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r Pace 2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, April 2S, 1999 Section Two Museum Opens POW Cabin Exhibit A new exhibit in a log cabin behind the Bowmanvillc Museum officially opened on Saturday, April 24th. The display will feature photos and other documents related to the prisoner-of-war prisoner-of-war camp which operated in Bowmanvillc during World War Two. The cabin was built by the POWs as a training exercise. Originally intended to serve as a kennel, it later became a garage. In 1991, it was moved to the Bowmanvillc Museum and restored. Mayor Diane Hamre is shown as she cuts a ribbon to open the display window at the cabin. Also in the group are Arnold Bark, Chairman of the Museum Board; Warner Fchn, collections chairman; Slier Leetooze, Board Member and Charles Taws, Museum Curator. a .1 ?>:' SPRING SPECIAL LOF includes up to 5L of GM premium motor oil, on most GM vehicles. LIMITED TIME ONLY SPRING SPECIAL INCLUDES: ✓ LUBE, OIL AND FILTER ✓ ROTATE TIRES ✓ 15 POINT INSPECTION ✓ INSPECT BRAKES ✓ TOP UP FLUIDS ✓ CHECK WIPERS ✓ CHECK COOLANT ✓ CHECK BATTERY & CABLES 1 ' MP Attends Meeting of Parliamentary Union While attending the Interparliamentary Interparliamentary Union this week in Brussels I had the opportunity opportunity to discuss the issue of Kosovo with a number of interested interested countries. The Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) wanted to meet with the Canadian delegation. I was asked to consent. I said the Canadian delegation would not do that. My reasoning, based on what I'm learning, is that the KLA has resorted to illegal tactics tactics to finance their campaign not the least of which is drug running through Europe. I think of all the young people hooked on drugs and I lose sympathy for their cause. That doesn't mean I am not sympathetic to the plight of the people of Kosovo. It is clear to me that the KLA will not form a future government. government. Therefore a more workable workable solution must be found. I met with representatives from Macedonia. I wanted to seek clarification as to why their government is forcing so many Kosovo refugees to flee their country. Many Canadians, rightfully, arc questioning such course of action. The Macedonians told me they have a population of only 2 million people and they fear for their own survival if they permit permit 1 million Kosovar refugees to reside in their country. I received many negative comments from the Russians, Bulgarians and Chinese about the so-called aggression of the NATO alliance. Remarkably, there were no constructive comments comments about what they would do to resolve the problem. Foreign affairs is beginning to look more like the art of being a critic and less about what positive action should be taken to resolve the crisis in the Balkans. I've concluded front my meetings that all the countries surrounding Yugoslavia and Kosovo, from Hungary to Macedonia and Bulgaria, although they don't like the idea of bombing raids over their territory, don't support the actions of Milosevic. Even the Russians, who have taken to beating their chests and acting tough, (I might add their threats aren't being taken seriously), arc not supporting Serbia's request to join their federation. What's the purpose in a federation taking on a country at war? Europe, and especially the Balkans, have a long history of Parliamentary Hite : HK ; Report by Alex Shepherd racially driven conflicts. They have experienced these conflicts conflicts long enough to be fed up with them. They want a more holistic approach in solving conflict. From my discussions with Croatian representatives, representatives, it was clear the problems in Kosovo went back centuries to the Ottoman Empire and the push by what is now Turkey into Europe. The result is pockets of Islamic peoples. The Serbs also occupied occupied similar territory. As time went on, atrocities by both sides occurred. Their memories arc long and their culture demands revenge for real or perceived perceived wrongs. World War II brought tremendous tremendous blood-letting on both sides and those memories remain. Tito was able to rule Yugoslavia as a Croat by giving a degree of autonomy autonomy to Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia and Kosovo. Milosevic, representing the Serbs, is bent on rescinding this autonomy and increasing control in Belgrade (Serbia). The result is predictable. predictable. Local unrest is leading to separatist movements. And, rather than watch another loss like Croatia and Bosnia, Milosevic wants to clear the area of opposing factions factions like the Islamic Kosovo. I stopped at the World Court in The Hague. Canadians should be proud of their representative representative chief prosecutor, Louise Arbour. She is working on a case against Milosevic. Some may criticize this approach, but it does, in fact, have some effect. Note former Chilean dictator Pinochet. At 85, he can't make his way back home. The Chileans I spoke to said they didn't want him back. Hopefully, some .day, all. nations will respect the rule of law. It's a slow route, but I think progress is being made. HWY. #2 TOWNLINE RD. s K 1 1 COURTICE RD. H 401 11 Futon Sale Complete Futon with 8" mattress Deluxe Sofa Beds with spring-filled mattresses Glider - Rockers Brand Name Sola Hotel/Motel Orthopaedic Mattresses and Box Springs Fri Hospice Volunteer Training I lospiue Durham has scheduled scheduled another Volunteer Training Program to begin in May. 'fills 24 hour course will be held at the Whitby Free Methodist Church, 1916 Russland Rd, II.,' Whitby, on lour consecutive Wednesdays beginning May 5 to May 26, 1999. 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