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Wednesday, November 14, 2012 1937 - 2012 · Celebrating 75 Years Orono Weekly Times - 3 BOUNDARIES Continued from front the region meet the requirements set out under section 15 of the EDR Act. Foster's major concern with the current proposal is the lack of identity that the federal boundary changes will create, "As Clarington begins to celebrate it's 20th year of being renamed, It would be unfortunate to see all the progress that it has made in the last two decades be unravelled by the current proposed boundary changes." Clarington was renamed in July 1st 1993, (before it was called the Town of Newcastle.) Foster says that separating the municipality of Clarington into three federal ridings would make it harder to deal with all levels of government, "To provide better governance with our provincial mandate, we ask to be unified." Foster said that a name change would have to be in order for the proposed riding that would encompass all of Clarington, "The riding that we are proposing, would be called Durham-East." Foster said that John O'Toole the Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Durham came up with the name. O'Toole was first elected in 1995 LETTERS continued from page 2 To The Editor: The Kendal Lions thank you, Margaret, for the writeup you put in The Times last week: "Lions to the Rescue." It was a tremendous help in promoting our breakfast in support of Jim Alldread's journey back from his terrible accident. The community turned out in record numbers and gave very generously from their hearts. The proceeds of approximately $3,400 surpassed any other we have ever held and it was touching to see folks reach deep into their pockets and give extra to help support a neighbour in need. A special thanks to the two Lions roar for OWT anonymous donors who made substantial contributions to the cause. The winner of the beautiful $100 wine gift basket, kindly donated by The Castle Cellar was Mrs. Elaine Cole of Millbrook. Second prize, of our Kendal Lions Cookbook went to Mr. Fred Andrews of Kendal. The community in which we live is what we make it! We thank one and all for their part in supporting the Kendal Lions at this event. Proud to be a Lion! Lion Ron Robinson, President Kendal Lions Club " for the riding of Durham East. Foster said the proposed riding of Durham East would do good things for the people of Clarington, "This riding provides us with a sense of identity, a sense of place, and provides an early and clear reference for who we are and where we are." Douglas Colbourne, one of the three member board commented, "We have had a previous presentation in the Cobourg meeting on Monday afternoon Our very clear preference is that we (Clarington) stay as one riding." ~ Mayor Adrian Foster with respect to Orono and Newcastle, and the former Township of Clarke. The proposed boundary of Kawartha Lakes-Port Hope-Cobourg will be just over the 106, 000 that a riding needs. That proposed rid- ing fits within the guidelines that the commission has put forward. "The concern with the threeway split is that we could possibly run into a situation where a farmer's land might land on the corner of three different proposed boundaries. That farmer might be able to apply to three different distinct sets of federal funding if the proposed boundaries that you have put in place are approved." Foster said "Our very clear preference is that we (Clarington) stay as one riding." After Mayor Foster spoke about the re-alignment of the boundaries to bring all of Clarington into one riding, Valin wondered about splitting the municipality into two different ridings. Valin said that the board had, "Utterly failed Clarington" and hopes that, "We will be able to accommodate the municipality into one riding." Some of the other proposed riding re-alignments were Oshawa-Whitby and Clarington along the Lakeshore; this riding would see Clarington and parts of Oshawa put together. A citizen from Courtice asked the 3 chair panel to leave Oshawa by itself, put Bowmanville and its surrounding communities (including Newcastle and Orono) into one riding and leave Courtice and the north communities, in one unique riding. AED Continued from front this service. If all 14 municipal facilities without AED units agree to participate in the program the cost to the municipality would be $65,800 for the first year and $28,350 annually for each subsequent year. While councillors agreed to find the money for up to 14 defibrillators with training and monitoring in next year's budget, staff is pursuing an opportunity to apply to the Heart and Stroke Foundation for funding through Ministry of Health initiative for the cost of the AED units and one year of training. ~ Happenings ~ Saturday,November 17th 2012 - Orono United Church Resale Shop Christmas Sale and Lunch, 9 a.m to 2 p.m. Sunday November 18th 2012 - Newcastle Santa Claus Parade, 5:30 p.m , Along King Street Wednesday November 21st 2012 - Oddfellow & Rebekah Center Supper, 6:00 p.m. Call 905-983-5726 Thursday November 22nd, 2012 - OronoHorticulturalSociety AnnualMeeting Christmas Show & potluck supper, 6:30 p.m. Orono United Church MainHall Saturday November 24th 2012 - Santa Claus Parade, 10:30 a.m , Downtown Orono, Along Main St. Saturday November 24th 2012 - Kirby Bazaar, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Book Sale, Old Kirby Church Saturday November 24th 2012 - St.Saviours Church,Two day bake sale at Something Unique Orono United Church 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.