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2-Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, September 12, 1990 cvono iarchdy ZîmC5 SeconId dcMaI JRegtao ub~006 A Peoples' Fair There is often -a lot of criticism of the annual Orono Fair - "It is the same old thing". Perhaps this is so to some extent but then it's the "Samne old thing" when you tee-off at the first hole at your favourite golf course. The Orono Fair this year was one of the better ac- complishments and can truly be billed as a "Peoples' Fair. It was people being involved flot only as spectators but as par- ticipants in a whole host of events and in our mind this is what makes the fair a success -,something for everybody. It is flot d case that everyone is ever going to like everything. But judging from involvemnent this vear from a wlRîe sector oftihe population is prool that almost everyoniç found something of interest at the fair and a lot of this activi- ty was being part of the fair in one form or another. The Ontario Hydro big te nt dispiay was excellent and good to see that such a large corporation could take -the time as a neighbour to be here. The kids had the opportunity of a new pet show and many did take part and this along with other demonstrations in the Agricultural building in floral ar- rangements, dancing and including a dog obedience demonstration, which found interest for a considerable group. Event the impiement display by Evergreen of their John Deere equipment was something for those interested and for the kids to even be able to sit on these pieces of equipment. It aIl makes for a fair for the whoie famnilv. Quality in exhîias ranged througnourt ne raïr friom art entries to both the beef and dairy cattie shows and throughout the heavy and light horses and of course the Hunter and Jumper classes which operated in front of the grandstand both Saturday and Sunday. Although the exhibit of vegetables and fruit may have been down again the presenta- tion of the display was excellent in its new format along with that of the woodcrafting and carving exhibits. Event the local car buffs had their place in the fair with the antique show and the big draw in attendance for the demolition - not necessarily of interest to everyone but a big draw none the less. It is participation from another sector of the community as was the tug-o-war and the farmers' olym- pics, both gaining more popularity. It's all a matter of doing something you like at your local fair and having fun. Just look at those operating the duck races for an example. Yes - a peoples' fair - and a good one. Send the Liberals a message they can't ignore And that is just what happened when the voters went to the polis on Thursday and favoured the New Democrats with a majority government. Much has been written over the result of the elcetion and just why it happened. The views are as varied as are those that wrote them. Why it happened doesn't really matter it is the resuit of what happened that wili count - We would hope that the littie guy at the bottom of the totem pole is recognized that the gap between those with and those without will narrow rather than expand as has happen- ed over the past decade. That bread kitchens that have sprung up in the most recent years become a thing of the past. That housing is available and thought of for the less fortunate and that such projects as co-ops andl rental units geared to income become a trend and accpetable. Possiby a tall order for this day and age but one that has to come. We would like to congratulate Gord Milîs in accpeting this new responsibility and yes pass dong thanks to Sam Cureatz who has sxerved this rinding-and its people for som many years. It will be interesting as to what the future brings but that the horizons should open that fairness to alI is one of the back bones of the course and for ail the people. Happening's1 e *.' NEED A SPEAKER FOR YOUR GROUP?1 The Canadian Mental Health Association/Durham Branch provides speatkers on a w\ide variety of mental health, mental illness t()pic", at no charge. There is a tbree week notice required for ail re- queisîs. lnterested individuals should caîl Judy at 416-436-8760. Suggest an A gain turn asii Environmentai application for Advisory Committee for Town In a letter to (ibe Tow'n of Newýcastle Helen MaDnad R.R.l, Newt.onýiille, suggesîs ihiat counicil devise an Environimental Advisory Committee. In makîng this suggestion she notes the growth of the area and the infringement it will have on farm land, wetlands, green spaces and the waterfront. She lists a numnber of concerns from the Port Granby Low Level Nuclear Waste facility to the possible Laidlaw land fuI, in- cfineration of- medical waste, more roads which issues she states shouid and do require serions and careful consideration. She states such developments for the expanding population and ser- vices must be within the parameters of, and in harmony with the en- vironmen t. Shesuggests that perhaps now is the -time to establish an En- vironmental Advisory Committee and lists many options for its opera- tion. The committee would work in an advisory capacityinvestigating plans of development, the incor- poration of energy-efficient guidelines along with thre possible developmnent of guidelines for wvoodlot miaintenance, wildlife habitat developmnent and the provi- sion of educationai opportunities relating to the environmient. MacDonald makes a bid that the Town consider ber suggestion and points out that many municipalities have similar committees with vary- ing degrees of responsibility. The committee would bemade up of ctizens of the municipality with 'no inîerest in development. MacDonald states she equates the concept of such a committee as the beginning of the "greening" of Newcastle. Meeting with council not so productive Monday Mr. Rennîick of the Siting Task Force, Lo-w-l.evel Radioactive Waste Management committee addressed the Town of Newcastle council explaining the process being undertaken by the Newcastle Liaison Committee on radioactive waste in the Town. .According to Garnet Rickard, chairman of the Newcastle commit- tee the meeting with couincil m'as not as, productive as hie \ould have bioped. He said the local commnittee is now in Phase Tbree of the pro- cess. He said Phase Three is a mati- ter of educating tbe comiitee and thé public as to waste mnanagemnent of lowv level w'astes. He referred tlo the booth operated at the Orono Fair at which the commrittee provided informa- tion and sought opinion from mnemrbers of the public througb the filing-out of a questionairre. Rickard said the Fair booth operation was<a success as 250 filled ont questionairres and as well ex- pressed their concerns and thougbts. This informiation along with other to be collected will be comnpil- ed for future reference and con- siderationi. "This is theic most exposure sînce we started," said the chrairman. Rennick in speaking to council said they should consider and look at ail options., Rickard said he unders;tood thai there are presently three municipalities which are still con- sidering their role as a possible reci- pient of nuclea r low-level waste as that stored ai Port Granby in the Participation House (Cniudfromn front page) uniiiiti total of' which 18 wolie renîted ai mnarkeî value rents,, 16 be- 1 ng renit geared to income and five 1 uits for- the handicapped. He said the f'ivenuits wýould house 10 han- dlicapped per sons. Ewert said it was proposed to increase the handicap- 1 ped units to 13 sometime in the 1 future which would provide accom- modation for 26 bandicapped residents. Ewert said there would be in- house management of the complex and the property would be well 1 maîntained. "Give us a chance", 1 said Ewert, "don't let fear, over- corne this project". At the earlier meeting over the Participation House project most counicil members said they had con- cernis of subsidized housing in a number of projects in the area. Joan Skelton of the Durham Regionaal Access to Permanent Housing also made a plea for the pro ject1 as did the Durham Regional Housing Authority. Murray Clark of Oshawa, a disabled person, addressed council to support the project pointing out he would like to move back to Bowmanville to be near bis sister. Throughout, those supporting the projeet stated there wvas no cause ro fear non-profit housing and that it would not mnean a loss of value for neighbouring housing. Counc. Hamare said she would be supporting the revised plan which had'now been brought before count- cil. She said the 5 units for the disabled would provide accom- modation for ten and more was in the future. She also pointed to the success of the Regional Non-Profit Corporation projects whicb have been anr asset for those in the Region. W bend over backwards to make sure they are well maintain- ed," she said. * Counc. Hame also pointed out that Participation Houseý was the fi rst owvner -of land in the area and had always expected to be able to accommodate -the disabled in the community. Following 'the meeting' she told the Times that Participation House' must have the shovel in the ground corne the first part of December or loose provincial funding for the project. Time is running oui. Those supporting Participation House were Councs. Hamre, Han- nab and Mayor Hubbard. Counces. Deegan, Stapleton and Wotten voted against the project. ïde S.Saviour's Anglican ChL yh. MILL [ýSTREET, ORONO, ONTARIO Revý. Douglas W. Hall 987-4745 SUNDAy SERVICE and CHURCH SCHOOL 9:30 a.m' ORONO GA TES 0F PRA ISE BIBLE MINISTRY 5414 Main Street Orono, Ontario Inter-Faith Full Gospel SERVICE 11:00 A.M. R ev. y e L. st Office 983-9341 Personal Ministry Rev. Margaretv'. West Res. 983-5962 Counselling Miniister:. Secretary: Organist: OrganiSt: ORÜONO PASTORAL CHARGE' Rev. Fred Milnes 983-5502 Marlelle Risebrouàh Kirby Arlene Bolton Orono Stella Mortonl SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH1 Kirby United Church Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Orono United Church- Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Flowcr Service Sponsored by the Orono Horticultural Society Ouest Speaker Rev. Warren of Hamptoet Fiower.s will be sent to the sick and shut-ins. NOTICE Officiai Board Meeting of the Orono & Kirby Pastoral Charge. Thursday, September 27tlk 7:30 p.m. - Orono United Church DONATIONS NEEDED Donations for the food boxes in the- Cburcb are urgently needed. These itmes are sent ro the Saiva- tion Army in Bowmanviiie for distribûtion to needy families. 983-5009