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With thefire raging Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, January 17, 1990-7 Letter to the Editor Dear Roy: Your article in last week's Times on the Environmental Assessment Review for the Ganaraska Forest was a model of clear and concise reporting. The 50 page report, which was complex and detailed, was simplified and clarified by your expert analysis, and you certainly managed to give us the essential highlights and important recom- mendations. For all your readers who are concerned about the future of the Ganaraska watershed, and were waiting for this report from the Public Meeting held in September 1989, it was indeed a red-letter day when it appeared last week. Let's hope the 14 positive and ecologically sound recommenda- tions are taken to heart by the Minister of Environment, and acted upon before too long. It is time, after spending the last 90 years nearly destroying our planet, to spend the last 10 years of this cen- tury cleaning up or stopping some of the destruction. This report cer- tainly reflects a changed attitude in that direction. Interested persons can send in comments to the Ministry of the Environment by February 16, 1990. Copies of the full report are available at the Times Office, Main St., in Orono. Thanks again, SAGA (Save the Ganaraska AGAIN) Committee Orono Figure Skating Club News Th'ere is nothing like the crackl- fire and it was just the order for the night north of Orono. ing Mtd glow of an outdoor camp Orono Girl Guides on Monday Pines Senior Public News Repoi Like all others, Pine students trudged back to classes after a 1 wonderful two week holiday. Here are some activities that we will be reporting on in future weeks: Girls and Boys basketball teams are starting up this month. Tryouts are underway now for the girls school team. The Grade 7 volleyball team is still practising for an upcoming tournament. Audition's for this year's school play are now being held. On January 16 at 7:00 all parents of Grade 7 students are invited to attend an information meeting about our spring trip to Ottawa. Later in January students will be asked to make a deposit if they wish to go on this exciting trip. Parents of Grade 8 students are invited to attend the information meeting about entering Grade 9 at Clarke High School on January 22 at 7:00 p.m. Finally, The Pines students and staff wish to thank Santa Claus for making a lengthy appearance at our school on the last day of 1989 classes. We know that all of the students and staff who sat on San- ta's knee really appreciated the thoughtful gifts he presented. Just George .a... My story this week is of a voice from the past. I present a poem, something that leaves me somewhat out of character, and I didn't write it, but a short resume of the author will be necessary. In pre-war England, and a Suburb of London, in the late 1920's, a group of kids grew up together. We went to the same school, and enjoyed the same fun, (and often hardships) that was the norm in those days. We didn't have much money, and so we im- provised. A trip to the south coast for a day by the sea, happened very seldom. Nobody owned a carenot even our parents, for even cars were a rarity. And then just about the time we reached our "teens" a war started. Everyone went their different ways, and we all lost touch, with each other. And now after more than 50 years, we have suddenly made con- tact with one woman, who was still a young girl when we last saw her, and consequently a very interesting relationship (by mail) is in progress. She is retired, and still in England, living alone, and naturally under those circumstances a sense of nostalgia often becomes prevalent. On a recent tape, which is our usual way of corresponding with people overseas, she happened to recite a poem she had written. It is not intended to be a world shaking event, but its very simplicity struck me as being right from the heart. She speaks of things, perhaps foreign to Canadians, but it carried both Lynne and I back to our childhood, because we also are O.A.P.'s (which in London dialogue stands for, "Old Age Pen- sioner's") For what it is worth to you, I give it in its short entirety. Memories are made of this. Just George. Newtonville Alive (Continued frdm page 6) of Rose Crescent, on January 20th. - With 13 tables, the euchre party of Friday, January 12th was enjoyable for ail. Winners on the draw were Roy Graham, Edgar Millson, Marie Couroux and Reg Elliot. Prizes went to Marie Couroux with an 87 score, Wilma Robinson 78, E. Robinson 77, Mary Thomp- son 75, and Nettie Gordon and George Tufford with 73. Next game night January 26th. - "A hug and a hello!" go out this week to former Orono resident Mrs. Merle Gilbart. Mrs. Gilbart holds dear to her heart, the small country community, as she enjoys "keeping in touch" with us every week with ber copy of the Orono Times, delivered to her home in Peter- borough. Best wishes to you in 1990. - Thank you to the Lyalls, Farrows, marks and Christensens for allowing me to photograph their country garages-plus. We are well into mid-winter, yet the days seem to be getting longer. Several people I have talked to have already ordered their seeds for pre- spring indoor planting. It is marvelous to be settled back into somewhat of a routine. Our thoughts tend to lean towards get- ting some of those indoor jobs done now that Christmas is over. Great idea! Spring has a way of bouncing us outdoors for a wonderful few months. I am happy to learn about what is important to you - special dates, happenings and experiences. Have a safe week, and watch the ice! It's a very busy time for most skaters nowy as they prepare for the upcoming competitions being held in this area. On January 12 and 13 the Oshawa Invitational was held at the Civic Auditorium in Oshawa. In this competition skaters do figures and freeskate. From the Orono club Melanie Lemieux and Ailan McKenzie competed in the Pre-Juvenile category, and Michele Rutherford and Melissa Colville competed in the Juvenile category. The Juniors in Canskate are back to regular lessons after the Christmas holidays. On December 21st Santa Claus joined the skaters on the ice and on December 28th a Family Night was held at the arena. Both were enjoyed by all. Canskate (Continued page 8) TV - VCR - STEREO Service Calls $19.95 ESTIMATES GIVEN 983-5082 JOHN HRUSKA Licensed - 15 Years Experience THE SITING TASK FORCE for LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT Invites applicants for the COMMUNITY LIAISON GROUP The Siting Task Force has been asked by the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle to form a Community Liaison Group and is inviting the communities at large to participate. The purpose of the Group is to involve the community in learning about all aspects of the voluntary siting process. The Task Force is soliciting nominations from Service Clubs, Community Associations, Town Council and from the public at large. WHAT WILL THE COMMUNITY LIAISON GROUP DO? The Community Liaison Group will organize community information sessions on the voluntary siting process and low-level radioactive waste management. It will look at concerns of local residents and participate in the design and review of studies to address these concerns. Ultimately, the Group will prepare a report and make recommendations to the Siting Task Force and the Councils that reflect the community's views on whether the communities should proceed into the next phase of the Siting Process. MEMBERSHIP The Siting Task Force is looking for residents of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle who have a record of participation in the community and whose membership will be representative of the broad interests of the community. HOW TO APPLY If you are interested in putting your name forward as a nominee, or if you would like information and guidelines to the Community Liaison Group, please call the Siting Task Force Secretariat at 1-800-267-7716 by January 19, 1990.