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Vol. 55, No. 38 ORONO, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30,1991 At Bondhead beach at lakefront John Winters strikes as candidate for Mayor Recently developmnent of a Trhe kiosk shown above is gardens and easy parking for park area and boat ramp at the being viewed from the lake. A those visiting the area. lakefront in south Village of paved pathway leads from the The boat ramp wili now allow Newcastle bas a pleasing appeal kiosk to the breakwater area local boaters to have access to the and a comfortable look being grassed on both sides. lake through a public facility. It is, to say the least, a great The roadside portion of the Pay the lakefront a visit, you improvement to what we have park is well balanced with flower may be surprised. viewed over the years. Three seek two positions on Northumberland John Winters, Bowmanville businessman, will not have bis naine of the municipal ballot as a candidate for Mayor. A decision was handed down on Friday by Judge Paul Hermiston of the general division court stating that the registration form that came into dispute required the candidates original signature not a facsimile copy, produced by faxing. Patti Barrie, clerk for the Town of Newcastle had disqualified Winters' registration formn due to the fact of the use of a facsimile and after consulting with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and with the Town's lawyer. Judge Hermiston said be thought that somreîme i tie future such a signature by fax would be permissible. He said, "We are in the 1990s and facsimile transmissions are here to stay." The Municipal Election Act states the original registration formn whicb has to accomrpany a candidates nomination papers can be delivered either by the candidate, bis agent or by registered mail to tie clerk's office before closing of nominations on October 11lth. Winters, being i Florida on business, October 11, had faxed bis registration papers to tbe clerk, followmng notification by the clerk that bhis registration form had not been supplied to the clerk. Patti Barrie, in a sworn affidavit, said she had advised Winters in a telephone conversation on October 1l, she was unsure she could accept the form due the use of facsimile. Shain Jaîn, represening Winters at the court hearig, said Barrie had validated bis clients (Continued page 5) and Newcastle Board- of Education - Ward 3 Durham, Central Fair Altbree candidates for the two positions on the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education from War-d Threce were present to speak at tbe Al Candidates meeting in Newcastle Village, Bob Willsher, a former member of the board said he was interested again to represent the Ward on the Board and had neyer lost bis interest in the local educational field., Due to rising costs he said the board bad to be more iccouLntable and saïd bis experience could be an, asset. He also pointed out that a number of incumibents had decided not to return to mhe board and this would be a loss of experience. He said mhere was no greater waste thian mhe loss of a child's potential. Lucinda Cull of Newcastle A friendly gathering in a cosy atmosphere 1A friendly gatherig and a cozy atmnospbere makes for an enjoyable event and m-at was the case Friday aftemoon i downtown Orono wim the official openhig of Pat Lycett's Crystal Pages. lnterestingly mhe birth of Crystal Pages, states Pat Lycett, was working with Kristen McCrea on a recyclig project in mhe area and the huhtarising "why not a recyclig -of used books". With that thought in nmmd Ume project grew with other items of interest added being Mythical Pewter Figurines, polished stones and Mndan Crafts. As Pat explains it was with the interest and help of many others, even to youth, that completed the project for the opening early this- month and the officiai openig on Friday afternoon. Pat said, "I have many people to thank." The ribbon cutting was undertaken by Mayor Marie Hubbard who also brougbt congratulations and greetings from the Town of Newcastle. Gord Milîs, M.P.P. Durhamn East added bis congratulations and as well stating it may be the needed spark for Orono. Regional councillor Diane Hainre as well congratulated and extended well wishes as did Ann Dreslinski representing the Downtown Business Association. Gary Herrema was present representig tme Region of Durhain and added further congratulations. Happenings.. YOUTH DANCE The Great Pmne Ridge Kmnettes will be sponsoring another Youth Dance on Friday, November lst front 7 - 10 p.m. at the Newcastle Town Hall.'The dance is for students in grades 6, 7 & 8 and admission is $4.00 TOWN HALL EUCHRE RESUITS The Orono Town Hall Euchre resuits for October 23rd with 13 tables in play were: Hligh scores Eva Smith 86; Inez Boughen 83; Velma Jakeman and Roy Hayward tied witb 78 and Helen Couroux 77. Low score was Vi Hayward. Draw winners were Norma Moffat, Harvey Parnner, Marie Couroux (2), Myrtie Alldread, Aleck Moffat kand Gladys Greenwood. Euchre is held every Wednesday night Iý,bginning at 8 p.m. Ladies please bring lunch. Village said she was a newcomer to the area and a parent of two school ageýd children. She spoke Of the importance of the 3 Cs, Caring, Communication and Comxitmrent. Cull said as a home-maker she would be able to commit ber turne and energy to Éhe educational needs in the Ward and would strive to improve communication between parents, the schools and the teachers as well as between families. She asked mhe support of those present in order that she could serve ber community as a trustee. Debbie Nowlan, a life-long resident of Newtonville, and presently on the board spoke of controlling the increase of educational taxes and pointed to mhe cost this past year of $1 .5 million due to pay equity legisiation and a 2.25% GST charge to the school purchases. She poited to improvements in the library at the Pines Senior Public School and -the activity in environmental programs and establishment of recycling in the schools. She said she bad enjoyed her term on the board and was committed to education ani the students. Ia discussion period she said that alI school systems made use of portables and althougb mhere were portables in Ward 3 the schools werenot operati ng at capacity. She spoke of the growth at Lockbarts which only a couple of years ago was near closing. She said it was no more than a five minute bus trip for those that are bused fromn other areas to the school. As to a new Public Scbool in Newcastle sbe stated mhat it was to be built in 1993 but a more realistic date would likely be 1995. "Lets work togemher for quality education", she said. announce Logo contest In -1 992 the Durhamn Central some other falrs is available from Agricultural Society will be TbeBh vle Barber Shop or celebrating mhe i4Oth Anniversary- The Apple Blossom Shop in Orono. of mhe Durham Central Fair. Also i Criteria for developing and 1992 the Ontario Association of subnitting an acceptable drawing is Agricultural Societies of whicb as follows. Durbam Central Agricultural Submission must be on a Society is a member will celebrate standard unlined 8&5 x 11 " sheet of the 200th Anniversary of paper wimh the naine, address and Agricultural Pairs in Ontario. phone number of the submitter One of tbe special events that clearly printed on mhe back. will take place to commemorate May be hand drawn or computer this anniversary is a logo contest. assisted. Tbis contest is open to anyone Sbould empbasize the rural living in the Town of Newcastle. aspects of the fair whicb may The Fair Board hopes that the involve animal (s), farm theme,' scbools will take on mhe challenge rural idea, a fair evént or a bistory and submnit a design also. mheme. A short history of mhe fair can be The logo must be suitable for read in Out of mhe Mists beginnig use on letterheads, buttons, pins, on page 60. 'Mis book was written mugs, caps, etc. by Sid Rutherford and Helen AIl submissions become the Schmid and published in 1976. It'is property of The Durham Central available at all local libraries. Agricultural Society. 1A list sbowing the Logos of - (Continued page 5) Three Orono men get jail sentencesR A two-year prison term and two received ten monmhs after pleading ten month sentences were passed guilty for the possession of down last week to three Orono men marijuana for the purpose of wbo were arrested during a drug trafficking. investigation whicb resulted in The three Orono men were seizure of 65 pounds of marijuana arrested on December 22 after a and six pounds of cocaine. The squad of OPP and RCM~P officers drugs had a street value estimated at raided the men's homes and found $600,000 in 1989. the drugs. -Jack Parry, 44, Kendal received During the raid on an Orono the two years jail term. after apartment shared by Heyes and pleading guilty this past April to Hunter five pounds of marijuana the possession of cocaine for the were found in brick form having a purpose of Irafficking. street value of $20,000 Hugh Hunter, 31 of Orono Also found in mhe apartinent was received a ten month sentence after some 7.5 grains of cocaine wim a p leading guilty to mhe possession of valuei estimated at $8(00. cocaine for the purpose of Later in the day police in trafficking. searching a farmhouse owned by As well David Heyes, 35, Orono (Contmnued page 11)