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I f ] Whelan a popular speaker In speaking of the Canadian With some rhetoric and a dry sense of humour Eugene Whelan proved an entertaining speaker at the 40th anniversary banquet and annual meeting of the Durham County Farmers' Co-operative meeting last week. Whelan is pictured with Don Welsh, secretary of the Co-op, with Gordon'Berry in the forefront. In an entertii ning a( Mress to the fortieth annivéf sa y annual meetin 8 of the DurhafP Farmers' County Co-operative, Eugene Whelan, former Minister of Agricultural in the federal liberal government, denounced denounced both the Free Trade and Meech Lake Accord movements which he said would destroy the Canada we knew. In speaking before some 270 at the annual banquet in the Orono Arena he did praise the work of the co-operative movement stating that such co-operatives were for the ordinary ordinary people and a movement that all members can have a say. He said the co-op was there to protect the member's interests and to serve. Whelan said it was under such an umbrella that Canada was founded and that we, in Canada, have built a country with a standard of living and freedom that was the best in the world. Throughout his speech he de- nnounced free trade and the terms of the Meech Lake Accord and stated, "you can't have that country country 1 have been talking about if Free Trade and the Meech Lake Accord become law." agricultural industry competing with the American industry Whelan said that due to climate alone it was impossible for , the Canadian industry industry to compete. In food processing processing he said add one hour to a large plant production in the states and they can process the needs of Canada. He further stated that tomato producer's in Canada could hardly compete, when Americans can produces six tons an acre more than the same acre produces in Canada. "You are kidding yourself The Third Annual International . Chili Cook-Off again comes to the Orono Fair grounds this year sponsored sponsored by the Newcastle Lions Club. The ev'ent is being held on Friday to Sunday, May 27 to 29th with a formate formate similar to that of last year when under the sponsorship of CHOO radio. Ron Locke of the Newcastle Lions is heading up, the promotion and will be holding an open meeting in the Orono arena on Tuesday, April 5th commencing at 7:30 p,m. arid will be willing to speak with anyone interested to assist. On the Saturday the annual Texas Cook-off will be held with the Canadian Chili. Cook-off being held on Sunday.' Friday evening a welcome party gets underway with ttye cooks and volunteers in the Community Centre Centre of the arena. A disc jockey will if you think you can compete," he said. Whelan said the U.S. will turn Canada into a large park just to play in, and nothing more. Further to food processing h.e said the Canadian industry will be destroyed in ten years and labour costs here now at $12.00 an hour will reduce closer to the American labour cost of $3.00 an hour. The speaker said farmers were the most important part of society in any country and was most sup- (Continued page 3) be in attendance. Saturday an number of events'are being held which will include the Texas Cook-off and the big dance in the evening in the arena. Plans are underway for a beef bingo and other events to interest chili cookoff cookoff spectators. Tasting of chili will, of course, be the order of the day. Entertainment continues Sunday afternoon with a program in the arena as well as declaring the Canadian Canadian Chili Cook of the event. All judging results will be announced, the overall winner will receive the grand prize, yet to be determined. Ron Locke states we can expect a name*band for the Saturday night dance event. If you want to give a hand the Orono meeting is being held on Tuesday, April 5th in the Orono Arena. Chili Cook-Off to return to Orono Asks cut trees be replaced in Orono Clarke Library off the block for closing in 1989 A letter from the Orono Horticultural Horticultural Society and signed by Mrs. Lorna Atkins was received by council on Monday night. The letter made note of the cutting down of stately maple trees in many areas of the Village and especially on Main and Mill Streets. It was stated that there was great sadness in that these trees were not being replaced and that children and grandchildren will never again see tree-lined streets in the Village. The president said she was hopeful that this problem would be corrected immediately. The letter was referred to Public- works for a report. The Clarke Library Branch in Orono is to remain in tact and on Monday night before an audience, of some 250 Mayor Winters an- nounced that the Newcastle Library Board had agreed with the demands of council. On March 21st the General Purpose Purpose committee had come out in support of the continuation of the Clarke Library and the retention of the Newcastle Village Library in its present location and also that enriched library programs were to be distributed equally throughout the library facilities. The town committee committee called upon the Newcastle Library Board to respond prior to the March 28th meeting of council as to the demands of the town committee. committee. Mayor Winters announced that a letter had been received from the Library Board who had agreed to the demands of the town committee. committee. One of the largest audiences, 250, ever to face council, were supportive supportive of the Orono bid to hold onto their, library branch and as well opposing opposing the expansion of the Laidlaw Landfill site just north of Newton- ville". Roy Forrester, speaking in support support of maintaining the Clarke- Branch for the Orono -community, commended council for their action of March 21st and asked that council council again give approval that the Clarke branch remain intact serving the community. He said the proposal proposal to close the branch had been distressing to the community. A, petition with 1641 names was presented asking that the branch re-, main and that the Newcastle Branch remain in its present location. - A delegation of Mrs. .lane Rowe -and Mr. Hannah from the.Courtice area spoke in support of the consultant's consultant's report. Mrs. Rowe said it was an excellent report and said she was surprised to hear tonight of the position of the Library Board to continue operation of the Clarke Branch. Jane Rowe had been a member of the Library Board Steering Steering committee for the study. She said the consultant's docu- The Bowmanville Kin et tes presented the Orono Guides- on Monday evening with a much «0- preciated cheque in the amount of t $200.()0. The Guides plan to use the money to purchase new camping equipment. They will be participating participating in several activities to raise money for additional camping ment had to be defended and said she failed to understand such little public input into the study through the public meetings. She said, however, that she was encouraged when she heard that 250 had turned out at a meeting in Orono over library service. She supported the report in that the Clarke Branch would be closed * (Continued page 3) equipment which is much needed! Included in their future endeavours to raise money is a car wash which will be sponsored by the Kinsmen Club. Pictured above (1-r) Pamela Werry (Guide Guider), Pam Allin (Pathfinder Guider), Dorothy Raine and Bonnie McCracken from Bowmanville Kinettes. Happenings . . . . TO BE LEGISLATIVE PAGE , * Scott Montague, Orono, a grade seven Pines Senior Public School student has chosen to be a Legislative Page, Queen Park, Toronto. He will serve during the Spring session from May 2nd to •' June 3rd. Congratulations. A TREE GROWS AND BLOOMS IN COURTICE Jane Rowe, in spekaing to council on Monday night, supporting supporting the consultant's library report, presented an analogy in which she contended that the closing of the Clarke Libarary branch was justified. , She referred to an old'apple tree (Clarke Libfary) in her backyard which had grown beyond its prime but after pruning and taking out dead limbs was now à beautiful tree when in bloom. This supported her view to close the Clarke Library and to take a new and practical approach to open a new branch in Courtice 'A Mayor Winters capably countered stating that the pruning of the dead limbs has indeed revitalized the old tree - so leave it (Clarke Library) in place. Plant a new one in Courtice to grow just as beautiful.' Garnet Rickard then noted that he was an apple producer and had some knowledge of apple trees,.... "certainly you cut out dead branches and those also pointed in the wrong direction." FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE'S ANNUAL BANQUET The Durham Region Federation of Agriculture's Annual Banquet Banquet and Dance will again be held at Blackstock Community Hall on April 8, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. The guest speaker this year is Hon. Jack Riddell, Minister of Agriculture and Food. Mr. Riddell has been asked asked to speak on Land Use in Durham Region and Waste Management. Management. There will also be a vote on Mandatory Refundable Check-Off conducted at the banquet during the evening. Tickets.are available through calling Shelly Allin at 983-5791 or any executive member. ORONO TOWN HALL EUCHRE RESULTS The Orono Town Hall Euchre results for March 23, 1988 are as follows: High for the evening Bill Grady (81); Neil Stewart and Bob Shelley (79); Velma Jaketnan and Paul Mpeka (77). Low for the evening was Fred Yep. Winners of the draw were: Minnie Taylor, Eddie Couroux, Velma Jakcman, Robin Alldred, Richard Mitchell. Euchre every Wednesday night at 8 pInn'Ladies please bring lunch.