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South of 49° by Jeanne Burnside Embarrassing moments As teenagers we feel that embarrassing moments will be so devastating that not only will those involved never forget, forget, our lives may be changed because of them. Of course our parents were right and many, if not all, are forgotten and even the one or two we remember are a fond memory of our youthful indiscretions. indiscretions. As aging adults, many embarrassing situations occur because we are not wearing our glasses, don't hear as well, or we just get a bit forgetful. At least that is my usual excuse. I recently told a friend who was looking for a cord of wood that I have one that's never been used--duh! One of the positives about rural living is knowing most of your neighbors and local merchants. Living in the city provides a veil of anonymity that can spare you when you may want to be invisible. A recent occurrence made me wish I was still living where they don't necessarily know my name. My husband had his yearly check-up at his family doctor. I usually go in with him and have a chat and then leave so the doctor can do his examination. This time I left a list of my husband's prescriptions prescriptions that needed renewals and waited outside. My husband came out and handed me several renewal sheets and we returned home via Main Street and I left the Advantage #2 Mortgages * all rates subject to change without notice Great rates plus free Bonus Shares Whitby branch 1818 [limitas St E Tvl ('I05I788-4Ü58 Manager Mr Paul Muller Howmanville Branch F mail 800 King St L dm a mlir j dm a - mn Tel 1005)088 0848 Website Manager Mr turn limailluut wvav iluca can A trampiif setting in the XendaCMGs Treatments by Appointment Private Classes For Individuals or Small Groups NaturalPioduds Hand Crafted Angels BeeKtesBeeswaxCandtes Animal Treatments Also Available 905-983-1101 Kathryn Mackenzie, Reiki Master & Teacher Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, December 3,2003 pile of sheets with the pharmacy. pharmacy. The following day I returned to retrieve the drugs and was asked to wait for the pharmacist. As he opened the little white bag and; I saw what was coming out I started to feel queasy but I couldn't move. My husband had been threatening to ask the doctor and now there it was in plain sight--VIAGRA! Of course the first question to me was, "'Has your husband taken these before?" I could barely speak and said in a very diminutive voice, "No." As the pharmacist wasi explaining how to use the drug, my mind was in a bit of a fog and I just kept thinking - who else is in here because I was too nervous nervous to turn my head. I kept nodding to the pharmacist, like some kind of robot, as he explained that it doesn't always work the first time so be patient. As I walked out the door, my face felt flushed and I looked around the street as if everyone knew what was in the bag. On the drive home my only thought was, how am I going to kill my husband? His response to me after confronting confronting him was, "I wanted to try it." As it turned out, so did many of his friends who've all asked if can they have one? Unfortunately, the package with the bold lettering contains contains only four pills and he told them to get their own. I recently read that a British schoolboy got hold of his dad's pills and unlike my husband, was kind enough to share them with three of his pals at lunch time at school. The boys had to be sent home for the afternoon after the effects started to take place. The old adage, 'boys will be boys' seems to be alive and well. Embarrassing moments take their toll on the players but often offer the most genuine genuine laughter in the retelling. retelling. Family continued from page 3 counselling, information or consultation regarding other treatment programs, support groups or services and mental mental health advice. In addition, addition, Family Services Durham provides Adult Protective Services community community based supportive assistance assistance to adults with a developmental developmental disability. There is a fee for services, based on a sliding scale which is geared to income. There will be a photo opportunity during the cake cutting ceremony between 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Mayor John Mutton and the 2003 - 2006 Clarington Council were sworn into office by Clerk, Patti Barrie on Monday night in their inaugural council meeting. Mayor Continued from front Robinson as chair of the Emergency Services Department. Department. Councillor Robinson was moved in the the chair of the Community Services Department left vacant by Councillor Jane Rowe who did not seek re-election. Clarington's only rookie councillor, Adrian Foster Local Councillor for Ward 1 will chair the Municipal Clerk's Department, previously previously chaired by Pat Pingle. Mayor John Mutton is Chair of the Corporate Services, Finance and Administration Departments. Before Council could get down to business, all members members had to be sworn in. Each councillor and the Mayor held the Bible in their right hand and swore the oath, saying I solemnly promise and declare that I will truly, faithfully and impartially exercise this office to the best of my knowledge and ability. I have not received or will not receive any payment payment or reward of promise thereof for the exercise of this office in a biased, corrupt or in any other improper manner. In his closing remarks Mayor Mutton said, "there is great vision for this Municipality, not merely a wish list, but projects that 'will happen'. I am not predicting, predicting, I am guaranteeing great service and great economic economic and employment growth for the most innovative innovative and efficient Municipality in Ontario. The inagural meeting which was attended by approximately 30 on-lookers was followed with a social hour and refreshments. you am invited to an Oldtz fashioned £ Christmas in the Country | *4 Saturday, Dec. 6, 10am--5pm JM 'ijgr Browse through our century home, \m decked in yuletide fare and enjoy the ambiance of yesteryear. Visit our country 1 shop, filled with the treasures you love. featuring: pine furnishings &&*■' period Reproductions Scented Candles Christmas IDecor «x ©earington Bears ^ Country © Victorian 'Accents Vi The Wooden Carousel !TM 905 Regional Road 42 (Clarke-Darlington Townline) Bowmanville, Ontario • (905) 697-0919 Regular Store Hours: 'MS Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm jS