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4-Omim U vvkl> I inns, Wednesday, October 12, 1988 Wild flower arrangements were a real attraction at the Orono Horticultural Horticultural show and meeting held last Thursday evening. The show was well presented with a good number of exhibits. John Rekker of Bowmanville was the guest for the evening. Two George's in the family In our family, there are only two "Georges," (thank heavens). I am one, and this is a resume of the other one. When a boy is in school and is reasonably good looking, and intelligent, intelligent, he is often considered "available" (or so my daughters used used to tell me-many years ago). When he attains middle age he suddenly (and hopefully) becomes "attractive", but it's not until he reaches the autumn of his life, and providing he has retained some of his earlier "assets" plus the experience experience that only health,, wealth, and happiness cart provide, does he (apparently) earn the title of being, "distinguished." (Note: Webster's Dictionary defines this xas being "conspicuous", which in turn means mentally or physically visible?) visible?) George has reached that-plateau, and is rather distinguished - of course that title can also mean "one of a kind" and George is definitely one of a kind - the only one (thank heavens!!!). When "they" fashioned fashioned Gçorge, the powers to be decided that ônece was enough, and promptly promptly threw away the mold. fte is a man of habits (and who isn't?) From my observations 1 have concluded that a daily breakdown would work out somethingHike this, eight hours sleeping, three hour's for. meals, a further three hours in the bathroom? Two hours reading nly daily paper, and the rest of the day split between playing cards, writing cards to friends and sight seeing, (and on the streets of Orono in the summer, 1 must admit there's some pretty good sights to see.) He likes his tea in bed, he is partial partial to a "Molson Ex" with his lunch, and on rare occasions a brandy before bedtime. So he obviously obviously has good taste, (He married my wife's sister, so he obviously possess that attribute?) But of course you have to realize that he is an Englishman, and having once been one myself, that is praise indeed. indeed. ■ We see him every two years, or there abouts. He seems to like it here in Orono, and its getting to the point where it really isn't summer in our house, when he's not around. So stay healthy George, and come back to bug me another summer. summer. Just Kidding 1 ', George Orono Skating Club activities underway Figure skating is again underway at the Orono Figure Skating Club. , With the first week of skating over and everyone is gradually getting back Into thgir routine and all groups look forward to another successful year. This year the Canskate program is being co-ordinated by Shelley Allin. Membership has increased so Tuesday and Thursday evenings will t>e very busy with many little people learning the' basics of skating. It has been several years since Orono has offered a Canfigureskate program. This year, with sufficient registration, the program is being ru,n for those who have completed the Canskate program. Baijb Thompson is the Canfigureskate co-ordinator. The club congratulates two girls from Oronb who successfully passed passed tests of F All School in Oshawa. Tanya Clemens has passed the "Starlight" dance and has therefore completed the Senior Silver Dance Category. Tracy Fames has passed the "American" dance and has completed the Junior Silver Dance Category. Well done girls! On October 2, a one day amateur, coaches clinic was held in Oshawa and was attended by Mary Murphy, Allan McKerjzie, Patti Andrews and Sue Gimblett. The dub will benefit from their training and experience. • Lynne Lemieux Farmers' Help-line 24 hours said the Board does not want to come up with an instant replacement replacement for the Lord's Prayer and, instead, instead, intends' to give the matter serious study. An unfortunate effect of this decision is that all public schools in the province may now be perceived as schools without firm values and moral standards, he said. That is far from the case, according to Moor- craft, who pointed out that in the Northumberland and Newcastle icgion, a number ot programs at^ the elementary and secondary levels" examine values and moral conduct. Moorcraft said people wishing to express their opinion or concerns should go straight to the Province as it was a provincial decision. According to the Chief Superintendent, schools in this region will continue to use O'Canada in their opening and closing exercises and may include God Save the Queen. Farmers' Helpline, a «Service of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, is available 24 hours a day (o provide constructive assistance to farmers and farm families concerned about their financial situation. "'Harvest time is often a critical Local Board to study Lord's Prayer replacement The Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education today today advised its principals to discontinue discontinue the use of the Lord's Prayer and other religious readings in opening and closing exercises at its schools, following advice front the Ministry of Education concerning the recent Ontario Court of Appeals Appeals ruling on the Lord's Prayer. Bob Moorcro ft. Chief Superintendent, said the Board is making the announcement with "considerable concern and regret. It should be stressed that the Board of Education has no choice but to obey the Court of Appeal ruling and the directive of the Ministry of Education." He said the Board is establishing a committee to study readings or prayers which would replace the Lord's Prayer in the region's schools as quickly as possible and added that the issue will be discussed discussed by trustees at the upcoming Board Meeting on October 13th. He time for many farmers," Farmers' Helpline manager Barbara Stanford said today. Financial pressures can take their toll not only on the farmers' business, but on his or her personal life. Farmers' Helpline is a confidential confidential hot-line, which provides professional professional referrals for farm management management advice, legal assistance, and stress and family counselling. Nearly 5,000 farmers have used the Farmers' Helpline since it started three years ago. "By calling the helpline, farmers know they have a sympathetic listener at the other end, someone who really understands what's going going on in the rural community today. today. Our operators know exactly where callers can get the help they need, so farmers, do not have to make a lot of unnecessary, frustrating phone calls," Stanford said. Farmers' Helpline is available to farmers everywhere in the province, by dialing the Zenith telephone number: 1-800-265-1511. Trained operators answer djrecty Monday to friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A paging service operates after hours and weekends to contact helpline staff, who will return calls promptly. promptly. (416) 983-9658 CERTIFIED REFLEXOLOGIST Mrs. Marie Weller 5 135 MAIN STREET ORONO, ONT. LOB 1MO A NtEMBER OF THE REFLEXOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF CANADA SHERtUin uiiiijams One of the best times to paint your, home is right now! CEILING WHITE $ 18 99 INTERIOR LATEX FLAT 99 23 ROLPH Hardware Downtown Orono Phone 983-5207