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(4 -Orono W.kly Times, Wednesday, AUQUBt 14, 199 g. j Those littie surprises Sometimes it is those things that are reallyflot planned that prove enjoyable and interesting. They just seemn to corne upon you at a spur of the moment. It was such on Sunday when after taking çare of an appointment in the moming it was off ta the north and some ,iisure walking in the forest and then moving onto another old location that had flot been visîtcd for a number of years. Finally we found ourselves in an area somewhat south of Millbrook and notîced that we did have time tobhumn. It was at ihis point that I rcmtembercd that Donna and I had driven past Lang Pioncer Village, Keene, a couple of wceks aga but with flot enough time ta stop and visit. Wh at better time ta make the trip especially when my time was my own. Arrivai was clockcd ini at 11:30 anly ta fmnd that the Village was flot open ta the public until one in the aftemoon. 1 was not about ta turn back and corne another day. The opportunity may not corne so easy the next time. The hour and a haif was spent in the shade under a maple on the bank of the Indian River, enjoying a cooling br eeze and reading a book on becs. A recent incident with wasps in the forcst had wcttcd rny interest which will bc a topic in the future for this colunin. The time passed quickly and the doors ta Lang Pioncer Village opencd. A short history on the devclopment goes back to 1967 when the Peterborough County, Provinoe and Federal govcrmncnts. sponsared funding for what must have been a vision by some in the arca for a l9th' century Peterborough County settlement on 25 acres. It is locateri btween two milîs. Most of the buildings and thcir furnishing have been donated by County r esidcnts and really is a living monument to the faith, endurance and ingcnuity of the pianeers and those who came latter ta the County. 1 Today it is rnuchmore dcvelopcd along the lines of a pioncer village than that when I firsi visited Uhc Village in Uic carly 1970s. Some seventeen buildings have been relocated or rcconstructcd an thc sight and thcy arc lîned up along avenues of maples and ash trees that have grown to a cansiderable size over Uic past 21 years. One first passes through thc Visitors' Centre, a 7000 square foot building with a multi-purpose roam, a museum gallcry for: exhibits, a research centre mnd a gift shop. A portion of Uic building is of limestone construction while an addition of typical' barn construction houses Uic facilities as mentioncd. We found Uic muscum display' quite intercsting with the dîsplay taking you back into time of the trip from England to the ncw world. This display is in a climate controlled arca duc ta ýthe preservation of Uic artifacts that are on display. t made me Uink of the Clarke Muscum group s0 interestcd in gctting something similar in operation at their Kirby location. What an attraction it could be. With Uic visitors prescrnt md a staff playing out thc parts of the pioneers in tinsmithing, printing, candie making, store keeping, Uic organist in the church, the carpenter mnd the serving of food mnd rcfreshmcnts in Uic hotel the whole place becames alive. One must say Uicy are a friendly bunch too which miakes a big difference. You just have ta take your time mnd find yoursclf asking questions of the tinsmith and what is that you are making or accepting a piece of shortcake just off the hearth. Why even thc organist- will play your favourite hymn for Uic asking providing, of course, Uic music is available. The organ is a reai picce of furniture mnd it works without Uic aid of bit, bites mnd chips. The post mistrcss stili hangs onto her job with na thrcat from Canada Post sa she told us. No offer of a retirement fund sa the Post Office could be closed. t will be there tomarrow and for Uic years to corne., We did get a real kick out of the boys, those who have aged from this era and get a real Urill out of getting up steam on the stcam engine. You can sec the pleasure in their faces mnd its al serious play. The steamn engine in aperation, I'm sure, idies like a Cadillac. 'Me movement 15 50 soft amd secms sa cffortless. Wc found twa gentlemen in the Machinery Rarn making preparation to start up a tractor operated by what 1 would cali a one-lunger. If memory serves me right the spark is made by a magneto Urough Uic spinning of Uic fly wheel. (Dont bet an that however rmn no great mechmnic)., Howcver it was cntertaining ta watch these two mcn, 50 serious, without talking ta onc another carry out their prc-oil schedulc. Then vwith onc behind Uic controls the ather walks ovcr ta casually spin Uic fly whccl. The machine belches into action on Uic first try. There was no change in facial expression. t was ta happen just Uic way it did. Wc have savcd aur visit ta Uic Register Print Shap ta Uic last af Uis article. It is a restoration inside of dic 11880s with the handsct type trays mnd a press-down printing press that surely dates back ta that periail. A lot of what was Uire in Uic shop was familiar ta my cycs ta Uice printing furniture, riglets, coin kcys, set-up stickamd aUiers. But Uic young man opcrating Uic shop was a chatty oancand was tuming aut some fine work on Uic aid hmnd press. He was quick ta explain Uic wholc aperatian mnd painted ta a couch up against thc wall. This was whcre Uic editor slept because lic had ta bc on cal at ail times in case a news story broke. I Uought same Uings just Gorurd's View User fees from Health Care!1 In 1948, England introduced Uic National Health Scheme, and with it effectively removed "class distinction" from Uic doctors office. Prior ta the introduction of universal medical care of Sir Stafford Cripps, of the post-war Labour Govemment, the working class people, myseif among them, were on the "panel" for any treatment. This meant Uiat you were seen only after ahl the "paying customers" had been accommodated, mnd you only madc it into hospital after ah Uice "paying customners" had bce'en repaired first. The feelings of that era were captured in thc 1938 movie "The Citadcl", where a young doctor, played by Robert Donat, becamne outraged at Uic medical profession catering ta Uie whims of Uic rich, sa that they could charge higli fees. Why amn I loaking back ta, Uic past? 1 arn loaking back because I have becam e alarmcd at a resalution passed at the Progressive (sic) Conservative party's palîcy conference in Toronta last weekcnd. One of their many hair raising social palicy resalutions, was ta introduce user fées for Uic cxisting national hcalUi care system. i a spee ch ta Uic party faithful, Mulroney said Canadians will reward hima for his cost-cutting measures - spcnding restraints and "The nation has a right ta expect firmness and resolve when confronted with difficulties." In the budget of April, the neyer seem ta change but we do get time ta go home once in a while. Well Uiat's cnough for this week. I'rn off ta find that couch up against Uic wall. Scriously it is well worthwhile taking a trip t ang amd taking time ta converse wiUi those came- lately settiers. & a & a e a e e a provincial NDP Government was assailed by Mulroney and big business unmcrcifully for the deficit. I found that difficult ta take on several fronts. Just over 50 per cent of the increase in spendîng in this year's budget is due to higher health care costs when federal (Mulrone y) transfers were cut back. 1 shudder to think of the effccts any user fees will have on medicai care. Do we reaily want to deprive those with limited incomes their right to visit a doctor when they feel the need? Do you want to see a blurring of the boundary between, healthi care for those who can afford it and those who cani't? Does the Conservative policy motion fore- shadow the death of public health care? The universal right of medical care for ail, without user fées, is a quality of life we should ail figlit to maintain, what ever the cost - the way I see it. A differing of opinions on park There is a differing of opinion as ta the dcvelopment of a park in Hampton. A meeting is scheduled for September when the various options will be presented to the residents for their input. Orono Amateur Athletic Asocation Orono Hockey 1991/92 Date., WednesdayAugust 28th Wednesday, September )lth Place: Orono A rena Time: 7:00 p.m. (Regi ation to follow) 1991/92 Registration Fs. Sohedule Division Age Fee Mite (Instructional Hockey) 4 &5 $80 1 Tyke 6&7 $160 Novice (Hause League) 8 &9 $165 2 Novice (Rep.) 8 &9 $220 Atam (Hause League) 10 & il $165 2 Atom (Rep.) 10 &11 $220 2 PeeWee 12 & 13 $220 2 Bantam 14 & 15 $245 2 Midget 16 & 17 $245 2 (Note: Mites, Tome and Houe. Loque TeeM WOI have 80k las prdise) $25 Down Payment to Register ($100 due first practise and remainder due by Nov. 1) *Limited Registration open ta aIt ployers within the Town cf Newcastle -Family Pass and Team Photo included in Feo -No Rebat. on Registration F.. after Dec. 1, 1991 (Exoept dueto II*ry ormoulngoatof arma> *No Rebat. for any reason ater Jan. 1. 1991 Ice Time 1 HrlWeek 2 Hrs/Week 2 Hrs/Week 2 Hrs/Week 2 Hrs/Week 2 Hrs/Week 2 HrslWeek 2 Hrs/Week 2 Hrs/Week . ......... ... ...... . ............. - . . ...... ......... .... ...... ... . .. .... ........... W ,;t