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From Around Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, May 24, 1989-5 chaeology to be constructed on the shore of Rice Lake. Land has the Region Oshawa spending $15 million for parking garage Oshawa council has given approval approval for a further parking garage to be constructed at the corner of Mary Street and King Street in their downtown. It is felt that the parking garage will bring more people to downtown Oshawa and spur downtown development. Shortage of organs at Oshawa General Hilda Gatchell, Oshawa General Hospitals operating room head nurse, has recently stated that organ donations are less than they should be at the hospital. From June 27 to 29 the hospital is mounting an organ donation awareness campaign in their front lobby. It has been said that hospitals and the general public should become more aware of the program. Cattle men vote NO to marketing board Some 22,460 cattle producers of 40,000 eligible voters in Ontario cast ballots in the recent vote on whether or not to bring in a marketing board for the industry. Of those voting 72 percent voted NO. Committee to review Children's aid tax hike Northumberland County has setup a committee to review a 23 percent rise in the Children's Aid Society of Northumberland 1989 budget. The 1989 budget has risen to $2.02 million from $1,708 million in 1988. The society has 60 to 65 children in its care each month and ' has referrals of upwards of 100 each month. Ken Hockin minipentathlon minipentathlon at Batterwood Twenty-nine competitors took part in the Ken Hockin Real Estate mini-pentathlon last week-end at Batterwoods north of Welcome. The event involved pony riding, fencing, swimming, shooting and running. ' $2000 for Newcastle Health Fair Funds towards a one-day health fair, with the theme "Caring and Sharing" to be held next Spring for all seniors in the Town Of Newcastle Newcastle were* announced last week by the Health Minister, Elinor Caplan. The fair is one of 18 projects across Ontario to be funded by the Health Promotion Grants Program. Newcastle Community Care's proposal proposal was one of 170 entered in the February 1989 .grant competition. "The successful project organizers hâve two thingsin common," common," Mrs. Caplan said,'"a firm belief in the ability of people to help themselves to a healthy life, and a finger on the pulse of their communities. Their contributions to preventive health care are invaluable." invaluable." Major changes in Ontario 4-H program The 4-H program in Ontario is some 76 years old and there are changes coming in the program to better meet the needs of todays rural youth. A review has been undertaken and local organizations are now free to make the changes. MRP Fawcett gets involved in merger MPP Joan Fawcett following accusations accusations that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs was pushing for amalgamation of Cobourg with Hamilton Township, asked such a question of John Eakins at a recent session of the legislature. Eakin stated that it was the two municipalities that had asked for a study on amalgamation and he felt sure that they would come together on a decision. He said a local decision decision as to the outcome is the best solution. Money in budget for 401 widening and GO Although details are sketchy there is money in the announced Ontario budget on Tuesday for the widening of 401 to twelve lanes east to Oshawa. It was Idso stated that GO would proceed to Oshawa. There were no specific timetable for either event other than the 401 widening would start this fall at Neilson Road in Scarborough: Uxbridge receives special grant The Township of Uxbridge has received $250,000 under the Program Program for Renewal, Improvement, Development ancj Economic revitalization (PRIDE). The grant will be used to reconstruct roads and sidewalks in downtown Uxbridge. Hope refuses to pass educational levy Hope Township has set aside the levy for educational purpose for the Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education until such time as the board explains the increase of one quarter of million dollars to Hope and what benefits the Township is getting from the increase. increase. Municipal taxes in Hope are to increase for municipal purposes by 5.6 percent comparing with 25 percent percent in Port Hope. Propose Rice Lake Museum of Archaeology Three archaeologists, Heather Killop, Lawrence Jackson and Cath Oberholtzer along with a board of 12 directors plan a Museum of Ar- already been donated but other details have yet to be put into place. The museum would provide a suitable place for the many many relics that are being found in the Rice Lake area. It is the intention to be able to keep these items from passing out of the area. Can you get AIDS from sharing a needle while- doing drugs? YES! Get the facts. Let's Talk. Call the Ontario Ministry of Health AIDS Hotline 1-800-668-AIDS "WE ARE VERY PLEASED WITH THE SERVICE HERE." Margaret Rickert, Area Councillor, Alma, Ontario Alma Area Councillor, Margaret Rickert, is one of a growing number of municipal leaders to endorse Retail Postal Outlets. Over ninety percent of our customers say service at Retail Postal Outlets is as good as or better than the former post office. In many rural communities across Canada, where postal services have been converted to a local business, community leaders appreciate the benefits the town receives from increased access to postal products and services. Overall the change from a corporately-operated post office to a Retail Postal Outlet run by local business means: Longer hours of service, often including weekends,and evenings. More outlets. Over the next few years the number of outlets will grow from 5,000 to 7,000 across rural Canada. More business. Retail outlets, operated as part of a local business, help strengthen the business base of the community. Canada Post Corporation is delivering on its promise. We're in rural Canada to stay. MAIL^POSTE Our commitment: better service for you.