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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 9 Feb 1994, p. 19

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Opinion and Comments Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, February 9,1994 3 fj by Alex Shepherd, M.P. ■ This past week, my mail has included included the petition that has appeared in sonic local medical offices, under the heading "Prevention First". I don't mind receiving any petition, it is the right of people to bring concerns concerns to the attention of their elected officials. What I do object to though, is wording contained in a petition that doesn't reflect fact, or in this particular particular case, just isn't the truth. I am speaking about the line in this particular particular petition that states "The government government wants to delist periodic health examinations." Let me explain the true facts. Recently, Recently, the President of the Ontario Medical Association, Dr. Tom Dickson Dickson said most people don't need a complete physical checkup every, year. This comment was in response to a list of 19 procedures the health ministry and the Ontario Medical Association Association have suggested be cut from OHIP, which included some curtailment curtailment of annual checkups for those over 15 years of age. The Joint Management Committee Committee has established a review panel to study the list of the 19 listed procedures, procedures, who will base its recommendations recommendations on both scientific literature and public comment. The Ministry of Health and the Ontario Medical Association Association agreed in August that government government and physicians must work together to improve management of health care resources, while at the same time recognizing the importance importance of public participation. Of interest, interest, when the list of the 19 procedures procedures under examination was published, the proposal to restrict medical examinations, which would effect most people - drew the least reaction! reaction! My point in reaction to the "Prevention "Prevention First" petitioners is, at NO TIME has the Minister of Health or any member of the provincial government government for that matter, ever said we want to delist periodic health examinations. examinations. In fact, the Minister of Health, the Honourable Ruth Grier, has vowed that the public will decide whether Ontario should stop paying for annual health exams. The President President of the Ontario Medical Association Association has also said that if there are items the public can agree aren't necessary, necessary, then cutting them from OHIP " coverage is à way to save health care services which is most important. It is of course fashionable to blame the NDP Government of Ontario Ontario for just about anything, including static cling and the cold weather. To combat this phenomena, I will be sending a copy of this portion of my column to all doctors in the riding. Hopefully, they will give it as much focus as they have to the petitions. In last week's column, I told you that if the present federal government continues to treat Ontario as unfairly as the Conservatives did, it will have cost us $7-billion from 1990 to 1994. When citizens across the country are treated fairly and equitably, Canada works well. We have suffered discrimination discrimination at the hands of a Conservative Conservative federal government that no other province in this country had to bear. Consider the record: * All provinces used to have 50 per cent of their social assistance costs covered by Ottawa under the Canada Assistance Plan - and almost all still do. But beginning in 1990, Ottawa capped its support to Ontario and now pays just 29 per cent of the province's province's social assistance costs. Ontario taxpayers have had to pay the difference. difference. The bill for 1994-95 alone, if Conservative policy towards Ontario is allowed to stand: $1.7 billion. * Ottawa spends 27 per cent of its training budget in Ontario. But Ontario Ontario has 38 per cent of the national and 36 per cent of the Canada's unemployed. unemployed. If Ontario received funding that matched its workforce, it would receive about $370 million more in 1994-95. If you are new to Bowmanville... would like to call on you with Housewarming Gifts and Information about your new location. Call Your Hi Neighbour Hostess Rhoda Holt •it 623-7070 * Ontario currently welcomes about 55 per cent of Canada's immigrants. immigrants. But our province receives only 38 per cent of federal funding for their settlement and training. Funding based on the level of help which applies in the rest of Canada would provide Ontario with about $110 million more in 1994-95. * Add up these figures, plus the extra interest Ontario has had to pay on its deficit to cover this shortfall. The bill: $2.7 billion in 1994-95, should Conservative policy toward Ontario be allowed to stand. This would be in addition to a shortfall of $6.8 billion in interest and transfers accumulated since 1990-91. This is, in effect, a huge penalty imposed on the people of Ontario. Ontario. Of all the jobs lost in the downturn, downturn, almost 70 per cent were in On tario. When Ontario prospers, that helps the rest of Canada. That's why federal policies and practices that have discriminated against Ontarians are so wrong. Ontario will continue to contribute generously and with pride to the well-being of the rest of Canada. But we must be treated fairly in the process. process. The NDP government and the taxpayers taxpayers have been put on the hook for billions of dollars. This would have been unfair in the thriving economy, during the recession it has been crippling. crippling. I hope this has helped you to understand the difficult times we have, been asked to govern in. I'm looking for change coming from the new federal government. If they don't treat us fairly, then Mulroncy policies will only become the Chretien Chretien policies. Say it isn't so... Jean. Until next week - "When patterns are broken, new worlds can emerge." Creating 3,500 local jobs for Durham Durham Region is the goal of the federal government's infrastructure program. The $71 million being spent to create these jobs isn't throwing the taxpayers' money away either. Creating jobs for the unemployed, youth and those on social assistance is helping the people who have borne the brunt of this recession. It's giving them hope and showing that government, government, which is all of us, has not forgotten forgotten them. The other side of the coin is that infrastructure money when spent locally locally benefits everyone including local local governments and local retailers. I'm meeting with municipal leaders leaders and education officials to get the infrastructure program up and running running as soon as possible. I have also had discussion with federal officials to ensure start-up plans run smoothly. Application forms for projects should be in my hands with two weeks and I will personally deliver them to municipalities. I must emphasize that government at all levels can't lose sight of the program's basic goal which is first and foremost to provide jobs for local people. I will be keeping a watchful eye on projects to see that local people get every job they are entitled to. In addition to the $35 million allocated allocated to regional government, approximately approximately $3.7 million has been allocated allocated to Clarington which I estimate should create 188 jobs. The estimate is based on a salary of approximately $20 thousand per job. Once again hiring local people is important. They shop locally and that supports the local retailer keeping the money in each community. But project selection is also important important since projects will add new facilities to each community. And that, in turn, will continue to create jobs long after these facilities are completed. I guess it's not mystery that the money for the infrastructure program is coming primarily from the defence budget. This involved the cancellation of the EH101 helicopters and, as we'll see in the very near future, the clos- ing of a number of military bases ,; across the country. The other thing that isn't a mystery mystery is that infrastructure funds come " from Scugog taxpayers, just as they. do from everyone else in the country. ■ So local taxpayers are justified in demanding demanding that the goals of the program program are accomplished. Government "must show taxpayers their money has not been thrown away. You can be sure I will be reviewing reviewing projects to ensure they meet the goals of the government's program. . As always I am interested in your views. Please contact me or my staff with your comments at 721-7570. Remember my office is your office. ^maiiBn^tak^tnan VOLUME 115 18 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1065 15^ Per Copy NUMBER 7 Police, Teachers and Bus Drivers Hold Informative Seminar on Program to Improve School Safety Praised For Their Work On Musical At the closing night party on Saturday after "The Boy Friend", members of the cast and other workers gathered at The Flying Dutchman Motor Inn to celebrate. During the event several presentations were made to non actors who were prominent in making the show a success. They included, from left to right, Romona Rickard in charge of choreography, Connie Francis, costumes; Margot Samuel, producer; Roy Higgins, director, Jean Billett, pianist and Ross Metcalf, musical director. 'Boy Friend' a Smash Hit Overflows Town Hall Four Consecutive Nights The sparkling musical com-iMichael Wood played drums, edy "The Boy Friend" pre- Special plaudits arc due to Operation Don't Start Underway An extensive antl-smnklnt eampalin aimed at sludenti In Grades 4, 5 and 6 in Northumberland and Durham public school* Is now underway. underway. II Is called "Operation Don't Start". It originated with the Medical Advisory Committee Committee of the Northumberland- Durham Tuberculosis and Health Association who were concerned about the Increaae In smoking among the younger younger age groups. The atm of the campaign Is to point out the hazards of smoking to students before they become addicted to cigarettes. Within the near future, the youngsters will be bringing bringing home printed materiel on the subject, plus a pin that says "Ricky Thinks Smoking Stinks". senled by the Bowmanville Rotary Club, the Drama Workshop, and the Recreation Department, played to capacity capacity audiences for four nights In the Town Hall auditorium last week. The production was directed by Roy Higgins, and Ross Metcalf was the musical director, with Margot Samuel as producer. Additional choreography was by Romona Rickard, costumes costumes were designed by Connie Connie Francis, and Bob Kerr was the act designer. Jean Billett was the pianist, end KIN INVESTMENT DRAW Result* of the last two Kin Investment Draws were: Tue*., Feb. 4th, Mancel Davis and Cliff Davis; Tues., Feb. 11th. Sam Black and John Fowler, They won 125 each. Speak at Canadian Club all who were connected with the show. It was top entertainment entertainment with delightful music. music. dancing and singing, excellent excellent acting, expert direction. direction. also attractive costumes, and well planned sets. All details combined to make "The Boy Friend" a smash hit. The first act took place in fashionable finishing school in France nt some date during during the 1920s. Gwen Duchesne was delightful as Polly, one of the pupils, in the role • TURN TO PAGE TWO) Oratorical Winners Last night at the Ontario St. Public School, contestants contestants from West Durham public public school* vied fon the top five positions In the county finals of the Public Speaking Speaking contest to be held in Orono next Tuesday. The winner* were Tina Vooys of Darlington, Irene Rletmuller, Bowman ville; Debra Swain, Cartwright; Rory Gibbs, Darlington and Jennifer Kehcler, Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Mr. Stanley Iturke lt-Sc. Mr Burke I* the popular newscaster on (TIC» II pm.i TV network, Hi' *ervcd ov skipper on ii ('.mmliuit naval mill during the lull 1 war. lie wii* n ('III' l f N ioirev pomtrni IIvii lu'uimr Pan* correspondent llo inxered I he latin Magr* of tin- wiir tn Algeria uml me Hunting tn 1'xptU' oinl Aileo IIP millsr» Vim |.ii IHln tun will hr (lillveii'il m Ti ii.il» Undid 4'Inni Ii lull on Tiifdn F"hni<u i tittii at Mill. Mil l lOMUHIIOM 'I he NmilnimUMi.mil noil •l'il'ans L'minty lloant ni i o Will If.rrl Tl-<u, <' | f»h f • 7 ill |l H « I " " !.. *■• Ill i « i' l l n ii 6t. t, .n «.'v.u'ii.,. rBÏTSla» PIECES 1 ANNIVERSARY -- There are two business anniversaries anniversaries in town at the present time. On Monday Cole's Barber Shop celebrated their Diamond anniversary. The late Jack Cole was the first of the family to enter the business 60 years ago and now his son Fred and grandson Garry arc carrying on the tradition. tradition. It would be Interesting to know just how many heads of hair have been cut by these three since the shop was opened. t t t t t TWO YEARS OLD -- A mere youngster by comparison is Frederick's l'hamiacy celebrating their second anniversary along Bowmanvllle's main shopping section. Proprietor Fred Tippins has a long way to go before ho hits flic CO-ycnr niork, but wo wish him and Iho Coles niaoy more years of prosperous sclivlly here, t t t t t TIMING -- For the benefit o( anyone who contemplates contemplates being burled in the near future, It should be noted that a bit of caution should be taken as to proper timing. Whether you knew it or not, there's an additional burial cliargn at the cemetery of $20 If the Interment takes place after 12 o'clock noon on Saturday. Ills Worship tlio Mayor advises that this policy has been In effect for some years. It has something to do with 40-hour week and overtime, etc. So, watch It and conk off early in the week It you have to, it's much cheaper. Better still, don't go, slick around, this town's starting to move, t t t t t FIRES -- Anybody wlm thinks our volunteer firemen don't move quickly should have been «round about six o'clock on Tuesday morning, Tbe Editor happened lo bo silling ill Ills office. Irving In catch up on some work when the horn blow, Il.v Iho lime be threw on coni and rubbers ond drove Iho two blocks lo Iho lire hall, Iwo firemen wore already Inside nml others arrived only seconds Inter. Thai's fast ! Incidentally, II was a grass lire on the outskirts of Osluiwn nml north of Highway .1111. On Monday ntlernoon there was n (Ire In n kitchen cupboard on Iho Tmvn I,Ini' lull damage was slight. , i + SPEAKERS •• Next Tuesday evening nl Iho United Church In Onimi, 8:00 pin, the finalists In the Durham County Trustees and Ratepayers Public Speaking competition will lie holding forth oil their various lopiva These youngsters put many of us oldsters In shame when II comes in gelling mi their feet nml speaking in publie. If vim want mi Interesting Interesting evening, plan in attend. Ynu'll be amazed at their poise mul delivery. The winner receives the Durham County Club nf Toronto tiophy. OLIVER -- Those who look port In "The liny Friend" Inst week are advised that iirrungeinenls ore being mmle In I idle n huslonil In the presentation presentation of "Oliver" In I'nhiiiirg on Friday, .'Mart'll llh. This Is ii reciprocal effort bemuse uf die wundeiful support the I'ohimrg people gave Ihe mililnl here. Cast or Imckslngc members members wlm would like lo go should enidarl Jean Sheridan al IIJILUSK lis Mondât , I'ehrum v IHh su die nipilreil seals lint lie reserved, Tltkels nit plus uist ul miiDpuiladuii, Safely rules and precautions precautions were emphasized at the Seminar lor Bus Drivers held by the Ontario Provincial Police in conjunction with the Department of Transport, and the Burley Bus Company in St. Joseph's auditorium on Monday evening. The speakers were Staff Sergeant J. E. Gloss, O.C. of the Newcastle Detachment of the OPP, Corporal A. T. Ar- mitage, OPP, Peterborough, Don Edwards, a Department of Transport official, James Speers. Principal of Courtice Secondary School, H. R. Moo recroft, Superintendent of the Darlington Township Public Public Schools, Douglas Moffatt, Principal of the Orono Public School, and two représenta lives of Burley Bus. Bob Whattam and Norm Carter. Constable John Chalmers presided. Posters with information information valuable to those engaged engaged In school bus transportation transportation were displayed on the walls of the hall. During the early part of the meeting traffic tests with 25 questions were distributed to each of the many drivers present. present. Afterwards these tests were corrected by a group of OPP officers, and were re- Music Results The following Is a list of successful candidates in examinations examinations held recently by the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto in Bowmanville. The names are arranged in order of merit. GRADE VH! PIANO Honors -- Fenwick P. Laird, Marie Yco (equal); Pass -- Chyrrell Coatham, Catherine A. Porter. GRADE VI PIANO Pass -- Ronald Knox. GRADE V PIANO First Class Honors -- Dennis A. Bambcr; Honors --- Julie A. Payne; Pass -- Wavne Coombes. GRADE IV PIANO Honors -- Shirley J. Allin, Christine Wight (equal); Pass -- Christena Selby. GRADE III PIANO Honors -- Lorlc Mutton. GRADE II PIANO Honors -- Shelley I. Ball. Don't forget to send your best girl a Valentine this Friday, Feb. 14th. turned to the drivers at the end of the evening. The two school principals and Superintendent Moore- croft were Introduced by Constable Constable Chalmers. Mr. Moore' croft spoke of variation in bus schedules, unavoidable sometimes because of .weather. .weather. He referred also to the importance of discipline aboard buses as a safety measure, and methods of control control that could be used. "Consistency on the part of drivers- in enforcing rules.will gain the respect of their young passengers," he said, Superintendent Moorec rof t explained that .school principals principals will back the drivers in handling special problems and in obtaining the cooperation cooperation of children and parents. Principal Speers told the drivers that the staff of Courtice Courtice Secondary School appreciate appreciate the good work done by them. He favorably compared (TURN TO PAGE TWO) Red Cross Sot. Clinic Collects 239 Pints To Help Blood Bank Two hundred and fifty-five donors attended the Red Cross Volunteer Blood Donor Clinic held February 5th at the Lions Centre, Bowmanville. Two hundred and thirty • nine bottles of blood were collected to help restock the badly depleted depleted Central Depot. Harry Davey, Blood Donor Chairman, and the Bowmanville and District District Branch Executive are most grateful to all those who were so generous. Particular credit goes to all those donors from the rural areas who turned out despite the blustery weather. Mrs. W. Rudell and her staff ably assisted the Mobile Team from Toronto who were headed headed by Miss Stewart. R.N. Dr. H. Ferguson was the doctor on call and the rest beds were looked after by Mrs. M. Burges*. Burges*. R.N., Mrs. B. Jennings. R.N. and Mrs. II. Kraaycnhof In the afternoon. During the evening hours. Mrs. L. Buttery, Buttery, R.N., Mrs. F. Gordon, R.N., Miss D. Kelly. R.N.A, and Mrs. J. Dykstrn and Mrs. C. Christie were on duty. Mrs. W. Lawrlc was In charge of the tearoom and was assisted during the afternoon by Mrs. II. Davey and Mrs. F. Griffin. During the evening, tea and coffee were served by Mrs. T. Simpson, Mrs. L. Carle, Mrs. R. Robinson and Miss J. Robinson of the Brown's Busy Bees. Other volunteers assisting with the registering of donors, driving and other clerical duties were: Mrs. G. Forscy, Mrs. J. Living, Mrs. A. Martin, Mrs. J. Scott, Mrs. R. Spry, Miss C. llcmmers, Mr. F. Urlf- (TURN TO PAOl TWO) No Delivery Of Town Mail Starts Feb. 22 Effective February 17th, 1969 the following service will be provided at the Bowmanville Post Office: Wicket Hours, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. On Saturday the wicket lervlce will be restricted to the following: General Delivery, Delivery, Call for Service (with notice card only). The five day week goes Into effect on February 17th, with Saturday, February February 22nd being the first Saturday on which mall will not be delivered, GOES BESERK One of Bowmanville'* youthful cltisens, Greg Brooking, apparently got an overdose of something on Saturday that sent him on a wild "trip". Police had to be called to remove him from a King St. apartment where he had ousted the tenants and gone to bed. He was taken to the Ontario Ontario Hospital, Whitby, by Bowmanville Area Ambu- J. Stuart MacKay Division Managers of All Canada Radio and Television Television Ltd. from Canada \i/;|| M i and the United States will VV III n05l hold their annual meeting here this weekend at The Flying Dutchman Motor meeiing Inn. Host for the event will ' be J. Stuart MacKay, a Af Hi resident of Leskard, who Ml UUTCnman is President of Selkirk Holdings Ltd. and its subsidiaries, subsidiaries, including All Canada. Native of Peterborough Induct St. John's Rector At Impressive Service The Venerable R. P. Walker. B.A.. S.T.B., Archdeacon of Peterborough, officiated in St. John's Anglican Church on Tuesday evening at the Induction Induction of the Rev. Thomas Gracie as rector of the Parish of Dar- llngton. The church was filled to capacity for the InductlonlDean of Durham and Northum- Service. bcrland. The Rev. Professor The processional hymn wasjThomas Harpur, Wycllffe Col- "Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven". Archdeacon Walker was In charge of the service. He was assisted by the Rev. G. E. Moffat, M.A.. B.D.. Rural Ontario Hydro Office Here Hit by Rotating Strike lege. Toronto, was the preacher. preacher. The Rev. H. R. Hayne, B.A* L,Th., Newcastle, read the prayers. Other clergy present were the Rev. J. Howard, Rosencath and Hastings, the Rev. D. Jac- lues, Campbollford, the Rev. . Garland. Cobourg, the Rev. William Hewton, Toronto, the Rev. D. Bouscficld, Brighton, the Rev. P. Grant, Toronto, the Rev. P. Trant, Toronto, the Rev. Canon W. Nainby, Port Hope, the Rev. G. K. Ward, President of the Bowmanville Ministerial Association and iastor of Trinity United fiiurch. and the Rev. Grant Gordon, minister of the Bowmanville Bowmanville Baptist Church. Other guests were present from Peterborough, Aurora, Sutton, Cookstown, Bccton. Tottenham, Tottenham, Toronto and Newcastle. The Exhortation was by Archdeacon Walker. This wai followed by special prayers. The Declaration and Oath by the Rector Designate, Mr. Grade, followed. The Rural Dean of Durham and Northum- (TURN TO PAOK TWO) Two Promoted At Goodyear Harry T. Cooke has been appointed foreman of the conveyor conveyor belting and special products departments a n d John 8. Bond has t>cen named foreman of the reclaim operation operation nt Goodyear-Canada's Bowmanville, Ontario, plant, J. T. Taylor, manager of the plant has announced. Cooke started In Gootlvtar's receiving department of the Toronto plant In 11MB and In 1951) became a member of the production squadron, Following Following his graduation from the squadron, he served In Industrial Industrial engineering ul Toronto and Quebec City before being named shift foreman of the minim plant In HUM, In 10115 he was put in charge of re- 'claim operations, it position held until new up. flEt .. .r-V', I ""iKr'siaitcd with Good. On Friday, nil members of Local 1000, Cnnndlnn I year nt Bowmanville in 1052 Union of Public Employees, were culled out ns part "1 ^ of tbe union's rotating strike ngnlnst the Ontario I ,niti5, a pun he held until hi»J^ l l |0, 1' 0 1 ) Publie show* a few from the F orestry t I u uni sppvimmvut, leruw on picket duty during the afternoon und tlio I lower photo Is of tho almoin deuerted office where Chief Clerk Dan Dudley and Manager Rex Walters were on duty. Everything returned in rmtm.il on Monday. ' Accident Round-Up There has not been a traffic accident tn town during the last week, but there were several in the district. On Sunday morning at 8:45 o'clock, a car driven by Joseph Joseph O'Connor, age 20. R.R. 3, Cobourg, went out of control on the 8th Concession of Darlington Darlington Township, west of Enniskillen. Enniskillen. and sustained approximately approximately $200 damage. This driver was charged with careless careless driving and also with falling to report an accident. Constable T. W. Boyce, OPP, Investigated A passenger In Ihe O'Connor enr, Barbara Wnwryk, age 17, received treatment at the Oshawn General General Hospital for minor Injuries Injuries sustained In the accident. There win a three car collision collision on No. 2 Highway In Newcastle at 7:31) p.m, on Friday. Friday. One of the drivers Involved, Involved, Dale Richard Vcnot, age 20. 82 Ontario Street, was charged with failure to remain nt the scene. The other drivers In thin accident were Robert Lyle McNnbb, age 38, lilt, 3, Newcastle. The third vehlclo Involved wn* it car parked unattended, unattended, This car belong* to Mnuivcn Vera Powell, R It 3, Newcastle. There was «bout ,$.'00 «lamage «lamage to the Vcnot car, and approximately approximately 575 damage to each of the oilier two can, Constable II K. Cook. OPP. Investigated. Two cars collided on No. 35 Highway near the Ditch Oven Restaurant on Thursday nt 32fl pm The drivers involved were Wayne Raymond Dudgeon, ago 22, Kitchener, aiM Edward Cln«r, Pvtrtlmmuah. Dnmugo tn the two nr» nmo'iided tn about sTiio, Cnntinhle T, A Yard)'* tOPP. Investigated,

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