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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, July 26, 1989-7 Just George As my old Sgt. Major once said, "I have some good news and some bad news - the bad news is that we're going on a night patrol, - the good news is that George is not going going with us!!! So this week I will start with what I consider to be bad news. Last Saturday I checked my 649 lottery ticket (worth 4 million) and found I had all six numbers, unfortunately unfortunately two on each of three lines -that was the closest I've come to crying in many years! But that Saturday wasn't all doom and gloom, for we attended a pool party. party. Our host and hostess layed on some wonderful food, the pool was excellent, the liquid refreshment plentiful and the company ideal. The evening rounded off with dancing, dancing, still going strong, when I finally went home, (luckily only about 20 feet away!). Well done Tom and Jackie! I never cease to be amazed at thé amount of knowledge and experience experience that I learn from other people that I meet and talk to quite casually. For instance 'I met three people at the pool party who knew (intimately) the part of London where I was a boy, and had apparently apparently visited there fairly recently. What they told me, made me very glad that I've never been back. Unlike "Lott's wife", one should never look back. (Look what happened happened to her!!) Unfortunately, I personally have so many subjects that interest me, I doubt I have the time left to really get involved in all of them, so I try to pick out the choice parts, and hope the rest will just fall into place. For example, a well known saying tells us that, "A little knowledge is dangerous," but I add "Often very necessary!" To wind up this week's story - a true account, believe it or not.. My very first trip overseas was back in 1939 when I was a young Royal Marine, and a member of the Colour Guard for the late King George, and (who is now known affectionately affectionately as the "Queen Mum) as the daily papers usually call her, during their first visit to Canada. I fell in love with this country and knew in my heart that one day I would return. A certain American General namely "McArthur" had the same idea during the war, when he left the Philippines, with his now famous remark, "I shall return" well he did return eventually, but this is where the comparison stops! We both returned -, I stayed - he didn't! And now, what would one of my stories be without at least one corh- • • » • plaint? I rather stupidly thought that our government had thought of every conceivable subject to tax (except (except their own salaries naturally), but as expected everyone else is getting getting in on the act, and today, in the mail, I received a statement from Rogers Cable saying they are increasing increasing their rates a further $3.54 per month. (Presumably so that I can "Enjoy" a lot of rubbish 1 never watch anyway.) It would seem that the mythical Robinson Crusoe had a pretty good thing, going for him after all - if you get my meaning - think about it!! And on that very satisfying remark I will close down, with the observation that you should pray for rain - the farmers need it. As usual, Bowmanville Hi to celebrate 100th anniversary Doug Jackman of Bowmanville approached council on Monday night seeking funds to upfront purchase purchase of commemorative coins for the 100th anniversary of the Bowmanville High School. Jackman said the 100th birthday of the school would be held in 1990 and that it wasr imperative to have the coins well in advance of the celebration. He said ti would cost some $8,000 for 10,000 coins.- The matter was referred to Community Community Services, the High School anniversary committee and Jackman. , Jackman did tell council that he had not received full support from the committee to proceed with the purchase. He assured council that the money would be re-imbursed to the Town When the coins were sold. Dramatic increase in traffic volume Warm summer weather and the holiday seasorf*result in a dramatic increase in traffic volume every year. 'Unfortunately, the increased volume also leads to an increase in fatal motor vehicle accidents. Last summer, 363 people died in motor vehicle accidents in areas of the province patrolled by the, Ontario Ontario Provincial Police. The major contributing factors in those accidents accidents were excessive speed, alcohol and failure to wear seat belts. Approximately 25 per cent of motorists killed were ejected from their vehicles. "Without a doubt, seat belts save lives. It is our duty to protect the driving public by ensuring proper use of seat belts and child restraints," said Inspector Bill Wicklund, OPP traffic and marine section. This Civic Day weekend - August 5, 6 , 7 - OPP R.I.D.E. teams will be out in full force. The summer R.I.D.E. program, a cooperative effort involving police forces throughout the province, has already proven effective. This past Victoria Dày weekend, OPP R.I.D.E., units charged 147 people with alcohol - related driving offences. offences. In addition, 269 received 12-hour suspensions. "People tend to consume more alcohol and drive longer distances in the summer. The cooperation of police forces in the summer R.I.D.E. program is intended to send a clear méssage to the public: Drinking and driving will hot be tolerated," said Wicklund. The OPP will be enforcing speeding, drinking/driving and seat belt laws this holiday weekend. "The OPP urges motorists to buckle up and drive safely," said Wicklund. Companies win energy efficiency awards Six Ontario companies were recenlty presented with Double E awards for energy efficiency by Ontario Ontario Hydro Chairman and President President Robert Franklin. The awards, ■ created by the Canadian Electrical Association, were presented to the- companies for excelling in adopting energy efficient technologies. "Ontario Hydro is in the early stages of the largest, most ambitious ambitious program to promote energy efficiency and conservation ever attempted attempted by a North American utility," utility," said Franklin in his remarks to the winners. "I extend my congratulations to all the developers, architects and engineers who took part in the design and construction of these energy efficient buildings." The six winners were: Matthews Group Limited for the Novotel Hotel in Mississauga; Marathon Realty for the Atria II North Office building in North York; Ministry of Government Services for the Ottawa Ottawa courthouse'; Rocky Crest Corporation Corporation for Rocky Crest Resort on Lake Joseph; Inducon Development Development for the Westmetro Corporation Corporation Centre in Etobicoke; Belmont Belmont Construction for the 890-900 Yonge Street condominium. Tales Told Twice . 1942 County road crew members may be asked to help farmers with the summer harvest. It was stated that such had happened in one county in the province for the hay harvest. Orono and Kendal W.Is. completed completed 172 lbs. of jams to be shipped shipped overseas, to the armed forces. Mitch Hepburn, premier 1 of Ontario, Ontario, to speak at Farmer's picnic at Orono Park. 1956 Orono Ratepayers approve a portable portable classroom for Orono school. Extra space was finally arranged in - basement room. -- The High School is to remain in Ôrono for the time being. Civic Holiday celebrations at the Orono Park include sports and men's softball and hardball. Washrooms to be installed in the Orono armouries building. The building is to be used as a community community centre. Speed limit to be increased on Highway 401 to 55 m.p.h. Thé speed limit had been SO.m.p.h. 1969 Council approves 83 lot subdivision subdivision in the . north of Orono known as Orono Estates. Oil painting show and sale at New Dutch Oven restaurant. Great Pine Ridge Drama Festival to open in Newcastle for the second year. , Elizabeth, Clarke High School student returns on an exchange in ■Quebec. Neil Allin and, Carrie van der Werf, Ontario Scholars at Clarke. 1978 Newcastle Village Chamber of Commerce asks Town to hold a vote of all residents of the Town to see if they wish to remain with the Region of Durham. " The Orono Arena Board commit to operate arena in the black. Monte Carlo night to go on in partially completed arena. Chambef of Commerce to hold beef barbecue in Orono Park. Mohte Kwinter, Minister of Industry, Industry, Trade and Technology, On- tariô, in a recent visit to Nor thumberland County said he was just delighted with the growth of local industries in the county. He said industry was booming in the county and that free trade with the U;S. in encouraging the rapid growth.. He said contrary to what many have said about free trade it just may be that the trade deal is helping the expansion seen in the area. Kwinter said the deal hasn't manifested itself in any other way than making people really aware that they have to become globally competitive. Kwinter was in Northumberland as part of a four-day tour in eastern Ontario and said he was very much encouraged with what he has seen. He said there is optimism and noted that Northumberland dué to its closeness to Metro Toronto and .with cheaper land is attracting its share of entrepreneurs who are coming out with new product lines. 4-H members compete at Blackstock fair by Barbara Weese On July 19th, forty-nine 4-H members gathered at the Blackstock Fairgrounds to test their ability to judge and give reasons on a variety of classes. Members were asked to judge dairy and beef cattle, swine, sheep, barley, gloves suitable for handling pesticides plus a identification identification class on weeds, seeds and equipment which might be needed in 4-H project. Winner of the Canadian National Exhibition Shield for placing 1st in the Junior Division was Ailan McKenzie of R.R. 2, Orono. Winner Winner of the Royal Bank Trophy for placing 1st in the Intermediate section section was Donna Benschop, R.R. 4, Bowmanville. First in the Senior section and winner of the I.'B. Ell's Memorial Trophy sponsored by the Bowmanville Lion's Club was Grace Prins, R.R. 1, Hampton. Top judging team of the day and winner of the Federation of Agriculture . award was the Field Crop Club team of Grace Prins, Donna Benschop and Tom Benschop. Future Dairymen's Competition: by Barbara Weese, Rural Organization^ -.^eeialist Glenn Barkey, R.R. 1, Blackstock was the overall winner at the ,1989 Future Dairymen's Competition. .Other team members were Grace Prins,.R.R. 1, Hampton and Rene Heeringa, R.R. 1, Blackstock. The Durham East team 0R0N0 WEED CONTROL & DRIVEWAY SEALING • WEED CONTROL • FERTILIZING • INSECT CONTROL CHINO), GRUB, ANTS, ETC. 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