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Orono Weekly Times, 21 Apr 1976, p. 7

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! Red C ross ca m pa i gn expected to net $5000 ' , , Newcastle's 1976 Red Cross Campaign to raise 87,000. ended Wednesday - but the final tally will not be made until next week said campaign campaign co-chairman Rick Sqn- ■' tomero.. Mr. Santomero said it, will take a couple of days for all 150 canvassers to return their kits and money. This year's drive is expected expected to reach the $5,000. mark. The co-chairman said he'd be happy with this figure, . considering the 1975 goal was - only $2,800. The Durham East Branch which perform such services as running a water safety program, loaning wheèlch- airs, and. crutches, yisiting shut-ins and a homemaker , service has held local canvas- , ses since 1959. Where other Red Cross branches receive monéy through through the United Way organi zations, Durham East is forced to canvass Newcastle residents. Mr. Santomero said their branch covers the entire town of Newcastle, east from Oshawa and as far north as Blackstock. He commended the work of the canvassers who made an average of 12 calls during March. The branch's second annual "Volunteer awards Night" will be held tonight at 8 p.m. at Memorial Park Clubhouse. Thë guest speaker for the evening will be Ontario Provincial Provincial Police Inspector Fred Bluncher. The inspector is the second Vice-president of the Red Cross's Ontario Division. Can do no more MPP Doug Moffatt (NDP Durham East) spoke in the legislature recently concerning concerning complaints from home Owners in Bowmanville who had recently purchased homes homes in the Vanstone Court. He asked if the government could _ do anything for these home owners who were complaining complaining of shoddy , incomplete and défective workmanship. ' In a reply to the question Consumer and Commençai Relations Minister, Sidney Handleman said his ministry had gone.to the total extent of their authority in trying to help the people with problem in the Vanstone Court. Mr. Handleman said new legislation concerning home buyer warranty will have some means of providing remedies for problems with builders. RADIATION CLEAN UP COULD COST $ I MILLION W. J. Courneÿa, radiation safety advisor to the Atomic Energy Control Board, said testing for the level of gamma and radon contamination is a difficult job and said the cost to clean up Port Hope might be "one million dollars, maybe two". Mr, Courneya is one of three AECB personnel here carrying out a house-by-house inspection. He said in* an interview the program is just getting into full swing and testing will go on through the summer. Robert Blackburn, Secretary Secretary and information officer with the control board, said a preliminary report is expected expected Monday. ■ Z-- ------■ BYAMS PLUMBING - HEATING Sales and Service 24 HOUR BURNERSERVOCE GULF FINANCING Low Interest Rates Phone: Tyrone 263-2650 êfite Orono Weekly Times, 1 April 21, 1976 - 7 Orono Building Contractor Brick - Block - Concrete Stone Work Carpentry - Cabinet Work Floors - Tile 983-5441 Orono ORONO, ONT. • 983-5009 J. H. STUTT - E. J. STUTT My Search for Patty Hears! by Steven Weed A Man Called Intrepid by William Stevenson (secrets at last revealed from W.W. II, including Camp X near Bowmanville where espionage espionage was taught) How I Feed my Family on $16.00 a Week by Jo Ann. York Robert Redford by Donald Reed (photographic , portrayal) portrayal) M v Lord John by Georgette ever (novel set in the 14th , century) , Rebel Heiress by Jane Aiken Hodge Call your ' licensed Plumbing apd Mechanical Contractor who sells, installs and guarantees CARMAN Plumbing and Heating Phone 983-5207 Orono Fear Waits on Cypress Road by Ruth Wissman (romantic (romantic suspense) PAPERBACKS The Mystery of Atlantis by Charles Berlitz Beyond the Time Barrier by Andrew Tomas The Sunshine Years by Norma Norma Klein (author of Sunshine) Sunshine) Fear & Loathing in Los Vegas by Hunter Thom- > Pson I will, I will, for now by A1 Friedman (now a film) The Heart Remembers by Arlene Hale Ransom by Jon Cleary End of the Game by Friedrich Dürrenmatt (also a film) JUNIOR The Wild Shores, America's Beginnings by Tee -Snell The Roals by Vincent & Carol Serventy (delightful pictures pictures of this animal) Look How Many People Wear Glasses by Ruth Rrindze * (the magic of lenses) Stand in the Wind by Jean Little (novel by A Canadian author) EASY READING & PICTURE BOOKS That Cat 1-2-3 by Patricia Martin Percy the Parrot Strikes Out by Wayne Carley (easy reading reading book) Madeleine Hadley Soffit - Fascia - Eavestrough Doors - Windows - Shutters Awnings -20 YEAR GUARANTEE DURHAM t~ INSTALLATIONS I ORONO 983-5262 Durham Region's EXPOSITION of GREAT LIVING IDEAS 3BIG DAYS the little Grand Prize ALL EXPENSE ADVENTURE TOURS TRIP FOR TWO To the GRAND BAHAMA HOTEL and COUNTRY CLUB, BAHAMAS Includes airfare, hotel and meals Travel arrangements made through Halcyon Days Travel, Oshawa. Trip to be taken anytime before . Dec. 15,1976 OSHAWA CIVIC AUDITORIUM Fri. - Sat. - Sun. APRIL 23*24*25 ^ ■> "> Over 100 Exhibits * * * Home Improvement, Decorating, Entertainment,Crafts , e • • Demonstrations, Films THE LITTLE EX IS THE BIG EXPERIENCE, the little Watch Olympic gymnasts in action 'THE WINST0NETTES' 6 special exhibition , appearances Performances held at the MacDonald Ford Booth Sat. & Sun. Afternoons Door Crasher Special Friday, April 23rd 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 pim. Admission .75 (Discount coupons not valid) x-- y • • • Demonstrations by Durham Regional Police Be baffled by the magic of MR. TED CURL Enjoy the harmony * of THE COUNTY TOWN SINGERS Fri. & Sat. 7:00 fxm. Your chance to win . „ A specially decorated Olympic FORD MUSTANG or FORD PINTO (for one month) ^Courtesy of MacDonald Ford Cars will be on display at Booth Numbers 84 and 95 the little Show Hours: FRIDAY APRIL 23 1-p.m. to 10 p.m. SATURDAY, APRIL 24 . 11 a.m. to ,10 p.m. SUNDAY, APRIL 25 1 p.m. to 10 p,m. ADMISSION $1.50 Children,under 12 accompanied- ^ , 'by adult, tree of charge J

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