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Byline... By Peter Parrott If a winter holiday were just a matter of carving a week or fourteen sunny days out of the ice-block which is the typical Canadian winter, then the whole idea would be rather pointless. Who wants an interlude interlude in the tropics followed followed by a cold plunge into the Canadian winter once again? No one, of course. But, you see, the winter vacation is not just a matter of spending spending seven days and nights sipping cold drinks from coconut shells. We have found, by investigating the prospects of spending a week south of the snow- tire zone, that there is another attraction to tropical travels. We have discovered that some of the most enjoyable weeks are spent planning the vac- Region Agrees To Rent Space For Police Durham's regional council council has agreed to spend $29,600 to rent space in the Bowmanville Police and Fire Building for the regional regional police department. In reply to questions raised during last week's meeting of regional council, Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard noted that the rental rate had been negotiated two years ago and had not been raised since that time. The rate for renting space used by 16 Division at the Police and Fire Building is $13 per square foot. The rental of space for police purposes in the Ajax Municipal Building was also approved by Durham's regional council. ; The fee charged in Ajax was $8.66 per square foot. ation, dreaming about the vacation, and trying to select the ideal southbound trip from dozens of equally-de- sirable alternatives. I suspect that the remainder remainder of the fun consists consists of re-living the holiday when one returns returns to the cold. But I haven't reached that stage, so I wouldn't know for sure. I imagine that the vacation vacation itself passes too swiftly in a sun- streaked blur of tropical tropical palms, sandy beaches and water warmed by the gulf stream. But, again, I'll have to wait until I actually actually spend a week south of the Tropic of Snow Plows before I can confirm confirm this suspicion. We have found, however, however, that there's something something therapeutic about reading southern vacation vacation brochures in the middle of winter. Brochures with white sand beaches. Brochures of calypso bands. Brochures in which the closest thing to the Canadian winter is the ice cubes in the cold drinks. Just reading about far away places where the natives don't wear galoshes can lower the wind chill factor by a few degrees. And a photo of a flaming sunset sunset etched with the silhouettes of palm trees can melt an inch of ice from the sidewalk. Before long, winter doesn't look so bad after all. If you're beginning to see a quick and .inexpensive .inexpensive escape from winter by mulling over travel guides and using the imagination, you're way ahead of me. And all of this leads me to this startling conclusion: conclusion: Anyone who doesn't mind skipping the formality of actually actually travelling south can still reap many benefits benefits of a winter holiday holiday without leaving his igloo. Go to your travel bureau and ask for brochures. Read the travel articles in the newspapers and magazines. Check your library for guidebooks, histories, and atlases of lands south of parka country. Then, settle down with all of this material in the privacy of your own home (preferably in the middle of a bliz- ' zard and plan your trip. Just reading those exotic names: Morocco, Algiers, Portugal, Antigua, Antigua, Bermuda, Barbados, Barbados, Aruba, Ixtapa, can make winter seem less formidable. You may even decide to actually visit one of these places. That's fine too. But remember, the dreams of a winter vacation vacation are every bit as important as the vacation vacation itself. Half the fun is getting there. Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, January 25,1984 5 Regional Council Briefs Durham's regional council council has supported a bid for locating the annual International International Plowing Match in the Durham Region during 1989. The Durham, Rama and Mara Plowman's Association Association requested support from the Region in order to host the International Plowing Match during either 1989 or 1990. Durham's regional council council agreed last week to support support the bid from the Plowman's Plowman's Association. It will cost Durham residents residents 50 cents per page to have official documents copied, according to a recommendation recommendation approved last week at a meeting of regional regional council. The cost of having a document document certified by the Clerk's Department will be another $1, according to the new rates imposed at a meeting of regional council last week. Only one member of Durham's 30-member council council expressed opposition to the charges. Councillor Ed Kolodzie, of Oshawa, described the fees as exorbitant and he added that the documents should be furnished to the public according to actual costs. "I don't think we should be ripping people off at this rate," he said. The councillor noted that a number of other fees for regional services have also increased in the past year. These include waste disposal disposal costs, sewer and water services, and legal charges, he said. "Discover Durham" will be the theme of a tourism display slated to begin May 11 at the Pickering Recreation Recreation Complex. The program will consist of trade show style exhibits related to business, museums, marinas, fairs, conservation areas, and other attractions. Other programs such as club demonstrations, craft shows, and athletic competitions competitions may be held as part of thedisplay. The tourism promotion project has been planned by the Tourist Association of the Durham Region and the Development Department. Department. The Canadian Statesman Advertising Deadlines Display -Tues. 4:00 p.m. Classified - Mon. 4:30 p.m. Celebrated His First Birthday Hi! My name is Adam Terrance Whyte. I celebrated my first birthday December 25, 1983. My daddy and mommy are Terry and Sandy Whyte r * c. * , Oshawa. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harold Roberts, Bowmanville! Local Students and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Whyte, Whitby. Great grandmothers are Mrs. Keitha a „ _ ^ , Whyte, Tweed, and Mrs. Mary Quinlan, Madoc. Among 95 Grads Durham College PrOVldcHC0"Sllfl.W S ele Patrick G. Deegan DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC 5 GEORGE STREET BOWMANVILLE 623-4473 or 263-2026 1 Three Bowmanville students students were among the 95 students receiving engineering engineering technicans' diplomas diplomas or nursing diplomas during Saturday's January convocation held at Durham College. Bowmanville graduates include Paula Whiten, who received her nursing diploma; diploma; Bryon Samis, who graduated as a mechanical engineering technician; and Nancy Kortekaas, who received her electronic engineering engineering technican's diploma. diploma. Other local grads include Dave Karn, of Blackstock (electronic engineering technician); Tom Worr, of Caesarea (electronic engineering engineering technician); and Whitney Lake, of Cobourg (nursing diplomh) By Shirley Brown and Betty Ball Twenty eight ladies gathered gathered at the home of Shirley Brown, Newcastle, on January 19,1984, for the regular regular meeting of "Providence- Shaw's W.I. The meeting was in charge of the Family and Consumer Affairs Convenor- ship. The Roll Call was 'a tip from Mother to Daughter.' The correspondence was a letter from the Erland Lee Museum Home, an invitation to a Newcastle Bicentennial Meeting, a thank you from the Salvation Army, and a thank you from the family of the late Stella Price. Sien Eikens gave the delegate's delegate's report of the Central Area Convention in November. November. She gave us points to consider for another year regarding regarding the delegate's ex- JANUARY OPERATION CLEAN-UP BULK PRICES - BULK saving! 1984 26" C0L0RTRAK PRICED TO SELL! $34.95 ; per month 26" CONSOLE COLOR TV $ $12.69 per month |14" RCA XL-100 ' Automatic contrast/color tracking I * Solid.atete VHFandUHF tuning *324 88 599 3 yr. deluxe warranty on labour. 20" RCA XL-100 COLOR TV LOWEST PRICE EVER! • 8 hour recording • Auto rewind • High speed search for/rev. • Elec, touch tune • 14-Day 4-tvent • From Load • 9-Funclion Remote Control EXCELLENT BUY! penses and this will be discussed discussed at a later date. The resolution Convenor, Marilyn Dow, Betty Ball and Gertrude Hendrikx presented the report of their investiga- ' lions and the prepared resolution resolution which is ready to be forwarded to the other branches. Judy Buma introduced the Motto 'Growing Up - Is there a Recipe?'. The ladies were divided into four groups with a leader, and discussed pre- Region Decides On Computer For $842,000 Durham's regional council council has confirmed a decision reached last month for the purchase of computer hardware and software valued valued at $842,000. The decision to buy the new equipment had been made last month, when the Durham Region decided to purchase hardware from Digital Electronics Corporation Corporation and software from Adnet Information Systems. Systems. However, regional councillors councillors voted to reconsider the purchase in January. When a motion to reconsider reconsider was introduced by Councilor Bill McLean and Councillor Ann Cowman, elected officials decided 15-14 against re-opening the issue. That vote means that Durham's original decision to replace its old computer system with newer machines will not be changed. pared questions. These included included moving out of the family home, how to protect themselves and their property, property, how to use their time wisely, personal health, nutrition, nutrition, lise of money, choosing a career or job, the rights of children and parents, and the parents' responsibilities. It was concluded that even when all the ingredients were present, present, the quantity of each would vary the product. The topic was certainly one which most of us had some input from experience. A lunch of muffins and cheese was served. The next meeting will be on February 16 at Annabelle Rickard's, preceded by a tour. 26% Off Duvets - Duvet Covers Polyester or Cotton Hurry! Offer expires on Tuesday, January 31st, 1984 methei mod 34B King St. W. 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