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6 - Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, October 21, 1992 ) Model Railroad show most intriquing by Carol-Ann Oster It was over 100 years ago that the last spike was driven into the railroad that would connect the country from sea to sea. Today, the interest is still going strong, but on a much smaller scale. The 6th Annual Model Railroad Show was held this past weekend. The event held in the Bowmanville High School Gymnasium was put on by the Soper Valley Railroad Club. Impressive displays were set up by 12 different clubs from around the province. Thirty vendors were also on hand for those who wanted to add to their collections or perhaps start a new hobby. Taylor Wilkins, of the Highlander Haliburton Railroads, remembers having trains when he was young. His interest in the miniatures was rekindled about twenty years ago. His displays are the product of many hours of dedication and patience. A creative bent is necessary as well, to be able to turn ordinary household items into the impressive landscape features. Blue styrofoam, typically used in the construction of homes, becomes a hill or a mountain. Binder twine and wire become tiny evergreens that dot the miniature landscape.-On a clear, cold night sometimes if you listen quickly you can hear the long, low whistle of a train as it passes on its way to its next destination. But it takes more imagination to build your own countryside and train tracks. Newcastle Lions news The Newcastle Lions held their Lt was decided to cancel the October 14th dinner meeting in the November 25th meeting as the Lions Den at the Newcastle Lions Stag will be held o Community Hall. Guests from The Novenber 27th, at the Newcastle Bowmanville Lions Club were, Community Hall. President, Jim Lachance and Zone Lt was reported that the Chairman Les Virtue and from backstop that the club built at the The Wellington Lions Club, A3 Newcastle Public School is.now Governor Keith Taber and Lion complete and the bis, totalling George Newson. Twenty-eight $2,803.40 are now ailpaid. Newcastle Lions were also The program committee present. reported that the Chrismas Ladies President Mike Carter chaired Night will be held on December the meeting and Lion Stan Powell 23rd. New members will also be acted as chef for a delicious inducted at this time. dinner. Various requests were received After dinner Governor Keith concerning help for worthy causes. brought greetings from the These requests will be considered International President Rohit C. and reported on at future meetings. Mehta. The International Lions The next regular meeting of the theme this year is "opportunity" Newcastle Lions Club will be held and Lion Keith chose to base his in the Lions Den at-the Newcastle message on this theme. A very Comnînunity on November 28th. positive speaker Lion Keith held Nancy Scott, Executive Director the attention of the audience while for Big Brothers of Newcastle wil he laid out his plans for his year as be the speaker and guests are President of District A3 and welcome to come, have dinner and wrapped up his message with a enjoy the fellowship of a Lions commitment to add one new meeting. Please caîl LionStan Lions, Lioness and Leo Club to Powell at 987-4534 for further the districtrinformation. Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: As we approach the date of the vote on the Charlottetown Accord I would like to share my final thoughts on the matter with your readers, through a Letter to the Editor. I see the Charlottetown Accord providing a strong foundation for a prosperous and united Canada. Some arguments raised by those opposing the agreement are simply not fair. The two arguments I feel must be rejected are one, "this agreement was designed only to meet the demands of Quebec," and two, '"this is Brian Mulroney's deal and a NO vote in the referendum is a NO vote for Mr. Mulroney." This round of constitution negotiations is accurately described as the Canada Round. Every region of the country and the nation as a whole wins with the Accord. Quebee's floor of 25% of the Canadian population reflects that it currently has 25.3% of the Canadian population and traditionally has had at least 25% of the total. Several provinces already have a minimum number of seats under the Constitution, for example, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. Furthermore, provinces like Ontario, that have larger populations than Quebcc, will never have fewer federal MPs than Quebec. People are asking about the recognition of the distinct nature of Quebec. This confirms a historical fact-Quebcc has a French-speaking majority and a different cultural and legal heritage. Turning now to the second argument, should Canadians vote NO to tell Brian Mulroney how unhappy they are with him? Of course not, he didn't negotiate the Charlottetown Accord. The proposals came from people across the country in public forums of every conceivable type. The agreement was drafted by ten premiers, Aboriginal leaders from four national groups, two territorial leaders and Joe Clarke Minister of Constitution Affairs. It's not Brian Mulroney's deal. Mulroney is not on the ballot. The Charlottetown Accord is our agreement, the Canadian people's agreement. On October 26th, I will vote YES for my family and my neighbours and for Canadians I have never met. The Accord will benefit us all. Sincerely, Gord Mills, MPP Durham East New Separate school trustee elected to board Recently the Peterborough Victoria, Northumberland and Newcastle Separate School Board of Education elected a new trustec, a life-long resident of Port Hope. Chrystal Clarke, 34, was chosen from eight candidates who had submitted their names and were given a hearing before the board.