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2-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, July 25, 1990 [Drono ectklmp Second Class Mail Registration Num 0 Pubshed Every Wednesday at the offic o Pubean Mamnstreet Orono Roy C Forrester. Editor Renew the colleges For some time, Ontario's 22 community colleges have been losing their way in providing the right mix of education and skills for the marketplace. The original mandate, articulated 25 years ago, is as good as ever. The colleges were supposed to be links between schools and universities; they were supposed to serve local communities and work closely with industry. But there have been worrisome signs: Enrolments have declined, while many employers complain that graduates aren't well trained. Now, an 18-month review by the Ministry of Colleges and Univer- sities has found a number of problems in the system, including: " A lack of system-wide standards, quality or planning; " Inadequate links with schools and universities; " Complaints from employers about the need for customized training; " A 50 per cent dropout rate; O A narrow curriculum, inattention to part-timers and limitations to ac- cessibility. The report, Vision 2000, doesn't come out and say it, but Queen's Park is as much to blame as the colleges. They are not autonomous institu- tions in the same way as universities, and, for that reason, need more central direction. One reason for a high drop-out rate is that the colleges have let slip part of their original mandate to educate as well as train. This means that many college students do not have the literacy skills to succeed and this lack involves the total educational system right down to the elementary level. The review calls for more general education, much that will have to be remedial, and the creation of a College Standards and Accreditation Coun- cil. Such a body should have been established ages ago. The review makes a valuable recommendation when it says there should be more windows and fewer walls between colleges and universities. As Charles Pascal, chairman of the Council of Regents that governs the col- leges says: "The age of pomposity and territorial imperative is over." It had better be if the rhetoric about competing in the world markets is to be believed. from The Toronto Star Summer Sounds still GO according to promoter Like a horse race the final out- have approval from other needed come of Summer Sounds 90, a pro- groups and organizations. Lewis motional rock concert at Mosport, said it would cost the promoter still has to be determined or it ap- $118,000 for the services of pears that way. Regional Police and that a further The Town of Newcastle council 200 Security Guards are to be hired has not signed any agreement as to from a firm licenced by the 0.P.P. the conditions they have imposed The promoters are also noting a on the promoter, Truly Amazing shuttle bus service to and from Production, for the staging of the Mosport to Bowmanville during the event on August 3 to 5. stay of the concert. This was the case on Monday and On Monday Mayor Hubbard said council is to seek an injunction as it she had received a letter from would relate to indemnity in- Durham Regional Police which has surance. to be considered by council. According to Tony Hambleton of She questioned the availability of Truly Amazing arrangements con- funds to meet the demands of the tinue for the promotion in gaining Town and other organizations that approval from the Department of would be involved. Health. Richard Lewis states they Happenings ....s ROY'S WINDOWS HOLD OFFICIAL OPENING SATURDAY -Roy Windows and Video Rentas in downtown Orono holds their Officia$ Opening this Saturday offering many sepcials including specials on Videos and on Storm Aluminum Doors. Free prizes are also the order of the day plusa coffee and doughnuts. OFFICIAL OPENING 0F NORTHERN FIRE STATION The Town of NewcastMe is holding the officia opening of their new fire hall in the north this Friday at noon. The fire hall is ocated on Regionar Road 57, north. FAMILY ROLLER SKATING AT ORONO ARENA Family Roter Skating is to be featured at the Orono Arena this Saturday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. An opportunity to packup the kids and make off to the arena for an evening of evening fun. RETURNED HOME Friends are giad to hear that Miss Kate Foster has returned home from her stay in hospitai. MARILYN PIERCE TO REPRESENT LIBERATS Marilyn Pierce, Port Perry, will represent the Liberal Party in the Durham East Riding in the expected Ontario election early this fail. Donna Fairey, of Coîborne, who had fied papers to seek the nomination, announced iast week that she would not be a candidate. With this decsion by Fairey, Marilyn Pierce wili become the liberal candidate in Durham East. Propose estate lots at Brownsville location A proposal has been presented to council calling for 30 residential estate lots on a 60 acre parcel of land south of Brownsville and south of Highway 2 in the former Township of Clarke. The applicant, 168125 Canada Inc., seeks rezoning of the lands to allow the development and as well an amendment to the Durham Region Official plan. The lands are currently zoned Agriculture A. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food has offered no objection to the proposal. Although there were no objec- tions registered at a public meeting on Monday two area residents did have concern on how the develop- ment may affect drainage from their property. Comments are still outstanding from the Ministry of the Environ- ment and the Ministry of Transpor- tation. The property is located bet- ween Highways 2 and 401. A report did point to a shallow water table but mitigative measures were presented to offset these con- cerns. The proposal has been returned to Town staff 'for a further report to then be considered by the general purpose committee meeting of council and ultimately council. A proposal by Participation House who own 3.55 acres of land on the north side of Concession Street in the east end of Bowman- ville was denied by council on Mon- day even though it gained the ap- proval of the Town's planning department. The ownership of the land dates back to the late 1970s when in 1977 a plan of sub-division was approved for the physically handicapped. Due to changes in provincial legislation since that time Participa- tion House sought approvalon Monday for a 40 unit Townhouse complex of which five would be for physically handicapped, 23 units with geared to income rents and the remainder offered at market value rentals. It was poitted out during discus- sions that the change had to be made due to change in legislation. The province was ready to provide $3 million for the complex. Opposition was registered against the proposal from some neighbour- ing residents. Stating increased traf- fic and especially a further increase in low income rental units coming into the area. Units with geared-to-income ren- Buildings designated (Continued from page 1) glass in the front door. The William Werry House built c.1862 is a good example of the stone farm houses built in Clarke Township in the mid 19th century. It has a granite facade with an un- coursed rubble work of side and rear wing. Kat'z Law: Men and women will act rational- ly when all other possibilities have been exhausted. Klifstein's Lament: All warranty and guarantee clauses are voided by payment of the invoice. * Law of Revelation: The hidden flaw remains hidden. Murphy's Law: Design flaws travel in groups. * Gord's Observation: The other line moves faster. Murphy's Law: Fools rush in where fools have been before. tals are being provided in the im- mediate area of the proposed development by the Durham Non- Profit Housihg Corporation and by a Ministry of the Provioncial government. It was the opinion of most members of council that geared-to- income rental units were being pushed all into one corner of the Town of Bowmanville. Mayor Hubbard was critical of the provincial government in that they would spend $3 million for five handicapped rental units. She pointed to a waste of money in housing ten disable people in the five units. Richard Lange in speaking against the proposal, said in total, through the three proposals, there would be 151 subsidized rental units in that particular corner of Bowmanville. Denial of the application came with very little discussion of coun- cil. Counc. Hamre stated that although she was sympathetic to the proposal it did seem that low rental units were being pushed into the one corner of the Town. Windows in the front retain the original lintels. Original eaves and cornice mouldings. In Newtonville the Presbyterian Church, 16 Church Street is also ap- proved for designation. It was built in 1864 and is a good example of the vernacular Gothic Revival style of church building. The building has the original eaves, cornice moulding, steeple and in- terlacing glazing in the upper parts of the windows. YES! Get the facts. Let's Talk. Cal the Ontarig Ministry of Health AIDS Hotline 1-80ti-668-AIDS St. Saviour's Anglican Church MILL STREET, ORONO, ONTARIO Rev. Douglas W. Hall 987-4745 SUNDAY SERVICE and CHURCH SCHOOL 9:30 a.m. ORONO GA TES OF PRA ISE BIBLE MINISTRY 5414 Main Street Orono, Ontario Inter-Faith Full Gospel SERVICE 11:00 A.M. Rev. Lyle L. West Office 983-9341 Personal Ministry Rev. Margaret F. West Res. 983-5962 Counselling ORONO PASTORAL CHARGE Minister: Rev. Fred Milnes 983-5502 Secretary: Marlene Risebrough Organist: Organist: Kirby Arlene Bolton Orono Stella Morton SUMMER SERVICE Sunday, July 29th ORONO - 10:30 A.M. Marion Milnes Preaching BIBLE STUDY Thursday, July 26th 8:00 p.m. At the Manse Deny Participation House proposal 983-5009 mmmmffl