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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, June 15, 1983-3 Happy First Birthday On Saturday, June 11th, 1983, Cheryl Ann Duvall celebrated her 1st birthday. Cheryl Ann is the daughter of John and Pamela Duvall of Oshawa, and granddaughter granddaughter of Mr. & Mrs. Duvall, Orono and Mr. & Mrs. J. Marinich, Sault Ste Marie. Orono couple find convention exciting Mr. and Mrs. John Reid, Orono, who attended the Progressive Conservative leadership convention speak of total excitement from the inside of an event that held the interest of most Canadians Canadians over the past week-end. John Reid was a delegate representing the Durham- Northumberland riding and from the outset had supported supported Brian Mulronëy in his bide for the leadership of the pârty. Mrs. Reid in commenting on the convention said it was a hot and busy time with plenty of excitement throughout the three days. She also noted that the event was well organized and that registration took no more than fifteen minutes and that included the taking of your picture and attachment, after being laminated, to your card. Both stated the heat on the floor of the convention was unimaginable. John Reid said it was a most valuable experience with total excitement and that indeed it was great to live the history of the event. . In support of Mulroney Reid said the new leader of the Conservatives is intelligent intelligent having the qualities of a statesman with polish, refinement and a good profile. profile. Reid further stated that Mulroney could think on his feet and withstand intense pressure. Reid also said he thought Mulroney will be a strong voice for an united Canada and will make inroads for the PCs in the liberal stronghold of Quebec. "He will not play 'footsie' with the PQ party", said Reid. "1 feel Mulroney is the right man", said Reid. He said Mulroney will take a moderate approach to free enterprise and will review View rhododendrons at the D. Hintons Members of Orono Horticulture Horticulture enjoyed à very scenic tour of the gardens of Mr. and Mrs. David Hinton, Taunton Road, last Wednesday Wednesday evening. The special treat was of course the very lovely displays of rhododendrons, in all colours. The beautiful landscaped lawns, shrubs, evergreens, etc, were a joy to behold and despite a late cold . spring, everything presented a healthy picture of gardening gardening as a worthwhile hobby. David is a member of Orono Horticulture, and is a past- president of the Canadian Rhodendron Society. He recently was a first prize winner winner at the Royal Botannical Gardens flower show, showing showing a gorgeous, large white bloom. Following the tour, an executive executive meeting was held at the home of Harvey and Helen Robinson, where plans were drawn up for our,upcoming our,upcoming Strawberry Festival, June 28. Be sure to get your tickets early as there will be only one sitting for 159 people. people. This will be a full salad dinner topped with strawberry shortcake. There will be a program following, more details on this later. Congratulatiohs to Mrs. Lynn "Harrison, who recently received her silver Trillium pin at the Toronto Civic Garden Centre, for successfully successfully completing her 3 year course in judging floral display. Lynn is now an accredited accredited judge in all phases of floral design work. Town committee, Eldorado 'dig in' such as F1RA and the national national energy policy. John Reid said he had taken an active part on the floor of the convention between between votes in an endeavour to win delegates over to Mulroney and especially so after the elimination of Crombie and Crosbie. He said 'you can't do anything for your candidate sitting in your seat. Reid also pointed out that it was amazing how some 'delegates . could be swayefi. Other interesting points revealed Ijy the delegate from Orono ind-uded the enthusiasm enthusiasm throughout the convention convention and that delegates were lining up at six in the morning on Saturday to get a preferred position for their signs. Reid said that TV does have an impact on the convention convention and signs stuck in the corner do little good. "To work with and converse converse with people from all across Canada was a great ex- perierfee," said John Reid 1 and he further felt that Quebec would now become a viable par? of the national picture. the Town of Newcastle Port Granby Decommissioning Decommissioning Committee and Eldorado Nuclear Ltd. met last Wednesday evening in Newcastle with both sides firm in their stand as to the decommissioning of the low- level waste disposal site at Port Granby. The site is to be decommissioned decommissioned and removed from the area with work beginning in 1986. The company has been ordered by the federal regulatory body to start work on decommissioning at this time. * Eldorado Nuclear told the committee that they were committed to use of lands in the area to establish a permanent permanent waste disposal site and this could include lands north of the Lakeshore road at Port Granby or lands they also own in Hope Township. The local committee call for Eldorado to conduct a wider study for a suitable waste disposal site considering considering sites across Canada or at least possible sites in Ontario. They also demand that Eldorado recognize and adhere to a former Environmental Environmental Assessment report which had turned down the use of lands in the Port Granby area for a refinery and further stated: that the lands were not be used used for nuclear waste storage. The Port Granby committee committee put their case dearly before Eldorado and will now await a report from Eldorado as to their position. The Port Granby Committee Committee includes Counc. Hamre, John Veldhuis, Jean Cain, Chris Conti, Doug Humphries Humphries and Dr. Michael's, Commissioner of Planning for the Region of Durham. % WE KILL WEEDS! ÎrèeS; LAW] SPRAY DANDELION The cost 1 to control these weeds in your lawn is: A < I V Introducing trumpeter swans A scheme is underway in the Whitby marshes to introduce introduce trumpeter swans which were at one time most prevalent in Ontario. * Naturalists, are awaiting arrival arrival of trumpeter swan eggs from the Peace River District in Alberta to then be placed in incubation until a time just before hatching when the eggs will be placed under mute swans now sitting on eggs in a number of locations in the Whitby marsh areas. If all' goes well Ontario should have a breeding population within a couple of years. I "Average 6,500 sq. ft. lot ASK ABOUT OUT TOTAL LAWN PROGRAMS ESTIMATES MON.-SAT. 8 A.M. TO 9 P.M. GREEN LAWN SPRAY 983-5598 GUARDIAN OF THE NATION'S LAWNS . 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