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V The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville. September 2, 1987 Section Two Efje Canabtan Statesman 623-3303 JOHN M. JAMES Editor--Publisher GEO. P. MORRIS Business Mgr. Durham County's Greet Family Journal Established 133 years ago In 1154. Also Incorporeing The ■oemamMe Hearn The WeameeUe Independent The Orono News Second deee me* regies ebon number 1541 Produced every Wedneedey by THE JAMES PUBUSHMG COMPANY UNTIED 12-W King SI W., BoarmenvWe, Ontario L1C 3K9 RICHARD A. JAMES Assistant Publisher BRIAN PURDY Advertising Mgr. PETER PARROTT Associate Editor DONALD BISHOP Plant Mgr. All layouts and composltton of advertisements produced by the employees of The Canadian Statesman, The Newcastle Independent and The James Publishing Company Limited are protected by copyright and must not be reproduced without permission of the publishers. $17.001 year--6 months $9.00 strictly in advance foreign--$55.00 a year Although every precaution will be taken to avoid error, The Canadian Statesman accepts advertising in its columns on the understanding that it will not be liable for any error in the advertisement published hereunder unless a proof of such advertisement is requested in writing by the advertiser and returned to The Canadian Statesman business office duly signed by the advertiser and with such error or corrections plainly noted in writing thereon, and in that case if any error so noted is not corrected by The Canadian Statesman its liability shall not exceed such a portion of the entire cost of such advertisement as the space occupied by the noted error bears to the whole space occupied by such advertisement. : 1 The role of education is changing. Undoubtedly, the schools' main task will continue to be that of train- ■ ing young people in some of the skills they require to make their way in the world. But schooling is taking on a broader implication these days. To see what we mean, just take a look at the educational opportunities : offered to the public this September -- opportunities beyond the standard elementary, secondary and college institutions which used to be synonymous with all that the educational educational world had to offer. This September, you might, for example, take a university level course through Trent University's classes at Durham College. Or, you might make use of the hundreds of special interest courses and career- related programs available at Durham College. Closer to home, you could enjoy one of several dozen night school classes at Bowmanville High School -- classes which range from electronic music to conversational French to yoga and car repair. Through the YWCA, one might pursue pursue a variety of interests. Many are in some way related to health and fitness, fitness, but others have to do with arts and crafts, babysitter training, and travel. Not to be forgotten are the activities activities available through the Town of Newcastle's many sports programs -- programs which range from swimming swimming to hockey. There are also the wide variety of arts-related autumn and winter activities activities which are sponsored by the Town of Newcastle Visual Arts Centre. We believe that the above list represents represents the educational opportunities opportunities available to all ages this fall and winter. Our apologies if we have missed some group or organization. We might add that a high school program is being offered this fall for the first time through the Centre for Individual Studies which will be operated operated by the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education. It will be based in the Central Public School. Of course, there have always been adult education opportunities. But these have grown dramatically in the past few years. There are many reasons for that growth. For one thing, the public's level of education has risen over the past 20 to 30 years. And a public which has reached a certain level of education will probably try to learn more. For some, continuing education is an enjoyable enjoyable (and almost addictive), experience. experience. f In addition, there's increased leisure leisure time available among large-segments large-segments of the population. (We haven't noticed, but others apparently have the leisure time.) Anyhow, these hours can be put to good use by learning learning a new skill. Moreover, there are greater numbers numbers of retirees who have left the workforce but still need a productive hobby. Many seniors have actually completed their university degrees after reaching retirement age. And, finally, there are those who use today's extra educational opportunities opportunities to advance their careers. In our rapidly-changing world, the upgrading upgrading of one's education is not just a matter of interest. It's a necessity. So, for all of the above reasons, there are various programs that can be broadly defined as adult education. education. They are evidence of a healthy belief that education is something too important to be confined to the years between ages four and 21. Education is a lifelong experience. If you haven't participated in one of these learning experiences outside outside the boundaries of conventional schooling, you should consider doing so. You'll be glad you did. GO Tram's Future Promising Ontario's premier has made the decision decision almost uneqivocal. Or, at least, it's about as unequivocal as political announcements can be. In a visit to Whitby last week for the sod-turning at the new Whitby GO station, David Peterson confirmed that the second leg of the GO Transit service (from Whitby to Oshawa) would be built. He even went so far as to give a timetable for the event, suggesting that the GO train should be expected in Oshawa by 1990. It's true that not all political promises promises are kept. But the announcement from the premier would seem to put to rest the suspicions that the GO extension extension would not be completed until the area's political colors were more "congenial". The premier has elevated the GO project to that of a necessary under taking beyond the realm of partisan politics. 1 And so, it would appear that Oshawa will get its GO train. And the passenger rail link will undoubtedly spur future growth. Of course, the planning of the final leg of the GO system has yet to be completed. completed. Locally, it will be up to Town of Newcastle politicians to lobby for a GO terminal at the Newcastle/ Oshawa boundary. This would better serve the Town of Newcastle and make it possible to easily extend the commuter rail service beyond the Oshawa boundary at some point in the more distant future. The construction of the rail line through Oshawa has always been part of the total concept of GO'S eastward push. Steps should be taken to ensure that the full plan is carried out. Amazing Spread of Anti-Smoking Trend The war on smoking has reached , the point where drastic measures to curb the habit are hardly even newsworthy. newsworthy. j Nevertheless, we should note for , the record that the new non-smok- . ing regulations for federal govern- 1 ment employees are now beginning in earnest. / An announcement from Treasury . Board President Robert de Cotret reveals reveals that effective immediately, all smoking by employees will be ban- j ned at service counters, waiting ; rooms, desks and wickets where the public is served. The ban will also apply to members of the public who :use these areas. $ Then, for a 15-month phase-in Iperiod, smoking will be tolerated •only in areas specially designated for this purpose. It will be prohibited in private offices, elevators, washrooms, washrooms, government vehicles and any general areas that non-smoking employees employees must use. This phase-in period begins on October 1. Presumably, it's intended to allow members of the public service time to quit smoking or at least eliminate 'their need to smoke on the job. Finally, a total ban on smoking in the workplace will begin January 1, 1989. The only exceptions to the policy will apply in areas such as isolated locations where an employee works alone, residential accommodation centres, ships, and other non-conven- tional workplaces. But even in these locales, it will be up to government officials to approve or deny the exception exception to the smoking ban. Wisely, the government has allowed allowed for smoking cessation progams for those staff members who wish to quit. The ban on smoking in the workplace workplace by the federal public service may not seem to be a major accomplishment accomplishment until you stop to think of the number of employees within the civil service. " Furthermore, all other branches of government are following, or are likely to follow, the federal government's government's example. This means that before long, there will be no smoking allowed in the various government agencies across our country. And that involves a lot of people. Since they can't smoke at work, they probably will not be tempted to smoke at home. In other words, most of the folks who work for the government government will, within a few years, become non-smokers. The cigarette, the pipe, and the cigar, may soon be on their way to the showcases of the museums. Education's Role Is Changing isx Ur. 5-ÏA tv** * ...... f . . * ~ t ) ' v f, $.'/'V \ "f '-ÿLi i V \ * ♦> 1 * "■ X < f v. ■* ■ >„ 4 ' * , a ' * ' * * • ' * - » ■ 4 ' ; ^ ^ 'y , ■: » - -, * „ , . e : . 1 ' ( % < { ~ ^ . v> ■ • ' ' • •/"' . *' ■ <' ,, r ( " *"> 'i ' • 1 ' y * , . . 4 " \ • '-Y ^ . .. : , Young Contestants Await Their Turn at Sunday's Rotary Horse Trials Letters to The Editor Dear Editor: Many thanks for all the publicity and the terrific coverage of our events. (Mrs.) Pat Griffin Corresponding Secretary Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Auxiliary It was a step in the right direction when the Durham Nuclear Emergency Task Force handed out a booklet on how to prepare for nù- clear diaster to people living living near the Pickering Nuclear Nuclear Station. One day we may need all the information information we can get. It may be sooner than later... Let me explain! '• - On page 11 of the booklet, jointly written by U On- tario'"tiydro, Durham " Region Region and the Office of the Solicitor Solicitor General, it says "If a major process fails during, normal operation, special safety systems provide further lines of defense. These systems, tested every day, include two methods to shut down the reactor...". The crucial word is "include" "include" because although the Pickering B reactors have two fast emergency shut down systems, the aging Pickering A reactors were built before present day safety systems were required. required. They have only one fast shut down emergency system in violation of the Atomic 1 Energy Control Board Licensing Document number 13 which governs all nuclear stations newer than Pickering A. In fact, if Ontario Hydro made application application to build Pickering A now, with its obsolete safety systems, the AECB would be forced to reject the plan. Further, on page one of the Nuclear Emergency Task Force booklet it says ... "Every two years, before being granted a license to continue operating Pickering Pickering Station, Ontario Hydro must apply to the Atomic Energy Control, Board (AECB). Proof must be submitted submitted that the stations in- depth safety systems are being maintained and properly properly operated...". No mention mention is made of the AECB'S option of making exceptions exceptions to the rules whenever it suits them. What protection protection do we really have? Recently, the AECB relicensed relicensed two Pickering A reactors ... once again overriding overriding safety regulations by overlooking shut down systems systems which fall below official official standards. This is particularly particularly alarming when you think that these two reactors just went through a $441 million rebuild and still the required safety systems systems were not installed.; Joseph Molloy, an AECB official was quoted in the Globe and Mail (24 July 87) saying "we wouldn't license it unless we, and the board members, felt it was safe". No doubt a,certain group of nuclear reactor operators felt exactly the same sentiment sentiment until Chernobyl proved them wrong. •In the early l980's the City of- Toronto requested that Pickering A reactors be operated operated at reduced power. Just as a car is safer at lower speeds ... a reduction in power at Pickering A would give operators more time to react on a emergency situation. situation. The AECB denied the request. So it's full power at Pickering A... full speed towards towards disaster. Jeff Brackett Durham Nuclear Awareness Awareness Dear Sir. Immigrants coming to Canada should be educated in our form of government, and thus proud to swear allegiance to Her Majesty the Queen. However, apparently Secretary of State David Crombie does not agree. In a recently-released discussion paper ironically entitled "Proud to be Canadian," Mr. Crombie suggests downgrading downgrading or eliminating the Queen from the Citizenship Oath. I am writing to alert your readers to this insulting and untimely proposal, and to ask them to join in making certain that it does not become law. Canada is a constitutional monarchy. That principle is entrenched in our recently- proclaimed Constitution, and the presence this year in Quebec of both the Queen and the Queen Mother shows how uncontroversial and widely accepted is the role of the Crown. Recognition of this fact should be made by anyone who wants to become a Canadian. One of the discussion paper's proposed Oaths places the Queen in 4th place, and eliminates the promise "to bear true allegiance" to the Sovereign. This is justified as follows: "Some believe the country itself ought to take precedence over the Crown," falsely suggesting that there is a conflict. Our way of expressing love of country is through loyalty to the Crown, because the Queen is the neutral and non-political Head of State. The other proposed Oath justifies removing any mention of the Queen with the ridiculous argument that immigrants having difficulty with English or French may prefer a shorter Oath. Come on, Mr. Crombie - which is more difficult to understand, "being faithful" to the most widely- known and loved woman in the world or promising to "abide by" a Constitution, a piece of paper most have never read? People matter most; that is what Monarchy reminds us. For such an insulting proposal to come from a Conservative Cabinet Minister in the 35th year of the Queen's reign, and of her unswerving service to Canada, can only disturb the average loyal citizen, who wants immigrants to share his proud loyalties, not reject them. I urge readers to write to their M.P., to Mr. Crombie and to the Prime Minister ' expressing opposition to these suggestions. A detailed brief containing arguments against any change in the Oath and suggestions for further individual action may be obtained free of charge by writing to: The Monarchists League of Canada, 2 Wedgewood Cr., Ottawa, Ontario KlB 4B4. Yours sincerely, John Aimers, Dominion Chairman The Monarchist League of Canada La Ligue Monarchiste du Canada Outlook By Carolyn Hepburn After this past weekend, I seriously question the sense that some people use when driving a car. I was on the road for a good part of the .weekend, bo.thjp the city and on the highway, as I made the rounds to catch up with some good friends. As I headed to my parents' parents' place on Thursday I thought I would be tricky and beat some of the traffic by driving in the collector lanes of the 401. Unfortunately I didn't count on an accident accident in the westbound lanes at Leslie Avenue, which backed up vehicles vehicles for miles. To further aggravate the situation, some less than brilliant folks were driving along the shoulder shoulder of the road and blocking an ambulance from getting through the traffic to the accident site. That hampered the clean up of the accident and therefore held back a whole bunch of tired travellers. Eventually the ambulance ambulance got through and the accident was cleared away but not before everyone hoping to head west along the 401 had to cool their heels and wheels for some time. Many people think that driving is a. democratic right and would suggest that it's up there with freedom to say what we like. Some questionable humans in the United States have even connected connected the act of automobile automobile transportation with thte right to bear arms. Driving is no one's right. In fact, with the number of accidents and the number of imbeciles driving on the shoulders of our roads, the privilege really only belongs belongs to a few. What I really don't Understand Understand is the many different different things that people try to do while at the same time operating a potentially dangerous vehicle. On two occasions this past weekend I saw ladies putting on makeup. makeup. One was cruising through afternoon highway highway traffic and the other was holding up the line at an intersection. While rather funny at first glance, the possibilities for serious accident aren't very amusing. Another gentleman I saw during my weekend travels was trying to catch up on the morning news by reading the paper as he headed into Toronto. Another man was reading a map and staring around with a very puzzled look on his face. IW-lW The really scary thing about these people is that they were all driving at the time. I could understand understand if they were passengers and carried on with various activities, activities, but driving and make-up, newspapers, and maps do not mix. If it isn't already, it should be illegal to do anything but drive while sitting behind the wheel. I'll leave the determination determination about what is driving driving to the so-called experts. experts. Still, too many people take driving for granted. There are far too many people going far too fast on our roads to allow for relaxed, hassle-free driving. There are too many people with other activities on the go as they take the controls. Driving has become a common rite of adulthood adulthood that many adults can't even handle. What sort of example is being set when children are held on laps, or allowed to romp around in the back seat? It's time to start taking driving more seriously. Many of us couldn't do our jobs if we couldn't drive. And it would be reassuring to know that the person driving next to me was paying attention, attention, instead of reading a comic book. Town Is Growing Like Topsy The late 1980s will undoubtedly go on record as the years of major construction construction in the Town of Newcastle. Activity in the housing sector has frequently been noted here. And, of course, the construction at the Darlington Darlington nuclear plant speaks for itself. itself. But this year, there are some major developments in the public sector construction field. We are referring, chiefly, to three projects. At the corner of Temperance and Church St., the new Town of Newcastle Newcastle headquarters is rapidly taking shape. Less than a mile away, the organizers organizers of the Bowmanville Skate 88 arena project are preparing for the sod-turning which will see the development development of the new arena and sports complex. And, also within sight of the downtown downtown core of Bowmanville, there's the Memorial Hospital expansion and renovation renovation program, Although it's taken longer than anticipated to launch the project, we now have a relatively relatively firm date the commencement of this program. November of this year was the date cited by Ontario's health minister in a major announcement concerning help to Durham Region hospitals last week. Not to be forgotten is the construction construction of the public and separate elementary schools in Courtice. And, in the realm of private sector construction, construction, there arc the two additional additional large Bowmanville apartment complexes which are currently tak- ing shape. There is also the new A & P project and the development of the law offices and apartments on Queen St. All of the construction activity noted here is a sign of economic health for the municipality. And, indeed, indeed, the building of schools, a town hall and an arena and hospital will help spur development in the future. The municipality has clearly moved beyond the stage of wondering whether development will occur. - But the challenge now is to shape and control the potential development development so that it works towards producing producing the sort of community we want to see, I* .« >;*<j v]j m-m a. 'X /■ Fki-'X' ■>' X 'Y'HSsk. ... v ... llffM m .vKttiA'b»". Wayward Car Lands on Its Roof This 1987 Chevrolet van was involved in a two-vehicle accident at the c ner of Courtice and Baseline Roads, on Monday afternoon, August 25 at abc 1:20 p.m. The van's driver, Ken Tabb, of Hampton, suffered minor back In rles and damage to his vehicle was approximately $15,000. The second vehi was a 1981 Chevrolet Caprice Classic. Its driver has been charged with faill to yield and damage to his car amounted to $5,000.