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2-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, June 20, 1990 Sec,,d C" ai] flRegLstratxi NmW 0OOoff I ~maistree,orao t. Ply C. ?orrester. Editcr Were in lies the difference From reports is appears that the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education are locked in a tugý-o-war over the issue of a fuiltime Affirmative Action officer versus that of a part-time offîcer. 1Although one would have thought the budget delibera- tions would have settled the matter-wherein it was decided that a part-time officer would be suffice if duties were amalgamated with a new position of a haif-time Staff Development Officer. Apparently is flot the case and the debate appears to continue. In the first place there must be a fine line between the duties of an Affirmative Action officer compared to that of a Staff Development officer. 0f course there is the matter of gender in ail of this but when Imembers of the board suggest that the Affirmative officer should continue full tîme until such time as fifty percent of the principals, vice-principals and supervisory positions are filled with women they are step- ping some beyond the bounds of fair play and original intent. Staff development would certainly be an asset in the process of advancement for either men and wornen and could play a more than equal part in such advancement than affir- mative action and more fairly without percentages or quotas. But then possibly another employee on staff would look good on the roster and the position of -the board. We have flot tread here before SAt a recent meeting of the Newcastle Cornmunîty Liaison Committee Garnet Rickard made a statement as to their mandate to say, "we have flot tread here before". Rickard was guiet right and the committee may break new ground in their deliberations no niatter what the outcorne. The committee is charged with informing the comn- munity of al] details of the handling of low level radioactive waste so that the community can make a reasonable judge- ment and then to suni up the-opinion of the community. No easy task by any stretch of the imagination. We would flot relish the job even though money seems to be no object at this time. The first problern facing the committee is to stemi an înterest in the general public on the issue fiacing them in the comrnunity. It's an almost impossible job unless of course they let it be known that ever backyard is a candidate for radioactive waste. An unlikely move but unfortunately to this point few are moved to be concerned and attend the public meetings. Uafortunately information is conflicting and this adds to further problenis and puts a blind in the process of making an informcd decision. Fromn comments froni sorne of the members of the board they are well aware of the magnitude of their job and the need for they themnselves to,,be well informed. -Certainly they are flot about to get any help from the Town who flatly want the waste rernoved. There are some doubts on this practice as to the safety. It is going to be interesting to see what really evolves in the process. Letter to the Editor Dear Sir: Members of the Bowmanville Naine Change Committee object strongly to your May 3th Editorial, comparing us with Premier Bourassa's stand on the Meech Lake Accord, and sug- gesting we want the financial part, but flot the sovereignty of the coun- try. You also criticized the objection of many local citizens who did flot wait, the Bowmaniville Recreation Complex to have "Town of Newcastle" above the naine "Bowmanville" on the $14,000 sign our councillors are ordering. Newcastle and Orono arena do flot have Town of Newcastle on their arena buildings 'and we imagine some citizens would be upset if council tried to do that to your arena and community centre. Many local businesses and citizens from outside Orono have donated in one way or another to the Orono and Newcastle arenas and through taxes are still suppor- ting thern. As in the water supply situation ta Newtonville, which is costing a million or mo re, other communities in the region will help to pay for that with their taxes. We appreciate that you, along with other residents in Orono, Ken- dal, Hampton, etc. aren't affected as rnuch as we are in Bowmanville, by the two Newcastles. What we are atternpting to do is to stop the con- fusion caused by that narne. We've had to put up with it for 16 years and the problem is still with us and shows no sign of going away. You say you aren't concerned, but wait until you wake up sorne day and.find you are now known as the Town of Newcastle NOT Orono Kendal News WelI it looks like the summer weather has finally arrived, if the past few days are an example. Last Sunday, it was cool, breezy, one could wear a jacket in the shade, now it is hot, humid, and at times flot a leaf is rnoving. We had better flot complain though, we aIl did enough of that in May and so far this month, now the strawberries will start to grow and ripen. Some, who were planning Strawberry Teas, were beginning to wonder if they would be ripe in time. With ahl the wind we have had, I have notic- ed that the blossorns, did flot get a chance to stay on the trees very long this year, hope this will flot effect the fruit crop. 1 for one arn looking forward to local fruit, alI we see in the stores are imported. and the price, prohibits one from buying. We are sorry, to report that Mamian Zealand is in the hospital, she underwent surgery this past week, we wish her a speedy recovery and hope that she wiIl soon be home. We have noticed that Archie Hoy, did flot have his big garden, behind his fathe r's house this year. He always has the first new potatoes, weII we learn that he and his wife have sold their home on Ochonski Road and are moving to Bowmanville on July 6th. Sunday the Orange Lodges of Kendal had their annual Church Parade and took part in the Church Service. The Service opened with the sing- ing of O'Canada. The flags were presented and then alI joined in th e singing of the Hyrnn, "Faith of Our. Fathers." Rev. Ransom led in the CalI to Worship. The choir' sang the Anthern, "Give Me Oil in My Lamp." Following announcernents alI sang the hyrnn, "Jesus Friend of Little Children." His story for the youth was to'telI thern about when black people had to ride in the back of the bus, and of how they had to stand if a white person had no place to sit. He told thern of how a black lady named Rosa, refused to give up her seat, she was arrested and put in jail. When she was released she still refused to stand and other blacks also to support-her, refused to give tip their seats to whites. Nine years later the law was changed and blacks no longer had to do these any more. That's what it will corne to if we hide our heads in the sand and hope the confusion will disap- pear by itself. Your Fire Station is a prime ex- ample. Its identity is not Orono Fire Station, it's Station 3 in Town of Newcastle. With best regards, we are, LouiseLyle, Chairperson The Name Change Committee Of Bowrnanville Boosters Letter to Editor 1 wonder how rnany of us have noticed a man with a wheeled grocery cart patrolling our streets mostly during the rnornings. Ralph started out with this yen- ture, several years ago, picking up cans and carrying thern in a plastic bag to be recycled, discarded or turned in to a store. Eventually he decided on the grocery cart and is seen corning up from the park or other streets with his finds. l'rn sure our parks and streets are cleaner because of Ralph and I for one would like to cornmend him for his efforts. Thanks Ralph Marjorie Lowery things and are now considered equal. Brian spoke to t hemn of how they can help others and share with others. Alan Baker, led in the Prayer of Confession, the Scriptures were read by members of the Lodges. Genesis 25: 19-34 by Terri Griffin, Chaplain of the Junior Lodge; Romans 5: 6-11 by Paul Stacey, Chapflain of the Men's Lodge and Matthew 9: 35-38, 10, verse 8, by Helen Grills,. Chaplain of the Ladies Lodge. After the offering was received alI sang the Hymn, "Onward Christian Soldiers." Rev. Ransornbased hîs sermon on, "The Inheritance of a Christian." He started by asking if we had ever seen the bumper sticker on cars, that said, "I arn spending my children's inheritance," then went on to speak of a story that is in his children's, book, of a creature that hoarded al his wealth and carried it around with him aIl the tîme, because he was afraid sorneone would take sorne of it. It got so heavy he copld hardly move, when he tried to, take it to a safe place, so he started to give some of it to family. and, friends and to others who were in need. He found that as the load lightened he was joyous, suffered less anxiety, and felt free. Our inheritance of Christianity - we tend to hoard it, hold it, save it for the hereafter. He told of the parable of the wealthy man who gave to his 3 servants, to the lst 3 coins, to the 2nd 2 coins' and to the 3rd 3 coins. The first spent his, the second gave his away, the third hid hisaway, he gained nothing frorn his coin. We are like that in rnany ways. We are careless With our life, which is our in- heritance, we want instant gratifica- tion, we do flot share, we do flot help ot hers, reach our and share our inheritance withi those who need it, it should be spent to help others. God gave his son, while we were yet sinnersý, we mnust forgive others and help others. Are we willing to do this, to accept the frustrations and in returfi feel the joy. The closing hyrnn was, "The Church is One Foundation." The Service ended with-the singing of, "God Save the Queen." The Community Liaison Group in association with the Task Force for Low Level Radioactive Waste, at the Port Granby site, will be holding an information meeting, this Thursday, June 2lst at the K en- dal Orange Hall. It will be chaired by John Veldhuis, alI welcome to attend. Next week I will give the schedule of Services for Newtonville Pastorate. by P. Lowery St. Saviour's Anglican Churc>i- MILL STREET, ORONO, ONTARIO Rev. Douglas W. Hall 987-4745 SUNDAY SERVICE and CHURCH SCHOOL 9:30 a.rn. OR ONO GA TES 0F PRA 1SF BIBLE MINISTRY 5414 Main Street Orono, Ontario Inter-Faith Full Gospel SERVICE 11:00 A.M. Rev. Lyle L. West Office 983-9341 Personal Ministry Rev., Margaret F. West Res. 983-5962 Counselling OÉQNO, PASTORAL CHARGE Mînister: Rev. Fred Milnes 983-5502 Secretary: Marlene Risebrough Organist: Kirby Arlene Bolton Organist: Orono Stella Morton SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 1990 KIRBY 9:30 a.rm. ORONO 11:00Oa.rn. BIBLE STUDY Wednesday, lune 20 8:00 p.rn At the Manse SUMMER SERVICES ORONO July 1, 15 and 29 10:30 a.m. KIRBY July 8 and 22 10:30 a.m. NEWCASTLE UNITED August, 5, 12, 19 and 24 September 2 10:30 a.m. 983-5009