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10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, December 28,1994 AECB Renews Pickering G.S. Licence Christmas Greetings 'Round the World The Atomic Energy Control Board has approved a renewed operating operating licence for the Pickering "A" and "B" Nuclear Generating Stations Stations for two years to Dec. 31,1996. The board has also decided that relicensing relicensing will not be referred for review. review. However, the four Pickering "A" nuclear reactors are to remain shut down until further notice. The AECB explained its decision in a nine-page document. "The safety safety performance of the station continues continues to be acceptable and it would not be justified to refuse a licence," . said the board in charge of licensing Canada's nuclear facilities. The four Pickering "A" reactors are to remain shut down until written written authorization is issued by the AECB. This is in view of a Decern- $ 650 Fine for Killing Swan This fall while out on patrol, Ministry Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) Conservation Officers were busy checking waterfowl hunters when they found a freshly killed mute swan. They found the swan in Wil- mot Creek where it enters the waters of Lake Ontario in the Town of Clar- ington. After interviewing several helpful anglers and hunters in the area, the shooter of the bird was successfully identified and charged under the Migratory Migratory Birds Convention Act. On November 15, 1994 in Bowmanville Bowmanville Court, 63-year-old Mr. Antonio Antonio S. Goncalves pleaded guilty to the charge of unlawfully hunting a migratory bird during the closed season season pursuant to the Federal Migratory Bird Regulations. Mr. Goncalves was sentenced to a fine of $650.00. His provincial hunting hunting privileges were suspended for a period of two years and his firearm was forfeited to the Crown. Hunters arc encouraged to hunt safely and to take the time to properly properly identify any game they intend to take. In addition, anyone who witnesses witnesses a natural resources violation occurring in their area is also encouraged encouraged to contact their local MNR office office to report the infraction immediately. immediately. The public can remain anonymous by contacting their local Crimestoppers network to report serious serious violations. The ministry would like to especially especially thank the conscientious hunters and anglers who helped out in this case. Without their assistance, charges charges may have never been laid. Liberty Mutual Killer Bees Busy Continued from Page 9 Kyle MacKenzie had two goals, and Jeff Payne had a single. The goal scorers were assisted by Brad Mcll- roy, Drew Petrich, Kyle Withers, Doug Myles, Darren Sloane. Saturday, November 19, Liberty Mutual defeated Thursday Night Town League 5-3. This game saw Douglas Myles with another four goal performance, with a single tally by Kyle MacKenzie. Assists went to Kevin Heise, Colin Krane and Perry Ferguson. Saturday, November 26, Liberty Mutual Killer Bees defeated Blessings Blessings Travel 3-1, with two goals by Kyle MacKenzie and one by Brad Mcllroy. The goal scorers were assisted assisted by Kyle Withers, Mark Keith, and Douglas Myles. Standout goaltending goaltending was provided by Justin McKie and Darren Sloane. Saturday, December 10, saw the Liberty Mutual Killer Bees defeat the Bowmanville Jr. C Eagles by a score of 11-1. Two goals each were scored by Douglas Myles and Kyle Withers, four goals by Brad Mcllroy, Mcllroy, and single markers by Kyle MacKenzie, Mark Keith, and Colin Krane. The 11 goals were assisted by Douglas Myles, Ben Hart, Kyle Withers, and Justin McKie. Excellent Excellent goaltending by Darren Sloane and Justin McKie. Saturday, December 17, die Liberty Liberty Mutual Killer Bees defeated Roughly Insurance 6-0, with Liberty Mutual's scoring punch coming from the following: Kyle MacKenzie MacKenzie with two goals, and Douglas Myles, Colin Krane, Brad Mcllroy, Perry Ferguson with one goal each. Liberty Mutual assists went to Danny Danny Sullivan, Kyle Withers, Brad Mcllroy, and Douglas Myles. The shutout was shared by the goaltcnd- ing duo of Justin McKie and Darren Sloane. Saturday, November 12, in an exhibition exhibition match, Liberty Mutual defeated defeated the Newcastle Optimists 4-0, with Douglas Myles scoring two goals and singles going to Brad Mcllroy and Kyle MacKenzie. The four goals were assisted by Kyle Withers, Danny Sullivan, Kyle MacKenzie, and Douglas Myles. This was Liberty Mutual's first shutout, shutout, with goallcnding duties divided between Justin McKie and Darren Sloane. Also, Sunday, November 27, saw Liberty Mutual compete in the Vaughan Vaughan Novice Hockey Tournament. They came away with the 'A' Championship. Way to go, boys! All the best lor a successful 1995. ber 10th loss of coolant accident at unit 2 which is still under investigation. investigation. There were no significant radioactive radioactive releases to the environment or radiation overdoses to workers as a result of that accident. AECB president Dr. Agnes J. Bishop noted that Ontario Hydro staff responded in a competent manner manner during the accident, and that the plant's safety systems had worked as expected. With regard to the need for more opportunity for public input into the licensing process, the board's decision decision states: "The Board recognizes the possibility that much of the public public comment it received during the past three months was generated by some lack of understanding of the issues, caused in part by an unmet need for public information and educational educational activities." To deal with this, the AECB plans to hold at least one public meeting during licensing periods in communities considered to be "in the shadow of a major facility." facility." In addition, the board will look at other methods of improving communications with the public. Dr. Bishop pointed out that the planned public information sessions will focus on nuclear safety issues. The AECB is an independent regulatory body that reports to Parliament. Parliament. Its mission is to ensure that the use of nuclear energy in Canada does not pose undue risk to health, safety, security or the environment. Nuclear Awareness Group Says Independent Review is Needed Durham Nuclear Awareness, a citizens' environmental group, says the public information meetings proposed proposed by the Atomic Energy Control Control Board are an" "inadequate response" response" to widespread demand for an independent assessment on relicensing relicensing the Pickering "A" and "B" Nuclear Generating Stations. On December 22, the AECB renewed renewed the station's licences for a two year period. Durham Nuclear Awareness has spearheaded a campaign for an independent independent environmental assessment on the Pickering Nuclear Stations. DNA spokesperson Dave Martin says: "The Atomic Energy Control Board has had a credibility meltdown. meltdown. We do not need another information information meeting - we need an environmental environmental assessment that would ensure an objective appraisal of safety problems. "The Pickering "A" power plant is shut down now, and it should stay shut down. Do we need to have a Chernobyl in Ontario before the AECB admits the need for an independent independent environmental assessment?" assessment?" Martin called the AECB "more of a lapdog than a watchdog" and said the renewal announcement marked "a black day for public accountability accountability and nuclear safety." Pickering experienced a major loss of coolant accident on December December 10th, in which 150 tonnes of radioactive radioactive heavy water and light water water were dumped onto the floor of the reactor building. The accident required the use of the Emergency Core Cooling System for the first time in the history of CANDU operation. operation. Pickering "A" station is now shut down pending investigation of the accident. Durham Nuclear Awareness is committed to raising public awareness awareness about nuclear issues in Durham Region. Once again, James Publishing opened the phone lines for those wishing to send long distance Christmas greetings this year. Among the folks who called friends and relatives free of charge last Friday, December 23rd, were Muriel and Joe Cuddahee, of Bowmanville. They have been subscribers to The Statesman for the past 47 years. IT'S OUR BIGGEST BOXING WEEK EVENT EVER! GM DEALERS WE'VE CUT THE PRIME TO ALL BA'S AND 95$ OUT OF INVENTORY! 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