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Orono Weekly Times, 18 Jul 1990, p. 11

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Orono Weekîy Times, Wednesday, JuIy 18, 1990-11 Making mark. in skiing Alicia Fenneli, age 14, past resi- dent of Orono, now lives in Whistler, B.C. In 1989 she was lst in B.C. for her age. Ini 1990j she was 2nd in 'Western Canada. She at- Not in competition tends a special Ski Program at Pemberton Secondary Scbool just outside Whistler. She also attends Summer Ski Camp at Blackcomb Mountain. Sarah Fenneil out with dad on his in the current Great Salmon hunt west coast fishing boat. being undertaken in, Lake Ontario. This fish would sure be a winner Rabies on a down stide in Durham area by Gord Milîs The numiber of cases of rabies from January to miarch was down this year. Eigbt cases were recorded over the first three months of this year, but 25 reports were filed dur- ing the same period of 1989. "The way it has started off it looks like it's not going to be as high as last year," says Richard Rosatte of the Ministry of Environ- ment. So far rabies cases have. been reported in five skunks and three foxes. Among the foxes, the disease tends to run in six-year cycles and may result in peak outbreaks any given year. During last year 52 cases of rabies were reported in Durhami. It is best Two to seek Liberai Two candidates have filed their papers with the Durham East Liberal Association as of last Tues- day evening with the intent of seek- ing the liberal nomination to repre- sent the riding for the party in the expected provincial election sornetime this faîl. Donna Fairey, formerly of Bowmanville, now residing in Nor- thumberland County and Marilyn Pearce of Port Perry have both fil- ed their papers. Marilyn Pearce now holds down a position as a Scugog councillor and bas been a life-time resident of her community. In a release she states she is com- mitted to serving the riding, if elected, on a full-time basis. She sates she could make a significant contribution to the government of Ontario by combin- ing an attitude of fiscal responsibili-' ty with social sensitivity. As to issues she bas said they must focus on tbe environment, transportation, rapid growth and the role of agriculture. Donna Fairey is no stranger to the area having been a writer for the Canadian Statesman for many years. Currently she is a vice-chairman of the Ontario Censor Board and has been a member of the Nor- thumberland and Newcastle Board of Education. She served one terma on the board as chairman. The nomination meeting is being held on Tuesday, August l4th in the Blackstock Hall. MNR head office. to Peterborough It was announced last week that the head office of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources will be transferred from Toronto to the City of Peterborough, The move affects 500 jobs which will be a boost for the city and tbe surrounding area. The move is expected to be com- pleted by 1995 with an annual payroll of $18 million. Tbe move is part of a provincial plan to decentralize its minstry headquarters and government ser- vices. The provincial previously an- nounced that some 4000 jobs would be transfered out of Toronto tbrough the decentralization plan. Moves for the O.P.?., Ontario Heritage Foundation and ministry of labour ana tourismn have also been announced. to avoid ail animals acting strangely and contact the animal control of- ficer to report the animal or any possible human infection. Mr. Rosatte cautions that foxes, skunks, and other wildlife shouldn't be treated or approached like domestic animals. Pet owners should also keep a close watcb on animals when out- doors. Prom January to November last year 135 people were treated for possible exposure to rabies. In many of those cases the fear was that they had contracted the disease The me CATERING CONNECTION ON THE SPOT CATERING Weddings -Anniversaries -AlilBanquets CHEESE TRAYS- MEAT PLATTERS - SALADS Fred & Patricia Storsbergen Orono 983-9679 MERVYN B. KELLY Barrister and Solicitor LAW OFFICE. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE - REASONABQE RATES Free Initial Consultation 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 623-4444 Evening and Week-end Appointments Available Corner Church and Temperance Sts., Bowmanville COMPLETE CAR & TRUCK REPAIPS, DIESEL ENGINES - CUMMINS, DETROIT & CAT RADIO DISPATCHED TOW TRUCKS MOBILE MECHANICAL SERVICE TRUCK R.R. 1 ORONO. ONTARIO 4 MILES NORTH O F 401 LOB 1 MO ONHWY.115&35 PHONE (416) 983-9151 Zt4 ESTABLISHeD 1881 4 DIVISION ST., 623-5480 BOWMANVIL.LE PpOFF STREET PARKIN AREA PRE-ARRANGED AND PREPAIO FUNERAL SERVICES AVAILABLE RO.KA LUMBER ci&REODCENTER 0 KITCH'EN CABINETS MILYARD e CEDAR POSTS' : SQUARED TIMBERS 705-277-3381 :BUILDNG SUPPLY *BARN STEEL ON HWY. 35 - 1 MI LE SOUTH 0F- PONTYPO..OLI

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