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Orono WeokIy Tiines~ Wedneaday, April 1~, 1~5 -7 Heather Rebekah Lodge makes donation to Bethesda House In celebrating the 48th anniversary of the Heather Rebekah Lodgc recently in Orono its members took upon tbemselves to provide items of a personal nature for those being residents of Betbesda Hlouse located iBowmariville. On Monday Mrs.i Lorna Atkins, Noble Grand of Heatber Rebekah Lodge, presented the items for use at Betbesda House to Mrs. Kelly Penhdiro accompanicd by ber two child- ren, Robert and Lcslisa. According to Mrs. Penbdiro Betbesda House opened Marcb 2nd witb funding from tbe St, Vincent DePaul Society and tbrougb private donations. She said that the Betbesda House bas been approved for 50 percent funding but that sucb mones have yet to be received. t was>stated that the bouse bas basically been well equipped and bas a total of 15 beds. Tbere are items tbat we do run short of, saîd Mis. Penbdiro sucb as bigb chairs recntly. Over the past Easter week-end Betbesda House accommodated five women witb ecigbt children. It was said that baîf of the accommodation is in use. Tbe average stay is from thrce to four wecks. Betbcsda House offers direction for medical and legal help as well as counselling and information on Social Services. "We are tbere to support a clients decision", said Mis. Penbdiro. Some come and go before making a final decision, she said. Bethesda Hlouse is setting up a schcdule for volunteers wbich will be available in the near future. Those wisbing may cali tbe shelter on the business line 623- 6045 or the crisis line 623-6050 or write Betbesda 1-luse P.O.Box 82, Bowmanville, Ontario LiC 3K8. On April 22, 1970, the first EARTH DAY was held. Millions of people cclebrated their relationship witb the Earth. At the saine tinie, tbey protested the violent, destructive and wastcful ways of buman beings. What is it about us that we cari create magnificent works of art, music and literature, on the one hand, while the other fiddles with natural processes, and wields its destructive power over people, animais and the land which sustains us? How is it that we cani put our minds te work with the complex inquiries of pbilosophy, spirituality and science in the quest for reason and logic while our conduct adds incomprebensible dimensions to the chaos of the universe? How is it that a brilliant sunrise inspires? Or that the soaring grace of a hawk quiets the breast? How is it that a child cari find wonder in the flight of the bec among the dandelions? How is it that the rcturn of the song of the birds in spring and the leafing of tbe trees and the blooming of the crocuses seduce the senses and urge tbe human spirit onward with optimism and vitality? Meanwhile, how is it that rape, war, gluttony and pollution plague the planet? Itfs fot as if the soldier doesn't appreciate die dawning of a new day. Itfsflot as if we have lost a fascination with the industry of the bec hive. And, itfsflot as if we are unaffected by the semsons. Itfsflot as if, then, that we are ready to give up on the enchantment of life. We just nced to remind ourselves -- every day -- is another Eartb Day. Hope Township tax cut The finance committee of Hope Township has recommended a 1995 budget of $800,000 down some $50,000 from last year. The reduced budget nets a savings of $25.77 on municipal taxes for residents and an average of $47.25 for faim property. The Townsbip continues to place $50,000 in reserve funds. Nominates Gord Lowery for O.MHA HonourAward Thfe folowlng letter lias been submlted to the Ontario Minr Hockey Assodation by the Omno AmateurAthletcAKScation Subject: O.M.H.A. Honour Award The Orono Amateur Atbletic Association is nominating Mr. Gord Lowery a long time volunteer of minor hockey for the "OMHA Honour Award." Gord and bis wife Majorie lived in Orono for ail their 39 years of marricd life together. Tbey raised two girls Lynn and Marcia. And botb were very active in sport activities, includirig figure skating, basebail, soccer and minor hockey. Some of Gord's achievements in minor hockey was lie helped coach teains for 15 years and not baving a son or daugbter on any of the meains le coacbcd, showcd lie cnjoyed the game of hockey very mucb. He also volunteercd his services as referee for 30 Data points to one hospital - The Chairman of the study committececonsidering Uic future roll of bealth care in the Port Hope/Cobourg area bas stated that data favours onc bospital to serve the area. Information provided to the committec at a recent meeting ail pointed to a one-bospitai aspect. Dale Ross said it was a bitter pili to swaliow but that there is littie argument against it. years teacbing tbe kids the rules of the game as well as the skills of the game. Gord served as president of the Orono Amateur Atblctic Association from 1974 - 1982, vice president 1982 - 1986 and president agairi from 1986 - 1995. He serves on tbe Arena Board from 1974 until 1995. Gord was on tbe Arena Fund Raising Committce wbicb buiit the present Arena in Orono. This Arena is owned by thc people of Orono and run by the Orono Amateur Atbletic Association. Tbanks to Gord and other older volunteers in Orono, tbe Orono Hockey Players get the prime ice tirnes at a reasonable price. Regards Orono Amateur Atbletic Association A fish derby of their own More than thirty fishermen ini the Port Hope area bave volunteered to beip disabled children take part in a fisbing outing in Port Hope on April 22nd. Tlie volunteers will provide a fisbmng pole, gear and bait for tbe outing. Businesses bave aiso provided funds for bamburgs, bot dogs and drinks. YOUR FULL SERVICE CREDIT UNION * Free Chequing * Competitive Savings Rates *Term Deposits/GICs (minimum $1 ,000) *Flexible Mortgages * Personal Loans * Friendly Service 5 year GIC......8.25%/ Paul Muller, Branch Manager 15 Charles St., Oshawa 136 King St. E., Bowmanville 728-4658 623-6343 AM