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From Around Home by Roy Forrester Sometimes I wonder if getting getting older results in getting thicker in the head. If I was to judge from a recent trip south from Pontypool on 35 I would have to say " yes it is a fact." Donnie and I had been visiting visiting our grand-daughter and family and were on the way home on 35 when I noted there was need for adding to our gas supply. It's not a problem on 35 Highway and I took the opportunity to gas up south of the village on the east side . opposite of 20. This is most convenient I thought. We pulled in behind another another vehicle being serviced and were facing south and the west side of the serving island. The word came from the attendant, "You are on the wrong side." "I'm on the wrong side?" "Yes." I backed up some and drove around the car in front of us to then face north and on the east side of the gas island. There. That will solve the problem. Both the attendant and Donna tell me I'm still on the wrong side. There are only two sides of the gas station and I have been on the wrong side of both of them. Finally I catch onto what they are talking about. It's all about the location of the gas input location. After everyone had shaken heads, I drove north of the gas island to then back along the west side of the island for delivery of the petrol. Problem solved but with a few chuckles. Of course they came at my expense. These experiences keep life interesting. Letters to the Editor My fellow buttheads Dear Editor, /This is an open letter :to all you non-smoking, gôbdy-tW6 L shoes wimps. It's about time that all the smokers of the world demanded respect. We are being treated like lepers because we have an open mind to all this over-hyped medical evidence linking earlier earlier death with tobacco. I say balderdash! Tobacco is legal, so it can't be bad. We have rights too! I love my smokes. Do I hear an Amen? My fellow buttheads--let us stand united. Being a role model for my children was never in my job description and being a burden on the taxpayers' taxpayers' medical system is certainly certainly my god-given right. I really love my smokes. Can I get another Amen? We are a polluting minority and mighty proud of it. We might be a dying breed, but by-gum, we won't go down without a fight. The thousands I spend annually for my cigarettes virtually virtually eliminates the need for deodorants, perfumes, or toothpaste. My clothes, my hair, mÿ teeth, my skin, my entire persona emits that glorious glorious SÂS (stale ashtray stench) and my BB (butt breath) constantly constantly keeps people at bay. I need not bother with finger or lip... golden brown : make-up and the obvious tar coating protects me from all sorts of lung infections. That first morning puff after I have coughed up some of the previous previous day's smoke sludge is positively heaven. Cigarettes are good. I really, really love my smokes. Can I get a final Amen? Kelly Adams Orono Thank you Dear Editor: I was pleased to see Councillor Robinson and Mayor Mutton at the Durham Central Fair here in the village of Orono. True to their word, last Friday the railing along Main Street was primed and painted. Looks much better. A great job. Thank You. Clifford Francis Hike of the Week Join us on a long walk at the Long Sault conservation conservation area led by Ester Allin this Saturday, September 20. Meet at 1:30 p.m on Woodley Rd. Catch the last of fall wildflowcrs and fall colors. Ester has a great knowledge of the outdoors making for an interesting outing. Orono Times, Wednesday, September 17,2003 Councillors Continued from front one alleged Body Rub Parlour operating in Clarington,and to my understanding understanding they have been evicted." said Mutton at Monday's meeting, " The by-law will not touch regulated massage therapist operations, explained Municipal Solicitor Dennis Hefferon. Before any person can own or operate a Body Rub Parlor in Clarington they must apply for a license. Council or the Municipal Clerk can revoke or suspend a license where the by-law requirements are not satisfied. satisfied. The by-law has established established hours of operation from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m Monday to Friday, and shorter shorter hours on the weekends. No person under the age of 18 may enter or remain in any part of a Body Rub Parlor. Full disclosure of owners and directors and shareholders in the Parlour must be disclosed at the time of application. All parties involved in he Parlour, whether owners, operators or attendants must provide a criminal Record check prior to being issued a license. Body Rub Parlours must also provide and maintain at all times a first aid kit and be required to have sanitary facilities which are adequate for the maintenance for healthy conditions for all patrons. "The by-law says in the strongest possible terms that we are going to police these thing," stated Councillor Jim Schell. "Through the by-law we will control where they go and how they get opened for business." There was no one present at Monday's public meeting to speak against the proposed by-law, which was later passed unanimously by councillors. councillors. /l. .,/\ A ' 'll if to our Keifster w/ho is now/13! Hope i(ou had a great one.: Love; Mom, Dad, Audrey & Asuka, ft 1 "' 1 ..? '■ ,*Vi*:. tv V' 1 "?"j'i i" 1 U m„ï - '.3 . : W W \|„| W iH! % 4in«;r -hi % ll|ü 1 -i if Terry Continued from front days with over 5,000 kilometers kilometers behind him Terry was forced to quit his run in Thunder Bay Ontario because cancer had appeared in his lungs. He passed away a year later at the age of 22. Since then communities all over Canada have taken on the Marathon of Hope continuing the work Terry began. This year's run in Clarington was the 14th annual, and it is getting bigger bigger each year, with all the money going to cancer research. Siztfz c/fnnou)iaz,rnzn.h Alexander James Simser May 21, 2003 11:32 a.m. / 7 lbs. 9 oz. Parents Lana Maingot & James Simser, of Bowmanville Grandparents Leo & Adelaide Maingot, of Orono, and Marilyn Simser, of Bowmanville Lakeridge Health (Oshawa) 'HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY to our little "cookie" who turned the ripe old age of 17 last week pppï 1 t'jf . : , UÜU, • V 'A ' 1 J ' VÏ Audrey, & Alan. . . y 1 . : II r ~ HAPPENINGS - Saturday, September 20 Orono Chili Cook-Off - Main Street Orono from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chili tasting begins at 2 p.m.; Entertainment by McCormick Bluegrass Band, Ganaraska Country Cloggers and Nothing Serious; Farmer's Market, Jam and Bake Sale, Kid's activities and Book Sale at Orono Town Hall (book sale proceeds to Pathfinders). Saturday, September 2Q Fall Book Sale at Clarke Museum - Pick up great books at low prices from a large selection. selection. Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. For more information or to make donations call 905-623-2734. Sunday, September 21 St. George's Anglican Church Roast Beef Dinner - Parish Hall (Edward and Mill Sts. in Newcastle) 2 sittings 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Advance tickets only call Joan 905-623-5266 and Margery 905-987-4277; Adults $15; 5-12 years $6; 4 and under free; Sunday. September 21 Poker Run Tractor Rally - Leaving Docville,416 North St., Newcastle at 11a.m. to see fall colours. Participating tractors just show up with a full tank of gas and slow moving sign. Approx. 4 hours then back to Docville for eats. One person per tractor. This is law. Trailer wagons are great (16 and older). Have fun... win a prize! Rain date September 28. Saturday. October 25 Newcastle United Church Harvest Bazaar - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring: crafts, bake table, country store, silent auction, tea room, and church calendars. For more information call Jane ^905-983-6312 or Thelma 905-987-2223. J