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Wednesday, .ianuar3 23, 1985 SO"L WAY_ "Moved out here beçause it is a better place to raise kids." A myth. A sad piece of seif-delusion. A conclu- Sion jumped te. One of the pieces of modern (and mnac- curate) folklore. And 1 beard it just a few mionths ago. And I made one young cager and deicated mnother angry at me. I keep tbreatening to run another in my regular ir- regular series on downtown, and arn what makes a place a good "people" place to li've. Hirre we go. This ý4ece is dedicated to the millions of people who inioved te suburbia and "ex- urbis" (another word for small town life 1eyond the suburbs). To those millions who longed for a place of tlieir own away from the con- crete jungles and monoxide congestion of the city streets. To the urge te somehow be better than it had bteen. On behaif of fresher air and room te mun. That's what the postwar period brought us. And it was right. And we pro- spered. In Canada we had Don Mils and in America they had Levittown. In American big cties only the under- priviliged, the disadvantaged, the desperate remained in the city cor-es. Except New York's botter Upper East Side or- West Side and the M,ýies Van Der Robie Lakeshore in Chicago, people fled te suburbia for a better life. Most Canadian cities stayed healthy in their downtown core, but the move became a flood te suburbia and (again) toecx- urbia. Enough history. What aise happened was a new and inescapable bond with the family automobile(s) and a se paration of residen- tial and commercial. The residential was littie cul de sacs and crescents, while the commercial was newly mmctd by Larry Solway shopping centres. Between the two was a con- crete and ashpait pavement. And the shopping centre begat the supermarket and the chain store. And they grew and multiplied and were healthy. And the Light shone. And that woman and millio)ns like her repeated, believed, and perpetuated the idea that somnehow ail that space (unavailable in the cvii city) was somnehow good for children. And from that came the idea that there was less crime, more caring, less panic, more wholesomne en- jeyment. Crash. It came down in a heap. 1 am not against the mnove- ment. It is economnically and emotionally necessary, even preferred. What 1 arn against is the myth it created: that somehow it produced better children; that a crowded en- vironment creates anxiety and crime, and an open one creates better offspring. Truc that urbani crowding accom- panied by poverty does create problems. But is it high timie we ail stopped being so smutg about this "better" life we have created. Face facts. The crime rates, the physical danger from everything fromn a mnugger to a deviate, the drug abuse, the alchoholic stupor, the lack of "lanything inereting to do" are just as frequent in subur- ban or ex-urbani paradise as they are in the city. What makes children secure and safe and produc- tive and caring is the quality of life created for them in their homes and by their in- stitutions. The geograpby lhas precious littie to do with it. Back to that woman with the good intentions. Our con- versatiorn was in the dining room of the Marigold after a play. 0ur conversation started witb -Flow rnuch culture means inthis area?- Orono-Lockharts Sehool News LOCKHART CAMPUS NEWS by Lauri Sokoljuk. On Friday, January 18, 1985 our school is having a hot lunch. Mr. Witheridges class is starting to make snow sculptures. They say it is lots of fun! Mr. Eaxnes's class 'is reading novels called Skate Litre the Wind, Champions, and Kirstine and the Villians. Brian Leoniard, who broke bis leg last week, is now back at scbool ini a wheelchair. Te help Mr. Eames' ciass MrsJeronie a parent belper is reviewing mathematics with some chiidren in the class. Our School says have a happy Winter. ORONO CAMPUS NEWS Mrs. Baiiey's grade fives bave made Predictions for 1985. We hope they come true. 1y Karrie Forrester 1985 In the new year 1 would like t sec a new playground at the Orono park - 1 would like it te have monkey bars, new swings, and a bigger pool. 1 hope that they wili start on it in the Summer. Christa Clapdorp Grade 5 The World in 1985 If I couid change anything i wanted in the world 1 wouid miake world peace and stop acid rain. 1 would mnake worid peace by disposing of ail weapons. 1 would be mucb happier in a world witbout war and destruction. Aciâ ain is also a big pro- blem. It kilisi many animais and eats everyhing. Remember humans aen't thre only ones Who suffer. Mike Martin Grade 5 and ended wit h her proclama- tion that she moved here (ac- tually, to Ajax) te provide a better, safer, happier en- vironmient for ber children. 1 had the nerve to Say some of the things V've written here to her then. She didn't lîke them. "Children," 1 said "Deserve to grow up in a rich environment, with variety, with culture, with theatres and interesting people." Then 1 hit into mny favourite topic: cultural evýents and the Durham region. Recause 1 and Nuala try, and m-ostly succeed, to do somneihing unusual, wve kniowý that the "ýmarket" is there. But it is bard somnetimes. An-d I toid her that. 1 told her duat peo- pIe who chose to live in non- places that hiad no life, no zest, nothing but shopping plazas, hiockey rinks, and subdivisions, were not givýing their children a "better life." "It would bc better," I said, "To have those cildren sec life as variedi and exciting; to sec streets wîith a variety of people wvalking and gawking and talking." "And what" 1 asked, "Is so "safe" about life out in subdivision heavenl?" Her answer didn't satisfy me. Perhiaps it will sati:sfy you. "If it's so bad, what are you doing here trying te run a theatre?" Good question. But it is because 1 believe that there is a will to do more than exist with a roof over your liead, a supermarket witbin driving distance, a shiopping miaIl, and a super highiway. And so, whIlenP. Iw ri te about downtowni with spirit, a place for people, I ami saying that what we need m-ost is the "1will" of the people in the ci- ty or the town to enrich their lives, te "bc" downtown, to encourage activities that are commerce yes, but that are also food for the spirit.- Or do you believe thar man CAN live by bread alone? Wnter Survival Hîke atLong Sault On Sunday, January 27, 1985, the Central Lake On- tarie Conservation Autbority will hoid a guided winter sur- vival bîke at Long Sault Con- servation Area. An Autbority staff member wililead the hike pointing out items of in- terest which would aid in winter survîval. Find eut what te do or not te do in the w .nrer wilderness. People wishing te attend should meet at the conserva- tien area parking lot at 1:00 p.m. To reach the area, go north on Regional Road 57 to Regional Road 20 (Conces- sion Road No. 9), then east for one mile and finally nortb inte the area. Watch for signs. For further information contact Steve LaForest at the- Authority Office: (416) 579-0411. 7CLARKE HIGH SCHOOL EVENING CLASSES ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: RICK ESSEX 983-4771 LORI WEST 983-5542 Classes wilI begin the week of February 4-8 Registration wiIl be heîd Tuesday, Jan. 22 and Jan. 24, 7-8:30 p.m. Payment of fees on night of Registration Fees: The fee for each course is $24.00 for eight weeks unless other- wvise stated* BABYS ITTI NG The babysitting and chiîd oare course will prepare the graduate to deai effec- tivety vwith every aspect of babysitting. The areas dealt with include health of the babysitter, child care and safety, f ire safety and first aid, carîng To-rlhe physically handicapped child and activities to keep the children busy. This course ts a must for anyone who is serious about being a good babysitter. Please bring 9O(ý for books and bring notepad. iNSTRUCTOR: Carol Anderson TIME: Wednesdlay, February 6, 7-9 p.m. COMPUTERS This course is meant for those who are interested in learning to program or use a micro computer in the home, school or, business, but have littie or no ex- perience in that area. Commodore 64's witl be used in class. INSTRUCTOR: Heather Wolfrey TIME: Tuesday, February 5, 7-9 p.m. CALLIGRAPHY: This introductory course teaching the art of handwriting, learning ltalic and Gothic writing. Bring graph paper, f ive squares to an inch, an Osrfioride Pen B4 nib, and Parker super quick black ink. INSTRUCTOR: Elien Cowan TIME: Monday, February 4, 7-9 p.m. GUITAR: BEGINNERS AND ADVANCED *$1800 Please bringto f irst class the Alford Guitar Book. INSTRUCTOR: Mîke Watson TIME: Wednesday, February 6, 7-8:30 p.m. HAIRDRESSING: Learn good hair care, styling, perming, colouring, and trimmning along with in- stýuction of cosmetios. INSTRUCTOR: Cheli Vosburgh TIME: Tuesday, February 5, 7-9 p.m. HUNTER SAFETY: This class concentrates on gun handling, regulations, hunting ethios, and game recognition. It prepares the student to write the Ministry of Natural Resources Hunter Safety Exam to obtain a hunting licence. (Mandatory under 20 years of age.) INSTRUCTOR: George Nelson TIME: Thursday, February 7, 7-9 p.m. KIDS GYMNASTICS: Children from the ages of 5 years to 12 years are welcome. If mom wants to take a course that same night how wonderful no babysitting cost and the kids are doing something they enjoy. Limit 15 (please bring OHIP No.). INSTRUCTOR: Kelly Broome TIME: Tuesday, February 5, 7-9 p.m. LADIES FITNESS *$1800 Corne on ladies let's get into shape now before it's too late. Enjoy stretching those musçles and qetting to-ned up for the luromer. Warm tip exercies Joutine exercising and weight room. INSTRUCTOR: Lori McNeil TIME: Tuesday, February 5, 7-8:30 P.M. MENS FIT $ --*1. Enjoy yourself while improving overall fitness. Classes will consist of exercise routines, team sports, and weight room. INSTRUCTOR: George Matsusaki TIME: Monday, February 4, 7-8:30 p.m. PHOTOGRAPHY: BEGINNERS AND ADVANCED Basics of Photography using theory and on hands training. Advanced theory and dark room offered ini tiis course. Students should have a camera at each class. INSTRUCTOR: Wayne Hunt TIME: Tuesday, February 6, 7-9 p.m. ST. JOHN'S AMBULANCE STANDARD FIRST AID Excellent f h-st aid course. Know what to do in case of accident or emergency. INSTRUCTOR: AIf Brown (St. John's Ambulance) TIME: Tuesday, February 5, 7-9 p.m. S TAINED GLASS* 6 weeks $1 8.00 This class is for beginners and will offer a great opportunity to make loveiy Sun catchers, boxes, etc. Copper Foil technic. INSTRUCTOR: Nelihe Bothwell TIME: Tuesday, February 5, 7-9 pm.