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We Asked 000 And You Said,,. What do you like most about being an actor in the Bowmanville Drama Workshop Ken Brignall You get the opportunity to be people and things you might not have the opportunity to be. Nicola Lloyd It's something new, other than going to school. The people people arc all nice and it's really fun. Tim Liâmes The opportunity to meet new people and step out of the usual routine of my life. The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, March 4, 1998 Page 5 Flu, Talk Shows, and Dionne Quints Cyclist is Relaxing in the Florida Sun Last week, this reporter spent her time at home, feeling pretty useless as the flu wrecked havoc. I spent a lot of time staring at the cluster flies and the little so-called lady bugs gathered on the windows windows as the winter weather weather faded. The flu is not a great way to spend time away from the desk. Between the low-grade fever and the shivers, I did watch some television talk shows and, inadvertently, the soaps. Gee, those soaps haven't changed much since high school and that was 22 years ago! I must admit, the soaps arc much better with the sound muted -- you can imagine your own dialogue! One of the talk shows I watched was Camilla Scott. Thursday's show was "weird and wacky talents." talents." One guy hammered a' nail into his face. (That was gross. I couldn't watch, results.) saw but A teenage the girl skipped through her arms after joining her hands and then dislocating her shoulders. shoulders. Without my usual dose of newspapers, I also became a news program junkie. One of the biggest stories last week was the provincial government's offer to the remaining Dionne Quints. Premier Mike Harris offered them $2,000 tax- free per month each for the rest of their lives. But, the remaining quints want justice. What do you think? The Ontario government took over the raising of the young girls and turned them into a tacky tourist attraction. Now, years later, as the remaining quints are entering entering their senior years, they could use some of the money that was taken and 'invested' for them. Instead, they are living off one quint's pension -- about $700 a month. Is $2,000 each (tax- free) justice? Or are residents of Ontario being asked to cough-up money they can't afford? I wonder why it took so long for anyone in government government to offer these women anything. Shame, shame! Dear Editor: I am about as far South as I am planning to go. This week I pedalled to Port Charlotte and Maple Leaf Estates to be with good friends from Bowmanville. Yes, the trip south has taken me to even warmer temperatures and the warmth of my host and hostess is warming my heart. It is, and feels, good to be among Canadians and being able to catch up on the latest news from home. Nearly 700 families from Ontario, and a few from other provinces, live in this residential park which has names like Huron, York and Nanaimo Streets. The Canadian flag flies proudly at the entrance and people greet you with a "It -sure is a good morning eh?" Those who live here are 5 11 actively involved in ozens of activities and clubs. Golfing, lawnbowling, lawnbowling, woodworking, a wood working centre, four swimming pools, hot tubs, tennis courts, arts and crafts, card games are just a few of the activities available. The common interest and concern seems to be the rate of exchange of the Canadian and U.S. dollar and you can almost hear Letter to the Editor the groan when the day's rate is announced over the park's own tv channel. I will rest here a couple of weeks and then start heading north and home again. My route will take me to North-West Georgia and then east to Raleigh, North Carolina before I head north to Kingston, Ontario. Another 4,800 km to go but 11,200 km have already been completed. The biggest part is finished. finished. The bicycle is still holding up and so I look forward to the final stage. Each morning I get up early and walk for about 3 miles before breakfast. After breakfast I ride my bike a few., miles in the area to keep in shape. Total relaxation means a reshaping reshaping of the leg muscles when I first start off, so by doing this moderate amount of exercise I rest yet keep in shape for the final leg of the journey. After 11,000 km of rain, dust and dirt, I cleaned up my bike and polished some of the larger surfaces. The bike looks better and seems to ride better now that some of the dirt, grime and rust have been removed. The temperature is between 75 and 80°F and here in southern Florida we do not have rain. Ideal weather but I know that north of here winter still exists so I will resist the temptation to 'jump the gun' and start my trek north earlier than planned. Today we are off to see one of the world's truly artistic treasures, the Royal Lipizzan Stallions at Myakka City. Colonel Ottoman Herrman tells me that he owns about 40 of these beautiful and intelligent animals which can trace their geneology all the way back to 1564, the year Shakespeare was born and Michelangelo died. I asked Mrs. Lydia Herrman how these magnificent magnificent horses had managed managed to come to Florida. I also noted that I had seen Lippezan horses in the palace on Jungfrau Straase in Vienna. She explained that there were four locations locations in the world which bred Lippezan horses and that Vienna did indeed serve as one of those places but so did the group at Myakka. Colonel Herrman claims to be a direct descendant of Ritter von Schocvel (Kt.) who led these horses into battle nearly 300 years ago. Since his whole family is involved in the business, it looks like the horses will stay in the family for at least two more generations. generations. We watched in amazement amazement as the family led the horses through various forms of dressage, the Ballotade, Levade, Pas de Trois, Courbette, Tandcur, Capriole, Hante Ecole and Military Quadrille. These horses and their riders are truly amazing and the family family of Hermans is dedicated dedicated to preserve this ancient and beautiful art form. 'Auf Wiedersehn, Herr Colonel Herrman' Sincerely, John Veldlniis P.S. I am at the southern point of my journey and will head north in another 10 days. My plan is to head north-west to Chicamouga, Georgia then east to Raleigh and then north to Canada. Clarifying the Role Of Community Care Dear Peter: In the February 25 edition edition of your paper there is an article regarding a new business called "Seniors Assist Team". The article indicated that "Seniors Assist Team" plays a key role in linking seniors with community support groups or agencies such as Community Care. As Administrator of Clarington Community Care, a Home Support Program that is funded by the province, municipality, United Way, local service clubs, groups and individuals, individuals, I want to clarify our role in provision of services services to the local community. community. The services that we provide such as transportation, transportation, meals on wheels, friendly visiting, luncheon out, home help and home maintenance, telephone security, foot care, book delivery to shut-ins, information information and referral, and income tax and forms preparation are available to registered clients of our program. There is no fee to register and no referral needed but clients must meet our eligibility criteria to be registered. I feel it only fair to point out that we are not linked to "Seniors Assist Team". If anyone requires further information they are welcome to contact oiir office at 623-2261. ! Thanks for the opportunity opportunity to explain our services. services. Yours truly, Sally Barrie Administrator $ Engltcan Cimrcf) Temperance St. S„ Bowmanville SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH, 1998 Lent II 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 9:15 a.m;;'Contemporary Service ../ . 11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer Each Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion and Laying on of Hands lor Healing^ ©jp Rector-The Reverend Canon Byron Yates, B. A., S.T.B. Letter to the Editor Lishman Proposal Needs Environmental Impact Study Trinity United Church Church and Division Streets Bowmanville, Ontario Church Phone Office Phone 623-3912 623-3138 Rev. Frank W. Lockhart, M.A., M.Div., M.Th., Th.D. SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH, 1998 10:30 a.m. Jesus' Last Week #2: "The Temple Destroyed" ©j.p. Nursery Care and Church School Available A Warm Welcome 7b All Visitors @i Dear Editor: I have been slow off the mark as regards the Lishman proposal. Like many, I have heard persuasive persuasive points made by those who favour the zoning change and those who do not. I have remained indecisive indecisive until now. What has focused my interest is letters in the PUBLIC NOTICE THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM IN THE MATTER OF, THE MUNICIPAL ACT TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham may pass by-laws authorizing construction of the following projects: DURHAM REGION ROAD NO. ROAD NAME 2 Slmcoe St. @ Highway 7 28 Rossland Rd. @ Garrard Rd. 37 Finch Ave. @ Falrport Rd. 54 Park Rd, from Bloor St. to Gonoral Motors Gate 5 Hwy. 2 Kingston Rd. from Harwood Ave. to Pickering Beach Rd. Hwy. 2 Kingston Rd. @ Rosebank Rd. MUNICIPALITY DESCRIPTION Brock Intersection Improvements. Whitby Intersection Improvements Including slgnallzatlon. Pickering Intersection improvements Including slgnallzatlon. Oshawa Road widening and reconstruction Including widening of the C.N.R. bridge. Ajax Road urbanization. Pickering Intersection Improvements Including slgnallzatlon. Plans showing the details of the projects and the lands affected may bo seen at the offices of the Durham Works Department, 105 Consumers Drive, Whitby, Ontario. Telephone (905) 6GB-7721 or 1-800-372-1103 Dated at Whitby this 27th day of February, 1098, T. PREVEDEL, P. ENG. DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION Works Committee, being delegated by Regional Council as the hearing body shall hear In person or by his or her counsel, solicitor or agent, any person prejudicially affected by the by-laws and who applies on or before April 3rd, 1998, to the undersigned to be heard at a meeting of the Works Committee on April 14th, 1998. V.A. SILGAILIS, P. ENG, COMMISSIONER OF WORKS papers that give chapter and verse of the instructions instructions of the Official Plan which states that where there are natural features of the kind found on this parcel of land v thcn there must be an Environmental Impact Assessment. This is exactly the kind of process needed in this case so that there can be fair public input, expert witness witness statements and an impartial adjudication. This is the way we shall get the best long term decision. decision. Not only does this situation situation cry out for such a process but there is the worrying question of why, if such a process is stipulated, stipulated, it is not happening, If there is an instruction for clearly specified situations situations then, surely unless publicly amended, the instruction must be consistently consistently applied. The alternatives alternatives arc favouritism, arbitrariness arbitrariness or politically self- serving decisions. If there is such an instruction and the municipality municipality is. not applying it, then the municipality should realize it is laying itself open to a challenge and an OMB hearing which would be divisive, time consuming, and cxjicnsivc. But if on the basis of expert legal opinion opinion there is an instruction that applies in this case and the municipality is blatantly disregarding it, then it is quite possible that members of the community community might consider launching such a chal lenge. A system of impartial process in the governing of our municipal affairs is too precious to play fast and loose with. Sincerely, Mervyn Russell O.A.C. Graduate Ed and Evelyn Wood of Oshawa arc proud to announce the graduation of their son, Darren James Wood from Dr. F. J. Donovan Collegiate. Darren is the brother of Jonathan, and Melissa Wood of Oshawa, and the grandson of Everett and Wilhclmina Wood of Bowmanville, and the late Tom and Anne Davidson of Oshawa, In September, Darren plans to further his education in the field of law enforcement, S>t. Raul's! Entteb Church 178 Church Street Bowmanville Rev. Nancy J. Knox, B.A., M.Div. Intern Minister: Richard Parker Organist: Mr. Douglas Dewell Church Secretary: Helen Mclnnes 623-7361 SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH, 1998 10:30 a.m. "Facing the Music" Nursery Care for Pre-School Children Every Sunday If you're new to Bowmanville, we invite you © j.p. to make St. Paul's your church home. Capsule Comments with Neale McLean, B.Sc. Phm. Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is an uncomfortable, non-life-threatening syndrome syndrome characterized by an uncomfortable uncomfortable feeling of "ants moving inside" or "water flowing" in legs or sometimes arms. The feelings almost always occur while sitting quietly, usually In the evening or at night. Mornings arc usually symptom-free. Symptoms are often relieved by physical activity like walking and sometimes by mental activity especially if it's exciting. RLS can severely Impair a person's ability to relax and can also affect sleep quality, which results in daytime fatigue. Diagnosis of RLS Is Identified by the Intense desire to move the limbs. It often occurs In association wltii Iron deficiency, some kidney problems and pregnancy. Treatment Includes exercise, massage or hot baths at bedtime. bedtime. Avoid caffeine, cigarettes and alcohol. Drug treatment Includes those used In treating Parkinson's disease and some drugs used In treating epilepsy. Check with your doctor for help. Keeping up to date on the latest drug therapies Is a primary goal of your pharmacist. Pharmacist Orthotist Bowmanville Clinic Pharmacy Ltd. 222 King St. East Bowmanville, Ont. Free Deliveries (905) 623-7611 OJ.P.