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i * 2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, September 10,1986 Video Becomes Teacher of Distant Education at Durham College Fitness Centre ; Profileras Protest Meeting Held Monday Reported to Councillors , ' " : « l % » by Rob Savage "I think I picked a real night to come out." Those were the opening words from Milt Dakin, who proposed some repairs to the Newcastle Fitness Centre to town council last Monday night. Mr. Dakin's address was somewhat less impassioned than the ones given by the Eldorado delegates before him. But he was equally sincere sincere in his intent. He handed a report to council which showed how maintenance work to the centre could be done for about $10,000. He said the estimates were based on studies conducted by a maintenance engineer, a former builder and himself. Major areas for improvement improvement were the roof, the pool's filter tank, and some cracks in the walls which would need to be watched. He finished his remarks Durham College demonstrates the video which represents its accomplishment in becoming the first community college in Canada to introduce distance distance education. The program will begin this fall in by Tammy Hill Instruction via a TV screen screen in one's own home must rank highly as the perfect perfect education. Durham College has reached a milestone in computer computer advacement by becoming becoming the first community college in Canada to approach approach the idea of distance education. This year, in co-operation with TV Ontario and local cable TV companies, it will offer introductory courses in computers. Since the rise in computer computer usage over the last 20 years, almost every type of business or organization has become "computerized". "computerized". It is with the changing and growing society society that the education system system has finally taken the major leap into computer progression. In conjuction with TV Ontario, Ontario, Durham is offering two telecourses in their 1986 program. Literacy within the electronic age requires understanding and knowledge of computers, computers, which leads Durham to the introduction of THE NEW LITERACY: AN INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS. The programs are unique in that students may communicate communicate via computer to a host computer conferencing conferencing system at the College. This method of communication communication will allow students to receive immediate progress progress reports and dicuss, online, online, any problems occurring occurring during the lessons as well as allowing students to send assignments to the College. This advanced computer system hopes to take away the isolation and slow feedback generally reported reported by students attempting attempting to learn through the television. There is also a GRIPE line, consisting of three direct direct lines and two extras which may be used by the students to contact the instructor instructor if any questions should arise. "Durham is really shining in the aspect of continuous interaction between student student and teacher.", said Joan Homer, Department Head of Business at Durham and project co-ordinator. co-ordinator. The College's two programs, programs, basic data processing and computers in business, will be advantageous to homemakers unable to attend attend on-campus classes, small businesses seeking training while on the job, average people wishing to pursue their goals or advance advance their careers, and the handicapped or shut-ins. The telecommunications project could be referred to as a partnership between Durham College and IBM. Six lap top IBM terminals, at an estimated cost ol $80,000, were provided for the pilot project. Durham College took care of the "people costs" and software development. The six terminals terminals were given to the first six registrants into the program on a loan basis. The two courses will serve as a testing period for both IBM and Durham College. Through participation in the program, IBM will be able to test the usage ol their hardware in the education education field and Durham College will act as a researcher researcher for the equipment. Provided by IBM, Durham College will be the first educational educational facility to use the microcomputer-based version version of the cosy computer conferencing system which was developed at the University University of Guelph. The three ,PC ATs, with hard disk, will allow 15 to 20 IBM compatible compatible computers to hook up together together into the College. Two of the three will be used for the classes, while the third will act as a back-up in case of emergency. The telecourses will be broken into two groups: the experimental group and the control group. The experimental experimental group will rely mainly on the computer for interaction while the control control group will send assignments assignments by mail and attend an. on-site class at the College once a month. TV Ontario will air 26 hall hour shows in connection with the telecourses during the 1986/87 season. Each one hour of lesson time took approximately one hundred hours of time to develop for the program. Magic Lantern Film Distributors Distributors Ltd., Canadian distributor for the series, offered Durham College the rights to broadcast the shows a second time on cable television. The video tapes will also be available in the library on 48 hour loan periods and in the College College for student on-site viewing. viewing. A student may register for the telecourses at Durham College for $62.50, the cost of a regular night course, plus an additional cost of $66.00 for text books and supplies. There is no charge for the students loaning the IBM equipment. The only conjunction with TV Ontario. Pictured are (from left): Mel Garland, College President; Ken Evans, Project Technician; Joan Homer, Department Head of Business; and Bill Goodman, Project Leader. requirement for the course is an IBM compatible computer. computer. No previous computer computer experience is necessary necessary to follow the lessons in the course. Joan Homer said: "The course is user friendly, assumes no knowledge knowledge and is very basic." There are seven students enrolled in the course to date, five of which are women. Bill Goodman, Project Project Leader and instructor said many women taking the course are homemakers, homemakers, have recently had a child or are pregnant. Since the telecourses are the equivalent of a regular night course, students have the option of continuing in their studies at the College after their course has been completed. The telecourses will be aired for the first time on Wednesday, September 17, at 7:00 a m. on TV Ontario and rebroadcast on Saturday, Saturday, September 20, at 12:30 p.m. on Cable 10, followed by Monday, September 22, on Maclean Hunter Cable TV in Ajax at 6:30 p.m. Air times will remain the same for the duration of the course. Presently the chances of the telecourses continuing next year are great and IBM felt Durham was ahead of schedule throughout the project. The first formal report and evaluation conducted between the College and IBM will take place sometime sometime in April. Looking into the future, Mel Garland, College President, President, said, "The day will come when people will be able to obtain their education education through computers." However, Mr. Garland feels that the college system will never become obsolete because because teachers are a unique part of the program. Durham College's ultimate ultimate aim is to obtain endless endless usage of computers. Old Pumper Sold for *1 Oshawa Monument Co. Family Memorials - Markers All Designs and Lettering Done by Us on Premises - NO SALESMEN INVOLVED - Please Telephone 728-3111 for Full Details by Rob Savage A 1950 pumper fife truck will be sold for $1 to the Alert Fire Company in Bowmanville, Bowmanville, town council decided decided Monday night. The motion to approve the sale came after council defeated a resolution asking asking General Motors how much they would pay for the antique truck. Originally, the town's general general purpose committee had suggested that an inquiry inquiry into the price of the vehicle be made through General Motors. But Monday evening, council set a new course of action after hearing a delegation delegation from Pat Mothersill, the chairman of the Alert Fire Co. Mr. Mothersill said that a 1942 pumper had been previously previously sold for $1 to another division of the Alert Fire Co. a few years ago. He reasoned that a precedent precedent had been set and that this division should be entitled to a similar offer. He said the Alert Fire Co. couldn't afford to buy the truck if it went to an auction and told council the group would sell the truck back to the town for $1 if it became a classic in another 20 years' time. If the truck was sold to the firefighters, it could be used in parades and special events. The request from the Bowmanville firefighters fell on sympathetic ears. Councillor Marie Hubbard Hubbard said she hadn't realized that the Alert Fire Co. is made up of volunteers in the Bowmanville fire department department alone and has been in existence for 130 years. She said the report on the sale didn't mention that Orono and Newcastle Village both had pumper trucks which were bought for $1. Councillor Ann Cowman said that the sale of the truck to the volunteer firefighters firefighters would be a positive endorsement of their services. services. j'i 'j "I'm in essence saying to the volunteers, 'Thank'you for the service you provide to the town.'" Councillor Arnot Wotten argued against the sale. He said he supported the original original motion to ask General Motors what they would pay for the truck because it makes good business sense. "I would just like to know what the thing is worth," he said. Another opponent to the sale was Councillor Frank Stapleton. He said that he could understand how the vehicle had touched the hearts of some people, but that didn't mean the truck should be denied to others. "I would just like to see the opportunity for its life to be given to others," he said. He added that the normal precedent that council follows follows is to put used equipment equipment up for sale. "By following following our policy, we're not leaving anybody out." In a recorded vote, the sale of the fire truck to the Alert Fire Company was approved approved by all council members members except Councillors Wotten and Stapleton. Coming Events BARBECUE and DANCE at Tyrone Community Hall Sat., Sept. 20th $15 couole Includes meal Tyrone Athletic Association Phone 263-8307 or 263-2701 86-1SN Auction Sales THE PLEASANT ALTERNATIVE IN FOOD SHOPPING "i.w Weekly Specials D YKSTRA'S EUCATESSEN FOOD MARKET 73-77 King Street W. 623-3541 Bowmanville, Ontario "Home of Quality" Auction Sale Saturday, September 20th at 11 a.m. The eatate ot Arthur Field (Third Generation (arm House) Located first farm west of Harwood Ave. on Hwy. 2 In the Town of Ajax. Oak hall stand, llat-to-walt cupboard, 9 pc. burled walnut dining room suite, ornate coal rack, 3 pc. antique bedroom suite, pine bonnet chest, china cabinet secretary combination, oak extension lablo, oak library table, drop Iront Secretary desk, pine drop leal lablo, pine blanket box, Edison cylinder record player and records, spool bed, walking spinning wheel, O.G, clock, gingerbread clock, floor lamp, butter churn, Morris chair, copper boilers, partial toilet sols, blacksmith anvil and largo quantity of blacksmith's tools, quantity oval picture Iramos, tools, china and gloss and Interesting antique and prlmntlvo pieces from this throe generation homo. Don Cornell Auctioneer, an, 1, Utile Britain 705-786- 2103. 3G-2SNP with a suggestion that it would be foolish to look to a firm outside the region to do the work. "If we can have a budget for $10,000, why do we need to spend $100,000?" He was then thanked by Mayor John Winters for having having done the study. "It's an excellent report as far as I'm concerned," Mayor Winters Winters said. "I think mayjrje. if more people cared as you do, the whole operation would run more smoothly," the mayor added. But Councillor Diane Hamre wasn't so grateful for the work done. She told council that Mr. Dakin had by-passed the democratic system by conducting a study which council had already already voted not to do. Eventually, council voted to acknowledge the delegation delegation made by Mr. Dakin. But no vote was taken to accept or reject the report's recommendations ORONO By llsabelle Challice Quote- God never imposes a duty upon us without giving us time and strength to perform it. Recent luncheon guests of Mrs. Bertha Touchburn, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, were Mrs. Helen Foster, Milton, Ont., and Mrs. Edith Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Staples attended the 80th birthday party for Mrs. Hilda Foley, Bowmanville. Held on Sunday, Sept. 7, in Trinity United Church Hall. A happy surprise family gathering on Sun. Sept. 7, for Mrs. Sadie Hamilton, Durham Srs. complex, when members of her family called to take her out for dinner. Present at this happy event, Mr. ana mis. Normèn Fisher, Scott arid Neil, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Meloche, Betty Fisher, all from Guelph; Jack and Linda, Anne and David Puncheon all from Acton. Congratulations to James and Doreen Lowery who recently recently celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary; Ray and Mable Goode have recently returned from a very delightful and informative holiday with their friends, Frank and Eva Hoar, Brent and Jean Rickard and Stan and Kay Powell to England and; the European -continent. Their trip included a tour 'of England, 'later visiting France, Switzerland, Germany, Germany, Holland and Belgium and all meeting in London for five days of sightseeing and entertainment. The weather was balmy and all report a busy three weeks. Upon their return they were welcomed by their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cawker and little son, Jeffrey. Sunday evening guests of the O. Challice's, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Brown, Cindy, Debbie and friend, Jeff, Kerry Lyn Challice and Winston Steward, both Pontypool and Mr. Don Challice, Oshawa. Little' Miss Jessica Heckbert, Oshawa, is staying for holidays at her great-grandparents the 0. Challice's, while her mom and baby sister are, in hospital. Mrs. Harvey Branton and son Tom, of Windsor were Sunday visitors with Mrs. H. M. Mercer. Saturday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Harris included, Mrs. Joyce Hird, Whitby, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Harris and family, Kendal, and Mr. and Mrs. Ron Harris and family, Kirby. Mrs. Irene Burley, Bowmanville Bowmanville was a weekend guest of Mrs. Hazel (Everett) Stapleton. From Page 1 "We have to make sure that our concerns concerns are heard across the country." Bernie Martin, of the Starkville opposition opposition group, gave council eight more reasons to oppose the sites. He said the two proposed burial methods, methods, which Eldorado calls engineered engineered burial and cavern disposal, are "archaic", since they offer no means to retrieve the waste if that becomes becomes necessary. "Nuclear waste is toxic and dangerous dangerous and will remain so for many years," he said. "We don't own the Earth, we will only be here for a short time." Doug Moffatt, an unannounced delegate, delegate, offered a tongue-in-cheek consideration consideration of Eldorado's proposals. He gave two proposed methods for selecting a site. He said the first method would be to pick a site which affects those making the decision. "I propose that a typical site might be the front lawn of Parliament Hill in Ottawa," he said. Assuming that proposal would be rejected, he then said that it should be mandatory that the Eldorado officials officials who say they can find a safe site for burial be forced to move to that area. He said the townspeople who don't want to live near the sites could then sell their land to the officials who think it's safe. "We can establish the Town of Newcastle Newcastle as 'Nuclear Heaven,"' he said. "Those two suggestions are no more facetious than the proposal that there is a safe disposal system in any populated populated area," Mr. Moffatt added. "The death of a flower bed", might well be the headlines for our "Curvply" flower bed, maintained for 40-50 years by Orono Horticultural Society. To-day, Sept. 8, the highway construction tore up the bed, to make way for the new highway. We were pleased however to retain the two flowering crabtrees and the one maple tree. The new bed will be erected on land, donated from McLaren Fuel and Lumber Co. Mrs. Lena Clysdale, Newtonville and Mr. John Robinson were Sunday evening supper guests of Mrs, Hazel (E) Stapleton. Remember dear readers, all schools are back in full swing, so do watch for the little ones, who so often dart out in between between cars. DURHAM CENTRAL FAIR 1986 By Isabelle Challice With kind co-operation from the old weatherman, again our 1986 fair goes into the records as a "smashing success!" The first evening of the fair (Thursday) despite threatening weather, the evening's performance was completed before the rains came down, and a large attendance attendance greeted the opening opening ceremonies with Judgè E.R. Lovekin as official greeter. As usual the Imperial Hell Drivers bring a noisy brand of entertainment, but also bring a great deal of excitement excitement and fun, for many. On the inside stage the beauty contest "Miss Durham Central" and very good music, provided by "Dianne and the Country Royales." The Durham County Holstein Holstein Show took place Thursday Thursday evening in the cattle barns, with a lower amount of entries, but a very good overall exhibit. Friday's program got underway underway with the annual school parade, with a very large number of school children, children, many schools represented, represented, and the Pines School band led the parade (13 schools represented). Another new attraction at the fair this year, was the "Pig Preakness," a real fun exhibition of little pigs racing racing to get their reward "an Oreo cookie." The little porkers porkers were dressed with their numbered jackets, and with a loud cheering section, at the sound of the bells the little fellows break from the gates and really really run! The next delegate was John Veldhuis, chairman of the Port Granby Monitoring Committee. Mr. - Veldhuis said that if the numbers remain remain strong, Eldorado will be defeated. He reminded the group that his committee triumphed over Eldorado in 1978 with fewer supporters. supporters. Norm Baker, a fifth delegation, delegation, and a resident of Wilmot Creek Park, said that as co-chairman of the Wilmot Creek Nature Group, he was worried about the possible harm to the creeks. "We have seven creeks that this seepage could affect." He repeated the message that Eldorado shouldn't be passing their waste to, another area. "Eldorado should return from whence it came," he said. "Take the waste back up to Bancroft and put it back in the ground. Safely. Not in the middle of humanity." humanity." Councillor Marie Hub- The feature grandstand performance, of course, was the now famous "Leahy family" family" from Lakefield, and this certainly is a crowd pleaser, as all (11) eleven young people really put on a show of outstanding talent! talent! On the inside arena stage, one of the very best Fiddlers' Contests, in this writer's opinion, ever produced produced here! The contestants contestants came from as far away as Fergus, Toronto and Thornhill, and exhibited thrilling talent in all age categories, and the following following winners. 12 yrs. and under - 1st Jessica Jessica Weiler, Ariss, Ont; 2nd Danny Mundell, Warsaw; 3rd Melanie Anderson, Pickering. Pickering. 18 yrs. and under - 1st Jay Weiler, Ariss, Ont.; 2nd Shaun Mundell, Warsaw, Ont.; 3rd Cara Anderson, Pickering. 60 yrs. and over - 1st Alice Urecko, Toronto, Ont.; 2nd Cecil Junkin, Fenelon Falls; 3rd James Lowery, Orono, Ont. Open class (10 entries) -1. Ted Sinoski, Thornhill, Ont.; 2. Michelle Lubinicki, Scarborough, Ont.; 3. Scott Woods, Fergus, Ont.; 4. Bruce Woods, Fergus, Ont.; 5. Cliff Manley, Oshawa, Ont. Violin duets - 1. Bruce and Scott Woods, Fergus; 2. Jay and Jessica Weiler, Ariss, Ont.; 3. Alice Urecko, Toronto, and Michelle Lubinicki, Scarborough. Before the contest commenced, commenced, one of Orono's talented young ladies, Miss Janet Desousa and her ac- cordian entertained the large crowd, and also during during the various acts. Also in between acts, Jerry Stinson gave out some excellent step-dancing. Continued next week bard told the crowd she was working with the Regional Commissioner of Planning on a paper to be presented to the Federal Environmental Environmental Assessment Review Agency. She later said Eldorado's actions will cost the taxpayers taxpayers more than $100,000 for the hiring of geotechnical geotechnical experts. "I think that Eldorado, a crown corporation, tried to cripple the taxpayers," she said, adding that the assessment assessment reviews conducted by Eldorado, are only stalling techniques. "But they'll listen to me if they ever try to put the low- level sites in the Town of Newcastle." Councillor Ann Cowman issued similar sentiments in her letter to the Prime Minister, which was read to the crowd during the meeting. meeting. She said that another similar letter was sent to the board of directors at Eldorado. Eldorado. In that letter, she condemns the methods used by the company to announce announce their proposed sites. "Representatives of your Corporation requested, at six-hour's notice, by telephone, telephone, to meet with the rural members of our Town to announce the optioning of two more potential low- level disposal sites within our community," the letter says. "Your representatives excluded the elected members members from Bowmanville which confirms their lack of knowledge of our Town." Councillor Cowman said : that, if the Prime Minister responds favorably to her letter, much of the work will be done. "I am asking them very positively to do something," she said. She's not optimistic, however. however. "They'll probably respond respond with waffle." Eldorado Resources Ltd. first announced its intentions intentions to examine sites near Tyrone and Starkville three weeks ago during a press conference at their plant. At that time, officials said the proposed sites would meet with the guidelines given to them by the federal government. But last night's meeting suggested they'll face seri ous opposition when they finish their initial studies in two months' time. The actions taken by council were applauded by Mr. Stavrakos after the meeting. "We needed some thing that was strong and forceful," he said. He said the groups wil now look to the Durham Re gion for help. "They have expressed support and we will hold them to it." Mr. Stavrakos said four subcommittees have been set up in Tyrone, Starkville Port Granby, and Wes- Ieyville, with committees in each group working to make sure their area is kept informed informed of any develop ments. An umbrella group has also been set up among those four groups to keep communications going throughout the area. News letters and phone calls will be used to keep people in formed. "We're not gonna let people forget aboutit," Mr Stavrakos said. ROBERT WILLIAMS Director STRESS REACTIONS Surviving the death of a loved one, especially a child or spouse, ranks very high on the list of stress-producing life events. While a moderate amount of stress may motivate and stimulate us, a high level of stress Is potentially harmful to our health. Evidence indicates that those who are bereaved have a decreased resistance to infections and other diseases, some which may even be life threatening, One study, for Instance, showed a striking correlation between severe stress and the onset of cancer. This stress Is also likely to lead to problems in other relationships. The Incidence of separation and divorce in parents who experience the death of a young child is exceptionally high. 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