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-V- Orono Weokh 'lines, Wednesday, August 24, 1988-5 Vrom Around ■% ». Penryn Homestead sold for half $ million Port Hope's Penryn Homestead, built in 1828 by Commander John Tucker Williams has been sold for $500,000. The homestead has 5300 square feet of living space. The new purchasers are J. E. Sexton, Sexton, a senior partner in the Toronto law firm of Osier Hoskin and Harcourt Harcourt and his wife Rosemary, a social columnist for the Globe and Mail. Fall Touring books available The Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation has two free books available outlining more than 50 fall driving tours. They vary in length from 20 to 500 kilometers. They outline the kind of foliage to be seen. One of the booklets list fall events, some over 500, taking place in Ontario. The booklets are free by phoning toll free 1-800-268-3735. Port Hope being sued for $1.2 million The Town of Port Hope is being sued for $1.2 million by a former chief building official, Brad Bradamore, contending he was wrongfully dismissed. Bradamore has also charged five town officials with intefering with the duties of a building official. County office staff quit union CUPE Local 3180 applied and was granted decertification of the local after a number of members felt they were no better off with the union. It affects 16 office staff of those working for Northumberland County. Would have Cable televise meetings Mayor Bill Wyatt of Port Hope is calling for the broadcast of council meetings and refers to the success that Kingston has had when up' to 5000 watch "the telecast of the Kingston council meetings. Merger brings new name for Eldorado Nuclear The merger of Saskatchewan Mining Development Corporation and Eldorado Nuclear resources Ltd., Port Hope brings forth a new company name, Caméco ( A Canadian Canadian Mining and Energy Corporation). Corporation). It is expected an announcement will be made in the very near future as to the closing date of the merger. Can help Multiple Sclerosis by attending event , Jocelyn' Muir and the Durham Multiple Sclerosis Society invite all to attend a special swim event at Camp Samac on Friday, August 26 from 4 to 9 p.m. Five hours of fun events to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis in Durham Region. Bring out pledge sheets and swim with Muir and take part in other events. Durham Police raise $43,000 in Torch run Durham Regional Police have raised near $43,000 for the Ontario Special Olympics in their recent Torch run when 150 Durham cops participated. The Durham run was one of the most successful. The Torch run started in six different different location ending in Hamilton for the start of the Special Olympics International Floor Hockey Tournament Tournament at McMaster University.. The games are held for the mentally retarded for which there are some 300,000 in Ontario. To oversee the Toronto- Durham area The Province of Ontario has appointed appointed a deputy minister to oversee the Toronto-Durham regional area. Gardner Church, a career civil servant, servant, will be responsible for an area from Newcastle .to Oakville and north to Lake Simcoe which has a population of almost 4 million., Although regional councillors hail the appointment they say it is money they need. ,, RWI ' ' Cornerstone Realty Ltd. . . .■ y-Li 623-6000 [Q Broker ANNOUNCEMENT SALLY STAPLES REMAX CORNERSTONE REALTY LTD. would like to welcome welcome Sales Rep. SALLY STAPLES to their Bowmanville office. office. Sally is looking forward to working hard for you. For friendly understanding care of your real estate needs call her at her office at 623-6000 or her home 623-9757. Big Sister plan new student residence The Big Sister of Newcastle- Oshawa- Whilby hope to open a full-lime residence tor students in need of housing. The accommodation accommodation is expected to be open this fall. The supervised facility would provide provide residence for four to six students and is the first such venture venture in the Region of Durham. Some fair dates in the Region Fair dates in the Region of Durham are fast approaching with Blackstock Fair set for August 27th. The Port Perry Fair follows on Labour Day Week-end with the Orono Fair running from September 8 to 11th and the Uxbridge Uxbridge Fair from September 10th to 11th. Alex Carruthers Park continues to expand The Garden Hill park first opened opened in 1952 and renamed in 1979 the Alex Carruthers Memorial Park continues to expand its facilities. A tennis court and a second set of , washrooms are to be completed this year. The park has two ball diamonds, one with lights, a soccer pitch, a , canteen and a children's play area and equipment. It also houses the library and fire hall. It is the work of volunteers and support from Hope council and the province. Cabinet Making Program for Women An introductory cabinet making program for Women is being offered offered at Durham College's Ajax location, 682 Monarch Avenue beginning September 12. In addition to hands-on cabinet making shop training, the course will provide mathematics upgrading and communications. Students will have the opportunity to practice their skills through work placement in industry. The program is made available through Canadian Job Strategies, and eligible students will receive a training allowance, and day care subsidy if required. . Women interested in returning to the work place in this interesting area should contact Bev Turner at Durham College by phoning 576-0210, Ext. 325. Special Program for Bethesda Decoration A special program has been arranged arranged for Decoration Day, August 28, 1988, at 2:30 p.m., at Bethesda Cemetery which overlooks the •countryside southeast of Tyrone, on concession six. Mr. Ian Fraser will send the skirl of the bag pipes across Bethesda Hills, Miss Marjorie Couch, Mr. Gordon Werry and Miss Deb Roy will make short presentations on history and heritage. New gates in front of the 25 year old chapel will be dedicated by thé Rev. David McKinnell, and the, Bowmanville Salvation Army Band will continue its more than 100 year association with the Tyrone area. To reach Bethesda Cemetery turn north on to Bethesda Road off Taunton Road, the first road east of Liberty Street north. From the east, Bethesda Road is {he first road west of the Actes restaurant on Taunton Road. Nursing Job Fair ' , at Durham College Durham College , is holding a Nursing. Job Fair on Tuesday, August 30 in the College Foyer. There will hv reprvsc'n: . md display bool I is, Iron) I.. md Toronto hospitals. The w n is a first for Durham-, and is oivniii/cd by the College placement office. It will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and will inform both Nursing graduates and students of the jobs available in Toronto and the Durham Region. Sheila Bell, Durham's Placement Officer said that not only will graduates and students be helped in their job search, but they will have the opportunity to talk to professionals professionals in their field. This will pro vide valuable job contacts, as well as giving.a better understanding of opportunities available. n you get AIDS rom sharing needle while .loing drugs? YES! Get the facts. Let's Talk. 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DEPUTY RETURNING OFFICERS POLL CLERKS The Town of Newcastle still requires Deputy Returning Officers and Poll Clerks for the forthcoming 1988 Municipal Elections to be held on November 14, 1988. All residents of the Town who are interested in 'being appointed as Deputy Returning Officers or Poll Clerks are jnvited to submit their applications to the Town Clerk, not later than Tuesday, September 6, 1988. State qualifications and experience, if any. NOTE: Persons who haj/e already submitted their applications or have been appointed, need , not re-apply. Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T.(A) Deputy Clerk Town of Newcastle 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 Our File: 10.50.4' ' ' P.O.. A2243 Date of Publication: August 24, 1988