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6-OrGno Weekly Times, Wednesday, ianuary 9, 19u5 New Year 's Eve at the Oddfello w's Hall There was plenty of activi- ýfro m t his commun ity Music for dancing was pro- another seil-out in the Orono ty at the Oddfellow's Hall on welcomed in 1985 with their vided by Ron White of community. New Year's Eve where many friends and neighbours. Orono and the evening was F-rom around the Region LOOKING FOR SITES FOR GROUP HOMES Two group homes, now located in north Oshawa and who have been ordered to move by the province, are looking for new locations in Oshawa and in the Town of Newcastle. Three homes located in north Oshawa in September but 'the Ministry of Correc- tional Services bas ruled that they are located too close to one another and that wo shiould relocated to othier areas. BOTH MILLER AND TJMBRELL GET NOD Industry andc Trade Minister, George Ashe bas predicted that Frank Miller is likely to get the leadership role and premniership for On- tario at the January conven- tion. His prediction has it that Miller will win on the se- cond ballot. Ashe is astrong supporter of Miller. Oshawa MIP P Mike Breaugh, N.D.P., bias another view and gives the nod to Dennis Timbrell, Minister of Agriculture andl Food t o lead the conser- vatives. Breaughi states Tim- breil has been working for the position for the past five years along with a band of' workers. Sam Cureatz, local M.P.P. and many of the delegates from Durham East are sup- porting Timbreil for the leadership with the conven- tion being held January 24-26. NO ONE ON GUARD FOR NON-HUMAN LIFE Farley Mowat, Port Hope and noted environmentalist and writer, states the action to cut $33 .6 million from the Environmient Canada's budget by the fedeal govern- ment could lead to the total loss of many species in Canada. Mowat states the action of the Conservative governmnent is not unlike that broughit in- to force when Reagan was first elected to office as Presi- dent of the United States. He said the Conservatives like Reagan basfelt the organiza- tion is a nuisance. Mowat does point out that public reaction bas caused thie government to reinstate the GulI programn but cautions this may be only for a short period of time and if it is to continue (the program) public pressure must con- tinue. EXPECTS RETURN 0F TRAIN SScott Fennell, M.P.P. On- tario riding, expects the cancelled rail service between Havelock and Toronto to be reinstated by -the Conser- vative government sometime in the faIt of 1985. Fennell said there would be little startup costs as the fine is there and the equipment bas long been paid for. FIRST NEW YEAR BABY BORN IN UXBRIDGE The first New Year baby in the Region of Durham was born to Judy Gunn-Saunders and Gary Saunders at 2:44 a.m. January lst at the Cot- tage Hospital ni Uxbridge. HOLLP LEVEE IN NEWCASTLE HALL Allan Lawrence, M.P. for Durham-Northumberland and bis wife Moira entertain- ed at a New Year's levee in Newcastle Town Hall on December 3th. About one hundred from the riding were present for the event. TAX FREEZE UNREALISTIC Gary Herrema, chairman of the Region of Durham, bas stated that a proposed t ax freeze made by one member of council is unrealistic. Although Herremia said it was possible it would ni fact be wrong. Herremra points to the ser- vices provided by the Region. He said cuts would have to be (Continueçl page 7) Silvia on track 'ywi"th Marathon Win Silvia Ruegger, the 23 year old Newtonville long distance runner, flot only Set a new Canadian record timne of 2:28:36 but was the ladies winner of a marathon held in Houston, Texas over the weekend. Silvia won $20,O0W and a $l00,O00 insurance policy on winning- the women's division of the Houston Tenneco, Marathon. The win is most noteable as it is only the third such contest she has entered in thIle lonrig -d istanc e marathon. She crossed the finish fine ahead of Mlontreal runner Jacqueline Gareau who placed second in the event. Ruegger lauinchied her win- ning kick at the 22-mile mark pulling away from the Mon- treal runner. Silvia who started running whiie going to thie Newton- ville Public School and then following in running a' Clarke High School oiinaN.-, ly speccialized in the 1500 and 3000 metre runis as well as taking part in cross countr-y runs, rin January of 1984 Silvia switched to the long distance run and last May through winning the National Capital Marathon won a place to comipete in the Olympics for Canada wýhich wvas hetd in Los Angeles. At the Olymipics she turnied in a remarkable run placinig eighth in world competition and set a Canadian best record of 2:29:09. Silvia was recognized late in 1983 as one of the eleven Citizens of the Year award winners by the Town of Newcastle. Congratulations are cer- tainly in order for Silvia in her accomplishments. Celeb)rate Loal Governinent Week Local Government Week is your opportunity to learn more about how local govern ment works for you., Take advantage of the special events and activities being offered in your municipality, to find out more about the people - elected, staff and volunteer- who work on your behaif. Municipal councils, sehool boards, hydro-electrie and public utilities commissions are ail involved. Find out what's happening in your community and remember, as a citizen,, you have an important role to t ~ Ontario It's yonrsi. Youtre i von decide,