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i I 4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, January 3,1990 Sfot Canadian gtattsmatt Durham Region's Great Family Journal Established 135 years ago in 1854 Also Incorporating The Bowmanville News The Newcastle Independent The Orono News Second Class mail registration number 1561 Produced weekly by _ James Publishing Company Limited "" 1K9416-623-3303 Fax416-623-6161 cn 62 King Street West, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3K John M. James Editor - Publisher Richard A. James Associate Publisher Peter Parrott Associate Editor Brian Purdy Donald Bishop Plant Mgr. ray Advertising Mgr. All layouts and composition of advertisements produced by the employees of James Publishing Company Limited are protected by copyright and may not be reproduced without the permission of the publisher. Subscription Rates Six Months --$11.00 One Year--$20.00 Foreign -- $60.00 per year Although every precaution will be taken to avoid error, The Canadian Statesman accepts advertising In Hs columns on the understanding that It will not be liable lor 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 Slalesman business office duly algned by the advertiser and With such error or corrections plainly noted In wrklng thereon, and In that caw I any error ao noted la not corrected by The Canadian Slateeman Ha liability «hall not exceed such a portion ot the entire cost ol such advertisement as the space occupied by the noted error bears to the whole space occupied by such advertisement. U* i.r Canada may have acted a little too hastily in declaring itself solidly behind behind the U.S. military action which took place in Panama over the Christmas Christmas holidays. This country, if it values its independence, independence, should look at such actions objectively and unemotionally. And, it's pretty clear that Canada didn't do that when the government opted to leap onto the American bandwagon bandwagon and lead the cheering section. When you look at the situation objectively, objectively, you have to realize that the invasion of Panama was not the most rational exercise. The fact of the matter is that Noriega Noriega and his henchmen who were running running the country appeared to be thugs and .deserved to be tried for their roles in the drug trade. But, the United States will certainly find its hands full if it decides to race around the world staging invasions of nations whose governments are operated by crackpots crackpots and criminals. For instance, it would have to broaden its operations to include not only Panama but also Columbia, Libya, Iran, and Lebanon, to name jüst a few candidates for invasion. invasion. Since we haven't seen American armed forces attempting to clean up any of these other countries, we must conclude that the U.S. really doesn't wish to get involved in all situations where a country's leaders are morally bankrupt and a nation is in need of a free election. Indeed, it would appear that the U.S. only wishes to fight corruption corruption in small countries close to its doorstep and in instances where a rapid rapid victory appears to be assured. Moreover, one cannot help but wonder wonder if the invasion of Panama didn't have a purely domestic political purpose. purpose. Certainly, fighting a corrupt dictator dictator with links to drug trafficking was one consideration. But it would also appear as though American President President George Bush may have staged the invasion to help bolster the image of himself as a decisive and take- charge kind of president. With the benefit of hindsight, we can see a week after the invasion that Open Houses to Keep Public Informed of Hydro Activities Over the next few weeks, Ontario Hydro will be holding a series of Open Houses in Bowmanville. You owe it to yourself to attend these sessions if you care about Ontario's Ontario's energy future and wish to either comment on what should be done or just want to become better informed' on an important topic. In the past, we didn't always pay much attention about where our electricity electricity came from. We have just assumed assumed that, like so many other resources, resources, it would always be available when needed. But now, as wc head into the 1990s and beyond, it's becoming more obvious obvious that the public must play a role in determining our energy future. If the solution,is to radically conserve conserve energy, then some changes in our individual lifestyles must be made. And if our choice is to merely continue with the building of additional generating generating stations, wc must be aware that NcaaIs jbetn Although -Hie, Wife oP nwiy buiMwfl 5 on King % are, being re-novaFecJ, -merf pTotfett ft dewed by Ü<fr qre«f ojflounf oP vbndoJism done •to ■Hie, buildings. Letter Writer Suggests "District of Newcastle" Hold Applause for Invasion the scheme really hasn't worked. For one thing, the attack contributed contributed to instability in the country rather than stability. Shops were looted, innocent innocent civilians were killed and it will take billions of dollars to get the country's country's economy back on its feet after the troops of the U.S. leave. It's even doubtful whether an effective effective interim government can be established established with the clout to carry on the workings of government until free elections can take place. And, of course, the mission failed in its primary objective to nab Noriega. In fact, the stand-off at the Vatican Embassy that has since occurred is the stuff that comic operas are made of. This, of course, .brings us to the biggest problem posed by the intervention intervention of the United States into Panama and other similar situations. .000 ib IAN SMAAI aa ■imii«,nii.inn rrtrm S7 tHL 6 Andrea Adair Dear Mr. James: It was with the greatest of compassion and sympathy I read the letter by Jeannine Winter in last week's paper re: her plight with her mail and the confusion created by the "Town of Newcastle's" name. This unfortunate individual individual has not only the coincidental coincidental complication of sharing the former mayor's name (in similarity) and, consequently, his mail; but, sadly, she doesn't even know where she resides. Since her address is R. R. #2, Newcastle, it is unlikely that she lives in the "Village of Newcastle". Also, she doesn't live in Clarke Township, Township, but technically in the "former" Township of Clarke. Clarke Township ceefsed to exist at the time Regional government came into effect. Lastly, Clarke Township and the Village of Newcastle have NEVER been located in.Northumbér- land County, as the writer stated. Mrs. Winter is perplexed perplexed - I'm not surprised! While I do appreciate the confusion which results from the Town's name, I am also aware that the area was once a part of the District of Newcastle before the townships townships and counties were even laid out in this' province. province. Therefore, I propose that we call this municipality municipality the "DISTRICT OF NEWCASTLE". NEWCASTLE". While the word "District" would not appear to fit into the Regional gov ernment scheme of titles, it would seem to alleviate the present confusion, without really changing the name and yet, allowing us to maintain our heritage and history. I am dubious an outsider sent to the "District of Newcastle" Newcastle" would be looking for a hamlet, village, town or city; As in the United States, Americans are aware that the District of Columbia Columbia is an area in which they will find the City of Washington. Washington. If we are to leave the name as it is, what do we do when Newcastle Village becomes becomes large enough to be called a Town? Conversely, referring to the area known as the "Town of Newcastle", as the "Town of Bowmanville" Bowmanville" would give us the Town of Bowmanville within the "Town of Bowmanville". Obviously neither of these scenarios is practical. I recognize that there are costs which would be incurred incurred with a change of names. However, the sooner we make a change, the less it will cost, the sooner we would get our "confusion" sorted out, and we would be able to maintain our identity, identity, heritage and hopefully, our dignity. It would then be nice to get on with more important important issues and close the book on this one! Sincerely, Robert R. MacDonald R.R. 1 Newtonville, Ontario LOA 1 JO The action taken has to work and it has to work very quickly. Otherwise, it could develop into a prolonged standoff standoff which will swallow up vast amounts of the country's resources without reaching any successful conclusion. conclusion. Had the American forces managed managed to capture the dictator and bring him i to the U.S. for a trial, there would have been considerable popular support. But, in view of the lack of any immediate immediate success, it now appears as though the long-term effects of this in- " vasion will be with the U.S. for some time. And, of course, we haven't even touched on the moral question concerning concerning when (if ever) a nation has a right to interfere in the internal affairs affairs of another country. Perhaps, history will judge the invasion invasion of Panama to have been worthwhile. worthwhile. But, on the surface, it would appear appear as though there has been no clear-cut victory and there's going to be a long stand-off for all parties concerned. concerned. Canada would have been wrong to issue a blanket condemnation of the American action. But, by the same token, it should have held off on the applause. Somewhere, floating around in the great abyss of air surrounding the earth, are broken New Year's resolutions. They're out there, looking looking down on all humans, and chuckling, with each other about how spineless we really are when it comes to resolutions. They joke about how millions of Canadians profoundly tell each other other about the great changes changes they intend to make in their lives in the coming year. People, these resolutions resolutions claim, proudly discuss discuss the feats they intend to achieve with anyone who will listen: weight that will be lost, courses that will be taken, habits that will be kicked. And then, after endless hours of boasting prior to the stroke of midnight on December 31, fear overtakes overtakes these New Year's resolution-makers and they begin to wonder if they can , follow through with their plans. By January 2, resolutions resolutions are broken and the mid winter blahs take hold. People walk around depressed and miserable, hating all the happy people people who never made resolutions. resolutions. Happy people like me. I refrain from making resolutions each year because because I'm too proud to let impish -broken resolutions resolutions laugh at me. Some people think I simply lack the will power power to make resolutions stick. Others think I am perfect perfect and don't need to make resolutions. The truth is, I think making grand announcements announcements about how you are going to change your life for the better in the new year is dumb and overrated, overrated, 'nr'.ihl .."•'ïri .u'! Don't , gq^; me wrong. Decidingy'tfij; make constructive constructive ' and progri changes, in your fife good idea. It is great for people to acknowledge that there may be some areas in their lives that could be improved, but I don't think people have to boast about them by making making silly resolutions. essive e is a Some people may feel they should be reading newspapers more thoroughly thoroughly and decide that in the future they will become become better newspaper readers. Others may think they spend too much time reading papers and decide decide they should get involved involved in more social activities. activities. These are simple, little changes that may succeed succeed in enriching a person's person's life. These are also possible changes that can take place quietly, without without the fanfare associated with typical resolutions. These aren't the type of changes one would call up a friend to announce. They also aren't the type of ! changes, -u that would throw you into a fit of depression if you broke them. That's the problem with resolutions. They get broken and people who break them get depressed. depressed. If you, for one reason or another, aren't successful successful in fulfilling your plans, wave good bye to feeling positive about yourself. You'll have to wait a full 365 days to take another chance to redeem yourself. During that time, you'll feel like a failure, be cross with all you meet and fervently wish for spring to arrive so you can forget about how miserable miserable you are. New Year's resolutions are the real cause of the mid winter blues, not the end of the Christmas season season or the month of Feb- 6,000 for Food Drive ruary. Why put yourself P u through all that disappointment? disappointment? Why make yourself feel miserable when the weather in January January and February can do that for you? .'UK That's why 1 1 don't and never will make resolutions resolutions for the new year. Or, if by some stroke of insanity I decide to make one, I at least won't tell anyone I did. This means that I won't have to feel like a dweeb when a broken resolution chortles chortles at me. Sunday, December 17th was quite a night! The night we turned on 5,000 Chnst- mas Tree Lights at the "flick of a switch" during the 3rd Annual CHOO Christmas Light and Sound Show and we feel great!! Not because because we turned on some lights, but because we raised just under $6,000.00 for the Gift of Christmas Food and Toy Drive in aid of the less fortunate of the Durham Durham Region. We couldn't have done it without you, the generous citizens of Durham Region, who gave from your hearts during our live broadcast and to our CHOO Wishing Well at the Oshawa Centre. We couldn't have done it without the support and cooperation cooperation of the management management and staff and the most generous donations of the employees, of General Motors, Motors, Lasco Steel, Acu- star, and Darlington Nuclear Nuclear Generating Station. We couldn't have done it without the generosity of the Media of the Durham Region Region for the publicity, and The Regional Municipality Municipality of Durham for our electrical electrical and technical needs and the use of the trees at the Region's Headquarters. Congratulations Durham!!! Durham!!! You did it for us and we thank you. It is support like this that makes our station's station's motto..."Durham's Voice...by Choice!" that much more meaningful. We thank you for joining us to celebrate with The General Motors Choir's- Christmas Carol Sing. You enjoyed hot chocolate, coffee and cookies, compliments of Loeb's Ajax Marketplace and the presentation of a cheque for just under $6,000.00 to The Gift of Christmas Food and Toy Drive. Then, Gary Herre- ma, Chairman of The Regional Regional Municipality of Durham, Durham, "flicked the switch" that turned on 5,000 lights to brighten the lives of the less fortunate of the Durham Durham Region. Thank you Durham for a heart-warming Gift; of Christmas 1989. Sincerely Dave Hughes, General Manager, Joe (Conrad) (Conrad) Frechette, Program Director/Promotions Director/Promotions Manager P.S. Don't miss the 5,000 light CHOO Christmas Light Show now on at the Durham Regional Headquarters, Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road, Whitby. Drops Replace Shots In Polio Prevention Shovelling Service for Seniors this particular option will not be without without its consequences. The Ontario Hydro information sessions sessions which begin next Wednesday, January 10th, take place at the Bowmanville Bowmanville Recreation Centre and they are similar to Open Houses which will occur throughout Ontario in the coming coming year. If you do not have any firm opinion about our energy options, you can use these centres to help obtain advice and information, although they should not be used as your only source of data on this subject. And if you have an opinion opinion concerning the development of energy energy in the future, Ontario Hydro is there to listen. Regardless of the category in which you find yourself, we urge you to attend. attend. Elsewhere in this week's paper is an advertisement listing all of the dates and times that arc available Dr. Richard Schabas, Ontario's Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced today that, beginning in January 1990, oral vaccine instead of the injectable type will be used for routine polio immunization immunization in infants and children. children. Production problems at Connaught Laboratories with its Salk inactivated polio polio vaccine (IPV) -- the one Ontario has been using till now -- have led to growing uncertainties this fall about future supplies. Because of long production lend times, shortages of Snlk vaccine now appear likely to persist into 1991. Dr. Schnbns foresaw no supplyproblems with the alternative alternative Sabin oral polio vaccine (OPV), also manufactured manufactured by Connaught. "With this switch to Sabin," he snid, "parents can rest assured assured that their children's polio immunization programs programs will proceed with no further disruptions." Snbin vnccinc is already used by seven Cnnndinn provinces, ns well ns throughout the United States, Details of Ontario's now immunization schedule nrc. as follows: Infants at two and four months of age will receive OPV and their usual DPT injections( multiple immunization immunization against dipthcria, pertussis and tetanus). At six months, they will receive a third DPT injection, but OPV may be omitted. At 18 months, and again between four and six years of age, children will receive OPV and further injections of DPT. Children between 14 and 16 years old, whose earlier immunization against polio was with Salk IPV, will receive receive OPV along with their tetanus and diptherin booster booster shot. Children on OPV from the start do not need a polio booster at this age. A dpi to who have never been immunized against polio polio will not receive OPV. For them, Snlk IPV will still be used. This applies particularly particularly to previously unvaccinated unvaccinated people with infants receiving receiving OPV.! Polio booster shots for ndulto nrc only recommended recommended for people at higher risk, such ns health enre and laboratory laboratory workers, or travellers travellers to countries whore polio is endemic. Green li ouse or Igloo Effect ? Time to Register The scientists who subscribe to the theory that the earth is gradually warming duo to the "Greenhouse Effect". Effect". must be feeling just a tad sheepish sheepish those days. As they find Hint each cylinder of their car appears to be frozen to the wall of its engine these cold winter mornings, they must surely wonder if they have been quite nccurnto The average daily temperature just just dropped down an elevator shaft. Now records for cold arc being sot and starting a car has turned into nil exorcise exorcise in suspense and adventure. Should wo start shooting moro of those chlorollorocarbons into the atmosphere? atmosphere? Ought wo to release tlio contents ofn few more aerosol cans? Or is the dip in tlic tompornluro only a momentary aberration in the general trend towards global warming? warming? Wc recall that some scientists who have studied the impact of greenhouse gases on the earth have noted that the greenhouse effect might also produce a global cooling. The greenhouse effect, according to this theory, will not produce palm trees in Ottawa or six fathoms of water water on the streets of Now York. It's a theory a few of us scorn to have confirmed confirmed by a moro attempt to walk throe blocks in the latest Siberian winds. Maybe llio scientists are right about the possibility of global warming. But, judging from our unscientific observations of tlioso December weather weather conditions, maybe Ihoy'ro not. It's not too Into to sign up for one of tho many winter K orns offered by tho nm College Mnnngo- mont Centro. Over 100 coursos/scminars are scheduled scheduled at tho Oshawa. Port Hope, Ajax and Uxbridgo Campuses providing you with tho opportunity to increase increase your skills in tho rapidly rapidly changing business environment. environment. Now Business Startup, Startup, Marketing mid Bookkeeping, Bookkeeping, Microcomputers and Train-tho-TrMlnor workshops nro some of the courses offered at tho Oslmwn Commis. Courues schodulod for tho Port Hope Campus in January inclmlo: Practical Financial Man agement. Effective Communication Communication in Today's Business World, and IIow to Start n Small Business. Early registration is to your benefit, ns courses may fill up before tho first day of class (January 22). Registrations nro accepted accepted by tolophono or in person at the Oslmwn Campus, 2000 Simcoo Street North, (Phono toil-froo-1-800-668- 58-13 Ext. 453 or 416-676- 2010, Ext. 453), or at tho Port Hope Campus, 12 Mill Street South, (Phono toll- IVoo-l.800.GC8.G843 Ext. 453 or 885-7126). Winter Continuous Learning Calendars, Calendars, with Information on all Durham College courses, nro also nvnllnblo at those locations locations and tho local libraries. With the load of snow that has been dumped on the municipality in the past week, shovels have become a valuable commodity. And keeping sidewalks and driveways cleared may have become somewhat of a chore, especially for seniors. Community Care may be a welcome solution to the snow shovelling nightmare. Sally Barrie, administrative administrative assistant at Community Care, said they offer a snow shovelling service for seniors in the municipality. They try to match the senior who wants his or her sidewalks shovelled with a student in their neighbourhood neighbourhood willing to shovel snow. There are 10 active snow shovellers registered at the office right now who, once they are matched with someone, someone, are matched for the season. season. Mrs. Barrio said the student student either waits for the client to call them about having their driveway cleared or they will go over after a snowfall. Don Woolnor, 12, is one of the students registered at Community Care to shovol. He says ho likes doing tho work because it generates generates extra money for him and it gives him an opportunity opportunity to help people. During tho spring ho nlso cleaned yards and cut gross for seniors, Tho grade six student snid it hasn't boon tlmt busy for him yet this season but snid ho "likes" what ho is doing doing all the snmo. A number of tho students who help with tho service wore oitnor grass cutters in tho summer or wore recommended recommended by a guidance counsellor counsellor at school. "This is also a social con- tnct for tho seniors. It lot's them know thnt someone will bo coming," Mrs. Barrio said. "Quito often tho otudont will strike up a friendship with tho senior ns well." She mentioned that with the extra snowfall wo lmvo lmtl in this area this year, seniors appreciate it if sidewalks sidewalks around storefronts and houses are cleared. 1 "They find it difficult to get over snow drifts," she said. Anyone, student or senior, senior, interested in finding out more about the snow shovelling shovelling service should give the Community Care office a call at 623-2261. -p/rnri jt V. v ;i -v' *»«* • t Don Woolnor decided Community Caro's snow shovelling program for seniors was somotliing ho might liko doing. This is his first winter shovelling tho whiio stuff nnd ho says ho likes doing it. Ho is showing just how cnpnblo ho is at doing his job boro. It you nro intorostod in finding out moro about Urn program, givo Community Caro a call at 623-2261. u