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Orono Weekly Times, 10 Apr 1985, p. 3

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O)rji> Weckly Times, Wednesday, April 10, 1985-3 open Orono Action'Centre The Durhami East Conser- Sam Cureatz, sitting - projects, along Highway No. lion and the locatîng of the vative Association opened member in the legislature,ad- 2 to Newtonville and work provincial finance building in their Orono Action Centre in dressed the gathering poin- heing undertaken on Oshawa. the aid fire hall, Main Street, ting to the m-oney being spenit Highway 115-35. He called for a concerted Orono, on Saturday mnorning in the riding by the provincial Fie spoke of the benefits, of effort of the Conservative of last week. governmnent noting hiighwý.ay the Darlington General sta- workers for the election being heldi on May 2nd. Canada. Much of' thle .ulszdvehi- cle production that %%as car- ried out in Oshawa is now undertaken in WVilington, Deleware. The fll-sized car is still uch in demiand in the U.S. Oshawa Iawyer to renresent iberals Joel Neal, 27, an Oshawa lawyer, was nominated as the liberal candidate for the Oshiawa riding ta contest the Ontario election to be held May 2nd. JoeI, a native of Oshawa, faced Mike Breaugli for the NDP and Bob Boychyn for the Conservatîves. Hampton man, 64, guilty of assaut A Hampton man, William Medwit, has been foundc guil- ty of assault causing bodily harmn and possession of a dangerous weapan. District Court Judge W. B. Hurley said he was satisfied that Medwit became incensed, picked up a tree lîmb and struck 24-year-old Darcy Ritchey at least twice when Meçlwit saw Ritchey fishing from his privately stocked trout pond. Ritchey said lie had'a dog sicked on him as welI and was pushed into the pond. Revived 10-year old Wlhlle firemen e ndeavoured to save a two year old fromn a burning house on Rossland Road in Whitby a 22 year ali girl fromn Prince Edward Island revîved a ten year old sister who had been rescued from, the house. Terry Cameron, formerly from Prince Edward Island, used mnoutli to mouth resuscitation on the ten year old who she said had stopped breathing after being rescued by firemen. Two years for death of two cyclists Stephen Reid, 23, of Scar- borough has been sentenced to two years less a day and lias as well been suspended from driving for three years. Reid received the max- imum 'reformatory sentence folIowing an accident last fal at which he was delared im- paired and two young cyclists were killed in a liead-on acci- dent. SReid was found guilty on two counts of criminal negligence in the death of the two teenagers. From Around the Region Cobourg man charged with arson A 30-year-old Cobourg man has been charged with arson in connection with a re- cent $150,000 fire at the Cliateau-by-t he- Lake liotel in Cobourg. Tlie man was apprehiended near the hotel shortly after tlie fire was reported. Repairs are estimated to cost $150,000. The restaurant portion of the Chateau had just underwent $50,000 in renovations. To determine needs of senior citizens A survey is now underway in the City of Osliawa to determine the needs of seniors as to recreation, education, home support and related services., Tliere are currently 19,000 seniors in tlie City. It is pointed out that 200 will be surveyed as ta their use of existing services and their needs now not being met. Regional councilllors to view garbage solutions in the U.S. Some Regional of Durham. counicillors and staff are ta visit the U.S. along the eastern sealloard this coming montli ta check on the handl- ing of garbage in that par- ticular area. The group wiIl view recycl- ing operations as xell as creating energyfrom wNaste. Last year Gary Herrema, regional chairman, was amnong a group visiting Europe and another tnip for the director of public wor-ks asos undertaken ta the .. The Region ik facing an escalating problemi with the disposai of' garbiage fromi the Region,. Young Offenders have own court As of a week ago Monday the Young Offenders Act removed 16 and 17 year olds charged with criminal of- fences fromt the aduir judicial system. Tlie 16 and 17 year olds are now considered young of- fenders and will be processed through their own courts. This has become uniform across aIl ofCad. Ganaraska sets 1985 budget The Ganaraska, Region Conservation Authority lias set their 1985 budget with an overali increase of five per- cent. The' authority has had ta set the budget althoughas yet the Ministry of Natural Resources have not made their commitment as ta pro- vincial funding for the year. The Authority usually sets its budget at the annual meeting in February but postponed the decision due ta the fact that the province had flot provided information as ta their support funds. Wants an answer from Prime Minister Marilyn McHolm, deputy reeve for Hope Township is loaking for an answer toaa letter she had drafted ta Prime Minister, Brian Mulroney. The letter express ed,-counil- cil's; concerns over the possibility of a nuclear \waste site beinig estabilihed in Hope Township. It also asks clarification of, governnment policy as nuclear waste. Thle letterwa sent off, thrtee ,weeks ago anid ta this date no rely h las been rleceiv- eci. The clerk is ta phone the Prime Mînister's office to see if the letter arrivedi. Firemen save comrade's life Bewdley firemen are credited with saving the life of a fellow firefighter, Paul Craig, who suffered a hieart attack in the front seat of the company's auxiiliary van? as they travelled to a minor tree fire. The van was vulled aver to the side of the road and Craig put in the back where a fellow firefighter started to apply life-saving CPR. It was Craig himself who taught the Bewdley men CPR. One of best years The Northumberland Players of Cobourg recorded one of their best years both at the box office and as to their financial statement. They have also gained the acquisi- tion of the Second Street Firehouse in Cobourg as their owni. Tlie players presented ten shows during 1984,with the most ambitious being My Fair- Lady. They have follow- ed with another success in 1985 with Annie. Steve Podborski guest speaker Steve Podborski, one of Canada's world class skiers is to be the guest speaker at the annual meeting in June of the Durham Region District Health Council. GM sales slack off While Ford and Chrystir racked up thcir best Mar>hi sales in Canada f'or years, GMN vehicle sales slackened off' f'or the imonth. Ait hough there was a slight drap for GMI in Mlarch their record for the first six mnonths of the 1985 car year are abov e those for the PrevI*Ous year. First B-cars roll at GM The first B-cars came roll- ing off the line on Tuesday following the comipletion of a $150 million renovation at the Oshawa plant. The Oshawa plant is pro- ducing- exclusively the mîd- sized, front wheel-drive vehicles sucli as Chevrolet Celebrity, Pontiac 6000 and Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera. These three. are amnong the four top-selling GM cars in Red & White ROUND Pepsi Produce of U.S.A. STEAKSotDik B cci Grade A Full Slice otDikB c ol 5.93 kg750 ml bottie 2.69 1lb. 2.9ea. 1.29 CUSTÔM ROAST TRADITION - Fine, Regular, Extra Fine NABOB3 COFFEE 369g 2.99_ 9 LIVES Assorted 170g tin CAT FOOD.29 Capri Bathroom U4sue2Ž' .9 White Swan 2 roll pkg. Paper Towels .99 OLD DUTCH 3.61 jug LIQUID- BLEACH m99 NO NAME TM The Savings Are Yours No Name President's Choice 400 g bag Chocolate Chip Cookies 1.99 No Name POWDERED 6 Litre Bag Laundry Detergent 2.79 NoName Coffee Creamer No Name Facial Tissue 1kg container 3.99 500 ta box 2.49 C O R N IS HS Phone 983-5201 SPRING SALAD SUPPER ORONO UNITED CHURCH Tuesday, April 23rd 6:00 p.m. Aduits $600 Children 12 and under $3.00 Preschool - Free Tickets - 983-5272 983-5824

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