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2 - 0ronWee.'ëk imes, Wed nesday, April 3C, 1997 Publications Mail Registration No. 0368 Publishlng 47 Issues Annually at the Office 0f Publication 6310 Main Street, P. 0, Box 209. Orono, Ontario LOB iMO. e mail: oronotlmes@opedline.ca Telephone 905-983-5301 Pax 905-983-5301 Herman and Marg Zwart COIVHVENTS.... .by Roy orse It Need Not Have Happened Now Prime Minister Jean Chretien has called Canadians to an election on June 2nd. t need not have happened now as a year and a hall remains in the 1993 mandate given to the Liberals to govern for a perlod of five years. t is typicai Chretien who has drlbbied the bail in al directions and with the election cail continues to do so. t, no doubt, has more to do with the present-day reading of the poils givlng the liberals a commanding iead. t is a risky move on the part of Chretien and the Liberal party. We need go back no further than the rise and fail of the Peterson governiment, the nose-dive of Lynn McLeod and the meteorlc rise of Mike Harris through his tax cuts for the wealthy and welfare cuts for the poor. AIL that has to happen is someone making a mistake or somneone eise hlttlng the right nerve. No one can predict the outcome of an election anymore. Who would have believed the Tories wth oniy two seats after the Lst election. The die is cast, however, and we wiil go to the poils on June 2nd and the governiment wili be formed at the overal will of the people in this free country. Canadians are concemned none the ieast being jobs and especiaily jobs for the younger generation. Tax cuts with a trlckle down stimulus was neyer proven successfulIin the U.S. or i Britain. We stlil lack such jobs in Ontario. Unlty is another concern for, we believe, Canadians. Chretien and Charest peg their hope i recognizing Quebec as a 'distinct society' i the Constitution. Preston Manning is totally on the otherside of the fence and Glles Duceppe a supporter of separation. But the unity talk is ail vague so far. There is a need to hear specifics not only on the unity issue but on ail issues reiating to Canadians for jobs, medicare and the building of a fairer society. Some weeks ago Alex Shepherd, M.P.P. for Durham stated in ie weekly coiumn the need for a strong federai. govermunent. t was lndicated that we dîd have one. We would agree to the need for a strong federai govermnent to over-ride the continuai demands of provincils i directing more authority from the feds to the provinces. This only weakens Canada. t divides and shuffles power and decisions Into mrry hands. Overail we lose. A strong government is not enough. We have lacked the most important ingredient fromi the Liberais - that of leadership. t is as if they have been afraid to stand-up and be counted., The action is muffied and the raliying mecca is, as a resuit, none existent. Chretien has drlbbled the bail and soft-shoed around most of the Issues with less than leadership qualities. Wouid if the Raptors could do as weil. They would be at the head of the NBA. Lets have clearlty on the issues. We can understand. O~WEEKLY limES Division of Loyal Printing Ltd. this morning? Ail hands went up. He then asked them what they ate? They had many answers -- bacon, eggs, bagels,, cereal, toast. He told them that we have so many choices of what to eat for every meal. David then told them that ail the things we eat are 1 grown by people who work bhard in the fields to grow enougli food for us. God gives the seeds, then the farmer plants and cares for the crops. In Manitoba there are great floods this year. The land will be wet for a long time. This will slow the planting. These people are losing their homes, and barns and the farmns will be damaged. The children's bymn was "Can A Little Child Like Me". The Prayer of Self- Examination and the Words of Assurance were given. The Scrîpture readings were from Deuteronomy 28:1-9, Mark 4:1-8. The Sermon was titled "A Spring Prayer". From the beginning of time people have prayed to many Gods for a fruitful har- vest. Even today the barvest prayers bave taken over. We celebrate harvest with festi- vals and many other events. Today, we are giving prayers for the land, the crops and the growers of the crops. .In the Bible we are told over and over again of bow food was used in celebrations. When God is pleased with His people, there- is an abundance. Wben He is displeased with His people--a famine. Jesus always blessed food and gave thanks. Today, there 15 50 much junk food, so many fast food places, we have forgotten the importance of the growing of the food we eat. We ignore or neglect the source of our food. We pollute the land, the water, the air. We have caused a hole in the ozone layer. We have destroyed forests and left dust bowis in their place. Let us return to the past. Le t us respect the land. Let us respect.the farmer who grows what we eat. Let us give thanks to God who provided the seeds. Let us pray for al those wbo work the land and for their families. Let us ask for forgiveness for what we have done to our world. Let us affirm our faith and look to (KENDAL COLUMN Golf privilegebook by Phyllis Lowery - - -E - Tbis past week bas fmnally feit, like we are biaving spring weather altbough slightly cooler than 1 would like. It is a good sign wben you see the farmers finally able to get out on the land. Fishing season bas started, you can tell by ail the cars parked near bridges. This Sunday at Church we celebrated the Spring season, the planting of crops. Rev. Black welcomied ail to Worship and lit the Christ Candle. Prayers were said for the Carscadden family and 'tbe Armstrong fam-ily in, tbe loss of loved ones. The flowers on the altar were from these fam- ilies. The Gathering bymns were, "Worsbip The Lord", We Plough The Fields And Scatter" and "This Is My Father's World". The choir then sang "Things Not impossible". David called the children forward. He asked themi how many had brleakfast for Mother's uay "Fore!" We have the perfect Mother's Day gift for you! For the sixth consecutive year, The Lung Association, Durham Region is offring the Golf Privilege Book. For less than the price of one typical greens fee, Mom can enjoy great discounts at 41 area golf clubs. The 1997 Golf Privilege Book, a great value at $25, contains nine courses and driving ranges right in the heart of Durham Region. Other course loca- fions include Markh am, Lindsay, Peterborough and Barrie, Ail proceeds from the sale of this book go to further res- piratory educatton and reha- bilitation programmes within Durham Region. To order a 1997 Golf Privilege, Book for your mom (or yourself), or for more information on our ser- vices, caîl The Lung Association at (905) 436- 1046. Supplies are limited.- the future--not dwell on the past and most importantly-- leam from, our mistakes. The bymn "Sing To The Lord of The Harvest" was sung. The Prayer of Thankfulness given, and the Offering collected. The Prayer of Concern and Commitment followed. The closing hyma was 'The Earth, The Sky, The Oceans". A time of fellowship over a cup of coffee followed the Service. The Kendal U.C.W. held their annu-al Service in the evening. Rev. Ann Foster was the Preacher. Don't forget that there will be pies, pies and more pies-- ail homnemade auctioned off at Frank Stapleton's Auction Sale on Friday, May 2nd before the regular auction takes place. This is to heip the Manse fund. Next Sunday will be "Police Appreciation Sunday". Come on out and join us in showing that we do appreciate the work that they do to keep our lives safe. If you haven't got your tickets yet for the 'George Hamilton Concert, at the Kenidal Churcb, caîl for tbem now as there is limited seat- ing. We wisb Inez Bougben a happy birthday. l'Il be polite and not tell which birthday it is. Lt is good to see Harland Elliott out and about. We wisb bim continued good health. Kendal area lost another long-time resident this past week. Mary Carscadden, althougb she bas been in a nursing home for the past few years she has not been forgot- ten. She was active in local activities right up until the death of ber busband. The area also lost another friend althougb not a resident of Kendal, he was known by most of the people and was a great supporter of many sup- pers. and other activities in Kendal, always willing to belp eut wbetber providing supplies or advertising--be was always there. I am speak- ing about Bill Armstrong. His death will effect many. Our sympathy goes out to bis wife June and bis cbildren. Planit the seed of love, "say 1 love you"' to someone at least twice a day." TrM KENDAL UNITED CHURCH Kendal, Ontario Sun. May 4, 1997 Worship & Sunday School 11:15 a.m. "In Support 0f Peace" Sth Annual Police Appreciation Service învited guests indlude: Durham Regional Police Ontario Provincial Police Royal Canadian Mouted Police Chairperson, Oshawa Presbytery, United Chia-ch O Canada ail residents of our commun ity Light lunch & fellowship to follow Supervised Nursery provided. Thurs. May 22 "ýa country gospel evening" George Hamilton IV tickets available: $15. PLeosejoin us *'a good place to be a heathy place for children" Minister: Rev. David Black 786-2950 St. Saviour 's Anglican Ckdirch MILL STREET ORONOONTARIO Minister: Rev. Ann Tottenham Rectory 987-5678 * Church 983-5594 SUNDAY SERVICE, SUNDAY SCHOOL and YOUTII GROUP 9:30 ar. 1 ST & 3RD SUNDAY 0 F MONTH HOLY COMMUNION ORONO PASTORAL CHARGE Mimister * Rev. Mervyn Russel Marlene Risehrougji, Secretary 983-5702 Church Office 983-5502 CHURCH SERVICES Sunday, May 4, 1997 Kirby United Church 9:30 arn Orono United Church 11:00 arn A.A.