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l Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, April 6,1994 3 by Gord Mills, M.P.P., Durham East There has been considerable comment comment over the introduction of photo radar in recent weeks. Some say "Big ■Brother" has arrived in Ontario, •while others says it's nothing less than another tax grab. But a crackdown crackdown on speeding also has an environmental environmental payoff. Provincial ministries ministries of the environment across Canada have been promising to lay down the law on speeding for over three years now. . In November 1990, the Canadian council of ministers of the environment environment set a date for summer 1993 to have all provinces implement strict enforcement of speed limits. But, like other good ideas, it didn't happen. The environmental ministers estimat- ,ed that strict enforcement of speeding laws could reduce carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide emissions by 10 per cent. Since motor traffic accounts for ! about half of global warming gases, .cutting back on speeding takes the ; country a long way toward meeting its pledge to cut greenhouse gases by • 20 per cent over the next ten years. scroll, to every school in the riding. It is my hope that the scroll can be framed and hung in a place were all can sec it. Last week, in the Legislature, time was allowed for an all-party debate on the Supply Bill which allows the government to pay the wages of our civil servants in the coming fiscal year. During this debate, I was given a preview of Ontario - Mike Harris Style - through the lips of neo-rightwing' neo-rightwing' Conservative Bob Runciman. I don't believe that Ontarians will subscribe subscribe to an Ontario stripped of compassion, compassion, Ontario Conservative-style. When, oh when, are the Liberal MP's from Ontario, going to stand up for our province? The latest plum going going to Quebec is yet another example of their collective inability to stand up for us. We still are tasked with providing OHIP coverage for refugee claimants in Ontario. These refugee claimants arc the responsibility of the federal government. The federal government government already pays their health costs in the provinces, EXCEPT On tario. In Ontario, the costs of health care to us, you and me, for the 28,000 refugees presently here is a staggering staggering $38 million. The Minister of Health has asked the federal Minister of Citizenship and Immigration to pay up. That was in February. To date, we have heard nothing. To all the constituents who write to me complaining about the costs we bear in respect to refugees, as if somehow the NDP is to blame for it all, turn your letter-writing to local federal Liberal MP Alex Shepherd and ask him to do something on our behalf. This coming Sunday, I will be taking taking the morning worship service once again at Courtice United Church, on Trull's Road North, at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. My sermon is entitled "One Large Household". I don't know of a more friendly church in the area. If you are looking for a church home, I will be pleased to welcome you on April 10th. Until next week - An eye for an eye leads only to more blindness - Margaret Atwood. Contaminated drinking water, fish unfit to cat, and air that isn't fit to breathe is a reality for many Canadians. Canadians. The government's environmental policies have addressed some of the symptoms of environmental destruction destruction such as landfill, raw sewage, exhaust exhaust emissions and low-level radioactive radioactive materials. But the government must still adopt a comprehensive policy if it wishes to create a sustainable environment. environment. The recession has forced government government to focus on getting the economy economy back on track, putting environmental environmental concerns on the back-burner. But we have to realize re-establishing the economy and dealing with environmental environmental concerns are not necessarily necessarily at odds. We've witnessed the ballooning of the so-called "green industries" where recycling and efficient use of existing products are becoming the order of the day. In order not to merely react to severe severe environmental degradation, but to formulate a constructive policy toward toward sustainable development, governments governments and society will need to adopt a valuation process. For example, what is the value of clean water, or conversely what is the true cost of allowing municipalities to dump untreated sewage into lakes and rivers. We will need to introduce a costing costing system recognizing the value of lost opportunities which creates a dilemma. dilemma. What is the economic value of clean air, water, etc? Having said that, state governments governments in the U.S. have attempted to provide pollution permits. These involve involve renting air space by businesses that pollute. These permits provide a strong incentive incentive for companies not to pollute as well as making them innovators or users of environmentally-friendly technology. The permits, I think, are more effective effective than imposing penalties. The private sector catches on quickly when given the incentive to do so. Similarly, the cost of using non disposable packaging should be reflected reflected in the cost of the product sold. For example, returnable soft- drink bottles should reflect the cost to society of storing them in a land-fill site for an eternity. These ideas reflect what is called "told cost accounting." In other words, the attempt would be made to put the true costs on products by having having the tax system make up the difference difference between the price of the product product and what it costs taxpayers to deal with the leftovers once the product product is not useable. This form of taxing should be segregated segregated from normal government revenue revenue and expenditures to provide resources resources to deal with our on-going environmental problems. Hopefully, as the economy strengthens and the deficit subsides, we can develop a greater focus on environmental environmental problems which will have an impact on us for generations to come. If you have any questions or ideas please phone my office at 721-7570 or 1-800-5654105. - - My recent TV Program on The Substitute Decisions Act, proved to be a winner in the community. If you live in an area not covered by Rogers Cable and Channel 10, a video tape . of the program can be obtained from •Rogers Cable. It will be useful for in- ■ formation sessions in care facilities, -retirement homes, and other places where people gather. Giving a person the power of attorney, to act on your •behalf, is something all should consider, consider, younger people as well as those ;of advanced years. The Substitute Decisions Act, has been about ten . years in formation. Both the Conservative Conservative and Liberal governments promoted promoted the changes we have today. The Bill itself received unanimous consent in the Legislature, it has been recognized as being legislation that carefully balances the rights of people people who are capable of making deci- . signs about their lives against the ;necds of those who cannot make •those decisions. Having said all of that, you can imagine just how ticked .off I was to read a widely published article by a Lincoln town counsillor, who said the Act was nothing more than another attempt by the NDP government of Ontario to take cash and property from Ontario seniors. What planet do people like that come from? The Ontario Environmental Bill of 'Rights became law on February 15, *1994vThis legislation will:' ' " ■ 1 >-.<'* give the public the right to request request a review of existing regulation. ; * give the public the right to ini tiate an investigation of alleged incidents incidents of environmental harm. * increase public participation in significant environmental decision making. * create an Environmental Registry Registry where the public can learn about impending government policy decisions, decisions, regulations, and significant permits which will affect the environment. environment. * increase public access to the courts where someone has violated an Act, regulation, or permit and where the government has failed to protect public resources. * increase protection for employees employees who report environmental harm in the workplace. * establish an Environmental i Commissioner to provide government government accountability to ensue the government government lives up to its obligations under under the new Environmental Bill of Rights. * require that Government ministries ministries establish Statements of Environmental Environmental Values. The Environmental Bills of Rights has been a longstanding commitment of the NDP Party, and our government. government. The Bill is a powerful tool to take better care of our natural resources resources than did the generations which came before us. As the Envi- , ronmcntal Bill of Rights is such an important piece of legislation, we have created a special scroll to celebrate celebrate the occasion. I have sent a 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 at 623-7070 Nimble Male Can-Can Dancers Surprise Large Audience VOLUME 115 24 Pages BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY", APRIL 2.1, 1959 15# Per Copy NUMBER 17 Pass $1,904,020 Budget $16 Increase on Home Assessed for $4,000 While increasing tax burdens for the current ear are causing worry in many municipalities in the nited Counties, Bowmanville residents will be little affected by the 1969 Budget of $1,904,020 passed by Town Council on Monday evening. The distribution of the tax dollar has changed slightly from that of a year ago. Instead of 52 cents required to finance the cost of education, this now requires 54 cents. The contribution of taxes to general municipal services has lowered to 34 cents out of every dollar raised by taxation! The remaining 12 cents meets the levy for county purposes. ' (TURN TO PAGE TWOl Feature Carnival Skater Turn Down Runners-Up Council Will Present Trophies Honoring Pee Wee Team That Won All-Ontario Championship These two pictures show both the girls' chorus line in action at" the top and at the bottom a surprise feature this year, an all-male group of Can-Can dancers dancers who had the audiences roaring with laughter. All of this and much more happened at the 19th annual presentation of Cornz-A-Poppin put on in the Town Hall by,the Jack and Jill Couples Club of Trinity United Church last weekend. 19th Annual Performance j-filarious Cornz A Poppiri Produced by Jacks & Jills Once More a Great Success The Jack and Jill Club's 19th annual "Comz-A-Poppln" variety show played to capacity capacity audiences in the Town H " ' - Hall Auditorium Friday, and Thurs- Ceremonies of the well-paced production. Rick Dcwell was the leader of the excellent orchestra and the other members members were Cllcn Hodgson, Lou evenings. Anna Strike. June Rrown, Charles Trim and Terry Black were the producers. producers. Tlhc music directors were Marg and Jack Monday and Merrill Brown. Saturday!Dcwell, Jerome Billett, Char' les Cochrane and Monty Em' merson. The popular traditional song opened the program, and the dancing of the eight lovely lovely Jillettos, Pat Stocker, Doro- Dr. Allan B. Sylvester was'thy Kelly, Jean Harness, Bcv the able and witty Master of'Kearney, Joan Hlggonson^Pot Port Hope Man Wins lion Canoe Draw Legi Winner nf the "SPORTS-, PAL" Canoe Draw conducted bv Branch 178, Royal Canadian Canadian Legion on April 19th was Mr. Peter Den Ulcsen nl ft Helm Street, Port Hope.: (Mr. Den ITiescn Is employed In Bowmanville at the Memorial Memorial Hospital). Having re- .reived his ticket for the Canoe at Erv. Brooks' Supertest Station during the promotion, Mr. Den Biesen will receive a further prize of 25 gallons of gasoline, courtesy of Mr. Brooks. The winners of the Legion's Humility Building Fund Draw were as follow*: 1st prize, Allan Smith, 1175 Holcim Avenue. Avenue. Oshnwa. who received $1431; Bob llnyvs received the seller's prl/e of $143: 2nd prl/e, Slim was won by Mrs. Kthen Jones, Port Hope, with Mary Gray receiving Sill for idling her mother the ticket. This seem* to lie a nice way to get that extra spending money Laid month Mike WercsTzvmkl won $12115 In this l,remit Building Fund Draw. Grl your mouthy ticket ticket from a 1,i')ton member er at the following «lore*. Brv- anil's Smoke Shop, Goliocn'* Handy Shop, Hooper'* Jo we* fry, Weslhax 1)1 mount or Funk Billion's Variety. Wins Contract For Post Office At Frankford Bundle, Jeannette Lynn and Betty Lobb, made a great hit. , "Tunes of Today" was the opening chorus directed and accompanied by Marg and Jack Munday. The singing of "Chltty. Chitty, Bang, Bang" and other attractive numbers was awarded much applause. "The Dog Catcher", written and directed by Charles Trim, was a clever playlet with a surprise denouement. Those In the cast were: Lucy, Shirley Shirley Frank; Peppermint Patti, Billie Kemp; Sally, Phyllss Barr; Dover Ann, Marilyn Trim; Charlie Brown, Barry Tate; Snoopy, Jim Frank; Pig Pen, Bob Williams, and Linus, linrry Locke. "Doing What Comes Notur- (TURN TO PAGE TWO) Resigns as President' of University-"" John E. Robbins, president president of Brsntlon University, Msntlobs, announced his resignation this week. In a letter to the tyoard of governors, governors, the 65-year-old native native of Bowmanville, Ont., aald he would rather devote devote his remaining working years "to a more pleasant prospect. ' "The mood of the campus, campus, as expressed In voluntary voluntary student and faculty leadership during the past year, repels me." According to Information received from a first cousin Miss Thelma Robbins, Scu- go g SI., Dr. Robbins waa born on a farm at the southwest southwest corner of Taunlon Rd. and Scuiog Road, Just south of Hampton. His parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. John Robbins, He has not lived here for many years. BIG CAR SAlfe ON • An advertisement on the back page of this edition announces that Trent Motors, Motors, King St. East* will ataie a spectacular car sale this weekend In an endeavour endeavour to clear their lot. What the future Is for this firm Is not known at this time; their doors have been closed for the past few weeks, and this Is the first tign of activity since then. On a motion by Councillor Maurice Prout, seconded by Councillor Keith Shackelton, Town Council decided on Monday evening to have Welfare Welfare Administrator R. J. Welsh attend the Welfare Administrators' Administrators' Training Seminar Seminar at the Parliament Buildings, Buildings, Toronto, on April 24th and 25th. His Worship Mayor Ivan Hobbs presided at the council meeting and Reeve Annie Oke was-the only absentee. absentee. Mayor Hobbs and Council- lor Robert Dykstra were appointed appointed as a committee to hear police complaints. This was moved by Councillor Prout, seconded by Deputy Reeve E. J. Bundle. If was announced that the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing for appeals from the Farm Rebate will be held in Cobourg on Thursday. June 19th. Deputy Reeve Bundle, seconded seconded by Councillor Prout, moved that the Clerk-Con' (TURN TO PAGE TWO) Robert McLaughlin Art Gallery to Open In Oshawa on May 1st The Robert McLaugbln Gallery, one .o£ a small num* be* In Canada originally designed designed and built as art galleries, galleries, will open May 1st with an evening reception and viewing of the opening show "Oshawa". The Gallery will open to the public the following following day at 10 a.m. The building, which was designed by Allward and Goulnlock, Architects, Toronto Toronto and supervised by Hugh AUward, . Sr., demonstrates the use of the best in design and materials to provide the qualities desired in an art gallery both now and In the future, , The Robert McLaughlin Gallery contains approximately approximately 5,000 square feet on two levels. The main floor consists of foyer,' reception area, an executive office and three galleries. The largest, 46' x 28', has a 15ft' celling from which heavy sculptures can be hung. The two smaller smaller galleries (24'x3V and IB' x27') have nine foot ceilings and all three have sound systems systems which are built-in, flexible flexible lighting systems and complete temperature and humidity control. The walls (TURN TO PAGE TWO) Lose an Hour This Sunday Daylight Saving Time will become effective on Sunday, April 27th. This Is In accordance with the recommendation of the Railway Association of Canada to coincide with their spring and summer schedule. . The official time Is at 12:01 a.m., Sunday, April 27, and DST will last until Sunday, October 26, 12:01 You'll lose one hour's sleep but remember to set your clocks forward. FOILED -- Couldn't help feeling sorry for those Boston Bruins lost night; they just couldn't beat the jinx that seems to hover over them, on Montreal Icô. They outplayed Montreal but couldn't put those counters into the net, Must have been most frustrating. frustrating. There's still hope for Thursday for them,' but that following game in Montreal could finish them off. Frankly, wo'd like to see Boston take the cup for no other reason than to watch those wild Bean- town fans have a real celebration. They deserve it after many years of disappointment. Completion of Colorful Van Marks Chamber of Commerce Week (leirils »ml Wlllrm* Con* ni) ni Hun. II. II, .1, Him m,in- ville. Ii,ik hern ounrdrd hv thr Ut'iMilmriil «if Publie Wilkn llir mitlriii Hun nf ■ j>iv I'nsl Ollier Hnllilini M Jr'nWuhl. I,. «il vr.ir Ihrv hnft , Ihr I'nsl Ollier .0 1'imli limit. , Tills week, lluwimuwlllo'» Chamber of Commerce marks Ihe minimal Chamber nl Commerce week by the completion of one of Ih, iimlnr luojeclH Hint Inn been In the planning stage for the liait few months, a piilnled van that will advertise Bowmanville, The design win submitted by I'aul llrlilgca of Uowmnnvllle High School who won ihe C „l C I'oidcll, Artwork was carried out by Carry Hodgkins, li lt, 2, Whitby. Cost of the van transformation was i,„'.lei written l,v sewn Ilowinanvllle establishment,, W, Frank Heal ibid,no Limited,'St. Mary's Cement Ltd,, II, M, llolllngsheatl Corpora. lion of Canada Ltd,, Honeywell Controls Ltd., L. 6 L. tools Ltd., Goodyear Industrial Rubber Products, and Specialty Paper Products Ltd, Arrangements linvo been made with Maurice Preston, President of Preston Transport Limited, wlm supplied the van, to ensure the widest possible use of the vehicle to convey the message that "It's Happening In Bowmanville", According to Malcolm Mackenzie, Chamber Publicity Chairman, the van will be on display lids weekend In Ihe Bank of Montreal parking lot, Miss Judy Williams The members of Bowmanville Figure Skating Club have been practising for long hours the past few weeks in preparation for their annual Carnival here this week, April 25th and 26th. Two talented guest artists will be featured in this year's show, Judy Williams, 1968 Junior Canadian Ladies Figure Skating Champion, and Toller Cranston. These arc two of Canada's most promising young skaters who have done welt in competitions competitions and will bo well worth seeing in action. Dont miss this colorful presentation at the Arena. All Star Final Jamboree Draws Overflow Crowd BÎTS^MÊCES TYKES -- Any boys 7 to 10 years old, interested in playing III Ihe Memorial l'ark Tyke Baseball League arc requested to attend a practice at the park at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday night; April 21th. t t t t t DUNKED -- An anonymous informant advises that one of our local violinists who drives a yellow and black car took an unexpected swim in Lake Ontario on Sunday morning. Apparently, lie was launching his boat when the mlslmp occurred. Later, he was seen driving nortli on Scugog Road, dripping wot. Fortunately, his fiddle was undamaged. t t * ' t LATE SPRING -- The weather Is still wet, damp mid cold. Golfers have been nhlc to get In some action, hut the courses arc still not In their best comillion, anil gardeners have mainly been slicking to cleaning up Ihe winter debris. It Is hoped that with the end ot April things will change for Ihe heller, t t t t t STUDENTS -- Most ot the universities and Community Community colleges will soon be closing tor the season. At present tiic students ate slaving hard, trying to get top marks on their final exams. Wc wish them all the luck In the world and hope they'll be able to find worthwhile Jobs for the summer months... after they've had a couple of weeks rest to recuperate from their studies. V t t t t BUSY -- Tills should he n busy weekend In the area, The Ilowinanvllle Figure Skating Club will .lie presenting their iinminl carnival lit the arena, an event Hint Is always iiilortiil mid spectacular. Until Courtice Secondary mid Cartwright Cartwright High Schools lire planning dunces (nr Friday. 11*1» MEETING -- This Sunday nfleninuii at 2,09 o'clock the New Democratic Party will hold a meeting In Dr, Powers School In Port Hope when the guest speaker will be Olhowa's MPP Clift Pllkcy. Every, one Is Invllvd. i, * » t * CONGRATULATIONS - Mrs. d. J. Cuddahee, Prospect SI,, was advised Ibis week lluil she hod won n Iriinslslnr radio In the currciil PenshCiila ronlesl, It looks Just like n Pepsi linllle, Unfortn- niilely, she didn't win one nl Ihe Irlin In Expo 70 In Jnpmi, hut Ihe rndln Is certainly belter Hum nothing, The Bowmanville Department Department of Recreation Country and Western Jamboree wound up the season last Sunday evening in the Town Hall with a bang as 580 adults and children were treated to an All Star show. This Jamboree was a parade parade of the guest artists during the past season. Bernard Dolan of Toronto, winner ot the under 18-year-old class In Shelboumc's Fiddle contest, thrilled the largo audience with his excellent playing of down cast hoedowns and reels. Leroy Glazier on lead guitar. guitar. Mike Zrypan on the accordion accordion and Denis Elglc on drums, kept the show at a fast pace with polkas and fast toc-tapplng instrumentals. . Harold Allison, a big hit here a few weeks back, drew great applause ns he sang a variety of popular country and western songs. I TURN TO PAGE TWO) Darlington Marking Time On Mill Rate ' Darlington's Town shin. I Council Is marking time on ihli year's mill rate, walling walling for a hoped for announcement announcement from the On- ! tari» government that will j provide some relief for I township ratepayers faced i with a 16 mill Increase for | education, As soon as the announce- j ment comes. Darlington will I hold a special council session session to flnaltip this year'* mill rate; everything else Is ready and walling, The township's portion ot the mill rate Is fractionally lower than last yrar, hut lire rosts have been Increased Increased |iv about 3*} mills. postpone mixtino The meeting nf the Nor- i ihumhcrlanil nrul Durham Counts' Hoard of Education scheduled for April 21. 1960» ■ has hern postponed lo Thun- ■day, May tith,