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Orono Weekly Times, 3 Jul 1974, p. 2

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2-ORONO WEEKLV TIMES, JULY 3rd, 1971 orono weekly tîmes Second Clas Mail Registration Num ber 63u" Published every '*ednesday at the office of publication SIJBSC RIPTION RATES Canada $3.00...U.S.A. $4.50 M0NDAY IS ELECTION DAY> The acfrance poils in this riding like those across the country wud1ý.d to give an indication that the eictorate are going to go out and vote. In most cases the use of the poils have doubfed and in the cities the increase lias.been much greater. A lf,,pesntative from the Retur 1ning Officer's office pointed out that the majority of those voting over the week-end were those who wouid be on holidays on July 8th and this must-vote some concern over the lection. One amaziug fact of the campa ign bias been the lackof discussion by .any, of the parties over the r easin "the governmen t was brought down and that was_ the budget. 0f the two meetings held in this areà, at which the candidates spoke the budget was almost totally ingnored with abortion, criminal justice coming to the fore in discussion. Surprising enough the election was not called over these issues at al for the slaughter of baby seals. It ail dépends to whomn you talk what the resuit is going to be locally but the majority seem to agrée that Lawrence, the incumbent -will be back in again but with a reduced majority. Both the liberals and the ND)Ps are waging a more vigorous campaign this lection than in 1972 or at, least it is evident in this immediate area. Then again both Walker and Beckett come from a fairiy heavy populated area and Walker had received the wishes fromn Hamilton when he ran for the school board but under a protest vote. Those in Hamilton have aiso been known to turn their votes around And who really knows what is to happen in the race. The only solution, of course, is to await the counting of the votes on the evening, of July 8th. Neediess to say it is a duty of everyone to reason their vote and to make sure they mark the ballot on Monday, July 8th. A WORTHY PROGRAM EXPANDS The Orono Water Safety program started on Tuesday and wi l continue for the next two months. Through theyears it has been a most worthwhile project in the community and today it continues to carry th e importance it always has in the past. Congratulations must go to the present workers and al those who in the past carried on the work, of providing instructions to the child ini water safety and swimming. Sdlon junction of Hîghways \~9 115&35 DIPECTIONS: Turn right on the fl. first side road, then follow road straight tilt it forks then turu teft. 8 a. m. - 12.00 noon 4p.M. - 10.00OP.m. MON DAY TO FRIDAY SATURDAY 8-5 Telephone 983-9437 Miss Carol Chatterton, an Safety program, goes over the the president of the organiz- instructor at the Orono Water program of daily events with ation. Mrs., Jim Hudson. Pictured above is agroup of ainted with the water on a younger class getting acqu- opening day of the program in Orono water safety progAram underway The Orono Water Safety program conducted at the pool in the Orono Park started on Tuesday with hundreds of youngsters enrolled both for the courses in the months of July and August. The pro- gram has been extended this year due to the large enrol- menit and will be carried into the mnonth of August. Mrs. Jimi Hudeson, president of the organization states there are stili openings for sw,ýimiming in the August classes especially GOOD GAS MILEAGE TIP NUMBER 1 QUICK STARTS Gasoline can bceconserved and engine and tire life prolonged by avoiding unnecessarily apidi acceeration away from ligtlts and stop signs. in the older age groups and for advanced swimmers. The cost for a thrce week course for the younger children is set at,$6.00 and range up to $12.00 for those taking bronze. The course for Intermediates, Seniors and Bronze is a four week period for instructions. This year the local club is assisted in their operation with a grant from the Town of Newcastle in the amount of $30000 for Juiy and a similar amount for August. TRAILER HITCH Canadian Patent 943,989 descrihps zan imprnved traiter hitch. According to the inven- tor, DanTomen of'-Chatham, Ontario, the hitch is designed to incorporate both ioad-lev- elhing and anti-saw features. iXr, Tomen further dlaims that the degree of load-level- ling or the degree of antisway can be independently adjust- ed for different types of road surfaces. Complete detaits appear in bis patent issued on Mlarch 19, 1974. Orono. AUTOMATIC FISH FEEDER Going on vacatiotù but have no one to look after that aquarium?ý David T.Y. Chen and Ten. F. Shih, both of Taiwan, might provide the answer. They have patented an ingenious device which Delegates selected Each year a series of Region- ai 4-H Conferences are beld across the province of Ontario for ail eligibte 15 years otd ~~~ 4-H members involved ini the 4-H Agricultural Progcramn. The conferences which are held on the campuses of various uniyersities across the province are designed to bring together young people fromn a wide area for a period of thýjree days, to give them an opportunity to discuss, not only tbe 4-H Program in the varions Counties, but to discuss various leadership techniques, methods of pre- sentation, and how to effect- ively make the 4-H programn of more înterest to young people. At the samne time, delegates are exposed to university life, in that they do live on campus for the duratiuîî of the Conference and are provided with an opportunity to learn a littie bit more about university life. This year, the Regionai Conference, for this area will be held at Trent Univeristy in Peterborough from July 2n.d to the 4th. Delegates will be attending the Conference at Trent fromn Counties as far west as Ontario COunty and as far east as Frontenac County. In ail, it is expected that approximateiy 115 dele- gate s will be attending the 3-day Conference. This year, Durham County will be send- ing, 17, 15 year old 4-H members to the Conference -at Trent. Those who were se] ed to repre 'sent, DurlK County are:, Colin Asselstin<>_ Edwin Budd, Joe Dairymple, John DeVries, Scott Gray, Charlene Hall, Paul Larmer, Jamie Malcolm, Kim Martin- dale, Tom Moffat, Sarah Macdonald, Betty Ann Oliver, Neil Taylor, Blain Vaneyk, Blair Vaneyk, David Walker and Margie Wilton. We know these young people are look- ing forward to attending the Conference and we look forward tn hearing from themn in their local 4-H Clubs when they return. attaches to the side of an aquarium and supplies food to the fish automatically. Service Wfh a Personal Touch M lm ,<lJUNE 73 M,ýP 43 M ake Us Your Phalrnmcy Our friendly staff is weIl-known for its courtesy and concern. Our customers have confidence in us ... and we work to deserve it. Try us.,1 STOUTT's -PHARMA CY ~ PHONE ORONO 983-5009

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