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t~ *~ - Orono Wekly Timos~ Wednesuiay, Juno 23~ 199e ~) U~. Y Parents do have a role It is being contended by the Ministry of Education that parents do have a role to play in education and that it must bc respected. To this end Dave Cooke, Minister of Education is calling for a parent's council that is to have input int future education directions. A council of 18 is expected to be setup this September.- It has been noted that of 48 advisory councils flot one include parents or taxpayers. Cooke bas also been quoted to have said this should give a signal to teachers, principals and trustees that parents do have a mile that lias to be respected. It is rather surprising that ail of a sudden such a viewpoint becomes public. It had always been thought that school trustees were the voice of parents and taxpayers, the general public so to speak. The Ministry appears to think the is a void in the systemn and that parents have been left out even thougli they elecîtnrstees to serve on thie Board of Education It is flot an easy matter 10 gel parents really involved and possibly for a number of reasons. None the least being the multi-levels of administration and especially arriving at a feeling that direct and forthwith answers are being given. Over the years, flot only in the educational system, but in most others systems, rhetoric and evasiveness lias become s0 overpowering that trust bas eroded. Hardly an atmosphere to muster involvement even it be the parents of students attending school and those paying the tax bill. The Family of Clarke Schools ibis past year have held a number of wel publicized opportunities for parents to become involved in the local system. Unfortunately parental participation bas flot been that solid. Cooke can-give it a try for it is time that flot everything should trickde down from the top. There is enough evidence coming out that somewhere along the lime the boat was missed. More in downtown Orono The downtown area of the Village lias been moving ahead over the past few months resulting in more being offered to patrons that also seem 10o be on theincrease. The most recent addition is PeddlarsCove brought to tie downtown by Lynn Couch of Newcastle and the store or maybe better called a boutique bas much to offer in the line of gifts. 'Men there is the John Thomson and Cathy Grahamu Clarke Connection, which like the Cove, is gift oriented and further likewise most interesting items being brought ta the Orono market. lie these two in with the Apple Blossom Sbop and the three do provide a boutique atmosphere. Bev's Pet and Novelty Store is another new entry int the Orono business section providing great munchies for the animal population in the town. 1If you will, at ibis point realize, that Sunday Brunch is also available at another newcomer ta the downtown, Mabel 's Café. Unheard of in the past but it bas sure caught on in tbe past weeks. Add to ibis Ron and Geraldine Fiion wbo are moving a portion of Ajays to the Partner store south of the Credit Union wbere ibey wi Il expand on videos and gaines and also will carry a line of clotbing. t is expected to open early in July. Arjays will also continue t0 operate in the present location moving their arcade ta the front of the store. So ibere is some positive movement in downtown Orono. rHappvening.... Retirement Tea There will be a Retirement Open House Tea held this S7unday, June 27th at the Newcastle Village Community Hall for Rev. Daug & Helen Hall from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. with a presentation at 3 p.m. For any further information you may cail 987-4551. Decoration Day This Sunday, June 27th will be Decoration Day aItbe Orono Cemetery beginning at 2 p.m. in the Lang Memorial Chapel. Rev. Keith Henderson will be the guest speaker. Euchre Results Euchre results for the'Orono Town Hall for Wednesday, June 16 with il tables in play were: High scores Clara Meuleman 86; Tom Wilson 81; Elva Foster and Marion SEars each witb 80; Albert Pearce and Carl Todd each with 77. Low score Helen Thorne. Draw winners John Scott; Charlie Stapleton; Grace Coatham;, Marian Staples; Tom Wilson and Maurice OT4eil * Cards are held every Wednesday evening beginning at 8 p.m. until the end of June and will resumne in September after the Orono Fair. Ladies please bring lunch. Orono Fair Prize Lists The Durhami Central Agnicultural Society Fali Fair Prize List is now available listing ail competition events to be heid at the annual fair in Orono, Speumber 9th to 12ib. Entry formns are to be mail to the Society, Box 90,2 Princess Street, Orono, Ontario LOB IMO by August 3 lst. List are available through the secretary- treasurer Joyce Boudreau 797-2962, Ron Locke Fair Manager 987-4406 and also at the Orono limes office in Orono. Kendal INew As 1 wnite this is officially the first day of sumnWr, I'm sure we all are aware of tt nice weaiber during the week andthen ramn on the weekend. For iliose who don't live in towns and cities that isnt as important, but for~ the hoards that fill the highways every weekend heading for the cottage it must bc very frustrating to fmnally get there and then frnd that ibey bave to sit indoors the samô as us and just watcb the ramn corne down. Oh well, at least we don't bave that long drive back home. On Sunday despite tbe liglit drizzle the churcli was fîlled, a, good number of regular attendants and the members of the Orange Order. Following the placing of the flags at the altar, O'Canada, was sung. Rev. David Black welcomed all ta the service. The hymn, "The Church's One Foundation" was sung. The congregation led by R.W. Bru. Roy Best, Gr. Master of the Gr. Orange Lodge of Ont. E. read the Invitation ta Worship and the Prayer of Approach. The hymn, "The Earth, The Sky, The Oceans" was sung. Rev. Black led> the Prayer of SeIf-Examination and the Words of Assurance. For the yourig people present, David told them of bow the Bible was not ail about aid people. In it ibere are rnany stories of children and teenagers, Samuel, Miriam, Mary the mother of Jesus and Daniel. Tbe children's hymn was "Dare to Be a Daniel." The choir made up-of Members of the Orange Lodges sang the anthem, "He toucbed Me." Tbe scripture readings were from Amos 5: 1-24. These verses were read by Walter Stacey of the Junior Lodge, Phyllis Lowery of the Ladies Lodge and Dean Polley of the Men's Lodge. 'he sermon was titled, "Justice For Ahl." Amos could have be speaking directly ta aur- lime and place. He was objecting ta the abuse of power and responsibility by ibose with vested interests. He was calliaig for equal riglits for al and special privileges for none. Ihis was 8 centuries before the birth of Christ. Amos stood on the side of the poor, the destitute, the oppressed. He demanded justice for all people not just those who could afford it. Taday Canada needs sucli a persan ta draw attention ta the plight of the poor, the elderly, the small businessman, the farmer. The liard working citizen, who must endure the arrogance, the contempt, the abuse and apatby from those in positions of power, influence and responsibility. Amas lived during the reign of King Jeroboam, -about 750BC. The rivalry between Israel and Syria was ending with Israelite supreniacy. On the surface, Israel seemed ta be prospero us, secure and have religious piety. But in reality under this appearance, it was corrupt, dishonest and the people were oppressed. Underneath, the whole social, ecanomic and spiritual fabric of the country was ratting and in danger of collapse. Amas saw the wealthy mnerchants greedy for even more wealth and p)ower, F* by Phyllis Lowery covenant witb God, ritualistic sacrifices were taking place of justice and righteousness. Israel stood on the brink of ruin, only Amos recognized it.. Amos demanded equal rights for ail and special privileges for none. But Amos was a voicecrying in the wilderness, If Amos were here living among us today, what would he see. The words he spoke then are as valid for-us as tbey were in Israel more than 2,700 years ago. Amos did flot seek 10 destroy the existing social structure, he did flot want to turn bis back on it, go some place else and start over. He wanted ta work within the existing framework and renew existing people. He wanted people to repent, to turn toward God and 50 toward lîfe, life ini its fullness. He wanted people 10 apply the essence of God's way and teaching ta the situations and environments ini whicb they found themselves. This is what we, too, must do. Aïnos said, "Work for what is right, flot for what is evil, so ibat you may live." It is flot enough 10 corne 10 church for one hour each Sunday, nor is il enougli ta attend a Lodge or Service Club regularly and walk away feeling that the job is done. That is what the authorities and Temple leaders do. God requires more than that. God requires involvemnent in the administration and goverfiment of your community. Get involved. See that justice is done. See tbat "equal rights for ail and special privileges for none" is more tban a slogan or motto but is a way of life for ail in your community. Through Amos, God told the people of Israel ibat their living, their values, and their moral codes were unacceptable ta Him. His words were, "Corne 10 Me and you will live". God is saying the same thing to us, through the life and death and resurrection of Jesus, God bas opened a new door to all people. Let us work tageiber ta make our country, our community a place where there is equal rights for al and spe cial privilege for none. The hymn, "Everyday People" was sung. The Prayer of lhanksgiving was offered. The offering was taken Up by two members of the Junior Lodge. The Prayer of Concern and Commitment was followed by the singing of the hymn, "Onward Christian Soldiers". The service ended with the, singing of "God Save the Queen". Everyone was invited to corne over to the hall for a time of fellowship and lunch. Ever notice . . . Change is inevitable - except from a vending machine. St. Saviour 's Angylican Church MILL STREET ORONO, ONTARIO Rev. Douglas Hall 987-4745 SIJNDAY SERVICE and SLJNDÂYSCI-OOL 9:30 a.m. ORONO Minister Rev. Dr. ,, Marlene % 'Risebrough, 983-5502 UPCONG SERVICES FOR SUMMER Sunday, June 27th Orono United - 10:00 a.m. Guest Speaker Rev. Dr. Ken Howlett Sunday, JuIy 4th & lSth Kirby United - 10:00 am. Sunday, July llth & 25th Orono United - 10:00 am. Sundays, August 1, 8,15,22,29 Newcastle United 10:00 a.m. Regular Services begin at Orono & Kirby on Septemnber 5th. A.A. meets every lhursday 7:30 pm. Draw June 29th 983-5009 ORONO, ONTrARIO