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At least a haîf dozen families, in our community, had the experience of ten or twelve hours without any hydro facilities during Thurs- day night's storm. As far as we have heard, they were all able to keep warm with various heating alternatives. When breakfast tîme arrived the îngenuity of the home- maker was revealed and families were reminded of their camping days. No doubt the dairy herd was not quite so comfortable until the miljdng was started. Gordon and Doreen, Tom and Sally Barrie attended the Ont ario Milk Marketing Board Convention at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto, recently. Doreen is so pleased to report that two pairs of shoes arrived in the mail, promptly, after she reported their loss from her room at the hotel. Doreen had the unusual exkperience of viewing the basement garbage facilities of the Hotel when the maid informed her that the bag containing Doreen's new shoes had gone to the garbage. It is nice to hear that such a large hotel would take this kind of responsibility. We are pleased to know that Mark Tax is progressing favdurably in the Burn Centre at Scarborough Hospital, after his recent accident. Mark is the second son of Peter and Joan Tax of the Townline North. Last Saturday Romona Rickard took bier son Bradley and'his friend Glenn Barrie to the Ice Follies at Maple Leaf Gardens. This was the first trip for these boys to the Gardens and they were much impressed. They were especially pleased with the show and ifs many Sesame Street characters. Doug and Muriel Woods, Hampton, gave a very inter- esting slide presentation of their recent trips and of recent family weddings, at bier parents' home - the Ross Lanes - last Sunday evening. The excellent photography was s0 enjoyed by the family and friends who had gathered. Garnet and Annabelle Rickard flew- last week to Nassau for a week's vacation. Their first trip to tbe Carri- bean, they found the islands delightful, the blue-green ocean incredibly beautiful and the swimming jusf great. Since this is a coral island there is ver>' little agriculture production and everything SHAWS must be imported to serve the needs of the tourist trade which is their only industry except for one poultry farm and one larýge herd of cattle- requirements for which must also. be brought in. Therefore the Port of, Nassau is a busy trading centre and a most interesting area to see. En- compassing as it does the immense white sparkling cruise ships pouring forth their hordes of tourists, the trading vessels, the cargo sbips watched carefully by customs officials and security, officiers. And then ithe local fisherman vendors at the dock side who have for sale the greatest variety of fresh fish, sbell fish, wierd fish that one could imagine in all stages of preparation for odd and unusual local tastes. The Straw Market attracts much attention in downtown Nassau. Made up of countless stalîs manned by Babamians working steadily at their craft creating bags, hats, toys, mats, piles and piles of tbem, it is part of a co-operative project and is a very pleasant place for the visitor to enjoy and baggle somewhat over prices. Originally under British control - the Duke of Windsor served here as Governor following World War II - the regional, administration of some 700 islands has only recently assumed complete control and re-organized its affairs. If is interesting to learn that the art and skills of the tourist industry is now a required study in their school system - which includes the College of the Bahamas -a. commuait>' type college. Consequently those involved in the business now for the most part are becoming contented within the business. Confident and quite compet- ent. Alfogether a very special week for these Northern visitors taken as it was in the midst of stormy cold January. Durham Region Gladiolus Society The exedutive and directors of the Society met at the home Of Mr. and Mrs. J. Arfhur Barnes, Baseline, on Sunday afternoon, due to the recent postponement of the scheduled meeting. There were nine execufive members present and Vice President Dudley Deeley chaired the meeting. He called for a few moments of silence in loving memory of the late President of the Society - Mr. Harry Jose. The minutes of tbe annual meeting were read and a report from the Community Fair committee was given by the secrefary, M. Killeen. The report stated that the Gladio- lus Sociefy lias been welcomed as a new parficipating group Sympathy of the community to the family, friends and neigbbours in the passing of Mr.,Harry Strutt a native of this district service was from Northcùtt Elliott Funeral Home in Bowmanville, later to Bethesda Cemetery. Several from this district The Canadian Statesman. Boy for this year's fair Lo taXe place at Bowmanville High Sehool in March.' Much discussion followea on quantities of bulbs needed for the sale; reasonable pricing and the best sources of bulbs where> additional suipplies of corms could be secured. Each member of the Society is asked fordonations of bulbs and full support. It was decided that the society will purchase a quantity of corms from Mrs. Ramnes whose local gladiolus are of excellent quality. Frank Samis stated that hie will personally approach Len Butt, commer- cial grower fromt Huttonville, to see about some additional corms. It was agreed that about one thouisand corms should be sIficient. Since Mrs. Marion Wright was unable to be present, many of the decorating and selling details wýere left for bier and bier committee. The April Gener-ai meeting called at North=ut Elliott Funeral Home and others attended the funeral which was held on Thursday-of Mr. Harry Strutt, Oshawa, (formerly of this village) as a brother, father and grand- father he will be greatly missed. Eldorado Presents Plans The details of the waste management system that Eldorado Nuclear Ltd. has proposed to instail with an $80 million refinery in Port Granby were outlined at the environmental assessment hearings in Bowmanville last week. Plans for controlling the radioactive residue that would accumulate from the uranium refinery show that the waste would be stored in the ground above a layer of bentonite and sand to prevent pollution from filtering under designated levels, Above, the company's hydrology consultant, John Nunan, explains the operation to spectators while Clement Cheng, a member of the panel assessing Eldorado's proposal, tries to get a dloser look at the design of the system. Education with Terry &HOawkî*ns If I were asked to note one of the most significant'charac- feristics of the 1970's, the one that would come to mind is this one. 1 would caîl the 1970's and particularly 1975 to 1978 the years of the "put down."' Maybe if's jusf that I neyer really noficed if 50 much before, but in recent years I have noticed the "put down" being used with unbelievable frequency. You see it used everywhere, on T.V., radio and in daily use by many people. There are so many words in use today to draw upon to add to the end of anything a person says to another, to make sure the person is "put down" or insulted. Expressions like, "you furkey, you honkey and 50 on, weren't even in common usage a few years back. I'm not going f0 cry gloom and doom because the "put dlown" is the current fad, because it will probabi>' pass. I do however think, theý situation is unfortunate because some people are falling into the habit of criticizing others ail the time. Simple little questions like "What time is it? " gets a response like, It's three o'clock, you dunce or, "What's the matter, can't you tell the time?" The "put down", unfortunately goes much further than this however. It also, involves criticizing people for the way they look, the way fhey dress or the wiay they speak or act. Often the com)ment draws attention to a characteristic over which the individual had no control, littie do they realize how deeply hurt the person ma>' be., SUpon occasion i have found it necessary to, speak f0 a student about remarks he had made to another student which has caused some pain. It always amazes me to find that the name caller usuailly had no idea that his remarks were painful to the other person. He made the remark ouf of habit as much as for any reason. Offen he says somne- think like, "I didn't think it bothered him. He laughed when I said if." 0f course the student laughed. What else could he do? In fact laughing and going on about one's business when teased or the victim of jokes, is probably one of the'best initial ways of dealing with the problem. The "put down' will neyer be wiped out. As a matter of fact maybe it shouldn't. Used proper>' if can be a technique of humour and comedy. If one were f0 rate the degree of sophistication of techniques of humour, the "put down" technique whereby a person is made to, look stupid would be near the bottom of the list. Used clever>' and in the right situation if can be very funny. Il watched a T.V. program recent>' that used the "put down" technique brilliantly. The program was fuanny from. beginning to end. Unforf un- afely when people try f0 use the same techniques on their friends and family if rarely is humorous at all. One has to, remnember that on the T.V. program, the actors have practiced their moles over. and over f0 get the righf expres- sion, the righf timing and the right technique. In an>' event they're gefting _paid tf0 be insulted. The kid across the aisle in the classroom isn't, and if hurts. I don't know whaf the next fad will be, but when the "put down" fades in'popularlif y I think life will be just a bit more pleasant. FIRST AID FOR YOUR 1EYES Be good f0 your eyes- they're the only one's you'l ever have, warns the Indust- rial Accident Prevention Association. For example, if you work with thermal or chemnical materials, you could gef eye bumas thaf destroy eye tissue, causing loss of vision and even total blindness. In such cases, IAPA urges you f0 apply first aid immed- iately by washing ouf the eyes wifh large quanfities of cool water af an eyewash facility if possible. ooPs.. mah I e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e WE DROPPED OUR PRICES... Item s that were previously on sale at 30 per cent off are now being.offered for H1ALF PRICE These items include Dresses, Pant Suits, Slacks, Sweaters and Sportswear. This is our final Winter Cearance ... we, MUSTMAKE ROOM for new Spring Arrivais. The Sale starts Thurs., Feb. 2nd until Sat., Feb. 4th. Ail Sales Are Final! LADIES'S WEAR 7 King St. West Bowma nvi île' 8 King St. West Oshawa 231/2 Simcoe St. South Oshawa vmanville. February 1. 1978 5 was aîiscussea and mne execu- tive decided t0 invite Mr. Doug Markwick of the Peter- borough Society to discuss the Preparation and Planting Procedures which are in- volved in the Spring work for >the Gladiolus grower. Mrs. Barnes and ber daugh- ter Grace have agreed to present a full report and a slide presentation 'of their recent trip toý the National Convention in San Diego, Cal. at the April meeting.' Eacb member is. asked to bring, a friend to this meeting, which promises such a fine program. The tentative date for the April meeting is April A4th at the Legio Lounige but both the time and p lace are yet to be confirmed. Appreciation .was expressed to Mr. and Mrs. Ramnes for their hospitality and likewise for the gifts of new bulbs which Mrs. Barns had prepared for each, mem- ber. 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