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PAGE 6, WEDNESDAY, MAY 5,1982, WHITBY FREE PRESS questorderedinto death of patient An inquest has been ordered into the death of a Whitby Psychiatric Hospital patient whose body was found on a nearby beach April 4. The body of Margaret Daniel, 20, was found on the beach at the Lynde Shores Conservation Area-by a woman oit for a walk, approximately 1,000 metres west of the hospital. The victim had dis- appeared from the hos-, pital on March 15 while on her way to an in- dustrial therapy class held in one of the hospi- tal's buildings. The Durham Regional Police Force had con- ducted an extensive search for Daniel but was unable to find her. After the body was found police officials speculated that her body had been washed ashore during the rough weather experienced that weekend. It was later announ- ced that the cause of death was drowning. Coroner Dr. Denis Gabrielle will hold the inquest on July 14 and while the location has not been confirmed it will likely be held at the County Court House on Rossland Road East. Recently, provincial government officials re- jected calls for a public inquiry to be h.eld into conditions at psychia- tric hospitals. No bus for R.A. Sennett The Durham Board of Education has rejected the request of a group of parents to have their children bussed to R.A. Sennett Public School. The parents live in the area bounded by High- way 401 in the south; Pitt .treet to the north; Hen Street to the west and Brock Street to the east. They had written to the board with their re- quest but it was rejected because it did not meet established board guide- lines. That policy states that children living under a mile away from school will not be provided with bus transportation. Those living further away receive the ser- vice. "It's under a mile, Trustee Gary Kitchen (Oshawa), chairman of the property committee, said of the distance tra- velled to the school by the 39 children affected. Betwe en You and Me Lm- By RUTU COLES Whitby's genius Scientific and humanist approaches are not competitive but supportive, and both are ultimately necessary. Robert C. Wood Always overeager for the first warmth of the sun, many of us have had our expectations dashed this week but at least we know the promise is there. The advent of spring is on its wiay, taunting and tem- pting us as one day follows another. For the first time we have seen a Tufted Tit- mouse, a small grey bird much like the Chickadee. He has been at the feeders all day and now as the shadows lengthen he looks quite plump and satisfied. Many of us have heavy hearts these days as we are enveloped with disheartening news of world af- fairs. The world seems to be a jungle with death and destruction a way of life. Apart from the casualties of wa-, hope and faith in the future are a requisite for everyone. What is there when hope is beyond your grasp? The contemplation of war is an awesome thing. Mass murder and because in some parts of the world life is cheap it seems quite expendable, there is death everywhere. A month ago we stood not far from the site of the rocket at Cape Kennedy. There it was stark and naked ready to shoot off into space. Many thoùghts came to mind and we remembered what the astro- nauts said when they returned and how their lives had taken a new turn. To look at anything from afar gives you a totally new concept. If we could be up there looking back at our world, can you imagine the despair we would feel? A sphere of light or an orb of darkness? A place ofr every man and potential for good? Instead of progress we seem on the whole to be regressing in many areas. We will not destroy ourselves but we may have to lose our youth and begin over again. There are lights glimmering everywhere and we need to reach out and grasp them. Most of us do and we realize there is great potential for good and greatness all about us. Lately we have been reading a great deal about Wayne Conrad and his latest design, in this case the ion generator. Not the inventory but the designer -and there is quite a difference. Wayne, aged eighteen, is taking electrical physics combined with neuro science at University of Toronto. A healthy combination and one he will put to good use. As a neuro surgeon his interests will be widespread and varied. He will be able to offer his patients all the knowledge and know-how of a mind which is keen and searching. His ongoing research will be a part of his practise. I would think neuro surgery may be a field not being explored by many. Wayne wants to design equipment to be used in conjunction with his prac- tise. His goal is simple, which gives it authenticity to my way of thinking. Not a "do gooder" by any means he does want to give of himself and his know- ledge which will be ever expanding. His mentor and great friend, Professor A.D. Moore, is at his side ever ready with his vast exper- tise and knowledge to encourage and guide Wayne. Professor Moore is the founder of Electrostatic Society of America, of which Wayne is the youngest member. A prestigious group of about 120 people from all parts of the world. Wayne is in good com- pany. The membership is comprised of leading ex- perts in their fields. In this day of monetary reward often with little thought of the consequences this young man is refreshing, to say the least, I think an idealist but very practical with very high principles, his search for excellence will be forever ongoing. Listening to him and watching bis clean cut, ex- pressive face is an award in itself. Both my husband and I will always take an interest in tbis young man's life even though much of bis expertise is way out of my reach. Our envirònment by the lake is no doubt full of negative ions and now we have bought an ion generator from Wayne and I bave promised to buy bis first generator for the car as soon as it is avail- able. Neither of us suffer from blood pressure problems or related ills and neither of us lack energy but nevertheless we feel we want to watch the results of having an ion generator. We are both vitaily interested in this field and I am trying to learn more ail the time. My husband already under- stands a great deal about it and is trying to teach me. An odd combination of thoughts this week. Dark- ness on one side and light on the other. People like Wayne make the world worthwhile, at least in my humble opinion, and many othersashare this view. Zd -__