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10 - Orono Weekly limes, Wednesday, September 2%.1993 Taking responsibililty for our own hea 11h care - a must With ths crisp autumn air, cool breezes brushing your face and dis crunch and crackle of red and gold leaves underfoot, diers is no better time for a re-acquaintance with nature. Try to plan for a few hours this weekend to get out of the house and enjoy dis world at its best... on any of the province's hildng trails. This coming Sunday, October 3, is known as Hiking Day. And, if you need a kick in dis butt to'get you out of door widi your hiking boots on - let dhis be iL There' are a number of conservation areas and conservation authorities in close proximity, and most offer a number of trails of varying lengdi and difficulty. The Ganaraska, without question, is one of the most beautiful spots in our area. The Audiority bas a number of trails widiin its boundaries. Climbing to dis top of ths hiîls, you can ses the spectacular panorama of dis Ganaraska region. In dis valîsys, you can smsll the pins and woodsy scents diat the soft wind canes. At this time of year, die leaves have changsd and by merely-turning your hsad te dis left or to right, you are in front of natural kaleidoscope of vibrant colour. Stretch out on your back on a flat rock and as the sun warms your face, you can talcs in dis majesty of dis forest around, leaving you feeling just a bit insignificant. As close by, is dis Central Lake Ontario Conservation Audiority. There a re a number of conservation areas hsaded by dhis Authority. Enniskillen, for example is less dian a haîf bour from Orono, and it too is a good place to spend an aftemnoon. There are a number of other Letter to the Editor: Dear Sir, With reference to last week's "Open Letter" from Ms. L. Lover. 1 ask you? Only a couple of weeks ago in dis Orono limes Ms. Lover had somne very unkind words te say about me, yst la her latest letter to dis Editor she said she would have questioned my age being 60, when she met me a couple of years ago wben 1 would have been 63 then! To have someone say diat in a letter - bow can 1 not like hier? Iask you. 1Anyway,, regardless of ber compliment, I must offer a rebuttal to the main thrust of her letter. Every province used to enjoy a commitmsnt from the Conservative Federal Governmnent to share the costs of social assistance 50-50, and most stili do. Since 1990, Ottawa hias unilaterally reduced its support te Ontario to ths point where àt now pays only 28% of Oitario's social assistance costs. That meýans the NDP governmient and dis Ontario taxpayer have to mnake up the difference - about $1.65 billion annually - at a time when iOnitario areas to visit. If you feel dis need to spread your wings a littîs, without spending a haif a day on the road, there are several wonderful areas in the Kawartha region as wsll. The Otonabes Region Conservation area is home to the Warsaw Caves. If you feel adventurous, wby not try to mix a littîs cave exploration, widi your hike. Ths caves are a great way to spend an aftemoon, if like me you don't mlad a little dirt. Re sure to bring a flashligbt and wsar sturdy footwear. Don't fear, I have neyer run into any small bats, rats, snakes, or odier lsss dhan pleasant creatures. Keeping wid dte theme... after your underground adventurss, diere is a short ilting trail dhat you stroil down. You might also wish to talcs dis quick route to look at dis ketties, one of nature's strange phenïomenon. TMe Warsaw caves are located off Higbway 7. If you decide that the caves aren't for you, try Highway 7 anyway. It will bring you to dis Pstroglyphs Provincial Park. Ses Helen MacDonald's "Delirious Writings" last week. This is a beautiful place, and notbing can beat the surf of a waterfall aftsr a hike. Keep Sunday in mind. If you'rs stuck for a place te celebrats dhis special day, I hope I provided you widi some suggestions. There are several miles of hiking trails and I have hardly scratched dis surface here. If you have your favorite spot, or find somswhsre new... let me know. 1P.S. Remember the cbairlift ridss at the Osbawa-Kirby ski club. These take place on the Tbanksgiving weeksnd, and offer a different view of ths Ganaraska. is faced with soaring unîemployment. In total, Ontario will havs iost abou t $5 billion hy the end of the current fiscal year dus to this federal cut. s it any wonder dhat we, dis governiment are having trouble, making snds mset? In addition to the above comments, about 3 7% of unemployed Canadians live in Ontaio, yet our province receives just 30% of available federal funds for unsmployment insurance. Moreover, recent federal changes to Ul I ligibiity rules have created an even greater hurdenfor Ontario taxpayers and the unsmployed. 1The new rules mean that mors workers can ho declarsd ineligible for Ul'Ibenefits. Workers are left wîth no choice but to apply for social assistance henefits - the costs of wbicb are increasingly borne by Ontario taxpayers because the Federai Conservative govenment bas capped its support for this prograru. There is a lot of evidence now that Ontario taxpayers aren't getting thecir fair share of the edrlspending pie. Ontario payse about $12 billion miore in federal taxes than it receives in federal spending programs. Somne of this On September 21, endiusîasm, rapt attention and many questions were dis watchword in an address given by Dr. John Hawrylak at Crystal Page, the book store in Orono. Dr. John opened with reference to a recent article in the Toronto Star entitled "Canada Eyeing Oregon Health Plan." Accordingly, "By the end of this mondi, dis OMA will have a $20 million list of treatments that should no longer be covsred by OHIP," as WC strive in this province to deal with a medical healdi cars. delivery systemn which. we can inI afford. Ergo, We would be well advised to re-lsarn somne of the many grandmotherly (and grandfadierly) treatments which wers practised in days of yors, in addition to 'new- to-diis-country' but 'ancient-as-die- hilis' therapies'from others. Mention was muade of Chinese msdiods of treatruent in existence for 5000 years which ws still, in Canada, look at askance. Homsopathy, practised in Germany and India for over 200 ysars was a highlight of dis lecture as we lsarnsd simple remedies, inciuding improvsd nutrition, for the trsatmsnt of car achs, sors throats, coughs, and ths common cold. Hers are some natural old- fashioned remedies you might wish to try: 1) A naturai antibiotic to use for sors throat. In a mason jar, place 1" of honey and 3 garlic cloves. Mix. 3 days later, repeat. Repsat above until jar is full. Dosage - leave garlic in jar. Talcs 1 tsp. and let honey drip down back of throat. Repeat. Garlic is a natural antiseptic. 2) Throat Gargle - Placs 2 tsp. of appîs cider vinegar in a glass of cold watsr. Gargîs 30 seconds every 2 hours or mors frequently. 3) Mustard Plaster for use any time there is congestion in the chest. Poultice 6 by 6 inches. Adult i1 tsp. dry mustard, 3-4 tsp. flour, 1. tsp. oul. (for childrsn uss 6-8 tsp. flour). Lay clodi, which can be foldsd over, on bread board. Mix 3 ingredients, adding tepid water until mixture is is ai legitimate reflection of sharing ths wealdh; some of it is not. Ms. Lover asks what kind of an organization is dhe United Senior Citizens of Ontario. Oniy the biggest in dis province widi over 430,000 members, that's ail! I would aiso remind bsr, that ths equalization of nursing home fées dhat have resulted in somne of the increases she complained about, saved c ountless privats for profit facilities serving seniors from dsclaring bankruptcy. Had the NDP govemnment allowed that to happen, hundreds of seniors would have had not wbere to live. So much for your Comment about dis NDP going into dis nursing home busin-ess. Siicerely, Gordon L. Milis, C.D., M.P.P. Durham East conisistency of paste. Spread mixture on cioth 1/2 inch thick. Fold loth to make poultice. Place petroleum jely on chest. Apply poultice. Cover iightly with towel. Remove poultice when skin becomes red, usually about 10 minutes. Wash skin with warmn water and soap and apply petroleum jelly to prevent further irritation. Note length of treatmnent and effect. Each person attending the lecture received a binder including ho meopathic remedies and dîetary suggestions. For instance, diets that are high in dairy products or refined sugars should be avoided in cases of recurrent ear infections. Th'e importance of vitamins and minerais both in times of illness and for maintenance of health was also mentioned. Homeopathic remedies, made from plant, minerai and dis animal kingdom act rapidly, stimulating the body's defenses, rather than simply suppressing symptoms. 1Future lectures at Crystal pages on the subject of managing our own weliness are as follows: Tuesday, October 5 - Headaches (Migraine, sinus and tension); Yeast Infections, Hyperactivity & Learning Disabilities. Tuesday, October 12 - Arthritis, Skin Conditions.'Ail lectures are at 7:30 p.m. $8.00 admission. Refreshments served. For further information please caîl 983-9475 or 983-6150. These remedies are found in many naturopathic or homeopathic publications. Conservationalist wanted The Kawartha Region Conservation Authority is looking for an individual or group o individuals to be namned in its 1994 Conssrvationalîst of the Year. The winner will receive the Kawartha Conservation Award given to those who have made a significant contribution to conservation within ths Kawartha water shed over ths past year. WOMENWHO: *Enjoy getting out once or twice a month. " Have a genuine interest in their community and its betterment. " Are happy being who they are, but would welcome the opportunity for personal growth and development. " Would enjoy meeting others who share these qualities. Have we got agroup for you! <The Kinette Club of The Great Pine Ridge is currently seeking new members. No experience or particular talent is necessary, only a desire to improve life for those who need it, and have f un while doing it! Let us treat you to dinner and tell you more about the Association we are very proud to belong to. Please cail Anne at 987-5491 or Bey at 983-9540. PUBLIC NOTICE NATURAL ICE RINIKS The Municipality of Clarington's Community Services Department is continuing the natural ice program started in the winter of 1992/93. The program involves a partnership between the Community Services Department and members of the community. If you would be interested in volunteering your time to assist in the provision of natural outdoor natural ice rinks or would like additional information, please cali: James Cameron, Parks and Cemetery Superintendent Community Services Department 623-3379 ext. 284 NOTE: ALL INTERESTED VOLUNTEERS SHOULD RESPOND BEFORE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15,1993. Date of Publication: Wednesday, September 22, 1993 Wednesday, September 29, 1993 P.O. 4761 1