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Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Orono Weekly Times - 3 Council considers new voting options Clarington council held a special council meeting on Tuesday afteroon to discuss voting methods for the November 2010 municpal election. Since the 2000 election, the Clarington municipal election has been conducted using a vote-by-mail method. Muncipal staff are recommending a new system be implemented for next year's election, using a combination of the traditial polling station with paper ballot system and internet voting. Mayor Jim Abernethy has stated in the past that he was not a fan of the vote-by-mail method. In a letter to council, Marion Manders, a key member of Abernethy's 2006 election campaign team, expressed many of her concerns with the vote-by-mail system including the opportunity for frauduelent practices. After three hours of discussion Tuesday, councillors voted to table the matter until the next council meeting, to be held on October 26. Grow operation discovered in field Police were altered to a marijuana grow operation on the 6th Concession of Darlington, near Clemens Road by relatives of the property owner last Thursday. According to Durham Regional Police Sgt. Nancy Van Rooy, the homeowners' daughter and boyfriend discovered a new chain and padlock on the gate at the rear of the 10 acre rural property last Thursday, October 8. The couple called police who seized approximately 50 marijuana plants from the area enclosed by the locked gate. Neither the property owner or any of her relatives are suspects in the case, according to Van Rooy. It's A Girl! Melissa and Mark Rainford are proud to announce the birth of their baby daughter Jorja Melissa Rainford. Baby sister for Jasper. Born Oct 5th, 2009, weighing 7 lbs. 9 oz. John Witheridge (right) delivered meals to Ted Pritchard (far left) and Les Morgan at the Durahm County Senior's Complex in Orono, last week during Meals on Wheels Week. Pritchard's dog Speedy also gets a special treat. TORNADO Continued from front page homes were significantly damaged and cars were flipped over. Dozens of homes were also damaged by tornado four, which touched down in Maple. In the Newmarket area, tornado five, which was reduced to an F-1 event, near- ly demolished a hockey arena. Environment Canada continues to investigate reports concerning the events of August 20th. ~ Happenings ~ Thursday, October 15, 2009 - A Gift of Art, 7pm -Wilma Kulyk of Sensational Seams will be presenting a FREE seminar entitled "Don't Waste Your Energy! 6 Small Ways to Save Big $$$ on Home Utility Bills." Learn how you can decorate and save money too! To reserve your spot, call Jane at 905-987-2264 or email us at info@agiftof-art.com. Saturday October 17 and Sunday, October 18, 2009 - 23rd Annual Model Railroad Show Bowmanville High School, 49 Liberty St., N., Bowmanville 10am to 4pm. Operating Layouts, Static Displays, Vendors. Adults $5, Seniors $4, Family $10. Saturday October 17, 2009 - 2009 E-Waste events - Bring your unwanted and broken electronic and electrical equipment for FREE recycling to the Operations Department Yard, 178 Darlington/Clarke Townline Rd., Bowmanville, from 9am to 1pm. (south of Hwy 2, at dead end) Sunday, October 18, 2009 - Kendal Church 139th Anniversary - 10:30 am. We are warmly inviting everyone to come hear special music and our special guest speaker. Sunday, October 18, 2009 - Tea Granny and Friends 10th Anniversary - Light luncheon and Tea with a visit from Queen Victoria. Newcastle Town Hall, 1pm. Call 905-983-5816. Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - Autumn Arrangement Contest - At A Gift of Art, 20 Robert St. W, Unit C, Newcastle, Entries received by 3pm, Judging at 6pm, Prizes awarded at 7:30pm. www.agiftof-art.com or call 905-987-2264 CORRECTION Lisa Roy won the award for the best tasting apple pie at the 11th annual Hot Stuff in Orono Chili-Cook-off held on September 26. The advertisement in last weeks Orono Weekly Times incorrectly listed Bonnie Boucher as the winner of that category. Saturday, October 24, 2009 - Pumpkin Carving Contest - At A Gift of Art, 20 Robert St. W, Unit C, Newcastle, 9am, Judging at 3pm. www.agiftof-art.com or call 905-987-2264 Saturday, October 24, 2009 - Harvest Bazaar - Newcastle United Church, 10am to 2pm. Crafts, Baking, Tearoom and much more. Call Jane for more info. 905-983-6312 Saturday, October 24, 2009 - Orono United Church Roast Beef Supper with Homemade Pies, 5:30pm. Tickets: Adults $13, Age 12 & under $7. Call LaVerne 905-983-5160