Opinion / News TheReview Wednesday, January 2, 1991 — Continued from Page A6 dents in older homes. It would be like something from a Stephen King movie to come across a home without power to find a senior or resident rock hard suff in a chair. The cold can sneak up very quickly as people drift off to sleep. “Oh little town of Sidney, how still we see thee lie.” In this freak cold let’s all check up on one another! Tim BE. Peck Vancouver Clack, Fulton and Hastings to Sidney APC Retired planner Rod Clack was appointed to the Town of Sidney’s Advisory Planing Commission last week, Sidney Mayor Marie Rosko said. Clack is one of three persons appointed to the commission for two-year terms. His professional career in urban design and archi- tecture extends over 35 years, in- cluding work internationally in Europe and Australia. Clack is currently a commissioner on the Provincial Capital Commission. Dr. James Fulton, a graduate of engineering from the University of Toronto and Queen’s University, joins Clack on the Advisory Plan- ning Commission. Fulton’s working career spans over 25 years and includes projects with UNESCO and assignments with the federal government with- in the Treasury Board. Fulton was the federal Treasury Board moni- tor for construction and programs for both the 1976 Olympics and Expo *86. N. Beryl Hastings, currently vice-president of finance and ad- ministration at Camosun College is the third recent appointment to the commission. Hastings is responsible for the college’s present extensive build- ing program and is responsible for planning and construction at the college. He is a former Grand Prairie, Alberta, alderman. Scientists at work Starting January 4, B.C.’s Knowledge Network will take young viewers into scientists’ workplaces to show students “the fun of discovery and encourage them to pursue careers in those fields,” Advanced Education Min- ister Bruce Strachan announced last week. The visits will be conducted by the network’s popular KIDZONE show which is aimed at children aged seven to 13. All five seg- ments are hosted by young people. “Young British Columbians will see scientists where they (scien- tists) work, demonstrating what they do,” Strachan said. The broadcasts arise out of the three-year-old “Scientists in the Schools” program which has seen leading scientists, engineers and technologists visit B.C. classrooms to raise awareness of the impor- tance of science and technology. 1990 will be remembered by the names of three places by: Lynn Hunter. Member of Parliament Saanich-Gulf Islands The year 1990 has been a mem- orable one. It has been a year of division and disunity. Interestingly, the year will be remembered by three place names. Meech Lake, Oka and the Persian Gulf evoke Stark images for all of us. Meech Lake came to symbolize the detachment of our political leadership from the hopes and dreams of ordinary Canadians. Through the medium of television Canadians were exposed to back- room power politics of the vilest ‘form. — Politicians, like pop-stars, emerging from confinement to offer faint platitudes about the future of the country demonstrated vividly the need to reform our institutions. The armed standoff at Oka, Quebec contrasted the peaceful silence of Elijah Harper in bring- ing native concerns to the attention of non-native Canadians. The dep- loyment of Canadian forces, how- ever professional they may have been, shocked the nation and stained our international reputa- tion as a peaceful and moderate player on the intemational scene. Our swift support of U.S. action in the Persian Gulf further impacted on-our peacemaking reputation. Although the invasion BRENTWOOD BAY 652-5612 : aay VISA [ssmeses of Kuwait must not be allowed to stand, economic sanctions must be given time to take effect before we consider war. Domestically, the economy is officially in recession, unemploy- ment is raising, interest rates are sull unacceptably high and the Conservative goods and services tax takes effect on January 1st. With the world perched on the edge of an energy crisis, the Mul- roney government used closure to pass legislation to sell off Petro- Canada. With national unity in greater jeopardy than ever before, the government has slashed fund- ing to the CBC. The vast majority of Canadians are unhappy with the direction the current government has taken our country. This, if nothing else, is cause for hope. At this time of year our thoughts are on peace, cooper- ation and generosity — the very principles which we previously used to define Canada. These ideas are strongly imbed- ded in our collective psychology and I am confident that we can outlast those who would disregard these qualities. — Finally, I would like to share with you a few thoughts about this season from the late Tommy Douglas. “This is the season when we should renew our determina- tion to do what we can, each in our way, to build a world founded on human family and concern for the needs of others.” I wish you and your family the best of the season and a safe and healthy New Year. 1193 VERDIER AVE ANICE10MINUTE HOURS: DRIVE FROM 9:30 = 5:30 [pce cara MON - SAT |X SIDNEY GIFT BASKETS for 24 home suppor Clients who are alone af Christmas were prepared by the com- munity service group of the Resthaven Seventh Day Adventist Church. Sorting the baskets are (deft to right) group leader Rose Rudolph and home support field supervisors Lynn Shepard and Rose- mary Green. All done on location #12-2510 Bevan Ave. (Corner. of 2nd & Bevan, Skiney) HOURS: 10 AM-5 PM MON-SAT: 656-5556 New PERSONAL CHOICE Program * Program today. SIDNEY Marg. V. Birch Hall 9697 - 4th St. e Tue. 11:45 am e Wed. 6:45 pm Fee for subsequent weeks $9.35 plus G.S.T- Ltd. registered user. All rights reserved. Visa’and MasterCard accepted at locations for prepayment. © Weight Watchers International Inc. (1991) owner of the Weight Watchers trademark, Weight Watchers of British Columbia F.- the first time, Weight \X/atchers’ offers 8 new food plans in a breakthrouGn program. REGISTRATIONI PAY ONLY $9.35 Plus G.S.T. ($0.65) TOTAL — $10.00 WEEKLY FEE Now for the first tme, you can have a weight loss program that gives you three different food plans to choose from. It’s the new Personal Choice Program from Weight Watchers. Each Personal Choice food plan can be as structured or as flexible as you wish, so staying on the Program is easy. It puts you in control. 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