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Orono Weekly Times, 5 Jul 2000, p. 10

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Staff and residents of Fosterbroôke Long Tenn Care Facility in Newcastle, held a retirement social for Dr. H. Anfossi Friday afternoon. After'15 years of looking after the folks of the Home, Anfossi did his last set of rounds that day retiring from practice. ' Pictured are: Mrs. Phyiis Foster, President Residence Council, Dr. H. Anfossi, and Derrick Heare, Residence Director -Central Park Lodges. Enviro-Golf withdraws proposal re: golf course PORT HOPE - The Ganaraska Région Conservation Authority received written notification from Enviro-Golf Inc. on Friday, June 30, 2000 that "our company has decided to withdraw our proposal to enter into a partnership with the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority for the purposes of developing and operating an environ- mentally-responsible golf course and related facilities." EnviroGolf Inc. responded - to a call for partnership proposals, proposals, which the GRCA sent out in the fall as possible source of new revenue to help offset the loss of provincial provincial funding. In January 2000 the Board of Directors of the GRCA voted to approve in principle the proposal. GRCA Chair Larry Hall said the process was set to permit permit the authority to fully explore the proposal and involve the public. Public meetings were to be called and full discussion with conservation conservation organizations in the area were to be held following a detailed proposal from EnviroGolf. This proposal would have had to meet stringent environmental, social and cultural criteria as set out by the gRCA "Given limited provincial funding, it is still important for the GRCA to investigate partnership for long term conservation initiatives," Mr. Hall said. "The GRCA would like to thank EnviroGolf for responding to our .invitation for partnership and wish them well in their future endeavours." Trail (continued from paget) the .north west ana southern, section along Mosport Park, and the section, through the Ganaraska Forest. "I'm afraid if we refer it all back, we won't see it again," she stated. stated. Mrs. MacKay, who now lives in Toronto spoke at the public meeting and informed councillors that 20 years ago, her family was granted permission permission to purchase the road allowance which is the westerly westerly extension of Skelding Road. "My problem clearly, is we're dealing with private property" she stated. "At this point my family are opposed to this. We, have grave concerns concerns about opening it up." Mrs. MacKay did not have the documentation with her to support her claim, but said she would look it up. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ORONO WEEKLY TIMES $25.00 Public Works Director Steven Yokes said after the meeting, he felt it was highly unlikely that a section of a Concession Road would have been sold. Councillor John Mutton stated the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority had some concerns with the section section of trail going through the forest. Forrester stated he met with Ganaraska representatives representatives last February and came home with a verbal agreement. agreement. "I've never heard anything anything from them since,' stated Forrester. "If we have to meet with them again, we're not opposed to that," he stated. stated. With the passage of Mayor Harare's motion, work can begin on the approved sections sections of the trail. Harare's motion also stated that the Mosport and the Ganaraska section are to come back to , council in September, for final approval. CLARINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY This summer's reading clUb at the Library proves to be the best yet! The TD Bank Financial Group is the proud sponsor of Wilderness Bound/Adventure Found, a summer reading Icub at all participating pubic libraries in Ontaro! The Library also offers wild'n adventurous programmes for kids ages 6 and up. Clarke 983-5507 - Bowmanville 623-7322 - Courtice 404-0707 - Newcasle Village. 987-4844. OPTIMIST CLUB OF NEWCASTLE VILLAGE Youth Golf Day - Thursday, July 13th, Newcastle Golf Course, aged 10-16 years. For tickets or more information call 987- 1569 or 987-4851. ZELLERS BOWMANVILLE The employees would like to invite you to come and lend your support in our RACE FOR LIFE, triathlon race, in aid of Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville. This race and fun day will be held on July 15th, at 11:00 a.m., right in the store. Car wash - July 8th, 2000 from 10:00 a,m. to 2:00 p.m. IN A GARDEN July 8 & 9,2000,10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pottery, woodenware, silks, weavings, art work, needlework, jewellery, garden benches; benches; goods from the garden - herbs, greens and flowers; unusual unusual plant - Brookside Perennials; goodies from the garden at the bake table; location - Garden of Kathryn McHolm, Village of Welcome, north of Port Hope, #4749 on Cty. Rd. 2,1 km. north - (905) 753-2196. of 401 wuueef i/me Anyone wishing to further the cause of beautifying the walking trails of Orono, please signify your interest by calling Carol at 983-5058 or Pat 983-9475 or Beryl 9Ô3-5591. jatfaiaBlBMSlBEIHBJBIEJBIBJgig irUHi PP nap liana pp DURHAM COMPUTER SYSTEMS "We're here to support you!" Local service & sales , for your personal computer needs. DURHAM COMPUTER SYSTEMS 71 KING STR (a EET WEST, NEWC cross from CISC) rs: Monday to Saturday 10 (905) 987-2047 • durhamcs@home. com MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD. 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