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Weekly Times Serving Feist Clannglon and beyond since ? 937 Subscriptions $23.36 + $1.64 G.S.T. = $25.00/year Publications Mail Registration No. 09301 Publishing 50 Issues Annually at the Office of Publication "We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward our mailing costs" 5310 Main Street, P.O. Box 209, Orono, Ontario LOB 1M0 E-Mail Address: oronotimes@speedline.ca Phone/Fax (905) 983-5301 Publisher/Editor Marg Zwart No royal message Each December, as I face the final ed itorial of the year, I feel almost royal. Not because 1 can claim any blue blood running through my veins, but rather as the year ebbs to a close, the Queen and I face a common assignment; I have till now resisted the urge to call the Queen and ask how she is getting on with her Christmas Message. The royal message calling for peace on earth and good will towards all men, given year after year always leaves me feeling optimistic. I'm always hopeful that this will be the year that battles cease, and non violent solutions are found to resolve the conflicts of the world and that people learn to live in harmony with each other, just because the Queen of England wishes it so. No doubt as each new year progresses, the Queen must feel some frustration that for the most part, despite her eloquent eloquent delivery, the Christmas message has again fallen short of it's goal. Where the Queen and I part company, is the fact that despite of recent royal downsizing, she doesn't have to write her own address. She probably just drops a few hints to to the appropriate staff and as she is sticking the royal pin through her royal hat five minutes before camera, the speech appears on her royal dressing table. She's just so good at what se does. . After all these years she is probably quite capable of writing writing her own speech, but she doesn't have to. What would be really nice is if she would share that talent with those of us less gifted. So the Queen has put me on to something. The "Peace on Earth, Goodwill Toward Men" rhessage, directed throughout most of the Christian world during the Christmas season, begins right at home, in the hearts and minds of every single, solitary person. Wishing each and every one of you a very Blessed Christiftas. , Letters to the Editor Dear Madam: Last Friday evening, December, 8, my husband, Ted, and I attended a concert by the pupils of Mrs. Mitchell. Our congratulations for a delightful evening in the Orono Town Hall. Not only was I the proud grandparent of two participants, participants, but I was overcome with emotion sitting in the hall which was the scene of so many events in my past. Although we have returned to Orono many times, this visit was particularly meaningful, perhaps because the music provided a backdrop for reflection. We lived in Orono from 1952 until 1962, during which time both Ted and I and whose coffee pot was always on. This morning, when Roy asked me if I would do it over again, I answered unhesitatingly, "yes!" Thank you, Mrs. Mitchell, for providing a positive musical musical experience for your young pupils and their families. It is people like you who continue to make "Orono, A Good Place to Live". Sincerely, Margot Samuel were involved in many community community activities, mainly ' through the Orono Athletic Association. We produced plays, organized a One Act Play Festival (under the aegis of the Agricultural Society), and began the renovations to the hall by installing backdrop curtains and proper lighting. I thought particularly of Roy Forrester, who talked us into getting involved and who is still active in the community; Orville Chatterton, ahvays cheerful and willing to help us with lighting; the late Sid Rutherford, whose great good humour and common sense provided much needed stability stability and the late Jo Barlow, who's door was always open Attn.: Marg Zwart Re: Judge charges the. Romagnuolo jury The following are portions of the "Charge" to the jury as reported by Stephen Shaw in the Clarington - 17 Dec 2000. "Judge Cambell instructed the jury that the officers had reasonable grounds to believe Enzo Romagnuolo had threatened to cause bodily harm and did not require a warrant to arrest him outside of his home. Hoskin had a lawful right to arrest Enzo on the doorstep...even if Hoskin concealed his intension from Tony." The Judge is certainly indicating indicating that Hoskin may have lied to the father - in order for Tony Romagnuolo to summon summon his son - Enzo - to come out of the house. Look at the evidence...four officers and tape recorders... they were there to show force and flex their right to arrest. They were there to disrupt Enzo's plans for the holidays and send the message that you don't threaten the Police. I conclude that Tony made the mistake of believing Hoskin that this matter would be straightened out if Enzo would simply step outside. "Judge Cambell told the jury they need not be sidetracked sidetracked by non issues, such as Enzo's alleged threat. Judge Cambell instructed the jury that we're not here to condemn nor condone anyone's anyone's actions." Hello! Am I missing some- thing.here? "Judge Cambell told the jury that their main task is to examine how the guns came out and why the shots were fired." How can our justice system support such a jury charge? The jury was instructed that events leading up to the drawing and firing of guns are "nonissues." "nonissues." The jury was - instructed not to concern themselves with - that which should have been a non-life threatening Police investigation...resulted investigation...resulted in Tony Romagnuolo's death. Why did the judge waste the taxpayer's taxpayer's money by allowing weeks df testimony that he knew he was going to instruct the jury to disre-. gard? The Police were guilty of poor judgment and abuse of power resulting in Tony Romagnuolo's death. The Police are trained to "handle" situations. Once Enzo resisted resisted and tried to retreat to the family house...at least one of the officers should have insisted that the investigation investigation end. Enzo was not a dangerous criminal! Enzo was not a threat to society! The Police were not being threatened with bodily harm...Enzo was just trying to get back into the house. The Police should have stepped, back and told Tony that if he did not convince his son to come with them peaceably... they would return with an arrest warrant and a further charge of resisting would be added. The Police were holding all the high cards in this game.. it's just that they overplayed their hand and now do not wish tb be accountable. Sincerely •' Kelly Adams 18 Dec. 2000 Youth dies in On Friday, December 15th, at approximately 7:00 p m., a youth fell off one of two snowmobiles traveling northbound northbound on Cedar Valley Road north of the 4th Concession in Newtonville. Sixteen year old David Hannah was the passenger on a 1986 Polaris Indy. Hannah fell from the back of the Polaris and into the path of a 2nd snowmobile, a 1987 Yamaha and was subsequently subsequently struck. Hannah was rushed to Lakeridge Health Bowmanville where he was pronounced dead. Funeral services for Hannah were held on Tuesday, December 19, 2000. The names of the involved parties are not being released as they are young persons between the ages of 13 and 16 years. The collision is under investigation by the Durham Regional Police. dolighcm@home.com