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When James Richardson was Minister of Defenoe, eight years ago, 1 did a half-hour documentary film on the state of equipment and morale in our armed forces that was as depressing as it was heartening. By that I mean that the equipment was ini a shocking state, but that the morale and qualiry of the people in our armed forces was astonish- ingly higli. In 1973, they were still using the trucks that had been purchased for the Korean war. The ancient Ar- gus aircraft, which weren't rep!aoed untl recently, were still doing touch-and-goes- at Greenwood -- an exercise that even then was becoming hazardous. The interoeptor squadrons were ancient, and some of the ships we were running belonged in Maritime museums. At that time, our sea forces stili inluded a clyde-buiît World War Il des- troyer that 1 had served in as a reservist in the early 50's. Nothing much has changed sinoe I made that film. The older pieoes of equipment have gone out of service, but there lias been no major infusion of defense spending to make up for 20 years of saving money at the expense of the armed forces. The defense budget was beefed up recently, but only enough to satisfy our commitments to increasing. ]y impatient allies in NATO. We are replacing the Argus, and we have bought the new F-18 interoeptors and some other hardware. But while this has been going on, the navy lias been quietly falling to pieces. Not long ago, a routine inspection uncovered cracks in the boiler heads of two Canadian destroyers. Another inspection uncovered boiler cracks on two other ships. If they had blown while the ships were at sea, engine room personnel would have been scalded to death. Last year, during NATO exercises, a six foot crack opened in the deck of the Fraser, and she imped cautiously back to port. In 1963, when the subject of replacing these St. Laurent class antiques wýas first rais- ed, the coot of six replacements would have been 300 mill- ion dollars. Today the price tag would be dloser to two bill- ion. And given the goverfiments efforts to reduce the defi- cit, the danger is that they will neyer be replaoed. If we cannot protect our coastlines on three oceans, surely our primary line of defense, the time hias come to fish or cut boit. Either eliminate the armed foroes entirely, and rely on horseshoes instead, or give them the money to do the job properly and safely. There aren't any other choioes and we 're runnmng out of time. That 's flot news but that too is reality. Durham chairman pre- sent s progress repor At t.he Annual Meeting of the Durham College Board of Governors, Ewart Marston was re-elected as Board Chairman, and John McLaughlin as Vice- Chairman. Mr. Marston gave a progress report on College operation during 1981. He examined College growth, which he said has been considerable. In its post- secondary programs Durham had an increase of over il percent in enroliment. The College's Placement record continued to be very high with over 92 percent of available 1981 graduates ob- taining employment, and most of themn in course- related positions. Appren- ticeship enrolîment was ex- ceptional, increasing from 60 to almost 600 trainees within a 12 month period. Continu- ing Education registration continued to be heavy, with over 9,000 students taking, part in Extension Programs during the past year, A'nd Aduit Training also continues to be an important part of the College operations, with ap- proximately 500 students as an average. Mr. Marston said that this growth is greatly tax- îng current facilities, and that Durham has extended the school day as well as taking other measures to alleviate the situation. The most significant development in 1981 was the College's increased move- ment into High Technology. Durham has established a CAD/DAM Training Centre where students in Technology, Programs and engineers and managers f'rom area in- dustries wilI receive instruc- tion in Computer Assisted Design and Computer Assisted Manufacturing. This, is an important step to JOB PRINTING ORONO WEEKLY TIMES enable the College to assist industry in becoming 'more competitive. In regard to manufacturing, CAD/CAM enables products to be designed and mnanufactured to meet increasingly' rigid standards, and reduces pro- duction tîme dramatically. Marston made mention of the Provincial Government Assistance through the BILD program, which hie said has been very significant'and necessary in- the establish- ment of this Centre and in the training of College personnel who will be instructing in this field. He commended the Durhamn Organization of In- dustrial Training through ,which representa tives of local industries have given support to the College's involvemnent with High Technology, and also its whole range of Ap- prenticeship Programs with specific reference to Eece- tronic Upgrading, Industrial Electricians, Industrial Mvechanic Programmîng, Too Nvechanic Programming, rool and, Die, General M4achinist, Fitter-Welder'and Mould-Maker Programs. Over 22 classes are in opera- dion at the present time, Marston outlined pertinent developmient, in the College's divisional programs. In Technology, an Advisory Committee, selected fromn area industries, bas been lias- ing with the Technical Department in regard to in- corporating the benefits of CAD/CAM in instructional programs that wilI meet the new High Technology demands of industry, and make graduates fully capable to'handie the new skîlls in- volved . The Health Sciences Divi- sion was said to have made an important change in as much as the Nursing Diploma Program is now 21/2 years in duration, providing for extra clinical experience. Marston pointed to a problemn in regard to the over-enrolîment in Dental Programs, because Durham has many more ap- plications than it can possibly accept, due to the fact that it is one of the few colleges of- fering this program,. and must also- relate the number of graduates to a limited placement situation. The Health Sciences Division is also involved in organizing special Gerontology Pro- grains. The Business Division con- tinues to show the most rapid expansion, and here control on growth is .necessary so that it won't over-burden current staff and facilities. In business, Durham has demonstrated its leadership in regard to both Computer and Word Processing courses. In Applied Arts Durham has added Advertising 'Ad- ministration, which will allow students to take advantage of many opportunities in the area of Media Sales. Marston stated that the College's Adult Training Division has a more impor- tant part to play during a time when many people are out of worlk and need retrain- ing for new occupational op- portunities. He made special mention of this Division's In- dustrial Liasion Department, which is working with coin- panies in this area to improve the skill training of their per- is increasing emphasis on Professional Development to keep teachers relevant and up-to-date in termns of new techniques and technical capabilities. The College has also appointed a Women's Co-ordinator who will work to ensure equality of oppor- tunity for female staff, and try to see that female students areC made aware of non- traditional career oppor- tUnities. Looking to the future, Ewart Marston stressed that the College will have to note the Economic Climate. Durham's educational pro- gress is even more important during a period of economic difficulty, because young people can increase their chances of success during a time when industry shows an increasing need for well- trained people. With facilities utilization at its maximum, t he College was said to face the challenge of continuing its mandate to provide post-secondary op- portunities for young people in this region. The most effi- cient use of our physical plant and our. teaching program were -matters for continued attention of the Board. Marston said the College recognizes the need to give more emphasis to its educa- tional services in the Western Sector, and in the Ajax/Pickering area, it had already made a start by of fer- ing Extension Credit Courses. at Harwood Secondary School. Continuing Education 'is another consideration. Here, Durham is bringing more em- phasis to Credit programs, recognizing industry's need for better-trained personnel. The College is also paying close attention to a carefully ineasured expansion of Ex- tension courses, bearing in mind the limitations of cur- rent facility resources, and its emphasis will take into ac- count that fact that many women are returning to the work force. In conclusion, Mr. Marstonpaid tribute to the "ýexcellent work of President Mel Garland and his ad- mTinistration in carrying out Board policies, and to the fine ser'vice of Regînald Smith as secret ary-Treasurer of the Board." -He welcomed two new Board Members: Rex Waiters and Dr. Peter Zakarow, who are appoint- ments by the Council of Regents. ORONO NURSERY SOHOOL Half -Day Enrlchmnent Program 3-5 Vear old chlldren QaIifted Staff Ucvicad Prfms Teisphone 983-5402 a.m. 987-4012 p.m. Oropu Weekly Timies, Wednesday, January 27, 1982, 5 $80,OOO elto ffpromote local Orono Fair Saturday afternoon the Durham Central Agricultural Society held their annual meeting in the comimunity centre of the Orono Arena building. Somne twenty-two were present for the meeting which reviewed the financial report of the yearly operation and as well elected officers, directors and associate direc- tors for'the coming year. Mr. Aleck Moffat, Orono, wîll complete his second termn as President of the Society during 1982 as will vice- president Don Welch of Bowmanville. MTs. Arlene Ayre, Secret ary-T reasu rer and Mr. George Carson, Manager, were rehired tro cont in ue their respective position with the Society for 1982. In giving reports of the various departments it was pointed out that entries had increased conside'rably in the Junior division wîth an extra fifty entries and with seven new schools competing. It was reportedl that the Junior 4-H department had one of its better displays on exhibit at the fair. Other departments, show- ing an increase of interest and activity was the. needlecraft department with 480 entries and the domestic science department with 240 entries. The beef cattie show of 1981 was one of the best ever held at the fair while the poultry show and rabbits were equal to other years. There was a decline in heavy and light horses at the Fair in 1981 and as well a decline in the number of en- tries in the goat department. Quality was expressed for three exhibits in fruit and the flowers and plants. The fmnancial report show- ed a total expenditure during WA&KEFUELD INSU RAINCE AGENCY 983.9438Qo the year of $8 1,293.54 which was covered wîth receipts of $80,560.53. A-bank balance of $338.05 at the beginning of the year and a deficit of' $394.96 at the end of 1981. The Society received $18,186.33 in grants during 1981 with the largest comning from the Town of Newcastle in the amount of $11,500-00. Donations and revenue from pari-mutual amounted to $5,519.95, Fees $4,913.79, gate admissions including the tractor pull $23,243.50, con- cessions a nd rentaIs $6,775.00, sale of cakes, fat calves and lamb auction amounted to $10,586.00 which in turn was returned to the owners of the produce. Miscellaneous receipts amounted to $1 1,335.96 in- cluding a bank loan of $4,000.00. In expendîtures the Society paidout $19 66135 in prize money, $l0,730,74 in attrac- tions, $13,216.48 in sundries such as the fat caîf auction etc. $3,711.49 for harness racing, and over $30,000.0 for supplies and general operation of the Fair during the four days and the tractor pull. Some preparations were made at the meeting for the coming fair during the dates of September 9, 10, 11, and 12, 1982. UNISEX HAIROUT TING For Professional blair Care Cail Anytilme Evening Appointmenls Are Available For Vour Convenience THE J HOUSE S 6 Peters Pike Orono, 983-5844 ORONO OLDTIMERS Valentîne Dance FEBRUARY 13, 1982 Orono Community Contre $10Par Couple 9 P.M. - 1A.M. MUSIC BY: D.J. F000 AND REFRESHMENTS