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6 - Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, September 29, 1993 Letter to the Edit.or: Dear Editor Another election is upon us and with it many issues come to light of both a local and national concern. However, one concern always seems to take a back seat in every election, the issue of culture in Canada. We moan about it, we joke about it, we lament its loss to the daily influence of the United States but, do we do anything about it? This time, I thînk we must. I have been working in the cultural sector in Ontario for the past twelve years, seven of which I have spent here in Clarington working for the Clarke Museumn. During that time I have served on many provincial committees and boards for arts management and have seen both funding and support slowly eroding away at every level. The recession has hit the cultural sector and museuins in particular very hard. Many have closed permanently, their collections and rese.arch lost forever. We are indeed fortunate, here in Clarington, that the Coundil and citizens believe in and are dedicated to supporting their cultural agencies. Unfortunately that is not the case across the country. Culture is seen as a soft service by many that we can do without, however, these people do not realize that, once it is gone, it cari neyer bc brought back. To that end, I would like to use your paper to put forward a short liât of questions for the local candidates to consider and respond toi and I would aIse urge your readers te keep these'questions handy when the candidates come knocking on their doors. Our culture is our identity and we should not be treating its survival lightly or we will bc, in danger of losing ourselves. Questions te Federal Political Parties About Cultural Policy: I. Does your party have a. proposed coherent federal cultural policy? If so what is it and when do you plan to implement it? If not, do you plan te develop one? When? 2. Does your party recognize the importance of our national cultural institutions (CBC, Canada Council, National Museums, Nationals Arts Centre, etc.) and is it committed to ensuring that they have the financial and human resources necessary to fulfill their mandates as primary vehicles of Canadian cultural identity and expression? 3. Will your party proceed on a priority basis with a substantive reform of the Copyright Act which will ensure that it is truly a bill of economic'and mo ral rights for creators and copyright owners? 4. Will your party also affirm its understanding of the importance of copyright legislation and policy by creating a single point of responsibility for copyright in the Ca nadian Heritage Ministry? 5. T o ensure coh.esion bciween bioadcasting anîd tcleco:.iurzcatîrcrgulatiLm ie4 pohlcy will y6ur'arty reloCatc tuec tcIco~nunî-atonspolicy JiJii dca.r: wîh con'tand you prevent the development of separate policy and regulatory environments affecting carriers of cultural materials? 6. Will your party seek the removal of the notwithstanding clause froin the texts of NAPTA and FTA, if it cari be effectively demonstrated that this clause is an impediment to the developinent of cultural policies and programmes in Canada? 7. In order to stimulate more privatesector support for the cultural sector, is your party prepared to use the taxation systemn to attract new levels of in dividual andl corporate investment and philanthropy to the arts and cultural industries? If so, how and when do you plan to ac complish this? 8. Is your party committed to maintaining stable and responsible levels of funding for the arts and cultural industries as essential expressions of Canadian cultural identity? 9. Will your party ensure that only indiv iduals with direct experience and knowledge of the arts and cultural industries are considered for appointments to the boards of national cultural institutions? 10. Is your party committed to fostering an active partnership with the cultural sector and its representative organizations to continue the development of the arts and cultural industries in Canada? 'If so, how do you plan to achieve this? IÉs time, let's talk. Mark Jackman, Curator Clarke Museum & Archives Lette r to the Editor: Dear Editor: On behaif of the Kendal Eagles senior basebaîl teain, I would like to express our thanks to a number of volunteers and local supporters, who helped out. at our O.B.A. All-Ontario Tournament, which was held September 3rd-5th, 1993. The convenors 'of the tournament, Wayne Griffiths and Glenn Miller, did an excellent job. Despite the rain on Frîday nîght, the tournament still ran very smoothly because of their knowledge and hard work. The scorekeepers at the two parks did a great job and' we appreciate your volunteered help. I would like to thank Port Hope Parks and Recreation for allowing us to use their facilities. The hard work that was done to the par k during and after the main helped to keep the tournament on schedule. To help raise the money- for the cost of this tournament, we had a canteen, which we thank Kendal Recreation for allowing us to use. For two full days, Bob Robinson and Ralph Kennedy cooked hot dogs and hamburgers, while their wives, along with Dchbie Griffiths, worked in the c-Intccn, Also, we had a rcfreshmcnt tent in centre field where they werc volunteers contiiîually working hard. To thecse vol unteers, your help was vcry miuch apprcciatcd, 1 thank Judy Hurvid candidacy Durham Riding Green Party Today Judy Hurvid, a well- known environmentalist in the Municipality of Clarington, filed her nomination papers as a candidate for the Green Party in Durham Riding. Her campaign will emphasize Judy's 3 R's -- Environmental Responsibility, Fiscal Responsibility and Social Responsibility. The campaign will set an environinental example by using no signs and no unsolicited pamphlets. It will be a model of fiscal responsibility by not spending money that it doesn't have. Judy will address issues such as NAFTA, jobs, the economy, transportation, etc. from 1 an environinental perspective. For further information, cal 416 (905) 786-2089. Auto Workers Union wants work replaced by GM The Canadian Auto, Workers Union wants General Motors to replace the work lost when GM closes its Oshawa Rad Plant. Buzz Harg rove states it is an issue that will be on the table in the discussion with General Motors. Buzz Hargrove said the Company should be able to bring in some form of replacement work. The Oshawa Rad Plant is now down to one shift and when it closes -it would be a loss of 250 jobs. General Motors has said that any work brought in to be done in the plant in Oshawa would have to be competitive with such works being done outside the Oshawa plant prizes for the MVPs for each gaine of the tournarnent. I would like to thank, and congratulate, the coaches and the team pl ayers for their contributions towards the success of this tournarnent. A lot of work was done months before the tournament started and for three days they had to help out at the bail park as well as play in the tournament. And play well they did -- Kendal were semî-finalists. Most importantly, I would like to thank the people who camne Out and showed their support at the ballparks. Your contribut >ion s towards the 50/50 sales, ticket draw, canteen, -and refreshinent tent helped make this toumnament a success. This was the first time that we have hosted an All-Ontario Tournament, and-because of the great success it was, it won't be our lasi. To everyone who volunteered your time, watching the balîgames, helping out or supporting the canteen and refreshinent booths, we thank you very much. Yours truly, Christine Robinson, Secretary Treasurer Kendal Bagles. Tender Tootsies Are you tired, run down, stressed out, maybe it's aIl in your feet! Your feet are the most abused part of the body, dont neglect themn, they carry you through your life. Try soaking themn once a week for 15 - 20 minutes - add 1/2 a cup of epsom salis to the water, afterwards massage wîth olive oil. For cold feet - mix cayenne pepper and baby powder together (ratio 1: 1) and sprinkle on tops and bottoms of feet before putting on your socks, they'll stay toasty warm for hours. Maybe a reflexology treatment is what your feet need. But did you know that reflexology does more than just make your feet feel good. Reflexology is based on the ancient premise that energy flows in zones through the body. The Chinese and Egyptians have practiced it for thousands of years. When reflex points on the head, hands and feet are stimulated usîng various forms of pressure techniques, trapped energy is rel-eased. Wheni the energyý is balanced the body seeks homneostasis and natural'healing takes place. Reflexology can, help,,. to reduce stress, release tension, create deep relaxation, improve circulation,' revitalize en 'ergy, balance the body's systems and much more. There are many good books available on reflexology, you can learn how to treat yourself and your family. Family reflexology is an excellent way to enhance the lines of communication wîthin a family. For more information contact your local reflexologist. Source: Available upon request. Note: Always consult your doctor when'iri doubt about any medical condition. REFLEXOLOGY *Reduces Stress - Releases Tension Improves Circulation - Revitalizes Energy For more information cal Sandra Topper, Certified Reflexologist 983-8162 Therapeutic Touch also availabLe Vitamins and Nutritional Supplements BY APPOINIMENT ONLY CLIP THIS AD AND SAVE $5.00 ON 1ST TREAThiENT FIRE PREVENTION WEEK PROGRAM "Get Out, Stay Out, Your Fire Safe Response" OCTOBER 4TH - 9TH, 1993 OPEN HOUSE Fire Station # 1, 132 Church Si., Bowmanvitle Fire Station # 4, Trulls Road North of Nash, Courtice Daily - 8:30 a.m, ta 4:30 p.m. 'SPARKY" the Talking Pire Dog along with THE PIRE SAFETY HOUSE will be at the Bowmanville Mail OCTOBER 7, 8 and 9 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9TH Auto Extrication Demonstration 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Aerial Display 10:00 a.rn. - 3:00 p.m. FREE DRAW Display of Fire Department photographs at the Municipal Administrative Centre 40 Temperance Street ONTA O) Date of Publication: Wednesday, September 29,1993 Michael G. Creighton, Fire Chief P.O. 4920 GOOD -HEALTH - NATURALLY by Sandra Topper, Cert Reflexologist