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H Ci i I l\ Vl\ \ Wednesday, August 18, 2004 • > i ü ' •<:>.= ç-y/ ç ii Orono Weekly Times - 3 Places Pve Done Time by Clifford Francis Converted While lingering on the street a few days ago, I was spoken to by a couple of young men wanting to know if I knew a Clifford Fancis. It seems I did. They turned out to be a couple couple of missionary's from the States. Could they save me? It's possible but I doubt it. What did I know about missionary's, missionary's, they asked me? Lots, I told them. My mind went back to a couple of things that I remembered. remembered. The first story was told to me by a professor from Guelph University. He had worked in Africa in a small village teach- s ing the natives to climb the rubber rubber trees and remove the bark without killing the trees. While he was there missionaries came by and brought Christianity to the villagers. In this particular village each man had several wives. One wife carried the water from the well many miles - away, one carried the fire wood, one tended the garden and the goats, one looked after the kids, and one just hung around and was handy. Being Christian didn't help the men because when this happened happened they kicked all the older women out and kept the youngest wife, and she had to carry the wood, water, look after the garden, goats and kids and still be handy. After the professor taught George Fox Continued from front ion of over 1,500-screened volunteers, members participate participate in a variety of projects where the emphasis is on "hands-on" learning and fun. 4-H Ontario is dedicated to the young men to skin the bark off the rubber trees without killing the trees, they were rewarded with new blue suits, then they wouldn't climb the trees and get their new suits dirty, so that experiment didn't work either. The second story I told them was still vivid in my mind, it was like it happened yesterday. A young girl and her brother came to the tree nursery to work for the summer to make money to go into the ministry. I think the university was in Utah, but before the summer was over they decided to become missionaries, and her and brother Luther got the call and went off to Borneo. She said she would pray for me, and I prayed for her to no avail. After a few months I received no more letters, only to learn later that not only her, but her calico cat called Charlie, had been eaten by cannibals. cannibals. After hearing these stories, ■ ' the two young fellows looked badly shaken. I told them that maybe a lifestyle like I had led for many years was better waking up with strange bed fellows fellows could bë a pleasant surprise. surprise. Waking up with a terrible hangover and knowing you would be feeling better soon, was nice too. Knowing that if you got over this one you would sure do it again was also a plus. When they left smiling I wondered who converted who. Seeking public comment Proposal to eliminate hunting of wildlife in captivity TORONTO - The province is proposing to eliminate the hunting of wildlife in captivity, Natural Resources Minister David Ramsay announced today. "Many Ontarians have expressed strong views against hunting in captivity and feel it's inconsistent with Ambassador Continued from front who will be performing at the Fair Friday night. The fair weekend is a lot of fun, says Katie. Her advice to the new ambassador, "have fun, don't get all stressed out having to talk to people." Ontario's hunting heritage," said Ramsay. "We have heard those concerns and are acting on them." Between 10 to 25 game farms in Ontario offer hunting hunting opportunities for captive wildlife such as wild boar and non-native deer. An estimated 200 to 400 animals animals are hunted in captivity each year, mainly by hunters who are not residents of Ontario. The province is posting the proposal to amend the Ontario Hunting Regulations to eliminate hunting of wildlife in captivity on the Environmen-tal Bill of Rights Registry for 30 days for comment. comment. To view the proposed change, visit this site: www.ene.goy.on.ca/envi- sion/env_reg/ebr/english/inde x.htm and enter Registry Number RB04E6010. There will be no changes to hunting practices this year while the proposal is being considered and reviewed. Any changes would take effect in 2005. If the proposal leads to regulation changes, Ontario would join Manitoba and British Columbia as provinces that prohibit hunting hunting wildlife in captivity. ([wood - battersby| the personal growth of young people by developing their self-confidence and teaching them skills in leadership, public public speaking and team building. building. For more information on 4-H Ontario visit the website www.4-hontario.ca or call 1- 877-410-6748. Kristi and Tim Green lovingly welcome into the world their first child, a beautiful baby girl. Triniti Ella Marie Green She was born at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on May 4th., 2004 at 4:00 pm and weighed 9lbs. 5oz. Her mommy and daddy promise to love and support her always and wish her all the happiness, luck & love for the future. Surrounded by their children and families it is with pleasure that we announce the mar-| riage of Donna Lynn I Battersby and Donald Keith Wood. Donna and Don were united in marriage on July 17, ' 2004 at 1:00 ini the afternoon at the Grafton Village Inn, Grafton. They presently reside in Kendal. ~ happenings - ill ORONO - Library B.ndsttirf 7 S §B|nesday, August 18 - McCormick (Bluegrass) jig Wednesday, August 25 - Zeke Mazurek & Friends icowuy) Wednesday, September 1 - The Charles Street Ban ^ NEWCASTLE - In the Parkette Mf* Tuesday, August 24 - Durham Benefit Wind Ensemble^ Tuesday, August 31 - Olde Friends (Fiddle and Vocals) Tuesday, Sept. 7 - Bowmanville Pipe Band COBOURO - Victoria Park Bandshell , Tues. 8 p.m. July & August - Cobourg Concept Band Free Tim Concerts 7 pm - Aug. 19 - Swee Water . -Aug-26-Country Rock Au g ust 12 „ & VeoPtahle Show - 7:30 p.m. at Orono ffiXSSsÏÏta - Henry Lorrain of We're in the Hayf.eld Now. Topic - Dayli.ie, Everyone welcome. otnoC±f U L^s Trust Annual Barbecue and Corn Roast - Noon til. 5 p.m. Oehonski Road and Station Street entrance. Wagon Rides! Sundays Awgwt 22 T ra Community Centre. Serving 4 - 6 p.m. For SSwl 905-263-1022. Adults $12; Children $5; Under 5 free. Monday» Awsnst 3ft ,. ..... o. eC i Newcastle from 2 to 4 p.m. Tickets STiKffS; Mahon Saunders 905-987-20.9; or Marge Frccthy 905-987-4277. KS » - S-- * -- » - lit Orono Town Hall.