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RONO WEEKLY TIMES Serîn EstCl- -to ad eyod e 137 65ç GS T Included WeI-dnesday, June 18, 1997 Cails further meeting over Hall Centennial Worshipful Master Dr. McKenzie received bis 50- year Past Masters pin at a spe- cial meeting of the Masonic Lodge Thursday night. Dr. McKenzie's son Wor. Bro. Malcolm who lives in Waterford Ont. and who is a Past Master of Wilson Lodge 113, was in Orono for the spe- cial occasion. Dr. McKenzie was WorshipfulMaster of the Lodge in 1947. Gathered at the Iodge for the awarding of the pin are: Front Rom, - Wor. Bro. Malcolm McKenzie, Wor. Mas. Don Rees, Wor. Bro. Dr. A.F. McKenzi e, Rt. Wor. Bro. David Tiilcock. Second Row - RÉ. Wor. Bro. Klaas Schoenmaker, Wor. Bro. Robert McCutheon, Rt. Wor. Bro. Herb Duvaîl, Ver.Wor. Bro-. Norm Allun, Rt. Wor. Bro. Wayne Bai ley. Third- Row - Bro. AI Plummer, Wor. Bro. John DuVali, Bro. Bob Irvine. Bro. Eric Gareau, Bro. Jim Irvine, Bro. Jamiîe Cowan, Wor. Bro. Brian Schoenmaker. by Roy Forrester The Orono Town Hall Board at a meeting last week have called a second meeting to fiirther discuss activities that may be undertaken in 1997 regarding the hall's cen- tennial. Considerable interest was shown from a number of local organizations at the first meeting and there has been lnterest noted to follow-up with a second meeting., Those organizations inter- ested are again asked to attend and anyone who has an interest'in being part of the activities or have a sug- gestio n are as well being asked to attend., The meeting is being held on Tuesday, June 24 at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall. No- doubt coffee and cookies could be available. Come armed with yoUr suggestions. Contact was made in hav- ing the RCMP Musical Ride attend at a parade. Although the Ride is booked for most of 1997 ýthe request is bemng kept on record ini case an opening does become avail- able and could fit in wlth plans for the Hall Centennial celebration. It is the intention of the board to offer free rentais for sponsored activities in which no charge is being levied. Strawberry Social The Board is holding a Strawberry Social in the Town Hall on Saturday, July 5th from 2 p.m. tili 4 p.m. 0f course it is strawberries. angel food. cake, coffee or tea and musical selections by a flute trio. ,Place a mark on the calen- der for the event on Saturday, July 5th. Fred Fruit Market has said the berrnes will be ready. The Hall Board has also agreed to take part in the newest Clarhngton feature (continiled page 2) Babies,- babies, babies Jungle Cat World is looking forward to their best year ever. This spring they were blessed with dozens of babies from siberïan, tigers and black jaguars. to spider monkeys, wolves, donkeys and lots of ducks. There's a lot-of new life to be seen at Cat World. Cheetahs, Chinese leopards and snow monkeys are also new arrivaIs thîs year. In the picture above, the baby Arctic fox (7 weeks old) and the Arctic Wolf puppy (8 weeks old) stili enjoy each oth- ers comnpany. Ail of Jungle Cat World's educational progranis were designed to benefit the public as well as the animais. To reduce stress in their animais lives, the animal keepers try to socialize their young animais so they're flot afraid of humans. Thev have found that this socialization causes them to live a healthier lifestyle in a protected env iroinent Masons award 50-year pin Happenngs. ORONO HORTIC ULTURAL SOCIETY JUNE FLOWER SHOW Thursday, June 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Orono United Church. Guest Speaker - Kathy McHoIm. Topic - «Things That Happen In My Garden" Ail are weicome.e EMPIRE ORCHARDS & HERB FARM GRAND OPENING Sat., June 28 at 1 p.m. The Herb rope wili be cut opening a path- way to a stimulating Durham Region ecological experience for both tourists and residents.StrolI along the birdwalk in a 25 acre hard- wood bush catching glimpses of uncommon birds, ancient beech trees and wildflowers. This is truly a haven of nature, enhanced by the 101 herb gardeni. Open House 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Bob & Gail Simpson and the staff wiII greet you and you'Il be plied with Herbai Delicacies and Tea while listening to the strains of live chamber music and bird sang9 at the Apple Farm with a Difference - Empire Orchards & Herb Farm, 4550 Middle Road, Bowmanville (forth onl Waverly Rd., right on Taunton then right on Middle Rd. - look for our signs.) For more info caîl (905) 263-8161. CLARINGTON FAMILY DAY Liberty Pentecostal Church, 1965 Martin Rd. N., Bowmanville is hosting 'Clarîngton FamÎiy Day', Sunday, June 29. There will be free hamburgers and hot dogs, family picnic, Simon's Jumping Casties, games, live music and Clarington's largest display of fire- works at dusk... The day begins at 10:30 a.m. Ail Events are free. For info cail 623-5100. 4T CLUB TEA AND BAKE SALEâ New to-you table, plants, draws, etc. taking place Saturday, June 2lst from 1 -to 4 p.m. Tea $2.50. at the Durham Seniors Complex Hall, 200 Station Street, Orono. This event is a fundraiser for the Senior's Hall. NOTICE 0F MEETING (RESCHEDULED> The Newcastle Ratepayers' Association has re-scheduied the meeting with Mayor Diane Hamre to speak to the residents of Newcastle Village regarding our tax dollars and how they are spent. Date - Thursday, June 26 at 7:30 p.m., Newcastle Community Hall. Everyone welcome. CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Germaine Ramsey, featured soloist with The Toronto Mass Choir, will be the special guest at Crossroads Christian Assembly, 978 North St., Newcastle, Sunday, June 22 at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Free admission. childcare and nursery provided. A special event the whole family will enjoy. A Strawberry Social will be held follow- ing the evGirg concert. For more info caîl 987-9955.