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2-ORONO WEEKLY TIMES, JANUARY 15th, 1975 q r o no weekly times STREET CROSSING GUARDS It appears that the Town of Newcastle does have a policy or an understanding that they provide crossing guards at certain intersections throughout the municipality and are about to to advertise for such a guard for the Village of Newcastle. The guards are solely for crossings that are used by school children as they proceed to and from school. The crossing guards have been in existance in the Town of Bowmanville for a number of years while in Orono the school has set-up a student operated system. It was seem logical that if in one area the student operated system works satisfactory why then not carry this policy out throughout the entire municipality. Not doubt it takes some organizing on the part of the school which some may not wish to handle but there seem to be some good points about the system. In the first place it does place on the student a responsibility and one in which he must exercise care for his or her fellow student. It is also a good learning exercise and one which we doubt could be replaced even in the classroom. Certainly everyone is concerned with the safety of our children but many feel that the student operated system is equal to any conducted by adults. The crossings are the responsibility of the municipality and not that of the Board of Education. Surely there could be some inter-relationship between the two to set-up a plan such as in Orono which appears to be working most satisfactorily. WE RUN AROUND IN CIRCLES A chief topic of discussion these days certainly is the condition of the economic problems facing not only Canada and the US but most parts of the world. This condition has renewed an interest in the cyclical patterns in business and the economy. As one looks back over history the records note ups and downs in the economy and even to-day and through the past few years this has taken event even despite unprecedented efforts by statesmen throughout the world. It raises the question if historical forces are just too powerful to be changed by man. It has been stated that the Aztecs of pre-Historic Mexicohad formalized a 52-year cycle that governed all aspects of community life for nearly five centuries. The Hudson Bay Company in earlier years used the cyclical system on hiring trappers of Lynx in the far north because it was observed that even nature adhered to the cycle. Closer to home it is reported that grouse in the Ganaraska have their ups and downs on a 5.9 year cycle. Look at your own organizations they operate in a similar manner. This can be noted with the Chamber of Commerce and at the present time reports state that the Masonic Order is on the upswing for reasons that are not easily recognizable. Some economists are now wondering if there may not be a great deal to be learned from the cyclical pattern of life and economics. They contend if it is so then we can look for a modest upswing, slow, until the 1980s when another great dip will, take place, much worst than the position we are in to-day. It is an intersting subject and one which many people contend does exist and often it appears that it is a fact. LICENCING OF CAMP AND TRAILER PARKS The Planning Advisory Board of the Town of Newcastle is currently wrestling with a proposed new by-law which in effect will call for the licencing of trailer camps within the municipality. The by-law had been drafted and on Monday evening the Advisory Board gave area operators the opportunity to voice their opinion of the legislation. There was little objections other than E. R. Lovekin felt that the conditions of operation were too stringent and it was his opinion that much of the detail could be left to the individual to govern himself. He felt that people were reasonable and as such would in effect do the right thing. No final decision has been made by the Board but surely they must consider that there a regulations which are necessary in this matter . The municipality must be assured that health conditions are protected in any of the camps and that suitable facilities are available. They must also be able to control the density of the parks and further be in a position to protect the environment. In the latter case it must be realized that most, if not all, the camps are located along streams and creeks in this municipality. Many being placed in areas that could affect the conditions of the streams, especially those placed in bush-land close to the streams. ' The Board is on the right course, and surely must not pospone its final decision too long or water-down its proposals. Base price plus freight, service, 7 per cent sàles tax, license and options. High prices paid for good, clean trade-ins. Bowmanville FOM& Letter to editor January 10,1975 Mr, Roy Forrester Editor and Publisher Orono Weekly Times, Orono, Ontario Dear Roy, Just a word of appreciation for your editorial respecting the snowmobile legislation recently approved by the Legislature. Due to the fact that the legislation was finalized on the last day of the session, did not receive, in my opinion, the consideration it should have warranted. I believe the Act will have to be amended tc include the travelled portion of municipal roads as well as those of the provincial highways. highways. Again, my sincere appreciation appreciation for your view point, which I am circulating. i uui s very truiy, ALEX CARRUTHERS M.P.P. Durham January 11,1975 Letters to the Editor Orono Times, Orono Ontario Dear Sir: Not so, Mr. Editor, not so. In a statement in your lead editorial last week "Wherein lies the difference" it is reported" or a 10 percent increase on $10,000 for Regional Regional Council members for what has turned out to be a part-time job with some claiming four or five meetings a month." Again, sir, not so. In our society there will always be some people who will never pull their weight in any given situation - in the Army we used to call them lead swingers. This is the same in politics. We have some elected representatives who are going for the free ride, taking as much as they can get and giving as little time as possible to their duties. Luckily Luckily for all of us there are not too many of this type of a policitcal creep. Speaking as aneophyte politician, politician, I have found to my satisfaction that a great majority of the elected representatives representatives that I have met - do work at the job and do take a serious attitude to their responsibilities. Of course there are a lot of them -- too many of them -- that are fine examples of the Peter Principle. Principle. , we -- speaking as an elected public official do not - punch a time clock - but then again we also do not work an eight hour day. Frequently meetings will start at 1 p.m. and end in the late afternoon- anotuer meeting or another committee will start at 7:30 p.m. and go on till that one ends. You can believe me, conscientious conscientious members of Regional Regional Government who sit on a local Council-, as well as a regional Council earn tneir daily bread. I could outline a ustial Monday meeting day - or a Wednesday or a Thursday and I could outline the running around that is done on Tuesdays and Fridays. I could also outline the reading and studying necessary over week ends in preparation for meetings meetings to be held the folllowing week - our Regional agendas are heavy, the agenda for the January 8th meeting was one and one-eighth inch thick, and that was a light meeting. However, to do this would take too much time and space. If anyone would like to call me at 987-5020 I would only be too pleased to outline a few of my activities in any given week. As far as the political lead swingers are concerned we can all hope that an enlightened enlightened electorate will study the activities and accomplishments accomplishments of their representatives prior to casting a vote in the 1976 Regional elections and if their Councillors have not done the necessary job - vote the rascals out. With regards to the 10 percent raise that was voted at Region last week. I spoke against the motion for in my mind in this time of inflation and unemployment political action of this type .is unwise and unwarranted. Despite my opposition, the vote carried and the 10 percent is law. There is a by-law at Region to the effect that if any member does not see fit to accept a raise in pay - the member can turn it down and it is not included in his pay cheque. I am in the process of applying to have the by-law applied to my cheque - as I am not taking the 10 percent raise for reasons outlined in my opposition speech. Sincerely Kenneth E. Lyall Councillor Up and down the book stacks THURS. JAN. 16th, 1975 ADULT Herb Olsen's Guide to Watercolour Watercolour Landscape by Herb Olsen Joe Boyle, Ring of the Rlondike by William Rodney The You Don't Need A Man tc Fix It Book by Jim Webb and Bart Houseman (The woman's woman's guide to home repair) The Next Ten Thousand Years by Adrian Berry (fascinating (fascinating look at man's future in the universe) The Alpha List by James Anderson (Mystery) Glory and Lighting by Taylor Cladwell ( The author's latest novel) books. If you wish further information please ç ct the librarian. -- Madeleine Hadley (Librarian) KINSMEN PROMOTING NEWCASTLE DANCE The Great Pine Ridge Rinsmen Club from the Orono area are sponsoring a dance to be held in the Newcastle Community Hall on February 15th. A good Disc Jockey has been hired for the evening. Tickets will be available from members of the club. : MIDTOiVNl e i e CONFECTIONERY AND I • GIFTS * 2 ORONO, ONTARIO ) » J JUNIOR The Firefighter in Your • < Community by Juli. and Jim . Q|y CleOlimg 1 Nova Scotia , a brief history by Phyllis Blakely The Three Bears by Paul Galdone Thunderhead by Mary O'Hara O'Hara (author of My Friend Flicka) EASY READING AND PICTURE BOOKS Why the Tailor Shop Closed by Reiko Okuda (an amusing tale) Noses and Toes by Richard Hefter (an up and down book) The following libraries, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, Newcastle and Clarke now have access tc "Talking books" for visually or physcially handicapped people, also French language | Special j •Slacks 4 Pants! to e # I .59- I e e »■ e REGULAR$1.00 j Pick-Up and Delivery Tues., Thurs., Fri. TRUCKS Great Buys On Brand New 1975's In Stock!