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t45V lncG.ST i-mes TheFedralLieras brbeue New Orono, Arena Board of Manaâgement holds inaugurfal meet, setting some policy The Clarirfgton appointed Orono Amateur Athletic turned 1over to the Athietic and Board of Management for-the Association in past years was that the Athletic wouid continue Orono Arena met for the first one order of business for the the actual operation of the time late in July with seven of m eeting. facil.ity with regular quarterly the, eighl members in The group decided that they reports to the municipal attendance.- would meet four limes a year as appointed Board of The Board is composedi of outlined in the municipal Management. two appointees from the conditions for the board.- Bill Tomiinson presented a Durham Central Agricuitural There appeared to be a notice of motion to the meeting Society, Carol Bailey and Bill general conscensus that the that at the planned October Tomlînsoni, two appointees from operation ofthe Arena and meeting the board of John O'Reiliy, Murray Elston and Alex Shepherd by Carol-Ann Oster Brian Mulroney and Kim Campbell were the first 10 greet those coming in at the Ransberry's Annual Liberal Picnic iast Wednesday. "Tired of the same old song and dance?" the poster questioned 10 those who paused 10 look at the papier mache Mulroney and Campbell. Indeed, il would sceem that mrany that attended the annual event, held at the Ransberry Farm, are indeed tired of the saine old song and dance of the Tory party. But Murray Elston House Leader, one of the special guests at-the picnic had a special message. "For ail those hanging in - inpolitics'- please do!" Mr. Elston is a long lime member of the Liberal Party. Representing the Rîding of Bruce, Elston was first 'elected 10 Parliament in 1981. He bas since served as Health Minister and as Minister of Financial Institutions. His current position is that of House Leader. When talkîng of the NDP,ý Elston complîmentcd Durham East MPP Gord Milîs, saying that he is "one of the best of the crew" in Queen's Park, but the province needs 10 be 'Liber-ated' froin Bob New Rae. SAp art from Mr. Elston, the Liberal party faithfuls were given an opporlunity 10 mreet local, candidate Alex Shepherd, and the candidate fromn neighibouring Victoria-Haliburton Region, Joh n O'Reilly. Alex Shepherd, Fedierai Liberal Candidate for the riding of Durham bias a long history in polilics, and with the Liberal parîy, starîing in the late 1960's. Shepherd was active in the leadership campaign of former Prime Minister, Pierre Elliot Trudeau, in 1968. The followîng year, Shepherd was named president of the Carleton University Student Liberais. in 1971, he became president of the Ontario Student Libecrals, representing al campus associations in Ontario. In the late 1970's, after gr-aduation fromn Carleton University an4/weiI into his career as a chartered accounitant, Shepherd served as Treasurer of the Victoria Haliburton Federal Liberal Association, and as President of the'Durhamn North Provincial Riding Association. When addressing the assembled crowd at the Ransb',-rry picnic, Shepherd backed up the comments (Continucd page 6) at Orono Garage N ~ It was seventy years ago that Sheli Canada planted its first sign at Mercers Garage, an Orono enterprise that has servcd the local community since 1919. But imecs have clianged and Shecil Canada pulled out of an agreemenl îtteosupply . gasoline 10 thec Merccr Garage due to a rcvamping of their business startegy. Over the past weck and weck- end gasoline tanks were rem oved, owned by Shell and new tanks insiled now provided by OLCO. The pumps are 10 be in- operalion to-day, Wednesday. Orono Garage will stili hiandie Shecil oils. the Orono Amateur Athîctie Association,, Gord Lowery and Laverne Boyd, two members appointed by Clarington council, Bert Reid and Tom Martin along with the two elected members on council from Ward Tbree, David Scott and Ann Dreslinski. David Scot was absent from the inaugural meeting, ,Carol Bailey was elected chairperson of tbe Board of ,Management with Bert Reid, vice chaîrperson and Tom Martin, secreîary-lreasurer. A generai updating of the arena and community centre management and operation as hias heen undertaieenby the Community Centre couid be (Continued page 2) Clarington agreement over Soc ial- Contract The Municipality of Ciarington has been successful in settling agreements, under the îerms of the Social, Contracî, with ail employment groups associated with the municipality. It affects CUPE, (inside, and Outside) members, Admiinistration, Non-Affiiiated employees, firefighiters and library employees. T'hrough the provincial Social Contract the rnunicipality was required 10 reduce wages and benefits by a sum of $430,'000. The reaching of an agreement by August lOth waived, 20 percent of the requîred funds setting the reduction at $354,000, In speaking with Larry Kotseff, Chief Administrative Officer, he pointed out that there are still some numbers 10 be considered but that the (Continued page 7) The Great Countryside Adventure The final planning for the Great Ganaraska Countryside ,thé week-end of August 28th arnd 9th is now complete and presale of admissions are avai lable along with a boolet of interesting places 10 visit. Itl al happens, mainly, in the rural sector of thie Municipality of C 1ar i ng to n specifically the former Township of Clarke.] The use of the word 'adventure' is well taken for there is muc h Io discover in wha is offered in this community and the people that are making il all availabie. It can't bc, don-, ail in one day for there are -65 points of intercst outiincd and mapped in the bookiet. There are historic homnes,, vegetable, flower, organi c, perenniais and Engiish gardens 10 visit and view. There wiil be garden tips, spinning and carding demon- strations, and te a and cucumber sandwiches 10 enjoy on a spacious verandah as well as English Cream tea along the banks of the Ganaraska River. There are farmns, orcliirds, rai~tura~î trout Ponds and ranches to visit along with scenic viewing from the top of somne of the high spots in the countryside. The turbines of Fudge's Miii wiil be operating on the Ganaraska and Decker Hollow wiil bc a point of historiczil interest. Shiloh Churchi wiil be offerîng lunch as wiil the laidies of the Kirby United Church who will serve ai the Clarke Museum in Kirby. The pre-sale of admissions continues through t0 August 26th ai the Clarke Museum; in Orono: Apple Blossom Shop; Crystal Pages; Newcastle Village, Flowers Plus; ai the Chambers of Commerce in Oshawa, Whitby and Port Hope along with Betty's Pies and Tarts Hwy .9, Dorothy's House Museum, Garden Hill. Foilowing August 26th admissions will be available ai the Clarke Museum, Kirby and ai Dorothy's House Museum in Garden Hill. There are a few speciais offered* with the purchase of an admission. Admissions have been set at $-10 per aduit and $5 per child. Admissions are good for the two days of the Countryside Adventure. Phone 983-9339 for further information. Vol. 57, No. 29 Serving Orono, Newcastle, Newtonville,1 ORONO. ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY. AUGUSl5T 11,i 1993 -doua '4--v