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2 Orono Weekty Tirnes, Wednesday, October 27,1993 ) 'rro 'f eekf(y 'lim S PubNshtn947 I fl Ai Miu&al the Offico 0of Publlcàtton r>3~1 0 Main $tretl, Omno, CQnteroLOB 1 MO T"Iphone 41 6-9-53O1 $ubwcription $17MO per anniUM Let's talk Sitting across the table with open sincere discussion bas always paid dividends and it would appear from events over the past week this continues lo be the case. The announcement bas been made that Ontario Hydro and the Municipality of Clarington have reached a financial agreement that for a number of years was bogged down in confrontation, stubborness and just plain being obstinate in hlot sitting across the table from one another. Surely in the two groups there were no demons'that should have kept them apart. A new attitude -fromn council lead the way with the outcome that debate did exist over the issues but witb a resolve that brought about the agreement. It is also somewhat interesting to bear comments coming from the meeting of tbe local arena board . Here again there was no sitting around the table, no sincere debate belween the parties, no real understanding of the issues. But that is cbanging as those involved sit around the table and carry on discussion. It is being voiced that Yes there is benefits in having an amiable relationship with the Town and the-local operation of the Mrena. And Yes we cas sit around dhe table. There are no real demons - il is a malter of understanding on the part of involved parties. A liberal sweep Tuesday was a day of dissecting the results of the election of Monday, October 25th giving the liberals a majority govemrment but as well seeing the conservatives being al but eliminated from the House of Commons and the NDP a close second witb only six seats. Two new players come 10 the fore in the Reform Party and the BlockQuebecois who no doubt will be making their presence known in the House of Commons. This in itseif will direct more attention 10 the -House by the general public and as well 10 watch the action of Jean Chretian who bas proposed an economic recovery far from that as had been carried out by Brian Mulroney and his government. In this we feel that the voters have taken a strong stand thal they did not see the development of jobs tbrougb the free enlerprise system which was to be the saviour for the conservatives. The gains of the Reform Party have been significant but it was also somewbaî surprising to sec the vote for the National Parly in Durham. Is it to become another player in ihe future. Over the past year much has been said of labour as 10 their support for the NDP. Looking locally labour support for the NDP crumbled in al the Oshawa area ridings including Durham and especially Oshawa where Mike Breaugh was easily defeated. Only last week the CAW/TCA unions in their news issue included a election section calling for support for Audrey McLaughlin and the NDP. The general membership were not listening which is quiet evident. We do need a left-wing party but lets not have parties controlled by specific interest groups of any nature. Bouchard and Manning will be men of interest in 1his new govemnment but fortunately we do have a majority government and thus become a winner as of Monday, October 251h. "IMestons In the l9th Century" Manvy find interest in Workshop% at Clarke Museum & Archi ves by Carol-Ana Oster There are mnany milestones in life. Birth, marriage and death are iookcd upon as those with the- most significance These thrce milestones were the main îopics at the Clarke Museum's workshop, bield this past weekend, "Milestones in the 191h Century." 1Mark Jackman, with guest speaker Jeanne Hughes, discussed the common practises, customs and traditions connectcd 10 cach mailestone during the Victorian era. 1Du ring the Victorian era people werestili very much superstitious, and il was these superstitions that have led to many of the customs. To case the pain of birth, il was suggested that ail doors and locks be opened and any knots on the mother's ciothing bc untied. To bring luck to the newborn, it sbould bc placed in a maiden's armns before the motbcr's. To protect the newborn, place a knife on t he doorstep, as no-witch, or demon can cross iron or steel. Hopefully, if all was donc wcll, the baby would grow up, bc married and be subjected to more supcrstitious customs. Many of the customs connected with the wedding ceremony still exist. The bride sîill (usually) wcars white, carrnes a bouùquet, and is subjected to handfuls of flying nice. The white gown symbolizes Recognize Block Parent organization this week Monday, October 251h through Sunday, October 3lsî, 1993 has been designed Block Parent Weck across Canada. This is a very special year for the Block Parent program, because we are celcbrating our 251h Anniversary. This is why the theme for Block Parent Week'is CELEBRATING OUR PAST, AS WELL AS OUJR FUTURE. From ils humble beginnings in London, Ontario in 1968, to forming a National Block Parent Committec and Executive in 1983, and then bccoming incorporated in 1986, the Block Parent Program bas truly grown. There are now over 325,000 Block Parent Homes across Canada wbich estimates mbnt 750,000 Block Parents kecping the communities safe for ail citizens. In the beginning the Block Parent Program bhas changed since 1968, and the Block Parent Program has cbanged witb the times. Many Provinces have begun Seniors Programs wbich allow our older adults 10 use the Block Parent home in times of distress. Teen Programs bave also been set up in whicb teenagers purity. Whitc gloves sbould also be worn. This tradition, is re latively new, in fact. In earlier days, it was pracîicaliîy over tradition. A white dress was not necessary. The bride worc ber bcst dress for the happy occasion, being careful about colour selection îhough, as some colours were considered luckier than others. Carried in the bouquet sbould bc a spring of rosemary t 1 nsure fidelity, and myrtle, which would bring marital happiness. 'Me sprig of myrtle was planted oulside, the couples home for continued marital happiness. The practice of throwing rice came from an ancient fertility rite. In old England, wheat would be thrown. Neyer are we spared, il seems, for the superstitions of others, not even witb death. Thé Victorian mourning costume of plain, black dress and long, black veil was severe, It was with good reason 'îhough. It showcd respect for 'the dead and protects the mourner. If the recently deceased's' soul, recognîzed a relative or fricnd, it could enter the body and take it over. This mourning costume made this'virtually impossible. There were tbrce stages of mourning. The periods of hcavy mourning, middle mourning and light mourning dcîermined the scverity of the moumning outffit. By the 1890's women discovercd somcîhing about the mourning outfit - -- tbey looked good in black. Designers responded to this and soon mourning wear became ornate, bending the rules without quite breaking thcm. There wcre several, not particularly scientific ways, of foreseeing a death. Three knocks on a white breasted bird, in a room wbere a person-is il, means death is arriving. A mole burrowing under a help run the Block Parent Program in the various communities. Some Provinces bave been fortunate enough bo set up offices, and hire an Executive Director. There was a flag raising ceremnony at the Town Hall on Monday, October 251h and on Saturday the 301h you are invîted 10 br ing your cbildren to the Bowmanvile Mail. Here from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Block Parents will bave an information disfflav and face painting for the young at heart. The many volunteers in our community who give their time for tbis worthy program need your support. If you are aiready a Block Parent, let us take this opportuniîy 10 thank you. If you arc not a Block Parctl what better time 10 become one than Block Parent Wcck. For - more information on the Block Parent Program, contact Louise at 623- 4768. For any furtber information, please contact Past Central Commiîîee Chairman, Louise Aasen at (905) 623-4768. bouse means the woman of the house will die within the yecar. Dogs bowling at the door for no reason, double-yollc eggs, or fisb making strange noises as pulled from the waîer means death withmn one yea. Always carry the dcceased from the house so the feet pass througb the door first. This ensures that the deccased will not look back mbt the house, seeing somecone or someîhing familiar, leaving him trapped as a ghosl, unable b opass on. After death, we may visit the gravesite ta remnember the one we lost. Don't jump over the gravesite. The tombsîone is a monument 10 the dead. And some are very original. An epitaph for a dentist reads: "View this gravestone witb gravily, He is filling his last cavity." From Cripple Creek, Colorado, reads a îombsîone, whicb pretby mucb summed il up, presumably. "He called BillSmith a liar." St. Saviour s Anglican Church MIILL STREET ORONO, ONTARIO Interim Mlnister: Rev. Robert Hartley 983-9639 SUNDAY SERVICE, SUNDAY SCHOOL nd YOUTH GROUP 9:30 a.mn. PSORALO SCHARGE Rev. Dr. * * Mervyn Russeil Marlene 0 Risebrough, Secretary Church Offce 983-5502 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31ST Kirby United Church Regular Services 9:30 a.m. Orono United Church Anniversary - 11:00 a.m. 1Guest Speaker Rev. Clifford Elliott colunmist for the Observer and the Toronto Star. EXPLORERS Wednesday, October 27th Kirby United Church 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Boys and Girls are invited to join. BIBLE STUDY Wednesday, October 27th 8:00 p.m. Kirby United Church (basement) Thursday, October 28th 10:00 a.m. Orono United Church A.A. meets every Thursday 7:30 p.m. 983-5009 ORONO, ONTARIO ~Ju 1 Stutt's Pharmacy