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2-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, September 19, 1990 second Class Mai Registration Number 000368 Pubbîshed Every Wednesday at the officeof Pkubhcaton ManStreet, Orono RoyC.Forrester.Editor A bit of com mon sense Generally governments and government agencies when faced with a problem first call in the consultants at considerable expense. Then there is a lengthy review and added frills by the politicians and if all goes well the probelm whether minor, or major just may be ad- dressed. GO Transit has beat all the odd as far as a solution to one of their major problems - car parking for their customers. Just try to find a parking place during the work day at many of the GO parking lots. You are lucky if you find one and then it may be blocks away. The Whitby lots are no exception as are others west of Metro Toronto. GO has come up with a simple scheme with no added capital costs to help partially solve ihis major parking problem. One might say it's a common sense solution. GO is offering free six month parking permits for one of the preferred parking spaces on the provision that the driver brings at least one other passenger with them. The scheme starts next month in four locations west of Metro. The system is to be closely monitored and if successful will be extended to other areas where parking is a problem. At the present time only five percent of the vehicles coming into the parking lots carry more than the driver. There is a great opportunity here to expand the scheme keep- ing done capital costs of the system and it also does show that simple ingenuity in this high tech era is possible, worthy and tax saving. And what about in Vancouver where residents are required to purchase stickers to place on their garbage bags when place at curb- side. No stickers no pick up of garbage and the cost to the resident is on a per bag basis. An incentive to cut back on garbage going out for collection and for the municipality very little bookkeeping. First Impression Some time ago when Adalai Stevenson was president of the United States he made the statement that first impressions were, as a rule, objective and right. Whether or not this has ever been varified is beyond out knowledge. ,1The statement crossed our mind with the presentation of the Port Darlington Waterfront draft plan last Wednesday to council members and the public. Other than a lakefront strip for a walkway and bike trail, which at times was squeezed to death, where did the John Q public fit into what has been termed as a peoples' place. As a John Q the first impression vas not impressive. And if you wanted to use the walkway where would you park -"In the hotel parking lot?" A developer's dream - ÿes. Condos, medium and low density, hotel, commercial and a lakefront marina to be built on a man-made spit of land into the lake. It's apparent that developers have had their input and this is perfectively fine but where does public lands fit-in and we saw and geard no mention of such ever being considered. One would have to feel that if such was to be the case we would have heard. Somehow or other this is what we feel the most recent Ontario election was all about - "What about the little John Q; where does he fit in?" Happenings .. GIANT SECOND HAND BOOK SALE Don't forget the Giant Second Hand Book Sale on Saturday and Sunday, September 22nd and 23rd, from 1i1:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. both days at Clarke Museum. There will be 1,000s of books to choose from. Hardbacks will be selling for 25 cents each or 5 for $1.00 and paperbacks just 10 cents each or you could just fill a box and make an offer. All proceeds will go directly to the Clarke Museum Building Expansion Fund. So come out and make the dream a reality and stock up for winter reading. Clarke Museum located on Old Kirby School Road, just off Hwy. 35/115 at Reg. Road 9, in Kirby. CO-OP DRAW WINNER The winner of the $100.00 fuel oil from Durham Farmers' County Co-op which was drawn at the Orono Fair was Gayle Esler, of Orono. The Lifeiîne (Continued from page 1) -The Lifeline units are purchased by the Bowmanville Lions/Lioness Clubs who in turn rent them to a subscriber. Mrs. Margaret Van- Dusen is the Lifeline Program Manager who works closely with the volunteers in providing the ser- vice. Typical Lifeline users are the disabled or handicapped person. People who live alone, and those with ongoing medical conditions. In some cases post operative patients who wish to maintain a link to medical assistance are users. Perhaps the most important function provided by the service and the volunteers is, it allows peo- ple to remain in their homes, who otherwise would be hospitalized. This resuits in enormous medical cost savings, and makes extra hospital beds available for the sick. During the tea, Mr. R. E. Elston, President and Chief Executive Of- ficer, Bowmanville Memorial Hospital, praised the Lions Club members for making Lifeline available in the community. He thanked the volunteers for their dedication in making the service a success, adding that without them the burden upon the hospital would be great. House Tour (Continued from page 1) All are decorated with impeccable taste and personal flair. Participate in this year's tour; get decorating ideas, discuss designing experiences with the homeowners - spend a few hours enjoying homes of showmanship quality. Tickets are available at the following: ODREB, 50 Richmond St E., Oshawa; Big Sisters, 387 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa; Flowers Plus, 29 King St. E., Newcastle; Cockerham's Florists, 33 King St. W., Bowmanville; Old Tyme Feel- ing, 5085 Main St., Orono; Brenda's Country Elegance, 1916 Dundas St. E., Whitby. Letters to Editor: Letter written to the Newcastle Community Liaison Group, Bowmanville, Ontario. Dear Sirs: On behalf of my three young daughters and myself, please note that we request the radioactive and other wastes be removed from Port Granby and our community. Most people, myself included, are disinclined to attend meetings/demonstrations however strongly they feel about an issue. Therefore you may not receive an accurate indication of how this community of Clarke feels - WE DON'T WANT THE WASTE!! I myself have only attended one meeting/demonstration in my life -that was at Port Granby in April 1988. My husband and I bought a farm Protest Vote - No I was reading a column in the Orono Times last week that incor- rectly placed everyone in the same category. Under "Newtonville Alive" it was written, "Everyone will cer- tainly agree, that by the most part, the NDP got the surprise majority as a result of protest votes against the Conservatives and Liberals." Such a broad statement wrongly assumes that "everyone" agrees with the perception of the writer GM Natum Area (Continued from page 1) shrubs to be planted in this nature area. Richards also is looking to organizations and individuals who may wish to give labour with the project thus having greater public involvement in the development and interest. He said that a Nature Club has already been organized by some staff members at the GM office who are already building bir- dhouses for the project. He said the Club expects to be involved in other aspects relating to the nature area. The Co-ordinator also praises GM for the design of their storm water management plan from the building and parking lots. He said it takes advantage of the natural aspects of a swale and a swale-like ditch to handle the water which much can then percolate back into the land. "It's a natural purifica- tion system," he said. "It's in- novative." 'This is something that everyone can enjoy and are already enjoying . . . noting that office staff are presently using it for jogging and walking in off hours." "l'm proud to be part of it. Allen's Law When all else fails, follow in- structions. Murphy's Military Laws: The most dangerous thing in the combat zone is an officer with a map. Anthony's Law of Force: Don't forget it - get a bigger ham- mer. Churchill's Commentary on Man: Man will occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of the time he will pick himself up and continue on. Murphy's Military Laws: The only thing more accurate than incoming enemy fire is incom- ing friendly fire. The Unapplicable Law: Washing your car to make it rain doesn't work. * as far from the city as possible to provide a more healthy life for our children, only to find that wc were poisoning them with Port Granby, and other area waste dumps. Perhaps at greater risk than us from the waste are people who drink Lake Ontario water. Finally, with all due respect for the time and effort of your commit- tee, the money and time spent on this issue is wasted since Newcastle Town Council and the people have already expressed their desire to rid this community of Camco's Port Granby wastes. Yours sincerely, Judith Hurvid and Family P.S. I find it silly that your office is located in Bowmanville, miles from the people who are concernedabout this problem. regarding the outcome of the elec- tion. The Ontario Election Act pro- vides for all those wishing to register a protest vote in a particular manner. A ballot is collected by the voter at the poll. The voter in turn places no mark on the ballot. He or she then hands the ballot to the clerk, stating that a protest vote is being registered. The poll clerk puts this vote in a special box, to be ac- counted for after the election count. By suggesting that the votes for the NDP were "protest votes" is an outrageous affront to those who choose the New Democrats to represent them. My own experience, gained through speaking with countless people on their door-step, was the overall strong desire of people to be rid of dishonesty in government. Of the desire not to return to Conser- vative arrogance and a legacy of mistrust. Far from being any pro- test vote, the people of Ontario and Durham East, decided that enough was enough, and voted for the NDP knowing exactly what they were do- ing and for what reasons. I am able to understand the state of'shock Conservative and Liberal supporters are finding themselves in at the present time. Nevertheless, the statement, "with a majority NDP government, we will just have to wait, perhaps with a gulp or two, to see what becom-es of Ontario in a year or two from now," is viewed as being oblique and without just cause. Gord Mills 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 ÔF PRAISE BIBLIE 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: Kirby Arlene Bolton Organist: Orono Stella Morton SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1990 Kirby United Church Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Orono United Church Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Theme: "New Beginnings" EXPLORERS Wednesday, September 19th 6:30 p.m. - Upper C.E. Hall KIRBY Anniversary Service September 30th - 9:30 a.m. NOTICE Official Board Meeting of the Orono and Kirby Pastoral Charge Thursday, September 27th 7:30 p.m. - Orono United Church AL SUN PREPARATIONS SAVE 50 % Of Regular Price Until September 29th 983-5009