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2-Orono Weekly Timnes, Wednesday, October lfth. 1978 Orono Weekly Times WHERE ARE THE HOCKEY PLAYERS? This year in Orono, as elsewhere in the nation, there is a drop in enrolment in those wishing to play hockey. This becomes somewhat amazing when one realizes that accommodation and facilities are much better in these years than ever before. This especially is true in the Village of Orono where a new $900,000 arena complex cornes on stream to bring new accommodation for those seeking to play the game of hockey as well as taking part in the program of figure skating. But interest appears to be lacking and from reports enrolment has not surged back to the days when a condemned building housed the ice pad for wmnter sporting actîvities in Orono. It would almost appear that the garne of hockey is losing ils appeal within our society both for the young and for the parents. A recent Bank of Canada newsletter asks the question, "Is the idea of sports running off the track?" In its answer the letter states that it appears to be doing s0 in an age of nationalism, of television viewing and in the development of a new breed of athletîc prima donnas. The letter continues that it is time to put sportsmanship back into sports and to rediscover the valu~e of playing for pleasure. In this way people may ignite th«7tèam spirit o all mankind. If one looks at the recent runming of the Commonwealth games in Edmonton and the pride displayed by this country and some of its leaders such as Iona Campanella who praised the victory of Canadian athietes as a strength of natîonalism we have corne a long way from the original concept of the Olyrnpics when Baron de Coubertin of France in 1896. opposed the emphasis on victory and said the important thing in the Olympie games was not winaing but taklng part and that the essential thing in life is not conquerîng but fighting well. Surely the game of hockey has changed over the past years and coaches, managers and owners are looking for muscle-men to reduce the sport to something other than a team gamne of skill. A curious cuit has grown up to the effect that the competitive spirit must necessarily override other human characteristics when games are played. An athlete may be positively savage but his actions are popularly excused because he "wants so badly to win". This is not only true in contact sports but lsaiaso 2tcreeping in with the game of tennis where off-court antics accepted today would neyer have been allowed to exist a few years ago. The prima dona becomes an entertainer and with the advent of television and the supposedly sports-minded commentator is blown away out of perspective. The national and international scene enters ahl homes and cannot but have an effect on ail especially the young who are ready to ply their skills and muscle in team action. Unfortunately the tempermental athlete-celebrîty with adverse antics appeals to the iowest instincts of the crowd. Hockey interest drops for youngsters at about the bantamn age group when it becomes a sport for the more robust and muscle-man. The game is not a fun thing to be played for pleasure and with a good relationship between al Durha.mpresident to serve unil 190 Because of changing edu- cational priorities, Durham Colege's President, Dr. Gor- don Wiliey has been, asked by his Board of Governors to defer retirement until June 1', 1980 and he has agreed to d~o so. At that time Dr. Willey wvi have served the College for more than 13 years, haviag been appointed Presi- dent at the College's laception ln Mai-ch of 196, Factors demanding attent- ion over the next two years are, College adjustmrent to an immîinent niew funding sys- tem as weli as geariag college programs to meet a signifi- cant growth pattern ia enroli- ment. Under Dr. Willey's l eadership the Coliege has grown fromn a post secoadary enrollment of 203 studeats to more than 1400 this fali. There are more than 7000 taking Continuing Education cours- es, and 350 participatiag la Aduit Training. The programmes at Dur- ham are career orieated, and employers la generai have been well satisfied with the quality of education. The coliege has an excellent record la regard to job placement for graduates. Last year Colege facilities were enlarged to include a new athietic and activities building which already hias more than 1200 members. A new building programi is now being considered to enlarge B'usiness and Technical facili- tieS. In addition to his responsi- bilities at Durhami Coliege, Dr. Willey has an important voice nineducational pla-nning parties on the ice. The game can only heip ioose its appeal. Oniy a few years back there was a big drive in Orono to have the local boys play O.M.H.A. hockey. t came to pass and could only have adverse effect on the organization of hockey-league hockey which does give everyone the opportunity to play, for pleasure. Today the majority of Orono teams play la the OMHA circuit and no doubt we would find the better coaches and the greatest emphasis being placed on these teams playing in Orono as would be true in ail other centres. Enroimeat drop must also be effected by a decline in student population in the area schools and this is becoming more and more evident year after year. The kids just aren't there. Winter actîvities have greatly expanded over'the past few years and more and more familles are enjoying the outdoors duriag the winter season. The advent of the snowmobile, downhill and cross country skiing are made for full family participation with enjoymeat and relaxation for eliery member of the family. Ail these sports can be carried on year after year with littie regard to age. Competition is self-disciplined wlth challenge abounding between man and the elements or the terrain he faces. The above sports along wîth'such as jogging, tennis have moved in because of the exercise which brings about a better feeling and because it is true and simple fun. There is much to leara in the promotion of hockey at the local level and that the sport is for the enjoyment of playing and not to bring tities back to the commuaîty. George, Armstrong, a former capta in of the Toronto Maple Leafs and -more recentîy a coach of the Toronto Marlies bas left the game of hockey reportedly on the grounds that he didn't like what he was seeing in the game of hockey today. We would have to agree. LEARNING FAST A handfui of students at Anderson Collegiate la Whitby appear to bc taking a page out of present history and events when last week they staged a walk-out at the school. Fortunately the move dîd not catch on with the majority of students who remained la classes with some being unaware of the incident. t was not the fact tha t the few students walked out but rather the case they made for the move which proved somewhat humorous and'familiar. The students were objecting to an extention of class time this year over that of last year where students now spend an exteaded ten minutes la class each day and addiag to this the lunch hour has been shortened. The participating students aiso point to the rising of costs of being a student, $80 compared to $70 for the driver education course as well as a rise ia the cost of the annual Yearbook. Could be the students are in trainiag to join the postal union, or the Air Canada Pilot's union sometime la the future. for the Comnmunity College systemn. He is currently chairman of the Committee of Presidents for al 22 Ontario Commuhity Colleges. He is also one of two Colege presidents acting on the finance committee of the Council of Regeats which is deveioping a new funding systemn for the colieges. La commentiag on Dr. Willey's decision to offer retiremeat, Dr. Keith Sie- mon, Chairman of the Board of Governors paid tribute flot oniy to the quality of educat- ion which has been achieved at Durham under its first president, but also to the value system which Dr. Willey has stressed during his term of office. He has encouraged positive attitudes by students tlowards the workiag environment, mak- ing sure they obtain good knowledge and marketabie skills enabling themn to take best Advantage of job opport- unities. Dr. Siemnon stated that the Board of Governors wvas very happy that Dr. Willey hiad agreed to serve wuil alter the Colege's 1980 convocation. Busing costs continue to rise The cost of buslag both elemeatary aad secondary students within the Northum- berland and Newcastle Board of Education jurisdictioa con- tinues to rise over the past few years. La 1976 the cost of transportation had exceeded the approved cost by the ministry of education by $96,427 and in 1977 by an amount of $102,000.00. These over-runs of the miaistry approved amounts are how- ever covered la the School Board's own budget. la 1976 the total cost of transportation reached an amnount of $2,109,654 which rose to $2,352,375 la 1977. Business admiaistrator, James Bird, stated that the, board was now facing greater transportation costs now than la the past. Ia expiainlng a report to the board he pointed out that late ruas were not covered by governmeat grants and hie aiso ngted that a sum of $100,000 was also non-grant- able for kindergarten as were the noon hour ruas for kindergarten. Sid Worden, chairman. of the transportation committee pointed out that although there were over-rua costs as to governmeat approved grants that ail costs would be met la the board's budget. t was polnted out that the board was aware of the added costs for noon hour kinder- garten transportation but that there was littie they could do about this. (Cotinued from page 1) ý',1R RACING ONSUNDAv out that he objected to the use of Sunday as a fair date and asked that the matter be brought before the annuai meeting la January. Lt was agreed that the matter would corne before the annual meeting. The cattle committee was also, given authorization to. investigate the construction of a cattie building on the grounds to be used for the hoîstein show and followiag this show by the rabbit show. La the past few years a large tent has been rented for the hoîstein and rabbit show with a yearly cost of over $1,000.00. The committee is to investi- gate the design of the building and to obtain prîces for its construction. A coatract has been signed with the midway operator and the samie midway will be on the grounds f or the 1979 edition of the fair. Mr. Carson poînted out that the operatT)r had been weli pleased with the operation la September and had sigaed a contract with an additional $l00.0o added to his fee. The directors 'tabied a reguest to rent the fair grounds and building at which time a Hungarian Folk Festi- val was to be held.' The request had been to rent the entire facilities for August 23rd, 1980. The directors felt they needed further informa- tion, la writing from the interested organization. Lt was reported to the meeting that the Society had a bank balance of $26,956.00 as of the end of September. There were cheques la the amount of $3,400.00 outstaad- ing as of the sanie date. t was further pointed out that Junior Farmer and ail school prizes had been paid but that the majority of prize money had yet to be paid. Provincial and federal grants associated with the operation of the fair la September' wiil not be received until either later this year or la 1979. * Winter clothing. Our prices are I 4,ývery reasonable. *F or cold hands we have a good * '~Ç~fsupply of warm mitts of knitted I ~ »type also vinyl and leather. * Thermfial underwear is in stock for boys and men in ail sizes. * .. .-Small size terry towels used as hand towels or for dishes are * * selling at $1 .25 each. * *yWe have S,M & L in polyester nI I filled mens warm coats at $30.50 Ialso asimilar coat for the ladies in * rS,M 9 L at $26,00. We only have a 1 ~ few SO corne soon. Ir mI on