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Wednesday, October 24, 2012 1937 - 2012 · Celebrating 75 Years Orono Weekly Times - 3 Lynn Alldread of Newcastle says before her brother-in-law comes home from the hospital a lot of services need to be in place and she is hitting a wall everywhere she goes for help. Jimmy Alldread of Newtonville broke his neck when he fell out of a tree on May 4th and has been in the hospital and rehab ever since. According to Lynn Alldread, he is supposed to come home on November 15th. Through therapy at the Lyndhurst Centre in Toronto, Jimmy has been able to regain very limited use of his left hand, according to Lynn, but thera- Lions to the rescue The Memorial Hospital Foundation received a $75,000 cheque on Thursday evening at the Hospital Volunteer's Association Dinner held at the Beech Centre. Pictured from left to right are Mary Lou Townsley (treasurer, New to You Shoppe), Betty Brooks, (Treasurer Treats and Treasures and former Association Treasurer), Diane Harness (President, Association of Hospital Volunteers), Denis Beaulieu (VP Memorial Hospital Foundation), Darlene Bastianelli, (ED Memorial Hospital Foundation). Mary Lou Townsley. The Volunteer Association have contributed at total of $100,000 to the Foundation this year as they celebrate their 100th anniversary. py stops as soon as he is discharged. Lynn is not even certain Jimmy will be provided the $20,000 wheel chair he needs which he can operate by moving his head. Jimmy will also need around-the- clock care according to Lynn, however he is only eligible for four hours of home care a day, and the family can't wafford to pay for the the high cost of the full-time home support Jimmy needs. The 65-year-old widower, who lost his wife a decade ago in another freak accident wants to be in his own home rather than a nursing home which is his only other option. The Kendal Lions Club are holding a pancake breakfast on Sunday November 4 to help raise funds for Jimmy's medical assistance. The breakfast will be held at the Kendal Community Centre from 9 a.m. to noon. The price of $7 per adult and $3 for children ages six to 12 years can be paid at the door. By-election called Durham voters will be heading to the polls on November 26 to elect a member of parliament to replace Bev Oda. Prime Minister Stephen Harper made the much anticipated announcement of the byelection date on Sunday. Byelections will be held in three ridings across the country ­ Victoria, Calgary Centre and Durham where members stepped down during the summer. Three parties have declared candidates in the riding thus far. Erin O'Toole for the Conservative, Grant Humes for the Liberals and Andrew Moriarity for the Christian Heritage Party. The NDP party held their nomination meeting on Tuesday night where Larry O'Connor, Kim King and Adian Tooms vied for the opportunity to represent their party in the by-election. (We went to press before a candidate was selected.) The Elections Canada office for the riding is at 1414 Highway 2, at the Clarington/Oshawa Townline. Special Ballots are available at the Election's Canada website by phone or in person at the Elections Canada office for voters who want to vote early. ~ Happenings ~ Friday, October 26th, 2012 - Orono Bingo, Orono United Church, Starts 7:00 p.m. Regular games, jackpot and share the wealth Saturday, October 27th, 2012 - OronoUnited Church FallSupper, Roast Beef Dinner and Homemade Pies. 5:30 p.m. Adult $15, Ages 12 and Under $7, Preschoolers free. Tickets contact the Church office at 905-485-5502 Saturday, October 27th, 2012 - Hallowe'en Bash, Orono Town Hall, Live Entertainment, 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m $20.00 per person. Cash Bar. Proceeds to be donated to the Orono's 1st Annual Santa Claus Parade. Saturday, October 27th, 2012 - Pumpkin Bee, Carve your own Jack-o-Lantern Blacksmithing demonstration, Face painting, and traditional toys and games. Clarke Museum, Kirby. $4.00 per person. Friday, November 2nd, 2012 - Christmas Crafts and More Sale, Newcastle Crossroads Christian Assembly. Ladies Night Only $5.00 Charge. Saturday,November 3rd, 2012 - St. Saviour's Annual Xmas Bazaar, Orono Town Hall, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Homemade lunch, baked goods, crafts, silent auction and much more. Tuesday, November 6th, 2012- NV&DHS invites all members and non-members to "Movie Night" at 7:00 p.m in the Centennial Room of the Newcastle Community Hall.