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Wednesday, February 25, 2009 Orono Weekly Times - 3 Body of Orono man pulled from fire The house at 3767 Concession Road 4, Orono, was completely engulfed in flames by the time firefighters arrived on the scene of a fire at approximately 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17. Emergency staff removed the body of the lone resident of the home, 86-year-old Heinz Luedtke, from the burning home. According to Durham Regional Police Media Relations Officer, Sergeant Nancy van Rooy, police have determined the fire was arson, and they are not looking for a suspect. Damage to the frame structure home is estimated at $175,000, according to Clarington Fire Chief Gord Weir. Three vehicle collision closes Hwy 115/35 A three vehicle collision closed the southbound lanes of Highway 115/35 for several hours last Friday morning. The accident occurred just south of the 115/35 junction shortly before 8 a.m. Road conditions were reported to be icy at the time. Fire Department staff extricated one person from a vehicle who was airlifted to Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto with serious injuries. Three other people were taken to local hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries. By 9:30 a.m., the northbound lanes were re-opened, and by 1 p.m. the right lane of the southbound corridor was opened. Traffic was re-routed to Concession Road 8 during the closure. Bethesda House 905-623-6050 or 1-800-338-3397 Are you in an abusive relationship? Call Russell and Maureen Powell served up some pancakes and sausage at the Newtonville United Church Pancake Luncheon on Sunday. Advertise in the HEALTH Continued from page 2 Our organization has a membership of around 1,000 active older adults. We are a dynamic segment of Clarington's 55+ population, which is currently just over 15,000, and growing. Further, the COAA recognises first hand the vulnerability of our age group, particularly as it relates to health care. We believe strongly that our com- ORONO WEEKLY TIMES 905-983-5301 oronotimes@rogers.com munity needs the Bowmanville hospital facility to continue with its current range of services. We are also concerned about the funding gap that exists between our hospital and the rest of Ontario. We believe the provincial government should implement a fair funding formula to correct this situation forthwith. To that end, to show our support and our interest in furthering Lakeridge Health Corporation's objectives, vision, mission and core values, we are encouraging our members to take out Lakeridge Health membership. We hope this show of support will help in the bid to save our hospital services. Yours sincerely, Peter Evans President Clarington Older Adult Centre Board ~ Happening s ~ Saturday, February 28, 2009 Chicken Pie Supper & Auction Sale - Tyrone United Church, 6pm. Tyrone Community Centre. Adults $15, Children 5-15yrs $10. Under 5 free. Over 100 items - Hand-tied Quilt made by the ladies of the church. Info: Betty Pascoe 905-263-8424, Sandra Milne 905-263-1108. Wednesday, March 4, 2009 Energy-from-Waste Site Liason meeting - presented by Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department. 7pm in Room LL-C at the Regional Municipality of Durham Headquarters, 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby. www.durham.ca Saturday, March 7, March 10, March 26 2009 O.A.A.A Soccer/Hockey Registration - See ad, pg 6. for times and further info. Saturday, March 7, 2009 Big Band Night - Ranch Resort, Bethany. Swing and sway to the Ron Merenger 18 Piece Big Band. Dinner, Show and Dance. Call 705-277-1942 or theranchresortbethany.com Sunday, March 8, 2009 Free Skate - Newcastle Arena, 1:30pm to 3pm. Memorial Tribute to Herman Valckx. Friday, March 13, 2009 Clarington Older Adult Association AGM and Potluck Lunch 12:30 pm. Clarington Beech Centre, 26 Beech Ave., Bowmanville. The Board of Directors extends a cordial invitation to all interested members to attend this meeting. For more information please contact Angie Darlison 905-697-2856 or Exec-director@bellnet.ca Saturday, March 14, 2009 Sea Songs and Sailing Stories - 8:00 pm. Newcastle Community Hall. An evening of great music, great stories and great fun. Tickets $15 Adult, $5 Children, $30 family of 5, available at A Gift of Art, Orono Times, Clarington Travel, Village Card & Gift.