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f9 = Orono W.ekly Time., Wedne.<lay~ #ihroh lfi~ 1994 Exotie animal housing postponed by Lawyers representing Missionary Cburcb Of St. Francis of Assisi which bas located south of Newtonville on Lakeshore Road in Clarington were successful in having the courts postpone a hearing on an alleged violation of Clarington's exotic animal by-law. The defense lawyers had asked for a dismissal of the case due to what they had termed an abuse of the process. The case has been put ýoff until May lth. The group is in no way connected with St. Francis of Assisi Church in Newcastle Village. The municipality bas taken the establishment of the animal sanctuary to the courts stating thatit does not conform and meet court the conditions of their Exotic animal by-law. It bas been reported by the group that there are somne il animais lodged in a barn on the property ranging frorn lions, tigers and primates and birds. It is also the intent of the Missionary Cburch te establîsh a monestary and retreat in the house which is located on the property. Residents in the area have made their feelings known te counicil that they do flot want the monestary and animal sanctuary located on the property. Both the Region of Durham and the Municipality of Claring- ton have denied arnendments of the Official Plan and Zoniag By-- law to allow the developrnent to proceed. Event belng held at 4th Line Theatre "Encs.hanted Forest" has cast of 90 dancers A musical draina centred out of Cobourg and to play this corning September at the 4tb Line Theatre, Millbrook, has received so me unexpected support from the U.S. Ibo local group recived an unsolicited cheque in the amount of $10.000 frorn the San Francisco-based band, Greatful Dead. The musical drama, "The Enchanted Forest, is to play at the 4th Line Theatre bas been cornmissioned by the Northum- beriand's La Jeunesse girls choir with a Mr. Murray Schafer of tbe Norwood area in charge. Mr. Norwood is world renowned for bis environmental' theatre compositions and writings on mnusic. Ms. Oison, of the Cobourg area, producer, said the contribution fromn the'U.S. wil be put towards the $100,000 cost of the production. The ,Enchanted Forest" will feature a cast of 90 dancers, actors, singers and musicians being both amateurs and professionals, aduits and children. Many will be frorn the local area. The play tells the story of a group of children who enter a forest at night in search of a lost companion. It relates their adventures and carnies an ecological lesson. It will be staged'in a real forest and the Mfillbrook area theatre. Hospital to have a balanced budget 'Me Port Hope hospital intends to end the bospital year with a balanced budget and bas approved a 1994/95 budget that calîs for no layoffs. The budget bas been set at $6.2 million. 1 The rate for a semi-private roorn bas been increased from $90 a day to-,$95 and that of a private room frorn $120 a day to $125. There bas been a 7.5 percent increase in the use of the emergency ward. 400 attend Farmers' Mutual Insurance mee ting Theý 400 autending tbe annual meeting of the Hamilton Township Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance cornpany was the second largest la the companies' istory dating back te 1898. The board represents about 14,500 people who hold policies witb the cornpany. The total value of the operation was $9.2 million. There was an election for three of th e nine board members. Gerald Brown and Jack Dorland were retumed to office along the election of newcomer Rowland fireland. Groups at odds, Two groups to be involved in the developrnent and-operation of a Port Hope archival eperation are at odds on how the centre should operate. The Town of Port Hope purchased the former Registry office building in the town for $1.00 which is now to be used as an archives for the town. The Port Hope branch of dhe Architectural Conservancy of Ontario and the East Durham Historical Society are slated to take over the building but do find thernselves at odds as wo how the archives should operate. Comp et e in Interclub even 1 4S A number of skaters from the Ladies, Jillian Lemieux, Junior Sîlver Ladies placing second; Orono Skating Club attended at a Bronze Ladies; (middle row) Anthea Peacock, Junior Bronze recent Pineridge Interclub Taralee Clemens, Preliminary Ladies and Bronze Artistic; competition held ini Oshawa. Ladies; Michelle Moffat, Tanya Clemens placing 3rd in The following were Preliminary Ladies; (Back row) Oold Ladies also 3rd in Gold competitors in the various classes. Aileen McKenzie, Gold Artistic Artistic; Meilisa Colville placing (Front row) Kaitlin Colville Ladies; Heather Geboers, Junior lst in Gold Ladies. competing in Senior Bronze March Break. The week that students young and old aike look forward to with earnest. But as for the parents, well that's a different story. Tbey seem to dread it. The problem, 1 believe, is that they don't quite know how to enjoy it to the fullest themselves. Granted for many parents it cani be a bit of a nightmare, especially in a family with two working parents. With March Break cornes the hassle of finding a place for the kids to stay, the cost of the babysiUter, etc., etc. But for those parents that have the advantage of being able to be with their ids for the Break, why flot enjoy it as well. Tbough by the time you read your Orono Times, March Break will bc half over, make the most of what's left. Take a look at these ideas... Around the Municipality, there are always a number of planned events to I some drne this week. The Bowmanville YWCA has two events you might be interested in. On March 16, there is a "Litle Leprechauns Party", for children aged three to five. On March 17, there is a "YWCA at the Movies", for ages six and up. Please remember to pre- register for these events. There is also a special schedule for public skating at the Bowmanville Rec. Complex, and at the Darlington Sports Centre. The Fitness Centre bas special March Break swims aIl week long. Each swim will have a special theme. Contact the facilitîes for schedules. Also in the general area, Purpie Woods is kicking of its Syrup Season and is offering special March Break tours. 0f course there are always the old stand-bys, the ones that are a littie further in distance, but are great day trips for both the kids and the parents. To boot, these are educational trips. Why not sneak a bit of learning into your MLI, Pi .e m i P ET Balanced Feeds & Farm Supplies Duriham-Farmers' Co-op Orono, Ontario Tauton Rtoad at Hwy. 115 Telephone 905-983-9134 kids holiday. They'il neyer know the difference, and you can give yourself a smug pat on the back for good parenting. You can cover the areas of science, history, culture, Canadiana, sport, and a virtual cornucopia of other so-fun-they- won't-realize-it's-good-for-them subjects. The Science centre is loaded with great things te do, and it's 50 fun you won't even tbink of it as science. The ROM is another great idea. It covers history, pre- history, ancient history, arcbaeology, biology, and so on and so forth. And since it is stili a littie bit too cold for the zoo, just visit the part of the rnuseum with ail of the taxidermied animais. You know, its sort of like a petting zoo that doesn't move (or bite). Nf you haven't checked out the Hockey Hall of Fame yet, and you just happen to have a couple of youngsters that admire the Wayne Gretzkys1 and Doug Gilrnour's of today, why not introduce then to the Guy LaFieurs and Rocket Richard's of yesteryear, There you are... A few of the more obvious suggestions for parents who are wondering how to spend the rest of the week. Use your own imagination, and look at your children's (and your own) interests. You are bound to corne up with something. Just remember ... have fun with it. Retired Village for Canton? Toronto developers have shown an interest in the construction of a 300-unit metrement village in Canton just north of Welcome. The project wouid be built on 75 acres and include a 10,000 square foot recreation centre.