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i I 2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, January 27,1993 . ' "' • n *V tfe. ■ V r ■fTY, Gladiolus Grower Wins Highest Honor Bowmanville gardener Berlha Barnes had the rare honor recently of being selected to receive the North American Gladiolus Council's highest award. A committee of council peers judged Mrs. Barnes worthy of the 1992 award of distinction. Mrs. Barnes is the first Canadian Canadian woman to be recognized since the award was established more than 45 years ago. Come summer, the award-winning gladioli- grower looks forward to seeing several of her own specially- cultivated varieties blooming in her Baseline Rd. yard. Smoking By-law From page 1 ring annually in non-smokers from heart disease, and lung and other cancers can be attributed to environmental environmental tobacco smoke (ETS). "ETS aggravates -- especially in children -- underlying illness such as asthma," certain allergies and chronic heart or lung disorders. It also has adverse effects on the fetus when pregnant women are exposed to it," Ms Tillcock wrote in a letter to council. A letter from the Council For A Tobacco-Free Durham Region Chairperson Carol Hewitt says: "The majority (68 per cent) of Durham Durham Region residents are non- smokers. This trend has helped reduce reduce the billions of dollars we spend annually on health care for those individuals individuals who become afflicted with diseases associated with smoking -- : namely heart disease, cancer and lung diseases." Angela Tibbies, the Executive Director of the Lung Association in Durham Region, states in her letter to council, "We feel that the time is now right for region-wide municipal Big Sisters Awareness The month of February has been declared by the Town of Newcastle Council to be Big Sisters Awareness Month in the municipality. A letter from Big Sisters Newcastle Newcastle Oshawa Whitby (NOW) Promotions Promotions Co-ordinator Sandy Flynn says the month will help to focus community community awareness of the organization's programs. "We have 45 children on our waiting waiting list who are being supported through monthly activities until they become matched with a Big Sister. Referrals to our waiting list continue to come in," states Ms Flynn's letter. implementation of this comprehensive comprehensive by-law." The by-law endorsed by regional council on Dec. 9,1992 "greatly improves improves on existing by-laws related to smoking," Mrs. Tibbies said. Mrs. Tibbies notes that on Jan. 1, 1993, "the City of Toronto implemented implemented wide-ranging and very stringent stringent smoking regulations through By-Law #643-91. East York and Etobicoke are expected to follow suit very shortly. Members of these municipal councils understand that protection from ETS requires the weight of law, and that legislation enacted in the past may now be inadequate." inadequate." Another letter from Bowmanville area resident, David English, states that it is because of smokers' second-hand second-hand smoke that he ■ "would rather drive to the Eaton Centre than tolerate the carcinogens in Bowman- ville" shops, ' j He says, "Non-smokers have been conditioned to suffer in silence. silence. But the vast majority of non- smokers, i.e. the clear majority of voters, will not forget at election time who reduced the stinging eyes, the headaches, the stinking clothes, and who reduced the chances of getting getting bronchitis, pneumonia, cardiovascular cardiovascular disease and cancer." Mr. English added his concerns to that of other letter-writers who wanted the town to do something with the Durham Region's model by-law regulating smoking in public places. The letter-writers and the delegation delegation to council on Monday night was not in vain. The Town of Newcastle Newcastle council voted to send their concerns and die by-law to the Health and Safety Committee for review review and a report. / T * *4 fe THE NORTHUMBERLAND AND NEWCASTLE BOARD OF EDUCATION KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Junior and Senior Kindergarten registration for the Bowmanville and Courticc A.S.G. schools will be held as indicated in the following schedule. (Children currently enrolled in Junior Kindergarten need not reapply for English Senior Kindergarten.) SCHOOL TELEPHONE DATES TIMES Bowmanville Central P.S. 623-5614 16 February 9:00 - 4:00 Lord Elgin P.S. 623-3682 16 February 9:15 -12:00 Ontario Street PS (Fr. Imm.) 623-5437 4 March 8:30-11:30 1:00-3:30 Vincent Massey P.S. 623-5502 25 Fcbmary 9:00-11:30 1:15-3:30 Wavcrlcy PS. 623-4323 30 March 9:00-11:30 1:00-3:30 Courticc North P.S. 436-2055 9 March 9:15-12:00 1:15-3:30 Courticc South P.S. 436-2054 25 Fcbntary 9:00-11:45 12:45-3:30 S.T. Worden P.S. 436-0715 22 Fcbmary 23 February 9:00 -12:00 1:00-3:30 9:00 -12:00 1:00-3:30 Enniskillen P.S. 263-2970 16 Fcbntary 9:00-12:00 1:00-3:30 Hampton Junior P.S. 263-2252 23 February 9:00 -12:00 1:00-3:30 Maple Grove P.S. 623-2221 16 February 9:00 -12:00 1:00-3:30 Mitchell's Comers P.S. 576-7222 16 February 9:00 -12:00 1:00-3:30 Dr. Emily Stowe P.S. 433-8747 4 February 5 February 9:00-12:00 1:00-3:30 9:00 - 12:00 1:00-3:30 1. Children four years of age on or Irefore 31 December 1993 may lie registered. Proof of age (birth certificate, official hirtb registration notice, etc.) is required, 'lhe Hoard may require proof that the person registering the child is the legal custodian. 2. Please bring written proof of health records indicating immunization dales. 3. Proof of public school support must Ire produced at the lime of registration (tax bill, property tax, or property lax notice.) 4. Precise information regarding location of residence and postal code is important. Rural residents require lot and concession numbers. 5. Parcnts/legal custodians are requested to telephone the school for an appointment time prior to the date of registration. 6. French Immersion programs are offered at Ontario Street P.S. in Bowmanville and at Courticc South P.S. in Courticc. Children 5 years of age on or before 31 December 1993 nut)' lx; registered with the same requirements and provisions as noted above, Charles W, Kennedy Superintendent of Instruction (Special Services) 19 January 1993 New Democrats Elect Candidate From page 1 Free Trade Agreement is put into place. "The thing that bothers me is that the Tories tell us to lighten our bells and arc asking us to lower our standards. standards. "What we should be doing is helping thé oilier countries to come up to our standards." Industry has to change its tune, loo, said Ms Rybka-Bcckcr. "We have to get away from the non-renewable, resource-based industries," industries," she said. But, before telling telling people that, alternatives should be examined, she noted. The federal tax system also needs a good overhaul too. "We need a more progressive tax system, otherwise we are just taxing those who already hurt more than the rest." And, as before, instead of telling people that things need to be done, . Ms Rybka-Beckcr is willing to help find solutions to problems. That's because, for her, it is not enough to just talk about the problems. Like die NDP's federal leader, Audrey McLaughlin, Ms Rybka- Becker said she feels that even though she is not a seasoned politician, politician, she is passionate about issues every day people are concerned about. Ms Rybka-Bccker's experience in the New Democratic Parly is not as long as others, but she has been a member since 1988 when she joined the civil service sector. Prior to that she worked as a reporter reporter for an Oshawa newspaper. She has served as the President of the NDP Durham Federal Association Association and Vice-President of the Provincial Riding Association. Ms Rybka-Becker has also served on the board of the Big Brothers Association of Oshawa Whitby and was the first female president of the same board. She worked on the United Way Campaign when she was employed at the Ministry of Revenue. The Durham Federal Riding includes includes the Town of Newcastle, Scu- gog Township, areas north of Whitby Whitby and Oshawa and part of Uxbridge Township. As Ms Rybka-Becker said, "it is a diverse riding." Week in Review- Communication and Co-operation Will Ensure Survival. Speaker Savs Farmers Face Changes In World's Agriculture by Lorraine Manfredo Ontario's agriculture industry can ensure its survival by forming stronger coalitions among farmers and establishing better communication communication with consumers. This is the view of Solina-born assistant Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Agriculture, Ken Knox, who was the featured featured guest at the Bowmanville Lions Lions annual Rural Night, held January 25th. A large number of area farmers Heritage Week The week of Feb. 15 to 21 has been declared by Town of Newcastle Council to be Ontario Heritage Week. A letter from Ontario Minister of Culture and Communications, Karen Haslam, noted that the United Nations has proclaimed 1993 as the International International Year for the World's Indigenous Indigenous People. This declaration will be an important factor in Heritage Week activities. "A key objective for the year is to highlight culture and heritage as vital forces that have enabled indigenous societies to prevail against great odds," states the letter to Newcastle Council from the Minister. "In keeping with this international observance, Heritage Week 1993 will place a special focus on Aboriginal people and heritage conservation in Ontario." The provincial minister said there are many pieces of knowledge that non-native people can learn from the country's aboriginal peoples. "For instance, Aboriginal people have traditionally understood the deep connections between human beings and nature, links that non-native communities communities are just beginning to comprehend," comprehend," she writes. She also said proposals for a new Ontario Heritage Act will enhance efforts efforts being made to "conserve the past as the bridge to a sustainable future." "During this special week, let us all renew our dedication to conserving and sharing our heritage," Ms Haslam writes. attended and enjoyed the hospitality of Lions as well as the insights of the evening's speaker. Mr. Knox said that a staggering rate of change and increased global competition will continue to affect farmers. "We arc all used to hearing about change," said Mr. Knox. "What we aren't used to is the speed with which it is occurring." Farmers will have to "adapt on the go" as advances continue to be made in genetic engineering and the country prepares to alterits international international trade policy. Farmers will have to contend with "fickle" consumer consumer tastes, the drive to eliminate world hunger, and even global warming. The farming industry has become Zero Tolerance for Youth From page 1 ;■ ham does not have "street gangs" so much as it has "school gangs" that get into trouble both on and off school property. j Members of school gangs are! typically seeking the power that swarming and intimidation entail rather than in any dire need for money money to support drug or alcohol habits. A street gang is very hard to get into. However, in a school gang, there are many fringe players. Members of school gangs are not protected by the loyally that is part, of a true street gang. But, because of die intimidation tactics that mem-, bers of school gangs employ, many; naively think they are safe from identification. According to Hoard, "They think no one is ever going to identify them because they're with 20 others. others. They feel invincible. They're brazen." But more and more, young victims victims are turning in their persecutors, persecutors, she said. And principals are more willing than ever to call in the police rather titan try to solve such serious matters internally. "A school is not a sanctuary if something criminal happens," Constable Constable Nash said. "And, if a crime is jjang-rclated or racial -- even if it's a first offence offence -- they'll likely do some time in custody." Courts are starting to crack down. First-timers may otherwise be ordered ordered to perform community service duties or go on probation, but that still means a year of curfew and separation separation from old acquaintances. When visiting junior or senior public schools, Constable Nash brings this piece of advice: "If you're standing around a schoolyard fight yelling, 'kick him!, get him!,' you're an accomplice. Or, if you're part of the circle preventing preventing anyone from leaving, you're an accomplice." The influence of numbers is not insignificant. "How many kids would shoplift if they were alone?" Nash asks. Anyone can call the "Hello" line of the Street Crime Unit at: 619- 6666. Callers can report a crime or talk in confidence to one of the officers. officers. Constable Hoard said: "Some kids are just sitting on a fence and all they really need is to see that the other side of the fence, which is the criminal side, is not the place they want to be." Ken Knox so efficient, said Mr. Knox, (with fewer farmers producing more and more food), that they now find themselves with lessened political clout. Farmers represent only three percent percent of the provincial population. The reduction in numbers shows no abating. Neither does the capacity capacity for better production. As an example, Mr. Knox referred referred to the pork-producing sector. "It used to be that the common sow herd was 50," he said. "Then it was 100. Now it's 200." Still higher averages averages are on the horizon. There will be an opportunity, for larger farms in the future, he said. There still is debate as to whether the farm of tomorrow will be a bigger corporate venture, or whether farms can remain small and independent, independent, with operators earning part of their annual income through off- farm activities such as factory work or driving school buses. Mr. Knox was asked to offer his views on whether organized labour would become an issue for local farmers. He indicated that the likelihood of union leaders targeting small operations with only a handful/of temporary workers was small, explaining explaining it would not be worth their while considering the minimal dues they would collect. But, he said that unions have already already expressed an interest in organizing organizing workers at chick hatcheries and in mushroom plants. Mr. Knox suggested that the trend in Ontario may soon be toward toward some form of self-sufficiency in producing food. Marketing will become increasingly increasingly important. "Farmers must learn how to market market what we already know how;'to produce." He said that price does dictate what people will buy. Ontario farmers are increasingly concerned with how the public perceives perceives them and their methods. One noteworthy coalition of farmers, which aimed to promote responsible responsible use of pesticides, collected collected the voluntary support of 40,000 farmers. They all wanted the public to know that they were good stewards stewards of the environment. Mr. Knox has been a farmer; in the past and now devotes his time to his position with the Ministry of Agriculture. Agriculture. He was offered the thanks of the club by Lion President Jim Lachance Lachance and presented with a small gift of appreciation. CORRECTION NOTICE ; Due to a printing error in; today's (this week's) Shoppers' Drug Mart flyer on page 5, the- Johnson's Baby Products (Lotion/Oil 440 ml, Powder 600g and Shampoo 500 ml)? are priced incorrectly at $2.99 each. The correct price should be $3.99 each. We apologize, for any inconvenience this error', may have caused. =£ SHOPPERS S DRUG MART. fh toe We also have space in the "Let's Paint Together Sessions" for those painters with some previous experience Starting Mon., Feb. 15 Evenings 7 - 9 p.m. and Tues., Feb. 16 Afternoons 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. xnr Bring your own project or one you haven't finished. 5 sessions $20.00 Guidance available if needed, fun guaranteed. Register and view projects at The White Rabbit 19 Scugog Street or call 697-2380 ^ STORE HOURS: Wed., Thurs., Sat. 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. - 8 am. SSL U il » % §1 If Jr While the high and the mighty strut and stamp across the world's stage, six women go out to visit the elderly. A small boy scores the winning goal in a hockey game. An amateur theatre group produces a smash hit. A town council passes an important new law. The real lives of real people. People who don't start wars, who don't build empires, who don't go into the history books. But whose stories are exciting, interesting, vital and important. Stories that should be told. And I tell these stories every week because I am a community newspaper. My arena is not Parliament, the White House, the U.N. - It is the neighbourhood. The community. But what I have to say about it touches my readers' lives every bit as much as that larger drama. Maybe even more. I am a community newspaper. I am welcomed into hundreds of homes every week. Not as an intruder, shrieking out the harshness, violence and complexity of the world. But as a friend. A mirror of my readers' lives. Their joys, sorrows, accomplishments. I am a community newspaper. I am proud, tough, independent. I know when to smile, when to grumble, how to chide, how to help. I am a community newspaper - in a great community. And I'm proud of it. 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