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\ 2 - Orono Weekly Times Wednesday, July 21, 2004 r \ Subscriptions $29.91 + $2.09 GST = $32.00 per year. x Publications Mail Registration No. 09301 • Agreennent No. 40012366 Publishing 48 issues annually at the office of publication. "We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP) toward our mailing costs." CanadS ORONO WEEKLY TIMES - 5310 Main St., P.O. Box 209, Orono, ON LOB 1M0 Email: oronotimes@rogers.com or Phone^ax 905-983-5301 Publisher/Editor Margaret Zwart Sports and Display Advertising - Donna Wood Front Office and Classified Advertising - Rosey Bateman The orono Weekly Times welcomes letters to the editor on subjects of interest to our readers. Opinions expressed to the editor and articles'are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the » times Letters must be signed and contain the address and phone number of the writer. Any letter considered unsuitable will not be acknowledged or returned. We reserve the right to edit for length, libel and slanda_. Ifyour retail ÏÏassifed fd appeïs for the first time, please check carefully. Notice of an error must be given before the next issue goes to print. The Orono Weekly Times will not be responsible for the loss or damage of such items. It's time for a break It's finally here--the summer shut down. By the time you read this column, we will be in vacation mode. The annual two week summer shut down is a highly anticipated event here. When the last paper goes to bed Tuesday night, we all heave a sigh of relief, then look for ways to celebrate. We've managed to secure a sea-going vessel, vessel, which we'd like to launch on Lake Ontario for a little R&R, while we wind down for the holiday, but our captain seems a little reluctant to be on board when the vessel actually hits the water for the first time in too many years. But since we all have to be back for Wednesday evening's free concert at the Orono band stand, taking the boat out maybe isn't such a good idea. Actually, there was a moment Tuesday afternoon afternoon when the sky was really dark and great bolts of lightning were striking out of the east, when we thought there was a chance we wouldn't get the paper out. The power was interrupted for a split second, but because we've all learned to use the 'auto save' function on our computers, the results were not as devastating as they might have been. While vacation time is a good time to recharge one's batteries, it is also a good time to reflect. I am surprised we didn't get any more letters in response to last week's article regarding the Clarington firefighter who lost his job for speaking speaking his mind. Clarington council is holding an emergency closed door meeting Wednesday morning to deal with a personnel matter. If this meeting is regarding regarding the fired fire-fighter, we can only hope they do the right thing and give him his job back with full back pay. I hope that the cloak of intimidation intimidation that created this scenario, hasn't kept others from voicing their opinions. While I can think of no better place in the world to be than Orono, Ontario, I do look forward forward to taking two weeks off. We publish again on August 11th. YACM10H OWtoE>,.. II ' liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiil'l il I ! i ! r nui iiiii!mill 6o, vs M kAW IB&UNËÜ W? Vi 1 :".! 1 ' : âS*au if jl i iliij jii j I lltiiii jiMiplr'if' Wfwi Letters to the Editor Orono Summer Concert Series Organizers thank supporters Dear Residents, The Orono Summer Concert Concert Series will have its fourth performance this evening at the bandstand on the library lawn. This series is made possible possible by the very generous donations of local businesses/individuals businesses/individuals and the Municipality. We hope everyone everyone who has attended has enjoyed them and will remind the rest of you to come join us. Planning and executing the series involves a lot of time and energy and I am very grateful for the recognition given me at the last concert. I want to make it clear that this year's series has been a collaborative collaborative effort with Ann Drcslinski who has been instrumental and tireless in making sure the concerts are a success. The entire Orono Town Hall Board volunteer their time and energy in offering a unique dessert ' café for refreshments during the concerts concerts and all proceeds go toward the Town Hall. So please know that while your eating that delicious strawber ry shortcake, you are supporting supporting a worthwhile cause--our landmark building. I would also like to recognize recognize and thank John Slater and Sonny Young for erecting the much needed steps at the Orono bandstand a day after they were requested. I promise to have them painted by the next concert. The series offers a wide variety of music styles including including country, bluegrass, contemporary, contemporary, big band, rock and classical. Performance schedules schedules are available at the Orono Times and other area businesses or on the web at www.visitorono.com Last Wednesday was the first time we had to move the concert indoors to. the Town Hall due to the downpour, and it was still a success. So, remember to join your neighbours on Wednesday evenings through to September 1st (and Thursday, July 29th) at 7 p.m. for some free summer entertainment, rain or shine! Jeanne Burnside Orono Summer Concert Series Firing too extreme Dear Editor, After reading your July 14th story titled "Clarington firefighter burned for speaking speaking out", I found myself wondering wondering a number of things. First of all, can the municipality municipality just out-and-out fire the firefighter? Is there really grounds for dismissal? Can one be terminated for expressing expressing an opinion? The action taken seems somewhat extreme since the last time I checked, here in Canada, freedom of speech is still our inherent right. Wouldn't a reprimand have been more in line? There seems to be an air of totalitarianism in Clarington. Rosey Bateman Cobourg