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Vol. 59, No. 31 ORONO. ONTARIO, WEDNFSDAY. AI I(I IT lé- q 1 z,8 THi ANNUAL B3EEF B] .........Orono Park was the place to bc 4as Wednesday evening as the 28th annual Beof Barbecue was in ful swing. Over 400 hungry people gathered to share some of the best, darned roas t beef in the area. The evening was organized by the Orono Arena Improvement k Committee. Roast beef, baked potatoes, colesiaw, baked beans, ahl com- bined for a delîcious repast. But theý best part of the dinner were the 4lgbultarts from Betty's Pie adars For those of you who missed it, the barbecue was a great time. Diners were treated to the melod- ous sounds of the Jazz Cats, fea- Zturn Orono resident Ed Morton. Their music added a party atmno- sphere wo the whole event. There were plenty of youngsters enjoying themselves, tearing around the hilis and running las, Claire, Lindsay, and Ror y seemed wo be enijoying ithemselves a lot at thec 28th annual Beef through the trees that surround the eOrono Park last week. They were just some of the mrany youngsters that spent their Lrne running park. The natural setting made it ýs the adult,ýscsetled down wo enjoy their meals. the ideal spot for a farnily gather- 13Q ing. 1 The event was more than just a 1 good time gathering for al involved. Ail money raised from the dinner goes towards improve- ments to the Orono Mena. The Or 'ono Arena. Improvement Committee has been the force hehind the event for the past few years. île dinner was a time for many Orono residents and people from the surrounding area to socialize with the neighbours and friends, ail in Orono Park's unique setting. Organizers were very pleased with the turnout and the weather also added to the nîght, as. it was just cool enough to, be enjoyable. In the barbccue's 28 year history, no one can remember it ever raining on the night of the dinner. The organizers should be congratulat- ed for putting on such a wonderful spread and really'giving something to the community that allows everyone to corne together in such an enjoyable way. NEW PASSPORIS AND PAR-KING PASSE.,S' AVAILABLE FOR DURHAM CENTRAL, FAIR 1An improved, more versatile passport will be availlable for this years Durhamn Central Fair in Orono on September 7, 8, 9 and 10. Each passport will corne with four tear-off coupons, each good for one admission to the fair. Ini the past each of these coupons have been designated to one of the four days of the fair. This year the coupons wilI have no designation, allowing the bearer to, use them al on one day, or on any of the days they please. Admission prices to the fair have not changed from previous years, daily adult admission is $5.00, students 12-18, & seniors will be admîuited for $3.00, public school students $ 1.00 and pre- schoolers are free. Adult Passports will sell for $15.00 and may be used by adults and/or students/seniors, student/senior passports seli for $10.00 and may not be used by adults, no passport is available forpublic school stu- dents. For the first time, ibis year park- ing passes will bce available at a cost of $8.00. A saving of $4.00 off the price of daily parking. This' feature was added due to public requests. Passports will be available start- ing this weck until September 6 at the tollowing businesses: Canadian Tire and Welcome Feeds in Bowmanville, Thec Apple Blossom Shop and Durham Farrners' County Co-op in Orono and Flowers Plus in Ncwcýastle. Ganaraska Regional Conservation Authority On Its Way Out The Gainaraska Region Conservation Authority may be closmng its doors for good. The nearly fifty-year old insti- tution may meet its maker under a wave of provincial cÙtbacks. In order to survive in any shape or formn whatsoever, five area conser- vation authorities are toying with] amalgamation. ,Such a riger would ensurethat the conservation network will live on, but not in the independent form that it now exists under. 1This will probably mean the closing of the Authority's building north of Port Hope on Highway 28 and the loss of area jobs. According to Authority Chairman Gerry Houston, it is the best that can lie done. The amnalgamation process is the only way that the GRCA can remain in any form. If amalgamation is not successful, the Ganaraska Watershed would come under control of a larger au thority. By forming an amalgamation with other area authorities, at least a smail part of local control can be maintained. $30 million has been cut fromn the Natural Resources Ministry which is prompting the closure of a number of conservation authorities. The fact that the Ganaraska Authority, the second authority rec- ognized by theý province by only a few hours, is now in jeopardy is unfortunate. Many people from the continued on page 2, VANDALISM STRIKES iAGAIN The sign down by the- IGA was victim of vandalism last week when someone took it upon themselves to trash the sign urging people to shop the do wntown. Whether it was bored kids or some warped adult docs not matter; vandalism is a senious crime which costs us ail money. If anyone has any leads please report them w the police. Orono /ekytIùes Servlng Orono, Newcastle, 4e-wtonlvllle, Kenidal, Starkvillle SNichol Bar-becue at the and d;imnbinîg a r Happeninngs... 50/50 Draw Winner The winner of the 50/50 draw at thec Beef BBQ held at Orono Park last -Wednesday evening was Steve Graham of Bowmanvile. Barbecue & Gospel Hymn Sing Clarington East Ministerial wîil bc presenting a Barbecue and Gospel Hymn Sing this Sunday, August 20 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at th e Newcastle Park (beside SL'Franc 'is of Assisi-Catholic Church) in support of the Clarington East Food Bank, which is scheduled to open in September in Newcastle. Feature gospel singers wil li e The Benders; Earth Angels; Craig Brand and Ian Savage. For more detuils refer to our classified section under coming events. Seeking Donations The Clarington Medical Equipment Recycing Program is seeking donations of good used medical equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers, which wil bc passed on to other sin the community who need equipment. By recycling no-longer-needed equipment through our program, you will bc helping someone in need, as well as preventing thc waste of good-equipment and excessive demands on our heathh care fu nding. The Clarington Medical Rcycling Program is a collab- orative project of sevemil Clarington agencies. To arrange the dona- tion of equipment or for further information, please cali the Region of ý Durham Red Cross, at (905) 723-2933. VVL-LJIML-NJLJM le rtjuuo 1 lut leýjZ) Il