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What's-on_Wwatt Peace would help locally too by Laurie Watt As I watch the news-- international, national, provincial and local-I see a common thread, despite the tremendous variance in issues. As a reporter, I'm pretty close to it all, having had a well-rounded education and interest in defining and analyzing what goes on around us. It's Seniors aid shelter Residents of Georgian Manor in Penetanguishene presented gifts to the Rosewood Home, a shelter for battered women and their children in hopes of giving them a happier Christmas. fascinating, really, but it all boils down to one simple thing-a lack of peace. "Peace" is pretty much an overworked word, bordering on the cliche. No one really seems to grasp what it means, yet we go on singing "Peace on earth" and sending cards with the same message to friends and acquaintances. Consider what the world Residents' would be like if there were peace: no more Middle East conflict, no more Cold War, no more dominion- provincial bickering. It sounds so elusive, so unreal. To obtain a peace--the kind which was meant to be--we first must be at peace with ourselves-as individuals. The greatest enemy of Council President Mark Parent presented Ila Kellerman, the coordinator at Rosewood, with a $300 cheque. Other gifts included hand- made quilts and blankets. Port meetings reslated In an effort to make their council sessions more ac- cessible to the taxpayers and cutback on the length, the Village of Port MecNicoll council has decided to change their meeting schedule. According to the village's clerk treasurer, Ted Walker, starting in the new year, instead of holding on- ly one meeting a month, on the third Tuesday, the five member council will meet twice. Council meetings will be slated for the first and third Wednesday of the month. Walker explained, in the past if a taxpayer came to his office a couple of days after council, with a matter that needed examination by the municipality's of- appy holiday «J, our wonderful customers. w eo. ficials, it was another month before it was dealt with. Presently, the 7:30 p.m. sessions are running late into the evening because of the lengthy agendas. The first meeting of the new schedule will be Wednesday, Jan. 7, at 7:30 p-m. in the Municipal Offices. wishes to all I'm glad to be back in time to wish you all Season's Greetings lrene & Staff 526 HAIR FASHION 756 YONGE STREET MIDLAN Page 12, Tuesday, December 23, 1986 peace is fear-a basic yet consuming insecurity. It is this insecurity that drives nations to build up ar- maments and to fight. It is this same element which causes mistrust and broken deals in the free trade talks with the Americans. Similarly with the pro- vinces, which continually push and shove for na- tional attention and funds. On a local level, we are not immune. Consider the battle between the Simcoe County Board of Education (SCBE), their French Language Education Coun- cil (FLEC) and the province of Ontario. Presently, the three are battling it out in the courts, under the name of the Marchand Case. In this case, it is a strug- gle for basic rights and freedoms- justice, which is supposed to be guaranteed by the Charter of Rights and our legal system. Two weeks ago, FLEC ordered the SCBE to withdraw its appeal of the Marchand ruling, which instructed the school board to provide sufficient space and resources for French industrial arts and family studies courses. However, the board could not acceed to this need, and instead, appealed the decision. The latest development came about last week. FLEC decided to hire its own lawyers, to ensure Bill 75, which created FLEC, is interpreted justly. However, the SCBE won't allot the funds, thus tying FLEC's hands and denying them the right to discover their jurisdiction and powers. The issue, I discovered, is terribly charged with emotion. And that's sad, really. The problem lies not in funding, but in power and fear of losing any of that. Misunderstanding abounds, on both sides. As we sit back this holiday season, let us consider our basic rights, our freedoms- -which we treasure. Then let us give of them to others not quite so fortunate. Sunday school A Choir of angels At First Presbyterian Church in Penetanguishene Sunday morning, the re-enacted the Christmas story. After the story, the Downer new recycling manager Effective last Friday, the North Simcoe Waste Management Association (NSWMA) Recycling Pro- gram has a new manager. Last week, NSWMA of- ficials hired Midland's Liz Downer, to_ replace Manager Anne Desroches, who resigned last month in HERB HOLIDAY GREETINGS May peace be with you this joyous holi- day season. - 181 Charles St., Midland LIMITED order to go back to school. Downer, the former BIA manager for the last five and a half years, began her tenure as manager of the program Friday afternoon. children) sang a couple of favorite carols. Watching the angels and shepherds is Rev. Al Farthing. Downer will be responsi- ble for all facets from pro- motion to budgeting for the - 15-month-old project in the six municipalities in North Simcoe. 2 LN LIVINGSTON'S MEN'S WEAR Fashion You Can Live With Dress Shirts $1999 2 tor $3 G00 Sports Shirts $2499 2 for $4goo We Carry Gift Items for The Big and Tall Man Also Jantzen Sweaters Isotoner Gloves Stetson Hats Riviera Slacks For great Gift Ideas for Him...this Christmas... 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