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2-Oron© Weekly Times, Wednesday, July 18th, 1979 Orono Weekly Times OFF ON ANOTHER TANGENT The Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education are taking a lead from some of the Metro Boards with consideration of a Parenting Course for students. It is but another tangent for the Boards of Education in their attempt to correct all the ills of society. Memory does not serve Boards of Education well for it was only a couple years ago that society was concerned with the lack of curriculum in the Three Rs and the thinning out of education in general. That, of course, was yesterday and here today off we go on another tangent which will have no more effect than has Sex Education in the classroom. The educational system does not hold the key to all our social problems nor should this be expected of the system. The thrust of the past decade and a half that a higher degree of education would lead to a fuller, more meaningful life supported by a high degree of financial status was no more than another tangent to be followed. The result was a top-heavy society with the lack of technicians and those to be productive. Of course one can sympathize with the lack of parental love and care and we do recognize that there is a problem in many> fields of our society. The educational system can only dabble in these areas of Concern. The real answer to the problem rests in the home and it starts with birth with loving care that cannot be taught in the classroom. The late Jack Paterson some twenty-five years, ago said to your writer while passing the front lawn, "Bring those children up right with plenty of love for the first seven years and you will have no problems." There is a lot of truth in his statement. It is the early years of childhood that sets the pattern for the future and the home plays the greatest part in setting this pattern. It is the example in the home and the atmosphere under which a child come of age. It Would be an uphill grind to remold the attitude of children in secondary schools and one which would require complete dedication. It certainly can not come from text books or a scant thirty minuté period so many days a week. It will only be mere dabbling. "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old he will not depart from it". (Proverbs 22:6). 1 happenings W PRESENT $1000 TO ARENA FUND The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company of Bowmanville has presented a further $1,000.00 to the Orono Arena and Community Fund. „ LAWN BAND CONCERT JULY 29th Those interested in band music are invited to attend a lawn concert by the Oshawa Civic Band on Sunday, July 29th commencing at 3:00 p.m. The concert will be held at the • home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Morton, sixth line of Clarke. Bring a lawn chair and, if you wish, a light lunch (refreshments provided) to joiq in the band picnic. The program of music will be quite varied, something for everyone. ' Withdraws mobile home scheme ' Council of the Town of .•Newcastle has been informed by Mr. Gleibertiian, acting on behalf of Waverly Heights (Oshawa) Ltd. that his client has withdrawn their request for an Official Plan amendment amendment to allow a mobile home scheme in the former Township Township of Clarke, Lot 24, Concession 9. The proposal for a mobile home park in the area was opposed by a number of the local residents in the area and supported by a petition. The withdrawal of the Official Plan Amendment application eliminates any action at this time as to the proposed mobile home park. , It has been rumore^ that development of the property piay now take the form of. estate residential but to this date no indication from the owners would substantiate this rumor. Comp letes courses for payphones David J. Forrester, Installer-Repairman Installer-Repairman for Community Community Telephone Co. of Ontario Ltd., has completed a course in coin telephone station installation and repair at the Continental Telephone System Training Center near Amherst, Virginia. Each student completing the 10-day course is able to analyze, troubleshoot, and repair paystation telephone equipment. The first part of the course concentrates on the basic principles of electricity as applied to modern coin telephones. Before grad- nation, the student is able to read a paystation circuit diagram; install coin telephones, telephones, booths and booth- ettes; locate and repair troubles using special testing equipment on multi-slot and single slot units. Forrester has been with the Continental Telephone System System since 1972. Council passes by-law for pool agreement Monday Town council gave three readings to a by-law in which they enter into an. agreement with the Northumberland Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education for the construction of an indoor swimming pool and squash courts attached to the Bowmanville Bowmanville High School. Neither Neither bodies are committed to any financing of the construction construction of the complex, Under the agreement the Board of Education allows the building to be erected on their property and attached to the High School Building. The Town of Newcastle will be responsible for the operation of the complex, both physically physically and financially. Any use of the pool by the Board of Education is left up to the individual schools in the area who will pay an established rental fee. The Board has not made any commitment to this use. '■ ■ A community Committee known as SPLASH is undertaking undertaking the financial obligation for the capital funds. Presently Presently a feasibility study is underway to determine if the committee can meet their commitment by the end of the year. The feasibility study report is to be received by the committee on July 23rd when it will be determined if the project is to continue. SPLASH is now faced with raising $500,000 locally for the project. To date they have $200,000. Additional funding of $75,000 will corpe through a Community Centres grant and some $250,000 from Win- tario. In speaking with Bob Stevens Stevens he pointed out that SPLASH started out with a commitment of $175,000 through public subscriptions and this has now been increased to $500,000 and the committee wants to know their chances in raising this money from public subscriptions. subscriptions. Hall three answers two calls During the past week, the Orono fire department answered answered two calls. The first was an assistance call to Newcastle Newcastle which kept firefighters from three halls busy for several hours starting at about 12:45 Saturday morning. morning. The fire completely gutted a frame house on the 3rd line near Newcastle. . The second alarm was answered at approximately 9:10 Monday evening when the Durham Regional Police phoned to say a vehicle had overturned east of Kendal and a victim was trapped inside. A short while later the police again phoned to say they had got the trapped person free and to cancel the call. SAM AT QUEEN'S PARK Report from Queen's Park Sam Cureatz, M.P.P., Durham East Good citizenship award The month of June is traditional not only for weddings weddings and graduations but also for Ontario's Medal for Good Citizenship. Six years ago Premier William Davis announced the creation of the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship to honour honour our citizens who perform acts of service to their fellow neighbours in an exceptional way. * The award is not offered in recognition of services, achievement achievement or personal merit. Neither is it presented to a person who, in the course of their professional duty, has provided a public service. Recipients of the award are citizens whose thoughtfulness would not ordinarily be acknowledged acknowledged or rewarded By paying tribute to the inspirational inspirational efforts of a few citizens, goodwill and fellowship are promoted and passed from - community to community. This June there were thirteen thirteen recipients of the medal and one of those people resides right here in Oshawa. She is Mrs. Anne Galbraith who, I understand, has been a tireless volunteer for more than 20 years. Mrs. Galbraith's Galbraith's volunteer activities include being a Girl Guide leader, Sunday School teacher, teacher, volunteer for the Crippled Children's Centre and one of 'the committee members, starting Cheshire Homes for the Handicapped. I am sure that many of my constituents know or are aware of others like Mrs. Galbraith who are deserving of such an award. If you wish to submit a nomination, a form may be obtained by writing: The . Secretary, Advisory Council, Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship, Room 463, Legislative Legislative Building, Queen's Park, Toronto M7A 1A1. . It certainly is heart warming warming to know that some people have the courage and thoughtfulness to take a little time from their busy days just to help others. < Continued from page 1 ) NO ACTION ON OLD TOWN HAL $12,306 00. The document also refers to the fine examples of stone carving especially at the Main Door entrance. It was also pointed out that the Town Hall was a multi-: purpose building which has housed the library, detention cells, and an auditorium with stage and capable of holding 500 people. Council is presently considering considering a possible move to the Pine Ridge School through a purchase of this property, A decision oq this property should be made early in the fall. New policy outline as to providing rental units for Srs Council of the Town of Newcastle was informed on Monday that it was a new ball game as far as the involvement involvement of the Ministry of Housing in providing rental units for seniors geared to income. Miss Gwen Malony of the Ministry of Housing requested that council hold a special meeting so that she . could outline the new policy, She said it was complex aftd would take perhaps one and a half hours. The matter was referred to the planning committee where a special meeting may be arranged. Counc. Cowman pointed out that the Planning Committee was now holding two meetings a month in an effort to catch up and felt the request could be accommodated. accommodated. Miss Maloney said there was now eight programs under which geared to income senior citizens rental units could be constructed. She stated that the ministry had taken a new discretion and most of the onus was now on the municipality. The Ministry Ministry of Housing is no longer a contractor of such projects, she said. Counc. Cowman asked if the programs involved the municipality in purchasing the lands , for geared to income rental units and to which Miss Maloney said it was now the responsibility of the municipality to purchase thedahds. , Maloney pointed out that a survey in November of 1978 had revealed that there was a need for 20 to 24 geared to income rental units in the Town. She was asked about other types of rental ' units for seniors in the Town to which she replied if the Town Wanted a Municipal Housing Statement they would have to conduct such a survey. ' Don Smith, Planning Director,"for Director,"for the Town, pointed out to council members that there was a request before council from a committee that the Town prepare a Municipal Housing statement. statement. > AT KIRBY--HIGHWAY 115 and 35 Beautifully refinished antique Canadian furniture Books on Antiques of all kinds. 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