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2-Orono Weekly limes, Wednesday, August 15, 1990 Second Class Mail Registration Nunber n036 Published Every Wednesday at the officeof Pubeation Main StreetOrono Roy C Forrester. Editor . Why not solve theproblem? Over the past couple of months two studies have been made public by the Provincial government relating to the cost of the provincial health care system and especially that relating to prescription drugs. Taking the results of the study it is apparent that costs are on a run-away course far surpassing growth in the popula- tion or any other related growth that may attribute to these costs. Both studies come to some of the same conclusions. One being the over prescription of drugs by doctors which in many cases are of nop benefit to the patient and in some fur- ther cases where they are harmful to the patient. Uncontrolled rising prioces from the manufacturers is but another of the causes. It appears that the solution to the problem, and it is a problem health wise and financially, is to apply a user fee for those people who can afford to pay such a fee. The fee is minimal but certainly not a solution to the problem - that of over prescribing drugs to the detriment of the patient and tak- ing funds that could well be used in other areas of the health care system. The user fee is not going to stop the problem of over prescribing and it's not a solution to a problem. Better that the province correct the problem with the doctors on the over prescribing and thus eliminating a possi- ble health problem and an over-bearing and needless cost. But we don't do things that way and the such cir- cumstances arise all around us. In the educational system the high schools hire remedial help for students with reading and math problems and then it's on to the College level where they do the same thing and then onto the University level where they also find it necessary to carry on with the same practice. And you can add to this the full range of out-of-school programs for literacy and numeracy problems. Now there are those who state that there is no reason that a child at the grade eight level shouldn't be an adequate reader. This would seem reasonable and obtainable. But do we ever hear the local school board mention the fact that students leave their school system incapable of reading and to do simple math. Or further does the province look at the cause and endeavour to correct the problem rather than throwing more money into plans to fight the battle after the war has been lost. Lets get back to the basics of solving the problem rather than treating the results of the problem. Bob Rae could be right - but... Bob Rae, Provincial NDP leader, while in this area last week made some creditable comments as to the environment and as to the garbage problem. In simple terms we suppose he was telling us that you solve the problem of producing garbage rather than burying the results. Her is right to say that containers should be refillable and that over-packaging is something that goes against any plan to correct the garbage problem. No doubt he also is quite right to think that Peterson and the liberals are in the pockets of the big corporations. But then it is one thing to be in opposition rather than in the government and wouldn't it be somewhat difficult for Rae to close out a can plant putting union employees on the unemployed list. There are solutions that are going to have to be made and not in the too distant future. But lets apply some common sense. The Region of Durham is now considering, studying and planning a composting program for all those in the Region. It will cost millions of dollars and further great sums of cold cash to keep it operating after the pilot project become a permanent fact. Ask the simple question - Why should the Region and the Municipalities be concerned with grass clippings and fallen leaves? If a property is large enough to produce a quantity of such refuse thén it is large enough to have tucked away in a corner a .composting unit that can handle even more than it will produce. Surely apartment buildings will have but a scant amount on a per person basis to that of a single family lot. Neither municipal organization should be considering such a scheme when it can actually be handled on the property on which it is produced. Composting is being actively followed throughout the Region by many residents who are solving a problem but be- ing penalized by those who ignore to look after their own composting material. It's flot a fair shake in any shape or form. Let the Region delete composting material as it has on corrugated cardboard in the -garbage pick-up. Use a little imagination. Letter to the Editor Dear Mr. Mills: Let me make several points. I am sure I speak for a fair share of others when I say that you are way out of ine putting down any sport of the viewers of this media coverage. However, seeing we're on the topic, if you feel that 30 minutes of T.V. fishing is sitting at great length, 1 don't suppose you've con- sidered the amount of alcohol con- sumed by the patrons of those establishments dedicated to the viewing of sporting events or the numerous "buddy" gatherings to watch 2 or 3 hours of spitting to the tune of several 24s of suds. Having these people on my roads scares me. They do go home to their children some time, don't they? Let's get back on track here. Were you aware that fishing is the second fastest growing participa- tion sport in North America, se- cond only to cycling. Fishing is the only spôrt that sees equality through all ages. It also knows no race or religion. With all this popularity it's not unusual for those who market fishing products to use the media as a sale'> tool through education. Now l'il admit some of these fishing shows are more than a littile boring but some are, yes, educating. l've personally put many of their teachings into effective use on the water myself. That's more than I can say for most of the viewers of national teai sports. When was the last time a lot of these guys got offfthecouch to do a little physical exercise. Television is not perfect. T.V. fishing shows hosts are just or- dinary people like you and I with no training in acting so they are bound to be a little bland. Big deal. Wayne Gretsky can't act either. I suggest the next time you decide to put down, T.V. viewers of any sort you think about whose toes you're stepping on. I think it's a crime that classic Buggs Bunny car- toons we all grew up on are edited due to violence, yet we have W.W.F. wrestling in living colour for our children to watch. You adults can watch it for whatever entertainment value it's worth. Live and let live. Tom Gustar Tales Told Twice August 1942 Envelopes containing payments to cream cusotmers were stolen at the Orono Creamery. The total amounted to $3,000. In an effort to save gasoline for the war effort regulations require that only one cream truck collect cream in specific areas. The Orono Girl Guides have taken over for camp for a one week period. The federal governrment has mov- ed to draft married men from the age of 27 to 30 years. Youth of age 18 are now eligible for4the draft. August 1958 The Ministry of Natural Resources has released 3000 phea- sant chicks from their Codrington hatchery to be raised in Clarke and Darlington Township for the falt hunt. Mature birds and louts are also being released in the two municipalities. The Orono Police Trustees are to survey the need for a bus service in- to Orono and the possible use would be made of such a service. Newcastle Village, Bowmanville, Darlington Township and Millbrook has voted against a new High School to be built in Orono. With the four centres against the plan the school will not obtain enough support. Eric Carleton tries out for baseball at the Maple Leaf stadium in Toronto. Orono Girl's Softball team wins the league championship against Millbrook with two straight wins. Winning pitchers were Gail Copper and Joan Aldred with Elva Reid be- ing catcher and one of the stronger hitters of the series. Thirty-five Clarke residents ob- ject to council over a move by the Township School Board to build two new public schools in the township. One resident com- mented, "Why should I help pay for a school in Newtonville when my kids will never see the inside of the school?" August 1969 The Orono Chamber of Com- merce is to meet with the Orono Park Board to see if they would make some improvements to the Centennial Park area. The area is now known as the Orono Woods Walk Park and a clean-up is expected this year, 1990, by the Town of Newcastle. The area was purchased by the Township as a Centennial project in 1969. Orono Chamber lost $14.00 on the annual Barbecue held at the Orono park. Orono businessmen try to hold angle parking on the east side of the business section. The County has recommended that parallel parking be instituted. Jean Allin wins Mini Trail Honda bike at the Orono Street Fair. Durham College enrolment reaches 600. 544 attended weekly harness rac- ing at the Orono race track betting a total of $21,061. August 1979 Orono United Church sponsors and brings to Orono South East Asian family. Joe Klasner of Plydesign announ- cing application made to sponsor four snall families of 'boat people' which did eventually arrive in Orono tnd work at the plants in Orono. Wint rio grants a further $125,500 to the new Orono arena bringing the total at that date to $336,766. Wintario had agreed to pay a tota\ of $490,944,000 which would be .ade , when local dona- tions increase, Minnie Zgers wins the Orono Canadian Iiperial Bank of Com- merce silver qwl at the Horticultual flowers show for the most points in the show. Don Adams, 19, of Orono and Sally Shortt, Il, of Oshawa were the champion male and female ban- jo players at a National event held in Liskeard. YES! Get the facts. Let's Talk. Call the OntariqMinistry of Health AIDS Hotline 1-80c6-668-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 PRAISE 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 983-502 Secretary: Marlene Risebrough Organist: Kirby Arlene Bolton Organist: Orono Stella Morton SUMMER SERVICES Aug. 19, 24 and Sept. 2 Newcastle United Church 10:30 a.m. Under theLeadership of Rev. Don Stiles ANNUAL CORN ROAST Wednesday, August 29th S00 p.m. At the home of Carol, Grant and Chris Yeo. Bring a friend. 983-5009 dru 4