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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 24 Dec 1994, p. 7

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Mayors Call for Report On Incident at Pickering Nuclear Power Station The Clarington Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, December 24,1994 7 The regional chairman and six Durham mayors met on Wednesday morning to discuss a leak at Pickering Pickering Nuclear Station earlier this month. Gary Herrema told The Clarington Clarington Independent the special meeting was called to examine the situation which took place one and one-half weeks ago. Chairman Herrema said he wanted wanted to know the level of danger associated associated with the incident when he was first informed that it took place. "I wanted to know if it was a One or a Two and I did not receive the information I needed when the me dia began making calls to me," the Chairman said. He and the mayors present asked that a report be brought before the special committee. The report will give details on what took place, how people responded to the incident, and how much material was leaked. Chairman Herrema noted he wanted the amounts in language he could understand. "I want to know how many gallons leaked. That I can understand! "I want clear answers." A report is expected before regional regional councillors on Wednesday, Jan. 16,1995. Regional Chairman Willing To Ship Garbage to Sites Outside the Durham Region The Durham Regional Chairman is ready and willing to ship local garbage out of the region when the Brock West Landfill fills up. Need To KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT YoUR NEW COMMUNITY? Call Sandra Yates 623-5873 Bowmanville Area Maria Boone 987-5030 Newcastle - Orono Area Our hostess will bring gifts and greetings, along with helpful community information. © #■ ! | #• i i #■ ! i I t i -S ! I T g Merry Tidings, One and A11! = Our hearts are always open to extend our thoughts of /t tv thanks for your kind patronage. We do so value your support. 2 Y from Management and Staff of ROYAL BANK i Bowmanville g 55 King St. E. ^ & two rang oi ^^«»623-4471 576-5521 Courtice 1405 King St. E. © I 4 ! Gary Herrema told The Clarington Clarington Independent, "I suspect that the province will terminate the IWA (Interim Waste Authority.)" With that thought in mind, he says he will not allow a landfill for Durham Region waste in Clarington. Clarington. "I'll ship it out of the country instead," instead," Herrema stated. With two sites in Clarington mentioned during the last regional search, and the Interim Waste Authority Authority having pinpointed several potential landfills, the Chairman said, Clarington has done its job. The chairman predicts garbage will either be railroaded to the United United States to a mega-dump or to Kirkland Lake. While there are some people who oppose the shipping of garbage to the northern Ontario community, Chairman Herrema noted that in the recent municipal election, the residents residents near Kirkland Lake voted 71 per cent in favor of the mayor who had supported the concept. Christmas at Our House On Christmas time we get lots of presents and we get lots of decorations. decorations. This year I'm going to get a new Christmas tree and it's going to be a tall Christmas tree. Stephen Jr The Bowmanville Red Cross Wishes Happy Holidays to all our Donors and Volunteers. Thanks again for another successful year, with your generosity, a lot more people will enjoy this holiday season! Special Thanks to our Sponsors Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Bowmanville Lions Club Charterways Trans. Ltd. Hopes Video, Newcastle Stutt ; s Pharmacy, Orono Wescott Graphics, Whitby Mrzr Christmas L cFrmOur Because Christmas is nearly here, Children's voices ringing with cheer, The gifts all wrapped under the tree, Wondering aloud,"what could they be?" We're sending you joy and laughter, For now and forever after! This Christmas Wish Sponsored by the Kinsmen Club of Bowmanville % Christmas Hours: Christmas Eve 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Christmas Day Closed Boxing Day Closed New Year's Day Closed DENNIS PIZZERIA RESTAURANT 219 King Street E., Bowmanville 623-3301

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