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F.om Around the Region and area Three Arrests Police in Durham Region had nnlv three arrests for imoaired driving on New Years Eve and none of these were made by the Newcastle Newcastle "detachment of the Ontario Provincial Provincial Police. According to reports Durham Regional Police made two arrests while the Whitby detachment detachment of the O.P.P. made one. New fish farm to open in April Using a former pollution control plant owned by the Region of Durham in the Frenchamn's Bay area Coolwater Farms will open in April a fish farm. The farm will raise Rainbow trout and perch for commercial sale. The farm will make , use of millions of litres of warm water' from Ontario's Pickering Nuclear generating plant. Native people to draft a membership code The 247 Ojibwa natives who make up the Alderville Indian Band are to embark on a task of drawing up a membership code for the band. The action is being taken as a result of the federal Bill C-31 which restores native status to thousands of Canadian Indians who have been divested of their heritage over the years. The bands replace with additional space the present rental facility. If the grant is approved construction construction would begin in the fall and take some 10 to 12 months to complete. complete. Not only in Orono Residents in a particular area of Port Hope are seeking relief ' from a by-law which prohibts overnight overnight parking on Port Hope streets during the winter months. The bylaw bylaw states all streets must be clear of parked car between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. Those objecting to the byr law state they have no driveways in which to park. A joint effort of sportsmen and province A joint effort of the. Ganaraska Sportsmen Association, Port Hope, and the Ministry of Natural Resources is to result in the addition of an electric fish counter at Corbett's Dam in Port Hope. It is at Corbett's Dam that the Ministry assists rainbow trout through a fish ladder to spawning grounds up stream in the Ganaraska. The new counter ladder can remain remain open twenty-four hours-a-day rather than the previously 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In 1982 spawning trout over the dam increased to 14,000. Regional councillors to Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, January 8, 1986-5 Orono Horticultural beginnings January finds many horticulture members scanning their brand new garden and seed catalogues and mentally selecting the newest in seeds and bulbs! Of course at this time, we gardeners have our pots of forced bulbs, amaryllis etc, all well underway underway and looking forward to the beauty of fresh blooms on dull winter days. One of our Christmas gifts was one of the very large "Liberty Amaryllis".bulbs, already planted in a very attractive ceramic pot. Mr. J. Mense of Holland, and one of the world's most famous hybridizers, has created over 100 new varieties, and one of the most beautiful is "Liberty". A very large bulb (30 - 32 cm) and the colour is dark rich red, with a hint of orange fluorescence in its throat. If you have never experienced the joy and excitement of watching an amaryllis bulb grow and burst into bloom, rush out and treat yourself, at your favourite florists or possibly a grocery store. Now is the time to join your local horticulture society, and become a member of one of the fastest growing growing hobbies! Young and old alike will benefit from our clüb membership. membership. We, in Ontario boast over 250 societies with 60,000 members, and doctors recommend gardening as a healthy, happy hobby. "Gardening can add life to your years and years to your life"! We invite you to join us in 1986! for 1986 For more information call one of the following near you. Bowmanville - Mr. Merlin Slute 623-3529 Newcastle - Mrs. Vicki Lesnick 987-4067 Orono - Mr. O. Challice 983-5824 The Purpose of a Horticultural Society The object of this society'is to encourage encourage interest and 1 improvement in horticulture- fa) by holding meetings for instructions instructions and discussion on subjects subjects connected with the theory and practice of horticulture; (b) • by encouraging the improvement improvement of home and public grounds by planting of trees, shrubs and flowers, and by otherwise promoting promoting our outdoor art and public beautification;' (c) by interesting juveniles and others in .the study of horticulture by holding of contests and competitions competitions and by other means as may be considered proper; 1 (d) by holding exhibitions and awarding premiums for the production production of vegetable, plants, flowers, fruits, trees and shrubs; (e) by the distribution of seeds, plants, bulbs, flowers, trees,, and shrubs, in ways calculated to create interest in horticulture and (!) by promoting'the circulation of horticultural periodicals. The preceding statement of purpose purpose is from the approved by-laws for member societies in thç Ontario Horticulture Association. Hnatyyshyn to speak at PC meeting Hon. Ray Hnatyshyn, House Leader of the federal government, will be guest speaker for the Annual Meeting of the Durham- Northumberland Progressive Conservative Conservative Association at Millbrook on January.13th. As well as electing a new executive executive for the association, the meeting will select local delegates to attend the federal Progressive Conservative Conservative Party's General Meeting at Montreal in March. Mr. Hnatyshyn, who has represented the Saskatchewan con- ■ stituency of Saskatoon West in the House of Commons for the past 12 yçars, was Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources in 1979-80, and in 1984 was appointed Government Government House Leader and President of the Privy Council. The Annual Meeting of the Durham-Northumberland P.C. Association will be held at the Cavan Municipal Hall, Millbrook, on Monday, January 13th, commencing commencing at 7:30 p.m. Memberships for 1986 are now due and may be purchased at the meeting. Durham East Agriculture News have until June 28, 1987 to come up with their own membership code or have one imposed by the government. government. Music mares Çirand Winter Ball Some took exception to '50s rock and roll music played by a group of three from Toronto at the Grand Winter Ball in Port Hope and left for home. The music, it was stated by the few was not appropriate for such a dress-up occasion. The winter Ball is an annual event of the Port Hope Old Tyme Christmas committee and held annually annually at Trinity College School's Osier Hall. Province to consider grant for library .The province of Ontario is considering a $600,000 grant to assist with the financing of a North Oshawa library building which will Oddfellow draw winners On Wednesday evening, December 18, 1985 the Oddfellows Lodge of Orono held a card party and their annual Christmas Draw for 10 turkeys. * * There were twelve tables, of progressive progressive euchrewith the following results: High Lady - Marion Sears; Low Lady - Doreen Bairstow; High Man - Don Hamm; Low Man - Alf Perfect. Prize for Lone Hand - Isabel Hamm. The winners of a turkey in the draw were: Kay Youngman, Bailieboro, Ont., May Tabb, Orono, Gerald Shackleton, lory Hill, Ont., Carl Nelson, Port Hope, Ont., Mrs. 1 ran Blewett, Orono, Jack Wood- wa Orono, Norm Sherwin, OiK... William Grady, Orono, [..viia Clydesdale, MeWtonville, Ont. attend seminar Most Regional councillors will attend a two day seminar at Pinestone Lodge in Haliburton on January 15th and 16th along with senior members of Regional staff. The purpose of the seminar is familiarization, the sharing of views and discussion of the direction direction of the Region over the next three to five years. Oshawa councillor John Aker has voiced opposition to the spending of $4,400 for the seminar when he states it could have been held in Whitby. Park operator at odds with Hope Township Hope Township has hired Ewert Marston engineering to inspect inspect the tourist park of IV^rrydale Park in'Hope as to possible violations violations of the township by-law for such an operation. The Township holds a letter of credit in the amount of $40,(XX) from Marydale in that the park, would be operated as to the conditions conditions of two agreements. The Township building inspector inspector has said that permanent trailers were parked in the park when only overnight trailers were allowed by the by-law. Closing pay gap would cost $2 million The personnel officer for the Region of Durham fias stated that it could cost the Region as much as $2 million if they have to close the gap in pay between males and females. * There is every indication that the Province is to pass legislation affecting equal pay for work of equal value. The Region employs over 2000 people in jobs ranging from 1 construction to housekeeping and clerical. Wants pond stocked with trout Hope Township council is asking the Ganaraska Region Conservation Conservation authority to stock Garden Hill pond .with trout and at the expense expense of the Authority. By John E. Finlay Agricultural Representative • , TOBACCO GROWERS AND MANUFACTURERS REACH AGREEMENT ON 1985 CROP: Agriculture Minister, John Wise, announced that an agreement has been reached between the Ontario flue-cured tobacco growers and the four tobacco manufacturers on December 13, 1985. The 1985 crop of 170 million pounds will be sold at a minimum average price of $1.765 a pound. A minimum floor price of $1.20 per pound has been agreed on. A new feature in this, year's agreement will see the growers receive a premium of up to 10 cents per pound based on the overall average market price. The deal was struck after long weeks of negotiating between the Ontario Flue-Cure Tobacco Growers' Marketing Board and the Chief Executive Officers of Benson and.Hedges Canada Inc., Imperial Tobacco Ltd., Rothmans of Pall Mall Ltd. and RJR-Macdonald Inc. All parties have made a commitment commitment to open the markets as early as possible in January. This agreement does ' not prevent the Board from \continuing to seek the authority to ship, store, process, buy and sell tobacco, resulting from the 1985 crop. CANADIAN AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS ASSOCIATION VENDOR CERTIFICATION UPDATE UPDATE - JAN. 1986 TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS: , 1 • On July 1, 1985 legislation regulating the transporation of dangerous goods came into effect. The Vendor Certification Update offers training i to agricultural chemical dealers and staff involved in the transportation of dangerous goods by road or rail. This one-day workshop will pro vide participants w,ith information required, to prepare or accept shipments of dangerous 'goods. .Seminars will be conducted in â workshop format. Each seminar'is scheduled to run from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (approximately). Valuable suggestions on 'complying with regulation of dangerous goods will be given. Topics to be covered include: include: classification, documentation, documentation, packaging, labelling/safety markihg/plaCarding, loading/handling, precautionary measures, general consignor and carrier responsibilities. All successful participants will receive a certificate for completion of the Vendor Certification Update. An information manual will be given to each participant at the seminar for future reference. The Seminar for the East Central Ontario area will be held on January 30, 1986 at the Cobourg Motor Inn, Cobourg (416) 372-2105. Program fee is $75.00 per person. Receipts will be issued. Please make cheques ($75.00/per- son) payable to: CANADIAN AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL ASSOCIATION, P.O. Box 757, Owen Sotind, Ontario N4K 5W9. Phone: (519). 371-3678. .' Orono Dance Centre Town Hall ENROLL NOW LADIES' FITNESS 10 Week Session Starts Jan. 16,1986 CALL • . . 983-9540 786-2723 NOT JUST FASHIONS Main Street, Orono - 983-9466 or 988-9378 JANUARY SPECIALS Sizes 3, 4 to 17, 18 All Hobnobber Separates ea. $15.0Q Selected Dresses, Blouses, Sportswear ■ 20- 70% OFF ■ OPEN: Thursday 9-5; Friday 9-6; Saturday 9-6