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4..Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, April 3, 1985 Capital performance at Newcastle Despite the wecather condi- NewNcasile and District Con- first haf of the program was T he Concert Series tions on Sunday evening ceri Series. more in the vein of jazz while presents a home-brew music there was a good turnout for The group1 agaln gave a more dixieland entered the nîght for Sunday, April l4th. the second appearance of the capital perfotmance to the repertoire in the latter baf More details next week. Climax Jazz Band at the delight of al present. The with great effect. the Regioi FOUR IN DURHAM WEST BATTLE George Ashe, incumbent M.P. for Durham West, bas tbree opponents in the fourth coming election to be held May 2nd. The former Pickering Township Mayor wbo is run- ning on is record since first being elected in 1979 faces Liberal candidate Brian Evans, 35, a Whitby lawyer; NDP candidate Don Stewart, 34, a history teacher at Osbawa's O'Neill Collegiate and Libertarian candidate Eugene Gmiîtrowicz, a 48 year old tool and die miaker at Gieneral Motors. Girant delays costs thousands Becaujse the province-ý is late in sending out graint informa- tion the Durbamn Board of Education*cbairmnan states it costs the board thousands of dollars. Tire Board expected to give approval to their final 1985 budget last week but due to the fat the Ministry bad not provided what share of the costs it will share the board is still holding off on its final budget approval. It is estimated it bas cost the board some $34,(M0 in in- terest already this year due to the lack of the information and grants. ffB Calîs for Oshawa ten-ward system The Ontario Municipal Board hianded down tb&i decision last week calling for a full ten-ward systemn for the City of Oshawa. In the past, even tbough voters had voted for a ward systemn in the City, Oshawa bas operated wtb counicîllors and aldermen being elected across the city with the excep- tion of one ward in tbe nortb; of the niunicipality. The O0MB decision now creates ten-wards and in- creases representation from 14 to 15 members on council. The decision bas been greeted witb mixed reactions in the city. Most of the present coun- cillors corne from the north sector of the municipality. Prepareation for "THAT" age Self-improvement and, More awareness 1 of themi-selves and wbiat is available 5,iste purpose beind, "Teen,-Life" a new program beingP offered to girls aged 12 to 16 at,,,Simicoe Hall Sttlemient HIouse in Oshawa. The rga is aimed at helping girl, bouhth-e dif- ferent stages of lfe 11y\ mak- ing them aware of what is available and how to go after it, states tbe co-ordinator, Shirley Tomilinson. Furtber informat('ýin b caillingc 728-7525. Sessions will run on MAondays and Wednesdlays fromn 6:30 to 8:30 Pi. Accord reached board and teachers A tentative contract settle- mient bas been reached bet- ween the Durham Board of Education and its 1,100 secondary teachers. Tbe con- tract bas yet to be ratified by botb parties. The Board bas intended'to keep the contract increase less than five percent and provid- ed an initial offer of from 2 to 2.6 percent. The teachers were askîng for an increase of 109 per- cent. The teachers now earn b)etweeni $20,579 and a high of $42,575 depending on qualifications and ex- perience. Wait for a Liberal challen-ger Botb thfe con-servat ives and tbe NDP bave elected. tbir representatives 10 contest thie provincial election in the riding of Durham East. The liberals are holding their nomination meeting on April 8th witb Steve Ryan, a travelling' salesman from Bowmanville the only can- didate, to date, to declare for the liberals. Sam Cureatz will be con- testing his third ele4ion with a sizeable plurality in the last election. Cureatz polled 14,900, Bruce- McArthur, NDP polled 8,648 and Jim Potticary, Ïiberal, 7,226. Workshops for children offered The Northumberland and Newcastle branch of the Association for Bright Children is offering a number of workshops, commrencing April 13 and commiencing to ïMay 4, each Saturdayv, from V) a.mo 12 noon. They taýke place in Plort Hope Hîigh School, being pap-er machean crafts, pot- trcomnputersaniid cooking. Wrsosat $20.00 are opnfor c2hildrer, age 6 to 14 yer fage. mneetiing-s to be held A Inum'ber of public inlfor- mnation mneeinigs will be held in coninection withi the pro- posed $1000 million Con- sumer's Gas liquified narural gas storage facility to be built in one of four areas east of Cobourg and to be opera- tional late 1988 or early 1989. The company bas secured options on 400 acre parcels of land in Halimand, Cramahe and Brighton Townships. It is expected the final choice of site will be ruade within the next year. Candidates ready for May 2 election Incumbhent conservative M.P. for Nortbumnberland riding faces two other can- dJidates in the forthcomning Howard Shecppard won the ridinig in is first attempt in 1 98 1. Het faces NDP candidate, Jucdi Armisirong, 33, a Coougpbarmnacy wýorker ý( montînuedipage 5) and li beral candidate, Joan Fawcett, 47, a Coîborne part- time scbool teacher. Children's Centre goes on its own The, Simoce Hall Chîldren's Centre founded in 1969 by the Simco 'e Hall Women's League bas cut ties with its parent organization and founder and bas set out on its own. The purpose of the break was to have decision making close at band. The Centre expects to ex- tend its services for the han- dicapped to the schools wbere the service will be pro- vided on-site. 28,000 sign Fennel's position Scott Fenneil, M.P. for Ontario riding has presented the House of Comnmons with a petition signed by 28,000 constituents demanding a fÉee vote in Parliamient on the issue of capital punishment. Fenneil was one of a haif dozen memibers who were in- volved in the petition across the country. WiIl invest $1.4 million at Airpoirt iinterCýity Airwý,ays Imc.wl injvest 11.4 inili o n 1n Oshawa's Municipal Airport with the constructioni of a new hanger, office building and shops sometimye next year. The company expects to start its passenger service to Mlontreal, Windsor, Buffalo and Ottawa on July 2nd. For Kids Who Care Although the "Care Bear Movie" is a full length com- mnercial for those little cudd- ly, costly stuffed bears, it does have much going for it as chîldren entertainment and is being recommended. A recent preview left the younger set laughing and cheering and this is somnething that is not too often seen by this critical of ail audiences. Ten Years for Arjued Robbery .An Oshawa man, Philip Vince, 29, who robbed two brothers in their home last. month after attacking one with a hammer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. It was Vince's fifth convic- tion for armed robbery. Vince was assisted by two other men who have not been found. First stoiry wins contest k In ber first attempt at writing, a 13-year old Hamp- ton girl, Jessica Veenstra, won the grand prize in Owl Magazine annual story- writinig contest. Jessica wants a career in animal husbandry and has a great liking for horses. Her short story was entitled "Silver Stallion". Two groups want Cobourg hall Both t he Cobourg Chamiber of commerce and thîe Northumberland Plavers are miaking a Fîid for use of the old Second Street Firebal in Cobourg with the latter group having the edge. The Players would make use of the three floors and have pledged $80,0W0 for in- terior renovations. Poem UNTITLED Some days are better than others fresh brewed coffee sunny carpet purring kit kat happy headlines first train out of the gate kiss on the cheek happy thoughts. Marlowe C. Dickson R.R. 2, Beeton, Ontario LOG lAO FOLLOW YOUR HEART ANDTSTROKE 0ONTARIO GW\,E \MTh YOUR HEAD cuve toe the reseanzb that saves mi lives. 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