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Orone Weekly Times, Wednesday, July 11, 1990-7 From Around the Region Farm safety week Farm safety week for 1990 takes place from July 25 to 31. This year's theme is farm machinery and its safe operation, transport and maintenance. Liberal nomination meeting August 14, has been set as the date for the Durham East Liberal nomination meeting. The meeting will be held at the Blackstock Recreation Centre at 8 p.m. No candidates have formally announc- ed their intentions to seek the nomination in the expected fall elec- tion. Buckhorn Art Festival The 13th Annual Buckhorn Wildlife Art Festival and Sale is scheduled for August 17 to 19. The festival will be held at the Buckhorn Community Centre. Preview tickets for August 16 are now on sale. Circus is coming The durham Regional Police Association is hosting the Garden Brothers Circus -at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium on August 10, 11 and 12. For information concerning the event call 436-9494. New board director Dick Malowney, chief superintendendent for the Nor- thumberland and Newcastle Board of Education, will replace Gary Tushingham as director of educa- tion in August. Board chairperson Diana Stewart says she is pleased with the appoint- ment, and said, that she believed that Malowney would continue with the tradition of 'open leadership'. Cameco to look into leaks During its summer shut-down, Port Hope's uranium processing plant will try to determine what is causing concentrations of uranium to be discharged into local sanitary sewers. Dr. Andrew Oliver, manager of technical services at Cameco, said that the source of the problem is a mystery. However, he did suggest that the problem could be the result of slow seepage of contaminated ground water into the sewer system. Seasonal Fee Boat Launch Ramp In response to requests from the public, the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority has established a seasonal fee for use of the Bowmanville Harbour Conser- vation Area Boat Launch Ramp. Effective immediately, the seasonal fee for 1990 will be $40.00 for Region of Durham residents and $60.00 for Non-Región of Durham residents. Gas station hours extended Motorists in Oshawa will be able to fill their cars up late at night now. Oshawa council voted last week to allow stations to remain open un- til midnight. Exceptions are gas sta- tions located in the former East Whitby Township, which are allow- ed to stay open later. Train plan derailed A plan to develop private sector Commuter train service from 'foronto through Durham to areas such as Peterborough has been derailed. Bombardier Inc., a transporta- tion company behind the proposal, said in a letter released last Wednes- day, that it wouldn't proceed with the plans. By-election alert More than 300 enumerators will fan out across the Federal riding of Oshawa on Monday to begin a full week of counting, voters for the August 13th federal by-election, the first by-election in the city since 1952. Workers ratify deal Electrical workers at the Oshawa Public Utilities Commission ratified a new three-year agreement by a vote of 82 per cent last week. The deal will see wages rise 5.5 per ceñït this year and five per cent in each of the remaining two years of the deal. The contract also gives the 80 workers a fully indexed cost-of- living clause. RC school board faces $12 million tab The Durham Catholic Board of Education will be looking at about $12 million in construction costs in the next few years, trustees were told during a meeting last week. Construction of a new school in Ajax tops the list. Tendering of the construction contract for St. Catherine of Siena School was awarded to W.G. Gallagher Construction, of Con- cord. The $3,2 million project is ex- pected to be completed by March. Firehalls to share When battling fires, Port Hope and Hope Township fire depart- ments can call on each other for help under a mutual aid agreement. The deal was approved last week and signed by both fire chiefs. The fire departments are also us- ing a product called 'Fireout' which reduces the amount of water needed and helps cool and extinguish a fire faster. Proposed law has chiefs fuming Police chiefs in Port Hope and Cobourg oppose proposed legisla- tion requiring police officers to fill out reports every time they unholster their gun. Current legislation requires a report only when a policeman's firearm is fired. Port Hope Police Chief Ron Hoath says that he doesn't see the need of writing a report every time a policeman's gun is unholstered, 'it [ a policeman's gun ] is part of the tools of the trade,' Hoath said. Lunch tender awarded Versa Food Services won the bat- te to serve lunch to Cobourg and Bowmanville high school students this fall. The decision to stick with Versa came after the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education operations and finance committee re-examined tenders for the con- tract at the request of Beaver Foods Ltd. Because of the concern over how a service is chosen, Versa's contract is for next year only and will be open for tendering the following year. Tired of dodging speeders Tony Gabriel wants the speed limit lowered from 80 kms to 60 kms per hour near his home on the outskirts of Garden Hill. He said that the limit of 60 km-h through Garden Hill should be ex- tended past his house to North Hope Central Public School for the safety of the area children. The Ministry of Transport turned down the request citing, sparse development - only four houses and a school, ail on the same side of the road - and difficulties enforcing a lower speed limit, EAC not satisfied Cameco won't always report to the Environmental Advisory Com- mittee when the plant exceeds emis- sion standards. EAC's acting chairperson Bill Griffiths says that he doesn't understand the reasons. Dr An- drew Oliver, manager of technical services at Cameco told committee members last week the uranium processing plant will report only to the Atomic Energy Control Board. In the case of a major incident where citizen's safety could be at risk, Oliver said the company would immediately report to Port Hope's mayor in addition to the AECB. 'Bean overdose' sends three to hospital Three youths were treated at Cobourg and District General Hospital last week for drug over- dose. The two males and one female were admitted after having consum- ed beans. The term 'beans' ap- parently covers a broad range of stimulants, from amphetamines to caffeine pills, ail of which affect the central nervous system. All three persons are recovering. Bikers looking for new venue Lakeshore Dirt Riders Motorcyc- ly Club will look for a different location in Hope Township next year. In an effort to appease neighbours angry about the noise of their track, the club met with two landowners and township council. Following the private meeting the decision to move was made. Two events already scheduled for September and October, will go on as arranged. The club had already agreed to stop using the track for regular practises. Art director resigns The director of the Art Gallery of Northumberland resigned her posi- tion effective the end of August. The out-going director, Sandra Ireland plans to enter an education program at McGill University this September. Ireland said, that her three years as director had been a tremendous experience, and she was glad to havç been able to contribute to the Art Gallery's achievements. Two charged in stabbing Cobourg OPP charged Lee Micheal Wigmore of Port Hope with wounding, and Robert Wayne Dunford, also of Port Hope, with assault causing bodily harm. Both charges are as a result of a fracas at a Bewdley arena wedding reception of a week ago. Liquor crackdown More liquor related charges have been laid against drinking establishments in Cobourg follow- ing the arrest of two people on charges of being intoxicated in public. The continued crackdown comes on the heels of an investigation in April which resulted in about 130 charges laid against three bars -Copperfields -The Chateau, and The New Plaza Hotel. The Charges laid are for liquor being sold to persons under the legal age for obtaining alcohol. Travel guide on duty After three month's work, the Port Hope and District Chamber of Commerce began distributing its first travel guide last week. The 17,000 copies of the 1990-91 Tourist Guide of where to shop, dine, stay and what to see, do and enjoy are available at several loca- tions. Tourists can find the free booklet at the chamber office on Ontario St, and at each of Highway 401 tourist information booths. Tribunal ruling claimed as no hinderance A Toronto tribunal ruling against adults-only condominiums likely won't affect a proposed adults-only project in Port Hope, the developer said. However, the ruling is viewed as extra ammunition for a group of citizens who launched an Ontario Municipal Board appeal against the Port Hope developer. Until a Supreme Court ruling is made on the matter, the company will continue to market the Penryn condominium project as an adult- only development. Arts council may resume The creation of a cultural centre in Cobourg could revive plans for a country-wide arts council, says a member of the steering committee that tried two years ago to form such an organization. The arts council was the brain- child of former art gallery director Peter Tulumello and Victorian Concert Hall director Mark Finnan. Cobourg council is expected to review a report, prepared by direc- tor of community services Wayne DeVeau, on July 16th. Fears impact of reform Haldimand Township Reeve Bill Findlay fears his township won't survive the province's scheme of county government reforms. I've heard rumors that Haldi- mand is one of the ones they would like to carve up,' he said. 'I utterly detest somebody from outside the township making that decision.' Finlay predicted that, as the reform process continues, more voices will speak out against the process. (Continued page 8) It Pays to Advertise in the Times 983-5301 YES! Get the facts. Let's Tk. 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