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2-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday . November 9. 1988 |€>vono <Btriilt> Cimes ] Free Trade Steeped In Fear No matter what side of the free trade issue one debates the iisues is steeped in fear. As Marg Wilbur said in an All Federal Candidates meeting recently, "Who.tio you believe" There is likely some truth on both sides of the fear issue and it is impossible to determine with any accuracy the future development of free trade as it may relate to Canada. In the intial debates of free trade the Mulroney government government was quick to inject an eliminate of fear stating free trade had to come due to the protectionism budding in the U.S. and the possible use of counterveiling duties. Free trade was to be the answer to counter any such action. But who really knew for sure what action the U.S. would take if any. Certainly there was* a flury of activity in shakes and shingles, lumber,' steel and corn. It was in the lumber debate that Canada set aside the use of objecting through General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and rather went eye to eye with the Americans. Canada lost out in direct confrontation confrontation with the U.S. as has been well documented. It has often been heard, but here agin, who knows for sure, Canada could have won its case on lumber if the matter had been dèalt with through GATT. The opposition, Liberals and NDP, have carried on an opposition to the free trade proposal for months but it was not until the Leaders' debate that free trade bounced to the front of the election campaign. Many, we suspect were looking looking for direct answers to the free trade issue but they were few and far between in thé debate and Mulroney was kept on the defensive and there was no concrete evidence that free trade was the saviour of this country. The polls since have continued to drop for the Tories and this has brought forth another round of bitter fear promotion promotion especially in support of the plan. Obviously there is no clear answer, thé issue is not black and w'hite but Canadians, in a majority do enjoy their lifestyle in Canada and although social programs may well not be included in the free trade agreement it is also a fact that they are not protected in the agreement and with years of negotiations ahead they could be casualty. Better to keep what we cherish than to gamble and loose. Better to strengthen GATT and work through such a world organization. Recycling Week From November 14th to November 20th we in Ontario give recognition to what has been proclamaded as Recycling Week, a program that has gained much momentum over, the past two years and in the Region of Durham a recycling program program that is regarded as one of the better such programs in the province. Unfortunately there is a long, long way to go, hardly the surface has been scratched either in Durham or the rest of the nation. Durham with a successful program as often decalred seven percent of total refuse destined for landfill is recovered through the program. At the present time it is an onus on residential inhabitants to subscribe to the program and possibly there has been great advancement over this short period of time. • The major portion of waste comes from industry, 60 to 70 percent, and it would seem in the interest of reducing the impact on landfill that a start must now be made, and even legislated, so in order to come to greater terms with one of the major problems in this country and of course aymnd the world. , But as individuals we still have a lot to do. It is our use of npn-degradeable items and packaging that cause a major problem and to so reduce we turn aside these products that would soon then leave the market. Give another thought to waste disposal during Recycling Recycling Week. earth and it is spring KENDAL NEWS Francis Gay says that we tend to postpone those tedious tasks, so he has pinned up above his desk this verse written by Margaret Riley. You tend to put off those tedious chores Like sewing on patches, or polishing floors. I'll do it tomorrow," you quite often say, Some tasks are simple, like polishing shoes, It's the boring ones that you really should choose Then on the morrow you can chuckle and say, "Oh, thank goodness I did that job yesterday!" The Turtle Dove One day, one day After the eagles of war have preyed When the flowers appear on the The time of singing of birds - the turtle dove ' ' (As when the first flood-water fell -» away) Will build her nest in the heart of the peaceful grove. John Heath-Stubbs On Sunday morning we had a full churcl), perhaps because of two speciâl evénts. The choir sang, "Praise, my soul, the King of •heaven." Then a most beautiful - stained glass window was dedicated in memory of Charles Gay and James and Margaret McRoberts. It is a beautiful picture of Christ with a child in his arms. Underneath are the words, "He took them up in His arms." This window was donated by Hazel Gay ' and family. Her youngest son Ronald Gay spoke for the family. He teaches school in Peterborough. Mrs. A. Cathcart spoke on behalf of the people of Kendal Church. She thanked Mrs. Hazel Gay and the family for their generous gift. She told pf the part (hey had played in the activities of Kendal Church. Charlie whs a mettl ber of Orono Band so he and his sons *^ oss anc * Ronald were able *°, supply a musical number or f w0 for church events. Charlie was ë member of the Kendal Church Board. They sold their fa™ and moved to Bowmanville in 1965. Mr. Ron Frank accepted the gift on behalf of the Kendal Church Board. Then Rev. Bryan Ransom baptised Rebecca Lynn Downes daughter of Roger and Margaret Downes of Kendal, Special music was provided by Craig French when he played on his flute. He's got the "Whole World in His Hands. ' ' The scripture was read by Chad Switzer. It was Mark 10: 13-14; Mark 9: 36-37. The sermon was, "Let the Children Come Unto Me." A social hour was enjoyed following the morning service. On October 31st a baby son was born to Don and Tracy Wood of Kendal. His name is Adam Robert. Another grandson for' Keith and Helen Wood. Kendal U.C.W. Bazaar is this Saturday, November 12th from 2:00 p.m. till 4:00 p.m. Admission $2.00 including lunch. There will be a home baking table, a craft table, a touch and take Jable and a plant and vegetable table. Ladies please provide. A craft sale was held at the home of Bill and Yvonne Hoy on Saturday, Saturday, November 5 th. There was a marvellous array of beautiful articles. articles. The weather was very bad but the attendance was good when I was there. The pansies were blooming on their lawn on November 5th. Refreshments were served. Kendal is sponsoring an Italian Night Supper on November 26th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Kendal United Church. Cost is $4.99 for adults, children under 12 $2.49 and preschoolers free. It was a lovely wedding. The sun •was shining, the bride was radiant and everything was going without a hitch until the Vicar announced Hymn 540. TheW was dead silence. The. organist was seen to shake his head. What was wrong? The Vicar checked his sheet again. "Oh, I'm sorry," he said, "Hymn 520, Love Divine, all loves excelling. Hymn 540 is 'Fight, the good fight'!" Billy R's Story from the book, "Silent Casualties" by William and Jeannette Raynsford. (continued from last week) At first the boys lived on the third floor, and the girls on the second floor. When the S.A.C. acquired Bon Air the older boys were transferred there and the girls were • given the entire third floor while we little boys were put into a dormitory on the second floor. The first year I started in Kindergarten with about sixty children of all different nationalities. nationalities. I don't remember what we learned but we had a lot of fun and made new friends. However, I was soon transferred to the primer class as I could read very well. After Christmas, we were all transferred to Rose Avenue Public School, which was new then. That summer we had a wedding of one of the girls at Jarvis Street. I remember the wedding at St. Paul's Church and the reception at 621. My chief interest was the ice cream, orangeade and wedding cake. There Was a large crowd of staff, politi : cians and V.I.P.'s of the first World War. Most of that summer we spent at camp at Chippawa. Then it was the end of summer and time to go back to school - the Thanksgiving, with the home decorated appropriately - Armistice Day services, attended in a body since we were veterans' children - and finally Christmas once again with the thrill of our first radio, presented to the home of Lady Eaton. During the two years I was at Jar vis Street, my sister, who had also been there for awhile, was adopted. 1 never heard from her again. • Later that winter there was an epidemic of measles in Toronto. It ' hit the children at Rose Avenue , School very hard and a lot .of us were sick, and were taken to the , Isolation Hospital. Soon after we recovered and returned to 621, we learned that we were going to be transferred to Bon Air, and we were all frightened. However, the years at Bon Air were good ones in many ways. Our matron, Miss MacLean was strict but almost always fair; and she. was always concerned about our religious training. Sunday Church parades and evening Bible Studies with Miss MacLean were regular and very important parts of our lives. Matron used to give me ' special jobs to do, such as going to the bank with deposits for some of the staff, going to the store for items needed in a hurry, and running running other errands' I was usually one of about five boys who would go to the Main Street Library to get books for all the bpys. The librarian would help us choose the books arid, we would put them in our haversacks, haversacks, about eight books in each bag and sling them over our shoulders. Mr. Keenan was a wonderful teacher, and I have never forgotten him and all that I learned from him. Not only did he teach us boys our school subjects in the classroom but also he taught us good sportsmanship sportsmanship on the playing field. He held up high standards for us to live by and high goals for us to strive for. His enthusiasm'spilled over giving us courage for whatever lay ahead for us. I was often in the home in which he, his wife and'Jimmy lived on the property and there I saw a fine model of a good and happy family life. My brother was also at Bon Air, and as brothers often do, we would have the odd argument . I remember having a real quarrel with him one morning in the dining room.'As a result, I was asked to remove myself to the veranda until I cooled off. While sitting out there on a chair I became aware, of a movement on the veranda roof. I got up and look- ' ed to see what was happening and found myself being ordered by a burglar to remain where I was. He drew a hand gun and jumped down then ran to the fence between our property and St. Nicholas Church. He jurriped the fence and was gone. As the night nurse was still on duty, I reported to her. She called Miss MacLean and in the excitement that followed, I was an instant hero. The thief had stolen the cash box from the office desk and also some food and items of clothing. A day later, he was apprehended by the police and proved to be ajd an 8erous man., V St Saviour's Anglican Church MILL STREET ORONO, ONTARIO SUNDAY SERVICE and CHURCH SERVICE 9:30 a m. ORONO GATES OF PRAISE BIBLE MINISTRY 5414 Main Street Orono, Ontario Inter-Faith Full Gospel SERVICE 11:00 A.M. Rev. Lyle L. West Office 983-9341 Personal Ministry . Rev. Margaret F. West Res. 983-5962 Counselling ORONO PASTORAL CHARGE Minister! Rev. Fred Milnes Orono 'Organist: Ross Metcalf Kirby . Organist: Mrs. Martha Farrow Telephones: Church 983-5502 Manse 983-5208 U.C.W. SUNDAY Sunday, November 13, 1988 Guest Speaker: Betty Turcott Orono 11:00 a.m. Kirby Regular Services 9:30 a.m. EXPLORERS Wednesday Evenings 6:30 p.m. BIBLE STUDIES Sunday Evenings at the home of Bill and Gillian Stubbs - 983-5423 Tuesday Afternoons at the home of Dawna Hawkshaw 1:00 p.m. Stuff's Pharmacy ORONO, ONTARIO 983-5009