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Volume 62, Number 13 RONO WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday, April 1,1998 - f - e skard, e w, - - -etonille - ao tr ie Cubans happy ta take When Jo Harris of Kendal didn't need her leg brace any- more, she didn't have the heart to throw it away. It was an expensive piece of equipment, and she was sure there was a need for it somewhere in the world. She found that need -- in Cuba, and for the last three years Jo has been collecting used medical supplies to send to Cuba. She has worked in conjunction with the Clarington Medical Recycling program and the Red Cross. "Hospitals are closing wards ail the time," says Jo, "and the surplus equipment goes to land fill." Medical supplies and instruments that are antiquated by our standards, are hîghly sought after in Cuba. Besides the medical equip- ment, Jo has been collecting eye glasses, pace makers, false teeth, crutches, canes, artificial limbs etc. Rob Snoek, who is well known locally for his achieve- ments in disabled sports, has given Jo 10 right legs that he las grown out of. Due to the abundant supply of sugar in Cuba, many Cubans are susceptible to tooth decay and gum dîsease. The Cuban denturist takes the teeth out of Jo Harris with lier latest collection of used médical supplies and the dentures that Jo sends, and equipment destined for Cuba. places them into a new set of Happenings... THE NEWCASTLE VILLAGE AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Newcastle Village and District Historical Society presents Paul Arculus on April 6, 1998 in the Lions room at the Newcastle Community Hall. Paul is a History Teacher, retired and author of many articles and booklets, some relating to Durham Region. Paul is knowledgeable on the ship Speedy and the Crandells, the family "Crandell's Corners" (now Newcastle) was named after. His current book on the history of Port Perry will be released this summer. The presentation will start at 7:30 p.m. col- lection and refreshments. Everyone welcome. TALES FOR TWOS You and your two-year-old will have lots of fun discovering the Library and all we have to offer at -the spring session of Tales for Twos. This fun, free programme includes lots of stories, books, songs, fin- gerplays and more! The programme is offered Wednesdays, April 8 - 29, from 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. at the Courtice Branch of the Clarington Public Library. Register in person at the Courtice Branch or call 404-0707. CLARINGTON OLDER ADULT ASSOCIATION Adults over 55 years of age in Clarington are invited to meet on Tuesday, April 7, 1998, 9:30 - 2:00 p.m. at the temporary location in Memorial Park Community Hall, 120 Liberty Street South in Bowmanville. Craft'n & Chat from 10:30. Play bridge or euchre from 10:00 a.m.. Square dancing from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Low cost lunch at noon and transportation for a nominal fee can be arranged when ordered in advance by Monday noon. Phone Community Care at 623-2261. CLARINGTON Y W C A Spring into active programs with the Y W C A. Preschool, dance and fitness start April 14th. The Y W C A offers mini-playschools, kindergyms and youth programs in the Bowmanville area. Call 623-9922 for more information. CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Crossroads Christian Assembly presents "The Glory of Easter", the highly acclaimed passion play from the Crystal Cathedral, Garden Grove, California. The whole family will enjoy this spectacular musical drama which authentically recreates the events of Passion Week, including the Palm Sunday Procession and the Last Supper. Presented. on the large screen. Sunday, April 12th, 6:30 p.m. Crossroads is located at 978 North Street, Newcastle. Childcare provided. Cail 987-9955 for more information. Our caSt-Offs gums. The teeth will be widely spaced in the new gums so a set of used Canadian dentures will service more than one Cuban. "We Canadians gripe about our health care system," says Jo, "but we don't know how good we have it." Medical devices such as braces are sub- sidized up to 80% of their cost. With some. adjusting, they could be made to fit someone else's needs. "But we wouldn't stand for that," said Jo. For a Cuban it's either a used leg or no leg, so they are very happy with our cast offs. No money changes hands in any ofthese shipments. All the supplies are donated, and are flown free ofcharge by the Cuban Airlines. One truck, a 14-ft U-Haul left for the Airport. Friday morning, and Jo is nearly at capacity for the second truck load. Small items can be dropped off at The Favourite Pastimes Woodcrafts, at 5324 Main St. Orono. In less than an hour on Friday, the Clarington Fire Department had collected $160 among themselves and bought colouring books, pencil crayons, markers, and pencil (continued page .15) "Cops for Cancer" Kate Lang has added her name to the list of Durham Regional Police Officers who are willing to sacrifice their hair for a good cause. The project, explained Kate, started in Edmonton a few years ago. An Edmonton police officer went to a city home to take a report. While there he became acquainted with 8 year old Lyle who had lost his hair due to Chemo Therapy treat- ments. Lyle was to go back to school the next day, but he was afraid of the teasing he would be subjected to because of his bald head. The police officer shared the story with fellow officers back at the station. That night after work many of the-officers shaved their heads and raised $500 for cancer. The next morning, they drove Lyle to school in a convoy of police cars, which did a world of good for his self esteem. From that $500 a few years ago, many police forces have been shaving their heads and have raised millions of dollars (continued page 15) Durham Regional Police Officer Kate Lang is one of a few female officers who have volunteered to shave their heads on April 21, 1998. in the region wide "Cops for Cancer" fundraising drive.