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&~ ;w~~ Tinies. edday. septeinber~, 1997 Subscriptions $2 1.50 + $1.50 G.S.T. = $23.00/year. Publications Mail Registration No. 000368 Publishing 50 Issues Annually at the office of Publication 53 10 Main Street, P.O. Box 209, Orono, Ontario LOB iO E-Mail Address: oronotinies@à,speedline.ca Phone/Fax (905) 983-5301 Publisher/ Editor Marg Zwart Ný1enwpaper or Tbloid? The British have lost their princess. The police investiga- tion so far has found that alcohol and a high speed chase caused the fatal car crash. The speeding car was attempting to avoid the ever-present paparazzi (a word we didn't even know, let alone know how to speli three weeks ago). Thle paparazzi are the stalking photographers who hourid celebri- ties with a long lens hoping to catch a snap shot of their more personal side. In most counitries this type of stalking is flot illegal, but it definitely crosses the lune of common decency. The only reason this occupation exists at ail is because there is a public dem and for the type of photos the paparazzi pro- duce. Total irony would be if some of the offensive photographs taken at the scene of the crash would implicate the offending photographers. At what point do we stop giving the people what they want? In Canada a paparazzi would starve, or be collecting U.1. We are too courteous to expose the private lives of our hum- ble celebrities. But when does a newspaper cross the line and become a tabloid? What if the newspaper's prime objective is to sel advertising, not present the news? 1 am reminded of a recent murder suicide which occurred in Oshawa. The facts as they were known was that a recent- ]y separated father killed lis three-year-old son, then set fire to his home, thereby killing himself. The local news account of the tragedy filled several pages of one paper and carried on to the next edition. It was reported that grieving family members did not want to talk to a reporter. Though nobody in the neighbourhood knew the family, there were quotes from several of them like "they seemed happy, Fie (the son) was such a cute guy, really cute, really happy". 1 am by no means an expert, but is this journalism? Does this type of reporting present the facts? Does it tell us what we want to know, or need to know? 1 do try my best to report the facts as accurately as possi- ble. 1 am no joumralist by any stretch of the imagination, but by the saine token 1 am incapable of hamming up a really good story. 1 see the role of this newspaper to report local news to our readers. Local to me means Clarington East, which is east of Bowmanville. If at any time you flnd this scope to narrow, and the reporting not quite up to standard please let me know. Criticism in the proper place can be very constructive. POLICAOE REPORTJ Aug. 25 - An 11l-year-old Newcastle boy was riding bis bicycle in the early evening, when he was approached by a maie driving a car. The dri- ver asked the boy if lie want- ed a ride. After refusing a ride the driver followed the boy home and then drove off. Aug. 26. - The commercial building at 361 King St. E. in Newcastle sustained minor damage from a fire believed to have been set by kids. The bffildietg 15 abandoned and slated to be demolished. The fire was started at approxi- mately 4:30 p.m. Aug. 27 - A 32-year-old female Pontypool resident was arrested in Orono for dri- ving whule impaired and exceeding the legal blood alcohol level. Aug 27 - A vehicle driven by a 52-year-old Newcastle man (continued page 3) LETTERS TO THE EDITOR OrRONO VVWEEKLY Tiivns Dear Sir Once more the Heritage Tractor Group 15 organiizing their annual show and meet. It will again be held during the Durham Central Agricuitural Fair. September 4 to 7. We are again asking for your much needed sup- port. The enclosure fence needs to be put up Wednesday eveninig, September 3rd and we require a dozen or so bod- ies to help. Please corne e-quipped with wire pinchers, fence wire and a pair of gloves directly after supper to help ensure the site is ready. The usual hielp cornes from close to town as this is only a 2 hour job (or so). Thursday is opening day and the parade is being held th-is year at 6:30 p.m. Anyone wishing to enter needs to con- tact, Bill Tomliiason, the parade co-ordinator as we, as a group, will not be partîi- pating but there is a category for tractors and equipment in the prize book for the parade. The fair opens Thursday at 7:15 p.m. c/w dignitaries and press hoopla and the Farmer's Olymplc. Friday is the day for every- one to bring their tractors to the show. 'nie entry ïs $15. 00 plus $5.00 for fair member- ship if you are not already a fair member. Bring as many tractors ,as you like for the same môney. This is not a ciosed meet. Anyone may come, we only send letters to the ones we know but anyone is invited. T7ractors and equlpment 1960 and older, restored or origi- nal, ail are welcome. Saturday is the big day and anyone may bring engines or tractors or equipment til 12:00 noon, it wiil be 1':00 p.m. before the Antique trac- tor pull is held and our annu- ai barbecue is held after the pull is completed. Ail tractors will b e able to pull, NO alter-, ations or non-factory weights are ailowed. If you can stay over for Sunday this is the scheduie for the Fun Day: Barrel racing - Slow raclng - Bind foid rac- ing - Balance beam - Barrel push - Baker fan 'We will again have a 20 x 30 tent for our usage com- piete with down home seat- ing. If you want your engine or tractorjudged you must have it on the grounds before 10:00 a. M, Saturday. Inisurance is inciuded with your fair membership and the Durham Centrai Fair has security on the ground. See you at the fair... For any further informa- tion caîl Arch (905) 983-5935 or Fred (905) 576-6201. August 28, 199- Dear Editor: I would like to take .tfûs opportunity to thank Orono Weekly Times for their end- less support of the Champions of Change Youth Leadership Camp. This sum- mer was a huge success due solely to the many members of the comimunity and their endless support of our pro- gram. A special thank you to Ontario Hydro for their strong involvement with a donation fromi their Corporate Citizenship Fund an-d their speciai'problem soiving work- shop put on by the staff of the Bowmianville Service Centre. The workshop orga- nized by Carolyn Scatterty was a hit with everyone involved. Champions of Change had the pleasure of working with many commiunity programs and partniers. Edna Thomson Child Care Centre, Strathaven Care Centre, Marnwood Life Care Centre, Clarington Project, Big Brothers of Clarington, AIDS Committee of Durham,' Pet Connection, Community Care, Bowmanville Memorial Hospital, Avicare Bird Rebabilitation Centre, Visua] Arts Centre, Bowmanvllle Fire Department, Bowmanviile Veterinary Clinic, local Paramedics, John Howard Society, Summner Student Employment Office- Bowmanville and Bowmanville Museum al donated their Urne and exper- tise at our various career and volunteer fairs, events, and workshops. Many thainks go to the Advisory Committee, Camp Counseliors, Big Brothers of Ciarington, Parents and most importantly Camp Participants for their dedica- tion and interest in our pro- gram. These individuai groups aliowed Champions of Change to operate daily. Overall, I would like to thank the community for embracing Champions of Change and supporting our goals of estabiishing leader- ship and life skills training while deveioptng community awareness. These goals, because of the community support received, were over- whelmingly achieved and sur- passed their oiinal expecta- ton.Thank you to the., following community busi- nesses and members that supported Champions of Change: Bowmanviiie High School, Municipality of Clarington, John O"Toole MPP. Alex Shepherd MP, Brine Sporting Equipment, Pizza -Pizza, 1 + 1 Pizza & Chicken, Your Choice Pizza & Wings, , Square Boy Bowmanvillie, Tim Horton's Courtice, Bakers Dozeni, Bowmianville Sports Shop* Flamlex, M & M Meats, L-> KENDAL UNITED CHURCH Kendal, Ontario Sunday, Sept. 7, 1997 11:15 a.M. 11H-timan Dignjity," Rev. David Black 7 Sunday, Septemiber 7 1:00 P. M. Gospel Music Concert Durham Central ( Orono) Fair Lyle & Yvonne Bender and Friends Sunday, September 14 Kendal Commrunity Worship "The Heart of Our Community" Followed by lunch. Eveiyone invited. "the heart of Our comnsunity", Pleasejoin us MEinister: Rev. David Black 786-2950 st. Saviour s Anglican Cluîrch MILL ST., ORONO, ONTARIO Minister: Rev. Ann Tttenhamn Rectory 987-5678 - Church 983-5594 Sutiday Service,, Sundiay School and Youth Group 9:30 a.mn. Ist & 3rd Suniday ofMoth HO0LY COMMU NION ORONO PASTORAL C HÀA RG E Minister Rev. Mervyni Russell Secretary Marlene Risebrough 983-5702 Church Office 983-5502 CHURCH SERVICES Kendal United Church at 9:30 a.m. Orono United Church 11:00 a.m. A.A. meets eveiy Thursday 7:30 p.m. TICKETS Anniversary Dinner 983-5550 or 983-9308 Sing A long Messiah 983-5208 Omneplex Odeon, Burger King, A & P,Haendas Meats, Graham's IGA, McDonald's Wind Reach Farms, Oshawa Syndenham Museum, Friends of The Second Marsh and Stutt's Pharm-acy. Yôur truly, Jennifer Gray *Camp Director Champions of Change SUBSCRIBE TO THE ORONO WEEKLY TIMES 983-5301'