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I 4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, June 18, 1986 Section Two Canadian Statesman 623-3303 Durham County'* Greet Famtfy Journal Established 132 years ago In 1654. fcx Thai in* mvcim noapmaani The Orono News Second des* meM regiatrattor number 1561 Produced every Wednesday by THE JAMES PUBLISHING COMPANY UMTTED 62-66 King St. W., BowmenvWe, Ontario L1C 3K9 cn JOHN M. JAMES Editor--Publisher GEO. P. MORRIS Business Mgr. RICHARD A. JAMES Assistant Publisher BRIAN PURDY Advertising Mgr. PETER PARROTT Associate Editor DONALD BISHOP Plant Mgr. 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Let's Make Haste, Slowly! All the controversy over the new arena to be located in Bowmanville somewhere is, at the moment, a bit ridiculous. Let's review the situation for a few minutes. The old arena, built in 1948, has been allowed to deteriorate by previous councils, mainly because they didn't feel like spending much money to keep it in good repair when it was showing its age a bit. And would soon need to be replaced by a larger, more modern edifice which would be in keeping with the town's status as a major centre. For some time, councils have talked about the need for a new arena but nobody did much about it until a few months ago when a feasibility study was authorized. We won't go into the cost of that study which hasn't been given too much publicity and really hasn't been released to the public, other than in small segments. Then, along came a decision of council that they would like to construct the new arena on property under control of Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education. At first, the board somewhat casually agreed to look at it and possibly negotiate with representatives who were delving into the building project. When a meeting was held with those representatives, the board's staff had done their homework and K resented a list of qualifications to e met before any official agreement could be contemplated by the board. That didn't go over too well with those who were trying to build an arena. The discussion didn't end there, however. At the board meeting last week, a new development took place when that august body sort of cast aside all previous discussions and decided they wanted nothing to do with constructing the arena on their school property. Only the Bowmanville trustees and a handful of others disagreed with the overall decision. That's where it's at right now. Happily, there has been a council decision that alleviates the need for a quick decision which might have been the wrong one, so far as the alternate location was concerned. Council came to the conclusion that it would be wise to spend some $40,000 to make essential repairs to the present arena, so it could oe used by local teams for at least another year. In our opinion, that was a wise move because it will provide time for further exploration into more sites than are presently being considered. Also, it would certainly be a good idea to begin raising funds to take care of the public's portion of the new arena's costs. Volunteers are sorely needed to head up this campaign and we understand the first meeting is being held tonight to get organized. Let's get the ball rolling so we'll be ready when a final decision has been made on where the new structure will be located. We're all for more co-operation and less squabbling. Doctors and Strike Tactics (From the Amherstburg Echo) Last week, many of the doctors who belong to the Ontario Medical Association Association staged a two day strike to protect protect the legislation banning extra billing billing in the province. The strike had little impact on the general public, and probably even less impact on the government legislators. We can easily sympathize with the doctors' plight. No one works harder to achieve a goal in life than a medical medical graduate. Almost ten years of their lives - you could say the best ten years - are devoted devoted to attaining that goal. Yéars and years of brain-sapping studies are followed by slavish 100 hour weeks of hospital internship at pitiful pay. The crushing responsibilities of dealing with human lives, and the awareness that mistakes would have tragic consequences, also characterize characterize that period. Finally they graduate - after nearly half a normal lifetime - only to spend more gruelling years establishing a practice, while pinching pènnies to support families somehow acquired along the way. By the time most doctors reach thirty-five years of age, they have 'made it' in the eyes of their fellow citizens. Unfortunately, other people don't understand the price they've paid along the way. Most continue to pay a heavy price throughout their lives, dealing constantly with onerous onerous responsibility, long hours, - and the increasing involvement of government government in their work. We can understand their anger at prospects of Ibsing the right to set their own fees. In effect, the government government is trying to tell them how to run their own business. How would any newspaper publisher feel, if a government government stepped in to suggest how much could be charged for advertising? advertising? Both are equally horrifying concepts concepts in a free enterprise society. For doctors in 1986, Canada has ceased to be a democracy. Ironically, this nightmare is happening happening to an outstanding group of citizens. These people are not criminals, criminals, terrorists, nor an otherwise un- . savoury element of society. Quite the contrary, they are the elite --the majestic crest of Canada's self-created mountain of individual achievement. They are the best we can produce, and a standard by which we can all be measured. How then, do we come to a point where this group of responsible citizens citizens threatens a month-long withdrawal withdrawal of vital service to the public? Herein lies another tragic irony. To protect their 'rights' as individuals individuals in a democratic society, the med ical profession is rapidly moving toward toward a dangerous confrontation with the government of Ontario. They are threatening to effectively eliminate the practice of medicine, and remove access to health care from the general general public for a potentially life- threatening period of time. The citizens of Ontario are being used as a pawn in this 'game', and the consequences could be terrible. What about the rights of the ordinary public? Action which could produce potential health dangers to the general general public cannot be condoned, regardless regardless of justification. We have trouble even understanding how this measure could be contemplated by such a responsible group. At the same time, we have trouble blaming the doctors for creating the problem. Blame for this bizarre scenario lies - irrefutably - with the provincial Liberal government. There are more villains afoot. Behind Behind the scenes, hidden in the dust raised by the vicious, dirty battle in Ontario, lies the real cause of the conflict: conflict: the federal legislation banning extra billing - originally created by the Liberal party of Canada in 1984, but sustained by the Tories under prime minister Brian Mulroney. In addition, amongst others supporting supporting the move to extra billing, the labor movement in Canada should be mentioned. We do not buy the contention contention of some labor spokesmen, that such legislation would produce better better medical treatment for lower income income families. In the first place, who's suffering now? Nobody. Secondly, no doctbr worthy of a medical degree would refuse refuse treatment to a patient on the basis of inability to pay. Thirdly, doctors' doctors' fees are NOT the reason for the high costs of medical care in Ontario, nor the rest of Canada. In light of all that, WHY is the medical medical profession being subjected to this incredible onslaught? The most obvious answer we can come up with has ominous implications: Is it because we envy their lifestyle? lifestyle? If that is indeed the case, the province and the nation are headed towards socialist reform not unlike a communist state. Is that the direction we wish to head? Is that the kind of country any of us want to live in? Regardless of what eventually transpires in this confrontation, the blame lies with governments, not the doctors. We're facing a serious threat to one of the basic precepts of democracy, democracy, and the 'villains' in the saga are our own elected representatives. How we got to this point will probably probably be examined in history books for many, many years in the future. Port Hope Ready-Mix Plant in Silhouette r By 1 me ... by Peter Parrott "If you don't . know where you are going, how will you know when you get there?" That's a sobering thought contained in a recent news release by a time management expert expert from the Kemptville College of Agricultural Technology. F:F. Lawson, a seminar seminar leader in timèfhnan- agement, stress management, management, and leadership, makes a number of common-sense common-sense observations in his article. Like most well-known truths, his remarks on the control and,, management of one's time are repeated in different ways by our grandmothers, parents, teachers, and others. How often have you heard the expression "A stitch in time saves nine?" Lawson observes that eV$jÿ.;hdur spent in planning *saVes three to four hours in execution. Both statements say roughly the same thing. But although wise men and women have known of this concept for years, we find it difficult to put the idea into practice. Lawson also quotes the famous line by the cartoon character, Pogo, to the effect that: "We have met the enemy and they is us." This is a more subtle idea to grasp. But it embodies embodies the well-worn truth that the. only real enemy impeding our progress is not circumstances, circumstances, qualifications, qualifications, innate talent, or any other "outside" factors. factors. It's a fact that we often fail to grasp as we point the finger of blame at events or persons outside outside ourselves. Anyway, to get back to the suggestion of Mr. Lawson, a "time log" was the suggested method of keeping tabs on one's activity. activity. He suggests that such a booklet could consist of sheets of paper recording recording the hours of the day on the left hand side and the various activities activities on another column. column. Remaining col umns indicate whether each activity was urgent, important, routine, or unimportant. From a quick glance at this document, it becomes becomes relatively easy to see the lengths of time spent on things which are urgent and the /amount of time devoted to the unimportant. A final column is used to deliniate how to make better use of the hours of the day. And from the notes made in this column, column, it's possible to come up with a re vamped schedule setting particular times for ac-; complishing certain objectives. objectives. Now some of us will say that they have no time to engage in this sort of exercise. But a better question is to ask whether you can afford not to do it. ' 'As Lawson notes in his rëport: "You have ALL the time you will eve): have RIGHT NOW!!' Which sounds, no doubt, like something somebody's somebody's grandmother might have said. : Queen's Park Report by Sam Cureatz Urban Development Spreads Rapidly into Rural Areas June 23,1986 BUDGET On May 13,1986, the Liberal Government of Ontario passed its second budget. Remarks on its contents were not greatly varied, with most commentators commentators agreed that it was rather rather "bland", with nothing much to praise nor condemn. The economy of Ontario has strengthened over the past year. This improvement can not be solely attributed to provincial measures but to external factors as falling interest rates and lower oil prices. The government, however, however, _ does recognize that areas of weakness remain, such as, low farm incomes, the Ontario mining industry and certain other industries which are suffering from the severe economic problems, as well as the continuing problem of a high unemployment level. This Budget was an attempt to tackle some of these problem areas, while at the same time, encouraging increased development of the technological technological field and entrepreneurship entrepreneurship of this province. In this area of technology and entrepreneurship, the Budget contributes $100 million to the $1 billion technology technology fund, a source to be used over the next ten years. An increase in the Ontario Development Corporation (ODC) will allow it to provide additional sources of money for newly-founded businesses. Other, investment programs include an allocation of $10 million to Tourism and Employee Share Ownership Plans, which would provide some incentives for employees employees to purchase shares in their employer's company. $275 million will be provided for skills training and $15 million in the technology fund will be given to Universities to be used in research programs. More money has also been allocated to certain regions where; for example, Ontario Hydro is attempting to become more active in its diversification of production of electricity. This new budget increases the monies to be used by the Ministry of Agriculture Agriculture and Food by 39 per cent to $457 million. Activity in this area which has long • deserved government attention, attention, includes the extension and elaboration of programs which aid new farmers, allow credit assistance to farmers and reduced interest rates for Ontario farms. Money is also being injected into social programs such as shelter subsidies and care for the elderly and handicapped. More efforts will be made to integrate this latter group into community life and provide them with better, more appropriate housing programs. In the area of health, $850 million is to be allocated over a number of years to hospitals to improve existing hospital facilities! A portion of the money will be spent in additional care of- the chronically ill and cancer patients. Funding for a num ber of different programs, such as, hospitals, university research and recreation and cultural activities within the communities, will come from lottery revenues. There were no general tax increases in the last Budget, although there was an increase in the tax on tobacco which will entail an increase of approximately 4 cents on a pack of 25 cigarettes. Meals below $2 will be exempt from tax, an exemption which was applicable only to meals below $1 before the Budget. Unfortunately, Unfortunately, there was nothing in the Budget to increase low rental accomodation which we certainly need more of in Oshawa and across Durham. Finally, best wishes to Lyle McMahon who will be retiring from my children's public school in Newcastle. Thank you also to Dr. Hoy who has expressed some of the Doctors' Doctors' concerns in the community community over Bill 94, the extrabilling extrabilling legislation. The Going Is Easy To Canadian Open The best way to the Canadian Open Golf Championship Championship in Oakville is with GO Transit's Spectacular Special package. The $23 ticket, which includes transportation and tournament admission, makes getting there a snap. No traffic traffic headaches, no parking problems, and better yet, all' GO buses and trains are air- conditioned to beat the summer summer heat, GO's package ticket is being offered again this year on the final four days of the tournament, tournament, June 26, 27, 28 and 29. With three ways to go, the package is convenient and easy to use. Tickets are valid on special direct express buses which leave Yorkdale Bus Terminal in Downsview, next to Yorkdale Yorkdale Shopping Centre, at 0800, 0900, 1000 and 1100 hrs„ returning from Glen Abbey Golf Club at 6:30,7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Transportation-only tickets tickets will also be sold at Yorkdale Yorkdale Bus Terminal. The package ticket may also be used either on the regular GO Bus from Hamilton and Burlington to Oakville, or on the regular GO Train to Oakville Oakville from any station on the Lakeshore line between Pickering Pickering and Clarkson. Passengers Passengers on these services will be shuttled free by Oakville Transit bus between Oakville GO station and Glen Abbey Golf Club. The shuttle service begins at 8:30 on the final four days of the tournament and costs $1 each way for those not holding package tickets. Tickets will be sold from June 16 at GO's Yorkdale and Hamilton Bus Terminals, and all Lakeshore rail stations from Pickering to Burlington except Oakville, While certain urban areas of the Town of Newcastle are growing by leaps and bounds, that may not be where the greatest challenge lies. Urban areas have, at least, been more prepared for growth. There have been rezonings, Municipal Board Hearings (in some cases), and development of water and sewer systems. systems. For at least the past decade, we have been hearing highly optimistic reports which predict that places such as Bowmanville, Newcastle, and Courtice will shortly start to resemble resemble New York City. But it might be said that a little less energy has been spent on considering the development of the town's rural areas. And any discussion over rural development must always begin with the question of whether rural land should go to residential land use in the first place. The actual incorporation of the town's new urban subdivisions into the remainder of the community will still be a difficult process in a town not accustomed to large-scale growth. But it seems to us that we should look to the rural land if we wish to see where the real challenge will occur. It appears as though rural areas are increasingly becoming à desirable address for individuals having a more urban background. Are we really prepared for the pressures pressures of rural growth? A case in point is the hamlet of Tyrone. It is already a thriving, spirited spirited community whose residents recently recently told the municipality in no uncertain uncertain terms that they do not want their home turned into the rural equivalent equivalent of a subdivision. The Tyrone group is concerned about the impact of development on water and septic tanks, on traffic, and on the general community environment which is a tradition there. They have stated that they are opposed opposed to seeing the village become a "hamlet for growth" -- a decision which could ultimately lead to more than 150 homes in this village alone. And, of course, the detrimental effect effect of development on farmland is not to be overlooked. In fact, it's probably probably the key issue in any future discussion discussion over how and if the town's rural areas shall develop. On the other side are those who might suggest that rural growth is de!- sirable on non-productive land which can support additional housing. It i$ suggested that the selling of land for residential use is the owner's right and that certain communities would welcome thé infusion of "new blood" since this would help local businesses, businesses, increase school and church enrollments, enrollments, etc. From past experience, it would seem as though victory usually belongs belongs to the forces of urbanization. Here and there, the growth of housing may be halted for a while. But if market conditions are suitable, suitable, you might just as well try to stop an avalanche as stop the urban spread. ; To our way of thinking, there are only three factors which can stop the Town of Newcastle from starting to resemble Mississauga in another 25 or 30 years. A downturn in the economy is one possibility. This would undoubtedly freeze things in their present state. But this is also something that is morè or less beyond the control of local government. A second possibility is the creation of tougher laws governing the preservation preservation of Ontario's foodland. We have seen documents which suggest that permanent agricultural reserves could be created in areas wherè growth would never be allowed to encroach. encroach. In this case, local government would have some control over deciding deciding the placement of permanent agricultural agricultural areas and related rules. ] Finally, we might point out thajt there's a renaissance of the dowij- town core of the City of Toronto and a trend in which the well-to-do are moving into the more densely populated populated downtown rather than thé sprawling suburbs. This concentration of housing in the downtowns may, more than anything anything else, contribute to the preservation preservation of the rural lifestyle. '] In the meantime, it will be up to the Town of Newcastle and the Durham Region to solve the important question question of how much residential activity will be allowed in the countryside. ' For although the process of urbanization urbanization may be difficult to halt, the municipality has much to say about how that process will be directed and controlled.