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7 From Around Home by Roy Forrester Having reached 80 years of age last Januaiy 1st and upon receiving an excellent bill of health on Tuesday of this week--I cannot be anything other than upbeat. Eighty and onward from here on in. It all started with tests showing that my heart beat was somewhat irregular and there was some concern. This concern placed me in the hands of an Internal Medicine doctor who also noted the irregular heart beat but as well noted that under a movement activity the heart beat became most normal. This was noted to be the case when I was introduced to the tread mill portion of the test. I did have a good brisk hike on the machine and going up hill to bout. It has been determined that there is no need for concern with the irregular heart beat. It was also noted that a small portion of the heart is not operating as well as it should. This however has been the South Continued from page 2 ly stands for the five Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie & Superior). Count the number of boxes and you have your lake. It also helps to be married to a sports nut to answer the questions about famous athletes with odd first or last names. In short order you too will remember the names and people people will start to think you're a sports guru! Recently a fellow cross- worder filled in "leaves" in ink after reading the clue - hangs on branches. It sounded good and the number of letters was correct but maybe a bit too easy. The crafty person who developed that puzzle had a wry sense of humour because case dating back for many years. It also is of no concern. It amazed me just how far back my records go that are available today. We can do a lot for our own health and this was brought to mind by the attendant who asked "Do you smoke? Do you drink?" Two no-nos that have been around for years. Certainly we can help ourselves ourselves through our eating habits, selection of food and most important--exercise. We do have a wonderful health system program in this Country. It is owned by the Canadians to look after Canadians and that is the way it should stay. It should not be a "for profit profit system" as is being promoted promoted all too often. Such a system would only lead to greed and greed has no feeling for the rights of the masses. When I talk of greed, it brings to mind the computer deal in Toronto and as well in Toronto the dealings for the new Union Station complex. the correct answer turned out to be sloths - not something you see everyday! Tip six -1 have become the envy of my friends by using an erasable ink pen for puzzles. You get to try out answers and don't have that messy writing over the letters letters look when finished. I think neatness counts - probably probably another age thing. One final tip - weekend puzzles tend to have quotes or running themes throughout them. Topics range from movies with animals in them - to books out of print with numbers numbers in the title - to quotes that usually are forgettable. Sometimes the theme helps in solving them especially if you know lots of mundane trivia. This past Sunday's Star puzzle had seven phrases describing the clue "elated". I was extremely disappointed none Viewpoint Continued from page 2 ensure thousands of people will live agonizing lives. What can be more painful then trying to live with AIDS, being poor, living on the streets with no access to medical aid and ostracized ostracized by a significant portion of society? The funding we have given comes from what is known as our Canada Fund. The theory of this fund is to give one-time funding, seed capital if you will, to get the organization going, as it now is in most regions of Chile. As we approach Easter Sunday is it not appropriate that we asses our values and our commitment to our fellow humans? I hope most of you would agree that the small amount of funding Canadians provide in Chile for this project is an expression of our good will and tolerance. Budget Continued from front year's new property assessment. assessment. This increase will be reflected in a decreased tax rate. of them were "finishing the crossword" because as most crosswprders believe but seldom seldom admit, there is a true sense of accomplishment in filling in every box. SURPRISE 80 th BIRTHDAY PARTY for Anna Drost Saturday, April 19 Drop in between 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Rec Hall Durham County Senior Citizens Lodge 200 Station St., Orono For further information call y I- „ ans Pam Hodgson 905-983-5438 ^ ^lAlAlAtAiXlA.À.À » A Mulder's Roofing & Exteriors Roofing, Siding, Soffit, Facia, 5" Seamless Eavestrough James Mulder 905-983-1176 • 905-242-4298 • Fax: (905) 983-1026 78 Mill Street, Kendal, ON LOA 1EO USD YOUR TREASURES AT Treasures for him, her and you! Coming Soon r ~ Happenings ~ Saturday. April 19th Bake Sale - 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the back of Morrison's Hardware. Proceeds to support Orono Public School. H Thursday. April 24 - 7:30 p.m. Orono Horticultural Society "Spring Show and Plant Sale" - Orono United Church; Guest Speaker - Christine Male, Master Gardener and Assistant-Manager at Weall & Cullen* Topic "Perennials"; Admission $2.00 Saturday. April 26th Once Upon A Time - A tribute to 50 Years of "The Country Four" at Eastdale Collegiate Auditorium, Oshawa. Matinee 1:30 p.m. and Evening 8 p.m. performances. Reserved seating. seating. Call 905-623-7405. Monday. April 28th - 7:30 p.m. Newcastle Village & District Historical Society presents "Old House Restoration" being held in the Lion's Room, Newcastle Community Hall, Newcastle; Darrell & Eleanor Cook will speak on "Restoring their Century Home" and Mike Trudeau of Restorama Design and Contracting will give "the Contractor's Perspective"; Free Will Offering April 28 to Mav 16 Meta Vocational Job Search Program - Gain creative and effective job search skills in the Job Finding Club. Meta Vocational Services Inc. in Bowmanville is offering a three week jobsearch program where you will learn how to access the hidden job market, effective interview interview skills, preparing resumes, cover letters and more. The Job Finding Club is sponsored by Human Resources Development Canada. For info call Cathleen Lycett at 905-697-8887. Saturday. Mav 3 - 6 p.m. Ncwtonville UCW TUrkcy Supper - Newtonville United Church. Tickets $12; Children 6- 12 $6; Under 6 Free. For tickets call 905-786-2286 or 905-987-5243. V J