The Nipigon Gazette SERVING-THE NIPIGON, RED ROCK, CAMERON FALLS, DORION, HURKETT,BEARDMORE, MACDIARM1D AND ORIENT BAY DISTRICT. NIPIGON, ONTARIO VOLUME 8 NUMBER 1 (356). WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1972 : THE YEAR OF THE ATOM: apt description of Ontario Hydro's 1971 activities. At Pickering nuclear power station east Of Toronto, initial fuel loading was done by hand (top centre). Two of its four 540,000-kilowatt units are now operating -- Unit one went on line in April and Unit two in October, making this the world's second largest single source of nuclear power. In mid-summer, foundation work started on 3,200,000-kilowatt Bruce nuclear power station, (centre left), part of the billion-dollar Bruce Nuclear Power Development on Lake Huron. A new plant on the Montreal River increased provincial capacity. Lower Notch generating station (bottom) in northern Ontario is Hydro's latest and perhaps last hydroelectric source. Power from the first unit at fossil-fueled Nanticoke generating station (right) on Lake Erie began to flow as the year closed. Transmission line research is under way using an impulse generator (top left) which produces power surges of up to 2,800,000 volts -- the voltage of lightning. Insulation strengths of various components are studied in the outdoor laboratory setting at Kleinburg, north-west of Toronto. No EXTENSION ON LICENCE PLATES ONTARIO- Approximately two million (Ontario car owners have still to purchase their 1972 licence plates with less than two months to go before the February 2 deadline. At the end of Decernber only 11. 5 per cent of the. estimated total of 2, 233, 039 car licences.had been issued in the first month of sale, the office of the Registrar of the Motor Vehicles Di- vision, Department of Transportation and Communications, reported today. 'There will be no extension of the February 20 deadline, he emphasized. "Owners are advised to get their plates as early as possible to avoid the usual last-minute surge of sales with their time-consuming line-ups," said a department official. SNOWMOBILE CLUB NEWS DORION CENTRE MEETING The Children's Christmas Party on Dec. 17th was very successful and Santa Claus provided candy and presents for all present. Races were held in Geraldton on Dec. 19th, and lots of racers from Nipigon were present to make their first Racing Rally of the year a success. Results were as follows: 340 cc Art Jalkanen, Jr. Sugar Sugawara, Andre Fortier. 399 cc Pierre Paquette, Art Jalkanen Jr. David Brennen. 440 cc Mike Ranger, Art Jalkanen Jr. Powder Puff Ava Walter, Brenda Stewart, Rose Anne Fortier. It is obvious by these racing results that the N B S Club .has some very outstanding racers in all classes and that with our participation the club builds a good name for itself. There will be a dance at the New Legion Hall. Sat. Jan. 15 with the Casuals providing musical entertainment. On Sunday, January 16th, our club will be host to races at 2:00 p.m. Socienty and Clubs ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS Nipigon A. A. Group. Meeting Thursday & Sunday, 8:00 p.m. at Grace United Church, for assistance write P. O. Box 285, Nipigon. The Second session of Figure Skating is now underway, and fees are due Jan. 15th or to Mrs. Locker. Thunder Bay Health Unit will hold Pre-Natal classes for expectant mothers at the Nipigon Hospital beginning Tuesday, January 18, 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Phone 887-3026 for further information. Fathers welcome. Ladies! The Nipigon TOPS Club is having a open house at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 13 at Nipigon Public School. Dr. Sittlinger will be guest speaker. Anyone interested is welcome. The Red Rock Figure Skating Club wishes to welcome parents to drop-in-day January 15, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Red Rock Recreation Center. Part fees owing are due and may be paid January 22, 3-5 p.m. February 12 the Hand CraftGuild will be back working each Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock in. St. Edward's School. Come out with all your new ideas of making things. Ayneone interested in liquid embroidery please phone Joyce Mellish 887-3737. Once again it's Carnival Time! Hurkett's 17th Annual Winter Carnival will be held February 18th, 19th and 20th. More details in further issues. The track location is known as 'Boyle's Farm" on the Cameron Falls Rd. Spectators most welcome. Also Bar Racers more than welcome. Some members of the club have volunteered their services for flagman, first aid, track foreman and registration. Without their services, races could not be held. ATTENTION DRIVERS: There will be a Drivers meeting approx. 15-30 min. prior to the 15th race. Rules and regulations specified in the Out. Racing Confederation Rulebook will be adhered to. The decision of the track foreman will be FINAL! Engine size will be checked and flaps at the rear of the track are mandatory. Volunteer your services as a club member at the track site if help is required. When lots of helpers are there, each persons job will run a little bit smoother and a more successful Rally will be held. (Continued on page 8 NO I.) Two charges were laid during the past week under the Liquor Control Act of Ontario. A truck owned by a Nipigon resident was extensively damaged by vandals when left parked on the highway near Hurkett for two days. A Nipigon resident had his vehicle damaged while parked in his yard. Four disturbances have been investigated by members of this detachment during the past week and were settled to the satisfaction of all concerned. 'Three persons have been charged with operating motor vehicles (Continued on page 8 NO 2) At the Dec. meeting; B. Belesky was appointed half janitor for the year of 72. Clerk Binette is to get in touch with Mr. Belair to fix the coat rack, the switch that controls the outdoor light, toilet tops to be replaced by wooden ones plus a stopper for same. After a Iengthy Discussion it was agreed to rent the tables at 35.00 for the first one and 32.00 for each additional table thereafter. Under the incentive program the following were suggested - tile kitchen floor - stage re-constructed -Stage curtains fixed - build a front porch type entrance. Total revenue for the month of Nov. was $479.16 with.$299.00 of that total coming from the-Centre Fund Raising Comm. Vouchers for Nov. was $576.72