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10-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, March 29, 1989 Celebrating Lenten season A scene at the front of the Orono United Church outlines the symbols of the Lenten season which have been placed on the cross. Orono United Church celebrate Lenten season Orono United Church has been celebrating the Lenten season by placing different symbols on a wooden cross each Sunday at the beginning of the worship. Each Sunday a nail has been hammered into the cross by different different members of the church and a symbol placed on each nail. A Lenten wreath decorated rçith yellow and mauve flowers and containing containing six purple candles and a white Christ candle was placed beside the cross. Each week a candle candle Was extinguished with the Christ candle put out on Good Friday . This was to represent 'Jesus' last days on earth before his crucifixion . The first symbol of Lent was "Burdens", and 'paper bag was placed on the cross. It is appropriate that we acknowledge the burdens we carry and together lay them on the cross of Jesus. We recognize that by hanging on to our burdens we contribute contribute to the very crucifixion of Jesus. The paper bag is a symbol of the burdens we carry. Jesus speaks these words from Matthew 11*28, "Comp unto me all ye the labour, and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." The second symbol of Lent was "Growth" and a plant was placed on the cross. Like a plant, we too require solid roots, feeding and care. Often our faith seems like a seed; small and undeveloped. Yet we are promised that we will be cared for and will experience experience growth. The plan is a reminder that we have the potential for growth if we accept the way of Christ. "Yeast" was the third symbol of Lent and on this Sunday a loaf of bread was placed on the cross. Yeast is somewhat like God's transforming power, for both work invisibly, silently and powerfully. Just as dough is changed from the inside, when yeast is added, our lives can'be changed from within when we accept the grace, mercy and love of God. The fourth symbol of Lent was "Chains" and a long chain was placed on the cross. The image of Jesus bound and fettered is a most unpleasant one, and yet we must recognize that each of us continues to bind Jesus when we keep our brothers and sisters in bondage. Some people are chained to a way of life that includes fear, repression, and dependency. We also see around us persons who seem to be bound to traditions, fearful of change and unwilling to experience new life. The chain is symbolic of the bondage we create and a reminder of the Good News that we are bound by Jesus' love.. On the fifth Sunday of Lent a bag of 30 silver coins was placed on the cross for the symbol of "Coins". In Matthew 24: 14-16, we read: "Then one of the twelve disciples, that one named Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and asked, "What will you give me if I betray Jesus to you?' They counted out thirty silver coins and gave them to him. From then on Judas was looking looking for a good chance to hand Jesus over to them." The 30 silver coins is a reminder of Jesus' betrayal. On Palm Sunday, the symbol, a "Palm Branch" was placed on the cross. We are reminded of when Jesus hùmbly entered the Holy City by riding on a back of a donkey. Each of us can join this triumphal procession but often we are burdened burdened by the past, fearful of the future, and are unwilling to accept the way of the cross. The palm branch is a reminder of the welcome offered to our Lord as he travelled on the way to the cross. On Good Friday the * 'Crown of Thorns" was placed on the cross as the last symbol of Lent. This symbol symbol was to remind us of how the soldiers mocked Jesus by placing a crown of thorns on his head. May the crown qf thorns not ,be a symbol Car Insurance Still Depends on Where and Ho w You Drive This is the second in a series of articles examining the new Ontario car insurance system. Under the new provincially regulated ear insurance system system going into effect this year Ontario motorists will still pay premiums based mainly on where and how they use their vehicles -- and how well they do it. In a major change from the previous system, the age and sex of drivers can no longer be used as criteria in setting premiums. premiums. Under thç old rules, under-25 male drivers, who as a group have more accidents, paid higher rates than older drivers. The new system -- controlled controlled by the Ontario Automobile Automobile Insurance Board (OA1B).-- is scheduled to be in full operation by June 1. The main criteria deciding premiums are the type of ve- • hide', where it is insured,, what it is used for, and the distance it is driven annually. How long a vehicle's drivers have been licensed, their record of driving driving offences, and their accident accident histories are the other rating rating criteria. The coverage a car owner chooses -- including liability limits, collision and comprehensive comprehensive coverage and deductibles deductibles -- also help to determine the final premium. Territory Counts "The first factor an underwriter underwriter considers in setting premiums premiums is the territory --- the area where the car owner resides," resides," says Art Williams, an auto insurance expert with Royal Insurance Company in Toronto. All insurers must use the OA1B system dividing the province into 32 geographical territories, intended to account for risk factors such as traffic volumes and accident frequencies. frequencies. Five of the territories territories cover Metro Toronto, home to roughly half the province's population. The four vehicle-use categories categories are basically the same as before, Williams explained, and are based on relative exposure exposure to accident risks. Busi- ; ness use coverage still costs most, followed by commuting, . pleasure-only and farm use. "The business classification applies if at least 20 per cent of the vehicle use is for business. business. The percentage is based on either distance driven or time. For example, if you work a five-day week and use your car for business an. average of one day a week you must have business-use coverage." Few Qualify Commuting coverage is required required when the car is used in travelling to work more than twice a week on average over the policy period. Only a small percentage of drivers qualify for the farm use rating, which requires them to have no other gainful occupation than farming.■ farming.■ of mockery but rather an acknowledgement that Christ is the King. On Easter Sunday a processional of the Christ candle and symbols of new life was led by members of the Explorers. During a special ceremony, the, Explorers put a flower on each of the symbols on the cross as a symbol symbol of new life, to show that through the power of,the resurrection resurrection Jesus has set us free. The Lenten wreath candles were also relit from the Christ candle. A final symbol of new life, a butterfly butterfly was placed on the top of the cross. John 3: says, "God loved the world so much that He gave his only only Son so that anyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." Praise be to God! Jesus Christ is risen! Be part of foreign student exchange (Continued from page 9) Interculture Canada staff and volunteers throughout the experience. experience. As a member of AFS Inter- cultural Programs, Interculture Canada is part of the world's largest network of high school exchange programs. Founded in 1947 and operating in' 66 countries, this educational movement promotes intercult intercult ural understanding and international international development. Those wishing more information on hosting, or on related volunteer work, may call Jude Barker at (416) 729-2683, or call toll-free 1-800-361-7248. The Corporation of the TOWN OF NEWCASTLE VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Citizens of the Town of Newcastle are invited to submit nominations for "Volunteer of the Year" Awards. Only written submissions of no more than 200 words, with two signatures, will be .accepted. Nominees must be a resident of the Town of Newcastle. Submissions Submissions must be received by March 31,1989 at 4:00 p.m. Submissions Submissions should be marked 'Confidential' and be mailed or dropped off to: Mr. Robert Allen, Chairman Newcastle Community Services Advisory Board c/o Community Services Department 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6 Nominees will be selected by the Town of Newcastle Mayor and Members of Council with awards to be presented as part of thé Heritage, Week Celebrations. J.M. Lunn, R.D.M.R. , Program/Community Relations Supervisor .Community Services Department j Dates of Publication: March 15,'22, 29, 1989 P.O. A2048 The Corporation of the TOWN OF NEWCASTLE NOTICE of HIGHWAY CLOSING TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle, at the meeting to be held In the Council Chambers, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, on Monday, April 10th, 1989, at the hour of 9?30 A.M., propose to pass a by-law to stop-up and close and to authorize the sale of parts of the upopenéd road allowances described as Parts of Lot 27, Brpken Front Concession and that portion of Clarke Street between Blocks K & O, Hanning's Plan Village of Newcastle, now In the Town of Newcastle, more particularly designated as Part 2, Plan 1GP-3009, and described as follows: ALL AND SINGULAR THAT certain parcel and tract r of land and premises, lying and being in the Town of Newcastle, in the Regional Municipality of Durham. Province of Ontario, and being composed of the unopened road allowance according to C.G. Hann- , ing's Plan of lots in the Village of Newcastle, Town of Newcastle, more-particularly described as Part 2, Plan 10R-3009, deposited in the Land Registry Office for the Registry Division of Newcastle (No. 10) on August 22nd, ,1988. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT before passing the said by-law, Council or a Committee of Council shall hear in person, or by his Counsel, Solicitor or . Agent, any person who claims that his land will be prejudicially affected by this by-law, and who applies to be heard. Dated at the Town of Newcastle this 15th day of March 1989. Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T.(A) Town Clerk ■ Town of Newcastle 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 Dates of Publication: March 15, 22, 29 and April 5, 1989 File No. 77.44.122 P.O. A2298