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ff Lrz, i. 40i CRODflMONTARIO. WEDNESE)AY, MAY 22,1991 vol. 55, NOu. 1mu M 1--UU-V-1 n-1V, V r - CommnityCLar Appre ciationiNight Pictured above are those who Appreciation Niglit. Honour Roll plaque t o Koxanu received special awards and donors Cloyd Morey, Kathleen Grundy Brown: Greta Down recTient Of of the awards at the recent award; Wally Grundy; Gord Milis, Tom Smith award pnd Tom Smith. Community Care Volunteer MPP; Betty McGregor presenting Adamsons reachî tentative agreement with the Ministry of Transportaion & Communication A tentative agreement lias been reached between the Adamson family, Pontypool and the Ontario government as a result of their camp-out on the lawns of the provincial legisiature last week. The family contend that they lost their home and riding stable business as a resuît of the widening of Highway 115 in front of their property. Prior to the construction the Adamson's lad access to their riding stable property off Highway 115. Now access is from a service road whidh runs alongside the north boundary of the property. Bruce and Barbara Adarnson with their children Coady 2, Paula 8, and Andrea 10, were prepared to remnain with their truck and trailer at the legislature until the governmnent was prepared to compensate them for their loss. The tentative agreement was reached last Wednesday when the Minis try of Transportation cormnitted the govemnment to some short-termn financial compensation for past expenses and possible future costs that may be incurred by the Adamnsons. As well two studies are to be undertaken thnt may lead to long-termn compensation. The govemnment lias agreed to pay the cost of a hotel or motel for tie family until the end of the end of April. The govemment will also pay the first and last month rent for accomnmodation that could be found by the couple. The provin('e is to cause a drainage study to be undertaken to determ-ine effect (d the road work- and the effect it Iiiay have had on well water and to tpe stables. A business analYsS is also to be undertaken as to what impact the road work lad on tMe business. The province further is to pay expenses for the tboarding of their ten horses (of a former 20) to a maximum of $4500.00 and reimburse the farnly for reasonable legal costs relatinig to their business loss dlaim. The studies are expected to take two months. The Mfinistry dces point out in a letter to the Ad.0MsOns that the province does niot admit any liability at this timC.- Work on thù Highway was undertaken last yeàr and completed cutting off access -fromn 115. Due to (Continued page 3) The Town of Newcastle Community Care organization on Wednesday evenin.g held their annual Volunteer Appreciation Niglit for a group of "care givers" numbering over three hundred. The evening event was held in the Baseline Community Centre with a considerable number in attendance. Greetings were extended by the Community Care chairperson, Roxann Brown, Gord Milîs for the Province and by Eleanor Ireland for Durhamn Commrunity Care. Following the introduction of the -staff and Advisory Board members by Roxy Ramnes, co- ordinator of the Newcastle organization, awards were presented for service of excellence in volunteering and to those who had reached the 400 Club (combined hours and tasks). Special recognition was made through the presentation of the Kathleen Grundy Memorial Award to Cloyd Morey;,the Honour Rol Award to Roxann Brown; and the Tom Smith Award to Greta Down. Sally Berry, co-ordinator of Meals on Wheels, then spoke of the important link that lias been played by Memorial Hospital in preparing meals for seniors. She stated that Meals On Wheels is nearing the celebration of its (Continued page 3) Richard's pictures at Clarke Museum James Richards, naturalist and 1 wildlife photographer, Orono, is 1 miaking good use of the display case at the Clarke Museum which is 1 permanently reserved for individuals, groups, service organizations, societies and institutions who may wish to create their own displays. A small selection of James' award wmmnng framed photographs Trustees ciE Canada-wic Bill Canrnan, trustee for Ward 3 in the Townf of Newcastle asked i support fromt fellow trustees of the local school board that the board g put pressure on the Minister of i Education to have Ont ario take part i in a Canada-wide schooling test. "If we are going to be leaders,1 this is one area where we could be", will be on show ut the Museum from the present to the end of June. if you are interested i using the facility of the display case call the Museum for further information 983-5731. The museumn is open 10 te 5 Tuesday through Friday, il to 5 Saturday and Sunday, closed on Mondays. ilis for le tests said 'Carman at the most recent meeting of the board. Members were told of three clipped editorials which had come out in support of Ontario taking part in the Canada-wide testing. Marion Boyd, Minister of Education for the NDP govemment (Continued page 3) Judging at the Spring Flower Show Flo Sharp records the resuits being determined by David and Lynn Harrison in the judging of the spring flowers at the recent in the basement of the Orono Orono Horticulural Society show United Churcli. ... ~.Oroîw ï Veky'lms Servlng Orono, Newcastle, Newtonville, Kendal, Starkville Hiappenings.. TOWN HALL EUCHRE RESULTS The Orono Town Hall euchre resuits for Wednesday, jMayy 15 are as follows: Hligh scores - Edgar Milîson with 86; David Thrower with 84; Helen Couroux and Walter Murphy eacli with 83 and Lenta Graham with 82. Low score Hazel Murphy. Draw winners were Marg Linton, Carl Tamblyn, Marion Sears, Helen Couroux and Joyce Cowan. Euchre every Wednesday night beginning at 8 p.m. Ladies please bring lunch. BOWMANVILLE TOASTMASTERS HOST FORUM The Bowmanville Toastruasters are hosting a Citizens' Forum, Tuesday, May 28 at 7:30 p.m., St. Johns Anglican Church, Queen and Temperance Streets, Bowmanville. Everyone invited to attend. DRAMA WORKSHOP PERFORMS AT B.H.S. The Bowmanville Drama Workshop will be presenting "'Me Wayside Motor Inn" performance at the Bowmanville Higli School on May 23, 24, and 25. Performances will begin at 8:15 p.m. Senior Citizens will have a free performance on Wednesday, May 22 at 7.00) p.m. For tickets caîl 623-9219 or 623-7596. 3RD ANNUAL PUBLIC FORUM Dr. Debra Zeni will be speaking on Abortion from a Medical Practitioners Perspective, oi, Thursday, May 23rd, 7:30 p.m. in Court Room 1, 132 Chiurch St., Bowmanville (above the fire hall). Ahl are welcome.