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^Oron^WeeMyJTimes^^di|esday^Iuii^tj0^8i^^^^^^ #rono ŒBeeMp Stmts ' • Second Class Mail Régistration Number 000368 , ' Published Every Wednesday at the office of Publication Main Street, Orono Roy C Forrester, Editor MORE THAN A CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY It was not difficult on Sunday at the Kirby United Church Centennial celebration to mentally leaf back through the pages of history and visualize the importance of this edifice in the community both of à spiritual and social nature. The building itself appears to have all the attributes that brings visions of a modest stature with a solid community background. A hundred years is a long time and yet the building stands today as one would imagine it did on its completion in 1880. Yes, the horse sheds aré no more and possibly some other outbuildings have gone the same way but remaining unmarred by time is the solid structure upon a solid foundation. A reflection of the community and its people and throughout the building this is exemplified through the visual concern that is evident in its upkeep. It is days like Sunday that bring about some form of nostalgia for everyone and a possible interest in the history of the past. The Kirby Church, to our viewpoint, is somewhat unique in that it still survives . . . in that it has resisted the element of change that has happened in so many other communities. It has survived because it was wanted and because it was needed. It stands today as a tribute to all those, young and old alike, who down through the years were dedicated to its service in the community. In discussing the centennial of the church with Sheri Yeo who attended on our behalf the Thursday party she made the comment, "It's like a big family with grandparents, parents and little kids all enjoying themselves". An apt comment. Congratulations Kirby ... its a fine tribute. a right to Contribute to a RENEWED CONSTITUTION In a feature article in the Toronto Star Desmond Morton, professor of history at the University of Toronto, produces some observations as to a renewed constitution for Canada that we, in this corner, heartily agree with. Morton states, "By training, background and self- interest, provincial premiers are remarkedly ill-fitted for expressing any broad concept of what this country is or should be. They are, in a word, provincial." He does state that constitutional change will start with the premiers of the ten provinces and they do have a legitimate but limited contribution to make. Canadians as individuals and collectively have a right to contribute towards a revised constitution, he states, and they must insist to be part of thé process. Morton also points out that a system devised by the provinces will fail and if we wait for unanimity we shall lose the present chance and may well in the end lose our country. Morton calls for the authority of a new document to come' from the participation of all Canadians through a national referendum. A national referendum has at times been hinted at the federal level and may well be the instrument, if the process. begins to drag, that the federal government would need to gain the support to revise the constitution for a united Canada. We are past the stage of comfortable rhetoric and individual self interests. WHAT OTHERS SAY from Oshawa Times MANDATORY VACCINATION FOR RED, MEASLES URGED •" As early as 1977, Durham Health Unit urged the provincial government to make measles vaccinations mandatory for school children. Now that the measles situation in Durham Region is described as an "epidemic" by Dr. Jean Gray, the region's medical health officer, will the province pay attention? Dr. Gray says that despite denials by' the ministry, there is indeed a measles epidemic in Durham Region. "We've had more than 1,300 cases so far this year and that compares to a total of 43 in 1979 and 31 in 1978," Dr. Gray said. "If that's not an epidemic, I'll eat my hat." Health Minister Dennis Timbrell had denied an earlier report that there was an epidemic in the region. Dr. Gray says children are not allowed to enter school in the United States unless they receive a red measles vaccination. That's not the casp in Canada, however, she said. "In the first 41 weeks of 1979, there were 21,726 cases of red measles in Canada or 250 for each 100)000 population," Dr. Gray said. "During the same period in the United States, there were 12,353 cases or 18.5 for each 100,000 population. Those figures should certainly point us in the right direction 1 ." She said the majority of cases were in the 10-14 year age group. Certainly it seems reasonable that vaccinations' for measles should be mandatory before Canadian children can enter school. The current epidemic indicates how susceptible children really are to measles. And Dr. Gray added, "we've been lucky because no one has died. However, 47 people have been hospitalized for an average of 4.8 days each year". H The provincial health ministry has the evidence and it's up to the minister* to act on mandatory measles vaccination. KendaI News What is so rare as a day in June. Then if ever come perfect days! The first weekend in June was not as perfect as some of the planners of the many events had hoped. On Saturday Saturday some of us from Kendal- attended the very fine bazaar at Shiloh. Fortunately we were home before the wind and the rain came down in torrents, one inch of rain fell. This of course would help the • gardens and crops. Then on Sunday Garden Hill held their Centennial Celebrations beginning beginning with horse drawn buggy , and wagon complete with a band and several antique cars. The crowd was so large that the overflow were seated on the lawn listening to a loud speaker. The weather was a bit chilly. Dr. F- Banister gave an excellent address entitled, "Windows". After the lunch and social hour some of the Kendal folk went directly to the Kirby United Church Centennial. It too was a well planned event with a very fine choir of present and former members. The message was delivered by one of their own boys who had attended church and Sunday school as a boy in Kirby, the Rev. Keith Henderson. . His message was entitled, "Memorial Signs". He referred referred to his life as a miner, perhaps a mile down with perhaps as much as eighty miles of track with many signs stretched in all directions. directions. The one sign of refuge station with a pointing arrow led to a place where there was food and drink for several CALLS-FOR CLOSING ELEMENTARY ROOMS 1 A report has been received by the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education Education which recommends the closing of twelve elementary classrooms throughout the area for the 1980-81 term. Six classrooms are to be closed in the eastern area due to dropping enrolments with the remainder in the Bow- mativille-Darlington Township Township area. The nine-room Bowman- ville Central School will be reduced to five classrooms along with a. reduction in two classrooms at the Enniskillen Public School. At the M.J. Hobbs Senior Public School at Hampton fodr classrooms are *to be- closed reducing the active classrooms to eleven. Bowmanville trustee Andy Thompson said it seemed a shame that classrooms were being closed at the Bowmanville Bowmanville Central School while at other schools in Bowmanville they had to use portables. It was pointed out that in most cases parents would rather have their 1 children atterid schools in their own areas in portables rather than having to walk to schools in other sectors of the municipalitv. days, as well as Safety. If a message came of fire or water, etc. in the mine they must run at once to the refuge station. If they stayed where they were it meant death. He used this illustration to point out that the church was our refuge station. Then we Kendal folk returned to Kendal Kendal park where the Sunday School staff were holding the annual Sunday School picnic. They felt it was too cold to lunch in the park so everyone returned to the church and enjoyed refreshment in the Sunday School. •We were sorry to learn that Paul King was injured in a car accident and is in Oshawa Hospital. We wish him a complete recovery. Paul is the son of Mr. Ted King and lives on the sixth, line south of Mr. Richard Morton. Mr. Bob Morton is home again after surgery in Oshawa Oshawa General Hospital. We are glad to report that both Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Thertell are home again from Oshawa hospital and feeling much better. Sunday, June 1st was Awards Day Sunday. The Sunday School Staff and students conducted the service service very efficiently. Tanya Fonk led the call to worship. Andrew Hellebust played the pinao for the complete service. service. The story time was given by the Primary class. The pastoral prayer was given by Lisa Hoy. The whole Sunday School sang, Kum Ba Yah. The offering was taken by Murray Greenwood and David Frank. The Sword Drill Competition was close with the boys ahead this time.,/ Pins and awards were presented. Seven had perfect attendance. Fifteen boys and girls had missed only two Sundays. The staff are to be congratulated on a fine years work. Kendal Sunday School Picnic Picnic race winners': 5 and Under 1. Michelle Evans 2. Mark Foster 6-8 1. Ian Andrews ; 2. Brad Foster 3. Sherri Kennedy 9-11 1. Paul Robinson 2. Raymond Foster 3. Randy Frank 12 and over 1. Tanya Fonk 2. David Frank 3. Murray Greenwood. Wheel barrow races 4-8 St. Saviours ANGLICAN CHURCH Orono, Ontario Regular Sunday Worship Service - 10:00 a.m. Rpv. Allan Haldenby B.A. L.Th. 1. Shari.Kennedy and Janine Foster ■ : 2. Brad Foster and la?. Andrews 9t12 1. Randy Frank and Peter Fonk 2. Raymond Foster and : Glen Foster. 13 arid oyer 1. Ross St ut t and Tanya Fonk 2. David Frank and Murray Greenwood. Next week I shall give the results of Some of the other races. Vander Stoop's Florist and Greenery Main Street, Orono This week is Carnation Week Bunches of Mini Carnations $1.99 each Regular Carnations were $8.95 a dozen, this week only $4.95 doz. or 50C. each UNITED CHURCH Orono Pastoral Charge Minister Rev. B.E. Long B.Th. Organist and Choir Director David Gray SUNDAY, JUNE 8,1980 ORONO UNITED CHURCH Sunday Church School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11:15 a.m. The Reverend Wayne Wright, who has* been called as Minister to this charge as of August 1st will be with us to conduct the Service. t KIRBY UNITED CHURCH ' Sunday Church School 9:45 Morning Worship 9:45 , Minister The-Reverend Wayne Wright