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Vol. 9, Ný 22ORONO, ONTARIO, WEDIFESDAY, JUNE 14,1995 Thanlks for ELýdverythilg5, Gor dl Gord Milîs lbas served, our community well for the past four and one baif years. H1e was instrumental in preserving the Orono Forestry, bringing a cancer centre to Osbawa, and bing, available for bis constituents. H1e dlevoted most of is time to die community and we wish bim w vell in bis future endeavors. After four aîdd one-haif years representmng the people of Durham East, Gord Mill§ 171w finds him- self witb some jne on his bands. Gord was dpfeated by John O'Toole in lasi weeks provincial election. A f01.pier Police Officer, Gord now bas 0O re-adjust to pri- vate life after polities. Gord had §pme interesting tbings t0 say, bdth about bis owni personal expenices and bis gov- ernment's performance over the past termn. First off, Gofd stated tbat bis time as MPP wâ a difficuit one right fromn the §tart. "Really, 1 always got the stgnse that 1 wasn't welcome ... they (the PC's) bad always won thé seat ... and right from the beginniflg 1 always bad a sense tbat people weren't with me." said Milis. 111 would go to their functions and the-Y would treat me less tban friendly...l was the MPP but was flot welc@me...I sensed that ail the timne. (1). could neyer be accepted as the 1ember, I always got the feelinrg ýthtey put up with me bca-use tthey had to put up withU mie because tbat wa"die role 1 was fulfijllng...tbej-;ý was neyer any warmtb." This is partially due to the fact that the margin between him and Kirk Kemp was so small when Gord won bis seat. Also, Gord was often seen as a scapegoat to unpop- ular NDP policies. Gord was also critical at times of tbe way bis party handled things. "The govemment didn't explain things that we'did or wby we were doing tbem, and didn't communi- cate them as tbey should, and tbat was bad ... this election shows Cbat people didn't understand things,"said Milîs. "It was a bell of a way to try to win the election." Many policies came under fire by Milîs . "I sat in on tbe ministry for pboto radar... .we neyer explained that as a govemnment that initiative came from the OPP." Tom O'Grady of the OPP feit that it was necessary as it was costing them over nine million dollars to police the roads. "We neyer explained it to the public, that this wasn't a cash grab by the NDP, ibis is a real concern brougbt forward by Ëhe OPP, tbat too nMany peopleý were dying and tbat the cost to tbe system is great." Tlhe problems with health care is also similar. "We were wrestlmng witb a real problem the govern- ment's previously did flot have to deal wîtb." Mr. Mils stood bebmnd his gov- ernment's stance on the Social Contract. The Rae government was facing a decrease in revenues, and something had to be done. t was' either impose Rae days or lay off over 45,000 people. Yet bis goverument neyer stressed that to the people that were effected by the Social Contract. Seeing how the, NDP received mnuch of their initial support from organized labour, it is ridiculous to think that they would alienate this group without a very good reason. Gord said that he and tbe pre- mier became fast friends during bis time in office. In fact, he is to have dinner at Bob Rae's place tbis Tuesday. He called Mr. Rae a "humanitarian" who always tried to do what he feit was best for everyone. As a member of provincial par- liameint, Mr. Mils quickly won the re spect of most of tbe members. continued on page 2 Ransberry 5Oth Annivers,,ry By Lisa Nikifork The weather cooperated and tbe ramn that was called for this Su nday held off, making it a perfect day for a garden- party. Tbe party was bield in bonour of Harold (Mc and Norma Ransberry on the occasion of their Fiftiethý Wedding Anniversary. The Party was ai the Ransber-ry's picturesque farm on Higb-way 115, five miles north of Orono, on S u nday June 11lth. The farmn was a perfect spot for a par-ty. Here was plenty of room for tbe tables and chairs wbich were set up under shady tres wberec everyone could watch and enjoy the band that was playing. There was a lot of food and smiling faces on this special occasion. Several generations were also at the party and relatives from as far away as Montreal attended. The Ransberry's grandson, Sean, commented tbat tbey were surprised ai the number of people that bad cone out for the event. A casual guess might estimate that over 200 people were tbere to share Mac and Norma's special day. Tbe tables under the trees were filled with guests and the field wbere the cars were parked was filled from end to end. There was also an impressive display of pictures on hand showinig the history of the Ransberry family. Pictures of Mac and Norma when they were young and first married and pictures of their cbildren and grandchildren were admired by everyone there. Also on display were certificates from Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, Lyn McLeod and the Municipality of Clarington ail congratulating the Ransberry's on their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary. Tbeir anniversary party is a belated one, they actually had tbeir fif tieth on the 8th of April, 1994. Due to 'Norma's illness last year they were flot able to celebrate it 1117ti1 now. Tbe Ransberry's wçre described as, "ntjust li 7ing bere, they contribute". There was a lot of praise for thi§ special couple. They were thankýed for ail of the good things theY, have done for a lot of people. Îh ley make this the kind of commuLýýitY we ahl want to live in. Mayor Hamre prescnted tbem with a certificate from tne Municipaiity of Clarington wi§hing tbem ail the best., Mac and Nërma aiso spoke to their large croW~d of guests. Mac said, "As you go down througb the years you mneet People, you enjoy theni, but you don't realize just bow many people you meet. * Mac was happy to see 50 many of those people îbpre, "Welcome, its wonderful to >ee you all, '« be said. Mac and Nérma are both from the area. MaCs Parents owned the Ransberry farmn from 1914- 1945, and raisted a large family there. Normaýs mother, Mary, was raised, in Orono and ber father, Mattbew Alldread, was raised in Pont Ypool. Norma's parents, also raîseý -d a ýlarge family. Mac and Normà met at a dance at the Newcastle Community Hall and were married on April 8tb, 1944. Tbey rented for a year, then in 1945 tbey took over'the farm that had been Mac's parents continued on page 2 Harold (Mac) and Norma Ransbenry beld a garden party to celebrate their belated 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday. Tbe weather was good and many people came out to wisb the couple well. They are seen here thanking the large crowd that came. (H-a-ppenings ... Oýrono Senior Cees Season Closer The Orono Senior Cees concludecd their 94-95 season with a noon dinner at the Dutch Oven followed by a meetiing and euchre at the Oddfellows Hall. Euchre winners-9 tables, 8 gamecs were: Gladys Greenwood-76, Muriel Patton-75, Alice Hooecy-72. Low score-Mary Tamblyn. Bingo Prize-Jeanî Allen. Our first get together will be September 14 to start the 95-96 season.