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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, Jiily 11, 1990-13 ý;Sam Cureatz (Continued from page 6) lion is occurring ail over North America and a new phrase has been coined ta describe the change in population - Age Wave. Throughout-history, most social phenomena have been repeated aver and aver but neyer has Ihere been a mass papulation of middie- aged and aider men and Women. Whiie the majority of aider citizens are in good heath, age has a way of slowing down -the body. Society will have to make ad- justmnents, not necessariiy dramatic,' but smali things that wiii make everyday activities a littie easier. The new technology certainîy makes life less compicated and there is no reason ta be intimidated. The idea that a machine can whiz thraugh jobs and caiculations that were aiways done manuaiîy is mind- ba ggiing but t he good news is that il is just a matter of knowing what buttons ta push. Most of us do not know the telephone works or what goes on inside a TV set but we have learned how ta use them and that is ail that matters--we do not have ta be racket scientists. Sa the magic microchips can, work for everyone. For example, pre-programmed ,telephone numbers give quick access ta fami- îy, friends and emergency services. Hearing devices are now avalabie in public buildings such as chur- ches, theatres etc. se, peaple with some hearing loss are stili able ta enjoy and participate. Many other services are springinig. Gracery stores have taken the initiative and accept phone arders and make deliveries sa that people confined ta their homes can maintain in- dependence by doing their own shopping. Everyday articles have been redesigned ta make up for iass of dexterity that often accompanies aid age--articles such as easy grip zippers, longer handies on brooms, taiking dlocks, lightweight kitchen utensils, jumbo buttons on lelephones. As the Age Wave gathers momenlum, adjusîmenîs will be made ta accommodate a slower pace. The WALK signai at traffic ights can be extended, since people need a lttie mare ime crossing the streel. Sleps on public vehicles can be lowered, making it easier ta ac- cess the syslem. June was Seniors Monlh and the Iheme this year is acelebration of age. We celebrate the contribution that aur aider citizens have made ta the province and are stili making. 1 was pleased ta attend Malt Dia- mond's 6th wedding anniversary at Port Perry. 1 also had the pleasure of attending the Durham Christian High Schoi graduation and presentiflg the F. Eagan agriculturai schalarship ta Tom Benschop. Junior farmers exchange program Delegates from Engiand, Scalland, Ireland, and Ausîralia have arrived in Ontario on a ten week exchanige wilhi junior farmers. One delegate from Engiand, Andy Johnson, is staying with Marvin Stapieton and famiiy. Andy says he likes the hot wealher, especially since the Stapletons have a pool. Chris' Corner Sheif Beef Kabobs For each skewer: 4 cubes (l inch) sriain steak 4 mushroomn caps 4 tamato wedges or smaii tomatoes 4 onion wedges or smali anions Marinade for 2 lbs. beef, cubes, (shake weil in jar): A cup ail 1/ cup vinegar or lemon juice i clave garlîc, crushed 2 tbsp. worcestershire sauce i tsp. sat 1/ tsp. pepper 1/ tsp. oregano 1/ tsp. dry mustard Marinade beef cubes for- two hours, turning occa- sianally. Thread beef cube, mushroom cap, tomato and onion on skewer. Repeat until skewer is fuit, except for marinade. ..Barbeque kabobs 3 or 4 inches from the coals until meat is tender and cooked and vegetabies are tender,' turn- ing often. Totai cooking timne 10 ta, 20 minutes. carrôt Salad 2 lbs. of carrots 1 Spanish onian 1 green pepper, I tin of tomato soup 1/ cup vinegar 1/ cup vegetable où i cup white sugar i tsp. sat 1i sp. pepper BÔil the carrots until tender but not saft, (4-5 minutes). Cul oenoer and onosin thin strips. Mix ail ingredients weli and add carraIs. Marinade for 24 hours. Raw Vegetable Dip 1 cup saur cream V2 cup mayonnaise i11/2 tbsp. chopped antion 11/2 tbsp. diii weed 11/2 tsp. aulspice 11/2 tsp. parsîey Mix the above tharaughly and- serve with raw vegetables. Environmental Tip For the Week At the Cottage Don't wash or shampoo in the lake and use only biodegradable soap pro- ductslike Ivary or Shaklee in the cottage. There Are Alternatives Detergent Substitute: Add 1/ cup washing soda ta the water as the machine is fiiing. Add in the clothes after the washing soda has dissaived. Add 11/ cups of soap powder. If your water is hard, add in another '14 cup of washing soda or 1/2 cup of vinegar ta the first rinse. information on alter- natives is available from: Guide ta Implementing Household Hazardous Waste Collection Pro- grams, Ministry of the En- vironment, 135 St. Clair Ave. West, Toronto', M4V 1 P5. Board of Edu cation approves new director The Northumberland and A native of Peterborough, 01 Newcastle Board of Education last tanao, Malowney began his teachir night approved the appoinîment of career with The Northumberlai Dick Malowney ta the position of and Durham Board of Educatic Director of Education and (now The Northumberland ai Secretary of the Board. The ap- Newcastle Board of Educalion)i painîment lakes effect 20 August 1969 and has served in a variety( 1990. positions in his 21 years with tf Malowney is currenîîy Chief Board, each wilh ever increasir Superintendent with the Board and, responsibiiity. These positions ii previously, was the superintendent clude teacher, Principal, A( responsibie for special services. ministrative Officer, Superintei "The Board is very pieased wiîh dent of Instruction, and currenti Ihis appinîment," said Diana Chief Superintendent. Stewart, Chairperson of the Board. "The only way a system such "We bel ieve he will continue the ours can respond is if we retainz tradition of open leadership," she openness and a wilingness ta be il said adding that "Ibis has become a novatîve. Ail Board empioye system where people feel lhey are must feel they are working in an e part of the planning process." vironment which supports innov "We were nol oniy impressed lion and risk-taking." with Dick's openness, but with the Quaiity educationai programs a fact that he has worked extensiveiy a priority for Maîawney. "They a with cammunity agencies, the at the basis of everything we do, Mini stry of Education, and dam- he said. "These programs can on munity çolleges. That kind of com- be provided by schoois that arec munication with the cammuniîy as fective." He describes effecti a whoîe is essentiai in education ta- schools as tho'se which establish t] day," she said. right prianities, have a mollo and )n- in of the rig as an res e are iiy e the l a shared vision, emiphasize the basic skills (reading, writing and maîhematics), and whose staff ac- tively participate in uipgrading their professionalskills. They are schaols with adequate facilities which are dlean and well-kepl, and schools where parents are involved in an ac- tive and meaningfui way, he said. MP's approve increase Members of Parliament have quiteiy given approval in principle to paying themselves an extra $6,000 a year in tax free expense money. If the proposai goes through, it will.boost MP's expense money by almost 30 per cent. Book to thwart rapists The Scarborough Women's Cen- tre is fighting back to protect women' in fear of being attacked and raped. A bookiet published, carlier this month reviews different modes of transportation services and options, and provides safety awareness in- formaion, helping women ta deter- mine which type of transport is mosl suitable at any given lime of day or nighl. The bookiet is available free at the centre. OUAUITV BALANCED FEEDS FARM SUPPLIES Durham Farmers' County Co.o10P TAUJNTON RD & HWY. 115 BOX 178, ORONO, ONTARIO LOB 1iMO (416) 983-9134. (416) 983-9135 1 -800-263-7805 Control you can depend on -Weed Spraying -Crab Grass -Fertilizing - nseci Spraying -PIug Coraeration, Program available for the season. See the Difference, Quality Makes! SPRAY 983-5598 (Orono, Newcastle) Are you thinking of buying, selling or are 'in need af Real Estate ativice? Feel f ree to contact me at 623-6622 or 983-9102 ALINEýGAGNON