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8-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, Januar> 23, 1985 FactFinder appoinlted OronoM for Board-Teachers The Education Relations Commission hias appointed Mr. Emerson Lavender of Burlingzion îo acl as Fact Finder in the negoiations between the lemnentary teacheirs and ihe trustees of the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Educa- ion. Mr. Lavender will meet with the parties and write a report setting ouitwhimai- ters hiave been agreed uipon apd which matilers remiain in dispute. The report miay also contain recommendations for seutlement. Mr. Lavender, a retired educator whose career palh included positions as ieacher, principal, superintendent and director of education, brings a wealth of experience to this appoinimeni, particularly in the areas of conflict resolu- lion and organizational effec- iiveness. Mr. Lavender, a graduate -of the University of Toronto, (Honours l-isîory) lias served as a fact finder in Huron Cout y Elemenîary. This appoinîment is made under Section 14 of the School Boards and Teachers Collective Negotiations Act, Revised Statutes of Ontario, 1980. The annual meeting of the Durham Central Agricultural Society on Saturday after-- noon gave approval to the ex- ecutive 10 further investigate and proceed, if lhought ad- visable, the construction of a new fair building at the fui grounds ninOrono. The malter was broughit before the meeting by Donald Welsh, out-going president. He poinîed out that there was a need for space for the 4-H exhibits and that using the caIlle barn last year had nol been saisfacîory. He said the former ex- ecutive had considered a lean- 10 on1 the preseni new poullry building. He said sucli a structure would cost an estimaied $6800.00. An en-- îirely new building sized 30 x 40 feet received an est imale of $6500.00 Orono Fair annual meeting (Conîinued from page 1) work that had been carried on by George Carson who had been active wiîh the fair for the past îwenîy years and Les Reid and wished both men well in Iheir reirement. The new manager for theý fair, Harold Ransberry, was introduced, alîhougli no sîranger to the Society liaving haci a long associaion with the fair and somne years ago as presideni. Welsh informed 1 ihe meeting thai Guernsey and Jersey shows will in the future be held inside the cat- île barns on Friday evening. Formerly the shows were held ouiside in the aflernoon. The rabbiî show has been cul from tliree days 10 now be held on Saturday and Sun-- day. The move of the rabbi( show allows the use of the catlle barn on Friday even- ing. Mrs. Arline Ayre presented the financial saternieII lihe Welsh said il appeared more reasonable to put up the separale building as the cost was less for the samne size. Alec Moffat suggested that a new building incorporale boîli the 4-H exhibits and McDonald's farm. He pointed out ihe old poulîry building is now used for McDonald's Farm wouIld need sonie major repairs in ihe nol 100 distani future. Moffat also said ihere was a need bo make a realignmieni and ihis would lake oui ihe preseni building being used for McDoiiald's, farm. Welsh said the executive did need approval fromt thle annual meeting if thiey were Io proceed ib conisirudci a new building. The meeting pro- ided the execulive ilh the necessary approval. end of 1984 wiîh a balance of $4,751.10. Total expenses for the annmal event amounied Io $85,677.91 comparing wih total receipis of $90,429.00. The fair received $21,389.00 in gPran1,, $2,3 19.00) in donations along with S775.0and $3,189.46 in the formn of donations, $7,314.18 in fees alonig with $29,606.31 in gale receipts. Concessions and rentaIs brought in a furîher $10,180.00 ini revenue. Othier amounis in cluded a cake auc- lion netting over $900.00. In expenditures the f'air paid out $25,896.00 in prize monrey, $7,040,00 in capital improvemenis, $11,861.00 in enterlaînmnent relaied aîîrac- lions, suîsdry itemrs approx- imaiely $9,000.00, harness racing- $3,855.80, salaries $6,946.87 and operational ex-- penses amnount1i ng 1 $ 15,904.(-0. Ski Tra il outing <Coninued rom page 1) Orono DBIA will assisl Susan in tire serving of the free hot d ogs, soup and l ii W. heels group meet The drivers ofOronormeals and ireat, baked by ihie on Wheels (Hot Meals gang) drivers on Tuesdays and gathered at the home of the Thursdays. The cosi is $1 .50. co-ordinator Marlene The mneals are available to Risebrough for a Christmas any handicapped or elderly luncheon on December 11. A person on a regular basis or brief business meeting one day ai a timie. The imeals followed. can be paid ahead of time as a The organization began gift. This past year the clients about 1981. Prioir to that it received -party favours" wa% nart of Newcastle Com- from the Orono Guides and munity Care which then for Christmas received fruit covered Newcastle Meals on baskets from the Kinettes. Wheels, orono Meals on If you know of anyone Wheels and volunteers for the who would like to receive recreation departmnenî for meals please contact Marlene South Haven Nursing Home. Risebrougli - 983-5702. We There are presenlly eight wouîd like tn thank the regular drivers and three Guides, Kinettes, Orono spare drivers. We deliver a U.C.W. and others who hot di nner, roll, juice, dessert helped during the past year. Orono Fair, reports at theannual meet Vari o u srepOrts were received and opinions ex- pressed at the Durham Cen- tral Agricutural Society an-. nual meeting on Saturday relating t0 the operalion of the annual fair in Orono. Donna Scott and Ray Staples poinîed oui ihat ail fairs seemned 10 have the same problemns as doe.s that in Orono and wilh few answers. Staples said il xas his first sucli meeting bu, said it ap- peared that each 'air hac! 10 run their owh show 1Io meet Iheir own needs. The in :omin& president ,fair mianage-r and secrelary were authorized I0 attend the Ontario Fair C7on- vention in Toronto on February 191h and 20th. In deparîment reports t was stated iliat art, grain an(. hay, saddle horse show, tug- o-war were as successful as lasi year and in case surpass- ing. Stella Carson reporîed the best domnestic science show in 1984 over ihat of former years and that the cake auc- lion hadi realized over $900.00 for the board. Donna Scott in reporting on the Needlecraft dep'art ment stated there were 338 entries and the disp lay received ex- cellent comments. Carol Bailey sîaîed ihere were 350 enîries in the Junior Depart- ment and thaitihe primary deparîment had the largesi number of entries over thai of past years. She also comn- mnenîed that eleven schools and îwo nursery schools had chocolate. Susan stales thal they do have a good number* of winîer birds now ai the numerous feeders ai the cen- tre and îliey cani be viewed from inside the centre wiîhout distrubing îhem. A good chance 10 lry out the trails, if you haven't done so 10 ihis point and as well enjoy the hospiîalîty of, the event. Consideration is being given t0 holding a number of' ouldoor interpretative walks in the spring of ihe year and possible early summier. These would bcefield out of 1the Out- door Educational Centre and conducted hy Susan Erskine and possible osther vounieers. placed exhibits in the school display division. Bailey also reported on the Bi-centennial parade stating il was a real good show and thai a parade shouIld be on the agenda for the 1985 edi- tion of the fair. Ray Staples said the fair made mioney on the dance but il did keep everyone hop-- ping, "but il was worth il", lie said. Grant Yeo in repor- îing on the school parade and evenîs said attendance was down sone but that lie ex- pecîed attendance to be up Ibis coming year. Il was reporled that the sheep show was one of the best of those over the pasi years with addiiional entries and a good general inierest. In dairy catle, qualily and numbers were up as was the case for the 4-H exhibits, field crops, rabbit and poultry exhibits. It was poinied out thai there hiad been a drop i n fat calîf cent ries as wel as in the lieavy horse show. Alec Moffai said il is going to have t0 be higlier prize money t0 attraci the hïeavy horse back. Il was reported the liglil horse show was fair. George Carson, former manager, said the 1984 fair had been a good fair and Ihat wiîh a new president and manager il had to go the riglil way - -up. Mayor G. Rïckard said he had iîhree points to0 make and declared bis interest in the an- nual exhibition. He mention-- ed the $12,000.00 grant pro- vided by the Town and said il could not be taken for granted that the grant would always be available to the degree ihat il exisîs at the pre- sent lime. He said thie fair had 10 promole agriculure but questionred the use of space in the agricultural building for the sale of buckles and the lellmng of for- tunes. He said the board had îo ask itself many questions including liow weI; tliey are making use of the Fair Queen îliroughout Ilhe year. The Matyor saîd the fair had thie pace and the people and taI consideration should be given in promioîing in- duslry in the area in some formn of a trade fair. He said the farm community rolis on) rubber and Goodyear Tire and Rubber was one of the Thle General Purpose C-ommiiittee of the Town of Newcastle on Mondlay ref'er- red a report fromn the Plann- ing Departmnent concerning policy to regulate Nodes and Clusters in thre municipaliîy back to the depart ment and to rewrite the report consider- ing views expressed by coun- cil miemrbers. Council does presently have a policy reiating to ex- isting Nodes and Clusters in the Town adopted in November of 1984. But since that lime council has called major industries in the com- munity. He suggested there be some marrying of industry and agriculture for the an- nual event in Orono. Johin Finley, Agricultural Representative of the. Ministry of Agriculture and Food îold the board nol to forget the intended educa- tional aspect of the fair and, that Io consider the educa- tional value in future promo- lions. He said that Old McDonald's farm was one to staff for further clarification as to the policy and had asked the depariment to submit a new policy. Terry Edwards, following discussions with the Region, subrnitted new policy on Monday which had been ap- proved by the Region. Members of the Town com- mnittee did object to a number of features of the policy and have referred the matter back to staff. Coune. Taylor said lie was not happy with the report but (Continued page 9) aspçect of the Orono Fair that did touch on an educational value. Harold Bradley, thie new president, spoke briefly at the meeting congratulating George Carson and Les Reid for Iheir work with the fair over the years. He said lie was hiappy to be president and glad 10 have Mac Ransberry as manager. He said with the helpof everyone it was possi- ble to have a better fair in the future. Town of Newcastle (Summer Students) The Town of Newcastle welcomes a 'pplications for student employment with the Corporation. ln 1985 students mill be hired under the foltowirtg general categortes: General labourers, Inside Workers and Ftness Centre. AIl applications for student empioyment are being accepted by the Canada Manpowver Centre, 44 Bond Street West, Oshawa Li H 4H48 The deadline for aIl student applications is March 31st. 1985. Davicd S. Johnston, M.C.I.P. Chief Administrative Off icer Date of Publication: January 23, 1985 P-0. No. A1149 House For Rent Ttiree (3) bedroomn two <2) storey tramne residence- situated on a .405 hectare (1 acre) lot and located on the North Side of Concession Street. approximnately 1.6 km (1 mita> east of Liberty Streetl(directly west of former Pine Rdge Schoot). Open House- 4:00 10 7:00 p.m. Thursday. January 31. 1985 Applications witt be accepted in Toronto untit 3:00 p.m. Friday. February 8. 1985. For applications and furîher information calt George MacL-ellan TeLt (416) 965-2040. - TO. 218 File No. M8043A Ministry of Government Services Ontario M75M iNew nuiiuing siaieu in Orono Fair plans