Removes faults and blemishes with a view to improvement 14. A neutral country lying between two others who may be unfriendly (6,5) 19. A small dry seed 21. An heroic achievement can be used for selfish purposes 23. Unfold or expound 24. A card game for three 26. A Hebrew unit equal to about half an ounce 27. Moves in an effortless manner CLUES DOWN 1. Set a price 2. Sum exacted for any special privilege 3. Praise highly 5. Superlatively inactive 6. A select group 7. Car or sword blade 8. Ben runs near (anag.) Quite edible (6,5) 12. Flightless bird 15. Flourish of trumpets 16. Deuce take this number 17. Act of departure ■ 18. Emphasis çr pressure 20. The forbidden fruit 22. To roam about 25. Offer, proposed, invite or ask SOLUTIONS P!9'Sc l-vorj 'll aiddyoc ssojiS'81 ssaj33'i,i OMj/91 crcjuty •;[ mug'cl suvoq-jauuny '8 0P 3 1°X 'L 3 1!13 '9 isamois'g 101x3 •£ 0037 -o3.nl ip ] NAVOQ S3PHD -a laqaqs 9Z 3jqiuo>c tuc[dxg 'ÎZ uoidxg •[£ umjQ'fii aims aajjng puatug-£i m[UiojQ ■[[ icuoxfi'01 luauyô luassyp JOJJ03 ■[ SSOHOV HOROSCOPES January 16-22 ARIES-March 21/April 20 A new sense of adventure suddenly surfaces. You may consider something something as wild as skydiving or as mild as sampling a new food. Whatever way you do it, your horizons will be broader by the end of the week. Relationships will grow when you arc willing to give more of yourself. TAURUS-April 21/May 21 A creative project takes up a lot more of your time than anticipated. You'll really have to pace yourself to get the job done. Your sense of humor will charm an attractive Scorpio of the opposite sex. This could lead to a new romance. Long-awaited news will finally arrive through the mail. GEMINI-May 22/Junc 21 Travel plans may be cancelled at the last minute. Being flexible is the best way to handle such situations. A new acquaintance will lead you to a promising business opportunity. You may consider a major change in your life. A friend will introduce you to an interesting Pisces of the opposite sex. CANCER-June 22/Juiy 22 Don't make promises you know you can't keep. You could end up hurting a loved one if you do. Discourage family members from interfering in your personal business. You'll have to draw the line somewhere. A wedding or special function is about to take place. Saturday holds a few surprises. LEO - July 23/August 23 Communication of any kind will be successful. A good lime to make or pursue contacts. Keep your cool in crisis situations if they occur. Being unfair to subordinates will not help you win any popularity contests. You could even gain a reputation as a tyrant. Is this what you want? VIRGO-Aug 24/Sept 22 A friend may ask for a loan. Make sure you can afford it before handing your money over. A talk with a Gemini friend will enlighten you. You'll be able to see things more clearly. You may run into an old flame. This chance meeting will bring back some fond memories. LIBRA-Sept 23/Oct 23 A week'of pleasant surprises will compensate for the drudgery of the daily grind. Take advantage of any opportunity to join in with others on a collective basis. It's an ideal time to attach yourself to groups of people. people. This is not a time to burden yourself with financial worries. Romance will ignite this w eekend. SCORPIO-Oct 24/Nov 22 Pay more attention to your diet. Intake of fats and sugars should be kept to a minimum. An important agreement will be reached with your partner. If you have mixed feelings, be sure to voice your concerns before it's too late. A Gemini friend will come to you for advice. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Once again, you'll be caught with your foot in your mouth. Although embarrassing, there will be no harm , done. A friend who lives far away may come for a visit. Be sure you t have enough time for guests. Your ; general health will be a concern ' towards the end of the week. ' CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 ' Don't be surprised if weekend plans are cancelled at the last minute. An . alternate plan is a good idea. A 1 movie or play you attend inspires " you to be more creative. Something . you've dreamed about is close to becoming reality. Some effort on your part will speed the process. ' AQUARIUS- Jan 21/Feb 18 - Your self-confidence is running, high this week. There is plenty of,I reason to feel enthusiastic about'a great many of your plans. It may 1 take longer than you had hoped to find out results of a contest or exam. You will receive praise for a ' job well-done. Keep smiling! PISCES-Feb 19/March 20 Don't let yourself be thrown off bal- ance by minor problems that crop up this weekend. This could be an espe-. daily rewarding time if you're involved in sports or hobby activities. activities. The behavior of a loved one' will shock you. A heart-to-heart con- ' versation may be necessary. YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK ! The next 12 months: Some important changes will lake, place this year. A major move -- to another stale or even somewhere- overseas -- is possible. You'll go( through an unstable period during* the summer months, but everything) will be crystal-clear by the fall. You, may consider advancing your edtica- # lion or even taking on a whole new'* line of work. This is something that? will have to be carefully planned. A- new friend will ignite your sense of adventure this year. You will have) many good times with your new,, buddy. Travel will play a role, espe- t daily during next fall. Romance will ! be like a rollercoaster ride. > • I FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY 1 ENVIRONMENT NETWORK MEETS - The Durham Environmental Network (DEN) is holding a meeting tonight (January 12) at the library of St. Mary's Catholic High School in Pickering, The guest speaker is Professor Professor Nick Eyles, who will be speaking on the topic of "Local Earthquake Evidence Evidence and Risks." The discovery of possible earthquake fault lines in the Rouge Valley has implications for the assessment of earthquake risks at the nearby Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. FINANCIAL INFORMATION SESSIONS AT LIBRARY - The Clar- SLEIGIIRIDES AVAILABLE AT*'^ENNISKILLEN The time has come to get outside and enjoy the winter.' The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Conservation Authority is offering horse drawn sleigh rides at the Enniskillen Conservation Conservation Area Sunday, February 6, 13, and 20th. Hours of operation are from noon to four p.m., with all rides leaving from the recreation building. There is a fee per rider, in addition to the park admission fee. NEW OFFICERS FOR CLARKE MUSEUM - The Clarke Museum and Archives has announced its executive officers for the upcoming year. They * - ■ > GET FIT WITH YWCA - This is your invitation to beat the winter blahs by getting fit and having fun with the YWCA fitness programs. A variety of classes including aquacise on Monday mornings and Thursday evenings are available. There are also line dancing programs in Newcastle Tuesday or in Courtice on Wednesdays. You may also choose a relaxing evening of yoga or one of the many aerobic workouts available Monday to Thursday evenings. Fitness packages are also available when you register for a second fitness class. To find out more, call the YWCA Bowmanville office at 623-9922. ington Public Library wants to help you make the most of your money with a scries of three programs. They will help you look at RRSPs, investing in a home and the wise purchase of a new vehicle. The first presentation of the series takes place Friday, January 28, when Lynn Pilkingon of The Investors Investors Group discusses RRSPs. On February 3, the topic will be home purchasing and on February 10, the topic is purchasing a new or used vehicle. All three programs take place at 7 p.m. at the Bowmanville branch of the Clarington Public Library. To register, call 623-7322. PENNIES HELP ALZHEIMER SOCIETY -- Once again this year, the Alzheimer Society will be teaming up with employees of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in the Durham Region to receive public donations of pennies. The month-long campaign coincides with Alzheimer Awareness Month. Each Durham Region branch of the Bank of Commerce will have containers set aside to receive pennies during regular banking hours. All proceeds will go to support community services for families caring for persons with Alzheimer Disease. Later in the month -- On Thursday, January 27 -- there will be a lecture at Hillsdale Manor Auditorium on the topic of guidelines for Alzheimer care planning. The lecture is at 1:30 p.m. on January 27. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Call 576-2567 if you wish to attend. include: Ross Campbell, of Bowmanville, who is Chairman and David Wing, of Bowmanville, who will serve as Vice Chair. The treasurer is Kathryn Kathryn Dennis, of Kendal and executive secretary is Kristen McCrea, of Kendal. Kendal. Former chairman Donna Robins, of Newtonville, was appointed honorary honorary past chairman on the executive committee. SYMPHONY CONCERT - The Oshawa Symphony will perform its next concert on Sunday, January 16, at eight p.m. at Eastdale Collegiate. Selections Selections will include Overture to Italian Girl in Algiers, by Rossini, and Symphony Symphony No. 92 "Oxford," by Haydn. Concertmaster Joseph Peleg will perform perform Beethoven's Violin Concerto, Op. 61. Tickets are available locally at Rickaby's, in Bowmanville. UNITED WAY HITS TARGET --- Congratulations must be extended to all the donors and fund-raisers who were responsible for the success of the 1993 United Way Campaign for Oshawa/Whitby/Ncwcastle. The objective of $3,050,000 has been met. In fact, for the first time ever, the United Way has raised over $3 million in a single campaign. These donations will help over 80,000 people who arc in some way assisted by programs supported by the United Way. There are 40 United Way agencies in our area. They offer a total of over 200 programs. CLARINGTON BUSINESS GROUP - The next meeting of the Clarington Clarington Business Group is on Tuesday, January 18, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Flying Dutchman Hotel in Bowmanville. The monthly breakfast meetings have an informal format. They are used to encourage networking and the sharing of ideas among businesses and entrepreneurs in tire area. For details, please call 404-1693 or 623-0677. FREE SKATING -- The Bowmanville Optimists will be offering free skating skating for children at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex every Tuesday afternoon. afternoon. Skating takes place from 4 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. on the following dates: January 18 and 25 and February 1, 8,15, and 22. Plan to attend. Parents Parents are welcome also. OPEN HOUSE AT CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL - This Thursday, January 13, Durham Christian High School is hosting an Open House for parents and students who may be interested in attending DCHS in September September of 1994. The Open House begins at 6:15 p.m. There will be a dinner and performances from the school's theatre arts and music department. A tour of the school facility will be conducted. For information, call the school àt 623-5940. TRYING TO STOP SMOKING? - The Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Bowmanville is offering its Brcathe-Free plan to stop smoking this MAYOR'S LEVEE -- The annual Mayor's Levee is set for this Sunday, month. The smoking cessation program runs for eight nights, beginning January 16, in the Municipal Administrative Centre, Bowmanville. The iev- January 18, at 7 p.m. in the church on Lmb's Rd. and Hwy. Two. For ec takes place from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. It's an opportunity to meet Clar- furthcr information or to pre-register, call 623-7031,725-2269 or 623-7886. j n g lon » s elected officials and municipal staff, enjoy some light refresh- BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN WELCOME GUESTS - mcnts - a . nd visit w . ith fricnds and neighbours. At the levee, there will also be The Bowmanville Business and Professional Women's Club welcomes an °^' c ' a * unveiling of a Wall of Fame recognizing outstanding volun- gucsts to attend the club's next meeting on Thursday, January 20th. Carol tccrs MAYOR'S LUNCHEON JANUARY 18 - The President and Board of Directors of the Oshawa and District Chamber of Commerce arc inviting local local business persons to attend the 2nd Annual Mayor's Luncheon. It will be held Tuesday, January 18, at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex. This is your opportunity to meet Mayor Diane Hamrc and join with her in a review of the challenges and opportunities facing the community of Clarington. The luncheon begins at noon. For reservations, call the Chamber of Commerce Commerce at 728-1683. BOWMANVILLE ROTARY CLUB PRESENTS DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENT -- On Friday, February 11, you can dine widi your favourite favourite Valentine and be entertained by the Northumberland Buskers. The Buskers will entertain you with song, dance and laughter. Their repertoire includes an international mixture of song and dance. Tickets arc available from any Rotarian. Or, you can order a ticket by calling 987-5687 or 623- 7305. The social hour is at six p.m., followed by dinner at 7 and entertainment entertainment at 9. The entertainment takes place at the Flying Dutchman Hotel. All s cuimiiuiiuy sutvicv projects unu spe cial children. on complete GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATIONS this month! A-1 Eavestrough Systems "Your Eavestrough Specialists" Eavestrough Cleaning and Re-Sealing Manufactured on site for home owners or contractors Don't Wait To Get Wet, Call NOW! Hooting fl Air Conditioning Bowmanvllle/Newcnstle 436-3212 Oshawa/Whltby 428-0333 Lohncs Sharpe will be the guest speaker. She is the club's provincial representative for die National Action Committee for the Status of Women. Anyone interested in attending is asked to call Helen Devilt at 623-3915 by Monday, January 17. Dr. Ross Erwin DENTIST Family Practice New Patients and Emergencies Welcome 3 George St., Bowmanville Telephone 623-5790 ANNE OF GREEN GABLES PRESENTED - On Saturday, January 22, the story of Anne of Green Gables will be re-told at the Hampton Junior Public School's next Cushion Concert. The famous L.M. Montgomery novel novel will be re-created with masks, body puppets and dramatic inventiveness in the upcoming performance. It takes place at 11 a.m. Tickets are available by calling 263-8886 or 623-3486. The third performance by "Ronno and Friends" is slated for Saturday, March 5. Hooper's Jewellers... Antique Pocket Watches and Modern Watch Repairing We use only fresh Maxell watch and electronic equipment batteries. All watches purchased include a FREE lifetime battery replacement, Hooper's Jewellers 39 King St. W. Bowmanville Telephone 623-5747 Quality Body Work Quality Painting FREE ESTIMATES ON BOTH INSURANCE AND NON-INSURANCE WORK Open 5 Days a Week Monday through Friday 166 King Street East Telephone 623-3396