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Rev. Basil Long records a mesSage for DiaI-a-Thought, a service offered by the Orono United Churcn. By Maureen Corkery Everyone has times when they feel depressed, troubled or spiritually uninspired. Jn the Orono area, people suffer- ing through such periods i their life can caîl 983-9151 and receive a few needed words lof comfort and support. i This number connects yo'u with Dial-a-Thought, an out- reach of the Orono United Church. The service has, been in operation for eight years and pastor, Basil Long, says it is used frequently by people of al ages. 10 Cails Daily When Dial-a-Thought was first started, Rev. Long recalîs, he had a lot of curiosity cails. These types of calîs have since levelled off and Rev. Long says now he, has a minimum of 10 serious calîs a day and usually many more. The phone for Dîal-a- Thought, located in Rev. Long's office, is connected to a special recording machine distributed by the telephone company. When someone calîs, the number for Dial-a- Thought, the recording machine automatically answers and a two-minute message, pre-recorded by Rev. Long is played. The machine acts as an answering service for Rev. Long as well. Once the tape has ended, callers are given the opportun- ity to leave any messages they might have for him. The two minute tape con- sists of a message, thought, or prayer and often a combina- tion of all three. The topics are relevant to everyday life. Some recent ones dealt with forgiveness, the importance of _praise and pessimismn. Rev. Long says he finds the verses he uses for Dial-a- Thought "anywhere I can." He may use poems by such people as Patience Strong or Helen Steiner Rice or he may see an article in a magazine or newspaper that "says some- thing really meaningful about life" and adapt it. Messages Changed The tape used to be changed every day but Rev. Long's heavy duties interferred with this practice. However, hie found that when hie doesn't change it frequently, the use of Dial-a-Thought decreases. So, Rev. Long says hie is getting back into the habit of changing the tape every day or at least every other day. Over the years, Rev. Long has learned people have a variety of reasons for calling Dial-a-Thought. Some phone for inspiration, to calm them- selves down or for a quiet moment in the ratrace of everyday life. Others cal to gain the strength to do an unpleasant task, for extra devotional experience or simply to hear the thought or message. The number for Dial-a- Thought is advertised in the Orono Weekly Times and is passed on by word-of-mouth. Trhe service-, which is non- profit, is paid for by the United Church. Rev. Long justifies such a venture by saying, "the Church exists to live for others, not just itself." Reading the resuits of lung capacity from a measurements which are made in a fitness testing machine called an automatie spirometer. Lung program which will be offered in Bowmanville capacity is just one of the physical fitness beginning December il. Fitness Tests Coming to Town In Deember If a run up a flight of stairs leaves you gasping and a trot around the block makes you puff, you are probably wondéfrng what sort of physical condition you are in. This December you can get your level of fitness measured by experts right here in Bowmanville. Fit Test is just one of seven programs launched by the Ministry of Culture and Recreation in their campaign to promote fitness across Ontario. Joe Caruana, deputy director of community, evening. Ail testing will be done at the Bowmanville Library. "Ilt's a great opportunity, 1 think," Mr. Caruana told the Statesman last week. He added that he expects to have his own fitness measured when the equipment and staff are in town. Mr. Caruana said he believes fitness is a very important part of life and he said that the tests are aimed at aduits over 18 years of age. That's when a person's level of conditioning might be starting to slide downhill. physical fitness consultant who can tell you the kinds of exercise you should take up in order to keep in shape. Some of the things measur- ed in the Fit Test are heart-lung efficiency, ideal body weight based on percentage of fat, lung capaci- ty and overaîl strength and flexibility. Some tests include a measurement of situps during a one-minute period, blood pressure measurement and grip strength. Since the program involves strenuous exercise, a questionnaire on an individual's general health must be completed by al those taking part. Some people who complete this inville. November 29, 1978 15 questionnaire may require their doctor's permission before taking tests. Staff for the Fit Test are provided by the University of Toronto. A fee of $12.00 is charged for ail persons taking part and further information can be obtained by contacting the Town of Newcastle's Community Services Depart- ment. OIT-UARYxx MABEL HONE Ill for the past two years, Mabel Hone, passed away in Memorial Hospital, Bowman- ville, on Sunday, November 19th, 1978, She was in her 45th year. Daughter of Mr. Charles Hone apd the late Mrs. Hone, she was born in Bowmanville, and educated at Shaw's School. Residing at East Beach, Bowmanville, for the past four months, she had previously resided at 117 Keewatin South, Oshawa. Employed in house work for 29 years she had retired due to ill health, two years ago. She was a member of Trinity United Church. Left to mourn her passing are her father, sisters Dorothy, (Mrs. P. Rodgers); Marjorie, (Mrs. Wes. Conlin); Lorraine, (Mrs. J. Richard- son); Helen, (Mrs. S. Ander- son); brothers Arthur and Douglas. Funeral services were conducted, by Reverend Arthur Amacher on Tuesday at the Northcutt Elliott Funeral Hlome. Mrs. Lloyd Ayre was the soloist. Paîl bearers were Messrs. Tom, Whitehead, Dan Ander- son, Jim Conlin, Ron Conlin, Blaine Hone and Ron Northey. 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