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Wednesday, June 2, 2004 Letters to the Editor Smoke and mirrors Dear Regional Councilors: The recent by-law to ban smoking in all public places gives exemptions to bingo halls, casinos and racetracks. Why 1 ? The government is insisting insisting the ban will not hurt private private businesses but allowed the three categories that produce produce a large revenue stream for their coffers to continue to allow smoking in designated areas. Why wouldn't casinos, ' bingo halls and racetracks offer the same health hazard one may face at the neighbor hood pub? The law seems to be a bit of smoke and mirrors with the government protecting protecting all its own interests and letting private businesses take it on the chin as usual. The law as written is very unfair. The government can't and shouldn't have it both ways. Ban it everywhere or make designated smoking areas an option for private businesses. The law as written encourages one to gamble if you wish to smoke in a public place. Jeanne Burnside Orono Congratulations organizers To the town of Orono, We attended the Bluegrass Jamboree this past weekend and were very pleased with the show. There were some great entertainers, but what impressed us so much was the way your town sponsored and supported this event. This is part of what made it such a success. The organizers had everything running smoothly, I'm sure next year will be even bigger, as everyone who attended will be talking about it--I know we will be. Congratulations. I thank you all for a great weekend. Lola & Garnet Hobbs, Madoc, ON , • •' ■•é.: Tf Y ■ . V y^l ':V ' < mi Hazel Craao ; On Tuesday evening, May 25th., 2004, the Newcastle Horticultural Society held its spring meeting. Prior to the meeting diligent members endured the rain while selling selling perennials in front of the Hall. In the Centennial Room of the Newcastle Community Hall, President Narda Hoogkamp welcomed all. After the business was conducted, conducted, speaker Diane Lackie gave a wonderful talk and slide presentation on Garden Photography. Marilyn Curson was judge of the spring show choosing Rose Pandy's Singing in the Rain as best in the show. By the way, there were three arrangements each in a yellow boat in that class. SPECIAL Nail Set with Air Brush ^25 Brigitte Brown • Waxing _ • Nall Extensions • Air Brushing • Eyelash Tinting • Paraffin Wax • Pedicures & Manicures Gift Certificates AvailMc ESTHETIC STUDIO 15% DISCOUNT Zkfhtcouton Faye Reid and Faye Adams do a few practice rifs Sunday afternoon before taking the stage at the Orono Bluegrass Jamboree. In charge of the show were Isabel Hart and Hazel Crago with the help of Dorella Lancaster-Forget. Most points in the show were earned by Rose Pandy with 43. Runner-up Isabel Hart had 38, followed by Shelley Etmanskie with 14. Junior exhibitor Heather Vandermeer received first for her boutonniere and also first for her flowering lilac branch. Congratulations Heather! The Newcastle Society looks forward to its June meeting at which a musical evening will celebrate the Society's 90th anniversary. This is also the night of the Rose Show. See you there on Tuesday June 22nd at 7:30pm. Tickets are available available from members. Official opening of the Oak Ridges Trail The public is. invited to this Sunday's official opening of the Clarington Section of the Oakridges Morraine Trail. The celebration will begin at 2 p.m. and the public is asked to meet at the 8th Concession of Darlington and the Clarke/Darlington Townline Road. A shuttle bus will bring participants to the designated location. A one hour hike will follow the official opening of the 44 kilometer trail that traverses Clarington. " L gratefully CONGRATULATIONS Louise 8v Bob Wright on the occassion of your 60th. Anniversary Friends and family are invited to celebrate with them on Saturday, June 12th., 2004 from 2pm - 4:30pm at Durham Seniors Residence, 200 Station St. W., Recreation Hall, Orono | 50th | WEDDING I ANNIVERSARY P Family and friends are j| invited to join 0 Keith & Helen Wood | as they j§ celebrate their 1 50th Wedding 0 Anniversary. § A reception and dance jl is being held at 1 Orono Arena and $ j§ Community Centre $ June 12, 2004 § 8:00 to 12:00 pm I Best Wishes Only 171 Mill Street, Orono, ON LOB 1M0 • 905-983-8169 ~ HAPPENINGS - 3fiïïÆ?mu.lly Barbecue - Orono Public School «0 lo 6:30 p.m. hamburgers, hot dogs, games, bake table, silent draws. Antique Car * Tractor and Games - Wild Wes, Town, 816 North St., Newcastle. Tractor Show (June 5) - Dead Sled Pull at 12 noon (Weigh-in at 10 am); Games June 6 at 12 noon; Car Show June 6 with wagon rides; Adults $5, Bring your own lawn chairs. Cllar'ingtolfoider Adult Association Annual General Meeting - Clarington Beech Centre, 26 Beech Ave., Bowmanville. The Board of Directors extend a cordial invitation to all inter- csted members to attend this meeting.