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Orona Weekly Times, Wêdnesday, September 21, 1994 - 7 Construction stili, underway downtown Orono Parking has always been a topic parking limited at times but just lately. of discussion downtown, but as of driving through town can take a These gentlemen have been late more so with ail the littie maneuvering. Those two kept so busy they wouldn't even construction going on. Not only is wheeled kind have corne in handy take time to pose. A hip, 22 year old femnale, 90's hepcat, probes the mysteries of the maie mid life crisis... As the shadows spread like a belly exposed tothirty years of beer drinldng, they corne slinking into the seedier bars and tavemrs across town. In their GWG's that once fit, and their 1970's butterfly collars, they pass hrough the doors. Magically, they enter into the make believe world where they are cool, hip, possess the body of a solid twenty-five year olil defensive tackle, and where womnen flock at the mere flash of a gold card. They are the middle aged men, doomed to the purgatory of the mid life crisis. With a gleam lin their eye, a twinkle of bonded teeth, and the glisten of the pinky ring that was a gift with the purchase of the Corvette Ithat waits outside, they are here tonight to show the world just who they are. (A midle aged fool really, but let's flot burst their, bubble just yet.) He's hip. He's cool. He's forty- five. They try to buy you a drink. You refuse. They take it personally. They ask if you would like to dance to the band that looks older than Mick andl Keith, but plays those good old hits from the 50's and 60's. "Elvis, who?", you ask. "Elvis Costello?" you brighten a bit. "Oh, Presley."-Now you are crestfallen. You refuse. They take it personally. S"Corne here often?" A common query. ,-First time." And you mentally scrat ch yet another fine establishment off your mental list of places you rnay care Lo hang out when there is no grass to watch grow. It seems that when you are a middle-aged man, your heart geLs broken easily. "You keep walking by without stopping to talk to me. What's the matter?" Don't get offended. IL is just that you are blocking the door to the ladies room, and ail of these fruity drinks that you old fellas seem to think we need (and enjoy) starting to take a toîl on my bladder. When you are a middle aged man you suffer from fading vision. Yes, you really do believe that your beer belly has wash board qualities and that Grecian Formula looks authentic. And the poor dears, having to contend with hearing loss as well. They can flot hear simple phrases like "No thanks. No. No really, l'in flot interested. Buzz off, you old creep! 'Cuz when you are old and tangled-in this webof deceit, called the mid life crisis, you are a twenty year old frat boy damnit. And no one can take that away from you. Post Script: The authour of the above article does flot frequent seedy Joints on a regular, basis. This was for mere research purposes only. (Oh, -the things I do for the bettermaent of society.) Thanks to Jane my lovely and intrepid research assistant. Happenings.. What's Happened in Orono Thirty young boys in Orono are looking for leadership in the Scouting imovement. .According to Miargaret Bradley there are 24 Beavers signeil for the Orono Beavers and six boys for Scouts. She said they have exhausted ail lengths in getting leaders for tbese two groups in the village. Let's geL ithe Lwo groups going, give Margaret a cail at 983-5748, and try to encourage some friends in helping these two groups in the community. Rodeo this weekend The Ontario Rodeo finals will Former Clarke Student <Continued from page 1) "It suddenly struck me that I needed to pursue an area of interest andpersonal concern ... that there is a lot to learn about the planet andl that as a writer I could pursue a specific niche or background to help me focus in what I'm doing." Consequently, Wagenaar enrolled at Trent University in Peterborough from which hie graduated in the spring, 1994 with a Degree in Environmental Studies. "After I graduated, I sent a query to Scott Black, Editor of EARTHKEEPER, regarding some writing I wanted to do. Scott contacted me asking whether I'd like to take over. The magazine just fell into my lap! " And, what does this former Orono son want to do with Canada's environmental magazine? "The environmient is more than deciding which branil of recycled toilet paper to buy, and a lot more than protesting about clear-cut logging at Clayoquot Sound in British Columbia. In other -words, it's flot only the things you do or don't do that make a difference, but the way we shape the world is determined in part by the way we sec it.. . if wesec the world as an interdependent place where ail1 relationships are interconnected, then we recognize that our actions are going to reflect this and the end resuit wil be positive." Pointing to the river that flows in front of his Lindsay home, hie explains that if bis neighbours put chemnical fertilizers on their lawns, then they are also fertilizing the river and feeling the fish the chemicals. "What we need tobcedoing is taking amore ecological view of the, world which actually can make our lives as human beings richer." Eager to learn more about the world we live in, and share this wyith others, Norman Wagenaar and his partner Margie Johnson have embarked on a challenging journey as they take over operation of EARTHKEEPER magazine. If you want to learn more, cail (705) 878-7003. by Helen MacDonald THE CATERING CONNEC'1HON SOCIAL CATERERS Our Specîality FamiIy Style Roast Beef Dinner Weddings- Anniversaries - Business Functions Hockey - Basebal - Bowling Banquets HOT - COL]) - BUFFETS FRED, PATRICIA, RODNEY STORSBERGEN Box 416, Orono, Ont. 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I don't think it really matters what the destination is as long as, it's a long way from the telephone that nover seems to stop ringing. What about the children . . . ? Or how about "Mom, I Have To?" A short trip toFlorida is very popular and stili affordablo. A long week-end in Nassau is a wonderful change of pace as is Las Vegas. Remlember when you think of Travel, Think of TRAVEL CENTRE Vanstone Mil 623-0005 We have discussod tho variety of lodges and resorts right hors in Ontario; consider a train trip to Quebec City or a cruise up the Rideau from Kingston to Ottawa. But tho ist of getaways is ondless, Clam Chowder and the Common in Boston, a weekend of basebaîl in Cleveland, or the Shaw in Niagara on the Lake. These are only a few of the options you might consider in trying to maintain your budget while rejuvenating yourself and family. ht works, 1 know, it is a chance to get away and recharge, and not mortgage the farmn to do it. Remember to caîl your travel agent for some new ideas.