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i Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, March 30,1994 11 Letters to the Editor Reflecting Pool is a Frill We Don't Need Dear Editor: The issue in this article is a choice of building for dreams or building for reality. Recently, I have had a number of calls and inquiries from members of both the executive and the citizens involved involved with both soccer and baseball in the Municipality of Clarington. These volunteers provided a wonderful wonderful service to our communities. In fact, I met with and spoke with many parents as they were signing up for the 1994 season last Thursday evening evening March 24,1994. Generally, many are concerned with the lack of playing fields for .these summer sports. However, without without exception, these groups are con- -cemed that the municipality can apply apply for infrastructure money to build -at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex Complex a $700,000.00 pond, waterfall and patio area at the comer of Regional Regional Rd. 57 and Highway.#2. Their concern is that we arc not addressing the need for additional playing fields to support soccer and baseball. On Monday, March 21, 1994, at our weekly GPA/Council meeting, I openly informed Mr. Joe Caruana that I could not support this fancy ad- Nuke Awareness Group Responds To Ad Campaign Dear Editor: By this time, many people will have seen recent advertisements on television praising nuclear technology. technology. Several of the advertisements contain very misleading statements. For example,, one advertisement . states that "nuclear power means cleaner air". In fact, nuclear power stations arc designed to routinely release release many radioactive pollutants into the air that we breathe, and the water that we drink. All exposure to radiation increases our risk of contracting contracting cancer and other health prob- , lems. The advertisements make no ;■ mention of the risk of that catastrophic catastrophic accident at a nuclear power plant. The booklet being offered in the advertisements advertisements is also extremely mispleading. mispleading. The sponsor of this $2 million propaganda campaign - the Canadian ".Nuclear Association (CNA) - docs not have the integrity itself in the ads. To add insult to injury, the largest support of the CNA is Atomic Encr- •gy of Canada Ltd., which receives a ; federal taxpayer subsidy of about $200 million per year. Our electricity bills also support the CNA. Ontario ■ Hydro quietly rejoined the CNA in ; February, after quitting in 1992 due to controversy over CNA's pro- i nuclear bias. Nuclear power is uneconomic, unsafe unsafe and unnecessary. Alternatives ; such as conservation, renewable cncr- ■ gy and cogeneration, arc readily ! available...so don't believe everything everything you sec on TV! Yours sincerely, David H. Marlin Nuclear Awareness Project, Osltawa. Outlook From Page 2 the better way to go. But, because of that, their whole plan has raised concerns, concerns, if not outright opposition. It did not have to be this wav. Contacts with area residents could have been done in advance of the group setting its sights on one particu- ; lar house. Contact with local women's groups would have helped to formulate formulate ideas on how a shelter should be run, There arc many women in this municipality willing to share their expertise expertise with a group which has the funding and wants to proceed with the concept. Alliance House representative Francine Nicholas and FOCUS member member Evylin Stroud (two of the persons who spoke at last week's public meeting) meeting) support the idea of a shelter. As well, area residents including Brad Hockin and Ron Parker support the idea of a shelter. In fact, no one at the meeting disagreed disagreed with the idea. What they disagreed with was the manner in which it was presented to area residents. There was concern that not everyone's safety was taken into consideration. Those who addressed ' last week's public meeting were concerned concerned about the location and the secrecy secrecy surrounding the project. Other thoughts: Clarington is a large municipality. The organizers of the Bcthcsda House of Mercy need to examine the infonnation discussed at the meeting. . They also must know within their ; hearts that those who have made suggestions suggestions regarding the shelter, have ■ done so l>ccausc they want the best shelter possible for women and children children who need it. The people who spoke about the , location, the lack of space for children " to play in, and the lack of space for expansion arc concerned for the worn- : en who will be running for tltcir lives. They don't want to see a shelter ..come into being that cannot meet the needs of the women who require shot- : ;tcr for themselves and their children, : ' To say it again, n shelter is needed. - If the organizers of the Iktltesda •' House of Mercy can alleviate the con- : tents which Clarington residents and ' women's groups have, then the organizers organizers will surely have their support. 1 know they will have mine. dition of a reflection pool etc., at the Bowmanville - Recreation Complex. As usual, my comments were not picked up by the press as they perhaps perhaps didn't understand why I was making my concerns public. These arc recessionary times and we must be frugal with our tax spending. At the same time, we arc building between between 700 and 900 new homes per year and each new home has one or two children. Our population growth of 1,000 to 1,500 children per year must address playing area, not just walking trails and gazebo-adorned parks and parketts. I am also aware, that we are moving ahead with the waterfront trails as well as the Rotary Park, (Old Arena Site) and the con nection to the Bowmanville Creek area. These arc great. This expenditure of $700,000.00 does not net us any additional active recreational area. No second pad of ice, no soccer or baseball. I must strongly support that any expenditure of this sort at this location at this time is completely unacceptable. I am awaiting the report from Community Services in response to the soccer executive executive recent appeal to council. Perhaps Perhaps I will be surprised and find provisions provisions addressing the concerns of our many soccer and baseball fans. John O'Toole Local Councillor Mun. of Clarington Reader Disappointed That Address Of Woman's Shelter Was Published Dear Mr. James: I am writing to you in response to your article "More Info Needed for Women's Shelter". I'was extremely disappointed that you placed the address address of the proposed shelter in the newspaper. That is a big no-no. Especially Especially for the safety of the women that will need this service. I believe it was done intentionally by someone who knew once the address was disclosed, disclosed, the project would probably not go in that location. In response to Brad Hockin, whom I assume knew when purchasing purchasing his home in the first place, that the group homes existed. And for some reason this did not sway his purchasing decision. I have to wonder wonder if his negative attitude surfaced when originally buying his home. Also in response to the residents and Brad Hockin, when they stated that "they have done their share." My question is what exactly have they done besides ruin the start up of a much needed shelter. When the Denise House started up, I would like to know if they had a 24-hour security with a night shift that does not sleep. This project is very new, with a limited budget. Like any new project, it too will grow to meet the social needs. I am outraged that Francine Nicholas Nicholas would imply that the St. Vincent de Paul may not supply non- judgmental counselling. I wish everyone everyone would just work together. I feel this will bring us that much closer to providing Clarington with a women's shelter. Regards, Annette Bate. Landfill Mining Process Is a Recipe for Disaster Dear Mr. James: Last week in the "We Asked" column column of your newspaper, you asked the question do you agree with the idea of mining a landfill for recyclables? recyclables? However this is not what Laid- law wants to do. What they want to do sounds more like a recipe for disaster disaster to me: Take 1 garbage dump. Fill to capacity and let stand a few years Dig it up and mix thoroughly. Remove from landfill any material (toxic or not) that will pass through a 2" screen. Add some environmental benefits (recycling and leachate system) to sweeten the proposal Truck the garbage at $50 per tonne to refill dump. Take all the profits to the bank. John Windatt RE.M, Newtonville PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT TRINITY CHURCH - The Trinity United Church Hi-C pancake breakfast is on Sunday, April 3, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tickets are $4 for adults and $2 for children. Kids under six eat free. For information or tickets, call 623-2078. •eeeeeseeeee STAMP SHOW -- The Kawartha Philatelic Society will present its 38th annual stamp exhibition at the Rock Haven Motor Hotel, Landsdowne St. W., Peterborough, on Saturday, April 9. A dozen dealers will be represented and there will be other stamp exhibits, a booth from Canada Post and a youth section. Everyone is welcome. Hours of the show are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. HOSPITAL HOP -- Dust off those saddle shoes and get ready for the 1950s/60s benefit dance taking place on April 16. The Hospital Hop will launch Memorial Hospital Bowmanville's annual fund-raising campaign. You're invited to join in the fun, win prizes, and learn to jive for free. Festivities start at eight p.m. in the Bowmanville Recreation Complex. Radio personality Brian Master will be the special guest DJ for the occasion. Watch for additional details in the coming weeks or phone the Memorial Hospital Foundation at 623-1312 for further details. PETS AND THEIR PEOPLE - Dr. Clayton MacKay, the director of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at the Ontario Veterinary College, will be the speaker at the Bowmanville Library on Thursday, April 7. The program begins at seven p.m. and will include a special slide show. Questions pertaining to the trend between humans and animals will be answered at this presentation. Other topics include: How does the bond develop between humans and animals? and Why do our pets mean so much to us and what do we mean to them? Please register in person or by calling 623-7322. CONTROL YOUR ARTHRITIS -- This is your opportunity to learn about the Arthritis Society's latest program on coping with all types of arthritis, fibromyalgia and lupus. Self-help methods, coping strategies and pain management techniques will all be discussed in a program which begins in Bowmanville April 6th, at the Lions Centre. For more information, contact the Arthritis Society at 434-7221 or call Lorraine Grant at 623-1320. •eaaaaaaaaea ARTHRITIS AQUATIC REGISTRATION - Registration is currently under way for the Arthritis Aquatic program to take place at the Fitness Centre pool in Bowmanville. Classes will be held Thursday afternoons from 1:30 to 2:30, beginning April 14. The classes run a total of ten weeks. This program provides the benefits of warm water exercise as well as the opportunity to meet other people with arthritis. The warmth, buoyancy and resistance of die water can help decrease pain and/or stiffness as well as improving or maintaining joint flexibility and muscle strength. For more infonnation or to register, please call the Arthritis Society at (905) 434-7221, BUSY BARBERSHOPPERS - The Oshawa Horseless Carriagcmen are busiest in the months of April and May. The popular barbershop group is organizing two special events. On Mother's Day, May 8th, five quartets have offered their musical talent to present singing Mom-O-Grams to moms throughout the Durham Region. By registering in advance, you can arrange to have a quartet serenade Mother at her doorstep. They'll sing two songs, and bring gifts which include a rose, chocolates and a card. There is a $35 fee, with all proceeds going towards the barbershoppers' Harmonize for Speech program. It assists speech therapy for children and adults. To arrange your Mom-O-Gram, call 579-3462. And, you won't want to miss the Horseless Carriagcmcn's 45lh annual "Parade of Harmony" concert which takes place at Eastdalc Collegiate on the evenings of May 13 and 14. Performances begin at eight p.m. For tickets, call 436-2419. eeseeeeeeeee LAMB AWARENESS DINNER - Durham's sheep producers will be getting together in Orano on Saturday, April 16, for a Lamb Awareness Dinner ant! Dance. It takes place at the Orono Community Centre. There will be a social hour at six p.m., followed by dinner at seven. For tickets or information, call Rclma Skinner at 623-2102. HOME SHOW COMING UP - The annual Bowmanville Kinsmen Home Show takes place April 29, 30 and May 1 at tlic Bowmanville Recreation Complex. Exhibitors arc wanted. Call Aubrey Rees at 623-7632 for dchiils. mm I «lag •• ; Hj§ lllll mu LOOK FOR OUR FRESH NEW FLYER AT YOUR DOOR OR IN YOUR MIRACLE FOOD MART STORE A From 4- 6-14 lb. average Fresh Grade A Turkeys per kg Umle Lai# Cn«n> Uni BWI WlwWI 6oog igis ©@F Bib 2 PER FAMILY PURCHASE WITH $25. ORDER EXCLUDING THIS ITEM Frozen Concentrated 100% Pure Grapefruit or Selected Varieties Old South Orange Juice _a 355 ml tin lisp" MAGIC mm PRICE ^ - BUY 1 GET 1 MAQIC SHOPPERS SAVE 1.29 OFF 2 4 PER FAMILY PURCHASE Selected Varieties Master Choice Ridged Potato Chips a 180 g bag JMF' MAGIC CARD PRICE ^ -BUY 1 GET 1 MAQIC SHOPPERS SAVE 1.29 OFF 2 4 PER FAMILY PURCHASE Whole, Halves or Quertera Boneless r 9 Smoked Ham parkg Product of U.S.A. No. 1 Grade per kg Fresh California Strawberries Refrigerated Butter Flake or Pillsbury Crescent Rolls 212-235 g pkg. MAGIC CARD PRICE A ifesfcir aSSE A l!ll A MAGIC SHOPPERS SAVE SOC OUR NEW EVERYDAY PRICE] 24x355 ml tins Unit Cost 7.0^ per 100 ml a Regular or Diet Pepsi or 7UP 750 ml bottle Plus 400 ea, btl. dep. '* '100r Unit Cost 9.20 per 100 ml Soft Ripened Grand Camembert Cheese 800 g wheel - each PRICES EFFECTIVE SUNDAY, MARCH 27 UNTIL SATURDAY APRIL 2,1994 IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO UMIT QUANTITIES.