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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday. August 16, 2000 - 7 There's nothing quite like beans cooking over an open fire. The beans, tended by, (left to right) Merrill Graham - stirring, Barnie Bangay, and Blaine Moffat, accompanied the beef Wednesday evening at the Orono Amateur Athletic Associations 33rd Annual Beef BBQ, in the Orono Park. Pete Maartense, the winner of the 50/50 draw, turned the money over to the Orono Arena Expansion Fund. Ambassador to the fair competition The Durham Central Fair Board Is currently seeking contestants to compete In the "Ambassador to the Fair" competition on September 7th, 2000 at 7 p.m. Each September, one con-, testant is selected to represent represent the Agricultural Society during the course of the comingyear. comingyear. Contestants can be male or female, and must be at leait 17 years of age/The winner will be chosen on the basis of public speaking skills, community Involvement, Involvement, and knowledge of cur rent affairs and agriculture. The Ambassador will be Involved In various functions at the fair, and throughout the community during the next year. They will also rep- , resent the fair at the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies' convention at the Royal York in February. In August 2001 they will go on to compete with youth from across the province at the Canadian National Exhibition for the title of "CNE Ambassador to the Fairs". The competition provides many excellent opportunities to the winner and to all contestants contestants involved. Prizes are awarded to everyone, and all contestants will be included in activities at the fair during the course of the weekend. Fair time is fast approaching approaching and all those interested need to register as soon as possible by calling Heather (Malcolm) Rutherford at (905) 983-9979. Fire Calls The Clarington r ire Department responded to the following calls during the period of August 7 to August 12, 2000: 3 property fires: 3 pre-fire conditions; 7 false fire calls; 5 rescues; 18med- ical/resuscitator calls and 3 other responses. Centre for Individual Studies Adult and Alternative High School 2226 Maple Grove Rd. N. 623-6505 FALL REGISTRATION û 9 a.m. to 12 noon 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. J>j\ Aug. 9, 16, 23, 24 Aug. 28, 29, 30, 31 CIS Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home THOUGHTFULNESS, SERVICE & CONCERN À Family Owned Business, Offering: Traditional Funeral Services Pre-arranged & Prepaid Services - Cremation Arrangements Alternative's to Traditional Funerals - Out of Town Shipping CORY KU1PERS - PRESIDENT 53 Division Street - 623-5668 Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 2Z8 OFF STREET PARKING r ! 1 I 1 I ^ 171 Mill Street,'Orono, ON LOB 1 MO • (905) 983-8169 ^ /j x FIVE hearts Pedicures/Manicures ' Waxing • Nail Extensions Ear Candling , Eyelash Tinting ESTHETIC STUDIO Air Brushing Electronic Muscle Stimulate (EMS) Gift Certificates | Available I 1 Rural Health The Government of Canada recognizes that rural communities have unique health care challenges. That is why we have: invested $18 million specifically for rural health initiatives such as the Office of Rural Health and a funding program for innovative health projects. 1 invested $80 million in a program that includes telehealth projects connecting patients and health care professionals in rural areas with specialists. These investments yviH lead to innovative approaches to make sure that the health care system is sustaiinâble and responsive. The Government of Canada is increasing its investment in health care and is workirtg with the provinces and territories to strengthen health care.