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Orono boy competes in World's Disabled games What's new this year at the Orono Fair In order to make an annual event such as our fair a success, it's im- portant to regularly introduce new segments and revise popular old ones. In this way, what is best in the fair is always fresh and what may become an old favourite is given a chance in the spotlight. This process is not always easy because each ad- ditional class requires a committee which decides upon, rules and regulations; finds sponsors and judges and sets up the displays. They also make themselves available to the public to answer any questions pertaining to their class. These people work on a volunteer basis and together with sponsors are the backbone of Agricultural Fairs. Fortunately, we have some of the best right here in the Town of Newcastle. Last year Durham Central Fair was fortunate to have a committee volunteer a new woodworking class. Lloyd Sharpe from Orono and his son Ken have worked with wood for many years and have created fine pieces. They have recently built and installed a new trophy case in the Orono Arena for the Fair Board. The Fair Board have a large trophy from the 1989 Car Show to begin their collection and more trophies are expected. This year the woodworking com- petition is divided into two parts, one adult class, with three sub sec- tions and a junior class. Prizes and awards are offered for the best woodworking in each group.:Lloyd and Ken invite you to call if you have any questions. You can reach (Continued page 2) It was a welcome home party last Friday evening at the Snoeks' residence, Main Street, Orono, for the return from Europe of Rob Snoeks, who had competed in the World Championship and Games for the Disabled. He was accom- panied by his cheering section of his father and mother, Hans and Anne along with his fiancee, Pam Veenstra. 35c. a copy Rob had spent the last four weeks dian team does have a real good in Europe where he first met world future for world competition. competition being a member of the It was tben off to Assen, Holland Canadian Disabled Volleyball team. for the World Champion and The Canadian team, states Rob, Games for the Disabled wbere Rob met stiff world competition in the competed in the long jump and tbe event held in France. 100 metre dasb. Although the Canadian team In tbe long jump event he set a comes home without a medal it was new Canadian record of 4 metres 76 pointed out it was a great ex- cm and placed fiftb in tbe cet. The perience and that the young Cana- ine pa perinceandtha theyoug Cna-(Continued pagé,3) PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY orono WeeklY Times, Wednesday, August 1, 1990 Oak Ridges Moraine an important feature for report and province Bending an ear at Fire Hall opening by Gord Mills Last Friday afternoon while "covering" the opening of the new Town of Newcastle No. 5 fire sta- tion, I had the opportunity to "bend the ear" of our federal M.P. Ross Stevenson. I advised him of the events at Norland post office and the disastrous effects such action would have upon the merchants in Orono. He seemed surprised of the action taken at Norland, then countered by saying that as far as he was aware no post office closure had been effected where the facility had a tradition of "always being a post office." That is to say, where a closing has occurred, at one time they were part of a retail outlet in some form or another. He also agreed that in some in- stances, Newcastle in particular, were vulnerable to closure when a post official retires and when new housing arrived in the area. It also appears, he said, that the new residents in a community prefer to open hours of the retail post office. If, Canada Post have a secret agenda or policy of not closing any "traditional post office" this needs to be flushed out into the open so that the community of Orono and business can breath easier. We should not be subjected to any hidden criteria that leaves all of us wondering as to what is going and what is staying. We deserve much better treatment - everyone should demand it. Environmental disaster reviewed What has become known as the Kanter report, "Options for a Greater Toronto Area Greenlands Strategy", and.initiatives announc- ed by the Provincial Government last week have been termed as a 'step in the right direction' by both Kathy Guselle and Niva Rowan of the Save the Ganaraksa Again organization (SAGA). Both members of SAGA attend- ed the news conference in Kleinberg where, Greg Sorbara, Minister of Consumer and Commercial Rela- tion, referring the Kanter report, said, "the Oak Ridges Moraine is one of the most important features in the Greater Toronto area, 'GTA'. Kanter bas stated in his report that there is an urgent need to preserve and protect greenlands in the GTA. He said there has been a fundamental shift in thinking as to the environment. "People are con- sidering greenlands as important to their quality of life and the overall health of the-environment," be said. Kathy Guselle, chairman of SAGA, following the conference said the process still has a long way to go but the report did include the Ganaraska River headwaters area in the Oak Ridges Moraine. She said, "the report and the provincial in- Happenings . . . ENTERTAINMENT BEING PROVIDED AT BEEF BARBECUE A new feature is being added to the annual Beef Barbecue at the Orono Park this year with the Orono and District Fiddle Club providing a musical background. As well and as usual there will he plenty of tempting roast beef and all the trimmings being served in the beauty of the Orono Park. Proceeds from the event will be placed with the Orono Arena Improvement and Projects Fund. Come out for a good evening with your friends in this community. NO ORONO WEEKLY TIMES NEXT WEEK Due to holidays at the Times there will be no paper published on Wednesday, August 8th. The office will be closed Fri- day, August 3rd to reopen on Monday, August 13th. HOOKED ON THE CHALLENGE WITH TOWN CLOCK With a new power pack and aIl new wiring the Orono Town Hall clock bas been on a number of trial runs of late. But it seems ap- parent that the clock is not going to give in that easy and is still a little stubborn. David Chatterton as well as Blaine Moffat are hooked on the challenge to get it running again with a bag of tricks as well as old and new technology. It appears the stricker is willing but something in the mechanics of the clock keeps stalling. itiatives basically support SAGA's stance and has endorsed what SAGA has wanted." Guselle was also pleased with the fact that the province is to hold a provincial interest in the use of the Oak Ridges Moraine. "There is a need for comprehensive planning to protect the environment", she said. The Kanter report follows a seven month study of the GTA including Metro Toronto, the Regions of Durham, Halton, Peel and York. It was devised to identify areas to be included in a regional greenlands system, to secure greenlands and to consider other natural areas of in- terest within the area. Of specific interest to thosé holding an interest in the future of the Oak Ridges Moraine, Greg Sor- bara announced that a comprehen- sive planning study will be carried out to determine the best way to en- sure that development on the Moraine does not harm its unique features. He said this reflects the govern- ment commitment to co-operative planning for the GTA. He said the study will review the longer-term implications of continued develop- ment and land use practices within the Moraine. It will also attempt to put in place a consistent, thorough way of evaluating the potential im- pacts of development. Sorbara also said the province is expressing a provincial interest in the Oak Ridges Moraine. He said the province will work with the municipalities to carefully review official plan amendments, rezoning (Continued page 3) Troy Young, a 19 year old stu- dent from Orono, is working this summer at the Clarke Museum and Archives on a SEED 90 federal government grant. Troy is planning to enter York University this fall to study the theatre and recently ap- peared in a local play entitled "The Visit". Troy's love of the theater is easily picked out when viewing "If a Tree Falls in Forest..." an exhibit he developd is currently on view (Continued page 9) ... .. . .