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Orono Weekly Times, 10 Jul 1996, p. 1

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)RONO -WEEKLY TIMES Sevn Eas - intn be. - sice 97 Fun Day Raises $800 Jan Berard gets his face painted by volunteer Tracey Doty at the second annual fund raiser for the Hospital for Sick Children at Sunset Park in Newcastle. The event raised $800 for the hos- pital. Al Eyes Watc Mosport Park will be the site of a second stand alone music concert when it becomes the home for "The Warped Tour" produced by Eden Entertainment. The concert wilI be held on July 27, and further announce- ments will be forthcoming. Clarington counicil expressed, some concerns about this concert, wanting to see how this weekend's Eden Fest at Mosport goes. "If the l3th is a disaster, can we say there will be no more concerts including the one on July 27th?" asked Mayor Hamare to the Munîcipality's solicitor. "Could the success of the festival coming up be a condition of grantîng the per- m it (for the Warped Tour)?" asked Councillor Larry Hannah. Council was informed that if any by-laws are broken at Eden Fest, they are within the right to cancel any further concerts, Much the same with the planning of Eden Fest, the necessary by-laws have not been complied with for the Warped Tour. Time limits set by the Municipality on appli- cations for events and licens- es have -not been met. "I'm not sure why we are even con- sidering this. You'd think they'd learn by now," said Councillor David Scott. Mr. Scott felt that they should deny the license outright. "Unless I'm missing some- 650 GSTlncluded We dnesday, JuIy 10, 1996 whing Eden Fest This -Weekend thing here, they are already- in violation of the time lines. Turn them down now and they'll get the message and comply with our time lines (in the future)." Mayor Hamre felt that no matter what they did, they would always have trouble with the planning stages with concerts, and they did not want to risk a legal confrontation over some- thing like time lines. The town will be paying roughly $18,000.00 in over- time to staff and to acoustical Blood Supply Blood supply levels are reaching a crîtical shortage. Donors are desperately need- ed to help increase the amount of blood on hand., For whatever reasons, donation levels to the Red Cross have been down, which has led to this shortage. Every little bit helps, and peo- ple of ail blood types are njeed- ed. Its not everyday that tak- ing a half an hour out of your regular routine can help save someone's life. Just as an example of how important the blood supply is, and how fast it can be deplet- engineers hired to monitor noise levels at the concert. "The majority of the S$18,000 is being spent on the acousti- cal engineers," said Clarington CAO Bill Stockwell. The, acoustical engineers are a requirement for Mosport to hold the event; the Munîcipality has hired them to help'ensure that the local residents are not both- ered by excessive noise. Councillor Pat Pingle asked if they could come to some sort continued on page 7 Levels Crîtical ed can be found on June 18 of this year. On that day, two children underwent liver transplants, as well as sever- al adults, two patients with a blood disorder required treat- ment and an accident victim needed blood. Between eight people, over 160 units of blood were needed on that day alone. The two that were in for blood disorders used 25 units daily, for a period of sev- eral weeks. Ail types of blood are needed, but particularly type O, the most common blood type.' Volunteers are' continued on page 2 Volume, 60, Number 27 JHL~PPJ~N4NGà Blood Donor Clinic. Last week we made a mistake and said that the blood donor clinic was on, July 17. Actually, it is this week, JuIy 10 at the Lions Centre in BowmanvU le. Please plan on attendîng. 200 Years Celebrations It will be a busy place in Clariington thîs weekend, specifically Clarke Township as the 200th anniversary of the Township is being celebrated. Start the day off rigt at the Bond Head Parkette on Saturday at il1:00 a.m. and see the unveiling of a commemora- tive plaque. Afterwards, take time to go out and visit Richard and Lynn Lovekin at Kilcolman Farm, located oni the land the Mr. Lovekin's ancestor, Richard Lovekin Sr., received as a grant, marling hlm as-one of the first settiers in the aÀrea. #9 Sohool Reunion Another celebration this weekend wi[l be happening at Lockhart's School, on Saturday from il a.m. to 4:00 p.m, On display will be old scbool photos, a history of the school, and other memorabilia. A pot luck lunch wîll be served, but bring your own dishes, cutiery and lawn chair. What la the future of the Orono Forest Station Property? You can help decide by comning oul to the meeting being held on Tuesday July 16 at 7:00 p.m in the Orono Town Hall. You are asked 10 bring your ideas, to ask questions and share your vision. Eden Music test Lpdate Beginning Tbursday July il, a special hot line number will be in effect for tickets and information. The Eden Musicfest box office will be open 24 hours a day, and is located at Ganaraska Leaihercrafi and Trading Post, 8335 Hwy 35/115. 905-983-9020, Millbrook Craft MâJrket A craft market will be held in Millbrook on Saturday July 13 at the Millbrook Arena from 10 arn. until 5 p.m. Award winning arti- san~s and refreshments by the Milbrook Figure Skating Club wilI be on hand. Admission is $2.00 (children free) Summer Funi Camp The YCMA 1$ holding a summer camp ai the Orono Fairgrounds, wbere children between the ages of 8 to 14 will bave ail sorts of events to participate in, The camp runs Tuesdays, WVednesdays and Thursdays f rom July 16 to August 22, from 9 until 4. Cost of a three day program is $60. CatI 404-2020 to register. Summer Reading Club Clarington Uibrary will be holding reading clubs at varîous branches in Clarington. Orono will host a "Space Camp" for kids 5-7 from 1-2 and "*Rocket Science' for kids 8-.12 from 2:15 to 3:15 on Tuesdays starting July 9. Newcastle wilI hold both clubs on Thursdays from 1:30 to2:30 and 2:45 to3:45 respectively. No registration is required. Newcastle will also hold "Everything Under

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