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•f'if 1/ ^ by Gord Mills, M.P.P., Durham East Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, September 29,1993 3 Opinion and Comments College Tops 4,000 in Enrolment Last week's government retreat in Ottawa afforded a great opportunity for frank discussion by all members present. My own concerns stressed the need for an all out assault on job creation. I believe this to be the Number Number 1 issue of everyone. Unless we can turn this around our revenues will continue to fall below expectations, expectations, and with that a further increase in the deficit. I look forward to job creation being top on our government's government's priority list in the Fall Season which begins on Monday, September 27th. On Wednesday evening, I had the opportunity to sit down with the Premier Premier to tell him that the Seniors I have spoken with lately, have expressed expressed to me a feeling of desertion. I also advised him, that in my opinion, unless we do something about it very soon, our support from them will gradually vanish.. I also suggested that we should attempt to address the health-care costs that are associated with Seniors travelling to winter warm spots. Surely I asked, can't we do something about this problem that according to statistics will sec 40% of those who go south this winter, being being forced to stay at home. A couple of suggestions I made to Bob were, to sec if we can work out some kind of reciprocity with the State of Florida Florida who surely must have an interest in maintaining their tourist industry. Secondly, I suggested that perhaps the Ministry of Health could act as the insurer for a six month winter extra extra health-care fee that would be based on actual costs and affordable to everyone. I don't believe Seniors would object to some fee, the present costs, in some cases amounting to thousands of dollars are out of reach for most, and arc unacceptable. The Premier agreed with my prognosis that something must be done, however, however, finding the solution poses some problem. Anyway, I intend to pursue my ideas in the weeks ahead. Perhaps something can be done in time for next winter, I certainly hope so. At the retreat, 1 also sat down with the Minister of Health for a discussion discussion about drugs that have come off the list available under the Ontario Drug Plan (drugs which are free to those over sixty-five and those on so- . cial assistance). I also spoke with the Minister about the confusion that ex- ■ ists over certain charges in nursing homes and homes for the aged, that relate to private rooms, and semiprivate semiprivate rooms. As a result of this preliminary preliminary discussion, the Minister has agreed to sit down af a dinner meeting meeting on Tuesday evening (September 28th) at which time I will air all of my concerns with her, and report back to you through my column. One piece of legislation l will be , pressing for in the Fall Session is action action of The Ontario Tobacco Act. World Health Organization studies predict that unless major reforms take place, tobacco products will kill one half billion people presently alive. In plain language, the products of one industry will be responsible for 8 times the premature deaths, both military military and civilian, caused by the entire entire Second World War. 150,000 of these deaths will occur in Ontario. Public opinion polls show strong support for tobacco legislation, from 63% to almost 90% for the various components of the legislation. I hope we have the courage as a government to set a precedent that could travel to other jurisdictions. If we never pass another bill, the legacy we would leave behind with the passing passing of The Ontario Tobacco Act would be an enormous one. I hope many of you share my views. I was also pleased to sec that discussion discussion I had with the Minister of Energy, Energy, the Hon. Bud Wildman, on behalf behalf of the Clarington Hydro-Electric Commission, resulted in the savings from the Social Contract Plans and Agreements being retained by the commission. These savings, of $114,300, instead of being gobbled up by the Minister of Finance to help reduce the provincial deficit, will instead instead be returned to local rale-payers through less expensive electricity rates. Everyone will benefit from this. My discussions with Bud Wildman Wildman have always produced good results results for our area. Bud was Minister of Natural Resources during the Oro- no Tree Nursery crisis. Last week, I was also able to announce announce on behalf of the Minister of Transportation, an operating grant of $45,522 to service transit for Disabled Disabled Persons in the Township of Scugog in 1993. Also, $35,000 was provided to purchase a bus for specialized specialized service in the Township. A grant total of $75,522. In 1989 the total total grant was $33,473. The Municipality of Clarington received received a grant of $49,850 to provide transit service for Disabled Persons in the municipality for 1993. The grant total in 1989 was $28,864. The portion of Victoria County that is within the boundaries of the riding, also received a similar grant to provide service transit for Disabled Persons in that area in the amount of $26,360 for 1993. The 1989 the grant was for $2,028! I have just about used up all my space, so some information must wait until next week. Richard Nixon once said that there was no such thing as an nonpolitical speech by a politician. politician. See you next week - take care. For the first time in its history Durham College has topped the 4,000 mark in full-time enrolment. The total of 4,008 includes all fulltime fulltime students registered in approved post-secondary programs and the From Page 2 ÇZ.6I ui JON J0 J 'uAxorg Ainuiasoy (oz 8ubi -py (61 ruas Jad 6'Sl (81 luoo rod it? (n luao jod st? (91 •ooads m ueuio/a isjij s.BpBtrco ouiBMq .repuog Bjjoqog uq 'Z661 U I ($1 "THN oqi ui Aiqd o] oiBUioj isjij aqi osubd -aq oiunBaqy uouejvj '2661 "I (t?l 6861(£1 VL61 (Zt •U3UIOM 3J3AV S3SJTUI Olfl JO 1U33 jod 66 31!^ îqSio sem U6I ui sjoi -oop oiBUioj jo aSBiuooJod oqj, (j I '8Z6I u ! 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The increase of enrolment is credited credited not only to the economy, but more importantly, to Durham College's College's reputation as a leading educational educational institution, with strong links to the workplace and Universities. "We arc doing something positive to help those who arc suffering from the ramifications of the current recession recession by doing what we do best - serving serving students with top quality education education and training," said Gary Polonsky, president. Cheryl Bird Public Relations 721-3032 Viii Car Goes Over Jackman's Bridge toteétnart VOLUME 114 14 Rages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER III. UlliS I Sr Per Copy NUMBER 42 Several Gun Thefts Cause Concern Three urea young people had a narrow escape from serious injury or death Salurdav nighl when Ihe car in which they were riding missed the turn at Jackman's Bridge and plunged into the fast-flowing creek, flipping over on its ]e[| side. The driver. Robert James llowes. 17. R.R. I. Hampton and his two passenger:'.. Miss Danielle Lacroix. 1(1. R.R. 2. Oshawa. and Ronald Baliski, 17, ,R n. 2. Rurkclnn, managed In scramble to the uppermost side of the car. They were removed hv police and staff members of Bowmanville Area Ambulance and taken to Memorial Hospital where it was found that no bones were broken, they were nnlv severely bruised and Baliski sustained a gash on one arm. The car'was removed later, almost a total wreck, by Knapp's Towing service. i O.P.P. Apprehend Suspect Inside Newcastle Store Local and Provincial Police are investigating investigating a series of break-ins and thefts involving guns and ammunition over a wide area of the province during the weekend. Here, McGregor's Hardware was hit early Monday morning by professionals using tools that enabled them to gain entry easily. They worked iquicltly," taking between 40 and 50 rifles, shotguns, revolvers, and heavy calibre ammunition, valued at several thousand dollars. Tuesday night, the same store was broken into again, with two pistols, a .22 rifle, used shotgun, shotgun, a transistor radio and about $25 worth of silver being taken. Also OPP Constables apprehended apprehended a man inside Goode's Hardware in Newcastle early Tuesday morning. Stanley George King, 28 Pengarth, Toronto, was charged charged and in coust Tuesday was remanded in custody. On Tuesday afternoon, local police received word that some guns had been recovered in the Toronto area and Don McGregor was able to identify three cithern as having come from his store. Investigation is continuing in that area. (TURN TO PAGE TWO) Fall Evening of Music Presented Cartwright Motorcyclist By G.M. Choir On Saturday, October 16, 1993 at 7:30 p.m., the G.M. Choir will perform perform a Fail Evening of Music at G.L. Roberts Collegiate in Oshawa. Proceeds from this concert will support "Keeping the Pace", the Annual Annual Fund of Oshawa General Hospital, Hospital, and will be used to purchase medical medical equipment for cancer care. Thickets are $10 each and can be purchased from Saywell's Book Store, 14 Simcoc Street South, Information Information Oshawa, 434-4636 or at the Foundation Office, 290 Simcoc Street North. For more information call 433-4339. p/es in 6-Vehicle Crash On Sunday Near Kinmount If you are new to Bowmanville.., would like to call on you with Housewarming Gifts and Information about your new location. Call Your Hi Neighbour Hostess Rhoda Holt •it 623-7070 A Cartwriclil Twfi vmil.li Hirrl nr.irl.hr n.imlnc xvinrknRP of hi.i mniorcycli Sunday nftmmnn In a six-vehicle pilenp nn Highway 121 five miles wuth of Kinmount. Killed in the mullt-vehiclc crash was Robert McLaughlin. 1R. son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold McLaughlin. R.R.. Burketon. Daniel Porrill. Ifi. also of Burketon. is in Lindsay's Ross Memorial Hospital with hip and log fractures and deep lacerations. lacerations. | The crash occurred about! 2:30 pm. just north of the junction of Highways 121 and 64». The driver of the car which struck McLaughlin was also from the Burketon area. According to provincial police police at ColmronU. a vehicle tra\ riling north, driven by Blair Johnston. I». of Fcnelon Falls was slowing to make a left turn when a vehicle inv mediately following the north- hound vehicle which was „ driven hv Mirlmcl kuz.vk, 30.! P^tVrTf, B R. 2. Burkeian, collided with * 1 a southbound car driven by Kathleen Porrill. 1« The Ku/vk cm then lut one of two smithhmind motorcycles which Plan Special Garbage Pickups For Fall Refuse .•.rrangnuciih have now lirrn rmmiletrd for a spn- • rl.it free garbage pickup tu take rare of amiiiiulalril . leaves anil other Items, that HMinllv appear «hiring Ihe , fall cleanup. Nut Hi of Kins SI. the Work' Pep!, will rnllerl the garhne at the curbs mi Wednesday. Pel. Ilnl, The following day. Oel. 2 lilt, 1 hrv will emnplete the pick- np smith of Kim Street. Sr. Citizens Kinsmen Tour This Sunday linn manstlle Kinsmen < lull util hold tin'll animal mini linn ul the arr.i for senior ('Minis this Similas. Oil .'inti. Mutine at I p.m. »i<iuiir rllPrnx inlriiMrd to iiklnii Hi** Imit slmiiM plume -ms of these limit' lii.i-im « m.mn: nr irn.MHI liefine It Idas uni hi. if possible. Itii-es mil lease the Sal s .*111*11 Xrms ClUilel ami tlie linn will lake apprnsl mili'l* Issu h* 1 His. u|ili Inin It InllmuiiB at llrinvi I a I l'aik Vliibliutnv, were Inllnwhig the Pun ill rar. the west side of the highway •Crapped Under 1 'and was facing south. McLaughlin was thrown up Damage totalled $2.500 to all on the bank by the impact ns the two vehicles burst Into flames. The second motorcycle, drlv- ... by Daniel Porrill. 18. of Burketon. swerved out of control control and struck a parked car owned by Gordon Woodcock. 65. of Bobcaygeon. This vehicle was parked on vehicles. The Kinmount fire department department was called to tlie scene to extinguish the fire, and the Kinmount and Fcnelon Falls ambulance services removed the Injured to RMH. Postmortem Postmortem examination at RMH show McLaughlin died of fractured skull. Tourist Council Wins National Award for Excellent Promotion For the second time in four years the Great Pine Ridge Tourist Council has won f national award from the Can' adian Tourist Association. KIN INVESTMENT WINNERS There were two winners last night in the current Kin Investment Draw series. Don Boc, Bowmanvilc won $25 and Barry Davis of Oshawa also won the same amount. NAME OMITTED Sincere apologies for inadvertently inadvertently omitting the name of Rotary Ann Jean Murray from the Rotary Fashion Show writeup last week. She was the capable pianist. Richard Lovekin of Newcastle, Newcastle, president of the Great Pine Ridge Tourist Council, said the award was presented to the council at the 36th annual convention of the Canadian Tourist Association, held in Saint John, New Brunswick, Oct, 6-9. Mr. Lovekin received the plaque on behalf of the Great Pine Ridge Tourist Council. He noted that the award was one of five awards made this (TURN TO PAGE TWO) Editor Has Fun Trying Out New "Bomb" Two Injured When Car and Truck Collide in Fog The heavy fog early Monday morning that cut visibility considerably may well have played a part in a car-truck collision that sent two persons to hospital and wrecked both vehicles. The collision occurred at the junction of Taunton Road and County Road 57, about 7:35 a.m. with both vehicles coming to rest on the northwest bank of the corner. Allen Vivian of Tyrone, alone in the car, was removed by passing motorists and taken to Memorial Hospital by Bowmanville Bowmanville Area Ambulance where he was found to have sustained chest and back injuries. William Patey of Belleville was also removed to hospital by ambulance, ambulance, with chest and back injuries and lacerations. Truck driver Alii Hassen, 36, of Belleville, was not seriously injured. As the above picture shows, the truck burst into flames and OPP Constable Clarke Stephens kept spectators at a distance, fearing a gas tank explosion. Bowmanville firemen were called to the scene to extinguish the blaze. Towns Many Litterbugs May Be Hauled into Courti Under Town's New Bylaw MEN'S VOLLEY BALL LEAGUE The Men's Volleyball League League will start next Monday, October 21st. at the Bowmanville Bowmanville High School Boy's Gym from 7 to 9 p.m. Fee for the season is $3.00. In this edition, an advertisement advertisement appears that may change the complexion of the town's main street over the weekend, If U Is enforced. enforced. Complaints have been received received over a long period of the filthy condition of the BITS PIECES TRAFFIC -- Weekend traffic in this area reached a congested peak on Monday evening that observers claim was he§vier than anything they've seen during the summer. Drivers, trying to avoid 401, started coming west on King St, late In the afternoon and street on weekends, when Works Dept, employees are not on duty to clean up the Utter strewn Indiscriminately Indiscriminately outside stores. The town has now passed a Utter bylaw that makes H an unlawful offence to throw, place or deposit on any highway or bridge In the Town of Bowmanville any dirt, filth, glass, handbills handbills or other rubbish and Anyone convicted may be fined a minimum of $10 for the first offence. Miss Pal Rudell, Alma College. College. St Thomas, spent the Thanksgiving weekend at her To Address soon were avoiding "the stop lights by by-passing C__;_ !.. onto Church St. and some onto Queen. The heaviest jL-dllCer 00061/ traffic on all highways was about eight o'clock, but , there was a steady stream until midnight. The warm The annual meeting el the weather and the final holiday of the summer and IS 1 !, ° n l a „ r j® , c 2ffi v U w li Tin* pivtiu,' was taken last Wednesday afternoon when General Motors I'uhlie Relations reiiiesontnllves Larry Cough and Hugh Pryce-Jonos brought the Edit,,i a new 442 Ohlsmolille Cutlass In try out for a week. As may he seen, hi was ileliveied right to the front door of The Statesman office, Since then, until it was returned today, with a fond (art-well, the speedy, gleaming car covered a meat deal ul grmiml, witnessed at least two nr three Occidents, transported lugs ui papris in eastern points and generally earned Its keep. Biggest problem ili,< mum. Eililm had wiis In keep II under the legal speed Umlt. It jnsl wonted in lake nil like a hnllei and us super energy was moat tllHIcull to resist, lie also Iniiml flint thr in.i,i«,l .m ninny niliniiing glances (rum goiiil.lnoking girls un I 11 , laies li.an u.iing men Hi,it the entltu exumcncc was unite 'guild) mg, fall Is credited with luring many more than usual away from their city homes. t t t t t FLOWERING -- Don Cameron ol lln.vilon tccls that Mother Nature just can't understand what's going on, It's been so warm. In Ills garden, tlie (lowering crab trees arc blooming ami a snowball bush Is blossoming. t t t + t HISTORY -- On Tuesday morning, a well-prcscrveo copy of the West Durham News of July 7, 1898, was brought to The Statesman office. Two old copies had been found by Robert Brown, Maple Grove Road, during renovations to the Brookdale.Kings- way house north ol Beaver Lumber. James Gale was tlie publisher at that time. . t t t t t HANDEL -- Don't forget the performante tills Saturday evening by the Excelsior Choir In the Town Hull. Program tickets may lie purchased, at (lie door. For details check Ihe advertisements 111 (Ills Issue. t t t t t ANTIQUES -- Don Malrs brought In some ntnrn lit his collection of antiques Inst week, several ut them quite unique. He lias a .41 calibre revolver made by P, Stevens, Mnnssllcht (Holland), n huge metnl corkscrew that bored 2" holes In brown sugar bar. rcls many years ago and a set ot knives used for bleeding horses. There was also a metal contraption with a handle, serrated edge anil wlek that could ho tit and used for singeing horses' bellies. Hv estimates the Items could be 75 or 80 years old. t t t t t EARLY -- Ever try In go to bed early In catch up on mucli-necileil rest 7 It never seems to work, The Editor anil spouse nttempted It Tuesday night anil were Just about asleep when the plume slnrled ringing with business enlls that eimlil have walled until morning. There's some, thing to ho snlil (or unlisted numbers, t t -I t < REVOLT -- According to reports seeping out of Ottawa, some members ot the Liberal caucus are not In agreement with Postmaster General Kicrans pnslnl proposals, especially the one cutting oil postal services on Saturdays. Ills efforts to make the post office services break oven are commendable, but many people- cannot underitnnd why this department department should lie selected (or such cuts, when others such as Ihe CBC are allowed to pile up litige ilcllcit-i without too much being done hv wav ol i-llorl m l icducu expenditures, Canadian Cancer Society, will be held on Thursday, October 17th, at 8 p.m., at Adelaide House. Y.W.C.A., 199 Centre St.. Oshawa. Guest speaker will be Dr. R. A. Phillips. Professor of | Medical Biophysics. University University of Toronto, Biological Research, Research, Princess Margaret Hospital and Canadian Cancer Institute. I There will also be Commit- l tec reports and the election of officers- for 1968-69. I The public is cordially in- , vlted to attend this meeting. Refreshments will be served, RECEIVES DIPLOMA Bowmanville'» J h 1 e f of Police Bernard R. Kltney has returned to duty here after successfully completing i course in Police Administra lion at the police school In Aylmer. Issue Call for More Floats in Santa Parade In prrpantlon for the forthcoming Santa Claui parade here on Nov, 23rd at 10:30 a.m., the committee held another meeting recently recently and has Issued a call foe more floats, The theme Is "Story Itook I'anUslei". Individuals or organisations organisations wishing to enter floats should contact Clarence llrll lil3»,V)39, nr Mrs. Helen Kudrll 0*7-1201 us soon us possible. All entries must he registered one week In advance of the parade. Milk hottlrs for donations will he plarrd In the stores In the near future, As the parade I* a costly operation, Ihe public Is requeued to rmUrltiule generously so the parade mav lie bigger unit hriirr, Vlth the Illumes breaking even, Delegate to Anniversary ody Work Minting "on both SURANCEWORK tttki Week 'ni m Armistice, , Canada will I Fri(iaV between Noy_ mnnvlllo wa 19th Bn. C Company oi rule in llh.g Armistice the City nnn nl v tlii-ii E- nrtangi i essentia mil Hv '.I'.'imi to lid' NT. Telephone 623-3396