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4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, August 1,1990 sijt Canadian §>taxman Durham Region's Great Family Journal Established 136 years ago in 1854 Also Incorporating Kl A The Bowmanville News ■ "W V» IM A The Newcastle Independent The Orono News Second Class mail registration number 1561 Produced weekly by James Publishing Company Limited 62 King Street West, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3K9 416-623-3303 Fax 416-623-6161 cn John M. James Richard A. James Editor - Publisher Associate Publisher Peter Parrott Brian Purdy Donald Bishop Associate Editor Advertising Mgr. Plant 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. 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The latest proposal for building a facility for disabled adults at the 3.5 acre Bowmanville site was quashed by Newcastle Council last week. The reasons for the decision really had little to do with Participation House. The project, which has been on the drawing board for over a decade was denied because of circumstances beyond the control of the proponents of the latest Participation House concept. Council appeared to be concerned over the high density of housing which is being planned for vicinity of the Mearns Ave./ Concession St. intersection. intersection. And it was also concerned about the fact that there will be a high concentration concentration of government assisted housing at this site. Such concerns are fair enough. But was it not that Town of Newcastle which approved the previous plans for rent-geared-to-income homes and the overall housing density for the area? Compared to the other government- assisted housing projects planned for this area, the development envisaged for the Participation House was not adding much to the density or the number of rent-geared-to-income dwellings. : Unfortunately Participation House was the victim of bad timing. It arrived arrived on the scene at the same instant Newcastle Council decided to slam the door on-additional high-density housing housing in the Concession St./ Mearns Ave. atea. « To make matters worse, Participation Participation House is the victim of provincial government funding policies. As we understand it, the concept of including other rental and rent-geared-to- income housing on the Participation House property was not the idea of Participation House. But it's the provincial government which has decided that Participation House cannot build an "institutional" building exclusively for disabled people. people. It must mix regular housing with the five units for physically disabled persons. Town Council apparently disagrees with the provincial government's stance on this matter. But, unfortunately, the disagreement disagreement with the Province does nothing to advance the cause of Participation House or to provide housing for the individuals individuals who need it. Regrettably, it's not the provincial civil servants or politicians politicians who will feel the effects of the bickering between Town Council and the Province of Ontario. It's the disabled disabled persons who need a place to live. In effect, Participation House is being being punished for previous decisions related related to affordable housing in east Bowmanville and for the "strings" which the provincial government has attached to funding. It is caught in a very unfair situation. situation. If the density of development in this area is too high and Participation House is not to become a land developer, developer, there is really one remaining alternative. alternative. Perhaps, a five unit facility to serve 10 physically disabled persons could be built on the property and the remaining remaining lands could either be zoned for single family residences or left vacant vacant until future decisions can be made. On Monday, Mayor Hubbard noted that the municipality wasn't saying goodbye to Participation House. And she held out some hope that the site could still be used for its original purpose. purpose. Let us hope that she is right. And let's hope that the project doesn't become become sidelined for another 10 years. Vision 2000 Gives New Direction for Colleges Lifelong learning is one of the concepts concepts behind the Vision 2000 plan for Ontario's community colleges. In today's changing times, it's impossible impossible to assume that education is something which starts around age five and concludes around the early 20's. Therefore, one of the points emphasized emphasized in the Vision 2000 plan released last month is the fact that colleges must continue to serve the needs of the mature student who requires retraining retraining or upgrading or perhaps additional additional schooling merely for the sake of personal growth. The report calls for colleges to become become more accessible to adult learners by providing more, flexible scheduling of both adult and part time programming. programming. In addition, there are recommendations recommendations that previous experience be accredited more equitably. Another interesting development outlined in the Vision 2000 document is a call for closer linkages between colleges and universities. This means that some courses, in the future, may not be specifically tied to a community college curriculum or a university curriculum. curriculum. They may require elements of both. Vision 2000 also calls for college programs to focus on development of generic skills and to include a broader range of academic subjects. In addition, addition, the colleges arc being asked to encourage accessibility among underrepresented underrepresented groups such as persons with disabilities and ncoplo whose first language is not English. It seems to us that the report confirms confirms many of the initiatives which arc already under way in our local Durham Durham College and, no doubt, the other 23 community colleges across Ontario. Educators will have until the end of November to comment on the report and submit thoir responses to Ontario's Ontario's Ministry of Colleges and Univer sities. It will take time for the recommendations recommendations to work their Way into the Ontario educational system. But the Vision 2000 report does hint at an interesting possibility: In the future, some of the distinctions between between colleges and universities will be broken down. And where one gets one's education will depend chiefly on the particular program of studies, not on whether those studies are at a university university or a college. Among some people, there has always always been the_belief that colleges are the "poor cousins" of the universities. And, as is indicated in the Vision 2000 document, this is just not the case. Rather, the role of the university and the college should be considered as complementing one another. The Vision 2000 report speaks to a program of learning which will integrate integrate colleges, universities, business, high schools, and the community. That's a tall order. But the task must be done if we arc to arrive at an educational educational system which will meet the needs of the next century. In the past, the universities filled the needs for training in academics and the professions. Businesses provided provided on-the-job training for the workforce. workforce. However, in today's world there is a need for educating the vast number number of people who fit in between these two extremes. They arc the persons ,who do not need formal academic or professional training but must develop specialized skills that cannot bo achieved by simply finding a job and learning there. In the future, the emphasis will bo not on whether one is educated at n college or n university but on how ono can got lljo best possible opportunity to lonrn about one's chosen field. And such learning will take place over a lifetime. It is this view of the future which appoars to bo contained in tlm Vision 2000 document. /AIL^lnJUlT (Î)£7B NOS 6 mo m ...But are They Valid? Cullen Gardens Celebrates 10th Anniversary The world hasn't caved in and, though some may disagree, we all haven r t gone to you know where in a hand basket since stores have been allowed, by law, to open on Sunday. Sunday. Those soothsayers of doom and gloom, forever opposed to opening on that particular day, may look no further than this municipality and this region region to see that the majority majority of businesses haven't embraced the extra extra day of shopping. From what I've heard, the only stores locally that have taken advantage advantage of ' the Supreme Court ruling that the law is unconstitutional, are the grocery stores who are governed by their own head offices. When the issue of Sunday Sunday Shopping first became became contentious, I op-- posed opening. I firmly believed that business wouldn't see any extra coinage coming into their tills. Rather, they would obtain the same amount but spaced over seven days instead of six. As far as I could see, opening seven days instead instead of six meant extra costs for the business in electricity bills and staff wages. This still holds true but it doesn't explain why those opposed to the If you have never thought of visiting Cullen Gardens Gardens and Miniature Village in the evening, this summer summer might tempt you into a visit. Each evening 'That's Entertainment", a musical revue that includes jazz, Disney, country and Broadway is being per- Imagine walking along lighted pathways during the evening dusk surrounded by lush, colourful gardens. Then imagine turning a corner and suddenly being transformed into Jonathon Swift's, famous literary character: character: Gulliver. If you have ever been to Cullen Gardens and Minia ture Village in Whitby than you knowhow it feels to be a giant looking down on little houses in the- village, the miniature cottages in cottage cottage country and the small scale rides at the country fair. But if you have never been to the village, this summer summer might be your best opportunity opportunity because this year, the gardens are offering something a little different. "Entertainment Under the Stars" is a nightly event where visitors can tour the facility and witness the garden garden light display as well as relax to "That's Entertainment," Entertainment," a musical review that runs the gamut of music from Disney and jazz to Broadway and country. Carol Pudlis. marketing manager at Cullen Gardens said the gardens at night "is an evening out for the entire family." "Wo want families to realize realize the gardens are just ns beautiful at night. But it is also more mysterious, It has a different flavour in the evenings," she adds. Beginning at 8:30 p,m., a troupe of professional nctors take to the stage in the valley valley theatre for an hour long performance of songs and dances featuring vivid costume costume changes, Ms Pudlis says the sound in tho valley theatre is very good, explaining that a now audio system lias been installed installed this year in addition to tho performers sporting body microphones. islio said the sound system system is so good, one visitor's comments wore Hint tlm per is formance would have been better if the actors had really really sang instead of making use of tapes. Ms Pudlis said they really really are singing. The artistic director now mokes a speech at the beginning of the show to soy just that. Cullen Gardens has always always had some form of entertainment entertainment during the summer summer season and during the Christmas festival of fights but, the marketing manager said, "all tho management staff say by for this is the best show performed here." If the entertainment review review doesn't intrigue you enough to make the drive to Whitby, the miniature village village and the gardens themselves themselves might encourage you to take the trip. Cullen Gardens is celebrating celebrating its 10th annivorsniy this year and has added some special displays to thank all that have supported supported the facility over* the years. A birthday parade con bo spotted making its way along the main street of the miniature village which features features n special Hoot dedicated dedicated to tho Whitby Fire Department. Department. (Renders may recall a spectacular lire that destroyed tho Village Restaurant Restaurant and gift shop in February February of 1989.) A giant birthday cake, made completely out of roses, roses, is another Iront at tho facility. facility. And there are tho gardens gardens themselves people enjoying enjoying walking through. "The gardens tiro at their host right now. They are full, lush and colourful," Ms Pudlis said. The Lyndo House, a 10th century house that has been animated to depict early Canadian Canadian living, is another attraction attraction at the site, It was built by Jnboz and Clarissa Lyndo, two of that municipality's lirst settlors and moved to the gardens formed. Organizers say the show is the best yet to be performed at the Gardens.' In addition, visitors can view the gardens at night and enjoy the sights of the miniature village such as this parade which is designed designed to celebrate 10 years of the garden's existence. three years ago. In the lower level of the museum, a pictorial history of Whitby and the area has been established. There are eating facilities at the Gardens including the Garden Gate Restaurant and four gift and clothing shops. There is further entertainment entertainment at the valley theatre theatre each afternoon. At 2 and 4 p.m. daily, a version of Romeo and Juillet, Juillet, "Romeus and Guillietta" will fill the audience with suspense and laughter. And a puppet show is held each afternoon as well at 3, to keep the kids amused. Cullen Garden's and Miniature Miniature Village has grown greatly since its inaugural opening on May 5,1980. If you haven't been to tho gardens lately, now may bo the time for you to pay a visit. visit. They are located at 300 Taunton Rond W. in Whitby and are open daily from 9 n.m. to 10 p.m. In Editor's Mail Re: Fire Dopt. Dispatchers Dispatchers It is with great sadness and disgust that I rend tho farewell article in Inst week's paper about tho loss of tho former fire dispatchers. dispatchers. As a member of tho Bow- mnnvillo Firo Dopt. for live years, I had tho opportunity to work with throe professional professional ladies who did an excellent excellent job. It is unfortunate tlmt those ncoplo wore treated treated so low class, both by town council and especially by tho "Firo Department." What goes around comes around, and tho people of this town need to open thoir eyes. Good Luck in tho Allure, Indies. Don Forney opening would remain so. I can appreciate that the law first came into existence for religious reasons. Recognizing the sabbath sabbath day is understandably understandably important. But across this province province there are different races and different religions religions and they don't necessarily necessarily view Sunday as their holy day. For those people belonging belonging to one of the religions religions that do, if they attend attend church on Sunday then they are making that decision and doing what they believe is right. Others that don't attend attend church and want to do something other than watch a football game on a Sunday afternoon should be able to make the decision for themselves themselves as well. Last time I looked there are still some freedoms Canadians Canadians are allowed; one of them being freedom to choose. Personally, I have no intention of expanding my wardrobe by. touring the malls on Sunday afternoons. afternoons. I like to spend my Sundays relaxing and forgetting about everything everything except the direct world around me. r '- ! I, just as everyone else, am entitled to make that' decision for myself. "".'j And the employees working on Sundays are ,,- being given that choice by their employers as well. ^ As I've said, sonie, stores are opting not to,,,; open or have yet to make [,-• a decision on it. 1 "J Those that are open;'"' from what I've been reading, reading, have been giving'^ their employees the op-'j; tion of not working if they *' c choose.. But aren't we. all sup- ,:-- posed to have a day ofh. rest on Sunday? ; V Tell that to the nurses u and doctors in hospitals;. the employees at nuclear.:,^ generating stations, po- rj lice stations, fire stations, nursing homes, public": transit, radio and tv sta- tions, movie theatres', 10 newpapers, to name just"*] a few of those punching t in time on Sunday. ' v-H I Those of us in the edi'4 J torial department right;. ; here in Bowmanville take our turns snapping photos photos on Sundays as well. Society is changing. But with that change, our freedom to make decisions decisions for ourselves shouldn't change too. Mosport Resident Objects to Proposed 'Summer Sounds' Dear Sir: The decision to rent the premises of Mosport Park by the owners to Truly Amazing Amazing Productions to stage a Rock Concert reinforces my opinion that the management management of Mosport Park is not a good corporate citizen, nor do they care about our youth. Past Rock Concerts at Mosport have a bad history, as have rock concerts wherever they were held. Drugs have been openly sold and a lot of these drugs get into the hands of first time users. On top of that they have a history of vandalism and trespass which is almost impossible impossible for our Police force to prevent. To hold this concert against the wishes of Council Council also indicated that Mosport Mosport Park had no respect either either for the Council, or for the citizens that the Council is supposed to represent. My wife and I live close to Mosport. For almost a year we have been looking forward forward to attending Old Home Week in my home town of Gananoque, which is to be held in the same week as the Rock Concert. But, we would not dare leave our property that weekend for fear of what might happen to our home while we were away. It's a sad commentary on our laws and lawmakers that ordinary private citizens citizens are trapped at home so that companies like Mosport/ Park and Truly Amazing Productions can make their filthy money. Yours truly, a mad, sad citizen, P. Royal Lee. R.R.2, Orono. Editor's note: The Editor has deleted some of the more personal and possibly libelous remarks that were included. .v> Riders Needed : The Durham Region Horseback Riding for the Handicapped Association is once again seeking experi-. enced riders with their own horses to participate in their 11th Annual Ride-a-thon. The 25 km. trail ride will be held on September 15th, at Hoskin Stables in Black- stock. Trophies will be awarded to individuals with the highest highest earnings, to the highest earning group or stable, and to the first and second highest highest earning juniors. Trail snacks will be provided for riders and horses, and a delicious delicious buffet lunch will be served. The purpose of the ride-a- thon is to raise funds to help cover the cost of ricling lessons, lessons, special equipment and insurance for the organization's organization's disabled riders' program. program. For more information, registration, and pledge sheets, contact Hoskin Stables at 986-5558 or Terry Goulet at 571-3122. "Len at Three" by Norma Durand Winner of Award of Merit in the Visual Arts Centre's Seventh Annual Juried Photography Contest and Show