The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

~YY1 or on o weekly times Seconu lass Mail Registration Number 6368 Pùblished every Wednesday at the office of publication SUBSCRIPTION RATES Canada $3.00 ...U.S.A. $4.50 editoeisil A DOUBLE COST A French Kindergarten immersion course was added this year by the Northumberland and Durham County Board of Education on a trial basis. The single kindergarten i s being held, in Cobourg with the purpose of making french more acceptable to the students in later years and as a promotion for bilingualism. The Board has established both a morning and afternoon class with a total enrolment last week of 41 students. Most of the studen t do come from the Cobourg area with a few from Port Hope and Hlope Township along with one from Coîborne. Parents must provide their own transporta- tion for their child. The interesting part of the enrolment is that not only are the forty-one children enrolled in the frenèh kindergarten classes but most of the forty-one are also attending the regular english kindergartens. If a students attends the french classes in the morning they then are attending their own english kindergarten in the afternoon and visa-versa. Surely thid was not the intention of the board when the idea was instituted. If this was to be carried out throughout the area it would double the cost of kindergarten and only run eductaional costs to a new high. The fact that the parents of the students are sending their children to both cîsses is an indication that they are not entirely sold on the idea of the french immersion classes nor have they grasped the intent of the decision by the board. The programn has become a whim, and a costly one at that. IT WAS A GOOD1 FAIR Everyone inattendance at the Durham ýCenitral Fair at Orono over the week-end have termed it as an excellent promotion. Congratulations arecertainly in order to the president, the fair manager, the secretary and the board of directors who spend many hours to provide thîs annual event in the community. It is the concerted efforts of many which makes or breaks the fair. Inspeaking to people at the fair almost everyone commented on the country atmosphere and flavour of the fair. They do not want to see the fair turn into an midway attraction and in fact they wish the country atmosphere to remain. As one fair spectator stated this sh6uld dampen any idea of joining with Oshawa and also put aside the gloom and doom over the fair. It is diff icult to say just what makes a good fair or what makes the 1974 version better than the 1973 edition. [t la possibly involvement on one hand and entertainment of some substance on the other. There is no doubt that the fair got off te a goos start this year with the Carling Aerobatic team on Thursday evening and the niomemtum started at this trne carried throughout with added attractions for the cblîdren to the last breathe with Harry Hibbs and bis lively music on Sa turday night. There was an atmosphere of enthusiasm which was evident with the president E. R. Lovekmn who, although hie will flot be president in 1975, was going about asking what improvements could be made next year. The fair was not over but thoughts were already being directed to the fair in 1975. A very good sîgn of progress. Thank-you Durham Central for another interestin week-end in this area and this could be extended to aIl the exhibitors whether they showed a cake, a rabbit, a cow, horse, chicken or a carrot. It was an excellent show. THIEY ARE STILL IN THERE The rmecca for basebaîl in this area, Kendal, is again this year looking for a cahmpionship and just mnight pull it out with their Junior Royal Club. In the semi-finals wîth Langdon they are tied at one game apiece with the decision to be made in Langdon on Saturday. Wixçning this game the Kendal club would then advance to the finals of Ontario and the possible championship. May good luck and fortunate travel with the club on Saturday. Wè hope to see you in Kendal later. There were over six hundi- entries coming from as far as two judges to red entries in' the rabbit show the State of Michigan in the entries. It wasq at the Orono fair with some U.S. It was necessary to, have the interest inË by exhibitors av The horse show at the Oronol'ion and this year plenty of' Fair is always a fine attract- colour was added with such A DOUBLE STANDARD 0F JUSTICE President Gerald Ford of the United States in his move to pardon past president Nixon for his wrong doing wbile president must arouse some doubts over the equality of justice in North America. [t has often been stated that a double standard does exist not only in the U.S. but also in Canada. These standards are divided between the races, the poor and the rich, the great and the humble. The decision by Ford can only lessen public confidence in the law of the land, a law which is stated te be equal for everyone. No doubt many will question deals and a bost of other causes for the premature pardon. It is contended that Ford made bis decision having regard for the health and welfare of the former president. But this condition must exist with everyone tbat cornes to the same position as bas Nixon. No one is immune to the problems of distress when confronted with wrong-doings. This must exist for Nixon's aids who have either been sentenced or are to appear in court over their misdeamors. If Nixon gains a pardon for bis part in the happenings, then what about those that were a party to his directions. Compassion is a wonderful thing wheni exercised by one for another but in the case of the law it must be administlered equally for everyone especially by those in high We cannot but feel that Ford is wrong. While we are on the subjeqt of President Ford it would appear, and it is quite noticeable, that he is intent in coming to grips with inflation or at least prepared to give it the old college try. Here in Canada it would make -one wonder whether or not we, have a government in Ottawa and if they are aware of the surge ahead in inflation. At least th ey could be talking and making some effort to battle the spiralling' increase in the cost of living. Trudeau and his liberals have the track ail to themselves since the election but that track must be getting rusty through the lack of use. entries as thea took first. place ii saddle class.1 Letter to 'Septemiber 9th, 1974 Dear sir: Let's AUl Organize - Re Recreation 1 would like to say some- fthis area.utaveors opke fthi aout avorsopex with Mr.' A. Carruthers, M.P.P. and Mayor Garnet Rickard and they agree with the necessity of building one. Councillor Lynl as the right idea and Mr. Roy Forrester. Editor of the Orono Times thinks we would put one to good use. - -'What about buildin'g one on the 100 acres of property at tbe Pine Ridge School' This would make a great Sport Complex and it could serve the whole region. o judge the Have the Recreation of tbe îi'ite apparent New Region Areas rujn by One the show both Department. knd visitors. Being in Recreation in town for many years, let me assure J% you that our own Department and Mr. Fanning and bis staff bave aIl the qualifications . needed to run the dprmn Sbut whoever or wnatever ~ departmnent runs tbe sports Scomple x - don't put hancl cuffs on themn. Give tbem in writing the authority to Sjudgement. This is a big job and we have already lost too much. timne. È 1 Now if you want a Sports MingComplex and I'm sure you do. One that we will -aIl be proud of. Let's write a letter, telling y M our ideas, to our Local M.P.P. t-M or our Mayor, or send a letter to any member of counicil, or the. director of recreation: Yes, even the Editor of your local newspaper. The land is already there,, and with the raffles and draws, etc. the money could beraised. Let's put our ideas above which down on paper and send themn i i te prade to these- men who represent in te paade us. I know they will listen. STha nks for listening. Good Luck,. - rUVN> Strayed onto, property, one heifer. Cail 983-5585. ap LOST One Beagle in Orono, tattoo, [eft ear, no collar, answers to name Bob. Finder please phone 9W3-9216. ap BYAMS PLUMRING - HEATING Sales and Service Z4RO.U]k BRNER SERVICE GULF FINANCING L.w Interest Rates Phone: Tyroue 263-2650 u 14INNER 0F ORONO FIGURE SKATING CLUB $500.00 CASH DRAW, Mr. Robert Morton, Kendal, Ont. was the lucky winner of the $500.00 draw at Orono Fair on Sat. Sept. 7th. Mr. Morton held ticket No. 1226. Mrs. Pat Irwin, president of the Orono Figuré Skating Club, made the draw and presented Mr. -Morton with his prize. The exeuctive of the Orono Figure Skating Club wîsh to thank ail ticket sellers for helping make this venture a success. The -sumn of $764.11 was realized after expenses. A long time taxpayer.,, WANTED TO RENT 3-bedroom House or Apart- ment,as soon as possible. Phone 983-5560. a-n, 4-H HOMEMAKING CLUB Starts Tuesday, Sept. Ith at 7.00 p.m. in the United Church Basement %Members must be 12 by September lst. Phone 983-5044 or 983-5058 for information. Trentway Tours Ltd. Thanksgiving Week-End SpecialIs to NASHVILLE & GRAND OLD OPRY Departs - Oct. 11, 1974 NEW YORK CITY Departs - Oct. 11, 1974 QUE BEC CITY Departs - Oct. 12, 1974 For details contacet: Trentway Tours Lt d. P.O. Box 772 Peterborough, Ont Phone Toîl Free 1-800-461-7615 28-4-11-18