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8, Orono Weekly. Times, Wednesday, January 12, 1983 Bowmanville play a Roman romp ■ By: Elaine Barber "Have you heard that the Bowmanville Drama: Workshop is- putting on a musical?" . "But what's it called? Some long name." \ "A Funny thing Happened on tiie,Way to the Forum." "What's it all about?" I went to a rehearsal, talked talked to the directors, and this is what I found out. It's a comedy. comedy. It takes place in Rome. And the plot is almost impossible impossible to describe! It all begins when Hero, a ypung man with no experience experience of women, falls in love at first sight with the beautiful Philia. The plot thickens when a slave of Hero's household, Pseudolus by name, in order to win his freedom, promises Hero that he shall have Philia. The complication is that the young and as yet virginal Philia has been brought up as courtesan and has been purchased purchased by Miles Gloriosus, a soldier who is coming to claim his bride from Lycus, who is a buyer and seller of coutesans. The problems seem insurmountable insurmountable but Pseudolus is crafty and a man of many talents. Through many deceptions, intrigues, misrepresentations and amidst a great deal of hilarity and comic madness, Pseudolus manages to bring about ills purposes. There, is tots of music in this z-Kp/ look at life and love in Roman times. Thom Fowler, who has been active in the Bowmanville Bowmanville Drama Workshop for the last few years both on and off stage has taken on the huge job of directing this hilarious Roman romp. Thom's experience in directing directing as well as his own zany sense of humour, give him just the right background to guarantee success. Working closely with him is the music director, Mary Jane Preston. Mary Jane, a long time member of the Bowmanville Drama Workshop, has done almost every backstage job and has even made a couple of cameo àppearances on stage, but this is the first time that the B.D.W, has been able to make use of her musical talents. Pulling everything together for this production is producer, producer, Pat Marjerrison, who is well known to B.D.W.'s supporters. The cast fells us in the opening number that the play has something for everyone. Come out on February 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th at the Bowmanville High School, at 8:15 and find out for yourself. Tickets can be purchased purchased at Hockin Real Estate, Bowmanville or from members of the Bowmanville Drama Workshop. Senior. Citizens can- attend the Wednesday night, performance performance free of charge. Increase in Old Age Security i aymrnt Ontario seniors receiving Old-Age Security payments will iKihUe an increase in this month's cheques. Health and Welfare Min- Mainstream Canada. --New Year resolutions-- By W. Rogen Worth The new year is here and, with luck, it won't be a repeat of the last 12 months when high inflation, high unemployment unemployment and high interest' rates depressed everyone. With a clean slate, perhaps it is time we all took a fresh look at ourselves. Here are a few suggested resolutions: • The people operatin'g the country's chartered banks should take a second look at the quality of service they provide provide to smaller companies. A recent survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business indicated there is a lot of room for improvement, particularly when it comes to small business training for managers and lending officers. • Former Finance Minister Allan MacEachen, who introduced introduced a budget so devastating devastating to smaller firms that much of it has been reversed, should resolve that he will no longer be a -secretive loner. MacEachen failed to consult his cabinet-or Liberal caucus colleagues before he presented the document. As a result, poor Allan ruined arty chance he might have had of winning the Liberal Party 1 leadership (whèn the head man retires). • Both the provinces and . Ottawa should forget about increasing payroll taxes such as unemployment insurance - and Workers' Compensation as a means of raising money. At a time when many businesses businesses are fighting to survive, such additional taxes on employers can result in further layoffs and even bankruptcy. • Consumers should resolve they will do more comparison shopping, giving smaller retailers a chance to pick up their business. Canadians' might also take a second look at made-in-Canada products. • Governments should make a real effort to reduce the time-consuming red tape and paperburden that create havoc for entrepreneurs. • Finally, we should all resolve resolve to be more .considerate of each other. While there are great difficulties, Canadians shouldn't forget they are among the most fortunate and bçst educated»people in.the world. CFIB Feature Service f Ontario's wildlife research rated 'world class' by evaluation study A national evaluation team has found that much of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources' wildlife research is ' world class '. The three-member evaluation evaluation team, headed by Dr. Louis Lemieux, former director director of the National Museum Museum of Natural Sciences in Ottawa, singled out for special commendation research research involving rabies, moose, black bear, radio telemetry, waterfowl, parasite's parasite's and predators. The rabies research was cited as especially significant significant -- with well-deserved international recognition. The report says countries in northern Europe ànd South America are eagerly awaiting awaiting the results of ministry tests that involve dropping meatballs with vaccine from airplanes to immunize wild animals against rabies. "This report supports our belief that my Ministry has been conducting wildlife research that is both relevant relevant and of high calibre," Natural Resources Minister Alan Pope said. 'The'ministry had asked the team to examine both the scientific quality and quantity of research, in relation to available funds, and to assess the ministry's current and future research needs. Dr, Louis Lemieux is with Diomedea , Consultants. Other members of the evaluation evaluation team were Dr. William Fuller, Zoology Professor-, University of Alberta. and Dr. John Kelsall, a former senior research research scientist with the Canadian Wildlife Service. ister Monique Begin announced announced that- the basic Old Age Security pension - for the first quarter - has been increased by 1.5 per cent bringing the monthly payments payments to $251.12. i Pensioners receiving a full or partial pension from the Guaranteed Income Supplement program .will continue to receive fully indexed indexed pensions, bringing the maximum monthly allowance allowance to $252.60. In effect, the small loss of indexation of the basic Old Age Security pension will be entirely compensated by the additional increase in the Supplement every three . months, beginning this January. The basic Old Age Se- ■ curity pension will be increased increased to $251.12 monthly from the present $246.92. The Guaranteed income Supplement to: the Old Age Security pension is a benefit benefit paid to pensioners whose income, apart from the Old age Security pension, is limited. The amount of supplement supplement varies in relation to their income. The maximum Guaranteed Guaranteed Income Supplement for an individual or a married person whose spouse is receiving neither a pension nor a Spouse's allowance, will be increased to $252.10 from its current $247.89. Added to the basic ■ pension, this will give a person receiving both the Old Age Security and max- imuqi, Guaranteed Income Supplement a monthly total $503.22. The maximum Guaranteed Guaranteed Income Supplement for a married couple, both of whom are pensioners, will increase to $194.87 each from $191.12. Added to the basic pension this will give each' married pensioner pensioner receiving thé maximum maximum Guaranteed Income Supplement a total of $455.49 or $890.98 for the couple. The maximum Spouse's Allowance will increase to $445.49 from $438.04. It is made up of an amount equivalent to the basic Old ■ Age Security pension and , the maximum Guaranteed Income Supplement at the married rate. It is paid to persons between 60 and 65 years of age. who are married to Old Age Security pensioners and meet the Old Age Security residence requirements. Entitlement to a Spouse's Allowance and the amount paid are based on the combined income income of both spouses. Where the pensioner dies, the surviving spouse may be eligible for the continuation continuation of « the allowance to age 65 or until remarriage if the surviving spouse has no income or only a limited amount of income. Quarterly increases in the 1.983 and 1984 basic Old Age Security pension will reflect the 6 per cent and 5 per cent indexation outlined outlined in the June budget. Guaranteed Income Supplement. Supplement. payments will be fully indexed every three months iri line with increases in the cost of living. CHRIS STAPLETON Edmond Vanhaverbpke, F.R.I. is pleased to announce that Chris Stapleton was the top selling agent with Edvan Realty Ltd. in 1982, Congratulations and best wishes for continued continued success in 1983. Chris may be reached at the office or at her home 983-5093. isMBBMHSHMMBHBI BP® - jtjsi ' mr * j|ÉÉi j L ^ jj Do you know somèone who deserves a medal? If you know someone who has made Ontario a better place to live...through their selfless- ness, humanity arid'kindness... tel! us. An Advisory Council of Ontario citizens, whose honour- ary chairman is the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, The Honourable John Aird, selects 12 winners.from nominations made by you: each year. . We need your nominations by March 16,1983. Nomination forms are available now by writing: Executive Secretary, ■ Advisory Council, Ontario . Medal for Good Citizenship, Queens Park,Toronto, Ontario M?AlN3. The Ontario Medal Good Citizenship 10th Anniversary