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Page 6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, October 14,1999 Bowmanville hydro workers battled Hurricane Floyd -- and won When a large portion of New York State lost power to the fury of Hurricane Floyd, four Ontario Hydro Services workers from Bowmanville were called into action. By Jennifer Stone Staff Writer Hurricane Floyd turned out to be no match for four Ontario Hydro Services Services Company workers from Bowmanville. Bowmanville. The Bowmanville contingent got the call just after midnight on Friday, Sept. 17 from the OHSC Central Call Centre. A large area of New York State was without electricity, thanks to the powerful hurricane that hit the eastern coast of the U.S. "The Central Call Centre starts calling area bosses and asking if they can release crews," explains OHSC line maintainer Boyd Knox. By 2 a.m., the local contingent, which included line maintainers Mike Rice of Courtice, Newcastle's Jim Wood, Randy McDougall of Bowmanville, and Mr. Knox, an Orono resident, was on the road. They headed for Poughkeepsie, N.Y., about an hour's drive north of New York City. "The storm hit there at about 5 or 5:30. p.m. (Sept. 16) ... they were really quick to get on- the phone" to ask for help from OHSC, says Mr. Knox. "They knew they had serious damage." The four from the Bowmanville OHS office were among ISO Ontario employees sent to help with the clean-up. Mr. Knox estimates about 80,000 people were without power as a result of Hurricane Floyd. "By Saturday, we got power back to the homes," he says. But there was still work to be done. The Bowmanville crew stayed in Poughkeepsie until the following Tuesday, helping with the clean-up. "Down there, it's all rolling hills and mountains. A lot of it (the damage) damage) was off-road," says Mr. Knox of the area near the Catskill Mountains. "It was an 18 hour day every day," says Mr. Knox. "It's a hard go, but you're running on adrenaline." This wasn't Mr. Knox's first experience experience in helping clean up after a natural natural disaster. He worked in both eastern eastern Ontario and Quebec after the ice storm of January, 1998. As in Quebec, Mr. Knox says the residents residents of New York State were glad to see the Ontario workers. "They really went out of their way to thank us," he says. The bill for the clean up was footed footed by the Central Hudson Gas and Electric company. "They looked after us -- all of our meals were paid, laundry, they brought food out for lunch," recalls Mr. Knox, who calls the five days in the Poughkeepsie area "a great experience." experience." "It's a tough go, but we were well looked after," he says. Group unveils plans for valley lands The Valleys 2000 group is offering you a chance to see for yourself what the organization has been up to. The group is hosting a preview of the 'Valleys 2000 Community Millennium Millennium Project: A Plan for the Bowmanville Bowmanville and Soper Creek Valleys' on Thursday, Oct. 21 at Trinity United Church, 116 Church St. in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Sessions will be offered from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Valleys 2000. is a group of residents residents who have come together to develop and implement a long-range plan for the valley lands of the Bowmanville Bowmanville and Soper Creeks. The plan is meant to protect, enhance and maintain the ecological integrity of the valleys. As well, it is hoped to encourage access and enjoyment of the valley through a system of trails. The other focus of the project is to celebrate the millennium and encourage encourage community pride. With funding from the Ministry of Natural Resources and a generous donation from the Bowmanville Lions Club, the non-profit group hired the consulting firm of Schollen and Company Inc. to generate a concept concept for the Bowmanville Valleys. The concept plan is now available for a community preview, which will take place during the two sessions. Refreshments will be served. For more information, or to be added to the Valleys 2000 mailing list, call chairman Frank Lockhart at 623-6793. Now, OPEN Jacki's Family hair styling. Hair Care for the whole family! Bring along this as for $5°° SAVINGS on ÉPERM OR HIGHLIGHTS 115 Beaver St. N. Newcastle ÉFor an appointment call 987-1491 Fax it Site Caimbimt general 683-6161 . composing 579-9273 Lend your ear to school board The Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland and Clarington Regional School Council is inviting the community to an information session. The session will take place Saturday, Saturday, Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to. noon at St. Stephen's Secondary School, 30 Middle Rd. in Bowmanville. Guest speaker Ian Barrett, chairman of the Ontario Community Education Network and Community Development Development Coordinator with the Toronto District School Board, will speak on community and business partnerships with schools. Anyone interested is asked to register with their school principal principal or secretary. INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE up to 50% OFF OCT- 8-17,9am-5pm GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS U 20 minutes east of Bowmanville off Hwy. 2 1/2 km east of Hope/Clark Boundry Rd. Watch for our signs. (905)786-1126 YOU ARE INVITED TO A PREVIEW OF THE VALLEYS 2000 COMMUNITY MILLENNIUM PROJECT FOR THE BOWMANVILLE AND SOPER CREEK VALLEYS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21 ST, 1999 Two sessions will be offered: 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. TRINITY UNITED CHURCH 116 Church Street, Bowmanville Valleys 2000 is a group of your friends, neighbours and co-workers who have come together to develop and implement a long range plan for the valley lands of Bowmanville and Soper Creeks which will: • Protect, enhance and maintain the ecological integrity of the valleys (valleylands, streams, vegetation, and wildlife) • Encourage access and enjoyment of the Bowmanville Creek valley system through a system of trails • Celebrate the Millennium and encourage community pride With funding through the Ministry of Natural Resources and a generous donation from the Bowmanville Lions Club, this local nonprofit nonprofit group hired the consulting firm of Schollen and Company Inc. to generate a concept plan for the Bowmanville Creek valleys. Objectives to guide the development of this plan were formulated through an assessment of the context of the valleys within the community, an overview of the natural and cultural heritage resources of the Bowmanville and Soper Creek valleys, consultation with stakeholders and landowners and a community workshop session. Throughout this process, the Valleys 2000 has been grateful for the support and staff expertise of the Municipality of Clarington. You are invited to this special preview of the Concept Plan. Come meet the members of the Committee and the consultant team. Bring your colleagues, neighbours and friends. We Invite your questions and comments. They are essential to the success of this community Millennium project. Refreshments will be served. Please plan on joining us. For more information, call Frank Lockhart, Chair, Valleys 2000 at (905) 623-6793. J3L MUNICIPALITY OF arington ONTARIO You are invited to attend MILLENNIUM PROPHECY DON'T MISS THE OPENING NIGHT! 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