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Orono Weekly Times, 1 Mar 1995, p. 10

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(10 - Orono Weekly Tmes, Wednesday, March 1, 1995 Ail about Valentines- Mrs. Helen Schmid displays ber prize winning Valentine that was entered into competigin ini tbe recent Orono Horticulttural Society event held i the Orono United Church last Thursday To the One I Love Michelle Ernst, also of Orono, won first prize in the "To the One 1 Love" categary. There were a number of interesting entries i competition on this recent occasion with the Horticultural Society. Metro seeks costs from Durham and Province Witb the understanding tlîat Toronto Metropolitan Police have been delegated the responsibility ta investigate the tragic murder of Christine Jessop, whicb is now unresoive d, the council of the Municipaiity of Metropolitan Toronto have ivquested fmnancial compensation from the Province and from Durham Region. Metro takes this action due ta the fact that the crime was committed in the Region of Durham outside of the jurisdiction of Metro Police. iu a resolution ta Durham Region Metro outiined the difficulties ta, undertake the pursuit for justice after such a long period of time. They state it will be costly but given the nature of the crime every effort ta salve the crime should bc made. evening. The Gould's of Goulds Cards and Gifts, Bowmanvilie, spoke on quilting and through use of slides showed many wonderfully crafted quiits. It was Séïtember, an evening, some years ago, when, from a dark amniotiP galaxy, 1 arrived, landing in th arms of my fareign parents. one greeted me with the Imperial colonial tangue. The other with talngue of his dead father. 1 watched and listened as both tangues weicomed me ta the place they kïîew as planet Earth, in a city cailed Oshawa, in a country called Canada. 1 was welcomed ta the land of apportunity and freedom, bomn of its soil, yet «yith the sail of two other lands ç@ursing through my veins. 1 was Çanadian by birth - no questions asked of my skills, my alle giancÇ ta the Crown, or whether I Wpuld be a warthy citizen. My mothef, a British subject, maved arounid the globe as one does the Mon@POly board . .. you are free ta lan4l upon any property which is a member of the NewcaStle Lilons News Clarington's Economic Development Officer, Tadd Letts joined twenty-six Newcastle Lions for a self-catered steak dinner at their regular dinner meeting on February 22. After dinner, Mýr. Letts was introduced by Lion Howard Quinney who reiated some of Todd's prommnent background. MU. Letts proceeded ta explain the position of Ecanomic Development Offîcer for the Municipality of 'Clarington, and how it came about. lec gave the audience a view of his mandate and a hindsight look at the past year since be was hired by the municipality. one accamplishment that he is very proud of is the pramational video that his office commissioned in 1994. Hie brought a copy of this video alang ta0 show ta the Lions, wbo found it very interesting. Another position feature brought ta the area by his office is a newsletter "Report on Ciaringtan" featuTing new businesses, highlighting estabiished businesses and individuals, as weil as keeping up ta date on important changes in tbe area. In fact the latest issue bas a full page story on Roy Forrester and the Orono Weekly Times. Lion John Bugelli thanked Mr. Letts for such an interesting and informative talk and presented hjm witb a memento of bis visit ta the Newcastle Lions Club. A letter was read from Memorial Hospital representative, Anna Strike thanking the Newcastle Lions for their donation of $6400.00 ta purchase a specialized stretcher for the hospital. Ms. Strike noted that a time and place would be set up for the Lions ta make the official presentation. The Chieken Barbecue Committee ap.nounced that the Lions Annual Chicken Barbecue will be held this year on June 17. Lion Kari Ka[npe wîll head up this commitie,. President Amos Langley anflounced that he enjoyed bowlinig for Big Brothers and couldn't report a total of donations at this time since al piedges were n@t in yet. Lion George Rickard announced, March 4 at the Newcastle Cornmunity Hall wili be the "Big Band Dance" sponsored by the, Newcastle Lions Club. The 17 piece, Big Wind StageBand is very popular in Durham Reglon and a large crowd is expected for thîs dance. A special draw for tickets tao Crazy For YoU wili be made at this dance. Further information mnay be obtaîned from George Rickard at 987-4966. Nine Lions and spouses from Newcastle atter'ded the District A-3 "Fun and Talent Night" at the Peterborough Lions Hall on February 25. A skit featuring sangs and jokes was presented by the Newcastle group althougb they failed ta, place for an award, a good time was bad by all. The next regular meeting of the Newcastle Lions will be held in the Lions Room at the Newcastle Community Hall an March 8. Guests are welcame, plecase caîl Roy Hopkins 987- 4859 for further information. by Ron Locke The War Amnps says: Ifs finie for... iThe War Ampsi collective colonies., No rent. No penalty. You may pass GO, hitch a ride an the railroad toaa destination of your own choosiug. My father landed as a DP -- Dispiaced Persan. There were lots of them after WWII and Canada welcomed many. They found'jobs in Canada's two major industriesý: agriculture and automobile. Thecy refined their English and involved themselves in their communities. They become members of the builders of the Canadian nation. A nation whose destiny is today stuck at a crossraads. Oniy recently, however, did I learn that bath my parents, although nearly ten years apart, arrived in Canada through the same entry point: Pier 21 at Halifax harbour. Iu the February/March issue of The Beaver, Trudy Duivenvoorden Mitic describes Pier 21 as the "Gateway ta Canada". On opening day, 28 March 1928, Pier 21 welcomed the first of millions seeking a new life through Canada's "golden door": the Holland-American steamship the Nieuw Amsterdam. By 1971, Pier 21 had efficiently administered the' arrivai of displaced persans, refugees, war brides, British evacuees (the "Ouest Children"), Canadian troops (an estimated 368,000 left Pier 21 ta enter the conflict of WWII), prisoners of war, and burgeoning legians of immigrants, most of whom, according ta Duivenvoarden Mitic, boarded the speciaiiy- arranged Colonist Trains ta travel ta particular destinations in Quebec, Ontario and the West. Pier 21 closed in Marcb 1971. Taday, the Pier 21 Saciety is working ta restore and preserve Pier 21 as an bistorical landmark. Since March marks an anniversary of both the opening and closîng of Pier 21, 1 arn interested in hearing from any reader who has a s tory to tel about Pier 21. Did you arrive in Canada through Pier 21? Do you know someone who did? What do you remnember? The free samples of Corn Flakes? The free samples of Imperial Tobacco? Were you detained? What was, your first impression of Canada? Did you stay in the Halifax area long, or did you immediately board a train ta travel somewhere else? Did you know where you were going, or was your choice impulsive? Was Canada what you expected? Do you have a sad story? An angry stary? A happy story? A funny story? 1 would like ta write about Pier 21 drawing on your experiences and knowiedge. You may remain anonymous if you prefer. If you prefer, I wouid be happy to visît with you and record your story. Please eall me at (905) 983- 9667, or write ta me: Helen MacDonald, R.R. #l, Newtonvile, ON LOA IJO. The War Amps says: Ifs ftime for.. i The War Ampsi Ta vlelTI with Elizabeth Ielanger-Linkletter CTC With having just returned tram COM MON SENSE when some extensive travel travelling between locations after experiences (for education) Io St. dark; ensuring that yau know the Lucia and Antiqua; and mast way ta your destination or hotel. recently to Florida 1 was again Take'a taxi if you are more than reminded Io provide some safety a comfortable walk from your tips for travellers. hotel. The most important travel tip COMMON SENSE when it is really the easiest ta remember. cornes ta becaming involved Just use some COMMON sacially with the local'residents of SENSE. the island or area. COMMON SENSE when COMMON SENSE when carrying your money and partaking af the local faods and valuables in public places. Do not beverages in the HOT sun. draw attention 10 yaurself by - Vacations are the limesthat shawing large amaunts of cash yau take ta relax and enjoy or expensive jewellery. yourself and we hope that COMMON SENSE when whatever plans you make for leaving the resort; or hotel holidays;.you remember ta take grounds. Do nat display your along a small but important dose roam key and only take the of good aid fashion travelled routes. COMMON SENSE! Remember when you think of Travel, Think of BLESSINGS TRAVEL CENTRE Vanstone Mil 623-0005

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