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I I 4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 27,1989 Efit Canadian Statesman 62 Durham Region's Great Family Journal Established 135 years ago in 1854 Also Incorporating The Bowmanville News The Newcastle Independent The Orono News Second Class mail registration number 1561 Produced weekly by James Publishing Company Limited King Street West, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3K9 416-623-3303 (J^NA Fax 416-623-6161 John M. James Richard A. James ■ Editor - Publisher Associate Publisher Peter Parrott Brian Purdy Donald Bishop Associate Editor Advertising Mgr. Plant Mgr. All layouts and composition of advertisements produced by the employees of James Publishing Company Limited are protected by copyright and may not be reproduced without the permission of the publisher. 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Look Out, We're Heading F ull Speed into the 90's At this time of the year, it is customary customary for editorial writers to review ' the activities of the past 365 days and to mull over the possibilities of what will happen during the next year. Seldom are these observations very 'profound. If the truth were known, , they mainly serve the purpose of filling filling space during the Christmas doldrums doldrums when the issues on the public's mind don't extend much further than what to buy Uncle Egbert for Christmas. Christmas. Every 10 years, it's possible to make observations about decades and to speculate over the events which might happen in the next 10 years. . Arid, of course, we'd better start getting getting ready now for the verbal hoopla which will accompany the end of the century because those of us who attempt attempt to make some sense of history will have a whole century to think about. But, enough of that. The main purpose of this editorial is to try arid make some sense out of what has happened in this municipality municipality in the past year. It seems to us that the question of development and the means of successfully successfully coping with development was the most perplexing issue of 1989. Less than five years ago, you would have been considered a cockeyed optimist optimist if you predicted much growth in the Town of Newcastle. And yet, during the past year, we have developed the distinct impression that we are, (in terms of residential activity), activity), bursting at the seams. Residential development has been going strong for the past two or three years, but this is undoubtedly the year in which we are starting to feel the full ;impact of that growth. You notice it, for example, in the local local streets that have become more crowded with traffic. You notice it in the schoolyards which are sprouting portable classrooms as educators attempt attempt to keep up with the growing tide of development. And sometimes, when you haven't driven a particular road lor several months, you cannot help but do a double take as you confront confront row upon row of houses which occupy occupy a field that had produced nothing more than clover the previous year. The Town of Newcastle has reached the point where it is growing by about 3,000 people per year. And educators within the Northumberland and Newcastle Newcastle school board have noted that almost almost one new elementary school per ear would be required in order to cep pace with the current growth occurring occurring in the system. Most of it can be attributed to activity in the Town of Newcastle. It is always possible to make all kinds of dire predictions about development. development. But it is unlikely they will come true. Newcastle will not sink into Lake Ontario under the massive weight of new condominiums or town- houses. However, we have every right to be concerned about the impact of growth on the quality of life in this municipality. Let's consider some of the implications implications for a moment. Unlike municipalities such as Mississauga Mississauga or Oshawa or Ajax, our town has not had extensive experience related related to the control of residential and commercial growth. It has gone from a case of stagnant or minimal activity to a full-scale boom in about five years and the transition is not always easy. Keep in mind, Loo, the fact that Newcastle also has almost unlimited potential for growth. Cities such ns Oshawa have borders beyond which they cannot move. But the sheer size of Newcastle guarantees that massive amounts of development can occur. The land is available. But it's impor- ; tant to decide where development will occur and under what circumstances. This, of course, brings us to the ever-present question of striking a balance balance between residential and commercial commercial growth. It's true that the past year has seen some improvement in commercial commercial and industrial development activity. But it appears to us that residential residential growth is lar surpassing all other kinds. We wonder why a municipality can not place a moratorium on residential activity if it appears as though there's good reason to do so. We wonder why a municipality could not, for example, demand that a certain number of residential residential units be built only after quotas concerning industrial and commercial activity have been reached. Or, a municipality municipality should have the right to halt future housing activity in a certain area if it does not appear that adequate adequate school or residential facilities will be available. This town has had a longstanding tradition of being a place in which peo- Ï )le could live, work f shop and pursue eisure-time interests. Stopping the municipality from turning into a bedroom bedroom community of Scarborough or other cities to the west will be a major challenge in the coming years. Of course, even as we mention unprecedented unprecedented growth in this town, we note that the boom may be moderated soon by natural forces. Financial experts experts are already throwing about the words "recession" and "slowdown" as they discuss the economy. We have our fingers crossed. Another local issue that shouldn't go unmentioned in a review of trends from the past and predictions for the future is Ontario Hydro. We suspect that there definitely is an additional nuclear plant in the Town of Newcastle's Newcastle's future. But such a development will be the topic of lively debate. Ontario Hydro's 25-year-plan released released last week strikes us as being a hodge-podge of almost every conceivable conceivable energy-production idea that has ever' been talked about. Conservation, hydraulic power, natural gas, fossil fuels, and generation of electricity by independent producers are all mentioned. mentioned. And still, Hydro foresees the need for growth in its generating capacity. The aging condition of existing generating generating stations is another factor that has been brought to the forefront in last week's report. Up until now, the general public probably, hadn't imagined imagined that generating stations, like old cars, will eventually wear out and need replacement. Many of the stations stations in need of repairs or retirement are likely those built during the boom times of the 50's and 60's If we can be indulged further, we might also mentioned the international international picture for the next decade. Over the past year, we have seen unprecedented strides by the communist communist countries towards greater freedom. freedom. If the Eastern Bloc nations manage to break out of their self-imposed straitjacket and join the world in economic economic competition, we will see some major shifts in the balance of economic and political power during the next 10 years. The United States and the countries countries within its immediate sphere of influence (including Canada) will discover discover that they arc not the major players that they once were. There's evidence that the world of the 1990's will be a lot more competitive than it has been since the 50's. And, after four decades of incredible growth in economic economic expectations, we just may have to settle for maintaining the economic status quo. Environmental issues will continue to surface in the decade ahead. But it may be difficult to ensure that concern over the environment is part of an ongoing ongoing activity rather than a shortlived shortlived fad. If economic conditions become become tougher, we may throw our now- found environmental interests out the window. Or. we may turn to more technological quick-fixes which will carry with them further environmental environmental risks. Those are our observations concerning concerning the year that has just past and the decade which lies ahead. As we think of issues related to development, development, nuclear power, economics, the environment and freedom in the Soviet Bloc, wo feel certain that there is a fascinating year and decade coming coming up. , „ . At this stage in the final years of the century, wo can he certain of only one thing: Wo are living in interesting Limes. N&U35 iWv CVyburio Hydro yarns c NlucJiûr Power Plocnta in Mute. arns oF -Hie n«.d fcr more Still Some Bright Spots Despite Government Gaffs WÊÊÊfi®ÊÈÊamm The end of 1989 is only a few short days away. And the interesting thing about the end of the year this year is that it will also signal the end of a decade. This Sunday night, we will be saying good-bye to the 1980's and all the fads, changes, disasters and problems that were associated with them. As is expected at this time of the year, newspapers newspapers everywhere are writing writing stories looking back on the past 10 years qnd looking ahead to the next decade. I've read a few articles by different columnists who have discussed the changes they have had in their lives. I thought about some of the big milestones oth er people may have had during these past few years too. Some people may have been married or became engaged. Others may have moved out of their parents' parents' home and into their own. Some people may have bought houses or cars or baby seats for new additions additions to their families. A number .of changes can take,placg in a person'^ person'^ life,. (Voting a 10- year period.ki.'he end of that time frame seems to be an occasion to look back at those years and see how your life has changed. Some pretty major events happened to me during the eighties. Boxing Day is Now Paid Public Holiday Boxing Day (December 26) is a paid public holiday in Ontario this year, for the first time. Dating back more than a century, Ontario's Boxing Day holiday tradition originates originates in Victorian England, where it was customary to distribute "boxes" or tips to employees and servants on the day following Christmas. The British, in turn, borrowed borrowed their Boxing Day custom custom from the ancient Romans. Romans. When crossing the English Channel, the invading invading Roman army put a bribe aside in a box to help persuade persuade the gods to grant them a safe crossing. Although there arc exceptions, exceptions, in Ontario most employees employees covered under the employment Standards Act will be eligible for the new paid holiday, December 26. The Act was amended in February 1989 and now includes includes eight public holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day (Dominion Day), Labour Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day. In previous years, employees employees could bo required to work on Boxing Day when it fell on n regular work day. The amended Act now gives most employees in Ontario the legal right to refuse to work on Boxing Day. To qualify for a day off with pay, an employee needs to bo employed for at least three months before the holiday; holiday; earn wages on at least 12 days during the four work weeks just prior to the holiday; and work his or her scheduled days before and after the holiday. Those who qualify for a day off but agree to work on the holiday, arc entitled to regular wages for the hours regular wages for the hours worked plus a substitute holiday with pay in the future. future. If an employee agrees not to take the substitute holiday, ho or she will receive receive a regular day's pay plus premium pay (ono-nnu- ono-half-times the employees employees regular wage rate) lor hours worked on the holiday. holiday. If, for one of the reasons listed above, an employee does not qualify for a paid holiday, he or she must receive receive premium pay for hours worked on the holiday. Where an employee works in a hospital, the hospitality hospitality industry (hotels, motels, motels, restaurants, resorts, etc.) or in a "continuous operation" operation" business such as an oil refinery, the employee can be required to work on a public holiday. When this is the case, the employee is entitled entitled to either a substitute day off with pay or premium pay for all hours worked on the holiday plus a regular day's wages. Employees and employers employers with questions concerning concerning public holidays in Ontario Ontario should refer to a Ministry of Labour informations informations bulletin entitled: "Public "Public Holiday Provisions under the Employment Standards Act." To obtain a copy, contact contact the Ministry of Labour employment standards office listed in the Blue Pages of your telephone directory. College Offers Business Course "Customers arc our Business", Business", an innovative customer customer service seminar, is being presented half days at Durham Durham College on February 13,14 and 16,1990. Frances Gunn, who developed developed the program, delivers a comprehensive customer service approach. Gunn's seminars are characterized by their energizing delivery and application-oriented exercises, exercises, Highlights include: how to turn problems into opportunities, opportunities, four truths about communicating with customers customers nnd how to .recognize what makes or breaks each customer contact. For more information on this seminar offering, phono the Durham College Management Management Centro at 670, 0210, Ext. 463. I went from being an adolescent to a teenager to an adult in only a tew short years. I can remember walking walking to senior public school and high school in frigid temperatures and through snow. I remember all the friends I had in grade 13 and all the promises we made that we would keep in touch and remain good friends. Promises that, no matter how hard you try to keep them, end up being being broken. I bump into some of those friends now at different different places and exchange exchange all the niceties one usually does after a few years have passed since you've last seen your friend. I find out about mutual mutual acquaintances who have become engaged or married. I discover where some of them are working or living and then I continue continue on my way, thinking thinking about how life changes. changes. Another change for me was entering a journalism journalism course at college. I didn't walk to school any more - I drove. I learned about people and the little world around me at school. A lot of friendships were formed at college, too, that are still going strong today. Reply to Robert E. Stiles, I too, mourn the loss of "responsible government" in this beautiful garden in the cradle of Confederation. This joyous season we have: Ottawa - Mulroney and his flock are well "dressed" and noted for "flying". "flying". They are Christmas birds. Ontario - Hydro controls all the switches. The "brown outs" occur every time a price hike is ahead. Region - Councillors, our wise men, come bearing gifts in green bags. They are garbage, garbage, stench, and broken promises. Newcastle - Some of the Town celebrate in emeralds and rubies from Hong Kong. The favoured are the "strangers without the gate". Present residents pay higher taxes to support building. We have been poorly served by all political parties. parties. Many important issues never reach the media and thus the public. This helps the dictatorship to survive and grow. My contribution is to write letters to let the top know what the bottom thinks. There are some bright spots - There is Clyde Wells. I just now heard Chris Tait of the group "Chalk Circle" talk of their lyrics' which deal with present day issues. issues. Our local paper continues continues its high standard of reporting. reporting. Keep hope, and do ask for better things for Canadians. Canadians. D. Powell. R.R., Newcastle Added Confusion To Newcastle Name During the eighties I left the secure confines of learning and entered the working world. The past year and four months as a working professional professional in Bowmanville have been fun sometimes and sometimes not a lot ■of fun. But it has never been dull. Here too, I have made a lot of good friends. The people I work with at the Statesman are some of the nicest I know and Chris Clark, a former coj\ worker, is in a class air his own. People I have met in the community such as Helen MacDonald, Nancy Scott, Sue Stickley and so many others are all f reat people who I feel etter for having known. It's strange how when you think about how yotir life can change during the years, you think about the friends you have made and lost along the way. Perhaps that's because those friends play a large role in the lives of many people. The eighties, for me, have been a time for growing up, making new friends and opening new doors. Funny, I think I'll find the nineties and the next century, and the years after after that to be exactly the same. Dear Editor: I couldn't resist writing to tell you how the name "Town of Newcastle" has affected affected me. I live in the "Village" of Newcastle. My mailing address address is RR 2 Newcastle. My name is Jeannine Winter. My husband's name is John Winter. Notice there is no "s" on the name. Please recall our former mayor. His name is John Winters. His wife's name is Jeanne Winters. Their mailing mailing address is RR 2 Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Notice there is an "s" on the name. We all live in the "Town of Newcastle." The problem? Our mail. In spite of very different postal codes, we have received received their mail and they have received ours. I have mistakenly opened their mail, (when it was addressed addressed to Newcastle), and I'm sure they have mista- Writer Airs Concern Over Rough Hockey I would like to express my great concern about the violence in hockey. On Saturday night at our Bowmanville Arena, a young hockey player sustained a very serious head injury which could have left him paralyzed or worse. Is winning winning the game worth ruining a young man's life? We have a wonderful new arena in Bowmanville. It would be a great place to start teaching our hockey players to play sportsmanlike hockey. Our N.H.L. players set a terrible example ior these impressionable impressionable young players. Most of our hockey stars come from small towns in Canada. Let Bowmanville produce the Bobby Orr's and Wayne Gretzky's who are gentlemen on and off the ice. Our Canadian Track and Field is world wide disgrace. Don't let our great game of hockey become another disaster. disaster. I hope in 1990 the parents, parents, the coaches and the officials officials will get together to make Bowmanville a safe place to play hockey before we have another tragic accident. accident. Teach them to ploy fair and be a winner. Concerned Grandmother. kenly opened ours. I do not appreciate this invasion of my privacy, and I'm sure they feel the same way. Weve had some very important important mail delayed, as a result result of this. Last week I went to see the Postmaster in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. He was most sympathetic sympathetic and assured me they would pay closer attention to the address and postal code. I'm most grateful. It isn't much wonder pe- ple in this area are confused. confused. For example. I live in the village of Newcastle, in the Township of Clarke, in the County of Northumberland, Northumberland, in the "Town of Newcastle", Newcastle", in the Region of Durham. Durham. I've got a great idea. Let's change the name to New North Bow Dar Clarke Um- berland. That would assure everyone gets a piece of the pie! But, could we afford the large envelope to accommodate accommodate the new name? Inquiring Inquiring minds want to know. What do you say "Council"? "Council"? A Perplexed Citizen in Newcastle Jeannine Winter Ed's note: Now, there's a real problem! Supports Town Name Change Dear John: I have been following with a great deal of interest the letters in your paper re: the name Bowmanville. I heartily agree with Bob Kent and Ken Hooper and others that the name should be restored. Although I no longer live there, Bowmanville not Newcastle has a very special place in my heart. I have noticed with amazement that dreadful addition to the Town Hall. That must have cost a great deal - So - If that sort of money can be spent in that way, surely, money could be found to cover the cost of restoring restoring the name Bowmanville. Bowmanville. I would like to suggest that this be on the ballot at your next municipal election. election. Sincerely Ruth Ives Law 49 Reach St. Box 807, Uxbridge, Ontario. LOG 1K0. 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