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{)rono Weekyimes, r Wednesday, January 41,41984-7 From the Dim and Distant Past PAST - Januiary 1938 by Brian Groot Clarke Co-operative Student In. Kirby on Saturday, January lst, a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm., Cochrane. At the Oshawa General Hospital on Sunday, December 26th, a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred The Orono Continuation School h,,eld their annual meeting with a very smnall tur- nout of ratepayers. Mr. R.R. Waddell was re-elected for 1938. The report of the trustees stated that the atten- dance in the school was slightly langer from 1937, also the new staff are working ef- ficiently. A flag and flag pole From Queen's Park by Sam Cureatz ONTARIO A NUCLEAR FREE ZONE? It seems that evenywhere you turn people are preoc- cupied with the issues of nuclear war and its after- math. We see the subject discussed on television, in the press and 'even depicted in films. This concern is ap- propriate; the holiday season itself highlights peace as a universal goal. In November, a resolution was debated in the legislature that woulid have Ontario declared a nucear free zone. 0f course, strictly speakîng, the House was being asked to take action which it legally and constittionally cannot. Nevertheless, the resolution was advanced with the best intentions, all sides Of this complex issue were carefully deliberated. As national peo- ple, we are very much for peace and cannot condone nuclear war. With this in mnd, let us look at what this proposai would mean. The resolution Býy W ,ýRoger TWorth Unemployment among youth is abnormally high, and il is likely to remain that way. While i's diffîcult to generalîze why this is so, there is more than a suspic:ion tilai the open school sytemn of the fane 1960s and 1970s hias had a negative impact on file skifls and work attitudes of a genleration of Canadians. John111BullochI, Presiclent of the Canadian Federation of Inidependent Business, for ex- ample, believes our educa- tional infrastructure has turnied ont a generation of youth that is ill-equipped technically and attitudinally for thre labor market of"the I980s. Bulloch, it should be saîd, is voicing tire view\ of' the 40 per cent of his org-anization's 64,000 miembers who say they would hire more of the youngem genieration if wNork attitudes were better. lt's also important to note that these are thre People who alrecady hire more thani their flaim- share of younIger Caniadians, and are. the likely 'Source of' new Jobis if they becomle av ailalec. As Bulloch points out "FOr eign lanIguaýge, which are essentlial for buies o p)enetratte markets, "are no long-Ler obligatomy, and mrany of our sm all business mlembel)rs repoirtIighl school anidunv- sity graduates cannot add without a calculator or wrIite without a dlictionaýry-." "Too miany expect to be president of the comrpany next week, and be paid açcomdingly, raither thian suffer CIthedruIdgery Of a long apprenliLceship and the slow acquisition of impor- tanit skills," he adds. Nevertheless, Bulloch is the first to admit that not Al youth f it into the "ifl-equiipped" category. For examnple, there hias been an explosion in the anmber of younger Canadians setting up their own businlesses, par- ticuIlarly in craft mnanufactur- inas wsell as retailing and a variety of other business areas. But even some of these newer firms were amnong the 20 per cent of Federation members reporting that lack of skills amiong youth wNas a veny ireal problem. For goverinments, there is nio simple solution. About 18 per- cent of businesses polled in a national survey were skep- tieat about special incentives to hire youngilen people, includinig the wage subsidies and tax breaks that hiave already been offered. StilI, changes in the nation's education systemi are taking place, and there is roomi for hope. Sonie provinces have already toughiened the cur- riculumi, placing more emi- phasis on the basics-reading, writing and arithmetic. Othiers are introducing com- puters and new tchnology into, the sy\stem so graduates will at leas.t be conversant wvith the mnachinesý of the 1980s. And sonie provinces are m-c turning to formiaI, province- wide examninations to beter rate student skills. The sytemi, of course, wýon't change ovenight. But at Ieast we seem ito bewaking uip to the fact thiat change is neLcessary, and long overdue. , / F it, rv-c was installed, and the old sh)infiy b la c khoa rds were replaced vwith IlIate onesý.Tw newv courses are to be taughtl in thfie school - Homne Economrics anfid Shop Mechanics. Mr. Ceci] Mercer who has served as reeve of Hope Township Counicil has retired after 7 years as reeve. The marriage of Margaret Elleen Arnold, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Arnold to Robert John Hannock, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Hanncock, took place on Decemnber 29th, 1937. Miss Rena Hoskin has been visiting Miss Wood, Orono. suggested that claiming On- tario as a nuclear free zone would, in fact, remove incen- tive for the Soviet Union to reduce its nuclear arsenal. Well, on a practical basis ail of us appreciated that the Kremlin would pay littie heed to us. We are aIl committed to, a peace which allows for the rights o f self- determination of individuals and nations. The central responsibility that this peace carnies is the mnaintenance of unity in the west. We ail look forward to the day when the east begins to make signs of a definite interest in peace. PROPANE AS AN ALTERNATIVE FUEL The use of propane as an alternative fuel is becomning încreasingly imiportant to our economy. Today there are 30,000 propane powered cars and trucks ona ntaro's roads, by 1985 that numnber is ex- pected to reach 40,000. In order to ensure that the use of propane as an alternative fuel proceeds smioothly, a package of regulatory changes is currently being developed that will maise the safety standards for propane vehicle equipmnent. The most common pro- blemns have been found in the area of propane conversion. The Ministry of Transporta- tion and Commiunications will bring into effect a man- datory inspection program for converted vehicles. The inspection results will be monitored and analyzed by the Fuels Safety Branch to, assess the need for more str- ingent standards. FARM TAX REDUCTION PROGRAM A careful review has resulted in significant im- provemnents to tire Ontario Farmn Tax Reduction Pro- grain which are expected to return about $90 mnillion to the farming commnunities across the province. In 1984 the rebate will in- crease fromt 50 percent to 60 percent of the total farmi pro- perty taxes. In southwestern and central Ontario, t he gross production value for eligibili- ty will be miaintained at $,0.The level will be reduced to $5000 for eastern and northern On-tario. In addition to increasing the rebate by 20 percent, thec new- program ensures that mnore farmiers, will be eligible and will want to particîpate. Finally, 1 an glad to see that construction is going to continue (on Hwy. 115/35 to Congratulations to Mr. Wilfrud W. Sherwin for pass,- ing his Ch'ristmaiýs examina- Lions Witt] hono1urs at the On- tario Veterinary College. Mr. and Mrs. William Trewin celebrated their 65th wedding angniversary at thecir homne in Bowmnanville. Mr. Trewin is 90 and Mrs. Trewin is nearly 85. DJM AND DISTANT PAST - Thursday, January 8, 1959 by Brian Groot Clarke Co-operative Student Many cars have been stranded on Highway 115 north ot Olonjo ai ,telr-a blin- ding snow storm slowed traf- fic to a craul on Suniday afternoon. Broadcasts advis- ed m-otorists not to use the highway af'ter il was estimated that over 100 cars were tied up. Few skiers could mnake it Io Oshawa Ski Club in Kirby because of 2 to 3 foot snow,, drifts. The skiers who did mnake it encountered gales of up to 50 miph which made it nearly impossible to ski. Nearly a billion and a half dollars in uraniunm will be purchased from Canadian mines by the Eldorado Min- ing and Refining Ltd. in Port Hope. The Orono Hilgh School teens held a great dance in the Orono Town Hall New Year's Eve according to those who attended. The orchestra camne fromn Toronto and nothing but praises was heard about them. Jo Ann Ruther- ford did a splendid job in decorating the hall after giv- ing up her spare holiday to it. Bud Manning was the winner of $50 in prize money. The total profits should anmountr to around $70. (Continued page 11) Property Owners and Tenants inthe Town of Newcastle ,Your Municipaliyi Being Reassessed Your New Assessment In response to a request fromn your municipal council, all properties wilI be reassessed under the Section 63 Program. The Section 63 fleassessment Program is designed to equalize assessrnents within property classes, based on 1980 market value. Mailing of Assessment Notices 1983 Assessment Notices wilI be mailed to ail property owners and tenants. The assessed value shown on your Notice will be used for the calculation of your 1984 municipal and school taxes. A full explanation of the Section 63 Reassessment Prograrn, appeal procedures and a timetable for Open Houses in your area can be found in the Information Insert Assessment staff will be pleased to explain the basis of your property assessment and are authorized to amend al data (school support, assess- ment, etc.) on your Notice. You are encourageci to take advantage of thîs service. For Review The Assessment Roll will be available for review at your local municipal off ice during regular businesbors, begin- ning February l5th, 1984. whicn accompanies your new If Yo%-u VVish Assessment Notice. Open House To Appeal If you believe you have been Sessions Wili improperly assessed in any Answe Quesions way, you may file a formai Answe Quesionscomplaint with the Assessment Open House sessions have Review Board. The final date beeri planned at convenient for fil ing an- app9ai is times and locations in your March 7th, 1984. municipality to afford you the Information on appeal proce- oppQrtunity to review your dures is providd on the back assessment with staff of the of your Assessment Notice and Regional Assessment Office. in the Information Insert. Sehedule of Open Houses Police and Fire Building 132 Church Street, Bowmaniville, Ontario. Court Room #2 (Side Entrance) WIednesday, January 18, 1984, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Court RQom #1 (Front Entrance) Thursday, January 19, 1984, 1:00 p.mn. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 1984, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 pý. Saturday, January 21, 1984, 9:-00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ®fMinistry Revenue Ontario W.,H ParneII, MIMA Regionaiil Assessment Commnissionier Durhýarni Regional Assessmlent Office 605 JRossIand Road East WVlihby.Ontario le,phone: 668-9351 Zenith no. 67140 Some key reasons for youth unemployment