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t is refreshing ta knowthat there are people oÙt in the world that can hold aur interest for years. A persan that can take a dream and work hard ta attempt ta make a reality. A persan that can inspire ather people ta follow in his footsteps. Terry Fox, was one of these people. He was one of those rare people that had a dream and would do ail that it would take ta see his dream came true. His decision ta mun across Canada, in the hopes of raising maney for cancer research were in a word counageous. Unfortunately, his illness forced him ta end hîs rmn early. Soon after, the man who had become a cauntry-wide living heno, died. His name and his dream live an. Each year hundreds of- thousands of participants crowd streets and roads ahl acnoss Canada, raising money ta see Terry Fox's dream came true. They walk, run, whieel, and ahl have the common goal -- ta keep the dreain alive. After dipping his foot in the 'Atlantic Ocean in Ncwfoundland, Terny Fox managed ta run ta Thunder Bay before finally succumbing ta his îllness. The dreamn did nat die with Tenny. With ail the people who have mun the Terry Fax marathon each yean, therehave likely been enaugh miles lagged ta reach the suni. Unfartunately, a cure for cancer has flot been faund. Breakthroughs have been gained. Research is canstantly being compiled. Hawever, it'appears that it could be some years before an actual cure is found. Thaugh the mun has came and gone .- it was held this past Sunday - Pm sure a genenaus donation ta the Cancer Research Fund would not be tunned away. When I was in grade six and an assignment was given ta research a "Great Canadian", a, report was handed in on Terry Fox. He was still alive at the time. 'm sure, though, that he will always be remembered as that -- a tnuly great Canadian. Thne Trait of Nanabush by Helen MacDonald Hiking along the Trail of Nanabush, you can hear the wind whisper its ancient sang through the pine and birch and oak. Beneath your feet, exposed roots can cause yau ta trip and stumble in the wildemness as you look ahead, ta the left, ta the right, or above, peering into nature's storybook. On, you can watch your feet . .. missing the splendour, power and mysteiy of the place of the 'teaching rocks'. Petroglyphs Provincial Park (petro - rock; glyph - carving) was once a hunting grounds for Aboriginal peaples. Today, it Is known as one of the most înteresting archaeological treasures in Canada. The sacred rock carvings of thie Algonkian-speaking Ojibwa were 'discavered' by miners in 1954. Estimated ta be between 500 and 1,000 years aid, the more than 800 shapes and figures of the rock carvings had deep spiritual meaning ta the carvers. The Algonkian inguistic group were a nomadiac people Who subsisted' mostly by hunting, gathering and fishing. The rock carvings are considered ta represent a visual partrayal of the carvens' camplex relationship ta the spirit wold. t is believed that the sophistication of the rock carvings represents visits by Shamans (spiritual advisors). .Carved in a unique large flat autcroppîng of white crystalline marble, the petnoglyphs do not tel one stary, but rather refiectthe culture and îndividuality ofeach carven. Oven a period of several hundred years, many individuals visited the sacred place ta carve their visions, ta tell, visually, of thc!r connection ta the spirit world. 'Pic sacred ca1-vlig.-, are protective building. Sn turtles, the woadpe< beings (May-May-gwa Mermen), the thundeni heron or crane, and rr intrigue the viewer. wonder at the art i culture of the peoplt mystery of the meaning iake images, .1.-e.. w 4LV One of the highlights of Orano ay-siwuk, or Pair was, the Fiddle Contest an bird, a great Friday night September 1Oth with nany others a packed arena, drawing people ..eliciting from ail over Ontario. itself, the There were twenty-three le, and the contestantswith twelve in the 12 9. and under class alone. Mn. Mac Ransberry was M.C. fan the event, and Doreen Lowery was house pianist, alang with the fiddlers. The Base Line Kids ententained by square dancing, with Mac calling and James and Doneen Loweny playing. Howard and Jean Edgenton ~ from Scarborough did same fine clagging and Mathew Johnston of Stratford did same real gaad stepping. Ron Robinson with his talented cow daing a fine performance of tap dancing. The winners of the 12 and * * under class of twelve wene - lst - '~Mathew Johnston of Stratfond; 2nd -Luke McCarter of Ayr; and 3nd Scott McCarter of Ayr. Ail of this class was marvelous ta see and hear. -In the 18 and unden John Letter to the Editor: Roy, Last Sunday I drove inta the 'Ganaraska Forest ta share it with my friends. We drove ta the Dcli, for water-crests, ta Tower Hill, for the view & ta Spring Valley for the quiet. I have neyer seen the raads in worse shape. t appears the damage is being done by recreation vehicles iLe. "dirt hikes". During the forties my parents taught me about he fonest, its inhabitants and it's hiïstory. In the fifties I took the family car and learned ta drive on those roads. They were passable. Durîng the late sixties and early seventies I shared what I knew about the forest with my sons and their friends. The roads were well maintained as were the park areas. Now it is almost time ta share the forest with my grandchildren. The roads are almost impassable naw. 1 don't want ta miss the apportunity ta share, what I learned about the force, with my grandchildren. What can I do ta stop the devastation? Jo Ann Rotz l4th Annual Fiddle contest af grat success Laten, a hike along tie Trait of Nanabush takes you through peaceful forest, along the marshland boardwalk, ta Minnow Lake or High Falls. Stone cairns introduce you ta legends and myths about the euvinonment and the rich cultural world of the Algonkian ,people. The leaves are now changing coloun, painting the landscape the reds, oranges and yellows that have drifted ta the gnound since befone the time of Nanabush. The Trail of Nanabush wou't reveal ta you the secrets of the spiits,' but will grant yau occasion fan peace and communion with Nature. Ontario is celcbnating 100 yeans of Provincial Parks. Thc United Nations bas declared 199' the Year of Indigenous Peoples. A short trip by car, Petroglyphs Provincial Park represents a wondrous journey into the past of Ontario's Abariginal peoples. Petroglyhs Provincial Park represents a wondrous journey into the past of Ontario's Aboriginal peoples. Petroglyphs is 55 kilometers northeast of Peterborough, off Northey's Bay Raad and about il kilometres from Highway 28. For more information cail park office, (705) 877-2552, or Ministry of Natural Resources, (416) 314- 1717. Pack a garbageless lunch and wear comfortable hiking footwear. Places to Go Euchre Night Remember the Orono Town Hall is naw holding its wee kly Euchre parties every Wednesday evening begînning at 8 p.m. Ladies please bring a lunch. Newt onville Playgroup begins new season The Newtonville Playgroup will open its doors for another season starting this Wednesday, September 22nd at the Newtonville U.C. from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.mn Preschoolers and parents are most welcome. For more information please cail 786- 2232. Charity Car Wash 'he Clarington Concert Band is sponsoring a Car Wash and Barbeque at Armstrong's IGA on Saturday, September 25th ftom 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 1Come join in the fun and enjoy a hot dog with refreshments while your car is beîng washed. AIl proceeds will be used ta help pay The Clarington Concert Band's openating expenses. Appreciation Night The Durham Central Agricultunal Society will be holding an Appreciation Nîght, Pot Luck Dinner on Monday, September 27th at the Onono Arena ta honor the volunteers who helped ta make the l4lst Annual Pair a success. 1. AIl directars, committee members and volunteers are invited ta bning a"pot luck dish and Polaskie of Eaganville was the winnen. In the 60 and aven class - Ed Langlois of Oshawa was lst; Earl Giles of Scarborough was 2nd and James Lowery of Orono was 3rd. In the Open Class, April Vervh of Pembroke was Lst, Murray Kronas of Penetanguishine was 2nd and Michael Lamore of Duono, was 3nd and Roy Sullivan of Toronto was 4th. In the Duet Class John Polaskie of Eaganville and Apnil Verch of Pembroke placed lst, with Scott and Luke McCanter of Ayr 2nd and James Lowery and Norman Andrews of Onono were 3rd. The Kenstine Children of Ancaster put on a great performance. The yaungest fiddlen was David Ken'stine of Ancaster taking home the Don and Ann Evans Trophy. The judges for the event were Cecil Junkin of Fenelon Falls and Ross Morrow of Lindsay. Thanks ta Calvin and Dorothy Crago for cash and trophy for the Duet Class; Hope's Videa (Newcastle) far trophy for Over Sixty Class; Harold & Jean Moffat for traphy for the 18 and under; Bill & Mary Buntîng for the trophy for open and Ruth and Norm Andrews for the trophy for the 12 and under. See you next year. a guest. Dinner is planned for 6:30 p.m Modern Day Plagues Chronic fatigue syndrome, depression,, and abdominal disorders. These topics will be discussed by Dr. John Hawrylak, Homeopathie, naturopathic and chiropractie physician, at Crystal Pages, 5367 Main St., Orono, on Tuesday, September, 28th beginning at 7:30 p.m. Lecture cost is $8.00, refireshments will bc served. Big Brothers hold, Information Night The Big Brothers of Newcastle will be holding an Information Night on Thurs day, September 3Oth, 7:30, p m. at their office in Bowmanville at 133 Church Street. Anyone interested in becoming a Big Brother and wishes more information, would find this night worthwhile attending. Fail Colour Tour and Cruise Community Services in Bowmanville is organizing a Fal Colour Tour and Cruise to 3 Lake Wes.twind Cruise on Thursday, September 30th, and several seats are stili available. Buse 's will bc leaving Bowmanville, Newcastle, and Orono locations. More information is available in the Classified Section of our paper, or you may contact Community Care at 623- 2261 to reserve a seat. SEALED TEN DE RS, clearly marked as ta contents, for the following requirements listed below, submitted ta the Corporation of the Municipality of'Clarington, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, LI C 3A 6, are invited and wilI be received on the forms and in the envelape provided until the specified closing time and date. Tender documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Office at the above address. TENDER NW93-38 One (1) OnIy 1/2 Ton Truck CLOSING IIME & DATE 2:00 p.m. <Local Time) Wednesday, October 6, 1993 The lowest or any tender nat necessarily accepted. Mrs. Lou Ann Birkett, A.M.C.T.(A> Purchasing & Supply Agent Telephone: (416) 623-3379 ext. 268 MUNICIPALITY 0F ONTARIO Date of Publication: Wednesday. September 22,1993 POU 2991 oe--