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[ Editorial Comment ] Back to Square One Today, parliamentarians return to their duties at Ottawa after a few weeks of mending political fences and a change of scenery at home. In view of the present economic conditions no doubt all of them will be well aware that the situation is now far more serious than when the session adjourned. While inflation has come down a little, it's still far from the results obtained in neighboring United States, still hovering about the 10% mark compared with about 6%| in the U.S.A. Unfortunately, accompanying any drop in inflation is a deepening amount of unemployment that is creating dreadful hardships, with the prospect prospect of increasing considerably during during the winter ahead. It's no wonder many voices are being rasied for the government to change direction from battling inflation to creating an atmosphere that will produce employment. However, in the Prime Minister^ three part television broadcast last week, there was little that offered any indication that he and his overnment have had a change of eart. In fact, many listeners gained the impression that he was preparing the populace for worse times ahead instead of better and urging them to join together to share the burden. No doubt opposition speakers would have complained bitterly if he had announced great changes in the program over the air instead of doing it in the House of Commons during the upcoming session, but one would have thought he might have included more optimism or hope and less philosophy. Certainly there are no easy answers to our present problems. We've lived so long with high expectations that it may take years of suffering before it strikes home that the days of bigger and better pay cheques every year and higher and higher profits are only to be won by those who are willing to produce more and better articles and manufacturers with ingenuity and good business practices. Up to the present, there's no consensus that this has hit home yet. Nobody is accepting pay cuts graciously to help out hard-pressed industries, farmers or small businesses. MPs and MPPs have not given leadership in agreeing that they could set an example by reducing their generous pay. Unions are still bargaining and striking for every dollar they can get. The professions, corporation executives and. many others are making no effort to help out with pay cuts. It's still a dog eat dog economy with everybody out to get the most they can out of the shrinking amount that is there to be distributed in one way or another. Maybe things do have to get worse before it is generally realized that the glory days are over ând it's up to each and every one of us to readjust our mode of living to meet the new circumstances. Admittedly, there are some fortunate ones who are still riding fairly high in this depressed economy. Some of them, instead of squandering every cent as they went along, put a little away for a rainy day. They did extremely well when the interest rates jumped to 20% or higher while others were suffering. Now that day is over at least for a while and probably most of the profits they made during that period have already been drained off in additional income tax if they couldn't find a reliable tax shelter. But, they were the savers who were luckier than many others who found that inflation took almost all they earned every week. We can see the need for a general readjustment throughout the country and, indeed, the world because it's going to be a long time before the current situation returns to an era that's anywhere close to where it was a few years ago. All levels of government no doubt contributed to our present tragic situation, but we went along with them and even demanded they do more. In fact, we brought it on ourselves and now it's time to pay the piper. The last paragraph of this editorial has had to be changed since Monday. There were signs until then that the economy was beginning to improve. The stock markets were booming and an air of partial optimism was prevailing in some circles; maybe the bottom had been reached. Then, the bottom fell out of the market in a horrendous surge that probably will continue for a few days before it settles away again. So, we're back to square one. Maybe the government will have some constructive ideas today. We certainly hope so. ( Queen's Park Report By Gord Cochrane The queue was remarkably remarkably short. A bare handful of people stood last Wednesday night waiting the chance to stand before John Robarts' coffin. The laying in state of the man whom for 10 years presided over Ontario's growth and enhancement was somber. In every mind, there were thoughts of the disappointing death of one who gave much and had more to give. Onlookers could be reminded of the horrors of debilitation and, ultimately, ultimately, the susceptibility susceptibility of any of us to suicidal urges. Even a man who personified stability could become a victim of all consuming depression. Perhaps it was the sorrow or dread of facing facing Roberts' suicide that kept the crowds away. Or the cold night air. Or, worst of all, is his era forgotten? Only 11 years ago, but far removed from the memories of many, Robarts left office. During a decade as premier, he led Ontario into the modern era, building much of what we know today - hospitals, colleges, a greater sense of human tolerance. He reached out to Quebeckers in a way no other Ontario premier ever had. He was the leader his times demanded. Upon leaving office, he took on multiple responsibilities. responsibilities. Most notably, he co-chaired the Task Force on Canadian Unity, which gave a forum to the anger and frustration of Canadians at a time when an outlet was badly badly needed. He made daring proposals to the Davis administration on how best to enhance Toronto's local government. government. He also served with distinction on the board of Yotk University University as well as several leading corporations. In the years ahead, he had planned to write his memoirs, a book for which I was asked to provide research; research; That book would have given many new insights into the milestones, such as the founding of medicare and the Canada Pension Plan, which altered all our lives. It might also have explained the glaring paradox between his public and private lives. As a politician, his public life was notable for its successes. But, as a husband and father, his private life had more than its share of failures - the failed first mar- TurntoPage 11 ®lie Canabian Statesman 623-3303 ©i Durham County's Greet Fimily Journal Eetabtiehed 128 yeen ego In 1854 Aleo Incorporating The iowmenvllle News The Newceitle Independent The Orono News Second clan melt registration number 1581 Produced every Wednesday by THE JAMES PUBLISHING COMPANY LIMITED I2-8B King St. W., Bowmenvllli, Ontario L1C 3K9 it JOHN M. JAMES Editor -- Publisher RICHARD A. JAMES Assistant Publisher QEO. P. MORRIS Business Mgr. 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It's a time when rural or small town living is immensely superior to that in the concrete canyons, the abominable apartments, the sad suburbs of metropolia. I In the city, day ends drearily in the fall. There's the long, wearying battle home through traffic, or the draughty, crushed, degrading scramble on public transportation. The city man arrives home fit for nothing but slumping for the evening before the television set. And what greets him? The old lady, wound up like a steel spring because she hasn't seen a sold she knows all day, there's nothing to look at but that stupid house next door, exactly like their own, and the kids have been giving her hell. He's stuck with/ it. For the whole evening. That's why so many city chaps have workshops in the basement. basement. It's much simpler to go down cellar and whack off a couple of fingers in the power saw than listen to Mabel. Life is quite different for the small town male. He is home from work in minutes. He surveys the ranch, says, "Must get those storm windows windows on one of these days," and goes in, to the good fall smells of cold drinks and hot food. •His wife saw him at breakfast, again at lunch, has had a good natter with the dame next door, and has been out for two hours, raking leaves with the kids. She doesn't need him. Instead of drifting off to the basement, basement, the small town male announces announces that this is his bowling night, or he has to go to a meeting of the Conservation and Slaughter Club, and where's a clean shirt. And that's all there is to it. While her city counterpart squats in front of T.V., gnawing other nails and wondering why she didn't marry good old George, who has a big dairy farm now, the small town gal collects the kids and goes out to burn leaves. There is nothing more romantic than the back streets of a small town in the dark of a fall evening. Piles of leaves spurt orange flame.White smoke eddies. Neighbors call out, lean on rakes. Women, kerchiefed like gypsies, heap the dry leaves high on the fire. Kids avoid the subject of bedtime, dash about the fire like nimble gnomes. Or perhaps the whole family goes to a fowl supper. What in city living, can compare with this finest of rural functions? A crisp fall evening, a drive to the church hall through a Hallowe'en landscape, an appetite like an alligator, and that first wild whiff of turkey and dressing that makes your knees buckle and the juices flow free in your cheeks. But it's on weekends that my pity for the city-dweller runneth over. Not for him the shooting-match on a clear fall Saturday, with its good- humored competition, its easy friendliness. Not for him the quiet stroll down a sunny wood road, shotgun over arm, partridge and woodcock rising like clouds of mosquitoes. It's not that he doesn't live right, or doesn't deserve these pleasures. It's just that it's physically impossible to get them easily. If he wants to crouch in a duck-blind, at dawn, he has to drive half the night to get there. Maybe on Sunday or holiday, in the fall, the city family decides to head out and see some of that beautiful autumn foliage. They see it, after driving two hours. And with 50,000 other cars, they crawl home in late afternoon, bumper to bumper, the old man cursing, the kids getting hungrier, the mother growing owlier. Small town people can drive for 15 minutes and hit scenery, at least around here, that leaves them breathless. Or they'll wheel out a few miles to see their relatives on the farm, eat a magnificent dinner, and sit around watching T.V. in a state of delicious torpor. Yup. It's tough to live in the city, in the fall. fwPSw gilij To The Editor: Are funds collected for UNICEF really used to help needy children in the world or are they used for other purposes? purposes? Each year as Hallowe'en Hallowe'en approaches, rumour, confusion and misinformation about the use of Unicef funds abound. It appears that this year is no exception. The Ontario Unicef Committee, Committee, a volunteer committee which organizes the annual Hallowe'en campaign, is attempting to clarify how the funds are used for the information information of concerned citizens of Ontario. All funds collected by Unicef are used for projects which directly assist children from conception to age 15 in developing developing countries. The use of these funds is controlled by very clear Unicef policies. These policies state that Uni- . cef does not supply projects with equipment intended to be used for abortion. As well, Unicef funds are not used for purchasing contraceptive supplies. Some confusion arises because Unicef provides a purchasing service to other development agencies and to governments of developing countries, These agencies and governments governments use their own funds for these purchases and pay a fee to cover all Unicef costs. Unicef Unicef cannot and does not dictate how these governments and agencies use their own funds. Unicef strongly respects the right of each nation to determine determine its own national policies and the personal right of parents to decide on the spacing spacing and size of their own families based on their own moral convictions. However, Unicef can and does control the use and distribution distribution of its funds and does so in accordance with its own policies. Withholding funds from Unicef, a decision which has been taken by some separate school boards, does not affect the purchases made by other agencies or governments. The only programs affected are those directly benefitting children in dire need in some of the poorest countries of the world. The Vatican, with its wisdom wisdom and knowledge, recognizes recognizes this fact and has continued continued its praise and its 27 year annual contribution. In announcing its contribution for this year, the Holy See's permanent observer mission to the United Nations told Unicef that its worldwide assistance to children and young mothers "enhances the value of life and should be encouraged". Funds collected in Canada are already designated for projects which Unicef Canada has promised to fund. An outline outline of these projects is available available to all interested persons. These projects do "enhance the value of life" for many, many children, Unicef is concerned that these children not become the innocent victims of misinformation misinformation and confusion in Canada about Unicef. The Ontario Committee is counting on concerned local residents to give generously at Hallowe'en this year. With the help of concerned adults, young adults and children, essential funding will not be lost and Unicef's promises to children overseas can be kept. Sincerely yours, Elizabeth Gordon Edwards Provincial Chairman Ontario Unicef Committee Dear Editor: The University of Waterloo Alumni Association is holding its annual Homecoming on the weekend of October 23 and 24. This coincides with the University's 25th Anniversary Open House and all events planned by the Association are open to interested members of the community. On Saturday at 9:30 a.m. UW President Doug Wright will officially open the events by launching a 30-foot blimp. At 10 a.m,, three seminars arc being held on the 3rd floor of Hagey Hall - Concerns of the Entrepreneur, by Ian Duncan, Manager of Finance and Administration for the Canadian Canadian Industrial Innovation Centre; Principles of Financial Financial Planning by Charles Martin Martin of Charles Martin Financial Financial Planners; and Management Management Techniques of the '80's by Betty Schneider and Lorna Towler of Career Dimensions, The seminars will be followed by a gourmet luncheon at the Faculty Club from 12 - 2 p.m. with entertainment by pianist Don D. Roberts and vocalist Charles Martin, The remainder remainder of the afternoon can be spent touring open house dis plays in every faculty, attending attending sports events including a football game between Waterloo Waterloo Warriers and York University, University, or taking part in receptions receptions hosted by various univer- ( sity departments. On Saturday evening a Waterloo County pub crawl leaves the Campus Centre at 7:00 p.m. sharp and a film festival starts in the Math building at 7:30 p.m. There will be a choice of films with each show lasting for approximately approximately 2 hours. The weekend will end up with a pancake breakfast on Sunday morning from 9:30 - 11:30 and a further opportunity opportunity to see faculty demonstrations demonstrations throughout the day. To date, graduates have been responding from as far away as Seattle, Washington and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It promises to be an exciting weekend and we encourage everyone to ."Meet Your Waterloo." Further information information and tickets are available by calling the Office of Alumni Affairs at (519) 885-1211, ext. 2038. Joy S. Roberts Assistant Director of University University Relations Manager, Office of Alumni Affairs. Dear Sir: The newly formed Durham Region Alzheimer Society will meet in the Day Care section of The Oshawa General Hospital Hospital on October 28th, 1982 at 7:30 p.m, We are a local affiliate of the National Alzheimer Society and arc basically a family support organization. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive irreversible brain disease for which there is no known cause or treatment. The problems families face in dealing with the long term care of a patient and the emotional, financial and social stress are immense. The organization exists primarily, to assist families to find support services in the community, to inform and ' make the public aware of the disease, to raise funds for research, to help people find the answers to the legal questions questions arising from the disease and last but not least, to provide provide fellowship at our meetings for those who are coping with the disease in their family. The elected executives are: Mrs, Joy Mack, President; Mr. Jack Fry, Vice-President; Mrs. Leslie Churchyard, Secretary; Mr. J.J. Van Herwerden, Treasurer. Members of the Board of Advisors are: Rev. A. J. Maggs, Co-ordinating Chaplain, Chaplain, Oshawa General Hospital; Hospital; Dr. W. A. Roy, Extend- A-Care Nursing Home, Dr. A. G. Stocks, Hillsdale Manor; Miss Karen McMillan, Social Worker Supervisor, Whitby, Psychiatric Hospital; Mr. Neil M, Kisbee, Lawyer in the firm of Fletcher, McKay, Mack and Kisbee; Mr. Ea_rl Sexsmith, Chartered Accountant with Ward & Co. Admission to the meeting is free and we welcome all members and friends of those suffering from Alzheimer's Disease, Further information may be obtained by contacting 725-8085 or 725-1562. Yours very truly Mrs, Joy Mack, President of Durham Region Alzheimer Society Per: Leslie Churchyard, Secretary 347 Athol East Oshawa, Ontario 17th October, 1982 Dear John, This is just a simple thank you for the many past courtesies courtesies and assistance you have given to our Unit through (he articles you have entered in your newspaper on behalf of the Korea Veterans who'have formed the Oshawa Unit 11 of the Korea Veterans Association Association of Canada, With this in mind I felt I would like to write to you on behalf of all of the members of our Unit, and voice the opinion of one and all, that without people like yourself we would have had a much more difficult difficult time in getting lo (he point we are at now. We have almost reached a total membership of 40 which is not bad considering we arc little better than one year old. We are chartered under the National KVA of Canada and equally as important we have our own colors. Not impossible?, impossible?, but without support it would not have been. John, we all sincerely thank you, and look forward to a long and pleasant association with yourself and the Rowmanville Statesman. Yours in comradeship W.K, (Bill) Pitt Secretary Oshawa Unit No, 11 K.V.A, of Canada