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rOronio Weekly Timneý-, Wednesdiay, Mardi, 11, 19 'Wedding Ted and Angela Clark were married in a beautiful ceremony in Toronto on October 4, 1997. Angela is the daughter of Keith and Marie West of Orono. Ted is the son of Peter & Joyce Clark of Toronto. The happy couple spent their honeymoon in St. Lucia and now reside in Toronito. 3rd Annual, Talents and Treasures Silent Auction Family fun and great shopping awalt aIl who head to the Newcastle Town Hall on the afternoon of Mardi 2 1, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.. for the Newcastle Family Connection's "3rd Annual Talents and Treasures Silent Auction." ids of all ages will marvel at the Martial Arts demon- stration while the Ganaraska Cloggers will have the entire place kicking up their heels! it will be well worth making a special trip just to see the show alone. A supervised kiddie corner will keep the children happy and amused. The craft table and colouring contest wil allow the "ittle artists" to shine. Face-painting, fun and lots of surprises will highlight the children's afternoon. Adults will be thrllled with the array of items donated for the Silent Auction and the Loonle Table. Refreshments will be available to enj oy while browsing through the selec- tion or while watching the performers. A new feature this year, the Mystery Bld Auction, is sure to be popu- lar. This Is the most important fundraiser of-the year for the Newcastle Famlly Connection. This Family Resource Centre provides numerous services for par- ents, caregivers and cidren of Clarmngton. Please join us for some "auction action", entertaînment and lots of fun. The whole family can have an afternoon adventure while supporting a local charity. Hope to see you there! The "Battie" was won!! Big Sister Oshawa-Whitby- Clarington is thrilled to announce the success of their 1ist Annual Battle of the Hors D'Oeuvres which was held Feb. 27th at the LVIV Hall. Masters of Ceremony Teresa Kaszuba & Gary McDonald from MAGICFM Radio deli- c iously.announced the many dishes and wines from the local area such as Archibald Orchards, Estate Winery, Ocala Orchards Farm Winery Ltd., Pelican Catering, Bon Appetit Caterlng, Bombay Cuisine, Keg Restaurant, Touch of Class, Silks Cafe & Catering, Shrimp Cocktail, Just Desserts and Cordon Sue Sweets. Hosts attending the event such as Mayor Nancy Diamond, L Col Steve Coles, Constable Pat Judges, Dr. Gary Kindree, Darryl Sherman and Bey Turner were seen enjoying them- selves amongst the just under 200 people i attendance. SThanks to everyone's fine efforts, over $2.500 was raised for the Big Sisters pro- grams. Oh yes, and aithougli every food dish on the menu that night was a winner, the most votes went to. . .Cordon Sue Sweets with their Cheesecake with Sugared Fruit and Sauce. Next years' 'Battle' will have 2 winners -- one for hors d'oeuvres and one for desserts! If any restaurants are interested in participating next year, please contact Susanne Clark at 725-9300. Blood donors needed Bowmanville area Bowmanville and area res- idents, especially those with group 0 blood, are urged to attend an upcoming donor clinic and give the gift of life. Supplies of group 0 blood are extremely low. That's the most common blood type in the population, so it tends to be the most needed. Group O can also be given to patients of other blood groups in emer- gencies. Healthy individuals age 17 to 70, who have not donated in the previous 56 days, can help give the blood bank a boost at this Bowmanville clinic: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 12:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN REFORM CHURCH 130 Scugog Rd. Letter to the Editor (continued from page 2) have fewer children and are generally starting their farni- lies later ti life. This fact, cou- pIed with seniors living longer will continue to increase the percentage of the non pro- ductive population of our country. The "system" will collapse without an appropri- ate tax base. Look at the help wanted ads and try i-your own mind to justify double digit jobless numbers. Our government has made unem- ployment an attractive option for many. The small business man is declaring bankruptcy (another record for '97) and one of the main reasons is; few people wiîl work for min- imum wage. Foreigners want a piece of "the good life" and are willing to come to Canada and work hard. These job opportunities aren't being filled by the locals, 50 why are we continuing to limit immni- gration? Dignity and hope is being sapped from the less fortunate. Handing people money s0 they can attempt the impossible, - live below the poverty line, is not a solu- tion. It quite frankly - is the problem. The welfare and unemployment system is broke. Canadian RRSP savings are reaching staggering num- bers. B e for warned. Remember the 1 million cap- ital gains umbrella carrot that was dangled in front us and what happened after we had aIl been netted? Why aren't we funneling all gamblîng proceeds into health care and education? People are dying in our emergency wards while we are spending monies on sports and arty projects. Where are our priorities? When will the women of North America revoIt and demand their turn at runrilng the country? We need a change. 111 bet Hillary could be the next President if she The Red Cross needs to collect a total of at least 180 blood donations at this clinie. Ail blood types are needed. For more information about these and other clinie locations please eall 1-800- 701-7803, ITEPAYS TO ADVERTIS%E were to dump that jerk she's married to. The world petroleum industry is pri- marily responsible for the decline of the earth's envi- ronment. Alternative fuels and a more efficient use of the present products has been suppressed by the oil giants and car companies for years. Why does our govern- ment spend major money (second highest in Canada) on advertîsing? Who are they competing against? The crime and necessary enforcement created by the illegal- drug trade is the single largest business - by far - in North America. No taxes are collect- ed on the $billions and $bil- lions spent on illegal sub- stances that are literally killing our society. Thank goodness we changed to met- ric a few years ago. Why didn't we address that if and when the U.S. did? - Unbelievable stupidity & more red ink. Man's techriol- ogy advancements in the last 50 years is mind boggling as we ramrod our way into the twenty first century with seemly little concern of los- ing the last war to Mother Nature. 1 realize I could be wrong, but that's the way I see things. I'm not always this negative - just when 'm off my medication. Sincerely, Kelly Adams 3359 Con. Rd. 7 Orono KENDAL UNITED CHURCHI Kendal, Ontario "The Heart of Our Community" Sunday, Match 15, 1998 11:15 ar. "To Go Or No?" Pleasej .oi n us Minister: Rev. David Black 786-2950 St. Saviour s Anglican Church MILL ST. ORONO, ONTARIO Rev. Cliff Evans 983-5594 - 983-9639 Sunday Service, Sunday School & Youth Group 9:30 ar. let & 3,d Sunday of Month HOLY COMMUNION 2nd &4th Sunday MORNING PRAYER ORONO PASTO RAL ~\CHARGE Minister Rev. Mervyn Russell c Secretary Marlene Risebrough 983-5702 Church Office 983-5502 CHURCH SERVICES Iirby United Church at 9:30 a. m. Orono Unted Church 11:00 ar. Sunday Sohool Classes and Nursery facilities available during Church Services A.A. meets every Thursday 7:30 p.m. ORONO TOWN HALL EUCHRE RESULTS High - 1) George Vey - 79, 2) Minnie Taylor - 78, 3) Lavina Downes - 77, 4)ý Lena Graham - 75, 5) Edgar Milison - 75, Wilda Simpson - 75; Low - Allan Downes; Draws - May Tabb (2), Joan Sutcliffe, Edga r Milison, Annie Fisher, Kay Beggs.