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8-OroriO Weekly Times, Wednesday, March 23, 1988 Letter to editor Shortest Speech on Record A public meeting in the Orono Town Hall held in February expressed expressed dismay at the prospect of the Clarke Public Library in Orono being closed in January 1989. This meeting by resolution requested that a delegation approach the Library Board and make its common common concerns known. On March 16, this delegation ap- àpproaçhed the Library Board with a fair, and reasonable presentation. The Chairman asked the Board members if there were' any questions. questions. The first question was directed to Mr. Forrester and myself. The question: "Why in five years this member of the Board had not been able get the history of Orono Library from either of the named gentlemen?" The answer: "Madam Chairman 1 wish to.." The Chairman: "You are out of order." (Shortest speech I ever made.") Now 1 wish to finish my answer to the question. "I have never with held any historical information from this gentleman or front any other member of our community!" Quite otherwise, I am proud of the history, of all aspects of this community community and will promote it on any occasion. 1 came away from this meeting with the Library Board disappointed disappointed and indeed saddened at the autocratic position adopted by this Board. It is my firm belief that this oroblem or any other problem in a society can only be resolved by cool, reasoned discussion. That is the way the public interest is best served. Indeed in our Parliamentary system, decisions are only taken after rational debate and fair exchange exchange in Question and Answer sessions. sessions. Without this, we would not be living in a democratic country. Serious as losing our library would be to the community, any threat to the democratic process is even more disturbing! S. B. Rutherford Letter to editor The Emperor Has No Clothes This is the story of democracy in progress Gestapo style. We all recall the story of the sovereign who paraded nude under the self- inflicted misapprehension that he was clothed. He was nuded and deluded, probably psychotic, and most certainly suffering from sever sociopathic disease (he really hated people)! To bring the story up to March 1988, picture a delegation of concerned concerned Oronoites and Newcastleites, being invited to make a presentation to our Newcasi- tie Library Board, approaching this August committee at 8:30 p.m. on the night of March 16, 1988 in the basement of the Bowmanville library. Mrs. Sproatt welcomed us, and Ann Dreslinski gave her presentation, presentation, She spoke well of the consultant's consultant's report, pointing out only one glaring arithmetical error, spoke of the concern felt for our older and much younger citizens regarding the lack of transportation were our library location changed, and closed closed with a request to the board to reconsider its decision to close the Orono facility. Mrs. Sproatt thanked Mrs. D. and asked if any board members would like to question her. Emperor William asked why no one was at any of the preliminary meetings prior to the report. Mrs. D. suggested that none of the meetings was held in Ward 111. "Not necessary to hold it in Ward 111", said Sir William. This man is labouring under the illusion that he is clothed in factual security, 1 safe in the arms of democracy, fascist style. Next question question put to Mrs. D. by His Eminence, "Why was I never able to get a history of the Clarke Library building when I asked Mr, Rutherford and others?" Mr. Rutherford, clearly out of order in this programmed environment, environment, attemped to respond to his name. He was unsuccessful. The Board moved to accept our presentation, and to give it some further thought. Clearly. - this man is not a LIBRARY LOVER, or else he'd be aware of the material on the Clarke building, available through any of our libraries. It would see that he is clothed only only in fear, the fear of not being in control, of having to listen to reason, and of dealing with the thinking adult peopÿ of this town who know a naked emperor when wc see one. Pat Irwin l.yectl TENDER TENDERS will be received by the Durham Farmers County Co-op until April 9th, 1988, for a 1979 Ford bouiville truck with a sixteen foot aluminum box, sucker and blower attadhments. To be sold on an as is, where is basis. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. May be viewed during normal business hours. Date of Publication: March 23, 1988 Many to attend gala for Ed. Broadbent As the March 26th dinner honouring Bid Broadbent draws near many more individuals and groups are confirming their attendance. attendance. Ethnic and cultural groups in the community have begun to confirm their attendance as well as some local municipal politicians. The event which is being held at the Lviv Hall on Jackson Street in Oshawa, Crime Stoppers asking help in solving mag wheel thefts Crime Stoppers and the Durham Regional Police are asking for the Public's help in solving some of the thefts of expensive magnesium and aluminum wheels from vehicles (mag wheels). Over the past months wheels and tires have been stolen on quite a regular basis from car lots in the Region. These thefts usually occur at night and it takes only a few minutes to jack up a car and take the wheels. Obviously, to make thefts worthwhile, worthwhile, people have to buy these wheels. If some one offers you wheels or any other stolen property, call us. Calls are completely confidential; You will never be required to identify identify yourself or go to court. You will also be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information information leading to an arrest. Call on any property that you think is stolen or any other Criminal offences. The Crime Stoppers office is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Friday and the phone numbers are: 1-222-8477 or 1-800-387-8477 free from all phones including pay phones. Sgt. Sandy Ryrie of the Durham Regional Police Forces writes this article to help combat crime. A Citizen Board administers the Crime Stoppers Programs of which there are now over 700 in North America. The reward money is raised raised through Tax Deductible donations donations which may be sent to Toronto and Regional Crime Stoppers Stoppers (Durham), P.O. Box 54, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 7K8. Money needed to help reopen Capitol Theatre The new owner of Port Hope's movie theatre has suggested that the Capitol Theatre Foundation form a sub-committee to meet with him to negotiate taking the building over and making it functional again. Rod Stewart thé owner, estimated it would cost more that $500,000 for the new make over. Money is already being raised by the young members Who are selling buttons at $1 a piece. An application application has also been made to the Heritage Ganaraska Foundation for a $1,000 grant. Give be beaten. has already attracted representatives representatives from United Stéelworkers, Ontario Federation of Labour along with Lucie Nicolson, President President of OPSEU. Federal members of the NDP Caucus in Ottawa have indicated their interest in the evening evening and are expected to confirm attendance attendance in the near future, and are expected to confirm attendance attendance in the near future. Tickets for the evening which will feature Ukrainian cuisine and dancing dancing to live entertainment along with some short speeches, will commence commence at 5:30 with dinner at 7:00. Tickets for the evening are $60.00 general admission or $100.00 for a patron ticket with income tax receipts being issued. BINGO IS BACK The GREAT PINE RIDGE KINSMEN Easter Bingo Wed., March 30 : 7:15 p.m. $250. JACKPOT Must Go SUPPORT: THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT KINSMEN Authorized Dealer Lifetime Warranty for as long as you own your car MANGAR'S AUTO CENTRE ORONO MILL STREET NORTH USED CAR SALES Radiators:- Air Conditioner - Mufflers - Brakes - Body work Tune-Up Electronic Ignition - Fuel Injection Systems Propane Conversion and Inspection - Rebuilt Engines & , ■ Cylinder Heads Safety Inspection Station - Guaranteed Service Lie. Cl. A., B, H, 3P, S6A, S6B Call Mike .. . 983-5130 or 9C3-5487 The Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education - Addition & Renovations to Campbellford District High School SEALED TENDERS, on a stipulated sum basis, plainly marked "Tender for Campbellford District High School" :and addressed to Mr. R. C. Sudds, Superintendent of Business & Treasurer, will be received until 2:00 local time. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13th, # 1988 at the office of The Northumberland and Newcastle Boàrd of Education, 834 D'Arcy Street, Cobourg, Ontario K9A 4L2. Sealecb tenders for Mechanical and Electrical Subcontractors Subcontractors shall be deposited at the Peterborough Bid Depository by, 3:00 p.m. local time on Monday, April 11 1988. Tender documents may be obtained from the office of Moffet & Duncan Architects Inc., 5052 Dundas Street West, Islington, Ontario M9A 1B9, telephone 239-2775 on or after Wednesday, March 23, 1988, on a deposit of a certified cheque for $100.00, made payable to the Architect. This deposit will be refunded upon return of complete plans and specifications in good condition within ten days after the close of tender. Plans may be seen a the Peterborough'Construction Exchange, the Toronto Construction Association or at the offices of the Architect. » To be considered, tenders must be submitted on the forms supplied by the Architect and must be accompanied by a Bid Bond made payable to the Board, in the amount of 10% of the tender as specified in the, tender documents. Th'is project is tentative pending final availability of funding. Lowest or any tendefr not necessarily accepted. V. Shackleton. ' Chairperson of the Board G. W. Tuahingham Director of Education