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THE OAKVILLE BEAVER 'The Rock' opens Wednesday, September 15, 1999 its heart to young tourists (Continued from page B1) This year, with a new group of eight kids and three chaperones we started our motorhome adventure in Deer Lake. Setting out in 35 and 24 foot vehicles, we yearned for the excitement of the often road. Soon we would dis­ cover that many of the secondary roads on the island affectionately known as "The Rock" would be little more than bone jarring, hairpin tracks of gravel, more suitable for off road vehicles. As the frantic pace of Ontario gave way to the relaxed tranquility and fresh air of our new surroundings, we soon discovered that every hour on the road would be worth the kilometers begin­ ning to pile up on the odometer. Upon setting out, little did we know that the beauty in store for us would lie as much in the spirit and kindness of Newfoundlanders as the rugged island they call home. With 1999 marking the 50th anniversary of 'The Rock'joining Confederation, there was a sense of cel­ ebration in the air. From Deer Lake, a small town near Comerbrook, we would first explore the impossibly spectacular Gros Mome National Park before following the scenic Viking Trail up the west coast of the Great Northern Peninsula. En route, we would see pods of whales feeding in the nutrient rich waters of the Strait of Belle Isle and pass some very scenic fishing villages. One such stop was Rocky Harbour where we chatted with local fishermen harvesting caviar from Lumpfish at the wharf. Amidst groans of disbelief from the kids we watched these rather hideous looking local groundfish being split and gutted. Their morbid fascina­ tion soon prevailed and through a series of typical questions like 'How much do they weigh?', 'What do they eat?,' we all learned that Lumpfish and other species are now harvested increasingly as a result of the cod fishery moratori­ um. Despite the economic crisis result­ ing from the failure of the island's cod stocks, we would meet many Newfoundlanders who had created opportunity in the midst of hardship. Near St. Anthony, a small town at Newfoundland's northern most tip, we met the proprietor of a resourceful enterprise bom as a result of declining fish stocks. Led by a local fisherman turned entrepreneur, we enjoyed a spec­ tacular naufical tour of the icebergs that abound in the local waters. Paul, our jovial host was a red-bearded, bear of a man and he fit the part of the Norsemen that inspired his company Viking Boat Tours. Aboard his recreated Viking longboat, complete with square sail, we quickly spotted a breaching Humpback and before long saw a Harbour Seal and numerous sea birds. As we approached the icebergs which can often be seen in early summer off Newfoundland's north coast there were many comments of disbelief. Some of us just stared in reverie. Carried south through 'Ice Berg Alley' by the frigid waters of the Labrador Current, these awe inspiring Arctic creations reminded us of the mystical imagery of Lawren Harris paintings. As we circled the mammoth mountains of floating ice, amidst the inevitable Titanic references, we used a dip net to collect some floating frag­ ments of the icebergs. We all enjoyed the experience of tasting the exception­ ally pure 10,000-year-old ice from these giant sculptures crafted by distant glaciers. Another local highlight was nearby L'Anse au Meadows, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the Vikings first landed and briefly settled a millen­ nium ago. Here we enjoyed a visit of the recre­ ated sod homes and also the opportuni­ ty to play (carefully) with some of the Norse relics including swords, shields and hand axes which accompanied any good Viking during their legendary era of conquest. Before following the Trans Canada Highway east to Newfoundland's capital of St. John's, we explored the remarkable geology and precipitous cliffs and fjords of Gros Morne National Park. On a boat excursion of Western Brook Pond (Newfoundlanders refer to their lakes in such a vernacular), we marveled at the soaring walls of rock, some higher than the CN Tower that dwarfed us during our two and a half hour cruise. Incredible waterfalls cas­ caded into the dark depths of the pond and snow could still be seen in some depressions in the rock. (See 'Students enjoy . . .' page B5) Pho to by C ord Phippen An overnight stay at Woody Island included a music night with a musician known only as Gerome. Joining him on accordion is Kate Mackinnon. memory 40935 ,i6; . warehouse Prices Office Supp',es APTIVA 17U COMPUTER 387316/44761/386521 Year 2000 Ready! 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She was just three years old and week after week we saw this very ill little girl come to her Tiny Tots Tap Class. She just wanted to dance. During her illness I spent a lot of time with her at McMaster until she died. "Something amazing happened that night when the fathers performed fMy Girl' at our show - people wanted to book them on the spot. I agreed to help them work on expanding their act and when the issue of money issue came up, I told them about Tania and that I'd really love to raise money for children with leukemia. So really, The Flirts are continuing Tania's legacy. I'm so, so proud of these guys. Members of the group come and go but the will is always there. They love to perform, people love to watch them and the money goes to a good cause." The Flirtations now perform between 30 and 40 shows annu­ ally and since 1987, have raised over $50,000 with 90% of funds going toward leukemia research at Hamilton Health Sciences Centre or to purchase items such as TVs and VCRs for the children's leukemia ward. In special cases, they also help raise money for a variety of good causes. "We once raised $33,000 in one night to help a young man fighting cancer, pay his medical bills," recalls Lampman. "It was amazing." For tickets to The Great '50s and '60s Dance Party (8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Glen Abbey Recreation Centre, 1415 Third Line on Saturday Sept. 25th) call Radonjic at 337-9667 or drop by Wimpy's on Lakeshore (across from Loblaws). Tickets are also available at Wimpy's in Milton and Hamilton. Small or large donations for raffles or door prizes will be most welcome. Leukemia m ost com m on form of childhood cancer What is childhood leukemia? 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