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RONO WEEKLY lIMES Orono Town Hall Wednesday, July 7, 199 650- GST Included Volume 63, Number 27 da e -e - e ~ e - Orono celebrates Canada Day Clarington board of trade poised for action Kendal's Orange Lodge Band led the Callithumpian Parade through the village and into the Orono Park on Canada Day. .This past year has been one of organizing and laying the ground work for the Clarington Board oflTrade. "The Board of Trade now sits poised to move ahead with the business of making Clar- ington a good place to do busi- ness," said its President Michael Patrick, at the Board's Annual General Meeting on Tuesday evening. "It's time to get to work," Patrick stated. The Board, which held their first meeting in January 1998, received officiai provincial incorporation on January 21, 1999. Since that time they negotiated a co-operative rela- tionship with what is now kniown/ as the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, plus they have negotiated and signed a contract with the Municipality of Clarington to execute the economic develop- ment function in Clarington. The Board has held three infor- mation breakfasts, 2 being post budget meetings, made avail- able a group insurance plan to its members, launched a web site, and have hired a Business Development Officer.' Councillor Jim Schell, on behaif of the Municipality, congratulated the Board for al their hard work. "They, were not as visible a committee as we would have liked-, but it was a steep leamning curve year," he stated. Patrick introduced the newly hired Business Develop- ment Officer - Victoria Green to the 35 members in atten- dance. "After we met with Victoria, we were convinced she's the person we need to help us seil Clarington," stated Patrick. "We are a neophyte board," said Green, "and any type of feedback would be appreciat- ed." Green outlined some of the things she wants to put into place. "We want to be the voice of business in Clarington and act on your feed-back,," Green stated. According to Green, the Board has had close to 200 members tilI now. Memberships obtained Iast year, ran out in January 1999, but renewals are starting to (continued page 12) Though ramn was in the fore- ist, the local Canada Day activities were held under mostly sunny skies. A Callithumpian Parade, though not exactly a noisy throng, was a sea of red and white, led by the Kendal Orange Lodge Band. The lead banner, our National Flag, was carried by Chris Moffat and Kyle Allun, members of the 1998/99 'D' Championship Peewee hockey team. This large flag, on loan to the parade fromn Alex She- herd's office, had at one time' flown on top of the Peace ýýwer in Ottawa. A new flag '~flown every day from that tower on the Parliament Build- ing, and the previous days flag is donated to groups across Canada. Pat Lycett, who was responsible for this years' Cal- lithumipian Parade lias submnit- ted an application for a flag, to be kept by this village, and used in future parades. Selecting a few of the best costumes from the great mnany original creations wornii n the parade was no easy task for the judges. "It was very difficult to choose," said Judge D.R. Lovekin, "the participation was great, and the kids were very enthusiastic. ' The younig children were entertaining as they participat- ed in a numnber of gamnes orga- nized by the Orono Play Group. Kids could comipete in a variety of races and gamnes, including the popular donut eating gamne. Besides the orga- nized gamnes, the swimming pool was open aIl afternoon, and thanks to Sonbon Homes, there was no charge for the pool. Before bringing hier person- al address , Mayor Diane Hamire was asked to acknowl- edge the achievemnents of two local girls. "Recognizing Orono's own at Orono's Canada Day activities," said M.C. Francis Tufts in her introduc- tion. Nicole MacDonald was commended for her bronze place finish in the Canadian National Gymnastics Competi- tion this Spring. Andrea Etmanskie was acknowledged for winning the first Annual Durham Federal L-iberal Asso- ciation essay cofflPetition with her essay titled 'Miy Vision for the Future of Cariada'. Along with her own personal best wishes, the Mayor presented both girls with à bouquet of flowers. 1After addreâPes by the Mayor and M.P.P. John OToole,, Janie I)odds led the singing of Our National Anthem, after whioh, the politi- cians proceeded tËi carve up the huge birthday cake- The Clarington Concert Band took to the jtage prior to the speeches, and began their program with O canada. They then performed one of their special outdoor concerts which was well received by their, cake-eating audience. Over on the bell diamiond, the Orono Firefîg1îters and the Orono Amateur Aihletic Asso- ciation played a ffiendly gamne of bail, which the fighiters took with a 6-2 win. The Orono Business Improvement Associ- ation and the Newcastle Cham- (continued page 5) rHAPPENINGS STRAWBERRY SOCIAL The Orono Town Hall Board is holding a Strawben-y Social on Saturday. July 10, 1999 from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. at thie Orono Town Hall. The Social featuring Gladys Brown on piano is being held in association with Orono, Horticultural Soclety's Garden Tour. ART ASSOCIATION 0F ORONO The Art Association of Orono is holding a meeting on July 13th, 7:30 p.m. at the Orono Town Hall. Scheduled tour of the Forestry for future Art Festival and Workshops. For more information contact Dave or Liz at 983-6333 or storey@idi- rect.com GANARASKA REGION CONSERVATION AUJTHORITY The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority will offer guided tours out of the Ganaraska Forest Centre, located off Road 9, July 14, 21, and 28 from 6:30 til 8:15 p.m. Moderate paced walk will feature information on compass and map reading-as well as use of wildflower identification books. The cost Is $5.00 for Ganaraska Forest members and $6.00 non- members. Those wishing to take part can phone 1-905-885- 8173 or Roy Forrester at 1-905-983-5147. 8th ANNUAL MILLBROOK CRAFT SHOW Is being held at the Millbrook-Arena on Saturday, July 10, 1999. 641 vendors, fine arts, woodworking, jewellery, stained glass, bake table, etc. Refreshments provlded by the Mllbrook Figure Skating Club. 10 a.m. to 5 p.mo. $2.00 (chil-