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The annual Orono irman, Dr. Charles Mcllveen, roast beef from Weekly Times, Wednesday. August 27th. 1975 On Three happy cooks were Jack Mercer, Max Lycett and Harvey Partner on Wednes day at the Orono Park during the Newcastle Day in Orono. The three operated the barbe- Students given time to act as poll clerks Durham and Northumberland Northumberland - Newcastle School Boards approve proposal by Doug Moffatt. Officials of both the North- umberland-Newcastle and Durham Boards of Education; agreed with a proposal by Doug Moffatt to have students' work as election officials on September 18 th. Under the Election Act the New Democratic Party in Durham East has the right to appoint Poll Clerks and the Progressive Conservatives the Deputy Returning Officers. Officers. Moffatt urges students who are on the voters' list in Durham East to apply to his committee room immediately and they wil be given first ariortiy. The list of Poll jClerks must be submitted by the N.D.P. by September 2 so speed in applying is urgent. Moffatt claimed that his opponent felt such a suggestion suggestion would not work. "That's nonsense! I think it's high time we put faith in young 1 people". "I would be very pleased to see young people as our entire group of Poll Clerks". If we don't have sufficient students; apply, then of course, we'll fill the jobs with other people". Mr. W. F. Thom of the Northumberland-Newcastle Board of Education and Mr. R. V. Sheffield of the Durham Board of Education have i agreed to circulate a letter, drafted by Moffatt, to encourage encourage students to participate. High schools in the Riding of Durham East are O.C.V.I., Eastdale Collegiate, Bowmanville Bowmanville High School, Court- ice Secondary, Clarke High School. que and the cutting of the meat and no doubt under the guidance of Stirling Mather. To purchase pond area The Ganaraska Conservation Conservation Authority at a recent meeting gave approval for the purchase of the pond area north, of the Ball's Mill Conservation area at Baltimore. Baltimore. The area has an acreage of some 16 acres of which the greater part will be flooded when the dam is repaired. The oond area has not been a part if the Conservation area and he Authority felt that as it vas now available it should be purchased to complete the complçtx. The authority has agreed to purchase price of $39,000 for the sixteen acres. fmppemtigS... WE NEED YOUR HELP A MacDonald's Farm is to be undertaken this year at the fair in Orono and there is a need for animals such as hen and chickens, dog and pups, cow and calf etc. If you have an animal you would loan for the two-day period please contact Roy Forrester, phone 983-5301. LOOKING FOR WINNER OF COINS The Orono Chamber of Commerce sold tickets on a set of Olympics coins at the Beef Barbecue last Wednesday. The lucky number drwan was 234702. As yet the winner holding this ticket has not shown up. Contact Sue Sawyer if you have this number or know who has it. A POPULAR DANCE CENTRE The Orono Arena is becoming a popular dance centre in the area. Last week the Pine Ridge Kinsmen held g successful Rock and Roll Revival with over one hundred couples in attendance. On September 6th George Hamilton will play for the fair dance. The following Saturday the * Athletic will hold a dance and following this, one week later, the Scout Association will also be holding a dance. Better dust off your dancing pumps. SPECIAL ATTRACTION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Refer to add on page nine regarding a special class at the Orono Fair for Senior citizens. TOMA TOE WEIGHS OVER ONE POUND Charlie Taylor has been watching a tomatoe growing ■ Happenings continued page 2) held at the Park was a meeting place for many from the District. Above (1 to r) Walter Beath, Regional Cha- opiDiviniu ojcj/vi Vi\ REGIONAL PLANNING Councillor Lyall informed the Times last week that he was seeking a vacant seat which now existed on the Regional Planning Commit- He pointed out that as Mayor Des Newman had resigned as Mayor of Whitby he was not a member now of the Regional Council and his seat on the Planning Committee Committee was vacant. Counc. Lyall said that the Planning decisions will be made at the Region level and he would like to be a member of the Planning Committee. He pointed out that he had been a member of the Town of Newcastle Planning Advisroy meeting but could see no future hear as the final decisions will be made at the Regional level. He resigned his position with the local advisory committee at the beginning of the year. He did say that the Town of Newcastle Planning Committee Committee had not as yet accomp lished anything. CLOSE COLDSPRING BOY'S CAMP The forest camp operated at ; Coldsprings, on the boundary line between Hope and the former Clarke Township has been closed out by the Pine Ridge School for boys. Over the years the camp has operated with boys from the BoWmanville school on a continual yearly basis. It has been the opportunity: for a great number of boys to become associated with the great outdoors. Often crews would assist with duties in the Durham and Ganaraska Forests Forests relating to forestry and stream improvements. At the present time the department keeps a constant guard at the premises. Lots of activity at Orono beef barbecue The annual Beef Barbeque held in the Orono Park last Wednesday evening was again again well supported by both in and out-of-town residents. Not only was everyone served a delicious and bountiful roast beef dinner but also a jammed >acked evening of entertain- nent. As usual the outdoor barbeque barbeque of roast beef was the major attraction with plenty of beans, salad, baked potatoes, potatoes, rolls, coffee and soft drink. THe diners came early and stayed until the last event was held. Activities for the day started started at 4:30 with hyo T Ball games by the very young; Following the dinner the Newcastle Council and staff took a 13 - 8 win over the boys from Regional council in a game of softball. The game provided some .antics as well as some ball. Mayor Rickard played first base for the local with Counc. Cowman on second and Counc. Counc. Allin on third. Counc. Cowman had her only chance to make an out on a fly ball foiled by the Mayor as he; interfered with the play. It will never be known if Counc. Ann could have caught the ball. It was announced earlier in the evening that if the Mayor did not hit a home run he would jump in the creek. It must have been a rumour for the homer didn't come nor did the dip into the creek. Councillor Lyall, did not appear as a player on the field but did appear to have something under his hat for the boys on the diamond on one brief appearance at the pitcher's mound Rod Craig and his musical group presented some fine music for the evening which was greatly enjoyed by all those present. Stirling Mather, Mather, as usual, kept the show moving as master of ceremonies ceremonies The Beef Barbeque was jointly sponsored by the, Orono and Area Chamber of Commerce and the Recreation Recreation Department of the Town of Newcastle and was billed as "Newcastle Day in Orono" Can 7 ! find senior citizen apartments NDP Doug Moffatt continues continues to hammer away at local election issues in the Riding of Durham East. In a recent release he asks what has happened to a proposed 25 unit Senior Citizens apartment apartment announced in September, September, 1972 for Bowmanville. He states the announcement was made by the conservative member of parliament Alex Carruthers. "I walk along Wellington Street in Bowmanville and I can't find the apartments", he said. The Moffatt report alsc states that Russell C. Honey also announced the participation participation in the project by the federal government supporting supporting the apartments with ininety percent of the funding "There has been two surveys surveys taken and there is a demonstrated need for Senior's Senior's Citizens development", he reports. "Are Senior Citizens not important any Conservative member for Oshawa and candidate for the Durham East riding and Mrs. Mcllveen await a serving of' wisle, Member of the Orono and Area Chamber of Commerce Commerce and Liberal candidate for the Druahm East Riding A total or zt»0 pounds ui • oeef was consumed at the Barbeque. Barbeque.