PAGE 6, WIITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1989 Published-evéry Wednesday Maurice Pither By 677209' Ont ario Imc. Editor pu Phone: 668-6111 Peter Irvine l b 668-16112 I iDoug Anderson AlexandraSio j PubIisher Production Manager (DC VOCE O TH COUTY OWN131 Brock Ètreet North, The only Whitby newspaper independently owned and operated by Liý 5S1 nlls otiRgtain#55 Whitby residents for Whitby residents. dClsPotlRgsrin lt's long overdue. Complaints about overcrowding at Whitby Jail have been made in recent years, but the Ministry of Correctional Services, up until, now, has denled theat there is such a problem. But the minlstry appears to have changed its tune, with a decision to begin construction on a slx-year expansion of the facility. Part of that expansion wiIl be the addition of 120 beds to the exlstlng i 28-bed facility that often couldn't handie the number of prisoners. As a resuit of inadequate space and beds, accommodation had to be found else- where. Correetionali mprovements The expansion will also lhclude a new administration area, thus freelng Up space for activity programs for prisoners and the staff of more than 100 volunteers who help out with programs. The ministry has also chaniged its tune Insofar as public information about the jail arid correctional services. Last year was an invitation-only infQrmation session. This year, ail area residents cqpuld view the varlous dlsplays and talk to ministry staff - rriore than 600 people, including. many students, turned out, Jail superintendeqrt Orville Kerlew, hopes the open Kouse will become an ann ai event, to help with thc' "demyst ifica- tion process." With Information sess'ions to provide rés- ponses to any quesîlons or concerns that might arise, and a an expanded f adility that wlll more properly meet the needs of both prlsolners and staff, the ministry Is making encouraging chang qs that reflect well, at least locally,.oný the provincial correctional system. An. eventful day To the editor: On behaîf of the Whitby Downtawn Business Improvement Area, I would like ta thank you for promoting our Heitage Day ta your readers. Despite the rain, we enjoyed an eventful day in the downtawn. Your coverage of our evenit certainly contributed ta the success of our day. Thank you. Yours truly, Lynda Lawson Marketing Assistant By Trudie Zavadovi*ce Lt was about 10:15 a.m. on a brisk March morning in 1985. My partner and 1 had driven ta Hamilton from Oshawa. I was in a washroëm at channel 11, just prier to going into 'makeup.' I was just about to open the door when I heard lis voice bellowing down the hall. I was terrified, frozen to the door, deter- mined nlot to move until I was sure hie had vacated the halls. Did they ask us, or did we ask to corne? We must have asked.. Finished in makeup, I made my way back to the green room to"wait for our cail --al the while I could hear himi in the studio. We were led to the studio and seated. He uit.tL.:ed a curt "Hello.» (I'm not normallx. one f'or small talk, but I was angry hie didn t make time for chit-chat to make us comfor- table). Within a minute we were 'on the air.' "Hello, my name is Tom Cherington. Today wýe are talking about chiid abuse, specifically child sexual abuse, with our guests Maureen Daigle and Trudie Zavado- vics of Outreacl Abuse Prevention in Osh- awa, Ontario. We'll be back in a minute.» He darted his eyes at me and said, "Do. you believe in capital punisîment?» I blurted back a firmn "No." "If a man committed a violent act of rape and murder against a child, and hie was found guilty, would you go for the death sentence?" "Yes," I blurted out to my surprise. "Okay,» hie said, and we were back from eommerciai. F'rom. that moment* I had an inkiing of what Cherington was about. He was a professional, well researched. But there was more. He was committed to lis convictions and expected nd less from lis guests. 'He enjoyed playing the devil's advocate and, moreover, enjoyed a good discussion. We talked non-stop for the hour and a haif. During commercials, the érew joined insomething apparently thýey seldom did. Tmshowed, anger, compassion, and even a boyish naivety which was endearing. For that hour and a hall', at least, le was- committed to our cause.' He called us 'gurus' in the field ')f child abuse prevention and 'eloquent' speakers to boot. Hîs voice was now music to my ears. He had presence, style and clarm. We were laughing and talking like friends by the time we said our goodbyes. H e even offered to walk us to our car. We settled for the elevator. SAyvear later we were invited back to do another show. Lt was equally eventful. His unique style and no-nonsense approach to journalism was refreshing, his humor robust. He lad guts and gusto and n oet way I think Clerington colored my decision to take a stab at journalism. Wen I think of the shows we did, it brins a smile to, my face. Te news of his death brought tears to my eyes. Goodbye, Tout. i b b. ~ . b ~ 4 q *.*. . . . . b.. .~ * ?b.à .~*.. b' Remembering Tom Chlerington GST input is welcome By Rne Soetens Ontario riding MP The Finance Committee bas kept up its rigorous schedule, meeting with a great numnber of concerned groups and individuals. The Canadian Magazine Publishers Association, Canqdian Softdrink Association, Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, McDonald's Restaurants. of Canada Ltd. and the Canadian Paraplegie Association are just a handfui of the groups which we have met with recently. These committee meetings will weigh heavily on my input in the final draft of recoxnmendations and amendments, to be put forth by the Finance Comnniittee in November. However, it is the feelings and beliefs of the residents of Ontario riding that will ultimately play the greatest role of ail in the recomniendation and amnendaient stage. For this reason, I welcome hearing your input on the GST. Canada's Parliament Buildings are rich in history and tradition. Each year, hundreds of thousands of visitors from across Canada and around the world walk through the corridors of Parliament. Escorting them on their visit and bringing to life the history of the buildings and our parliamentary traditions are the guides of the Parliamentary Guide Service. Since 1981, the Parllamentary Guide Service has provided fuli-time employment to university students from the first week of May to Labour Day and part-time eniployment from Labour Day ta mid-May. New guides begin with a two-week training prograin designed to familiarize them with the House of Conimons and the Senate. A series of briefings and lectures. are provided by Members of Parliamient, Senators and Officers of both Houses. Uniforms are provided free of charge by the House of Commons as are transportation costs to Ottawa at the beginning of the employment and back at tke termination of their terni of employment. Candidates miust be Canadian citizens attendingý university fÙll-time, capable of conversing in both officiai languages. If you are interested in becoming a Parliainentary Guide, contact any Canada Employment Centre or my constituency office for an information bookiet and application formn. Once again I urge ail residents of Ontario riding to give generously to the United Way campaign. reaced 6 prrne Oshawa-WVhitby Newcastle canipaign has reaced ý percent of its goal, while the Ajax-Pîckering campaign is at about 36 per cent of its goal. Just lookcing around the communities of Ontario riding, it is simple ta, see the good that the United Way provides. The questionnaires on abortion and government spending are stili streaniing into my office. t is interesting ta note that the number of abortion responses double those on governiment spending. "A littie overcrowded? The place reniinds me of Woodstock!"ý