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Vote by mail (continued from page 1 ) to hire more staff than anticipated anticipated to handle ballots prior to voting day. "I don't believe there was a true saving when you look at everything," stated stated Councillor Trim when the report was presented at Monday's General Purpose and Administration Meeting. The Clerk's report states, "Many electors commented that the vote by mail process was easy to understand and was a very convenient way to cast their ballot. The fact that electors completed the ballots in their own homes meant that they didn't need to be con- From Around Home by Roy Forrester The hours seem to fly quickly from one week to the next thus time for another few printed words. There wasn't even time over this past week to checkout checkout if the seven gentlemen Mallards were still meeting for a leisurely afternoon get together. There is no reason they would want to change that life style. Don Lycett and I did have, however, the opportunity opportunity to watch the antics of a male Northern Harrier (Marsh Hawk) in his courting courting of a female of his specie. We had hiked up the Lowery unopened road allowance, Kirby, when the pair were sighted in the distance, distance, the greyish male and the brown female. Certainly the male was in pursuit of the female possibly some 300 feet above ground level. After watching for a short period of time the male flew high above the female and tumbled downward in what one would have to call a free fall looking as if the bird was ready to fall apart. Not once but for a second attempt at impressing ' the girl of his choice. This is not uncommon for this specie of hawk in fact it is typical of the specie. It has also been reported occasionally that one male could be found protecting nests of two females in the same area. If by any chance ypu happen to see one of these birds in a free fall you will know the bird has fallen head over heals in love. Just a few words over the recent musical week-end in Orono. There was a lot to enjoy with the start Friday evening with the marching bands, the musical ride and the mass band finale and can't forget the navy boys and their demonstration. I found it most interesting interesting listening to the community community bands. The Cobourg band excels in both its music and its marching. The Peterborough band was surely a hit in its offering offering Saturday morning playing playing at the new band shell on the library lawns. Lets hear more from this addition to the village. Acoustically it is a master piece providing a great sound. The community concert bands from Pickering and Clarington are not to be forgotten forgotten and there was much much more in musical offerings offerings on the big stage at Silvanus Gardens. The ultimate ultimate being Intrada Brass a top band in Canada. The San Mura ta Trio provided an interesting program program having a somewhat local connection. I had to feel one of the highlights had to be the appearance of Eric Nagler, a noted children's entertainer. He enticed some thirty or so children from the audience to the stage to take part in a musical presentation. The children had pie-plate tam- boreenes or a hose and funnel funnel horn that had been presented presented to them. They were to accompany the band at the command of Nagler. The kids had a good time and it was good entertainment entertainment for the adults. Next year they were talking. talking. No doubt there will have to be some changes. Just keep the week open for year 2002. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE 983-5301 Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday. June 20. 2001 cerned with the issue of accessibility accessibility at the voting stations." Barrie's report goes on to state, "There were some electors electors who questioned the integrity of the process; however, however, once tire process of separating separating the voter declaration form and secrecy envelopes was explained, their minds were put at ease." One of the major concern with the election was the voters' voters' list which is prepared by the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation. The lists had multiple entries for the same individual, each entry generating a ballot. Inaccurate voters' lists were a common complaint from all municipalities. There was also â concern raised with ballot kits left in apartment buildings where anyone could access them. Canada Post will continue to address this issue. It is becoming evident that hand counting of ballots is becoming too difficult for Clarington, given its size. The Clerk's Department is looking into the possibility of using automatic vote tabulators tabulators with the Vote by Mail system for the 2003 Municipal election. As with any new procedure, procedure, there were some concerns concerns to be addressed throughout throughout the process, states the report. "On the whole however, however, it is felt that the vote by mail process was a success." Costs of supplies such as fire fighting foam and hazardous hazardous material absorbent will also be recovered at the fire starter's expense. All non agriculture related fires will be subject to a $25 per year permit fee. EUCHRE RESULTS Thursday, JUNE 14 Newcastle Town Hall. Lucky Winners Elizabeth Skelding Shirley Watson Edgar Millson Elaine Doty Grace Mulholland Hidden Scores Bob Watson Wilda Simpson H EUCHRE RES u Newtonviile Euchre JUNE 15, Results High Scores Betty Robinson - 93 Daisy Moulton - 88 Lucy Corey - 87 Marlene Stacey - 82 Lena Graham - 70 Jean Holmes - 69 Percy Jakeman - 69 Draws: Marlene Stacey, Dora ' MacDonald, Lucy Corey, Doris Simpson Next Card Party 8 o'clock - June 29 Tournament Newtonviile JUNE 16, Results High Scores Grace Coatham - 82 Doreen Green - 82 Olive Little - 78 Jean O'Neill - 78 Lone Hands - Grace Coatham (4) Draws: Olive Little, Betty McHolm, Marie Couroux Looking forward to seeing you at our next tournament July 12,2001 at 1:00 p.m. Newcastle Community Church Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. 390 Mill St. North (North 'at lights, first right to end) AMPLE PARKING ~ Preaching this week Rev. David Chisling "Doing Well, Thanks for Asking" For.Information: (905) 987-4561 or (905) 987-4384. St George's Anglican Church Church of Comfort, jJoy and Warmth Welcomes fou 250 Mill St. S., Newcastle . Rev. Canon David R. Saunders 987-2019 8:00 am - Holy Communion 11:15am- Holy Communion 1 st 6 3rd, 11:15 am - Morning Prayer 2nd, 4th 5 5th ' 11:15am Sunday School Coffee & Fellowship to follow SUBSCRIBE TO THE TIMES $30.00 a year. ORONO & KIRBY UNITED CHURCHES Minister Reverend Dorinda Vollmer Church Office 905-983-5502 KIRBYSERVICE 9:20 a.m. ORONO SERVICE 11:00 a.m. Wheelchair Access Sunday School Nursery Available * St. Saviour's Anglican Church MILL ST., ORONO, ONTARIO Rev. David R. Saunders, CD 983-5594 • 987-2019 Sunday Service, Sunday School ■ & Yôütte.Çironp 9c3f)ia£W: 10 -a' < ' fj. y; ft 1st & 3rd Sunday of Month HOLY COMMUNION * * * * * 2nd & 4th Sunday MORNING PRAYER Thank you Jo all volunteers, community residents: arid local businesses who helped to make our annual "TAG DAYS" a huge success. A grand total of $8,257.63 was raised in support of Community Care programs in Clarington. Our sincere appreciation to everyone. ; CLARINGTON COMMUNITY CARE 7 LOCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND STAFF Happenings Saturday, June 23rd - Ham & Salad Supper, Kirby United Church, 5:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Entertainment 6:00 p.m. Tickets at Morrison's Hardware or by calling 905-983-5926. Sunday, June 24th - Orono Cemetery Decoration Day, 2:00 p.m., Lang Memorial Chapel. Thursday, June 28th - Qrono Horticultural Society June Flower Show, 7:30 p.m., Orono United Church, guest speaker Mrs. Anne Best ("Herbal Vinegar"). Phone Loma 905-5608 or Pat 905-983-6331. Sunday, July 1st - Annual Beef Barbecue, Newtonviile United Church, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. For tickets 905-786- 2239 or 905-987-5243.