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Competent action saves boy's life On Saturday, July 19th at ap- had phoned the*ambulance. When The lifeguard staff at Orono Pool proximately 4:30 p.m. a four-year- the ambulance arrived thirteen are well qualifié and, as proven on Old boy was discovered at the bot- minutes later they felt the boy was July 19th able to handle emergen- tom of Orono Pool during a public 0 ut of any danger but took him to cies effectively when they arise. As swim. The lifeguard closest to him, Bowmanville Hospital qpyhow for a lifeguards, their major role is to Julie Wells, entered from the guard check-over by a doctor. The boy prevent accidents from happening, tower and brought him up to the was released from the hospital that Unfortunately they can't watch side of the pool to Pool Supervisor, same evening. * everyone all of the time especially Michelle Hannah. Michelle found While this incident had a happy on a busy afternoon and that is he was unconscious and non- ending it cannot be stressed enough where parents have a responsibility breathing. She attempted rescue that young children must be closely to make sure their children are probreathing, probreathing, however there was air supervised in a water environment. perly supervised, blockage. They removed the boy The boy had been swimming with It is hoped that another situation from the water and began the his father and decided to get out like this does not occur this summer obstructed airway sequence which since he was cold. His father sent - not only at Orono Pool but at so- successfully revived the boy. While ; him to get his towel and continued meone's backyard pool or the this was happening the other guard, swimming. Meanwhile, his son had beach. Parents, please be aware of Laura Spencer, had safely cleared changed his mind and jumped back the danger and act appropriately - the pool and the cashier, Chris Gray in the pool; for your child's sake! Volunteers provide new program for young teens A Tuesday evening activity program sponsored financially by the Orono Hi-C group and operated by a group of volunteers from Orono is meeting with considerable success success for a number of youths in the community. The program of activities operates for a three hour period every Tuesday evening for those in the age-group of 12 to 18 years commencing at 7 p.m. with an assembly at the Orono United Church. Over the past few weeks attendance has averaged between 16 and 18 young people from the community. community. ' The program is operated by volunteers, Sheri an<j Paul Davies, John and Linda' MacLean . and Dawna Hawkshaw, all of Oropo'. • Activities include a variety of events from playing baseball to roller skating, volleyball, swimming swimming and other events of which the young people would hâve an interest. ■ In speaking with Sheri Davies she said there are a considerable number of young people who do not take part in organized sports and it was with this group in mind the program was started. She said the program gives the teenagers something to look forward to from week to week and there is no cost involved. involved. Following the chosen activity for the week the group returns to the church for a Christian friendship message geared to the teenagers and in what they •have an immediate interest. Following this portion of the program snacks are available^. Sheri Davies.said it had been the intent to carry on the pNfc- gram for the summer months but due to present interest it may be that the program will continue into the fall. She also said that the organizers and the kids are enjoying enjoying the program every Tuesday Tuesday evening and any - youth is welcome to attend. The only requirement requirement is being present at 7:00 p.m. at the grounds of the Qrono United Church. Canadian champion Jason Carleton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Carleton, R.R. 1 Orono, and a student tit Trinity College, Port Hope, won the Canadian Canadian Junior Championship in kayaking in Whistler, Bristish Columbia, Columbia, last week-end... Following his victory in the Junior division he was classed in the Men's division where he placed ninth in a field of thirty-five competitors. competitors. Jason will now compete on August 23 in Mindcn, Ontario, in •the Pan Am International meet. Congratulations are extended to this local athlete, Second in two events Jackie Van Doleweerd, a grade . jump with a jump of 1.65 metres * 2 student at Clarke won second in and as welj. placed second in the two events in a track and field meet shot pul with a distance of ! 1.77. in Burlington last week. t " • -metres which was her personal best. Jackie placed second in the high * .(Continued page 2) , States water quality good The Town of Newcastle gave three readings to a by-law on Monday Monday rezoning lands/ of the Ethel Lycett Estate, Main; Street, Orono. allowing residential development on individual private wells. It is the intent intent to develop two lots on the lands. Mr. Don Lycett speaking on behalf of estate said that he had lived lived only a few doors south of the property for the past twenty years and had never experienced any problem problem with water quality oi' quantity. He'said he objected to some of the reports of poor water quality in, the area. ' ' , He said many of his neighbours' had never experienced wa'ter pro-, blerns. He said, neither, had he had problems with his septic system. Council gave approval to the rezoning without copiaient o'ther than questioning from Frank Stapleton as to the condition of Mr. Lycett's well water supply. Life-saving guards Julie* Wells, Bowmapville, (left) and Laura Spencer, Courtice, (right) were two of a team of four at the Orono Park Po'oi who last Saturday through their expertise and life-saving abilities .saved the life of a young 4-year-old boy who was pulled from the water unconscious. unconscious. Mrs. Jane Lunn, director of aquatics for the Town of Newcastle, Newcastle, had nothing but praise for the girls as would be the case by the entire entire community. John Turner to speak at Liberal barbeque The Durham Northumberland Northumberland Liberal . Association Association HaVtnnounce.d that the Rt. Hon. . John Turner, liberal leader,' Will be the guest speaker ' at the eighth annual beef barbecue being held at the Ransberry Farm north of Orono. •John Turner, leader of the opposition in the House of Commons, Ottawa, comes, to the community for the barbecue on Tuesday, August 19th; Mr. John Turner has a long history with the House qf Com-, mons in Ottawa, being elected in 1962 as the member for Montreal-St. Lawrence-St, George f riding. He represented the riermg-until 1968 when he was elected in 'the riding of Ottawa-Carleton ■ during the general election of that year*; Turner has held many portfolios portfolios during his service in Ot tawa and becoming Minister of Finance in 1972, a position he held until his resignation in September* of 1975. He resigned from parliament in 1976. In 1984 John Turner , was elected leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and at the same time was sworn jn as Prime Minister of Canada. 1 The liberal party was defeated in the September 4th, 1984 election but Turner was elected in the- British Columbia" riding of Vancouver Quadra. Turner became leader, of the official op- positiort* in the House of Commons Commons on September !?, 1984. The Ransberry Farm, location location of the 8th annual beef barbecue is located off highway 115, three miles north of Orono. The barbecue opens at 4:30 in the afternoon. Happenings . . . No Paper Next Week Due to holidays and thé closing of the Orono Weekly Times office for the first week in August no ,paper will be published this coming week. Publication of the Times will resume on Wednesday,. August 13th. The office w ( ilf be open on Monday, August 10th. Founding Meeting for PCs , The Durham*,East Progressive Conservative Association Association will hold a Founding,Meeting op Tuesday, August 12th at ■ t*he, Nestleton Community Centre at 8:00 p.m. . Topics 'covered will be formation* of a. new riding association, election of new executive, " election of delegates to general meeting, etc.-Memberships will be available at the '.door. Refreshments. Everyone Welcome. Sponsored by Steerifvg Committee.