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---m( 10 - Orono -Weekly -rimes, Wednesday, September 1, 1993 It was for the birds Little Brother Ryan Bones and that were for sale on the SAGA Walter Evans put the finishing tour. touches on one of the bird houses mo re by Helen MacDonald Today our Member of Parliament, Ross Stevenson,, is hosting his annual BBQ and corn roast in Blackstock . .. on what bas been speculated ta be the first day of campaigning in a federal election. When rumeurs of a September 1Ist announcement filled the media, I decided ta give PM Kim a cal. . with the hope that theOrn Times could scoop ail the big-city national media about an election date. "Hello Kim. Hope you've had a good summer . . . playing basebail, flipping burgers, posing forthe media, and travelling across the country. Great country, isn't it? What? It's cost $1 .5 million in air fare alone? Too badl those airlines are making you pay through the nse .. . I guess they're net very happy with you these days. Well, neyer mind, you gotta kiss those babies and shake those hot hands, a nd politics has its price, eh?" "Anyhow, about tijis election. yup, the one that might happen in October. I've been thinking . .. the Cainpbells and the MacDonalds go waaay back ... Sa I figured you could give me a break. And, 'm a woman too, se how about a scoop?" I am loath ta report, 1 didn't get the scoop . . . only a blunt reminder that the Campbells and MacDonalds weren't exactly friendly: "According ta my $500/hr. historical researchers", she stated, "the MacDonald's spilled the blood of the Campbell'sq on the highlands." "Hey, there, was some spilling of the MacDonald blood, too!", I argued. "The feud was a two-way batle ... like the one between you and the two french Johns". But, ta Kim's credit, she suggested that we flot bicker about history . that we look ta the future. "Absolutely", 1 agreed. "So, tel me, what date will the election "Sorry, I've yet to make a few pre-election trips at taxpayerst expense . . . 'm trying to save the Tory War chest a few dollars. Then, ail will be revealed." "Fair enough", 1 said. Then, ta keep the spirit of new found clan friendliness alive, I offered Kim a few pieces of advice: don't wear the Campbell clan kit. .. Sir John A. wiIl be forced ta rise once again, only ta fali off the wagon. Give Brian Mulroney an extended leave of absence from the c ountry . .. just to ensure that you aren't forced into a close encounter of the worst kind: a photo of the two of you which might find its way onto the front pages of every Canadian newspaper, thusruining any chances you might have in wmnning die election. And, finally, don't hold the election on the 25th of October. That's my parents -35th Anniversary, and I have first- hand information that it will probably snow that day. . .as it' did 35 years ago. Tory turn-out will be very low - . it's hard to slog those limos through the snow. Cedar V aiIey Resort SEASONAL TRAILER CAMPING BEAUTIFL $912 - 1993/94 7 km. east of Orono/Hwy. 115 on Conc. Lina 4 "Age of Concern:"t A column for seniors by your "Senior" at Queen's Park Gord Milis MPP in my column this week and in, next week as well, I will take you through the Bill of Rights for People Who Live in Ontario Nursing Homes. Although we hate to thînk about it, most of us will, one day, corne ta live in a nursing home so it's just as well to know about our rights. 1. EVERY RESIDENT has the right ta be treated with courtesy and respect and in a way that fully recognizes the resident's dignity and individuality and to be free from mental and physical abuse - in other words - You have the 'right to be treated with respect. ýNo one is allowed to a buse you mentally or physically. Mental abuse is when someone humiliates, insuits, frightens, threatens, or ignores you, or when someone treats you like a child. Physical abuse is when someone s laps, pushes, handles you roughly beats or sexuaily molests you. The nursing staff must be polite to you. They must recognize your dignîty and your rights as a person. 2. EVERY RESIDENT has the right ta be properly sheltered, fed, clothed, groomed and cared for in 'a manner consistent with his or her needs - in other words- You have th right ta get proper care. Your special needs should be looked after by the nursing home staff. Your care should include: a proper place ta, live, enough food ta eat, dlean clothes ta wear, and help with looking neat, dlean, and tidy. 3. EVERY RESIDENT has the right ta be told who is responsibl'e for and who is providing the resident's direct care - in other words - You have the right ta know who is looking after you. The people who are responsi ble for your medical and personal care are: doctors, the director of nursing, nurses, nurses' assistants, health care aides, extra staff for nights or weekends and volunteers. 4. EVERY RESIDENT has the right to be afforded privacy in treatreent and in caring for his or her personal needs - in other words - You have the rîghtta privacy. You should feel that you are being treated with respect when you are given medical care. For example, when your doctar is treating you, the privacy sereen or curtain around your bed should be closed. You shourld also feel that your privacy is being respected when your personal needs are being looked after. For example, when you take a bath or use the washroomn, there should be a door you can close if you want to. 5. EVERY RESIDENT bas the right to keepîng his or lier romand display personal possessions, pictures and furnishings in keeping withl safety requirements and other residenits' righits - in other words - You have' the right to keep personal things in your roam. Remember this is your home. As in any home, it is important ta have personal things around you to make you feel comfortable or to remind you of special people and special times. Some of the personal things you might want in your room are your favourite quilt, cushions, books-or clothes. You may have pîctures of your children or grandchildren, or other special pictures. You may also have y our own furniture, a special lamp, a radio, or aý television. Talk ta your niursing home staff what you would like' ta have in your room. Your personal belongings should not get in the way of safety or the rights of other people who lîve in the nursing home. More next wek ... take care. Visits Scugog First Nations Pauline Bawes,,Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, paid a visit to the Mississaugas of Scugog Island Fîrst Nation recently. The Natives on Scugog Island are asking that the provincial government turn over 400 acres of land on the island to the band which has lakefront access. The band now own some 600 acres of land on the island. The band has a membership of 115 members of which 50 lîve on the reserve. A number of farniies are waiting to return to the island.- Michael Spooner and Shela Stephens Spooner ROSE - ARBOR -ANTI QUES EARLY CANADIAN PINE- OIL LAMPS- PRIMITIVES OPEN APRIL TO DECEMBER HOURS: Satuirday, Sunday and Hoidays - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ALSO BY APPOINTMF OR BY CHANCE (416) 983-9091 6179 Andrews Rd. 4.8 km. east of Hwy. 115[35 R.R. Y, Kendal, Ont. LOA IEO on Clarke 6th Conc. Centre for Individual Studies High School Credit for Aduits 2226 MAPLE GROVE RD. N. 623-6505 REGISTRATION FOR FALL CLASS from Septem ber 7th - 1 Oth CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 13TH Its A Pa'C-Frade HeIp us celebrate our 141 st Edition of the Durham Central Fair Themne: "Horsing Around" Saturday, Septemfber llth Parade begins at 11:30 ar. Assembling ai the Cemetery Corner 10:00 arn. for Juclging damn in aur parade with an antique vehicle, a float, a marching group, a costume, a best hors& and rider aryour idea depicting the theme of «Horsing Around." Prizes w:iI be awarded for: BEST MUSICAL FLOAT BESI GROUP FLOAT BESI JR. FLOAT, 15 YEARS AND UNDER BEST FARM TRACTOR BEST IMPLEMENT ENTRY BEST JUNIOR FARMER ENTRY BESI RIDER AND HORSE - Aduît & Chiîd BEST HORSE DRAWN VEHICLE BEST 1950 & BACK VEHICLE BEST 1950 & NEWER VEHICLE BEST CUSTOMIZED - MODIFIED VEHICLE For further information contact: S ott Lee 983-5370; Ken Dibarolomeo 983-9516; Mary Ellen Lomax 983-5554 or 'Ai Barnard (for vehicles) 983-9703