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/ 2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, February 3.1988 Section Two m Canabtan Statesman 623-3303 (J^NA Durham County's Greet F amity Journal Established 134 years ago in 1154. Also Incorporating The BowmenvWe News The Newcastte Indépendant The Orono News Second dess me* registration number 1561 Produced every Wednesday by THE JAMES PUBUStétG COMPANY UMTTED 62-66 King St W., BowmenvMe. Ontario L1C 3K1 JOHN M. JAMES Editor--Publisher GEO. P. MORRIS Business Mgr. RICHARD A. JAMES Assistant Publisher BRIAN PURDY Advertising Mgr. PETER PARROTT Associate Editor DONALD BISHOP Plant Mgr. All layouts and composition of advertisements produced by the employees of The Canadian Statesman, The Newcastle Independent and The Jamas Publishing Company Limited are protected by copyright and must not be reproduced without permission of the publishers. $17.00 s year--6 months $9.00 strictly In advance foreign--$55.00a year Although every precaution will be taken to avoid error. The Canadian Statesman accepts advertising in its columns on the understanding that it will not be liable lor any error in the advertisement published hereunder unless a prool ol such advertisement Is requested in writing by the advertiser and returned to The Canadian Statesman business olfice duly signed by the advertiser and with such error or corrections plainly noted in writing thereon, and in that case if any error so noted is not corrected by The Canadian Statesman its liability shall not exceed such a portion of the entire cost ol such advertisement as the space occupied by the noted error bears to the whole space occupied by such advertisement. Service Clubs Need Help It appears to us that service clubs are at a crossroads in their history. The service club tradition will, no doubt, be with us for many years to come because these organizations continue to have a strong core of committed committed members. But like any organization, they need new growth if they are to succeed. succeed. Growth is the healthiest sign of success in any organization. Without it, the group is merely spinning its wheels. And when it comes to service clubs in this area, growth is not exactly overwhelming. Times are changing, of course. When service clubs were first formed on this continent, there wasn't the wide variety of government-supplied social service benefits in areas such as health care, recreation, and education. education. And so, the service clubs had a very important role in providing the community with absolute necessities. It may also be true that some folks lack the time to belong to a service club because of competing.interests in activities that might range from career and family to sports and hobbies. hobbies. Are service clubs needed? Do members members of the public have time to join them? Well, the fact that these organizations organizations are necessary is something that cannot be denied. It's true that many, of the services we enjoy today are provided courtesy of the public sector. sector. But it's equally true that the government government is not always the most efficient efficient way of getting.things done. It's false economy to build a project at a higher cost through government than to build it at a lower cost through voluntary voluntary efforts. Furthermore, the argument that service clubs have outlived their usefulness usefulness would only hold water if we were living in a paradise with no need for further improvements. Show us a community that cannot be bettered bettered and we'll show you one in which it might be honestly said that a service service club is not required. But there just isn't any such place. Communities need day care centres, senior citizens' centres and parks. Youth sports programs are constantly needing funding. And' medical care must always be upgraded. Some of the projects in our town which have receivedservice club funding over the years include the indoor indoor pool project, the Memorial Hospital Hospital expansion, countless sports teams, and local scholarships and bursaries. Added to that are the many special projects which are funded by service clubs on a national level. For example, the Lions Club work with the blind. The Kinsmen Club has a special interest in cystic fibrosis research research and treatment. The Rotarians support Easter Seals. And in the above lists, we've only just scratched the surface in terms of the total commitment of service clubs. Many other activities could be added. A recent news release from the Kinsmen Club which crossed our desk this week notes that during the past year, Canada's 1,100 Kinsmen clubs donated $27.5 million in service funds to their respective communities. communities. And that's just the output of a single club. Others could make similar claims. As for the argument that there's just not enough time for today's busy men and women to join service clubs, well that one just doesn't work, either. Given a little effort in the field of time management, even the busiest schedule can have room for the extra things that one really wants to do. Although we frequently talk about having insufficient time to do one thing or another, the fact of the matter matter is that there are very few peoples who do not spend ten or,twelve hours ■ per week watching television. Cut' that amount of time in half and you will probably have enough hours for a commitment to a service club. What may be lacking is not so much time or need but a solid commitment by the public towards making their community a little better this year than it was last year. Sure, there are many volunteers already already working towards that goal. But any volunteer organization will tell you one thing. It will tell you that it needs more volunteers either to take on new challenges or to ease the burden burden for the overworked people who are already on the job. So, in 1988, we might do well to seriously seriously consider the possibility of greater involvement in our community community through service club work. And, as almost any member of a club will quickly point out, membership membership does not just produce the satisfaction satisfaction of helping others. It also brings the personal rewards of friendship with like-minded individuals individuals and the achievement of worthwhile goals. What to Do with Arena? The concept of an outdoor skating rink for the Town of Newcastle is one which will not disappear easily. The outdoor ice surface was eliminated eliminated from the plans for the new Bowmanville Bowmanville Arena on the grounds that costs had to be cut. But a new proposal would entail saving the old ice surface at the Bowmanville Bowmanville Arena and using it as an outdoor outdoor skating facility. This, presumably, presumably, would be incorporated into a small park area in the centre oi'town. At present, the municipal staff are studying the possibility. And, it seems to us that the fate of the old Bowmanville Arena site is one which rates further study and comments by the public. For one thing, the creation of this ice surface will add to the cost of the new Bowmanville Arena. It means that the old arena will not be sold and profits from the sale will not go to the new arena. Nor would the Town of Newcastle be able to move some of the existing ice-making equipment to the new facility. i There's also the question of whether an enclosed ice surface protected protected by a building can be transformed transformed into an outdoor ice pad without, without, tmuuiunul cost. And the existence of an outdoor rink in downtown Bowmanville may pose problems in terms of controlling its use. One must also wonder how often such a surface would be utilized in the winter. This particular winter would not be a good one for outdoor skating, although we can recall other winters where such a thing would have been possible. Finally, it remains to be seen if an Platform guests at Saturday's Durham College 1988 Winter Convocation listen to President Mel Garland extend a welcome Citizens for Public Justice Dear Editor: More power to Mississauga Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion, the Canadian Retail Hardware Hardware Association, Canadian Tire. Çopp's Buildall, the GM Dealers Association of Toronto, Toronto, Mr. Grocer, Idomo Furniture Warehouse International International and the many others others who campaign : for a common day of rest. • ■ ■ : Premier Peterson is reportedly reportedly "aware" that'thousands that'thousands of voters are opposed to wide-open Sunday shopping shopping and our concern that retail employees and employers employers be able to enjoy at least one weekend day with their families.' Nevertheless, the Premier is supposedly "unfazed" and has been quoted quoted as saying: "We've made our decision" to change the law to enable municipalities to pass local by-laws allowing allowing for unlimited Sunday shopping. Tne Premier should reconsider reconsider his hasty decision in light of the following: 1.) The all-party Report by the Legislature's Select Committee on Retail Store Hours unanimously sup ported "the principle of a common pause day in Ontario." Ontario." This Committee, which included prominent Liberal MPPs such as the present Solicitor-General, made 17 useful proposals. The Committee's recommendation recommendation was that "the primary primary responsibility of the administration, of tne Retail Business Hoi didays Act, or ' other legislation relating to retailing tit holidays, should -remain that-ofthe provincial ■ government. Neither this reebmmendation nor the others were opposed by either either the premier or any of his colleagues at the time. 2.) During last summer's election campaign, neither the Liberals nor the opposition opposition parties expressed any disagreement with the unanimous unanimous Report of the all-party Committee. The voters were led to believe that wide-open Sunday shopping would not be introduced by any of the leaders, especially since the Supreme Court of Canada had upheld the constitution- "ality of the Act which had been defended by the Ontario Ontario Government. The Liberals won the elec tion, but they neither asked for, nor were they given, a mandate to introduce wide- open Sunday shopping. Nor do they now have the moral right now to pass the buck to the municipalities. While considering the implications implications of unlimited Sunday Sunday shopping, Mr. Peterson should reflect on the following following compelling conclusions of the all-party Committee: - "In supporting this principle principle of a common pause day, the Committee understands that in our modern society there is widespread support and acceptance for some level level of retail activity on holidays holidays and Sundays. These typés of permitted activities fall in tne general areas of convenience, some essential services, some recreational- amusement, educational, cultural and tourist-related activities, and other exemptions exemptions as discussed below. "At the same time, in the interest of efforts to promote and preserve the quality of family life in Ontario, the Committee rejects "wide- open" Sunday and holiday retailing as has become the norm in many urban centres in Alberta and Bristish Columbia Columbia and in many American, American, states. The Committee strongly believes that "wide- open^ Sunday shopping in Ontario would represent an added pressure in our "fast- paced society" and a strain upon the family structure. This strain would be imposed imposed particularly on the families of retail employees, mâiiÿ of whom are women. wh"6"might then be required to work on Sunday. The Committee also believes that "wide-open" Sunday shopping shopping would have an adverse impact upon common time together for primarily female-led female-led single parent families. families. Similarly it is recognized that on Sunday child care fa cilities are not generally available, public transit operates operates on reduced schedules,, and open Sundays could lead to the need for more publicly-sponsored family support services. All of these factors would impose unwarranted unwarranted and unnecessary strain upon the family which is regarded as a key pillar of Ontario society." The 1 ' Sunday shopping controversy has been created created by Solicitor-General Joan Smith. On December 1, she announced the Government's Government's "intention to give municipalities municipalities an option on Sunday Sunday shopping." This option was unanimously rejected by the very Committee of which she was a member. Why did she and other Lib eral MPPs have a complete change of heart? Premier Peterson should settle this divisive controversy controversy by accepting "the principle principle of a common pause day in Ontario" , as well as the Committee's recommendation recommendation that "the primary responsibility responsibility for the administration administration of the Retail Business Holidays Act, or other legislation legislation relating to retailing on holidays, should remain that of the provincial government." government." He would then show himself to be a genuine statesman. Sincerely yours, Gerald Vandezande, Public Affairs Director, Citizens For Public Justice, Telephone (416) 979-2443-Office, (416) 293- 8912-Residence. M.P.P. Cureatz Seeks Info About Commuter Parking ice surface is the best possible use for the old Bowmanville arena site. It seems to us, for example, that an additional parking area may be required required in Bowmanville's downtown -- especially once the new municipal headquarters is operating. The old arena site could, perhaps, serve that purpose. And, of course, we're assuming that the old building is in such poor condition condition that it could not be used for other purposes in the future. Perhaps these questions will be answered in the report from municipal municipal staff. In the meantime, the issue is fostering fostering a healthy debate over the future of development in Bowmanville's downtown core. Abortion Debate Last week's ruling on the abortion issue is a decision which cries out for further decisions on a very important topic. As we understand the Supreme Court ruling, the existing abortion law was struck down because it did not provide the sort of equality to all women which is required in the Canadian Canadian Constitution. But those who imagine that the controversy controversy is now over will be mistaken. In fact, it's bound to continue. For example, the government of Canada could re-design the abortion laws so that abortion would become illegal. It's not a likely option, but it's possible. What is important now is for legal decisions to be rendered as to the status of the unborn child. In fact, a Do Newcastle residents residents want a commuter parking lot in their Town.? This is a question Durham East MPP Sam Cureatz wants answered. In a recent phone interview interview from his Queen's Park office, Mr. Cureatz said he is interested in knowing the public's opinion on a commuter parking lot in the Newcastle Newcastle area. "A little less than a year ago I was approached approached by several constituents constituents who felt the town needed a commuter commuter parking lot. I thought it sounded like a good idea. With the increased traffic heading east, car pooling seems like a workable solution,!' Mr. Cureatz said. The MPP sent a letter to the Ministry of Trans portation and Communications Communications (MTC) in May of 1987, suggesting one possible possible location for the car lot would be a weigh scale along Highway 401. The MTC concluded the hazard created by the number of trucks using the station made this an inadequate solution. Them Ministry relayed to Mr. Cureatz their plans for further investigation investigation into a commuter lot location. However they wanted to know what "general area the constituents arc coming from". This request has prompted Mr. Cureatz to call on his constituents to voice their opinions. "What I need is some sort of discussion in the Town to see if there is public interest in such a facility. If people could contact me and let me know their feeling on the subject I would have some more information to take back to the MTC," said the Durham East MPP. Mr.. Cureatz offered several alternatives, foi- parking, all easily accessible accessible to the 401. The Bennett Bennett Side Road clover- leaf or the Town of Newcastle's Newcastle's lot near the Flying Flying Dutchman Hotel are two possible locations. One of the MPP's chief concerns for the area is that residents may; be using private parking lots, like shopping mall lots, for commuter parking parking purposes. Mr. Cureatz feels a designated designated commuter lot would be a better solution solution for all parties concerned. concerned. future Supreme Court decision will consider whethel the unborn child has any rights under the Canadian Constitution. It's possible that government will move to set guidelines as to the stage of development at which an abortion is permissible. Or, as an alternative, the decision could be led entirely to the medical profession. Then, there's the question as to whether abortions may now be funded by provincial health insurance insurance schemes. And there will be the question of whether therapeutic abortion clinics arc still needed in hospitals. But there's general acceptance of the conclusion that the Supreme Court decision ensures that it is not illegal to have an abortion or for doctors doctors to perform one. In that respect, the decision is a landmark in the justice system of this country. And, although it may have settled one question, it raises many others. What we have heard is one of a scries of Surprcme Court decisions which, taken together, will form the complete judgement on this topic. And even those decisions could be altered altered by future laws passed in the Canadian Parliament. I got married last weekend. At least it felt like I did. On Saturday, I had the distinct job of taking the pictures for the upcoming upcoming bridal supplement. Never having experienced experienced the matrimonial processes before (except as a bridesmaid on two occasions) I really had my eyes opened to the incredible incredible amount of work that can go into one trip down the aisle. A1 and Chris, the newlyweds-to-be, newlyweds-to-be, had, graciously graciously volunteered their time to act as "models" "models" for the various pictures. pictures. The idea was to go to the various businesses and get a photo of the twosome investigating the service offered by the company. Well, I can safely say that there are plenty of people out there who are in the wedding business. We looked at invitations, invitations, bridal gowns, rings and photographers. We contemplated honeymoon honeymoon plans and furniture furniture suites. We even got a peek at a limousine service. We also checked out places for a reception. reception. About the only place we didn't make a stop was the church itself. itself. As 1 already said, I have been in two weddings. weddings. Botli were for members of my family and both were really special days. But, I really didn't have to DO a whole heck of a lot to help with the festivities except walk down the aisle in heels without tripping (I managed to do that successfully both times). Still, Saturday raised a whole bunch of questions questions for me about the entire idea of a wedding. I mean, why do people actually have a . wedding? wedding? Is it for the gifts, or the great food or even the honeymoon? What makes people want to stand up in front of a room full of people, repeat repeat the vows and walk away husband and wife? As we made our rounds on Saturday, I was suddenly awestruck by anyone who has successfully successfully planned and pulled off a wedding. The list of decisions is endless. Who is invited? Who isn't invited? Where will the reception be? Will there even be a reception? reception? What time of year should the wedding be? How many people should be in the wedding party? Who will take pictures? pictures? Who will say speeches? What if no one shows up? There is no end to the list of important details that must be worked out. Colour is always an important important consideration. Flowers, fingernails, napkins, matchbooks, bridesmaids' dresses and cummerbunds all mysteriously end up matching perfectly once the blessed day arrives. With added luck, everyone appears at the church and is seated in time for the ceremony. The music begins and the bridesmaids start down the aisle. Then the moment everyone has waited for arrives. The bride floats down the aisle on her father's arm, a sight to be admired and a little envied. Wait, this is beginning to sound like a scene from The Young and The Restless. But, the picture picture is clear. All the work, has been worth it once the actual wedding day arrives. I know my family and friends hold a secret fear that I will appear at my wedding day in Nikes and track pants. They have visions of the Wedding Wedding March being replaced replaced with the theme from "Rocky I" and the reception being held in a barn. I just know they wonder if I can pull it off to the standards already set by my married siblings. siblings. Well, after my travels on Saturday at least I have a better idea of what is involved. If a wedding is the biggest day in a person's life, then simply planning planning the event could be the largest headache a couple could have. In fact, I get a headache just thinking about it. I suppose if I don't feci up to the challenge of planning a wedding I can always elope, (Just kidding, Mom!)