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EDITORIAI You Have To B For a while it appeared that the violence in hockey was on its way to being cleared» up, but over the weekend representatives of junior, intermediate and senior teams in Ontario decided otherwise when they turned down banishing players for a game when they got into a fight. Their arguments have some validity. We go along with the suggestion that high sticking, butt endng and deliberate spearing can in fact cause more injuries to players than most fights between fairly evenly matched opponents. Especially, when two burly lines- men are standing by ready to step in if the going gets too rough. Brawling between several members on each team is something else again. It can develop into a riot very easily with fans entering the fray and that is really a frightening affair to watch or be involved in. It would be highly desirable to eliminate the procedure of dropping the gloves and up with the fists that happens so frequently in hockey games these days. Young players full of vim and vigor, have a hard time getting it through their heads that penalties are to be avoided, for the overall good of their team. You can't score goals in the penalty box. But nowadays, many players just won't take anything without retaliat- ing inimediately. And in far too many cases, they are ready and eager to fight at the drop of a hat as Goodyear Strike Is Now History With the ratification vote approval several months with the price of food on Sunday afternoon, the long and what it is and mortgage payments costly strike at the Goodyear plant having to be met. here becomes history and most But, it is all over now for three people involved will heave a great years and hopefully the majority of sigh of relief. the employees will soon be back at While, there will be those who will productive work, feeling that they feel that the settlement was not have accomplished most of what favoraþle enough to warrant return- they were after. We have endeavor- ing to work; that they should have ed to report details of the strike as it turned it down as the Toronto local went along, without taking a stand did, the majority apparently decided either on behalf of the company or the strike had gone on long enough the union employees. We could see and should be settled even if all their no point in doing anything that might demands weren't met. tend to promote trouble between the Our compliments to the union two sides and our columns have leaders and management who have always been open for any views we done their best to maintain a felt might bring an end to the reasonable attitude throughout, with dispute. a minimal number of incidents that May labor peace now settle in at could have resulted in violence and Goodyear for a long time, enabling bad feeling when work is resumed. It both sides to make up as quickly as was no easy job restraining frustrat- possible the financial losses that ed picketers living on $25 a week for have been suffered. SViews of anOptimistic Economist In these days of galloping infla- tion, work stoppages and predictions of gloom and doom, it was refreshing to read the optimistic comments on the future by Allan Beckett, in the Financial Post last week. .He believes there will be no depression and that inflation will level off within the foreseeable future. Even though he was a Liberal candidate in the recent federal election, Mr. Beckett's experience in the economic field is considerable, so his remarks should not be construed as uninformed and politi- cally biased support for Prime Minister Trudeau who on the surface appears to be treating inflation and its accompanying problems so casually. We doubt if Mr. Beckett would compromise his professional integrity because of his political affiliations. In addition, he cites what he considers valid comparisons with conditions as they were preceding the 1929 crash and the present, pointing out the many differences and the reasoning behind his optimistic conclusions . .. and they do sound logical. We can only hope he is right and some of the others in the same field and in business generally are wrong. If in the long run, his conclusions prove fallacious, it was comforting for a little while at least, to have one expert tell us that things are going to improve in the months that lie ahead. May he be more successful here than he was in the political arena in July, where he did surprisingly wel against formidable opposition, but you have to win to be rigit.is Fire Losses Exceed Quarter-billion Fire losses in Canada have soared past the QUARTER - BILLION - DOLLAR mark for a single year. According to the latest available figures, $254,266,623 worth of proper- ty went up in flames in a single 12-month period. Ontario and Que- bec topped the list with nearly $80 million in losses each. The figures, compiled for 1972, indicate an increase of $18 million in losses over the previous year. The largest single classification of fire loss was residential at $82,187,- 309. Electrical appliances were blam- ed for more than 14,000 fires cos more than $44 million. Careless smoking caused r than 22,000 fires costing moret $18 million. This was the lar single cause of fires, though dollar value of the damage was at the top. In all there were 78895 i recorded in Canada for the yea the survey. And there's one fire loss tha price can be put on: human life Eight hundred and thirty pe died in these fires. 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Some overly eager coaches may even encourage a mediocre player to get into a scrap with a top player on the opposing team so they both get majors, and the other team suffers more than they do. The other aspect to consider is the spectators' point of view. Many of them, especially youngsters, don't remember much about the fine scoring plays, the highlights to them are the fights. We shouldn't really confine this to young spectators, many older fans are guilty of the same reaction. So, possibly the hockey representatives at that weekend meeting may have had that in mind when they made their decision. After all, one of their interests is in keeping the fans happy and coming back to the next game. And people do relish a scrap so long as they aren't in it. It's sort of like the old days when people flocked to the coliseum to watch the lions eat the Christians. Or like the crowds that pack Mosport, waiting for cars to spn out and crash. Human nature is peculiar at times and we are all guilty of these reactions to some extent. Frankly, we doubt very much if anyone is ever going to be able to legislate fighting out of hockey and make it stick. But, there is no harm in trying. unsafe. It was never taken care of. Excuse me, the last time it was taken care of was when it was almost flooded out. But even then they only moved logs out from under it. The children have to walk about three quarters of a mile to hop the bus which now only comes part way. The Town Works Department put up a sign "Drive at Your Own Risk" so the kids suffer; at 7:30 in the morning it sure is cold for them to be walking. The Town Works Depart- ment won't let the bus come over the bridge because it might cave in. I don't blame them there, but the least they could do is supply a ride. We'll even pay. Because the sign is up if ahyone falls in and drowns or if a car goes through they are not responsible for the dead or iniured person. BIG FAT DEAL. They are responsible for the upkeep of the road, or did they forget, and the bridge is the only means of crossing the creek, so what in the hell do we do? Oh, we could use a row boat couldn't we; the river goes right up town. The children have to wait at the bridge for the bus with no on there to supervise the little ones. What are a couple of drowned kids to them anyway? The bridge has been under construction now for about two months and very seldom are they ever busy working on it. We may have the bridge in by this time next year, but what do we do until then? If the town has any consideration for us as human beings they would move their - and do something for us. Anyone from the town who is on this project and reading this please don't be insulted or hurt. The truth hurts sometimes I know, but how do you think we feel? Your co-operation and assistance would be most gratefully appreciat- ed by the concerned adults and the little children who have to say they live in the TOWN OF BOWMAN- VILLE. CONCERNED PERSONS OF THE WEST BEACH AREA. Residents of Cartwright Upset Over Renovations to Twp. Hall And Non-collection of Garbage Another dispute is brewing in Cartwright. Last week the fires battle was over Scugog coun- ar in cil s controversial decision to end garbage collection in tt no Cartwright. This week the problem of how the old town hall in Blackstock will be ople renovated is being hotly debated. A senior citizens' group led by former reeve Bert Gibson has $5,600 in federal funds and $1,000 of their own money committed to removing the stage and replacing it with a large kitchen. This is unac- ceptable to the Women's Institute who use the building for their meetings. They want the stage lowered and the kitchen put off to one side. The issue has become urgent now however, as the Blackstock Senior Citizens must report to the federal government by the end of the month orn how the money will be spent or they will lose it. The matter was referred to council after the Cartwright Parks Board, which manages public buildings in Cart- wright, failed to settle the dispute in three successive meetings. An appeal to the interested parties to resolve the dispute themselves had also been unsuccessful. Legally, council has the right to impose a settlement but it would rather receive a recommendation from the parks board. The matter was again referred to the parks board which will attempt to present a settlement to the special council meeting Fri_ day, Sept. 27. According to Coun. Don Frew this issue could split the Blackstock community wide open. Remembering the phone calls over the decision to end garbage collection, he begged council not to impose a settlement. Daytime Enrolment Jumps 14 Per Cent At Durham College With full registration still to second and third year - be completed total daytime grams. Lt should be noted that enrollment at Durham College Applied Arts and Nursing do is up 14 per cent from last not at present mount three year. To date more than 958 year programs, with tbe students have enrolled in th exception of tbe Sports and College's programs in busi- Entertainment Administra- ness and applied arts, bealth ton course in Applied Arts sciences and technology.At which feature a third year this time last year, enrollment option this vear. stood at 839. Dr. Wiliy, College Presi- Registration will continue dent, expressed satisfaction for several days, with open- wîth the steady growth trend ings still available in a of the College "The new number of programs. Enroll- programs have been welt ment figures by division are received, without diluting the 148 for Applied Arts, 337 for numbers in our présent pro- Business, 215 for Technology grams." and 258 for Health Sciences. The Technology Division in- Dr. Wiltey also stated that crease this year reflects good Night school enrolîment to-- registration in the new Medi- date shows a marked increase cal Life Sciences and Dental from last year, showing a Assistant Programs. continuing acceptance of Dur- Enrollmentis 618 in the first ham Colleges extension pro- year programs and 340 in tbebgraps by the community. Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, October 2, 1974 1 In theDim and pnistant Pa i 25 YEARb AbU 49 VEARS AGO Thursday, October 27, 1949 Thursday, October!15, 1925 On October 21, 173 boys and The Opera House was pack- girls' club teams with two ed to the doors on Thursday members to a team, compete evening where Hon. Vincent at the O.A.C., Guelph, inmasseyLiberal Progressive various projects. In the com->Candidate for Durham, and petitions, three of the five others, appeared before a projects were won by Durham very enthusiastie audience. County viz, Swine, Beef and Potato Clubs. The teams were Mr. BurroVgbs bas his men, as follows: Beef Club, Donald at the Boys' Training School Taylor, Enniskillen, Glen H. going fuît speed ahead getting Larmer, Nestleton; Swine the tennis courts and skatihg Club, Howard Trewin, Burke- rink in ýhape. ton, Donald Prescott, Burke- Returning Officer J. F.F. ton; Potato Club, Elliott Rosevear bas almost complet- 'Dunbar, Port Hope, Lloyd ed the list of deputies for the Martin, Newcastle. various polling sub-divisions In the lobby of the Balmoral in Durham riding. Hotel may be seeg yase with Rev. J. V. Robins, Rev. D. three strange h<i exotic W. Best, D.D., Rev. W. A. bloos. Tey ae Bid of Bunner, Mr. T. C. Jewell, Mr, blooms. They a Bird o John Hellyar and Dr. J C. Paradise flowers, brought to Dvt r tedn ofr Bowmanville l, rietor C. A. Jarrett uf h alnoral ence in Peterborough. Hotel who has , returned Mr. G. B. Clapbam, Who with his son Michael, from a until recently was a pupil of trip to sunny iermuda. Mr. T. W. Stanley, bas been A good timewas hadby the appointed bass soloist big crowd of dancers who James St. Baptist Church, attended the Witch's Waltz,Hmila Bn B sponsored by Club 15, on Friday night. Lucky winners daughter of Rev. and Mrs. W. in novelty dances included Bunner, of this town, bas Mrs. Stanley Dunn, Bruce receive an appointmena Mrvs.otneyDn Odn, Dn Director of Religious Educaý,- Stevenson, Don Ogden, Don tinwhteBrdM oia ON TUE FUNNV SIDE ... Hannah, Mrs. L. McFeeters and Miss Betty Baxter. Congregational CburchCbi- I'd been planning to read the Bowmanville Fire Depart- cago, U.S.A., and she left on HOME FIX IT ENCYCLO- ment showed their usual Tuesday to assume ber duties. PAEDIA but my wife had used prompt action in getting to a Heartiest congratulations to t to prop up a coucb . .. fire in a hurry when the siren Miss Myrtie Irene Cole, blew about 9:45 a.m. Tuesday. daugbter of Mrs. Elizabeth It's tougb to pay $1.88 per The secene of the fire this time Cole, of this town, on ber pound for steak but it's even was handy, being the Pump graduation as nurse from tougher when you pay only $1. House, immediately across Ross Memorial Hospital theStreet from the Fire Hall. Lindsay, ast week. W WMXn1 eMm29WmeMI a al RmI uJ2-REf N CaddtefrDrhmdn Mu e ry Biy hSmieey 1ot to let me in togthe Wednesdamy CHANGE I OLD afternoon matinee, because 1 was tnot only skipping school to go, but swiping a dirne out of her purse for Time to catch ut on some admission. I was about ten. Correspondence. From the Sublime Anyway, Gordon gets the year's to the rdiculous. award for sweet-talk and persin as- Letter from old friend George tence. Re invited me, and my wiine Cadogan of the North Shore Leader, and any kids who were around, to Newcaste, N.B. corne down to Hartland for the "Dear Bil: Are you going tov the Remembrance Day weekend. It (newspaper) convention in Toronto sounded pretty nice, the way he put July 24-27? n have a room at the it. September 24, 1974 Dear Editor: It would be very much appreciat- ed by many concerned West Beach residents if~you could put this article in the paper for the benefit of the Bowmanville Works Department and whoever in Bowmanville is res- ponsible. As many may know, we of West Beach are going to get a new bridge put in. Not that we need one but, just ecause the Honey Bridge is practically tipped over and slightly out of proportion due to the many heavy trucks full of cement, oil, garbage or whatever that the town sends over it. I am not only complaining for myself but for every other person who lives here. I guarantee we certainly pay our share of the taxes. I don't know what we pay this money for; it sure isn't for the upkeep of our roads or streets. Sure, every couple of months, the generous Works Department will throw a bit of that black gook over the bumpy, dug up roads (which thé town trucks are mostly responsible for) and hope that it will keep us happy. Mind you it does, for a couple weeks while the effect lasts; we appreciate anything we get. We only live on the beach and many town people consider this a run down area anyway. Until, of course, there is a real hot day or they decide to go for a drive and then the beach becomes a resort centre. We don't care who comes down here, but people who run down the area and then come down for a drive are not welcome. They do not help the condition of the beach anyway. We do not have any lights along the roadside, but someone will probably have to get raped or murdered before any lights are put n. Now, to top it all off, the bus which we were so generously granted for the children to go to school in, was cut off because the bridge was As an after thought, he just happened to mention they'd like me to speak at the Legion dnner. As a carrot for the donkey, he tossed off the fact that I'd be in distinguished company. One of their speakers in the past had been Milton Gregg, V.C., former Minister of Veterans' Affairs. Crafty devil. Gordon, that is, not Milton. He extolled the beauty of the Maritimes in November, the fact that our bedroom at his house would have a TV set, and various other allurements. I was tempted. That's why I called him a devil. A pleasant weekend in the Maritimes. A change from the dull schedule. New people, new faces, travel. I didn't say no. Said I'd let him know. The wife - you know - don't know what she has planned. (She was in bed and not in the mood for consultation, with her broken ribs.) I was tempted, and I stand before you, brethern and sistern, and I admit it. I put out a few feelers, while the oldlady was asleep. Called the travel agency. Yes, I could just make it to Fredericton and back on the weekend, without losing a day's pay. And if everything ran on time. It would only cost me about three hundred bucks, if I took my wife. And only six or eight hour to write a speech. Not bad. And free room and board down there. Oh, yes, I was tempted. And the good Gordon didn't leave a stone unturned. Same night there was a telegram, phoned from Toronto, backing up the phone call. Three days later a letter: "It will be a pleasant break for you all . . . you will enjoy yourselves in our small town of 1,000 people . . . obtain enough copy for ten columns ... find out what New Brunswick is like . and also what one of the smallest Legion branches in the province does on Nov. l1th." Well, if it does what most of the other branches do, after the parade to the cenotaph, I've already been there, Gord. Finally, I faced the Old Battleaxe, laid out the project. "Don't be ridiculous", she said. "Don't you remember that we're having a family reunion at Grandad's that weekend?" I didn't. Sorry, Gord. Sorry, chaps. But I'm still tempted. The Last Post in Hartland would be something. The last post at Grandad's is the last post in the fence. Looking back over this column, I wonder which is the sublime and which is the ridiculous: a bunch of politicians spouting platitudes at the convention, or me sprinting to N.B. to spout some fun to the Hartland Legion? Sheraton, but Elda won't be going; you coulduse the other bed. Perhaps you know the Americans will be there, and we expect about 2,000 delegates. Speakers will include Pierre Trudeau, Nelson Rockefeller, and Father McLaughlin, the priest who is a speech writer for Richard Nixon." Well, thanks, George. It would have been sublime. The Sheraton is a luxury hotel. In other words they charge too much. But I certainly wouldn't have minded seeing some of the old weekly editors' gang, or what's left of it. And I'd have rather enjoyed knocking around with Flower Boy, Rocky and the good Father. Alas, 'twas not to be. Thanks to our magnificent postal service, I received your letter about Aug. 4th. And my, my, what a lot of changes have taken place since that conven- tion. Pierre, after a sally into the streets where the common people are, is safely back in his ivory tower, or crystal palace, scoffing at any suggestions that he do something about inflation. Nelson Rockefeller is now Vice- President of the United States. And I hope Father McLaughlin hung onto a parish. For he sure is out of a job as a speech writer for you-know- who. That I didn't make that convention fills me with a deep sense of frustration. If I'd been able to get even one of that illustrious trio alone for a moment, I migiht have been able to change the whole course of history. Providing I had a club in my hand. Well, thanks again, George. (George Cadogan is a modern Don Quixote who is idealistic and afraid of nothing. At present he is gallop- ing, lance at full tilt, against a monstrous windmill, K.C. Irving, who practically owns the Mari- times.) And give my love to Elda and the kids and the grandkids. Hang in there and slug it out with old K.C. It seems the New Brunswickers are after me this year. Just the other day I got a phone call, on a Saturday morning, from Gordon Fairgrieves, publisher of the Hartland (N.B.) Observer. I didn't even snarl at him, though it was 9 a.m. our time, and I'm not the best of company at that hour on a Saturday morning, my day to sleep in. He soft-talked me, that man. It took me a couple of minutes to realize it, as I was still groggy from watching the late, late show. I have an orgy every Friday night, because I don't have to work on Saturday. It's a compensation thing from my childhood, when my mother called uo the theatre manager and told him A Plea for Help from West Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... ............... .......... l a i t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .