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O ran 0o '!eekfy 'imes $ont1 Clss Maii Regiý;1ratin f't.zber00036Q8 Pub1ahed Every Wedneeday t the Offkce of Publicatin 5310 Main Street, Oroflo, Ontario LOB 1MO0 Teïephone 416-983-5301 Roy C. Forrester, Owner'.Editor Subscription $14.00 per annumn "What Odds - John?" There is one thing for sure in the vigil and demonstration being undertaken by John Veidhuis at the Port Granby dump site and that is determination. A determinaflon to get an answer from the federal govemrment as to the continuation of a study on the removal of low level nuclear waste from the site. Unless John knows more than most of us as to the intent of the government he could well have some high odds against getting the answer. Ross Stevenson in a recent letter did say, however, that the federal cabinet had given their approval to continue with Phase IV of the study. This may well depend on funding being available and to-day the federal government does appear to have a tight hold on funds and the issuing of these funds for various undertakings. Certainly they'have reigned in funding for education, the CBC, health and welfare systems and equalization payments to the provinces. This tightening of the granting funds does effect everyone in the nation. The'study for the removal of waste from Hope, Newcastle and Port Hope surely is but a small segment of the general public. The Siting Task Force made dlaim, at one time, to twelve communities that were showing an interest in receiving the waste. At ibis time it appears fiat those numbers have been reduced to a possible two. With those odds they could well disappear as weIl. And add to ibis the recent reports out of Apsley where the incidence of leukemia is being linked, in ail likelihood, to pollution and contamination from uranium mine t ailmgs. And one could ask why would the federal govemnment fund ftree individual studies in three neighbouring municipalities having the same problemn or almost the same problems. One study team would appear to be suffice to render a decision on ail removals, burials and what else was necessary. Phase IV and Phase V are considered to be costly ventures estimated in the millions of dollars. Would the federal govemnment, proceed with one community where agreement had been reached and leave out the others wliere agreement had not lie obtained. The issue in the three communities surely would end up as one package to make any common sense of the whole issue. The three local source areas would surely require ibat the host community would be protected to the greatest upon setting up sources to handie the waste. If ibis is part of the objective then what difference is there in three miles or hunidreds of miles. It is an interesting scenario with millions of dollars as a price tag and possîbly then for what. Does John Veldhuis hold short or long odds in the scheme of things? B OLD TALK NO W It appears ibat some regional councillors are' bold' talking these days- over the lost of control of a study and plan to develop a long- terma waste management site for the municipality. They are denouncing the action of the province that does eliminate the Region, to a good degree, from active involvement is a site selection. If our memory serves us right and excluding the selection of the Whitevale site as a short-term solution for waste disposai, most councillors were amazed when the 1990 Durham study tumed up five selections for a permanent landfill site, (one being just north of Orono). Again councillors were stating the selection process was flawed and they were unaware of the process and the selection prior to the announicement. You could almost hear a sigh of relief when the province cleared the siate of those sites selected. Where was the 'bold talk' then. Worth Repeating Queen's University professor Thomas Courchene writing In Praise of Renewed Federalismn, issued by the C.D. Howe Institute: FOR CANADIANS generally, ibis moment represents an enormous opportumity. Quebec lias alerted us to the need to restructure on the economic front in order to regain Canada's, former competitive edge in the global economy. On the political and constitutional front, my plea is ibat Canadians begin to recognize that, as the second-largest federal nation in the world, Canada's diversity and complexity is only natural. If it is Quebec that feels economically and culturally constrained within Canada in the 1990s, then in the first decade of the 2lst century it could be British Columbia that will want greater fre edom and greater powers as it becomnes more integrated wîth the Pacific Rim. What we are addressing on the political and consitutional Kendal Column by Phyllis Lowery Sunday dawned a bright sunny, breezy day and once again we were pleased to have Elaine Kellogg take the Sermon. Although there were nortLoo mnany attending those present enjoyed her talk. Following the singing of, "Holy, Holy, Holy" Elaine gave the Cail to Worship, we had no choir so al joined in the Hymn, "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" followed by the New Creed. Psalm 25 was read. Elaine read fromi James 2, verses 1- 5, 14-17, and Mark 8, verses 27-38. Following Prayer the Hymn, "Be Thou My Vision" was sung. Elaine spoke of Reflecting on God's Goodness. Based on Jesus asking his Disciples, Who do you tbink 1 am, who do we think Jesus is? Peter answered, the Christ. We today, if we were asked, miglit give many answers, liow we answer this question tells what kind of life we live, our relationship with othiers. In Mark, Jesus teaches of suffering and death in his life, we may suffer so much we give up life to follow in Jesus footsteps. We are not very comnfortable with suffering, we tend to avoid others who are suffering, we are afraid and awkward. Being a follower of Jesus can be very difficult. Those who suffer the greatest difficulties often show the greatest faith. Elaine told of a Bishop of the Catliolic Churcli in the Philippines who barely missed death on several occasions, due to assassination attempts, his faith became stronger because lie needed to be an example to his people. Recognize tliat there is no paradise on eartli, if we cas know that Jesus is with us. Jesus knows the Comment.. I It's a guessing 1 * game. There aren't many 1 + 1 dues .. Just a lot of rules and regulations, some engraved in stone, some in blood, and some floating about in the clouds... Depends on who you are; "différent strokes for different folks" I guess. Its called "Canada's Future." (or, is there one?) The whole idea of Canadas future possibly being a toss up between part of the U.S.A. (or a warehouse thereof . . ) or straggling and bungling with an inept Federal Govemment as it is, with or without Quebec, is very, very scary. Equally sad too. I just cant help the feeling that we the Canadian people are being kept in the dark about whats really going on with our country. Time and time again, the government lias blindly ignored overaîl majority public opinion, doing wliat they want, witli ful guns aliead wlien it comes to, taxation, costly immigration laws and tlie ever-faithful colossal govemment spending phenomenon. Is there a secret, overali magical master plan? If tliere is, we the people sliould bc enliglitened. It would ýmake tlie burden of building this great country back up, less painful and cause the liglit at the end of the tunnel to flicker a little brighter. Perhaps. Peggy Mullan di fference and does not abandon US. Following Jesus does not mean Praying, going to Churcli, but.to recognize and help those in need. We are often more apt to welcome people by their wealtli and appearance, we shun the poor and handicapped, we treat them unjustly. Faitbfulness tlirougli God means - lielping others, not ourselves. The Service ended witlitlie singing of, "I Feel tlie Winds of God'. We are glad to report liat David Tlirower, a former resident of Kendal, is recovering and hopes to be home from the hospital this week. It is good to se that the Durliam Fair are doing something different ibis year la regards to entrance fees. Special rates for seniors and families, with passports $ 15.00 for adults and $ 10.00 for seniors and studenits. These must le purchased before the Fair starts and cas lie obtained at the Co-op, Deb's Fashions, and at the Fair office Tuesday and Wednesday. In Newcastle at Flowers Plus and Welcomie Feeds, Bowmianville, they will not lie sold once the Fair starts. Girls are needed for the Miss Durhiam Fair Queen, please contact Colleen Francey at 983-5991. This is a wonderful opportunity for a girl of anywhere between 17 and 23. A chance to become involved in their Community, the Fair, a chance to take part in O.A.A.S. Convention lield at the Royal York in Toronto, also to go to the C.N.E. next year. The present Qucen is there this year representing Miss Durham Fair. Come on girls, I know there are lots of pretty and intelligent young ladies out there. August 28, 1991 is the mailing deadline for entries la the different exhibits and the Fair office will lie open on Wednesday, 1 - 8 p.m. to get your entry tags. You may drop your entry formns off at the Fairgrounds at the Agriculture Building on Monday, August l9th between 7 and 8 p.m. or pick up entry forms, if needeti. Famous Fibs. .. lIlI start my diet tomorrow. We service what we sell. Housing sales up, prices continue drop H-ousing sales in Durham Region are up 82.7% over the samne period in 1990. July sales total 380 an increase from 303 in July of 1990. The average prices has dropped 6.7 percent frore the same period in 1990. OPP to service Hastings Village The Ontario Civilian Police Commission bas told the Village of Hastings that it can do away with its one-man police force as the OPP is taking over. The officer who has been giving service to Hastings will become part of the OPP service. The OPP service is to cost Hastings $91,615 for the first year. St. Saviour s Anglican Church MILL STREET ORONO. ONTARIO Rev. Douglas Hall 987-4745 SIJNDAY SERVICE and SIJNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 a.m. ORONO PASTORAL- SCHARGE Marlene Rlsebrough, Secretary 983-5702 Church Office 983-5502 Services for the Month of August and September Ist at Newcastle United Church 10:30 a.m. Rev. Donald Stiles 987-4250 COMING EVENTS Pastoral Charge Barbeque and Picnic Orono United Church August 28th Stutt's Phar m' acyjl