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/ 2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, June 3, 1987 Section Two Elje Canadian Statesman 623-3303 (♦ck Owrtwi Ceumv'» on* r-- » Jounwl E«*M«h»d 1j3yra«goln 1*4. The I The I The Orone P Second done we* w|l*n*cn wen** 1*1 Produui* every Wedneed* he TT* JAMES FUeLWhCQ «WaWy LMTtO •a-WKInf St W„ ■iwwii**, OnWrto L1C IKS JOHN M. JAMES Editor--Publisher GEO. R. MORRIS Business Mgr. RICHARD A. JAMES Assistant Publisher BRIAN PURDY Advertising Mgr. PETER PARROTT Associate Editor DONALD BISHOP Plant Mgr. 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Of course they are. In fact, the "service" aspect of these organizations will continue so long as there is even one community project remaining to be accomplished. And they will be required so long as there is one person needing food, clothing, medicine, and shelter at home or abroad. Locally, we have been blessed with a large number of service organizations. organizations. But it's especially appropriate that we pay tribute to the Newcastle Lions Club on the occasion of their 40th anniversary. The charitable work performed by the Newcastle Village Lions Club is estimated at close to $500,000 during the past 40 years. The latest project was a donation of $40,000 towards the diabetic clinic at the new hospital program in Bowmanville. Of that amount, $5,000 was contributed by the Lioness Club -- an organization which should not go unnoticed in the celebration of "Lionism" in Newcastle Newcastle Village. It all adds up to almost a half century century of worthwhile endeavour on the part of these men and women who lead their community. As our lives change, needs in the community tend to change also. But the Lions Club, along with all those who pursue a field of worthwhile endeavor, endeavor, can truthfully say that their work is never done. Meech Lake Debate Being a celebrity has certain built- in advantages that the rest of us never enjoy. Sure, there are the trivial matters such as being able to get a good table at a restaurant. Moreover, one can rest assured that every book one writes as a celebrity will at least find a publisher and will, at most, go on to become a best-seller. People are endlessly fascinated by details of celebrities' lives. That's why their home-made brand of salad dressing can find an immediate market. market. And, of course, it's the reason why famous faces can come to the aid of products ranging from soup to soap. Former Canadian prime ministers v/ouldn't be so undignified to endorse a commercial product or market a new invention with their name on it. Most of them will merely write their memoirs so that future history students students will he able to find footnotes for their essays. ■ Enter the former prime minister of Canada, the Rt. Hon. Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Last week, he broke a long, self-imposed self-imposed silence to speak out on the Meech Lake Agreement. He used his celebrity status to, in effect, endorse a product. Only, in this case, the product was federalism and Mr. Trudeau argued that the federal cause was dangerously dangerously weakened in an agreement thrashed out between the current prime minister and the premiers of the provinces. There are few men in Canada today who can arouse the same emotions as Pierre Trudeau. But his status as one of Canada's ranking .celebrities has accomplished one thing: It got Canadians Canadians thinking about what was actually actually inside these clauses oftheMeech Lake pact. In the past, it seemed as though matters having to do with the constitution constitution were of little interest to the average Canadian on the street. There was the feeling that whatever words were written in the constitution, constitution, their impact on the typical Canadian Canadian was slight. Trudeau's entry into the debate has caused some of us to take a little more notice of the issue because he has made the issues a little more concrete. concrete. Town's "Big Shots" Join BIA Anniversary Celebrations Student Joins Clarke Museum for Summer He has demonstrated that (in its simplest terms), it's a question of working with the delicate balance between between federal and provincial powers. Trudeau, always an advocate of a strong federal government, argues that the Meech Lake accord has achieved agreement among the provinces provinces simply because it represents a sell-out of federal powers. The argument is that you can easily get agreement among provincial politicians if you promise them more power But if the federal government surrenders that power, then there's little left of the federal system. Under this scenario, Canada becomes becomes a loose alliance of 10 squabbling squabbling fiefdoms with Ottawa acting as referee. referee. Federalism, under this system is somewhat limited, to say the least. Ottawa would become a backwater, since all of the most ambitious public servants and politicians would gravitate gravitate towards the provinces where there is more power. In a country such as Canada, which is short on population and long on real estate, federal strength is necessary necessary to hold the various parts together. together. Yet, at the same time, our geography has divided us into distinct distinct regional interests. Many of the responses to Trudeau's essay on the Meech Lake accord have been on the personal level. There has been the suggestion that Trudeau is once again displaying the kind of paternalism and arrogance which drove him out of power in the past. Defenders of the accord might suggest that consensus among the provinces is the best way to proceed. Who, after all, is to say that an endless battle between the provinces and the federal system is preferable to a constant constant battle among the provinces? But in all these arguments, letters to the editor, and conversation over back fences, one fact is emerging: The constitutional discussion does have some relevance because it will set the foundation for the way in which we see ourselves as Canadians. The outcome of the recent federal- provincial negotiations may not change. But the contribution of Pierre Trudeau has at least given Canadians a last chance to consider (and possibly re-consider) the direction direction in which we are moving. Outlook By Carolyn Hepburn Suzanne Vandermale is enjoying her job at the Clarke Museum. The 20-year- old resident of Newcastle hopes that the summer will be educational and help her hone her skills lor a career in teaching. She will be involved in organizing many special events planned at the museum this summer season. The civic awards evening cameoffwithouta hitch last week. All the hard work of many involved with the preparations was paid back a thousand times with the look of pride and appreciation appreciation on the faces of the hon- owrees: .'What.a special feeling it was! to sit in the front row and watch as the recipients came forward to accept the recognition and honour that is their due. One note that really came home to me was the unanimous feeling of the recipients that they didn't do it all themselves. They were all quick to give credit to many who were involved in the tasks they were being honoured for, whether it be the Community Community Care agency, the Board of Education or the Lions Club to name just a few. And I think that there is a lot to be said for people who not only put their best foot forward every time their services are needed, but they also allow room for everyone who deserves it to receive credit. All the hon- ourees present at last Tuesday's Tuesday's awards evening have contributed immensely to the life of this town. And each of them has done it without any show and without without any expectations of the accolades they all received last week. That is the true unselfishness unselfishness that makes this town what it is. It is only unfortunate unfortunate that not everyone who deserves awards' for their life's work could fit into the Lions Centre. You see, it would take a place big enough to hold everyone who coaches the winning teams, or helps the children cross the road, works with senior citizens, or works on any of the thousand and one projects which make this municipality tick. It would take a place that big because it really is impossible impossible to give credit to every single person who deserves deserves it. The Town of Newcastle Newcastle did a fantastic job with the presentations, but I'm sure that everyone had their own ideas about who deserved recognition. I don't envy the people who were responsible for the decisions that resulted in the awards, it must truly have been difficult to decide decide where to draw the line. As I sat in the audience and felt that tight feeling in my throat (sorry. I'm one of those emotional types) I couldn't help but admire those being honoured. It was their evening to shine, to be recognized for outstanding outstanding jobs, and all each of them could do was thank the. next person who had helped make itall possible. I believe that the honour lies.with the audience that witnessed the fine work of so many deserving people. For those that each of us think should havé been there, the time will come. Still, winning an award for selfless behaviour wasn't what last week's honourees had in mind. Yes, I'm sure they were as proud of themselves as we are of them. But, when it comes to the bottom line, when people give of themselves themselves as those honoured last week did and continue to do, awards are a nice way to say thank you. Similar thanks should go to the Town of Newcastle for honouring last week's civic recognition recipients and to the people who came to pay tribute to the recipients. recipients. But mostly, thanks are due to the wonderful people recognized last week. by Carolyn Hepburn In the crazy world of employment, employment, it's nice to meet someone who really enjoys what she's doing. Suzanne Vandermale is the newest face at the Clarke Museum this summer. summer. ' "I like to work with people," says Suzanne. That makes all the difference difference when one considers her job responsibilities. Twenty-year-old Suzanne will be helping out with the numerous special events planned at the museum in Kirby this summer, including including an antique car show, an arts and craft sale, and a Book Fair and Flea Market. Another of Suzanne's assets assets that will prove helpful is her organizational abilities, as Suzanne will be contacting the local news media and contacts in the community for help. Working toward a B.A. in English and a Bachelor of Education, at Trent University, University, Suzanne thinks that her summer will be educational. educational. "I'm interested in teaching," teaching," says Suzanne. "I'll certainly get a chance to use some skills that will help me in that area," she added. A lifelong resident of Newcastle, Suzanne Vandermale Vandermale was hired under the Student Enrichment and Employment Development Development (S.E.E.D.) government program. She will be work ing six days a week, and rotating shills with museum curator, Mark Jackman. "July and August should be our busiest months," says Suzanne. She adds that most of the people tend to come to the museum on the weekends. Unfortunately,, the construction construction on Highway 35, isn't helping with business. As well as her work at the museum, Suzanne will be hitting the books as she takes a two night a week third year English course from Trent University at Durham College. This very personable and busy lady will add much to the Clarke Museum this summer. Why not stop by and say hello? Letters to the Editor Around the Board:Chairman Reports on $2.4 Million Grant The board was pleased with the recent announcement by the Minister of Education that we would receive 2.4 million dollars in capital grants. The money will be used to complete two important projects in the eastern end of our board. Campbellford District High School will get a $2 million expansion and renovation. It has been on the board's list of projects for some 10 years. It is definitely needed. $400,000. will be used for an expansion of facilities at Hastings Public School. That area is growing and the facilities at Hastings are long overdue for the proposed expansion. There are many other areas of our board which need capital from the province. Certainly, the Courtice area is growing and an expansion of tnose schools is a must. Newcastle Village is growing and based on some of the plans currently on the books a new school or expansion of Newcastle Newcastle Public will be required at some point in the future. The province is going to have to review capital funding budgets and address the needs. There is also a serious under funding of daily operating costs. Successive governments governments have continued the trend of reducing their support of education. That support has been picked up, to some degree, by the local tax payer. Provincial support has dropped to below 50 percent. Realistically it should be 60 percent. The needs of school boards are substantial. Many of these needs are mandated by the province. Others are being requested by parents. Much of the new demand is quite valid. Over the past months two major teaching groups in the elementary panel have been conducting campaigns to have the province review its funding of elementary education. The Ontario Public School Teachers' Federation presented a report to the board recently. In their presentation, presentation, OPSTF raised a number of concerns. The main thrust is reducing significant difference in grants between the elementary and secondary panels, They are not interested interested in reducing secondary funding but rather increasing elementary funding levels. The bottom line of their concern is the quality of education of the young. O.P.S.T.F. indicates it will not stop the awareness program until the government recognizes the need. The Federation of Women Teachers Associations of Ontario also has an active campaign to make the province aware of the serious problems being created by inadequate funding of education. Both organizations have completed extensive research to support their arguments that improved financial support is required. It is difficult to disagree with them, Boards across Ontario have been petitioning governments to address the underfunding issue. If you arc concerned about class sizes, inadequate materials, schools that need expansions or renovations, I would urge you to become familiar with the material provided by F.W.T.A.O. and O.P.S.T.F, Even if you are not concerned about these issues improved funding will make a difference in your tax bill. The board has approved a number of staff changes. These changes become effective effective August 31, 1987. Don Dawson, Principal of Clarke High School will be transferring transferring to East Northumberland Secondary School in Brighton. Hugh Hubbs who has been acting Principal at Bowmanville Bowmanville High School will replace Don. I am sorry to see Don Dawson move from Clarke. He is a very capable administrator administrator and well respected by the students and community, Don has added much to Clarke. It would be selfish to try to hang on to Don as much as we would like to. Hugh Hubbs will bring a new perspective to the school. Hugh is a capable educator with this board and has held a number of positions of responsibilities. responsibilities. Hugh has proven to be a dedicated administrator and I am sure you will enjoy his leadership. Please join me in wishing Don and Hugh the very best in their new assignments. assignments. It Is difficult to believe that the school year is rapidly coming to an end. I would like to extend my apreciation to all the school staff for their fine efforts during the school year, I wish the graduating students the very best whatever direction direction they choose for the future. I trust you have a safe and happy holiday. P.O.Box 304, Orono, Ontario. LOB 1N0 May 21,1987 Dear Sir: As Registered Nurses who render care to our half-forgotten half-forgotten population, our elderly, we see a large percentage getting an unfair deal. Why should government run Homes for the Aged receive $79.00 per day, while Private Nursing Homes received only $49.00? Aside from the financial aspect of this deplorable situation, I would bring to your attention the quality of care given to Residents in Private Nursing Homes: 1. Care of the chronic resident requiring feeding, bathing, and special care, due to incontinence. 2. All residents are up and dressed daily and participate, according to their abilities, in activities such as movies, crafts, bingo and church services, 3. Hairdressing and Barber facilities are available. Volunteer Volunteer programs, pastoral services, services, as well as out-door trips and activities, are enjoyed on a regular basis. ■Private Nursing Homes have numerous government inspections throughout the year, while Homes for the Aged are not required to have these inspections. Why?? We feel our tax money should be distributed more equitably, so there is less discrepancy discrepancy between the funding of government operated and privately operated institutions. institutions. Our country was founded on the development of Private Enterprise. Britain is a prime example of an unsuccessful Health Care Program which is totally controlled by the government. Private enterprise enterprise is, perhaps, the solution in preventing rampant inflation, inflation, for at least some of our health care costs. Yours very truly, Margaret J. Noble The Editor, The Canadian Statesman, 62 King Street West Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3K9 Dear Sir: I have received numerous complaints about our roads recently and would ask that you allow me to explain to you the travelling public what is happening. Some sections of our roads are in a rough gravel state. They appear to have a "washboard" "washboard" surface and there is a lot of dust, both of which situations cause inconvenience. inconvenience. These sections have had their surfaces pulverized, to return them to a gravel state. During Step two, it is intended to add gravel which will be compacted to improve the crown and shape of the road and in some cases, there will be improvements to the drainage, The third stage will be the surface treatment operation. Asphalt emulsion is applied to the previously prepared surface. surface. Gravel is spread immediately and imbeds itself into the emulsion, For about two weeks, loose gravel will he a nuisance. The surplus will accumulate on the sides of the travelled road and the Town's sweeper will pick It up. The final surface will be hard and dust-free. These three steps are completed over a I - 8 week period. The pulverizing and surface treatment work is contracted out, while the second step is- completed by the Town forces. The time frame is dictated by the availability availability of the contractor for steps one or three and the weather. The asphalt emulsion cannot be put down in the wet weather and it is not compatible with calcium, which we usually use to control dust. The purpose of this form of road restoration is to improve, the riding surface of the road, restore its proper crown shape and upgrade the road structural structural capacity.. The cost is approximately two and one- half times less than the hardtop. hardtop. Thus, two and one-half times more road can be repaired for the same dollars although the inconvenience to the abutting property owners is considerable. I have requested that the Public Works Department advise abutting property owners when work of this nature had been approved by Council and of the various stages in which the work will be completed. I offer my apologies to those of you who are being hindered for the sake of tax dollars and hope that the improved road surface, upon completion, will in the same measure, compensate compensate you for the inconvenience. inconvenience. Yours very truly, Ann Cowman Regional Councillor Ward I ' til Jl J