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10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, June 13,1984 Section Two 11 Brownies Fly Up to 4th Bowmanville Guides On Monday night at St. Stephen's School gymnasium, gymnasium, 11 members of 6th Bowmanville Brownies flew up to the new 4th Bowmanville Girl Guides in an interesting ceremony. The new Guides are, front row 1-r, Andrea Enders, Christine McDonald, Kim Laughlin, Tracy Bradley, Christine Christine Kiely, Alyssa McLennan; back row, Ali De- nard, Kirsten Lawrie, Jessica Outram, Snowy Owl Linda McLennan, Kathleen Gaullin and Susie Ivorchuck. Outstanding CSS Athletes Honored at Banquet The annual Courtice Secondary School awards banquet took place Tuesday evening, June 5, at the Solina Community Hall. One of the highlights of the night was the presentation of trophies and plaques to the school's outstanding athletes of 1983-1984. Shown here, from left, are: Steve Mosolanczki, recipient of the James Dowie Memo rial Award for sportsmanship; Jacqueline Van- derluit, most valuable player in track and field; Claire Geboers, sportsmanship award; Mandy Huxter, outstanding senior girls' athlete; Heidi Rohrer, outstanding junior girls' athlete, and Rob McCullough, who received the most points for athletic athletic competition. . LETTER TO THE EDITOR Comparative States of Mind In this culture, on this continent, continent, when we hurt it is' mostly through pride or love. Both very strong emotions and both quite painful. We tend to forget that in other cultures on other continents, continents, pain and hurt are not so often emotional pain as actual physical pain. Man's inhumanity to man in both instances. But for the emotional pain we have, it is often our choice! We actually choose to be miserable because because someone we love has disappointed us. It hurts, it certainly does. Our pride is hurt too, because we were and are proud to feel loved. "Blessed "Blessed is he who is humble and expects nothing, for he shall be neither disappointed or hurt." We tend to forget the individual individual suffering of millions of people who are starving to death. One hundred and fifty- million in Africa alone. El Salvador, all those South American American countries-then our own. How these starving, and tortured people would laugh (if they still had strength and the lack of fear) if they were confronted with the types of emotions and hurts that cause the many cases of depression, that fill our mental hospitals and wards.How amazed those who hunger for bread would be if in our circumstances the same happenings were supposed supposed to cause them hurt! Aren't we fortunate to be able to laugh or cry at little things? That is a freedom too that should make us happy. It is not just a eaten phrase that "Hunger Hurts." Try fasting for two days sometime. sometime. We wouldn't hurt much at that because we have water. Many of the people in India and certain tribes in Africa do not. They drink blood and milk from oxen. Where do they get the water for the oxen? They lug it painfully on a shoulder- yoke, after sometimes having to search for and dig a well which will be dried by tomorrow. tomorrow. These people of other cultures cultures and geography have no choice about their hungers, be it for bread or beliefs, relig ious or political. Still they live on as courageously and as long as they can. We do have a choice. Yet the suicide rate and the apathy of people on this continent, where there is the greatest of riches and where the most freedom prevails prevails is greater than anywhere else on earth! ! Our materialism materialism seems to be robbing us of good sense. A professor at Wycliff, whom I knew, said and I quote: "I have seen more happiness in the faces of starving beggars on the streets streets of Calcutta than I see when walking up Yonge St., or on the subways here". Happiness and pain comparative? What do you think? Rose A. Lilley. Roy Nichols Motors Ltd. Authorized Chevrolet ■ Oldsmobile - Chevy Truck Dealer Hwy.2 East of Oshawa 728-6206 HWY. 2 Roy Nichols Motors Ltd. HWY. 401 o oc Ui o H ÛC => O O The Dealership That Cares 2.5 MILE May Salesman of the Month The management of Roy Nichols Motors Is very pleased to introduce Bruce Fltzglbbon as their Salesman of the Month, for the month of May. Bruce, who resides In Whitby, has been involved In the automotive business for over 15 years with particular Interest In the performance engines aspect of the industry. He enjoys competitive fishing In the summer time and is a snowmobile enthusiast during the winter months. Bruce Is completely qualified to handle all your transportation requirements, whether It Is a new Chevrolet, Oldsmobile or Chevy truck or one of our quality used cars. Come in soon and say hello. Research Study Produces Spellathon Held at Waverley School Startling Information By Michele DeLorenzo Women, the elderly, the disabled and low income groups are considered at high risk to become psychologically or physically physically dependent on prescription prescription drugs, based on a report prepared by the Durham Centre of the Addiction Addiction Research Foundation. Foundation. The report, entitled "Licit and Illicit Drug Use in the Durham Region", is based on data collected over a two-year period. The main focus of the report was licit tranquillizing drugs. One of the recommendations recommendations of the report states that educational programs should be offered for all physicians in the region regarding regarding updated information information for the prescribing of psychotropic (tranquillizing (tranquillizing or mood altering) drugs. Robert Finlay, director of the Durham A.R.F., said there seems to be a need to give doctors up to date information. information. "They indicate a need to know more. While training, doctors get very little exposure to alcohol abuse." More extensive drug and alcohol education for the public and social service and health care officials was also recommended. Mar'g Simmons, ARF assessment assessment and prevention worker, said the study revealed revealed that 64 per cent of perscriptions are refilled without seeing the doctor. The report recommended establishing a community- based assessment and referral referral service for adults with drug problems. A residential residential or day treatment program is also needed for adult males in the region. Four drug addiction agencies serving the public in the region were included in the survey. Grant House and Destiny Manor, Oshawa, provide residential residential services for females only. Pinewood Youth Clinic, Oshawa, services services anyone under the age of 21 while the ARF provides provides service for people over 21. "People do not know where to go for help in the region," Mr. Finlay said. "Of those surveyed 70 to 90 per cent didn't !u|ow anything about these! places. Some thought Alcoholics Anonymous was a resource centre for drug problems." The prescribed drugs examined examined in the study included included minor and major tranquillizors, stimulants, anti-depressants, amphetamines, amphetamines, sleeping pills, analgesics and antihistamines. antihistamines. The most common reasons survey participants gave for taking the drugs were to calm down, to sleep and for high blood pressure. pressure. Clients at the health and social service agencies use of psychotropic drugs is three times higher than that reported of the general population. The study concluded that approximately 2,900 adults in Durham region have been taking tranquillizers for more than a year. Ms. Simmons said tranquillizers tranquillizers are good treatment treatment for a four to six week period but, "I have a problem problem understanding why tranquillizers would be used for a year. For the most part they are ineffective for sleep." The most frequently used tranquillizer is valium which is available under nine different names. "We, as health care consumers, should ask questions about drugs. I'm very concerned with educating the consumer." consumer." Mr. Finlay explained that one in six elderly elderly people use tranquillizers tranquillizers or sleeping pills, the highest ratio of any group. "Through the survey we discovered that 5.2 per cent had used a tranquillizer in the past few weeks. That's 10,000 people, considering the population ofDurham is approximately 230,000," Ms. Simmons pointed out. "One out of 12 surveyed had taken a mood-altering drug in the last two weeks," she said. The Foundation contends that there is a need for improving improving the existing drug treatment system in Durham. The drug use report and recommendations will be submitted to the Ministry of Health, the government agency that funds the ARF, for review. OBITUARY J. ALBERT COLE Albert Cole passed away in Bowmanville Memorial Hospital on Thursday, May 3rd, 1984, after an illness of nine weeks. He was in his 87th year. Born in Hampton March 22nd, 1898, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Cole, Bowmanville. Albert was educated in Hampton schools and Bowmanville High School, later taking a five year correspondence correspondence course in mechanical engineering. Albert started his career with Goodyear Canada in 1918 as a draftsman, then designing designing machinery in all shapes of mat molds. He supervised the construction work of many buildings. He was also interested interested in community activity. Secretary treasurer of the Planning Board, also secretary-treasurer secretary-treasurer of the Board of Adjustment. A member of Jerusalem Lodge, receiving his 50 year Jewel. A member of Trinity United Church, and served on the Board of Stewards and Property Committee. Committee. On Aug. 2ncj, 1924, he was married to Mary Souch, Hampton. They have lived on Scugog St., Bowmanville for 59 years. Albert retired from Goodyear after 43 years service. The funeral service was held at the Morris Funeral Chapel. Rev. John Peters and Rev. Arthur Amacher conducted conducted the service. Mrs. Allanah Coles sang a very beautiful solo "Amazing Grace," Mrs. Helen McDonald presided at the chapel organ. There were floral tributes from Goodyear, Masonic Lodge, and many from friends and relatives. The Honorary Bearers were Wm. Hoskin, Norman Elliott, Ralph Poole, Ivan Hobbs, Ralph McIntyre and Rusty Crawford. Albert was predeceased by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Cole, and a sister Mildred, Those surviving are his wife Mary, son Donald and sister Marjorie and grandchildren Allan and Cindy. One great grandchild Craig. Private family burial took place at Hampton Cemetery. 100 students from Waverley Public School participated in the Red Cross Spellathon, raising over $868.00 for International Am. Pictured here are six representatives from each participating class. They are (left to right) Amanda Dykstra, Christopher Smith, Tara Rogers, Kevin Short, Shanna English, (organizer) Pat Vansegglen, Garrett Neuman, and Red Cross Director for the Durham East Region, Kay Forsey. Community Care Honors Poppy Fund Phyllis Rose (right), chairman of the Bowmanville Legion, Branch 17 Poppy Fund, accepted a certificate of recognition from Community Car- last week. The award was presented by Community Care Chairman Gai Rickard in recognition of donations made by the Poppy Fund to the Meal on Wheels program. The presentation was made Tuesday, June 5, at thi Community Care offices on Temperance St. Durham College Plans to Bus Students from Outlying Area Durham Colleen is makine will pick up students at Durham College is making it easier for students in outlying outlying areas to get to its main campus in Oshawa. Bus service will be provided students from the Western Region, including Ajax, Pickering and Whitby, and from the Eastern Region, including including Bowmanville and area. In additional, the buses will pick up students at several designated points on the East-West route, and will also make stops in Oshawa. The bus service will be provided provided students in time to start 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. classes. There will be two trips in the morning and two in the afternoon. In addition to providing needed transportation, the new bus service will promt the College and its courst increasing its visibility in t Durham Region. Two bust painted in school colors will used to transport the Colle students. They will also used during the day to tra sport high school students visit the College in order to s the facilities and meet staff, NEW ONTARIO GOVERNMENT GUIDE BOOKS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND DISABLED PERSONS. S enior citizens, disabled persons and concerned agencies will be interested in two new publications published by the Provincial Provincial Secretariat for Social Development. The "Guide forSeniorCitizens" and the"Guide to Programs and Services for Disabled Persons" each offer a complete complete listing ofgovcrnment programs ,a nd services available to assist disabled persons and seniors. These guides arc excellent excellent reference publications for any senior or disabled person who wants to make the most of the many opportunities which arc offered in the Province of Ontario. The Secretariat will automatically send the "Guide forSeniorCitizens" forSeniorCitizens" to every person in the province when they reach 65 years of age. To obtain a copy of either the"Guide forSenior Citizens" or the "Guide to Programs and Services for Disabled Persons," write the Secretariat for Social Development, c/o Government Services, PO. Box 102, Toron to, Ontario M7A1N3. Secretariat (or Social Development ©Ontario Gordon Dean, Provincial Secretary William Davis, Premier