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- '~k..' '.- O-OooWeeklY TMmes, Wednesday, January A,94M More J~eflec~io~ by Helen MacDonald A New Year. An Ending. A' Beginning. SThe simple gesture of tumning a page of the calendar acts as a powerful met.aphor for the closing of the book of 1993 and opening that for 1994. A turning of the page by the unseen hands of time becomes the focal point where We customarily.leavç behind dashed Popes and dreams. Where we re- invent the dreams and hopes, and where We resolve to,'be' or 'do' something of personal sig- nificance. For me, the turning of a page is a mixture of melancholy and of curiousity about possibiities. 'Me intraspection focusses mosîly upon losses, failures, goodbyes, unfilfulled hopes. And stifl, there is a leasing pull towards uncertain promises --- hope. The complexity of the simple act of tuming a page lies not only in the personal meaning, such as what ýone year meant to me and- what lies in another, but in the survey of the world in which we live. Locally, we continue te feel the tiresome pressures upon the land, upon the forest and the rivers and upon the immense body of water te the south of us which identifies, in large measure, who we are and which plays a significant role 'in determining our future. Provincially, we fmnd ourselves ini a turmoil unlilce any other in the history of the province. This, of course, hinges on a relatively short history and upon the building of a nation in which Ontario was the main switchboard, the central nervous system. This is ne longer the case. Global shifts in economy have altered our future: it is net what it used to be. Nationally, we knew three Prime Ministers ini 1993. Brian Mulroney, hailed as Canada's most unpopular PM. Kim Campbell, Canada's first woman PM, and interestingly one of Canadas most bru îally slaughtered sacrificial lambs. And, finally Jean Chretien, a man of patience who asks the same of Canadians. Globally ... well. .the planets a mess. We are 'food' overpopulated which forms the central theme for polaity: the 'us' versus 'them' mentality. Rich versus poor. North versus South. White versus Black. Christian versus Moslem. Peaceniks versus, Warhawks. The Corporation versus the Person. Male versus Female. 'Man' versus Nature. The concepts of Peace, Joy and Harmony whi'ch We 50 gracîously embrace during the festive season seem forgotten during the reminder of the year. As the New Year reveals itself, war continues te divide people, nations. Hunger continues te dlaim as ils victimis children and their famîlies everywhere. Violence continues 10 mare the lives of those silenced by it's nature, and by the society which refuses te 'sec' it. And food that is available is net untouched by the hands of the industrial complex. Little of what we live or do is connected with the planet in a meaningful way. It should corne, then, as no surprise that the search for 'happiness' is ne less a quest than the search for the fountain of etemal youth, or that it may, indeed, be nothing other than a utopian concept. Unless ... well, I haven'î got answers. But I have two children who wilI wonder at aIl of this, and alI I1 can do is show them life's greatness in our backyard and beyond, embrace themi with love rather than smother them in righteousness, and ensure that they see net differences, but diversity, and that violence, hunger and sickness hurts everyone. We have much. Perhaps the melancholy and the hopefulness lie not in my tiny life, but in the many lives that have corne before me, and that carry on.. .all of them, everywhere --- last year, this year, next year .. Bird Outing In Flight at Lynde Shores C.A. Where have the birds gene for the winter? Well, they're net all basking in the southem chinies. In fact many of our feathered friends are spending these frigid months right here in Durham Region. For an introduction to these winter resid ents, join CLOCA staff for a tour of the bird feeder trail in the Lynde Shores Conservation Area. (Froni Hwy. #12, talce Victoria Street West 2.5 km te the parking lot on the sou th side of the road). Beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 9, 1994, youlI have a FREE opportunity to e Iam about the birds' survival tech niques as well as pick up some of the secrets of attracting wildlife te your backyard. Staff wilI discuss bird fecd, feeders and locations, and lead a tour with opportunities te see different species of birds. CLOCA staff will provide bird seed se everyone will have a chance te feed the chickadees. Se grab your bi noculars, bundle up for the weather and come out te enjoy some winter fun in your local conservation areas. For more information contact the Authority at (905) 579-0411. Reduce ambulance staff, Cobourg/Port Hope The Towns of Port Hope and Cobourg will be serviced with two fully staffed ambulances during the seven days of the week. A third ambulance is being withdrawn on Wednesdays, a normally slow day for moving patients. 400 Chri stmas hampers delivered Service club members and members of the Hastings and Prince Edward-miltia delivered 400 food hampers to those in need in Northumberland County. The annual program of food and toys for children is co-ordinated by the Salv-ation Army of Cobourg. Over 1325, gifts were distributed which had been collected by the Cobourg Kinettes. The food hampers were made possible through cash donations to the Salvation Army. A long, winding saga continues The long and wînding saga of the Northumberland County garbage sorting plant planned to be built near Grafton is to bc back in court again. The Ministry of the Environment has been granted leave to appeal a court ruling that has stopped any process in the continuing with the plan. The appeal is expected 10 be heard in March of 1994. The Ups and theDowns Paul Quantrli who grew up in Campbellcroft and now pitches for the Boston Red Sox spoke of the ups and downs in a sports career to Cobourg recently. He was drafted by the~ Dodgers while in high school in Lansing, Michigan, where bis father had moved on business. He attended the University of Wiscons in with a basebali scholarship and after this third year was drafted by the Boston Red Sox. He told the students to give 100o percent in their endeavours and pointing te his degree in administrative management and marketing meant more than compared to what he had in basebail. Business telephone rates could drop A realignment of Bell business telephone charges in Ontario and Quebec is before the Canadian Radie-Television Commission with an expected reply by January 10th, 1994. If the request is granted business charges in the larger centres just outside Metro Toronto such as Ajax and Pickering could sec reductions of $3.30 to $16.25 per month. Niagara Falls and Perth could see increases from $ 1.65 to $6.55 per months. There would bc no changes in the Port Hope and Cobourg exchanges. Prom Ar.ound WA RNING! THIS AD MAY MAKE YOU UNHAPPY WITH YOUR PRESENT AUTO INSURANCE RECOMMENDED COVERAGE FOR CAREFUL DRIVERS! * 91/92 medium size - $250 deductible collision * 1 million liability- $50 deductible comprehensive * Accident benefits - Family protection endorsement * Loss of use/rentai vehicle NOTE: Careful Drivers Over Age 25 With Preferred Driving Records May Quality, this Rate Also includes Limited Driving To Work. Two car policies may qualify for additional discounts. SEMI-ANNUAL'PREMI UM <ncluding-Tax> $425.25 Established 1978 623-0331 PINE RIDGE INSURANCE- 3 Sîlver Street, Bowmanville Oshawa - 436-6239 k.. The Re;:on 'M' Area Theatres expanding to balance'books Summer theatre in Peterbor- bough and Lindsay are expanding their prograrn of works in order to balance their books. The need te raise more funds through the local ticket offices is due te reducations in corporate donations and in government grants. The Arbour Theatre in Peterborough is adding a fal series featuring the works of new and local writers. This is in addition 10 their summer comedy series. The Peterborough group hopes to attract university and community college student.s 10 their performances. The students are not present during the summer program. In addition, Arbour Theatre will be producing a Shakesperean production at the Rob Winslow farmn just outside of Millbr ook where the 4th Line Theatre Group successfully presented the Cavan Blazers and the Moodie Traili over the past couple of years. The Arbour Theatre is re- structuring a debt of $2 13,00. The Kawartha Summer Theatre in Lindsay presented "Homebodies" by Toronto play- wright Edith Shaw at Lindsay's Academy Theatre- in December to boîster revenue for the year. Last year the Kawartha Festival Foundation promoted a similar Christmas production which generated over $20,000 in ticket sales which was then used te pay off a loan te the Town of Lindsay. Thegroup was facing a shortfall of $6200 for its summer productions this past year. Sleigh Ride Express The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Sleigh Ride Express is about to leave on another busy schedule for 1994. Horse-drawn sleigh rides will be operating at Heber Down Conservation Area on Sunday, January 16 rom 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ticket price is $1.75lperson/ride. The rides will start from the day-use area at Heber Down Conservation, Area, NOT from die winter parking lot. In the case of inadequate snow conditions, a wagon will be substituted or the rides cancelled. Please contact Heber Down CA on the day of the event at (905) 655-4843 for up-to-date information. DIRECTIONS: From the intersection of Highway 12 and Taunton Road, go west on Taunton to Country Lane Road. North on Country Lane to the park entrance and continue nortb through the park to the day-use parking area. For more information contact the Authonity office ai (905) 579- 0411. Hlope for Snow!!! He'p for Adult Chi'JjLldre nof Alcoholîcs The purpose of this gmoup is to help Aduit Children of Alcoholics make changes in their lives by providing the needed information and support. The first step of making changes is seeing the past and the present in a new light, and changing one's feelings and behaviour with the support of others. The format will be short talks, videos, and group -discussion. The Family Education Resource-Centre of Durham 'House isoffering this eight session group at the St. Marys Secondary -School, 1918 Whites Road, Pickering starting Thursday, January 27, 1994, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. For more information and te register iplease cail the Centre at 579-2021 or 686-4353.