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4 I ÈEnEvIlll mm 62 (EnftRA'liCf ST. fcOïnMivIlLE, OHlftRIO Hcsi\ Brinj ucïS H%li8 6îî/3i Airport Back to Life ■ Breathe Free Program Scheduled To Start February 7 Historic Home Has Been in Family For Over 100 Years TZ Firefighters to be Protected from Hepatitis B JfI # aÊOBK Rescue Workers Free Toronto Family from Flipped Truck Early Sunday evening, this pickup truck Hipped over on Highway 401 just east of Liberty Street in Bowman- ville. Firefighters managed to free all five people from the wreck. They were travelling westbound on their way back to Toronto where they reside. Gary Hodgins, 50, was admitted to Oshawa General Hospital where his condition is listed satisfactory. His wife, Martha, and their three children all escaped serious injury. Preliminary Figure Set at 27% Increase Regional Tax Bite The Durham Region's preliminary preliminary budget indicates that the regional regional portion of the 1989 tax bill could rise by 27 per cent. A report from Durham's Finance and Administration Committee will come before Regional Council today, with the initial draft of the 1989 budget. budget. In the report, Commissioner of Finance Finance Jack Gartley recommends Council defer reviewing the budget until May at which time other information information regarding unknown variables variables like unconditional grants and up-to-date information on assess ment can be figured in. The preliminary budget, as stated in the report, has increased 34 per cent over last year's budget. The increase results in a 27 per cent tax increase when the projected assessment growth is included. The document has not yet received input from Durham's Regional Council. Council. The budget calls for an estimated $85.5 million in expenditures for 1989 compared to $68.8 million in 1988. The report cites new staff positions, inflation and police department expenditures expenditures as some of the contributing factors in the budget increase. The initial budget proposes the hiring hiring of 198 new staff members in various various departments resulting in expenditures expenditures of nearly $5 million. Approximately $3.6 million of the preliminary budget expenditures are results of inflation. The police department budget totals roughly $38.2 million for new staff, salaries and capital expenditures. A report to Regional council points out that to reduce the tax increase to five per cent, $10.9 million will have to be trimmed from the '89 budget. ©iff (EanaMmt 633-3303 50$ Per Copy Fax 416-623-6161 Wednesday, January 25,1989 Bowmanville, Ontario 32 Pages 12th Year Issue 4 Groups Question Nuclear Station Health Study A detailed baseline study on the health of the community surrounding Darlington Generating Station may take a long time to surface. Members of the Hydro Liaison Committee decided last week that a meeting was needed with representatives representatives from the Ministry of Health to discuss a more detailed study than the one the committee currently has. A baseline health study is to be used as a measurement of the health of the community surrounding the generating generating station before and after the plant becomès operational. Last September the committee members, (both town councillors and and representatives from Ontario Hydro) questioned the most recent study made on the health of the community. community. At that time members from Durham Durham Nuclear Awareness, a local group formed to increase awareness about nuclear radiation, told the committee committee that the compendium of. statis- psi tics was inadequate because it failed to take into consideration such things as upwind and downwind populations and data on low birth weight. The decision to discuss the matter further with representatives from the provincial ministry of health was made on January 20 after hearing comments by Dr. Rosalie Bertell, an expert in the field of radiation, from the International Institute of Concern for Public Health. Dr. Bertell appeared at the committee committee to express what she felt were more appropriate data to include in the study. She said including the number of deaths from cancer in the area in the study isn't accurate because death is the end result and doesn't show when the cancer developed. She suggested using alternate parameters parameters as an early warning system. system. She mentioned some indicators like low birth weight. An infant who weighs under 5 pounds at birth will have difficulty surviving if the environment after birth is not good, the doctor continued. She also suggested looking at animal animal indicators. "If there is nothing to hide, there is no reason to worry about the facility's investment in the area," she said. She advised the members of the committee that they were in a new era of concerns and that upfront and open monitoring of the situation is needed. Representatives from the Ministry of Health also attended the meeting to answer questions the committee may have regarding the previous statistical statistical compendium. Dr. Roch Khazen stressed that the previous table wasn't a study and said it was limited in scope. The figures that were used in the compendium, Dr. Khazen said, were figures that are compiled frequently. The areas Dr. Bertell suggested investigating, investigating, he continued, are not routinely available. Mayor Marie Hubbard said "the magnitude of the study" Dr. Bertell spoke of was "mind-boggling" suggesting suggesting that the province may need to participate. She said she didn't think the municipality had the experience to perform such a study. Councillor Diane Hamre said she thought the responsibility for such a study rested with Ontario Hydro. "I think it would be to Hydro's advantage advantage to do it," she said, adding that it would de-fuse some of the fear citizens citizens feel. Jeff Brackett, from Durham Nuclear Nuclear Awareness, said they had hoped that after hearing Dr. Bertell the Town of Newcastle would "take the initiative and pressure the government government to establish a proper baseline health study prior to the start-up of Darlington Generating Station." The decision reached by the liaison committee, Mr. Brackett says, has eliminated Dr. Bertell from the process. process. "She's a world expert and she isn't even included." Marnwood House Sold BUSY BLOOD DONORS -- Next Wednesday, February 1st, Red Cross volunteers will be busy with another Blood Donor Clinic at the Lions Centre. Kay Moore advises us that the best time to donate the gift of life is between 2:00 and 4:30 p.m. when the lineups lineups are not as long. For those who can't make it, the clinic is open until 8 p.m. MEDICAL WASTE OPEN HOUSE -- B.F.I. will be holding an Open House on Thursday, January January 26th to receive input from citizens regarding a proposed medical waste facility. If you would like to add your input, be sure to attend at the Base Line Community Centre between 10 a.m. aiid 10 p.m. DANGER PAY -- Our new Man- vers area correspondent was unable unable to submit her news budget this week, after unsuccessfully trying to perform a triple flip on the slippery ice of Bethany. She landed the wrong way up, giving herself a mild concussion. Under doctor's orders she will have to take it easy for a few days. We've always maintained that this news business is dangerous stuff. FAVORITE FIDDLERS -- It appears appears that the fine art of fiddling is still alive and well in this area. More than 200 fans gathered in Newcastle last Thursday to watch 50 fiddle-players in action. action. Calvin Crago tells us that they'll be meeting every month for a similar concert of old-time fiddle music. Unfortunately, a tight, schedule last week prevented prevented us from getting a photo of the event, PAPER DRIVE -- Newcastle Village Village Beavers, Cubs and Scouts will be up early on Saturday morning collecting old newspapers newspapers to fund their many projects. You arc asked to have your bundles bundles at the curb by 9:110 a.m. and please, do not place them in plastic plastic bags. HERITAGE '89 -- You may recall recall that a committee was formed last year to develop a new idea for an annual festival in the municipality. It would appear appear as though the work of the committee is about to produce some results. Plans call for a Heritage '89 festival which will begin Saturday, May 27 and conclude conclude a week later. Events will include a parade, barbecue, fitness fitness day, baseball tournament, car show and much more. Watch in subsequent issues for more information. Sounds like it might revive some spirit that has been lost in our town in recent years, TRAFFIC CHAOS -- You may have noticed that traffic in downtown Bowmanville has become become increasingly heavy in the last few months. But it is still mild compared to the congestion of Toronto on any business morning. We had the misfortune to travel west on Hwy. 401 recently recently during the morning rush hours and were quite amazed at how bad it has become. We should take a lesson from, Seattle Seattle where rush hour is incredible. incredible. During the morning hours, both north and southbound lanes are used to travel into the city. Anyone trying to get out of city must use Seattle's version of Hwy. 2. At night, the highways are reversed and all lanes in both direction are used to get out. Even better, the left hand lane of all highways is reserved for cars with a minimum of three people in the car, and motorcycles. motorcycles. Anyone found driving in the lane with fewer than three is subject to a fine, and a mugging mugging by fellow drivers. Best of all, it works. We went through Seattle during rush hour on a two-wheeler, and it was a little scary zipping along at 70 m.p.h. in the left lane, while all the lanes to the right were creeping at 40 m.p.h, Definitely a white knuckle flight, but worth considering considering if the traffic situation does not improve in T.O. LOOK FOR YOUR LABEL -- Those who receive their Statesman Statesman through the mail each week arc asked to watch for their renewal renewal notice attached at the top of the paper for several weeks prior to the expiration date. The label will be stuck on the paper right beside your regular address label. A renewal form is printed on page 2 for your convenience. If you have any questions about the label or how to renew your subscription, please call our office office at 623-3303. by Chris Clark Marnwood House, a Bowmanville senior citizen nursing home, has been j sold arid its now owners plan to convert it into a (,\0-bed retirement home within one year. Last Thursday, the residents and staff at Marnwood were informed of the change in ownership and of how it will affect them. The 54 nursing home patients living at the facility gradually will be transferred to Strath Strath aven Nursing Home, also in Bowmanville, Bowmanville, beginning in June or July of this year and concluding by this time next year at the latest. Marnwood's new owner, John Martino, already owns Strathaven. The current director at Strathaven, Jean Butters, who will assume the same title at Marnwood, said that "reconstruction "reconstruction within the existing walls at Strathaven will start when the ownership is officially changed over." The province must approve the sale before it becomes official. She reported that there will be room for all 54 patients when the construc tion is complete. But staff (viiyod repost that many of tin kit hre are Very upset about, friove. Beverley Hosang nr ocal 0225-06 of CURE, said ith ave come iio regard that pk at Marn- residents having to osident o! that "they ce as their home. Many have been /there for years." | She added that both the patients and the nurses' aides are confused and unsure of what the future holds. Retirement Retirement homes require/ far fewer nurses' aides than nursinjg homes do. So many of the current 1 'workers at Marnwood will not be needed in the new operation. Those that continue at Marnwood likely will not be unionized unionized and will have to work for less money, according to Hosang. "We will do our utmost to accommodate accommodate the current staff," promised Butters, saying that when jobs open up . ii, v > IB Approximately 225 Beavers and leaders from West Durham District took part in a very chilly outing at the Newcastle Golf Course on Saturday. Despite Despite the plunging temperatures, the theme of the day was a "Hawaiian Luau". That's why some of the leaders sported leis and grass skirts which were, of course, worn over snowmobile suits and parkas. The Beavers enjoyed enjoyed a noon hour meal at the nearby Brownsdale Community Centre and took part in outdoor games such as coconut-throwing, obstacle courses, and this tug-of-war game. at Strathaven due to the increased patient patient load, former Marnwood employees employees will have the first opportunity to fill the positions. It seems unlikely, however, that enough jobs will open up at Strathaven. Strathaven. The nursing home currently is home to 144 seniors. That is 32 over its licensed limit because of a 1984 Ministry Ministry of Health regulation requiting nursing homes to 'uverbed" some patients patients in order to meet growing demands. demands. The Ministry recently has ordered that the overbedding be phased out. Thus, when openings come up at Strathaven Strathaven they will not be filled until the overall number falls to 112. Following Following construction, Strathaven will have room for 54 new patients, but 32 of those spaces already exist and are classified as overbedding. The overall overall number of patients will only rise by 20, although there will be 54 new faces at the nursing home. There will be a public meeting regarding regarding the sale of Marnwood on March 10 of this year. GO Transit Buys Space for Parking In Bowmanville According to Newcastle Mayor Marie Hubbard, GO Transit has acquired acquired property in Bowmanville for a commuter parking lot. Mayor Hubbard said Durham Regional Regional Chairman Gary Herrema informed informed her that GO had purchased property on the southwest corner of Baseline Road and Highway 57 to build a parking lot. The Mayor shared this information information with members of the General Purpose and Administration Committee Committee on Monday after Councillor Ken Hooper mentioned problems with commuter parking on Prince Street. Councillor Hooker claimed that people have been using the street near Memorial Hospital for GO Transit parking. "It is getting to be quite a mess," he said, adding that four people are using using the street for GO parking. Calling Prince Street a "sore spot for everyone" Mayor Hubbard mentioned mentioned there have been problems with residents' driveways being blocked in. She asked the planning director, Frank Wu, to have the by-law enforcement enforcement officer investigate the site. Mayor Hubbard also suggested that Chief Administrative Officer, Larry Kotseff, ask a representative from GO Transit to appear before the committee committee to provide further information about the planned parking lot. She did not give any details concerning concerning the size of the new commuter parking lot or the timetable for putting putting it into operation, Friends and Colleagues Pay Tribute to M.P. After 30 years in politics Allan Lawrence had a lot of people to thank. And last Friday in Port Hope he and his wife, Moira, attempted to thank as many people as possible at a dinner held in their honour to recognize the years of service they have given to the Durham Northumberland area. Although the riding has been'redistributed, been'redistributed, the former riding association association gathered 400 strong to toast their 16-year MP. They presented Mr. Lawrence with his House of Commons Commons chair and offered Mrs. Lawrence Lawrence a beautiful silver tray. In a speech full of memories and stories, the former MP and provincial Tory leadership candidate mused that he might write a book one day about his experiences in Ottawa and Queen's Park. Before running for a federal seat 16 years ago, Mr. Lawrence held the provincial seat of Toronto-St. George beginning in 1958. While serving under premiers Leslie Frost, John Robarts and William Davis, he held cabinet positions as Attorney General, General, Provincial Secretary for Justice, and Minister of Mines and Northern Affairs. In 1972 he first ran for federal office office in Durham Northumberland, a seat he held until he chose to retire Turn to Page 2 Another Record For Construction The Town of Newcastle set a new all-time record for construction activity activity last year. Building permit statistics contained contained in a report to members of Town Council reveal that permits were issued issued to construction projects valued at $162 million during 1988. That is an increase of $50 million over the total building activity taking place in 1987. The report submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee Committee on Monday reveals that the number of building permits issued in 1988 totalled 1,943. Strong growth is also predicted in the upcoming year. Frank Wu, the Town of Newcastle's Newcastle's Director of Planning, noted in the report that: "Barring unforeseen circumstances, we expect the building activities for 1989 will continue at the same pace as last year with moderate increases in industrial building activity." activity."